EMHR’s Susquehanna River North Branch Sojourn | June 6-10, 2024

The Endless Mountains Heritage Region is partnering with Endless Mountain Outfitters, Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals, and our team of water trail managers to put on a four-day, 63-mile river sojourn from Laceyville to Hunlock Township along the 2023 PA River of the Year: the Susquehanna River North Branch. This incredible river adventure will be jam packed with guest speakers and educational programming, great food made by small local businesses, entertainment, amazing river guides, and good times! We even have fun daily themes for our paddlers to partake in. Not able to set aside the complete four days to join us? No problem! We have two-day packages available and you can select the best days that work for you. Don’t have your own kayak or canoe? That’s no issue either, as we have plenty available to rent through our water trail partners: Endless Mountain Outfitters and Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals. We will launch on the river each morning at 9 a.m. and have camping set up for each evening. There are also nearby lodging options for those who do not wish to camp. Participants will drive their vehicles to the next campsite each morning to ensure their vehicle is waiting for them when we get off the water at the end of each day’s trip.

Thursday, June 6th: Kick Off Celebration at Eaton Township Riverfront Property (41.560778, -75.998546; drive to the far end of North Eaton Road in Tunkhannock)

• The kick-off celebration is open to all sojourn participants
• 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Meet at campsite at the end of North Eaton Road in Tunkhannock and camp for the night. We’ll accept early registrations and set up camps
• Activities and entertainment on site.

Friday, June 7th: Endless Mountains Campground to Eaton Township Riverfront Property (41.560778, -75.998546; drive to the far end of North Eaton Road in Tunkhannock) – 20 miles

• THEME: Pirates
• 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. – Registration/Breakfast
• 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. – Shuttle to Endless Mountains Campground
• 9 a.m. – Safety talk and get on the water
• 12 p.m. – Mehoopany for a Lunch break/talk with:
  Lunch Provided by: Pizza Barn –
• 5 p.m. – Arrive at Camp: Finish Setting up camp/shower/relax
• 6:30 p.m. – Dinner
• 8 p.m. – Entertainment: storyteller Steve Davenport

Saturday, June 8th: Eaton Township Riverfront Property (41.560778, -75.998546; drive to the far end of North Eaton Road in Tunkhannock) to Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals – 14 miles

• THEME: Funny hats
• 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. – Registration/Breakfast
• 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. – Drive vehicles to Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals
• 9 a.m. – Safety briefing and begin our paddle
• Noon – lunch at Riverside Park in Tunkhannock
• Guest Speaker:
• 1 p.m. – Continue trip to Falls
• 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Set up camp
• 6 p.m. – Dinner catered by Art Coolbaugh
• 7:30 p.m. – Bonfire at the campground and a tasting with Bartolai Winery

Sunday, June 9th: – Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals to Nesbitt Park – 19 miles

• THEME: Camo
• 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. – Registration/Breakfast- Guided Breakfast – Art
• 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. – Take vehicles to Nesbitt Park
• 9 a.m. – Safety briefing and begin paddle
• 12:30 p.m. – Lunch at Appletree Boat Launch catered by: Appletree Restaurant
• 5:30 p.m. – Arrive at Nesbitt Park and set up camp.
• 7 p.m. – Dinner (Pierce Street Deli?)
• Speaker/Entertainment

Monday, June 10th: Nesbitt Park to Hunlock Township Boat Launch – 10 miles

• THEME: Neon Colors
• 7a.m. – 8 a.m. – Registration/Breakfast (breakfast sandwiches)
• 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. – Depart to Hunlock Twp Launch to drop off vehicles (behind drive-in movie theater)
• 9 a.m. – Safety talk and get on the water
• 12:30 p.m. – Lunch
• Continue to Hunlock Township where we’ll have ice cream and end the sojourn

This event is being funded in part by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau, and the Wyoming County Room Tax Fund.