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What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania

8/29/2016

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What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Every year, the husband and his friends go to Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania for a weekend of camping. Since entering the picture, I've gone for five years in a row now. There is a ton to do in this quaint little town of less than a hundred people, and it makes a great vacation, for children and adults alike! If you're wanting to plan a quick weekend getaway, Ohiopyle Pennsylvania is the perfect quick, budget vacation for everyone! Here is what to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania! 

What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
The first thing you need to do, is set up a campsite! In town they do have a cute little motel, but we always rough it outdoors at Scarlett Knob Campground, it's really nice there! This is legit camping; no running water, no electric, and no restrooms (although they do have a couple porter potties sitting around)! Scarlett Knob Campground is right outside the town of Ohiopyle, so it's a quick drive down the wind-y mountain roads to get to all the activities I have listed here!
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What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania

What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Go white water rafting.
We did this the first year I went along, and it was a complete blast! It's a guided tour, and don't worry if you're not experienced, they have multiple difficulty levels, so you can even take children! We went with the Laurel Highlands rafting company.


What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
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What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Visit Laurel Caverns.
Laurel Caverns is Pennsylvania's largest cave, it has over three miles of passages! The guided tour is super neat, and the caves are incredible! They are so beautiful, our friend proposed to his girlfriend in these caves!
What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania

What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Visit the scenic overlook.
I'm not sure exactly where this is at, but just ask anyone in town, and I'm sure they'll point you in the right direction!
We're always sure to visit this spot, because the view is absolutely stunning! You can see over the entire town of Ohiopyle! This is a great spot to take pictures of the whole family!
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What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania

What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Forge the river.
In the town of Ohiopyle, the river that runs through it is the main attraction. This is the river that you go white water rafting on. However, if you start up by where the bridge is, you can walk across the river (this is not for children, the current can get pretty strong!). Us girls walked over the bridge, while the men walked the river. The bridge offers spectacular views! Which brings me to our next one...
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What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania

What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Cross the bridge.
Like I said before, this bridge offers spectacular views! The above picture is a photo I took of the bridge from below. But once you get on top of the bridge, you get spectacular photos like these...
What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania

What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Play by the river.
Once you've crossed the bridge to the other side of the river, there is a biking and hiking trail. There is also a bunch of rocks jutting out into the river, and it's a great spot for taking pictures, exploring and even picnic-ing!
What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania

What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Ride the natural waterslide. 
The Meadow Run natural waterslide is a must-visit! Above is my husband going down it! It then empties into a beautiful pool, with a large rock that people were jumping off of.
​ Parking is available adjacent to the SR 381 bridge crossing Meadow Run. Follow the signs to Meadow Run Trail, or follow the path at the back of the parking lot. The address is PA-381, Ohiopyle, PA 15470. 
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What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania

What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Visit Falls Market.
This adorable little general store/restaurant/ice cream shop, is right across the street from the river, in the center of town. It's the perfect spot if you want to get out of the heat, and eat something other than campfire food!
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What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Cucumber Falls.
This summer was pretty dry,so Cucumber Falls wasn't as roaring as it usually is, but it was still fun! We even went behind the waterfall!
What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
After you get out of the falls, follow the trail down (be careful, the rocks are super slippery!), and watch as it empties into the river, even watch white water rafters go by!
What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Where Cucumber Falls empties into the river. Stunning!
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What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
As you can see, Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania is a perfect vacation spot for families, couples, young people, nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers!
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What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
What to do in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
*Just a quick word of caution! Everything I mentioned in this article has the potential to be dangerous! So be sure to use caution, pay attention to your surroundings (always watch the water levels, and the swiftness of the rapids!), and enjoy at your own risk!*


​Peace Love and Ohiopyle Pennsylvania
Jess <3


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6/4/2018 07:45:30 am

This trip looks so epic! Such a beautiful part of the world. Fantastic list of things to do which I will be adding to my list of things to do when I go there someday with my hubby! You shared awesome places and pictures also.

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