North Branch Susquehanna Celebrates River Of The Year With Sojourns

Three upcoming sojourns are scheduled to highlight 2016’s River of the Year, the North Branch of the Susquehanna.

The guided, multi-day paddling and camping trips will give a unique look at the North Branch by featuring exclusive access to the area’s history, wildlife and conservation efforts through educational programs by local experts.

Enthusiasts can join any trip for the full duration or just a few days. Registration is required; costs vary per trip. The sojourns on the North Branch include:

-- Heritage Sojourn – May 13-15: Sayre to Sugar Run, Pa. Hosted by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, those interested can contact Hillary Robinson at 570-265-1528 or send email to: hrobinson@emheritage.org.

-- River of the Year, Susquehanna Sojourn (Upper Section) – June 12-17: Laceyville to Shickshinny, Pa. Hosted by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, those interested can contact Hillary Robinson at 570-265-1528 or send email to: hrobinson@emheritage.org.

-- River of the Year, Susquehanna Sojourn (Lower Section) – June 17-19: Shickshinny to Sunbury, Pa. Hosted by the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, those interested can contact Kassia Janesch at 570-522-7229 or send email to: kjanesch@SusquehannaGreenway.org.