Today was a Recovery Day.
No biking; our bottoms needed a day off, and the rain set in. Glad we took our longest ride yesterday while
the sun was shining.
Our campground is aptly named: Outflow Campground. This morning the dam was opened to allow
water from the Youghiogheny River Lake to escape. According to the US Army Corps of Engineers,
the lake is about a half mile above Confluence and located in Pennsylvania and
Maryland. Some of the campers here have
been fishing for trout in the well-stocked tailwaters of the dam. We dabbled our toes in the water this evening and believe the marquis posting the water temperature as 47 degrees is accurate.
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| Water releasing through the dam at Youghiogheny River Lake in Confluence, PA - June 23, 2015 |
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| View of the rushing water from the top of the dam looking toward the campground |
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| Youghiogheny River Lake in Confluence, PA |
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| From the top of the dam looking toward the campground & the outflow |
We rambled through the Pennsylvania countryside, catching
glimpses of far off mountains and up-close farming operations. We visited Ohiopyle, PA, a whitewater
haven. We ventured on into the Laurel
Highlands and meandered into Seven Springs ski area. We followed a sign to a covered bridge. We were not disappointed.
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| Scenic view in Ohiopyle State Park |
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| Pennsylvania countryside |
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| Lower Humbert covered bridge in Pennsylvania |
Patches of orange daylilies dot the landscape. Some grow wild along the roadside; others are
meticulously groomed near mailboxes and driveways.
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| Orange daylilies along the road |
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| More daylilies |
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