The Susquehanna Riverlands is the ribbon of scenic and historic landscape along both shores of the Susquehanna River as it flows through the heart of our Pennsylvania Heritage Area in York and Lancaster Counties, including the historic and vibrant river towns of Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville.

Susquehanna NHA works with local, state, and national partners to enhance this rich landscape by conserving land, creating parks and trails, preserving historic sites, and developing maps, guides, websites, and interpretive exhibits to guide and inform local residents and visitors.

After more than a decade of investment in heritage and outdoor places and experiences in the Susquehanna Riverlands, we invite you to join us and our partners for fun and learning on and along the river. Visit historic sites, hike, bike and paddle the river, enjoy local restaurants, wineries and breweries, be inspired at art galleries, and immerse yourself in all the Susquehanna Riverlands has to offer. Discover more about what to do, see and experience in the Susquehanna Riverlands!

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A Place and a Partnership

A Place and a Partnership


Susquehanna National Heritage Area is a member of the leadership team for the collaborative group that works along the riverfront in Lancaster and York County to conserve this historic landscape. The Susquehanna Riverlands Conservation Landscape (SRCL) joins communities, organizations, and agencies to enhance this rich landscape through increased land protection, natural and cultural resource stewardship, and increased public connection to these resources. Each year, the SRCL offers a grant program to support projects in the riverfront corridor. Learn more about the grant programs.

The Susquehanna Riverlands Conservation Landscape is one of seven such programs across Pennsylvania. They are regional initiatives where partners work together to drive strategic investment and actions around sustainability, conservation, community revitalization, and recreational projects. These large landscape areas possess strong natural assets, local readiness and buy-in, and state-level investment support.

Learn more about the Susquehanna Riverlands Conservation Landscape.

Learn more about Conservation Landscapes across Pennsylvania.