The Susquehanna National Heritage Area (SNHA) has announced that the Susquehanna NHA app is now available on the App Store for IOS users. Created through a partnership with Franklin & Marshall College computer science course students in 2021, the app was first made available through Google Play under the name Susquehanna NHA Trails.

The app is part of SNHA's ongoing mission to connect visitors to the outdoor recreation amenities along the Susquehanna River. In the app, trail access areas, parking information, restroom facilities, and heritage sites are listed individually for major regional trails and nature preserves. The app also allows Susquehanna NHA to send notifications about trail updates or construction. Users can also check to see if the James D. Warner Passageway under the Shock's Mill Bridge on the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail is flooded. This waterfront passageway floods during spring freshets and on occasion in the summer. There is no available trail detour, so it is helpful for users to check before hitting the trail.

The application has event and contact information for Susquehanna NHA to better connect its community to riverfront initiatives. Another feature of the app allows users to submit trail maintenance requests. Trail users can submit the trail name, the mile marker, and a photo of the issue. This interactive component is designed to help trail managers keep local trails clear and accessible.

For links directly to the apps on the App Store and Google Play, visit http://www.susqnha.org and click Maps & Guides.

The SNHA connects the people and communities of Lancaster and York counties to one another and to the nation through stories about the area. The organization aims to welcome visitors, cultivate partnerships, and nurture a strong regional identity.

For more details, contact Megan Salvatore, Columbia Crossing visitor service representative, at msalvatore@susqnha.org or 717-449-5607.