Susquehanna River Trail Association

10/22/2026

Who doesn't love a little trivia? This article is from a few years back, but it paints a nice picture of the river.

This article was republished from Good Info News Wire

10/15/2026

The dinner tonight at the Ranch House has been canceled. Stay tuned for updates on other activities.

Send a message to learn more

10/08/2026

We’re making a small change for this year’s fall gathering: dinner will be “pay as you go” rather than a prepaid buffet. Enjoy the full menu and choose what works best for you.

So even if you haven't registered, you can still attend! Can’t wait to celebrate together!

Thursday, October 15 at 6 PM at the Ranch House Restaurant. Speaker will be Dr. Silas Chamberlin. See you there!

09/17/2026

It not too early to register to attend the SRTA fall dinner! Dr. Silas Chamberlin will be the featured speaker.

Dr. Silas Chamberlin is a historian, author, and advocate for trails and public lands. His work explores the connections between trails, communities, history, and civic life. He brings a deep appreciation for Pennsylvania’s landscapes and the stories they hold.

Join us to hear his perspective on the value of outdoor recreation.

Dr. Chamberlin is Vice President of Economic Development at the York County Economic Alliance and principal with Firefly Consultancy, where his work connects economic development, conservation, and outdoor recreation. He is also the Executive Director of the Outdoor Business Alliance.

See the FB event for details.

09/01/2026

A little more on the history of the River Trail: https://paconservationheritage.org/stories/in-the-heart-of-pennsylvania-the-legacy-and-evolution-of-the-susquehanna-river-trail/

08/16/2026

Nelson was hard at work today making sure island 74A was ready for visitors. Looks like cardinal flowers are in bloom!

08/13/2026

Brook Lenker, President of the SRTA, recently, sat down with the host of the Think Outside with the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Podcast to discuss the trail, it's origin and opportunities. You can catch the podcast on your favorite podcast, channel or by visiting,

“Wherever you get your podcasts,” the promos always say. We’d like to modify that to wherever your podcast gets YOU! We hope the Think Outside Podcast will, first and foremost, get you outside. Playing outside. Volunteering outside. Prioritizing outside. Yes, THINKING outside.

08/13/2026

Ticks are present on the river islands.... follow the recommended safety procedures.

New Forest Fridays blog from DCNR's Bureau of Forestry is up on our website!

Today's topic is on Alpha-Gal syndrome and ways to guard against tick-borne diseases.

Stay safe and conduct routine tick-checks frequently after being outside!

08/13/2026

Help preserve the camping experience by following campfire safety guidelines.

Happy National Campfire Day! 🏕️🔥

When preparing for a campfire, remember that it is best to use downed wood from the local area. Bringing in wood from another place can introduce unwanted critters like bugs or diseases that are not native to the area.

Many PA state parks and forests have places where you can buy local firewood. This firewood is often collected by Friends Group volunteers, and all of the money goes to support park improvements and maintenance.

Stay tuned for Leave No Trace Principle 5: Minimize Campfire Impacts to learn more about campfire safety. In the meantime, you can reference the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation’s Campfire Savvy infographic.

https://paparksandforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/campfire-savvy.pdf

08/06/2026

A belated thank you to the rangers that serve state parks and forests, like our friends at Weiser Forest District

Thank you to our DCNR Rangers, who work to protect our natural resources and the people who enjoy them.

You act as law enforcement officers, first responders, environmental protectors, safety enforcers, and educators, and we are so proud of you!