The Yellow Breeches Creek is an appealing recreational waterway. But there are dangers on even the most scenic streams. Background posts: 'The Edison of the Cumberland Valley', When the bridge over the Codorus moved and Picturesque bridges going way of covered predecessors.
The scenic Yellow Breeches, scene of a drowning death this week, is an often-overlooked part of York County.
The presence of the low-head dam where the drowning occurred suggests its water power was harnessed to run a mill.
For years, covered bridges have crossed it and then their metal replacements.
For years, it has served as York County's northern boundary, giving the top angle of the triangular-shaped county a snakelike border... .
Continue reading Scenic Yellow Breeches snakes along York County's northern boundary.
