BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Endless Mountains Heritage Region - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Endless Mountains Heritage Region X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://emheritage.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Endless Mountains Heritage Region REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20241206T121533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T121942Z UID:2651-1737205200-1737205200@emheritage.org SUMMARY:Winter Hiking at Vosburg Neck State Park DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Endless Mountains Heritage Region and DCNR for a refreshing winter hike at our region’s newest state park\, the Vosburg State Park in Tunkhannock\, on Saturday\, Jan. 18! Participants should meet at the park entrance at 470 Vosburg Rd\, Tunkhannock\, PA 18657 at 1 p.m. for check-in. \nWe will combine the River\, Eagle and Canal Trails along with Vosburg Road for an approximate 4 mile hike. The different landscapes participants will see will be woodland\, the Susquehanna River\, and farmland. Hikers should wear appropriate winter clothing and footwear (hiking shoes or boots) and have a sufficient supply of water with them.  If there is significant snow on the ground\, we recommend participants bring ice cleats and/or snowshoes. During the hike\, participants will hear from DCNR’s Environmental Education Specialist\, Amanda MacTarnaghan\, who will share her knowledge on local wildlife and the tracks they leave around the park. After the hike\, there will be hot chocolate to warm up with. \nThe event is free and open to the public\, we just ask that you please register for this event so that we may get a headcount for the hike and prepare. Please register at http://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/create/48214754514579. \n \n Register Now URL:https://emheritage.org/event/winter-hiking-at-vosburg-neck-state-park/ LOCATION:Vosburg Neck State Park\, 470 Vosburg Rd\, Tunkhannock\, PA\, 18657\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Winter-Hiking-at-Vosburg-Neck-State-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20241203T123855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T130957Z UID:2639-1738314000-1738328400@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR 2025 Annual Grants Workshop DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n The EMHR will be hosting its annual grant workshop on Friday\, January 31\, 2025\, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Dietrich Theater (60 E Tioga St\, Tunkhannock\, PA 18657). New to this year’s workshop is the additional and optional grant writing class with Linda Falcone of Penn State Extension and Kimberly Jennings of Northern Tier Regional Planning & Development Commission from noon to 1 p.m.\, immediately following the regular workshop. \nGrants pertaining to outdoor recreation\, historic preservation\, community and economic development\, event promotion\, and more will be discussed. There will be speakers from various state and regional agencies and organizations who will speak about various grant opportunities and grant writing assistance available to you\, your organization\, or municipality. A special Q&A session will follow. \nThis year’s speakers include: \n– Christine Dettore\, Northeast Regional Advisor – Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources– Paul Macknosky\, Regional Director – Dept. of Community & Economic Development– Robyn Cummings\, Executive Director – Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency– Jean Ruhf\, Executive Director – Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau– Staci Wilson\, Executive Director – Susquehanna County Promotion and Tourism Agency– Karen Arnold\, Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Manager – PA Historical & Museum Commission– April Hannon\, District 4-0 Project Manager\, and Steven Fisher\, District 4-0 Planning Specialist – PennDOT– Kim Jennings\, Community Development Program Manager – Northern Tier Regional Planning & Development Commission– Johanna Hripto – Susquehanna River Basin Commission– Cain Chamberlin\, Executive Director – Endless Mountains Heritage Region \nThis grant workshop is free to the public and will last approximately three hours in the Evans theater room. The optional grant writing class will be an additional hour in the theater’s community room. It is the EMHR’s hope this grant workshop will assist our area’s businesses\, non-profit organizations and municipalities in attaining funding for initiatives and projects that will benefit our communities and make our region stronger. \n \n Register Now URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhr-2025-annual-grants-workshop/ LOCATION:Dietrich Theatre\, 60 East Tioga St\, Tunkhannock\, PA\, 18657\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/EMHR-2025-Annual-Grants-Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20250214T132822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T165020Z UID:2703-1743242400-1743256800@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s Cemetery Preservation Workshop #1 at the Metcalf Mansion DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n You’ve asked\, and we’ve heard you! The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) will be putting on another pair of cemetery preservation workshops\, but this time for the entire four-county region! We will have two opportunities for area cemetery associations\, volunteers\, and interested parties to gain insightful knowledge about how to properly preserve our sacred headstones and final resting places. \nThe first workshop will be held at the Metcalf Mansion (50 West Harrison Street\, Tunkhannock\, PA) on Saturday\, March 29 and the second will be at the Bradford County Historical Society (109 Pine St\, Towanda\, PA) on Saturday\, April 5. Each workshop will last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch and morning refreshments provided. Please arrive between 9:30 and 10 a.m. to check-in. The cost of attending a workshop is $10 per participant. \nWith the help of local historians\, Brian Lione of Lione Heritage Consulting and Hillori Schenker\, founder and advisor for the Historic Preservation Club at the Montrose Area Junior/Senior High School\, we will educate cemetery associations\, municipal cemetery caretakers\, and those who simply have an interest in preserving family headstones on how to keep our regional cemeteries beautiful. \nEach workshop will include learning opportunities on the history of cemeteries\, research resources\, and methods for documentation. Appropriate cleaning techniques will be the focus of the workshop\, and instructors will demonstrate so participants can see techniques up close and ask questions about the approach. Each participant will receive an instruction workbook and a toolkit of supplies (worth over $50) to take home for their own use. \nRegister for either the March 29 or April 5 workshop. These are repeat workshops\, so only choose one that best fits your schedule. \nThese workshops are funded in part by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and provided by the EMHR. \n \n Register Now URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-cemetery-preservation-workshop-1-at-the-metcalf-mansion/ LOCATION:Metcalf Mansion\, 50 West Harrison Street\, Tunkhannock\, PA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Cemetery-Preservation-Workshop-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20250214T164645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T164648Z UID:2714-1743847200-1743861600@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s Cemetery Preservation Workshop #2 at the Bradford County Historical Society DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n You’ve asked\, and we’ve heard you! The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) will be putting on another pair of cemetery preservation workshops\, but this time for the entire four-county region! We will have two opportunities for area cemetery associations\, volunteers\, and interested parties to gain insightful knowledge about how to properly preserve our sacred headstones and final resting places. \nThe first workshop will be held at the Metcalf Mansion (50 West Harrison Street\, Tunkhannock\, PA) on Saturday\, March 29 and the second will be at the Bradford County Historical Society (109 Pine St\, Towanda\, PA) on Saturday\, April 5. Each workshop will last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch and morning refreshments provided. Please arrive between 9:30 and 10 a.m. to check-in. The cost of attending a workshop is $10 per participant. \nWith the help of local historians\, Brian Lione of Lione Heritage Consulting and Hillori Schenker\, founder and advisor for the Historic Preservation Club at the Montrose Area Junior/Senior High School\, we will educate cemetery associations\, municipal cemetery caretakers\, and those who simply have an interest in preserving family headstones on how to keep our regional cemeteries beautiful. \nEach workshop will include learning opportunities on the history of cemeteries\, research resources\, and methods for documentation. Appropriate cleaning techniques will be the focus of the workshop\, and instructors will demonstrate so participants can see techniques up close and ask questions about the approach. Each participant will receive an instruction workbook and a toolkit of supplies (worth over $50) to take home for their own use. \nRegister for either the March 29 or April 5 workshop. These are repeat workshops\, so only choose one that best fits your schedule. \nThese workshops are funded in part by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and provided by the EMHR. \n \n Register Now URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-cemetery-preservation-workshop-2-at-the-bradford-county-historical-society/ LOCATION:Bradford County Historical Society\, 109 Pine St\, Towanda\, PA\, 18848\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Cemetery-Preservation-Workshop-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20250218T134319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T133114Z UID:2725-1745672400-1745672400@emheritage.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Hike at Vosburg Neck State Park DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Celebrate Earth Day outdoors with the Endless Mountains Heritage Region by joining us at Vosburg Neck State Park on Saturday\, April 26! Participants should arrive at the state park (470 Vosburg Road\, Tunkhannock\, PA 18657) by 1 p.m. and should wear appropriate clothing and footwear (hiking shoes or boots) and have a sufficient supply of water with them.  \nDuring the hike\, participants will hear from Environmental Education Specialist from DCNR\, Amanda MacTarnaghan\, who will share the history of the Howland Preserve and how DCNR acquired the property\, as well as some updates on the park.   \nThe event is free and open to the public\, however\, we ask that you register for this event so we may get an accurate headcount and prepare for the hike. \n \n Register Now URL:https://emheritage.org/event/earth-day-hike-at-vosburg-neck-state-park/ LOCATION:Vosburg Neck State Park\, 470 Vosburg Rd\, Tunkhannock\, PA\, 18657\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Earth-Day-Hike-Vosburg-Neck-State-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20250218T135734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T233112Z UID:2730-1746835200-1747007999@emheritage.org SUMMARY:Small Business Support Hikes: Mother’s Day Hike at Salt Springs State Park DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Bring mom and join Endless Mountains Heritage Region at its second event in the Small Business Support Hike series at Salt Springs State Park! \nThis two-day hike is Saturday\, May 10\, 2025\, overnight into Sunday\, May 11. Participants should meet at Salt Springs State Park’s main park office\, also known as the historic Wheaton House (GPS coordinates: 41.9119\, -75.86553)\, on Saturday by 11 a.m. to sign in. Saturday\, we will travel on the 6-mile Salt Springs State Park Outer Loop Trail (considered difficult)\, and Sunday will be the Salt Springs State Park Loop\, about 3.5 miles. Sunday’s adventure will begin at 8:30 a.m.\, at the Wheaton House. Hikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear (hiking shoes or boots) and have a sufficient supply of water with them for the duration of both days. Overnight supplies are also needed to camp: a tent\, sleeping bag\, flashlights\, etc. \nAfter returning from the hike on Saturday\, Friends of the Salt Springs State Park will do two presentations with themes of solar energy and gardening\, followed by dinner and fun games. \nParticipants will be responsible for lunch or snacks on the trails\, but dinner Saturday evening at approximately 5:30 p.m. will be provided in the $10 cost\, which will help support a small local business in the Montrose area and camping for this event. \n \n Register Now URL:https://emheritage.org/event/small-business-support-hikes-mothers-day-weekend-hike-at-salt-springs-state-park/ LOCATION:Salt Lake Springs Park\, W46M+QV\, Montrose\, Pennsylvania\, 18801 CATEGORIES:Camping,Hiking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SBS-Hike-Mothers-Day-Salt-Springs-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20250218T141250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T101422Z UID:2740-1750464000-1750636799@emheritage.org SUMMARY:Small Business Support Hikes: Loyalsock State Forest & World’s End State Park DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Endless Mountains Heritage Region in the Small Business Support Hike series and enjoy some scenery in Sullivan County at the Loyalsock State Forest and at World’s End State Park! \nThis two-day hike is Saturday\, June 21\, overnight into Sunday\, June 22. Participants should meet at the Bridle Trailhead along Shanersburg Road (41.43769316\, -76.6064891) for check-in by 11 a.m. to unload their camping gear and prepare for Saturday’s hike. Those traveling afar to attend this event have the option to camp at this location the evening before the event\, if needed.  \nSaturday’s hike will be an estimated 8-mile loop\, incorporating the Loyalsock and Fern Rock Nature Trails\, which is considered a moderate difficulty level for hikers. After returning from the hike on Saturday\, participants can gather around the campfire and hear stories from the Sullivan County Historical Society\, followed by fun games.  \nDinner on Saturday evening will be catered by Big Mike’s in Forksville at approximately 5:30 p.m. Camping reservations have been made by EMHR and Loyalsock State Forest officials for that evening at the Bridle Trailhead camping loop. We are asking for a $10 fee to cover the cost of dinner and camping for this event. Camping is optional and participants are free to make their own overnight lodging accommodations if they choose to do so.  \nHikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear (hiking shoes or boots) and have a sufficient supply of water with them for the duration of both days. Overnight supplies are also needed to camp: a tent\, sleeping bag\, etc. Participants will be responsible for lunch or snacks for the trails.  \nSunday’s adventure will begin at 8:30 a.m. Participants should meet at the parking area outside of the Worlds End Main office (82 Cabin Bridge Road\, Forksville\, PA 18616) before taking the approximate 4-mile trek of the Canyon Vista Trail\, located in World’s End State Park\, which boasts beautiful scenery. This trail is considered a moderate walk\, mostly for its steep incline at the beginning of the hike and will take about 2.5 hours to complete.  \n \n Register Now URL:https://emheritage.org/event/loyalsock-state-forest-and-worlds-end-state-park/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Camping,Hiking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SBS-Hike-Fathers-Day-Loyalsock-State-Forest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250713 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20250218T153449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T233139Z UID:2747-1752105600-1752364799@emheritage.org SUMMARY:Youth Heritage Sojourn DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsor Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) has partnered with Endless Mountains Outfitters (EMO) again for its annual Youth Heritage Sojourn for students in grades 6-12! Led by EMO owner and Towanda Area School District teacher Keith Brown\, this three-day adventure on July 10-12\, 2025\, is a fun-filled educational experience for students wishing to learn about kayaking safety and local history\, all while making new friends and enjoying what the Susquehanna River has to offer! \nParticipants should meet at Endless Mountains Outfitters (7474 PA-187\, Sugar Run\, PA 18846) at 8 a.m. on Thursday\, July 10. From there\, they will be shuttled to Laceyville where they will begin their 33.5-mile adventure over the three-day\, two-night period. Students will stay at Camp Lackawanna\, located at 1219 Vosburg Road\, Tunkhannock PA for both evenings. \nThe $200 cost for this trip will provide students with a 3-day kayak rental\, two breakfasts\, two lunches\, two dinners\, lodging at Camp Lackawanna\, educational programming\, insurance and shuttling\, not to mention a fun and educational summer event. \nStudents can be picked up at 12:30 p.m. at the West Falls Boat Launch (41.462273\, -75.858034) or back at EMO at the conclusion of the trip on Saturday\, July 12. For more information on the event\, contact Keith Brown at 570-746-7102 or send an email at kbrown@tsd.k12.pa.us. Space is limited so sign up soon! \nYouth Sojourn Packing List \n \n Register Now URL:https://emheritage.org/event/youth-heritage-sojourn/ LOCATION:Endless Mountains Outfitters\, 7474 PA-187\, Sugar Run\, PA\, 18846\, United States CATEGORIES:Sojourn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Youth-Heritage-Sojourn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250713 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20250218T154717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T233208Z UID:2758-1752278400-1752364799@emheritage.org SUMMARY:Summer Heritage Benefit Paddle DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Get ready for some fun in the sun as the Endless Mountains Heritage Region hosts its annual Summer Heritage Benefit Paddle on July 12\, 2025! EMHR is again partnering with Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals on July 12\, 2025\, for a 12-mile paddle trip down the Susquehanna from Tunkhannock to Falls Township.   \nParticipants are asked to bring appropriate footwear\, clothing\, a lunch and/or snacks\, sunscreen and enough water. We will meet at Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals\, located at 119 Krafty Rd.\, Falls\, PA 18615 by 8 a.m. for registration. Following the welcome and safety briefing\, the shuttle will take participants to Riverside Park in Tunkhannock where we will launch down river by 10 a.m.  \nThe paddle portion of this event will end back at Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals at about 4 p.m.\, with dinner prepared by Art Coolbaugh and family\, along with live music from Bobby Scott.   \nCountryside Conservancy’s Bill Kern will be the guest speaker at this event\, who will share information and updates. Registration is $60 for those wishing to bring their own kayak\, and $110 for those renting a single or $130 for a tandem kayak/canoe. These registration fees will cover a donation to Countryside Conservancy\, insurance\, dinner\, entertainment and educational programming. \n \n Register Now URL:https://emheritage.org/event/summer-heritage-benefit-paddle-2/ LOCATION:Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals\, 119 Krafty Rd.\, Falls\, PA\, 18615\, United States CATEGORIES:Paddle ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Summer-Heritage-Benefit-Paddle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20250218T133900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T151855Z UID:2719-1753488000-1753660799@emheritage.org SUMMARY:Small Business Support Hikes: Mt. Pisgah DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n ** This event that was originally scheduled for April has been postponed until July 26-27\, 2025 ** \n Join Endless Mountains Heritage Region on its first of four Small Business Support Hikes in which we support our local businesses! This two-day hike will be on Saturday\, July 26 and Sunday\, July 27\, 2025\, at Mt. Pisgah County Park (2181 Wilcox Drive\, Troy\, PA 16947) and will lead participants from the county park to the state park on several combined trails throughout each park. Check-in for this event begins at 12 p.m. at the top of the county park (41.8101943\, -76.7164631). \nSaturday’s hiking mileage will be approximately 7 miles\, combining the Ridge Trail (trail that connects the county and state parks) along with smaller trails off the Oh! Susanna Trail. The Ridge Trail is considered moderate. \nHikers have the option of resting after the day hike\, visiting the local area\, or joining us for a night hike as well under the full moon Saturday evening. Overnight supplies are also needed to camp: a tent\, sleeping bag\, flashlights\, etc. \nSunday’s adventure will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the same location\, connecting the Ridge Trail again with the Mill Stream Trail\, which is approximately 6 miles of easy to moderate hiking. \nParticipants will be responsible for lunch or snacks for the trails\, but Saturday’s dinner at approximately 5:30 p.m. will be provided in the cost to help support a local business in the Troy community. The $10 cost will cover dinner and camping at the county park. \n \n Register Now URL:https://emheritage.org/event/small-business-support-hikes-mt-pisgah-county-park/ LOCATION:Mt. Pisgah County Park\, 2181 Wilcox Drive\, Troy\, Pennsylvania\, 16947 CATEGORIES:Camping,Hiking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SBS-Hike-Mt-Pisgah.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20250218T155238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T233131Z UID:2764-1753920000-1754265599@emheritage.org SUMMARY:North Branch Sojourn DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Interested in a multi-day adventure along the Susquehanna River North Branch? Join Endless Mountains Heritage Region for their annual North Branch Sojourn from July 31 through August 3\, 2025. This year’s event begins in Owego\, N.Y.\, and will end in Sugar Run\, P.A.\, for a total of over 60 river miles! This event will be jam packed with paddling\, entertainment\, great food from local businesses\, educational programming and more!   \nParticipants are asked to arrive at Riverfront Park in Sayre (100 Riverfront Park Rd\, Sayre\, PA 18840) by 8 a.m. on July 31 to sign waivers and check in. Paddlers coming from afar also have the option of arriving the evening of July 30 to camp overnight at the park. Following a safety briefing\, we’ll launch on the river to begin the multi-day sojourn. \nNot able to join us for the full four-days? No problem! You can select the days that best work for your schedule and kayak/canoe rental arrangements can be made through registration. 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. We have single-day\, two-day\, and full four-day packages available to better suit your schedule!  \nWednesday\, July 30: Optional evening to camp at Riverfront Park in Sayre. Staff will by on-site at 6:30 p.m. \nThursday\, July 31: Paddlers will be shuttled to Hickories Park in Owego and paddle back to Riverfront Park in Sayre. Those joining the sojourn should meet at Riverfront Park (100 Riverfront Park Rd\, Sayre\, PA 18840) by 8 a.m. to sign waivers/check-in. \nFriday\, Aug. 1: Paddle from Riverfront Park in Sayre to Larnard-Hornbrook Park in Sheshequin Township. Those joining the sojourn should meet at Larnard-Hornbrook Park (1241 Hornbrook Rd\, Towanda\, PA 18848) by 8 a.m. to sign waivers/check-in. \nSaturday\, Aug. 2: Paddle from Larnard-Hornbrook Park to the French Azilum Historic Site in Towanda. Those joining the sojourn should meet at the French Azilum Historic Site (469 Queens Road\, Towanda\, PA 18848) by 8 a.m. to sign waivers/check-in. \nSunday\, Aug. 3: Paddle from the French Azilum Historic Site to Endless Mountain Outfitters in Sugar Run. Those joining the sojourn should meet at Endless Mountain Outfitters (7474 PA-187\, Sugar Run\, PA 18846) by 8 a.m. to sign waivers/check-in. \n \n Register Now URL:https://emheritage.org/event/north-branch-sojourn/ LOCATION:Riverfront Park\, 100 Riverfront Park Rd\, Sayre\, PA\, 18840\, United States CATEGORIES:Sojourn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/North-Branch-Sojourn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20250228T144144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T170759Z UID:2889-1754611200-1754783999@emheritage.org SUMMARY:Hungry for Adventure Sojourn with CHOP Out Hunger DESCRIPTION:Sponsor Event\n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) and CHOP Out Hunger are teaming up to host the “Hungry for Adventure Sojourn\,” a two-day river trip from Laceyville to Tunkhannock for youth in grades 6-12. This two-day river journey will be held on Aug. 8 and 9\, 2025. \nMultiple students have already been selected from the CHOP program to join the sojourn through an essay contest\, but we are now accepting participants to join the two-day sojourn at a fee of just $125. This fee includes the guided trip\, a two-day kayak rental\, paddle\, life jacket\, shuttling\, lodging at Camp Lackawanna\, all meals and snacks\, educational programming\, and fun activities! \nThose who participate in the Hungry for Adventure Sojourn should meet at Endless Mountain Outfitters (7474 PA-187\, Sugar Run\, PA 18846) by 8:30 a.m. the morning of Aug. 8 for check-in. Following a welcome and safety briefing\, students will be shuttled to Laceyville\, where they will begin their paddle to Riverside Park in Tunkhannock. \nStudents will stay overnight at Camp Lackawanna in Tunkhannock\, chaperoned by our staff and team of river guides\, many of which also serve as teachers. The Hungry for Adventure Sojourn will not only educate students about kayaking and paddling safety\, but we’ll also be incorporating guest speakers who will teach them about environmental stewardship and the history and ecology of the Susquehanna River. Due to a limited number of boat rentals and shuttle capacity through EMHR’s pair of water trail managers at Endless Mountain Outfitters (EMO) and Susquehanna Kayak and Canoe Rentals (SKCR)\, we are only capable of taking up to 70 students on these youth river trips\, so register soon! \nOnce again\, all students in grades 6-12 are welcome to participate! \nHungry for Adventure Sojourn Packing List \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/hungry-for-adventure-sojourn-with-chop-out-hunger/ LOCATION:Endless Mountain Outfitters\, 7474 PA-187\, Sugar Run\, 18846\, United States CATEGORIES:Sojourn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Hungry-for-Adventure-Sojourn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250816 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20250227T143427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T153350Z UID:2875-1755302400-1755475199@emheritage.org SUMMARY:Hike the D&H Rail Trail with EMHR and the Rail Trail Council of NEPA DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Come join Endless Mountains Heritage Region as we make our way to Susquehanna County to experience the D&H Rail Trail! This overnight two-day hike will begin at the Thompson trail head on Saturday\, August 16\, at 11 a.m. to check-in. We ask you please park near Twin Ponds on Perry Road (41.857054\, -75.538511) in Thompson. \nThe first day of this hiking adventure will begin after registration and will be approximately 9 miles on a flat route\, led by a member of the Rail Trail Council. We will walk north to Buck Falls\, stop for a late lunch/break\, and return back to the Thompson trailhead. Please pack your own lunch/snacks for the trail. \nOvernight accommodations can be found at Olivia House (126 Rockwell Rd\, Susquehanna\, PA 18847). Overnight supplies are also needed to camp: a tent\, sleeping bag\, etc. The evening will be filled with games\, food\, campfire and fellowship. Dinner will be provided by a local restaurant and will be served at approximately 6 p.m. \nOn Sunday\, we will depart from the Luciana Park in Lanesboro and travel South to Brandt Gorge by 8:30 a.m.\, again led by the Rail Trail Council on an easy and somewhat flat route. This hike will be about 5 miles. Please plan accordingly for lunch or snacks again this day. \nThe cost to attend this event is $10\, which will help support a local restaurant in Susquehanna County. \n \n Register Now URL:https://emheritage.org/event/hike-the-dh-rail-trail-with-emhr-and-the-rail-trail-council-of-nepa/ LOCATION:VF46+RHH Thompson\, Pennsylvania\, VF46+RHH\, Thompson\, Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:Camping,Hiking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Hike-the-DH-Rail-Trail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20250218T140515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T125736Z UID:2735-1755993600-1756079999@emheritage.org SUMMARY:Summer Paddle in Susquehanna County DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n The Endless Mountains Heritage Region’s (EMHR) Summer Paddle in Susquehanna County has been rescheduled for Sunday\, Aug. 24 following high and unsafe water levels in early June. Join the EMHR\, Endless Mountain Outfitters\, and Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals for this single-day\, 12-mile paddle down the Susquehanna River North Branch Water Trail from Oakland Township to Hallstead! \nParticipants should meet and check in at the Phantom Fireworks of Great Bend shopping Plaza (25059 US-11\, Hallstead\, PA 18822) by 9 a.m. Paddlers will then be shuttled to the Oakland Township PA Fish & Boat Commission launch following a welcome and safety briefing. \nWe’ll paddle along the “Great Bend” section of the Susquehanna River’s North Branch\, crossing over the site of the former Oakland Hydroelectric Dam that was removed in the fall of 2023. \nParticipants should bring appropriate clothing and footwear (rain gear as well\, just in case)\, sunscreen\, a sufficient supply of water\, and a dry bag to keep supplies in. This year’s paddle will benefit the Susquehanna County Conservation District\, which will provide educational programming during lunch at the Great Bend PA Fish & Boat Launch. \nThe cost for this event will be $60 to bring your own boat\, $110 to join and rent a single kayak\, or $130 to join and rent a tandem kayak or canoe. The cost of this event includes lunch\, insurance\, shuttling\, and a donation to the Susquehanna County Conservation District. Space is limited\, so register now!  \n \n Register Now URL:https://emheritage.org/event/summer-kickoff-paddle-in-susquehanna-county/ LOCATION:Phantom Fireworks\, 25059 US-11\, Hallstead\, PA\, 18822\, United States CATEGORIES:Paddle ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Summer-Kickoff-Paddle-Susquehanna-County.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T193000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20250811T183514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T183548Z UID:3145-1757187000-1757187000@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s Full Moon Hike at Vosburg Neck State Park DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Grab your lantern\, flashlight or headlamp and meet the Endless Mountains Heritage Region at Vosburg Neck State Park on Saturday\, September 6\, for a full moon hike! \nParticipants should meet at 470 Vosburg Rd\, Tunkhannock\, PA 18657 by 7:30 p.m. for sign-in and to receive a FREE glowstick! \nVosburg Neck’s DCNR Environmental Education Specialist Amanda Kiernan will lead the group on a four-mile hike combining the Canal\, Eagle and River Trails of Vosburg Neck State Park. The trails are relatively level but will see some uphill and downhill on the Vosburg Road. Overall\, the loop will be an easy hike for participants. The different landscapes participants will see will be woodland\, farmland and the Susquehanna River. Hikers are encouraged to bring a sufficient supply of water for a couple of hours\, and appropriate clothing and footwear (hiking shoes or boots) for the weather and the evening-time. \nAccording to the Farmer’s Almanac\, September’s full moon is called the Corn Moon because corn was ready to harvest at this time. Learn more about this and other moon-related facts during the event! \n \n Register Now URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-full-moon-hike-at-vosburg-neck-state-park/ LOCATION:Vosburg Neck State Park\, 470 Vosburg Rd\, Tunkhannock\, PA\, 18657\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Full-Moon-Hike-at-Vosburg-Neck-State-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20240130T124341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T013140Z UID:1951-1758326400-1758412799@emheritage.org SUMMARY:The Endless Mountains Grand Depart DESCRIPTION:Follow our cyclists on the Endless Mountains Grand Depart! Click to track participants on the 430\, 250\, and 115 gravel loops starting Sept. 20\, 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, September 20\, 2025 \nThe first-ever bikepacking race and touring event in the scenic Endless Mountains of northeastern PA was such a massive success\, it’s coming back for another year! \nWe are pleased to welcome new and returning cyclists to our area on September 20\, 2025\, for the second annual Endless Mountains Grand Depart. These 430-mile\, 250-mile\, and 115-mille multi-surface masterpieces are comprised of rural dirt and gravel roads\, rail-trails\, and paved roads through small historic downtowns\, and various ascents over scenic rolling hills. The overall route\, the Endless Mountains 430\, formerly known as the Endless Mountains Gravel Bikepacking Loop (EMGBL)\, begins and ends in Towanda\, Pennsylvania\, along the beautiful Susquehanna River’s North Branch. The Loop officially launched in July 2022 following a two-year collaborative design process between multiple regional organizations and avid cyclists. The EM 430 is intended to be an epic multi-day adventure route across the four counties of Bradford\, Sullivan\, Susquehanna\, and Wyoming in the Endless Mountains of northeastern PA. Now\, the Endless Mountains Grand Depart will transform these multi-day adventures into a challenging and picturesque endurance race. \nThe Endless Mountains Gravel PA loops were created and designed by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region\, Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau\, Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency\, Susquehanna County Promotion & Tourism Agency\, the Northern Tier Regional Planning & Development Commission\, our four county planning departments\, and a group of avid cyclists from our region. The Endless Mountains Grand Depart is the first official bikepacking event of this magnitude in Pennsylvania\, which is managed by these organizations and trail developer David Landis of Village to Village Press\, LLC. \n  \nDisclaimer: This is a self-supported race event in which riders participate and ride at their own risk. \n  \nLearn more at: \nhttps://emheritage.org/endless-mountains-gravel-bikepacking-loop/ \nhttps://emheritage.org/the-endless-mountains-430-challenge/ \n \n Register Now URL:https://emheritage.org/event/endless-mountains-grand-depart/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Bikepacking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Endless-Gravel-logo-h.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20250218T155549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T113556Z UID:2769-1759536000-1759622399@emheritage.org SUMMARY:Fall Heritage Benefit Paddle DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n View spectacular fall foliage during the Endless Mountains Heritage Region’s annual Fall Heritage Paddle on October 4\, 2025. This 11-mile adventure will begin at Endless Mountains Outfitters (EMO) for check-in and waiver signing by 8 a.m. Following the welcome and safety briefing\, participants will be shuttled to the Bradford County Outboard Motor Club to launch.   \nParticipants should bring appropriate footwear and clothing (pack rain gear\, just in case)\, a lunch and/or snacks\, sunscreen\, and a sufficient supply of water.   \nWhile paddling\, we will stop at Homets Ferry for a presentation about historic sites along the route and have lunch. Upon returning to EMO following the paddle\, there will be a catered dinner\, live entertainment from John Marrow\, and a tasting with Deep Roots Hard Cider. Wyalusing Museum’s Morgan Clinton will speak about the organization and local history.    \nRegistration costs are $60 for those bringing their own kayak\, $110 for those renting a single kayak or $130 for a tandem kayak/canoe. The fee for this event also includes a donation to the Wyalusing Valley Museum\, insurance\, dinner\, cider tasting and educational programming. \n \n Register Now URL:https://emheritage.org/event/fall-heritage-benefit-paddle-2/ LOCATION:Endless Mountain Outfitters\, 7474 PA-187\, Sugar Run\, 18846\, United States CATEGORIES:Paddle ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fall-Heritage-Benefit-Paddle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20250218T155914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T090625Z UID:2774-1759622400-1759708799@emheritage.org SUMMARY:Small Business Support Hikes: A Walk in Penns Woods event at Miller Mountain with Countryside Conservancy DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Join Endless Mountains Heritage Region\, Pinchot State Forest officials and Countryside Conservancy at Miller Mountain\, with “A Walk in Penn’s Woods!” Started by the PA Forestry Association\, A Walk in Penn’s Woods is a state-wide initiative to get residents of Pennsylvania in the woods on Sunday\, Oct. 5\, an annual event. It teaches participants how their local woods function and gives them an understanding and new appreciation for wildlife. For more information on the state-wide event\, go to https://paforestry.org/walk-in-penns-woods. \nThis event will start at 11 a.m. at the base of Miller Mountain in the Pinchot State Forest and make a loop up and down the mountain for about 5.9 miles. Hikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear (hiking shoes or boots) and have a sufficient supply of water with them. This trail has a steep incline in the beginning but is somewhat easy the rest of the way. It is considered a hard trail\, and may not suitable for young children to join on. \nParticipants have the option of meeting at Todd & Rachel’s (215 W Tioga St\, Tunkhannock\, PA 18657) at 5 p.m. for dinner following the hike. Hikers are asked to provide their own lunch and/or snacks for the trail \n \n Register Now URL:https://emheritage.org/event/a-walk-in-penns-woods-event-at-miller-mountain/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Hiking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Walk-in-Penns-Woods-Miller-Mountain.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T113000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20250820T205306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T211716Z UID:3160-1759915800-1759923000@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s 2025 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:RSVP\n \n \n \n \n \n The Endless Mountains Heritage Region will be holding its 2025 Annual Meeting on Wednesday\, Oct. 8 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Pealer Hall located in Sullivan County at 109 East Main Street\, Dushore\, PA. On behalf of our Board of Directors\, we’d like to invite you to hear about the EMHR’s exciting year-in-review as well as take an exclusive look at our National Heritage Area feasibility study draft! The EMHR and its many heritage partners are working together to enhance our four-county region through historic preservation\, outdoor recreation development\, educational programming\, managing the Susquehanna River Upper North Branch Water Trail\, and more! Please come celebrate with us and help our four-county region become a National Heritage Area! \nFollowing a short business meeting in which new board members and officers will be named and voted upon by our Board of Directors and EMHR members\, we will hear from Executive Director Cain Chamberlin and an array of guest speakers\, including: \n– EMHR’s 2025 Partnership/Mini-Grant recipients \n– EMHR water trail coordinator Emily Baldauff on the Heritage Region’s water trail program for the Susquehanna River North Branch. \n– Nancy Morgan and August Carlino of Point Heritage Development Consulting will present the EMHR’s National Heritage Area feasibility study and our process. \nA lunch prepared by Mary Beth’s West Side Deli will be served around 11:30 at the conclusion of the meeting. \n \n RSVP URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-2025-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Pealer Hall\, 109 East Main Street\, Dushore\, PA\, 18614\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/EMHRs-2025-Annual-Meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20250829T174416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T111200Z UID:3212-1760187600-1760187600@emheritage.org SUMMARY:Fall Foliage Hike at Mt. Pisgah State Park DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n October is the month of leaf-peeping in Pennsylvania! Join the Endless Mountains Heritage Region on Saturday\, Oct. 11\, for a leaf-peeping free pop-up day hike at Mt. Pisgah State Park\, located between Troy and Towanda. We will meet at the pavilion on Stephen Foster Lake (41.8045408\, -76.6662854)\, right by the playground and pool. We will meet at 1 p.m. for an approximate 4-mile hike combining the Oh! Susanna and Mill Stream Trails within the State Park\, and do a figure eight loop. Difficulty level for this hike is considered easy to moderate with these trails. \nHikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear (hiking shoes or boots) and have a sufficient supply of water with them. \nDCNR ranger Richard Guylas will join the group along with Dr. Bob Hansen\, a retired forester and former professor\, to discuss tree identification and fall foliage colors located throughout the park.  Participants will have the option to walk a portion of the loop and then part with Dr. Hansen and Mr. Guylas.  \nThe event is free and open to the public! We just ask that you please register for this event so that we may get a headcount for the hike and prepare accordingly. \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/fall-foliage-hike-at-mt-pisgah-state-park/ LOCATION:PA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fall-Foliage-Hike-at-Mt.-Pisgah-State-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20251118T130601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T133313Z UID:3632-1767265200-1767265200@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR's First Day Hike at World's End State Park DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n Ring in the New Year at World’s End State Park in Sullivan County! The Endless Mountains Heritage Region is partnering with World’s End State Park officials to host a “First Day Hike\,” to celebrate the new year! \nRegister at www.emheritage.org/events and arrive at World’s End State Park by 11 a.m. on Thursday\, Jan. 1\, 2026! EMHR will meet participants at the World’s End State Park office\, at 82 Cabin Bridge Road\, where we will hear about park improvements and upcoming events from DCNR’s Park Ranger\, William Young. \nWe will then make our way over to the Double Run Nature Trail\, where we will embark on a roughly 2-mile hike with 350 feet of elevation gain while viewing stunning waterfalls along the way. This is considered a moderate hike on AllTrails\, but only for its brief elevation gain to climb up the hill (we will be doing the climb in reverse). Hikers are asked to please bring appropriate hiking boots\, along with spikes\, in case of ice. \nThe backup plan for this trip\, in the event of mild ice accumulation\, will be walking the East Branch Trail halfway and looping back to the beginning of the trailhead on Route 154. This trail is considered easier and would be safer in the event of ice. In the event of severe weather and road closings\, the hike will be canceled. \nAlong with safe hiking shoes and ice cleats/spikes\, participants are asked to bring a sufficient supply of water and/or snacks with them for a duration of 2 hours and wear appropriate clothing for the winter weather (a winter coat\, hats and gloves are encouraged!). Any questions or concerns can be directed to Program Development Associate Rachel Flad at rflad@emheritage.org. Though this is a free event\, we ask that you please register at our website (stated above) so we may get a proper head count of attendees and prepare accordingly. \nIn the event inclement weather is forecasted for New Year’s Day and forces us to cancel the hike\, participants will be notified by email. Please keep an eye on the email you used for registration to receive updates from the EMHR. \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-first-day-hike-at-worlds-end-state-park/ LOCATION:Worlds End State Park Visitors Center\, 82 Cabin Bridge Road\, Forksville\, PA\, 18616\, United States CATEGORIES:Hiking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EMHRs-First-Day-Hike-at-Worlds-End-State-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20251118T133208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T133520Z UID:3642-1771578000-1771588800@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s 2026 Annual Grants Workshop DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n February 20\, 2026  \n Back this year is Endless Mountains Heritage Region’s Annual Grants Workshop\, this time at the Keystone Theater at 601 Main Street\, Towanda\, PA 18848. The event will begin at 9 a.m. promptly on Friday\, February 20\, 2026. This workshop is free and open to the public for those interested in learning more about grants that pertain to outdoor recreation\, historic preservation\, community and economic development\, event promotion and more. \nSpeakers for this event include various state and regional organizations that issue grant funding at different levels. The goal of this event is to educate local organizations\, non-profits and municipalities on the opportunities for funding that are available to them\, which then in turn\, benefit our local communities throughout EMHR’s four-county region. \nThis year’s speakers include: \n\nRobyn Cummings\, Executive Director\, Bradford County Tourism & Promotion Agency\nJean Ruhf\, Executive Director\, Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau\nStaci Wilson\, Executive Director\, Susquehanna County Promotion and Tourism Agency\nJohanna Hripto\, Environmental Scientist\, and Stacy Hanrahan\, Communications Specialist\, Susquehanna River Basin Commission\nChristine Dettore\, Northeast Regional Advisor\, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)\nJanet Sweeney\, Vice President\, Pennsylvania Environmental Council\nPaul Macknosky\, Regional Director\, Department of Community & Economic Development\nApril Hannon\, District 4-0 Project Manager\, and Steven Fisher\, District 4-0 Planning Specialist\, PA Department of Transportation\nKaren Arnold\, Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Manager\, PA Historical & Museum Commission\nCain Chamberlin\, Executive Director\, Endless Mountains Heritage Region\n\nThe grants workshop will last approximately three hours at the Keystone Theatre. Though the event is free and open to the public\, we ask that you please register for the event so we can get an accurate headcount and plan for the event. Please register at www.emheritage.org/events. We hope to see you there! \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-2026-annual-grants-workshop/ LOCATION:Keystone Theatre\, 601 Main Street\, Towanda\, 18848\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EMHRs-2026-Annual-Grants-Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20260223T124950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T135014Z UID:3665-1774090800-1774090800@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s International Forest Day Hike at Salt Springs Park DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n March 21\, 2026 \nCome on a hike with the Endless Mountains Heritage Region at Salt Springs Park outside ofMontrose\, PA\, to help us celebrate International Forest Day on Saturday\, March 21! Meet forthe event at the Wheaton House (2305 Salt Springs Rd\, Montrose\, PA 18801) at the park by11 a.m. for check-in. We will spend the day hiking through Salt Springs Park’s many trails\,including going through an Eastern Hemlock grove\, where the trees are over 300 years old. \nThere\, participants will learn the basics of forest bathing\, which is a practice of relaxing andsensory immersion in nature. This will be a laid-back hiking event that focuses less on trailmileage and more on the sensory experience of each participant. This program will be ledby Tami Noonan\, a longtime volunteer of the Friends of Salt Springs Park. Please be sure topack enough water for the afternoon\, as well as any snacks/lunch for the trail. Participantsare encouraged to wear sensible shoes (hiking boots or comfortable sneakers) and dressfor the weather. \nThough this event is free and open to the public\, EMHR asks that if you plan to attend\,please register for the event by Thursday\, March 19\, for planning purposes. \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-international-forest-day-hike-at-salt-springs-park/ LOCATION:Wheaton House\, 2305 Salt Springs Rd\, Montrose\, PA\, 18801\, United States CATEGORIES:Hiking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/International-Forest-Day-Hike-at-Salt-Springs-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20260224T131431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T142045Z UID:3750-1775905200-1775919600@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s Masonry Workshops at Loyalsock State Forest DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n April 11\, 2026 \nEndless Mountains Heritage Region will host two masonry workshops on April 11 and 18 inSullivan County. Masonry is a construction technique using brick\, stone and mortar. Thesespecific workshops will focus on restoration of a camp stove at a Civilian ConservationCamp in the Loyalsock State Forest\, known as Jakersville Camp 95\, located outside ofForksville on Rock Run Road (off Rt. 154). There will also be a historical presentation aboutthe area of the CCC Camp (before and after it became a CCC Camp) by EMHR’s boardmember\, Gavin Siegfried. Both workshops will take place at the site of the project(Coordinates: 41.461424745938174\, -76.5076430223353) in Loyalsock State Forest andwill be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A catered lunch by a Sullivan County business andrefreshments will be provided in the cost for each workshop. It is our hope that theseevents will help participants gain useful knowledge on how to properly preserve olderstonework and utilize their skills to restore their own beauty here in the Endless Mountains. \nParticipants must register before the event cutoff date\, April 4.The cost of attending a workshop is $25/person and is limited to the first 25people per workshop. We ask that you only sign up for one workshop to give others achance to experience the event. These are repeat workshops\, so only choose the eventthat fits your schedule the best. If there is a small number of registrations\, EMHR will onlyrun the workshop planned for April 11 and contact participants who signed up for the 18thworkshop to move their registration to the 11th or refund them. \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-masonry-workshops-at-loyalsock-state-forest/ LOCATION:PA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Masonry-Workshops-at-Loyalsock-State-Forest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20260224T134905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T142214Z UID:3779-1776510000-1776524400@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s Masonry Workshops at Loyalsock State Forest DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n April 18\, 2026 \nEndless Mountains Heritage Region will host two masonry workshops on April 11 and 18 inSullivan County. Masonry is a construction technique using brick\, stone and mortar. Thesespecific workshops will focus on restoration of a camp stove at a Civilian ConservationCamp in the Loyalsock State Forest\, known as Jakersville Camp 95\, located outside ofForksville on Rock Run Road (off Rt. 154). There will also be a historical presentation aboutthe area of the CCC Camp (before and after it became a CCC Camp) by EMHR’s boardmember\, Gavin Siegfried. Both workshops will take place at the site of the project(Coordinates: 41.461424745938174\, -76.5076430223353) in Loyalsock State Forest andwill be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A catered lunch by a Sullivan County business andrefreshments will be provided in the cost for each workshop. It is our hope that theseevents will help participants gain useful knowledge on how to properly preserve olderstonework and utilize their skills to restore their own beauty here in the Endless Mountains. \nParticipants must register before the event cutoff date\, April 4.The cost of attending a workshop is $25/person and is limited to the first 25people per workshop. We ask that you only sign up for one workshop to give others achance to experience the event. These are repeat workshops\, so only choose the eventthat fits your schedule the best. If there is a small number of registrations\, EMHR will onlyrun the workshop planned for April 11 and contact participants who signed up for the 18thworkshop to move their registration to the 11th or refund them. \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-masonry-workshops-at-loyalsock-state-forest-2/ LOCATION:PA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Masonry-Workshops-at-Loyalsock-State-Forest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20260223T125806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T135339Z UID:3674-1777122000-1777122000@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s Earth Day Hike at Vosburg Neck State Park DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n April 25\, 2026 \nJoin Endless Mountains Heritage Region and Vosburg Neck State Park to celebrate EarthDay and Arbor Day at Vosburg Neck! The event is on Saturday\, April 25\, with check-in by 1p.m. for the hike at 470 Vosburg Rd\, Tunkhannock\, PA 18657. \nVosburg Neck is home to seven miles of hiking trails\, and this event will cover half of themby hiking the Vista Trail while combining the Howlin’Down and Whitetail trails\, which will beabout 4 miles total. Along the way\, DCNR Environmental Educational Specialist AmandaKiernan will talk about the different types of trees located throughout the park. Please takenote that the trail could be muddy at this time of year. Participants are encouraged to wearsensible shoes (hiking boots or comfortable sneakers) and dress for the weather. Be sure tobring enough water for the duration of the hike. \nThough this event is free and open to the public\, EMHR asks that if you plan to attend\,please register by Thursday\, April 23\, for planning purposes. \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-earth-day-hike-at-vosburg-neck-state-park/ LOCATION:Vosburg Neck State Park\, 470 Vosburg Rd\, Tunkhannock\, PA\, 18657\, United States CATEGORIES:Hiking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Earth-Day-Hike-at-Vosburg-Neck-State-Park-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20260223T130428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T132450Z UID:3682-1778331600-1778331600@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s Ricketts Glen Day Hike DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\, 2026 \nJoin Endless Mountains Heritage Region and visit Ricketts Glen State Park on Saturday\, May9\, at 1 p.m. at 695 PA-487\, Benton\, PA 17814. Participants are asked to meet at the CherryRun Trailhead for sign in. Parking for this adventure can be found at Beach Parking lot #2which can be found by following Park Road after entering and passing the Ricketts Glenpark office. \nThe Cherry Run Loop is about 5.5 miles long and considered moderate on AllTrails. Theloop will take about 3 hours in total to complete. Participants will see Lake Leigh Dam alongthe trail\, as with a couple of smaller waterfalls. This trail may be muddy at this time of year\,so please wear sensible shoes (hiking boots or comfortable sneakers) and dress for theweather. Make sure to bring enough water for the duration of the hike. \nThough this event is free and open to the public\, EMHR asks if you plan to attend\, pleaseregister by Thursday\, May 7\, for planning purposes. \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-ricketts-glen-day-hike/ LOCATION:Ricketts Glen State Park\, 695 PA-487\,\, Benton\, PA\, 17814\, United States CATEGORIES:Hiking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ricketts-Glen-Day-Hike.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153429 CREATED:20260223T132017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T135651Z UID:3698-1780743600-1780837200@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s Small Business Support Hikes: Loyalsock State Forest DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n June 6 and 7\, 2026 \nEndless Mountains Heritage Region’s first overnight hiking event will be Saturday andSunday\, June 6 and 7\, at Loyalsock State Forest in Sullivan County. The event will begin at11 a.m. on Saturday\, June 6. Registration will take place at CCC Jakersville Camp\, whichcan be found using coordinates: 41.461592 N\, 76.507701 W (off Rock Run Road\, nearLaPorte). The first day’s hike will be about 9 miles total\, combining the Loyalsock Trail andthe Haystacks area of the Loyalsock State Forest. We will venture out with about 4 hours ofhiking\, with a couple of stops to see Dutchmen Falls and the Haystacks along the way. \nDinner will be catered by Big Mike’s in Forksville. We will also hear a presentation about thelocal history of the railroad grade that follows the Loyalsock Trail section of our route fromlocal historian and EMHR’s board member Gavin Sigfreid and see recent improvements onthe CCC Camp stove made by Loyalsock State Forest officials through EMHR’s MasonryWorkshop in April! \nSunday’s hike will be the choice of participants\, either on the East Branch Trail\, an easierroute in World’s End State Park\, which is about 2.8 miles out and back and will take aboutan hour or so to complete. The second option is a route near Sone’s Pond created byProgram Development Associate Rachel Flad\, who mapped out about 3 miles in a loop. Thecost for this event will be $15. Registration for this event closes by Tuesday\, June 2. \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-small-business-support-hikes-loyalsock-state-forest/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Hiking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Small-Business-Support-Hikes-Loyalsock-State-Forest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T090000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153430 CREATED:20260223T132816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T152957Z UID:3708-1781427600-1781427600@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s Summer Kickoff Paddle in Susquehanna County DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n June 14\, 2026 \nPack your dry bag for Susquehanna County and join Endless Mountains Heritage Region forour first day paddle of the year on June 14\, 2026. EMHR is partnering with SusquehannaKayak & Canoe Rentals and Endless Mountain Outfitters for a 12-mile paddle down theSusquehanna River North Branch from Oakland Township to Hallstead in northernSusquehanna County. Participants should meet and check in at the Phantom Fireworks ofGreat Bend shopping plaza (25059 US-11\, Hallstead\, PA 18822) by 9 a.m. for registration forthe trip. Participants will be shuttled from there to the Oakland Township PA Fish & BoatCommission launch and be briefed on safety. \nThe trip will take participants along the “Great Bend” section of the Susquehanna NorthBranch section\, crossing over the site of the former Oakland Hydroelectric Dam that wasremoved in the fall of 2023. A lunch stop will be taken during the trip.Because of last year’s cancellation of this event\, this year’s paddle will benefit theSusquehanna County Conservation District\, who will provide educational programmingduring lunch at the Great Bend PA Fish & Boat Launch. SCCD was founded in 1947 througha partnership between the Susquehanna County Commissioners and the StateConservation Commission. SCCD promotes the sustainable use of natural resourcesthrough education\, technical assistance\, and partnerships that encourage responsiblestewardship and environmental awareness. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring appropriate clothing and footwear for that day’sweather\, sunscreen\, a sufficient supply of water\, any snacks desired\, and a dry bag to keeptheir supplies in. \nRegistration cost for the trip will be $60 if you bring your own kayak/canoe. For those whoneed to rent\, cost for a single kayak rental will be $50 or $70 for a tandem kayak or canoerental. The registration fee includes the cost of lunch from Red Rock BBQ\, insurance\,shuttling\, educational programming\, and the donation to the SCCD. Space is limited forthis exciting trip\, so register by Tuesday\, June 9. \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-summer-kickoff-paddle-in-susquehanna-county/ LOCATION:Phantom Fireworks of Great Bend shopping plaza\, 25059 US-11\, Hallstead\, 18822\, United States CATEGORIES:Paddle ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Summer-Kickoff-Paddle-in-Susquehanna-County.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153430 CREATED:20260223T134046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T150129Z UID:3719-1781769600-1781964000@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s Youth Heritage Sojourn DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n June 18-20\, 2026 \nCalling all students in grades 6-12! The Endless Mountains Heritage Region is partneringagain with Endless Mountains Outfitters for our annual Youth Heritage Sojourn! The eventwill run from Thursday\, June 18\, to Saturday\, June 20\, 2026. Led by EMO owner andTowanda Area School District teacher Keith Brown\, this three-day adventure is a fun-fillededucational experience for students wishing to learn about kayaking safety and localhistory\, all while making new friends and enjoying the outdoors! \nParticipants should meet at Endless Mountains Outfitters (7474 PA-187\, Sugar Run\, PA18846) at 8 a.m. on Thursday\, June 18. From there\, they will begin their 32-mile adventureover the three-day\, two-night period from EMO to Tunkhannock. Students will stay at CampLackawanna\, located at 1219 Vosburg Road\, Tunkhannock PA for both evenings. A detailedpacking list will be provided through email to participants before the event.The $200 cost for this trip will provide students with a 3-day kayak rental\, two breakfasts\,two lunches\, two dinners\, lodging at Camp Lackawanna\, educational programming\,insurance and shuttling\, not to mention a memorable and educational summer event withthe opportunity to meet new friends! Students should be picked up by parents at noon atRiverside Park in Tunkhannock (112b River St\, Tunkhannock\, PA 18657) OR back at EMO at2 p.m. on Saturday\, June 20. \nFor more information on the event\, contact Keith Brown at 570-746-7102 or send an emailat kbrown@tsd.k12.pa.us. Questions or concerns about the event may also be directed toEMHR’s Programming Development Associate\, Rachel Flad\, at rflad@emheritage.org.Space is limited on this fun summer event\, so be sure to register byFriday\, June 12! \nYou can find a printable packing list here:Youth Sojourn Packing List \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-youth-heritage-sojourn-2/ LOCATION:Endless Mountain Outfitters\, 7474 PA-187\, Sugar Run\, 18846\, United States CATEGORIES:Sojourn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Youth-Heritage-Sojourn.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR