Exploring Safe Harbor Dam and Ghost Town!

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @johnlahr5828
    @johnlahr5828 Рік тому +1

    Correction. The high bridge at Safe harbor Dam is NOT the bridge that was burnt. That bridge crosses the Pequea Creek a few miles east of here on the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail. This bridge however was closed to the public for years and took a monumental effort to get it upgraded and open for the rail trail.

  • @stephshanbarger4035
    @stephshanbarger4035 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you. We are touring the dam tomorrow.

    • @HikerDudeDad
      @HikerDudeDad  2 роки тому +1

      Ahhh, the Fish & Fun event! I have kids' sports obligations, but wanted to go. Have fun, and thanks for watching!

  • @kateclark7250
    @kateclark7250 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this great story, Dad! And yes, we love you. Be safe.

  • @rickyjoejr.7568
    @rickyjoejr.7568 2 роки тому +1

    That's my favorite place to fish at there is alot of catfish and carp!

  • @alanmiller1911
    @alanmiller1911 Рік тому

    I often think about doing some magnet fishing where the Conestoga meets the Susquehanna. Have not done it yet

  • @juliakenny3712
    @juliakenny3712 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! Really well researched, loved learning more about Safe Harbor. Thanks for sharing!

    • @HikerDudeDad
      @HikerDudeDad  2 роки тому

      Thank you for noticing! I have been trying to prepare a bit before going out now... I usually have a little cheat sheet with me. Works best on sunny days when you can't tell I'm looking down 😂🤣
      Thank you for watching!

    • @HikerDudeDad
      @HikerDudeDad  2 роки тому +1

      And again.... So much credit to Uncharted Lancaster. Adam has the most thorough history of Safe Harbor that exists on his website. 🙌

  • @valbard6596
    @valbard6596 8 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @bradleyerwin2049
    @bradleyerwin2049 Рік тому

    Thank you! Very interesting history. Appreciate your venturing out on the dam so I don’t have to go myself. I’d be freaked out too.

    • @HikerDudeDad
      @HikerDudeDad  Рік тому

      This time was really a new experience, and I think most of the generators were humming. I've been out twice since and it hasn't made me feel as awkward. Thanks for coming along!

  • @dragonite0067
    @dragonite0067 Рік тому

    Awesome video! I live in the area and have always wanted to know more about Safe Harbor

    • @HikerDudeDad
      @HikerDudeDad  Рік тому

      I'm glad you liked it, thank you for watching!

  • @Dave_0993_I
    @Dave_0993_I Рік тому

    The oldest dam is the York Haven Dam, but it's not technically on the 'lower' Susquey"... . .

  • @travelingRonman
    @travelingRonman 2 роки тому

    Interesting history. There's all sorts of these type things around just waiting for the story to be told. Love the creepy music too.

    • @HikerDudeDad
      @HikerDudeDad  2 роки тому

      Ha! That music was as spooky as I could find in my licensed library. There's definitely more to explore in Safe Harbor... I'll be back!

  • @hikingoutdoorfamily
    @hikingoutdoorfamily 2 роки тому

    Interesting, I had never heard about safe harbor before.

    • @HikerDudeDad
      @HikerDudeDad  2 роки тому

      The first time I saw it on a map, I didn't know what to think, the river being non-navigable. So glad I looked into it!

  • @kensmith8552
    @kensmith8552 2 роки тому

    nothing like being out there when they open a gate at the end of the log bridge

  • @Chris-hl7lo
    @Chris-hl7lo 2 роки тому

    Actually the bridge at safe harbor was being rehabbed. The one that burned was the one at Marticville Forge.

    • @HikerDudeDad
      @HikerDudeDad  2 роки тому

      Correct... But this portion has been blocked off because of that closure, I believe. Thanks for watching!

  • @saltwateranglin
    @saltwateranglin 2 роки тому

    Spent 56 years on that shaky old fisherman’s bridge…pulled many huge fish out of those boils. Thought you we’re gonna lose your lunch bud! 😂😂😂

  • @cynthiaheiland4013
    @cynthiaheiland4013 2 місяці тому

    That is not the bridge that burned.

    • @HikerDudeDad
      @HikerDudeDad  2 місяці тому

      @@cynthiaheiland4013 true. I was thinking of the Martic Trestle, further south. I've learned a lot since this video was made 😉. Thanks for watching!

  • @WilliamHaich
    @WilliamHaich 3 місяці тому

    Sorry, but Uncharted Lancaster isn't a historian, and frequently inserts his own biases into things. He's just compiled things and made click bait articles to drive traffic to his site. Do your own research please.

  • @QuartzMatrixed
    @QuartzMatrixed Рік тому +1

    There is a spot. Not far on the river that drops down over 200 feet deep. Most of the river in area up river you can walk across. But there is a spot along west side that slopes down with rock face and people have dropped line with weights to measure depth and it went over 200 feet. I can only imagine what cool stuff may have found itself at the bottom over time

    • @HikerDudeDad
      @HikerDudeDad  Рік тому +1

      The Deeps are a documented area under the Holtwood Pinnacle in Lake Aldred, between this dam - Safe Harbor - on the north and Holtwood Dam to the south. There are ~6 of them that are over 130' deep. Coupled with the Pinnacle's prominence, you have the highest elevation above the Susquehanna right above the deepest parts. It's like a 500' spread. Thanks for watching!