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As Memorial Day Weekend heralds summer’s impending arrival, the Pocono Mountains, lush and verdant, are alive with celebration: the festival season has begun. Shawnee Mountain’s Celtic Festival channels the soul and sounds of the Emerald Isle. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm frolics with newborn baby animals. The Greek Food Festival at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church features music, dancing, a petting zoo and pony rides. Honesdale’s Roots & Rhythm Festival combines music with arts and crafts. Come out and join the fun... in the Poconos.
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The ancient Celts, according to lore, were a powerful people—druids and bards who philosophized about the soul’s immortality and firmly believed in magic. During the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, Shawnee Mountain celebrates some of that magic with its annual Celtic Festival. Featuring nonstop Celtic music on three stages, Festival highlights include over 30 Celtic craft and food vendors, a bagpipers’ parade, Celtic jam, working sheep dogs and Irish step dancers. Musical acts include veteran musicians from England, Northern Ireland and the US, a Canadian Celtic-Rock band, the straight-from-Ireland Irish Lads and more. Burning Bridget Cleary, one of the hottest young acts on the Celtic and folk music circuits, hailed as “the Allman Brothers of Celtic fiddle bands, only prettier,” will also perform. Children’s events include Celtic Wizards magic shows, Leprechaun juggler, water balloon tosses, face painting and Celtic farm animal petting zoo. Performances and events occur throughout both days of the festival. The Celtic Festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Shawnee Mountain, PA Exit 309, I-80, Hollow Road, Shawneeon-Delaware. Parking is free. For more information: (570) 421-7231, www.shawneemt.com.
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May 25: Opening of Slopeside Pub and Grill at Blue Mountain, Palmerton, www.skibluemt.com. Call for hours: (610) 826-7700, ext. 1220. May 25: Starry Nights, Big Pocono State Park, Tannersville, (570) 8948336, 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Join astronomy expert Rich Grebb for a unique view of the night skies above Camelback Mountain. Learn about the constellations, planets and moon. Meet at parking lot #2. Bring lawn chair or blanket, jacket, warm clothing. Arrive by 8:30 p.m. Rain date: May 26. Preregistration required.
Specials, The Spa at Mount Airy, (570) 243-5330, www.thespaatmountairy.com.
May 25: Opening of Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour and Natural Ice Harvesting Museum, 10 a.m. Route 590, Lakeville, (570) 2266246, www.sculptediceworks. com/tour. May 25: Maria Neckam Quartet, Deer Head Inn, 5 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, (570) 424-
2000, www.deerheadinn.com. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. $7. May 25 thru 27: Trying, Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 4215093; www.TheShawneePlayhouse. com. Tickets: Adults, $18; Seniors: $15; Children $10. The story of the internationally known Francis Biddle who was the Attorney General under FDR and Chief Judge of the Nuremberg trials. Show times: 2 p.m. May 18, 20, 25, 27; 8 p.m. May 18, 19, 25, 26. May 25 thru 28: Spring Fling Family Nature Getaway Weekend, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. Cost: Adults $205/25% off ages 7-10/50% off ages 4-6/free under 3/commuter and day rates available—call for details. Interpretive hikes, animal presentations, fishing, canoeing, crafts, campfire and more. Includes lodging for three nights and nine meals.
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ThisWeek.net 7 May 26: Steamtown National Historic Site Excursion from Scranton to East Stroudsburg. Memorial Day festival in East Stroudsburg’s Miller Park. Great outing for train aficionados. Board train at 9 a.m. in Scranton. Info: (570) 340-5204, (888) 693-9391. May 26: Red Bird Mission Trip Yard Sale, Mountainview Community Church, White Haven, (570) 443-2443. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 26: Land of Make Believe Season Opening, Rt. 80, Exit 12, Hope, NJ, www.lomb.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Award Winning Park designed specifically for parent participation with children. May 26: Baubles for Books, Barrett Paradise Friendly Library, 6500 Route 191, Cresco, (570) 595-0358. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Costume jewelry donated to benefit the library. May 26: Flea Market & Kitchen, Mountainhome United Methodist Church, (570) 595-7390. Display spots are $10. Great finds to be had. Ministry Center Kitchen will sell sandwiches, hotdogs, cakes and beverages. May 26: Book Sale to benefit Barrett Paradise Friendly Library, Legacy Garage on Route 390, across from Starner’s Quik Shoppe, (570) 595-7171. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 26: Law & Order 1886: Murder on the Bangall Road, an original dinner theater production written and performed by members of the Ritz Company Theater, Dimmick Building, 9th and Court Streets, Honesdale, 6 p.m. $75 per person for dinner and play. $25 for play only. Children: $10. Info: (570), 253-3240, www.waynehistorypa.org.
May 26: Monroe Animal League “Over-Stocked Merchandise” Sale, Silver Arrow Gallery, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 421-7775. Fundraiser to help animals in need. May 26: Pocono Outdoors Club Hike at Pocono Environmental Education Center’s Tumbling Waters, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. 10 am. Register: (570) 588-3201. (Continued on Page 8)
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Coming Events (Continued from Page 7)
May 26: Park Boundary Trail Loop Hike #3, Promised Land State Park, 100 Lower Lake Road, Greentown, (570) 676-0567. May 26 & 27: Farm Animal Frolic, Quiet Valley Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road in Stroudsburg. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $8/$5. Info: (570) 992-6161, www.quietvalley.org. May 26 & 27: Shawnee Celtic Festival, Shawnee Mountain, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 4217231, www.shawneemt.com. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 27: Memorial Day Parade, Hawley, 1 p.m.
May 27: Heidi Breyer Trio, Deer Head Inn, 5 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, (570) 424-2000, www.deerheadinn.com. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. $10. May 27: Memorial Day Parade, Hawley, 1 p.m. May 28: Deer Head Inn Jazz Orchestra Presents an 18-Piece Ensemble of COTA All Stars, Deer Head Inn, 5 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, (570) 424-2000, www.deerheadinn.com. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $10. May 28: Memorial Day Parade, Honesdale, 10 a.m.
May 27: Aviation Day Open House, Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport, Rt. 611, Mount Pocono, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Airplane and Helicopter rides. Static displays, antiques, military memorabilia, refreshments, antique cars, Pocono Raceway pace car and more. Free Airplane rides for kids ages 8 to 17.
May 30: Whippoorwill Field Trip, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. 7:30 p.m. Cost: $12/$8, includes transportation. Preregistration required.
BioBlitz 2012 Sponsored by the Monroe County Conservation District
Friday, June 15 at 3PM through Saturday, June 16 at 3PM BioBlitz: A 24-Hour Snapshot of the 48-acre Josie Porter Farm Open Space Property
Box Turtle photo by JEFF STRUNK
COUNTING PLANT & ANIMAL SPECIES!
May 31: Lupine Trail Hike, Hickory Run State Park Complex, Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drum, (570) 403-2006. 9 a.m. Hear songbirds; see wildflowers. May 31: Jazz Jam with Bill Goodwin & Friends, Deer Head Inn, 5 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, (570) 424-2000, www.deerheadinn.com. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. No music charge. June 1: Real Housewives of New York star, Kelly Killoren, appears at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, (888) 946-4672), www.mohegansunpocono.com. 8 p.m. June 1: Shawnee’s Got Talent, The Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421-5093; www. TheShawneePlayhouse.com. Proceeds benefit the charity Mady’s Angels, which awards scholarships to local students and provides contributions to local charities. Info: www.madysangels.org. June 2: Opera: Dorothy Stone in Concert, Harmony Presents, 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, www.silkmillharmony.com. 7:15 p.m. $25.
FREE! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS PLANNED! A RACE AGAINST TIME!
May 30: Public Bog Walk, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 6293061, www.mcconservation.org. 1 p.m. Cost: $5/$3. Preregistration required. Bogs are highly sensitive habitats, extremely important for biodiversity. Floating boardwalk gives unique access to Tannersville Bog.
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For more information call 570-629-3061 or visit mcconservation.org
June 2: Pull My Daisy, Milford Theatre, Milford, www.kindredspiritsprograms.org. 7:30 p.m. Post-show discussion, poetry reading and musical performance with David Amram and accompanying artists.
ThisWeek.net 9 June 2: Fossil Hunters, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 6293061, www.mcconservation.org. 10 a.m. Cost: $5/$3. June 2: Arts & Crafts Fair, Bingham Park, Hawley, (570) 2263191. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. June 2: Volunteer Day-National Trails Day, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 9 a.m. to noon. Free. Join in a fun morning of tail work. Refreshments provided. June 2: Art Opening: Allen Crothamel, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. Scenes painted on turkey and grouse feathers. Featuring Pennsylvania wildlife and outdoor scenes.
Opening Reception: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 2: Introduction to Fishing, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road,
Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 10 a.m. to noon. $10. No fishing licenses required. Registration required. (Continued on Page 42)
Factory Tour and Ice Harvest Museum Opening May 25th • Grand Opening June 30th
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Shopping Around American Candle, Route 611, Bartonsville, exit 302 off I-80,
footwear. Huge Candy Room. Open daily.
(570) 629-3388, www.american-candle.com Much more than candles, this enormous retailer offers women’s accessories, jewelry, collectibles, home decor and gifts. Swarovski, Jim Shore, Charming Tails, Lenox, Pandora, Vera Bradley, Baggallini, Snap and Dansko
Cooks Tour, Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 595-0370, www.cookstournepa.com Unique cookware you won’t find in big box stores. Cannoli molds, pasta machines, fondue sets, pizza/bread stones, Spaetzle makers and more. Scanpan Ceramic Titanium Cookware, Henckels, Wusthoff, Le Creuset and -OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEKRoute 611 Bartonsville, PA 18321
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Country Junction, 6565 Interchange Road, Route 209, Lehighton, (610) 377-5050, www.countryjunction.com. “World’s Largest General Store.” Enormous inventory includes home/garden accents, giftware, antiques and novelties. Service Team installs flooring, windows and doors, gutter, garages, siding, fencing and insulation. Lumber and wine cellar with wine tasting. Open daily.
Country Kettle, Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 421-8970, www.country-kettle.com. Wow! Look at all that candy. Over 250 barrels of treats. Collectibles and giftware. Swarovski, John Medeiros, Jim Shore, Lenox, Charming Tails, Yankee and Wood Wick candles, kitchenware, garden
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Dutch’s Shur Save,1564 Route 507, Greentown, (570) 6763373. A complete supermarket with convenience, variety and great service.
Glass Hat, Route 191 in Hamlin, (570) 689-4060, www.wpsada.com. Elegant glassware, antique oak and country furniture, collectibles, estate jewelry, pottery, home decor, kitchenware and Depression glass. Tea sets and accessories. Christmas Room. Open daily.
Avenue, Hawley, (570) 226-7513, www.missellysantiques.com. Affordable treasures, including furniture, glass, pottery, paintings and prints, vintage clothing and textiles. Imported foods. Housed in an1870 Gothic Revival building. (Continued on Page 12)
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Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191, La Anna, (570) 676-3248, www.holleyross.com. Pottery showroom, gift shop and studio where skilled craftsmen produce beautiful wares. Featuring Weeping Gold Pottery, made on site. Up to 70% off Fiesta ware, China sets, dolls, planters and home decor.
Hutton Metalcrafts, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-7778, www.copperlamps. com. Unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns, lamps, candle lanterns, copper wall sculptures, fine pewter ornaments and necklaces. Fine oil paintings on glass. Open Tues. thru Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call ahead for spring hours.
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Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (570) 831-2100, www.mohegansunpocono. com. Specialty shops include Ruby Blue, Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese and Marshall Rousso.
One Stop Travel, Pocono Peddlers Village, Tannersville, (570) 620-1200, www.onestoptravelagency.net. Bus trips from the Poconos and beyond to cultural and natural hotspots. Enjoy a Broadway play. Head to the Hudson River Valley’s Culinary Institute for a tour and lunch. Reservations required.
Pocono Cheesecake Factory, Route 611, Swiftwater, (570) 839-6844, www.poconocheesecake. com. “Love at First Bite.” Cheesecake and other goodies made fresh on the premises. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pocono Tile Works, (570) 460-6439, www.PoconoTileWorks.com. Expert custom tile design and installation. Marble is also a specialty. Fully insured, reliable and reputable. References available.
Potting Shed, Settler’s Inn, 4 Main Avenue in Hawley. (570) 226-2993, (800) 8338527, www.thesettlersinn. com. Gift B i t t e shop featuring ’ S ince at F irs 198 ov e eco-friendly 5 L ‘ products, jewelry, innovative stationery, gardening tools and Freshly Baked • Many Flavors • Pastries pottery. Sugar Free/Low Carb • Specialty Cakes • & More!
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Ross & Ross Nursery, Route 191, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-9760. All things green and blooming, since 1932. Exotic and local plants, gardening
supplies. Herb shop on site. Open daily.
Second Story High End Thrift, 756 Business Route 209, East Stroudsburg, (570) 420-9948. Brand name and designer apparel, everchanging array of accessories, shoes, bags and artwork. One-of-a-kind treasures.
Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-4807, www.startinggateonline. com. Complete sporting goods store featuring apparel and equipment lines from Burton, Salomon, K2, Volcom, O’Neill, Bonfire and The North Face. Equipment available to rent. The friendly, knowledgeable staff can recommend the best local venue for your sport of choice.
Tannery Depot, Route 534 and Lehigh Tannery Bridge, White Haven, (570) 6064325, www.tannerydepot. com. Old-fashioned general store featuring everything for outdoors excursions. Groceries, camping equipment, firewood, tarps, fishing supplies. Coffee, free WiFi and bike rentals. Open Monday thru Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Teeters’ Furniture, Main Avenue, Hawley, (570) 226-3112, www.teetersfurniture.com. Since 1849, Teeters’ has been
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Pocono, (570) 243-5230, www.thespaatmountairy.com. Luxurious skincare and spa products—Sothys Paris,
Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store, Route 390,
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The Village Bath at Miss Elly’s Antiques, 518 Church Street, Hawley, (570) 226-7513, www.missellysantiques.com. Luxury bath boutique featuring Pre de Provence, Gilden Tree, Mederi and others.
Cresco, (570) 595-2501, www.theobprice.com. Handicrafts, distinctive gifts, seasonings, animal feed, folk art, hardware and building materials. Green Mountain coffees, Vera Bradley, Grafton Village Cheeses. Hardware store and lumber yard.
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As a beautiful, ephemeral art form, Ice Sculptures range from Sweden’s titanic ice hotels that accommodate guests, to swans and lovebirds gracing the banquet tables at weddings. Ice Sculptors labor hundreds of hours to create intricate art that sometimes melts away within hours. Witness firsthand what it takes to create Ice Sculptures by visiting the Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour and Natural Ice Harvesting Museum in Lakeville, near Lake Wallenpaupack. Sculpted Ice Works, founded in 1999 by master carver, Mark Crouthamel, manufactures over 12,000 clear ice carving blocks each year, transforming them into brilliantine sculptures of all sizes. The museum opens on May 25. Summer hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information: (570) 226-6246, www.sculptediceworks.com/tour.
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Imagine swinging through trees, like Tarzan, high above the slopes of the Pocono Mountains, or gliding over suspension bridges between soaring evergreens, exploring the lush forest like a member of the Swiss Family Robinson. These are just two of the many adventures that await you and your family in the Poconos. As a top adventure travel and family destination, the Poconos offer exhilaration and relaxation in equal doses. Few destinations rival the thrills: white water rafting, zip lining, mountain biking, hiking waterfalls, rock climbing, horseback riding, coaster rides, go-carts, hot air balloon rides, kid’s camps that feature flying trapeze and, for the truly brave, sky diving. Mountain Adrenaline CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain’s three-season sports playground for kids and adults, offers Treetop Adventure Courses modeled after the suspension cables and rope bridges used to study the biodiversity of the treetop canopy in Costa Rica’s rain forests. CBK’s adrenaline-pumping courses give participants the opportunity to go where few have gone and experience a birds-eye view of native wildlife, wildflowers and wild adventures. Securely harnessed into safety lines, CBK’s Treetop Adventure Course you’ll step across rope sky bridges, zip line high above the forest floor, flying over deep ravines and meandering streams, you’ll swing from tree to tree and climb to new heights. When it’s all over, you’ll be amazed by what you’ve done. The courses are available to those age nine through adult who meet certain height requirements. A specially designed course for children six to 10 who meet height requirements is also available. Other thrills you can seek at CBK include a mountain coaster and zip-flyer, mountain segways, disc golf and hiking. Camelback Mountain, which also features the Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark, is located off I-80 in Tannersville. For more information: (570) 629-1661, www.cbkmountainadventures.com.
Here are some other great places for family adventures in the Pocono Mountains:
• Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshall’s Creek, (570) 223-0505—snorkeling, swimming, canoeing, rafting. Leads overnight camping and canoeing trips in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Kittatinny’s Tandem Zip Lines
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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, www.nps.gov/dewa—canoeing, camping, kayaking, boating, fishing swimming, hiking, horseback riding. Less than an hour and a half drive from Philadelphia and New York City.
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Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, (888) 337-6966, www.fernwood.co—horseback riding, golf, tennis and swimming.
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Jim Thorpe, www.jimthorpe.org—biking, boating, camping, hiking, horseback riding, ghost walks. Ranked one of the US’s Top 100 Adventure Towns by National Geographic Adventure magazine.
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Kittatinny Canoes on the Delaware River, (570) 296-5890, www.kittatinny.com—rafting, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, camping, paintball and zip-lining. Locations along the Delaware River.
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Pocono Whitewater, Route 903, near Jim Thorpe, (570) 3259226—rafting and mountain biking.
• Skytop Lodge’s Adventure Center, (570) 595-8988, www.skytop.com—rock climbing, treetop adventure course, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, archery and geo-caching. Plus, golf, tennis, swimming, paintball and guided nature walks. Voted one of the best resorts for family reunions and a Top 10 Resort Off the Tourist Trail. •
S & S Speedways Indoor Go-Carts, Route 209, Snydersville, (570) 420-5500—experience the thrill of racing in high-powered go-carts. S & S Speedways’ Indoor Go-Carts
Alternative Adventures Featuring an abundance of national, state and county parks and trails, the Pocono Mountains offer endless options for creating your own adventure. Rent a mountain bike and take on the trails of Big Pocono State Park or Lehigh Gorge State Park. Explore the mysteries of the Appalachian Trail.
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The Pocono Environmental Education Center (www.peec.org) sponsors hikes, boating and fishing courses and numerous other events. Monroe County Environmental Education Center (www.mcconservation.org), set on a 166-acre wildlife sanctuary, also sponsors events throughout the year, including the upcoming BioBlitz, a 24-hour sprint to name as many species of animals as possible. See page 43 for more details on BioBlitz.
The Poconos even offer shopping adventures. With over 100 stores in The Crossings Premium Outlets in Tannersville, you can shop for bargains from top designers and retailers: Banana Republic, Calvin Klein, Polo Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Coach, Cole Haan, Bose, Movado and more. Bonus: clothing is free from sales tax in Pennsylvania. The Thrill of a Lifetime Aviation Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 27 at the Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport, Route 611 in Mount Pocono, is a family event that will make Memorial Day Weekend even more memorable. Activities include free airplane and helicopter rides for kids age eight to 17. The Pocono Mountains combine family and adventure for extreme fun. After all, the family that plays together stays together.
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Dining Information is subject to change.
Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek.com. Pocono Mountains’ Original Brewpub and Restaurant. Everything at the Creek is handcrafted, from the post and beam timber-frame building and award-winning food, to the ales
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and lagers. Plenty of choices for vegetarians. Originally an 1880’s farmhouse, Barley Creek boasts a big, rustic atmosphere, deck for brews with a view, pavilion and wiffle ball stadium available for catering, private parties and pick-up games. Free brewery tours and beer tasting. Bear Creek Inne, Route 115, Bear Creek, (570) 472-9045, www.bearcreekinne.com. Serving fresh seafood, steak, veal and chicken dinners at reasonable prices since 1972. Casual dining in a lovely country setting. Private party room available.
Boulder View Tavern, South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (570) 722-9696, www.boulderviewtavern.com. Huge imported and domestic wine and beer selection. Great pub foods. Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley, (570) 5957486, (800) 392-9400, www.crescentlodge.com. Fine dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort & Restaurant, 205 Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, www.ehrhardts.com. Kick back and enjoy this restaurant located on Lake Wallenpaupack. Featuring classic American cuisine and gluten-free selections. Open 7 days a week at 11:30 a.m. Weekly specials, live entertainment on Friday nights. Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209, East Stroudsburg, (570) 588-9500, www.fernwood.co. Multiple
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ThisWeek.net 19 onsite restaurants: Mama Bella’s Tuscan Grille, sports pub, Pizza Hut and Scoops. Wintergreen’s Bar and Grill overlooks the lake and golf course. Enjoy cocktails and entertainment. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, WilkesBarre, (888) 946-4672, www.poconodowns.com. Casino serves up a list of dining options. Ruth’s Chris Steak House is one of the best-known restaurants in the country. Rustic Kitchen features Mediterranean. Timbers Buffet honors the local cultural heritage of the Mohegan tribe while offering an array of all-you-can-eat options. The casual, cool and comfortable Bar Louie is a great place to grab an over-stuffed sandwich
or appetizers and a signature drink. Sushi-lovers will adore the sophisticated Pearl, while kids’ faves, Johnny Rockets and Hot Dog Hall of Fame, serve up hamburgers and other American classics. For fabulous fast food, try Wolfgang Puck or Pacer’s Clubhouse. Stop by Ben & Jerry’s and Betty & Joe’s for a sweet ending. River Room, Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 424-4000, www.shawneeinn.com. Fine dining amid spectacular views. Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-7401, (800) 345-7759, www.skytop.com. Lakeview Restaurant features nouveau American cuisine served amid panoramic views of the mountains, golf course
and Skytop Lake. International wine list. The Windsor Dining Room, featuring garden views, serves American fare and a “wine of the evening.” Skytop is a Wine Spectator Magazine award-winner. Jackets are required. Slopeside Pub, Blue Mountain, 1660 Blue Mountain Dr., Palmerton, (610) 826-7700, www.skibluemt.com. Pub menu with spectacular views. Live entertainment, drink and food specials. The French Manor Inn and Spa, off Route 191, 8 miles south of I-84 Exit 20, South Sterling, (570) 676-3244, (877) 720-6095, www.thefrenchmanor.com. (Continued on Page 20)
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Gourmet French cuisine, a superb wine list and a
spectacular mountain view from this castle-like manor. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, The French Manor serves “dinner fit for a king.” Jackets are required. Casual dining is available in Hanna’s Café. The French Manor’s restaurants offer gluten-free breads and pancakes. Fourdiamond AAA rating. The Gem and Keystone, River Road, located next to Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, Shawneeon-Delaware, (570) 424-0990, www.GemAndKeystone.com. Home of ShawneeCraft
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Brewing Company artisanal heirloom whole-food beer, handcrafted on the premises. The menu features Pennsylvania farmstead cheeses and Smithsonian Sustainable Seafood. Open for lunch and dinner daily. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Routes 314 & 940, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-7111, www.poconomanor.com. The Exchange features eclectic American cuisine with a continental flair, plus a global wine list. Casual dress, with collared shirts for men; no shorts, T-shirts or sneakers. The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, 4 Main Avenue, Hawley, (570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527, www.thesettlersinn.com. Serving seasonal game and fish with locally grown produce. Enjoy artisan breads and desserts baked onsite. Regularly scheduled wine chats and dining events. Lunch and dinner daily. Four-diamond AAA rating, Wine Spectator magazine award-winner and member of Historic Hotels of America. Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, www.breakfastking.com. Dubbed the “Breakfast King,” Jubilee serves up the most important meal of the day daily from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch/dinner menus include steaks, seafood, burgers, wraps, paninis, sandwiches, soups and salads. The adjoining Pub in the Pines is a popular nightspot with 15 beers on tap. Established in 1968.
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Celebrating Memorial Day “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” —Joseph Campbell (1904-1987), American mythologist, lecturer and writer “For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity.” —William Penn (1644-1718), English real estate entrepreneur, philosopher and founder of Pennsylvania A true American holiday, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who lost their lives in service to their country. Memorial Day, historically, was celebrated by wearing red poppies to honor those who died. Parades and fireworks are also traditional ways to commemorate the day dedicated to heroes. The Pocono Mountains Region will sponsor several Memorial Day Parades: on May 27 in Hawley, beginning at 1 p.m., and on May 28 in Honesdale beginning at 10 a.m. Fireworks will burst through the skies above Mount Airy Casino Resort on May 26, 27 and 28. For comprehensive listings of all the happenings going on in and around the Pocono Mountains this Memorial Day Weekend, check out the Coming Events section of this magazine. Updated daily online, This Week in the Poconos’ Coming Events offer the most comprehensive guide to the Pocono Mountains.
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Entertainment Information is subject to change. COVE HAVEN, Lake Wallenpaupack, (800) 432-9932, www.covepoconoresorts.com. May 27: Mya & Kel, Grammy Awardwinning singer. June 10: Boyz II Men, iconic R&B group. CRESCENT LODGE, Route 191, Paradise Valley; (570) 595-7486, (800) 392-9400; www.crescentlodge.com. Enjoy superb cuisine and the sublime blues/jazz piano music of Michael Fossa on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. EHRHARDT’S RESORT & RESTAURANT, 205 Route 507; (570) 226-4388; www.ehrhardts.com. Live music on Fridays, and on other nights for special occasions. June 1: Dan Engvaldsen. June 6: Abbey Road. FERNWOOD HOTEL & RESORT, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9500, and see www.fernwood.co. Luxury rooms and villas, food court, sports pub and Tuscan Grille. In Wintergreens, Wednesdays at 6 p.m., Brain
Freeze Trivia team trivia game for ages 21+, hosted by Gary “Big Brain” in the Morning. Enjoy Karaoke on the weekends. Live bands perform at the Trolley Stop Pub. Astor Room features wellknown performers. MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-0249; www.mauchchunkoperahouse. com. An acoustically ideal venue for live music, Mauch Chunk features shows most weekends. May 25: Bill Kirchen and Too Much Fun (American Rockabilly). June 1: The “The Band” Band, tribute to popular Sixties band. June 8: Cabinet, bluegrass, country and folk performed with amazing musicianship. June 9: Craig Thatcher’s Salute to the Fillmore, tribute to the music and artists (Miles Davis, Cream, Jimi Hendrix and others) who made the Fillmore East and West legendary. June 15: Paul Thorn Band, bluesy Southern rock. June 16: Peek-A-Boo Revue. June 22: Leon Redbone, in his omnipresent Fedora, dark glasses and Groucho Marx mustache, the gravelly voiced baritone is one of the most recognizable characters
in music. For show times and tickets: www. mauchchunkoperahouse.com. MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS, Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre. (570) 831-2100. Popular local bands and duos in two of its venues—Breaker’s (Thursday thru Saturday nights) and Bar Louie (Friday and Saturday nights). Catch the stellar Marko Marcinko Trio Jazz Band every Friday (6 p.m.-9 p.m.) and Saturday (8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.) at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Thursdays, Ruth’s presents guitar trio The Blend. MOUNT AIRY CASINO, 44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono, (866) 468-7619, www.mountairycasino.com. May 27: Parrot Beach, Jimmy Buffet tribute band. 8 p.m. Free outdoor concert. June 9: Chippendales. PENN’S PEAK, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe, (866) 605-7325, www.pennspeak.com. One of the best venues in Pennsylvania for hearing live music. May 31: Dark Star Orchestra—Continuing the
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ThisWeek.net 23 Grateful Dead Experience. Doors: 7 p.m.; Show: 8 p.m. June 2: The iconic Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. June 6 & 7: The Diamonds, artists who gave us the soundtracks to “Happy Days” and “American Graffiti.” Show: 1p.m. June 8: America, 40th Anniversary Tour. Illustrious recording artists whose hits include “A Horse with No Name,” “Ventura Highway” and “Tin Man.” Doors: 6 p.m.; Show: 8 p.m. June 9: Southern Fury Tour-Featuring Molly Hatchet w/special guests Blackfoot and Jimmie Van Zant. Doors: 6 p.m.; show: 8 p.m. June 14: American Idol’s Kellie Pickler. Doors: 6 p.m.; Show: 8 p.m. June 15: 7 Bridges-The Ultimate Eagles Experience. Doors: 6 p.m.; Show: 8 p.m. June 16: The Machine, America’s top Pink Floyd show. Doors: 6 p.m.; Show: 8 p.m. June 24: Comedian Steven Wright. Doors: 6 p.m.; Show: 8 p.m. SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF RESORT, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 424-4000, (800) 742-9633. The River Room Piano Bar and Lounge. On Fridays and Saturdays, from 8 p.m. to midnight, the talented and versatile pianist Flo Powell, also known as Lady Flo, dazzles with her extensive
repertoire—Duke Ellington, Gershwin, Louis Armstrong, Cole Porter, Barbra Streisand, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Billie Holliday and more. Stools around the piano encourage sing-a-long.
Theater Year Round! Musicals, Comedies, Dramas Children’s Theater Classes and Camps We Love Groups of All Sizes!
SHERMAN THEATER, 524 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-2808, www.shermantheater.com. June 8: David Bromberg. Doors: 7 p.m.; Show time: 8 p.m. Ticket prices: $45, $35. THE INN AT POCONO MANOR, Route 314 and One Manor Drive. (570) 225-0167; (888) 374-1295. Lamplighter Lounge—Entertainment available Fridays & Saturdays. THE SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE, 552 River Road, Shawnee-onDelaware; (570) 421-5093; www.theshawneeplayhouse.com. World-class theater in the Pocono Mountains, presenting classical and new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and Shakespeare. May 30 thru September 1: They’re Playing Our Song, by Neil Simon, Lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager and music by Marvin Hamlisch. The
570-421-5093 www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com funny, romantic story of an awardwinning, straight-laced composer and his relationship with a zany, aspiring young female lyricist. Based on the real life love story of Hamlisch and Sager. Tickets: $28/ Adults; $25/Seniors; $15/Children. June 15 thru July 25: Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits. In this musical revue, Broadway’s greatest musical legends meet Broadway’s greatest satirist. Hailed as “hilarious and brilliantly wicked” by the New York Times, the show includes parodies of The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Les Misérables, Annie Get Your Gun, Hairspray, The Lion King, The Music Man, Miss Saigon and Rent.
Greek Food Festival “Triptolemus, one of the principal figures in Greek religion, is said to be the inventor of the plow and of agriculture, and therefore the real father of what we call civilization.” —Mary Francis Kennedy Fisher (1908-1992), preeminent American food writer and founder of the Napa Valley Wine Library Come out and experience the glory that is Greek Food at the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church’s Annual Greek Food Festival on June 7 through 10 at 135 Stokes Avenue in Stroudsburg. You’ll not only feast on authentic Greek cuisine and pastries, you’ll enjoy a Greek DJ daily, and a live Greek band and traditional Greek dancing on Friday and Saturday evenings. Children’s activities include pony rides and a petting zoo. Other attractions include taverna, bar and grill, vendors, a bookstore and church tours. Takeout is available. Admission and parking are free. Hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. For more information: (570) 421-5734, www.holycrosspoconos.org.
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Sports BAIT & TACKLE
BOATING
Tannery Depot General Store, RR 78, corner of Route 534 & Tannery Bridge, White Haven, (570) 606-4325, (800) 745-0742, www.tannerydepot.com. Offering fishing tackle, camping equipment, bike rentals, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, food and more.
Lakeside Country Cottages, Intersection Routes 507 & 390, Lake Wallenpaupack, Tafton, (570) 226-8907, www.lakesidecountrycottages. com. Seasonal boat slip rentals start at $800.
Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono, (570) 839-7338, www.woehrlesbaitshop.com. Healthy live bait for all seasons; fat heads, minnows, night crawlers, leeches, red worms, giant mealworms, wax worms and more. Celebrating over 3 decades in business, this complete bait shop is open every day, all year.
Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I-80 off exit 309), (570) 223-0505, (800) 487-2628, www.adventuresport.com. Overnight canoe camping trips in the exquisite Delaware Water Gap Natural Recreation Area.
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Kittatinny Canoes, Dingmans Ferry Base, 2130 Route 739,
Dingmans Ferry on the Delaware River, (800) 356-2852, www.kittatinny.com. Canoe and raft center offering scenic riverside camping trips in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Lakeside Country Cottages, Intersection Rtes. 507 & 390, Lake Wallenpaupack, (570) 226-8907, www.lakesidecountrycottages. com. CANOES & KAYAKS Kittatinny Canoes, Dingmans Ferry Base, 2130 Route 739, Dingmans Ferry on the Delaware River, (800) 356-2852, www.kittatinny.com. Rafting,
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ThisWeek.net 27 canoeing, kayaking, tubing, camping, paintball and zipping. CLIMBING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop, (570) 595-8988; www.skytop.com. Outdoor 30’ climbing wall; 8 stations, from beginner to expert. CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www.cbkmountainadventures. com. Treetop obstacle courses, mountain segways, zip lines, offroad adventure rides. EURO BUNGEE CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www.cbkmountainadventures.
com. Trampoline and safety harnesses allow participants to experience the thrill of flying and flipping.
(570) 595-8929, www.skytop. com. Instruction for the novice fly fisher; equipment provided. Private lessons and guide service. Waters open to the public for a fee.
FISH AND PAY LAKES Big Brown Fish and Pay Lakes, Route 115, North Effort, (570) 629-0427, www.bigbrownfish. com. Three ponds filled with trout and bass. No license required. Equipment rentals and bait available. Picnic table, park benches and pavilion for your convenience.
The Rod & Gun Club at The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-3908, www.poconomanor.com. Lessons for beginners to experienced anglers. Scenic 2.5 miles of remote fly-fishing open to the public for a fee.
Paradise Fishing Preserve, Cresco, (570) 629-0422, www.paradisetrout.com. Two lakes filled with bass and trout. No license required. All equipment/ bait available. FLY FISHING The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop,
GEOCACHING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (570) 595-8988; www.skytop. com. Discover the delights of Geocaching in a small class and find your way to one of Skytop’s caches using state-of-the-art GPS units. (Continued on Page 28)
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GOLF
Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, www.fernwood.co. Year-round horseback riding.
The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 8393908, www.poconomanor.com. Two courses designed by elite golf course architects.
Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (570) 595-8988, www.skytop.com.
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, One River Road, 124 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawnee-onDelaware, (800) 742-9633, www. shawneeinn.com. Legendary, historic course.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672, www.poconodowns.com.
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HORSEBACK RIDING Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, www.fernwood.co. Year-round horseback riding. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 8396237, www.poconomanor.com. Year-round horseback riding. KART RACING
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S & S Speedways Indoor GoKarts, Business Route 209 in Snydersville, (570) 420-5500; www.ssspeedways.com. Highpowered afford experience similar to real track racing. Single-person ride; must be at least 54” tall. Video arcade and snack bar. Use the display ad in this magazine for a Free Race. MOUNTAIN BIKING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Skytop, (570) 595-8988; www.skytop.com. Learn to negotiate rock gardens, bridges, drops and banked turns in Mountain Biking Skills Class. Rent equipment or bring your own. Pocono Bike Rentals at the Tannery Depot, RR 78, corner of Route 534 & Tannery Bridge, White Haven, (800) 745-0742, www.poconobikerentals.com.
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portable stoves, apparel and sunglasses.
Whitewater Challengers, Lehigh Adventure Center, 288 North Stagecoach Rd., Weatherly, (800) 443-8554, www.whitewaterchallengers.com. Mountain bike rentals; shuttle service to great trails along the Lehigh River.
Land of Make Believe & Pirate’s Cove, I-80 exit 12, Hope, NJ, (908) 459-9000, www.lomb. com. Award-winning park specifically designed for parent/ child participation. Rides, shows, attractions, games, water park, picnic area and more set on over 30 acres.
Starting Gate Action Sports, Rt. 209 in Bushkill, adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum, (570) 588-4807, www.startinggateonline.com.
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CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www.cbkmountainadventures. com. Mountain Segway tour takes you through the ski trails of Camelback Mountain Resort.
The Rod & Gun Club at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-3908, www. poconomanor.com.
service to and from many great bike trails in and around Jim Thorpe.
Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966; www.fernwood.co. PAINTBALL The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (570) 595-8988, www.skytop.com. Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, www.fernwood.co. PLAY PARKS Bushkill Falls, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-6682, to www. visitbushkillfalls.com. Centered around eight tumbling waterfalls, the “Niagara of Pennsylvania” features miles of nature trails, picnic areas, miniature golf, paddleboats and more. Ice Cream Parlor, Native American and wildlife exhibits. Costa’s Family Fun Park, 2111 Route 6, Hawley, near Lake Wallenpaupack, (570) 226-8585, www.costasfamilyfunpark.com. Bumper boats, go karts, miniature golf, water slides, laser tag, golf
The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (570) 5958929, (570) 595-7401, www.skytop.com. SPORTS EQUIPMENT Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 223-0505, (800) 487-2628 www.adventuresport.com. Offers a complete line of outdoor equipment, including tents, lanterns, fire starters, water jugs,
Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, (570) 606-4325. Carries a full selection of everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors. Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-7338, www.woehrlesbaitshop.com. Healthy live bait for all seasons. TRAIN RIDES Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton, I-81 exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway), left at light to Lackawanna Avenue, follow signs to Steamtown, (570) 340-5200, (888) 693-9391, www.nps.gov/stea. Cross-country steam-powered and historic dieseldriven rail excursions, working roundhouse and turntable, (Continued on Page 30)
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Steamtown’s Train Journey to the Past Commemorating Memorial Day, historic diesel locomotives will journey from Steamtown National Historic Site in downtown Scranton to the beautiful borough of East Stroudsburg, nestled in the valley of the Pocono Mountains’ Broadhead Creek, for a celebration in Miller Park.
Historic Dansbury Depot
Passengers arriving from Scranton to East Stroudsburg will be able to tour the historic depot, which dates back to 1864, buy snacks and coffee in the unique station cafe and explore artifacts and images documenting the station’s history. Miller Park, situated just off the tracks behind the depot, will host Memorial Day festivities, including live music and entertainment, railroad memorabilia, tours of the historic switch tower, an antique auto display, military equipment and lots more family friendly activities. The excursion will depart Steamtown at 9 a.m. and arrive in East Stroudsburg at approximately 11:15 a.m. After a two-hour layover with time to celebrate in Miller Park, the train will return to Scranton with an expected arrival time of 3:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $54 for adults 16 to 61 years old, $49 for ages 62 and older and $32 for children six to 15. Children to age five are free with a paying adult. Reservations are required: (570) 340-5204 or (888) 693-9391. On June 9, in honor of the Civil War’s 150th Anniversary, Steamtown will sponsor a train excursion featuring Civil War figures. This reenactment honors the fact that the Civl War was the first war in which railroads were a major factor. President Lincoln often traveled by train, and this journey will be no exception. President Lincoln, portrayed by nationally recognized living historian Jim Getty, and some of his famous generals will mingle with passengers who can take photos and ask questions. Mr. Getty, viewed by many as the best and most accurate Lincoln re-enactor, will deliver several inspirational speeches. Musicians of the Confederation of Union Generals will also provide period musical entertainment during the trip. This special excursion departs Steamtown at 10 a.m. with stops at Carbondale Station and Jessup Station. Passengers will hear Getty deliver Lincoln’s famous speech “on the need to preserve the Union.” For more information on this historical excursion: (570) 340-5200.
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Real Estate PROPERTIES FOR SALE & VACATION RENTALS
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Century 21 Select Group, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (800) 588-1808, (570) 6463600; and Route 94, Pocono Lake at Locust Lake Village, (800) 588-2808, (570) 646-8844; www.c21PoconoPines.com. Real estate sales and vacation rentals in Lake Naomi, Locust
Hawley Realty, Inc., (610) 398-4000, www.hawleyrealty.com. Commercial and industrial real throughout the Pocono Mountains. Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., Route 940, Pocono Pines, (800) 537-1479, (570) 646-2222, www.lakenaomi.com. Specializing in Lake Naomi/ Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals. A family tradition since 1964.
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SERVICES Pocono Tile Works, (570) 460-6439, www.poconotileworks.com. Exceptional custom tile design, including marble, and installation. Fully insured; references available. The Service Team, 487 E. Moorestown Road, Wind Gap, (610) 377-8400. Installation of roofing, siding, kitchens, baths, decks, insulation and flooring.
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Putting Down Roots Life is good in the Pocono Mountains. With over 2,400 square miles spread over four counties, the lush rolling hills of the Poconos are teeming with pristine lakes and streams, waterfalls, wildflowers, wildlife and lofty forests. Ideally located less than a two-hour drive from Philadelphia, New York and the cities of New Jersey, the Poconos offer amenities none of its rivals can match: a high standard of living for a relatively low price, an abundance of sports, leisure and cultural activities, superb dining and great shopping.
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Art & History ANTOINE DUTOT MUSEUM & GALLERY, Main Street (Route 611), Delaware Water Gap, (570) 476-4240, www.dutotmuseum.com. Art gallery and museum of local history housed in a charming brick schoolhouse (circa 1850). Hours: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. & Sun, Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend. Donation $2; Children under 12 Free. ASA PACKER MUSEUM, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-3229, www.asapackermansion.com. Built in 1861, this former home of Mauch Chunk railroad magnate and Lehigh University Founder, Asa Packer, remains as it was in his day, furnishings and all. ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North 7th Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, www.poconoarts.org. Premiere Public Fine Art Gallery
administered by the nonprofit PoconoArts Council. More than 20 juried artists exhibit their works from June thru November. The months of December thru May are reserved for special event exhibits. Media include oil, photography, acrylics, watercolor, digital, pottery, batik and more. BELL SCHOOL, Cherry Valley Road, Stormsville, www.monroehistorical.org. Circa 1860 one-room school. Artifacts, photos, guided tours.
www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety. org. Housed in a restored 1904 Neo-Greek Revival mansion, the museum of the Pike County Historical Society features the “Lincoln Flag,” which was placed under President Lincoln’s head after he was shot at Ford’s Theater. Hours: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wed. thru Sun. during July and August; and Wed., Sat. & Sun. September thru June.
CALDER HOUSE MUSEUM, Route 191 and Pine Mill Road, Equinunk, (570) 224-6722, www.waynehistorypa.org. A National Historic site featuring a Native American canoe from the 1400s.
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM, 5550 Memorial Boulevard (Route 611), Tobyhanna, (570) 894-4207, (570) 8397306, www.coolbaughtwp.org. Ice harvesting, military history, extensive photo collection and artifacts. Cultural and special events.
COLUMNS MUSEUM, 608 Broad Street, Milford, (570) 296-8126,
COLUMCILLE MEGALITH PARK, 2155 Fox Gap Road, Bangor, (610)
Rhythm Takes Root in Honesdale PHOTO:
Louis Pereyra
The Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival, which takes place on June 16, combines a wide range of musical genres with a wealth of arts and crafts, creating a day of fun for the whole family. Main Stage acts include Banjo Dan and the Midnite Plowboys, an acoustic blue grass band from Vermont; The Nouveaux Honkies, who play blues and rock; and the Sweetback Sisters who deliver delicious harmonies with a traditional honky-tonk sound that also blends in western swing and rockabilly. For children, Tunes & Tales, sponsored by the Arts Alliance, offers a tent full of storytelling, music, games and crafts. Free to the public, the Roots & Rhythm festival draws about 5,000 people to historic Honesdale. Festivities run from midmorning through the night. For more information: (570) 2511512, (570) 253-5492, www.honesdalerootsandrhythm.com.
ThisWeek.net 37 588-1174, www.columcille.org. Nonprofit park rooted in Celtic spirituality and inspired by the Isle of Iona off the coast of Scotland. An outdoor sanctuary open to the public as a sacred space for quiet meditation. CRESCO STATION MUSEUM, Sand Spring Road off Route 390, Cresco Railroad Depot, (570) 595-6157, www.barretthistory.org. Antique toys, anthracite coal mine display, diorama of the 1764 John Price homestead, Civil War displays. DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road, White Mills, (570) 253-1185, www. dorflinger.org. Highlighting the life of Christian Dorflinger, creator of fine crystal and cut glass, who was educated at the Cristalleries de Saint Louis in France. Largest collection of Honesdale Glass in the world, period antiques and factory artifacts. Open Wed. thru Sun. DRIEBE FREIGHT STATION, 537 Ann Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 424-1776. Restored 1882 railroad freight station housing a working model train display. ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570)636-2070, www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum. com. Founded in 1854, Eckley was an anthracite mining community, which in 1971 became a living museum—an entire town dedicated to preserving the history of the American lives that fueled the industrial revolution. Guided walking tours of the town and historical exhibits. Open year-round. EPISCOPAL PARISH OF ST. MARK & ST. JOHN, 21 Race Street Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-2241. www.stmarkandtjohn.org. This National Historic Landmark church features Gothic Revival architecture and Tiffany glass windows. Built between 1867 and 1869.
EQUINUNK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Route 191 and Pine Mill Road, Equinunk, (570) 224-6722, www.equinunkhistory.org. Preserves the history, from prehistoric times to present, of the Upper Delaware region. The town is characterized by 19th and early 20th century architecture, including Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Second Empire, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. EVERHART MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, SCIENCE & ART, 1901 Mulberry Street, Scranton, (570) 346-7186, www.everhart-museum.org. Located in Nay Aug Park, the Beaux-Arts style building houses rotating fine art collections, a planetarium and natural history displays. GREY TOWERS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, (570) 296-9630, www.greytowers.org. A French chateau built in 1886 by Richard Morris Hunt, architect of the Vanderbilt estate, Grey Towers is characterized by its dual conical roofed towers. Set on 303 acres of gardens and outbuildings, including an outdoor theater, this exquisite mansion, which is the former family home of the founder of the US Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot, houses a museum and conference center. Open May 26 thru October 31. HARRY HOUDINI TOUR, SHOW & MUSEUM, 1433 N. Main
Avenue, Scranton, (570) 342-5555, www.houdini.org. Featured on the Travel Channel, museum dedicated to the magician and his work. HOPE HORN ART GALLERY, University of Scranton, Hyland Hall, 4th Floor, Linden Street and Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, (570) 941-4214, www.scranton.edu. Rotating fine art exhibits. LACAWAC SANCTUARY, www.lacawac.org. Located in the northeastern tip of the Pocono Mountains, this nature preserve, ecological field research station and public environmental education facility is set on 545 acres and includes forests, a lake and a group of buildings built in 1903, many of which are architecturally significant, plus 5 public hiking trails. The 52acre Lake Lacawac, which is the southernmost glacial lake in the northern hemisphere, has been preserved in pristine condition completely free from development and encroachment. MADELON POWERS ART GALLERY, East Stroudsburg University, Fine and Performing Arts Center, Normal and Marguerite Streets, East Stroudsburg, (570) 422-3483, www.esu.edu. Fine art exhibits by established and up-and-coming visual artists. MAUCH CHUNK MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-9190, www.mauchchunkmuseum.com. (Continued on Page 38)
Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop Receive 1/2 Price Adult Tour Rt. 209, Bushkill Admission with One Paid Adult 570-588-9338 Admission www.poconoindianmuseum.com
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Preserving the history and culture of Jim Thorpe, formerly known as Mauch Chunk. MILFORD HISTORIC DISTRICT, Milford. 400 of the town’s 655 buildings have been declared “historically significant,” according to Travel + Leisure magazine. Stroll down North Main Street, which features a number of Italianate architectural gems: Opera House, Arms & Lovejoy Stores, Weaver & Watkins Block, Hovey Building, Hewitt Building, St. John Building. Also notable: the Greek Revival Dunning-Schoenemann House. East Commerce Street features Our Lady, Queen of Snow Catholic Church (Gothic style), H.J. Lee House (American Foursquare), Wheeler/Hubbell (Queen Anne), P.F. Wells House (an outstanding Italianate Villa), Hebbard House (Greek Revival). On East Liberty Street, the Baron House is Milford’s sole example of the Chateauesque Style. Also: Byrne House (Dutch Colonia Revival), Hill House (Bungalow/Period Revival styles), AV. Austin House (Victorian Gothic/Queen Anne). OLD JAIL MUSEUM, 128 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, (570) 3255259. Infamous execution site of the Molly Maguires, who were quite possibly innocent. Numerous reports claim the jail is haunted.
Ancient artifacts and crafts of Delaware River Native Americans. POCONO MANOR INN, 314 Pocono Manor, (570) 839-7111, www.poconomanor.com. The “Grand Lady of the Mountains” is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. QUIET VALLEY LIVING HISTORICAL FARM, 347 Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, www.quietvalley.org. Nestled in the hills of Northeast Pennsylvania, Quiet Valley is dedicated to preserving and presenting Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage. Open to the general public for tours during the summer. Special events feature period-dressed “family” members re-enacting the life of the original Pennsylvania German family who lived on the farm from the 1760s to 1913. SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER, 420 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 346-7369, www.scrantonculturalcenter. org. Housed in the magnificent Masonic Temple, considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the country, the Scranton Cultural Center serves as a regional center for arts, education and community activities, including Broadway plays, symphony, ballet, cultural events and art exhibits. Completed in 1930, when Scranton was a wealthy industrial city, the Masonic Temple is a tribute to masonry. The building’s architecture encompasses Gothic Revival,
Romanesque and Richardsonian Romanesque. It is on the US National Registry of Historic Places. STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 3405200, www.nps.gov/stea/index. htm. Offering living history and special exhibits, including the movie Steel and Steam. Tour the Locomotive Repair Shops. Enjoy a short or longer train excursion. Conveniently located in downtown Scranton, which is an easy, short drive off all major routes (81, 380, 84, 6 & 11). STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7703, www.monroehistorical. org. Built in 1795 by Jacob Stroud, the stately mansion houses Monroe County artifacts and exhibits and features the Elizabeth D. Walters Library, which contains extensive genealogical materials, a museum, library and gift shop. TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM, Route 423, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, open seasonally and for special events. Rail videos, running model train layouts, memorabilia, railroad art, and souvenirs. By donation. WALLENPAUPACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC., 103 Manor Court, Paupack, (570) 226-8980, www.visitpa.org. Dedicated to keeping the history of the Lake Wallenpaupack area accessible, the Society operates the Williams House as a museum.
OLD MAUCH CHUNK TRAIN STATION, Packer Park, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-5810, www.jimthorpe.org. Located in the heart of the downtown, the historic train station serves as a visitors welcome and information center. POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9338; www.poconoindianmuseum.com.
ZANE GREY MUSEUM, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River 274 River Road, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-4871. Renowned author/chronicler of the American West’s beloved Pocono Mountains home. Memorabilia, photographs and books in the rooms that served as Grey’s office and study.
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Lodging Countryside Cottages, 2863 Bartonsville Avenue, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-2131, www.countrysidecottages.com. Small rustic resort featuring fireplaces and lovely nature setting.
Crescent Lodge, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 5957486, www.crescentlodge.com. Award-winning retreat with lodge and cottages. Each room features a distinctive style. Cottages feature fireplace, sunken Jacuzzi for two and private outdoor patio overlooking gardens. Amenities include complimentary country breakfast buffet, one of the finest restaurants in the Pocono Mountains, walking and fitness trails.
Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort & Restaurant, 205 Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, www.ehrhardts.com. Owned and operated by the Ehrhardt family for over 60 years, this Lake Wallenpaupack resort offers motel rooms, cottages, lakeside apartments and suites. Live entertainment on weekends. Lake-front restaurant.
French Manor Inn and Spa, 50 Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (877) 720-6090, www.thefrenchmanor.com. Country manor modeled after an estate in the South of France. Gourmet French cuisine served nightly,
Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, (888) 3376966, www.fernwood.co. Luxury hotel rooms and villas. Several cafés and restaurants, including the Tuscan Grille, featuring Italian fare. Amenities include live entertainment, indoor/outdoor pools, fitness area, spa, year-round horseback riding, tennis and golf.
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tub. The Sunrise Room offers views of a peaceful pond and Kittatinny Ridge. Close to Bushkill Falls and Columcille Megalith Park, yet a mere 72 miles from Manhattan. Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, 124 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawneeon-Delaware, (570) 424-4000, www.shawneeinn.com. Featuring the 100-year-old, 27hole championship golf course. Conveniently located 75 miles from New York City and 100 miles from Philadelphia in a scenic and secluded setting amid the beauty of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Skytop Lodge, off Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-7401, (800) 345-7759, www.skytop.com. Refined resort in a majestic 5,500-acre setting. Affordable weekend and vacation plans feature fine dining, accommodations, an abundance of year-round sports/activities and guided nature tours. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-7111, (800) 2338150, www.poconomanor.com. Nestled among the evergreens and bountiful wildlife, the Inn has been a Pocono Mountains landmark since 1902. This charming 3000acre resort is a year-round gateway to adventure activities, fine dining, shopping and relaxation. The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527, www.thesettlersinn.com. Artfully restored 1927 craftsman-style hotel featuring 20 guest rooms and suites, some with Jacuzzis and fireplaces. AAA 4-Diamond rated restaurant with a Wine Spectator magazine award-winning wine selection. Seasonal game, meats and fish. Member of Historic Hotels of America.
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Santosha on the Ridge, 121 Santosha Lane, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 476-0203; www.santoshaontheridge.com. A true sanctuary, Santosha features en suite massages and other bodywork therapies, private yoga room, fully stocked with books, props and cushions, and an outdoor labyrinth for walking meditation.
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The Laurel Spa at the Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-0140, www.laurelspaatpoconomanor. com. Offers state-of-the-art equipment and an unforgettable experience. Massages, facials, wraps, scrubs, nail services, waxing and spa packages. Mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling.
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June 2: Craft Fair sponsored by Blooming Grove Twp. Volunteer Fire Department, 484 Route 739, Lords Valley, (570) 775-7355, ext. 1. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 2 & 3: Frog Frolic I & II, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. $5. Wear boots. June 2 thru June 30: Art Exhibit: Allen Crothamel, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. Scenes painted on turkey and grouse feathers. Featuring Pennsylvania wildlife and outdoor scenes. June 3: Open Farm Day, Country Ark Farm, 122 Genesis Drive, Milford, (570) 686-3481, www.countryarkfarm.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music by Obi Kaye and Al Forlenza, face painting, sandwiches, tours of the farm, pony rides and kids games. June 3: Introduction to Birding, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. $5. Adults only. June 4, 11, 18 & 25: Acrylic Painting for Adults, Pocono Arts Council, 18 North 7th, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, www.poconoarts.org. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Creative workshop for beginners. Learn to use your innate drawing skills to sketch out basis for painting. Tuition for all 4 sessions: $85/members, $95/nonmembers; Seniors: $65/$70. June 4, 11, 18 & 25: Watercolor Painting for Adults, Pocono Arts Council, 18 North 7th, Stroudsburg,
(570) 476-4460, www.poconoarts.org. 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Creative workshop for beginners. Learn to use your innate drawing skills to sketch out basis for painting. Tuition for all 4 sessions: $110/members, $120/ nonmembers; Seniors: $90/$95. June 4, 11, 18 & 25: Paint the Way the Mind Sees for Adults, Pocono Arts Council, 18 North 7th, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, www.poconoarts.org. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn to paint with emotion, purpose, power and spiritual understanding. Tuition for all 4 sessions: $110/members, $120/ nonmembers; Seniors: $90/$95. June 5: Bluebird House Building Workshop, Lackawanna College Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Covington Township, (570) 842-1506. $15 per family, which includes one birdhouse kit. June 6: Film: Vanishing of the Bees, Lackawanna College Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Covington Township, (570) 842-1506. As honeybees continue to disappear at alarming rates, this film explores the ancient connection between humans and honeybees, and provides viewers with tangible solutions to help preserve this important species. 6 p.m. Free, including popcorn and refreshments. June 6: Public Bog Walk, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 6293061, www.mcconservation.org. 1 p.m. Cost: $5/$3. Preregistration required. Bogs are highly sensitive habitats, extremely important for biodiversity. Floating boardwalk gives unique access to Tannersville Bog. June 6, 13, 20 & 27: Drawing Workshop for Adults, Pocono Arts Council, 18 North 7th, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, www.poconoarts.org. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Develop skills; learn
about light, form and composition. Tuition for all 4 sessions: $72/ members, $80/nonmembers; Seniors: $60/$65. June 7: Talk: The Power of OneSmall International Aid, presented by Marianne Milks, Harmony Presents, 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, www.silkmillharmony.com. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. $10. June 7: Conservation Volunteer Meeting, Promised Land State Park, 100 Lower Lake Road, Greentown. 6 p.m. Come out and learn about volunteer opportunities. June 7, 8, 9 & 10: Greek Food Festival, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 135 Stokes Avenue, Stroudsburg, (570) 4215734, www.holycrosspoconos.org. Live music, DJ, dancing, petting zoo and pony rides. June 7, 14, 21 & 28: Adult Oil Painting Classes for Adults, Pocono Arts Council, 18 North 7th, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, www.poconoarts.org. Weekly sessions, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Tuition for all 4 sessions: $72/members, $80/nonmembers; Seniors: $60/$65. June 8: Horse Racing Great, Ron Turcotte, Hosts Signings and Sightings at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, (888) 946-4672), www.mohegansunpocono.com. 6:30 p.m. June 8: Monroe County Habitat for Humanity, Golf Outing at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, 124 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 424-4000, www.shawneeinn.com. Info: www.habitatmc.org. (Continued on Page 44)
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BioBlitz 2012 A BioBlitz is a 24-hour event in which teams of volunteer scientists, nature lovers, families and other community members work together, finding and identifying as many species of plants, animals and other organisms as possible. It’s a fun and exciting way for kids and adults to participate in an important research expedition and learn about the biological diversity of an area. The Monroe County Environment Slimy Salamander by Jeff Strunk Education Center (MCEEC) sponsors its annual BioBlitz from Friday, June 15, 3 p.m. until Saturday, June 16, 3 p.m. Area scientists from local universities will lead the community in a race to count the species of plants and animals that live on the Josie Porter Farm Open Space Preserve in Stroud Township. For more information and to register: (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org.
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June 8 thru June 10: Birding Weekend at Promised Land State Park, 100 Lower Lake Road, Greentown, (570) 676-0567, (610) 796-3699. Overnight birding and natural history field trip. $25. June 9: Pride & Patriotism Parade, Waymart, 2 p.m. June 9: Civil War Train Excursion Re-enactment, Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton, 10 a.m. (570) 340-5204 or (570) 3405200. Witness history. Country’s leading re-enactor of President Lincoln will create an authentic atmosphere. June 9: Hike the Ridge Line Trail, sponsored by the Pocono Outdoors Club at Delaware Water Gap National Recreational AreaPEEC. Call for details and meeting place: (570) 629-5293. June 9: RiverFest, Olive Street Bridge, Blakely & Archbald, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Canoe-a-thon, regatta, family fun. Info: (570) 347-6311. June 9: Pond Peekers, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 6293061, www.mcconservation.org. 1 p.m. Cost: $5/$3. Come out and identify cool and interesting pond animals. Register by June 8.
June 9: Kayak Soujourn, Brodhead Watershed Association. Meet for breakfast and safety sessions at 8 a.m. at Glenbrook Golf Course Clubhouse. $40. Kayak rental available for additional fee from Chamberlain’s Canoes. For info, email: brodheadwatershed@gmail.com. June 9: Pond Exploration, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. $5. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 10: Painting & Collage Workshop for Adults, Pocono Arts Council, 18 North 7th, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, www.poconoarts.org. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Have fun exploring your creativity. Tuition: $30/members, $40/nonmembers; Seniors: $20/$25. June 10: Wayne County Historical Society Bus Trip Along the Gravity Route, Route 6 Mall, Honesdale, (570) 253-3240. $20/$25. Reserve by June 2. June 10: Pocono Celebrity Charity Poker Showdown, Pocono Raceway, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Info/Register: NASCAR.com/Unites. June 10: Safe Haven Pet Rescue Meet, Wal-Mart, Route 443, 1731 Blakeslee Blvd Drive E, Lehighton, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (570) 688-9063. June 10: Trail Care-Hickory State Park, sponsored by the Pocono
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Outdoors Club. Call for details and meeting place: (570) 350-2977 or (570) 350-2967. June 10: Public Bog Walk, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), Route 611, at the light at the Tannersville Inn turn onto Cherry Lane Road. The parking lot is 1.9 miles on y our right from Route 611, (570) 6293061, www.mcconservation.org. 1 p.m. Cost: $5/$3. Preregistration required. June is the month for the widest variety of flowers blooming in the bog. View rose pogonia orchids, sheep laurel, cranberries and wild calla. June 10: Sunday for Singles, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Meet new people while hiking PEEC’s longest trail—Ridgeline. A 4.5-mile moderately difficult hike. June 13: Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township Meeting, The Blakeslee Family, Clymer Library, 115 Firehouse Road, Pocono Pines. 10 a.m. to 11:30. June 14: Flag Day Patriotic Concert, Doug Smith Orchestra, Honesdale Central Park, 7:30 p.m. Free. June 12 thru August 7: Summer Watercolor Painting Workshops, Pocono Watercolor Associates. Classes held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fish Hill Road, Tannersville. (570) 629-0089. Morning sessions: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; evening
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bake oven. Rain or shine. For more information: (570) 992-6161, www.quietvalley.org. June 16: 3rd Annual Heritage Explorer Bike Tour & Festival, Mellow Park, Peckville, (570) 963-6730, ext. 8200, www.HeritageExplorer.org. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bike tour begins at 8 a.m. Great for bike riders of all ages and abilities. Rally, festival, food, music, exhibits, more. June 16: Roots & Rhythm Festival, Honesdale’s Central Park. Live music, arts & crafts, food. Children’s events, including “Tunes & Tales,” which features a tent full of storytelling, music, games and crafts for children. Main stage musical acts: Banjo Dan & the Mid-nite Plowboys, The Nouveaux Honkies and the Sweetback Sisters. June 16: History in Bloom, Monroe County Historical Association, Stroud Mansion, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: (570) 421-7703. June 16: Wild Edibles Walk, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 10 a.m. to noon. $10. Call to reserve seat in van. June 17: 4th Annual Polka for Pets, Safe Haven Rescue, Leighton Community Grove, 7th & Iron Street, Lehighton, noon to 5 p.m. Polka band, Pennsylvania Villagers. Info: (570) 688-9063. June 18: 11th Annual Golf Outing, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. A great day of golf at the Shawnee Inn & Country Club. Proceeds benefit educational programs. Reserve spot. June 18 thru August 17: Summer Camp at Country Ark Farm, 122 Genesis Drive, Milford, (570) 686-3480, www.countryarkfarm.org. Peoplefriendly animals, bottle feeding,
nature hikes, water slide and bounce house. Two-week sessions. For camper sponsorship, call Maria Crawford at the Ingeborg A. Biondo Memorial Foundation at (570) 686-2402. June 19: Safe Haven Pet Rescue Volunteer Meeting, Cherry’s Restaurant, Route 209 near Route 534, Kresgeville, 6:30 p.m. (570) 688-9063. June 20: O’Keeffe the Flower, Pocono Arts Council, 18 North 7th, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, www.poconoarts.org. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Artists in this workshop will take the flower into an O’Keeffe perspective by loosely enlarging pets, leaves and details through a pastel drawing followed by an acrylic painting on canvas. Brief demo and tons of encouragement provided. Tuition: $38/members, $48/nonmembers; Seniors: $28/$33. Materials fee: $12. June 20: They’re Playing Our Song, play by Neil Simon, Lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager and music by Marvin Hamlisch. Hosted by the Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township at The Shawnee Playhouse, River Road, Shawneeon-Delaware, (570) 972-6812. 2 p.m. $25. Mail checks, payable to HATT, PO Box 2084, Pocono Pines, PA 18350. June 22 thru June 25: Lehigh River Sojourn, 3-day event that starts out Friday night at Mauch Chunk Lake with Lehigh River trips on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. (610) 965-4397. June 23: Park History Tour, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $10/$20. Bring water, lunch and a camera. Call to reserve seat in van. June 23: Tobyhanna Army Depot 100th Anniversary Express, (Continued on Page 46)
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Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton, (570) 340-5204. Train ride from Scranton to Tobyhanna. Departs Scranton at 9 a.m.; returns approximately 4 p.m. Adults: $34; Seniors: $29; Children $22. June 23: Butterfly Walk, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 10 a.m. to noon. $5. June 23: Bake Oven Basics, Quiet Valley Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road in Stroudsburg. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy baking bread, lunch and dessert. For more information: (570) 992-6161, www.quietvalley.org. June 23: Summer Canoe Paddle, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. $5. Relaxing afternoon at Pickerel Pond. Beginners welcome. Call to reserve spot in canoe. June 23 & 24: The Kettle Creek Family Campout, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061,
www.mcconservation.org. 1 p.m. Saturday thru 11 a.m. Sunday. Camp with other families at Kettle Creek and be part of a fun-filled weekend of camping, fishing, hiking, outdoor games and great camp food. Tents will be available and food will be provided. Adults: $30/$25; Children under 12: $20/$15. Preregistration and prepayment are required. June 23 & 30: Linoleum Block Printing, Pocono Arts Council, 18 North 7th, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, www.poconoarts.org. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 12-16. Learn to make your own original prints. REGISTER BY JUNE 13. Tuition: $38/members, $48. Materials fee: $12. June 24: Genticorum, Best of Quebec’s Traditional Music, Milford Theatre, Milford, www.genticorum.com. 4 p.m. Canada’s “Best Folk Ensemble.” June 24: Learn to Kayak, Kittatinny Canoes, 378 Routes 6 & 209, Milford, (800) 356-2852. Easy-touse kayaks. Lessons + a guided 10-mile scenic trip from Pond Eddy, NY, to Matamoras, PA. June 27: PA Tree & Wildflower Identification Educator Workshop, Promised Land State Park, 100 Lower Lake Road, (570) 676-0567. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Open to formal teachers, naturalists, camp directors,
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scout leaders and others interested in teaching. Participants will receive the Project Learning Tree (PLT) Curriculum, Newcomb’s Wildflower guides, the National Audubon Field Guide to Mid-Atlantic States, Tree ID guides and more. June 27: A Still Life, Pocono Arts Council, 18 North 7th, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, www.poconoarts. org. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Still life painting is great way to learn perspective, shadows, color and media. Tuition: $38/members, $48/ nonmembers; Seniors: $28/$33. Materials fee: $12. June 27 thru 30: Carnival/Treasure Hunt, Pocono Mt. Bible Fellowship Church, Mt Pocono, (570) 8396922. Ages 3 thru 12. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ongoing: Eastern Pocono Animal Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic, Rainbow Plaza, Route 209, Brodheadsville, needs volunteers one day per week to check in clients and help out at vaccination clinics. Must be able to commit to one day per week, every week, and arrive at 8:15 a.m. on that day. Info: (570) 994-5846; or stop in office. Ongoing: Love at First Bite, Pocono Cheesecake Factory on Rt. 611 in Swiftwater, (570) 839-6844; www.poconocheesecake.com. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. See this issue of This Week in the Poconos for a coupon worth $2 off any purchase of $20 or more. Ongoing: Zip-Flyer at CBK Mountain Adventures is open for flight. Enjoy the thrill of the continent’s longest and fastest zipflyer. www.cbkmountainadventures. com.
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Quiet Valley’s FARM ANIMAL FROLIC Farm Animal Frolic, hosted by Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm on May 26 and 27, gives kids of all ages the opportunity to see and touch baby farm animals. Watch chicks hatching from their eggs, feel the velvety fur of baby bunnies. Cuddle new lambs, thick with soft, woolly fleece, watch frisky baby goats play. You’ll see adorable piglets, cows and Clydesdale workhorses. Farm Animal Frolic also features pony rides, great country food and a hay jump. On May 26th, you can watch sheep shearing. Tour a historical one-room schoolhouse on May 27th. Besides being fun, Farm Animal Frolic helps children understand and appreciate human beings’ reliance on animals. Children who interact with baby animals in their natural environment may grow up to behave more humanely towards animals that give their lives to feed and sustain humans. As a National Historical Site, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm preserves an important piece of Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage. Reenacting the lives of the German family who lived and worked the farm from the 1760s to 1913, Quiet Valley is a journey to yesteryear when family farms fed the nation. Farm Animal Frolic takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday the 26th and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday the 27th. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Quiet Valley is located at 347 Quiet Valley Road in Stroudsburg. For more information: (570) 992-6161, www.quietvalley.org.
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