Join Venture Outdoors for our River Exploration Series with educational paddle outings on our area's rivers throughout 2026. Outings include beginner river paddles, island exploration, river history, and learn-to-lock-through trips. Rent a kayak from us or bring your own. Safety briefing and PFDs included. Join our trip leaders as we take in all that PA rivers offer! Learn more and register at our website under "Outings". Venture Outdoors is a non-profit with a mission to remove barriers and create access […]

Calling all students in grades 6 through 12! The Endless Mountains Heritage Region is partnering again with Endless Mountains Outfitters for our annual Youth Heritage Sojourn! Participants should meet at Endless Mountains Outfitters (7474 PA-187, Sugar Run, PA 18846) at 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 18 for the fun-filled 32-mile adventure over a three-day, two-night period from EMO to Tunkhannock. Students will stay at Camp Lackawanna in Tunkhannock both evenings. A detailed packing list will be provided through email to […]

Friends of the Riverfront is celebrating 35 years of developing and maintaining both the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and the Three Rivers Water Trail! With 35 miles of land trail developed, 35 more miles in development, and over 34 water trail launches, Friends relies heavily on volunteers to help maintain the trails so they are safe, clean, and accessible for all. The Three Rivers Water Trail series focuses on educating participants on the impacts that litter has on our waterways […]

The 30th annual Lehigh River Sojourn, June 19th-21st, is Wildlands Conservancy's partnership event. It is a guided trip through the Lehigh River Watershed. The event begins in Easton and ends in the Pocono Mountains. Sojourners travel through our region's metro- wilderness- treasuring scenic views, visits from resident wildlife and a shared appreciation for preserving the Lehigh River.

The 2026 Delaware River Sojourn, a guided paddling and camping adventure along the Delaware River, is happening June 20-26. Join us as we celebrate the Sojourn’s 31st journey as "Our Nation's River" during America's 250th year! The Sojourn combines on-water experiences and educational learning opportunities and is geared for folks of all ages and experience levels. Daily paddles average ten miles, and participants can sign up for the whole event or for the section(s) or day(s) of their choice. Equipment […]

Connecting Pittsburgh’s communities to paddling opportunities with the dramatic backdrop of Pittsburgh’s Downtown, the ‘Kayaks and Kamraderie: Exploring Pittsburgh’s Rivers Sojourn’ will provide educational and outdoor recreation opportunities and provide many participants with their first experience on the water. Attendees will paddle the Allegheny River up to the Point of Pittsburgh, where the Allegheny and Monongahela converge to form the Ohio, before paddling back to enjoy lunch aboard Riverlife’s Shore Thing mobile programming barge.

Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper on the Allegheny River in Franklin, PA, for a celebration of the summer season and clean water. The Allegheny River Sojourn takes place Saturday, June 27th, with a 9-mile kayak or canoe trip from Franklin, PA, down to Fisherman’s Cove, followed by a social hour at the outfitter, Outdoor Allegheny River Services. Visit 3rwk.org/sojourn to learn more!

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.

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 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 Gerdon Park for lunch and an educational program about freshwater mussels. Paddlers will return to the water […]

Connecting Pittsburgh’s communities to paddling opportunities with the dramatic backdrop of Pittsburgh’s Downtown, the ‘Kayaks and Kamraderie: Exploring Pittsburgh’s Rivers Sojourn’ will provide educational and outdoor recreation opportunities and provide many participants with their first experience on the water. Attendees will paddle the Allegheny River up to the Point of Pittsburgh, where the Allegheny and Monongahela converge to form the Ohio, before paddling back to enjoy lunch aboard Riverlife’s Shore Thing mobile programming barge.

Friends of the Riverfront is celebrating 35 years of developing and maintaining both the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and the Three Rivers Water Trail! With 35 miles of land trail developed, 35 more miles in development, and over 34 water trail launches, Friends relies heavily on volunteers to help maintain the trails so they are safe, clean, and accessible for all. The Three Rivers Water Trail series focuses on educating participants on the impacts that litter has on our waterways […]