The first river sojourn of the 2019 season begins this Saturday, May 4, and will explore 30 miles of the Swatara Creek over two days.

River sojourns are guided paddling trips on a waterway, typically with stops for lunch and educational programming. They offer both new and experienced paddlers an opportunity to enjoy outdoor recreation and learn more about specific waterways, while being accompanied by experienced guides.

The Pennsylvania sojourn program provides funding through a competitive grant application process to local organizations to lead these guided paddling trips.

These grants support between 12 and 17 paddling events each year, encompassing more than 500 river miles and 50 on-the-water days, offering more than 100 educational programs, and engaging more than 4,000 people.

To learn more about Pennsylvania river sojourns and to register to participate, visit the 2019 Sojourns Schedule webpage hosted by the PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers.

(Reprinted from the May 1 DCNR Resource newsletter.  Click Here to sign up for your own copy.)

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