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The Wayne County Builders Association (WCBA) will present its annual Home and Garden Festival on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27 at Ladore Lodge Camp Retreat & Conference Center in Waymart. This free public festival features fun for the whole family, with indoor and outdoor exhibits and many new offerings. In addition to top-quality items and services for your home—like the latest in cabinetry, landscaping, gardening, appliances, home decor, windows, doors and more—this year’s event will include a new Arts & Crafts Tent Village with over 30 vendors and an array of delicious food options. Returning events include the Electronic Recycling Drop-off, Flower Pot Contest and Children’s LEGO Building Contest. A silent auction will be held through Saturday and Sunday, and the Spectacular Outdoor Living Raffle will give festival guests a chance to win dozens of outdoor living essentials from patio furniture to power tools and more. Tickets, $5, will be on sale throughout the weekend. 100% of the proceeds from the Spectacular Outdoor Living Raffle will benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children program. This year’s Home and Garden Festival is supported by Bold Gold Media Group and Eastern Propane. Admission is compliments of Wayne Bank. Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. Ladore Lodge Camp Retreat & Conference Center is located at 287 Owego Turnpike, Waymart. For additional information, visit WayneCountyBuilders.com or call (570) 226-4941.
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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. 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! Hutton Metalcrafts, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 972-6331, copperlamps.com. Unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns and sculptures, fine pewter Christmas ornaments. Oil paintings on glass. Kristina’s Creations, Pocono Peddlers Village, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 369-5335. Wildlife collections, stained glass, candle holders and incense burners, wood carvings, local artwork and custom tie-dye. 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, WilkesBarre, (888) 946-4672, mohegansunpocono.com. A must-visit Pocono destination offering great shopping, dining and entertainment. Specialty shops include Ruby Blue, Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop and Marshall Rousso. Mountain View Vineyard and Winery, 5866 Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 619-0053,
11 mountainviewvineyard.com. Family-owned and operated boutique winery offering distinctive wine tastings, unique gift items and seasonal tours of the picturesque mountainside vineyard and new Mountain View Distillery. Ages 21+ only. 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) 8396844, poconocheesecake.com. Experience “Love at First Bite” at this Pocono landmark. Gourmet cheesecakes, baked goods and more. The Quiet Man Bookshop, 1233 Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 223-3565. New and used books and gift items. Open Thursday through Monday. Second Story High-End Thrift, 1845 West Main St., Stroudsburg, (570) 420-9948. Find unique treasures at this high-end thrift boutique! Shop stunning designer apparel, accessories, shoes, bags, distinctive furniture, artwork and
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Saturday, April 26: The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort’s 11th Annual River Road Cleanup, River Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 424-4050 ext. 1405, sales@shawneeinn. com. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Help volunteers from the Shawnee Inn as they clean up a 10-mile stretch of River Road! This year’s cleanup will be limited to 70 community volunteers. The first 50 participants to pre-register are guaranteed a complimentary 11th Annual River Road Cleanup t-shirt. A Volunteer Appreciation Lunch will be held after the cleanup at the Gem and Keystone Brewpub. Preregistration is required. Call for more information. Saturday, April 26: Springtime Herpin’, Nescopeck State Park, Honey Hole Road, Drums, (570) 403-2006. 1 to 4 p.m. Ages 8 and up will take a dip in the ecological education pool as they explore the world of reptiles and amphibians. Join biologist John Jose for a presentation then walk to track down these local herps. Registration for this free afternoon of fun is required. Saturday and Sunday, April 26 & 27: Wayne County Builders Association (WCBA)’s Annual Home and Garden Festival, Ladore Lodge Camp Retreat and Conference Center, Waymart, (570) 226-4941, www. waynecountybuilders.com. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t miss this free family-friendly festival! Highlights include indoor and outdoor exhibits, the Electronic Recycling Drop-off, the Flower Pot Contest, Children’s LEGO Building Contest, a silent auction and the new Spectacular
Outdoor Living Raffle. See website for details. Sunday, April 27: Monroe County Historical Association’s 22nd Annual Victorian Tea and Luncheon, The Chateau Resort and Conference Center, Tannersville, (570) 4217703, mcha@ptd.net, www. monroehistorical.org. 1 p.m. This year’s program is titled “Curves, Carpets and Color: A Lecture on Romantic and Victorian Gardening in America.” The price for the Victorian Tea and Luncheon is $30 for MCHA members and $35 for the public. Reservations are required by Saturday, April 19. Reservations, with payment, should be made at the Monroe County Historical Association, Main Street, Stroudsburg. Proceeds benefit the Monroe County Historical Association. (Continued on Page 27)
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Celebrate Spring with a Walk in the Great Outdoors To experience the wild side of the Pocono Mountains, go for a spring walk through the lush woods and meadows anywhere in the region. A diverse range of wildlife abounds in the Poconos’ largely untouched tracts of pristine acreage, giving people the opportunity to enjoy natural surroundings that they otherwise would not have access to. A leisurely stroll through the woodlands will reward hikers with scenes of natural beauty that are as they have been for thousands of years. Photo: Dorothea Schaefer Delicate wildflowers and other flora flourish in the sun for hikers and walkers to enjoy. Among the plant life of the region is included a very rare species called rhodora that, within the United States, is found only here in the Pocono Mountains and in the wilds of New Hampshire. This smallest member of the wild azalea family grows locally in damp areas such as along ponds, in wetlands, and in pine barrens. The plants grow to a height of about three feet and can be distinguished by their pale green leaves. People come from hundreds of miles to search for these rare shrubs, which bloom a beautiful purplishpink flower in mid-May. This plant is restricted to glaciated areas such as the top of the Pocono Plateau, and if you keep your eyes open you might sight a patch during your nature walk. Another interesting resident of the Poconos is the pitcher plant. This carnivorous foliage can be found in wet areas including bogs and the sluggish edges around ponds. Identify these plants by the large tubular pitcher and its sizable flower about two feet off the ground. This plant attracts the insects which are its prey by secreting an odor that bugs find irresistible. The unlucky insect moves in closer to investigate and slips down the tube into the plant’s digestive tract. Patches of this sly predator can be seen in Tobyhanna State Park, in Long Pond, in Tannersville and many other wet areas throughout the mountains. Numerous animals are active this time of the year and just like people they are out enjoying the sunshine in the Pocono Mountains! It’s lots of fun to find and identify animal tracks, and if you have the time, to follow them and see the tale of a day in the life of a deer or rabbit. Although it’s easier to follow animal tracks in the snow, it is possible to find animal sign in the warmer months. Look in the soft mud around the many streams and lakes in the area for the tracks of an otter or raccoon. In stands of hardwood, spot patches of tussled leaves where a grouse may have scratched while foraging for berries or a fox had disturbed while in pursuit of a wily cottontail. Deer paths and other animal trails are prime areas to investigate when in search of animal prints. Those who take the time to slow down and look can piece together many little woodland dramas by reading the abundant sign anywhere in this mountain land. Bring a pair of binoculars on your walk to get a closer look at the many birds singing their songs and fluttering about. A great variety of bird species may be observed, from noisy downy woodpeckers to brilliant red cardinals to the shy and elusive grebe. These wonderful creatures are a joy to behold and, as any bird watcher will testify, it is great fun to encounter and identify as many species as you can. Babbling brooks and pure, fresh streams flow nearly everywhere in the Poconos. They criss-cross our landscape, connecting various lakes, ponds and wetlands. A walk along a stream or lake will reveal many creatures and their homes. Crayfish, frogs, minnows, turtles, even sport fish such as native brook trout can be observed in and around the ample water supply of the area. These sources of fresh, clear water are what the whole ecosystem relies on to live, and thankfully the Pocono Mountains have lots of them! Whether you choose to explore one of the many local State Parks and State Gamelands or you begin your hike right in your own backyard, vibrant Pocono wildlife can be seen and heard everywhere around you. Spend a quiet afternoon enjoying the unspoiled natural environment within the Pocono Mountains. Turn to the map page in the center of this magazine to find the locations of area State Parks; for State Park information, call 1-888-PA-PARKS or log on to www.visitpaparks.com. As you stand watching the deer serenely browsing in a secluded meadow, feel a sense of joy and be glad for the time you’re able to spend in this mountain playground!
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Information subject to change. Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www. barleycreek.com. Great food, beer and live entertainment. Free brewery tours and beer tastings every day at 12:30 p.m. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, www.ehrhardts.com. Live music on Fridays. Pub-O-Lympics every Thursday night. April 18: 30 Pack Lite. April 25: Trilogy. April 26: Harkland. May 2: Compass. Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, (570) 588-8077, www.silkmillharmony.com. Performances in the beautiful, newly renovated Boiler Room venue. April 19: Leroy Justice. April 26: Jean
Rohe & Maeve Gilchrist. May 3: Coal Town Rounders. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, WilkesBarre, (570) 831-2100, www. mohegansunpocono.com. Live music, exciting nightlife, great gaming promotions and much more! April 19: Shorty Long in Breakers & Graces Downfall at Bar Louie. April 26: Quiet Riot in the Keystone Grand with Beat City at Breakers. May 2: Bad Hair Day at Breakers. 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 Road, Shawnee-on-
Delaware, (570) 421-5093, www. theshawneeplayhouse.com. Affordable world-class theater presenting classical and new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and Shakespeare. Now through April 27: The Miracle Worker. May 2 through May 18 Who’s Wives. The Sherman Theater, 524 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-2808, www.shermantheater.com. Built in the 1920s, the recently renovated Sherman Theater is equipped to present many of today’s biggest shows. April 28: Ani DiFranco. May 3: Sherman Cage Rage. Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant and Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, www.breakfastking.com. Daily specials. Live entertainment on select dates.
Warm weather beckons Tough Mudder Sport Enthusiasts to Pocono Raceway Pocono Raceway’s tricky triangle is legendary for challenging some of the world’s best racecar professionals. Now with Spring just around the corner, race grounds are being transformed to accommodate new nail biting twists and turns as Tough Mudder gets set to take place April 19th and 20th. The renowned athletic test of strength and endurance last hit the mountains in 2011 at Pocono Manor. Months of planning and community-wide efforts led to its return recognizing Pocono Raceway as a favorable choice for including the obstacles with ample parking onsite. TM’s Carol Gottshall reported high numbers flowing in as past Mudders encourage newbies into joining the satisfaction of completing the competition focused on teamwork. Though Mudder officials early on kept locked lips about this year’s treacherous treks, thousands of adrenaline junkies geared up in advance with training to take on the challenge. Take heed not to underestimate the complexity of whatever exhilarating course TM cooks up. The clever crew recently setup teasers to taunt teams with photos and details of feats like Cliff Hanger and Dirty Ballerina popping up on their website as the date approached. Preparation recommended by prior participants started months in advance. Endurance training, like running, is a plus; as teams tend to keep a steady pace trotting through the course. Nutrition is always a good regimen to follow. Many urge others to “Carb it up” the night before suggesting a hearty meal of pasta. As the day approaches to literally strap on durable running gear, comfort and flexibility are key. A few even propose using duck tape wrapped around running shoes as tales of foot wear lost to the clutches of man made mud bogs still linger. While some admit swaying from their own advice in the past, they also confess they paid the price as fatigue set in vowing to stay on course Tough Mudder’s 2011 treacherous track in an effort to aid Tough Mudder’s mission to raise funds for the Wounded still haunts past Pocono Manor participants Warrior Project and focus on encouraging “Teamwork over race time.”
Galleries & Museums Information subject to change. Amazon Art Studio, 1898 Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 6430779, amazonartstudio.com. Providing a range of art classes, socials and services in the Poconos. Photography and digitization services. Monthly gallery shows. ARTSPACE Gallery, 18 North 7th Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, poconoarts.org. Fine art gallery administered by the PoconoArts council. Coolbaugh Township Historical Association Museum, Route 611, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-4207, coolbaughtwp.org. Military pieces, ice harvesting tools and artifacts, and early photos in the Wills Mansion.
Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour & Ice Harvest Museum, Route 590, Lakeville, (570) 2266246, sculptediceworks.com. The Poconos’ Coolest Attraction! Open year-round. Shawnee Gallery, 114 Worthington Avenue, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 420-9404, shawneegallery. com. Fine arts studio, museum and store featuring local art and crafts. The Sherman Theater’s Living Room Art Gallery, Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 4202808, shermantheater.com. A nonprofit art and community space in beautiful Downtown Stroudsburg.
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. Morgan Gallery, 409 Route 940 Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333, morgangalleryonline.com. “The oldest art gallery in the Poconos.� 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.
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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Cresco Station Museum, Sand Spring Road, (Cresco Railroad Depot), (570) 595-6157, barretthistory.org. Antiques, war memorabilia, displays and artifacts. Eckley Miners’ Village, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570) 6362070, eckleyminersvillagemuseum. com. Former anthracite mining community now a living museum.
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Information subject to change. BOWLING Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (800) 2557625, splitrockresort.com. Public alley featuring eight bowling lanes, glowing pins, automated scoring and a state-of-the-art sound system. CLIMBING CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Swing, ride and glide through the treetops on zip lines, adventure courses and other amazing attractions! Pocono TreeVentures, Bushkill, (800) 446-0231,
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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, this complete bait shop is open every day, all year. HORSEBACK RIDING Paradise Riding Stables, Route 611, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-8340, PoconoHorses.com. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors on horseback! Guided trail rides are offered during every season, seven days a week. Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Yearround trail rides. “Stay and Ride” packages available. KART RACING 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. MINIATURE GOLF Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (800) 2557625, splitrockresort.com. Fun 18hole course surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Families, groups and birthday parties welcome. Water Gap Trolley, 129 Main Street (Route 611S), Delaware Water Gap, (570) 476-9766, watergaptrolley. com. On-site miniature golf, scenic picnic area, pavilion and gift shop. 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. PAINTBALL 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.
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TRAIN STATIONS Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, 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. TROLLEY RIDES Water Gap Trolley, 129 Main Street (Route 611S), Delaware Water Gap, (570) 476-9766, watergaptrolley. com. Authentically styled allweather trolleys tour historic Delaware Water Gap and stop at points of interest. On-site miniature golf, scenic picnic area, pavilion and gift shop.
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It’s that time of year again—Little League baseball, and let’s not forget softball, is upon us. A time for the young and old alike to take in a local game at one of the many ballfields scattered about the region. The infamous late Pocono snow appears to have subsided with cleanup crews crossing their fingers the only mounds to maintain will be the pitcher’s in hopes of a timely start to another season. Area leagues are abuzz with coaches gathering kids and setting practices to get ready. Opening day festivities add equal excitement as league players come together for food, fun and festivities. Pocono Mountain East Little League is set with an April 26 kickoff for the kids at The Roof field in Paradise. Photo: Nick Rebollozo VP of Softball Michelle Swiderski reports the fun starts at 9 a.m. with games including pitch, hit and run along with tricky tray drawing planned for 2:30 p.m. check out www. leaguelineup.com for East’s list of games for all to take in throughout the season. Tobyhanna’s board is making plans for their teams to enjoy an event April 26 at the Armed Forces Field. Planning a day in the sun at the ballfield? Visit www.tobyhannalittleleague.net to checkout their home game dates and times. PM West is considering a later date of May 4 for league festivities at Blanche Price Park in Pocono Pines with suggestions to keep an eye on their calendar for up to date information including game schedules at www.pmwll. com. So grab a lawn chair or make plans to settle into the bleachers and take in an afternoon of sunshine, cheers and some amazing plays as Little Leagues hit the fields.
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Information subject to change. COUNTRY JUNCTION on Interchange Road (Route 209) in Lehighton is “The World’s Largest General Store!” Follow the Yellow Brick Road toward everything and anything you need to make your house a home! Gather the whole family and spend the day at this sprawling Pocono landmark! You’ll find amazing home accents, great giftware, charming antiques, wines, snacks, novelties and more! Grab a bite to eat, meet adorable animals, shop for seasonal decorations and plan your next party! Country Junction is fun for everyone! The pet-friendly destination is open 7 days a week. Call (610) 377-5050 or visit www. countryjunction.com for details.
COUNTRY KETTLE on Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek offers a tempting variety of mouthwatering delights, as well as great gifts for giving or keeping. This factory gift outlet and large shopping destination overflows with knick-knacks, jewelry and gadgets. You’ll find coffees, teas, specialty foods and chocolates; browse tempting varieties of jams, jellies, and fudge; and buy from barrels of old-fashioned candies at old-fashioned prices. Country gifts, wicker, and collectibles complete the experience. Great selection, great prices, and great location, with lodging, winter sports, and many attractions nearby. Phone (570) 421-8970 and visit www. country-kettle.com.
ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE on Route 940 east of Hazleton was once a thriving coal mining patch town with a population of over 1,000! The site was abandoned with the advent of strip mining; the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission transformed the ghost town into a real historical experience. Kitchens, bedrooms, personal items, clothing, laundry rooms, social clubs, churches, doctor’s office, and the company store all appear now as they were then! Tours and special events are offered, weather and staff permitting; enjoy the museum any day! Call (570) 636-2070 or log on to www. eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com to learn more.
HOLLEY ROSS POTTERY on Route 191 in LaAnna is a charming Pocono shopping destination. Many lines of pottery, glassware, gifts, sculpture, and other goods are available to admire and purchase. Shop for Fiesta dinnerware, stoneware, planters, décor, suncatchers, Weeping Gold and Polish pottery. Find a whimsical figurine or birdbath for your garden! After your shopping session, check out the cable bridge, lovely forest with well-maintained trails, and woodland lake with picnic area. Winter hours by chance or by appointment. Call (570) 676-3248 or visit www.holleyross.com today! HOUSE OF CANDLES on scenic Route 715 between Tannersville
and Henryville is “The Oldest Candle Shop of the Poconos:” A factory shopping destination with free candle making demonstrations Monday through Saturday. Order a custom handcarved candle, browse thousands of candles in hundreds of scents, and enjoy the shop’s free farmyard zoo! House of Candles is open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop in and dip your own wax hand! Call (570) 629-1953 and check out www. houseofcandles.com.
HUTTON METALCRAFTS on Route 940 in Pocono Pines creates an array of unique handcrafted metalworks, copper lanterns, lamps, candle lanterns, fine pewter ornaments and jewelry. One-of-akind copper trees by Tom Hutton are available at several price points. Purchase fine oil paintings on glass and stone, and gorgeous solid copper wall sculptures in varying sizes, all hand-made and manufactured on the premises. Everything at Hutton Metalcrafts is unique! Phone (570) 972-6331 or visit www.copperlamps.com. POCONO CHEESECAKE FACTORY on Route 611 in Swiftwater is a truly sweet and fragrant factory where you can see fresh cheesecakes made every day; it’s the real, delicious deal. Purchase a slice, a half, or a whole cake, with so many varieties of flavors and toppings to choose from. Special orders are welcome,
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TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM on Route 423 in Tobyhanna is hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society; open seasonally and for special events. All ages will love to tour the restored facility with the delightful and knowledgeable
Station Master, and learn how things used to be when the station was a bustling business. Enjoy railroading videos, fascinating model train layouts, memorabilia, railroad art exhibits, and souvenirs. Parking and admission are free; donations are graciously accepted. Phone: (570) 894-3338. WATER GAP TROLLEY on Route 611S in Delaware Water Gap showcases scenic mountain vistas and legendary local landmarks during daily excursions. Hop aboard an authentically styled all-weather trolley and relax while trained guides take you back through history and describe points of interest! You’ll learn about natural wonders like the Cold Air Cave, and see landmarks like the Shawnee Church and the Castle Inn! Be sure to bring your camera! You’ll find abundant photo opportunities at scenic overlooks, celebrity homes and
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historic structures throughout the route. After your tour, enjoy a leisurely afternoon at the Trolley Depot! Pick up a souvenir at Cody’s Gift Shop; enjoy some ice cream in the scenic picnic area, and challenge yourself to a round of miniature golf on the site’s unique PRO-AM course! Find Water Gap Trolley at 129 Main Street (Route 611S), Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327. For reservations and additional information, call (570) 476-9766 or visit www.watergaptrolley.com.
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Information subject to change. 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. 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 Cook’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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Easter Celebrations
“Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life.” — S.D. Gordon (1859-1936), public school educator and author
Coinciding with the blossoming of spring, Easter is a holiday observed in varying ways. In Christianity, Easter is the holiest, most profound holiday. For the secular world, Easter symbolizes chocolate bunnies and colorful eggs. For virtually everyone, Easter Sunday is a time to get together with family and friends and enjoy a wonderful feast. Easter in the Poconos brings culinary delights. Here are some ideas for celebrating: The French Manor Inn & Spa in South Sterling is hosting Easter Sunday Brunch. Housed in a stone French chateau, the French Manor is a Triple A 4-Diamond rated restaurant, one of the finest in the Northeast. For information and reservations, contact the French Manor at (877) 720-6090 or log onto www. thefrenchmanor.com. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet Center, 205 Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-7355, is offering its Easter Sunday Dinner Buffet from noon to 4 p.m. Seating is by reservation only. The price is $26.95 per person; $9.95 for children 12 and under. Crescent Lodge Inn & Restaurant, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Paradise Valley brings you their Easter Sunday menu from 1 to 6 p.m. Reservations suggested contact (570)595-7486.
25 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. JR’s Deli, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 643-3354. Gourmet olives, sandwiches, salads, pickles and more. Daily specials and catering for all occasions.
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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.
Don’t Feed the Bears
Viewing wildlife in their natural habitat can be a wonderful, exhilarating way to connect more deeply with nature. However, certain precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of the animals should always be taken: Don’t feed wild animals. Feeding wild animals puts them at great risk for becoming addicted to foods that are not natural for them. It also reduces their ability to forage for themselves. Wild animals who are fed by humans are more likely to become aggressive towards people. Limit time spent observing animals. Encounters with people can be stressful to animals and can alter their normal behaviors. Half an hour is reasonable.
Stay clear of mothers with young. Nests, dens, and rookeries are especially vulnerable to human disturbance. Never herd, chase, or separate a mother from her young or try to handle pups.
Resist the temptation to “rescue” wild animals, especially babies. Mom is usually watching from a safe distance. If an animal appears sick, get professional help by calling park rangers or animal control officers.
Keep pets on a leash or leave them at home. Both pets and wild animals can be hurt if bitten. There is also danger of disease transmission.
Don’t litter. Be responsible for leaving a place better than you found it. Carry a trash bag and pick up litter when you see it.
Lodging 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. A classic country inn in the Poconos. World-class service and intimate ambiance in the Inn restaurant.
27 Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 2264388, ehrhardts.com. Lakeside resort with motel rooms, cottages, apartments and suites. Celebrating 70 years of hospitality on Lake Wallenpaupack. 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.
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Sunday, April 27: Pancake Breakfast, Pine Mill Community Hall, Pine Mill Road, Equinunk (570)224-8500. Serving up some flapjacks with an assortment of breakfast delights from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, April 27: Boomer’s Angels Dog Adoption Day, Pet Supplies Plus, Route 611, Stroudsburg, (570)350-4977, www.boomersangels.com. Adopt a fine furry friend. Saturday, May 3: Senior Softball Slates 2014 Season, Keiper Field, Pocono Lake, (570) 6466600, 1p.m. Warmup with 2 p.m. Start. Pocono Mountain Sports & Recreation Group is ready to
rip into the softball season with games slated well into August. Catch a game: May 3, 17 & 31, June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23. Players over the age of 50 are invited to register for $45 and join in the season of fun. mt.life@ymail.com Saturday, May 3: Monroe County Conservation District’s Signs of Spring Walk, Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, (570)629-3061, www. mcconservation.org. 10 a.m. Environmental Educator Karen Boyle takes you on a leisurely tour through the trails of this 166 acre refuge in search of a glimpse into the wonders of spring. Cost is $5 for NonMCCD members with children under 12 $3.
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The Jubilee: Generations of Enjoyable Eats
Drive past Van Gilders Jubilee in Pocono Pines on any given day and you’ll see a crowd. Is it their famous wing nights reeling them in? Perhaps it’s their walls lined with photos inviting a peek into the area’s past? One thing is certain; this popular Pocono eatery has been carving a niche in the memories of patrons since Bill and Jean Van Gilder first signed papers the day after their 1968 wedding. “It’s part of our lives,” says Vicki Van Gilder. Sentiments echoed beyond her four siblings Bill, Cyndi, Jennifer and Laura; to their extended kin of regulars including locals and visitors that stretches well beyond the plateau. Pat Evans joins friend of 40 years Linda Franks for a daily Cup of Joe and hotcakes noting her five year old grandson’s preference for the place. She tells of an interstate encounter at the Jersey Shore with a woman recalling her own family’s trips to “The Jube” after admiring his favorite t-shirt brandishing the insignia. Jubilee waitress of 19 years Theresa Boyden adds her own spin on its draw. She suggests it’s the witty banter and family bond that guests share as she debates hot flashes over her preferred diagnosis of “power surges” igniting laughter in the seclusion of the pair’s booth. It’s that lasting impression Vicki admires. She finishes telling of a comment received by a recent gift certificate winner during a Facebook promotion that says it all, “Give it to someone else who should experience The Jubilee.”
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Lake Wallenpaupack fills fun for everyone in just under an hour giving mom some time to relax and soak up the scenery. Plan ahead with times running from Noon to 3 p.m. and admission at $14 for Adults, $13 for Seniors and Kids under 12 $11. Ongoing: Free Brewery Tours and Beer Tastings, Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 6299399, www.barleycreek.com. Free brewery tours are offered every day at 12:30 p.m. See the tanks and mills at the brewpub and learn how great beer is made! Tours are followed by free tastings of assorted Barley Creek brews. All ages welcome for tours; tastings restricted to participants 21 and older. Group tours available by appointment.
Ongoing: Fridays: Friday Happy Hour, Mountain View Vineyard, Winery and Distillery, 5866 Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 619-0053, www. mountainviewvineyard.com. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy $1 off a glass of your favorite wine, savor a signature drink, and indulge in complimentary snacks! Featured items vary. Ages 21+ only. See website for details. Ongoing: Saturdays and Sundays: Distillery Tours, Mountain View Vineyard, Winery & Distillery, 5866 Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 619-0053, www. mountainveiwvineyard.com. Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. Mountain View Vineyard, Winery and Distillery is one of only two winery-distilleries in the state! Tour the facilities and see how your favorite spirits are made! Ages 21+ only.
Ongoing: Candle Making Demonstrations, House of Candles, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 629-1953, www.houseofcandles.com. See candles made at the Oldest Candle Shop of the Poconos! Dip your own “wax hand” between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. See website for details. Ongoing: Wednesdays starting May 7 through June 5: Public Bog Walk, Monroe County Conservation District, Meet at lot on Cherry Lane Road off Route 611, Tannersville, (570)629-306, www. mcconservation.org. Strap on some sturdy footwear for a 2 1/ trek where you’ll check out the floating boardwalk and other wonders that fill the bog. All are welcome with pre-registration required at $4 for children under 12 along with EE members and $6 for Non-members.
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Spring Thaw Reveals Year Round Fun for Camelback Tucked deep beneath an eight foot bed of snow inviting skiers, boarders and snowtubers to the excitement that is Camelback, lays the source of tranquil waters ready to offer another kind of tubing along Camelbeach’s Lazy River. Filled with 50 gallon drums tipping the scale by over 1000 in numbers under layers of plywood; this summer hot spot for a relaxing cool down will soon see the light of day as crews prepare to make way for the summer months.
Camelbeach’s Lazy River patiently awaits its resurgence under an eight foot bed of snow Since Camelbeach opened 17 years ago, crews have been laying it down then clearing it up with expertise. Reporting an amazing winter season for the resort’s 50th Anniversary; CB Director of Marketing Brian Bossuyt describes the task as uncovering a “Good mix of family rides.” Over 2500 lounge chairs ready to share some shade under 800 palm trees, lie in wait for their turn in the full time transition set for Memorial Day weekend. An alluring 4000 foot zipline sits dauntingly above snow covered trails waiting for the winter chill to subside. Opening in a few weeks, Bossuyt states this CBK Mountaintop Adventure challenge will join PA’s only mountain coaster along with over 100 aerial obstacles to wet the pallets of outdoor enthusiasts ready to strip off their snow gear for some warm weather fun. He reports the year round excitement plans continue with an expansion on the horizon for the summer of 2015. He points out construction well underway for the resort’s heated indoor waterpark including accommodations of over 450 suites. FoilTech roofing will make the indoor atmosphere surreal warming snow bodies fresh off the winter slopes. When asked what makes the entire Camelback experience unique, he considers the mountain backdrop key to what sets it apart from other Northeast waterparks.
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He finishes stating, “That’s why they say we’re a mountain of a waterpark.”
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