“Honesdale Roots & Rhythm” Music and Arts Festival
Saturday, June 18th in Historic Honesdale
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SURF THE MOUNTAINS Your Pocono Portal Adventure Sports: www.adventuresport.com American Candle: www.american-candle.com Baileys Grille & Steakhouse: www.baileyssteakhouse.com Barley Creek Brewing Company: www.barleycreek.com Bear Creek Inne: www.bearcreekinne.com Big Brown Fish and Pay Lakes: www.bigbrownfish.com Blue Mountain Ski Area Summer Events: www.skibluemt.com Boulder View Tavern: www.boulderviewtavern.com Bushkill Falls: www.visitbushkillfalls.com Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark: www.camelbeach.com CBK Mountain Adventures: www.CBKmountainadventures.com Century 21 Select Pocono Pines: www.C21PoconoPines.com Claws ‘N’ Paws Wild Animal Park: www.clawsnpaws.com Costa’s Family Fun Park: www.costasfamilyfunpark.com Country Junction: www.countryjunction.com Country Kettle: www.country-kettle.com Countryside Housekeeping Cottages: www.countrysidecottages.com Crescent Lodge: www.crescentlodge.com Crystal Cave: www.crystalcavepa.com Delaware Highlands Conservancy: www.delawarehighlands.org Dorflinger Glass Museum: http://dorflinger.org/glass_museum.html Downtown Hawley Partnership: www.visithawleypa.com Downtown Stroudsburg: www.stroudsburg.net Eckley Miners Village: www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com Fernwood Hotel & Resort: www.fernwoodhotel.com Four Seasons at Camelback: www.camelbackpoconoshomes.com The French Manor: www.thefrenchmanor.com Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce: www.greaterpoconochamber.com Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce: www.whitehaven.org Grey Towers National Historic Landmark: www.fs.fed.us/gt Gumble Brothers: www.gumblebrothers.com Holley Ross Pottery: www.holleyross.com Honesdale Roots and Rhythm Festival: www.honesdalerootsandrhythm.com Hutton Metalcrafts: www.copperlamps.com The Inn at Jim Thorpe: www.innjt.net The Inn at Pocono Manor: www.poconomanor.com Jim Thorpe: www.jimthorpe.org Jubilee Restaurant: www.breakfastking.com Kittatinny Canoes: www.kittatinny.com Lackawanna County Convention & Visitors Bureau: www.visitnepa.org Lake Naomi Real Estate: www.lakenaomi.com Lakeside Country Cottages: www.lakesidecountrycottages.com Land of Make Believe: www.landofmakebelieve.com Liberty Homes Custom Builders: www.libertyhomesPA.com Luzerne County Convention & Visitors Bureau: www.tournepa.com Miss Elly’s Antiques and Such: www.missellysantiques.com Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs: www.mohegansunpocono.com Monroe County Conservation District: www.mcconservation.org Monroe County Historical Association: www.monroehistorical.org Mountain Springs Lake Resort: www.mslresort.com Nature Conservancy: www.nature.org/states/pennsylvania
NEPA Audubon Society: www.nepaaudubonsociety.org PA Fish & Boat Commission: www.fish.state.pa.us PA PowerPort: www.state.pa.us PA State Park Information: www.visitpaparks.com Paradise Fishing Preserve: www.paradisetrout.com PennDOT District 4: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/penndot/districts/ district4.nsf/District 4 Homepage?readform PennDOT District 5: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/penndot/districts/ district5.nsf/District+5+HomepageShort+List?readform PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services: www.dmv.state.pa.us PennDOT’s NEPA Transportation Website: www.neparoads.com PennDOT’s Travel Information Website: www.511pa.com Pike County Conservation District: www.pikeconservation.org Pike County Tourism: www.discoverpikepa.com Pocono Arts Council: www.poconoarts.org Pocono Bike Rentals: www.poconobikerentals.com Pocono Builders Association: www.poconobuilders.org Pocono Cheesecake Factory: www.poconocheesecake.com Pocono Environmental Education Center: www.peec.org Pocono Indian Museum: www.poconoindianmuseum.com Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce: www.lakeregioncc.com Pocono Mountain Arts Council: www.poconomac.com Pocono Mountains Flying Club: www.mpoflyingclub.org Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau: www.800poconos.com Pocono Outdoor Club: www.poconooutdoorclub.org Pocono Resorts Realty: www.prr1.com Pocono Tile Works: www.poconotileworks.com Printing Craftsmen, Inc.: www.printingcraftsmeninc.com Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm: www.quietvalley.org Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees: www.swbyankees.com The Settlers Inn: www.thesettlersinn.com Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort: www.shawneeinn.com Shawnee Mountain Summer Festivals: www.shawneemt.com Skytop Resort: www.skytop.com Skyview Spa at Skytop Resort: www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com Smuggler’s Cove: www.smugglerscove.net The Spa at Mountain Laurel: www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com Spa Shawnee and Salon: www.spashawnee.com Split Rock Resort & Golf Club: www.splitrockresort.com S&S Speedways - Indoor Go-Karts: www.ssspeedways.com Starting Gate: www.startinggateonline.com Steamtown National Historic Site: www.nps.gov/stea Tannery Depot General Store: www.tannerydepot.com Teeters’ Furniture: www.teetersfurniture.com Theo B. Price Inc.: www.theobprice.com Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River: www.nps.gov/upde Visit PA: www.visitPA.com Vocelli Pizza: www.vocellipizza.com Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour: www.wallenpaupackboattour.com Water Gap Trolley: www.watergaptrolley.com Whitewater Challengers: www.whitewaterchallengers.com Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Int’l Airport: www.flyavp.com Woehrle’s Bait Shop: www.woehrlesbaitshop.com
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JUNE 18, 2011 Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine & Food Festival ................................... 4 Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival .................................... 6 Pocono Whitewater Big Day Out and Moonlight Rafting.......................... 7 Tuesday is the Summer Solstice! .................................................................. 7 Bass Season opens June 18th ........................................................................ 7 Blue Mountain Ski Area hosts Father’s Day Picnic and Disc Golf.......... 14 Whitewater Challengers Father’s Day Events ........................................... 26 Dads Paddle Free with Kittatinny............................................................... 26 Split Rock Father’s Day Golf Special ......................................................... 26 Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour............................................................... 28 Hawley Fire House Chicken BBQ .............................................................. 28 Wine Chat with the Wine Chick at Settlers Inn ........................................ 28 Eckley Miners’ Village Patch Town Days ................................................... 47 Eric Mintel Quartet at the Gazebo ............................................................ 47 Summerfest 7 at Barley Creek .................................................................... 47 Quiet Valley Summer Garden Party........................................................... 51 Summer Garden Tour with Monroe County Garden Club...................... 51 Come Paint with Me at Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary .............. 51 School’s Out Day at CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark ......................... 53 Skirmish USA BYOG Day & Gun Sale ....................................................... 53 CALENDAR..................................... 8 COMING EVENTS............................ 8 DINING ........................................42 ENTERTAINMENT ...........................22 LODGING .....................................48 MOVIES ........................................23 MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & ANTIQUITY .. 29 POCONO MAP..............................32
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Festivals, Fathers, and Summertime Fun Split Rock Resort & Golf Club hosts its 21st Annual Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine & Food Festival, picturesque Honesdale presents its 6th annual Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival, and plenty of ways to honor Dad are planned in the Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania! Friendly folks from far and near are here to welcome Cover Photo: Honesdale summer with entertainment, sports, history, and wildlife, as well as the finest in shopping, spas, Roots & Rhythm Music and Arts Festival dining, and accommodations. Catch a ride on a waterslide, tour boat, kayak, golf cart, zip line, bass boat, steam train, or trolley! Turn to Coming Events, click on www.thisweek.net, or page through www.issuu.com/thisweek to find your favorite fun… in the Poconos! This Week in the Poconos PLEASING READERS SINCE 1932 www.thisweek.net
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21st Annual Great Tastes of Pennsylvania
Wine & Food Festival The 21st Annual Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine & Food Festival graces Split Rock Resort & Golf Club on Saturday and Sunday, June 18th and 19th. Over 35 of the commonwealth’s finest wineries participate in the popular outdoor event, with samplings of a wide variety of vintages. Attendees age 21+ receive a free souvenir wine tasting glass. Live entertainment continues on 3 stages throughout the festival, which runs from 12:00pm to 6:00pm both days. Over 90 craft vendors will purvey, and an abundance of food will be available. Check out interesting wine-related seminars, great giveaways, and grape stomping! Split Rock is a 4-season resort offering the ultimate in activities and accommodations. Enjoy H2Ooooh! indoor water park, 27 holes of championship golf, 18-hole miniature golf, fitness center, outdoor/indoor pools, tennis, basketball, bowling, video games, racquetball, archery, billiards, ping-pong, and daily activities. Refresh in the ice cream parlor, or catch a first-run movie with popcorn in the movie theater. The Galleria Dining Room features a continental menu; Bell’ago, overlooking Lake Harmony, serves Italian cuisine; and, Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar boasts panoramic golf course views. The Galleria Nightclub and Benchwarmers Sports Bar will entertain you. The resort offers a coffee shop, hair gallery, gift shop, meeting rooms, exhibit/function space, banquet facilities, and conference services. Most amenities are open to the public; call 1-800-255-7625 or (570) 722-9111, and sip www.splitrockresort.com.
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Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival The 6th annual Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival happens on Saturday, June 18th! The free event showcases an eclectic mix of music and artistic genres throughout historic Honesdale. Musicians and bands perform from 10:30am to 1:30pm along and around Main Street, and then live music begins in Central Park at the Main Stage! Vendors serve delicious sausage and peppers, cheese steaks, hamburgers, deep-fried ravioli, vegetable fried noodles, homemade baked goods, and more. Artists and artisans including jewelers, painters, authors, and photographers will display stunning work for sale, and a Tunes & Tales Tent is offered for the kids. Over 5000 attendees are expected during the festival, attracted by top-notch talent like Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers, Ryan Hartt and the Blue Hearts, Seth Walker, Carrie Rodriguez, and Grammy Award winner Dave Alvin. A jovial PostFestival Party is planned at The Limerick, 548 Main Street, beginning at 10:30pm. For more information about this highly-anticipated event, call (570) 253-5492 and carry your tune to www.honesdalerootsandrhythm.com. There’s always something happening in Honesdale! Zoe Muth
Genevieve Pierson
Seth Walker
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THE NIAGARA OF PENNSYLVANIA F Eight Waterfalls F Miles of Nature Trails F Wildlife Exhibit F Native American Exhibit F Gift & Souvenir Shops F Ice Cream Parlor F Fudge Kitchen F Snack Bar
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Pocono Whitewater Big Day Out and Moonlight Rafting On Friday, June 17th, take a guided multi-sport Big Day Out on the Lehigh River with Pocono Whitewater, on Route 903 near Jim Thorpe since 1976. Bike, hike, and raft, all in one big day; it’s an awesome adventure, for only $89.95/pp! Tasty breakfast and lunch are included, too. Pocono Whitewater unveils Moonlight Rafting on the Lehigh River, at sundown on Saturday, June 18th. Explore moonlit nightlife as glow sticks dance around you like fireflies. Your guide will help you navigate; then, get cozy by a bonfire, roast marshmallows, and savor cheese, crackers, and a glass of wine! The $89.95/pp fee covers your guide, après party, equipment, roaring bonfire, and glow necklaces. Full-day and ½-day adventures through the scenic Lehigh River Gorge, mild to wild rafting and kayaking trips, rail/mountain biking, and Skirmish Paintball in 50 fields on 700 acres are Pocono Whitewater specialties! Groups are welcomed, with advance reservation. Call 1-800WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226, and drift to www.poconowhitewater.com.
Tuesday is the Summer Solstice!
Tuesday, June 21st, is the first day of summer, the Summer Solstice. A major celestial event, the Summer Solstice results in the longest day and shortest night of the year across Earth’s Northern Hemisphere. In Latin derivation, sol means sun, and stice means to stand still. As days lengthen, the sun rises higher and higher, until it seems to stand still in the sky. Celebrate summer’s arrival in the beautiful Pocono Mountains!
Bass Season opens June 18th Saturday, June 18th marks the opening of Bass Fishing Season on Commonwealth of Pennsylvania waters! The minimum size is 12 inches, and the daily limit is 6 total fish in any combination of bass species, largemouth or smallmouth. Although Pennsylvania was named for Penn’s Woods, its abundant, varied, healthy waters are a real attraction as well. There are more than 85,000 miles of streams and rivers, along with 4,000 inland lakes and ponds covering 160,000 acres, plus 470,000 acres of Lake Erie. What does this mean to anglers of all ages and abilities? There’s plenty of good fishing nearby, in streams, rivers, and lakes! To learn about all of the diverse fishing opportunities in the Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania, cast your line at the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission site, www.fish.state.pa.us, or call the Northeast Region Office at (570) 477-5717. Make sure to buy your license!
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12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 See the ENTERTAINMENT Column on Page 22 for Local Live Entertainment! Now thru November 27 – Bushkill Falls is Open for 107th Tour Season! Bushkill Falls, “The Niagara of Pennsylvania,” is centered on eight roaring waterfalls and features miles of nature trails and picnic areas, plus paddle boats, miniature golf, fishing, exhibits, specialty shops and fun for all ages. The famous Pocono Mountain attraction is located off of Route 209 in Bushkill and it opens to the public every day at 9:00am
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through November 27. Call Bushkill Falls at (570) 588-6682 or see their website www.visitbushkillfalls.com. Now thru Season – Tee-off with the great Senior Golf Special at Fernwood Hotel & Resort’s challenging 18-hole course off Route 209 in Bushkill. Every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, senior citizens can play 18 holes for only $25 including cart and greens fees! Advance tee times are required. Fernwood’s 18-hole course has a 68.8 rating from the blue tees, yet also offers family-friendly yardage from the red tees at 4,588 yards. Great golf can be shared by all levels, whether you play for sport or recreation. For tee times, call (570) 588-9500 ext. 4210. For resort information and lodging reservations, call Fernwood Hotel & Resort at 888-FERNWOOD or click on www.fernwoodhotel.com. Daily – Free Brewery Tours and Beer Tastings are offered every day at 12:30pm at the Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road in Tannersville. The fascinating tours of the brewery are followed by free tastings of assorted Barley Creek brews. Reservations are
$25
not required and group tours are also available by appointment. To find out more about this authentic brewpub & restaurant, call (570) 629-9399 or log on to www.barleycreek.com. Now – The Casino is Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre! Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is currently home to 55,000 square feet of gaming space including 82 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, as well as a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing eight months out of the year. Horse racing fans enjoy Live Harness Racing every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday night from March 22 through November 12. Post time is 6:30pm. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is located at 1280 Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre and their phone number is 1-888WIN-IN-PA. Log on to their website www.mohegansunpocono.com to find out more! Now – The Inn at Jim Thorpe on 24 Broadway in Jim Thorpe has announced that they are offering two
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This Week in the Poconos 9 very special packages: the Romantic Couples Escape and the Girlfriends Spa Getaway. Romance, wine and a massage... What more do you need? The Romantic Couples Escape includes a two night stay, his and her 55-minute Swedish massages, a bottle of wine in your room, two souvenir wine glasses, dinner one night, and breakfast daily. Or grab the gals and enjoy a relaxing and fun getaway! The Girlfriends Spa Getaway includes a two night stay, Custom Spa Package, breakfast daily, lunch & dinner on Saturday, a bottle of wine with souvenir wine glasses, plus special discounts at area shops. The Inn at Jim Thorpe is situated in the heart of Jim Thorpe’s National Register Historic District. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this grand Victorian inn features comfortable guest rooms and worldclass suites, including many with whirlpool and fireplace. For more information about these and other packages, or for your reservations, call The Inn at Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599. Visit online at www.innjt.net. Now through October 30 - The Disc Golf Courses are Open at Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton! Play on your choice of three exciting disc golf courses: Valley Park, Skyline Park and Slopeside 9. Disc golf hours of operation are 10:00am to 6:00pm on Thursdays & Fridays and 9:00 to 6:00 on Saturdays & Sundays, weather permitting. Be sure to stop by the Summit Lodge Slopeside Pub & Grill to pay your green fees. For directions or more information, call Blue Mountain at (610) 826-7700 or check out www.skibluemt.com. *Closed for the July 4 holiday. Now thru mid-December – Enjoy the Free Pottery Making Demonstrations at Holley Ross Pottery on Route 191 in LaAnna (between Cresco & Newfoundland). Every Monday through Friday at 11:00am, you can see all the steps involved in making beautiful pottery, from mixing the clay to the finished product! Then browse through the creations in the large factory showroom and go for a comfortable stroll to the lake and forest park. Holley Ross Pottery is open every
day, Monday through Saturday from 9:30 to 5:30, and Sundays 1:00 until 5:30. Call (570) 676-3248 for more information or visit their website at www.holleyross.com. Weekly - Boulder View Tavern is a premier lakeside destination for casual drinks, family fare and live entertainment nestled on South Lake Drive in Lake Harmony. They welcome you to come and try one of their signature dishes, like their savory BBQ ribs, or enjoy their Weekly Special Nights. Visit on
Mondays for great 35 cent wings; Wednesdays are Pizza Nights, and on Sundays clams and mussels are just $5 per pound with domestic drafts for $1.50! Experience a friendly atmosphere and live music, all while taking in the beautiful view of Big Boulder Lake and Big Boulder Ski Area. Dinner is served until 10:00pm. Call (570) 722-9696 or log on to www.boulderviewtavern.com for more information and the complete entertainment schedule. (Continued on Page 10)
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 9) June 16 – Celebrate Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre, where every Thursday through September 1 there’s a Party on the Patio from 6:00 to 11:00pm! The big party on the patio of the grandstand features area tribute bands as well as great food, drinks and karaoke. The featured band tonight is The Rolling Stones tribute Glimmer Twins. The Party on the Patio is free and open to guests 21 or older. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is located at 1280 Route 315 in Wilkes-Barre, where you can play all of your favorite table games and over 2,300 slots sizzle 24 hours a day, seven days a week! Horse racing fans enjoy Live Harness Racing every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
& Saturday; post time is 6:30pm. Call 1-888-WIN-IN-PA or (570) 8312100, or check out their website at www.mohegansunpocono.com to find out more! June 16 – Beltzville State Park is offering a special Guided Kayak Program from 6:00pm to 8:30pm beginning at the Preacher’s Camp Boat Launch. Bring your kayak or canoe or borrow one from Beltzville State Park and join guest naturalist Stephanie Strub for a guided paddle on Beltzville Lake, one of the most popular flatwater kayaking locations in the Pocono Mountains! Bring plenty of water and wear shoes and clothing that can get wet! If you bring your own canoe or kayak, it must have a PA State Park Launch Permit or registration from the PAFBC. All participants must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type I, II, or III PFD (lifejacket). The group will disembark along the way to stop for a quick
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picnic dinner (bring your own and maybe some to share). There is a $10 per person usage fee to borrow the park’s kayaks, $5 per person for those with their own equipment. Registration is required for the Guided Kayak Program. To register, call Stephanie at (215) 453-5015. To find out more, call Beltzville State Park at (610) 377-9150 or log on to www.visitpaparks.com. June 16 – “Come Paint with Me” is a free, non-instructional program of on-site outdoor painting & sketching sessions for adult and student artists. Artists will meet today from 10:00am until 3:00pm to paint at Buttermilk Falls, at the corner of Rt. 209 and Buttermilk Falls Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware. This beautiful site offers cascading waters and it’s early in the season so the light will be just right! Artists are encouraged to paint outdoors at their own pace with mediums of their choice. Representing many levels of expertise and variations in style and technique, artists are offered the opportunity to network with others, share a common interest, and socialize over lunch break where informal critique is often included. Registration is not necessary to attend “Come Paint with Me” sessions. Artists are expected to meet at the various locations bringing their own materials. Be sure to pack a picnic lunch. Restrooms will be available. Sessions are held weather permitting. For directions or more information, call Joan Polishook at (570) 775-6896 or visit www.joanpolishook-art.com. All are welcome to join this free program! June 16 – Meet a State Park naturalist at 9:00am at the State Game Lands #129 parking lot on Route 903 (just north of the Penn-Kidder School) for a Hike on SGL #129 and Margy’s Trail. This challenging and varied 2½-mile hike is rated “most difficult.” The hike will start easy and flat on a Jeep trail, then extremely rocky and uneven on Margy’s Trail. Come out to get some exercise, learn about the area’s rich history and natural features, and relax in the fresh air. Join a naturalist from Hickory Run State Park on select Thursdays for hikes at Pocono Mountain State Parks and neighboring public lands. For more information or directions,
This Week in the Poconos 11 call the Hickory Run State Park office at (570) 443-0400 or log on to the PA State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. June 16 – The Chess Club will meet at 6:00pm at the Clymer Library in Pocono Pines. The club is open to all ages. If you like, you may bring your own chess set to use. Donations of unused chess sets will be accepted by the club. For more information and to sign up, call the library at 646-0826 or visit the Circulation Desk. The Clymer Library is easy to find on Firehouse Road in Pocono Pines. Check them out online at www.clymerlibrary.org. June 17 – Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe invites you to join them for a Big Day Out on the Lehigh River. Bike, hike and raft with Pocono Whitewater all in one big day! Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. It’s an awesome adventure for only $89.95 per person! For your reservations, call 1-800-WHITEWATER or visit www.poconowhitewater.com. June 17 – Today is School’s Out Day at CamelBeach Mountain
Waterpark at Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville. Buy one get one free admission on this special day! CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark features a total of thirty-two waterslides (the most waterslides in Pennsylvania!), a wave pool, the Action River, two kids’ play areas, bumper boats, chairlift rides, mini golf and many other exciting activities. Try surfing on the Flow Rider static wave attraction! How about some family fun on The Pharaoh’s Phortress, a four-story, multi-level family play structure that features eight waterslides, a wading lagoon, fountains, spray guns and a 4story tall, 1,500 gallon water tipping bucket! If you’d rather stay dry try CBK Mountain Adventures, an adventure park for the adrenaline junkie with multiple levels of challenging tree-top ropes courses, zip-lines, Mountain Segways and more! CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark is located off I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Visit www.camelbeach.com or call (570) 629-1661 for more information. June 17 – The “Discover Varden� Hike will happen from 6:00 to
8:00pm at the Varden Conservation Area, nestled along Route 296 in Wayne County and part of the Promised Land State Park Complex. Have you hiked Varden Conservation Area yet? Put on your hiking boots and join the Park Naturalist for an easy-to-moderate two mile loop hike on the trail system at Varden. Along the way, your guide will provide an ongoing narrative as you investigate the animals and plants that call this area home. Be sure to bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Registration is requested. For more information or to register, call Promised Land State Park at (570) 676-0567 or (570) 676-3428. www.visitpaparks.com June 17 – The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park in Hawley will host a Wine Chat with the Wine Chick with resident Sommelier and wine professional Leslie Chappell-Britt. Every Friday at 5:00pm Leslie leads participants through the intriguing and not-so-mysterious world of wine with tastings, workshops and discussions. This will be an informal, unassuming and entertaining hour (Continued on Page 12)
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 11) to kick off your weekend! There is a $12 tasting fee. The Settlers Inn is located at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, near Lake Wallenpaupack. Call the Inn with Wine Chat questions at (570) 226-2993 or toll-free 1-800833-8527. www.thesettlersinn.com June 17 – Staff members at the Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) near Bartonsville invite you to join them on a Raptor Field Trip. The American kestrel is one of North America’s smallest and most colorful raptors. Join Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman and Jacobsburg State Park’s Rick Wiltraut in surveying kestrel nest boxes while learning about the ecology and conservation of this beautiful falcon. Participants will observe adult kestrels while having the opportunity to photograph nestlings. The group may also observe and discuss the conservation of other locally nesting
raptors including bald eagles, ospreys, and peregrine falcons. Meet at the MCEEC at 8:30am and return at 5:30pm. The cost is $20 and includes van transportation. Be sure to pack lunch, water, binoculars and a camera. Pre-registration with payment is required and limited. To register, call the MCEEC at (570) 629-3061. To find the Center from Interstate 80 (exit 302 from I-80 West or 302B from I-80 East), go north on Route 611, travel ½ mile to the next traffic light in Bartonsville, and turn left onto Rimrock Drive. Follow Rimrock for 0.4 mile, bear right onto N. Easton-Belmont Pike, go 0.2 mile, then bear right onto Running Valley Road. The Center is 0.7 mile on the left. For further information or to register, call the MCEEC or visit www.mcconservation.org. June 17 - The Retired Law Enforcement Officers Breakfast Club will meet at 10:00am at Dale’s Coffee Bar Restaurant, 91 Route 611 in Bartonsville. The group is open to all Law Enforcement retirees in the Pocono Mountains area and is welcoming new members. For more
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information, contact Angela Tullo with your questions at (570) 2132882 or atullo@troopersfund.org. June 17 thru 19 - The annual Milford Music Festival returns to the business district in the charming town of Milford! The festival brings highly entertaining live music to over twenty venues around town in conjunction with a Downtown Shopping Festival. The Milford Music Festival is presented by the Milford Business Council. To learn more visit www.milfordpa.us. June 17 thru July 3 – The Dutot Museum & Gallery on Main Street (Route 611) in Delaware Water Gap presents an Art Exhibition titled “American Hands.” The exhibit will be on display during the museum’s regular hours, Saturdays & Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00pm. The public is invited meet the artists and discuss their works during the Opening Reception from 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday, June 17. Mark your calendars for the special Gallery Talk planned for Saturday, June 25 at 2:00pm. The Dutot Museum & Gallery houses rotating fine art exhibits in its first floor gallery, and a museum of local history upstairs. One room is a preserved schoolroom, where visitors can sit at the old desks and watch a slide show on local history; another room overflows with memorabilia of the town’s history. You may call (570) 476-4240 or (570) 421-5809 for further details. www.dutotmuseum.com June 17 thru Labor Day – CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark Opens Daily for the Season at Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville. Open weekends since May 28, CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark features a total of thirty-two waterslides (the most waterslides in Pennsylvania!), a wave pool, the Action River, two kids’ play areas, bumper boats, chairlift rides, mini golf and many other exciting activities. Try surfing on the Flow Rider static wave attraction! How about some family fun on The Pharaoh’s Phortress, a four-story, multi-level family play structure that features eight waterslides, a wading lagoon, fountains, spray guns and a 4story tall, 1,500 gallon water tipping bucket! If you’d rather stay dry try CBK
This Week in the Poconos 13 Mountain Adventures, an adventure park for the adrenaline junkie with multiple levels of challenging tree-top ropes courses, zip-lines, Mountain Segways and more! CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark is located off I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Visit www.camelbeach.com or call (570) 629-1661 for more information. June 18 – Bass Fishing Season Opens Today on Commonwealth of Pennsylvania inland waters! The minimum size is 12 inches, and the daily limit is 6 fish (combined bass species). Find out more about the great fishing in Pennsylvania at www.fish.state.pa.us and don’t forget to buy your license! June 18 – Honesdale comes alive during the 6th annual “Honesdale Roots & Rhythm” Music & Arts Festival! This FREE one day music and arts event will showcase an eclectic mix of music and many exquisite artistic offerings throughout historic Honesdale. The annual festival is copresented by the Greater Honesdale Partnership and the Wayne County Arts Alliance. There will be nonstop music starting at 10:30am on Main Street and continuing into the afternoon and evening on the Main Stage in Central Park. Once again the Roots & Rhythm committee has scoured the countryside, searching out and booking the best possible talent for the festival. They are extremely excited about this year’s line-up, which they believe will thoroughly entertain every music fan. During the festival, 10th Street will once again be filled with a mix of food vendors while artists and artisans will exhibit some of their finest works for sale on 9th Street. There will be something for everyone, young and old! A jovial “Post Festival Party” is planned at The Limerick, 548 Main Street well into the wee hours. The “Honesdale Roots & Rhythm” Music & Arts Festival brings over 5,000 music and arts fans into Honesdale each year, and the festival committee expects to exceed the number of people who came to enjoy the festival last year! For more information about this big annual event, visit www.honesdalerootsandrhythm.com. June 18 – Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm near Stroudsburg kicks off their summer season with
their 4th annual Summer Garden Party from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Come out to the farm and learn the basics of gardening. Discover a typical Pennsylvania German kitchen garden and learn how to care for it. Sit down with a gardener for a question & answer session, get help with garden plans and hear tips on helpful gardening techniques. There will also be demonstrations on culinary and medicinal herbs from the garden, while at the outdoor brick bake oven delicious herb breads will be baked and samples shared. Tour Quiet Valley’s kitchen garden, learn about herbal vinegars and enjoy garden lore while the kids have fun with hands-on activities. The Summer Garden Party will be held rain or shine and admission will be charged.
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a restored and working 19th century farm, complete with guides dressed in period clothing and lots of historic (Continued on Page 14)
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 13) demonstrations. Visitors to Quiet Valley discover life on a humble family farm of the 19th Century through costumed tour guides. Children especially enjoy meeting the farm animals and discovering the role of the “youngins” over 200 years ago! Tours of the farm buildings are offered all summer and a variety of early American skills are demonstrated daily during their operating season, June 18, 2011 through Labor Day; closed Mondays except Labor Day. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is located 3½ miles south of Stroudsburg off of Business Route 209; follow signs. Call this non-profit, educational organization at (570) 992-6161 or log on to www.quietvalley.org. June 18 – Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe offers a river experience unlike any other: Moonlight Rafting
on the Lehigh! Take off at sundown to explore the nightlife under a summer moon, as glow sticks dance around you like fireflies. Sharpen other senses as light gives way to sound and motion. A friendly guide will accompany you to help navigate through the moon-lit rapids and keep your raft on course. After your journey get cozy by the bonfire, roast some marshmallows, enjoy cheese, crackers, and a glass or two of wine compliments of your hosts. Explore the night and experience the Lehigh River in a whole new way! Cost is $89.95 per person, which includes in-raft river guide, après party (beer, wine, cheese, crackers, marshmallows, etc.), all paddling equipment, wetsuits or paddling jackets if needed, roaring bon fire, and glow necklaces. Private moonlight dates are also available to groups when scheduled in advance. Pocono Whitewater and Skirmish Paintball have been in business since 1976 and are recognized as industry leaders in outdoor recreation and
paintball. Pocono Whitewater offers mild to wild whitewater rafting and kayaking trips, family trips, and scenic rail-biking excursions to suit everyone’s needs. Skirmish USA features adrenaline-filled paintball action on 50 playing fields amid 700 acres of top-notch Pocono terrain. For your Moonlight Rafting reservations, call Pocono Whitewater at 1-800-WHITEWATER or click on www.poconowhitewater.com. June 18 – Celebrate the arrival of summer at SUMMERFEST SEVEN happening at the Barley Creek Brewing Company in Tannersville! Make your plans now to be outdoors at the Creek’s Upper Deck and Pint Size Park to enjoy awesome music by the Maybabies, a great Barbecue, the unveiling of this year’s “Summerfest” seasonal brew on tap, and peoplewatching like you’ve never seen before! Try to make your way through the giant inflatable maze, if you can! SUMMERFEST starts at 4:00pm and the fun continues until around 10:00. (Continued on Page 52)
Blue Mountain Ski Area hosts Father’s Day Picnic and Disc Golf You’re invited to Blue Mountain Ski Area on Sunday, June 19th for a Father’s Day Picnic from 11:00am to 7:00pm, with free admission and parking. Dad and all the clan can enjoy food, beer, crafts, lift rides, a cake walk, dunk tank, foot races, horseshoes, mini horses and a carousel, face painting, airbrush tattoos, the Butterfly Lady, FeRROUS the Iron Pigs mascot, the Chainsaw Chicks, and live music by the Jesse Wade Band and the Mango Men. Three exciting Disc Golf courses are open through October 30th at Blue Mountain! Valley Park features 18 holes and is rated intermediate, the 18-hole Skyline Park is rated advanced, and the 9-hole Slopeside 9 is new this year and rated just right for beginners. Weather permitting, disc golf hours are 10:00am to 6:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays, and 9:00pm to 6:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Drop in the Summit Lodge Slopeside Pub & Grill to pay your green fees.
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The Slopeside Pub and Grill is open every Thursday through Sunday, featuring live entertainment, drink specials, and a rockin’ grill menu with appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, and an all-you-can-eat salad bar. Mark your calendar for the Pennsylvania Blues Festival, Saturday and Sunday, July 30th and 31st; note that Blue Mountain, in Palmerton, is closed Independence Day weekend. Call (610) 826-7700, and see www.skibluemt.com for the 411!
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‘ROUND THE MOUNTAIN Split Rock Resort & Golf Club is a 4-season, 1,000-acre resort in Lake Harmony offering the ultimate in activities and accommodations. Make a splash in the fabulous H2Ooooh Indoor Waterpark! Enjoy championship 27-hole golf, 18hole miniature golf, fitness center, outdoor and indoor pools, tennis, and basketball. Also, bowling, video games, racquetball, archery, billiards, ping-pong, and a daily activities program. Cool off in the ice cream parlor, or catch a flick with popcorn in the in-house, first-run movie theater. The Galleria Dining Room features a superb continental menu, while Bell’ago overlooks beautiful Lake Harmony and serves fine Italian cuisine. The Galleria Nightclub, and Benchwarmers Sports Bar at the Lodge, will entertain you. You’ll love the convenience of the coffee shop, hair gallery, and gift shop. The resort has 23 meeting rooms, 77,000 square feet of exhibit area/function space, banquet facilities, and conference services. Call 1-800-2557625 or (570) 722-9111, and visit www.splitrockresort.com. Barley Creek Brewing Company is the Poconos’ Original Brewpub and Restaurant! Everything is handcrafted, from the building to the food to the beer. Originally a sturdy 1880s farmhouse, Barley Creek boasts a majestic timber frame, a deck for brews with a view, and an outdoor pavilion and wiffle ball stadium available for catering, private parties, and pick-up games. World-class ales and lagers are brewed on site. Free Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting happens every day at 12:30pm, or by appointment. Enjoy soups, salads, pub fare, steaks, seafood, children’s menu, treasure box, game room, and occasional live entertainment and events. Order delicious sushi on weekends, expertly prepared and presented. It’s all in the fork at Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, 2 miles shy of Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville; open daily.
weather permitting in November; closed in the winter. View online at www.visitbushkillfalls.com.
Call (570) 629-9399 and log on to www.barleycreek.com. See you at the Creek! Tannery Depot General Store, at Route 534 and Tannery Road in Lehigh Tannery, purveys fishing tackle, camping equipment, bike rentals for the 25-mile Lehigh Gorge State Park trail, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, firewood, outdoor apparel, breakfast foods, sandwiches, beverages and other tasty fare, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Phone (570) 606-4325, and discover www.tannerydepot.com! Bushkill Falls off Route 209 in Bushkill is known as the Niagara of Pennsylvania! The landmark attraction, set on 300 acres with 8 unique waterfalls, includes the longest single drop in the Pocono Mountains. Streamside trails and paths skirt the sides of a deep gorge, while boardwalks cross above and below the falls. Pick a spot to enjoy a picnic lunch, or drop in one of the snack bars for a burger. Paddle boating and fishing on the lake, miniature golf, and feeding ducks as they waddle past are just a few of the opportunities for fun. Visit the Native American Exhibit, and walk through a realistic Native American longhouse constructed of materials found on site. See how they cooked, played, and slept. Watch demonstrations like arrow crafting, flint knapping, and the making of clothes. A Pennsylvania Wildlife Exhibit, ice cream parlor, and more make a visit to Bushkill Falls one of the best ways to spend a day. Call (570) 588-6682. Open daily through October, and
Live bait is best! If you plan to fish on any of the Poconos’ pristine streams and lakes, first visit Woehrle’s Bait Shop in Mount Pocono. They’re open every day from 7:00am to 5:00pm, offering anglers healthy live bait for all types of fishing. Choose from hellgramites, fat heads, leeches, night crawlers, minnows, red worms, giant mealworms, crickets, wax worms, and more. Gift certificates are available for your favorite angler! Woehrle’s is just off Route 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono. To find out what’s working in the water today, call “The Poconos’ Most Complete Bait Shop” at (570) 839-7338, and visit www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.
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Woks to the left and rolling pins to the right; you’re at Cooks Tour! The best cookware and kitchen items can be found here; shop for Cuisinart, Scanpan Ceramic Titanium Cookware, Waring
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and Chef’s Choice Appliances, Henckels, Wusthoff, Le Creuset, Zyliss, Peugeot Peppermills, Microplane, Kaiser Bakeware, and Caspari. Heavy bakeware, cannoli molds, pasta machines, fondue sets, pizza/bread stones, spaetzle machines, barbecue equipment, cake decorating supplies, pot racks, chefwear, steamers, wine accessories and quiche pans fill this amazing shop, and the specialty foods will satisfy the choosiest foodie. Gift certificates are available. Personalized service ensures that you’ll find the right ingredient, technique, cookbook, or device. Cooking classes are offered, as is a senior citizens’ discount. Open daily on Route 390 in Mountainhome; call (570) 5950370. Bon appetit!
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Discover Country Kettle factory gift outlet and candy store in Marshalls Creek, one of the largest shopping attractions in the Poconos. Enjoyed by shopaholics as well as browsers, you’ll find Lenox Classics collectibles, Swarovski jewelry, Jim Shore figurines, knick-knacks, wicker, wind chimes, glassware, and gadgets. Gourmet cheeses, jams, coffees, teas, and specialty foods are available for gifts or your next party! Sample (free!) from 200 barrels of old-fashioned candy, or sneak home some chocolate. Open daily from 9:30am to 6:00pm; take exit 309 off I-80 to Route 209. Great prices, great selection, and a great location! See the display ad coupon. Phone (570) 421-8970, or visit www.country-kettle.com. Live bait is best! If you plan to fish on the Pocono Mountains’ pristine streams and lakes, first visit Woehrle’s Bait Shop. They’re open every day from 7:00am to 5:00pm, stocking healthy live bait for all types of fishing. Choose from hellgramites, fat heads, leeches, night crawlers, minnows, red worms, giant mealworms, crickets, wax worms, and more. Woehrle’s is just off Route 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono. To find out what’s biting today, call “The Poconos’ Most Complete Bait Shop” at (570) 839-7338, or visit www.woehrlesbaitshop.com. Snag a gift certificate for your favorite angler! Teeters’ Furniture, on Main Avenue in Hawley, carries a wide range of dining, living room, upholstered, and bedroom furniture displayed in attractive gallery settings. The inventory includes Tom Seely, Simply Amish, Kincaid, Winners Only, Chatham, and Stanley. Quality, service, and selection are hallmarks here. Teeters’ has been selling furniture since 1849! Delivery and set-up are available. Open Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 5:30pm; Friday from
This Week in the Poconos 17 8:30am to 8:00pm; Saturday from 8:30am to 5:00pm; and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Furnish your primary home, vacation home, or shop for an enduring gift. Phone (570) 226-3112, and visit www.teetersfurniture.com. Tannery Depot General Store, at Route 534 and Tannery Road in Lehigh Tannery, purveys fishing tackle, camping equipment, bike rentals for the 25-mile Lehigh Gorge State Park trail, hiking supplies, hunting/ fishing accessories, firewood, ice, outdoor apparel, breakfast foods, sandwiches, beverages and other fare, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Phone (570) 606-4325, and outfit your next outing at www.tannerydepot.com! Sports enthusiasts always find fun at Starting Gate Action Sports on Route 209 in Bushkill. Selling 4 seasons of fun for 40+ years, this wellstocked, shopper’s-dream sports center caters to active lifestyles and trend-setting people. Complete lines from Burton, Salamon, and K2, and tons of cool apparel by Burton, Volcom, O’Neill, Bonfire, and The North Face. Some equipment is available to rent. The friendly, knowledgeable staff can recommend the best local venue for your sport of choice! Visit Starting Gate and get set with top-notch gear, accessories, and on-the-scene information. Adjacent to the Pocono Indian Museum! Call (570) 588-4807, and see www.startinggateonline.com. Let Kinsley’s ShopRite in Brodheadsville fulfill your food and household shopping needs! In-store bakery, fresh produce, and an ample selection of all your favorites. The deli counters have everything for making fresh sandwiches and platters, plus ready-made salads and cooked dishes. Try their delicious hickory-smoked ham and bacon. Full service pharmacy, wide aisles, expansive displays, and plenty of checkout counters. Play the PA lottery here! On Route 209; hours are Monday through Saturday from
7:00am to 11:00pm, and Sundays from 8:00am to 10:00pm. An original in the Lake Region, with 2 Gumble Brothers, Inc. locations! Complete home centers with hardware, lumber, and renovation/remodeling supplies. The Newfoundland store is on Route
191, (570) 676-3304; and, the Paupack location is on Route 507, (570) 226-4531. Paint, lumber, building supplies, plumbing, and electrical supplies; house wares and home supplies; power and hand tools, sporting goods, spackle, spades, (Continued on Page 18)
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All aboard! Tour Delaware Water Gap and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area with Water Gap Trolley. An authenticstyle, all-weather trolley will transport you to points of interest in this historic region. Your trained guide will give entertaining information on the sights, including breathtaking views at the Resort Point Overlook, The Point of the Gap, the Indian head in the mountain, and Shawneeon-Delaware. Historic notes include the Depuy Mansion, the Dutot Museum, Croasdale Manor, the homes of famous musicians, and more. Learn about the Native Americans, the early settlers, and visitors such as Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Edison, and Fred Astaire. The depot is on Route 611 in the center of Delaware Water Gap (I-80 exit 310), with free parking, Cody’s Gift Shop, vendors, picnic area, and mini-golf! Call (570) 476-9766, use the display ad coupon, and see www.watergaptrolley.com. The Glass Hat is a 1-owner shop featuring 2 floors filled with elegant glassware, antique oak and country furniture, collectibles, estate jewelry, pottery, and Depression glass. Tea connoisseurs will enjoy the cups and saucers, teapots, and interesting tea things. A highlight is the Christmas Room featuring Santas, old and new ornaments, even Christmas China! There’s a section devoted to old kitchenware, perfect decor for your kitchen. The proprietors are members of the Wayne, Pike, Sullivan Antique Dealers Association (WPSADA) and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Glass Appreciation Club. Open daily, weather permitting, on Route 191 in Hamlin, ½ mile south of Hamlin Corners. Call (570) 689-4060, email tkobo@echoes.net, and see www.wpsada.com. Escape to a world where the action sizzles 24/7, and the service is sublime. There’s so much to experience at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Route 315 in WilkesBarre. Cash in on the fun at 2,300 high-voltage slots. Enjoy electric-hot virtual table games, and real live poker, blackjack, craps, and rou-
This Week in the Poconos 19 lette! There’s a dining option for every taste and budget, from Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Timbers Buffet to Wolfgang Puck Express. A stroll through the shopping promenade reveals interesting finds at Marshall Rousso, Brookstone, and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop. When it comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and Breakers, hosting live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights, are 2 of the hottest party venues around. Enjoy live harness racing in season now, and the huge simulcast facility is open year ‘round! It’s an out-of-the-ordinary escape, as close as your car keys. Call 1-888-WIN-INPA, and see www.mohegansunpocono.com. On Route 209 in Bushkill, the Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop is dedicated to the Native Delaware, and the human history in northeastern Pennsylvania from 10,000 BC to the contact period with Europeans prior to the American Revolution. Ancient artifacts, weapons, and tools, a chronological commentary over 1000s of years! Browse the gift shops and tour the museum. Purchase moccasins, authentic Native American jewelry, original pottery, Native American music, dreamcatchers, mandelas, dolls, books, knives, and other handicrafts; gift certificates are available. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter; call (570) 588-9338 and see www.poconoindianmuseum.com. Bring the display ad for a free admission! Adjacent to Starting Gate Action Sports. At Ross Herbs and Antiques on Route 191 in Paradise Valley, you’ll find an intriguing selection of nice old country things, as well as fresh, fragrant, tasty, healthy, beautiful herbs. Located with Ross & Ross Nursery, Inc., your one-stop shop for all things green and blooming, since 1932! Stroll through landscape designs, exotic plants, garden gifts, pond supplies, and water plants, upon sturdy, attractive walkways and patios, which they also professionally install. Quality and service are their specialties. Open daily;
give them a call at (570) 595-9760, or drop in today! Pocono Book Exchange is your locally-owned source for books and reading-related items. Need a mystery for quiet evenings, a story/picture book for a child’s bedtime, a gift book to commemorate a special event, or an informative handbook to guide your next project? Check out the neat shelves of page-turners, just waiting for you to discover what’s between the covers. Literacy is a life skill, a rewarding pastime, and vocabulary and conversational enhancement for all ages! New and used books are sold at prices for every pocketbook, in a spacious setting conducive to browsing. Trades are made at the owners’ discretion, and special orders are available. Open daily at 10:00am; call (570) 355-5757, or drop by the shop on Route 940 in Pocono Lake.
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ing you inside! For hours and more information, call Second Story High End Thrift today at (570) 420-9948. Pocono Tile Works serves the entire 4-county Pocono Mountains region with expert custom tile design and installation. Marble is also a specialty. See genuine examples of their beautiful, quality work at www.poconotileworks.com! Call (570) 460-6439, or email rafal@ poconotileworks.com to schedule an appointment for your free, professional consultation and estimate. Pocono Tile Works is fully insured, reliable and reputable, and cheerfully provides top-notch references and recommendations! While dining or staying at The Settlers Inn or visiting historic Hawley, drop by The Potting Shed gift shop! The Shed’s merchandise changes seasonally, and is chosen with an eye
for quality craftsmanship and environmental friendliness. Each product line is a natural follow-through from the Inn’s commitment to green hospitality practices. Find the perfect gift or a must-have item for yourself! Interesting jewelry, innovative stationery, gardening implements, and works of pottery influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement; gift certificates are available. Find it at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley. Phone (570) 2262993 or 1-800-833-8527, and see www.thesettlersinn.com. It will be “Love at First Bite” when you visit the Pocono Cheesecake Factory. Located on Route 611 in Swiftwater, the factory specializes in the fine art of cheesecakery, crafting it better than anyone else. They sell only cheesecake and other goods made fresh on the premises; choose from a large variety of flavors and toppings. This is the best cheesecake you’ve ever had! The very sweet and fragrant shop is open daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Bring the display ad coupon. The number is (570) 839-6844; place your special orders now, and taste w w w. p o c o n o cheesecake. com. Step back in time at Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store on Route 390 in Cresco. This landmark is stocked with handicrafts, distinctive gifts, seasonings, animal feed, folk art, hardware, and building materials. Shop for Green Mountain Coffees, Vera Bradley Bags, Byers’ Choice collectibles, Burt’s Bees, Grafton Village Cheeses, and more! You’ll also find everything
you’d expect at a hardware and lumber store for your home and outdoor needs. Browse the Sprag Mill Art Gallery on the premises. Open from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday. Pop in to shop, or just to say hello! Call this honest-to-goodness country store at (570) 595-2501, and visit www.theobprice.com. Hutton Metalcrafts creates an array of unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns, lamps, candle lanterns, and fine pewter ornaments and necklaces on Route 940 in Pocono Pines. Remembrances and objects for the home are manufactured on the premises. One-of-akind copper trees by Tom Hutton, hand-hammered from a slab of solid copper, silver brazed, then heat-colored to produce rich greens on the tops and reddish highlights on the trunks. Purchase fine oil paintings on glass and stone, and gorgeous solid copper wall sculptures. Everything at Hutton Metalcrafts is unique! Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Call (570) 646-7778, and illuminate www.copperlamps.com. Have an illuminating experience at American Candle! Candlery, gifts, and accessories great for decorating and giving. Browse through an incredible selection of dinner tapers, wind-proof storm candles, pillar candles, and jar candles. Choose from 100s of candle gift baskets and wedding candles. Catch a candle making demonstration! You’ll find collectibles from Norman Rockwell, Legends, Dept. 56, Lenox, Precious Moments, and more. Featuring Pandora jewelry, Kameleon jewelry, Vera Bradley accessories, Dansko Shoes, gorgeous stained glass, and Snap Shoes. Choose from 200+ barrels of chocolates, bonbons, gummies, and licorice! On Route 611 in Bartonsville, exit 302 off I-80; open daily. Phone (570) 629-3388; visit www.american-candle.com.
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The Inn at Jim Thorpe, in
Route 611 in Tannersville, Suite 3, 2nd Floor, CarQuest Plaza. By appointment only, enjoy 30, 40, or 60 minutes of massage on your isolated desired muscle and joint areas, or 90 minutes of complete traditional Thai massage; it’s all just $1.00/minute! Alleviate back pain, neck pain, migraine, arthritis, fibromyalgia, low energy, poor circulation, and stress. Call Certified Thai Massage Practitioner Phyllis King-Robert at (570) 730-0603 or (570) 688-5864, and prepare to feel fantastic!
picturesque Jim Thorpe. The grand Victorian Inn is a landmark within the National Register Historic District; featuring comfortable rooms, romantic suites, and relaxing in-house spa services. Quaint shops, antique stores, galleries, opera house, pubs, restaurants, and hiking/biking trails are at your doorstep. Ask about great packages like Show & Stay, Shop ‘til You Drop, Romance Packages, and Girlfriend Getaways. Call 1-800-329-2599; visit www.innjt.net.
The Laurel Spa at the Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor. The Laurel Spa at Pocono Manor is perfect for nurturing your body, mind, and spirit. State-of-the-art equipment provides an unforgettable experience, with a steam facility and quiet room. The menu offers massages, facials, wraps, scrubs, nail services, waxing, and spa packages! Mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling! Call (570) 839-0140; view www.laurelspaatpoconomanor.com.
Le Spa Forêt at The French Manor Inn and Spa, off Route 191, South Sterling. Attuned to the rhythms of nature and your body! An innovative green spa retreat, Le Spa Forêt offers aromachology, body enhancers, a naturally filtered pool and hot tub, fitness center, conference room, relaxation lounges, couples’ massage suite with fireplace, manicures/pedicures, bridal party suite, and luxurious, tranquil décor. For the full menu and treatment guide, phone 1-877-720-6095; see www.thefrenchmanor.com.
The Spa at Mountain Laurel at the Mountain Laurel Resort is off Route 940 in scenic White Haven.
The luxurious menu includes a variety of massages, nail services, facials, body treatments, tanning, and a hair salon. Gift certificates and spa packages make any occasion special. Mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling! Call (570) 443-9SPA (9772), and see www.spaatmountainlaurel.com.
The Skyview Spa at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 in Skytop. Invigorate, stimulate, and rejuvenate! From manicures to massages, services pamper you from head to toe. Certified staff, 6 treatment rooms, Quiet Room with mountain views, mani/pedi room, locker rooms, and bathrooms with showers. Purchase fine products and gift certificates. Mention This Week in the Poconos! Phone (570) 595-8968, and visit www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com.
Spa Shawnee at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Inspired by nature, and a sanctuary for restoring the body, mind, and soul. Facials and body treatments use all-natural, organic products. Single and couples’ massage rooms, hydrotherapy, full salon offering hair, make-up, scalp treatments, waxing, facials, body treatments, and mani/pedis.
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ENTERTAINMENT Subject to change; check the venue for the latest information. ROOTS & RHYTHM MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL happens in Honesdale on Saturday, June 18th, rain or shine, with live music, an art show, tunes and tales for kids, and a guitar raffle. Pre-event festivities begin with a kick-off party on Friday night the 17th, and the main event on Saturday goes from 10:30am to 1:30pm on Main Street and from 1:30pm to 9:00pm in Central Park. Performers include Dave Alvin and the Guilty Ones, Carrie Rodriguez, Seth Walker, Ryan Hartt and the Blue Hearts, and Steve Guyger. Stick around for a post-party at the Limerick from 10:00pm to 2:00am! See www.HonesdaleRootsAndRhythm.com. BLUE MOUNTAIN SKI AREA in Palmerton hosts a Father’s Day Picnic on Sunday, June 19th from 11:00am to 7:00pm, with free admission and parking. Highlights include food, beer, crafts, lift rides, cake walk, dunk tank, foot races, horseshoes, mini horses and carousel, face painting, airbrush tattoos, the Butterfly Lady, FeRROUS the Iron Pigs mascot, the Chainsaw Chicks, and live entertainment by the Jesse Wade Band and the Mango Men. The Slopeside Pub and Grill is open every Thursday through Sunday, featuring live entertainment, drink specials, and a rockin’ grill menu with appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, and salad bar. Plan on the Pennsylvania Blues Festival, Saturday and Sunday, July 30th and 31st. Call (610) 8267700 and see www.skibluemt.com! MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS transports you to a world where the action sizzles 24/7 and FIND LIVE LOCAL MUSIC
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the service makes you feel at home. Cash in on the fun at 2,300 hot slots, virtual electronic table games, and live blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker tables. Enjoy simulcast harness racing, and live harness racing in season now! Savor one of many distinctive dining options and stroll through the shopping promenade. When it comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and Breakers host entertainment every weekend, and Party on the Patio happens on Thursdays! Mohegan Sun is the out-of-the-ordinary escape that’s as close as your car keys; on Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre. Phone 1-888-WIN-INPA and see www.mohegansunpocono.com. SETTLERS INN AT BINGHAM PARK, 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, is an artfully restored, craftsmanstyle historic hotel. Weekly Jazz on the Deck begins for the season on Wednesday, July 6th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with the Gary Rixner Trio. Get away from it all in a relaxing atmosphere; reservations are suggested. The Settlers Inn is a landmark venue in the heart of the vibrant Lake Region, offering fine dining, wine pairing, lovely accommodations, Potting Shed Gift Shop, and special events. Four Diamond AAA rating, AAA Top Ten Favorite Historic Hotel, Historic Hotels of America member, and Wine Spectator award-winner. Call (570) 226-2993 or 1-800-833-8527, and see www.thesettlersinn.com. MOUNTAIN LAUREL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 1 Tamiment Road in Bushkill via Route 209, presents a stellar lineup of music and comedy. Mark your calendar for KISS on Wednesday, July 13th at 8:00pm! One of America’s top gold-record champions and one of the most influential rock bands of all time, KISS has recorded 37 albums over 36 years and sold 100,000,000+ albums worldwide. Tickets are available
through Ticketmaster, 1-800-7453000 and www.ticketmaster.com, or from the Mountain Laurel Center box office, (570) 588-2522 and www.mtlaurelpac.com. Mountain Laurel Center’s state-of-the-art amphitheater seats 2,500 under cover, plus lush lawn seating for another 7,500 patrons. Save the dates for Larry the Cable Guy on August 6th, ZZ Top on August 20th, and Frankie Valli and the Beach Boys on August 25th! SPLIT ROCK RESORT in Lake Harmony offers accommodations, H2Ooooh! indoor water park, championship 27-hole golf course, 18-hole miniature golf course, fitness center, pools, tennis, basketball, bowling, video games, racquetball, archery, billiards, ping-pong, daily activities, ice cream parlor, first-run movie theater, coffee shop, hair gallery, and gift shop. The Galleria Dining Room features a continental menu; Bell’ago overlooks Lake Harmony and serves fine Italian cuisine. The Galleria Nightclub and Benchwarmers Sports Bar will entertain you. The resort boasts 23 meeting rooms, 77,000 sq. ft. of exhibit area/function space, banquet facilities, and conference services; most amenities are open to the public. Call 1-800-2557625 or (570) 722-9111, and see www.splitrockresort.com. FERNWOOD HOTEL & RESORT on Route 209 in Bushkill offers luxury hotel rooms and villas, a food court, a sports pub, and a Tuscan Grille. Every Wednesday at 6:00pm is Brain Freeze Trivia team trivia game for ages 21+ hosted by Gary “Big Brain” in the Morning. Play Bingo every Thursday evening, and enjoy Karaoke every Friday and Saturday at 9:00pm. Magicians, illusionists, jugglers, and comedians perform on weekends, and Saturday Night Bands take the stage on Saturdays at 10:00pm for ages
This Week in the Poconos 23 21+. Pools, fitness area, massage therapist, horseback riding, tennis, 18-hole par 71 golf course, Game Zone, daily activities, a Winter Fun Center, and vacation/weekend packages. Call 1-888-FERNWOODx5 or (570) 588-9500x5214, and see www.fernwoodhotel.com. CRESCENT LODGE is a delightful year-round resort with a country inn atmosphere on Route 191 in Paradise Valley. Enjoy exceptional food, with dinner music on Friday and Saturday by pianist Keith Herrmann. He has performed on the Tonight Show, The Today Show, CBS This Morning and the Golden Globe Awards; hear classical and Broadway at their best! On Sundays, enjoy the blues/jazz piano of Michael Fossa. He has performed with The Doors guitarist Robbie Krieger, among other legends. Known for a refined atmosphere of leisure and fun; ask about lodging packages! Spas, championship golf, outlet shopping, an adventure park, and a casino with slots and table games are nearby. Call (570) 595-7486 or 1-800-392-9400; visit|www.crescentlodge.com. BARLEY CREEK BREWING COMPANY near Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville presents talented local musicians at frequent special events and on some Friday and Saturday nights. Join a Free Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting any day of the week at 12:30pm or by appointment at this authentic brewpub and restaurant which also serves expertly-prepared sushi on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! Barley Creek is open daily from 11:00am, at the intersection of Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road. Great deck and pavilion, kids’ treasure box, and a wiffle ball stadium. Call (570) 629-9399 for the entertainment/event schedule, and sip www.barleycreek.com. VAN GILDER’S JUBILEE RESTAURANT & PUB IN THE PINES boasts 40+ years of good food, good drinks, and good times at their original location on Route 940 in Pocono Pines! The Jubilee has live entertainment many weekends, a full
bar with 15 beers on tap, big screen TVs, pool, darts, and an awesome jukebox. Their famous Wing Nights are on Sundays and Thursdays. Unique and special pasta dishes are featured on Mondays, Steamer Clam Nights are Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are Peel & Eat Shrimp. Visit “the Jube” online at www. breakfastking. com, or call (570) 6462377.
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THE INN AT POCONO MANOR overlooking the beautiful mountains offers top-notch entertainment in the lounge most Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as special themed events. Featuring a daily Happy Hour, with complimentary hors d’ oeuvres and drink specials from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, and a Light Fare menu from 9:00pm to 12:00am. Check out the exceptional Exchange Restaurant, Laurel Spa, golf, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and special events! The Inn at Pocono Manor is located on Route 314, via Route 940 or Route 611, in Pocono Manor. Call (570) 839-7111x7601 or 1-800-233-8150x7601; see www.poconomanor.com. SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF RESORT in Shawnee-on-Delaware features John Grant, a New Yorkstyle piano man, in the River Room Piano Bar and Lounge on Thursdays from 7:00pm to 11:00pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Happy Hour daily from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, complimentary
COMING SOON June 17th Green Lantern (PG-13) Mr. Popper’s Penguins (PG) The Art of Getting By (PG-13) Buck (PG)
June 24th Cars 2 (G) Bad Teacher (R) hors d’oeuvres on weekends, cocktail specials, and ShawneeCraft™ beer, ale, and lager specials! On many Tuesdays, performances happen indoors or out, weather permitting, at 7:00pm, part of the free Community Concert Series, appropriate for all ages. Donations to the performers are accepted. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see www.shawneeinn.com.
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The Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania are a welcoming place to be, with attractions, displays, amusements, special events, and demonstrations planned for your enjoyment!
AMERICAN CANDLE on Route 611 in Bartonsville offers something for everyone! Candles are made daily and are created in a full line of scents, colors, shapes, and containers. Catch an illuminating candle-making demonstration! Featuring gift and accessory brands including Kameleon, Pandora, Vera Bradley, Dansko, Annaleece, lindsay phillips, Yankee Candle, and Switch Flops, in addition to Norman Rockwell, Dept. 56, Lenox, and Precious Moments. After shopping and browsing through the myriad candles, gifts, food items, and collectibles, drop by the candy room, or perk up with a gourmet coffee. Come for the candles…stay for the fun! Phone (570) 629-3388. www.american-candle.com. BARLEY CREEK BREWING COMPANY at Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road in Tannersville features an award-winning timber frame atmosphere housing the Poconos’ original brewpub. Enjoy soups and salads, pub fare, steaks, seafood, plus a children’s menu, treasure box, and game room. There’s a deck for brews with a view, a pavilion, and a waffle ball stadium. The unique restaurant and nightspot offers traditional favorites and genuine pub fare, paired with handcrafted ales and lagers brewed on-site in an English brew house. Fresh sushi is created in the main bar on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday by Chef Agus. Live music and special events, and free tours of the brewery and beer tasting daily; see you at The Creek! Phone (570) 629-9399. www.barleycreek.com.
BUSHKILL FALLS, off Route 209 in Bushkill is the “Niagara of Pennsylvania!” Encompassing 8 roaring waterfalls and featuring miles of nature trails, picnic areas, miniature golf, paddleboats, and more. The Ice Cream Parlor, the Native American exhibit, wildlife exhibits, and fishing
on the grounds are fun for all ages. Trading Post, Fudge Kitchen, and other specialty shops make for great browsing. Open daily at 9:00am through October, and weekends through November. Call (570) 5886682. www.visitbushkillfalls.com.
You’ll find Animal Country Puppies & More, the K9er-Diner, Barn Door Restaurant, a free wildlife exhibit, free petting farm, and a wine cellar with wine tasting! Shop for landscape and garden items, too. Fun for everyone; open 7 days. Call (610) 377-5050. www.countryjunction.com.
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CLAWS ‘N’ PAWS WILD ANIMAL PARK on Route 590 east of Hamlin, near Lake Wallenpaupack, features strange and wonderful creatures exhibited in natural settings and enclosures along tree-lined paths. Observe many species of live exotic animals from all over the world, including monkeys, alligators, bears, lions, leopards, birds, snakes, and a rare white tiger. Critters like kinkajou, coati, binturong, and muntjac will amaze you; animal shows are performed daily. Attractions include a large walk-in petting zoo, a host of delightful farm animals, and a Dinosaur Outpost and Dino Dig. Have fun in Turtle Town, and feed parrots and giraffes too! Phone (570) 698-6154. www.clawsnpaws.com.
COUNTRY JUNCTION at 6565 Interchange Road, Route 209, in Lehighton is “The World’s Largest General Store!” Follow the signs toward everything and anything you need to make your house a home; accents, giftware, antiques, and novelties. Country Junction’s Service Team can install your flooring, windows and doors, gutter, garages, siding, lumber, fencing, and insulation.
on Route 940 east of Hazleton was once a thriving coal mining patch town with a population of over a thousand! Founded in 1854, it was an anthracite-mining community owned by coal companies. Eckley was abandoned with the advent of strip mining; the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission transformed this ghost town into a real historical experience. Kitchens, bedrooms, personal items, clothing, laundry rooms, social clubs, churches, doctor’s office, and the company store all appear now as they were then! Tours and special events are offered, weather and staff permitting; enjoy the worthy museum any day. Phone (570) 636-2070. www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.
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on Route 191 at LaAnna features free guided tours of the pottery factory, and free demonstrations of pottery and china making. Many lines of pottery, glassware, gifts, sculpture, and more are available to admire and purchase. Shop for Fiesta dinnerware, stoneware, dolls, planters, décor, candles, bean pots, suncatchers, Weeping Gold pottery, and Polish pottery. Find a whimsical figurine or birdbath for your garden! Check out the cable bridge, lovely forest with well-maintained sawdust trails, and woodland lake with picnic area. Phone (570) 676-3248. www.holleyross.com.
HUTTON METALCRAFTS on Route 940 in Pocono Pines creates an array of unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns, lamps, and
This Week in the Poconos 25 candle lanterns, and fine pewter ornaments and jewelry. One-of-akind copper trees by Tom Hutton, hand-hammered from a slab of solid copper, silver brazed, then heatcolored to produce rich greens on the tops and reddish highlights on the trunks, are available at several price points. Purchase fine oil paintings on glass and stone, and gorgeous solid copper wall sculptures in varying sizes, all hand-made and manufactured on the premises. Everything at Hutton Metalcrafts is unique! Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm; closed Sunday and Monday. Phone (570) 646-7778. www.copperlamps.com.
MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS sizzles 24/7! There’s so much to see, do, and experience, including live blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker table games, over 2,500 high-voltage slots, and electrichot virtual table games. Savor the good life at one of 10 distinctive dining options, from Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Timbers Buffet to Wolfgang Puck Express. Stroll through Brookstone, Marshall Rousso, and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop. Check out the events, plus Sunburst Bar and Breakers Bar offering the hottest entertainment. View thoroughbred and harness racing from premier US tracks in their simulcast facility, and thrill to live harness racing in season! Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is an out-of-the-ordinary escape, on Highway 315 in WilkesBarre. Call 1-888-WIN-INPA. www.mohegansunpocono.com.
COUNTRY KETTLE on Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek offers a tempting variety of mouth-watering delights, as well as demonstrations. This factory gift outlet and large shopping destination overflows with knick-knacks, wind chimes, collectibles, wicker, and gadgets. You’ll find coffees, teas, specialty foods, and chocolates. Taste jams, jellies, gourmet mustards and cheeses, candies, cheese spreads, fudge, apple butter, plus barrels of old-fashioned candies at old-fashioned prices. Great selection, great prices, and great location; see the display ad for a special offer. Phone (570) 421-8970. www.country-kettle.com. at first bite! Phone (570) 839-6844. www.poconocheesecake.com.
ROSS & ROSS NURSERY on Route 191 in Paradise Valley is a one-stop shop for all things green and growing since 1932, as well as attractive, sturdy walkways and patios, which they also professionally install. You’ll find beautiful, functional landscape design, healthy exotic plants, delightful garden gifts, and pond supplies and water plants. Ross Herbs and Antiques onsite features an intriguing selection of nice, old country things for your home and yard, as well as fresh, fragrant, tasty, beautiful herbs for your planting, cooking, and dining pleasure! Quality and service are their specialties. Open daily. Phone (570) 595-9760.
TANNERY DEPOT GENERAL STORE, at Route 534 and Tannery Road in Lehigh Tannery, purveys fishing tackle, camping equipment, bike rentals for the 25-mile Lehigh Gorge State Park trail, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, firewood, outdoor apparel, breakfast foods, sandwiches, beverages and other fare, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Phone (570) 606-4325. www.tannerydepot.com.
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POCONO CHEESECAKE FACTORY on Route 611 in Swiftwater is a truly sweet and fragrant factory, where you can see multitudes of fresh, genuine cheesecakes being made on the premises every day; it’s the real, delicious, deal. Purchase a slice, a half, or a whole cake, with so many varieties of flavors and toppings to choose from in addition to traditional favorites. Specials orders are welcome, and special seasonal and holiday-themed cheesecake creations are featured as well. This is the best cheesecake you’ve ever had; it’s love
the boarding platform and rolling past historic buildings, through tunnels, along mountain streams, and amidst beautiful woodlands. Take exit 185 off I-81 (Central Scranton Expressway) and follow signs to the entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. Phone 1-800-22-WELCOME x5. www.visitnepa.org.
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE at 150 South Washington Avenue in nearby Scranton is the only National Park site devoted to steam railroading. Enjoy locomotive and railroad equipment displays, as well as an impressive, fascinating museum. Regular and special train excursions are offered throughout the year, departing from
Route 423 in Tobyhanna is hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society; open seasonally and for special events. All ages will love to tour the restored facility with the delightful and knowledgeable Station Master, and learn how it really used to be when the station was a bustling business. Enjoy railroading videos, fascinating running model train layouts, memorabilia, railroad art exhibits, and railroad and train-related souvenirs. Parking and admission are free, although donations are graciously accepted. Phone (570) 894-3338.
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Whitewater Challengers appreciates Fathers Saturday and Sunday, June 18th and 19th, brings Fathers Appreciation Weekend to Whitewater Challengers. Dads enjoy a free rafting trip when accompanied by Mom and the kids. Friday through Sunday, June 17th through 19th, marks the Father/Daughter Raftoree event, with rafting, camping, meals, cooking demonstration, movies, history program, and DJ dance. Reserve today by calling Whitewater Challengers in White Haven at 1-800-443-RAFT, and mention This Week in the Poconos when booking! Whitewater Challengers on the Lehigh River offers adventures for all, from easy to exhilarating. Take in some breathtaking scenery and good old-fashioned fun while you raft, kayak, play paintball, camp, and ride the zip line; Whitewater Challengers attracts adventurers again and again! Special Lehigh River Dam Release Days are Saturday and Sunday, June 25th and 26th. Paddle to www.whitewaterchallengers.com for more great events, all season long.
Dads Paddle Free with Kittatinny! Dads Paddle Free on Father’s Day with Kittatinny Canoes, the first and finest Delaware River trip company! On Sunday, June 19th, all dads paddle free when accompanied by family, on a calm or whitewater canoe or raft trip. Enjoy the great outdoors on Pennsylvania’s River of the Year, with wildlife, crystal clear water, spectacular rock formations, and botanical beauty. Kittatinny Canoes was established in 1941, and is a leader in Delaware River canoeing, kayaking, rafting, tubing, paintball, zip lines, camping, and outfitting, with 7 riverfront locations. The sunshine, smiles, and outstanding customer service are free! Call 1-800-FLOAT-KC to reserve your adventure, and float to www.kittatinny.com; see the display ad for a special offer.
Split Rock Father’s Day Golf Special All dads are encouraged to enjoy a great Father’s Day Golf Special at the Split Rock Resort & Golf Club 27-hole championship course. Dad can golf for free on Sunday, June 19th, with the purchase of another fully paid round. He’ll also receive 10% off golf shop merchandise for the day, a free hotdog at the 1/2 Way Cafe, and a coupon for 10% off food in Sunset Green Restaurant. Enjoy great conditions and affordable rates all season long at Split Rock, which features a complete practice facility, Clubhouse with Golf Shop & Snack Bar, and panoramic views. Phone the Pro Shop at (570) 722-9901 for tee times and information about yearly membership. Split Rock Resort, on serene Lake Harmony, features a variety of accommodations, dining options, and amenities including indoor/outdoor tennis, a fully equipped fitness center, miniature golf, video arcade, movie theatre, ice cream parlor, gift shop, 8-lane bowling center, exhibit/ function space, and the colossal H2Oooohh! indoor water park. Visit www.splitrockresort.com for lodging rates and information, or call the resort at 1-800-255-7625 or (570) 722-9111.
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If you ever had a interest in flying, now’s the time! Become a charter member of the region’s only flying club Pocono Mountains Flying Club The Purpose of this non-profit club is to encourage all types of flying, training, education and camaraderie. The Membership requires a $2,200 buy-in and dues of $50 per month. The membership may be resold with the club’s permission. The Benefits include use of the Cessna 150 trainer at $50 per hour including fuel. Members will also be able to use FA A approved flight instructors (CFI) for an additional fee. For more information contact:
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Cool off on a refreshing ride and show Dad the love with Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour, celebrating their 50th year! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a breathtaking hourlong cruise on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack, as your Tour Guide describes the area and the history behind the charming lake region. Find it easily at 2487 Route 6, close to Route 507 and the Lake Wallenpaupack Observation Dike in Hawley. Ticket purchases can be made at East Shore Lodging across the street, and you may park there too. Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour is open Saturday and Sunday, June 18th and 19th, and then daily from June 20th through Labor Day. The Tour Boat departs every hour on the hour, and Sunset Tours and Private Tours are available by reservation, depending on Boat/Captain availability. Call (570) 226-3293, or hop aboard www.wallenpaupackboattour.com!
Chicken BBQ at the Fire House On Saturday, June 18th, a big and bountiful Chicken Barbecue happens at the Hawley Fire House, 17 Columbus Avenue in Hawley. The barbeque is take-out only, and you’re encouraged to call (570) 226-9820 or (570) 226-9318 for more information or to reserve your tickets!
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On Friday, June 17th, Settlers Inn at Bingham Park hosts a weekly Wine Chat with resident sommelier and wine professional Leslie Chappell-Britt, aka the wine chick! From 5:00pm to 6:00pm, she’ll guide you around the world of wine through tastings, workshops, and discussions. Leslie was educated at London’s Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the world’s leading institution of wine education. Her philosophy is to experiment freely, pairing wine with food and fun; pay only a $12.00/pp tasting fee. Built in 1927, the Settlers Inn is beautifully restored in English arts and crafts tradition, with menus featuring traditional favorites and nouvelle cuisine, created with flair from local farm-to-table fare. The Inn holds the AAA Four Diamond Rating, is a Wine Spectator magazine award-winner, and a AAA Top 10 Favorite Historic Hotel; settle in with comfort at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley! Call (570) 226-2993 or 1-800-833-8527, and sip www.thesettlersinn.com.
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museums, galleries and antiquity ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North 7th Street, downtown Stroudsburg. A gallery of the Pocono Arts Council, the arts leadership, service, and educational organization serving the entire 4county Pocono Mountains region with the mission Culture Builds Community. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm; Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Shows, displays, special events, and exhibits. Call (570) 476-4460, and view www.artspacegallery.net. BETHEL ONE-ROOM SCHOOL, near Indian Orchard. From Route 6 at Indian Orchard, take Rt. 652 east for 1 mile, turn right onto Bethel School Road, travel 1 mile to the schoolhouse on left. One-room school circa 1872, administered by the Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main Street in Honesdale. The Bethel School is open by appointment. Call (570) 253-3240, or visit www.waynehistorypa.org. CALDER HOUSE MUSEUM, Route 191 and Pine Mill Rd. in Equinunk. Historical displays, exhibits, and programs hosted by the Equinunk Historical Society. Also see the Hill Sawmill, a restored water-powered sawmill located on Duck Harbor Road off Route 191 at Lookout. A National Historic Site. Phone (570) 2246722 for a schedule of Open House days to see the mill in operation. www.waynehistorypa.org. CARBON COUNTY WELCOME CENTER, 2 Lehigh Avenue, Jim Thorpe. Exhibits include coal mining, canal shipping, rail transportation, Delaware and Lehigh Corridor, hiking, biking, skiing, museum tours, train rides, shopping, restaurants, and accommodations. Hours are 9:30am until 5:30pm daily. Call (570) 3253673 or 1-888-JIM-THORPE, and visit www.JimThorpe.org. COLUMNS MUSEUM, 608 Broad Street in Milford. Maintained by the Pike County Historical Society, the restored 1904 Neo Classical home is the official museum of Pike County.
Highlighting the “Bloody Lincoln Flag,� placed under President Lincoln’s head after he was shot at Ford’s Theater. Exhibits on the philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce, and Father Francis Craft, liaison at The Battle of Wounded Knee and first white man to be made Chief of the Sioux. WWII Poster & Propaganda, weapons, and uniforms. Genealogical research information, maps, and photographs. Open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday September through June, and Wednesday through Sunday in July and August. Phone (570) 296-8126 and see www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org. COOLBAUGH HISTORICAL
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(Continued from Page 29) of the 1764 John Price homestead, Churches of Barrett Township, P.O.S. of America Lodge, Civil War items, and an Early Boy Scout display. Craftsmen demonstrate old-time skills during the summer. Free; donations accepted. Art shows, art sales, socials, and musical programs. Administered by the Barrett Township Historical Society; call (570) 595-6157 for the schedule, and visit www.barrett.monroe.pa.us. DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM in the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills, via Long Ridge Road off Route 6. Highlighting the remarkable life of Christian Dorflinger, creator of fine crystal and cut glass, educated at the Cristalleries de Saint Louis in France. In 1865, he purchased 600 acres of land here, building a glass factory and factory town of 100 homes, to design and produce lead crystal. Displayed among period antiques and factory artifacts, the collection encompasses household items to presentation pieces; it’s the largest selection of Honesdale Glass in the world! Open on selected dates from May through November; call (570) 253-1185, and see www.dorflinger.org. DRIEBE FREIGHT STATION, 537 Ann Street next to McMichaels Park, Stroudsburg. Restored 1882 railroad freight station housing a working model train display, industrial exhibits, a general store, music exhibits and a gift shop. An authentic 1923 Chestnut Hill Railroad caboose contains memorabilia from local rail lines. Phone (570) 424-1776 to schedule your visit; donation suggested. THE ANTOINE DUTOT MUSEUM & GALLERY, Main Street (Route 611) in Delaware Water Gap. Housed in a brick schoolhouse circa 1850, with rotating fine art exhibits in a 1st floor gallery and a museum of local history upstairs. Featuring a preserved schoolroom. Sit at an antique desk, and view a slide show about local history! Another room holds memorabilia of the town. Open from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, on weekends. Phone (570) 476-4240, or visit www.dutotmuseum.com. EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Madelon Powers Art Gallery, Fine and
Performing Arts Center. Open Monday through Thursday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm during university sessions. Learn more at www.esu.edu. ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE, 10 miles east of Hazleton on Highland Road, 3 miles off Route 940. Re-live history at this coal miners’ patch town. Founded in 1854, Eckley was an anthracite-mining community for 115 years. Owned by a series of coal companies, the houses were never sold to the occupants. In 1971, the village became a museum with over 200 residents; today, just 18 residents remain. Museum, miners’ homes, churches, company store, and doctor’s office. Open year ‘round; administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Guided walking tours, staff and weather permitting. Call (570) 636-2070; see www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com. THE GLASS HAT, Route 191, ½ mile south of Hamlin Corners. Two floors filled with elegant glassware, antique oak and country furniture, estate jewelry, pottery, Depression glass, and general antiques and collectibles. Teacups and saucers, teapots, and lots of interesting tea things. A Christmas room, and a section of old kitchenware. Member of the Wayne, Pike, Sullivan Antique Dealers Association (WPSADA) and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Glass Appreciation Club. Open daily, weather permitting. Call (570) 6894060, visit www.wpsada.com, or email tkobo@echoes.net. GREY TOWERS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE in Milford, the former home of Pennsylvania Governor and founder of the US Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot. The 1886 French chateauesque mansion serves as a museum and active natural resource, education, and conference center under the stewardship of the USDA Forest Service. Guided tours available. From Route 6, turn onto Old Owego Turnpike and go ¼ mile to the entrance. Tour season through October, plus special events. Call (570) 296-9630, and see www.greytowers.org or www.fs.fed.us/gt. HOLLEY ROSS POTTERY on Route 191 at LaAnna features free guided tours of the pottery factory, and free demonstrations of pottery and china making. Many lines of pottery, glassware, gifts, sculpture, and more
are available to admire and purchase. Shop for Fiesta dinnerware, stoneware, dolls, planters, décor, candles, bean pots, suncatchers, Weeping Gold pottery, and Polish pottery. Find a whimsical figurine or birdbath for your garden! Check out the cable bridge, lovely forest with well-maintained sawdust trails, and woodland lake with picnic area. Opening May 1st for the season! Phone (570) 676-3248. www.holleyross.com. HUTTON METALCRAFTS on Route 940 in Pocono Pines is your source for handcrafted copper lanterns, brass indoor and outdoor lamps, candle lamps, pewter ornaments, fine pewter ware, copper and brass fountains, fine oil painting on glass and stone, necklaces, and more. Remembrances and objects for your home and property are manufactured onpremises. Choose from one-of-a-kind copper trees created by Tom Hutton, hand-hammered from a slab of solid copper, silver brazed, and heat-colored to produce rich greens on the tops and reddish highlights on the trunks. Closed Mondays; phone (570) 646-7778 and see www.copperlamps.com. MISS ELLY’S ANTIQUES & SUCH is a friendly multi-dealer shop housed in an 1870 Victorian at 518 Church Street, off Main Avenue in Hawley. Discover affordable treasures from smalls to furniture, glass, pottery, paintings and prints, vintage clothing and textiles, and primitives. Imported gourmet and specialty foods include British marmalades, buttery Scottish shortbreads, and other goodies. The Gothic Revival building is a must-see with its center gable, tin roof complete with original “snowbirds,” flattened arch-effect windows, and full-length one-story porch with decorative brackets. Still boasting lovely old glass in her 7-light transom and 5 sidelights! Open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm, and by appointment. Call (570) 226-7513, and visit www.missellysantiques.com. OLD MAUCH CHUNK LANDING, Route 209 in Jim Thorpe. A former New Jersey Central Railroad Station, built in 1888 to serve the booming passenger trade. Now a hub for special events, exhibits, and rail excursions. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Explore industrial heritage exhibits
This Week in the Poconos 31 from 9:30am until 5:30pm daily. Call (570) 325-3673 or (570) 421-5791; visit www.jimthorpe.org. POCONO BOOK EXCHANGE, Route 940 in Pocono Lake. Great books make great gifts! A captivating mystery enhances evenings by the fire, a story/ picture book will brighten a child’s day, and informative handbooks guide successful projects. You’ll find plenty of page-turners, in a comfy setting, waiting for you to discover what’s between the covers! New and used books are sold at prices for every pocketbook, trades are made at the owners’ discretion, and special orders are available. Open Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm; call (570) 355-5757. POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM, Route 209, Bushkill. Living history, ancient artifacts, and crafts of the Delaware Indians residing in the Delaware River region of Monroe and Pike counties. Receive 1 free tour admission with 1 paid adult tour admission! See the display ad for the coupon. Excellent gift shop; gift certificates available. Open daily, excluding Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving. Adjacent to Starting Gate Action Sports! Phone (570) 588-9338, and visit www.poconoindianmuseum.com. RESICA FALLS SCOUT RESERVATION, Route 402, 6 miles north of Marshalls Creek. Indian museum housing fabled Cornell Faucett and Andrew Lewis Indian Artifacts Exhibits, Scout handcrafts, and local postcards. Free. Phone (570) 223-8312. Open weekends or by appointment. ROSS HERBS AND ANTIQUES, Route 191 in Paradise Valley. Find an intriguing selection of nice old country things, as well as fresh, fragrant, tasty, healthy, beautiful herbs! Located with Ross & Ross Nursery, Inc., your one-stop shop for all things green and blooming, since 1932. Stroll through landscape designs, exotic plants, garden gifts, pond supplies, and water plants, upon sturdy, attractive walkways and patios which they also install. Open daily; phone (570) 595-9760. SLATE BELT HERITAGE CENTER, 30 North First Street (Route 191 south), Bangor. Ethnic exhibits including a
self-guided tour of 9 rooms honoring founders and industries, with a Slate Room, Textile Room, Welsh Room, Cornish Room, and WWII Home Front Room. Self-guided exhibits, artifacts, videos, and data collection information. Chairlift available. Fire Museum exhibits include Bangor’s first fire truck. Open Saturday and Sunday from April through October; private tours available. Free. Call (610) 588-8615 or (610) 588-3434; visit www.slatebeltheritage.com. STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington Ave., Scranton. The only National Park site devoted to steam railroading. Locomotive and railroad equipment displays, museum, and train rides! Open 9:00am to 5:00pm daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Exit 185 off I-81 (Central Scranton Expressway), past the Mall at Steamtown; entrance at Lackawanna Ave. & Cliff Ave. Phone (570) 340-5200 or 1-888-693-9391, and see www.nps.gov/stea. STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Built by Jacob Stroud in 1795, housing Monroe County artifacts and exhibits. Elizabeth D. Walters Library has extensive genealogical materials. Hosted by the Monroe County Historical Association. Museum, library, and gift shop are open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00am to 4:00pm, and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 10:00am until 4:00pm. Guided tours are at 11:00am and 2:00pm. Admission fee. Phone (570) 421-7703, and see www.monroehistorical.org. TEETERS’ FURNITURE, Main Avenue, Hawley. Established in 1849, the Teeters have built a reputation for fine quality furniture and decor displayed in a gallery atmosphere; shop for bedding and carpeting too! Open Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 5:30pm; Friday, 8:30am to 8:00pm; Saturday, 8:30am to 5:00pm; and Sunday, 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Phone (570) 226-3112, and visit www.teetersfurniture.com. THEO B. PRICE INC. COUNTRY STORE, Route 390 in Cresco. Mickey and Maryann Miller keep handicrafts, distinctive gifts, seasonings, animal feed, folk art, hardware, and building materials. Shop for Green Mountain Coffees, Vera Bradley Bags, Byers’
Choice collectibles, Burt’s Bees, Grafton Village Cheeses, and hardware/lumber. Browse the artwork displayed in the Sprag Mill Art Gallery. Open from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday. Call (570) 595-2501, and see www.theobprice.com. TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM, Route 423 in Tobyhanna. Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, and open seasonally and for special events. Park free, tour the restored facility, and see how it was when the station was bustling. Rail videos, running model train layouts, memorabilia, Railroad Art Exhibit, and souvenirs. No admission fee; donations accepted. Call (570) 894-3338 for schedule. WALLENPAUPACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 3 locations, Lake Wallenpaupack. Historical Society located at the Williams House, 103 Manor Woods Court in Paupack off Route 507 north of I-84. Open by appointment only. Includes tools, guns, weaving implements, artifacts, and an old sleigh. The Palmyra Township Building just off Gumbletown Road displays wallpaper tools, early woodworking tools, and bells from one-room schools. Open 8:00am to 12:00pm, Monday through Thursday. PPL’s Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center off Route 6 near the dam in Wilsonville houses Ray LaTournou’s Dorflinger glass collection, glass blowing tools, samples, and artifacts. View Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Call (570) 226-8980, or visit www.wallenpaupackhistorical.org. WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM RESTORED JASON TORREY LAND OFFICE BUILDING, 810 Main Street, Honesdale. The old Delaware and Hudson Canal Company office, a National Historic Landmark, houses Americana exhibits including a library with climate-controlled storage of priceless collections of artifacts and documents. “Wayne County Experience” exhibit, Honesdale glass, quilt and photo displays, Native American artifacts, and “Movin’ Energy” display. Call (570) 253-3240 for schedule, and see www.waynehistorypa.org.
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BAIT & TACKLE Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes, Route 115 in Effort. Three ponds on 10 acres are stocked weekly with trout and bass. Pole rentals, tackle shop, picnic tables, park benches and pavilion are available for guests. No license required. See the money-saving offer in their display ad! Call (570) 629-0427 and visit www.bigbrownfish.com. Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery. Offering fishing tackle and bait, camping equipment, bike rentals, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, firewood, ice, sandwiches, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm. Call (570) 606-4325 and see www.tannerydepot.com. Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono. Healthy live bait for all seasons; fat heads, minnows, night crawlers, leeches, red worms, giant mealworms, wax worms, crickets, hellgramites, and more!
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Celebrating 30+ years in business, this very complete bait shop is open every day, all year. Call (570) 839-7338 and go to www.woehrlesbaitshop.com. BATTING CAGES Delaware River Discovery Center (DRDC), I-80 exit 310 to River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware, across from Smithfield Elementary. Explore the Delaware River and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area via canoe, raft, or kayak. DRDC also has mountain bike rentals and batting cages. Call 1-877-DRDC-FUN (3732386) and visit www.DRDcenter.com. BIKE RENTALS Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery. Offering bike rentals for a 25-mile trail through Lehigh Gorge State Park, as well as camping equipment, fishing tackle, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, sandwiches, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm. Call (570) 606-4325 and see www.tannerydepot.com.
Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Mountain bike rentals are available, with shuttle service to great trails along the Lehigh River. For your reservations, call the Adventure Center at 1-800443-8554 or (570) 443-9532; see www.whitewaterchallengers.com. BOAT TOURS Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour, 2487 Route 6 near Route 507, Hawley. Enjoy a safe and entertaining hour-long cruise on Lake Wallenpaupack as your Tour Guide highlights the charms and fascinating history of the famous Lake Region! Tours depart on weekends through June 19th, and daily from June 20th through Labor Day; Sunset Tours and Private Tours are available. Park and purchase tickets at East Shore Lodging, across the street from the Observation Deck at Gresham’s Landing. Call (570) 226-3293, and hop aboard www.wallenpaupackboattour.com!
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This Week in the Poconos 35 BOWLING Split Rock Resort, One Lake Drive, Lake Harmony. 8-lane bowling center in the resort’s spacious Galleria is open the public as well as guests of the resort, 11:00am to 11:00pm. Beautiful lanes and digital scoring! Call (570) 722-9111, and see www.splitrockresort.com. BUMPER BOATS & BUMPER CARS CamelBeach Waterpark at Camelback Mountain Resort, I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Ride bumper boats outdoors on the lagoon. Featuring 32 waterslides, a huge wave pool, Adventure River, family activity pool, bowl slides, chairlift rides, and many other attractions. Try surfing in the awesome Flow Rider! All swimming pools and water rides are heated for your comfort. Open daily; save with the special offer display ad. Call (570) 629-1661; visit www.camelbeach.com. Costa’s Family Fun Park, east of Lake Wallenpaupack on Route 6. The bumper boats at Costa’s have water nozzles that let you soak your friends! Play miniature golf on the 18-hole course, or practice at the golf driving range. Take a swing at the baseball
stadium batting cages or race at the gocart track. Lazer Tag, Kiddie Play Land with pedal carts, and classic arcade games. Have lunch, dinner, or a snack in the cafe. Open through Columbus Day; call (570) 226-8585 and see www.costasfamilyfunpark.com. CAMPING Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I80 off exit 309). Take an overnight canoe camping trip in the wild and beautiful Delaware Water Gap Natural Recreation Area! Call (570) 2230505 or 1-800-487-2628, and visit www.adventuresport.com. Kittatinny Canoes, on the Delaware River. This canoe and raft center offers scenic riverside camping trips in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Float down the Delaware River to your campsite! Call 1-800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 2965890 for your reservations, and visit www.kittatinny.com. Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Bringing you full-day and ½-day adventures through the scenic Lehigh River Gorge. Calm water float trips, wild whitewater
rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, and Skirmish paintball! Call 1-800WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226, and see www.poconowhitewater.com. River Beach Campsites on the Delaware River, Route 209, 3 miles north of Milford. Tent and RV campsites; also canoeing, rafting, tubing, and kayaking. Call (570) 2965890 or 1-800-FLOAT-KC, and visit www.kittatinny.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Mountain bike rentals with shuttle service to great trails along the Lehigh River. Call the Adventure Center at 1800-443-8554 or (570) 443-9532; see www.whitewaterchallengers.com. CANOEING & RAFTING Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I-80 off exit 309). Offering canoe, raft, and kayak trips on the Delaware River through spectacular scenery in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Call (570) 223-0505 or 1-800487-2628 for reservations, and visit www.adventuresport.com. See the display ad for a special offer.
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(Continued from Page 35) The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Join an Adventure Center instructor on the water during the Introduction to Canoeing Class. Learn about canoeing safety, boat design, basic strokes, turning, bracing, and how to re-enter a swamped boat. Wear clothing and shoes you are able to get wet. Minimum age is 13. Call (570) 595-8988 for more information, and see www.skytop.com. Delaware River Discovery Center (DRDC), I-80 exit 310 to River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware, across from Smithfield Elementary. Explore the Delaware River and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area via canoe, raft, or kayak. DRDC also has mountain bike rentals and batting cages. For more information call 1-877-DRDC-FUN (373-2386) and visit www.DRDcenter.com. Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. Through October, enjoy River Country rafting, canoeing, and kayaking on the Delaware River. Guests of Fernwood Resort and Villas receive
a discount! Call 1-888-FERNWOOD, and see www.fernwoodhotel.com. Kittatinny Canoes, Dingmans Ferry. Providing rafting, canoeing, kayaking and camping on the Delaware River in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River. 7 riverfront locations for your convenience, and many trip selections to choose from. Call 1-800-FLOATKC or (570) 296-5890 for your reservations. See the display ad for a coupon, and visit www.kittatinny.com. Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Bringing you full-day and ½-day adventures through the scenic Lehigh River Gorge. Family-style calm water float trips, wild whitewater rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, Skirmish paintball, and more! Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226 for reservations, and see www.poconowhitewater.com. Shawnee River Trips, I-80 exit 310 to River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware, across from Smithfield Elementary. Explore the Delaware River and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area via canoe, raft, or kayak. Also offering mountain bike rentals, fishing equipment, hiking information, and more. For more information, call
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1-877-DRDC-FUN (373-2386) and visit www.DRDcenter.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Rafting in the Western Poconos; your choice - easy to exhilarating! Enjoy breath-taking scenery and good old-fashioned fun. Choose from a gentle rafting trip, adrenalinepumping rapids, or something inbetween. For reservations, call 1-800443-8554 or (570) 443-9532, and see www.whitewaterchallengers.com. CANOES & KAYAKS Kittatinny Canoes, at their Milford location. New and used canoes, kayaks, and watersports accessories, carrying your favorite brands! Just off the Route 209 Matamoras exit, 3 miles north of Milford. Call 1-800FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890, and see www.kittatinny.com. CLIMBING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Outdoor 30’ climbing wall; 8 different stations, from beginner to very advanced. Custom built, featuring a real rock look and feel and 300+ moveable handholds! Classes are available. Day use fee, top rope belaying; weight up to 310 pounds. Call (570) 595-8988 and see www.skytop.com. CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Ropes Courses, Disc Golf, Mountain Segways, Euro Bungy, Climbing Wall, and Zip Lines. Call (570) 6291661x1123 for reservations, and see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. DISC GOLF Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton. Open Thursday through Sunday, featuring 3 exciting courses of 9 to 18 holes! Affordable course fees, rentals, group rates, and season passes available. Drop in the Summit Lodge Slopeside Pub & Grill, call (610) 826-7700, and check out www.skibluemt.com. CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Ropes Courses, Disc Golf, Mountain Segways, Euro Bungy, Climbing Wall, and Zip Lines. Call (570) 6291661x1123 for reservations, and see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Disc golf combines a favorite pastime
This Week in the Poconos 37 – Frisbee throwing – with one of the world’s great sports – golf. It’s the sport of the future! For your reservations, call the Adventure Center at 1-800-4438554 or (570) 443-9532. Log on to www.whitewaterchallengers.com. EURO BUNGY CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Ropes Courses, Disc Golf, Mountain Segways, Euro Bungy, Climbing Wall, and Zip Lines. Call (570) 6291661x1123 for reservations, and see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. FISH & PAY LAKES Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes, Route 115 north in Effort. Three ponds on 10 acres are stocked weekly with trout and bass. Pole rentals, tackle shop, picnic tables, park benches, and pavilion; no license required. See the money-saving offer in the display ad! Call (570) 629-0427 and visit www.bigbrownfish.com. Paradise Fishing Preserve, at the historic 1902 Paradise Brook Trout Company (the first licensed, private trout hatchery in PA), Route 191 in Paradise Valley. Well-stocked, no license required, tackle rental available, picnic tables. See the money-saving offer in the display ad! Open daily 8:00am to 4:00pm. Call (570) 629-0422 and catch www.paradisetrout.com. FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop. Instruction for the novice fly fisher covering casting, entomology, wading, knot tying, etc. in the classroom and on the water. Equipment provided. Private lessons and local guide service. Waters on property open to the public, for a fee, for fly fishing only. Call (570) 595-8929 or (570) 595-7401, and see www.skytop.com. The Rod & Gun Club at The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. Lessons for the beginner to experienced angler, both classroom and streamside. “Cast & Stay” Packages available. The Manor’s 2.5 miles of scenic, remote fly-fishing are open to the public for a fee. Call (570) 839-3908 or email poconosports@poconomanor.com ; see www.poconomanor.com. GEOCACHING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. A 30-minute Geocaching and
GPS Basics class teaches the essentials needed to find a Skytop geocode with Global Positioning System units. Complete the class, and rent a GPS unit to locate your choice of caches. Space is limited, registration is suggested, and minimum age is 13 without a parent/ guardian. Call (570) 595-8988 and see www.skytop.com. GOLF Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. Golfers of all abilities are challenged on Fernwood’s par 71, 18-hole course. Take advantage of onsite club rentals, golf shop, convenient tee times, and great specials! Staff includes PGA Golf Pro and instructor. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD, or visit www.fernwoodhotel.com. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. The Manor’s 36 holes of championship golf are open to the public. “Stay and Play” packages include accommodations, meals, and greens fees. Clubhouse with pro shop, restaurant, lounge, and locker rooms. PGA Pro lessons, club rentals, driving range, and 2 putting greens. Call (570) 839-7111 ext. 7415, and visit www.poconomanor.com. Shawnee Country Club, I-80 exit 310 to River Road, at the centenary Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in Shawneeon-Delaware. Enjoy 27 holes of championship golf, many on an island in the middle of the Delaware River! The 9-hole Tillinghast Approach Golf
Course is lit for night play. Tillinghast Golf Academy offers clinics and instruction. Golf Shop, driving range, club fitting. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE (742-9633) or (570) 424-4000, and see www.shawneeinn.com. Skytop Lodge Golf Course, at Skytop Lodge off Route 390 in Skytop. Semiprivate golf course open to the public with 18 holes and 6,656 yards of golf. Par 72, slope rating 133. Designed by Robert White, opened in 1927. Call the pro shop at (570) 595-8910 or the lodge at (570) 595-7401; see www.skytop.com. Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. 27 holes of championship golf, practice facilities with putting greens and driving range, midweek specials, and GPS carts. Clubhouse with Golf Shop and
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(Continued from Page 37) snack bar; Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar with panoramic views. Open to the public. Call (570) 722-9901 or go to www.splitrockresort.com/golf. For lodging, call 1-800-255-7625; the general resort number is (570) 7229111. GOLF DRIVING RANGES Costa’s Family Fun Park, just east of Lake Wallenpaupack on Route 6. The 19-stall driving range features high quality turf mats and 6 target areas at clearly marked yardages. Clubs in sizes from youth to adult, or bring your own. Irons are also available. Miniature golf, Lazer Tag, big water slides, batting cages, go-carts, bumper boats, arcade, and cafe. Open through Columbus Day. Call (570) 226-8585 and see www.costasfamilyfunpark.com. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 940 or Route 611. Two practice putting greens and a driving range, in addition to 36 holes of championship golf. Call (570) 839-7111 ext. 7415, and visit www.poconomanor.com. Shawnee Country Club, I-80 exit 310 to River Road, on the grounds of the centenary Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Two practice putting greens and a driving range. Enjoy 27 holes of Championship golf, most on an island in the Delaware River. Driving range hours are 7:00am to 4:30pm daily. Call 1-800SHAWNEE or (570) 424-4000; see www.shawneeinn.com. Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. 27 holes of championship golf, practice facilities with putting greens and driving range, and midweek specials. Clubhouse with Golf Shop and snack bar; Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar with panoramic views. Call (570) 722-9901 or go to www.splitrockresort.com/golf. HARNESS RACING Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre. Transport yourself to a world where the action sizzles 24/7 and the service makes you feel at home. Cash in on the fun at 2,300 high-voltage slots, electric-hot virtual table games, simulcast harness racing, live harness racing in season now, and live table games. Savor the good life at one of 10 distinctive
dining options, from Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Timbers Buffet to Wolfgang Puck Express. A stroll through the shopping promenade will reveal Brookstone, and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop. When it comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and Breakers Bar offer live entertainment. Call 1-888-WIN-INPA; see www.mohegansunpocono.com. HAY JUMPING Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, off Business Route 209 between Stroudsburg and Snydersville; see signs. Guides in period clothing recreate life on a 19th-century farm. Hay jumping for the kids is part of the regular season’s guided tours, which run through Labor Day Monday. The last guided tour each day begins at 4:00pm. Quiet Valley is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm; closed Mondays except Labor Day. Phone (570) 9926161 or visit www.quietvalley.org. HEALTHY LIVING Time to Thai Massage Therapy & Accupressure, Route 611 in Tannersville, Suite 3, 2nd Floor, CarQuest Plaza. Certified Thai Massage Practitioner by appointment; enjoy 30, 40, or 60 minutes of massage on isolated muscle and joint areas, or 90 minutes of complete traditional Thai massage. Alleviate back pain, neck pain, migraine, arthritis, fibromyalgia, low energy, poor circulation, and stress. Call (570) 730-0603 or (570) 688-5864. HORSEBACK RIDING Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. Year-round horseback riding is available on the beautiful grounds of the resort. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and visit www.fernwoodhotel.com. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 940 or Route 611. Year ‘round horseback riding on miles of gorgeous, scenic trails. Horse-drawn hay rides and sleigh rides in season. Call (570) 839-6237 or email stables@poconomanor.com; visit www.poconomanor.com. KART RACING Costa’s Family Fun Park, just east of Lake Wallenpaupack on Route 6. The 1200’ go cart track has tight turns and long straightaways. Featuring the “Leopard” with precise steering and power for adults and older kids; the “Jaguar” 2-passenger car for parent and child with double steering, and
the “IROC” for younger kids. For first time IROC drivers, a member of the staff rides on the side of the cart for a lap to make sure children learn all the controls. Lazer Tag, mini-golf, batting cages, arcade, and cafe. Open through Columbus Day. Call (570) 226-8585 and see www.costasfamilyfunpark.com. S & S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts, Business Route 209 in Snydersville. High-powered indoor go-karts with slick tires similar to real track racing! Single-person ride; must be at least 54” tall to drive. Video arcade and snack bar. Hours are Thursday and Friday 5:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm10:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-7:00pm, and Monday through Wednesday 12:00pm-5:00. Bring the display ad for a Free Race! Call (570) 420-5500 and visit www.ssspeedways.com. KAYAKING Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I80 off exit 309). Offering exciting kayak trips on the Delaware River through the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Call (570) 223-0505 or 1-800-4872628 for reservations and see the display ad for a special offer; visit www.adventuresport.com. The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Join Adventure Center instructors on the water to learn the basics of flat water kayaking during the Introduction to Kayaking Class. Learn about kayaking safety, boat design, basic strokes, turning, bracing and how to wet exit. Wear clothing and shoes you are able to get wet. Minimum age is 13. Call (570) 595-8988 for more information and see www.skytop.com. Delaware River Discovery Center (DRDC), I-80 exit 310 to River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware, across from Smithfield Elementary. Explore the Delaware River and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area via canoe, raft, or kayak. DRDC also has mountain bike rentals and batting cages. For more information call 1-877DRDC-FUN (373-2386) or visit online at www.DRDcenter.com. Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. From mid-April through October enjoy River Country rafting, canoeing and kayaking on the Delaware River. Guests of Fernwood Resort and Villas receive a discount.
This Week in the Poconos 39 Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and visit www.fernwoodhotel.com. Kittatinny Canoes, just north of Milford. Kayaking for all abilities is offered on calm water or rapids on the Delaware River. Instruction is available. Seven riverfront locations! Call 1-800-FLOATKC or (570) 296-5890 for reservations. See the display ad for the special offer, and visit www.kittatinny.com. Pocono Whitewater, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Guided kayak clinics offered on the Lehigh River. Whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and Skirmish Paintball too! Call Adventure Central at 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 3259226 for a schedule and reservations, and see www.poconowhitewater.com. Shawnee River Trips, I-80 exit 310 to River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware, across from Smithfield Elementary. Explore the Delaware River and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area on an exciting kayak. Single and tandem kayaks are available, as well as canoes, rafts, and mountain bikes. Call 1-877-DRDC-FUN (3732386) and visit www.DRDcenter.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Offering Kayak Clinics that teach the basics of whitewater kayaking including wet exits, bow rescues, paddling strokes, eddy turns, and ferrying. A mix of classroom, flat water, and whitewater instruction. For your reservations, call 1-800-4438554 or (570) 443-9532, and visit www.whitewaterchallengers.com. MINIATURE GOLF & PLAY PARKS Bushkill Falls, off Route 209 in Bushkill. The “Niagara of Pennsylvania” is centered around 8 roaring waterfalls and features nature trails, picnic areas, miniature golf, and paddleboats. Ice Cream Parlor, Native American and wildlife exhibits, and fishing on the grounds! Trading Post, Fudge Kitchen, and other specialty shops. Open daily at 9:00am through October, and weekends through November. Call (570) 588-6682 and go to www.visitbushkillfalls.com. CamelBeach Waterpark at Camelback Mountain Resort, I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Ride bumper boats outdoors on the lagoon. Featuring 32 waterslides, a huge wave pool, Adventure River, family activity pool, bowl slides, chairlift rides, and many other attractions. Try surfing in the awesome Flow Rider! All swimming pools and water rides
are heated for your comfort. Open daily; save with the special offer display ad. Call (570) 629-1661; visit www.camelbeach.com. Costa’s Family Fun Park, just east of Lake Wallenpaupack on Route 6. Enjoy a round of mini-golf on “Grampy’s Sawmill” challenging and fun 18-hole course, or practice at the golf driving range. Take a swing at the stadium baseball batting cages, race the go cart track, or go on the bumper boats. Lazer Tag and big water slides, Kid’s Play Land with pedal carts, and classic arcade games including pinball and skee ball. Enjoy lunch, dinner, or a snack in Costa’s cafe. Open through Columbus Day. Call (570) 226-8585, and see www.costasfamilyfunpark.com. Crystal Cave Park near Kutztown, south on Route 209 and Route 33 and west on Route 22 and Route 78, to 963 Crystal Cave Road. Be awed during an underground tour of Crystal Cave, “Pennsylvania’s Greatest Natural Wonder!” Enjoy 125 wooded acres
to explore, plus mini-golf, panning for gemstones, fast food and Pennsylvania Dutch specialties, gift shops, museum, ice cream parlor, and park/picnic area. Open daily, reasonable rates. Celebrating 140 years of tours! Phone (610) 683-6765, and see www.crystalcavepa.com. Land of Make Believe, I-80 exit 12 in Hope, NJ; 10 miles east of the Delaware River. Safe, wholesome, affordable fun, food, great rides, new Ferris Wheel, and tubing on Blackbeard’s River! Awesome waterpark with waterslides, Pirate’s Cove, thrilling Free Fallin’ attraction, and other exciting adventures. In the Mining Company, mine and take home gems and fossils! “New Jersey’s Premier Family Water & Amusement Park.” Free parking and picnic areas. Open weekends; then, open daily June 18th through September 5th. Call (908) 459-9000 and see www.lomb.com. (Continued on Page 40)
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(Continued from Page 39) Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. Enjoy the 18-hole mini golf course. Also, 27 holes of championship golf are open to the public in addition to many other amenities, including an indoor waterpark! Visit www.splitrockresort.com. For lodging reservations, call 1-800-255-7625; the general number at Split Rock Resort is (570) 722-9111. MOUNTAIN BIKING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Learn how to negotiate rock gardens, bridges, drops, and banked turns during a Mountain Biking Skills Class. Use Skytop’s mountain bikes or your own. Minimum age is 15 using Skytop’s bikes; 13 with your own approved bike. Newbies or seasoned cyclists; helmets are mandatory. Bikes are rented on an hourly basis after class. Join an exciting, physical trail ride around the West Mountain, on and off of the West Rim trail; experience required, minimum age 15. Call (570) 595-8988 and see www.skytop.com. Delaware River Discovery Center (DRDC), I-80 exit 310 to River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Explore the Delaware River and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area via canoe, raft, or kayak. Also mountain bike rentals and batting cages. Call 1-877-DRDC-FUN (373-2386) and visit www.DRDcenter.com. Pocono Bike Rentals, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery, adjacent to Tannery Depot General Store. Come ride the famous, scenic Lehigh Gorge Trail, and use the savings offer on bike rental in the display ad! Call 1-800-745-0742 and cruise to www.poconobikerentals.com. Pocono Whitewater, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Mountain bike rentals and shuttle service to and from great bike trails in and around Jim Thorpe, the undisputed “Mountain Biking Capitol of the East.” Whitewater rafting and Skirmish Paintball. Call 1-800WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226; see www.poconowhitewater.com. Shawnee River Trips, off I-80 exit 310 to River Road in Shawnee-onDelaware, across from Smithfield
Elementary. Take a Trek Mountain Bike on the McDade Trail which lines the Delaware River and National Park grounds. Also renting canoes, rafts, and kayaks. Stop in the River Road Drive-In for some refreshing ice cream. Call 1-877-DRDC-FUN (373-2386); visit www.DRDcenter.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Mountain bike rentals with shuttle service to great trails along the Lehigh River. Call the Adventure Center at 1800-443-8554 or (570) 443-9532; see www.whitewaterchallengers.com. MOUNTAIN SEGWAYS CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Ropes Courses, Disc Golf, Mountain Segways, Euro Bungy, Climbing Wall, and Zip Lines. Call (570) 629-1661 x1123 for reservations, and see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. Fernwood Hotel & Resort/Pocono Segway Tours, Route 209 in Bushkill. Guided segway tours every day except Wednesday, for ages 13+, amidst the 440-acre resort. No experience required; top speed is 12 mph. Open to the public and resort guests. Reservations recommended; call 1888-segway9 or 1-888-337-6966; see www.fernwoodhotel.com. PAINTBALL The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Play paintball on 5 new fields. Play a combination of games in and out of the woods including speedball. Equipment is available. Outside paint not permitted; all paintballs must be purchased at the Adventure Center. Minimum age 10 with waiver signed by guardian. The paintball shooting gallery has no age restriction. Call (570) 595-8988; see www.skytop.com. Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. Guests can play Destination Paintball at a discount. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and visit www.fernwoodhotel.com. Kittatinny Paintball, in Barryville, NY. Open to the public, equipment rentals available. Try the Paddle and Battle special: go canoeing, kayaking, or rafting with your friends one day, and play paintball the next! Camping on premises. Call 1-800FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890; see www.kittatinny.com.
Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Skirmish paintball open daily, all year, with 50+ award-winning fields! Ages 10+ only. Full-day and ½-day adventures through the scenic Lehigh River Gorge; calm water float trips, wild whitewater rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, camping. Call 1-800WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226; see www.poconowhitewater.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Enjoy breathtaking scenery and good old-fashioned fun. Choose from a gentle rafting trip, adrenaline-pumping rapids, zip line adventure, mountain biking, camping, and paintball. For reservations, call 1-800-443-8554 or (570) 443-9532, and see www.whitewaterchallengers.com. SPORTING CLAYS The Rod & Gun Club at Pocono Manor, Route 314, via Route 611 or Route 940, Pocono Manor. Multistation clay course spanning 120+ acres. High-flying teal, rolling rabbits, and fast crossing and incoming birds; scenic woodland course. Walk or ride along the stream between stations. Trained staff assist with 1st round, and help novices. Instruction, gun rentals, ammo, and gear. Appointments required; call (570) 839-3908 or email poconosports@poconomanor.com; see www.poconomanor.com. The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop. Regulation, 12station sporting clay range open to the public. Suitable for beginners, with challenges for the more experienced. Instruction and gun rentals. Appointments required. Phone (570) 595-8929 or (570) 595-7401; visit www.skytop.com. SPORTS EQUIPMENT Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek, off I-80 exit 309. Camp store carrying outdoor equipment. Tents, lanterns, fire starters, water jugs, portable stoves, hats, clothing, sunglasses, snorkeling equipment, disposable cameras, and more. Call (570) 223-0505 or 1-800-487-2628; visit www.adventuresport.com. Kittatinny Canoes, at their Milford location. Canoe and raft center offers new and used canoes, kayaks, and watersports accessories. Off the Route 209 Matamoras exit, 3 miles from Milford. Call 1-800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890; see www.kittatinny.com.
This Week in the Poconos 41 Pocono Bike Rentals, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery, adjacent to Tannery Depot General Store. Ride the famous, scenic Lehigh Gorge Trail, and use the savings offer on bike rental in the display ad! Call 1-800-745-0742 and cruise to www.poconobikerentals.com. Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Full-day and ½-day adventures through the scenic Lehigh River Gorge. Calm water float trips, wild whitewater rafting, kayaking, bike rentals, mountain biking, and Skirmish paintball! Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226 and see www.poconowhitewater.com. Starting Gate Action Sports, Rt. 209 in Bushkill, adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum. Wide selection of skis, snowboards, skateboards, skates, footwear, sportswear, swimwear, accessories, and equipment. Rentals available. Call (570) 588-4807 and check out www.startinggateonline.com. Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery. Fishing tackle and bait, camping equipment, bike rentals, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, sandwiches, firewood, ice, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm. Call (570) 606-4325; see www.tannerydepot.com. Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono. Healthy live bait for all seasons – fat heads, minnows, night crawlers, leeches, red worms, giant mealworms, wax worms, crickets, and more! Celebrating 30+ years in business, this very complete bait shop is open every day, all year. Call (570) 839-7338; see www.woehrlesbaitshop.com. TRAIN RIDES Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, I-81 exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway), left at light to Lackawanna Avenue, follow signs to Steamtown. Scenic cross-country steam-powered rail excursions, working roundhouse and turntable, 2 museums, Park Theatre, and Visitors Center. Call (570) 340-5200 or (888) 693-9391; see www.nps.gov/stea. TROLLEY RIDES Water Gap Trolley, Route 611 in Delaware Water Gap; I-80 exit 310. Authentically styled all-weather trolleys
provide scenic and historic tours at Delaware Water Gap, the “Eighth Scenic Wonder of the World.” Relax while trained guides take you back through history and describe points of interest. Miniature golf, scenic picnic area, pavilion, food, and gift shop. Open 7 days from 10:00am to 4:00pm, rain or shine. See the display ad for the coupon! Call (570) 476-9766; visit www.watergaptrolley.com. WATERPARKS CamelBeach Waterpark at Camelback Mountain Resort, I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Ride bumper boats outdoors on the lagoon. Featuring 32 waterslides, a huge wave pool, Adventure River, family activity pool, bowl slides, chairlift rides, and many other attractions. Try surfing in the awesome Flow Rider! All swimming pools and water rides are heated for your comfort. Open daily; save with the special offer display ad. Call (570) 629-1661; visit www.camelbeach.com. Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. H2Oooohh! indoor waterpark features a family raft ride, body slides, multi-level splash playground, children’s activity pool, wave pool, whirlpools, and the Flowrider simulated wave machine. Lockers and snack bar. Call (570) 7229901 or see www.splitrockresort.com.
For lodging call 1-800-255-7625; the resort number is (570) 722-9111. ZIP LINES/ROPES COURSES CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Ropes courses, disc golf, mountain segways, Euro bungy, climbing wall, and zip lines! Call (570) 629-1661 x1123 for reservations, and check out www.cbkmountainadventures.com. Kittatinny Zip Line, at Kittatinny Canoes’ Milford location. Dual racing zip lines overlooking the Delaware at sppeds of 50 mph. Off the Route 209 Matamoras exit, 3 miles from Milford. Call 1-800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 2965890; see www.kittatinny.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Zip Line Adventure, whitewater rafting, camping, canoeing, kayaking, and mountain biking. Call the Adventure Center at 1800-443-8554 or (570) 443-9532; see www.whitewaterchallengers.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Enjoy breathtaking scenery and good old-fashioned fun. Choose from a gentle rafting trip, adrenaline-pumping rapids, zip line adventure, mountain biking, camping, and paintball. For reservations, call 1-800-443-8554 or (570) 443-9532, and see www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
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Listings are subject to change; contact the dining location for the latest hours and menu information. BEAR CREEK Bear Creek Inne, Route 115, Ph: 472-9045: Serving delicious food and drinks at reasonable prices since 1972, the Bear Creek Inne specializes in fresh seafood and other fine dishes including steak, veal, and chicken. Choose from over 40 menu items. Salad and dessert included with all meals. Casual dining and a country setting make the Bear Creek Inne a perfect dining destination, and a Children’s Menu is available! Reserve the Private Party Room for your next special event. All major credit cards are accepted, and reservations are recommended. Open 6 days at 4:00pm, and Sundays at 12:00pm. See www.bearcreekinne.com to find out more. BUSHKILL Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209, Ph: 1-888-FERNWOOD or 588-9500: Whatever your appetite or budget, Fernwood’s various eateries won’t leave you
hungry. Mama Bella’s Tuscan Grille features tempting appetizers and entrees. For a casual dining experience, visit the sports pub with 8 TVs. Fernwood also has a Food Court for your dining convenience, including a Pizza Hut, Scoops, and a cafe! After a day of excitement at Fernwood, head to Wintergreen’s Bar and Grill overlooking the lake and golf course to refuel. Enjoy a cocktail and a variety of live entertainment! Check it out at www.fernwoodhotel.com. DELAWARE WATER GAP Water Gap Diner, Ph: (570) 476-0132: Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and featuring traditional diner fare as well as surprisingly scrumptious specials! Bring the print or online display ad for a percentage off your bill; groups are welcome as well. Easy on/off from exit 310 of I-80; groups are welcome. Hours are 6:00am to 9:00pm on Sunday through Thursday, and 6:00am until 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday. This is a yummy people-pleasing place for all ages and tastes; use the coupon in the display ad for savings!
EAST STROUDSBURG Vocelli Pizza, 96 South Courtland Street, Ph: 424-1949: Satisfy your cravings for perfect pizza at Vocelli Pizza, delivering classic Italian quality every time! They start with hand-crafted dough mixed with extra-virgin olive oil. Vocelli signature pizza sauce has been handed down from a family recipe; tomatoes are rushed from the field and fresh-packed within 6 hours, never from concentrate. Every pizza is smothered with 100% real Mozzarella cheese, and farm fresh toppings finish the picturesque pies. Featuring catering, plus online services like ordering, coupons, Kids Corner, Gourmet Club, and Shoppe Di Vocelli. Visit Vocelli’s on Route 611 in Tannersville by Smuggler’s Cove, too! Feel the Vocelli passion for pizza at www.vocellipizza.com. HAWLEY Cocoon Coffee House & Catering Co., Route 6 and Bellemonte Ave., Ph: 2266130: Kick back, relax, and sip coffee crafted from Electric City Roasting’s custom-blended beans, in Hawley’s historic landmark silk mill. Enjoy fresh, scrumptious, and affordable pastries, sandwiches, quiche, and salads. Open every day from 7:00am to 6:00pm, with free Wi-Fi! Professional catering, daily specials, and events. Email info@cocooncoffeehouse.com, and savor www.cocooncoffeehouse.com. The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, 4 Main Avenue, Ph: 2262993 or 1-800-833-8527: An artfully restored craftsman-style hotel. Savor the unique cuisine, made with only the freshest locally grown produce, seasonal game and fish, plus artisan breads and desserts baked at the Inn. Dine on the terrace overlooking the garden or in the comfortably elegant dining room. Select from a diverse menu featuring traditional favorites as well as nouveau cuisine. Regularly scheduled special dining events, and
This Week in the Poconos 43 live Jazz on the Deck begins for the season July 6th. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Four-diamond AAA rating, Wine Spectator magazine award-winner, and Historic Hotels of America member. Visit www.thesettlersinn.com. LAKE HARMONY Boulder View Tavern, on Big Boulder Lake, Ph: 722-9696: This is where the mountain comes to life! Specials include Wing Night every Monday, Pizza Night every Wednesday, Clams/Mussels every Sunday, Happy Hour Monday through Friday, and Champagne Breakfast Buffet every Sunday. Open daily, with an outside bar and patio, scheduled live entertainment, and take-out too! Taste www.boulderviewtavern.com. The Resort at Split Rock, One Lake Drive, Ph: 722-9111: Casual dining in a distinctive 4season destination resort. Choose from the tempting offerings at Split Rock’s Bell’Ago Cuisine Italiano restaurant, or from the 24-item
menu at the beautiful Galleria Restaurant. For your reservations, call Bell’Ago directly at 722-3391 or use ext. 756 when dialing the resort’s main number; for the Galleria Restaurant, dial ext. 835. Bell’Ago is closed to the public on Tuesdays. Ice cream parlor, first-run movie theater with concessions, fabulous indoor waterpark, sports bar, cocktail lounge, bowling alley, indoor pools, championship golf. See www.splitrockresort.com to learn more about the numerous amenities and live entertainment! LEHIGH TANNERY Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Ph: 606-4325: Offering fishing tackle, camping equipment, bike rentals, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, sandwiches and other tasty fare, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm. Call (570) 606-4325, and venture to www.tannerydepot.com.
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(Continued from Page 43) PALMERTON Slopeside Bar and Grill, Blue Mountain Ski Area, Ph: (610) 826-7700: Open Thursday through Sunday, featuring live entertainment, drink specials, and a rockin’ grill menu with appetizers, signature sandwiches, entrees, and all-you-can-eat salad bar. Attend a Father’s Day Picnic on Sunday, June 19th from 11:00am to 7:00pm at the ski area’s Valley Lodge, with free admission and parking. Highlights include food, beer, crafts, lift rides, cake walk, dunk tank, horseshoes, mini horses and rides, face and body art, tattoos, the Butterfly Lady, FeRROUS the Iron Pigs mascot, the Chainsaw Chicks, and live entertainment by the Jesse Wade Band and the Mango Men. Mark your calendar for the Pennsylvania Blues Festival, Saturday and Sunday, July 30th and 31st. See www.skibluemt.com.
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PARADISE VALLEY Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, junction Routes 191 & 940, Ph: 595-7486 or 1-800-392-9400: Magnificent is the word for the Surf ‘n’ Turf, stuffed trout, juicy sirloin with onion rings, or chef’s special pasta. This fine dining and lodging establishment offers delightful appetizers and extraordinary salads and desserts. The Starting Post Cocktail Lounge serves the finest in spirits, with an excellent Pub Menu. Live piano music on weekends is a perfect accompaniment to your exceptional meal! The restaurant at the Crescent Lodge is open 7 days a week for candlelight dining of distinction. Reservations are appreciated. Private cottages feature whirlpools, fireplaces, and decks; ask about the great lodging packages. Enjoy walking and fitness trails, and check out the nearby sports areas, spa, and casino! Visit www.crescentlodge.com. POCONO MANOR The Inn at Pocono Manor, Routes 314 & 940, Ph: 839-7111: The Exchange at Pocono Manor in The Inn features eclectic American cuisine with a continental flair, plus a global wine list! Enjoy refreshing salads, homemade soups, and fine dishes including filet of beef, chops, poultry, and seafood. Dinner is served from 6:00pm, every evening! Casual dress, with collared shirts for men; no shorts, T-shirts, or sneakers. Reservations are appreciated. Learn more about this historic 4-season destination resort with fantastic on-site activities and amenities at www.poconomanor.com. POCONO PINES Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Ph: 646-2377: The Jubilee, aka the Breakfast King of the Poconos, serves unique and delicious breakfasts from 7:00am until 3:00pm every day! For lunch, the Jubilee offers yummy burgers, wraps, paninis, sandwiches, soups, and salads. The dinner menu includes appetizers, pasta, steak, and seafood. Enjoy your favorite cocktail and munchies in the adjoining Pub in the Pines, a popular nightspot. With
15 beers on tap, multiple TVs, pool tables, darts, and a deck, the Pub is the place to watch your favorite game or check out some great live entertainment. Specials include Pasta Mondays, Steamer Tuesdays, and Wing Nights on Thursdays and Sundays featuring 11 flavors! Roll over to “the Jube,” since 1968, at www.breakfastking.com. SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE The Bistro, located on River Road, by the Golf Shop of the historic Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, Ph: 1-800-SHAWNEE x1480: Dine with a backdrop of beautiful views of the historic Shawnee Inn and championship golf course. Open for lunch and dinner. The menu offers a variety of sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and salads. For beverages, they feature fresh squeezed lemonade, beer, wine, and an array of vacation-fun drinks. For more information, visit www.shawneeinn.com. The Gem and Keystone, located on River Road, near the historic Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. Ph: (570) 424-0990: Home of ShawneeCraft Brewing Company artisanal heirloom whole-food beers, handcrafted and brewed on the premises. The contemporary and varied menu features local produce, all natural steak, lamb, pork, and chicken, Pennsylvania farmstead cheeses, and Smithsonian Sustainable Seafood. Appetizers, salads, pub favorites and seasonal entrees, drink specials, souvenir merchandise, and gift certificates. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Live entertainment some weekends and weekdays; available for private parties and group events. Visit www.GemAndKeystone.com! River Room, located on River Road, at the historic Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. Ph: (570) 4244000 x1432: The River Room is a great fine dining choice, with scenic views surrounding the entire resort. Breakfast features made-to-order eggs and omelets, homemade granola, smoothie of the day, and fresh fruits and berries. The lunch and dinner menus feature local flavors and traditions like
This Week in the Poconos 45 wild boar and rack of lamb, with a variety of fish and pasta options. The River Room is guaranteed to be a nutritious, delicious dining experience. Offering Happy Hour daily from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, with complimentary hors d’ouevres on Friday and Saturday. Check out the piano bar on Thursday from 7:00pm to 11:00pm, and Friday and Saturday from 8:00pm to 11:00pm! Learn more at www.shawneeinn.com. SKYTOP Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Ph: 1-800-345-7759 or 595-7401, ext. 465: Historic Skytop Lodge boasts 2 extraordinary dining venues! Lakeview Restaurant features American Modern cuisine served amidst panoramic views of the mountains, the golf course, and Skytop Lake. Wine connoisseurs will appreciate the international wine list. The Windsor Dining Room, located in the Lodge, features American fare with a view of the gardens and a “wine of the evening.” Both offer children’s menus and light entrees. An array of homemade desserts, estate coffees, and cordials completes this superb experience. Skytop is a Wine Spectator Magazine awardwinner. Both restaurants require men to wear a coat; a tie is optional.
Appropriate attire for ladies is suggested, and reservations are requested. See www.skytop.com. SOUTH STERLING The French Manor Inn and Spa, off Route 191, 8 miles south of I-84 Exit 20, Ph: 676-3244 or 1-877-720-6095: Gourmet French cuisine, a superb wine list, and a spectacular mountain view from a castle-like manor modeled after an estate in the south of France. The French Manor has been featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer as “dinner fit for a king.” Serving dinner nightly; outdoor dining is available in season. Jackets are required, and reservations are suggested. April Wine Lover’s Weekends are happening now, and a fabulous Easter Brunch is upcoming! Casual dining
is also available in Hanna’s Café at the French Manor. Four-diamond AAA rating. Le Spa Forêt offers a delicious menu of spa services! Visit www.thefrenchmanor.com. TANNERSVILLE Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Ph: 629-9399: “The Creek” is the Pocono Mountains’ Original Brewpub and Restaurant. Everything at the Creek is handcrafted, from the post and beam timber-frame building, the award-winning food, to the handcrafted ales and lagers. Originally an 1880’s farmhouse, Barley Creek boasts a big, rustic atmosphere, a deck for brews with a view, a pavilion, and wiffle (Continued on Page 46)
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ball stadium available for catering, private parties, and pick-up games. Barley Creek brews world-class ales and lagers onsite in its own English brewhouse. Free brewery tours and beer tasting every day at 12:30pm, and by appointment. Soups, salads, pub fare, steaks, seafood, and daily specials. There’s a children’s menu, a treasure box, and a game room. Happy Hour runs from 4:00pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday; also featuring fresh sushi in the main bar on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, created by Desaki Chef Agus. Find it in the fork between Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, a mile past Crossings Factory Outlets and 2 miles shy of Camelback Mountain Resort (exit 299 off I-80). Surf the Creek at www.barleycreek.com. Smuggler’s Cove, Route 611, Ph: 629-2277: “Seafood King of the Poconos!” Casual dining is at its best in this Pocono landmark and family tradition for 30+ years. The menu offers appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, Allen Brothers prime rib and steaks, and the largest selection of all your favorite fresh (never frozen) seafood. Special
Luncheon, Early Dinner, Castaways Lounge, and Children’s Menus available. Open daily at 11:30am, just minutes from the Crossings Outlets and Camelback Mountain Resort. Reservations are accepted, and large parties are welcome. Each dollar spent at a locallyowned eatery benefits the Pocono economy 3 times more than each dollar spent at a chain eatery! Visit www.smugglerscove.net. Vocelli Pizza, Route 611 at Smuggler’s Cove, Ph: 620-9055: Satisfy your cravings for perfect pizza at Vocelli Pizza, delivering classic Italian quality every time! They start with hand-crafted dough mixed with extra-virgin olive oil. Vocelli signature pizza sauce has been handed down from a family recipe; tomatoes are rushed from the field and fresh-packed within 6 hours, never from concentrate. Every pizza is smothered with 100% real Mozzarella cheese, and farm fresh toppings finish the picturesque pies. Featuring catering, plus online services like ordering, coupons, Kids Corner, Gourmet Club, and Shoppe Di Vocelli. Visit Vocelli’s at 96 South Courtland Street in East Stroudsburg, too! Feel the Vocelli passion for pizza at www.vocellipizza.com.
WILKES-BARRE Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Ph: 1-888WIN-INPA: Transport yourself to a world where the action sizzles 24/7 and the warm, friendly service makes you feel truly at home. Live harness racing is now in season; post time is 6:30pm. Cash in on the fun at 2,500 hot slots, virtual electronic table games, and play your favorite real-live table games like blackjack, poker, craps, and roulette! After you’ve worked up an appetite, savor the good life at one of the distinctive dining options for every taste and budget, from Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Rustic Kitchen to Bar Louie. A stroll through the shopping promenade will reveal truly interesting finds such as Brookstone, Marshall Rousso, and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop. When it comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and Breakers offer live entertainment every Friday and Saturday evening. Simulcast harness racing too! Gaming. Dining. Shopping. Nightlife. This out-of-the-ordinary escape is as close as your car keys. See www.mohegansunpocono.com.
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Patch Town Days at Eckley Miners’ Village Eckley Miners’ Village, a restored coal miners “patch town,” announces the annual Anthracite Heritage Festival Patch Town Days. History comes alive through the sights, sounds, smells, and customs of the 19th Century! The rain-or-shine festival is from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday, June 18th and 19th. See period demonstrations from bee keeping to soap-making, a silversmith, and an Irish wake. Activities include historic tours, musical and theatrical entertainment, storytelling, and children’s games. The Village’s historic buildings will be open and staffed with interpreters. There will be exhibits from the Wilkes University Polish Room and the Tremont Historical Society, Tonalo pottery, art glass, handcrafted bath and body items, and exotic coffee and cocoas. Plenty of good traditional and ethnic food is available, too! Eckley Miners’ Village is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; see www.phmc.state.pa.us. Find Eckley east of Hazleton, just off Route 940. Call (570) 636-2070, and revisit www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.
Kenen Dunnigan, an apprentice blacksmith and Eckley Village volunteer, worked some of his blacksmithing magic at Patch Town Days 2010.
Eric Mintel Quartet at the Gazebo On Sunday, June 19th, the Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap continues its popular, seasonal outdoor Summer Concerts at the Gazebo. This concert, by the Eric Mintel Quartet (EMQ), features instrumental jazz by Eric Mintel on piano, Nelson Hill on saxes and flute, Dave Antonow on acoustic and electric bass, and Dave Mohn on drums. Enjoy the music from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Refreshments are available; bring your blanket or lawn chair. Find the church and gazebo on Route 611, Main Street. The free concert will move indoors to the church’s sanctuary, offering excellent acoustics, if weather happens. Call Bonnie at (570) 992-3934 or the church at (570) 476-0345, and rise to www.churchofthemountain.org.
Summerfest 7 See you at the Creek! Celebrate at Summerfest 7 on Saturday, June 18th at the Barley Creek Brewing Company in Tannersville! The party continues from 4:00pm to 11:00pm, outdoors at the Creek’s Upper Deck and Pint Size Park. Festivities include live music by the famous Maybabies at 6:00pm, delicious barbeque, a giant inflatable maze, the unveiling of the new Summerfest 7 seasonal brew on tap, and people-watching like you’ve never seen before! Tickets are $5.00/pp in advance or $10.00/pp at the door, benefiting the Pocono Township Volunteer Fire Company. Kids 12 and under are admitted free, and Summerfest 7 happens rain or shine. Join a Free Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting any day of the week, at 12:30pm or by appointment, at this authentic brewpub and restaurant featuring a waffle ball stadium, sushi on weekends, and catered bus trips to baseball games. Barley Creek is open daily from 11:00am, in the fork at the intersection of Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road. Call (570) 629-9399, and surf www.barleycreek.com!
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BUSHKILL Fernwood Hotel & Resort: Route 209. Newly renovated luxury hotel room and villa rentals nestled in beautiful mountains, just minutes from great local attractions. Themed restaurants include a sports pub, a Pizza Hut, Scoops, a food court, a café, and the Tuscan Grille. Live entertainment, indoor/outdoor
pools and fitness area with massage therapist await you. Take a scenic horseback ride on Fernwood’s lush grounds or play a match on the outdoor tennis courts. Also enjoy the 18-hole, par 71 golf course, Game Zone arcade, daily activities, special events, and exciting live entertainment line-up. Check out Fernwood’s Winter Fun Center, with snow tubing and more! The Villas at Fernwood sleep up to 6, and some come with Jacuzzi tubs. Great getaway vacations and weekend packages. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD or (570) 588-9500, or visit www.fernwoodhotel.com. A
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HAWLEY The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park: Welcoming visitors to the Lake Wallenpaupack region since 1927. Step inside this artfully restored craftsman-style hotel, and experience country charm and grace! Featuring 20 guest rooms and suites; some with whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. Savor a delicious meal, created in the flavors of the season, and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine selection. The chef personally chooses the freshest locally grown produce, seasonal game, meats, and fish. Dine on the terrace overlooking the gardens, or relax in the dining room. For large meetings and group events, The Undercroft Room offers a naturally comfortable setting. Special dinners and live entertainment occasionally. AAA 4-diamond rating; member Historic Hotels of America. The Potting Shed offers beautiful gifts and specialty décor for the home and garden. Located across from Bingham Park, Route 6, in Hawley. Call 226-2993, 1-800-833-8527, and see www.thesettlersinn.com. JIM THORPE The Inn at Jim Thorpe: Nestled in historic, picturesque Jim Thorpe, the Inn at Jim Thorpe is a landmark treasure, featuring old world charm with modern amenities. Located in the heart of the National Register Historic District, the Inn offers comfortable guest rooms and romantic suites, many with whirlpools and fireplaces, plus relaxing in-house spa services. Best of all, the town’s quaint shops, antique stores, galleries, opera house, pubs, restaurants, music venues, and hiking/biking trails are right at the Inn’s doorstep. Take advantage of great packages such as Show & Stay, Shop ‘til You Drop Getaways, Spa Weekends, Romance packages, Girlfriend Getaways, and more. For more information and your reservations, call The Inn at Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599; visit www.innjt.net. LAKE HARMONY The Resort at Split Rock: A 4-season destination offering the
This Week in the Poconos 49 ultimate in activities and accommodations, with over 500 deluxe units in unique environments. You won’t want to miss H2Ooooh! Indoor Waterpark! Enjoy the championship 27-hole golf course, 18-hole miniature golf course, fitness center, outdoor and indoor pools, tennis, basketball, bowling, video game room, racquetball, archery, billiards, pingpong, and daily activities. Refresh in the old-fashioned ice cream parlor, and catch the latest movie with popcorn at the first-run movie theater. The Galleria Dining Room features a superb continental menu, while Bell’ago overlooks beautiful Lake Harmony and serves fine Italian cuisine. The Galleria Nightclub and Benchwarmers Sports Bar at the Lodge will entertain you. You’ll love the convenience of the Coffee Shop, Hair Gallery, and Gift Shop. The resort offers 23 meeting rooms, 77,000 sq. ft. of exhibit area/function space, onsite banquet facilities, and conference services. Call Split Rock at 1-800-255-7625 or (570) 722-9111, and visit www.splitrockresort.com. PARADISE VALLEY Crescent Lodge: This awardwinning retreat is a comfortable and elegant place to stay where you will be surrounded by the beauty of Paradise Valley and nestled in a suite or cottage. All accommodations have private baths, telephone, climate control, and remote control television, and many come with a fireplace, whirlpool, and outdoor deck. The inn also features one of the finest restaurants in the mountains, with an extensive wine selection, colorful menu, daily specials, pub menu, and live piano music on weekends. Enjoy walking and fitness trails, and a nearby spa and casino! The Crescent Lodge is at Route 191 and Route 940 in Paradise Valley. Treat yourself to a quality experience, to dine or to stay! Call 1-800-3929400 or (570) 595-7486, and visit www.crescentlodge.com. POCONO MANOR The Inn at Pocono Manor: Nestled at 1,800 feet atop the Pocono Mountains since 1902, this charming year-round 3000-acre resort is your gateway to fun, nature and relaxation. Their midweek and
weekend getaway plans include exceptional dining and accommodations, as well as 36 holes of championship golf, an 8,500 square foot full-service spa, lounge with entertainment, horseback riding, 2.5 miles of fly-fishing streams, sporting clays, indoor/outdoor pools, hiking trails, and special events. The Inn at Pocono Manor is located just minutes from The Crossings Premium Outlets and Camelbeach Waterpark/Camelback Mountain Resort/CBK Mountain Adventures. The Inn is off Route 314 in Pocono Manor, via Route 940 or Route 611. Call (570) 8397111 or 1-800-233-8150, and see www.poconomanor.com. REEDERS Mountain Springs Lake Resort: Come to this quiet and secluded resort in Reeders for a vacation you’ll never forget! The fine pleasures of mountain living will be yours at Mountain Springs Lake, with its pristine 76-acre lake and elegant accommodations. Authentic log and cedar cottages nestled amongst the evergreens around the lake are com-
plete with cozy fireplaces and full kitchens, tastefully located off Mountain Springs Drive via Route 715. Enjoy nature trails, X-C skiing, biking, skating, sledding, tennis, boating, and swimming, all on the premises. And even though the area surrounding the resort is both gorgeous and very private, it is only a short drive to shopping, dining, attractions, and nightlife. To learn more about a stay at Mountain Springs Lake or to make reservations, call (570) 629-0251 or 1-866-629-0251; visit www.mslresort.com. SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort: Discover this unique golf, ski, meeting, dining, and vacation destination on River Road. The resort (Continued on Page 50)
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(Continued from Page 49) is conveniently located 75 miles from New York City and 100 miles from Philadelphia in a scenic and secluded location in the Pocono Mountains. Set amidst the splendor of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, the resort offers an abundance of amenities including championship golf, approach course, golf academy, tennis, guided fishing, river trips, hiking, dining options, a playhouse theatre, and musical entertainment. The Inn has 80 hotel-style rooms, 2 cottages, and deluxe suites; all are accommodations. Relax 1st-class and unwind at Spa Shawnee! A smoke-free resort. Call (570) 4244000 or 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see www.shawneeinn.com. SKYTOP Skytop Lodge: A refined resort for all seasons off Route 390. Enjoy the best of everything on the spectacular 5,500-acre setting. Affordable weekend and vacation plans feature superb dining and accommodations, championship golf, tennis, swimming pools, naturalist-guided tours, and much more. A Bed & Breakfast
Plan is available midweek, and entertainment and themed weekends are scheduled. Skytop Lodge is known as one of the most highly regarded destinations in the Pocono Mountains region. For information or reservations, call (570) 5957401 or 1-800-345-7759, and visit www.skytop.com. SOUTH STERLING French Manor Inn and Spa: One of the most serenely beautiful spots in the Pocono Mountains, the French Manor is a full-scale country inn manor modeled after an estate in the south of France. Gourmet French cuisine served nightly, a superb wine list, outdoor dining with spectacular views, and Hanna’s Café casual dining complement the majestic views of the surrounding mountains. Selected as one of the “Ten Best Inns in America” and awarded a 4 Diamond rating by the AAA. Le Spa Forêt offers the best and most luxurious services available. Special packages and events are available; call now to reserve your accommodations! Phone (570) 676-3244 or 1-877-720-6095, and experience www.thefrenchmanor.com. STROUDSBURG Countryside Cottages: A small country resort, a perfect place to be if you want to spend some quiet time
indoors or outdoors while on vacation. Equipped with log-burning fireplaces, cable TV, and all the comforts of home. The rustic, woodsy setting is just a short drive off Route 611 in Bartonsville. This ideal get-away is surrounded with busy Pocono activity, such as year-round adventure at nearby Camelback Mountain Resort, shopping attractions, fine dining, and a casino. Surround yourself with fun Pocono activity with a stay at Countryside Cottages. Turn onto Bartonsville Avenue at the traffic light on Route 611 in Bartonsville. Open all year, complete facilities. Call (570) 629-2131, and visit www.countrysidecottages.com! TAFTON Lakeside Country Cottages, adjacent to Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals, Route 507 and Route 390, Tafton. On Lake Wallenpaupack, with boat and jet-ski rentals and boat slip rentals on premises. Get away to this private wooded area in a cove, featuring rustic lakefront cottages, magnificent views, and sandy beach. Fully equipped kitchens, outdoor fire rings; bring your own linens. Many attractions, fishing, hunting, restaurants, marinas, swimming, and walking trails are all nearby. Call (570) 226-8907, and see www.lakesidecountrycottages.com.
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Attend Quiet Valley’s Summer Garden Party Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm hosts its 4th annual Summer Garden Party from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, June 18th. You’re invited down on the farm to tour a Pennsylvania German kitchen garden, and learn how to care for it! Have a sit-down session with a gardener, ask questions and receive timetested advice, and view demonstrations using culinary and medicinal herbs. At the outdoor brick bake oven, herb breads are baked and samples shared; yum! Learn about herbal vinegars, and hear some pithy garden lore. A children’s area features hands-on crafts and activities. Quiet Valley was settled in the late 1760s, and is now a restored and working 19th century farm. Greet farm animals typical of early America, and experience tour guides dressed in period clothing as they go about their daily tasks. The Summer Garden Party will be held rain or shine under large tents, and admission is charged. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, a non-profit educational organization, is located 3½ miles south of Stroudsburg off Business Route 209; follow signs. Call (570) 992-6161, and visit www.quietvalley.org!
Come Paint with Me Summer Garden Tour at Dorflinger-Suydam with Monroe County Garden Club Wildlife Sanctuary
Come Paint with Me is a free, non-instructional program of outdoor painting, sketching, and drawing sessions. Meet from 10:00am until 3:00pm on Thursday, June 23rd, at the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills, off Route 6 between Hawley and Honesdale; see www.dorflinger.org. You’re encouraged to work at your own pace, in media of your choice. A variety of styles, abilities, and techniques are represented! Network with other artists and socialize over lunch break, when informal critique is offered. Registration is not required. Bring your own materials and lunch; restrooms are available. The event is held light rain-or-shine, and all artists are welcome. Call Joan Polishook at (570) 775-6896, and view www.joanpolishook-art.com.
You’re invited to the Monroe County Garden Club (MCGC) Summer Garden Tour on Saturday, June 25th from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The tour highlights 9 total gardens in and around Tannersville, Mount Pocono, Henryville, Cresco, Canadensis, Marshalls Creek, and Snydersville. Tickets will be sold on the day of the tour from 9:00am to 12:00pm in the parking lots of Theo B. Price Lumber Yard Gift Shop, routes 191 and 390 in Cresco, and at Werkheiser’s Garden Center in the Tannersville Plaza, Route 611 in Tannersville. Everyone is encouraged to attend this blooming and moving presentation! Ticket price is $10.00/nonmembers or $8.00/members; proceeds benefit the MCGC scholarship fund. Contact Sheila Bortree at (570) 629-0279, or President Arlene Deskus at (570) 420-0283 or adeskus@ptd.net. The MCGC is a Federated Club of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania District II/III www.pagardenclubs.org, and holds membership in the National Garden Club www.gardenclub.org, Central Atlantic Region www.ngcar.org. Befriend MCGC on Facebook; “Come Grow With Us!”
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 14) The cost is $5 in advance or $10 at the door; proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Pocono Township Volunteer Fire Company. Barley Creek Brewing Company is nestled at the intersection of Sullivan Trail & Camelback Road in Tannersville. For all the SUMMERFEST details, call the Creek at (570) 629-9399 or log on to www.barleycreek.com. June 18 - Head up to Big Pocono State Park atop Big Pocono Mountain (home of Camelback Mountain Resort) near Tannersville for the annual Mountain Laurel Festival from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Organized by the Friends of Big Pocono State Park, the festival will feature great music, guided hikes, guided mountain bike rides, nature walks, and a mountaintop tour of the Poconos with spectacular views. Food and beverages will be available and there are picnic facilities galore. Meet a DCNR Ranger and ask questions about park management. Learn park history and Pocono Mountain folklore. Fly a kite with the Pocono Kite Symphony. Rain date for the Mountain Laurel Festival is Sunday, June 19. A Pocono Mountain treasure, Big Pocono has been adopted by the Friends of Big Pocono State Park, a non-profit group under the umbrella of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation. To learn more, visit their website at w w w. f r i e n d s o f b i g p o c o n o . o r g . For more information about the Mountain Laurel Festival, call the park at (570) 894-8336 or call John Motz at (570) 236-1462. June 18 – Bushkill Falls, “The Niagara of Pennsylvania,” is offering a unique Learn about Wildlife program for the entire family. A naturalist from the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will be there to present a fun and informative discussion about the wildlife of the Pocono Mountains. Exciting demonstrations with Live Birds & Animals will be held in the pavilion at 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Bushkill Falls is centered on eight roaring waterfalls and features miles of nature trails and picnic areas,
plus paddle boats, miniature golf, fishing, exhibits, specialty shops and fun for all ages. The famous Pocono Mountain attraction is located off of Route 209 in Bushkill and it opens to the public every day at 9:00am through November 27. Call Bushkill Falls at (570) 588-6682 or see their website www.visitbushkillfalls.com. June 18 – Today is BYOG Day at Skirmish USA in Albrightsville – Bring your own paintball gun today and play for FREE! Plus they’re having a Paintball Gun Sale - all guns are 10% off in the Skirmish Pro-Shop! Skirmish USA’s paintball facility covers 700 acres with 50 different fields including multi-story castles, an Old West town of over 20 buildings, an Airfield with real airplanes, The Metalands all-metal maze-like field, various city-scapes, futuristic fields with pipes and circles, and lots of lush, natural forest area. Skirmish is open every day, year round. Go to www.skirmish.com or call 1-800-SKIRMISH to make your reservations. June 18 – Members of the Pocono Outdoor Club will lead a Hike on the Appalachian Trail from Little Gap to Lehigh Gap at 9:30am. This five mile moderate-to-difficult hike on the famous Appalachian Trail includes a boulder climb down into Lehigh Gap. The trail is rocky, so wear sturdy boots and bring plenty of water and lunch. Meet at 9:30 to shuttle cars. For meeting place and more information, call hike leader Sue Prendergast at (570) 242-0519. The Pocono Outdoor Club is a friendly hiking group open to all individuals interested in exploring the trails of the Pocono Mountains. To learn more about the club and its outings in the wilds of the Poconos, contact today’s hike leader or check out www.poconooutdoorclub.org. June 18 – Everyone is invited to Birds at Breakfast Time at Lacawac Sanctuary, a 520-acre nature preserve on Lake Wallenpaupack. Join Penn State’s Dr. Meg Hatch and the University of Scranton’s Dr. Rob Smith at 9:00am at Lacawac, the time when local birds are most active. Learn how songbirds are captured and banded for study and about some of the research conducted locally. See and meet
some live birds “in the hand” while learning about the different parental behaviors of some of the Pocono Mountains’ native bird residents. While our feathered friends will be breakfasting, people should eat breakfast beforehand! There is a $7 fee to attend and registration is requested. To register, call (570) 6899494 or email info@lacawac.org. The 520-acre Lacawac Sanctuary is a non-profit nature preserve, research field station and historic site located on Lake Wallenpaupack. It is one of the few sites nationwide that is federally recognized as both a National Natural Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The sanctuary’s programs are open to the public and include environmental, historical and cultural offerings as well as three miles of hiking trails. See their website www.lacawac.org. June 18 - The Annual Chicken Barbecue is back at the Hawley Fire Department, 17 Columbus Avenue in Hawley (behind the Post Office). Serving will be from 4:00 to 7:00pm; take-outs only. For more information or to reserve dinners, call (570) 2269820 or (570) 226-9318. June 18 – Grab the kids and go on a Salamander Hunt at 10:00am at the Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) near Bartonsville. Join Environmental Education Coordinator Roger Spotts on a 1½ hour search for salamanders at the neighboring Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. Overturn rocks, logs, and leaves as you try to find some of the elusive salamanders that live at Kettle Creek. This program is designed for people of all ages and participants should dress to get a little dirty and possibly muddy as you look for these creatures in their natural habitats. The cost to attend is $5 adults, $3 children under 12. For more information, call the MCEEC at (570) 629-3061. To find the Center from Interstate 80 (exit 302 from I80 West or 302B from I-80 East), go north on Route 611, travel ½ mile to the next traffic light in Bartonsville, and turn left onto Rimrock Drive. Follow Rimrock for 0.4 mile, bear right onto N. Easton-Belmont Pike, go 0.2 mile, then bear right onto Running Valley Road. The Center is
This Week in the Poconos 53 0.7 mile on the left. Visit the website www.mcconservation.org. June 18 - The Equinunk Historical Society proudly offers a National Park Service presentation The Delaware River: Its Geology and Evolution at 1:00pm at their museum in the quaint village of Equinunk. Adam Lawrence of the NPS’ interpretive branch will provide a colorful description of the Delaware River’s early history. Formerly a resident of
Beach Lake, Lawrence is a graduate of Messiah College in Grantham, PA in the field of Environmental Science. The Society’s museum is located in the center of the village of Equinunk, at the junction of the Hancock Highway (Rt. 191) and Pine Mill Road. The Calder House Gift Shop will also be open. Call the museum at (570) 224-6722 for more information or directions.
June 18 & 19 – The 21st annual Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine & Food Festival returns to The Resort at Split Rock in Lake Harmony! More than thirty-five of Pennsylvania’s finest wineries will participate in this annual outdoor event with samples of various vintages. Over ninety craft vendors will also be in attendance, and a variety of delicious food will be offered. Live entertainment will (Continued on Page 54)
School’s Out Day at CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark at Camelback Mountain Resort hosts School’s Out Day on Friday, June 17th, with a BOGO special; buy one admission and get one free! CamelBeach features 32 waterslides, a huge wave pool, an action river, 2 kids’ play areas, lagoon bumper boats, chairlift rides, bowl slides, and miniature golf. Surf on the Flow Rider static wave attraction, or have family fun on Pharaoh’s Phortress, a 4-story, multi-level play structure with 8 waterslides, a wading lagoon, fountains, spray guns, and a 4-story, 1,500-gallon water tipping bucket. Camelback Mountain Resort also boasts CBK Mountain Adventures, a park created for adrenaline junkies, with multiplelevel ropes courses, zip lines, mountain segways, disc golf, climbing wall, and Euro bungee. Reserve at (570) 629-1661 x1123, and see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. Find it all off I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville, on Camelback Road. Water rides and pools are heated. Enjoy live entertainment in on-site lounges, restaurants, games, and lockers; slope side accommodations are available. Call (570) 629-1661, and dive in at www.camelbeach.com!
Skirmish USA BYOG Day & Gun Sale Saturday, June 18th is BYOG Day at Skirmish USA in Albrightsville. Bring your own paintball gun, and play for free! If you don’t own a good paintball gun, no problem; they’re having a Paintball Gun Sale and all guns are 10% off in the Skirmish Pro Shop. Skirmish USA’s paintball facility covers 700 acres, with 50 different fields! Battle amidst multi-story castles, a 20-building Old West town, an airfield with real airplanes, the Metalands allmetal maze-like field, various cityscapes, futuristic fields with pipes and circles, and lots of lush, natural forest area. Skirmish is open every day, year ‘round. Call 1-800-SKIRMISH to make reservations or find out more, and take aim at www.skirmish.com.
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 53) be featured on three separate stages throughout the festival, which runs from 12:00noon until 6:00pm each day. Every festival attendee over 21 receives a free wine tasting glass to remember the fun they had at this exceptional outdoor event. Informative wine-related seminars will also be presented. This is a BIG summer event! Call The Resort at Split Rock, One Lake Drive in Lake Harmony, at (570) 722-9111 or 1-800-255-7625 for tickets & information. Or visit their website www.splitrockresort.com to order tickets online and find out more about the Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine & Food Festival. For convenient lodging reservations right at Split Rock, call toll-free 1-800255-7625. June 18 & 19 – Eckley Miners’ Village, a restored coal miners “patch town” in the Western Poconos, will host their annual Anthracite Heritage Festival ‘Patch Town Days.’ Visitors can re-live the good old days, learn about life in a patch town and find out more about the people who lived there. ‘Patch Town Days’ brings history alive through immersion into the sights, sounds and smells of the 19th Century. The festival will be held rain-or-shine from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday & Sunday and admission will be charged. There will be many artisans, crafters, period demonstrators, vendors and more. Other activities for visitors include historic tours, musical entertainment, a variety of displays, access to the historic houses in the village and more. Plenty of good regional and ethnic food will be available. Eckley Miners’ Village is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. The village is located ten miles east of Hazleton just off Route 940 in the Western Poconos. For more information or directions call (570) 636-2070, or find Eckley on the web at www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com. June 18 & 19 – This is Fathers Appreciation Weekend at Whitewater Challengers in White
Haven! Dads will enjoy a FREE rafting trip when accompanied by Mom and the kids. Treat Dad to a Father’s Day Weekend he’ll never forget! Make your reservations today by calling Whitewater Challengers at 1-800-443-8554 and be sure to mention “This Week in the Poconos” when booking! Visi www.whitewaterchallengers.com for more great events all season long. June 18 & 19 – Celebrate Father’s Day Weekend on Lake Wallenpaupack with Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour. Take Dad for a boat ride on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack! It’s an event the whole family will enjoy. Sit back and relax on an hour-long cruise on Lake Wallenpaupack. Your tour guide will describe the area and the history behind this beautiful lake. Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour is located at 2487 Route 6 in Hawley, close to the intersection of Route 6 and Route 507. For specific tour times, call (570) 226-3293 or log on to www.wallenpaupackboattour.com. June 18 thru 25 – The 17th Annual Delaware River Sojourn has been organized with this year’s theme of “River of Life.” The sojourn combines canoeing, kayaking and camping with educational programs, historical interpretation and more. It is for novice to experienced paddlers and people who are simply curious about the outdoors! Spend up to eight days paddling over 100 miles of the river. Participants can sign up for the whole event or the section(s) or day(s) of their choice. Sojourners on the Delaware will spend time in each of the river’s sections (upper, middle, lower, and estuary) and take diversions to historical canals and scenic tributaries. Registration is required. Visit the detailed website www.delawareriversojourn.org for registration materials and a daily overview. The Delaware River Sojourn is organized by the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) and a steering committee representing various organizations and government agencies in the Delaware River Basin. Call them at (609) 883-9500. June 19 – Dads Paddle FREE on Father’s Day at Kittatinny Canoes, “The Original Delaware River
Outfitter!” Dads paddle for free today when accompanied by their families on a calm or whitewater canoe or raft trip. Reservations are required for this fun-filled day. Kittatinny Canoes was established in 1941 and is a leader in Delaware River canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, tubing, and camping. For your reservations, call 1-800-FLOATKC. www.kittatinny.com June 19 – Hey dads, enjoy the great Father’s Day Special at Split Rock Resort & Golf Club’s twentyseven championship holes in Lake Harmony. All dads play golf for FREE today with the purchase of another fully paid round. Fathers will also receive 10% off golf shop merchandise for the day, a free hotdog at the 1/2 Way Cafe, and a coupon for 10% off food at the Sunset Green Restaurant. Enjoy great conditions and affordable rates all season long at Split Rock Resort’s Golf Club, which features twenty-seven holes, a complete practice facility, Clubhouse with Golf Shop & Snack Bar, and the Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar with panoramic views. Call the Pro Shop at (570) 722-9901 for your Tee times and information about yearly memberships. Situated on serene Lake Harmony in the Western Pocono Mountains, Split Rock Resort features a variety of accommodations, dining options and recreational amenities including 27 holes of championship golf, indoor/ outdoor tennis, a fully equipped fitness center, video arcade, eightlane bowling alley, three restaurants and the colossal H2Oooohh Indoor Waterpark! Visit the website www.splitrockresort.com for lodging rates and information, or call the resort at 1-800-255-7625 or (570) 722-9111 for reservations. June 19 – Come to CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark at Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville for the Father’s Day Celebration! All fathers receive FREE admission with the purchase of one paid admission. CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark features a total of thirty-two waterslides (the most waterslides in Pennsylvania!), a wave pool, the Action River, two kids’ play areas, bumper boats, chairlift rides, mini golf and many other
This Week in the Poconos 55 exciting activities. Try surfing on the Flow Rider static wave attraction! How about some family fun on The Pharaoh’s Phortress, a four-story, multi-level family play structure that features eight waterslides, a wading lagoon, fountains, spray guns and a 4story tall, 1,500 gallon water tipping bucket! If you’d rather stay dry try CBK Mountain Adventures, an adventure park for the adrenaline junkie with multiple levels of challenging tree-top ropes courses, zip-lines, Mountain Segways and more! CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark is located off I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Visit www.camelbeach.com or call (570) 629-1661 for more information. June 19 - Come to Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton for the big Father’s Day Picnic from 11:00am to 7:00pm at the Valley Lodge! Enjoy live musical entertainment, chairlift rides, food, beer, crafts, vendors and amusements. There will be even be a cake walk, a dunk tank, horseshoes, mini horses & rides, a clown, chainsaw carving and much more. Admission to the Father’s day Picnic is FREE and so is parking! For directions or to find out more, call Blue Mountain at (610) 826-7700 or check out www.skibluemt.com. June 19 – The Spa at Mountain Laurel in White Haven is offering 15% Off All Massages on Father’s Day! Be sure to mention “This Week in the Poconos” when booking or regular prices will apply! *Purchase of Gift Certificate necessary to validate special. The Spa at Mountain Laurel offers a luxurious menu of spa services, including Sea Salt Soaks, Foot Reflexology sessions, invigorating Vitamin C Facials, uplifting Aroma Wraps, Manicures, Pedicures, a variety of Massage options and much more. Along with your treatments, enjoy the complimentary amenities including steam room, sauna, hot tubs and a day pass to the fitness center and indoor pool. Or just drop by and check out all the products in the retail store. Call the spa with questions or to make a reservation at (570) 443-9SPA (9772). The Spa at Mountain Laurel is located in The Mountain Laurel Resort on Route 940 in White Haven, easily found off exit 277 from I-80. You may view
the spa’s full brochure of services at www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com. Enjoy! June 19 – The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap continues its series of outdoor Summer Concerts at the Gazebo with a fun jazz performance by the Eric Mintel Quartet. The concert will be held from 6:00pm to 7:30pm out on the lawn, so bring a blanket or lawn chair. If rain, the concert will be moved indoors. Refreshments will be available. The church is easy to find along Route 611 (Main Street) in Delaware Water Gap, and the concert is free to the public. Concerts will continue every Sunday evening through August 28. For details on the concert, call (570) 992-3934. The number at the church is (570) 476-0345. www.churchofthemountain.org June 19 – Join National Park Service Ranger Ingrid Peterec at 10:00am for “The Lenape - They Were First!” at Lacawac Sanctuary, a 520-acre nature preserve on Lake Wallenpaupack. Enjoy this interesting opportunity to learn about the original residents of the Pocono Mountains. Before Europeans arrived on the Eastern seaboard, the Lenape people were living in this beautiful region of Pennsylvania. Abundant plant life and wildlife allowed the Lenape to thrive and prosper. Through artifacts and reproduction tools, clothing and games, Ingrid will share and discuss the lifestyle
of the Lenape and the lifestyle of the Lenape’s ancestors starting with the Paleo-Indian Period and working through the Historic Period. The program is free and pre-registration is recommended. To register, call (570) 689-9494 or email info@lacawac.org. The 520-acre Lacawac Sanctuary is a non-profit nature preserve, research field station and historic site located on Lake Wallenpaupack. It is one of the few sites nationwide that is federally recognized as both a National Natural Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The sanctuary’s programs are open to the public and include environmental, historical and cultural offerings as well as three miles of hiking trails. See their website www.lacawac.org. June 19 – Learn Outdoor Survival Skills from 11:00am to noon at Hickory Run State Park. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater for a quick lesson on the do’s and don’ts of outdoor survival. Learn what you need to do FIRST to survive... you may be surprised! Finish up by building debris shelters out in the woods. This vital program is free and open to the public. For more information, call Hickory Run State Park at (570) 443-0400 or check out the Pennsylvania State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. June 19 – Bushkill Falls, “The Niagara of Pennsylvania,” has an Early Bird Special today. Enter the (Continued on Page 56)
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 55) trails before 11:00am and receive $1.00 off admission. Bushkill Falls is centered on eight roaring waterfalls and features miles of nature trails and picnic areas, plus paddle boats, miniature golf, fishing, exhibits, specialty shops and fun for all ages. The famous Pocono Mountain attraction is located off of Route 209 in Bushkill and it opens to the public every day at 9:00am through November 27. Call Bushkill Falls at (570) 588-6682 or see their website www.visitbushkillfalls.com. June 20 - The public is invited to attend the Pike County Conservation District Board of Directors Meeting, to be held at 9:00am at the Conservation District Education Building on Route 402 in Blooming Grove. No fee or registration is required. You may call the Pike County Conservation District office in Hawley at 226-8220 or send an email to pikecd@pikepa.org. Visit the website www.pikeconservation.org to find out more. June 21 – Today is the First Day of Summer, the Summer Solstice. A major celestial event, the Summer Solstice results in the longest day and shortest night of the year. Enjoy it outdoors in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania! June 21 – Riverside Rhythm will be on stage today as part of the Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series at the Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee-on-Delaware. The band will play big band and swing tunes outside on the Grand Lawn at 7:00pm, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the lobby of The Shawnee Inn. The free concert is family friendly and appropriate for all ages. Enjoy Shawnee’s gift to the community! The Shawnee Inn is located on River Road in Shawneeon-Delaware. Call the resort at (570) 424-4000 or toll-free 1-800SHAWNEE for more information. www.shawneeinn.com June 21 – Do you have spots on your tomatoes, a bug you can’t
identify, or another lawn or garden question you can’t find the answer to? Well you’re in luck, because a Penn State Master Gardener will be at the Penn State Pike County Cooperative Extension office in Milford from 10:00am until noon to answer your gardening questions. And it’s free! Bring a sample, if possible, to the office at 514 Broad Street in Milford and speak with the Master Gardener. If you can’t make it on Tuesday morning, call the Extension office at (570) 296-3400 or email PikeExt@psu.edu with your questions and a Master Gardener will get back to you. Visit the website http://extension.psu.edu/pike. June 22 – Whitewater Challengers in White Haven is offering Wet ‘N’ Wild Wednesday Rafting Adventures on the Lehigh River! Go wild on this rafting trip with a FREE water cannon provided by Whitewater Challengers. Sure you’ll be soaked, but so will your friends! Make your reservations today by calling Whitewater Challengers at 1-800-443-8554 and be sure to mention “This Week in the Poconos” when booking! Visit www.whitewaterchallengers.com for more great events all season long. June 22 – A Summer Bog Walk through the blooming Tannersville Cranberry Bog will be led by a naturalist from the Monroe County Environmental Education Center from 10:00am to 12:30pm. The bog is special as it is a northern boreal bog, which is very unique for this part of the country. Protected by The Nature Conservancy, the Tannersville bog is a National Natural Landmark. Signs of life will be everywhere as the group ventures into this unique wetland habitat, which includes many orchids and insect-eating plants! Access to the interior of the bog is substantial along a 1650’ “floating” boardwalk, making for spectacular photo opportunities. Highlights include viewing blooming plants such as marsh marigold, bog rosemary, bog laurel and many others. Meet for the walk at the Environmental Education Center near Bartonsville. Pre-registration is required and the cost to attend is $5. Call the Monroe County Environmental Education
Center at (570) 629-3061 to register. www.mcconservation.org June 23 – Celebrate Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre, where every Thursday through September 1 there’s a Party on the Patio from 6:00 to 11:00pm! The big party on the patio of the grandstand features area tribute bands as well as great food, drinks and karaoke. The featured band tonight is Journey tribute Separate Ways. The Party on the Patio is free and open to guests 21 or older. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is located at 1280 Route 315 in Wilkes-Barre, where you can play all of your favorite table games and over 2,300 slots sizzle 24 hours a day, seven days a week! Horse racing fans enjoy Live Harness Racing every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday; post time is 6:30pm. Call 1-888-WIN-IN-PA or (570) 8312100, or check out their website at www.mohegansunpocono.com to find out more! June 23 – “Come Paint with Me” is a free, non-instructional program of on-site outdoor painting & sketching sessions for adult and student artists. Artists will meet today from 10:00am until 3:00pm at the DorflingerSuydam Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills, off Route 6 between Hawley and Honesdale. Artists are encouraged to paint outdoors at their own pace with mediums of their choice. Representing many levels of expertise and variations in style and technique, artists are offered the opportunity to network with others, share a common interest, and socialize over lunch break where informal critique is often included. Registration is not necessary to attend “Come Paint with Me” sessions. Artists are expected to meet at the various locations bringing their own materials. Be sure to pack a picnic lunch. Restrooms will be available. Sessions will be held weather permitting. For directions or more information, call Joan Polishook at (570) 775-6896 or visit www.joanpolishook-art.com. All are welcome to join this free program! June 23 - Waggin’ Tails Pet Rescue will be hosting a Bake Sale from 4:00 to 8:00pm at Kinsley’s Shop Rite on Route 209, Brodheadsville. Waggin’ Tails Pet Rescue is a no-kill
This Week in the Poconos 57 rescue based in Brodheadsville that finds homes for unwanted dogs and cats. For more information, email info@waggintailsrescue.com or call (570) 992-4185 and leave a message. To find pets that Waggin’ Tails has for adoption and to get a Pre-Adoption application visit www. waggintailsrescue.com. June 24 – The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park in Hawley will host a Wine Chat with the Wine Chick with resident Sommelier and wine professional Leslie Chappell-Britt. Every Friday at 5:00pm Leslie leads participants through the intriguing and not-so-mysterious world of wine with tastings, workshops and discussions. This will be an informal, unassuming and entertaining hour to kick off your weekend! There is a $12 tasting fee. The Settlers Inn is located at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, near Lake Wallenpaupack. Call the Inn with Wine Chat questions at (570) 226-2993 or toll-free 1-800833-8527. www.thesettlersinn.com June 24 - A Vintage Costume Jewelry Trunk Show is coming to Milford! The Vintage Fashion Costume Jewelry (VFCJ) Club NJ/ METRO Chapter will host the trunk show from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Mount Haven Resort, 123 Log Tavern Road in Milford. The show will take place rain or shine under the covered pavilion. Club members will display desirable jewelry designs from the famous jewelry houses of the 1900’s. Top name manufacturers, the likes of Miriam Haskell, Hobe and Weiss will offer necklaces, brooches, bracelets, rings and earrings for sale. Lots of beautiful, reasonable, retro treasures will appeal to both the collector and shopper. VFCJ is an organization of collectors of vintage costume jewelry that regularly meets and annually runs shows in the Tri-state area. Visit the Trunk Show, learn and educate yourself on what to collect and purchase. The show is open to the public at no fee. For information call Joyce Simmons at (201) 213-2146 or email simmonsjo@yahoo.com. Call Mount Haven Resort at 800-553-1530 for directions. June 24 – Staff at the Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) near Bartonsville
have organized a Hike at Van Campen’s Glen in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman continues his summer hike series in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area with this exploration of Van Campen’s Glen, a hemlock dominated ravine through which the pristine and sparkling Van Campen’s Brook flows. This 4-mile hike will first traverse the chestnut oak/pitch pine forest of Hamilton Ridge before dropping down into the glen. Meet at 8:30am at the MCEEC and return at 5:00pm. Participants should pack a lunch and plenty of water, and need to be physically fit for hiking distances over sometimes rocky and uneven terrain. The cost is $20 and includes van transportation. Pre-registration with payment are required and limited. Call the Monroe County Environmental Education Center at (570) 629-3061 to register. www.mcconservation.org June 24 thru 26 – Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm near Stroudsburg is pleased to announce the arrival of the Pennsylvania Civil War Road Show from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily. The Civil War Road Show is a traveling exhibition that tells the incredible stories of Pennsylvanians during the Civil War through interactive features. The Road Show will visit all 67 counties in Pennsylvania over the next four years. Quiet Valley is hosting the Civil War Road Show for Monroe County. The Pennsylvania Civil War Road Show is free and open to the general
public. Special events and activities are planned for each day along with the traveling exhibition, including the encampment of the 142nd PA Volunteer Regiment Company G re-enactors, presentations of Civil War medicine, recipes of the Civil War, open house of farm buildings, school house programs, historic agricultural practices and children’s activities. Local historical and cultural organizations will also be present offering informative displays and talks. The Pennsylvania Civil War Road Show is an initiative of Pennsylvania Civil War 150, the state’s official program commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, 2011 – 2015. For a complete listing of activities, visit the website www.quietvalley.org or call the farm at (570) 992-6161. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a restored and working 19th century farm, complete with costumed guides and historic demonstrations of early American skills presented daily in season. The farm is located 3½ miles south of Stroudsburg off of Business Route 209; follow signs. Call this non-profit, educational organization at (570) 992-6161 or log on to www.quietvalley.org. June 24 thru 27 – The 15th Annual Lehigh River Sojourn is a 30-mile guided whitewater rafting, canoeing or kayaking trip on the Lehigh River organized by the Wildlands Conservancy. Beginning in the Pocono Mountains and ending in Northampton, Sojourners travel through the heartland of the Lehigh Valley region experiencing all of the treasures of nature - scenic views, visits from resident wildlife, and a shared appreciation for preserving the environment. Stretching from the wild rapids of the Lehigh Gorge to more calming waters, the Sojourn combines paddling excitement and adventure with important environmental and conservation achievements. The trip celebrates the history, importance, and significance of the Lehigh River to the region and beyond. Each day is filled with educational programs, entertainment, laughs, and camaraderie. Camping, catered meals, equipment, programs and entertainment along the way (Continued on Page 58)
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 57) are all provided by the Wildlands Conservancy. Come for one day or enjoy the entire length of the Sojourn. Registration deadline is June 10. For registration forms and more information on the subject of the Lehigh River Sojourn, call the Wildlands Conservancy at (610) 965-4397 or log on to www.wildlandspa.org. June 25 - The Monroe County Garden Club presents their Summer Garden Tour of nine beautiful and striking gardens in Monroe County. From 10:00am to 5:00pm the tour will highlight gardens in Tannersville, Mt. Pocono, Henryville, Cresco, Canadensis, Marshalls Creek and Snydersville. Tickets will be on sale on the day of the tour from 9:00am until noon in the parking lots of two locations: Theo B. Price Lumber Yard Gift Shop, routes 191 & 390 in Cresco and at Werkheiser’s Garden Center in the Tannersville Plaza on Route 611 in Tannersville (near Weis Supermarket). Price is $10.00 and proceeds benefit the club’s scholarship fund. The Monroe County Garden Club is a Federated Club of the Garden Club Federation of PA, District II/III, and a member of the National Garden Club, Central Atlantic Region. Visit their websites www.pagardenclubs.org, www. gardenclub.org and www.ngccar. org. You may contact President Arlene Deskus at (570) 420-0283 or email adeskus@ptd.net with your questions. “Come Grow With Us.” June 25 – A big day in a little borough, the 8th Annual Founder’s Day Celebration returns to Delaware Water Gap! The town was founded in 1793 by Antoine Dutot, a French planter, and was originally called Dutotsburg until residents later began calling it Delaware Water Gap. This borough-wide celebration to commemorate Dutot will run from 8:00am until 5:00pm. Start the day at the Fire House Pancake Breakfast then enjoy all the beautiful classic and custom automobiles in 21 classes at the big Car Show! Shoppers and browsers are welcome
at the “Arts in the Water Gap” Fine Arts & Crafts Show, featuring oils & acrylics, watercolors, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and more! Bring the kids and enter the Great Cherry Creek Rubber Duck Race with prizes; get your duck at the Village Farmer Market & Bakery. There will be commemorative ceremonies for Antoine Dutot, a free roving Water Gap Trolley, and specials at locally owned restaurants. Parking is free, as are the roving trolley and buses that will drop visitors at all venues and dining establishments. For more information about Founder’s Day, call (570) 476-0331 during normal business hours or click on the website www.delawarewatergap.com. June 25 – Gather the kids and go on a Family Scavenger Hunt at Kettle Creek at the Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) near Bartonsville. Visit the Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary adjoining the Center, walk the trails and look for a few interesting items too! This fun-filled scavenger hunt will surely test your observation skills. The scavenger hunt begins at 10:00am and there will be prizes for everyone who participates. Come anytime between 10:00am and noon. The cost to attend is $5 adults, $3 children under 12 and preregistration is required by Friday, June 24. For more information or to register, call the MCEEC at (570) 629-3061. To find the Center from Interstate 80 (exit 302 from I-80 West or 302B from I-80 East), go north on Route 611, travel ½ mile to the next traffic light in Bartonsville, and turn left onto Rimrock Drive. Follow Rimrock for 0.4 mile, bear right onto N. Easton-Belmont Pike, go 0.2 mile, then bear right onto Running Valley Road. The Center is 0.7 mile on the left. Visit the website www.mcconservation.org. June 25 – Come on down to Bushkill Falls, “The Niagara of Pennsylvania” to listen to some good Blue Grass Music performed by wellknown, Pocono-based band The Lost Ramblers. The band will play from noon until 4:00pm in the pavilion. Bushkill Falls is centered on eight roaring waterfalls and features miles of nature trails and picnic areas, plus paddle boats, miniature golf,
fishing, exhibits, specialty shops and fun for all ages. The famous Pocono Mountain attraction is located off of Route 209 in Bushkill and it opens to the public every day at 9:00am through November 27. Call Bushkill Falls at (570) 588-6682 or visit their website www.visitbushkillfalls.com. June 25 – Go on a Forest History Hike at 1:30pm at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford and learn the history of forestry in America. The moderate hike will bring participants to the campsite replica of the Yale School of Forestry students who studied at Grey Towers in the early 20th century. In the early 1900’s, when forestry was just a seed of an idea in America, the Pinchot family endowed the Yale School of Forestry and hosted its summer school field experience on the grounds of the family home, Grey Towers. The Forest Service at Grey Towers offers public programs that illustrate the significance of this era and the role that the Pinchot family and Grey Towers played in conservation in America. In addition to the introduction to forestry history, the program will address some of today’s forest management challenges, such as invasive species, deer overpopulation and insect infestations. Participants should dress for the weather and wear appropriate shoes for steep and uneven terrain. Regular tour fees apply. Grey Towers is the former home of eminent conservationist and former Pennsylvania Governor Gifford Pinchot. Today the US Forest Service, which was founded by Pinchot, is the steward of the home, offering public programs, tours, and a conference center for environmental programs. To find Grey Towers from Route 6 near Milford, turn onto Old Owego Turnpike (near the Apple Valley Shops Complex) and travel about ¼ mile to the entrance on the left. For more information or to register, call Grey Towers at (570) 296-9630. You may also log on to www.fs.fed.us/gt and www.greytowers.org. June 25 – Join herbal expert and noted author Nathaniel Whitmore at 10:00am for “Our Forest Pharmacy” Wild Medicinal Herb Walk at Lacawac Sanctuary, (Continued on Page 62)
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1479 or (570) 646-2222, and see www.lakenaomi.com. Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940 at Pocono Lake. Building great vacation and year-round homes throughout the Pocono Mountains since 1979, Liberty Homes also offers terrific house/ land packages. Whether you’re starting a family or are ready to retire, Liberty Homes can provide you with the home of your dreams. Call 866-4-YOUR-HOME or visit www.libertyhomespa.com. Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake Harmony office locations: Route 940, Big Boulder Drive, and Jack Frost Entrance; as well as Route 903 in Albrightsville! Primary and vacation home sales, rentals, investment and commercial properties, lots, and acreage. 700+ rental homes! Friendly,
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Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake Harmony locations; Route 940, Big Boulder Drive, Jack Frost Entrance, and Route 903 in Albrightsville! Primary and vacation home sales, rentals, investment and commercial properties, lots, and acreage. 700+ rental homes! Serving many communities. Call 1-800-444-3721 and visit www.prr1.com. VACATION HOME/ COTTAGE RENTALS Century 21 Select Group, Route 940 in Pocono Pines, and Route 940 in Pocono Lake at the Locust Lake Village entrance. Real estate sales and vacation rentals in Lake Naomi, Locust Lake, Timber Trails, and Pinecrest Lake. Call Pocono Pines at 1-800-588-1808 or (570) 646-3600, or Pocono Lake at 1-800588-2808 or (570) 646-8844; email info@C21PoconoPines.com. See everything at www.c21PoconoPines.com! Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill. Spacious villas, on-premises restaurants, fitness facility, winter sports, swimming, horseback riding. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and see www.fernwoodhotel.com. Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., at routes 940 & 423 in Pocono Pines. Lake Naomi sales & vacation rentals are a specialty, with a large sales staff specializing in Lake Naomi and Timber Trails. Get a free Kids Fun Pack with off-season and winter rentals! Call 1-800-5371479 or (570) 646-2222, and see www.lakenaomi.com. Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake Harmony locations; Route 940, Big Boulder Drive, Jack Frost Entrance, and Route 903 in Albrightsville! Primary and vacation home sales, rentals, investment and commercial properties, lots, and acreage. 700+ rental homes! Call 1-800-444-3721 and visit www.prr1.com. BUILDERS, SERVICES NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION Gumble Brothers, Inc., with 2 locations! In Paupack, call (570) 226-4531; in Newfoundland, call (570) 676-3304. Visit www.gumblebrothers.com.
This Week in the Poconos 61 Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940 at Pocono Lake. Building great vacation and year-round homes throughout the Pocono Mountains since 1979, Liberty Homes also offers terrific house/ land packages. Whether you’re starting a family or are ready to retire, Liberty Homes can provide you with the home of your dreams. Call 866-4-YOUR-HOME or visit www.libertyhomespa.com. Pocono Tile Works, expert custom tile design and installation. Marble also a specialty. See examples of their beautiful work at www.poconotileworks.com, or call (570) 460-6439 for your free quote! Fully insured, references available. The Service Team, routes 512 and 33 (487 E. Moorestown Road) in Wind Gap. Installation experts for roofing, siding, kitchens and baths, decks, insulation, flooring, etc. Open daily. Phone (610) 377-8400. COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake Harmony locations; Route 940, Big Boulder Drive, Jack Frost Entrance,
and Route 903 in Albrightsville! Investment and commercial properties, lots, acreage, primary and vacation home sales; 700+ rental homes! Experienced, knowledgeable staff. Call 1-800-444-3721 and see www.prr1.com. LANDSCAPE DESIGN/NURSERIES Ross & Ross Nursery, Inc., Route 191 in Paradise Valley. All things green and blooming, since 1932! Stroll through landscape designs, exotic plants, garden gifts, pond supplies, and water plants, upon sturdy, attractive walkways and patios, which they also install. Nice old country things, as well as fresh, fragrant, tasty, healthy herbs at onsite Ross Herbs and Antiques. Open daily; phone (570) 595-9760. HOME FURNISHINGS Antiques and Furnishings, see Museums, Galleries, & Antiquity and Shopping Around. Teeter’s Furniture, 327 Main Avenue, Hawley. Featuring fine furniture, bedding, carpet, and more for a beautiful home. Call (570) 226-3112; see www.teetersfurniture.com.
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BUILDING SUPPLIES Gumble Brothers, Inc., with 2 locations! In Paupack, call (570) 226-4531; in Newfoundland, call (570) 676-3304. Visit www.gumblebrothers.com. HOME EQUIPMENT RENTALS Gumble Brothers Ace Rental Center, Route 191, Newfoundland. Renting lawn and garden equipment, household and contractor tools. A Bobcat with various attachments is also available. Call (570) 676-3304. See www.gumblebrothers.com. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Pocono Tile Works, expert custom tile design and installation. Marble also a specialty. See genuine examples of their beautiful work at www.poconotileworks.com, or call (570) 460-6439 for a free quote! Fully insured, excellent references. The Service Team, routes 512 and 33 (487 E. Moorestown Road) in Wind Gap. Installation experts for roofing, siding, kitchens and baths, decks, insulation, flooring. Open daily. Ph: (610) 377-8400.
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 58) a 520-acre nature preserve on Lake Wallenpaupack. Nathaniel will lead a hike around Lacawac in search of wild medicinal plants. Join him as he opens the door to the “medicine cabinet” found here in the forests and fields of the Pocono Mountains. Nathaniel will demonstrate a plethora of herbal remedies you don’t need a prescription to obtain. During the walk he will discuss the historical and current uses of various medicinal plants, along with practical details regarding harvesting and preparation. There is a $7 fee to attend the program pre-registration is recommended. To register, call (570) 689-9494 or email info@lacawac.org. The 520-acre Lacawac Sanctuary is a non-profit nature preserve, research field station and historic site located on Lake Wallenpaupack. It is one of the few sites nationwide that is federally recognized as both a National Natural Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The sanctuary’s programs are open to the public and include environmental, historical and cultural offerings as well as three miles of hiking trails. See their website www.lacawac.org. June 25 - Everyone is invited to come to the Traditional Spaghetti Dinner being served from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Faith Lutheran Church in Pocono Lake. The menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread and homemade desserts! The cost is $8 adults, $4 kids ages 4 - 10. Take-out is available. The church is located on Route 940 (next to Matirko Hardware) about 1 mile east of Blakeslee corners and 7 miles west of Pocono Pines. Call (570) 646-0309 with questions. June 25 & 26 – The US Army Corps of Engineers has announced that this is the target date for a Recreational Dam Release Weekend on the Lehigh River, creating breathtaking whitewater conditions. By regulating the Francis Walter Dam near White Haven, the Corps plans to release hundreds of cubic feet per second of additional
water into the Lehigh on Saturday & Sunday. Rafters, kayakers and other adventurous boaters anxiously await the dam release, and will flock to the river for a chance to ride whitewater. To arrange your Lehigh River rafting adventure, call Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe at 1-800-WHITEWATER or call Whitewater Challengers in White Haven at 1-800-443-8554. Visit www.poconowhitewater.com and www.whitewaterchallengers.com. June 25 & 26 - The Milford Valley Quilters’ Guild presents “A Perfect 10th” Quilt Show at the Delaware Valley High School, routes 6 and 209 in Milford. Hours are from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday, 10:00 to 4:00 on Sunday and admission is $6.00. Over 200 quilts will be displayed. Judith Gunter will be judging the quilts and will also present a lecture on Saturday at 1:30 about the standards and processes used to judge quilt shows. On Sunday at 1:30 Sally Schneider, nationally known quilting teacher from Albuquerque, New Mexico, will present a slide lecture with a trunk show of scrap quilts titled “Confessions of a Scrap Maniac.” Other features of the show will include vendors, challenge quilts, quilts for sale, door prizes, used books and magazines, member boutique, raffles and special quilt exhibits. On Saturday afternoon at 3:00 there will be a live auction of quilted items. Lunch will be available in the school cafeteria and will include sandwiches, hearty soups, salads and desserts. Funds raised from the show in part support local charities and also provide a yearly scholarship awarded to a graduating senior from a local high school. Visit their website http://sites.google. com/site/milfordvalleyquiltersguild/ home. June 26 – Go on a special Geocaching Hike from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the Boulder Field at Hickory Run State Park! Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Join other geocachers in the search of caches on local trails while learning
about the trail’s plants and animals along the way. Meet at the Boulder Field parking lot at 1:00pm. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hikers must bring their own GPS units and know how to use them. If you have participated in the park’s Introduction to Geocaching program, you may borrow a park GPS for the hike; call (570) 443-0400 to arrange. This program is free to the public. Call the Hickory Run State Park office at (570) 443-0400 with any questions or visit the Pennsylvania State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. June 26 – Ten beautiful sites will be featured in the Wayne County Historical Society’s annual Secret Gardens Tour planned from 10:00am to 4:00pm today. The grounds on this year’s tour have been chosen to display the great variety of gardens in the area and to highlight the skill of the region’s many dedicated gardeners. The self-driven tour will include some magnificent gardens featured on previous tours as well as a few new sites in Wayne County. Tickets are $15 per person and are available until noon on the day of the tour at the Wayne County Historical Society’s museum at 810 Main Street in Honesdale. For tickets by phone or for more information, call the historical society at (570) 253-3240 or email wchaps@ptd.net. Visit their website at www.waynehistorypa.org. June 26 – The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap continues its series of outdoor Summer Concerts at the Gazebo with an exciting performance by the Chris London Band with Tony Dellaria. The concert will be held from 6:00pm to 7:30pm out on the lawn, so bring a blanket or lawn chair. If rain, the concert will be moved indoors. Refreshments will be available. The church is easy to find along Route 611 (Main Street) in Delaware Water Gap, and the concert is free to the public. Concerts will continue every Sunday evening through August 28. For details on the concert, call (570) 992-3934. The number at the church is (570) 476-0345. www.churchofthemountain.org June 26 – Join members of the Pocono Outdoor Club on a Hike up
This Week in the Poconos 63 Glen Onoko Falls in Jim Thorpe at 10:00am. This will be a moderate 2 to 3-mile hike up a spectacular series of waterfalls and back. It will be a great hike that you’ll always remember! Wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes/sneakers, bring plenty of water and a snack. For meeting place and more information, call hike leader Sue Prendergast at (570) 2420519. The Pocono Outdoor Club is a friendly hiking group open to all individuals interested in exploring the trails of the Pocono Mountains. To learn more about the club and its outings in the wilds of the Poconos, contact today’s hike leader or check out www.poconooutdoorclub.org. June 26 – Bushkill Falls, “The Niagara of Pennsylvania,” is proud to host Military Appreciation Day. All veterans and active duty service people receive free admission today with valid ID. Bushkill Falls is centered on eight roaring waterfalls and features miles of nature trails and picnic areas, plus paddle boats, miniature golf, fishing, exhibits, specialty shops and fun for all ages. The famous Pocono Mountain attraction is located off of Route 209 in Bushkill and it opens to the public every day at 9:00am through November 27. Call Bushkill Falls at (570) 588-6682 or visit their website www.visitbushkillfalls.com. June 26 – Beginners are welcome to come along on a Summer Canoe Paddle from 1:00 to 4:00pm at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry. Start summer off with a great afternoon on Pickerel Pond. All equipment is provided and the friendly staff will teach you everything you need to know. The cost is $5 and you must register in advance to reserve your seat in a canoe. Then when the sun goes down, PEEC will offer a free Nature at Night walk from 8:00 to 10:00. A warm summer evening is the perfect time to head outside. Take a walk in the woods to listen for frogs, look at the stars, and enjoy the music of the night. PEEC, a non-profit center, is located off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry within the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The center enhances environmental awareness,
knowledge, and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor classroom. PEEC provides these unique environmental experiences to individuals, families and groups of all ages. For more information or to register for the Summer Canoe Paddle, call PEEC at (570) 828-2319 or log on to www.peec.org. June 26 – Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe invites you to join them for a Big Day Out on the Lehigh River. Bike, hike and raft with Pocono Whitewater all in one big day! Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. It’s an awesome adventure for only $89.95 per person! For your reservations, call 1-800-WHITEWATER or visit www.poconowhitewater.com. June 26 – There will be an Open House at the Bethel One-Room School near Indian Orchard in Berlin Township from 1:00 until 4:00pm today. A special presentation relating to the school and local history will be offered at 2:00pm. To reach the Bethel One-Room School from Route 6 at Indian Orchard, take Route 652 east for one mile. Turn right on Bethel School Road and travel one mile to the schoolhouse on the left. For further details about this free event, call the Wayne County Historical Society at (570) 253-3240. www.waynehistorypa.org
June 26 – The Annual Chicken Barbecue returns to the Blooming Grove Volunteer Fire Department on Route 739 in Lords Valley (one mile north of I-84). Hours are 1:00 to 5:00pm. For more information call (570) 775-7355. June 26 – It’s Pocono Township Day at CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark at Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville. All Pocono Township employees and their families will receive waterpark discounts on this special day! CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark features a total of thirty-two waterslides (the most waterslides in Pennsylvania!), a wave pool, the Action River, two kids’ play areas, bumper boats, chairlift rides, mini golf and many other exciting activities. Try surfing on the Flow Rider static wave attraction! How about some family fun on The Pharaoh’s Phortress, a four-story, multi-level family play structure that features eight waterslides, a wading lagoon, fountains, spray guns and a 4story tall, 1,500 gallon water tipping bucket! If you’d rather stay dry try CBK Mountain Adventures, an adventure park for the adrenaline junkie with multiple levels of challenging tree-top ropes courses, zip-lines, Mountain Segways and more! CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark is located off I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Visit www.camelbeach.com or call (570) 629-1661 for more information.
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