Water Activities in the Pennsylvania Wilds

Make a splash! It's easy when you have 83,000 miles of rivers and streams to play in. Add more than a few lakes and ponds and some excellent swimming holes, and what you have is a wet and wild paradise. Kayakers, swimmers, canoe enthusiasts, and sailors all love the Pennsylvania Wilds. If you're after a lazy day in the sun, you can find it along our unspoiled waterways. If you want whitewater adventure that makes your heart race, you can find that too. And good luck getting the kids out of the pool.

What kind of aquaphile are you?

There's just too much to do out on the water—you're going to have to narrow it down a little before you head out. We've pulled our water activities into a few categories to help you find the perfect adventure.

Dedicated Diehard

You can roll a kayak. You can execute a duck jibe. You own your own wetsuit. Congratulations—you're ready to take on the Pennsylvania Wilds. We've found the most challenging water, just for you.

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Occasional Fanatic

Hey, sailor! Yeah, we're talking to you. Ready for a change? Whether you love sailing, windsurfing, rowing, or just splashing about, we've got just the place to try something different.

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Easygoing Adventurer

Pack up those kids and hit the lake, or rent a canoe or a boat. It's easy to get your feet wet here. We're made a list of the best places to start.

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Outdoor Inspiration

"To stick your hands into the river is to feel the cords that bind the earth together in one piece."
- Barry Lopez