Pennsylvania Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 47) Crooked Creek Lake 114 Main St., Ford City, 724-763-3161 Recreational area offering picnic area, boating, fishing and trails. Laurel Hill State Park Frick Environmental Center www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks 2005 Beechwood Blvd., Pittsburgh, 412-422-6538 Providing information about park wildlife, history and ecology. Offers year-round educational programs. Allow 1 hour. Ê É www.visitPAparks.com 1454 Laurel Hill Park Rd., Somerset, 814-445-7725 Camping, Laurel Hill Lodge, hiking, picnicking, fishing, beach boating and winter activities. É D D D D D pittsburgh and its countryside Parkers Landing Canoe, Kayak & Outfitter www.canoeparker.com 311 N. River Ave, Parker, 724-399-2746 Fun floats on the Allegheny and Lower Clarion Rivers. Canoe and kayak rentals available. É visitor services Armstrong County Tourist Bureau www.armstrongcounty.com 125 Market St., Kittanning, 888-265-9954 Call for event, lodging and attraction information for Allegheny and Kiskiminetas River Valleys. É a Reader Response 190 a Ad Page 36 Laurel Mountain State Park www.visitPAparks.com Laurel Summit Road, Boswell, 888-547-3388 Beautiful views of the rolling countryside of the Ligonier Valley. Pleasant Valley Stable 564 Barkley Rd., Harmony, 724-368-3917 Horseback riding available. Guided or unguided tours, reservations suggested. Open Tuesday - Sunday. Allow 1 hour. Ê É Beaver County Recreation & Tourism Department Laurel Ridge State Park Great Allegheny Passage www.greatalleghenypassage.org McKeesport to the Mason Dixon Line, Greensburg, 888-ATABIKE Bike or hike the Great Allegheny Passage, 123 nearly-level miles of scenic and historic rail-trail. É a Reader Response 197 a Ad Page 37 www.visitPAparks.com 1117 Jim Mountain Rd., Rockwood, 724-455-3744 Features the Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail, a 70-mile backpac king trail. Point State Park Laurel Summit State Park Greensburg Gander Mountain www.gandermountain.com 1040 Towne Square Dr., Greensburg, 724-834-2400 Free informational seminars, archery pro shop, used guns, hunting and fishing licenses available. www.visitPAparks.com Laurel Summit State Park, c/o Linn Run State Park, Rector, 724-238-6623 Six-acre area is 2,739 feet above sea level and offers picnic tables, a pavilion and restrooms. www.visitPAparks.com 101 Commonwealth Pl., Pittsburgh, 412-281-9284 A National Historic Landmark for its role in the French and Indian War, the park now is a popular day-use area. É D D www.visitbeavercounty.com 121 Bradys Run Rd., Beaver Falls, 724-846-5600 Free visitor information describing many cultural and historical attractions. É a Reader Response 191 a Ad Page 34 Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau Raccoon Creek State Park www.visitbutlercounty.com 310 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, 866-856-8444 Boating, bicycling, golfing, antique shopping, museums or county fairs. Ê a Reader Response 192 a Ad Page 32 Linn Run State Park Hazelbaker’s Canoe, Kayak and Raft Rentals www.hazelbakerscanoes.com 654 Layton Rd., Perryopolis, 800-42RIVER Canoe, kayak and raft rental. Also, guided trips all on Class I moving flat water. Ê É www.visitPAparks.com Linn Run Road, Rector, 724-238-6623 Cabin rentals, hiking, picnicking, fishing, hunting and snow mobile trails. www.visitPAparks.com 3000 S.R. 18, Hookstown, 724-899-2200 Camping, cabins, swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking, backpacking and hunting. É Convention Visitors Bureau of Greater Monroeville The River’s Edge Canoe & Kayak, LLC www.the-rivers-edge.com 3158 River Rd., Leechburg, 724-845-9501 A canoe, kayak center and livery service. They offer trips along the Kiski River from Avonmore to Schenley. É www.visitmonroeville.com 4220 William Penn Hwy., Ste. 612, Monroeville, 800-527-8941 Informational brochures, maps and suggested tour itineraries on Monroeville and surrounding areas. Ê a Reader Response 20 a Ad Page 43 Loyalhanna Lake Hidden Valley Ski Area www.hiddenvalleyresort.com 1 Craighead Dr., Hidden Valley, 814-443-8000 Enjoy 28 well-groomed slopes, a snowboard park and halfpipe. Elevations up to 3,000 feet and a vertical of 610 feet. É www.lrp.usace.army.mil/rec/ lakes/loyalhan.htm 440 Loyalhanna Dam Rd., Saltsburg, 724-639-9013 Recreational area offering picnic area, boating, fishing and trails. Greene County Tourism Promotion Agency Ryerson Station State Park www.visitPAparks.com 361 Bristoria Rd., Wind Ridge, 724-428-4254 Camping, hiking, picnicking, swimming and fishing. McConnell’s Mill State Park www.greenecountytourism.org 417 E. Roy Furman Hwy., Waynesburg, 724-627-8687 Wild game lands, museums, rails ’n trails, bed & breakfasts and Mail Pouch Barns. É a Reader Response 193 a Ad Page 35 Hillman State Park www.visitPAparks.com 3000 S.R. 18, Hookstown, 724-899-2200 Undeveloped and managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission as state game lands. D D D www.visitPAparks.com 2697 McConnell’s Mill Rd., New Castle, 724-368-8811 Picnicking, climbing, rappelling, whitewater canoeing, kayaking and hiking. Indiana County Tourist Bureau, Inc. White Water Adventurers www.wwaraft.com 6 Negley St., Ohiopyle, 800-992-7238 Exciting whitewater to family trips on the Youghiogheny River. Rafts, kayaks, bikes and lodging. Allow 5 hours. Ê É Moraine State Park Jennings Environmental Education Center www.visitPAparks.com 225 Pleasant Valley Rd., Portersville, 724-368-8811 Cabins, hiking, picnicking, beach, fishing, lake for boating and sailing, biking. É www.visitindianacountypa.org 2334 Oakland Ave., Ste. 7, Indiana, 877-7INDIANA Discover Indiana County, one of rural PA’s hidden treasures, and the hometown of Jimmy Stewart. a Reader Response 167 a Ad Page 39 Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau www.visitPAparks.com 2951 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock, 724-794-6011 A 300-acre natural resource based park featuring hiking trails and interpretive programs. Ê É Nemacolin Woodlands Mystic Mountain Wilderness Voyageurs Rafting www.wilderness-voyageurs.com 103 Garrett St., Ohiopyle, 800-272-4141 Original whitewater outfitter in the east since 1964. Youghiogheny rafting, biking and more. Ê É Kooser State Park www.nemacolin.com 1001 Lafayette Dr., Farmington, 800-422-2736 Ten downhill slopes and trails, skiing, snowboarding, cross-country, snow-shoeing and dog sledding. Ê É www.laurelhighlands.org 120 E. Main St., Ligonier, 800-925-7669 The official tourism promotion agency for this region in southwestern Pennsylvania. É a Reader Response 196 a Ad Page 37 Lawrence County Tourist Promotion Agency www.visitPAparks.com 943 Glades Pk., Somerset, 888-PAPARKS Camping, rustic cabins, hiking, fishing, beach and picnicking. Ohiopyle State Park Laurel Highlands Cycling Tours www.lhct-cycling.com 1316 Heritage Dr., Latrobe, 724-261-7797 Providing scenic upscale bicycle tours in a beautiful and historic area of Pennsylvania. Ê www.visitPAparks.com 171 Dinnerbell Rd., Ohiopyle, 724-329-8591 Camping, hiking, biking, picnicking, horseback riding, fishing, whitewater boating and snowmobiling. É Yellow Creek State Park www.visitPAparks.com 170 Rte. 259 Hwy., Penn Run, 724-357-7913 A 720-acre lake popular for boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking and hiking. Overnight cottages. É www.visitlawrencecounty.com 229 S. Jefferson St., New Castle, 888-284-7599 Visit Amish countryside and McConnell’s Mill State Park, the “fireworks capital of America.” É a Reader Response 194 a Ad Page 34 VisitPittsburgh Ohiopyle Trading Post Youghiogheny Canoe Outfitters www.youghcanoe.com 226 1/2 Collinsburg Rd., West Newton, 724-872-7585 This family operated outfitter specializes in non-guided canoe trips on the Youghiogheny River. www.ohiopyletradingpost.com 4 Negley St., Ohiopyle, 888-644-6795 Whitewater rafting, kayaking and mountain-biking. Outdoor fun for everyone. Allow 4 hours. Ê É www.visitpittsburgh.com 425 Sixth Ave., Fl. 30, Pittsburgh, 877-568-3744 From incline rides and museum tours to riverfront entertainment and sports excitement, “Pittsburgh is where it all comes together.” a Reader Response 173 a Ad Page 30-36 Laurel Highlands River Tours www.laurelhighlands.com P.O. Box 107, Ohiopyle, 800-472-3846 Mild to wild white water rafting, bicycling and rock climbing. Kayak and canoe clinics. Ê On-Point Outfitters Youghiogheny River Lake www.lrp.usace.army.mil 497 Flanigan Rd., Confluence, 814-395-3242 Premier recreation spot to boat, water ski, fish, camp, swim, picnic and sightsee. É Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency www.onpointoutfitters.com 317 Groff Rd., Confluence, 814-395-3177 Upland hunting preserve and dog kennels. Breeding and training of world class bird dogs. www.washwow.com 273 S. Main St., Washington, 866-WASHWOW Travel and visitor information. Just south of Pittsburgh at the crossroads of mild and wild. a Reader Response 166 a Ad Page 38 800 . VISIT. 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