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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T080410 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:20260404T080410 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:20260404T080410 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:20260404T080410 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:20260404T080410 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:20260404T080410 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:20260404T080410 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:20260404T080410 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:20260404T080410 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:20260404T080410 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:20260404T080410 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:20260404T080410 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:20260404T080410 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:20260404T080410 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:20260404T080410 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:20260404T080410 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