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86 YEARS OF PUBLICATION
January 14, 2017 EVENTS...................................... 8 POCONO MAP: Pinpoint Peak Trails.............16-17 SHOPPING............................. 10 SPORTS.................................... 20 POCONO PROS..................... 26 DINING................................... 13 ART & HISTORY..................... 28 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT.......... 14 LODGING............................... 29 29 issues published annually with a controlled complimentary distribution through resorts, hotels, motels, cottage colonies, information centers & travel bureaus, places of interest, realtors & developers.
Publisher Edwin R. Miller, II Editor Jeanine R. Hofbauer Art Director & Webmaster Aaron G. Imbt Graphic Design Associate Terry M. Staph Editorial & Publication Office P.O. Box 8, Pocono Pines, PA 18350 570 646-2121 thisweek.net publisher@thisweek.net Copyright © 2017 Edwin R. Miller, II Publisher (29 issues / Annually)
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TABLE of CONTENTS LEARN to love snowsports.................................... 4 Peak Points Ski Guide & Trail Maps ................... 6 Winter Clearance WOWs in STORE.................. 10 On the Menu....................................................... 13 Unique Eats cookIN............................................ 15
Take a Hike........................................................... 22 Divas=Divine Ski Entervention........................... 25 S’no Deals...S’now You S’know-GO.................. 27 Happy Old Year! The 60’s Rocked!.................... 30
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The Pocono Mountains offers amazing opportunities to please all snow sport tastes. With January serving as Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month across the nation, you’ve found the ideal situation to introduce family and friends to a season when you don’t have to blend with the couch.
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So get out and try something new then checkout menus from the area’s top eateries that’s sure to please after. You can even mix things up and warm up to shops sharing an assortment of unique styles and savings!
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JANUARY IS LEARN TO SKI & SNOWBOARD MONTH Get out and play this winter..
LEARN TO SKI OR SNOWBOARD SPECIAL Just $69 - Lift Ticket, Ski or Snowboard Rental & First Time Group Lesson.
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wsports levels loving reasons to get out and enjoy the snow.
Whether a beginner to snow-between-your-feet, or familiar with skiing and eager to meet a new set of boots with boarding; January suits all sorts ready for wintertime sports. Enjoy a lineup of
resorts and sign-up for lessons with steep discounts or even consider a sit down style for awhile with seemingly miles of tubing opportunities. Keeping on track with our versions of outdoor excursions...Polar Plunges pose a proposition to take the plunge for a good cause;
while ATV adventures offer a date to drive alternative trails and mix things up with 4-seat Wildcats.
No matter what winter way to play you pick, learning to love snow sports in the Pocono Mountains is easier than you may think. Located 2 hours from New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware and a short drive outside New York and Philadelphia you’ll arrive in plenty of time to enjoy a day outside.
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BIG BOULDER SKI AREA I-80 Exit 284, Take Rt. 115S, turn right on Rt. 903S and follow the signs to entrance
Mountain STATS:
16 Slopes - Beginner to Advanced 7 Chair Lifts Snowboarding • Terrain Parks Snowtubing Chutes
570-443-8425 jfbb.com
1660 Blue Mountain Drive Palmerton, PA 18071
Mountain STATS:
39 Trails • 16 Lifts Highest Vertical Drop in PA - 1,082 ft, 6 Terrain Parks • 39 Tubing Lanes The Only Family Tubes in PA 100% Snowmaking Night Skiing • Learning Center Equipment Rental On-mountain Dining with Live Entertainment on Weekends
610-826-7700 skibluemt.com
THE SKIERS’ RESPONSIBILITY CODE f Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects. f People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. f You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above. f Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others. f Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. f Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas. f Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride & unload safely.
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JACK FROST SKI AREA I-80 Exit 284, Take Rt. 115N, turn left on Rt. 940W and follow the signs to entrance on the right
Mountain STATS:
20 Slopes - Beginner to Expert 9 Chair Lifts • Snowboarding Free-style Terrain Park • Snowtubing Chutes • Smoke-Free Lodge
570-443-8425 jfbb.com I-80 Exit 309,
Shawneeon-Delaware, PA
Mountain STATS:
23 Slopes & Trails 2 Terrain Parks Snowtubing Park • 11 Lifts: 2 Quads, 4 Double & 5 Carpets Summit Elevation: 1,350’ Vertical Drop: 700’ Longest Trail: 5,100’ Average Annual Snowfall: 50” 100% Snowmaking l - Easiest n - More Difficult u - Most Difficult
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Located on the scenic Upper Delaware River in Pike County, just 4 miles off PA 590 in Lackawaxen, PA
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Sharing just a few TO-DO Up for the
Holiday Weekend?
SUNDAY - JANUARY 15
for anything and everything the natural world has to offer in the so-called ‘dead of winter.’
Have we got a Few To-Do’s for YOU
PALMERTON - BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT
Cost: $6/non-member, $4/children under 12. EE Center members FREE.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 14 STROUDSBURG - KETTLE CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
SUNDAY - JANUARY 15 LAKE HARMONY - BIG BOULDER MOUNTAIN MIGHTY MITES
KC “DISCO” HIKE - 10 to 11:30 a.m. - 8050 Running Valley Road, 570.629.3061, mcconservation. org. Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman continues his series of seasonal Discovery Hikes with this exploration of the Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. Search on-trail and off
- 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - 357 Big Boulder Drive, 570.443.8425, jfbb.com. Skiers and snowboarders ages 13 and under enjoy a fun day of groms to show off their skills with an awards ceremony at noon.
PETER J. TURKO MEMORIAL U10/12 GS RACE - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. - 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, 610.826.7700, skibluemt. com. This USSA Members Race runs on Razorback with morning registration upstairs in the Summit Alpine Ballroom/Cafeteria.
MONDAY - JANUARY 16 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY Get out and play for the day
Lookout Below for a Lackawanna County Lineup on Where to Go
WHERE YOU WANNA WINTER. January NOW OPEN Elk Mountain Ski Resort UNION DALE
NOW OPEN Montage Mountain Ski Resort SCRANTON
17-22 Broadway in Scranton: Jersey Boys SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER
21, 28 South Side Farmers’ Market SCRANTON
27 WinterFest
ELK MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT
28 Splashin’ with Compassion - Polar Plunge MONTAGE MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT
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Wanna Lackawanna?
’s FOR YOU IN JANUARY FRIDAY - JANUARY 20 LAKE HARMONY - BIG BOULDER MOUNTAIN GET THE SLED OUT WITH RAY KOOB
- 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - 357 Big Boulder Drive, 570.443.8425, jfbb.com. Snowtube, hangout and listen to Ray Koob’s live broadcast.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 21 DINGMANS FERRY - POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER CROSS COUNTRY SKIING - 9 a.m. to noon - 538 Emery Road, 570.828.2319, peec.org.
Enjoy the winter woods with beginner cross country skiing lessons. Skis, poles & boots provided. Register with shoe size to guarantee a spot Cost: FREE
SATURDAY & SUNDAY JANUARY 21 & 22 WHITE HAVEN JACK FROST SKI AREA WOMEN’S SEMINAR -PLUS- IT’S SUBARU WINTERFEST WEEKEND
- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - 434 Jack Frost Mountain Road, 570.443.8425, jfbb.com. Embrace winter
adventure where skiers and snowboarders can come and enjoy live music, giveaways and test the latest gear.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 22 EAST STROUDSBURG SHAWNEE MOUNTAIN SKI AREA WORLD SNOWBOARD DAY401 Hollow Road, 570.421.7231, shawneemt.com. Last year, 160 resorts in 37 countries participated in this worldwide day of snowboarding fun. Checkout special offers and see demos for a fantastic day of learning.
then Make Plans for More with February Finds Like This...
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hether called a “Winter Clearance” or posting the “Pre-Inventory” label... a sale is a sale and there’s sure to be savings IN STORE!
Here’s a quick few Winter WOWs followed by where-at’s and how’s in our tried and true Shopping view:
Bendixen’ s Bit of Country
Giftware
The Village
Crafter’s Gallery and
POTTERY S TUDIO
Information subject to change.
Close to The Crossings Outlets at 2822 Route 611 in Tannersville 570.620.0039 VillageCraftersGallery.com Winter Sale & Clearance going on NOW accessories, jewelry, collectibles, home décor, gifts and more!
Bartonsville American Candle, Route 611, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3388, american-candle.com. “More than just great candles”—candy, women’s
Pocono Vendors
Marketplace
1845 West Main, Stroudsburg
570 421-1976
Bushkill Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline.com.
The Village
Closed Mon. & Tues.
Dressy Dresses & Formal Wear
POTTERY S TUDIO
570 620-0039 2822 Rt. 611 in Tannersville Directly Across from Steele’s True Value Hardware
villagecraftersgallery.com
a step back in time ... come browse in our
COUNTRY STORE
Storekeepers: Maryann & Mickey Miller
HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM Closed Sunday
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Building Materials ~ Hardware ~ Paints Distinctive Gifts ~ Folk Art Decor ~ Byers’ Choice Green Mountain Coffee ~ Stonewall Specialty Foods more!
T HEO. B. P RICE INC.
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Bliss Beauty + Body Co., 6162 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, S BONUE (570) 839-0620, b’IC blissbeautyandbody.com. A full- service salon and spa. On-site spa boutique.
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Find great gear from top-selling brands including Burton, Salomon, K2, Volcom, O’Neill, The North Face and others. Equipment rentals and services available.
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Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store, Route 390, Cresco, (570) 5952501, theobprice.com. Crafts, gourmet coffee, animal feed, folk art, hardware, lumber and building materials.
Greentown Dutch’s Shur Save, 1564 Route 507, Greentown, (570) 676-3373. A complete supermarket with convenience, variety and great service.
Henryville House of Candles, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 629-1953, houseofcandles.com. See candles made at the Oldest Candle Shop of the Poconos! Selections include votives, jar candles, pillars and carved candles. Closed Sundays. Stop in and dip your own wax hand!
La Anna Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191,
House of Candles
“The OldesT Candle shOp
La Anna, (570) 676-3248, holleyross. com. Pottery showroom, gift shop and studio producing original works including Weeping Gold Pottery. Large selections of Fiestaware, Polish Pottery and Romertopf Healthy Bakeware at great prices.
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Country Junction, 6565 Interchange Road (Route 209), Lehighton, (610) 377-5050, countryjunction.com. “World’s Largest General Store.” Home and garden accents, giftware, wines, antiques, pet BUR ING with supplies, seasonal goods and S BONUE novelties. b’IC
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Pocono Summit
Pocono Bazaar Flea Market, Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 2238640, poconobazaar.com. Hundreds of vendors offering thousands of products. Open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
The Butcher Shoppe, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0525, thebutchershoppe.com. Extraordinary selection of fine meats, cheeses and specialty foods. Custom-cut prime beef, lamb, pork, veal, natural poultry, sausage, exotic game and more.
Bendixens Giftware, Route 940 in Pocono Summit, (570) 8398795, bendixens.com, eBay store: poconocountrygifts. “Celebrating over 36 years offering a Bit of Country right here in the Poconos with an ever evolving line of unique American made gift ideas.”
Paradise Valley
Pocono Pines
Ross & Ross Nursery, Route 191, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-9760. All things green and blooming since 1932. Exotic and local plants, gardening supplies, classes. Herb shop onsite.
Hutton Metalcrafts, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 972-6331, copperlamps.com. Unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns and sculptures, fine pewter Christmas ornaments.
Stroudsburg Pocono Vendors Marketplace, 1845 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-9948. Find unique treasures at this high-end thrift boutique! Shop stunning designer apparel, accessories, shoes, bags, distinctive furniture, artwork and more!
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Pocono Cheesecake Factory, Route 611, Swiftwater, (570) 839-6844, poconocheesecake.com. Experience “Love at First Bite” at this Pocono landmark. Gourmet cheesecakes, baked goods and more.
Tannersville The Village Crafter’s Gallery, 2822 Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 6200039, thevillagecraftersgallery.com. We Have Bulbs! A country store and so much Candelabra, LEDsmore! & CFLs This three-story shopping destination features the work of over 30 local craftsmen. Find country décor, jewelry, pottery, florals, furniture, music and unique gift items.
Thornhurst The Briar Patch, 278 Pine Grove Road, Thornhurst, (570) 842-8072, www.briarpatchthornhurst.com. “A Christmas shop in the country spirit” with crafts, wreaths, folk art, and more. Open weekends September 24 to November 20 then daily the 25th to December 24.
Wilkes-Barre Mohegan Sun Pocono, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672, mohegansunpocono.com. A mustvisit Pocono destination offering great shopping, dining and entertainment. Specialty shops include Ruby Blue, Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop and Marshall Rousso.
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haring the recipe for a savory sit down sends us to a local favorite, The Cook’s Corner Family Restaurant. Recognized by residents for its “Casual Dining” and “Friendly Atmosphere,” this Henryville destination is ideally located close to The Crossings Outlets and Camelback Resort.
What’s on the Menu?
Checkout: cookscornerrestaurant.com
Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily Specials • BYOB Homemade Soups • Catering
Find More Menus at: thisweek.net
Tuesday thru Sunday 7AM - 8PM Closed Mondays Information subject to change.
570 620-1880
HENRYVILLE 3150 Route 715
Henryville, PA 18332
The Cook’s Corner Family cookscornerrestaurant.com Restaurant, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 620-1880,
Casual Dining in a Friendly Atmosphere
cookscornerrestaurant.com. A casual family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu features homemade soups and daily specials. BYOB. Catering available.
MOUNT POCONO The Original Bailey’s Rib & Steakhouse, Route 611, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-9678, baileyssteakhouse.com. Robust (Continued on Page 18)
Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily Specials • BYOB Homemade Soups • Catering Tuesday thru Sunday 7AM - 8PM Closed Mondays
570 620-1880
3150 Route 715 Henryville, PA 18332 cookscornerrestaurant.com
Casual Dining in a Friendly Atmosphere
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Live
Entertainment Information subject to change.
Sullivan Trail & Camelback Road, Tannersville, 570.629-9399, barleycreek.com Don’t miss Firkin’ Fridays small-batch, British-style, cask-conditioned ales Fridays at 4 p.m. Great food, beer and live music 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with no cover charge!
• January 14 - Kyle Baker • January 21 - Jim Roberti Weekly Specials* • Monday - Wing Night...50 Cent Wings • Tuesday - Appetizer Night...Get 2 Appetizers for $10 (at the bar only) • Wednesday - Pizza Night...Traditional Pizza for just 5 Bucks! • Thursday - Steak Night...$10.99 for a Steak Dinner * Prices & Specials subject to change
Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, 570.831.2100, mohegansunpocono.com Live music, exciting nightlife, great gaming promotions and amazing live entertainment: Live Performances Under the Sun...
Hilarious Hijinks
Friday & Saturday, January 13 & 14 • Wisecrackers Comedy Club - D.C. Benny, Jason Chatfield & Scott Bruce Friday & Saturday, January 20 & 21 • Wisecrackers Comedy Club - Dan Wilson, Glenn Jensen & Scott Bruce
Sensational Music
Saturday - January 14 • Breakers 9:30 p.m. - Lifespeed • Bar Louie 10 p.m. - Sunshine Symphony Saturday - January 21 • Breakers 9:30 p.m. - Nowhere Slow • Bar Louie 10 p.m. - TimeBomb
Runs Outside & In at Area Ski Resorts Excitement 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, 610.826.7700, skibluemt.com
Saturday - January 14 • Last Run Lounge - Steel Creek Duo 2-5 p.m. • Slopeside Pub & Grill - Two Dollar Bill 6-9 p.m. Sunday - January 15 • Slopeside Pub & Grill - Jordan White 6-9 p.m. Friday - January 20 • Last Run Lounge - Corona Day 4-8 p.m. • Slopeside Pub & Grill - Craig Thatcher & Nyk Van Wyk 6-9 p.m. Saturday - January 21 • Last Run Lounge - Blue Moon Day 2-4 p.m.
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Off Route 940 Exit 95 from I-476 in Lake Harmony, 570.443.8425, jfbb.com
Saturday - January 14 • T-Bar - Mike Pilgermayer 4-8 p.m. Friday - January 20 • On Snow - Get the Sled Out with Ray Koob 5-7 p.m. Off Route 940 Exit 95 from I-476 in Blakeslee, 570.443.8425, jfbb.com
Saturday - January 14 • Frosty Toboggan - The Third Nut 2-6 p.m. • E-2000 - Element K 3-7 p.m. Saturday - January 21 • Frosty Toboggan - Strawberry Jam 2-6 p.m. • E-2000 - Zone 3-7 p.m.
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he Pocono Mountains opens doors to a world of delightful dining experiences. You can enjoy exquisite restaurant options, tantalizing takeout, even explore cooking in with some truly unique eats. The Butcher Shoppe’s Marc Zahra welcomes the opportunity to propose a few mouth-watering menu ideas sure to ignite intrigue. Ever consider kangaroo, elk or buffalo? How about alligator, alpaca or frog legs? Offering exotic meats and of course familiar fare like prime beef cuts, this Pocono Lake Shop also shares a flare for flavorful preparation. Recommending, “Simple is better,” Marc strongly opposes marinating before cooking explaining, “It masks the flavor.” He suggests instead using a touch of extra virgin olive oil along with a light coating of kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper, and granulated garlic before searing that scrumptious steak. Makin’ bacon part of the three (breakfast AND lunch AND dinner) most important meals of the day offers cookIN chefs a chance to try triple smoked,
Simple is better Marc Zahra The Butcher Shoppe
bayou, duck, even wild board bacon! Fans from near and far find The Butcher Shop so irresistible they place orders in advance to be frozen for their return to the city. Whether a connoisseur of creative cuisine or ready to try a new thing, stop by to ask the what’s, how’s and why’s. Conveniently located close to Jack Frost and Big Boulder ski resorts at 640 Route 940 in Pocono Lake and open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday thru Saturday along with Sunday 11 to 4...What will YOU cookIN? Checkout their ad on page 18 for a lengthier list of distinctive dining delights and how to connect.
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menu features great steaks, slow-roasted prime rib, open-pit barbecue ribs, pasta, seafood,
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burgers and more. New TexMex menu. Vocelli Pizza, 2972 Warner Road, Tannersville (570) 6209055 & Now open at 1224 Pocono Blvd. in Mt. Pocono (570) 839-7437, vocellipizza. com. Handcrafted dough mixed with extra-virgin olive oil and a signature pizza sauce that has been handed down through generations.
MOUNTAINHOME Mountainhome Diner, 910 Route 390, Mountainhome,
(570) 595-2523, mountainhomediner.com. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a welcoming atmosphere.
PARADISE VALLEY Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-7486, (800) 392-9400, crescentlodge.com. Fine dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu. Live piano music on weekends.
POCONO LAKE Robert Christian’s Restaurant, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0433, robertchristianspa. com. “Charming country dining at affordable prices.” Enjoy great steaks, seafood, pasta and more!
910 Rt. 390, Mountainhome, PA 18342 tel: 570 595-2523 • fax: 570 595-2374
The Butcher Shoppe
Est. 1975
Kobe Beef, Imported Cheeses, Seafood, Patés, Specialty Foods & Coffee, Specialty Oils & Vinegars 12 Varieties of Sausage! • Bell & Evans Poultry
CUSTOM CUT PRIME BEEF • LAMB • PORK • VEAL AlligAtor, AlpAcA, BuffAlo, cAmel Burgers, Duck BreAsts, elk, emu, frog legs, guineA Hens, kAngAroo, ostricH, pHeAsAnt, QuAil, Venison, WilD BoAr, YAk Variety of Triple Smoked Bacon Bayou Bacon • Duck Bacon Specialty BBQ SauceS, Wild Boar Bacon SeaSoningS and Dry ruBS
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The Butcher Shoppe, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0525, thebutchershoppe. com. Extraordinary selection of fine meats, cheeses and specialty foods. Custom-cut prime beef, lamb, pork, veal, natural poultry, sausage, exotic game and more.
POCONO MANOR Kalahari Pocono Mountains Resort, 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, (570) 580-6000. Brandberg Food & Drink, (570) 580-6030. The classic tavern with modern twist. This family friendly restaurant offers a “vetoproof” menu for an evening out all will enjoy!
POCONO PINES Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, breakfastking.com. The “Breakfast King,” Jubilee serves delicious breakfast every day. Lunch and dinner menus and daily specials. Great spirits and entertainment in the adjoining Pub in the Pines.
SOUTH STERLING The French Manor Inn and Spa, Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (570) 676-3244, (877) 720-6095, thefrenchmanor.com. Gourmet French cuisine, superb wine list and spectacular mountain views. Four-diamond AAA rating.
TANNERSVILLE Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Tannersville,
(570) 629-9399, barleycreek.com. “Poconos’ original brewpub and restaurant.” Hand-crafted ales and lagers. Free brewery tours and beer tastings every day.
Wolfgang Puck Express and more.
WILKES BARRE Mohegan Sun Pocono, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672, mohegan sunpocono.com. Ruth’s Chris Steak House, the Mediterranean Rustic Kitchen, Timbers Buffet, casual and cool Bar Louie, sushi bar Pearl, Johnny Rockets,
Mountaintop Lodge at Lake Naomi
2137 Rt. 940, Pocono Pines, PA 18350 (570) 646-6636 • MountaintopLodge.com
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miles of trails where you can bring your own ATV, Dirt Bike & SideXSide or use one
ATV ADVENTURES
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The Lost Trails ATV Adventures, 1000 Dunham Drive, Dunmore, (570) 7308131, ridelosttrails.com. Over 2000 acres with 60
opportunities to “Make it a family experience” with a 4 Seat Wildcat ride! Guided
CLIMBING Pocono TreeVentures, Bushkill, (800) 446-0231, poconotreeventures.com. Five courses with 66 elements plus dual racing zip lines. Adventures for beginner to expert climbers.
Mountain Tours by reservationINDOOR WATERPARKS
call for details.
Kalahari Indoor Waterpark, 250 Kalahari Blvd., Pocono Manor, (570) 580-6000. www.kalahariresorts.com/ pennsylvania. Day passes are available so get your feet wet & more as you experience monumental water sensations with slides galore! KART RACING
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Sunday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. • Monday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Friday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed* • Wednesday: Closed* • *Extended Hours during Holiday Periods
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S&S Speedways Indoor GoKarts, 2727 Hamilton East, Stroudsburg, (7062 Route 209), (570) 420-5500; SSSpeedways. com. Simulating dirt, S&S offers side-by-side racing that is fun and challenging for the novice and the racing enthusiast alike! Video games, pool table, and snack bar with full view of racing. PAINTBALL Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Resort guests receive discounts for Destination Earth Pocono Paintball. Wooded park and
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SKI AREAS Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake Harmony Road, Lake Harmony, (570) 722-0100, jfbb.com. 16 slopes serviced by seven lifts
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and 100% snowmaking. Night skiing, ski rentals, ski school, innovative terrain park and snowtubing. Blue Mountain Resort, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, Pa 18071. (610) 826.7700, skibluemt.com. 39 Trails, 16 Lifts, Highest vertical drop in PA. Skiing, Snowboarding, Snow Tubing. Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee, (570) 4438425, jfbb.com. 20 slopes, free-style terrain park with nine lifts, snowtubing, 100% snowmaking, rentals, ski school, shop and racing clinics.
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421- 7231, shawneemt.com. Family and beginner-friendly ski mountain boasting 23 trails, two terrain parks and the Pocono Plunge snowtubing park.
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, Karl Hope Blvd, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-1400, ski-bigbear.com. 18 trails and snowtubing. (Continued on page 24)
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Selling Fun For oVer 40 yearS! Route 209 Bushkill, Adjoining The Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop Just minutes from Shawnee Mountain
570 588-4807 startinggateonline.com
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SPORTS EQUIPMENT Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill (adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum), (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline.com. Sports equipment, apparel and rentals. Minutes from Shawnee Mountain. TRAIN STATIONS Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 South Washington
POCONO HELITOURS See the Poconos from a new perspective!
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Avenue, Scranton, (570) 3405200, nps.gov/stea. Museums, excursions, exhibits and more! Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423 in Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Recently restored station now serves as a railroad museum. ALL SEASON TUBING Blue Lightning All-Season Tubing, Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966,
fernwoodresortpoconos. com. Experience the thrill of snowtubing year round at Fernwood! This all-season attraction features two 400+’ lanes and a “magic carpet” lift. ZIP LINES Pocono TreeVentures, Bushkill, (800) 446-0231, poconotreeventures.com. 1,000’ dual racing zip lines and other aerial adventures.
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Since starting over 10 years ago, this group of gals goes all out every Tuesday at 10 (a.m. that is) so grab your ski or snowboard gear and lift pass, then gather with fellow female snow sport lovers age 18 and up. You’ll share pointers on improving your riding experience so sign in at the Ski School and it’s off to the snow behind.
Wait...there’s more snow sensations in store! Jack Frost also hosts a Weekend Women’s Workshop January 21 and 22 open to skiers and snowboarders. It includes lift passes, plus instruction, video analysis, continental breakfast
and lunch both days for $225 with 15 bucks off for season pass holders. Created for women and conducted by female instructors, the “Instant bonding experience on the slopes” shares a focus on more than the secrets of conquering the snow with a wine and cheese get together Saturday afterwards.
Pre-registration is required for both events at the ski school or guest services so call 570.443.8425 extension 2671 or checkout jfbb.com/events
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SALES & VACATION RENTALS
Specializing in the Lake Naomi & Timber Trails Community Since 1964 Selling More Lake Naomi & Timber Trails Property than All Other Local Brokers Combined Since 2004
www.LakeNaomi.com Naomi@LakeNaomi.com 800-537-1479 570-646-2222
Dr. Andrew J. Church, Veterinarian
“We Treat Your Pets Like Familyâ€? Phone: 570 643-0918 • 570 643-1084 Fax: 570 643-1080
ajchurchvmd@aol.com • www.blakesleevet.com
Summit Motors, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 643-2599. PA State Inspections, notary, title and tag services.
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Precision Collision & Detail Center, Route 940 & Stoney Hollow Road, Pocono Pines, (570) 6434099, cartesioprecisioncollision.net. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your car is pampered with Precision!â&#x20AC;?
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Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-4600, libertyhomesPA.com. Designing and building awardwinning homes since 1978.
Keiper Plumbing Company, 5204 Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 6463222, keiperplumbing@gmail. com. Residential and commercial plumbing services.
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Art & History Information subject to change.
in the unique history of the Coolbaugh Township area.
Coolbaugh Township Historical Association, located in the Wills Mansion Bicentennial Musuem, 5590 Municipal Dr., Tobyhanna, (570) 894-4207, cooltownhistorical.org. Founded in 1993, CTHA has pledged itself to preserving, interpreting and encouraging community interest
Crystal Cave, 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown, (610) 683-6765, crystalcavepa.com. Interpretive tours of this natural attraction detail stalactites, stalagmites, and pillar and dropstone formations. Closed for the season, re-opens March 2017.
MORGAN GALLERY Fine Art & Picture Framing
The Oldest Art Gallery in the Poconos Original Art by Local Artists
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Morgan Gallery, 409 Route 940, Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333, morgangalleryonline.com. “The oldest art gallery in the Poconos.” Featuring original pieces by local artists.
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