15 acres
donation
2006

In 2005 the Harrigans, long-time canoe enthusiasts, purchased an island in the Susquehanna River's North Branch at Athens hoping to share this location with river travelers as an overnight camping stop.  Working with the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy (NPC), they saw their desires come to reality.  The Harrigans donated the island to NPC, with the intent to finally transfer the property to public ownership.

In the spring of 2007 the transfer was completed, and as the owners of the island DCNR's Bureau of Forestry will make the property available as a campsite for canoeists heading downstream on the Susquehanna’s North Branch.  The island is located just south of the New Athens River Bridge.