Annual Fall Heritage Benefit Paddle 2024
2024-10-05
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The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) and Endless Mountain Outfitters (EMO) will take participants on a 11-mile river paddle on October 5, 2024, from the Bradford County Outboard Motor Club back to EMO in Sugar Run. Paddlers should arrive at EMO by 8 a.m. to check-in and sign waivers. Following a welcome and safety briefing, participants, their kayaks/canoes, and gear will be shuttled to the Bradford County Outboard Motor Club, then launch downriver. During lunch on the river at the Homets Ferry launch, paddlers will receive a presentation about historic sites along the route, such as Standing Stone, the Wyalusing Rocks, and Homets Ferry. The paddle will lead back to EMO where a hard cider tasting with Deep Roots Hard Cider and a catered dinner will be held, along with live entertainment from The Sorters Acoustic Trio. This event will benefit the Bradford County Conservation District. During dinner, Dan Rhodes of the Bradford County Conservation District will speak about the organization, projects they have underway, and services they offer. Registration is $60 for those bringing their own watercraft. It will be an additional $50 for those renting a single kayak or an additional $70 if renting a tandem kayak/canoe. The registration fee includes your donation to the Bradford County Conservation District, insurance, the dinner, tasting, and educational programming. Participants are asked to bring appropriate footwear and clothing, a lunch/snacks, sunscreen, and a personal supply of water.
This event is being funded in part by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency Room Tax Fund.

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Small Business Support Hikes: Historic Barclay Mountain
2024-11-03 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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Join the Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) on its first event in the Small Business Support Hike series on historic Barclay Mountain just outside of LeRoy Township in Bradford County!
This short family-friendly hike is Sunday, Nov. 3, on Mountain Road, about four miles east from Sunfish Pond County Park. Participants should meet at coordinates 41.656306, -76.626139 at 11 a.m. This will be about a 2-hour hiking loop near Barclay’s Pioneer Cemetery and is for hikers of all experience levels. The trail is a designated hunting trail with scenery of hills, forest, and field. Hikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear (hiking shoes or boots) as well as a sufficient supply of water with them.
Following the hike, participants will convoy to Bradford County’s Sunfish Pond for lunch provided by The Park Hotel of Canton. Following lunch, Matt Carl of the LeRoy Heritage Museum, will discuss the history of the town of Barclay in an interactive walking tour around the pond. After the educational program, Carl invites participants to check out the LeRoy Heritage Museum for a special visit after normal hours.
To support this small local business, Canton’s Park Hotel, we are asking for a $10 fee to cover the cost of lunch for this event. Donations to the Leroy Heritage Museum are also appreciated. Register for the hike at: www.emheritage.org/events.
The LeRoy Heritage Museum is located at 10097 State Route 414, Canton, PA 17724.

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Small Business Support Hikes: Mt. Pisgah State Park Night Hike and Telescope Tour
2024-11-15 17:00 - 21:00 | Building No. 9 Grill, 16 Elmira Street, Troy, PA, 16947, United States
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Friday, Nov. 15, join Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) on their second Small Business Support Hike! This night hike will be at Mt. Pisgah State Park outside of Troy, with a full moon-themed evening.
We will first gather at Building No. 9 Grill (16 Elmira St, Troy, PA) at 5 p.m. for dinner (paid individually) to support a local small business in the community.
After dinner, participants will meet at the Nature Center at Mt. Pisgah State Park (41.807336, -76.667291) at 7 p.m.
Participants can look at the moon through a telescope and join a guest educator from Cherry Springs State Park in viewing lunar natural features and discovering where moon landings took place among them. After a brief presentation on the size and scale of the moon, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the moon’s surface. In the event of cloud-cover, we will offer a presentation on moon phases, moon formation, and moon landings.
Following the program will be a short 2.5 mile night walk on the Park’s “Oh! Susannah Trail” loop, which will take about an hour and a half to complete. Elevation gain for this loop is about 173 feet. Hikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear (hiking shoes or boots and a coat), a flashlight or headlamp, and a supply of water.
This program is free and open to the public, but we ask that you please register for a head count for the program.

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Winter Hiking at Vosburg Neck State Park
2025-01-18 13:00 | Vosburg Neck State Park, 470 Vosburg Rd, Tunkhannock, PA, 18657, United States
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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.
We 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.
The 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.

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EMHR 2025 Annual Grants Workshop
2025-01-31 09:00 - 13:00 | Dietrich Theatre, 60 East Tioga St, Tunkhannock, PA, 18657, United States
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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.
Grants 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.
This year’s speakers include:
– 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
This 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.

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EMHR’s Cemetery Preservation Workshop #1 at the Metcalf Mansion
2025-03-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Metcalf Mansion, 50 West Harrison Street, Tunkhannock, PA, United States
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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.
The 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.
With 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.
Each 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.
Register for either the March 29 or April 5 workshop. These are repeat workshops, so only choose one that best fits your schedule.
These workshops are funded in part by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and provided by the EMHR.

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EMHR’s Cemetery Preservation Workshop #2 at the Bradford County Historical Society
2025-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Bradford County Historical Society, 109 Pine St, Towanda, PA, 18848, United States

Earth Day Hike at Vosburg Neck State Park
2025-04-26 13:00 | Vosburg Neck State Park, 470 Vosburg Rd, Tunkhannock, PA, 18657, United States
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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.
During 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.
The 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.

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Small Business Support Hikes: Mother’s Day Hike at Salt Springs State Park
2025-05-10 - 2025-05-11 | Salt Lake Springs Park, W46M+QV, Montrose, Pennsylvania, 18801
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Bring mom and join Endless Mountains Heritage Region at its second event in the Small Business Support Hike series at Salt Springs State Park!
This 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.
After 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.
Participants 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.

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Small Business Support Hikes: Loyalsock State Forest & World’s End State Park
2025-06-21 - 2025-06-22
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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!
This 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.
Saturday’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.
Dinner 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.
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, etc. Participants will be responsible for lunch or snacks for the trails.
Sunday’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.

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Youth Heritage Sojourn
2025-07-10 - 2025-07-12 | Endless Mountains Outfitters, 7474 PA-187, Sugar Run, PA, 18846, United States
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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!
Participants 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.
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 fun and educational summer event.
Students 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!
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Summer Heritage Benefit Paddle
2025-07-12 | Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals, 119 Krafty Rd., Falls, PA, 18615, United States
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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.
Participants 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.
The 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.
Countryside 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.

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Small Business Support Hikes: Mt. Pisgah
2025-07-26 - 2025-07-27 | Mt. Pisgah County Park, 2181 Wilcox Drive, Troy, Pennsylvania, 16947
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** This event that was originally scheduled for April has been postponed until July 26-27, 2025 **
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).
Saturday’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.
Hikers 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.
Sunday’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.
Participants 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.

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North Branch Sojourn
2025-07-31 - 2025-08-03 | Riverfront Park, 100 Riverfront Park Rd, Sayre, PA, 18840, United States
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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!
Participants 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.
Not 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!
Wednesday, July 30: Optional evening to camp at Riverfront Park in Sayre. Staff will by on-site at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, 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.
Friday, 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.
Saturday, 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.
Sunday, 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.

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Hungry for Adventure Sojourn with CHOP Out Hunger
2025-08-08 - 2025-08-09 | Endless Mountain Outfitters, 7474 PA-187, Sugar Run, 18846, United States
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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.
Multiple 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!
Those 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.
Students 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!
Once again, all students in grades 6-12 are welcome to participate!
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Hike the D&H Rail Trail with EMHR and the Rail Trail Council of NEPA
2025-08-16 - 2025-08-17 | VF46+RHH Thompson, Pennsylvania, VF46+RHH, Thompson, Pennsylvania
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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.
The 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.
Overnight 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.
On 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.
The cost to attend this event is $10, which will help support a local restaurant in Susquehanna County.

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Summer Paddle in Susquehanna County
2025-08-24 | Phantom Fireworks, 25059 US-11, Hallstead, PA, 18822, United States
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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!
Participants 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.
We’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.
Participants 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.
The 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!

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EMHR’s Full Moon Hike at Vosburg Neck State Park
2025-09-06 19:30 | Vosburg Neck State Park, 470 Vosburg Rd, Tunkhannock, PA, 18657, United States
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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!
Participants should meet at 470 Vosburg Rd, Tunkhannock, PA 18657 by 7:30 p.m. for sign-in and to receive a FREE glowstick!
Vosburg 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.
According 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!

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The Endless Mountains Grand Depart
2025-09-20
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.

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Saturday, September 20, 2025
The 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!
We 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.
The 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.

Disclaimer: This is a self-supported race event in which riders participate and ride at their own risk.

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https://emheritage.org/endless-mountains-gravel-bikepacking-loop/
https://emheritage.org/the-endless-mountains-430-challenge/

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Fall Heritage Benefit Paddle
2025-10-04 | Endless Mountain Outfitters, 7474 PA-187, Sugar Run, 18846, United States
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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.
Participants should bring appropriate footwear and clothing (pack rain gear, just in case), a lunch and/or snacks, sunscreen, and a sufficient supply of water.
While 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.
Registration 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.

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Small Business Support Hikes: A Walk in Penns Woods event at Miller Mountain with Countryside Conservancy
2025-10-05
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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.
This 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.
Participants 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

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EMHR’s 2025 Annual Meeting
2025-10-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Pealer Hall, 109 East Main Street, Dushore, PA, 18614, United States
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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!
Following 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:
– EMHR’s 2025 Partnership/Mini-Grant recipients
– EMHR water trail coordinator Emily Baldauff on the Heritage Region’s water trail program for the Susquehanna River North Branch.
– Nancy Morgan and August Carlino of Point Heritage Development Consulting will present the EMHR’s National Heritage Area feasibility study and our process.
A lunch prepared by Mary Beth’s West Side Deli will be served around 11:30 at the conclusion of the meeting.

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Fall Foliage Hike at Mt. Pisgah State Park
2025-10-11 13:00
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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.
Hikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear (hiking shoes or boots) and have a sufficient supply of water with them.
DCNR 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.
The 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.

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EMHR's First Day Hike at World's End State Park
2026-01-01 11:00 | Worlds End State Park Visitors Center, 82 Cabin Bridge Road, Forksville, PA, 18616, United States
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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!
Register 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.
We 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.
The 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.
Along 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.
In 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.

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EMHR’s 2026 Annual Grants Workshop
2026-02-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Keystone Theatre, 601 Main Street, Towanda, 18848, United States
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February 20, 2026
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.
Speakers 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.
This year’s speakers include:

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
Johanna Hripto, Environmental Scientist, and Stacy Hanrahan, Communications Specialist, Susquehanna River Basin Commission
Christine Dettore, Northeast Regional Advisor, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
Janet Sweeney, Vice President, Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Paul Macknosky, Regional Director, Department of Community & Economic Development
April Hannon, District 4-0 Project Manager, and Steven Fisher, District 4-0 Planning Specialist, PA Department of Transportation
Karen Arnold, Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Manager, PA Historical & Museum Commission
Cain Chamberlin, Executive Director, Endless Mountains Heritage Region

The 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!

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