Columbia Crossing

05/30/2026

Did you catch it? 🎙️

The Gary Sutton Show recently highlighted Susquehanna National Heritage Area's Ringing in 250: Stories from the Susquehanna exhibit during a conversation with Andrea Ryan, Senior Marketing Manager at York County Tourism.

Take a listen to learn more about this special exhibit and how the Susquehanna River has shaped the people, places, and stories of our region as America approaches its 250th anniversary.

You can help build the exhibit by dropping in Zimmerman Center for Heritage or Columbia Crossing River Trails Center to decorate a bell.

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05/30/2026

🚨 LAST CALL to order your Riverfest merch! 🚨
Show your Riverfest pride and support your local river community with official 2026 Riverfest merch! This year’s exclusive patriotic design pays tribute to America’s 250th anniversary and is the perfect way to rep your community all year long. 🇺🇸

We’ve partnered with B&T Sportswear to make ordering quick and easy through their online store. But don’t wait – the online store closes TOMORROW, Sunday, May 31! Order now and get ready to celebrate in style! https://www.storessimple.com/btsportswear/42310



Riverfest | June 26-28 | Wrightsville, Columbia, & Marietta
Thank you to Our Lead and Blaze Sponsors
Louise Steinman Von Hess Foundation, John Klinedinst, Columbia Water Company, John Wright Restaurant, Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, WellSpan Health, Brightspeed, CPRS Physical Therapy, Discover Lancaster

05/29/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 13 for a special behind-the-scenes lecture exploring the community effort that brought fire back to the historic bridge piers during the 2013 150th anniversary commemoration of the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge burning. Hear directly from Albert Storm, one of the key advocates who helped champion the creation and installation of the dramatic fire cages that transformed the Susquehanna River skyline.

https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/susqnha/items/732618/?full-items=yes&flow=729207

05/27/2026

Tiny turtle. Big river adventures ahead. 🐢💚

This little snapping turtle was spotted making its way through Columbia River Park today! Proof that even the smallest river residents have a big story to tell along the Susquehanna.

05/25/2026

Now through Labor Day weekend Columbia Crossing River Trails Center will be open Tuesday - Friday 10 AM - 5 PM; Saturday & Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM; Closed Mondays.

Columbia Crossing will be OPEN Memorial Day 10 AM - 5 PM and will be closed Tuesday, May 26. Have a safe and happy holiday!

05/25/2026

It's Memorial Day and they’re back in the water! 🌊

The docks at Columbia River Park are reset and ready for your next visit! Thank you Columbia Borough Public Works department for your hard work.

05/25/2026

Deepen your understanding of waterways in our community and dive into these presentations and panels with us during Lancaster Water Week!

💧 Underwater Life of Streams Presentation - Monday, June 8 at Greenfield with Lancaster Conservancy

💧 Down to the River: Routes to Freedom Around the Susquehanna - Thursday, June 11 at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center with Lancaster Conservancy

💧 Weaving Indigenous Perspectives into Local Conservation and Restoration - Saturday, June 13 at Zoetropolis with RiverStewards Collaborative, LandStudies, the Conestoga-Susquehannock Tribe, and Circle Legacy Center

Learn more and register for these and other Water Week events at https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/water-week/events/

📸: Kelly Snavely

05/23/2026

Just 2 weeks left to register! Get prepared this season with this fantastic hands-on safety course! 🚣‍♀️

Join the Susquehanna National Heritage Area and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for a Paddle Craft Safety Course on June 6 at 11 AM at the Columbia Crossing River Trails Center!

This beginner-friendly class will cover everything you need to know before heading out on the water—from life jackets to safety gear to staying aware of river conditions. Perfect for new paddlers or anyone who wants a refresher before summer adventures!

💲 Registration is just $10—sign up today at www.susqnha.org/events!

05/21/2026

Thinking about kayaking or canoeing this summer? This is the perfect place to start.

Join us on June 6 at 11 AM at the Columbia Crossing River Trails Center for a Paddle Craft Safety Course led by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Instructors will bring a kayak and real safety equipment for live demonstrations—so you can see exactly what you need and how to use it.

Hosted by the Susquehanna National Heritage Area, this class is a great way to build confidence before getting out on the Susquehanna!

💲 Registration is $10, sign up today at www.susqnha.org/events

05/19/2026

Local Columbia home is officially recognized on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom! This region's significance in the network that supported freedom seekers out of enslavement is finally coming to the forefront. Years of research and effort have been pieced together. There are now 13 sites or programs across the Susquehanna National Heritage Area that are recognized by NPS! Check them out for yourself on our new Underground Railroad Itinerary: https://susqnha.org/underground-railroad-itinerary/

Check out the Columbia PA 300 event this Thursday, May 21, with Dr. Leroy Hopkins to learn more about the Underground Railroad in Columbia.

The house operated as a safehouse for people escaping slavery for more than 40 years.