The 2007 PA River Sojourn season is fast approaching. There will be 13 sojourns featured in the 2007 season, starting in early May.

Registration will begin in March, so plan now if you would like to vacation on one of Pennsylvania’s many scenic rivers.

Video Blog: What’s A Sojourn? The 2006 Sojourn Season

2007 PA River Sojourns dates are:

· Swatara Creek Sojourn - May 5 – 7;

· Alle-Kiski-Connie Sojourn – May 17 – 20;

· Stony-Kiski-Connie Sojourn - May 31 - June 3;

· Schuylkill River Sojourn - June 2 – 8;

· Chartiers Creek Sojourn – June 9 – 10;

· Clarion River Sojourn - June 9 – 10;

· Juniata River Sojourn - June 9 – 16;

· Lehigh River Sojourn - June 22 – 25;

· Delaware River Sojourn - June 24 – 30;

· West Branch Susquehanna River Sojourn – July 13 – 15;

· Susquehanna River Sojourn - July 16 – 22;

· Lake Erie Sojourn - August 16 – 19; and

· Ohiopyle Falls Festival - August 25.

Sojourns are more than just camping and paddling trips. Each sojourn incorporates an education program that teaches participants about historical aspects of the river they’re paddling on, or the area they’re paddling through.

One example is the 2007 Delaware River Sojourn (June 24 - June 30) which this year has the theme of "Celebrating Native American Culture".

Paddle one day with or embark on the full seven-day journey as paddlers explore the wild and scenic, historic and recreational Delaware River that includes speakers, musicians and storytellers.

Sojourners of all ages and levels of experience are invited to join in the fun and memories.

For more information, visit the PA River Sojourns webpage. (Courtesy PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers)

2/23/2007