This event is for those who chose to reschedule from Water Week.

There is as place on the Susquehanna where the land meets the water meets the sky. In that place you will find the imprint of the indigenous people of the Susquehanna Valley and you will discover why that place was held sacred. Lancaster Historian, Paul Nevin and the Conestoga River Club will lead a guided kayaking trip along the Susquehanna River to the Petroglyphs in Safe Harbor. So grab your kayak (or rent one of ours) and join us for an adventure you’ll never forget.

There is as place on the Susquehanna where the land meets the water meets the sky. In that place you will find the imprint of the indigenous people of the Susquehanna Valley and you will discover why that place was held sacred. Lancaster Historian, Paul Nevin and the Conestoga River Club will lead a guided kayaking trip along the Susquehanna River to the Petroglyphs in Safe Harbor. So grab your kayak (or rent one of ours) and join us for an adventure you’ll never forget.

Tour location, date, meeting place and time:

This is a “out and back” paddle tour of the Lake Aldred Indian Rock Petroglyphs, launching from the public boat launch in Safe Harbor park on Powerhouse Rd. Navigation to the site begins at 12:30, and paddlers may return at their discretion. Safety boaters will be on the water to guide navigation.

* meet address based on Google Maps information. Contact Todd Roy at todd.roy@conestogariverclub.org or call 717-719-8214 for more information.

As a Conestoga River Club Event, all participants should expect the following policies and procedures:

To be prepared to sign two waivers; a standard waiver of liability that covers: release to treat, photo release, standard hold harmless, and an insurance waiver.
To be prepared to follow all PFBC boating safety laws and regulations.
To be prepared to wear a US Coast Guard approved PFD while actively engaged on the water or within 10’ of the launch facility.
To follow the instructions of the group leader/ trip guide.
To arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled launch time. Anyone arriving after the posted launch time may be excluded from that trip.
Trips will be held "rain or shine". In the case of unsafe river conditions the event will be rescheduled.

Participants should bring:

A refillable water bottle or canteen, single use plastics are discouraged.
A wide brimmed hat or sun shade
Sunscreen/ sunblock
A change of clothing and towel, to be kept in participants vehicle.
Suitable footwear in the form of closed toe, full foot water shoes or sneakers with good traction are recommended. Open sandals, flip flops and other "slip on" footwear are not permitted. Your feet will get wet, plan accordingly.

The Conestoga River Club will provide:

Kayak, paddle, PFD for each Rental participant.
Water bottle refills and heathy snacks.
Event guide and safety personnel.

Meet your guide:

Paul Nevin

Paul is is acknowledged as the leading authority on the rock art of the lower Susquehanna River. He has been visiting, documenting, and researching the Safe Harbor Petroglyphs for more than 40 years. His interest in Indigenous Culture goes back even further. Read more about Paul here.