Join me on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Safe Harbor Dam for a morning of fun…
Tag: Safe Harbor
Historical Society Highlights: Possible origin of how Safe Harbor acquired its name
John Stehman, president of the Conestoga Area Historical Society, shares a story about the possible origin…
Artifact: ‘Indian Relics of the Lower Susquehanna Valley Preserved for the Public’ brochure
I was recently made aware of this rare vintage brochure from the 1950s entitled "Indian Relics…
Haunted Lancaster: Lantern Ghost of the Safe Harbor Sand Pit
In the winter of 1870, rumors of mysterious lantern lights and buried gold guarded by a…
Safe Harbor Mini-Adventure
Celebrate Safe Harbor's 91st anniversary on Saturday by exploring nearby locations as you learn the area's…
October 1: Safe Harbor dam celebrates 91 years with ‘Fish & Fun’ event
Join me on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Safe Harbor Dam for a morning of fun…
Armchair Explorer: LiDAR Scans of Little and Big Indian Rock
On a voyage out to the millennium-old petroglyphs of Little Indian Rock and Big Indian Rock…
The Lower Susquehanna before the dams
I have often wondered what the Lower Susquehanna looked like before the dams at Holtwood (1905)…
Poetry: “The Flood”
Here's a free verse poem that Estlack Joseph William was inspired to write after Estlack Joseph…
Enjoy this Safe Harbor Visitor’s Guide and Map from 1989
During a recent tour of Safe Harbor Dam, I picked up a copy of the company's…
Armchair Explorer: Inside the Bowels of Safe Harbor Dam
I got an early Christmas present this year when a friend gave me what felt like…
Haunted Lancaster: Haunted treasure lies hidden in Safe Harbor; chaotic spoils of the French & Indian War
In 1870, treasure hunters descended into Safe Harbor. Undercover of darkness, they searched for $4 million…
Safe Harbor Mini-Adventure (2021)
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…