Family Fun!

Last night I got to go out on the river from Avonmore to Roaring Run.  While the trip only lasted 3 hours it was most fun I’ve had in a long time.  Evelyn, myself, my nephew, his girlfriend, and my Dad (who is in his seventies) made the trip.  Along the way we found my favorite rope swing and stopped to try it out and swim.  The water was perfect!  We ate, drank and polished off a bunch of snacks.  After we pulled out, we spotted our second Great Blue Heron of the day.  We were able to quietly paddle to within 20 yards before it took flight.  The highlight of the trip was yet to come.  As we passed the point where Roaring Run enters the Kiski we spotted a Bald Eagle!  It was resting in a dead snag and took off directly over top of us.  What a way to end the trip!  Life is better on the river.

Perfect!

That’s the best way to describe the next few days on the river. The temps are going to be in the high 80’s and the water is still up (3.50 feet @ Vandergrift), this is ideal for kayaking or canoeing. I was out on the water on Thursday and the swimming was great! We paddled from the shop the Schenley and ended up visiting with some friends at the Kiski River Campsites. We saw a Blue Heron and an Osprey along with too many to mention ducks, geese and fish of all kinds. I decided to be adventurous and went out into the Allegheny River. It was raging and almost impossible to paddle up. I tried to go around the island down from the dam and was immediately swept out into the main part of the river. Upon seeing an approaching barge I decided it was time to head back into the friendly confines of the Kiski (home sweet home).

Summer Fun!

The River’s Edge is in full swing.  The water is perfect and the fun is flowing.  People from all over the world have come to float and paddle by taking advantage of our great service and friendly staff.  This past weekend saw many people on the water in our clean canoes and kayaks.  Our customers had fun swimming, fishing and just plain relaxing on the beautiful Kiskiminetas River.  Why not book a trip and see for yourself?  We are the “Original one and only, right on the water, Kiski River Outfitter”.  Come paddle with us.