Join the Swatara Watershed Association and Cocoa Kayak Rentals of Hershey for the 34th Swatara Sojourn. This guided paddle will cover 15 miles at the southern end of the Swatara Creek, beginning near Hershey and finishing with a stunning view of the confluence with the Susquehanna River in Middletown. This paddle is perfect if you are a beginner paddler, new to the Swatara Creek or have been paddling your entire life. Although this part of the creek passes through a […]

First Waves empowers underserved youth with skills and opportunities to improve their lives and create lasting impacts on waterways throughout Pennsylvania. The program achieves these goals through transformative workshops that promote healthy lifestyles, watershed conservation, education in the art of filmmaking, and diversity in outdoor recreation. Students of First Waves learn to recreate safely in local waterways and become active conservationists by planting trees, removing litter, and sampling water quality. Furthermore, an education in filmmaking and digital media provides an […]

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 28th Annual Lehigh River Sojourn is Wildlands Conservancy's 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.

Join the us in a Celebration of Pride Month, the Lancaster Conservancy’ Water Week 2024, and Our River as we return with our 2nd Pride on the Conestoga kayaking sojourn. Last years event was an even bigger success than we imagined and were hoping you will join us in a truly unique celebration of Community and the world we live in. If you’ve never kayaked before, this is the perfect trip for your first experience as we match folks up […]

The Schuylkill River Sojourn is an annual 113-mile guided canoe/kayak trip on the Schuylkill River that begins in headwaters of Schuylkill Haven and ends seven days later at the iconic Boathouse Row in Philadelphia. Participants paddle 14-18 miles per day. Register for one day, multiple days, or the entire week-long journey. The Schuylkill River Sojourn is the perfect trip for all paddler levels - from beginner to advanced.