Speed or Spin - Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
N 39° 52.037 W 079° 29.672
17S E 628757 N 4414112
This Sign is one of several waysides located at the Park Office and Visitor Center of Ohiopyle State Park, which is located within the Falls Day-Use Area, the focal point of the park.
Waymark Code: WMNRK0
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2015
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Speed or Spin - Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
This wayside is one of five in a series at the new Park Office/Visitor Center of Ohiopyle State Park. This series focuses on the river navigation of the Youghiogheny River, the focal point of the park.
Speed or Spin
Traditional wood and fabric kayaks couldn't stand up to the beating of these rapids. The development of fiberglass kayaks in the 1950's opened up this river to new forms of fun. Longer kayaks glide fast and straight for racing. Shorter, flat-bottomed kayaks have excellent maneuverability for surfing, spinning and cartwheeling.
[Nostalgic Photo]
Willard S. Rafferty in a kayak he built from a kit, about 1934.
Group that erected the marker: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
124 Main Street
Ohiopyle, PA
15470
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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