Wilderness Voyageurs

Meet the Great Allegheny Passage Rail-Trail My partner and I went up to Ohiopyle to explore this place in person, finally. Pictures and videos can only do so much. The plan was to meet my sister and her partner there for a long weekend of outdoor...

(This blog was written by Brian Managan, one of our newest additions to the Wilderness Voyageurs Bike Tour division. ) You can find Brian's personal blog from that link. Below is his account of the Erie Canal Bike Tour that he joined as a "trainee".   His biking...

Thank you to our Yough River Guides on Saturday, July 4th…Steve was our raft guide and very knowledgeable, while our twins had an opportunity to ask more questions at lunch and learn a lot from Michael and Sasquatch. We really enjoyed the challenges of the...

Incredible Engineering! Is the only way to describe the huge number of Erie Canal Bridges & Structures associated with the 100 mile long Canalway.  Europe had developed an extensive inland canal system that proved the capability of such a system and had an immense positive impact on...

Ohiopyle's Natural Water Slide: Meadow Run   We're so spoiled by all the wonderful outdoor play opportunities that surround us here in Ohiopyle, we sometimes forget to tout some of the more unusual offerings. That is until someone asks us about natural water slides! This is our...

Western PA beer culture The legacy of brewing here in Western Pennsylvania, stretches way back, I mean way back. Have you ever heard of the Whiskey Rebellion? It was a small incident that took place in Fayette, Westmoreland and Greene counties, in 17934.  It actually involved...

Falls City Pub announces second " Tap Takeover" What are you doing Thursday evening? Cmon up to Ohiopyle, do a little paddling or biking or hanging, and then head to the Pub for some tasty brews.  Once a month throughout 2015 a regional brewery will be...

Whitewater Rafting Season 2015 is right around the corner Say goodbye to this gnarly ridiculous winter, and think long summer days filled with sunshine and good times in the outdoors.  We certainly are focusing our brains on those moments soon to come! Before we get to summer, is...

Whitewater Rafting Season 2015 is right around the corner Say goodbye to this gnarly ridiculous winter, and think long summer days filled with sunshine and good times in the outdoors.  We certainly are focusing our brains on those moments soon to come! Before we get to summer, is...