Links

Susquehanna River/Lake Clarke Water Conditions

www.shwpc.com

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.

www.srbc.org

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

http://www.jwright.com/

Enjoy your meal while admiring the River’s Beauty!

http://www.lostcajunkitchen.com/

A little Bit of Cajun here in Dutch Country!

http://www.bubesbrewery.com/

 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

www.adamstown.com

Inns of Adamstown  “A Visit to Remember”

www.Maytownmanorbandb.com

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.

www.jacksonhousebandb.com

Bed & Breakfast located near Railroad, PA

www.columbianinn.com

Bed & Breakfast located just across the Susquehanna in Columbia, PA.


www.pennwave.com

Vacation rental house right down the road from Shank’s Mare!

www.yorkpa.hamptoninn.com

Located on the east side or York, an easy 20 minute drive to Shank’s Mare

www.marriott.com/LNSFI

Located in Lancaster County, a short drive to Shank’s Mare

Local Water and Hiking Trails

www.masondixontrail.org

Mason-Dixon Trail info, great hiking right here at Long Level

www.pabirdingtrails.org

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

www.TheEveningRise.com

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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