Coal Tubin’
As the weather once again returns to the hot sunny days of summer, adults and children alike will soon be looking for new ways to cool off and enjoy the outdoors. Coal Tubin’, opening in Johnstown’s Moxham neighborhood on May 15th, will provide local adventurers with such an opportunity.
The Coal Tubin’ voyage consists of a tube down ride down Stonycreek River. Tubes are rented out at the Coal Tubin’ location in Moxham, and a staff member will shuttle participants to Greenhouse Park, where the real journey begins. Tubers will ride down the scenic Stonycreek River, taking in the sights while gliding along the water, returning to the Moxham location 2 to 3 hours later. “It allows people to get away to do something without driving for hours to get there” reports Coal Tubin’ co-owner Chad Gontkovic. “It takes the work out of it [with transportation being taken care of by us].”
“I’m a huge advocate of Johnstown,” says Gontkovic. “I see the resources we have here. Johnstown is one of those places that has so much.”
Indeed, it is not hard to see the appeal of spending a lazy summer day with friends or family, drifting along in the water, seeing the natural beauty of the Johnstown area.
Coal Tubin’ has already gained quite a bit of excitement in the area, utilizing their Web site and Facebook page to attract local residents and build anticipation for the opening weekend.
The business will open on May 15 at 10AM, and will be open every weekend this summer from 10AM to 5PM (depending on weather and river conditions), as well as during other special events such as Thunder in the Valley. Tubing is available for adults and children as young as 5 (children under 14 need to be accompanied by an adult).
Coal Tubin’ is located at 303 Central Avenue in the Moxham neighborhood of Johnstown (click here for a map). Their website is at www.coaltubin.com. Click here to join their Facebook group.
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4 Responses to “Coal Tubin’”
May 14th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
I was ecstatic to find that your new business is tubing and is opening in an ideal spot: Seeing that I am from Arizona -tubing is what people do to cool off and have fun. Welcome to our neighborhood.
Rebecca V.
June 16th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Coal Tubin was awesome! So much fun! The water is beautiful on a hot day! I would recommend this place to anyone!
June 28th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
My family and I had a great time!! The prices were low and the fun factor was very high!!!
July 5th, 2011 at 10:25 am
We did Coal Tubin on July 2nd for our second time from Ferndale to Moxham and had a great time. We had a group of 20 persons from 9 years of age to 50 years old. It is good family fun for all ages. We are anxious for water releases so that we can go from Greenhouse Park to Moxham yet this summer. Thanks to you and your staff Chad for once again providing a great summer fun day for my 9 year daughter as well as our family and friends.