Birds singing turns to silence; silence turns to night critters talking; night critters talking turns to confusion; one solo peeper peepin' away... it was a wonderfully odd, very fascinating day to spend a couple hours experiencing a total solar eclipse.
Read MoreThe Allegheny is Class I river, meaning it has moving water with riffles and small waves. Few obstructions, all fairly obvious and easily missed with little training. Risk to swimmers is slight; self-rescue is easy. That sums up just about all of the 107-miles of the Allegheny we cover at AO, with the exception of a few wild spots along the way. The caution area behind United is one of them.
Read MoreThis river. As we rush through our daily routines, the river flows behind our homes and through our small towns, waiting for us to return. With our 2019 paddling season buttoned up and the first snowfall blanketing its banks, we reflect on a few of the tiny moments we’ve collected through the years along the Mighty Allegheny.
Read MoreHoly smokes, it has been a year! Catching sunrises and sunsets, gazing at the stars, riding bikes, watching the light peek through the canopy above, trying to catch a glimpse of otters, cozying up next to a campfire - and sharing those experiences to help all of you do the same. It’s incredible out there, folks. We appreciate that you’ve allowed us to play a small part in the adventures you’ve had along the river and in the forest. We could not do this without you. Cheers to a new decade on the river and trail!
Read MoreSpring is a great time to talk shop about the natural hazards that exist along the Allegheny River. In this video we run through the "big three" that exist on our local waterways. Let's make it a safe 2019 paddling season!
Read MoreWho’s ready for a giant dose of summer adventuring? We are! We are! Welcome to AO's fifth annual "Paddle Happy" event! Our largest sale of the year - packed full of summer events and all the new things happening with AO, Bent Run Brewing Company, and Goat Fort Indoor Climbing! Break up the winter funk and come get ready - and excited - for spring!!
Read MoreDon’t get us wrong - we love winter. But there are days when curling up on the couch with a good movie is just what we need for a little inspiration. Wacky, wild, funny, and in some cases downright extraordinary accounts of the power behind the human spirit. These films deliver.
Read MoreFlowing water is therapeutic. Healing. Refreshing. Soothing. And oftentimes just downright entertaining. Cheers to our little communities for creating these wonderful places, and to all of us for carving out some time to take a break and get some fresh air!
Read MoreLast week I stumbled upon an interesting post on the North Country Trail (NCT) Facebook page. A gal by the name of Carolyn Hoffman had posted a picture of the beginning of what would be a seven-and-a-half-month-long journey "along what was then no more than the proposed route of the trail" in 1978. Out of five people that began, only two would complete the trek - Carolyn and Lou Ann Fellows. Hope you enjoy it as much as we have.
Read MoreHike. Hike. Hike. Let this be your guide to trails in the Allegheny National Forest.
Read MoreNot all gear manufacturers are created equal. There's clearly passion, teamwork and a serious sense of family behind the Jackson product, and we think that matters. We were big fans of their kayaks before, but they've made us life-long ambassadors now.
Read MoreThis is the Allegheny National Forest. And under its canopy are the trails we've explored, full of so many tiny moments we've collected with family and friends over the years. Those moments and experiences under the canopy led us to explore more of these wild and free places across the country. What moments have you collected under the canopy?
Read MoreThese are our "must explore" places for families that only have a day to tackle the Allegheny National Forest!
Read MoreWe've been fielding a bunch of calls about where folks can access the Allegheny River. Do they need a launch permit? Is there a user fee for that launch? Is there ample parking? Let this be a resource for planning your next paddling adventure on the Allegheny River.
Read MoreReplacement of a bridge in Forest County will affect our ability to offer our 51-mile canoe trip from Kinzua Dam to President beginning July 3, 2017. Are there other options for Scout Troops looking to earn their 50-miler Award? Yes!
Read MoreThe upper middle Allegheny River is an excellent place for people of all ages and skill levels to learn to canoe and kayak, but like any river, it's not without a couple caution areas. The dredged area on the right-hand side of Mead Island is one of them.
Read More
