Pocono Rodeo corrals in another Summer Season plus
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83 YEARS OF PUBLICATION 29 issues published annually with a controlled complimentary distribution through resorts, hotels, motels, cottage colonies, information centers & travel bureaus, places of interest, realtors, and developers.
May 24, 2014
Edwin R. Miller, II Publisher
Pocono Rodeo 2014 Series Thrills at Memorytown.........4
Jeanine R. Hofbauer Editor
Shawnee Celtic Festival Clans to Kickoff Festivities.........7
Aaron G. Imbt Art Director & Webmaster
Peeking at Antiquing in the Poconos...............................14
Editorial & Publication Office
New Barbeque Meats & Grill Ready Eats........................27
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COMING EVENTs....................6 POCONO MAP..................... 16
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Edwin R. Miller, II Publisher
ENTERTAINMENT.................. 29 Galleries & Museums......... 28
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Pocono Rodeo’s 2014 Summer Series Set to Thrill at Memorytown USA The success of last year’s Pocono Rodeo set the wheels in motion for more thrills and hopefully not too many spills at Memorytown USA. Professional riders from near and far meander back to this neck of the woods May 24 through to August 31for another amazing summer series jam packed with heart pounding action sponsored in part by Ram Trucks and Empire Real Estate Development. All are invited to experience cowboys at their finest as they compete in these Southern Extreme Bull and Barrel Association events. Each week contestants show off their skills in exciting feats that include bull, bareback and saddle bronc riding, along with barrel racing and team roping. But the action doesn’t just start as the arena gates open. Pre-rodeo festivities kick off at 2 p.m. with pony & paddleboat rides, a petting zoo, as well as, fishing activities to crank up the excitement. While the mesquite aroma billows across the Memorytown grounds sending everyone’s taste buds a-reelin’ for some good down-home barbeque.
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Rodeo tickets cost $18 for adults and youngsters age three to 12 are $12 with free parking included. Rodeo arena gates open at 4:00 p.m. with the action underway at 6. Spectators should arrive early as seating fills up fast! But wait, the fun doesn’t end when the bulls get penned!
May 24 & 25 See & Touch the Baby Farm Animals Children’s Activities RAIN OR SHINE
$8.00 Adults, $5.00 Ages 3-12
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Information subject to change. So Much to do Memorial Weekend... Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26: Spring Fling Family Nature Getaway at Pocono Environmental Center, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec. org. Interpretive hikes, animal presentations, canoeing and more await families and friends in this
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outdoor excursion. Register now for $210 per person. Includes three nights lodging and meals. Saturday, May 24 through Sunday, May 25: Farm Animal Frolic hits Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg, (570) 9926161, www.quietvalley.org. Come rain or shine these cute little critters are ready for a good time playfully romping around. They’re all set with children’s activities and fun for Feed Monkeys, Bear and Goats (OH MY!)
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all. Adult admission is $8 with kids ages 3-12 $5. Saturday, May 24 through September 1: Camelbeach Waterpark Opens for the Season! Tannersville, (570) 629-1662, www. camelbeach.com. Kick off your shoes for some waterpark fun as Camelbeach sets the waterworks in motion for another summer season of fun. 2014 Season Passes as low as $89 are on sale now. General Admission Tickets are $ 39.99 for Adults with Children under 48” tall and Seniors 65+ at $29.99. Checkout their website for discounts today! Saturday, May 24: Celebrate May up and down Main Street, Honesdale, (570) 253-5492, ghp@visithonesdalepa.com. Main Street will be jumping from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as vendors, antiques dealers and artists take part in a spectacular Spring event celebrating the month of May. Saturday, May 24: Memorial Weekend Observance & Ice Cream Social, Calder Hall Equinunk, (570) 224-6722. Recognizing veterans from far near the Equinunk Historical Society will honor the late Earl J. Schuman. Services start at 1 p.m. with the Social soon after. Saturday, May 24: Pocono Xterra Trail Run at Hickory Run State Park, White Haven, www.wilkesbarreracing.com/ PoconoXterraSeries. Stretching down along the Lehigh River through the trails of Hickory Run participants brush past lush
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Shawnee on the Delaware is all set to kick off their summer season festivities with the 7th Annual Shawnee Celtic Festival May 24 and 25. The sights and sounds of the Emerald Isles and Scottish Highlands will be echoing throughout this popular resort destination from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Three stages of continuous shows for the young and old alike along with a Bagpipers Parade and Dancers surrounded by a variety of Scottish and Irish vendors will be had. Held rain or shine, advanced festival admissions is at $12 for Adults, kids 5-12 $10 and ages 4 and under are free. For more information call (570) 4217231 or visit www.shawneemt.com
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greenery and beautiful waterfalls makes this one of the most popular runs of the season. $50 registration required. Saturday, May 24: St. Ubaldo/ Race of the Saints, Jessup, 1-80022-WELCOME, visitpa.org. A fast paced procession sets the tune for this long standing tradition through the streets of Jessup. A sight to be seen rounding out a fun filled day of festivities! Saturday, May 24 through Sunday, May 25: Shawnee Celtic Festival at Shawnee Mountain, East Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7231, www.shawneemt.com. Journey to the Emerald Isles and Scottish Highlands for this weekend long festival filled with music, food, crafts and dancing each day from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Ticket options start at $15 for adults and $12 for lads and lasses age 5-12. Sunday, May 25: Aviation Day soars in at Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-6080, PMMA hosts Mt Pocono Rotary Club flipping flapjacks at their Annual Fly-In Drive-In from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fun for all with Airplane and Helicopter (Continued on Page 15)
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Professionals & Services
Information subject to change. PROFESSIONALS Century 21 Select Group - Blakeslee, 5651 Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 643-2100, PoconoVacationsOnline. com. Since 1979, we are proud to have helped thousands of families create a lifetime of memories in the Poconos. Century 21 Select Group - Pocono Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines: (570) 646-3600, c21PoconoPines.
com; and Route 940, Pocono Lake at Locust Lake Village: (570) 646-8844, c21PoconoLake.com. Real estate sales and vacation rentals in Lake Naomi, Locust Lake, Timber Trails and Pinecrest Lake. Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., Route 940, Pocono Pines, (800) 537-1479, (570) 646-2222, lakenaomi.com. Specializing in Lake Naomi/Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals. Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570)
PRECISION COLLISION and Detail Center “Your Car Is Pampered with Precision” Serving the Pocono Plateau since 1969
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646-4600, libertyhomesPA.com. Designing and building awardwinning homes since 1978. Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty, 1578 SR 903, Jim Thorpe, (570) 267-1565; 233 Route 940, Blakeslee, (570) 234-0633, poconomountainlakes.com. Providing professional real estate services to buyers and sellers in the Poconos. Vacation rentals available. SERVICES Blakeslee Animal Clinic, Dr. Andrew J. Church, Veterinarian, Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 643-1084, blakesleevet.com. A full-service companion animal clinic providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. Blakeslee Garage, Inc., Route 115 North, Blakeslee, (570) 646-2494. Major and minor repairs, state
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9 inspections, brakes, tune-ups, front end alignment and tires. Keiper Plumbing Company, 990 Route 940 (Suite 103), Pocono Lake, (570) 646-3222, keiperplumbing@ gmail.com. Residential and commercial plumbing services. Michael’s Flooring, Window, Kitchen & Bath Center, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-1502, michcarp. com. One-stop shop for home improvements. Custom installation and free estimates. One Stop Travel, Pocono Peddlers
Village, Tannersville, (570) 620-1200, onestoptravelagency.net. A full-service agency specializing in domestic and international travel. Offering seasonal bus trips to popular destinations. Precision Collision & Detail Center, Route 940 & Stoney Hollow Road, Pocono Pines, (570) 643-4099, cartesioprecisioncollision.net. “Your car is pampered with Precision!” Summit Motors, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 643-2599. PA State Inspections, notary, title and tag services.
Helping families create memories of a lifetime.
(800) 537-1479 (570) 646-2222 (570) 646-5542 Fax LakeNaomi.com E-mail: Naomi@LakeNaomi.com
SALES & VACATION At the Traffic Light, Corner of - L AKE HARMONY RENTALS Routes 940 & 423, Pocono Pines TRAILSBLAKESLEE MEET THE TEAM! WHY THE LAKE NAOMI~TIMBER MARKET IS HEALTHY Licensed in PA & NY Largest Sales Staff CALL Your Agents: (While other markets around the country struggle - is this a buyer’s market?) 800 537-1479 OR 570 646-2222 Specializing in CALL 570 643-2100 Real estate markets have always&been local in nature. in New York City are still commanding lof See Homes for Sale Rentals at Apartments TomLake Fiers, Naomi prices, and homes in the Charlotte area are still increasing. Yet, rampant speculative building in many parts of th OR VISIT Broker/Director/Author www.LakeNaomi.com and Timber Trails country nearly collapsed their markets. To perpetuate the nonsense, strategic financing schemes lured custom
PoconoVacationsOnline.com Carolyn Barcia ers deeper into the boiling cauldron. For home buyers and for speculators alike, mortgages were easily obtaine with little or no documentation. If you had a pulse, a mortgage was waiting. Don't bother with the details... pric Justin Higgins will always go up to cover the excesses. Sadly, it’s not always so. John Hajduk Thankfully, Lake Naomi~Timber Trails has been a different story. During the forty plus years we’ve been here Marianne Hajduk Lake Naomi there have been some violent swings in both the real estate market and the stock market. Very r Cathy McIntyre cently, the stock market’s acrobatics were enough to give any sane person a concussion. Here in our local re John Putriment estate market, we’ve remained rather steady. Did you knowONE the average sale in the last 12 months is lower by STOP SHOP minuscule 1%? From June 2008, the median sale is up 7%!** How is that possible? First and foremost, we are n Marilynn Putriment in a primary home market. The vast majority of our homes areFOR discretionary purchases and our clientele is mo ALL YOUR Suzan Scheremeta financially stable and financially adept than the average first-time home buyer. If our clients aren’t paying cas
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year, at Memorial Day, we hold our breath anticipating the new season. After reading in the media about th Carlisle Fiers, Jr. KITCHENS &Every BATHS weak markets in other parts of the country, we were particularly curious this year. Memorial Day weekend mar Diane Fiers TOPS & BACKSPLASHES COUNTER the start of our main selling season, and we couldn't have been more surprised or delighted.
HARDWOOD, TILE, LAMINATE, Over Memorial Day weekend, we sold five houses, one in Lake Naomi for $790,000 and one in Timber Trails f
Administration: VINYL & CARPET $450,000. It was most encouraging to observe multiple offers come in on one of the properties. Neither deal w given away. One sold for 90.2% of the asking price, and the other for 92%. Heidi Pickard WINDOW TREATMENTS Nancy Quinn & AWNINGS This was one of the best starts for any summer season in memory! Diane Ramsey ** Lake Naomi is a diverse community of home values, ranging from under $200,000 to over $1,000,00 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: A single million dollar lakefront sale can significantly skew the average, making the median sale price a far mo Brooke Barcia michcar p.com significant indicator of market trends.
Rt. 940, Pocono Park Pocono Lake CAMP MINSI PROJECT STRENGTHENS OUR PROPERTY VALUES Mon.-Fri. 9-5 (An Sat. assist10-4 from an unusual source)
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Hopefully, you have already read the article in the Lake Naomi Club newsletter, “Reflections,” that explains ho the Wildlands Conservancy, the Monroe County Open Space Program, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylv nia have created a plan to protect the 1,242 acre Camp Minsi from future development or commercializ tion. Camp Minsi is the Boy Scouts of America property immediately to the east of Lake Naomi that resid along Stillwater Lake. The exact method the property will be protected is not significant. What is significan however, is the fact that all that land will never be developed in competition to Lake Naomi~Timber Trails.
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Paradise Valley, PA
A Taste of Antiques 4 U, Liberty Plaza, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 355-5955, antiquesVA.wix. com/Antiques. See history and memories from years gone by! Local and out-of-state deliveries.
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American Candle, Route 611, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3388,
BEAUTY + BODY CO. 570 839-0620
Route 191, LaAnna
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SAVINGS UP TO 70%
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Open May 1 thru mid-December MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:30 to 5:30 SUNDAY 1:00 to 5:30
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Gifts made on premises as well as a large variety of other giftware including: POLISH POTTERY AS SEEN ON QVC Genuine Fiesta Cranberry Glass Willow Tree Canister Sets Stepping Stones
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Storekeepers: Maryann & Mickey Miller
HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM Closed Sunday
Building Materials ~ Hardware & Paints Distinctive Gifts ~ Green Mountain Coffees ~ Vera Bradley Byers’ Choice ~ Burt’s Bees ~ Sprag Mill Art Gallery
T HEO. B. P RICE INC.
american-candle.com. “More than just great candles”—candy, women’s accessories, jewelry, collectibles, home décor, gifts and more! Backroads Antiques, 3424 Rt. 715, Henryville, (570) 872-9990, 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-
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Wine Tastings with Food Pairings Distilled Spirits Tastings Tours of the Distillery Wine Gifts & Decor Special Events Beginning Memorial Day Weekend:
Sangria Saturdays Strummin’Slushy Sundays
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Designer & High-End Clothing Jewelry • Shoes & Bags Artwork • Furniture
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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.” (Continued on Page 12)
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5866 Neola Road, Stroudsburg, PAPremium Outlets Only 6 miles from the Crossings (570) 619-0053 Info@MountainViewVineyard.com www.MountainViewVineyard.com Only 6 miles from the Crossings Premium Outlets!
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Extraordinary selection of fine meats, cheeses and specialty foods. Customcut prime beef, lamb, pork, veal, natural poultry, sausage, exotic game and more. Closet Cases Consignment Boutique, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 262-9092, closetcases.net. High-end consignment boutique offering fine women’s apparel, accessories and artisan creations. Cooks Tour, Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 595-0370, cookstournepa.com. Wide selection
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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. On-site spa boutique. The Butcher Shoppe, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 6460525, thebutchershoppe.com.
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(Continued from Page 11) Home and garden accents, giftware, wines, antiques, pet supplies, seasonal goods and novelties. Country Kettle, Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 421-8970, country-kettle.com. A sweet Pocono shopping destination housing 250
The Village
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POTTERY STUDIO
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8 Rooms Full of Creative Handcrafts and Gifts for Any Reason or Season
Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191, 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. 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) 646-1502, michcarp.com. One-stop shop for home improvements. Flooring, kitchen and bath remodeling, window coverings and more. Custom installation and free estimates.
barrels of candy plus fine collectibles, home décor, jewelry and more! Daley Chocolates & Supplies, 2 locations along Route 940, Pocono Summit & Pocono Lake (570) 8391092, daleychocolates@yahoo.com. The “Sweetest Spot in the Poconos!” Gourmet chocolate, candies, gift baskets and more! Dutch’s Shur Save, 1564 Route 507, Greentown, (570) 676-3373. A complete supermarket with convenience, variety and great service. The Glass Hat Antiques, Route 191 in Hamlin, (570) 689-4060, wpsada. com. Featuring two floors filled with glassware, antique oak and country furniture, collectibles, estate jewelry, pottery, kitchenware, Depression glass and more. Open daily.
K RISTINA’S CREATIONS
TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY SALE
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13 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, Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop and Marshall Rousso. Mountain View Vineyard and Winery, 5866 Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 619-0053, mountainviewvineyard.com. Familyowned 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) 2238640, 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. Popcorn Buddha, 266 River Road, East Stroudsburg, (570) 4765676, popcornbuddhausa.com. Enlightening flavor possibilities of gourmet popcorn. Ross & Ross Nursery, Route 191, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-9760, www.rossandrossnursery.com. Your family owned nursery in the heart of the Poconos! Shop a wide selection of plants, trees, shrubs and more. Also a selection of herbs, bonsai, fairy garden supplies, and terrariums. Homemade baked goods on weekends. Open daily. Like us on Facebook! 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 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) 5952501, theobprice.com. Crafts, gourmet coffee, animal feed, folk art, hardware, lumber and building materials. The Village Crafter’s Gallery, 2822 Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 6200039, thevillagecraftersgallery.com.
A country store and so much more! This three-story shopping destination features the work of over 30 local craftsmen. Find country dĂŠcor, jewelry, pottery, floral, furniture, music and unique gift items.
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The Pocono Mountains offers excitement in many forms. From exhilarating athletic adventures to invigorating nature hikes. But there’s one excursion gaining momentum that appeals to thrill seekers of the laid back sort. The type that’s happy to set aside weeks of physical training; not to mention the need to closely monitor weather reports in hopes of clear skies. Those with an interest to peruse back in time and an eye for an enduring treasure. These adrenaline junkies consider tours to the local antique shops the tops for their day’s agenda. Taking time to lay out clever travel strategies; antique aficionados set out with maps (or Smartphones) in hand ready to navigate the stores nestled neatly in the heart of the region. One such locale known for an assortment that evokes gasps coupled with wide-eyed squeals of joy is BackRoads Antiques & Collectables in Henryville. A little over a year since owners Joseph and Carmen Macarski renovated the former Red Rooster restaurant at the corner of Routes 715 & 314 and this rustic hotspot is hoppin’. Crawling through attics and basements all over Pennsylvania and New Jersey; the pair prides themselves on possessing a keen sense of what their customers seek. “Some things are collectors’ items and some things are just cool,” says Joe telling of the shop’s clientele consisting of collectors, decorators and those seeking just the right item to add pizzazz to a room in their home or office. Carmen’s favorite fixture, “Buddy the Ape” towers over the register attracting the attention of both young and old. Named by their grandchildren Jazmyn, Jewel and Jayden; this colossal gorilla statue stirs up quite a fuss. “Sometimes it’s hard to part with our favorite items,” admits Joe. He spoke of the recent sale of a 1950’s Coca Cola machine that topped his list of downers but says he bounced back as new items come through the door igniting and excitement often. This family-owned business wishes to share their finds with others so be sure to add this must see to your next antique outing.
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rides, static displays, antique car and motorcycle lineups. A 1 p.m. parachute demonstration and ceremony honoring our nation’s veterans rounds out the day’s events. May flies Out Ushering June Fun in the Sun... Saturday, May 31: 1st Annual Wine & Cheese Tasting at Pocono Bazaar Flea Market, East Stroudsburg, (570) 223-8640, www.poconobazaar.com. Come gather around Pocono Bazaar and enjoy a glass of wine from two of the finest vineyards, Franklin Hill and Tolino coupled with a decadent assortment of cheese from Noon to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 31: Bird Photography at PEEC, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec. org. Join wildlife photographer Bob
15 Shank from 10:00 a.m. to Noon on an optic adventure as he tells how to attract and photograph our fine feathered friends. Registration is $15. Saturday, May 31: Brodhead Watershed’s Evening Kayak Paddle on Millpond 1, Tobyhanna, (570) 424-1514, www. brodheadwatershed.org. Set out for an evening paddle alongside Naturalist Don Miller, Patricia Kennedy and Bill Leonard from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call to register or email info@phlt.org. Sunday, June 1: Black Bear Triathlon in Beltsville State Park, Lehighton, CGI Racing, www. cgiracing.com. Catch a glimpse of this awesome sold out mix of swimming, cycling and running through the majestic scenery of Beltsville Park starting in waves with the Sprint Distance at 7:30 a.m. followed by the Olympic at 7:45 and Half Iron at 8:00. Sunday, June 1: Panther Pounce Run returns to Tobyhanna
Township, Pocono Pines, www. pantherpounce.webs.com. This 9:00 a.m. start outside Tobyhanna Elementary Center ushers in the run’s 6th year offering kids & adults a great morning trek through town. Tuesday, June 3: Summer Tuesdays Famous Artists Series, Pocono Arts Council, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, www. poconoarts.org. Instructor Jean Perry delves into the summer months starting with a lecture on Georgia O’Keefe from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. then June 10’s: Studio Workshop working with Acrylic on Canvas. Tuition is $50 for Members and $60 for NonMembers with a Seniors discount of $10. Materials cost $12. Call or register online. Weekend Wonders Await... Saturday, June 7: Amphibian & Reptile Ramble, Monroe County Conservation District, Tannersville, (570) 629-3060, www. (Continued on Page 30)
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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.
courses and 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.
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CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Swing, ride and glide through the treetops on zip lines, adventure
Big Brown Fish and Pay Lakes, Route 115, Effort, (570) 629-0427, bigbrownfish.com. Fish three ponds filled with trout and bass! No licenses required! Equipment rentals and bait available. Children 12 and under admitted free with adult. Group rates available. Paradise Fishing Preserve, Route 191, Paradise Valley, (570) 6290422, paradisetrout.com. Fish for trout and bass at this scenic Pocono destination! No licenses required! Children 12 and under admitted free with adult. Group rates available. FISHING BAIT & TACKLE Blakeslee Sport Shop, Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 646-2670. Fishing supplies, locally-tied flies and more. Fishing licenses and maps sold in store. Hunter’s Gallery, Routes 590 & 348, Hamlin, (570) 689-7898, huntersgallery.com. Fishing equipment, apparel and more. Live bait and fishing supplies.
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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.
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Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966,
19 fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Year-round 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) 255-7625, splitrockresort.com.
Fun 18-hole 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.
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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. PLAY PARKS Bushkill Falls, Route 209, Bushkill, (570)588-6682, visitbushkillfalls. com. Known as the “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” Bushkill Falls features eight breathtaking waterfalls, miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, miniature golf, paddleboats and more. New this (Continued on Page 20)
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season check out the Mining Maze! Land of Make Believe & Pirate’s Cove, 354 Great Meadows Road (Route 611), Hope, New Jersey, (908) 459-9000, lomb.com. Award winning play park designed for family fun. Rides, attractions, games, waterpark, picnic area and more set on over 30 acres. Costa’s Family Fun Park, 211 Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-8585, costasfamilyfunpark.com. Park
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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.
TENNIS Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, splitrockresort.com. Property features three indoor (Continued on Page 22)
Hunter’s Gallery, Routes 590 & 348, Hamlin, (570) 689-7898, huntersgallery.com. Hunting and fishing equipment, archery supplies, apparel and more. Open daily. 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. Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount
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and eight outdoor courts with varied turf. Professional instruction available.
Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 3405200, nps.gov/stea. Museums, excursions, exhibits and more!
Stone Meadows Golf Course Rt. 115, just minutes north of Blakeslee Corners, south of Bear Creek
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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 all-weather trolleys tour historic Delaware Water Gap and stop at points of interest. On-site miniature golf, scenic picnic area, pavilion and gift shop. 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.
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exotic reptiles and animals from around the world! A great “starter zoo” for kids where you can feed monkeys, bear and goats all year long! Open daily. ZIP LINES CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661,
WILDLIFE ATTRACTIONS Claws ‘n’ Paws Wild Animal Park, Route 590, four miles east of Hamlin, (570) 698-6154, clawsnpaws.com. “Get close to the animals” at this family-friendly Pocono destination. Park features over 120 different kinds of animals and interactive exhibits. Pocono Snake and Animal Farm, 424 Seven Bridges Road (Route 209), East Stroudsburg, (570) 2238653, poconoanimals.com. See
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cbkmountainadventures.com. 1,000’ zip lines; 4,000’ zip flyers, treetop adventure courses and more! Pocono TreeVentures, Bushkill, (800) 446-0231, poconotreeventures.com. 1,000’ dual racing zip lines and other aerial adventures.
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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) 392-9400, crescentlodge.com. Fine dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu. Live piano music on weekends. 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. Fourdiamond 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. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888)
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25 946-4672, mohegansunpocono. com. Ruth’s Chris Steak House, the Mediterranean Rustic Kitchen, Timbers Buffet, casual and cool Bar Louie, sushi bar Pearl, Johnny Rockets, Wolfgang Puck Express and more. Mountainhome Diner, 910 Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 5952523. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a welcoming atmosphere. 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! Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (570) 7229111, splitrockresort.com. Multiple on-site dining destinations including Bel’lago Ristorante, Benchwarmers Sports Bar, the Galleria Restaurant and others.
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Stroudsburg, (570) 629-2131, countrysidecottages.com. Rustic mountain lodging available year round.
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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.
The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (800) 2338150, poconomanor.com. Links, drinks and 40 winks await at this picturesque resort not to mention fly fishing, horseback riding and more!
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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.
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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Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Luxury villa accommodations and exciting on-site activities.
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Newfangled Barbeque Meats with Grill Ready Eats Barbeque Season is upon us and with it comes a growing trend consisting of unique meats and grill ready eats. Whether entertaining a crowd or small family gathering; many desire to set the spatula aside, tossing the apron to the trash so they can join in the outdoor fun and still set mouths salivating with some interesting fare. Paul Otway of Dutch’s Market reveals how 15 years observing patrons shift from the pre-party preparation buys to grill ready convenience led to the Greentown store’s angle on summertime food items. “Nine out of ten people have an idea what they want and we [Dutch’s Market] put it together,” he says; noting the service compares to that of a caterer simply without dishing it out and serving it. He explains how more and more customers have been asking for the not so typical sautéed chicken reporting pre-cooked hot dogs are usually not on their minds when placing orders. The Butcher Shoppe’s Mark Zahra dishes out ideas on a few unique carnivorous cravings for the grill including: kangaroo, crocodile and buffalo. His Pocono Lake store has been preparing exotic meats for over 39 years with a strong following of residents and second home owners many of whom place orders in advance to be frozen for their return to the city. Alongside wife, Debbie, he describes the major difference in grilling delicacies like smoked alligator sausage, lamb burgers and an elk steak is that they are “Very lean with only 5% fat.” He cautions, “Don’t cook them long or they will dry out.” He recommends, “Simple is better” when asked about preparing the cuts beforehand, he strongly opposes marinating as it “masks the flavor.” Light salt, granulated garlic and a delicate rub of extra virgin olive oil for just the right sear works best. He prefers a rich dark chocolate for that perfect finishing touch to the palate complimenting his new commercial neighbor Daley’s Chocolates. Heidi Daley suggests chocolate covered strawberries as a smart finale adding though many respond to invite etiquette with a box of assorted chocolates. Whatever your culinary creativity, or lack thereof, fear not! The Pocono Mountains’ outdoor attraction stems beyond magnificent excursions to an assortment of area eateries, making the decision for eating out one that can be shared at home or abroad.
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Galleries & Museums
Information subject to change. Amazon Art Studio, 1898 Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 6430779, amazonartstudio.com. Providing a range of art classes,
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Depot), (570) 595-6157, barretthistory.org. Antiques, war memorabilia, displays and artifacts.
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.
Eckley Minersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Village, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570) 6362070, eckleyminersvillagemuseum. com. Former anthracite mining community now a living museum.
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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. 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, Shawnee-on-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.
Entertainment 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. Ehrhardtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, www. ehrhardts.com. Live music on Fridays. Pub-O-Lympics every Thursday night. 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. May 24: Suzie Vinnick. May 31: Tall Heights. June 7: The Sea The Sea. $16 Advance $20 Door. Shows start 7:30 p.m. Memorytown USA, 432 Grange Road, Mt. Pocono, (570) 8391680, www.memorytownusa.com. Entertainment comes alive at the Lakeside Bar & Grill with Saturday Night Rodeo After Parties featuring
live Country Music complimenting a day at the Pocono Rodeo starting May 24 through August 30. Check out Memorytownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Live Entertainment Schedule for Lakeside performances. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, WilkesBarre, (570) 831-2100, www. mohegansunpocono.com. Live music, exciting nightlife, great gaming promotions and much more! May 24: Wisecrackers Comedy Club features Joe Devito, Martin Montana and Scott Bruce at 9:00 p.m. May 25: Motley Crueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vince Neil performs at 8 p.m. in the Keystone Grand Ball Room. Bad Hair Day 80s tribute band rattles Breakers at 9:30 p.m. June 7: Legendary Rocker Band Survivor of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eye of the Tigerâ&#x20AC;? fame takes the Keystone stage at 8:00 p.m. Robert Christianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0433, www.RobertChristiansPA.com. Charming Pocono eatery offering daily specials and live entertainment.
29 The Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421-5093, www. theshawneeplayhouse.com. Affordable world-class theater presenting classical and new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and Shakespeare. Saturdays, now through June 14: Pinocchio. May 23 to August 31: Forever Plaid. June 4 to August 30: Ring of Fire 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 todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest shows. Theatrical Gems, at Evergreen Community Charter School, 390/191 Grace Avenue, Cresco, (570) 5957267, www.theatricalgems.org. Watch for Bye Bye Birdie coming June 20 through June 22. Van Gilderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.
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mcconservation.org. Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman takes a journey through the world of salamanders, frogs and more studying their habits and submitting findings to the Pennsylvania Amphibian and Reptile Survey. The cost is $5 and $3 for children under 12. Sunday, June 8: Franklin Township Lions Spring Fling, Phifer Ice Dam Park, Lehighton, www. franklintwplions.com. Bring your lawn chairs and sit a spell while you enjoy music, food and crafts. Festivities start at 10 a.m. with the craft fair and round out with the sounds of local band Hickory Rose ending at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10: Amphibians & Reptiles of the Bog, Monroe County Conservation District, Tannersville Bog, (570) 629-3060, www.mcconservation.org. Take a tour of the Tannersville Bog in
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Saturday, June 14: Wally Man Triathlon, Lake Wallenpaupack, Lake Wallenpaupack Visitors Center in Hawley, (240) 678-0505, info@tri2evolve.com. Kicking off with an Olympic Mass Start at 7:00 a.m. then Sprint Mass Start at 7:30, this exhilarating event is sure to get spectators hearts pumping as much as participants as they watch athletes swim, bike and run through courses geared toward pushing to the limit. Thursday, June 19: Pocono Mountain Garden Club Trip to Hershey Gardens, Hershey, (570) 977-2369 or email Beverly Martinez at bmartinez@comcast. net. Join PMGC on a guided tour amidst Hersheyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 23 acre botanical gardens. The group leaves Lake Naomi at 9:00 a.m. for the day long excursion expected back at 5. Tickets are $20 payable to Pocono Mountain Garden Club at P.O. Box N, Pocono Pines due by June 16
31 Poconos Exhilarating Summer Months and Beyond... Ongoing: Wednesdays 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 Nonmembers. Ongoing: Fridays: Friday Happy Hour, Mountain View Vineyard, Winery and Distillery, 5866 Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 6190053, 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 starting May 24 through August 30: Pocono Rodeo, 432 Grange Road, Mt. Pocono, (570) 839-1680, www. poconorodeo.com. Good ole’ barbeque starting at 2 (p.m. that is) then happy to oblige with FREE pony rides! All set to get your little buckaroos ready for some exciting rodeo action at 6 p.m. Gates and concessions open at 4:30. Adults admission $18 with kids 12 and under $12 bucks. Under 3 comes in FREE. Ongoing: Every Third Saturday throughout the summer starting May 17: Flea Market, Manchester Community Library, Equinunk, (570) 224-6399. Books, household items, antiques and more from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 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
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San Gennaro Festival June 4th - 8th Montage Mountain Resort
Arts on Fire Festival June 6th - 8th Scranton Furnaces
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