Columbia Crossing
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Columbia Crossing is managed by Susquehanna Heritage as your gateway to the Susquehanna Riverlands and trailhead for the Northwest River Trail. Columbia Crossing River Trails Center is located in Columbia River Park at the southern trailhead for the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail. This beautiful waterfront facility was opened by the Borough of Columbia in 2015 and is managed by Susquehanna Heritage, a regional non-profit organization that is also the designated manager of the Pennsylvania Heritage Area that includes Lancaster and York Counties.
Services offered at Columbia Crossing include visitor information, maps, guides, exhibits and programs about Columbia and the Susquehanna Riverlands, along with public restrooms and an outside covered picnic area. The building is located on the old site of the lumber yard owned by William Whipper, one of the original founders of the Underground Railroad.
Columbia and the Susquehanna Riverlands have a rich history and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities with lots of great attractions to experience. Columbia Crossing is the place to start your visit to historic Columbia and the scenic Susquehanna Riverlands.
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Join us for three lectures to better understand the Underground Railroad network that worked in the Susquehanna National Heritage Area of York & Lancaster Counties. https://www.susquehannaheritage.org/event/underground-railroad-lecture-series/all/
Columbia Crossing/ River Park now has a bicycle repair station! This handy station has various tools to assist with minor repairs and a hand-pump to inflate tires. This station and the water fountain were possible thanks to a Susquehanna Riverlands Mini Grant.
Happening today at 2:00! Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary is here with their Reptile friends on our River view deck! Free and a great way to spend this beautiful day outside!
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Sunday Funday at the river! Join us on Sunday August 25 from 2:00 pm -3:00 pm for the Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary Show at Columbia Crossing. This event is free and no pre-registration required. For more information visit our website https://www.susquehannaheritage.org/event/forgotten-friends-reptile-show/
Let's Go Fishing! This Thursday Aug 15th at 10 am at Columbia Crossing, join us for a special Ranger Hour and learn the basics of fishing. Free, best for children ages 5 and up and their grownup.
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Come see us tonight at @NationalNightOut at Glatfelter Memorial Field from 6 PM - 9 PM. Bring canned goods and school supplies to help our community!
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Ranger Hour for Tuesday, Aug 6th has been CANCELED. Next Ranger Hour will be Thurs, Aug 15th at 10 am
Iron Furnace Group Trail Ride
This Sunday you can learn about the important role that the Susquehanna River played in the 19th Century Industrial Revolution during our Iron Furnace Bike Tour. This guided tour lasts about two hours and showcases the area known as the 'Pittsburgh of the East.' $10 per person. Reserve your spot by emailing info@columbiacrossing.org or calling 717-449-5607.
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SUSQ Campers did a fantastic job of cleaning up the river today on their paddle! All of this in one small stretch of our river... including two tires and even a frying pan! Future river stewards taking care of our special river resource.
Great first day of SUSQ Camp! Our crew of campers ages 12-15 got out on the river today, and everyone learned how to get back into their kayak if they fall out. This week is already shaping up to be a fun adventure on the river!
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Lancaster Chapter of Delta Waterfowl will be hosting their Conejohela Flats Deck Decoy Contest on Saturday, Aug 3rd. Come down to see amazing craftsmanship, a retriever dog show, and more!
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Sunset Yoga is Thursday! This 7 PM beginners class with SWAY YOGA is refreshing and fun. $10 per person. Reserve your spot by emailing info@columbiacrossing.org your name.
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