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Full Moonrise Event Series

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Full Moonrise Event Series

Every Summer, we look forward to a variety of paddleboarding adventures across Pennsylvania.  Perhaps the most visually stunning and the ones we dream about all winter are the opportunities to watch the full moonrises over the water at Moraine State Park.  For years we have dialed in the perfect watching locations to give a stunning moonscape that starts above the rolling hills and reflects off the water of Lake Arthur.  These experiences include all the fun accoutrements of the Glow SUP experiences (glow necklaces, full LED board lighting, and free photography of your adventure) with the added activity of watching the moonrise (subject to weather of course).

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3 Best Ways to Experience Fall Foliage at Moraine State Park

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3 Best Ways to Experience Fall Foliage at Moraine State Park

To many, fall foliage is Pennsylvania’s apex for natural beauty, and, perhaps the most beautiful visage of the ephemeral display can be seen in the reflection of Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park. A short drive from Pittsburgh, the lake is surrounded by rolling hills in a historic moraine depression that seems to cradle the Autumn colors and amplify the experience. Here are three great ways to experience the foliage at the iconic Park.

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Prep for Paddleboarding Pittsburgh!

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Prep for Paddleboarding Pittsburgh!

With warm weather and sunny skies in the forecast, surely you are thinking the same thing as us - time for paddleboarding season! Whether you’re looking to plan a fun family outing, a safe, socially-distanced group activity, or just escape for some time on the water in and around Pittsburgh, we are ready to provide you with the standup paddleboarding experience you’ve been dreaming of all winter!

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Winter Paddleboarding - Paradise Found

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Winter Paddleboarding - Paradise Found

Last week, a deluge of powder snow coated the mountain laurel and hemlocks and encapsulated the stream in blinding brilliance.  I hiked from near the confluence of the Allegheny, pulling my board like a sled behind me.  I skulked through tangles of mountain laurel and eventually made my way to creek.  With heavy rain prior to the snow, the stream was the color of milky coffee and at the perfect level for a descent on my paddleboard.  I set off through the first rapid and crouched under the branches draping overhead.  The weight of the snow had bent them into arches like a wedding arbor guiding my way downstream through a winter SUP paradise.

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An Interview with Great Lakes Surf Filmmaker, Andrew Wyton

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An Interview with Great Lakes Surf Filmmaker, Andrew Wyton

On Monday, November 11, we will be gathering at Patagonia Pittsburgh to celebrate the waves and personalities that comprise Pittsburgh’s inland surf culture.  We will be talking story and showcasing films from local filmmakers, including Ontario’s, Andrew Wyton.  Wyton’s films include Boom Lagoon, Lake Lyfe, Hot Toddy and Sweet Water.  We had a chance to chat with Andrew to learn more about his foray into the wild world of Great Lakes Surf filmmaking…

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SUP Yoga and Eco Adventures with Alison at Moraine State Park

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SUP Yoga and Eco Adventures with Alison at Moraine State Park

Sunset SUP Yoga and Eco Adventures are coming back to Moraine State Park! SurfSUP Adventures is partnering with Alison Schuster to offer an amazing evening of serenity and fun on the water. Learn more and find a date that works for you!

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Paddleboard Yoga and Eco Adventures With Alison

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Paddleboard Yoga and Eco Adventures With Alison

SurfSUP Adventures is proud to be partnering with expert yogi, TV show host, and all-around awesome woman, Alison Schuster, to provide 4 SUP Yoga and Eco Adventures this summer at Moraine State Park!  SUP Yoga is one of the fastest growing disciplines of yoga in the world, and for good reason.  Participating in SUP yoga classes will help refine your technique, build strength and offers the serenity of floating just above the water in beautiful surroundings.  On top of that, you will receive paddling instruction and a guided eco-tour from professional standup paddler, Ian Smith.

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On Moraine: A Paddleboarding Journey at Moraine State Park

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On Moraine: A Paddleboarding Journey at Moraine State Park

"On Moraine" is a film showcasing the spectacular standup paddleboarding (SUP) opportunities at Moraine State Park in Butler County, Pennsylvania.

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OFFICIALLY OPEN

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OFFICIALLY OPEN

The first eco-tour of every year is always a special one.  I am excited to see the changes in the landscape carved by winter’s touch, the emerging spring flowers, and the return of the Ospreys from their pilgrimage to South America.

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An Unconventional Mother's Day

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An Unconventional Mother's Day

Mother’s Day for most means fresh-cut flowers and sharing a meal with family.  SurfSUP Adventures took a different approach, swapping the bouquets for streamside wildflowers and healthy serving of whitewater SUP adventure.

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Spring Training at the U.S. National Whitewater Center

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Spring Training at the U.S. National Whitewater Center

Positioned at the end of a gloriously paved private road, the U.S. National Whitewater Center is a utopia of outdoor fun.  Mountain bike trails, high-ropes courses, and zip-lines adorn the property, and a well-stocked brewery is situated nicely above the competition whitewater channel where Olympians train and SurfSUP Adventures guides crash.

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Top 3 locations in Pittsburgh to try SUP for the first time!

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Top 3 locations in Pittsburgh to try SUP for the first time!

The city of three-rivers is paddleboard paradise, but a first-time paddler standing at Point State Park, the junction of the three major rivers, might feel differently. In the downtown areas, the rivers are wide with concrete borders that create turbulence that is uncomfortable for beginners. Additionally, commercial and recreational boating is a formidable challenge for peaceful, non-motorized water travel. So where can you go for a  safe,  friendly, and memorable first SUP session? Here are three options for you!

Contact

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