Keystone Stories takes viewers on a unique journey through central Pennsylvania to discover hidden gems and the breathtaking views that make the commonwealth a unique place to live, work and visit.

The episode, “Waterways,” premiered Sunday and includes information about Lock Haven — particularly its use of the river during instances like the Labor Day Regatta and other recreational activities.

“Pennsylvania’s beautiful landscape serves as the backdrop for an exploration of the people, places and culture that make the region unique,” WPSU said in a statement regarding the series.

“Waterways” will look at the importance of the Commonwealth’s waterways from both history and recreation. In particular it touches on the construction of a canal in Lock Haven, which connected Bald Eagle Creek with the Susquehanna river and its effects on the city and logging industry in the area.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY WPSU Videographer Byron Conrad gets shots the first day of the Lock Haven Labor Day Regatta 2025

It further touches on flooding — including the one brought on by Hurricane Agnes in 1972 — and its impacts, including the construction of the levee system.

The episode features interviews by regional educators from Penn State Extension, Kathy Arndt of the Clinton County Historical Society, DuWayne Kunes, a key organizer in the regatta each year and racers who turn out annually for the event.

To view the episode, you can visit wpsu.psu.edu/tv/programs/keystone-stories/pennsylvania-waterways/.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY WPSU WPSU crew gets a low angle shot of the J. Doyle Corman Amphitheater for “Keystone Stories: Waterways” story on the history of Lock Haven’s tenuous relationship with the Susquehanna River.