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SURF THE MOUNTAINS Your Pocono Portal Adventure Sports: www.adventuresport.com American Candle: www.american-candle.com Audubon Art & Craft Festival: www.audubonfestival.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 Buck Hill Falls Fine Arts & Crafts Festival: www.buckhillartassociation.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 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 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 Lake Naomi Real Estate: www.lakenaomi.com Lakeside Country Cottages: www.lakesidecountrycottages.com Land of Make Believe: www.landofmakebelieve.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 Mt. Laurel Performing Arts Center: www.mtlaurelpac.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 Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals: www.rubberduckieboatrentals.com 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 Shawnee Playhouse: www.theshawneeplayhouse.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 Vacation Home Signs: www.vacationhomesigns.com Vocelli Pizza: www.vocellipizza.com Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour: www.wallenpaupackboattour.com Water Gap Trolley: www.watergaptrolley.com Whitewater Challengers: www.whitewaterchallengers.com Wildflower Music Festival: www.wildflowermusic.org Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Int’l Airport: www.flyavp.com Woehrle’s Bait Shop: www.woehrlesbaitshop.com
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Poconos’ Wurst Festival Come experience the best of the wurst! Shawnee Mountain Ski Area hosts Poconos’ Wurst Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 16th and 17th. Feast on wieners, kielbasa, and pierogies, and slake your thirst with a crafted brew. Headliners are Grammy Awardwinning Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra, and polka bands, Polish and German entertainers and dancers, craft vendors, kids’ activities, and artisans multiply the merry festivities. Jimmy Sturr Wear your lederhosen and tote your beer stein to this beloved Oktoberfest in July annual event! Admission is charged, parking is free, and the festival is rain-or-shine. Hours are 12:00pm to 7:00pm on Saturday, and 12:00pm to 6:00pm on Sunday. Find Shawnee Mountain Ski Area on Hollow Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware, off exit 309 of I-80. For information and tickets, call (570) 421-7231 and oom-pa-pa to www.shawneemt.com.
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26th annual Audubon Art & Craft Festival The 26th annual Audubon Art & Craft Festival happens on Saturday and Sunday, July 16th and 17th, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Around 80 fine craftsmen from 13 states and Canada will demonstrate and sell original, handcrafted wares. In addition, 30 juried wildlife and nature artists will demonstrate and offer their art for sale. See professionals handle live raptors, bats, raccoons, skunks, insects, and snakes! Enjoy nature films and displays, a door drawing, free literature, puppet-making, children’s activities, and plenty of delicious food. Admission is $5.00/ages 12+; parking is free. Use the money-saving display ad coupon offer! Proceeds benefit environmental scholarships and grants, conservation programs, schools, libraries, and maintenance of the Society’s 2 Wayne County wetland sanctuaries. Find the festivities inside the air-conditioned Wa l l e n p a u p a c k Intermediate and Middle School Complex on Route 6, Hawley; call (484) 256-4485, email dave@audubonfestival.com, and see www.audubonfestival.com. Call the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society at (570) 253-9250, and wing your way to www.nepaaudubonsociety.org.
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Honey Bees, Paper Crafts, Toys & Games The Summer Highlights Program on Friday, July 15th at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm features an interactive demonstration by Cliff Sunflower about Honey Bees. Beekeeping benefits include deliciously sweet honey, pollination of fruits and vegetables, and beeswax for making candles and decorative items. All ages are amused and amazed by this entertaining presentation. On Tuesday, July 19th, Cheryl Statham, Karen Wood, and Rachel Ring demonstrate Paper Crafts. This program is dedicated to old-time paper crafts such as quilling, scherenschnitte, Moravian stars, iris paper folding, band boxes, and perforated paper. See how beautiful and delicate decorations can be made with paper crafting! Deb DiPasquale demonstrates Old-Fashioned Toys & Games on Thursday, July 21st; learn about toys and games familiar to children 150 years ago, and how they were made from scraps of wood, cloth, and rope. Spend some family time at the farm having good, old-fashioned fun! Highlights programs happen from 10:30am to 3:30pm, in addition to the regular tour. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a restored and working 19th century farm, complete with guides dressed in period clothing who demonstrate early American skills. This non-profit, educational organization is found 3½ miles south of Stroudsburg off Business Route 209. Call (570) 992-6161, and come to www.quietvalley.org.
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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 See the ENTERTAINMENT Column on Page 22 for Local Live Entertainment! Now thru Summer - The historic Shawnee Playhouse at 5 River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware has been producing live professional theater in the Poconos for the past 31 years. This year’s summer line-up has something for everyone, with six different shows running each week! Scheduled for the summer season are Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews Sisters; Nunsense 2 The Second Coming; River’s Edge: The
Story of Shawnee; Annie; School House Rock Live! Jr., and Alice in Wonderland Jr. For show times, tickets and more information, call the Shawnee Playhouse Box Office at (570) 421-5093 or log on to www.theshawneeplayhouse.com. Advance reservations are recommended. 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 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 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
WURST German & Polish dancers and crafts plus all of the wursts, wieners, kielbasa, pierogies, ethnic vendors & crafted brews all weekend long! Text “Poconos” to 77950 to join the Pocono Mountains mobile community to receive exclusive offers and announcements! Message and data rates may apply. 800POCONOS.COM
This Week in the Poconos 9 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! Friday Nights – Every Friday night through Friday, September 2 is Stand-Up Comedy Night at Fernwood Hotel & Resort on Route 209 in Bushkill! Hosted by John Carfi and featuring some of the funniest comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, hotel casinos and comedy clubs across the nation. The fun starts at 10:00pm at Fernwood’s Wintergreens Patio Grill. Visit Fernwood for a memorable night of laughs for just $12 per person; must be 21 or over. Fernwood Hotel & Resort is a 440 acre, fourseason resort located on Route 209 in Bushkill. For more information about Stand-Up Comedy Nights, call 1-888-FERNWOOD or log on to www.fernwoodhotel.com. Now – The Inn at Jim Thorpe on 24 Broadway in Jim Thorpe has announced that they are offering two 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
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. Now thru mid-December – Enjoy the Free Pottery Making
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
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 9) 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. Now thru Season – Golfers enjoy the great Mid-Week Golf Specials at Split Rock Resort & Golf Club’s twenty-seven championship holes in Lake Harmony. On Mondays & Wednesdays, buy one greens fee and get the second one FREE (cart required; not valid Twilight or 9 holes). On Tuesdays & Thursdays, four golfers can play for only $160. 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
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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. Now thru Labor Day – CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark Opens Daily for the Season at Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville. 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. Now thru July 24 – The Dutot Museum & Gallery on Main Street (Route 611) in Delaware Water Gap presents an Art Exhibition by painter Jill Swersie. The exhibit will be on display during the museum’s regular hours, Saturdays & Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00pm. 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,
This Week in the Poconos 11 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 July 14 – Leslie Lyman will give a special demonstration of Spinning & Weaving as the Summer Highlights Program for the day at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm near Stroudsburg. In the 19th Century spinning and weaving were essential activities for every family member. Leslie will demonstrate the processing of flax and wool and the spinning and weaving of both. Highlights are featured from 10:30am until 3:30pm at Quiet Valley in addition to the regular tour. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a restored and working 19th century farm, complete with guides dressed in period clothing and lots of historic demonstrations. In addition to today’s program, a variety of early American skills are demonstrated daily. This non-profit, educational organization is located 3½ miles south of Stroudsburg off of Business Route 209; follow signs. Call Quiet Valley at (570) 992-6161 or log on to www.quietvalley.org to learn more. July 14 – 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 Bon Jovi tribute Runaway. 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! July 14 – “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 Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford. Visit the beautiful family gardens for a day of exploring and painting. 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. The Grey Towers gathering is rain or shine. Artists are expected to meet at the various locations bringing their own materials. Be sure to pack a picnic lunch. Restrooms will be available. 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! July 14 – The Wayne County Creative Arts Council proudly presents the 44th Summer Festival of Park Events, a series of Free Concerts at Honesdale’s Central Park. Tonight, the group Moonlight on the Poconos Big Band will take (Continued on Page 12)
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 11) the stage at 7:30pm to play Benny Goodman and other big band music from the 30’s and 40’s. Bring your chair or blanket to the park,
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July 15 – 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. Space is limited; please RSVP. The Settlers Inn is located at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, near Lake Wallenpaupack. Call the Inn with Wine Chat questions at (570) 2262993 or toll-free 1-800-833-8527. www.thesettlersinn.com July 15 – Wanna get away to CamelBeach Waterpark at Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville with just your friends? Tonight is the night! CamelBeach is hosting Teen Night just for teens ages 13-18. The fun runs from 8:00pm to 11:00pm at the Kahuna Lagoon Wave Pool and at the FlowRider, Vortex and Spin Cycle slides. CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark features a total of thirty-two waterslides (the most waterslides in Pennsylvania!), a wave
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Every Friday night through September 2nd is Stand-Up Comedy Night at Fernwood Hotel & Resort! Hosted by John Carfi and featuring some of the funniest comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, hotels, casinos, and comedy clubs across the nation, the fun starts at 10:00pm in Wintergreens Patio Grill. Ages 21+ are invited to these memorable nights of laughter, for just $12.00/ person! Fernwood’s challenging 18-hole par 71 golf course hosts a Senior Golf Special every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; play 18 holes for just $25.00, including cart and greens fees! Call (570) 5889500x4210 to reserve a tee time. The course has a 68.8 rating from the blue tees, and family-friendly yardage from the red tees. Rich Millard, Fernwood PGA Golf Professional, comments, “Great golf can be shared by all levels whether you play golf for sport or recreation. Plus, the quality of our greens has been touted by PGA Golf Professionals as some of the best in the region.” Millard continues, “Back by popular demand, we are once again offering a 10play golf coupon book for just $350.00. The coupons include 18 holes of golf John Carfi with cart, are non-transferable and good any time throughout the season both weekends and weekdays. The book offers maximum flexibility at a great savings.” Enjoy ladies’ discounts on Wednesdays, and great golf-and-stay packages. Find it on Route 209 in Bushkill; call 1-888-FERNWOOD and check into www.FernwoodHotel.com!
This Week in the Poconos 13 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. July 15 – Cliff Sunflower will give a special demonstration all about Honey Bees as the Summer Highlights Program for the day at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm near Stroudsburg. The obvious benefit to beekeeping is the honey, a readily available sweetener in a time when white sugar was imported and expensive. Don’t forget the essential role that bees play in the pollination of fruits and vegetables. An additional benefit is the beeswax, which is important for the making of sweet-smelling candles and other decorative items. Cliff Sunflower has a unique and highly entertaining presentation on bee keeping, honey and the life-cycle of the honeybee. Adults will be amused and amazed, and children especially enjoy Cliff’s interactive presentations. Highlights are featured from 10:30am until 3:30pm at Quiet Valley in addition to the regular tour. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a restored and working 19th century farm, complete with guides dressed in period clothing and lots of historic demonstrations. In addition to today’s program, a variety of early American skills are demonstrated daily. This non-profit, educational organization is located 3½ miles south of Stroudsburg off of Business Route 209; follow signs. Call Quiet Valley at (570) 992-6161 or log on to www.quietvalley.org to learn more. July 15 - 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 information, contact Angela Tullo with your questions at (570) 2132882 or atullo@troopersfund.org. July 16 – The Wildflower Music Festival Concert Series continues its 2011 season at the Wildflower Amphitheater, on the grounds of the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills. On stage today will be Anna Maria Mendieta. Anna Maria is a phenomenal harpist who combines the romance of the harp with the passion of the Tango. Her ensemble, “Tango del Cielo,” which is currently the focus of a documentary
film for television, combines strings, percussion and dance. She has performed with Olivia Newton John, with Josh Groban, and was the featured accompanist for a television special with Welsh singer Charlotte Church. The outdoor performance will begin at 6:00pm and the seating area opens at around 5:00 on a first-come basis. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket! You’re also welcome to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy before or during the concert. In the event of rain, the performance will be held indoors in the airconditioned Wallenpaupack Area High School auditorium on Route 6 east of Hawley. General admission tickets are $22 and are available at the gate on the evening of the (Continued on Page 14)
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 13) performance. The Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary is located on Elizabeth Street off Route 6 in White Mills, half-way between Hawley and Honesdale. For directions, to order tickets or for questions regarding the music festival, call (570) 2535500. You may also charge tickets at www.wildflowermusic.org. For more information about the sanctuary, call (570) 253-1185 or visit www.dorflinger.org. July 16 – 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. July 16 – 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. July 16 – Steamtown National Historic Site in nearby Downtown Scranton is offering a Train Excursion to Tobyhanna in the
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Whitewater Challengers Adventures Whitewater Challengers on the Lehigh River offers beautiful scenery and good fun, attracting adventurers again and again! Bring a crew of 6+ to fill a raft, and receive a free river lunch on Monday Madness days. Top off a Terrific Tuesday with 20% off merchandise in the outfitter store. Wet ‘n’ Wild Wednesdays feature free water cannons. Thursday Thrillers get you 20% off a zip line adventure. Fabulous Fridays feature a free color 8”x10” souvenir photograph of you and your crew shooting the rapids. Bring 25+ buddies on Super Saturdays to receive a free t-shirt, souvenir photo, river lunch, rafting space, and rafting adventure return ticket. Take 10% off Scenic Sunday rail/trail mountain biking; bike, helmet, and bottled water included. “Whitewater rafting in the Poconos is a close-tohome vacation getaway that features fresh air, clear sparkling mountain water, friendly guides, and the thrill of discovering something that the whole family can team-up to do together,” comments owner Ken Powley. Mention This Week in the Poconos when booking! Call 1-800-443-8554 or (570) 443-9532, and float to www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
Play Disc Golf at Blue Mountain Disc Golf courses are open at Blue Mountain Ski Area! Valley Park features 18 holes and is rated intermediate, the 18-hole Skyline Park is rated advanced, and the 9hole 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 9:00am to 6:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Drop in the Summit Lodge Slopeside Pub & Grill to pay your greens fees. The Slopeside Pub and Grill is open Thursday through Sunday, featuring live entertainment, drink specials, and a rockin’ grill menu with appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, and all-you-can-eat salad bar. Mark your calendar for the Pennsylvania Blues Festival, Saturday and Sunday, July 30th and 31st. Call (610) 826-7700, and check out www.skibluemt.com for the 411!
Pocono Whitewater Big Day Out On Saturday, July 16th, take a guided multisport 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, lunch, and dinner are included, too. 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 paddle to www.poconowhitewater.com.
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ters, 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) 6763304; 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, and spigots. Free local delivery. The Newfoundland store is also a complete Rental Center stocked with quality, courtesy, and savings! Scope out www.gumblebrothers.com. Get fresh-baked goodies daily at Dutch’s Shur Save in Greentown! The bakery at Dutch’s turns out fresh bread and rolls, pastries, and cakes made daily. Located at 1564 Route 507; call (570) 676-3373. Groceries, fresh fruits and vegetables, specialty foods, greeting cards, notions and potions, plants, cut flowers and arrangements, kitchen helpers, and cold beer to go. Cleaning and laundry supplies, spices, sodas, candy, and fresh delicatessen. A complete market with convenience, variety, and great service, offering an enjoyable shopping experience in the Lake Region! All aboard! Tour Delaware Water Gap and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area with Water Gap Trolley. An authentic-style, allweather 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
This Week in the Poconos 17 at the Resort Point Overlook, The Point of the Gap, the Indian head in the mountain, and Shawnee-onDelaware. 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.
When it comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and Breakers host entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights, and check out the stellar Summer Concert Series at the racetrack. Live harness racing is in season now, and the simulcast facility is open year ‘round! Call 1-888-WIN-INPA; see www.mohegansunpocono.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.
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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 roulette! 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.
Find out why Country Junction is “The World’s Largest General Store!” At 6565 Interchange Road, Route 209, in Lehighton, follow the inhouse street signs toward everything and anything you need to make your house a home. Home accents, giftware, antiques, and novelties. Coun(Continued on Page 18)
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(Continued from Page 17) try Junction’s Service Team installs flooring, windows and doors, gutter, garages, siding, lumber, fencing, and insulation. You’ll find Animal Country Puppies & More, the K9er-Diner, Barn Door Restaurant, a free wildlife exhibit, free petting farm, landscape and garden items, and a wine cellar with wine tasting! This shopping experience is fun for everyone; open 7 days. Call (610) 377-5050, and go to the Junction online at www.countryjunction.com!
Holley Ross’ very own Weeping Gold Pottery, plus candy dishes, colored glassware, candles, bean pots, suncatchers, and highly collectible Polish Pottery. How about a birdbath or an outdoor figurine? After shopping, enter the woodland park for a comfortable stroll. Cross a sturdy suspended bridge into a beautiful forest with sawdust trails, picnic tables, and a scenic 5-acre lake. Open Monday through Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm, Sundays 1:00pm to 5:30pm. Call (570) 676-3248, and see www.holleyross.com.
On Route 209 in Bushkill, the Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop is dedicated to the Native Delaware, and See pottery made at Holley Ross the human history in northeastern Pottery! This amazing place, on Pennsylvania from 10,000 BC to the Route 191 in La Anna, is a pottery contact period with Europeans prior showroom, gift shop, and studio to the American Revolution. Ancient where skilled craftsmen produce artifacts, weapons, and tools, a chronfine items offered for sale. Watch ological commentary over 1000s of demonstrations Monday through years! Browse the gift shops and tour Friday at 11:00am, and shop in the the museum. Purchase moccasins, factory showroom for Fiesta ware, authentic Native American jewelry, stoneware, mugs, glass, China original pottery, Native American music, dreamcatchers, mandelas, sets, dolls, planters, and decor. See dolls, books, knives, and other B i t t e ’ S ince handicrafts; gift at F irs 198 ov e certificates are 5 L ‘ available. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter; call (570) 588-9338 and see www.poconoindianmuseum. Freshly Baked • Many Flavors • Pastries com. Bring the Sugar Free/Low Carb • Specialty Cakes • & More! display ad for a free admisOpen Daily 10AM-6PM sion! Adjacent to Starting Gate Rt. 611, Action Sports.
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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) 3555757, or drop by the shop on Route 940 in Pocono Lake. Vacation Home Signs, the website where creating your own decorative sign couldn’t be easier! You can customize a beautiful new sign for your primary residence or vacation home in just 3 easy steps. Call (267) 385-3320, email support@vacationhomesigns.com, and enjoy how it works at www.VacationHomeSigns.com! Step up to Second Story High End Thrift, located at 756 Business Route 209, across from Eagles Glen Plaza in East Stroudsburg. This discriminating store has the look and feel of a high-end boutique, but the prices will amaze you! After loving all the stunning brand name and designer apparel, you’ll flip over the everchanging array of accessories, shoes, bags, artwork, and décor pieces. Distinctive, attractive furniture is displayed throughout the gallery setting, and sold at thrifty prices. You’re encouraged to open cabinets and drawers to discover more one-of-akind treasures awaiting 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,
This Week in the Poconos 19 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 www.poconocheesecake.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.
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(Continued from Page 19) from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday from 11:00am to 3:00pm, closed Monday. 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. The camp/outfitter store at Adventure Sports on Route 209 in Marshalls Creek carries a complete line of outdoor equipment. Tents, lanterns, fire starters, water jugs, portable stoves,
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hats, clothing, sunglasses, snorkeling equipment, and disposable cameras are just some of the necessaries they carry. You’ll find things you need that you didn’t even know you needed! Call (570) 223-0505 or 1800-487-2628. See the display ad for a money-saving offer, and visit www.adventuresport.com. 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 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) 595-0370. Bon appetit! “WOW! Look at all that candy!� is the first reaction when entering Country Kettle’s famous Candy Shop. With over 250 barrels of your favorite treats, all at the same price, it’s sure to be an enjoyable experience. You’ll find creamy fudge, mouth-watering chocolates, gourmet caramel corn,
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SPAS & SALONS
Call (570) 424-4000x1438; see www.spashawnee.com.
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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. POCONOS’ WURST FESTIVAL features German and Polish dancers, crafts, crafted brews, and vendors, plus all the wurst, wieners, kielbasa, and pierogies you can stuff into your tummy! Featured performers include Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra, The Austrian Boys, The Schwarzenegger Connection, and The Adlers. Enjoy this beloved annual event at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, off I-80 exit 309 in Shawnee-on-Delaware, Saturday and Sunday, July 16th and 17th; for advance discount tickets and other information, call (570) 421-7231 and polka to www.shawneemt.com. WILDFLOWER MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERT SERIES continues on Saturday, July 16th at the Wildflower Amphitheater within the DorflingerSuydam Wildlife Sanctuary. Phenomenal harpist Anna Maria Mendieta performs at 6:00pm; the seating area opens at 5:00pm. She has performed with Olivia Newton John, Josh Groban, and was the featured accompanist for a television special with Welsh singer Charlotte Church. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic supper! In the event of rain, the performance will be inside the air-conditioned Wallenpaupack Area High School auditorium on Route 6 east of Hawley. Tickets are $22.00, available at the gate. Find the Sanctuary in White Mills, on Elizabeth Street via Long Ridge Road off Route 6. Call (570) 253-5500 and visit www.wildflowermusic.org; for the Sanctuary, call (570) 253-1185 and see www.dorflinger.org. THE SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE on River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware offers an exciting summer show schedule. Through September 2nd, River’s Edge: The Story of Shawnee is a nostalgic musical journey through the history of Shawnee-on-Delaware. Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews Sisters follows LaVerne, Maxene, and Patty Andrews from
their early days on the road through their meteoric rise as recording stars; through September 3rd. Nunsense 2: The Second Coming features the Little Sisters of Hoboken in a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, through September 4th. Through August 27th, School House Rock Live, Jr. is based on the Emmy-award-winning educational cartoon series for all ages. Through August 27th, spunky orphan Annie kindles hope and joy as she escapes her hard knock life, foils fortune hunters, and finds a family at last. Through August 26th, enjoy the madcap adventures of Alice in Wonderland, Jr. with the White Rabbit, Dodo Bird, Tweedles, a Caterpillar, and the Queen of Hearts. Offering group rates, advance reservations, and S.T.A.R.S. Theater Camp for grades K-6. Call (570) 421-5093, and see www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com. SETTLERS INN AT BINGHAM PARK, 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, is an artfully restored, craftsman-style historic hotel. Weekly Jazz on the Deck happens on Wednesday, July 20th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with the Kopec Trio featuring Robert Kopec on bass; see www.robertkopec.com. 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 visit www.thesettlersinn.com. BLUE MOUNTAIN SKI AREA in Palmerton boasts a Slopeside Pub and Grill, open every Thursday through Sunday featuring live entertainment, drink specials, and a rockin’ grill menu with appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, and salad bar. Purchase disc golf course greens fees, too! Mark your calendar for the big annual Pennsylvania Blues Festival, Saturday and Sunday,
July 30th and 31st. Call (610) 826-7700 and see www.skibluemt.com! MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS transports you 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 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. Sunburst Bar and Breakers host entertainment every weekend, and Party on the Patio happens on Thursdays with great tribute bands. Catch the Doobie Brothers live in concert at the racetrack on July 31st, INXS on August 7th, Bowzer on August 14th, and Tony Orlando on August 29th! It’s the escape that’s as close as your car keys, on Highway 315, WilkesBarre. Call 1-888-WIN-INPA; see www.mohegansunpocono.com. MOUNTAIN LAUREL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 1 Tamiment Road in Bushkill via Route 209, presents a stellar lineup of music and comedy. See Larry the Cable Guy on August 6th, ZZ Top on August 20th, Frankie Valli and the Beach Boys on August 25th, and hey, hey, it’s the The Monkees on September 10th! Mountain Laurel Center’s state-of-the-art amphitheater seats 2,500 under cover, plus lush lawn seating for another 7,500 patrons. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000 and www.ticketmaster.com, or from the Mountain Laurel Center box office, (570) 588-2522 and www.mtlaurelpac.com. 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
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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 Stand Up Comedy Nights for ages 21+ every Friday at 10:00pm. Magicians, illusionists, jugglers, and comedians perform on weekends, and Saturday Night Bands take the stage at 10:00pm for ages 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 1-800-3929400; visit www.crescentlodge.com.
SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF RESORT in Shawnee-on-Delaware features John Grant, a New York-style 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. Theater Year Round! Happy Hour daily from 4:00pm Musicals, Comedies, Dramas to 6:00pm, complimentary hors Children’s Theater d’oeuvres on weekends, cocktail speClasses and Camps cials, and ShawneeCraft™ beer, ale, and lager specials! On many Tuesdays, We Love Groups of All Sizes! performances happen indoors or out, weather permitting, at 7:00pm, part of the free Community Concert Series, www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com appropriate for all ages. Donations to the performers are accepted. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see July 22nd July 15th w w w. s h aw n e e inn.com. Harry Potter and the Captain America: Deathly Hallows: Pt.2 The First Avenger THE INN (PG-13) AT POCONO Friends with Benefits (R) Winnie the Pooh (G) MANOR overAnother Earth (PG-13) looking the beauSnow Flower and the tiful mountains Secret Fan (PG-13) Sarah’s Key (PG-13) 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 1-800-2338150x7601; see w w w. p o c o n o manor.com. CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER OPENS IN THEATRES JULY 22 nd
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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; Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar offers panoramic views of the 9th hole. 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 1-800-255-7625 or (570) 722-9111, and see www.splitrockresort.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 candlemaking 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 wiffle 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 special events. 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) 588-6682. www.visitbushkillfalls.com.
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. 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.
COUNTRY KETTLE on Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek. “Wow! Look at all that candy!” is the first reaction when entering Country Kettle’s famous Candy Shop. With over 250 barrels of your favorite treats, all at the same price, it’s sure to be an enjoyable experience. You’ll find creamy fudge, mouth-watering chocolates, gourmet caramel corn, honey-toasted peanuts, flavored sesame sticks, and many unique snack mixes. Enjoy specialty jams, jellies, marmalades, gourmet mustards, hot sauces, and tasty salsas. The Gift Shop features jewelry from Swarovski and John Medeiros. Browse collectibles featuring Jim Shore, Lenox, and Charming Tails. Enjoy the fragrance of Yankee Candles, Wood Wick Candles, and “Our Own Candles.” Discover kitchenware, garden flags and stones, wind chimes, and home accent décor. Stop at Country Kettle Candy & Gift Shop…have some fun! Open daily from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Phone (570) 421-8970. www.country-kettle.com.
ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE on Route 940 east of Hazleton was once a thriving coal mining patch town with a population of over 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,
This Week in the Poconos 25 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 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 by Xian, 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; Sunday from 11:00am to 3:00pm; closed Monday. Phone (570) 646-7778. www.copperlamps.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 accessories, firewood, outdoor apparel, breakfast foods, beverages, sandwiches 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. www.tannerydepot.com. MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS sizzles 24/7! There’s so
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE at 150 South
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 special 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-theordinary escape, on Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre. Call 1-888-WIN-INPA. www.mohegansunpocono.com.
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 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.
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 at first bite! Phone (570) 839-6844. www.poconocheesecake.com.
TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM on Route 423 in Tobyhanna is hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society; open seasonally and for special events. All ages will love to tour the restored facility with the delightful and knowledgeable Station Master, and learn how 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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Race to S&S Speedways & Hamlin Speedway Racing enthusiasts at S&S Speedways on Business Route 209 in Snydersville invite you to feel the love for the sport inside! Owners Randy and Denise Smith operate the incredible indoor racetrack, equipped with specially designed, gaspowered cars. Test your skills against other racers, at speeds of up to 26mph. The characteristics are so close to the real thing, professional racecar drivers practice here in the off-season! A 4-point safety harness and specially designed side-impact bumpers keep you safe, comfortable, and confident; racers must be 54+” tall. A snack bar and video arcade add to the enjoyable experience. S&S Speedways is open every day, all year. Ask about private parties, leagues, and rookie specials, and bring the print or online display ad for a free ticket. Check out the Poconos’ premier dirt track, now in its 6th season, Hamlin Speedway at 44 J&J Road in Hamlin! Featuring Slingshots, 270cc Winged Micro Sprints, and 600cc Wingless Micro Sprints, races happen every Saturday night on a 1/5-mile clay oval track. The concession stand boasts the “best racetrack food in the USA.” For more about S&S Speedways indoor racing and Hamlin Speedway dirt track racing, call (570) 420-5500, and race to www.ssspeedways.com and www.hamlinspeedway.com.
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armed forces tribute weekend You’re invited to a special Armed Forces Tribute Weekend at Eckley Miners’ Village on Saturday and Sunday, July 16th and 17th, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Children can hand-color drawings to be included in packages sent to military serving overseas, honoring service men and women from the Civil War through the Iraq/Afghanistan th conflicts. Enjoy the Carousel Melodies Band Organ, the DUG IN: Members of the 517 Parachute Regimental Combat Team will display what life on the front lines was really like at th 517 Parachute Regimental Combat Team, and a host of Eckley Miners’ Village Armed Forces Tribute Weekend. food purveyors! Included are the Pennsylvania National Guard Marksmanship Training Unit, the Rolling Angels for the Armed Forces, Schoch Miniatures, and the Polish Room of Wilkes University. Eckley Miners’ Village, a living history museum focusing on the daily life of the anthracite coal miner and his family, is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and supported by the Eckley Miners’ Village Associates. Call (570) 636-2070, email C-rquarter@state.pa.us, and visit www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.
Teen Night is July 15th at CamelBeach Camelback Mountain Resort offeThars diverse, dynamic park experiences, all utilizing 1 very spectacular mountain in Tannersville. State-of-the-art technology coincides in copacetic ways with the beauty of nature! On Friday, July 15th, CamelBeach Waterpark hosts Teen Night, for ages 13-18 only; the fun runs from 8:00pm to 11:00pm at the Kahuna Lagoon Wave Pool and at the FlowRider, Vortex, and Spin Cycle slides. CamelBeach features the most waterslides in Pennsylvania, an action river, bumper boats, chairlift rides, and Pharoah’s Phortress. Take a dip at www.camelbeach.com. CBK Mountain Adventures is a park for adrenaline junkies, with ropes courses, zip lines, mountain segways, disc golf, climbing wall, and Euro bungy. Reservations are requested; scope out www.cbkmountainadventures.com. It’s off I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville, on Camelback Road, offering live entertainment, restaurants, equipment, lockers, and nearby accommodations; call (570) 629-1661.
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If you ever had an 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 Pocono Mountains Flying Club provides unique membership opportunities that include the use of a Cessna 150 airplane at $50 per hour, wet. Additionally, FAA approved flight instructors (CFI) will be available to all members for an additional fee of $30 per hour. There are now two options for anyone wishing to become a member of the club. A 90 day membership is available for a ‘buy in’ of $500.00 which allows for 10 hours of plane rent at $50/hr wet to be used within 90 days. (This $50/hr charge is not part of the $500.00 ‘buy in’.) There are no monthly dues for this membership. By the conclusion of the 90 day period the membership may be converted to a full membership for a refundable $1700.00. This membership may not be resold and voting rights are precluded in this membership. Full membership requires a refundable $2200.00 ‘buy-in’ and dues of $50 per month. The membership may be resold with the club’s permission.
For more information contact: Paul Houle Phone: (570) 839-5917 Cell: (570) 350-0799 Email: phoule1@ptd.net
Visit our website at: www.mpoflyingclub.org P.O. Box 115, Mount Pocono, PA 18344
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Explore the Wallenpaupack Creek Trail with Hiking Jane PPL Corporation encourages you to Explore the Wallenpaupack Creek Trail with Hiking Jane from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday, July 16th at the Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center (WELC). Local naturalist “Hiking Jane” Frye will identify wildflowers and shrubs and point out interesting features along the trail, following the path of the creek that helped form Lake Wallenpaupack. A brief talk about plant identification will precede the hike. Wear appropriate clothing and hiking boots, and bring water to drink. Meet Jane inside the WELC on Route 6 near Hawley. To register for this hike or get more information, contact PPL at (570) 253-7076, (570) 251-6196, or pplpreser ves@pplweb.com. Additional program details can be accessed at www.pplpreserves.com.
Art on the Edge at the Hawley Silk Mill The Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA) invites you to visit the Art on the Edge exhibit taking place on the first floor of the newly-remodeled, 5,000-square-foot space inside the Hawley Silk Mill. The continuing exhibit features dynamic pieces of contemporary sculpture, paintings, photography, and mixed media by 60 regional contemporary artists, for viewing and for sale. In addition to the exhibit, planned events on Fridays and Saturdays offer performing arts, live music, and tours of the Silk Mill facility; visit www.hawleysilkmill.com for details. Art on the Edge is free and open from 10:00am to 6:00pm daily, providing a sophisticated yet accessible environment for art collectors, patrons, and families alike to enjoy. Learn about the WCAA by calling (570) 253-6850, and see www.waynecountyartsalliance.org.
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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. BELL SCHOOL, on Cherry Valley Road in Stormsville, southwest of Stroudsburg. Built around 1860, the one-room school served students until 1953. Artifacts, photos, and guided tours. Presented and maintained by the Monroe County Historical Association. Open seasonally; special hours and group tours by appointment. Donations appreciated. Call (570) 4217703, email mcha@ptd.net, and see www.monroehistorical.org. 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 for open house events and 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 restored Joel Hill Water-Powered Sawmill on Duck Harbor Road off Route 191 at Lookout. A National Historic Site. Phone (570) 224-6722 for a schedule of Open House days to see the mill in operation; see 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
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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 TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM, located in the Township Complex at 5550 Memorial Boulevard (Route 611) in Tobyhanna. Exhibits include ice harvesting displays, the military, an extensive photo collection, and historic artifacts. Special programs, displays, speakers, and events; meetings monthly. Admission is free, donations are appreciated, and hours (Continued on Page 30)
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(Continued from Page 29) are by appointment. Phone (570) 894-4207 or (570) 839-7306; visit www.coolbaughtwp.org. CRESCO STATION MUSEUM, Sand Spring Road off Route 390 at the old Cresco Railroad Depot. Exhibits include an antique toy display, anthracite coal mine display, a diorama 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.barretthistory.org. 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 through November; call (570) 2531185, 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 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. Open daily. Phone (570) 6763248. 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 by Xian, necklaces, and more. Remembrances and objects for your home and property are manufactured on-premises. Choose from one-of-a-kind copper trees created by Tom Hutton, handhammered 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 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 and Scottish shortbreads. 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. 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 see 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 from 9:30am until 5:30pm daily. Call (570)
This Week in the Poconos 31 325-3673 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. QUIET VALLEY LIVING HISTORICAL FARM, off Business Route 209 near Stroudsburg. Historic buildings, farm animals, heritage crafts, demonstrations, special events. A restored and working 19th-century Pennsylvania German farm, complete with guides dressed in period clothing. In its 47th year of summer tours, open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, through Labor Day Monday (closed other Mondays). Phone (570) 992-6161 and visit www.quietvalley.org. 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. 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 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 artifacts and exhibits of Monroe County, celebrating its 175th anniversary this year! Elizabeth D. Walters Library has extensive genealogical materials. Hosted by the Monroe County Historical Association. Museum, library, and gift shop open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 10:00am to 4:00pm; guided tours 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, with 3 ponds on 10 acres 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 the 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,
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minnows, night crawlers, leeches, red worms, giant mealworms, wax worms, crickets, hellgramites, and more! 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 Costa’s Family Fun Park, east of Lake Wallenpaupack on Route 6. The bumper boats have water nozzles so you can 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 go-cart track. Lazer Tag, Kiddie Play Land with pedal carts, and classic arcade games. Have lunch, dinner, or a snack in the cafe. Call (570) 226-8585 and see www.costasfamilyfunpark.com. Shawnee River Trips, I-80 exit 310 to River Road in Shawnee-onDelaware, across from Smithfield
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Elementary. Explore the Delaware River and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area via canoe, raft, or kayak. Mountain bike rentals and batting cages. Call (570) 424-4000 and see www.shawneerivertrips.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, plus 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 with shuttle service to great trails along the Lehigh River. For reservations, call
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This Week in the Poconos 35 the Adventure Center at 1-800443-8554 or (570) 443-9532; see www.whitewaterchallengers.com. BOAT RENTALS Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals, Lake Wallenpaupack at the Lakeside Country Plaza, junction of routes 507 and 390, Tafton. Rubber Duckie is #1 at the big lake with over 25 boats to choose from including ski boats, fishing boats, pontoon boats, cruising boats, pleasure boats, jet skis, and 3-person jet skis! Just minutes from I-84 and Route 6. Launch www.rubberduckieboatrentals.com, and call (570) 226-3930. BOAT TOURS Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour, 2487 Route 6 near Route 507, Hawley. Enjoy a safe and entertaining 1-hour cruise on Lake Wallenpaupack as your Tour Guide highlights the charms and history of the Lake Region! Tours depart 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! 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. Surf the awesome Flow Rider! Swimming pools and water rides are heated. 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 have water nozzles so you can 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 go-cart track. Lazer Tag, Kiddie Play Land with pedal carts, and classic arcade games. Have lunch, dinner, or a snack in the cafe. 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) 223-0505 or 1-800-487-2628, and visit www.adventuresport.com. Kittatinny Canoes, on the Delaware River. Canoe and raft center offering 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 reservations, and visit www.kittatinny.com. Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Bringing you full-day and ½-day (Continued on Page 36)
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or (570) 325-9226, and see www.poconowhitewater.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 the spectacular Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Call (570) 2230505 or 1-800-487-2628, and visit www.adventuresport.com. See the display ad for a special offer. The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Join an instructor on the water during the Introduction to Canoeing Class. Learn about safety, boat design, basic strokes, turning, bracing, and re-entering a swamped boat. Minimum age is 13. Call (570) 595-8988, and see www.skytop.com. Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. Enjoy rafting,
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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. Rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and camping on the Delaware River in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Upper Delaware River. 7 riverfront locations for your convenience, and many trip selections to choose from. Call 1800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890. Use the display ad for offer, and visit www.kittatinny.com. Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Fullday and ½-day adventures through the scenic Lehigh River Gorge. Family-style calm float trips, wild whitewater rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, Skirmish paintball, and more! Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226, 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. Mountain bike rentals, fishing equipment, hiking information, and more. Call (570) 424-4000 and visit www.shawneerivertrips.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Breath-taking scenery and good old-fashioned fun. Choose from a gentle rafting trip, adrenalinepumping rapids, or something in-between. Call 1-800-443-8554 or (570) 443-9532, and see www.whitewaterchallengers.com. CANOES & KAYAKS Kittatinny Canoes, at the 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 stations, from beginner to very advanced. Custom built
This Week in the Poconos 37 with a real rock look and feel, and 300+ moveable handholds! Classes 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) 629-1661x1123, and see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. DISC GOLF Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton. Open Thursday through Sunday, featuring 3 courses of 9 to 18 holes! Affordable fees, rentals, group rates, and season passes. 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) 629-1661x1123, and see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Disc golf combines Frisbee throwing with golf; it’s the sport of the future! 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) 629-1661x1123, and see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. FISH & PAY LAKES Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes, Route 115 north in Effort with 3 ponds on 10 acres stocked weekly with trout and bass. Pole rentals, tackle shop, picnic tables, park benches, and pavilion; no license required. See the 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, picnic tables. See the offer in the display ad! Open daily 8:00am to 4:00pm. Call (570) 629-0422 and snag 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 a classroom and on the water; equipment provided. Private lessons and guide service. Waters open to the public, for a fee, for fly fishing only. Call (570) 595-8929 or (570) 595-7401; 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 beginners to experienced anglers, classroom and
streamside. Cast & Stay Packages available. Scenic 2.5 miles of remote fly-fishing 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 how to find a Skytop geocode with Global Positioning System units. Complete the class, and rent a GPS to locate your choice of caches. Registration is suggested and minimum age is 13 without a parent/guardian. Call (570) 5958988 and see www.skytop.com. GOLF Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route (Continued on Page 38)
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209 in Bushkill. Golfers of all abilities are challenged on Fernwood’s par 71, 18-hole course. On-site club rentals, golf shop, and great specials! PGA Golf Pro and instructor. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD, and visit www.fernwoodhotel.com. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940, with 36 holes of championship golf open to the public. Stay and Play packages include accommodations, meals, and greens fees. Clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant, lounge, locker rooms, PGA Pro lessons, club rentals, driving range, and 2 putting greens. Call (570) 839-7111 ext. 7415; visit www.poconomanor.com. Shawnee Country Club, I-80 exit 310 to River Road, at the centenary Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Enjoy 27 holes of championship golf, many on an island in the Delaware River! The 9-hole Tillinghast Approach Golf Course is lit for night play. Academy clinics and instruction, Golf Shop, driving range, club fitting. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE (7429633) or (570) 424-4000, and see www.shawneeinn.com. Skytop Lodge Golf Course, at Skytop Lodge off Route 390 in Skytop. Semiprivate course open to the public with 18 holes and 6,656 yards. Par 72, slope rating 133. Designed by Robert White, opened in 1927. Call (570) 595-8910 or (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, putting greens, driving range, midweek specials, GPS carts, clubhouse, Golf Shop, snack bar, Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar with panoramic views. Public welcomed. Call (570) 722-9901; see www.splitrockresort.com/golf. For lodging, call 1-800-255-7625 or (570) 722-9111. GOLF DRIVING RANGES Costa’s Family Fun Park, just east of Lake Wallenpaupack on Route 6. 19stall driving range with high quality
turf mats and 6 target areas at clearly marked yardages. Clubs sized from youth to adult, or bring your own. Irons are available. Miniature golf, Lazer Tag, big water slides, batting cages, go-carts, bumper boats, arcade, and cafe. 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, at 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. 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, putting greens, driving range, midweek specials. Clubhouse, Golf Shop, snack bar, Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar with panoramic views. Call (570) 722-9901; go to www.splitrockresort.com/golf. HARNESS RACING Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre. 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 10 distinctive dining options, from Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Timbers Buffet to Wolfgang Puck Express. Stroll the shopping promenade with Brookstone and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop. 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 guided tours through
Labor Day Monday. 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) 992-6161; 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 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 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 with tight turns and long straightaways features 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; a staff member rides on the side for a lap to teach the controls. Lazer Tag, mini-golf, batting cages, arcade, and cafe. 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. 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
This Week in the Poconos 39 12:00pm-5:00. Use 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). Kayak trips on the Delaware River through the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Call (570) 2230505 or 1-800-487-2628 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 instructors on the water to learn basics of flat water kayaking during the Introduction to Kayaking Class; safety, boat design, strokes, turning, bracing, and wet exit. Minimum age is 13. Call (570) 595-8988 and see www.skytop.com. Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. 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 visit www.fernwoodhotel.com. Kittatinny Canoes, just north of Milford. Kayaking for all abilities on calm water or rapids on the Delaware River. Instruction. Call 1800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890, see the display ad for a special offer, and visit www.kittatinny.com. Pocono Whitewater, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Guided kayak clinics on the Lehigh River. Whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and Skirmish Paintball. Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226, 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. Single and tandem kayaks, canoes, rafts, and mountain bikes. Call (570) 424-4000 and visit www.shawneerivertrips.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Kayak Clinics teach the basics of wet exits, bow rescues, strokes, eddy turns, and ferrying. Classroom, flat water, and whitewater instruction. Call 1-800443-8554 or (570) 443-9532, and see www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
MINIATURE GOLF & PLAY PARKS Bushkill Falls, off Route 209 in Bushkill. The “Niagara of Pennsylvania” around 8 roaring waterfalls features nature trails, picnic areas, miniature golf, and paddleboats. Ice Cream Parlor, Native American and wildlife exhibits, fishing, Trading Post, Fudge Kitchen, and more. Open daily at 9:00am. Call (570) 588-6682 and see www.visitbushkillfalls.com. CamelBeach Waterpark at Camelback Mountain Resort, I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Bumper boats on the lagoon, 32 waterslides, huge wave pool, Adventure River, family activity pool, bowl slides, chairlift rides, and other attractions. Surf in the Flow Rider! Swimming pools and water rides are heated. Open daily; save with the display ad. Call (570) 629-1661; visit www.camelbeach.com. Costa’s Family Fun Park, just east of Lake Wallenpaupack on Route
6. Enjoy mini-golf on “Grampy’s Sawmill” challenging 18-hole course, golf driving range, stadium batting cages, go cart track, bumper boats, Lazer Tag, big water slides, Kid’s Play Land with pedal carts, and classic arcade games like pinball and skee ball. Lunch, dinner, or snack in the cafe. 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. Underground tours of Crystal Cave, “Pennsylvania’s Greatest Natural Wonder!” Enjoy 125 wooded acres, 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! (Continued on Page 40)
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Call (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, affordable fun, food, rides, Ferris wheel, tubing on Blackbeard’s River, water park with waterslides, Pirate’s Cove, Free Fallin’ attraction, and mine and take home gems and fossils in the Mining Company. Free parking and picnic areas. Open daily through September 5th. Call (908) 459-9000 and see www.lomb.com. Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. Enjoy an 18-hole mini golf course; 27 holes of championship golf are open to the public in addition to many other amenities, including the indoor waterpark! Call 1-800-2557625 or (570) 722-9111, and visit www.splitrockresort.com. 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 in 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; helmets mandatory. Bikes rented on an hourly basis after class. Join a 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. 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 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 bike trails in and around Jim Thorpe, the undisputed Mountain Biking Capitol of the East. Whitewater rafting and Skirmish Paintball. Call 1-800-
WHITEWATER 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 ice cream. Call (570) 424-4000; visit www.shawneerivertrips.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Mountain bike rentals with shuttle service to trails along the Lehigh River. Call 1-800-4438554 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) 629-1661x1123, and see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. Fernwood Hotel & Resort/Pocono Segway Tours, Route 209 in Bushkill. Guided segway tours daily 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. Call 1-888-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 fields with games in and out of the woods including speedball. Equipment available, outside paint not permitted; all paintballs must be purchased at the Adventure Center. Minimum age 10 with waiver signed by guardian. Paintball shooting gallery with 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. Equipment rentals available. 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+ fields; ages 10+ only. Full-day and ½-day adventures through the Lehigh River Gorge; calm water trips, 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. Breath-taking scenery and oldfashioned fun. Gentle rafting trips, adrenaline-pumping rapids, zip line, mountain biking, camping, and paintball. Call 1-800-4438554 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. Instruction, gun rentals, ammo, and gear. Appointment 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 experienced. Instruction and gun rentals. Appointment 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, Milford location.
This Week in the Poconos 41 Canoe and raft center with new and used canoes, kayaks, and watersports accessories. Off the Route 209 Matamoras exit, 3 miles from Milford. Call 1-800FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890; see www.kittatinny.com. 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 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 Lehigh River Gorge. Calm water trips, 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. Call (570) 588-4807 and check out www.startinggateonline.com. Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery. Fishing tackle, 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, a very complete bait shop 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. Cross-country steam-powered rail excursions,
whirlpools, and Flowrider simulated wave machine. Lockers and snack bar. Call (570) 722-9901,1-800255-7625, or (570) 722-9111; see www.splitrockresort.com. 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) 629-1661x1123, and check out www.cbkmountainadventures.com. Kittatinny Zip Line, at Kittatinny Canoes’ Milford location. Dual racing zip lines overlooking the Delaware at speeds of 50mph. Off the Route 209 Matamoras exit, 3 miles from Milford. Call 1-800FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890; 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 1-800443-8554 or (570) 443-9532; see www.whitewaterchallengers.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Breath-taking scenery and oldfashioned fun. Gentle rafting trips, adrenaline-pumping rapids, zip line, mountain biking, camping, and paintball. Call 1-800-4438554 or (570) 443-9532, and see www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
working roundhouse and turntable, 2 museums, Park Theatre, and Visitors Center. Call (570) 3405200 or 1-888-693-9391; 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 make scenic and historic tours of Delaware Water Gap, the Eighth Scenic Wonder of the World. Trained guides describe points of interest and history. Miniature golf, picnic area, pavilion, food, and gift shop. Open 7 days from 10:00am to 4:00pm, rain or shine. Use the display ad coupon. Call (570) 476-9766; visit www.watergaptrolley.com. WATERPARKS CamelBeach Waterpark at Camelback Mountain Resort, I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Bumper boats on the lagoon, 32 waterslides, huge wave pool, Adventure River, family activity pool, bowl slides, chairlift rides, and other attractions. Surf in the Flow Rider! Swimming pools and water rides are heated. Open daily; save with the display ad. Call (570) 629-1661; visit www.camelbeach.com. Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. H2Oooohh! indoor waterpark with family raft ride, body slides, multi-level splash playground, children’s activity pool, wave pool,
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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 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 10:00pm daily. 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 dining events, and live Jazz on the Deck begins
This Week in the Poconos 43 for the season Wednesday, July 6th. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Fourdiamond AAA rating, Wine Spectator magazine award-winner, and Historic Hotels of America member. Visit www.thesettlersinn.com. LAKE HARMONY Boulder View Tavern, Lake Harmony 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 4-season 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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PALMERTON Slopeside Bar and Grill, Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton, 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. Purchase disc golf tickets, too. Mark your calendar for the Pennsylvania Blues Festival, Saturday and Sunday, July 30th and 31st. See www.skibluemt.com. 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
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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.
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.
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.
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: Refuel with beautiful views of the historic Shawnee Inn and championship golf course. Open for lunch, with a variety of sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and salads. Beverages feature fresh squeezed lemonade, beer, wine, and an array of vacationfun 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) 424-4000 x1432: The River Room is a great fine dining choice, with scenic views surrounding the entire resort. Breakfast features made-to-order
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
This Week in the Poconos 45 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 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 award-winner. 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 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 awardwinning 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 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 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 (Continued on Page 46)
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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
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locally-owned 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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Anna Maria Mendieta The 2011 Wildflower Music Festival Concert Series continues on Saturday, July 16th at the Wildflower Amphitheater within the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary. Phenomenal harpist Anna Maria Mendieta combines the romance of the harp with the passion of the tango. She has performed with Olivia Newton John, Josh Groban, and Welsh singer Charlotte Church. Her ensemble, Tango del Cielo, is currently the focus of a documentary film for television, combining strings, percussion, and dance. The performance begins at 6:00pm; the seating area opens at 5:00pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic supper! In the event of rain, performances are held in the air-conditioned Wallenpaupack Area High School auditorium on Route 6 east of Hawley. Tickets are $22.00, available at the gate. Find the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills, between Hawley and Honesdale, on Elizabeth Street via Long Ridge Road off Route 6. Call (570) 253-5500 and visit www.wildflowermusic.org; to learn about the sanctuary, call (570) 253-1185 and see www.dorflinger.org.
Escape and Getaway to The Inn at Jim Thorpe Romance, wine, and a massage; everything you 2 need to feel the love! The Inn at Jim Thorpe offers a Romantic Couples Escape, including a 2-night stay, Swedish massage for 2, a bottle of wine, 2 souvenir wine glasses, dinner 1 night, and a delicious daily breakfast. Or, grab your BFF and book a Girlfriends Spa Getaway! It includes a 2-night stay, custom spa package, daily breakfast, Saturday lunch and dinner, a bottle of wine, souvenir wine glasses, and special discounts in area shops! The Inn at Jim Thorpe, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and within the downtown National Register Historic District, is a landmark of old-world charm and modern amenities featuring guest rooms, suites, and in-house spa services. Quaint shops, antique stores, galleries, opera house, pubs, restaurants, music venues, and nature trails are at this grand Victorian Inn’s doorstep at 24 Broadway in Jim Thorpe. Phone 1-800-329-2599 for reservations, and discover more at www.innjt.net!
Take a Train Excursion to Tobyhanna On Saturday, July 16th, Steamtown National Historic Site hosts a Train Excursion to Tobyhanna, departing the boarding platform in Scranton at 11:00am. Pulled by historic FP7 diesel locomotives, the round-trip excursion passes historic buildings and goes through a tunnel, along mountain creeks, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, and amidst beautiful woodlands, stopping briefly in Gouldsboro as well.
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The Village of Tobyhanna boasts a restored passenger/freight station built in 1908! To greet the train, come to the Tobyhanna Train Station and Museum on Route 423 by 12:30pm. Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, regular hours are Photo: Tim O’Malley Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Meet the Stationmaster, tour the restored facility, and imagine how it was when it was bustling. Take in rail videos, running model train layouts, memorabilia, and railroad art; souvenirs and light refreshments may be purchased. No admission fee; donations are appreciated. Call (570) 894-3338. The train’s return arrival in Scranton is planned for 3:00pm. From I-81, use Exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway) and follow the signs to Steamtown National Historic Site at Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. For train excursion tickets, call (570) 340-5204, (570) 340-5200, or 1-888-693-9391; choo-choo to www.nps.gov/stea!
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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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50 This Week in the Poconos 4000 or 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see www.shawneeinn.com. (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 1st-class accommodations. Relax and unwind at Spa Shawnee! A smoke-free resort. Call (570) 424-
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:
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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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‘ROUND THE MOUNTAIN Get close to the animals! There’s fun for all at Claws ‘N’ Paws Wild Animal Park. Strange and wonderful creatures are exhibited in natural settings; see lions, leopards, monkeys, alligators, beavers, bears, birds, and snakes. Stroll along tree lined paths observing wild animals in natural enclosures. Touch and feed deer, lambs, fawns, and goats in the large walk-in petting zoo. Join a guide at the farmyard, where you’ll meet cows, ponies, piglets, chicks, ducks, and bunnies. See a rare white tiger! Over 120 species are in residence. Critters like kinkajou, coati, binturong, and muntjac will amaze and delight you. Animal shows are performed daily. You’ll love the Feed-The-Parrots area and the Giraffe Feeding area. Go hunting for “dinosaur bones” in the Dinosaur Outpost/Dino Dig. Don’t miss the river otters, and check out Turtle Town! It’s just off Route 590, 4 miles east of Hamlin. Open daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm through late October. Call (570) 698-6154, use the display ad for a discount, and make tracks to www.clawsnpaws.com. For a day of wonder that all ages will love, visit Crystal Cave Park in scenic northern Berks County, a short drive from the Pocono Mountains. This tremendous cave system was discovered in 1871, and the Park has been giving tours of the tunnels and caverns for 139 consecutive seasons! Experience astonishing grottoes and chambers on a guided tour through this Jules Verne-esque underworld. Then, play miniature golf, visit the museum, or stroll along the nature trails in a comfortable, park-like setting. Head for the on-site food facilities, or make use of the picnic area. Crystal Cave is open daily for the season. To find this underground adventure near Kutztown, travel south on Route 476 or Route 33 to Route 78 west to Exit 40; follow signs to 963 Crystal Cave Road. Phone (610) 683-6765, and explore www.crystalcavepa.com. The fun never ends at Costa’s Family Fun Park, located on Route 6, just 3 miles east of Lake Wallenpaupack. Race in a go-kart on a 1200-foot
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course, or hit a few balls at the 19-tee driving range. Cool off on the bumper boats! The Kiddie Land area features tunnels, a sea of balls, and web ladders. Realistic Batting Cage Stadium; hit into an open field with a home run fence, dugouts, and more. Hardball and softball arm-action machines so pitches keep coming in right over the plate. Restaurant and arcade, hard and soft ice cream, plus 18 challenging holes of miniature golf. Let Costa’s host your next party! Open daily. Call (570) 226-8585, and check out www.costasfamilyfunpark.com. Reserve a refreshing ride with Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour, celebrating their 50th year! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a breathtaking hour-long cruise on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack as your Tour Guide describes the area and the history behind the charming lake region. Located 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. Regular Tours, Sunset Tours, and Private Tours are available. Call (570) 226-3293 for the schedule and more information, and hop aboard www.wallenpaupackboattour.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 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!
See pottery made at Holley Ross Pottery! This amazing place, on Route 191 in La Anna, is a pottery showroom, gift shop, and studio where skilled craftsmen produce fine items offered for sale. Watch demonstrations Monday through Friday at 11:00am, and shop in the factory showroom for Fiesta ware, stoneware, mugs, glass, China sets, dolls, planters, and decor. See Holley Ross’ very own Weeping Gold Pottery, plus candy dishes, colored glassware, candles, bean pots, suncatchers, and highly collectible Polish Pottery. How about a birdbath or an outdoor figurine? After shopping, enter the woodland park for a comfortable stroll. Cross a sturdy suspended bridge into a beautiful forest with sawdust trails, picnic tables, and a scenic 5-acre lake. Open Monday through Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm, Sundays 1:00pm to 5:30pm. Call (570) 676-3248, and see www.holleyross.com.
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 14) “old-fashioned” chicken and waffle dinners, birthday cake and more! Join this fun-filled day and be a part of Crystal Cave’s Anniversary Celebration. Other seasonal activities include panning for gemstones, miniature golf, a restaurant and ice cream parlor, museum and nature trail. Crystal Cave is located at 963 Crystal Cave Road in Kutztown, just a short drive from the Pocono Mountains. For additional details including directions, admission information and hours of operation, call Crystal Cave at (610) 6836765 or check out their website www.crystalcavepa.com. July 16 – Are you jumping for a little amphibian fun? Join staff at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry from 9:00am to noon for their popular Frog Frenzy and learn all about our wet and vocal friends. Adults and children alike will have fun learning about local frog species while hopping around trying to carefully catch them. Wear boots and plan on getting dirty! The cost to attend is $5. PEEC, a nonprofit 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, call PEEC at (570) 828-2319 or log on to www.peec.org. July 16 – Friends of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will offer the interesting presentation “Living with Backyard Wildlife” in the Bushkill Meeting Center, Route 209 in Bushkill (just south of the Bushkill Falls blinking traffic light). The informative program will be offered free to the public at 7:00pm by Kathy & Eric Uhler of the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center. Information about the Delaware
Water Gap National Recreation Area and all of its programs can be found at www.nps.gov/dewa or by calling (570) 426-2452. Information about the not-for-profit Friends organization is at www.friendsofdewa.org. July 16 – PPL Corporation invites you to Explore the Wallenpaupack Creek Trail with Hiking Jane from 10:00am to noon starting at PPL’s Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center on Route 6 near Hawley. Local naturalist “Hiking Jane” Frye is hitting the trails again! This time, it’s along the Wallenpaupack Creek Trail, which follows the old path of the creek that helped form Lake Wallenpaupack. Jane will identify the blooming mid-summer wildflowers and shrubs along the way and point out many interesting natural features in the area. A short talk on plant identification will precede the hike. Wear appropriate hiking boots and bring water to drink. Meet Jane inside at the Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center to begin. To register for this hike or for more information, contact PPL at (570) 253-7076 or (570) 251-6196, or send an email to pplpreser ves@pplweb.com. Additional program details can be found at the website www.pplpreserves.com. July 16 - Calling all art lovers! Pocono Arts Squared, an exciting Outdoor Art Show presented by the non-profit Pocono Arts Council, returns to Courthouse Square in Downtown Stroudsburg. You’ll find fabulous local art, along with the artists who created it, from 10:00am until 4:00pm at Stroudsburg’s Courthouse Square on North 7th Street. All participants are members of the Pocono Arts Council and will be selling their original artwork and fine crafts. There will also be a variety of other vendors and lots of live music. The Pocono Arts Council is the local arts organization serving the Pocono Mountains region. For more information about the Arts Squared show, call the council at (570) 476-4460 or visit www.poconoarts.org. July 16 & 17 – If brews, brats, crafts, dancing and lively music is your thing, don’t miss the Poconos’ Wurst Festival at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee-on-Delaware!
This “Oktoberfest in July” is back for its third year with even more wursts, weiners, kielbasa, pierogies, brats and brews! Featuring Grammy Award-winning Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra and various Polka bands and German Oom Pa Pa bands, Polish & German dancers and craft vendors, you’re sure to have the best of times at the Poconos’ Wurst Festival! Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes to this weekend full of brews, brats and music! Hours for the Poconos’ Wurst Festival are Saturday from noon to 7:00 and Sunday noon to 6:00 and admission will be charged. Shawnee Mountain is easy to find on Hollow Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware, just off I80 exit 309. For more information about the Poconos’ Wurst Festival, call (570) 421-7231 or visit www.shawneemt.com, where tickets are available. July 16 & 17 – The awardwinning, 26th annual Audubon Art & Craft Festival returns to the Wallenpaupack Area School Complex on Route 6, two miles south of Hawley. Hours are from 10:00 to 5:00 on Saturday & Sunday. Around eighty fine craftsmen from thirteen states and Canada will be both demonstrating and selling their original, beautifully handcrafted wares. The craftsmen will be joined by thirty of the Nation’s finest wildlife and nature artists, demonstrating their arts and also offering them for sale. The show is indoors and fully airconditioned. Take a look at beautiful and amazing live birds of prey, plus bats, raccoons, skunks, snakes and a variety of other wildlife that can all be seen up close and personal under the oversight of experts. This is a very exciting program for children and adults alike! There will also be nature & wildlife films and exhibits, door prizes, children’s activities and plenty of delicious food. Admission is $5 per person; children under 12 are free. Proceeds benefit Environmental Scholarship Funds, area conservation programs, grants to environmental groups, and help maintain the Society’s two wetland sanctuaries in the Pocono Mountains’ Wayne County. For further details regarding the festival, call (484) (Continued on Page 54)
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Canoe & Kayak Demo Day at Promised Land State Park Sunday, July 17th is a free Canoe & Kayak Instructional Expo Demo Day at Promised Land State Park. From 9:00am to 12:00pm, the expo/demo provides an instructional session led by experienced outfitters on how to maneuver and enter/exit canoes and kayaks, proper PFD and safety procedures, and the latest features on these boats.
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If you are new to canoeing and/or kayaking or you’ve wanted to learn more, here’s your opportunity! Find this event, sponsored by Alice’s Wonderland Outfitters, in the Day Use Area near the park canoe rack, next to the Main Beach. Registration is required; call Promised Land State Park at (570) 676-3428 or (570) 676-0567, and visit all the Pennsylvania State Parks at www.visitpaparks.com.
Beltzville State Park Guided Kayak Program On Thursday, July 21st, Beltzville State Park offers a 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! Join guest naturalist Stephanie Strub for a guided paddle on Beltzville Lake, one of the most popular flatwater kayaking locales in the Pocono Mountains. Bring plenty of drinking water, and wear shoes and clothing appropriate for boating and water sports. If you bring your own canoe or kayak, it must have a PA State Park Launch Permit or registration from the PAFBC. All must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type I, II, or III PFD. You’ll disembark along the way for a quick picnic dinner, so bring your own and maybe some to share. There is a $10.00/person fee if borrowing a park kayak; the fee is $5.00/person for those bringing watercraft. Registration is required; call Stephanie at (215) 453-5015. Get information about Beltzville State Park by calling (610) 377-9150, or log on to www.visitpaparks.com.
Blueberry Hike at Brady’s Lake Meet a Hickory Run State Park naturalist at 9:00am in Blakeslee for a nearby Hike at Brady’s Lake on Thursday, July 21st. This 3-mile hike around an old ice harvesting lake is rated “easiest,” and lasts about 2 hours. On the trail through surrounding State Game Lands 127, you are likely to encounter some thickets full of ripe blueberries; feel free to bring a container to carry your harvest! Meet at the WaWa at routes 940 and 115, and find the marked DCNR van. Get some fresh air and exercise, learn about the area’s rich history and natural features, and simply unwind. A naturalist from Hickory Run State Park leads summertime hikes on select Thursdays in various parks and public lands. For more information, call the Hickory Run State Park office at (570) 443-0400, and see www.visitpaparks.com.
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 52) 256-4485 or visit the website w w w. a u d u b o n fe st i va l . c o m . To find out more about the Northeast PA Audubon Society, call their office in Honesdale at (570) 253-9250 or log on to www.nepaaudubonsociety.org. July 16 & 17 – Eckley Miners’ Village, a restored coal miners “patch town” in the Western Poconos, will host an Armed Forces Tribute Weekend from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday & Sunday. Everyone is asked to join Eckley in supporting and honoring all those who have fought for our country, from the Civil War through the Iraq/Afghanistan conflicts. A full slate of activities is planned for this special tribute weekend. Admission will be charged. 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. July 17 – Today is a FREE Canoe & Kayak Instructional Expo Demo Day at Promised Land State Park! Offered from 9:00am to noon, this demo will provide park visitors with an instructional session led by experienced outfitters on how to maneuver and enter/exit canoes and kayaks, proper PFD and safety procedures, and the latest features on these types of boats. This special event will give people who are new to or have been interested in learning more about this sport an opportunity to try out the equipment for free. The demo is located in the Day Use Area; the activity will take place near the park canoe rack next to the Main Beach. Sponsored by Alice’s Wonderland Outfitters. Registration is required. To register, call Promised Land State Park at (570) 676-3428 or (570) 676-0567 or visit the Pennsylvania State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. July 17 – The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware
Water Gap continues its series of outdoor Summer Concerts at the Gazebo with jazz and vocals by the Najwa Parkins Group. 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 July 17 – An Introduction to Canoeing is being offered to the public from 1:00 to 4:00pm at Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry. Get a quick lesson on canoeing basics and then enjoy a peaceful paddle on one of PEEC’s ponds. The cost to attend is $5 and registration is requested to reserve your spot in a canoe. Beginners welcome. 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, call PEEC at (570) 828-2319 or log on to www.peec.org. July 17 – Join members of the Pocono Outdoor Club to Bike the Lehigh Gorge in scenic Lehigh Gorge State Park. Meet at 1:00pm at Rockport to follow the railroad grade north to White Haven. Take a break for some ice cream or a snack in White Haven and then return to Rockport. For more information, call bike ride leaders Rosemary & Bob Huebner at (570) 588-3201. 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 bike ride leaders or check out www.poconooutdoorclub.org.
July 17 – The Wildflower Music Festival Concert Series continues its 2011 season at the Wildflower Amphitheater, on the grounds of the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills. Featured today will be a SPECIAL FREE CONCERT: the Wildflower Steppingstones Young Artist Concert. Wildflower presents the 6th annual Steppingstones Concert in honor of the memory of former artistic director Jane Zwillinger Ables. The concert will highlight the talents of one or two university students just beginning his or her performing career. Come see great talent before they hit it big! The outdoor performance will begin at 4:00pm. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket! You’re also welcome to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy before or during the concert. In the event of rain, the performance will be held indoors in the airconditioned Wallenpaupack Area High School auditorium on Route 6 east of Hawley. The DorflingerSuydam Wildlife Sanctuary is located on Elizabeth Street off Route 6 in White Mills, half-way between Hawley and Honesdale. Enjoy a free afternoon experiencing all that the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary has to offer! For directions or for questions regarding the music festival, call (570) 253-5500 or visit www.wildflowermusic.org. For more information about the sanctuary, call (570) 253-1185 or visit www.dorflinger.org. July 18 – The Wayne County Creative Arts Council proudly presents the 44th Summer Festival of Park Events, a series of Free Concerts at Honesdale’s Central Park. Tonight, Doug Smith and his Orchestra will take the stage at 7:30pm to play selections from classic to contemporary. Bring your chair or blanket to the park, sit under the canopy of trees and enjoy an evening of homegrown entertainment. Food & refreshments will be available. In case of rain, the performance will be moved indoors to the Episcopal Parish Hall just across the street. For further details, contact Mae at (570) 253-3855 or visit www.honesdaleparkevents.org. July 18 – Bushkill Falls, “The Niagara of Pennsylvania,” is proud
This Week in the Poconos 55 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. July 18 – Join a quiet Evening Paddle to explore pristine 13,000 year-old glacial Lake Lacawac at the Lacawac Sanctuary, a 520-acre nature preserve on Lake Wallenpaupack. This guided outing on the 52-acre glacial lake will begin at 7:30pm and will focus on the ecology of Lake Lacawac. Learn about plants and animals that live in and around pristine Lake Lacawac, a National Natural Landmark. See evening birds, exotic plants and much more on a guided paddle led by State Park Ranger Jen Naugle. Participants will share and provide the manpower in canoes or small rowboats. Watercraft and personal flotation devices will be provided. Bring your camera! The cost for the Evening Paddle is $10 and reservations are required. Open to swimmers only, ages 8 and up. 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. Membership, directions, programs and other information can be found at their website www.lacawac.org. July 18 - 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. July 19 – Cheryl Statham, Karen Wood and Rachel Ring will give special demonstrations during Paper Craft Day as the Summer Highlights Program for the day at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm near Stroudsburg. Come to the farm and enjoy a day dedicated to various forms of old time paper crafts such as quilling, scherenschnitte, Moravian stars, iris paper folding, band boxes and perforated paper. Beautiful and delicate decorations were made using these and other styles of paper crafting. Highlights are featured from 10:30am until 3:30pm at Quiet Valley in addition to the regular tour. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a restored and working 19th century farm, complete with guides dressed in period clothing and lots of historic demonstrations. In addition to today’s program, a variety of early American skills are demonstrated daily. This non-profit, educational organization is located 3½ miles south of Stroudsburg off of Business Route 209; follow signs. Call Quiet Valley at (570) 992-6161 or log on to www.quietvalley.org to learn more. July 19 – The Singing Boys of Pennsylvania will be on stage today
as part of the Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series at the Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee-onDelaware. The young men’s choir will perform 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 Shawnee-on-Delaware. Call the resort at (570) 424-4000 or toll-free 1-800-SHAWNEE for more information. www.shawneeinn.com July 19 – 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. July 20 – Food, Fun and all that Jazz! The outdoor Jazz on the Deck (Continued on Page 56)
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 55) series returns to The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park in Hawley this summer with a sizzling lineup. Featured this evening will be the Kopec Trio featuring Robert Kopec on bass. The musical performance will take place from 6:00pm until 9:00pm, rain or shine on the deck under the awning. A fabulous dinner will be served outdoors on the Terrace in conjunction with the performance. The Settlers Inn is comfortably nestled at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, and they are open every day for outdoor dining. Reservations are strongly recommended. For additional information about the Wednesday “Jazz on the Deck” performances or for reservations, call (570) 2262993 or toll-free 1-800-833-8527. www.thesettlersinn.com July 20 – 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. July 20 – Discover Wildflowers of Pennsylvania at 7:00pm at Lacawac Sanctuary, a 520-acre nature preserve on Lake Wallenpaupack. Join Gerry and Len Janus for a presentation and slide show featuring the diverse wildflowers found here in the Pocono Mountains, both the common roadside flower varieties and extremely rare and special flower species. Interesting facts and lots of things you never knew about our colorful little neighbors will be covered. In addition, learn about the medicinal and edible plants found here and hear a bit of plant folklore. The fee to attend is $5 and registration is requested. To register for the program, call the sanctuary at (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. Membership, directions, programs and other information can be found at their website www.lacawac.org. July 20 - Focus on edible and medicinal herbs in your gardening with two enthusiastic herbal gardeners who are also Penn State Master Gardeners during dual presentations being held in the Monroe County Extension office, 724 Phillips Street in Stroudsburg. “Creating a Kitchen Herb Garden” will be presented by Lisa Diemer. Herbs are very forgiving plants and many actually thrive in our area. In addition to the introduction on creating the garden, learn how to use herbs to make dips, cakes, crafts and much more. “History of Lavender and Its Therapeutic & Culinary Uses” will be presented by Maryann Serafini. Lavender has been used for over two millennia for its fragrance, flavor and healing. The presentations will be held from 6:15 to 8:40pm and the cost is $3.00 per person. Pre-registration is required. You may register by calling the Monroe County Extension Office at (570) 421-6430 or emailing to monroeext@psu.edu. Registration is limited to room capacity. You can read about other upcoming programs online at http://extension.psu.edu/monroe/ events. July 20 – 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 July 21 – 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 U2 tribute Unforgettable Fire. 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! July 21 – Deb DiPasquale will give a special demonstration of Old Fashioned Toys & Games as the Summer Highlights Program for the day at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm near Stroudsburg. Learn about farm toys from the 1800’s and how they could be made from scraps of wood, cloth, rope, etc. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a variety of toys and games familiar to children who lived 150 years ago. Spend some time at the farm with your family and have some good old fashioned fun! Highlights are featured from 10:30am until 3:30pm at Quiet Valley in addition to the regular tour. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a restored and working 19th century farm, complete with guides dressed
This Week in the Poconos 57 in period clothing and lots of historic demonstrations. In addition to today’s program, a variety of early American skills are demonstrated daily. This non-profit, educational organization is located 3½ miles south of Stroudsburg off of Business Route 209; follow signs. Call Quiet Valley at (570) 992-6161 or log on to www.quietvalley.org to learn more. July 21 – 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 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. July 21 – Meet a State Park naturalist at 9:00am at the WaWa in Blakeslee for a nearby Hike at Brady’s Lake. This 3-mile hike by an old ice harvesting lake is rated “easiest” and will last about two hours. The group will take an easy trail through the surrounding State Game Lands and may be lucky enough to come across some ripe blueberry thickets! Feel free to bring a container to carry your harvest. Meet at the WaWa at the intersection of Rt. 940 and Rt. 115 in Blakeslee by 9:00am and look for the marked DCNR van! 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, call the Hickory Run State Park office at (570) 443-0400 or log on to the PA State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. July 21 – The Wayne County Creative Arts Council proudly presents the 44th Summer Festival of Park Events, a series of Free Concerts at Honesdale’s Central Park. Tonight, perennial favorites The Old Time Fiddlers will take the stage at 7:30pm to play their foot-stompin’,
hand-clappin’ classic country tunes. Bring your chair or blanket to the park, sit under the canopy of trees and enjoy an evening of homegrown entertainment. Food & refreshments will be available. In case of rain, the performance will be moved indoors to the Episcopal Parish Hall just across the street. For further details, contact Mae at (570) 253-3855 or visit www.honesdaleparkevents.org. July 22 – Wanna get away to CamelBeach Waterpark at Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville with just your friends? Tonight is the night! CamelBeach is hosting Teen Night just for teens ages 13-18. The fun runs from 8:00pm to 11:00pm at the Kahuna Lagoon Wave Pool and at the FlowRider, Vortex and Spin Cycle slides. 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 (Continued on Page 58)
Holley Ross Pottery Demonstrations See Free Pottery Making Demonstrations at Holley Ross Pottery on Route 191 in LaAnna, Monday through Friday at 11:00am. Observe the fascinating process of crafting beautiful and functional pottery, from mixing clay to display! The showroom and studio is also a 150-manufacturer outlet. Buy Fiesta ware, stoneware, glassware, China, Polish Pottery, dolls, planters, Holley Ross’ Weeping Gold Pottery, candles, bean pots, sun catchers, birdbaths, figurines, and quality Pocono Mountains souvenirs. After the demonstration and shopping, stroll across the sturdy cable bridge into a beautiful woodland park with sawdust trails, picnic tables, and a scenic 5-acre lake. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to 5:30pm, and Sunday from 1:00pm to 5:30pm. Call (570) 676-3248, and visit www.holleyross.com.
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 57) 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. July 22 – Cheryl Statham will give a special demonstration of an Ice Cream Social & Parlor Games as the Summer Highlights Program for the day at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm near Stroudsburg. An old fashioned pastime on a hot summer day was to make some handcranked ice cream. The canister was filled with wholesome ingredients including eggs, sugar and cream and was then put in a bucket and surrounded with chips of ice from the ice house. Salt was sprinkled on the ice to help it melt, which made a colder temperature. Everyone in the family would then take turns cranking it. Parlor games were a nice way to relax after all that cranking! Come out and enjoy a taste of old fashioned food and fun! Highlights are featured from 10:30am until 3:30pm at Quiet Valley in addition to the regular tour. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a restored and working 19th century farm, complete with guides dressed in period clothing and lots of historic demonstrations. In addition to today’s program, a variety of early American skills are demonstrated daily. This non-profit, educational organization is located 3½ miles south of Stroudsburg off of Business Route 209; follow signs. Call Quiet Valley at (570) 992-6161 or log on to www.quietvalley.org to learn more. July 22 – Do you know what to do if you flip your kayak? How do you get back in if you’re far from shore? Nescopeck State Park is offering Kayaking: Level Two, a kayaking program for participants who have previous paddling experience or who have already taken the Level One course. Level Two will focus on self-rescue and boat-over-boat rescue. Participants WILL be in the water for this course. Appropriate
for ages 9 & up. The program will be held from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Kayaking: Level Two is FREE however registration is required. Call the Nescopeck State Park Office at (570) 403-2006 to register. Check out the Pennsylvania State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. July 22 – 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. July 22 – 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. Space is limited; please RSVP. The Settlers Inn is located at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, near Lake Wallenpaupack. Call the Inn with Wine Chat questions at (570) 2262993 or toll-free 1-800-833-8527. www.thesettlersinn.com July 22 & 23 – The 53rd Annual Antique Show & Sale will be held at the Mountainhome United Methodist Church in charming Mountainhome. Over twenty dealers will sell a full spectrum of early American antiques, including country furniture, primitives, jewelry, fine China, glass, and collectibles. Hours for the Antique Show & Sale are 10:00am to 7:00pm on Friday, and 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday. A small admission will be charged. A delicious selection of homemade sandwiches, cakes,
pies and sticky buns will be offered by the ladies of the church Craft Group. Lunch will be available both days. On Friday evening, The Trinity Band will perform music in the park adjacent to the church at 7:00pm. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Evergreen Community School. The Mountainhome United Methodist Church is located at the junction of routes 191 and 390 in Mountainhome and the number there is (570) 595-2077. July 22 thru 24 – The 66th annual Buck Hill Falls Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will be held this weekend at the Buck Hill Falls Tennis Club. Around forty artists from the local area and throughout the Northeast will display work executed in a variety of media. Attendees will enjoy oil paintings, photography, drawings, sculptures and other fine arts, in addition to beautifully crafted artworks of wood, wearable fiber art, stained glass, jewelry, pottery and more. Items featured in the show will be offered for admiration and for purchase. Gourmet lunches, snacks and refreshments will be available. On Friday evening, July 22 there will be a Preview Cocktail Reception with cash bar available from 6:00 until dark, free to members and $15 for non-members. The Festival is open to all with free admission from 10:00am until 4:00pm on Saturday and 11:00 to 4:00 on Sunday. The Arts Festival will be held at the Buck Hill Falls Tennis Club, located on Golf Drive (a.k.a. Cresco Road) in the heart of historic Buck Hill Falls. Founded in 1901, this magnificent mountain community has a rich Quaker heritage and has long been a center for the arts in the Pocono Mountains. The Art Show is the highlight of the season at this prestigious community. For more information, contact Ann Mitchell at (917) 282-2065 or Joan Soilleux at (561) 747-1733. July 22 thru 30 - Celebrated musicians and dancers from around the world will converge on Buck Hill Falls and Skytop, Pennsylvania to take part in the second annual Buck Hill - Skytop Music Festival. The festival brings high-cliber performances to intimate and beautiful Buck (Continued on Page 62)
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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE 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 1800-588-2808 or (570) 646-8844; email info@C21PoconoPines.com. See www.c21PoconoPines.com. Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., at routes 940 and 423 in Pocono Pines. Lake Naomi/Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals are a specialty. 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. Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940 at Pocono Lake. Building vacation and year-round homes in the Pocono Mountains since 1979, Liberty Homes offers house/land packages. Whether you’re starting a family or
ready to retire, Liberty Homes can provide 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! Call 1-800-444-3721 and see www.prr1.com.
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REAL ESTATE (Continued from Page 59) Naomi/Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals. Get a free Kids Fun Pack with off-season and winter rentals! Call 1-800537-1479 or (570) 646-2222, and see www.lakenaomi.com. Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940 at Pocono Lake. Building vacation and year-round homes in the Pocono Mountains since 1979, Liberty Homes offers house/land packages. Whether you’re starting a family or ready to retire, Liberty Homes can provide the home of your dreams. Call 866-4-YOUR-HOME or visit www.libertyhomespa.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. 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 1-800-588-2808 or (570) 646-8844; email info@C21PoconoPines.com. See 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/Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals. Get a free Kids Fun Pack with off-season and winter rentals! Call 1-800537-1479 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. Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940 at Pocono Lake. Building vacation and year-round homes in the Pocono Mountains since 1979, Liberty Homes offers house/land packages. Whether you’re starting a family or ready to retire, Liberty Homes can provide the home of your dreams. Call 866-4-YOUR-HOME or visit www.libertyhomespa.com.
Buy Fresh/Buy Local at Farmers Markets A Farmers Market shopping spree should be on your to-do list. All the delicious and nutritious goodness is locally homegrown or homemade; yum! Dansbury Farmers Market comes to Miller Park off Crystal Street in East Stroudsburg on Wednesdays. The Monroe Farmers Market folks host this market in the park, from 9:00am to 1:00pm; call (570) 4601452. Stroudsburg Farmers Market is on Wednesdays from 3:00pm to 7:00pm on Main Street between 8th and 9th, with vegetables, fruit, eggs, honey, cheese, meats, and eco-crafts. Call (570) 992-0899 or (570) 2696610, email cvcsa@ptd.net, and see www.cherryvalleycsa.com. Hawley Farmers Market is at the Hawley Train Platform on Route 6, Fridays from 1:30pm to 5:30pm. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables, garlic, herbs, mushrooms, flowers, bread, cheese, and plants. Call (570) 226-1644, and see www.visithawleypa.com. Tannersville Farmers Market is on Saturdays from 8:00am to 1:00pm in the lot at Tannersville Inn, Route 611. Look for Ross Herbs and Antiques and Ross & Ross Nursery items, as well as other vendors. Email pnosefarmersmarket@hotmail.com. Monroe Farmers Market at 8727 Ann Street, Stroudsburg is on Saturdays with produce, baked goods, wine, honey, coffee, perennials, and hydroponics, from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Call (570) 420-0559 or (570) 460-1452; visit www.monroecountyfarmersmarket.com. Jim Thorpe Farmers Market is on Saturdays in Memorial Park on 10th Street. Get fresh fruits and vegetables from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Call (570) 704-5660, or email jonathanwyoung@hotmail.com. Wayne County Farmers Market is trackside by the Wayne County Visitors Center on Commercial Street in Honesdale on Saturdays; buy veggies, fruit, flowers, crafts, dairy products, and eggs. From 9:30am to 1:30pm. Call (570) 253-1960. Mount Pocono Farmers Market is on Sundays from 9:00am to 2:00pm in the Martz bus station parking lot on Route 611. Find healthy produce, baked items, and plants; call (570) 839-7477 or (570) 895-4104.
This Week in the Poconos 61 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. Open daily. Phone (610) 377-8400. Vacation Home Signs, the website where creating your own decorative sign couldn’t be easier! You can customize a beautiful new sign for your primary residence or vacation home in just 3 easy steps. Call (267) 385-3320, email support@vacationhomesigns. com, and enjoy how it works at www.VacationHomeSigns.com. 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 1-800-4443721 and see www.prr1.com. LANDSCAPE Vacation Home Signs, the website where creating your own decorative sign couldn’t be easier! You can customize a beautiful new sign for your primary residence or vacation home in just 3 easy steps. Call (267) 385-3320, email support@vacationhomesigns.com, and enjoy how it works at www.VacationHomeSigns.com. 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. Vacation Home Signs, the website where creating your own decorative sign couldn’t be easier! You can customize a beautiful new sign for your primary residence or vacation home in just 3 easy steps. Call (267) 385-3320, email support@vacationhomesigns.com, and enjoy how it works at www.VacationHomeSigns.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) Hill Falls and Skytop. Guests will experience opera, Broadway, jazz, cabaret, chamber music and dance performances from world-renowned artists. For further details or to purchase tickets, call (570) 985-8555 or visit www.buckhillskytopfest.org. July 23 – Join staff from the Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) near Bartonsville on a Butterfly Count for the North American Butterfly Association. Anyone interested is welcome to help count numbers and species of butterflies in the area from 9:30am to 12:30pm. The cost to attend is $5 per person, of which $3 goes to the North American Butterfly Association to help fund the nationwide count. Call the MCEEC at (570) 629-3061 to register or for more information. Log on to www.mcconservation.org. July 23 – It’s Ladies Day at Skirmish USA in Albrightsville - All women play paintball for FREE today! 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. July 23 – Grab your pooch and enjoy the Dog Days of Summer at Bushkill Falls, “The Niagara of Pennsylvania.” Bring your dog with you to hike the falls today. There will be a free dog bandana for the first 25 dogs and dog biscuits for all. Admission purchase is required. 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. July 23 – Steamtown National Historic Site in nearby Downtown Scranton has scheduled a special Steam Train Excursion to Moscow in the Pocono Mountains at 11:00am. This 2-hour round-trip excursion will roll past historic buildings, through a tunnel, along a mountain stream, past two reservoirs and through beautiful Pocono Mountain woodlands. Travelers may purchase light refreshments at the restored 1904 train station in Moscow. Everyone is welcome to drive over to the station in Moscow to see the steam train when it arrives between 11:30 and 11:45. The train bound for Moscow will depart Scranton at 11:00am and will return at around 1:00pm. To find Steamtown in Scranton from I-81, use exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway) and follow the signs to the main entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. For ticket reservations and further details, call (570) 340-5204, (570) 3405200, or 888-693-9391 or log on to www.nps.gov/stea. July 23 – The Wildflower Music Festival Concert Series continues its 2011 season at the Wildflower Amphitheater, on the grounds of the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills. On stage today will be Girl Singers of the Hit Parade. A fun-filled original musical revue with four beautifully gowned superb singers, featuring the music of Rosemary Clooney, Patti Page, Connie Francis, Doris Day and Peggy Lee. This nostalgic program of terrific songs and fabulous voices will be a feast for the eyes as well as the ears. So “Come ona My House” and don’t miss this one! The outdoor performance will begin at 6:00pm and the seating area opens at around 5:00 on a first-come basis. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket! You’re also welcome to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy before or during the concert. In the event of rain, the performance will be held indoors in the airconditioned Wallenpaupack Area High School auditorium on Route 6 east of Hawley. General admission tickets are $22 and are available at the gate on the evening of the
performance. The Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary is located on Elizabeth Street off Route 6 in White Mills, half-way between Hawley and Honesdale. For directions, to order tickets or for questions regarding the music festival, call (570) 2535500. You may also charge tickets at www.wildflowermusic.org. For more information about the sanctuary, call (570) 253-1185 or visit www.dorflinger.org. July 23 - Come one come all to the Pocono Lions Club’s Annual Chicken Barbecue at the American Legion Wilson Fischer Post 413 on Old Route 940 in Pocono Lake. The delicious barbecue will run from 4:00 to 7:00pm and the donation is $10 per person. Take-outs are available. Proceeds benefit Lions charities. July 23 – Go on a Wildflower Walk at 10:00am at Lacawac Sanctuary, a 520-acre nature preserve on Lake Wallenpaupack. Join prominent botany experts Gerry and Len Janus as they lead a hike through the fields, bogs, limestone ledges and forests of Lacawac seeking out our dainty resident wildflowers. On the walk they will help participants learn to identify different plants, discuss the use of field guides, introduce some basic botany and share the many uses of the plants you discover along the way. The fee to attend is $7 and registration is requested. To register for the program, call the sanctuary at (570) 689-9494 or email info@lacawac.org. The 520acre Lacawac Sanctuary is a nonprofit 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. Membership, directions, programs and other information can be found at their website www.lacawac.org. July 23 - The Jacob Stroud Corporation presents Music in the Park, a series of free concerts at the Dreibe Freight Station and adjoining McMichaels Park on Ann Street in
This Week in the Poconos 63 Stroudsburg. Today’s concert will start at noon, featuring music by The Jay Rattman Band. Come enjoy an afternoon of music in the lovely park, nestled along the shores of the McMichaels Creek. For more information call (570) 424-0325 or log on to www.stroudsburg.net. July 23 – Discover Nature at Night from 8:00 to 10:00pm at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry. 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. Free to the public. 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, call PEEC at (570) 8282319 or log on to www.peec.org. July 23 – Come out to Nescopeck State Park for a technologically advanced GPS Scavenger Hunt from 2:00 until 4:00pm. After a brief introduction to using a GPS unit, participants will receive clues and head out into the park on their own to figure them out. Teams finishing within one hour will win a prize! The park has a limited number of GPS units to borrow. Participants are welcome to bring their own, but you should be familiar with its operation if you decide to use it for the Scavenger Hunt. This program is FREE, however registration is required. Nescopeck State Park is located west of White Haven, near Drums. For further details or to register, call the Nescopeck State Park office at (570) 403-2006. Check out the Pennsylvania State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. July 23 – Learn all about Weaving with Nature with Wise Owl Workshops from 1:30 to 3:00pm at PPL Corporation’s Martins Creek Environmental Preserve, nestled along the shores of the Delaware River in Bangor. Using a portable 7-
stick Earth Loom as a focal point, this workshop investigates weaving with natural materials as an art form, and connects this with how animals and insects weave the structures essential to their survival. Lorna and Phil of Wise Owl Workshops will describe how they built an Earth Loom, prepared the warp threads, and then used it as art, as an activity to connect with friends and to provide food and nesting materials for birds and insects. Everyone will get a chance to try their hand on the Earth Loom and experiment with different forms of stick weaving. Weaving and other natural materials will be provided, along with resource information to take home. The program will be held at the Lower Mount Bethel Welcome Center, 7701 Martins Creek-Belvidere Highway in Bangor (adjacent to Riverton Bridge). Registration is appreciated by contacting PPL at (570) 542-2886 or email to pplpreserves@pplweb.com. The Martins Creek Environmental Preserve, in conjunction with PPL’s Martins Creek and Lower Mount Bethel Energy power plants, offers 215 acres of woodland and meadows for hiking and exploring. Directions are available at www.pplpreserves.com. July 23 – Have “The Atlatl Experience” from 1:00 to 2:00pm
at the Varden Conservation Area, nestled along Route 296 in Wayne County and part of the Promised Land State Park Complex. Join the Park Naturalist to learn all about the history of this hunting tool that has been used in North America for over 10,000 years, and then try your hand at atlatl throwing. Watch your dart sail through the air with a little help from physics. This free program is open to ages 9 through 99 and no registration is necessary. Meet by 1:00pm at Tannery Access at the Varden Conservation Area. For directions and more information, call Promised Land State Park at (570) 676-0567 or (570) 676-3428. www.visitpaparks.com July 23 – Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold a Doggie Adoption Day from 10:00am until 2:00 at Berger’s Agway, Route 209 in Brodheadsville. Many lovable dogs will be there to meet and get to know. “Come and find your new best friend!” Safe Haven requires a Pre-Adoption Application and a home visit prior to adoption. Safe Haven Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, no-kill dog rescue group based in the Poconos. To see the dogs available for adoption and print an application, or to volunteer and foster, visit www.safehavenpa.org or email safehaven@epix.net.
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