Mileage on Waterways
Mileage on Waterways
New brochure helps river users better prepare for trips down the Allegheny
OLEAN - Great news! COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted but caution and common sense is still a good way to proceed. Kayak weather has begun!
Nature is no longer an amenity; it is a necessity. When you are outdoors, the fresh air is constantly moving which is why it is safe to participate in outdoor activities versus staying indoors. Not only is it safer, but it also benefits your mental health! Kayaking is a great escape during this pandemic - you can space yourself out, it’s peaceful, relaxing, and at the same time you’re getting your exercise. Kayaking is not just upper body, it’s doing a full body workout! It just depends on how much you want to push yourself!
The Allegheny River starts in Pennsylvania and curves up through New York State, technically stopping at the Kinzua Dam, and then proceeding into Pittsburgh and joining the Monongahela River. The river is estimated to be about 325 miles from start to end and has about 22 miles involving the Portville, Olean, St. Bonaventure, and Allegany communities. On a good day, with perfect weather and stable water levels, there could be more than 40 vehicles at each launch site (Portville, Olean, Allegany) and more than 100 people on the river at different locations!
A mileage on waterways brochure was created by Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce’s own Meme Yanetsko to give those who visit the river an idea of how far they want to paddle and choose the best suitable location for them to enter and exit the river. Think about times you have visited the river; when your arms and back start to hurt, or if the sun starts getting too hot, do you often find yourself asking where are we or how much further do we have to go? Using this brochure and referencing the landmarks helps one be better prepared for their outdoor river experience and helps them avoid a longer or harder experience than they intended for.
“We hope the brochure will be an incentive for people to partake of the many amenities and be a way to not only bring people into our area but be an economic driver for the different restaurants, stores, and other local businesses,” said Bob Fischer, who serves on several committees regarding the Allegheny River developments and planning. The brochure can be found on the following link: https://oleanny.com/media/files/waterwaysmileage.pdf.
For more information on the Mileage on Waterways brochure or other GOACC events and activities, please call GOACC at 716-372-4433 or email events@oleanny.com.