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Park it in Honesdale!.......... 11 on the prowl picking prime points of interest for those seeking Pocono Mountains excitement! Shawnee Wildlife exhibits, both art and real life, at the Best of the Wurst................ 14 Audubon Art & Craft Festival...an invitation to Past Plans............................ 30 Mohegan Sun Pocono’s Hot Summer Fun celCover Photo: Andy Smith
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• July 19: Crazy for Cars: Car Show - 11 a.m.
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Sullivan Trail & Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www. barleycreek.com. Checkout Barley’s latest renovations now with even more seating! Great food, beer and live music! Don’t miss Firkin’ Fridays smallbatch, British-style, cask-conditioned ales Fridays at 4 p.m.
Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (570) 831-2100, www. mohegansunpocono.com. Live music, exciting nightlife, great gaming promotions and amazing live entertainment:
Live Music Saturday Nights! From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with no cover charge... What an amazing lineup: • July 18: Jimmy Brown • Plan ahead & book a seat for July 26’s Baseball Bus Trip!
Breakers hosts a heap of talent starting at 9:30 p.m.: • July 17: M80 • July 18: The Chatter
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Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, www.ehrhardts.com. Warm up for a weekend of entertainment with PubOLympics Thursdays at 8pm. A combination of trivia and physical challenges as you go for the gold with your team. Winners receive a gold medal, a $25 gift certificate and bragging rights. Live Music: • July 17: Compass from 8 p.m. to midnight • July 18: Rick Horvath from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Memorytown USA 432 Grange Road, Mt. Pocono, (570) 839-1680, www. memorytownusa.com. Live music is set for the Lakeside Bar & Grill featuring the area’s top local talent. • July 18: Lakeside BBQ Weekend - 2 p.m. Pocono Rodeo – 6 p.m. Rodeo After Party – 8 p.m.
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Wise Crackers Comedy Club: • July 17: Joe Matarese, Steve Lazarus and Scott Bruce • July 18: Joe Matarese, Steve Lazarus and Scott Bruce
Robert Christian’s Restaurant Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0433, www.RobertChristiansPA. com. Charming Pocono eatery offering daily specials and live entertainment.
The Shawnee Playhouse 552 River Rd, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421-5093, www. theshawneeplayhouse.com. Affordable world-class theater presenting classical and new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and Shakespeare. Babes in Hollywood (Headline Show): Babes in Hollywood salutes the legendary musical careers of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney.
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• July 19: 2 p.m. • July 22: 2 p.m. Cinderella (Children’s Theatre): Experience the timeless children’s classic with all the wonderment of a Fairy Godmother, a pumpkin that turns into a carriage and a magic night that changes Cinderella’s life forever! • July 17: 11 a.m. • July 18: 11 a.m. High School Musical 2 Jr. (Children’s Theatre): On the last day of junior year the East High gang can’t wait to get the summer started Everything comes to a head at the talent show where the group has to remember their motto - all for one, and one for all... • July 17: 7 p.m. Oliver (Headline Show): The reworked Broadway classic with a darker, steampunk take on the tale of an orphan boy’s sojourn from workhouse to mean streets to a loving home. • July 17: 2 p.m. • July 18: 8 p.m. • July 18: 8 p.m. Story Time Stars on Stage (Children’s Theatre): Join our STARS for fun with Interactive Fairy Tales, as they engage your child with singing, storytelling, face painting and games. • July 18: 3 p.m.
Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant and Pub in the Pines Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, www.breakfastking.com. Daily specials. Live entertainment on select dates. • Park it on the Patio for Great Outdoor Fun
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Events Information subject to change. Thursday & Friday, July 16 & 17: Highlights: “Wash Day” the 16th & “Food Preservation”the 17th, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg, (570) 9926161, www.quietvalley.org. Before modern day washing machines and dryers when laundry was an all day affair, or when transportation and refrigeration had survival dependent upon putting enough food to last from one harvest to the next while keeping it from spoiling, each day’s events focus on advances made in the 1800s. Both date’s hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday & Saturday, July 17 & 18: 57th Annual Antique Show & Sale, Mountainhome United Methodist Church, Mountainhome, (570) 595-7046. Over 20 antique dealers offering a wide variety of antiques and collectibles. Homemade lunches, pies, and snacks offered as
well. Event goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19: Poconos’ Wurst Festival, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, East Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7231. The Poconos’ Wurst Festival is back with even more wursts, wieners, kielbasa, pierogies and brews! With both Polish and German themes, the event will feature 3 stages of music, traditional costumed dance performances, pig and “hot dog” races, and plenty more! Event goes from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets at the gate with Discount tickets online until 4 p.m. on Friday, July 17 Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19: 30th Annual Audubon Art & Craft Festival, Wallenpaupack Area High School, Hawley, (484) 256-4485, www.audubonfestival.com. Known regionally as the finest art and craft show in the Poconos, the two day event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both
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days combines entertaining and educational live wildlife shows and close to 100 artists and artisans. $5 per person with children 12 and under free. Saturday, July 18: Sssnakes Alive!, Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 6293061, www.mcconservation.org. Learn about the identification and biological roles of the snakes of our area with Brian Hardiman. Designed for all ages, this 1 ½ hour program begins at 10 am and focuses on local species and includes live snakes and a slide-illustrated talk. Cost: $5/non-members, $3/children under 12, and EE Center members free. Saturday, July 18: Nature at Night, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. A summer evening is the perfect time to head outside. Take a walk in the woods, listen for frogs and look at the stars. Join us from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Free for members and $5 for non-members. Sunday, July 19: Devil’s Hole Creek “Wet Foot” Walk, Brodhead Watershed Association, Henryville, (570) 424-1514, www. brodheadwatershed.org. Dip your toes into a natural adventure as you explore state Gamelands 221. Naturalists Don Miller and Bill Sweeney will lead the hike. These walks are $5 for members, $10 for non-members, and children 12 and under walk for free. Wednesday, July 22: Public Bog Walk, Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. The 2 1/2 hour public walk begins 10 a.m. and is open to anyone. Meet at the Bog parking lot. Cost is $6/nonmembers, $4/EE Center or Nature Conservancy members and children under 12. Please wear appropriate footwear. Pre-registration required.
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tep indoors and explore just how cool nature is at this year’s Audubon Wildlife Art & Craft Festival July 18 and 19 at Wallenpaupack Area High School in Hawley. Intertwining art and wildlife, the event boasts a, “Fun filled opportunity for all ages to learn about and experience firsthand, many of nature’s mysteries.� Cultivating the senses, guests will absorb the talents of over 80 of the Nation’s “Finest wildlife and nature artists� selling work in various mediums from acrylic and oil painting to woodcarving, leatherworks and more!
Agriculture it serves as a means of introducing the benefits and impact of the PA State Timber Industry.
Interacting with the sights and sounds of various animal species brings the event to life with presentations from the top wildlife experts in the Northeast. See a variety of raptors, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. Learn how they live, eat and why they’re actually a lot more afraid of people than we are of them. The Pennsylvania State Woodmobile will be on hand Saturday the 18th. Sponsored by the PA Department of
Sculpted Ice Works will demonstrate chainsaw ice carving both days. These talented artists will create sculptures of animals native to Pennsylvania for a truly amazing sight to see! Brought to you by the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society, Festival funds raised focus on educational initiatives including scholarships to area students, conservation programs and nature literature to schools and community organizations, along with grants to local and international environmental groups.
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Pocono Lake, (570) 6464600, libertyhomesPA.com. Designing and building award-winning homes since 1978. Blakeslee Animal Clinic, Dr. Andrew J. Church, Veterinarian, Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 6431084, blakesleevet.com. A full-service companion animal clinic providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. J&J Towing and Recovery Services, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-5312. 24 Hour AAA Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Provider
with local and long distance towing. Full service auto repair: oil changes, brakes, tires & more. Keiper Plumbing Company, 990 Route 940 (Suite 103), Pocono Lake, (570) 6463222, keiperplumbing@ gmail.com. Residential and commercial plumbing services. Michael’s Flooring, Window, Kitchen & Bath Center, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 6461502, michcarp.com. One-stop shop for home improvements. Custom installation and free estimates.
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Ross & Ross Nursery, Route 191, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-9760. All things green and blooming since 1932. Exotic and local plants, gardening supplies, classes. Herb shop onsite. Second Story High-End Thrift, 1845 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-9948. Find unique treasures at this high-end thrift boutique! Shop stunning designer apparel, (Continued on Page 15)
“Bit of Country”
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(570) 839-8795 bendixens.com OPEN 7 DAYS 10AM – 5PM Unique 10% Your Pocono OFF Treasure!
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Artist Signing August 30th 1pm - 3pm
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1845 West Main, Stroudsburg
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10AM to 5PM
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hawnee Mountain Ski Area presents Poconos’ Wurst Festival with a mix of brews, brats and musical festivities set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 18 and 19. Considered the “best of the wurst,” cultures collide with authentic Polish and German cuisine and traditional dance. Creating new novelties the Festival’s “Bier Stein Olympics” and “Beer Belly Contest” return with inviting sights and hilarities!
Slip on some lederhosen and dancing shoes for a pure Polka weekend with three stages of performances filled with favorites the likes of The Chardon Polka Band, The Austrian
Boys, Eddie Derwin & the Polka Naturals, Apple Strudel Gang and HSV Bavaria Dancers. A fun for all focus includes not only games for adults but kids can enjoy the Puppen Meister marionette show, Brat Man living statue, rubber duck races even Bavarian juggling shows and face painting! Plan on spending the weekend savoring the sweet sensations of Poconos’ Wurst Festival, after all, one can never get enough of a wurst thing! Checkout shawneemt. com for details & discount tickets online.
20th Anniversary Pocono Chicken
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Sensational Summer Spillover
Shop On... (Continued from Page 13) accessories, shoes, bags, distinctive furniture, artwork and more! Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline.com. Find great gear from top-selling brands including Burton, Salomon, K2, Volcom, O’Neill, The North Face and others. Equipment rentals and services available. The Butcher Shoppe, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0525, thebutchershoppe.com. Extraordinary selection of fine meats, cheeses and specialty foods. Custom-cut prime beef, lamb, pork, veal, natural poultry, sausage, exotic game and more. Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store, Route 390, Cresco, (570) 595-2501, theobprice.com. Crafts, gourmet coffee, animal feed, folk art, hardware, lumber and building materials. The Village Crafter’s Gallery, 2822 Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 6200039, thevillagecraftersgallery.com. A country store and so much more! This three-story shopping destination features the work of over 30 local craftsmen. Find country décor, jewelry, pottery, florals, furniture, music and unique gift items.
T HREEFOLD E NTERTAINMENT (all free for your enjoyment)
SAVINGS UP TO 70% Representing 150 manufacturers including: &IESTA $INNERWARE s 0OLISH 0OTTERY 4ALAVERA 0OTTERY DEMONSTRATIONS #ROCKERY s 'LASSWARE ON POTTERY MAKING 7ILLOW 4REE and 144 more!!! LARGE FACTORY SHOWROOM Route 191, LaA nna WOODLAND PARK (Midway between Cresco & Newfoundland)
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Storekeepers: Maryann & Mickey Miller
HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM Closed Sunday Building Materials ~ Hardware & Paints Distinctive Gifts ~ Green Mountain Coffees ~ Vera Bradley Byers’ Choice ~ Burt’s Bees ~ Sprag Mill Art Gallery
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1. Beltzville 2. Big Pocono 3. Childs 4. Gouldsboro 5.ExceptionaL Hickory Run 6. Jacobsburg Food and LODGING A7. CCO M M O DAT I O N S H AV E Lehigh Gorge F I R8. E P LAC E S & W H I R L P O O L S Nescopeck CASINO & SPA NEARBY 9. Pohopoco Junction Rts. 191 & 940 • Paradise Valley 10. Promised Land 800 392-9400 570 595-7486 11. Steamtown www.crescentlodge.com National Historic Site 12. Tobyhanna
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www.barleycreek.com
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570 972-6331 . COPPERLAMPS . COM
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THE POCONOS’ COOLEST ATTRACTION See how ice sculptures are made & learn about natural ice harvesting! Admission: $7 Adult $5 Child Under 3 Free 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Beltzville Big Pocono Childs Gouldsboro Hickory Run Jacobsburg Lehigh Gorge Nescopeck Pohopoco Promised Land Steamtown National Historic Site 12. Tobyhanna
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Rt. 507 Greentown
676-3373
Major Credit Cards Accepted
Dining
Information subject to change.
Bailey’s Rib & Steakhouse, Pocono Blvd, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-9678, baileyssteakhouse.com. Robust menu features USDA Prime steaks, slow roasted prime rib, open-pit barbecue ribs, pasta, seafood, burgers and more.
Robert Christian’s
RESTAURANT Since 1974
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Great bar atmosphere and patio seating. Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, barleycreek.com. “Poconos’ original brewpub and restaurant.� Hand-crafted ales and lagers.
Free brewery tours and beer tastings every day.
Fine dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu. Live piano music on weekends.
The Big A Grillehouse & Tavern, Fox Run Lane, East Stroudsburg, (570) 223-1700, bigagrillehouse. com. Serving authentic Italian and American cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner; brunch on Sundays.
Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, ehrhardts. com. Family-owned and operated. Celebrating 70 years of hospitality on Lake Wallenpaupack. Lakeside restaurant is open daily for lunch
The Cook’s Corner Family Restaurant, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 620-1880. A casual family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu features homemade soups and daily specials. BYOB. Catering available.
and dinner. Live music on Friday nights. Smuggler’s Cove, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 629-2277, smugglerscove.net. “Seafood King of the Poconos!� Delight in sensational seafood at this familyowned landmark. Menu items include quality Allen Brothers (Continued on Page 20)
Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-7486, (800) 392-9400, crescentlodge.com.
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Dining steaks and slow roasted prime rib, great soups and salads and the area’s largest selection of fresh seafood. Open daily. The French Manor Inn and Spa, Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (570) 676-3244, (877) 720-6095, thefrenchmanor.com. Gourmet French cuisine, superb wine list and spectacular mountain views. Four-diamond AAA rating. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, WilkesBarre, (888) 946-4672,
mohegansunpocono.com. Ruth’s Chris Steak House, the Mediterranean Rustic Kitchen, Timbers Buffet, casual and cool Bar Louie, sushi bar Pearl, Johnny Rockets, Wolfgang Puck Express and more. Mountainhome Diner, 910 Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 595-2523. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a welcoming atmosphere. Robert Christian’s Restaurant, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570)
646-0433, robertchristianspa. com. “Charming country dining at affordable prices.” Enjoy great steaks, seafood, pasta and more! Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, breakfastking.com. The “Breakfast King,” Jubilee serves delicious breakfast every day. Lunch and dinner menus and daily specials. Great spirits and entertainment in the adjoining Pub in the Pines.
910 Rt. 390, Mountainhome, PA 18342 TEL s FAX: 570 595-2374 LITTLE ITALY MENU $14.95 - ALL DAY, EVERY DAY
SUNDAY BRUNCH $14.95
Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily Specials s BYOB Homemade Soups s Catering Open Mondays 7AM - 2PM Tuesday thru Sunday 7AM - 8PM
570 620-1880
3150 Route 715 Henryville, PA 18332 cookscornerrestaurant.com
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Sports Information subject to change. AMUSEMENT PARKS Costa’s Family Fun Park, 2111 Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-8585, costasfamilyfunpark.com. Minutes from Lake Wallenpaupack. Park features water slides, batting cages, miniature golf course, kids’ playland, bumper boats, driving range, go-carts, laser tag and more! On-site arcade and café. Group rates available. Land of Make Believe & Pirate’s Cove, 354 Great Meadows Road (Route 611), Hope, New Jersey, (908) 459-9000, lomb.com. Award-winning play park designed for family fun. Rides, attractions, games, waterpark, picnic area and more.
canoeing, kayaking, tubing, camping, paintball and zipping. Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals, Routes 507 & 390, Lake Wallenpaupack, (570) 226-3930, rubberduckieboatrentals.com. Ski boats, fishing and pontoon boats, pleasure boats and three-person jet skis.
Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour, Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-3293, wallenpaupackboattour.com. Providing hour-long guided cruises on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack. Boat rentals available. Open daily. Call for details. CLIMBING CBK Mountain Adventures, (Continued on Page 22)
STARTING GATE
WOEHRLE‛S BAIT SHOP
ACTION SPORTS
Route 940 & Park Avenue
Route 209 Bushkill, Adjoining The Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop
THE POCONO BAIT SHOP
SELLING FUN FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS
Minutes from Shawnee Mountain
BOATING Kittatinny Canoes, Milford, (800) 356-2852, kittatinny.com. Rafting,
570 588-4807 startinggateonline.com
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Over 120 Kinds of Animals Hand-Feed Giraffe & Lory Parrots Animal Shows (thru Labor Day) Dinosaur Outpost - with Fossil Hunts, Dino Dig and Triceratops To Sit On Petting Zoo & Turtle Town Location: Rt. 590, 4 Miles East of Hamlin, PA GPS Address: 1475 Ledgedale Rd., Lake Ariel, PA 18436
Open 10-6, 7 Days a Week, May to Mid-October
570-698-6154
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Sports
FISH & PAY LAKES
FISH BAIT & TACKLE
Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Swing, ride & glide through the treetops on zip lines, adventure courses & other amazing attractions!
Big Brown Fish and Pay Lakes, Route 115, Effort, (570) 629-0427, bigbrownfish.com. Fish three ponds filled with trout and bass! No licenses required! Equipment rentals and bait available. Children 12 and under admitted free with adult. Group rates available.
Hunter’s Gallery, Routes 590 & 348, Hamlin, (570) 689-7898, huntersgallery.com. Fishing equipment, apparel & more. Live bait & fishing supplies.
Pocono TreeVentures, Bushkill, (800) 446-0231, poconotreeventures.com. Five courses with 66 elements plus dual racing zip lines. Adventures for beginner to expert climbers.
Paradise Fishing Preserve, Route 191, Paradise Valley, (570) 6290422, paradisetrout.com. No licenses required! Children 12 and under admitted free with adult. Group rates available.
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OPEN YEAR ROUND!
Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono, (570) 839-7338, woehrlesbaitshop. com. Live bait for all seasons. Celebrating over three decades in business. SIGHTS Bushkill Falls, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-6682,
Petting Zoo 570 839-8340 Po AND ny Rides Call
“T HE B EST L ITTLE H ORSE H OUSE IN THE P OCONOS ” HOURLY TRAIL RIDES COME RIDE WITH US!
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SEE visitbushkillfalls.com. The “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” Bushkill Falls features eight breathtaking waterfalls, miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, miniature golf, paddleboats, new mining maze attraction and more.
Crystal Cave, 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown, (610) 683-6765, crystalcavepa.com. Interpretive tours of this natural attraction detail stalactites, stalagmites and pillar and dropstone formations.
BETWEEN ALLENTOWN & READING
NEAR ROUTE 222, KUTZTOWN
PENNSYLVANIA
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Big Pocono State Park Spend a day with Nature at PENNSYLVANIA’S GREATEST NATURAL WONDER
Underground Tours • 125 Wooded Acres • Museum Gift & Souvenir Shops • Ice Cream Parlor • Picnic Park Rock Shop • Panning for Gemstones • Mini Golf Fast Food with Dutch Specialties
OPEN DAILY • REASONABLE RATES
610-683-6765
For State Park information, call 1-888-PA-PARKS or visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us
South on Rt. 209 & 33 and West on Rt. 22 & 78
963 Crystal Cave Rd., Kutztown, PA 19530
crystalcavepa.com
Purchase Tickets in Advance and Save! Go to
www.PoconoRodeo.com
Every Saturday Now Through September 5th Our Famous Smoker BBQ Begins at Noon Live Entertainment at the BBQ Starts at 2PM Rodeo Show Starts at 6PM Join Us for The Rodeo After-Party w/Music & Dancing at 8 PM
AND %NTER 0ROMO #ODE 470 Tickets also available at the gate
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Sports
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HORSEBACK RIDING
On-site rock and mineral shop and museum. Open daily.
Paradise Riding Stables, Route 611, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-8340, PoconoHorses.com. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors on horseback! Guided trail rides are offered during every season, seven days a week. KART RACING S&S Speedways Indoor GoKarts, 2727 Hamilton East, Stroudsburg, (7062 Route 209), (570) 420-5500; SSSpeedways. com. Simulating dirt, S&S offers side-by-side racing that is fun and challenging for the novice and the racing enthusiast alike! Video games, pool table, and snack bar with full view of racing. MOUNTAIN COASTERS
costasfamilyfunpark.com | 570.226.8585
CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com.
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GUIDED ATV TOURS at Open 7 Days a Week 10AM to 5PM • Reservations Suggested, Not Required • CALL FOR PRICING
570 243-8877 www.PoconoATVS.com 432 Grange Road, Mt. Pocono, PA
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Pennsylvania’s only Mountain Coaster. Open weekends and holidays through the winter season. PAINTBALL Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Resort guests receive discounts for Destination Earth Pocono Paintball. Wooded park and obstacle courses open year round. All equipment provided. Kittatinny Paintball, 3854 State Route 97 Barryville New York, (800) 356-2852, kittatinny.com. Experience package savings with $10 off a river trip or zipline adventure when you sign-up for paintball! Half price camping special offers an additional discount option to select with your paintball adventure.
com. Experience the thrill of snowtubing year round at Fernwood! This all-season attraction features two 400+’ lanes and a “magic carpet� lift.
cbkmountainadventures.com. 1,000’ zip lines; 4,000’ zip flyers, treetop adventure courses and more! (Continued on Page 26)
WILDLIFE ATTRACTIONS Claws ‘n’ Paws Wild Animal Park, Route 590, four miles east of Hamlin, (570) 698-6154, clawsnpaws.com. “Get close to the animals� at this family-friendly Pocono destination. Park features over 120 different kinds of animals and interactive exhibits.
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ZIP LINES CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661,
WallenpaupackBoatTour.com
SPORTS EQUIPMENT Hunter’s Gallery, 237 Mt. Cobb Highway, Lake Ariel, (570) 6897898, huntersgallery.com. Hunting and fishing equipment, archery supplies, apparel and more! Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill (adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum), (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline.com. Sports equipment, apparel and rentals. Minutes from Shawnee Mountain. TRAIN STATIONS Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps.gov/ stea. Museums, excursions, exhibits and more! Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423 in Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Recently restored station now serves as a railroad museum. SUMMER TUBING Blue Lightning All-Season Tubing, Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.
PoconoMountainAdventures.com
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Sports (Continued from Page 25)
Kittatinny Canoes, Milford, (800)
Pocono TreeVentures, Bushkill, (800) 446-0231, poconotreeventures.com. 1,000’ dual racing zip lines and other aerial adventures.
356-2852, kittatinny.com. Rafting, canoeing, kayaking, tubing,
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Lodging Information subject to change. Countryside Cottages, 2863 Bartonsville Avenue, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-2131, countrysidecottages.com. Rustic mountain lodging available year round.
LAKESIDE COUNTRY COTTAGES
Seasonal Boat Slip Rentals Start at $800
Lakeside Cottages Available (Sleeps Up to 6)
$275 + Tax*
Seasonal Rates Also Available! * Rates applicable from October 15 - May 15.
Based on availability.
Intersection of Rts. 507 & 390
Lake Wallenpaupack (570) 226 - 8907 LakesideCountryCottages.com
Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 595-7486, crescentlodge. com. Classic country inn in the Poconos. World-class service and intimate ambiance in the Inn restaurant. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 2264388, ehrhardts.com. Lakeside resort with motel rooms, cottages, apartments and suites. Comfortable accommodation options. Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Luxury villa accommodations and exciting on-site activities. French Manor Inn and Spa, 50 Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (877) 720-6090, thefrenchmanor. com. A beautiful stone chateau with romantic rooms and suites, an elegant dining room and a fully “green” spa. A
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Lakeside Country Cottages, Routes 507 & 390, on Lake Wallenpaupack in Tafton, (570) 226-8907, lakesidecountrycottages.com. Lovely lakefront cottages on the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack. Cottages sleep up to six and feature fully-equipped kitchens. Seasonal boat slip rentals available. Call for details. Roebling Inn on the Delaware, 155 Scenic Drive, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-7900, roeblinginn. com. Gorgeous Upper Delaware Riverfront setting. Excellent place to get away from it all or as home base for enjoying the area--kayaking, fishing, bald eagles, hiking, ziplines. Midweek rates/AAA discount. Book online. The Resort at Mountain Springs Lake, Mountain Springs Drive, Reeders, (570) 629-0251, mslresort. com. “An enchanting Pocono resort” offering year-round mountain accommodations.
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Art & History Information subject to change. Crystal Cave, 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown, (610) 683-6765, crystalcavepa.com. Interpretive tours of this natural attraction detail stalactites, stalagmites and pillar and dropstone formations. On-site rock and mineral shop and museum. Open daily. Eckley Miners’ Village, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570)6362070, eckleyminersvillagemuseum. com. Former anthracite mining community founded in 1854; now a living museum. Open year-round. Grey Towers National Historic Site, 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, (570) 296-9630, greytowers.org. A French chateau built in 1886 and set on 303 acres of gardens. Museum and conference center. Open May 26 thru Oct. 31. Morgan Gallery, 409 Route 940, Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333, morgangalleryonline.com. “The oldest art gallery in the Poconos.� Featuring original pieces by local artists. Pocono Indian Museum, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9338; poconoindianmuseum.com. Artifacts and crafts of Delaware River Native Americans.
Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 S. Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps.gov/ stea/index.htm. Living history and special exhibits; train excursions.
model trains, memorabilia, railroad art and souvenirs. By donation.
Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Open seasonally and for special events. Rail videos,
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MORGAN GALLERY Fine Art & Picture Framing
The Oldest Art Gallery in the Poconos Original Art by Local Artists
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Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop Purchase One Full Price Adult Admission,
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Receive One Adult or Child Admission One Half Price
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, quietvalley.org. Dedicated to preserving PA’s agricultural heritage. Period-dressed “family� members re-enact the lives of original PA German family who ran the farm from 1760 to 1913. Sculpted Ice Works Ice Harvesting Museum, Route 590, Lakeville, (570) 226-6246, sculptediceworks. com. Open daily. Shawnee Gallery, 114 Worthington Avenue, Shawnee-On-Delaware, (570) 420-9404, shawneegallery. com. Fine arts studio, museum and store featuring local art and crafts.
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Sights Set to the Future for a Glimpse into the Past ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE 1940 S WEEKEND: THE WORLD WAR II YEARS July 25th & 26th 10am TO 5pm
-Allied, Axis & Civilian Encampments -Military Vehicles -Cavalry Demonstrations -Historical Displays -Armed Forces Parade -Live Big Band Music -Daily 1940s Radio Shows -Food & much more!
Admission: $10- Adults, $9- Seniors (65+), $6- Children (6-12)
Swing the Night Away!
For more information, visit
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at a 1940s Swing Dance with music by the Hazleton Philharmonic Big Band Sound and The Blue Notes July 25th from 6 - 9:30 pm at the Freeland Park Pavilion. Admission $10; $8 for those in 1940s attire/uniform.
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ark your calendar for a July 25 and 26 that’s sure to ignite a sense of nostalgia as former anthracite mining community now living museum, Eckley Miners’ Village, invites all to experience the past at their popular 1940s Weekend: The World War II Years. Immerse yourself in Eckley, circa 1944, surrounded by this reenactment illustrating the daily lives of soldiers and mining patch town residents. Checkout the city’s historic buildings for tours, 1940s Radio Shows, live Big Band music, even an Armed Forces Parade! Each day’s events run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with an extended invitation to a 1940s Swing Dance in Freeland Park Pavilion July 25 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Wear 1940s attire for discounted dance admission! See you at the Village—for vintage views sure to amuse!