Category Archives: Canoeing Pennsylvania

If you’re a paddler from the Clearfield or Cambria Counties in Central Pennsylvania you’ve probably paddled the Clearfield Creek, but what’s interesting is that many paddlers haven’t heard of the Clearfield Creek because it’s often referred to as the Madera … Continue reading →

Located between Alexandria and Altoona, PA, the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River is one of those local rivers that somehow seemed to be just a little too far out of the way to paddle. But on June 12th, 2010 our small group of three … Continue reading →

Sinnemahoning Creek I like to paddle and I’m willing to travel to do it. I’ve traveled many hours on the road just to get in a few hours of paddling, but despite my willingness to travel there are plenty of creeks near … Continue reading →

I prefer creek and river paddling over flatwater paddling, but some of my most memorable solo trips occured while flatwater kayaking in the evening. One recent flatwater kayak trip in June of 2009 was on Glendale Lake at Prince Gallitzin State Park. Actually I grew up near … Continue reading →

Core Creek Park in Newtown, Pennsylvania is another paddling option for Bucks County flatwater canoers and kayakers.

Lehigh River The Lehigh River begins in the marshes and bogs of the Pocono Mountains near the town of Goldsboro. The elevation of the marsh headwater area is 2,200 feet above sea level and the river drops approximately 1,000 feet … Continue reading →

Extending approximately 280 miles the Delaware River is the longest un-dammed stretch of river east of the Mississippi River. Because the river is partially protected, it is free from large scale commercial and industrial development. It is clean and clear … Continue reading →

The West Branch of the Susquehanna is not a pristine river, but as Pennsylvania rivers go the West Branch is an excellent canoe camping river winding through the beautiful mountains of Pennsylvania. On this river you will escape highways, houses … Continue reading →