Susquehanna Outfitters

Time to pack the sleigh . The big one is coming. Susquehanna River cresting to almost 20 feet! So happy holidays and wear a life jacket!

Boat Sale day is here! Come by until 5 to purchase a boat, life jacket, paddle, dry box, or other paddling gear. You don’t want to miss this.

Wildlife Wednesday American Mink Last week at Susquehanna Outfitters we had a very cool visitor: an American mink. Although this member of the weasel family appears cute and cuddly, it is a really a fierce carnivore with sharp teeth. They will eat fish, crustaceans, rodents, amphibians, and even birds. Their streamlined shape helps them swim more efficiently. Fun fact: Mink can swim for 3 hours straight! ... Check out the mink we caught on video!

Halloween Full Moon Float It doesn’t get much spookier than that! Join us for an evening trip on the river on Oct. 31st from 5:15-8:15 to close out the 2020 Susquehanna Outfitters season. Hot chocolate, snacks, glow sticks, and headlamps included. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Last chance to get out on the water with us this year!

Your last chance to come to a Wednesday Night Workout for the season is next Wednesday, October 28th from 5:15-7:15pm. Reminder that you get 2 hours of paddling for the price of 1. Experience the magic of an evening river float! #kayakinginpa #harrisburg #pennsylvania #susquehannariver #guidedfloat #wednesdaynightworkout

Wildlife Wednesday Eastern Painted Turtle This turtle is the most widespread native turtle species across North America! The painted turtle can be identified by the olive to black, smooth carapace (top shell) and the yellow plastron (bottom shell). These turtles have yellow, orange, or red stripes on the legs. This turtle has a distinctive head with only yellow stripes and one stripe and spot behind each eye. Painted turtles are commonly seen basking on logs along our local w...aterways. They are omnivores and feast on algae, crustaceans, fish, insects, etc. These remarkable turtles can live up to 55 years! Can you find the painted turtles in this picture? #wildlifewednesday #kayakinginpa #paintedturtle #turtles #yellowbreeches

Wildlife Wednesday Scorpion Wasp These little guys may look threatening but this female cannot sting. She uses her ovipositor to lay eggs on other bugs as a host for her babies to eat! Their common names include ichneumon fly and scorpion wasp, though they're related to neither flies nor scorpions. They look wasp-ish, and they are in the Order Hymenoptera, but they are in the Family Ichneumonidae rather than being grouped with the familiar stinging wasps.... #Wasps #scorpionwasp #respectwildlife #wildlifewednesday #pawildlife

You don't want to miss a rare opportunity to float down Sherman Creek, a gorgeous creek surrounded by mountains. This Wednesday from 1 to 5 is your last chance (until next season). With the fall colors, it is sure to be a treat! #kayakinginpa #canoeing #shermancreek #pa #fallpaddling #october

Here’s some highlights from this week’s events! There’s still time to get on a float before the season ends. Add a few layers to your usual kayaking outfit and enjoy the fall colors from the water!

Fun Fact Friday Did you know that Susquehanna Outfitters was founded in 2005?! Steve Oliphant and Jill Miller started the business which was first located on City Island. They enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and wanted to provide the opportunity for others to enjoy it as well. Over 15 years later, we are still going strong and continue to carry out their vision. ... #susquehannaoutfitters #harrisburg #outdoors #kayakinginpa #smallbusiness #pennsylvania

Wildlife Wednesday Northern Water Snake Northern water snakes are commonly found in the water or sunning themselves nearby. They never stray more than 200-300 yards from water (Virginia Herpetological Society).These non-venomous snakes are commonly mistaken as copperheads (which are venomous). ... There are a few ways to tell the difference. First, copperheads have a triangular shaped head. Next, these snakes are also far less common in our area so snakes that you see are more likely to be water snakes. Lastly, their patterns are slightly different. Water snakes have a bulb shaped pattern (left image) that widens in the middle and copperheads have an hourglass pattern (right image) [photo credit: John White/Virginia Herpetological Society]. Snakes are frequently killed out of fear. But as with all wildlife: show respect and keep your distance and they will respect you. Venomous or not all snakes fill an important role in the ecosystem! Check out our resident water snakes in this photo! #snakes #northernwatersnake #respectwildlife #wildlifewednesday #pawildlife

Our next Full Moon Float is fast approaching! Join us on October 1st for some moonlit fun! #fullmoon #fallpaddling #harrisburg #susquehannariver #kayakinginpa

There’s only two spots left for our Brewery Float on October 7th! Check our website for details and reserve your spot now! #breweryfloat #yellowbreechescreek #kayakinginpa

Celebrate the beginning of October by joining us for the Full Moon Float on October 1st! This guided float includes glow sticks, snacks, sunsets, full moons, and a headlamp for the paddle back. All reservations can be made on our website susquehannaoutfitters.com #fullmoon #fullmoonfloat #kayakinginpa #canoeing #kayaking #october #fall #paddling