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Ohiopyle Polar Plunge | April 13, 2024 | 9AM
Wash away the last of winter with a polar plunge into the Yough! Just $5 per person! (Pay on the day of the event) Register: 9 am, Ohiopyle Stewart Community Center (15 Sherman St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470) Plunge: 10 am, Lower Yough Boater Put-In Warm up: Soup and bread will be served at the Community…
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Spend Spring in These Charming Small Towns By BT Editor March 13, 2024 Beaches, theme parks, campgrounds, and big cities all might be feeling a bit crowded as spring breakers and travelers plan warm-weather trips. If you’re looking to unwind and escape the bustle of popular destinations this season, get off the beaten path and…
Read MoreVOTE FOR THE GAP!
VOTE FOR THE GAP! Calling all Ohiopyle, Confluence, Rockwood & Meyersdale Residents and Great Allegheny Passage Enthusiasts! We’re thrilled to announce that the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP Trail), a jewel in our community, has been nominated for the Best Recreational Trail in the 2024 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! Now, more than ever, we…
Read MoreVOTE FOR OHIOPYLE AS BEST SMALL TOWN EVERY DAY!
In southwestern Pennsylvania, Ohiopyle is situated along the meandering Youghiogheny River and draws adventurers of all ages with its rugged charm and variety of natural wonders. Famous for Ohiopyle State Park, this area invites outdoor enthusiasts to experience many diverse activities, including first-rate white-water rafting, rock climbing, wildlife spotting, and incredible waterfall hikes. VOTE FOR…
Read MoreInaugural Youghtoberfest fundraiser brings beer, people, food and vendors to Ohiopyle
By Mark Hoffman The public’s support for Ohiopyle and its fundraising efforts for their water treatment facility flowed like the beer during its inaugural Youghtoberfest. “The weather is on our side today, and everyone is here supporting our community,” said Abby Greenbaum, who is on the Youghtoberfest committee and one of the organizers of the…
Read MoreYoughtoberfest organizers hope cash will flow in to help Ohiopyle water treatment plant
written by Herald-Standard reporter Mark Hofmann, and that the photograph was taken by Ben Moyer, for the Herald-Standard. Depending on who you ask, anywhere between 12 and 37 people make Ohiopyle their year-round home – although that doesn’t mean that the borough isn’t booming. Between the state park, the Great Allegheny Passage and other attractions,…
Read MoreYOUGHTOBERFEST IS COMING!!
Are you ready for a fantastic time while making a difference? YoughToberfest is just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss out on the fun and the chance to support a vital cause! 📅 Date: September 30,2023 ⏰ Time: 11:00am-5:00pm 📍 Location: Ohiopyle Youghtoberfest Grab your tickets now and be a part of…
Read MoreOhiopyle State Park: The Complete Guide
By ALBRECHT POWELL Gateway to the Laurel Mountains, Ohiopyle State Park encompasses over 20,000 acres of rugged national beauty in southwestern Pennsylvania. The focal point of Ohiopyle is the more than 14 miles of the Youghiogheny River Gorge (pronounced yawki-gay-nee), which is more commonly referred to simply as the Yough (yawk). Hiking and biking trails,…
Read MoreVisiting Western Pennsylvania’s Wild and Beautiful Ohiopyle State Park
THOMAS SAUNDERS About 80 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh in Fayette County is the town of Ohiopyle and one of our area’s natural gems of rare habitats, dense forests, breathtaking scenic areas and whitewater for paddlers — Ohiopyle State Park. Over the past year, visitation to parks, nature reserves and forests has increased dramatically, as people…
Read MoreHiking the Beautiful Ferncliff Peninsula in Ohiopyle State Park
by Jim Cheney Ohiopyle State Park in southwestern PA is one of my favorite parks in the state. Unfortunately, many of the park’s biggest attractions, namely Ohiopyle Falls, Cucumber Falls, and the Natural Waterslides, can often get quite busy. One amazing spot that sees fewer visitors, however, is the Ferncliff Peninsula. Ferncliff Peninsula has been…
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