Who’s ready for the ultimate sampling of the Susquehanna? The 2024 Susquehanna Sojourn Series has you covered! The managers of the Susquehanna River Water Trail are banding together to provide single day paddles that give you a taste of each unique section: the West Branch, North Branch, Middle Section, and Lower Section. Sign up for one, several, or try them all! The Susquehanna Sojourn Series is presented as a celebration of the Susquehanna River Water Trail in honor of its […]

The Lackawaxen River Sojourn is a two day, one night, paddling adventure along the scenic Lackawaxen River. From Honesdale to Hawley and then from Hawley to Lackawaxen, the sojourn features stops in quaint villages and lively small towns. Enjoy a leisurely paddle pace along what native Lenape called "swift waters." There will be ample space to meet new friends and see lots of wildlife. Meals will be provided, along with presentations from area conservation and environmental organizations. There will be […]

Travel through history on the Swatara Creek on May 3, 2025. Join Swatara Watershed Association for our 35th Swatara Sojourn. See remnants of the creek's past as we explore its relationship to the historic Union Canal. Hear from an expert from the Lebanon Historical Society about the canal and its place in Pennsylvania history. Enjoy the nature and wildlife as we traverse 15 miles of creek from Jonestown to Swatara Watershed Park. Do your part to leave the creek a […]

The Schuylkill River Sojourn is an annual 113-mile guided paddling trip on the Schuylkill river on the third week of June and is the perfect adventure to start your summer! Join the Sojourn for a day, a few days or the whole week and see all the beauty the river has to offer while learning about the Schuylkill River Region. Each day, paddlers will travel 14-18 miles with local and expert guides, eat delicious food along the river, and enjoy […]

Be Different, Do Different! Conemaugh Valley Conservancy's 2025 Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh River Sojourn celebrates those among us who beat a different path to the waterfall, and the rewards of bringing unique gifts to environmental stewardship. Sojourners paddle 40 river miles over 4 days, experiencing 2 of PA's most scenic, but lesser-known river gorges, Kiski Valley river towns, and Saltsburg's Historic Canal Days Festival. Johnstown to Apollo, Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8.

Paddle Fest is a family-friendly float down the first 9 miles of the Shenango River, from just below Pymatuning Dam to Riverside Park in Greenville. Drop your kayak at the Pymatuning launch (10 Water Trail Drive), then park your car at Riverside. Shuttles run every half hour from 8-11, and you float back to Riverside and enjoy lunch, live music, and the company of other paddlers.

The 29th annual Lehigh River Sojourn, June 7th-10th, is Wildlands Conservancy's partnership event. It is a guided paddling trip through the Lehigh River Watershed. The event begins in the Pocono Mountains and ends in Easton. Sojourners travel through our region's metro- wilderness- treasuring scenic views, visits from resident wildlife and a shared appreciation for preserving the Lehigh River.

French Creek Valley Conservancy's annual Summer Sojourn will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025. We have a great day of French Creek fun planned! Paddlers will start at Cambridge Landing Boat Launch in Cambridge Springs and enjoy a leisurely, 10 mile, self-guided float/paddle down a beautiful and remote section of French Creek where they will observe wildlife and the stunning beauty of French Creek. (Safety Boaters will be present). The first stop will be at the newly renovated Karl […]

The Perki-Bay Expedition is a one-of-a-kind youth paddling experience. After successfully completing a 6-month internship, participants embark on a wilderness-style expedition through the heart of Philadelphia. The Perki-Bay Expedition is a 5-day, 50-mile, self-supported sojourn, where participants paddle loaded canoes from the Perkiomen Creek, down the Schuylkill River and onto the Delaware River - essentially tracing the waters of the Perkiomen to where they meet the sea. Along the way, students note land-use changes and engage with a wide variety […]

Susquehanna NHA and Chiques Rock Outfitters invite you to a unique on-water experience exploring history from the Susquehanna River! Kayak and Safety Equipment Rental Included! -Location: Meet at Wrightsville Commons Park (next to John Wrights Restaurant), 234 N Front St, Wrightsville, PA -Duration: 45 minutes -Ages: 12+ (Participants ages 12-17 must paddle with a parent) -Waiver Required: All participants must sign a waiver before the tour About the Tour: Paddle up to the historic bridge piers and relive the dramatic […]

Connecting Pittsburgh’s youth to paddling in the dramatic canopy of Pittsburgh’s Downtown, the ‘Colors of the Rivers: Pittsburgh Sojourn’ will provide educational and outdoor recreation opportunities and provide many participants with their first experience on the water. Youth will paddle the Allegheny River up to the Point of Pittsburgh where the Allegheny and Monongahela converge to form the Ohio and learn from experts ecological monitoring techniques and how to look for signs of pollution.