River of the Year
The Conestoga River has once again been nominated for the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers “River of the Year” award. There are two other streams in the running (no […]
Conestoga River
A Conestoga Ramble
Two hundred years ago, in November 1824, Captain Ephraim Beach completed his survey and map of the Conestoga River for the purpose of making the river navigable from Lancaster City
Lancaster’s Historic Waterway – Part V
This is the fifth and final article in the series covering a brief history of the Conestoga River. The first article outlined some general information about the Conestoga River Watershed.
Lancaster’s Historic Waterway – Part IV
This is the fourth article in the series in which we are taking a journey through time on the historic waters of the Conestoga River. The first article outlined some
Lancaster’s Historic Waterway – Part III
This is the third article in the series in which we are taking a journey through time on the historic waters of the Conestoga River. The first article outlined some
Lancaster’s Historic Waterway – Part II
This is the second article in a series of five which are taken from my book, “The Conestoga River: A History”. The first article outlined some general information about the
Lancaster’s Historic Waterway – Part I
The Conestoga River meanders for sixty miles through the fertile farmlands of Lancaster County. From early Native American inhabitants to the European settlers who made the Conestoga Valley their home,
Lancaster Hiking Club
I will be presenting on the topic, “Lancaster’s Historic Waterway” at the Lancaster Hiking Club holiday party. This is a private event.