The Standing Stone, a gray sandstone monolith that stands erect on the banks of the North Branch southeast of Towanda in Bradford County was described by an officer of Sullivan’s expedition against the Iroquois in 1779. It is now a popular stop for paddlers of the North Branch. Submitted ArticleContinue Reading
Street lights shine bright on a cool winter’s evening along the Susquehanna River in Towanda (top), and cars travel past the C&N Bank and Towanda Terrace on Main Street Towanda (above) in two photos submitted by Ed Boardman of Bradford County. They were ranked among the top three in theContinue Reading
Showing off face-paint renderings by Silly Sally (not pictured) are (top, front, from left) Kelly Donovan, Hadley Laney, Jeff Wyeth, Teresa Wyeth, (back) Fyleigh Laney and Irelynd Laney. Contemplating her additions to a living mural on the river bank (above) is Kayla Bingham of Lake Winola. Photos and story byContinue Reading
Art Coolbaugh manages Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rental from the basement of his bar and restaurant in the village of West Falls. He has a number of special river trips yet planned before the season comes to an end. By Rick Hiduk (Also published in Living Susquehanna-Wyoming County Magazine) SwimmingContinue Reading
Paddlers prepare to get back on the Susquehanna River on Saturday (top) after a hike to the Starrucca Viaduct (above), where the sojourners were dwarfed by the historic stone-arch railroad bridge, one of several highlights of a two-day, 15-mile paddle of the Great Bend area on July 28 and 29.Continue Reading
There are 444 miles of river between Cooperstown, NY and Havre de Grace, MD, most of it in Pennsylvania. Those who have paddled the entire length of the Susquehanna River’s north branch and main stem, approximately 50 of them and growing, have been branded by the Endless Mountains Heritage RegionContinue Reading
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (also published in Living Susquehanna/Wyoming County Magazine) River Day at Tunkhannock has been providing hands-on experiences, nature-based education and quality entertainment for family members of all ages for more than a decade. Entering its 13th year, River Day organizers are looking forward to theContinue Reading
Photos from River Day 2017 by Rick Hiduk Organizers and supporters of the 14th annual River Day at Tunkhannock met at the Wyoming County Cultural Center (WCCC) on April 18 to discuss entertainment, exhibitor and vendor options, potential presentations, and enhancing the literal connection of visitors to the Susquehanna River.Continue Reading
In addition to the annual three-day Endless Mountain Heritage Sojourn for local students in May, an overnight river adventure in the Great Bend area of Susquehanna County will be offered by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) for paddlers ages 12 and over in late July. Both events will provideContinue Reading
Keith Brown (top, with his children Owen and Mackenzie) has been named the Water Trail Manager for the section of the Susquehanna River North Branch that runs from Sayre south to Laceyville. Dana Rockwell (above) and Art Coolbaugh (below) will manage the water trail in Susquehanna and Wyoming counties, respectively.Continue Reading