Spend the Day at Kinzua Dam in the Allegheny National Forest
The Kinzua Dam is located 6 miles east of Warren, PA. The Kinzua Dam hold backs the water on the Allegheny River, which forms the Allegheny Reservoir. It is one of the largest dams east of the Mississippi River. The Allegheny Reservoir is a hot spot for outdoor recreation. We visited the Kinzua Dam in the late summer. Driving there, you see the wonderful wilderness that surrounds the road in the Allegheny National Forest. The forest is covered with many trees, it seems like millions. If you live in a big city, it is a sight not to be missed.
We arrived at the boat dock on the Allegheny Reservoir where we had planned on taking a boat out for the day. The dock is relatively small, which allows for not too much of a crowd. On the water, there is plenty of room to let the engines out, very little boat traffic. After a while, we decided to do what they call “tubing“. Tubing consists of an inflated tube attached to the back of the motor boat. The boat takes off and you just hang on for your life. The advice I was given, was to hold on tight. It was a great rush having the waves splashing against the tube and bouncing you from side to side and over the wake produced from the engines. After tubing, we anchored the boat and went swimming in the water. The water was a great temperature for a swim. We also were able to walk ashore and adventure. When the sun started to set, we headed back.
The Kinzua Dam is not only a place for boating and water activities. It also offers camping, hiking, ATVs, climbing and biking. In the winter, it also offers snowmobiling and skiing. It you like the outdoors, this is one place not to be missed.
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