EXPLORE THE LAUREL HIGHLANDS
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Ohiopyle Whitewater Rafting
Experience Ohiopyle whitewater rafting on the Youghiogheny River at the famed Ohiopyle State Park. Located near Ohiopyle, the river is divided into three sections ranging in Class I to V rapids. The Middle Yough is the calmest section of the river in the area with Class I and II rapids and is best suited for […]
Skiing
Ski your heart out in the Laurel Highlands! With three ski locations within a 10-minute drive, there are enough trails to go skiing on for days. Between Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, and Laurel Mountain Ski Resorts, there are over 80 trails and slopes to accommodate various levels of experience! Of the three, Seven Springs offers […]
Canoeing
Western Pennsylvania has hundreds of miles of lakes, rivers, and waterways accessible to the public for canoeing. Laurel Hill State Park, which is located just about 12 minutes from Claycomb Chalets, offers canoe rentals through private outfitter, Hazelbaker’s. At Laurel Hill, Hazelbaker’s offers canoe, kayak, stand-up paddle boards, and paddle boat rentals to take on […]
Fishing
The Laurel Highlands features hundreds of miles of lake shores, rivers and creeks that are open to the public for fishing. There are several lakes nearby that are stocked with bass, trout, walleye, crappie and bluegill. Our nearby streams have both natural and stocked trout and are excellent spinning rod or fly fishing locations. A valid [...]
Golfing
Enjoy the crisp, fresh mountain air for your next golf vacation. Gather your golf buddies or family and head to the Laurel Highlands for the best golf courses in the region. With over 10 Award-Winning 18-Hole Courses nearby there is a course for every skill and experience level. Legendary PGA Golfer, Arnold Palmer grew up […]
Hiking
The Laurel Highlands and nearby Ohiopyle feature over 120,000 acres of state parks and home to some of the best hiking in the region. There are lots of nearby trails for all experience levels. Enjoy walking trails that parallel picturesque creeks and streams, hike through Forbes State Park and experience emerald green lichen covered sandstone […]
Sporting Clays
The Laurel Highlands offers a variety of shooting ranges featuring sporting clays including Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Seven Springs, and TNT shooting grounds. Whether you are part of a large group or going solo, each course is able to accommodate any group size. The course at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is one of the finest courses in […]
Ohiopyle Biking
Take in the scenery, and feel the air run through your hair as you bike along The Great Allegheny Passage. Stretching from Cumberland, Maryland, all the way to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The Great Allegheny Passage offers over 150 miles of fairly flat trails to bike on as well as a nearby access point at Ohiopyle State […]
Ziplining
Take in a breathtaking Birdseye view of the Laurel Highlands as you zoom through the air at one of the area’s zip line parks. You can choose to go ziplining at either Ohiopyle State Park or Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. Ohiopyle’s Laurel Highlands River Tours and Outdoor Center offers both an explorer level or an adventure […]