The C&O Canal is Getting Some Much-Needed Attention, As Told By The Neighboring Towpath A little about me. I was technically born between 1828 and 1850 as the land component of the C&O Canal that runs 184.5 miles from Washington DC to Cumberland, MD. I was...
The trip was amazing.! We had so much fun with our group and our guides were incredible. They were fun to be with and so enthusiastic. We were thankful that Rob lead the group out of downtown Pittsburgh. Our breaks had delicious snacks and lunches...
As the trees begin to bud and wildflowers bloom, a nice spring bike tour after a seemingly endless winter is just what the doctor ordered, right? The benefits to an active cycling vacation in the spring are numerous. Each of our spring tours offer great...
My husband and I had a great trip on the GAP trail with very impressive guides Colleen and Megan. Good weather helped with comfortable riding conditions, but their positive attitudes and friendly demeanor kept our group moving well. The portions of the trail selected for...
Wilderness Voyageurs on the Great Allegheny Passage If you've ridden the Great Allegheny Passage in Ohiopyle, you've been just a stone's throw away from our home base here at Wilderness Voyageurs. Our outfitter has been in Ohiopyle (at mile 72 on the GAP!) since 1964, and...
Taking a ferry ride on a bicycle tour adds a whole new element to your trip! Feel the spray on your face, breathe in the fresh air, see the landscape from a different perspective and enjoy those "free miles." Here's some info on the bike...
The GAP is built on the abandoned Western Maryland Railroad (WMRR) right-of-way. The section of the WMRR between Cumberland, MD and Connellsville, PA was built between 1910 and 1912. It operated until 1975. The bridges and tunnels that were designed to move freight between Pittsburgh and...
What made the trip so special was the people in our group. Our guides, Josh and Angelo, did a good job of promoting group cohesion and team spirit. The guides were helpful and accommodating. In particular, I appreciated that Josh helped us arrange to go...
Did you know that Wilderness Voyageurs operates inn-to-inn bicycle tours on thirteen famous rail trails that are in the Rails to Trails Conservancy Rail-Trail Hall of Fame?...
Just completed the GAP/C & O Pittsburgh to DC ride with my husband and a wonderful group of cyclists from Pa, Ok, Tenn, and Canada. Our expert bike tour guides, Taylor and Dave, took great care of us--the lunches/snacks on the ride were healthy and delicious,...