Brad Fisher
LOVES Wooden Canoes
Hi paddlers!
A look at the weather forecast indicates it could be a little, uh, damp this weekend. If you're planning on attending our paddle and picnic, and you haven't yet sent an RSVP to Fred Capenos at captainoss@yahoo.com, please do so. If things get harsh and we decide to cancel, we will need your contact info to let you know.
Traffic Advisory
Also, as you may know, traffic in downtown Pittsburgh is being rerouted to accommodate NFL Draft activities this weekend. Best to go around the city get to Moraine State Park if possible. Here's a page with road closure info:
www.visitpittsburgh.com
Time: 10 a.m. paddle, noon lunch (Arrive early!)
Location: Moraine State Park, Cabin #11.
RSVP: captainoss@yahoo.com
As in previous years, Fred and Aleta have reserved a cabin at Moraine State Park north of Pittsburgh for our first on-water outing of the year. Join us and welcome an Appalachian Spring that's been a long time coming!
Fred says, “Arrive early. Dogs are permitted. Launch permits are required. If we aren’t there, we’ll be in Portersville having breakfast at Brown’s restaurant. WCHA road signs will be posted to the cabin area on the north shore.”
As usual, hamburgers, hot dogs, and soft drinks will be provided. A side dish offering will be appreciated.
Fred reminds us that paddling Moraine requires a PA boat launch permit.
Here's a link so you can get one ahead of time:
A look at the weather forecast indicates it could be a little, uh, damp this weekend. If you're planning on attending our paddle and picnic, and you haven't yet sent an RSVP to Fred Capenos at captainoss@yahoo.com, please do so. If things get harsh and we decide to cancel, we will need your contact info to let you know.
Traffic Advisory
Also, as you may know, traffic in downtown Pittsburgh is being rerouted to accommodate NFL Draft activities this weekend. Best to go around the city get to Moraine State Park if possible. Here's a page with road closure info:
NFL Draft Road Closures & Traffic Updates | Pittsburgh 2026 | Visit Pittsburgh
Plan your route with the official list of Pittsburgh road closures for the NFL Draft. View phased street closures for Downtown and the North Shore.
www.visitpittsburgh.com
Outing Details
Date: Saturday April 25. (Fred and Lee will be camping from Friday, April 24 - Sunday, April 26).Time: 10 a.m. paddle, noon lunch (Arrive early!)
Location: Moraine State Park, Cabin #11.
- 225 Pleasant Valley Rd
- Portersville, PA 16051
- Get off I-79 at the Portersville exit.
- Latitude 40.9684249999152
- Longitude -80.1164329996998
- (See attached campground map … it’s in blue.)
- Here’s a link in Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2nb1kM5ypSiBEmty8
RSVP: captainoss@yahoo.com
As in previous years, Fred and Aleta have reserved a cabin at Moraine State Park north of Pittsburgh for our first on-water outing of the year. Join us and welcome an Appalachian Spring that's been a long time coming!
Fred says, “Arrive early. Dogs are permitted. Launch permits are required. If we aren’t there, we’ll be in Portersville having breakfast at Brown’s restaurant. WCHA road signs will be posted to the cabin area on the north shore.”
As usual, hamburgers, hot dogs, and soft drinks will be provided. A side dish offering will be appreciated.
Fred reminds us that paddling Moraine requires a PA boat launch permit.
Here's a link so you can get one ahead of time:
