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;VALUE=DATE:20250824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825 DTSTAMP:20260412T191648 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:20260412T191648 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:20260412T191648 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/ 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:20260412T191648 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:20260412T191648 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/ 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:20260412T191648 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:20260412T191648 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/ 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:20260412T191648 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:20260412T191648 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:20260412T191648 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:20260412T191648 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/ 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:20260412T191648 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/ 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:20260412T191648 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:20260412T191648 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:20260412T191648 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/ 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:20260412T191648 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:20260412T191649 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T080000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191649 CREATED:20260223T134840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T142621Z UID:3730-1783756800-1783756800@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s Summer Heritage Benefit Paddle DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n July 11\, 2026 \nGrab your paddle and get ready for Endless Mountains Heritage Region’s annual SummerHeritage Benefit Paddle! This event is on Saturday\, July 11\, with participants meeting atBartolai Winery at 2389 PA-92\, Pittston\, PA 18643 by 8 a.m. Following a welcome and safetybriefing\, we will be shuttled up to Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals in Falls (WyomingCounty). This trip will be an 11-mile paddle down the Susquehanna River from SKCR toBartolai\, with a lunch stop in between. \nDinner will be catered by Art Coolbaugh and will be ready upon arrival at Bartolai\, whereparticipants can also enjoy some local wines. John Marrow of the Scranton area will be themusical entertainment for the evening. \nThis event will benefit Patriot’s Cove in Noxen\, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization innortheastern Pennsylvania and founded by a military veteran and his spouse to empowerother veterans\, first responders\, and their caregivers to heal and adapt to life after service.Throughout their 18-acre refuge\, they provide restorative outdoor activities\, environmentalservice projects\, and educational events and retreats for caregivers. Patriot’s Cove founderJeff Swire will be the guest speaker for the event. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring appropriate clothing and footwear for that day’sweather\, sunscreen\, a sufficient supply of water\, and a dry bag to keep their supplies in.While we will be providing dinner\, please bring snacks or a sacked lunch for our time on theriver\, as we will be stopping for a short break. \nRegistration for those who can bring their own kayak or canoe will be $60. The registrationfee not only covers the guided trip\, but also shuttling\, insurance\, dinner\, entertainment anda donation to Patriot’s Cove. An additional fee of $50 will be added for those renting asingle\, or $70 for those renting a tandem kayak or canoe. Register for this paddle byMonday\, July 6. \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-summer-heritage-benefit-paddle/ LOCATION:Bartolai Winery\, 2389 PA-92\, Pittston\, PA\, 18643\, United States CATEGORIES:Paddle ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Summer-Heritage-Benefit-Paddle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191649 CREATED:20260224T132925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T142818Z UID:3758-1784793600-1785070800@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s North Branch Sojourn DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n July 23-26\, 2026 \nTake an epic four-day river adventure down the Susquehanna River’s North Branch with theEndless Mountains Heritage Region! We are bringing back our four-day North BranchSojourn on July 23-26\, in partnership with Endless Mountains Outfitters and SusquehannaKayak & Canoe Rentals. This year’s route will begin at the French Azilum Historic Site inBradford County and go to Plains Township in Luzerne County for a total of 68 river miles!Participants are asked to arrive at Endless Mountains Campground (255 Catfish Ln\,Laceyville\, PA 18623) by 8 a.m. on July 23 to sign waivers and check in. \nPaddlers who are traveling a distance have the option to camp overnight at EndlessMountains Campground the evening before on Wednesday\, July 22. \nThe first evening of the sojourn\, participants will camp at Endless Mountains Campgroundin Laceyville\, the second evening\, they will camp at Eaton Township’s property at the end ofNorth Eaton Road\, and the third evening will have camping at Susquehanna Kayak & CanoeRentals in Falls Township. Participants will drive their vehicle to the next campsite eachmorning to ensure their vehicle is waiting for them when we get off the water at the end ofeach day’s trip. Each morning\, they will be shuttled back up to the starting point for thatday’s river miles. \nThose who do not wish to camp also have the option of making local accommodations forthemselves. EMHR has flexible options for partial rentals for this trip\, which can be madethrough registration. We have single-day\, two-day\, three-day\, and full four-day packagesthat can cater to your schedule. Feel free to call our office for more information orquestions: 570-265-1528. Register by Friday\, July 17 for this event.Space is limited\, so book your adventure now! \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-north-branch-sojourn/ LOCATION:Endless Mountains Campground\, 255 Catfish Ln\, Laceyville\, 18623\, United States CATEGORIES:Sojourn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/North-Branch-Sojourn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTSTAMP:20260412T191649 CREATED:20260224T133701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T165206Z UID:3764-1785456000-1785715199@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s Women on the Water Sojourn DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n July 31-August 2 \nCalling all women who love exploring new hobbies and spending time outdoors! EndlessMountains Heritage Region is partnering with Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals andEndless Mountains Outfitters to present an exciting new event opportunity designed just forwomen. Women on the Water is a three-day paddling experience featuring engaging andeducational workshops that inspire participants while highlighting conservation efforts andoutdoor resources. \nCamping accommodations each night will be at Camp Lackawanna\, located at 1219Vosburg-Neck Road\, Tunkhannock\, PA 18657 at Merrill Lodge. There will be shared cabinswith up to 10 bunks available for an extra fee or you can bring your own tent and camp inthe field. Participants also have the option to meet at Camp Lackawanna the eveningbefore the first day’s paddle (Thursday\, July 30) to set up their camp and settle in before anearly start the next morning. Thursday’s welcome activity will feature a night hike withKelley Stewart from Keystone College. Each morning will offer a wake-up yoga class to startyour day with stretches before heading to the Susquehanna River. \nWorkshops to look forward to: Wilderness survival\, herbalism\, essential oils\, foraging\, foodpreservation\, how to plan a trip\, fishing\, a presentation by Daughters of the AmericanRevolution Tunkhannock Chapter\, and more! This event will also feature keynote speakersto be announced at a later date. \nThe cost for the event will include guided trip\, insurance\, 3 meals for each days\, workshops throughout the weekend\, a commemorative event T-shirt\, and other take home goodies. Kayak rental is available for an additional cost. Participants must be at least 16 years old. Registration is limited and closes on Friday\, July 24\, so reserve your spot now! \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-women-on-the-water-sojourn/ LOCATION:Camp Lackawanna\, 1219 Vosburg-Neck Road\, Tunkhannock\, 18657\, United States CATEGORIES:Sojourn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EMHRs-Women-on-the-Water-Sojourn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191649 CREATED:20260224T134527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T142740Z UID:3771-1786791600-1786885200@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s Small Business Support Hikes: Salt Springs Park DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n August 15-16\, 2026 \nPack your bags for Endless Mountains Heritage Region’s second overnight hiking event\, atSalt Springs Park in Susquehanna County on Saturday and Sunday\, August 15 and 16!Participants should meet at Salt Springs State Park’s main park office\, also known as thehistoric Wheaton House (GPS coordinates: 41.9119\, -75.86553)\, on Saturday by 11 a.m. tosign in. Saturday. We will take our time and travel the 6-mile Salt Springs State Park OuterLoop Trail (considered difficult)\, and Sunday’s travels will be the Salt Springs State ParkLoop\, about 3.5 miles and considered a moderate trek. \nHikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear (hiking shoes or boots) and have asufficient supply of water with them for the duration of both days. Overnight supplies arealso needed to camp: a tent\, sleeping bag\, flashlights\, etc. Participants will also beresponsible for lunch or snacks on the trail. \nRegistration costs for this event will be $20\, which will cover the cost of dinner and helpsupport Anthony’s Restaurant in Montrose\, along with a donation to Salt Springs Park\,which is managed completely by the Friends of Salt Springs Park and volunteers. Registrationfor this weekend hiking event closes by Tuesday\, August 11. \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-small-business-support-hikes-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/Small-Business-Support-Hikes-Salt-Springs-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191649 CREATED:20260224T135548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T145211Z UID:3789-1789815600-1789905600@emheritage.org SUMMARY:Overnight Hike at Round Top Park in Athens DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. – Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. \nEndless Mountains Heritage Region closes its overnight hiking events for 2026 at Round Top Park in Athens Township from Saturday\, Sept. 19 to Sunday\, Sept. 20. \nMeet at the top of Round Top Park\, 2555 Round Top Rd\, Athens\, PA 18810 (Pavillion 9\, lower section of park) by 11 a.m. for registration on Saturday and check-in for the event. We will begin hiking promptly at 11:30 and travel throughout the park with a combination of several trails made by Athens Township Parks and Recreation. \nThis is a rare opportunity to in which the EMHR was given special permission to camp at Round Top Park and see the lights of Sayre and Athens area from the incredible scenic overlooks at night! \nWhen returning from the first day’s hike\, participants will enjoy dinner\, provided by a local restaurant in Athens. We will also see a Radio-Controlled Flying Club demonstration from a local group in Athens and hear from Athens Township Parks & Recreation about their plans for Round Top Park in the future. The group will embark on a short morning hike on Sunday\, Sept. 20 before departing. \nRegistration costs for this event will be $15\, which will cover the cost of dinner and help support a local restaurant in the Athens area. Registration for this event closes by Tuesday\, Sept. 15. \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/overnight-hike-at-roundtop-park-in-athens/ LOCATION:Round Top Park\, 2555 Round Top Rd\, Athens\, PA\, 18810\, United States CATEGORIES:Hiking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Round-Top-Park-Hike-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191649 CREATED:20260224T140322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T143435Z UID:3796-1790449200-1790449200@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s Mt. Pisgah State Park Night Hike DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n September 26\, 2026 \nGrab your flashlight and head to Mt. Pisgah State Park for Endless Mountains HeritageRegion’s night hike on Saturday\, Sept. 26. Participants will meet at the Nature Center at Mt.Pisgah State Park (41.807336\, -76.667291) at 7 p.m. for registration and check in. \nParticipants can look at the moon through a telescope and join a guest educator fromCherry Springs State Park in viewing lunar natural features and discovering where moonlandings took place among them. After a brief presentation on the size and scale of themoon\, 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. \nFollowing 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 isabout 173 feet. Hikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear (hiking shoes orboots and a coat)\, a flashlight or headlamp\, and a supply of water. \nThis program is free and open to the public\, but we ask that you please register by Thursday\,Sept. 24\, for a head count for the program. \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-mt-pisgah-state-park-night-hike/ CATEGORIES:Hiking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mt.-Pisgah-State-Park-Night-Hike.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T080000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191649 CREATED:20260224T140951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T145455Z UID:3801-1791014400-1791014400@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s Fall Heritage Benefit Paddle DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n October 3\, 2026 \nEndless Mountains Heritage Region’s annual Fall Heritage Benefit Paddle returns onSaturday\, Oct. 3\, beginning in New York this year. View spectacular fall foliage of theSothern Tier of New York and NEPA during this 11-mile adventure that will begin in Nichols\,NY! Participants are asked to meet at Sayre Riverfront Park (100 Riverfront Park Rd\, SayrePa 18840) by 8 a.m. for registration check-in and to sign waivers. Following the welcomeand safety briefing\, they will be shuttled to the Nichols launch in New York and get on theriver to paddle back to Sayre by mid-afternoon. After the paddle\, participants will caravanover to Bluestone Brewery (18 Pitney St\, South Waverly\, PA 18840) for dinner andentertainment\, which is included in your registration fee. \nThis event will benefit the Sayre Historical Society\, formed in 1989\, to preserve the richhistory of Sayre and the surrounding area. \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 costs are $60 for those bringing their own kayak. The registration fee for thisevent includes a donation to the Sayre Historical Society\, insurance\, dinner from BluestoneBrewing\, and educational programming. Those needing to rent a watercraft have the optionof a single-day kayak rental for $50 or $70 for those renting a tandem kayak or canoe.Register by Monday\, September 28. \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-fall-heritage-benefit-paddle/ LOCATION:Sayre Riverfront Park\, 100 Riverfront Park Rd\, Sayre\, PA\, 18840\, United States CATEGORIES:Paddle ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Fall-Heritage-Benefit-Paddle-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191649 CREATED:20260224T141645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T144050Z UID:3808-1791111600-1791111600@emheritage.org SUMMARY:A Walk in Penns Woods at the Mokoma Conservancy DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n Oct. 4\, 2026 \nJoin Endless Mountains Heritage Region as we celebrate our second year of participating inA Walk in Penns Woods! Started by the PA Forestry Association\, A Walk in Penn’s Woods isa state-wide initiative to get residents of Pennsylvania in the woods on Sunday\, Oct. 4\, anannual event. A Walk in Penns Woods teaches participants how their local woods functionand gives them an understanding and new appreciation for wildlife. For more informationon the state-wide event\, go to https://paforestry.org/walk-in-penns-woods. \nHikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear (hiking shoes or boots) and have asufficient supply of water with them. This hike will be during archery hunting season\, andwe ask that you please bring an orange vest or shirt with you. \nThis event will start at 11 a.m. at Mokoma Conservancy in Sullivan County\, just outside ofLaPorte. The mileage for this hike will be approximately 3 miles. Please meet at 6 GateRoad\, LaPorte\, Pa 18626 on or before 11 a.m. During the hike\, participants will hear fromMokoma Conservancy staff\, updating them about what programs Mokoma offers.Participants have the option of meeting for dinner at a local restaurant following the hike.Please register by Thursday\, Oct. 1\, for the hike. \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/a-walk-in-penns-woods-at-the-makoma-conservancy/ LOCATION:Makoma Conservancy\, 6 Gate Road\, LaPorte\, PA\, 18626\, United States CATEGORIES:Hiking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Walk-in-Penns-Woods-at-the-Makoma-Conservancy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T193000 DTSTAMP:20260412T191649 CREATED:20260224T142320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T144230Z UID:3817-1792870200-1792870200@emheritage.org SUMMARY:EMHR’s Vosburg Neck State Park Night Hike DESCRIPTION:Register\n \n \n \n \n \n October 24\, 2026 \nJoin Endless Mountains Heritage Region and Vosburg Neck DCNR officials for another nighthike on Saturday\, October 24! Participants 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 thegroup on a four-mile hike combining the Canal\, Eagle and River Trails of Vosburg Neck StatePark. The trails are relatively level but will see some uphill and downhill on Vosburg Road.Overall\, the loop will be an easy hike for participants. The different landscapes participantswill see will be woodland\, farmland and the Susquehanna River. Hikers are encouraged tobring a sufficient supply of water for a couple of hours\, and appropriate clothing andfootwear (hiking shoes or boots) for the weather and the evening-time. \nAccording to the Farmer’s Almanac\, October’s full moon is called the Hunter’s Moonbecause it falls closest to the autumnal equinox. Other names for this moon include the“Travel Moon” and the “Dying Grass Moon.” Learn more about other moon-related factsduring the event! \nThis exciting event is free and open to the public\, but we ask that you please register so wecan get a headcount for glowsticks and prepare with enough guides on the trail.Registration for this event closes on Thursday\, Oct. 22. \n \n Register URL:https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-vosburg-neck-state-park-night-hike/ LOCATION:Vosburg Neck\, 470 Vosburg Rd\, Tunkhannock\, PA\, 18657\, United States CATEGORIES:Hiking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Vosburg-Neck-State-Park-Night-Hike.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR