Holtwood Dam

Fishing, scenic views, and history

Holtwood Dam was the first of three hydroelectric projects on the Susquehanna. Although one does not actually enter the facility, there is an area reserved for fishing and scenic views. The guard at t...

Bring Walking Poles for this Awesome Hike!

The Mill Creek Falls Trail is a section of the Mason-Dixon Trail. From Lancaster County cross the Norman Wood Bridge into York County and take first right onto River Road. The trail head is past Lock ...

Lock 12

I've parked at lock 12 and hiked from there twice now. You can walk through parts of the old canal system as well as read about the history of the canal. The first part of the hike along the Mason Dix...

Holtwood

Just down the river from where we live, we never get tired of the views from above the dam or from the bridge. Not currently open to the public, bit I took a tour when it was open a few years ago. Ver...

Nice day trip.

I took my grandson here for a few hours in July. We enjoyed walking around and taking some pictures. Nothing spectacular but it was nice.