Upper Yough

Heavy rains forced an itinerary change from the Upper Yough to the Cheat River. I had never been rafting before, so imaginably this was initially disappointing. However, it didn't take long to realize that we'd actually lucked out and were able to take advantage of...

When the last tourists pack up their coolers and picnic blankets to drive out of Ohiopyle after Labor Day, summer officially turns into fall. This cool, quiet season is time to repaint storage buildings and repair rafts. But for some guides, it’s time to kayak...

We did the trip on the Upper Yough River. It's actually in Friendsville, MD not Ohiopyle. First off, this is a very challenging river. Don't let it be your first time on whitewater and don't go if you're not able to manage the physical exertion...

The phones ring daily here from newcomers through to multiple time visitors asking for things to do in Ohiopyle. Questions we get a lot are:   What do we do? Where do we stay? What are the new must visit spots and attractions? Where do we get...

From the moment we entered the building we felt welcome. Rich met us and made us feel at ease. Even offered cookies. The info at the river was informative and entertaining our guide Adam was terrific. We felt safe knowing his experience on the river....

I've been using the wilderness voyageurs company now for a good 8 years or so. I throw an annual trip where friends and family travel from Cleveland to hit the water. It has been an awesome time every time. The guides are great, the food...

I think I did one of these before, but if not, here goes: I have two sons, 17 and 20. We did the Lower Yough with you 2 years ago. Amazing. Great Trip. Then my family visited Jackson Hole, WY and we did a 3 miles...

Horizon lines, Dream Stream, Sang Run, and Anticipation: what do these things have in common? Yep - Upper Yough season is upon us! We're getting excited...

Upper Yough: Maryland's only class 5 Rafting Fridays during the summer mean Upper Yough releases.  And that translates into Class five, yes I said class 5 whitewater rafting.  Well some of you may ask what that means...