Scot loveland Kayak Habit highly recommends all of the following businesses. We have selected them for their quality, eco-consciousness and contributions to the paddling community. If you know of any other entities that should be listed here, let us know. *"American Whitewater":http://www.americanwhitewater.org* This is by far the premier organization in the country for protecting our paddling heritage. They are continually fighting for access rights, releases and water quality. If you are not familiar with them, get to their website. If you are not a member, join! They work hard to protect the sport you love and a yearly membership is a very small price to pay for their efforts. *"Lucky Dog Café":http://www.shol.com/kayak/Lucky%20Dog%20Cafe.html* “The Dog” is located on the banks of the Middle Youghigheny River next to Riversport School of Paddling in Confluence, PA. They offer a full menu and full bar. Some great microbrews. I recommend the big burrito. They were just recently awarded a grant for Green practices. Phone (814) 395-5566 *"Paddler’s Lane Bed and Breakfast":http://www.paddlerslane.com/* Located right on the scenic Middle Youghigheny River in Confluence, PA. They have two beautiful houses for rent. The owners are paddlers and can help you out with local river beta. 20 minutes from Ohiopyle State Park. 30 minutes from Friendsville, MD and the Upper Youghigheny River. Phone (800)-777-6061 *Polar Paddles* Walter Jepson is a long time assistant of Keith Backlund at Backlund paddles. He is now making his own high-quality wood and carbon fiber custom paddles in Friendsville, MD. He also does repair work on other company's paddles, for a very reasonable price, regardless of their material. He is dependable and fair. walterjepson@polarpadles.com Phone (301)-746-4519 *"Riverside Hotel":http://www.riversidehotel.us* This hotel offers simple, delicious, organic, locally produced, vegetarian fare. They are located right by the take out for the Upper Youghigheny River in Friendsville, MD. Grab an amazing all you can eat meal on the front porch overlooking the river. Their breads and soups are incredible! Oh yeah, they have rooms, too. Phone (301)-746-5253 *"Riversport School of Paddling and Shop":http://www.shol.com/kayak/* These guys are the professionals! Whether you need instruction, rentals or new gear, they can help you out. Located in Confluence, PA on the banks of the Middle Youghigheny River. 20 minutes from Ohiopyle State Park. Their customer service is outstanding! Phone (800) 216-6991 <p>Kayak Habit highly recommends all of the following businesses. We have selected them for their quality, eco-consciousness and contributions to the paddling community. If you know of any other entities that should be listed here, let us know.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.americanwhitewater.org">American Whitewater</a></strong><br />This is by far the premier organization in the country for protecting our paddling heritage. They are continually fighting for access rights, releases and water quality. If you are not familiar with them, get to their website. If you are not a member, join! They work hard to protect the sport you love and a yearly membership is a very small price to pay for their efforts.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.shol.com/kayak/Lucky%20Dog%20Cafe.html">Lucky Dog Café</a></strong><br />“The Dog” is located on the banks of the Middle Youghigheny River next to Riversport School of Paddling in Confluence, PA. They offer a full menu and full bar. Some great microbrews. I recommend the big burrito. They were just recently awarded a grant for Green practices.</p> <p>Phone (814) 395-5566</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.paddlerslane.com/">Paddler’s Lane Bed and Breakfast</a></strong><br />Located right on the scenic Middle Youghigheny River in Confluence, PA. They have two beautiful houses for rent. The owners are paddlers and can help you out with local river beta. 20 minutes from Ohiopyle State Park. 30 minutes from Friendsville, MD and the Upper Youghigheny River.</p> <p>Phone (800)-777-6061</p> <p><strong>Polar Paddles</strong><br />Walter Jepson is a long time assistant of Keith Backlund at Backlund paddles. He is now making his own high-quality wood and carbon fiber custom paddles in Friendsville, MD. He also does repair work on other company&#8217;s paddles, for a very reasonable price, regardless of their material. He is dependable and fair. walterjepson@polarpadles.com</p> <p>Phone (301)-746-4519</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.riversidehotel.us">Riverside Hotel</a></strong><br />This hotel offers simple, delicious, organic, locally produced, vegetarian fare. They are located right by the take out for the Upper Youghigheny River in Friendsville, MD. Grab an amazing all you can eat meal on the front porch overlooking the river. Their breads and soups are incredible! Oh yeah, they have rooms, too.</p> <p>Phone (301)-746-5253</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.shol.com/kayak/">Riversport School of Paddling and Shop</a></strong><br />These guys are the professionals! Whether you need instruction, rentals or new gear, they can help you out. Located in Confluence, PA on the banks of the Middle Youghigheny River. 20 minutes from Ohiopyle State Park. Their customer service is outstanding!</p> <p>Phone (800) 216-6991</p> 2008-02-18T11:18:33-05:00 links 218582 2008-02-18T11:18:33-05:00 104312 2008-06-16T19:23:16-04:00