Original Post from PA Conservation Heritage Project Sourced from: usda.gov/research Written by Martha Moon The Susquehanna River has been a part of Pennsylvania’s landscape for over 300 million years. Spanning over 400 miles, it originates at Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, New York, passes through Pennsylvania, and reaches its terminus at Havre de Grace, Maryland, at … Read more
The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) and Susquehanna River Trail Association (SRTA) are excited to announce the release of a new paddling resource that features day and overnight paddling itineraries along the beautiful Susquehanna River Water Trail – Middle Section, which traverses Snyder, Northumberland, Juniata, Perry, & Dauphin counties. “This booklet joins a repertoire of free … Read more
Press release from DCNR on 13 February 2025 This marks the third time the Delaware River has earned the title, having previously won in 2002 and 2011, and it will be celebrated with a River of the Year Paddle in June The Delaware River has been named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year after securing the most votes in … Read more
Press release on 11 Dec 24 Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Williamsport to celebrate a $649,900 grant to Lycoming County that supports Phase 1 of the development of the Susquehanna River Walk Extension and spotlight the Shapiro Administration’s significant investment in trails across Pennsylvania. “When we invest in trails, we are really investing … Read more
Press Release by PA DCNR Pressroom on 12/09/2024 Vote now through January 24, 2025, to choose Pennsylvania’s next top river Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today invited the public to vote for Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year. Online voting is open now through January 24, 2025, allowing Pennsylvanians to choose from three nominated waterways: the Delaware River, Youghiogheny … Read more