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headline that would typically send chills up the spine of these Lakeville ice carving masters; yet Sculpted Ice Works Factory is set to celebrate this April 18 with the 2nd annual Spring Thaw Ice & Wine Festival. Calling the event “A great experience,” SIWF’s Kristen Johnson describes the gathering of fine wine, eats and amazing carving feats geared toward the age 21 and up crowd as an invitation to, “Laugh, have fun, drink wine and be merry!”
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Noting SIWF barn as the ideal spot to “Showcase the season” she reveals what’s to be expected as some of PA’s Premier Wineries bring forth a “Unique display of wines using a custom ice bar to serve and taste from.” There’s even a wine check room to store purchases so everyone can focus on the fun. Kathryn Bauer adds her take on the festival atmosphere. Listing “A cool variety” of local artisans, she tells of woodcrafters and wine glass
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Easter Sunday is April 5 and the Pocono Mountains region is really hopping with lots of holiday gatherings. So let’s get crackin’ on a few spots speckled throughout the area starting with places to find unique ideas for baskets sure to make them berserk. Then our journey turns to fun festivities and top restaurant reservations, closing with a reminder on where to pickup delicious desserts for holiday visiting.
Build a Better Basket
Pocono Bazaar
Easter Sunday Dinner at its Finest
Flea Market From licorice, chocolates and more edibles to mention; to timeless treasures including the latest line of exquisite jewelry collections for a creative way to surround a scentsational candle centerpiece! Just a short drive from The Crossings Outlets on Route 611 in Bartonsville so now’s the time to seek finds with all ages in mind! 570-629-3388 or American-Candle.com
Checkout good ole’ Peter Cottontail himself Easter Weekend with free photos after browsing through some unique basket “filler” ideas that include books, music and more. 570-223-8640 or PoconoBazaar.com
Hunting for WeeleyWascally-Wabbits with Egg-stra Special Treats
COUNTRY KETTLE CANDY & GIFT SHOP Over 250 barrels of candy with page 3 savings to boot! Considered “one of the largest shopping attractions in the Poconos” you’ll find basket ideas beyond the sweet treat necessities just south of the Marshalls Creek intersection including jewelry, handbags and more—afterall, everyone likes alittle Easter surprise! 570-421-8970 or Country-Kettle.com
Daley Chocolates and
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A peak pick in Pocono Summit for chocolates and much more for an amazing assortment of delightful basket delectables! 570-839-1092
April 3 through April 11 adds Easter Weekend activities for $5 per person the 3rd to 5th. Enjoy an Egg Hunt along with Egg & Spoon Race scrambled into a clever mix of games like ping pong, sand art and ring toss. 1-800-233-8150 April 4 is THE day to find festive fun from 11 a.m. to EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA 4 p.m. as this 2nd annual event welcomes all to free egg hunt sessions starting with ages 3 and under on up to 12. Funbands are available for hayrides, bounce house, egg decorating and more! CountryJunction.com
Located at the junction of routes 191 & 940, this Paradise Valley destination is set to serve up a sensational Easter Sunday menu April 5 from 1 to 6 p.m. Reservations are suggested. 570-592-7486 or CrescentLodge.com
Enjoy an amazing Easter Sunday buffet from noon to 4 p.m. April 5. There will be a full buffet, carving station and dessert table featuring a wide variety for all tastes. Cost is $26.95 per person with children ages 4 to 12 $9.95 and under 3 are free. Reservations are required. 570-226-7355 or Ehrhardts.com
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Take Route 611 into Swiftwater for a truly sweet and fragrant factory tempting all to enjoy “Love at First Bite.” Special orders are welcome, along with seasonal and holiday-themed creations. More scrumptious savings in store...just see their ad on page 14! 570-839-6844 or PoconoCheesecake.com
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Information subject to change. Thursday, April 2: Hide-n’ Seekers Program: Signs of Spring, Nescopeck State Park, Drums, (570) 403-2006. Meet 10 a.m. at the Nescopeck State Park office for this free program designed for ages 3-5 to get outside and about nature through stories, activities and crafts. Children should be dressed to be both inside and out. Register by calling. Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5: Pocono Manor’s Carnival Midway, Pocono Manor, 1-800233-8150. Egg and spoon races, egg hunts with games galore keep the festive fun flowing. Call for details.
Saturday, April 4: Volunteer Day Spring Cleaning, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 8282319, www.peec.org. Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites all to lend a hand in cleaning up after winter to prepare for the spring from 9 a.m. to noon. All ages are welcome. Snacks provided. Monday, April 6: Manchester Community Library Re-opens for the Season, Equinunk, (570) 224-4173, www. manchestercommunitylibrary. org. Ready to read? Make note that the Manchester Community Library is set to turn the page on another season of sensational books and more!
Saturday, April 4: Country Junction’s Easter EggStravaganza, Lehighton, www.countryjunction.com. Celebrate with festive Easter fun that includes egg hunts, egg decorating, hayrides, a bounce house and more from 11 to 4!
Tuesday, April 7: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Visitor Use Plan Input Session, Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, (570) 4262452, www.nps.gov/dewa/ getinvolved/index.htm. Lend a voice in planning for the future with this public listening session and focus group at the Terraview Event Facility from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 4: Pocono Mountain Regional EMS 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt, (570) 839-8485. Join in the fun from 1 to 3 p.m. behind Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Company’s station just off route 611 at 20 Murray Street in Mount Pocono. You can even grab a photo with the Easter Bunny for $5.
Thursday, April 9: Wayne County Public Library Author Luncheon, Hotel Wayne in Honesdale, (570) 253-1220. Enjoy a noon luncheon with internationally recognized author Suzanne Fisher Staples. Tickets cost $20 for advance purchase at Wayne County Public Library. Deadline to purchase is April 6.
Saturday, April 11: Pocono Bazaar Flea Market hosts a Live Antique Auction, (570) 2238640, www.poconobazaar.com. Take part in the excitement as PBFM features this live auction with amazing antique finds. Saturday, April 11: Salamanders, Frogs and More!, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 8282319, www.peec.org. Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) sets out to find all these awesome amphibians stirring in the woods from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Be sure to wear boots and clothes that can get a little wet and muddy. Saturday, April 11: Spring Peeper Search, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec. org. Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) sends an invitation to grab a flashlight and head out from 8 to 9 p.m. in search of these tiny tree frogs. Saturday, April 11: Step into Spring with the Master Gardeners, Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-6430 Penn State Extension Office, www.mcconservation.org. Join Penn State Monroe County’s Master Gardeners as they present this workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $20 if pre-registered and $25 at the door. Saturday, April 11: The Art of Fish Prints, Nescopeck State (Continued on Page 27)
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Route 940, Pocono Pines, (800) 537-1479, (570) 646-2222, lakenaomi.com. Specializing in Lake Naomi/Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals. Surrounded by nature and nestled in mountain serenity, Lake Naomi and Timber Trails offer Pennsylvania Vacation
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Homes and Rentals at a great value. If you’ve ever wished for one of those perfect Pennsylvania family vacations, you’ll love Lake Naomi. It’s a place to unwind, find recreation and experience life the way it’s meant to be. If you are considering buying a vacation or year round home in the Pennsylvania Mountains, consider Lake Naomi - Timber Trails, voted one of the “Best Residential and Recreational Communities in America.� and a “Platinum Club of America - Five Star Private Club.�  Whether you’re looking for a new vacation home or simply getting away for a week or weekend, wander through and make a date to visit Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc. Liberty Homes Custom Builders Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-4600, libertyhomesPA.com. Liberty Homes Custom Builders have been designing and building award-winning homes in the Pocono Mountains since 1978.
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Blakeslee Animal Clinic Dr. Andrew J. Church, Veterinarian, Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 643-1084, blakesleevet.com. A full-service, small animal veterinary clinic providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. The office provides a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. The staff also works closely with local practices when special diagnostic procedures are required. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, inhospital surgery suite, in-house, digital x-ray capabilities, and a closely supervised hospitalization area.
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Services include homebuilding, remodeling and renovations. Available properties can be found online. See website for details about Liberty’s energy-efficient, innovative home designs. Liberty Homes is an active member of the Pocono Builders Association.
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Michael’s Flooring, Window, Kitchen & Bath Center
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Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-1502, michcarp.com.
Route 940 & Stoney Hollow Road, Pocono Pines, (570) 6434099, cartesioprecisioncollision. net. “Your car is pampered with Precision!”
Michael’s Carpets is your one-stop shop for home improvements. Find fabulous furnishings, flooring, windows and treatments, appliances, samples and much, much more! Open Monday through Saturday.
Summit Motors Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 643-2599. PA State Inspections, notary, title and tag services.
Blakeslee Animal Clinic Dr. Andrew J. Church, Veterinarian
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Great Fishing
ather your friends, family and fishing poles and head outdoors for some sensational waterway play! The 2015 Pennsylvania Trout Fishing Season officially begins 8 a.m. Saturday, April 18 and runs through Labor Day, September 7. The Pocono Mountains Region of Pennsylvania is widely known as a top destination for coldwater fishing. Healthy populations of
Rainbow, Brown and PA’s Official State Fish—Brook Trout flourish in local waters with abundant public fishing holes easily accessible by car or scenic hike.
and older are required to possess a valid fishing license and trout stamp. One, three, and seven-day fishing licenses are available for Pennsylvania visitors.
Licensed anglers can catch and keep up to five fish per creel from Pennsylvania’s inland waters; trout must measure at least seven inches in length to be kept. In the Commonwealth, anglers age 16
All you need from fishing licenses to bait and equipment can be found at an assortment of locally owned shops across the Poconos. We’ve reeled in a few top area spots to check out:
Hunter’s Gallery
Hamlin houses this top notch destination offering an array of sports equipment, apparel and accessories to satisfy the beginner and veteran fisherman alike. From hooks and bobbers to oars and motors, this ready retailer offers everything you need to have successful a day on the water. Find rods, reels, creels, lures, waders, vests and nets; pick up plastic, custom or live bait; and purchase your license on site! Hunter’s Gallery also carries marine and boating accessories including anchors, life jackets, motors and fish-finders.
Huntersgallery.com (570) 689-7898 See their ad on Page 23 for a glimpse at what’s in store!
THE Mount Pocono spot with an outstanding selection of live bait for all seasons. Established in 1975, this family-owned shop is fully stocked with freshwater bait, and open seven days a week for customer convenience. Products are offered in any quantity, with oxygen bagging available for long trips. Call ahead with bulk orders, or stop in to browse the selection.
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Checkout What’s New for 2015 Trout Fishing Rules & Regulations Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission online at: fish.state.pa.us 10 This Week in the Poconos
Trout Stocking Events... What better way to amp up the enthusiasm for trout season than to checkout one of the area’s stocking events! A variety of Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout from Benner Spring Hatchery are set to hit Commonwealth Inland waters across the region and throughout Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike and Wayne Counties. While dates and times vary, with detailed listings available by county on PAF&BC’s website, here are a few to stir-up some momentum:
Wayne County:
• April 6: Lackawaxen River, Stocking Brown & Rainbow Trout Meet at Dutch’s Market parking lot in Hawley (Rte507 Greentown) at 12:45 p.m.
Lackawanna County:
• April 7: South Branch Tunkhannock Creek, Stocking Brown & Rainbow Trout Meet at Exit 201 off Rte81 at 12:30 p.m.
Lackawanna & Monroe County:
Pike County:
• April 8 & 15: Lehigh River, Stocking Brook & Brown Trout
Stocking Brook, Brown & Rainbow Trout
• April 11: Masthope Creek,
Meet at Gouldsboro Truck Stop-Rte507 North of I-380. April 8 at 12:15p.m. & April 15 at noon
Meet at Shohola Lake parking lot at 12:45 p.m.
Monroe County: • April 10: Tobyhanna Lake, Stocking Brook Trout Meet at Tobyhanna Lake at 11:45 a.m.
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American Candle, Route 611, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3388, american-candle.com. “More than just great candles”— candy, women’s accessories, jewelry, collectibles, home décor, gifts and more!
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Backroads Antiques, 3424 Rt. 715, Henryville, (570) 8729990, backroadsantiquespa. com. “From the rare to the collectable, from primitive furniture to vintage glassware and everything in-between, uncover and discover what you think is extinct!” Bendixens Giftware, Route 940 in Pocono Summit, (570)839-8795, 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.” Bliss Beauty + Body Co., 6162 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 839-0620, blissbeautyandbody.com. A full-service salon and spa. Onsite spa boutique. Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery, 239 Blue Ridge Road, Saylorsburg, (610) 895-4205, blueridgewineryandvineyards. com. Set amidst the beautiful Saylorsburg countryside offering events, an exquisite wine tasting room, unique gift items and winery tours. Cooks Tour, Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 5950370, cookstournepa.com. Wide selection of popular cookware and unique kitchen gadgets.
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 supplies, seasonal goods and novelties. Country Kettle, Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 421-8970, countrykettle.com. A sweet Pocono shopping destination housing 250 barrels of candy plus fine collectibles, home décor, jewelry and more!
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A complete supermarket with convenience, variety and great service. Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191, La Anna, (570) 6763248, 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. 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! From the Rare to the Collectable, From Primitive Furniture to Vintage Glassware & Everything In-Between
570 872-9990
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Hutton Metalcrafts, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 972-6331, copperlamps. com. Unique hand-crafted metal works, copper lanterns and sculptures, fine pewter Christmas ornaments. Oil paintings on glass. Michael’s Flooring, Window, Kitchen & Bath Center, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 6461502, michcarp.com. One-stop shop for home improvements. Flooring, kitchen and bath remodeling, window coverings and more. Custom installation and free estimates. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672, mohegansunpocono.com. A must-visit Pocono destination offering great shopping, dining and entertainment. Specialty shops include Ruby Blue,
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Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop and Marshall Rousso. Pocono Bazaar Flea Market, Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 223-8640, poconobazaar.com. Hundreds of vendors offering thousands of products. Open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. 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. Second Story High-End Thrift, 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! Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline. com. Find great gear from top-selling brands including Burton, Salomon, K2, Volcom, O’Neill, The North Face and others. Equipment rentals and services available.
Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store, Route 390, Cresco, (570) 595-2501, theobprice. com. Crafts, gourmet coffee, animal feed, folk art, hardware, lumber and building materials. The Village Crafter’s Gallery, 2822 Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 620-0039, thevillagecraftersgallery. com. A country store and so much more! This threestory shopping destination features the work of over 30 local craftsmen. Find country décor, jewelry, pottery, florals, furniture, music and unique gift items.
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Hand-crafted ales and lagers. Free brewery tours and beer tastings every day.
Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, barleycreek.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Poconosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; original brewpub and restaurant.â&#x20AC;?
The Big A Grillehouse & Tavern, Fox Run Lane, East Stroudsburg, (570) 223-1700, bigagrillehouse. com. Serving authentic Italian and American cuisine. Open daily
for lunch and dinner; brunch on Sundays. The Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner Family Restaurant, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 620-1880. A casual family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu features homemade soups and daily specials. BYOB. Catering available. Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-7486, (800) 3929400, crescentlodge.com. Fine dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu. Live piano music on weekends.
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Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 2264388, ehrhardts.com. Familyowned and operated. Celebrating 70 years of hospitality on Lake Wallenpaupack. Lakeside restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. Live music on Friday nights. 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.
Mountainhome Diner, 910 Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 595-2523. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a welcoming atmosphere.
dinner menus and daily specials. Great spirits and entertainment in the adjoining Pub in the Pines.
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! 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
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Barley Creek Brewing Company Sullivan Trail & Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 6299399, www.barleycreek.com. Checkout Barley’s latest renovations now with even more seating! Great food, beer and live music! Don’t miss Firkin’ Fridays small-batch, British-style, caskconditioned ales Fridays at 4 p.m. Live Music Saturday Nights! No cover charge... April 4: Regina Sayles appears from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. April 11: From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Jimmy Brown takes the stage
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery 239 Blue Ridge Road, Saylorsburg, (610) 895-4205, www. blueridgewineryandvineyards. com. Daily wine tours at 2 p.m. April 11’s Murder at the Winery sold out with an added date April 17 set for 7 p.m. but act fast as this popular “Whodunit” may escape your clutches in the blink of an eye! Call for reservations.
Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort
Route 507, Hawley, (570) 2264388, www.ehrhardts.com. Warm up for a weekend of entertainment with PubOLympics Thursdays at 8pm. A combination of trivia and physical challenges as you go for the gold with your team. Winners receive a gold medal, a $25 gift certificate and bragging rights. Live Music Fridays Nights 8 p.m. to Midnight! April 3: Nikki & Jimmy April 10: Silver Meteor
Memorytown USA 432 Grange Road, Mt. Pocono, (570) 839-1680, www.memorytownusa.com. Live music is set for the Lakeside Bar & Grill featuring the area’s top local talent.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (570) 831-2100, www. mohegansunpocono.com. Live music, exciting nightlife, great gaming promotions and amazing live entertainment: Bar Louie delivers 9:30 p.m. excitement: April 3: Take in the music of Dustin Drevich & The Electric Gentlemen April 4: Sunshine Symphony Truly awesome!
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April 10: Stiletto sounds spike 9platform9 April 11: Halfway to Hell [AC/DC Tribute] flows all the way with sensational sounds Breakers hosts a heap of talent starting at 9:30 p.m.: April 3: Drop Dead Sexy headlines April 4: Gone Crazy stirs up the sounds April 10: Nowhere Slow takes the stage April 11: Check out The Chatter Wisecrackers Comedy Club shows at 9 p.m.: April 2 & 9: Thursday’s Local Pros Night Keystone Grand Ballroom April 11: Kansas takes the stage at 8 p.m.
Robert Christian’s Restaurant Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0433, www. RobertChristiansPA.com. Charming Pocono eatery offering daily specials and live entertainment.
The Shawnee Playhouse 552 River Rd, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421-5093, www.theshawneeplayhouse. com. Affordable world-class theater presenting classical and
new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and Shakespeare.
Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant and Pub in the Pines
The Crucible: (Feature Show) A “gripping, emotional story” based on historic fact, bigotry & deceit take over in 1692 Salem when a scorned servant seek to rid herself of her adulterous employer’s wife... Performances: April 3: 2 p.m. April 4: 8 p.m.
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Coppelia: (Childrens Theatre) Tells the comedic family tale of an eccentric toymaker && his mechanical doll. The Delibes’s melodic score is accompanied with narration to this classic fairy tale... Performances: April 10: 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. April 11: 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. April 12: 2 p.m.
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pring Gobblers are out and about. With the 2015 Turkey Season starting May 2, now is the time to prepare! Hunters age 12 & up can join in on legal hunting times one half hour before sunrise until noon May 2-16 and one-half hour before sunrise until onehalf hour after sunset May 1830. A daily limit of one is set with a seasonal limit of two. Hunters Gallery’s John Ujobai explains what’s needed
to get a hunting license from the Lake Ariel shop before heading out. A valid driver’s license and Hunter’s Safety Card (if you’ve never had a hunting license) top the list. He adds an invitation to all for a visit with a knowledgeable staff ready to talk turkey and steer you in the right direction for the latest gear. Give John a call for more insight before setting your sights on that Longbeard...
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s t r o p S Information subject to change. CLIMBING CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Swing, ride & glide through the treetops on zip lines, adventure courses & other amazing attractions! Pocono TreeVentures, Bushkill, (800) 446-0231, poconotreeventures.com. Five courses with 66 elements plus dual racing zip lines. Adventures for beginner to expert climbers.
FISH BAIT & TACKLE Hunter’s Gallery, Routes 590 & 348, Hamlin, (570) 689-7898, huntersgallery.com. Fishing equipment, apparel & more. Live bait & fishing supplies.
Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono, (570) 839-7338, woehrlesbaitshop.com. Live bait for all seasons. Celebrating over three decades in business.
are offered during every season, seven days a week. Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Year-round trail rides. “Stay and Ride” packages available.
HORSEBACK RIDING Paradise Riding Stables, Route 611, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-8340, PoconoHorses.com. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors on horseback! Guided trail rides
KART RACING S&S Speedways Indoor GoKarts, 2727 Hamilton East, Stroudsburg, (7062 Route 209), (Continued on Page 24)
STARTING GATE ACTION SPORTS SELLING FUN FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS Route 209 Bushkill, Adjoining The Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop Minutes from Shawnee Mountain
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HUNTER’S GALLERY 237 Mount Cobb Highway, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 OPENING AT 6AM APRIL 18TH FOR TROUT SEASON
TROUT AND SPRING TURKEY ITEMS ARRIVING DAILY!
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(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. MOUNTAIN COASTERS CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Pennsylvania’s only Mountain Coaster. Open weekends and holidays through the winter season.
Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Resort guests receive discounts for Destination Earth Pocono Paintball. Wooded park and obstacle courses open year round. All equipment provided. Kittatinny Paintball, 3854 State Route 97 Barryville New York, (800) 356-2852, kittatinny. com. Experience package savings with $10 off a river trip or zipline adventure when you sign-up for paintball! Half price camping special offers an additional discount option to select with your paintball adventure.
SKI AREAS Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, skicamelback. com. 166 skiable acres with 34 trails all lighted for night skiing. 16 lifts and the biggest snowtubing park in the USA! 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.
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SPORTS EQUIPMENT
TRAIN STATIONS
Hunter’s Gallery, 237 Mt. Cobb Highway, Lake Ariel, (570) 689-7898, huntersgallery.com. Hunting and fishing equipment, archery supplies, apparel and more! 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. (Continued on Page 26)
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Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 South Washington 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.
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+â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lanes and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;magic carpetâ&#x20AC;? lift. Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, skicamelback. com. 166 skiable acres with 34 trails all lighted for night skiing. 16 lifts and the biggest snowtubing park in the USA!
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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.
ZIP LINES CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. 1,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122; zip lines; 4,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122; zip flyers, treetop adventure courses and more! Pocono TreeVentures, Bushkill, (800) 446-0231, poconotreeventures.com. 1,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122; dual racing zip lines and other aerial adventures.
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Park, Drums, (570) 403-2006. Meet at Lake Frances for this free event celebrating mentored youth fishing day. Free loaner poles available to use for the program. A permit is required to participate. Visit fishandboat. com for information. Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12: Carbon County Art League is Calling All Artists, Lehighton, (570) 5798303, hi2friends@yahoo.com. Checkout CCAL’s Art Show the weekend of April 11 & 12. People’s Choice awards are planned with cash prizes of $25, $50, $75 and $150.
Race starts 9 a.m. with a Kids 1/4 mile Fun Run at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, April 12: Wilderness Skills, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. Learn a variety of outdoor survival skills with Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC). Fire building and camping preparedness to tracking animals from 1 to 3 p.m. Ages 10 & up. Cost is $5
Saturday, April 18: 2nd Annual Spring Thaw Ice and Wine Festival, Lakeville, (570) 2266246, www.sculptediceworks. com. Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Natural Ice Harvest Museum hosts this festive event with Antler Ridge Winery filled with local craft and artisan vendors. Enjoy ice carving demonstrations, live music and great BBQ eats from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Includes wine tasking from PA’s Premiere wineries and complimentary wine glass. There’s even a designated driver discount rate of $10!
Sunday, April 12: Scranton Half Marathon, Starts & Finishes at Valor Credit Union Field at Memorial Stadium, www. scrantonhalf.com. Watch as up to 3.000 runners experience the City of Scranton trekking “Over the river and through the woods” all benefitting the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.
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i s t H o r y & t r A pieces, ice harvesting tools and artifacts, and early photos in the Wills Mansion.
Information subject to change. Coolbaugh Township Historical Association Museum, Route 611, Tobyhanna, (570) 8944207, coolbaughtwp.org. Military
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Eckley Minersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Village, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570) 636-2070, eckleyminersvillagemuseum. com. Former anthracite mining community now a living museum. Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford, (570) 296-9630, greytowers.org. Ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot. Chateauesque mansion and grounds open seasonally and for special programs.
Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop Rt. 209, Bushkill
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Morgan Gallery, 409 Route 940, Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333, morgangalleryonline.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The oldest art gallery in the Poconos.â&#x20AC;? Featuring original art by local artists. Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9338; poconoindianmuseum. com. Artifacts and crafts of Delaware River Native Americans. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, quietvalley.org. An authentic Pennsylvania German farmstead open seasonally and for special events. Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour & Ice Harvest Museum, Route 590, Lakeville, (570) 2266246, sculptediceworks.com. The Poconosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Coolest Attraction! Open year-round. Shawnee Gallery, 114 Worthington Avenue, Shawneeon-Delaware, (570) 420-9404, shawneegallery.com. Fine arts studio, museum and store featuring local art and crafts. Steamtown National Historic Site, South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps. gov/stea. Living history and special exhibits; train excursions. Stroud Mansion & Library, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7703, monroehistorical.org. Stately mansion housing Monroe County artifacts and exhibits. Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Recently restored station now serves as a railroad museum.
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Information subject to change. Countryside Cottages, 2863 Bartonsville Avenue, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-2131, countrysidecottages.com. Rustic mountain lodging available year round. Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 595-7486, crescentlodge.com. Classic country inn in the Poconos. World-class service and intimate ambiance in the Inn restaurant. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 2264388, ehrhardts.com. Lakeside resort with motel rooms, cottages, apartments and suites. Comfortable accommodation options. Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Luxury villa accommodations and exciting on-site activities.
French Manor Inn and Spa, 50 Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (877) 720-6090, thefrenchmanor. com. A beautiful stone chateau with romantic rooms and suites, an elegant dining room and a fully “green” spa. Skiview 5-Star Luxury Designed Holiday Accommodation, opposite the slopes of Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville. Privacy matched by elegance are factors favoring an unforgettable getaway gained by leasing your own exquisite accommodation. Skiview features a Gourmet Kitchen, Built in Steam Shower for 2, Tempur-pedic Beds, Recreation area and more! Book your getaway at Skiview on VRBO.com Property #630462 or visit www. skiview-pocono.com Tel: 1-570807-4141. Owned and managed by 5-Star Hoteliers. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (800) 233-
8150, poconomanor.com. Links, drinks and 40 winks await at this picturesque resort not to mention fly fishing, horseback riding and more! The Resort at Mountain Springs Lake, Mountain Springs Drive, Reeders, (570) 629-0251, mslresort.com. “An enchanting Pocono resort” offering year-round mountain accommodations.
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Thinking of spring? Longer & warmer days are right around the corner along with the tradition of trout fishing. Let’s reel-in a clever fact about some popular PA trout. This Week’s fun fact comes from the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s Walt Dietz Did you know … Pennsylvania has several species of fish from the trout & salmon family pursued by anglers each year, with the native brook trout seizing the title of Pennsylvania’s official state fish! Other trout in Commonwealth inland waters include rainbow, brown & lake trout. Brook & lake trout are the only native trout to our state & are actually members of the char genus related to the Arctic char from the far North.
Illustration by Ted Walke
Checkout the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s website at FishandBoat.com for more fish facts & details on the 2015 Trout Season, along with fun outdoor opportunities including Mentor Youth Days.
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Hiking’s on the Horizon
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olling hills, waterfalls, rivers, lakes and evergreen forests: the Pocono Mountains offer 2,400 square miles of natural beauty for hikers. With the spring thaw comes the outdoor draw that leads to these wonderful places to trek in the Poconos:
Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area, Route 115, Blakeslee— Approximately 130 acres of protected land featuring waterfalls that create deep pools of water bordered by rockstrewn banks. Walk along the Creek Trail to the lookout for an awesome view of the falls. Big Pocono State Park, Camelback Road, Tannersville— Steep and rough grades are appropriate for experienced, physically fit hikers. Bushkill Falls, Route 209, Bushkill—Property features eight tumbling waterfalls. As one of Pennsylvania’s most beautiful and dramatic natural sights, Bushkill Falls makes an ideal day trip for hikers. Trails and bridges
wind through the area and into a lush, emerald green forest. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, River Road, Bushkill—40 miles of the Delaware River roar within the park that is a sanctuary for eagles, bears and rattlesnakes, among other wildlife species. Gouldsboro State Park, Route 507, Tobyhanna—Rugged terrain makes hiking in this Northern Pocono park challenging, but fun. Hickory Run State Park, Carbon County,—This sprawling 15,990-acre state park sits at the foothills of the Pocono Mountains. Traverse more than 40 miles of hiking trails, see serene streams and conquer the famous Boulder Field!
Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area Photo: Dorothea Schaefer
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Lehigh Gorge State Park, Luzerne and Carbon Counties— The 6,107 acres of park land follow the Lehigh River from Francis E. Walter Dam in the north to Jim Thorpe in the south. The Lehigh Gorge Trail follows over 20 miles of abandoned railroad grade along the river, providing opportunities for hiking, bicycling, sightseeing and photography. Be sure to check out Glen Onoko Falls! Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg—This center sponsors numerous year-round activities, including guided hikes, within its Kettle Creek wildlife sanctuary. Nescopeck State Park, Honey Hole Road, Drums,—This picturesque park encompasses rich forests and wetlands, creating diverse habitats for Pocono wildlife. Hiking trails follow the meandering Nescopeck Creek, and an environmental education center provides year-round programs. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry—Located within the Delaware Water Gap Recreational Area, PEEC offers six trails for every fitness level. Some trails afford splendid views of the Kittatinny Mountains across the river.
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