SPRING LIFESTYLES: WHITEWATER RAFTING
By Tom Poljak

Photos courtesy of White Water Adventures

There’s no better way to spend a hot summer day than on the river. Take in the beautiful scenery as you wind down the Youghiogheny River and through the protected wilderness of Ohiopyle State Park. There are tours that will suit anyone of any age and of any experience level. From mild to wild, guided or unguided, novice or skilled, whitewater rafting is a great family adventure.

White Water Adventurers provides river rafters many choices because of their excellent location. They offer whitewater river rafting experiences in three states—Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland.

The Lower Youghiogheny River offers class III and IV rapids suitable for beginner to intermediate rafters. This river’s diversity offers fun yet challenging rapids. Experience adrenaline building anticipation and the thrill of accomplishment as you conquer nature’s roller coaster on the whitewater.

The Middle Youghiogheny River offers both Class I and II rapids suitable for beginner rafters. The Middle Yough provides an enjoyable experience in moving water with playful rapids that are accompanied by beautiful scenery and plentiful wildlife. This area of the Yough is a great introduction to whitewater rafting for families and seniors.

The Upper Youghiogheny River offers Class V rapids suitable for advanced to expert rafters. On the Upper Yough, rafters will encounter twists, turns and dizzying drops as you navigate through narrow channels of this extreme whitewater run. The Upper Yough is considered one of the top five commercial whitewater rafting trips in North America.

On the Upper Yough a guide is in every raft. If you consider yourself a whitewater fan, this is one river you can’t pass up.

WHAT ELSE TO DO? Take in a show, dine with family and friends, it’s all about enjoying the culture in one of America’s true great cities – Pittsburgh, PA!

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CULTURAL EVENTS

Pittsburgh CLO 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 281-3973 • www.pittsburghCLO.org Oklahoma! June 19 – July 1 Irving Berlin’s White Christmas July 3 – 15 Camelot July 17 – 22 Cats July 24 – 29 The Full Monty July 31 – August 5 Pittsburgh Public Theater 621 Penn Avenue – Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 316-8200 – Box Office (412) 316-1600 www.ppt.org The Gin Game Now through July 1 Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra – Heinz Hall 600 Penn Avenue – Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 392-4900 www.pittsburghsymphony.org Swingin’ with Marvin & Big Bad Voodoo Daddy! June 14 – 17 Pittsburgh Symphony Community Partners Concert featuring THE FIFTH DIMENSION June 21 Artie Lang Presented by Fantasma June 29 Aretha Franklin Presented by Arena Entertainment August 2 WHAT ELSE TO DO Pittsburgh has incredible traditional and cultural events. In addition to the events listed here, we suggest trying the links below to experience some other Pittsburgh Art. Phipps Conservatory www.phipps.conservatory.org Carnegie Museum of Natural History www.carnegiemnh.org The Warhol Museum www.warhol.org Carnegie Science Center www.carnegiesciencecenter.org Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh www.carnegiemuseums.org Mattress Factory www.mattress.org Carnegie Museum of Art 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 622-3131 • www.cmoa.org Forum 59: Phil Collins Now through July 1, 2007 Forum Gallery Viva Vetro! Glass Alive! Venice and America, 1950-2006 Now through September 16 Heinz Galleries

Senator John Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 454-6000 • www.pghhistory.org Capture the Moment: The Pulitzer Prize Photographs Now through August 5, 2007 First Floor McGuinn Gallery Soul Soldiers: African Americans and the Vietnam Era Now through October 2007 Fourth Floor Heinz 57 Permanent Exhibit Fourth Floor Glass: Shattering Notions Permanent Exhibit Fourth Floor Rediscovering Lewis and Clark Permanent Exhibit Third Floor McCaffery Mysteries Reservations & Information 1-800-719-0998 www.mccafferymysteries.com Deadly Vows Gaetano’s Restaurant 1617 Banksville Rd., Pittsburgh Saturday July 7, 2007 7:00 p.m. $27.50 per Person (Price Includes Murder Mystery Show, Buffet Dinner, Dessert, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Tax and Gratuities!) Wedding from Hell Gaetano’s Restaurant 1617 Banksville Rd., Pittsburgh Saturday August 4, 2007 7:00 p.m. $27.50 per Person (Price Includes Murder Mystery Show, Buffet Dinner, Dessert, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Tax and Gratuities!) Makeover Murders Gaetano’s Restaurant 1617 Banksville Rd., Pittsburgh Saturday September 1, 2007 7:00 p.m. $27.50 per Person (Price Includes Murder Mystery Show, Buffet Dinner, Dessert, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Tax and Gratuities!) DINING OUT AROUND PITTSBURGH BRAVO! Galleria of Mt. Lebanon 1500 Washington Road Pittsburgh, PA 15228 (412) 343-3366 www.BravoItalian.com Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Corner of 17th and East Carson Street South Side (412) 381-6000 www.eatatnakama.com The Original Fish Market Restaurant 1001 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 1-877-EAT-FISH www.OriginalFishMarket.com Pittsburgh Rare Sheraton Station Square (412) 803-3824 www.PittsburghRare.com

The Summer Lifestyles Section of Designing HOME Lifestyles Magazine is dedicated to promoting the growth and development of Cultural and Tourism related businesses in Western Pennsylvania. Please contact us at info@DesigningHomeLifestyles.com for information on how to participate in future editions. Dates and pertinent information of events are subject to change. Please contact each organization directly to confirm all dates, times and availability. The included events are only a portion of cultural events in Western Pennsylvania. For additional information and other events try visiting The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust at www.pgharts.org.