Register Now! 2018 Wild & Scenic Clarion River Sojourn Aug. 18-19

The Western PA Conservancy is now accepting registrations for the 2018 Wild & Scenic Clarion River Sojourn August 18-19 starting at Hallton in Elk County and ending in Cooksburg in Clarion County.

Join participants in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Act protecting America’s greatest river treasures.

The Western PA Conservancy and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources are hosting a two-day canoe trip along 24 gorgeous miles of the Clarion River in the Pennsylvania Wilds region of northern Pennsylvania.

The Clarion River slowly meanders through scenic narrow valleys, past large pools and hardwood forests providing a relaxing scenic trip, welcoming to all levels of boaters. On October 19, 1996, Congress designated the Clarion River as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Several factors contribute to the special scenic value of the river. The unique land form (unique in the region of the Allegheny River basin) of the Clarion River valley contributes a feeling of intimacy to the river.

The sinuous, relatively narrow river valley with steep sides and little floodplain provides little opportunity for long, focused views. The steeply forested hillsides of almost continuous mature deciduous and coniferous vegetation contribute to a feeling of remoteness in many places along the river.

Two segments of the river, measuring 8 miles and 9.1 miles in length, are classified as scenic.

Other sponsors of the Sojourn also include the River Network and Patagonia.

Click Here to register and for a scheduled of events.

For information on other sojourns, visit the PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Sojourns webpage.
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