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Boating in Butler County, PA
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Crescent Bay Marine & Boat Rental
315 Pleasant Valley Rd., PO Box 172, Portersville, PA  16051 [map]  Phone: 724-368-9955

Please visit our BCTCB member, Moraine State Park Boat Rentals with a location on the South Shore at Crescent Valley.  Crescent Bay offers a variety of man-powered boats such as: canoes, kayaks, paddleboat, rowboats and motorized boats from small fishing boats to luxury pontoon boats.  Credit Cards Accepted. 

Boat Rentals available from Memorial Day - Labor Day.  7:30 am - 8:00 pm

Visit them online at: http://www.moraineboatrentals.com

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Nautical Nature - Moraine Preservation Fund

118 North Shore Dr. (McDanel’s Launch, North Shore, Moraine State Park), Butler County, PA 16051 [map]
Phone: 724-368-9185

The Moraine Preservation Fund offers boat cruises on the Nautical Nature (including fall foliage tours), the Owlet Gift Shop, Environmental Education Programs and a Native Plant/Butterfly Trail. 

Visit them online www.morainepreservationfund.com

Summer Boat Cruises
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM - Nature, Fun and Music tours
Thursdays at 2:00 PM
Fridays at 7:00 PM - Science, Nature and Family cruises
Saturday Cruises and Dinner Cruises
Sunday Brunch Cruises

Private charters available!

Fall Foliage Cruise in Butler County
One of the most spectacular fall foliage sights is to see the array of colors reflected in the water.  Fall foliage Cruises are held each weekend through October 30 on 3,225 acre Lake Arthur, the largest man-made lake in Pennsylvania.  The lake is the focal point of Moraine State Park, located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. 
 


Cruises:
Adults $7.00, Senior $5.25, Children $3.50

Dinner Cruises:
Adults $25.00, Senior $25.00, Children $13.50

Brunch Cruises:
Adults $15.00, Senior $15.00, Children $11.00

Family (5) - $20.00
Children 2 and under Free
Children MUST be supervised!

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Moraine State Park

225 Pleasant Valley Drive, Portersville, PA 16051 [map]  Phone: 724-368-8811

Moraine State Park features 3,225- acre Lake Arthur, an outstanding warm water fishery and great sailing and boating. Visitors sometimes see osprey that were reintroduced to the park.

Of special interest is the Frank Preston Conservation Area and a 7-mile paved bike trail that winds through the north shore of the lake. The park also provides horseback, hiking, mountain biking, and snowmobiling trails. Swimming is popular at the two park beaches. During the winter season, ice boating, sledding, skating, cross-country skiing and ice fishing are popular.

Visit us online at: www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/moraine.asp


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Wild Waterways Conservancy

P.O. Box 2131, Butler, PA 16003,  Phone: 724-452-1429

The mission of the Wild Waterways Conservancy is to protect and enhance the natural resources of the Connoquenessing and Slippery Rock Creek watersheds. 

Visit us online at:  www.wildwaterways.org

 
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Wind and Water Boatworks

455 Pittsburgh Road, Butler, PA 16002 [map]  Phone: 724-586-2030

Sailboats, canoes and kayaks - Butler County's headquarters for sales, service, and rentals. Area's largest selection of life jackets, Thule roof racks and general marine accessories.


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