Trailing Along

The Susquehanna River's name is widely admired, but its origin remains uncertain in Indian lore, with interpretations including "the muddy river," "the long reach river," and "the long crooked river." Designated an American Heritage River, the Susquehanna is the centerpiece of the fifteen-mile Wyoming Valley Levee System Trail, where four levees form either a loop trail or four separate paths along both banks. On the west bank, the First Residents' Path through parts of Wyoming and Forty Fort presents Native Americans, early settlers, and their conflicts; the Anthracite Heritage Walk through Kingston and Edwardsville highlights the coal industry; and the Plymouth Passage shows the mix of cultures and industries that shaped the borough. On the east bank, the Riverside Ramble explores the architecture, business, arts, and agriculture of Wilkes-Barre and Hanover. The trail system also connects with many other routes, including the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor's main trail for longer hikes through several valley communities.

Forty Fort, Pennsylvania · United States