GO with the Flow on PA’s Rivers With more than 86,000 miles of streams and rivers — including the mighty Allegheny in western PA, named River of the Year in 2024 — the Commonwealth’s mild-to-wild waterways offer a fluid connection to nature and history. tuBING No need for fancy athletic skills (beyond basic swimming) with water tubing. At Coal Tubin’ Adventures in Johnstown, natural water levels determine tubing action on the Stonycreek River, from lazy floats to whitewater thrills. Easton’s Twin Rivers Tubing offers free tethers for those who want to stay connected on the Delaware River. Test those same waters farther north in the Poconos at Chamberlain Canoes in East Stroudsburg. Get a whole summer’s worth of fun on the lower Delaware for a bargain price with a season pass at Bucks County River Country in Point Pleasant. WHItEWAtEr rAFtING At Whitewater Rafting Adventures in Nesquehoning, surging spring waters attract adrenaline fiends to Class II and III rapids on the Lehigh River. However, scheduled whitewater dam releases keep paddlers pumped for adventure throughout summer and early fall. Trips of different lengths and intimidation levels are available, all featuring stunning natural vistas that could include a soaring eagle. Rafting trip choices at Whitewater Challengers in Weatherly include their Whitewater Rafting Marathon in the Poconos: The longest one-day trip in PA, covering 20+ scenic miles and lasting up to seven hours in Class II to III whitewaters. Novices can develop paddling skills in more easy-going waters at Edge of the Woods Outfitters in Delaware Water Gap. Coal Tubin’ Adventures, Johnstown 20 visitpa.com NATHAN MADISON
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