THE SUSQUEHANNA SOJOURN is an educational
and awareness-raising event that involves a group of
canoeists and kayakers paddling a segment of the
Susquehanna River, camping on her shores and
interacting with local towns and villages. The
Susquehanna River is the largest tributary and provides
almost half of the freshwater to the Chesapeake Bay.
Over the course of the Sojourn, families, scouts and
individuals partner with local residents in river-related
service projects and programs. The Sojourn receives
prominent media coverage and is a unique and powerful tool for promoting environmental
stewardship and inspiring conservation of our natural resources.
The 2011 Sojourn Page is accessible here but check back for information about the 2012 trip.
Who is the HRTP?
The Headwaters River Trail Partnership (HRTP) is a group of river enthusiasts from Broome, Tioga,
Cortland, Chenango, and Otsego counties working together to improve recreational opportunities on the
Susquehanna River and its 4 major tributaries (the Tioughnioga, the Otselic, the Chenango, and the
Unadilla).
Within the next few years we plan to partner with the Chemung Basin River Trail to create a web-based comprehensive map and guide of the Susquehanna River Basin in New York. This guide will aid in trip planning whether it is a day trip or a trip on the entire Susquehanna River from Cooperstown, NY to Havre de Grace, MD.
The Headwaters River Trail offers hundreds of miles of navigable waters and 60 public access points allowing boaters and fisherman to enjoy this natural resource to the max. More access points are being planned and constructed every year.
