Access on the Conestoga River is a tricky one ‘cuz you hear the boat people moving to improve boat access, etc. but, really, if you are a boater you’re going to figure it out. What’s really needed is access for folks who just want to hang out and enjoy the day. I saw this guy one time down by Pavillion 3 in County Park and he and his wife (?) were just chilling on the rocky shore. They had their chairs, she was in a bright green skirt with yellow and orange detail, and between them was a huge hookah. I mean… they get it. The river as it flows through Lancaster - and its whole length, really - is a marvel. That couple had a trifecta - they were together, sitting by the river and they had their hookah. Hookahs aren’t my thing, but whatever does it for you. Right on.
What the river is missing (pains me to say it’s missing anything) is a collection of public access points where it’s easy to wade in and fish and you can have a picnic with your people. If you can drag a boat down, cool. If not, there’s probably another place nearby. Or, reach out and put your boat at our place.
Went out with the moon last night and was going to write about that, but maybe next one.
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