Laurel Highlands River Tours Blog

Raft the Yough

2010-07-13T18:58:00-04:00

We've hit the dog days of summer! There is no better way to escape the heat than to hit the RIVER! Rafting season is in full swing!

Head to Ohiopyle State Park to check some Class III-IV rafting on the Lower Yough. We offer Guide Escorted (guides aren't in your raft but will escort you down the river), Fully Guided (a guide will be in your raft) and Premium Guided Tours (the ULTIMATE Yough experience)! All you need is swim wear and sunscreen and we will provide the rest, including lunch!

Check out our Calendar for last minute savings on select tours on the Lower Yough. Don't miss out on this summer's best outdoor adventure. Book now ONLINE or give us a call 800-472-3846.

Family Fun Rafting!

2010-07-13T18:03:00-04:00

Summer is HERE! There are only about five weeks left before the kids are back to school. Now is the time your family should 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 and one child (under 12) can raft FREE with two paying adults. Come to Ohiopyle during the to experience the State Park at its quieter moments! The river will also be a lot less crowded, which is always a good thing! Mention code KFW to one of our outdoor specialists to receive your discount.

May Specials

2010-05-16T17:03:00-04:00

There are a few weeks remaining in May and we have some great specials left this month.

Raft on the Upper Yough Friday, May 21 or Friday, May 28 for just $105 plus tax! Wow - what a discount! Saturday, May 29 Upper trip is already sold out so call in sick from work and hit the river for a great deal!

Maybe you're not ready for the Class V rapids? How about the Beast of the East, the Cheat River? It's Class III-V rapids are sure to please. Also check out the Lower Yough's Class III whitewater or the Middle Yough's Class I and II family float trip. Raft a guided tour on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend for Sunday's discounted rates. Check out our Specials page for more great deals!

Family fun rafting

2009-06-07T16:16:16-04:00

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.

Our First Trip of the Year!

2009-04-08T19:37:00-04:00

Picture this... The very first trip of the year: A warm Spring day, the rains have stopped and the sun is shining. You're in Albright, West Virginia, at the put in for the Cheat River. It's April! The river is at 5 feet! It's 70 degrees! To us, this sounds like a dream. It should be snowing! The wind should be blowing and the ice should be forming on our life jackets! It builds character after all...

But no! It's true! The river is running a perfect 5 feet! The sun really is shining! Those really are birds singing! The thermometer actually hits 70 degrees. Unbelieveable.

Last Sunday, April 5th, 2009, we ran our first trip of the year. We were on the Cheat at 5 feet in 70 degree sunshine with our friends from the Allegheny College Outing Club. And I truely hope they all had a firm understanding of how lucky they are. Here's a few pictures of their beautiful day. Give us a call to lock in your reservation for your own Cheat River adventure this year before time runs out!

May Specials

2009-03-06T12:40:00-04:00

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

2009-03-06T12:24:00-04:00

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!!

Pay Early - Save Big

2009-03-06T12:21:11-04:00

It's that time of year again! Our PAY EARLY discounts are in full swing.

Pay by April 30th and receive 15% off! Book your reservation and pay for it in full by April 30th and receive a 15% discount off your reservation! Mention code CEA.

Pay by May 31st and receive 10% off! Book your reservation and pay for it in full by May 31st and receive a 10% discount off your reservation! Mention code CEM.

Pay by June 30th and receive 5% off! Book your reservation and pay for it in full by June 30th and receive a 5% discount off your reservation! Mention code CEJ.

Only 50% deposit is due within 10 days of your reservation. The remainder is due by the date of your special. Tours are starting to fill up, so call soon to the reserve the date you are interested in!!