Susquehanna River

Three Rivers Susquehanna River

Where two rivers meet to make one BIG River. BIG North-South Connection to the Chesapeake Bay Why is it called three rivers? The Allegheny River and the The Pennsylvania portion of the Susquehanna River to the Monongahela River meet in Pittsburgh to form the Ohio River. to the center southwest provides major fi sheries for popular gamefi sh. These include It was once known as the “Gateway to the West.” Native SUSQUEHANNA smallmouth bass, walleye, catfi sh and muskellunge. THREE RIVER RIVERS Americans named all three rivers: Allegheny means “fair waters.” Monongahela means “high, crumbling banks.” And Ohio means There’s “beautiful river.” paddling FastFastFastFast FactsFacts FactsFacts opportunities three rivers, Big fun: fi sh, play ball, see the sights and bike! The river fl ows 444 miles from for all Fish for smallmouth, striped and white bass, freshwater drum, walleye, muskellunge, New York to Maryland. levels of fl athead catfi sh and sauger. experience. It’s the largest river that see the stadiums where is entirely in the United the Pittsburgh Pirates and States that drains to the Pittsburgh Steelers play. It’s Atlantic Ocean. located on the shores of the Allegheny River. It’s the 16th largest river in CHEMUNG RIVER North America. visit the Carnegie Elmira Binghamton NY Science Center on the north It provides nearly 50% of the PA shore of the Ohio River for Chesapeake Bay’s fresh water. Susquehanna some interactive science fun. River stretCh your legs at one Scranton Williamsport of the many waterfront parks Wilkes-Barre like Point State Park, Sharpsburg W. BRANCH SUSQUEHANNA R. Riverfront Park or Station Square. Sunbury Lewistown Pedal your bike along the 25-mile Three Rivers Heritage Rail Trail. Huntingdon JUNIATA RIVER Harrisburg don’t get lost on the water. A water trail map is available to provide safety YORK HAVEN information for paddling on the river. At each landing site you will fi nd racks to In 2009, nearly 49,000 store your boat while exploring or stopping for some food. SAFE HARBOR American shad passed PA HOLTWOOD through the river’s four MD CONOWINGO hydroelectric dams by The river fl ows right past Harrisburg, Chesapeake way of fi sh passages. Pennsylvania’s capital city. Bay

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