This place is more interesting in the fall/winter. And you all know why. At least the ones that…read morelive around the area. This place definitely draws a crowd around this time for a different reason than other seasons. So much so that when we were driving in, there were hoards of people near here which made for passing by to be a bit more difficult. With all the people parking along the road and on the bridge to walk down to this area. On our way back we decided to stop here and sneak a peak at what all those people were peeping on our way in. I understand why it was busier on a Sunday than midday on a Tuesday. See, this place, when the water is low, show the remnants of a town and the old bridge. It's not something you get to see each year, but when the conditions are right, you get to see it. Basically, when there is drought conditions, the water level drops enough for people to walk right out onto the old remnants and walk the part of the bridge that still remains. Usually, this is under fifty feet of water, but every so often you get a glimpse. When the water is this low you get to see the remnants of Somerfield (or Smythfield before the renaming), or at least the foundations to where buildings once stood. The town stood for over one hundred years before flood control came through and decided to build a dam which cause the demise of the town. Buildings were razed and the town flooded, bridge crossing included. The Great Crossings Bridge can be seen and if you are adventurous enough to attempt to walk on the old structure you may do so. The bridge itself has a storied past, completed the same year as the town was founded, part of the original National Road, and it was christened by the then President, James Monroe and his entire Cabinet. However, take it in while you can. When the Youghiogheny River starts to rise again, it will slip beneath the water until the next time it returns.

From the owner: Yough Lake Marina is located in the heart of the Laurel Highlands on the Youghiogheny River Lake…read more In operation since 1969, our 340 boat slip accommodations offer customers direct access to the lake throughout the season. Yough Lake Marina is conveniently located a half an hour from other popular Laurel Highlands attractions like, Nemacolin Woodlands, Ohiopyle State Park, and Falling Water. Youghiogheny River Lake, a 16 mile project of the US Army Corps of Engineers, is commonly referred to as “Yough Lake”. A popular visitor attraction, Yough Lake provides various outdoor recreation opportunities.

Amazing kayaking experience. We did the 2-hour ride and enjoyed the experience very much. We had…read morethe Noyo to ourselves, which was even better! The staff was very friendly and helpful as well. I would highly recommend this experience.

Forget about Moss Landing and the kayaking in that area and head to Visit Mendocino County and this…read moreprime location in Fort Bragg California. You take off in the beautiful Noyo Harbor and can head west towards ocean, or east into the redwoods. You never know what you will see on your trip as there are seals, fish, and even the local Coast Guard. Tell them that I sent you.

Tony and I went to the Cheat Lake Marina in the Cheat Lake area of Morgantown WV. The area was…read morelovely, but not the marinas at the ocean, but it just had to do today!! The boats were very lovely! The Dockside Restaurant at the Marina was not open yet, so we decided to drive over to Sunset Beach Marina to have lunch at the Lake House Restaurant. Very lovely area! We will definitely be back for the restaurant!

Horrible service. The owner is one of the rudest people I have met and couldn't care less about…read moreactually running his business. Our boat broke down and we had to beg to get another credit. Not to mention none of his boats were registered. Terrible time, extremely expensive for crap boats and terrible service.

The Youghiogheny River Trail consists of 71 miles of crushed limestone rail trail from McKeesport,…read morePA to Confluence, PA. This trail is part of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) which extends from Pittsburgh, PA to Cumberland, MA for 150 miles then hooks up with the C & O Towpath for 185 miles to take you to Washington, D.C. (total of 335 miles). Mostly used by cyclists but it is also used by walkers and runners. Per the Regional Trail Council's website, the policy is that no motorized vehicles are allowed except for those who have mobility impairments as listed in this article of 2010 and is current as of 6/23/17 when posting this review: http://www.regionaltrailcorp.com/RTC_Mobility%20Device_Policy.pdf. As a disclaimer, I am only the messenger of the policy, not the author, and have re-posted in good-faith that it is current. It's a beautiful trail and very well maintained. On Sunday, June 4th, they had their annual Yough-n-Roll fundraiser to both promote the trail and drum up support for the many volunteers than maintain the trail. We saw evidence of much branch trimming going on. Boston, PA is one of the access points and one we use quite a bit for our starting point. They have plenty of parking there and it takes about 30 minutes from Monroeville to get there. Then, we like to ride to West Newton for 14 miles making for a 28 mile round trip ride. Once in West Newton, we love to eat at the Trailside (right along the trail). They have a great deck or you can dine inside when it's too hot. They have much to choose from and we usually go for one of their salads or sandwiches. Plus, they offer cold water to fill up your water bottle, a welcomed gesture for cyclists. There's also a bike shop below the restaurant that's quite handy. Can't say enough good things about the trail and all the amenities along the entire Youghiogheny River Trail. Worried there won't be enough restrooms? Well, if you see a ball field, there's probably a porta-potty. See Dravo Cemetery? There's a restroom. See a town with restaurants and civilization? They have restrooms. Want to visit a state park and maybe hike or kayak? Well, there's Ohiopyle right on the trail. Want to get a GAP jersey? West Newton has a store which carries them. Want beautiful photo ops? Say no more. You'll have plenty chances to take pics of flowers, water, birds, deer, turtles, maybe a snake (don't be scared -- they don't want to eat you. Be nice and ride around anything that looks like a stick. Remember your feet are on your pedals above any snakes.). Need a bike store? There's one in West Newton and Confluence. Need lodging? Connelsville has a new hotel right along the trail plus there are B & B's in quite a few of the towns. We've stayed in lodging in Ohiopyle and Confluence and were not disappointed. This Wikipedia site will tell you where access points are and where to park: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youghiogheny_River_Trail This website will tell you about the Mon/Yough Trail Council that volunteers to maintain the trail from McKeesport to the Westmoreland County line and how you can join or donate: http://thebostontrail.com/ This website will tell you about the Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter volunteers to maintain the trail in Westmoreland County and how you can join or donate: https://www.bikewytc.org/ Oh, and here's the website that will tell you about all the chapters supporting this trail: http://www.regionaltrailcorp.com/chapters.html

My favorite thing about Pittsburgh in summer…read more The rivers keep this trail cool and breezy. It's long - you can go all the way to Ohiopyle (the trail is quite pretty out that way), or even, with some interruptions, Washington DC! It's all very green. The crushed limestone surface is very well-kept and good for mountain bikes and road bikes alike. There are stops for water, bathrooms, benches, a picturesque old cemetery. In case of rain, there are a number of covered picnic tables and baseball dugouts along the way that you can duck into. There are wildflowers and groundhogs and bunnies and little waterfalls. And snakes. And an ex-Tastee Freeze that now goes by the name Yough Twister. Hm. The only real drawback is that you have to drive to the trail with your bike from Pittsburgh. You can't even take a bus; the buses that run to McKeesport, where the trail officially begins (as of now) don't carry bikes. There are lots of entrances to the path, most marked with little signs. In the town of Boston, PA there is a big parking lot and some playing fields and rest rooms that make a good place to start. Remember speedy Pittsburghers, pass on the left and hail when passing! Oh, and like all the great bike paths I love, this one has been the site of some highway robbery . . . Because this is a rails-to-trails, there is almost no elevation change. If I had kids, I'd take them here. But I would encourage them NOT to stop in the middle of the path if they needed to adjust something on their bicycles. Much better any day than a trip to Lake Erie. It's also nice in the fall.

it was great we caught a lot of carp and catfish, they has big fish too. some fish were unhealthy…read morethough

Zero stars, this place bad for anyone's business just save your money or go some place else. This…read moreguy claims he stocks but lies. If he does stock it will be 25 fish 20 in the top lake and 5 at the bottom, there are people there early enough to witness it. 20 dollars a person 6 fish limit for stocking so little and there is 30 people there someone will catch maybe 1 fish in 3 hours no matter what you are using. I can not tell you how many chances I given this place... Today was my last. BTW He uses chow and says it's worm dust BS!!! You have a better shot a paradise lakes in Cardelle Pa

DO NOT GO FULL SPEED ON THE SLIDES!!!!!!!! They are fun but…read moreREALLY fast and you WILL fly off if you don't drag your feet when sliding down. Especially for the curvier slide on the left. My glasses flew off of my face and I thought I was going to fly off of the edge, but instead landed on the ground with a nice bruise on my shin as a souvenir. The plastic "kids slide" is like going down a thin lobster tail and is bumpy on the way down. Anyway. Would come back. The slides are still fun even when moving at a reasonable speed. The rock scramble stairs and the cargo net to get back up are also fun. Yes, I am an adult.

I loved it here and my kids said they never wanted to leave…read moreAn the wild life is so beautiful And the surroundings there were all so peaceful and proper and wonderful and I wish I could live there

The owner is worthless. He rented us a boat that broke down an hour into the day then tried not…read moregiving us a refund. I would never rent from here if you can.

Tony and I went to the Sunset Marina in the Cheat Lake area of Morgantown WV. The area was lovely,…read morenot the marinas at the ocean but just had to do today!! The boats were very lovely! We decided to go to the nearby restaurant for lunch! Beautiful setting!

I wish I had more time to explore the park as a whole, but I had an aggressive agenda where I had…read morepreset times to tour two Frank Lloyd Wright residential masterpieces, Kentuck Knob (review: https://yelp.to/_zBjRXaWxl) and the legendary Fallingwater (review: https://yelp.to/hQ179hIMk_). Motoring in my rented SUV through the gorgeous Laurel Highlands region, I had roughly an hour to drive the seven miles between the two homes right through this park. Right in the heart is a most worthwhile stop, Ohiopyle Falls, a twenty-foot waterfall that spans the wide Youghiogheny River over a couple of dramatic levels. The parking lot was huge and pretty empty, and it was a quick stroll to the broad observation decks that jut out over the river. There was a group of kayakers huddled together as they were preparing to navigate the whitewater torrents. The hamlet of Ohiopyle provides a welcome coffee break. RELATED - Exploring the greater Pittsburgh area? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/JIi0cQGNmO

Easy to navigate to. Free parking. Plenty of parking…read more Excellent clear trails and walking spaces. Clean atmosphere.

Let it b known there r (2) camp areas... Bear creek village and big bear camplands. The Villiage is…read morefor transient RV/tent campers with the later being the year round lots with permanent RVs. Lots of trails suitable for biking and hiking, wildlife, and swimming at lakes or waterpark. Not your avg Convenience store - has an abundant stock. Now, this is WV... if you dont know what WV is like this place may come as a hard reality. Bear creek village is beautiful until you dig alittle deeper. Sites are level, camp pads for tents, the trees and boulder fields are quiet pretty. The bath house could use a massive update, prox to well traveled camplands road gets noisy, drivebys by camplands golf carts is obnoxious. IDK, its WV. Its either a gem or wasted vacation depending on your priorities.

This place is in the 'Twilight Zone'....ive never met such a stupid b.....as this lady (to put it…read moremildly) that worked in the Country Store.....I asked her how much it cost to camp there & she said they dont have overnight camping! WTH???? Its a CAMPGROUND!! So she asked how i got into the park, i said MY CAR she said they only sell lots for RV'S!! I guess she should look at the website???!!! REDNECK DUMMY