EMHR’s North Branch Sojourn

July 23-26, 2026

Take an epic four-day river adventure down the Susquehanna River’s North Branch with the Endless Mountains Heritage Region and help us celebrate America250! Our four-day North Branch Sojourn planned for July 23-26, in partnership with Endless Mountains Outfitters and Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals, is packed with live entertainment, historical landmarks along the route, and educational programming. This year’s route will begin at the French Azilum Historic Site in Bradford County and go to Plains Township in Luzerne County for a total of 68 river miles. Those who register for the North Branch Sojourn will receive a free event T-shirt.
Endless Mountains Campground located in Laceyville will be the host for camping for those who would like to camp the evening before the event on Wednesday, July 22. The address for Endless Mountains Campground is 255 Catfish Ln, Laceyville, PA 18623. Those planning to arrive in the morning to register are asked to be at the campground for registration no later than 7:45 a.m. Those not planning to attend the entire trip are asked to check in with staff about where to meet and what time on the scheduled day of their arrival.   

River miles for each day:
Thursday – 18.9
Friday – 19.1
Saturday – 15.2
Sunday – 15.2

Camping will also take place at EMC Thursday evening after the first day’s paddle. Thursday evening’s festivities will be filled with a presentation by Endless Mountains Primitive Outdoorsmen, followed by dinner and live entertainment by Joan Degaramo. A dinner of pulled pork, mac and cheese and coleslaw will be catered by Meat Hook BBQ.

Participants will drive their vehicle to the next campsite in the morning to ensure their vehicle is waiting for them when we get off the water at the end of each day’s trip. Each morning, they will be shuttled back up to the starting point for that day’s river miles.

The second evening of the trip, Eaton Township will host tent camping at their property at the end of North Eaton Road just outside of Tunkhannock. This evening will welcome Wyoming County Historical Society, who will present about local history and Native American culture. Dinner will be catered by Pompei’s in Tunkhannock and will be spaghetti with side salad and garlic bread.

The final evening’s campsite will be located at Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals in Falls Township. Tunkhannock’s Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will speak about local ties to past historical events. Dinner will be catered by owner of SKCR, Art Coolbaugh, who will do a spread of chicken cheesesteak burritos, Mexican street corn, and more.

All meals are provided in the cost to attend this event. Camping is optional to participants, and those who wish may make their own local accommodations along the route. EMHR has single-day, two-day, three-day, and full four-day packages that can cater to your schedule. Call our office at 570-265-1528 for more information or questions about this event. Registration for this event closes on Friday, July 17, for planning purposes, so be sure to register before the deadline.