Susquehanna River/Lake Clarke Water Conditions
Lower Susquehanna River hotline from the dam operators at Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation. Please note flow rates and water temperatures for safe paddling conditions.
Susquehanna River Basin Commission provides statistics on the entire watershed.
Area Info
www.padutchcountry.com
A complete resource for those visiting the Lancaster County area, just East of Shank’s Mare.
www.yorkpa.org
A complete resource for those visiting the York County area, just West of Shank’s Mare.
www.parivertowns.com
A local resource for the River Towns of Columbia, Wrightsville, and Marietta all on the banks of the Susquehanna River near Shank’s Mare.
www.watershedsyork.org
Watershed Alliance of York - Watershed Communications Center and Information Clearing house
www.lyhr.org
The site of the Lancaster-York Heritage Region featuring regional information on the rich resources of our area of Pennsylvania.
www.yorkheritage.org
The site of the York County Heritage Trust and York’s fine selection of historical sites.
www.lanclio.org
The site of the Lancaster Historical Society and Lancaster’s fine selection of historical sites.
Places to Eat
Enjoy your meal while admiring the River’s Beauty!
http://www.lostcajunkitchen.com/
A little Bit of Cajun here in Dutch Country!
Bube's Brewery is an intact historic 19th century brewery and museum complex. Fine dining available at any of our restaurants: The Catacombs, Alois, Bottling Works, and Biergarten. Experience Live Events, enjoy our Feasts, view our art gallery, shop our Cooper's Shed Store to step back to the 19th century.
Places to Stay
Inns of Adamstown “A Visit to Remember”
Visit the Maytown Manor Bed and Breakfast and plan a great weekend at a beautiful B&B combined with several of our touring kayaking lessons, tours, date nights and more!
www.oldesquareinn.com
Bed & Breakfast located in nearby Mount Joy, PA.
www.vogtfarmbnb.com
Bed & Breakfast located in nearby Marietta, PA.
www.thenoblehouse.com
Bed & Breakfast located in nearby Marietta, PA.
www.bfhiestandhouse.com
Bed & Breakfast located in the River town of Marietta, PA.
www.1825inn.com
Bed & Breakfast located near Hershey, PA.
Bed & Breakfast located near Railroad, PA
Bed & Breakfast located just across the Susquehanna in Columbia, PA.
Vacation rental house right down the road from Shank’s Mare!
Located on the east side or York, an easy 20 minute drive to Shank’s Mare
Located in Lancaster County, a short drive to Shank’s Mare
Local Water and Hiking Trails
Mason-Dixon Trail info, great hiking right here at Long Level
The Susquehanna River Birding and Wildlife Trail is a guide to over 200 locations in Pennsylvania including state game lands, state parks, wild areas, hiking trails and places of interest where you can go to watch birds and other wildlife. The 218 locations are located within 39 counties of the Susquehanna Watershed.
http://www.susquehannarivertrail.org
Susquehanna River Trail Association’s website and info! Get Your Copy of the Susquehanna River Water Trail Map here at Shank’s Mare
Other Outdoor Activities
Fly Fishing Outfitters from the area. Our specialty is Fly Fishing in all areas and aspects of the sport. We are committed in providing top quality products, product knowledge and service.
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SHANK’S MARE CELEBRATES ITS 30TH YEAR IN 2008!
2008 Kid’s Adventure Camp filling fast. Sign up now!
Kayak Rental Season has begun - call for reservations.
Used Kayaks in “Bargain Box”.
New Programs - Yoga & Kayaking - Discover the Susquehanna Kayak Tours - See description under “Activities - Paddle Tours”.