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Special Day on the Upper Yough
General Manager, Terry Palmo, hits up some Class V's!
Terry Palmo, our general manager here at Laurel Highlands, took a trip down memory lane yesterday, in the form of a ride with Senior Guide, Tommy Steyer down the Upper Yough! And here's a photo to prove it:
Go Terry! Lookin' good!
Terry wanted to let everyone know that even when you're pushing 60... it's important to stay active and get outside and enjoy yourself!
Falls Race 2009
New details posted!
*Falls Race 2009*
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
Check out the official Falls Race website to read about the new information that has been posted. www.fallsrace.com They have released an image of the 2009 t-shirt design and details about the Town Party, being hosted right here on the Laurel Highlands Outdoor Center Porch at 7 pm on Saturday!
Also, don't forget to check out our Big Fall Sale that will officially begin on Saturday, August 22nd. including store-wide specials and our HUGE Gazebo Sale with items up to 50% OFF!!! Our 2009 Demo kayaks will also be for sale on that day. Don't miss out on the great deals on clothing, gear, boats, and more!
Upcoming events!
Don't miss out on any of these fun activities.
Here in Ohiopyle, the end of July, August, and September are our busy times! There is so much to see and do that I thought a Calender of Event was in order. So check out what I've put together, and I've included links to more information when it's available. Check back, I'll update as needed. I hope you're having a great summer!
Here's the Ohiopyle State Park's upcoming events:
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009- Don't forget about the Over the Falls Race and Festival! This is one of our biggest events all year in Ohiopyle and there is lots to see and do. Go here for more info: http://www.fallsrace.com/
September 5th and 6th, 2009- The next big event you should check out is the 21st Annual Music in the Mountains in the Ohiopyle State Park. With Bluegrass Music, food, vendors, a spaghetti dinner, a 5k, and fireworks! What more could you ask for?
Friday & Saturday, October 9th and 10th, 2009- The best thing about October is the Fall Buckwheat Supper here in Ohiopyle. Hosted by the Community Center and the Ohiopyle Volunteer Fire Department, it's a weekend-long event with the best buckwheat pancakes and all the fixin's ! Local food and craft vendors, too!
Check out our Star!
MacKenzie Hatcher takes on the world!
 
MacKenzie and Team USA in Buochs, Switzerland
MacKenzie Hatcher (Laurel Highlands River Guide) and Sierra O'Brien raced in Wildwater Kayaks in the Junior Wildwater World Cup in Buochs, Switzerland last week. We couldn't be prouder of them!
Good job girls!
Another Big Weekend in Ohiopyle
Lots of activities in the State Park!
Check out some of these fun activities planned with the State Park this weekend! Top off a fun day on the river with the Owl Prowl tonight, or try the Arts in the Park event on Saturday. Contact the Ohiopyle State Park office for more details.
Become a fan of Laurel Highlands River Tours
Check out our Fan Page on Facebook
 Don't miss out on the goings-on in Ohiopyle! Become a FAN of Laurel Highlands River Tours on Facebook to stay in the know! We have been uploading lots of photos of our guide staff and some cool pictures of our past. And, there are many more photos to come!! Check back to view some pics of our 2009 Training Class and some funny rafting mishap pictures.
Click here for the link to our page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Laurel-Highlands-River-Tours-and-Outdoor-Center/95354874761?ref=ts
Check out The Ohiopyle House Cafe!
...and don't forget about the Mariettaville Tavern!
The Ohiopyle House Café is open 7 days a week, 11am to 9pm on weekdays, and 11am to 10pm on weekends. Located on Grant Street in Ohiopyle, right next to the Bike Trail, Stacey's got a great menu avaiable with some great new dishes, and some of the older favorites. My favorite, the Pasta Jessica. Come visit us to see our new menu and Daily Specials!
The Mariettaville Tavern opens around 12pm everyday and stays open to the wee hours of the morning! The juke box is always going!
There’s also the most amazing Bloody Mary Bar and special breakfast served in the  Tavern 8am to 12pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
 And get this: Fresh in from the bars of Key West, special celebrity bartender, Dax Fiore! Come visit the Tavern and ask him for his specialty drink of the day. Each night he picks a different mixed drink with island flair that is sure to please!
The holiday weekend is fast apporaching!
Here's where to go for Fourth of July fireworks and festivities.
With the Fourth of July holiday creeping up on us, I thought a guide on where to go for fireworks, music, and more would be helpful to anyone who may be visiting our area from out of town. So, here's the F.o.J. 411!
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Thursday - July 2, 2009
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm - "Lobby Palooza" - Chateau Lobby. Complimentary
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Movie - Lecture Hall. Complimentary
Friday - July 3, 2009
9:00 am - 10:00 pm - Miniature Golf Tournament - Fallingbrook Mini Golf Course
$8 Adult / $6 Child
10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Retail Trunk Show - Heritage Court. Complimentary
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Disc Golf Tournament - Adventure Center.
$15 Per Person or buy the Adventure Pass for $15!
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm - "Lobby Palooza" - Chateau Lobby. Complimentary
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm - "Wild Animals" Show - The WildSide. Complimentary
Saturday - July 4, 2009
11:30 am - 12:15 pm - Retail Fashion Show - Paradise Pool. Complimentary
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - "Tour of Nemacolin / Bacardi Crawl" A la carte
2:00 pm - Registration for Classic Car and Bike Show - The WildSide. Complimentary
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm - "Carnival" at The WildSide. $5 Per Person
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Judging of The WildSide Classic Car and Bike Show
5:00 pm & 8:00 pm - Family Activities - The WildSide
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Three-Legged Relay Race
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Potato Sack Race
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Pie Eating Contest
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Water Balloon Toss
7:00 pm - Awards for The WildSide Classic Car and Bike Show
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - "Wild Animals" Show - The WildSide. Complimentary
8:30 pm - 1:00 am - Live Band - The WildSide
9:30 pm - Fireworks*
*Best viewed from Lafayette Gardens, The WildSide and Links Pro Shop Parking Lot.
Sunday - July 5, 2009
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Lautrec Sunday Brunch
Reservations will be available at a later date. For more information, contact a Resort Sales Specialist at 866.344.6957.
The Uniontown Mall, Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Independence Day Festival & Fireworks
Jun 28, 2009
Fayette Chamber of Commerce Annual Independence Day Concert and Fireworks on Sunday, June 28th beginning at 6pm and ending with Fireworks at dusk.
INTO THE ARENA AT 6PM
CHRIS HIGBEE PROJECT AT 7:30PM
FIREWORKS AT DUSK (APPROXIMATELY 9:15PM)
Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Annual July 4th Fireworks Celebration
The Community Events Committee (CEC) of the Chamber is coordinating the fifth annual 4th of July Fireworks celebration on Thursday, July 3rd at dusk (rain date is July 5th). The fireworks will be set off near City Hall in Connellsville.
Before the fireworks, the community is invited to Lions Square to dance and enjoy doo-wop from the mid 50’s to early 60’s! Regis and Garry Lowman of "Just Havin’ Fun" have donated their time and talent for everyone to enjoy a fun evening in honor of our Chamber’s 80th anniversary this year! So plan to join us (and bring a chair for watching the fireworks after the dance) for a great time! This is another free event sponsored by your Chamber.
Family fun rafting
School's out for the summer!!
So now that the kids are out of school, your family may be looking for some fun outdoor activities. Why not bring the whole family rafting? We are offering some great deals right now.
 Raft on the Middle Yough guided tour on any Wednesday of June and one child (under 12) can raft FREE with two paying adults. Coming to Ohiopyle during the week is also a great time to experience the State Park at its quieter moments! And the river will be a lot less crowded, which is always a good thing! Mention code CSO to one of our outdoor specialists to receive your discount.
If you are looking to raft other sections of the Yough, or try out some other land-based activities we offer, our Pay Early June special is still running. If you were to call and reserve your outdoor vacation before June 30th, you can receive 5% off your reservation! How cool is that! Mention code CEJ to one of our outdoor specialists to receive your discount.
Sunday Sunday Sunday
Finally! A break in the forecast!
So, we're in what meteorologists call a "minor weather event" here in Ohiopyle. We've had so many rainy days that the creeks are flooding, the river is high, and the trees and flowers are exploding with blossoms! It's really pretty during the few moments when the sun breaks through. All of this rain means that the lakes are filling and the future looks excellent for consistently perfect water levels for the majority of the river season! Which is very good news for boaters! But not the best news for bikers and hikers...
But there is hope! This coming Sunday is supposed to be beautiful. If you're looking to do a little relaxing in the out-of-doors any time soon, Sunday's your day. Check out our forecast here: http://www.accuweather.com/us/pa/ohiopyle/15470/forecast.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&metric=0
The fifteen day forecast looks even better! There are 80 degrees days coming! Our spaces for the coming weekends are filling rapidly, so if you're ready for some fun in the sun, give us a call so we can help you plan your outdoor adventure!
Another fun day on the Cheat River
Springtime on the Cheat- You never know what you're going to get!
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
Cheat River, Albright, West Virginia
Mount St. Joseph College from Baltimore, Maryland
Thanks Greg! We had a blast!
  
Our First Trip of the Year!
The Cheat River in the Spring- Nothing better. Period.
Upper Yough Release Schedule
 Upper Yough season has finally arrived! The Upper Yough release schedule has been posted!
There are only two Friday releases in April, the 17th and the 24th.
May dates are wierder this year than last! Monday's releases are 4th, 11th, and 25th, which is Memorial Day. Friday's are the 1st and the 8th. Saturday we have a release on the 2nd, and the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend there is a release (24th).
In June we are looking at releases every Monday and Friday and the last two Saturdays of the month.
July and August are full of releases, one every Monday, Friday, and Saturday.
September release's are every Monday and Friday and the first two Saturdays.
And finally, October releases will be the first two Mondays and Fridays and Saturday the 3rd.
Keep in mind that Saturday releases are the first trips to sell out. We still have space available for both May Saturdays but the slots are going fast. July is filling up quickly. So if you are looking for the ulitmate challenge this summer, be sure to make your reservations soon!
May Specials
 Join us for Memorial Day Weekend and our official summer kick-off!!
We are offering Sunday's discounted raft for our guided tours on Saturday!
Be sure to reserve early, Memorial Day weekend books up qucikly! We offer rafting on all the sections of rivers we operate on for this weekend. Book a tour on the Middle, Lower, Upper Youghiogheny, as well as the Canyon section of the Cheat River. Call today and mention code CMD.
April Specials
 In honor of our season kick-off we are offering specials all through the month of April.
Book a rafting tour any Sunday in April and receive free wetsuit rentals.
Lots of winter snow and spring rains are ensuring excellent water levels for April. If you've never experienced the thrill of high-water rafting you are missing out on the adventure of a lifetime.
Call today and reserve your tour! Tours start as early as March 28. Come enjoy white water rafting like you've never seen it before!!
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