Leaf Peepin.

The fall foliage is just about peak. As I look out the window this morning I can see a wonderful array of yellows, reds, pinks, and some green still. The river has risen to 4.84 feet and is looking good for the fall foliage floats. At this level it is almost impossible for me to not head out on the water! If all goes well I should make it out this week. Hope to see you on the water!

Autumn Bliss!

The weather and the water are perfect for paddling. The water is at 3.81 feet at the gauge in Vandergrift and the weather should be ideal for paddling this weekend. Anyone who hasn’t had a chance to see how beautiful the Kiski is should consider a trip. The leaves are just beginning to turn and I will keep you posted as they approach their peak. Hope to see you on the water!

Blue Heron

The River’s Edge & F.L.A.G. Fall Sojourn!

Come join us  on September 20th for a fantastic trip from Apollo to Freeport.  The River’s Edge Canoe & Kayak will be offering only this trip on that day because we will be paddling with you!  The Freeport, Leechburg, Apollo Group (F.L.A.G.) , The Strongland Chamber of Commerce along with The River’s Edge is sponsoring the event.  We will start in Apollo and stop for a wonderful lunch buffet at the Addison House in Leechburg.  From there we will continue on to Freeport’s Riverside Park for the conclusion of the September by the River Festival!  This is shaping up to be the event of the Fall!  What a great way to spend the day paddling down the beautiful Kiskiminetas River!  For details call: (724) 845-5426 or (724) 224-3400.  Hope to see you on the water!

Exciting Times!

These truly are exciting times here at The River’s Edge!  In the past week I was elected President of the Roaring Run Watershed Association.  We are an environmental group who have been improving, protecting, and preserving the Roaring Run watershed for the last 25 years.  It is quite an honor for me to hold this position.  We have great plans for our rails to trails system and the future of this organization is very bright.   Please consider joining our group  or at the very least making a small donation(http://www.roaringrun.org).   We are a 501c3  registered  charity  and are  doing  great things for the  environment.  Also in the last week the Bald Eagle flew past the shop here in Leechburg several times!  Many of my customers over the last week have spotted it up and down the river, along with Osprey and Great Blue Heron.  Three of my friends swear they saw a 6-7 foot long Paddlefish in the Kiski near Vandergrift.  These fish were stocked by the PA Fish Commission since 1991.  The leaves are now at the peak for Fall foliage, the fishing is fantastic and the river is gorgeous.  Come see what your missing!