In 1870, treasure hunters descended into Safe Harbor. Undercover of darkness, they searched for $4 million…
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Safe Harbor Mini-Adventure
Celebrate Safe Harbor's 90th anniversary by exploring nearby locations as you learn the area's rich history…
In the News: ‘Mysterious Rock Art Island Of The Susquehanna River’ with TopoRanger
In August, YouTuber Topo Ranger and I journeyed out to see the petroglyphs of the Susquehanna…
October 2: Safe Harbor celebrates 90 years of electric generation with Fish & Fun event
Join me on October 2 at Safe Harbor Dam for a morning of family fun that…
LiDAR imagery of Safe Harbor reveals razed ghost town
Prepare to have your mind blown because I recently gained access to LiDAR imagery of Lancaster…
Curious carvings on Conestoga Boulevard
Mystery abounds in Lancaster County, especially the closer you get to the Susquehanna. A short distance…
Slackwater Navigation Adventure
Grab your fedora and pack your paddle intrepid explorers because the Conestoga River Club and Uncharted…
Episodes 4 of ‘On the Edge with Lauren’ now available on YouTube
Episode 4 of 'On the Edge with Lauren' is now available on YouTube. This week's show…
History of Conestoga Township as recorded in the ‘1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County’
In 1875, Conestoga was considered one of the wealthiest and best townships in the County. Find…
Architectural Tour: The Historic Village at Safe Harbor
The hydroelectric plant across the Susquehanna was not the only construction project taking place at Safe…
A Brief History of ‘Black Diamond’ Dredging on the Susquehanna
Believe it or not, between the early 1900s and 1972, there were numerous coal dredging operations…
A Brief History of Conestoga Township
Conestoga Township was named for the Conestoga River, which in turn was named for a tribe…
Architectural Tour: Safe Harbor Hydroelectric Plant
The area we now call Safe Harbor was important to the Indians and traders of the…
Remembering Safe Harbor’s Private William Campbell Civil War veteran
On this Memorial Day weekend, it seems fitting to remember Private William Campbell—a Civil War Veteran…
Poetry: “Safe Harbor Village the perfect subject for a miniature-artist”
Here's a free verse poem that Joseph Estlack was inspired to write after his recent visit…
The Lower Susquehanna that was! Enjoy this 1951 Safe Harbor / Holtwood visitor’s guide and map
Enjoy this 1951 Visitor's Guide to Safe Harbor & Holtwood plus an annotated map marking areas…
Side Quest: Safe Harbor Village Walking Tour
Explore the historic Safe Harbor Village with this 1.25 mile self-guided walking tour.