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Check out the Mountaintop Lodge Coffee/Pastry Shop located in the main house and open to the public. Come in and enjoy gourmet coffee, cappuccino, espresso and other specialty drinks. Whether sitting and sipping, or taking delights to go, the prized Pastry Chef serves up a delectable array of freshly baked cakes, pastries, danish, muf¿ns and scones.
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Have an Adventure with Kittatinny Canoeing, camping, kayaking, rafting, zip lining, paint ball—Kittatinny Canoes has the perfect adventure for you. The family owned outfitter has been providing outdoor fun, including diverse river trips in two national recreation areas, for over 70 years. New to kayaking? Kittatinny hosts Learn to Kayak Days that offer courses in kayaking with a guided river trip to test your new skills. This year’s remaining Learn to Kayak Days are August 19 and September 9. WILDFLOWER MUSIC FESTIVAL Kittatinny also offers dual racing zip lines which are among the longest in the U.S. Reaching speeds that exceed 50 mph, the lines parallel the Delaware River offering spectacular views of the area. Paint ball enthusiasts enjoy the beauty of the Delaware River, playing in fields overlooking it.
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At Kittatinny’s 18-acre River Beach campsite in Milford, campers can pitch a tent or park a recreational vehicle on the banks of the Delaware. Kittatinny’s Barryville, NY, Base and Adventure Center also features campgrounds. With bases in Matamoras, Pond Eddy and Dingmans Ferry, Kittatinny is the pioneer Pocono Mountains outfitter. For more information: (800) 356-2853, www.kittatinny.com.
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July 28, 2012 Kittatinny Canoes Creates Adventure ...............................................3 Antique Sale ......................................................................................15 Dining the Poconos ..........................................................................16 Pet Photo of the Week .....................................................................21 Wildflower Music Festival................................................................23 Lehigh River Dam Release ...............................................................32 Bed, Breakfast & Beauty ..................................................................33 Artists’ Tour in Wayne County ........................................................35 Crystal Caves.....................................................................................36 Bluegrass Festival in Wind Gap .......................................................43 Buck Hill-Skytop Music Festival ......................................................43 Pennsylvania Blues Festival..............................................................47 COMING EVENTS CALENDAR ......6 POCONO MAP ....................... 24 ART & HISTORY ...................... 36 REAL ESTATE ........................... 34 DINING ................................. 18 SHOPPING AROUND .............. 10 ENTERTAINMENT .................... 22 LODGING .............................. 39 SPAS & SALONS ...................... 41 MOVIES................................. 22 SPORTS ................................ 26
Summertime Blues in the Poconos Music, art, adventure—the Pocono Mountains offer a cornucopia of activities during the summer. The Pennsylvania Blues Festival takes center stage in Palmerton this weekend. While up north, the Wildflower Music Festival continues. Jazz, opera and chamber music are showcased at the Buck Hill-Skytop Music Festival. On the Lehigh River, another dam release creates outstanding Cover Photo: conditions for whitewater rafting and kayaking. Kittatinny Canoes And for art lovers: the Wayne County Artists’ Tour. Take time to enjoy the symphony of sounds and sights here in the Pocono Mountains.
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See the ENTERTAINMENT Column on Page 22 for Local Live Entertainment! Now thru August 4: Buck HillSkytop Music Festival. Various venues, including Skytop Lodge and Buck Hill Falls. Outstanding cultural event that features opera, chamber music, jazz and principals from the New York City Ballet. Info: (570) 616-0317, www.buckhillskytopfest.org.
July 27: Toby Walker, AwardWinning Blues Guitarist, Performance at BookHouse, Eastern Monroe Public Library, Edinger Community Room, Hughes Building, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-0800, ext. 28, www. monroepl.org/bookhouse.html. 7 p.m. Free event, but donations are welcome. July 27: Vintage Costume Jewelry Trunk Show, Mt. Haven Resort, 123 Log Tavern Road, Milford, (800) 553-1530. Pieces from the famous jewelry houses of the 1900s. Great shopping. July 27: Monroe Lady Golfer Annual Golf Tournament, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, 124 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 424-4000, www.shawneeinn. com. Registration: 12:30 p.m.; Tee time: 1:30 p.m. Donation of $92 includes dinner and prizes. All proceeds benefit the Woman to Woman Program for women battling cancer. Info: (570) 421-2303. Deadline to register: July 23.
July 27 & 28: Summer Fest-80s Mega Mix Weekend, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (570) 831-2100, www.mohegansunpocono.com. July 27 thru July 29: Pennsylvania Blues Festival, Blue Mountain Ski Area, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, (610) 826-7700, www.skibluemt.com. Fri, 8 p.m. to midnight; Sat. music begins at noon; Sun. at 11 a.m. Gates open 1 hr. before shows start. Celebrating 21 years of blues in the Poconos. July 27 thru July 29: Open Studios, Wayne County Arts Alliance’s (WCAA) Tenth Annual Artists’ Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet talented and diverse artists working in their own environments. For artists’ locations: visit the Studio Tour Headquarters at the Arts Alliance’s Art Market, Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. Info: (570) 390-4420, www.waynecountyartsalliance.org. July 28: Wild Mushroom Foray, PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, PPL Drive, Hawley,
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ThisWeek.net 7 (570) 253-7001, www.pplpreserves. com. 10 a.m. to noon. July 28: Monroe Farmers Market, 925 Ann Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-0559. 8 a.m. to noon. Locally grown produce, herbs, flowers, plants, baked goods, hand roasted coffee, honey, apple wine, handmade soaps and more. Weekly Saturday Farmers Market. July 28: The Geology of Camelback Mountain, the Poconos and the Kittatinny Ridge, Big Pocono State Park, Tannersville, (570) 894-8336. 10 a.m. Join this interesting seminar led by a geologist. All ages welcome. Registration required. July 28: Malibu Ranch Rodeo Summer Series, Malibu Dude Ranch, 351 Foster Hill Road, Milford, www.malibududeranch.com. Gates open: 5:30 p.m.; rodeo at 7 p.m. Adults: $15, Children: $10, Under 4: free. July 28: The World of Snakes, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. 10 a.m. Cost: $5/$3. July 28: Vineyard Yoga, Sorrenti’s Cherry Valley Vineyards, 130 Lower Cherry Valley, Road, Saylorsburg, (570) 992-225, www. cherryvalleyvineyards. 10 a.m. Beginners to advanced yogis welcome. July 28: Steamtown National Historic Site Train Excursion, Scranton to Moscow. 12:30 p.m. Departure; 2:30 p.m. Return. Adults (16-61), $24; Seniors, $22; Ages 6 to 15, $17; Children 5 and younger, free. Info: (570) 340-5204. July 28: Wildflower Music Festival, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road White Mills, (570) 253-5500, www.wildflowermusic.org. 6 p.m. Stellar blues and ragtime guitar player Ernie Hawkins. $22, adults. $11, students 6 to 18. Free for children under 6.
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Coming Events (Continued (C ti d ffrom P Page 7) July 28: Music-in-the-Forest, Kevin Higgins, Lacawac Sanctuary (Austin, TX’s rising country music star), 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel, (570) 689-9494, www.lacawac.org. 7 p.m. $8. July 28 & 29: Whitewater Dam Release Weekend, Whitewater Challengers, Lehigh Adventure Center, 288 North Stagecoach Rd., Weatherly, (800) 443-RAFT, www. whitewaterchallengers.com. Special damn release Lehigh River Trips ranging from easy to challenging. Also, weekend-long rafting and overnight camping trips available. July 29: Wildflower Music Festival, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road White Mills, (570) 253-5500, www.wildflowermusic.org. 4 p.m. Award-winning young pianist Hyun Joo Park. Free event. July 29: Drop off date for entering Art Work in the 15th Annual Art Show sponsored by the Coolbaugh Township Historical Association, Bicentennial Museum, Wills Mansion, 5590 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-4207. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Entry forms available at Museum, Pocono Mountain Public Library and Coolbaugh Township Municipal Building. July 29: Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group, The Mount, Mount Laurel Performing Arts Center, 1 Tamiment Road, Tamiment, (570) 588-2522, www.mtlaurelpac.com. Gates open at 5 p.m. Music at 6 p.m., main stage at 7 p.m. and headliner at 8 p.m. Tickets: $90, $72 and $60. July 30 thru August 3: Kettle Creek Adventure Camp 2012 (Ages 12 -14), Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 6293061, www.mcconservation. org. Includes activities at Kettle Creek and ecosystem explorations, and concludes with a two-day
ThisWeek.net 9 backpacking, one night camping trip on the Thunder Swamp Trail in the Delaware State Forest. Cost: $110/EE Members and $125/nonmembers. Pre-registration and prepayment is required and limited. The fee includes all program materials, some meals and camping gear. Campers must provide a sleeping bag, backpack and personal items. Pre-registration and payment deadline is Friday, July 20, 2012. July 31: 311 and Slightly Stoopid, Sherman Theater Summer Stage, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond Road, Long Pond, (570) 420-2808, www. shermantheater.com. 7 p.m. Doors 5 p.m. July 31: Traditional Wool Dyeing, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, www.quietvalley. org. $10, adults; $5 children 3-12. July 31: Kettle Creek for Kids (Ages 4-6), Fantastic Frogs, Aren’t They Cute? Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. 10 a.m. Cost: $5/$3. Preregistration required week in advance—call or register at MCEEC’s gift shop. Children must be accompanied by parents. July 31 thru August 4: Carnival on the Great Lawn at Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, (888) 337-6966, www. fernwood.co. Fun, food, rides and games for all ages. August 1: Rye Straw Crafts, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, www.quietvalley. org. $10, adults; $5 children 3-12. August 1: Jazz on the Deck, The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527, www.thesettlersinn.com. Live jazz 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Every Wednesday, rain or shine. August 1: Nature Arts and Crafts in the Park, Promised Land State Park, Falls Pavilion (Main Beach),
100 Lower Lake Road, Greentown, (570) 676-0567. 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays. Children under 15 must be accompanied by a parent. August 1: Public Bog Walk, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 6293061, www.mcconservation.org. 10 a.m. Cost: $5/$3. Preregistration required. Bogs are highly sensitive habitats, extremely important for biodiversity. Floating boardwalk gives unique access to Tannersville Bog. Bog walks every Wednesday through September 5. August 1: Adoption Day, Safe Haven Pet Rescue, Walmart, Route 940, Mt. Pocono, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 1 thru 30: Art Exhibit—Kathy Crane’s “Look to the Skies,” Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www. mcconservation.org. Featuring watercolors of sunrises, sunsets, Aurora Borealis and more. Opening reception August 3, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. August 2 thru 5: 24th Annual Bluegrass Festival, Mountain View Park, East Mountain Road,
off Route 512 S, Wind Gap, (610) 253-2800, (215) 536-8711, www. afbawindgap.org. Show times are 2 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, August 2, 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for Thursday, $25 for Friday and Saturday, $20 for Saturday after 6 p.m., $15 for Sunday and $10 for children. Children under 13 are free. Weekend tickets are $70 for adults and $30 for children. See feature on page 43 for more info. August 2, 9, 16 & 23: Adult Oil Painting Classes for Adults, Pocono Arts Council, 18 North 7th, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, www. poconoarts.org. Weekly sessions, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn how to develop your painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of paint. Tuition for all 4 sessions: $72/members, $80/ nonmembers; Seniors: $60/$65. August 3: Vintage Costume Jewelry Trunk Show, Mt. Haven Resort, 123 Log Tavern Road, Milford, (800) 553-1530. Pieces from the famous jewelry houses of the 1900s. Great shopping.
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Shopping Around American Candle Candle, Route 611, Bartonsville, exit 302 off I-80, (570) 629-3388, www.american-candle.com Much more than candles, this enormous retailer offers women’s accessories, jewelry, collectibles, home decor and gifts. Swarovski, Jim Shore, Charming Tails, Lenox, Pandora, Vera Bradley, Baggallini, Snap and Dansko footwear. Huge Candy Room. Open daily.
Cooks Tour, Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 595-0370, www.cookstournepa.com Unique cookware you
find in big box stores stores. won’t find Cannoli molds, pasta machines, fondue sets, pizza/bread stones, Spaetzle makers and more. Scanpan Ceramic Titanium Cookware, Henckels, Wusthoff, Le Creuset and Caspari. Cooking classes and senior citizens’ discounts. Open daily. Country Junction, 6565 Interchange Road, Route 209, Lehighton, (610) 3775050, www.countryjunction. com. “World’s Largest General Store.” Enormous inventory includes home/ garden accents, giftware, antiques and novelties.
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Country Kettle, Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 421-8970, www.country-kettle.com. Wow! Look at all that candy. Over 250 barrels of treats. Collectibles and giftware. Swarovski, John Medeiros, Jim Shore, Lenox, Charming Tails, Yankee and Wood Wick candles, kitchenware, garden flags and stones, wind chimes and home decor. Open daily.
Dutch’s Shur Save,1564 Route 507, Greentown, (570) 676-3373. A complete supermarket with convenience, variety and great service.
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Glass Hat, Route 191 in Hamlin, (570) 689-4060, www.wpsada.com. Elegant glassware, antique oak and country furniture, collectibles, estate jewelry, pottery, home decor, kitchenware and Depression glass. Tea sets and accessories. Christmas Room. Open daily.
ThisWeek.net 11 Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191, La Anna, (570) 6763248, www.holleyross.com. Pottery showroom, gift shop and studio where skilled craftsmen produce beautiful wares. Featuring Weeping Gold Pottery, made on site. Up to 70% off Fiesta ware, China sets, dolls, planters and home decor. Hutton Metalcrafts, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-7778, www.copperlamps.com. Unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns, lamps, candle lanterns, copper wall sculptures, fine pewter and custom ornaments. Fine oil paintings on glass. Open Tues. thru Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call ahead to confirm hours. Miss Elly’s Antiques & Such, 518 Church Street off Main Avenue, Hawley, (570) 226-7513, www.missellysantiques. com. Affordable treasures, including furniture, glass,
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Pocono Tile Works, (570) 460-6439, www.PoconoTileWorks.com. Expert custom tile design and installation. Marble is also a specialty. Fully insured, reliable and reputable. References available. Potting Shed, Settler’s Inn, 4 Main Avenue in Hawley. (570) 226-2993, (800) 8338527, www.thesettlersinn. com. Gift shop featuring eco-friendly products, jewelry, innovative stationery, gardening tools and pottery. Ross & Ross Nursery, Route 191, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-9760. All things green and blooming, since 1932. Exotic and local plants, gardening supplies. Herb shop on site. Open daily. Second Story High End Thrift, 756 Business Route 209, East Stroudsburg, (570) 420-9948. Brand name and designer apparel, ever-changing array of accessories, shoes, bags and artwork. One-of-akind treasures. Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-4807, www.startinggateonline.com. Complete sporting goods store featuring apparel and equipment lines from Burton, Salomon, K2, Volcom, O’Neill, Bonfire and The North Face. Equipment
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Tannery Depot, Route 534 and Lehigh Tannery Bridge, White Haven, (570) 6064325, www.tannerydepot. com. Old-fashioned general store featuring everything for outdoors excursions. Groceries, camping equipment, firewood, tarps, fishing supplies. Coffee, free WiFi and bike rentals. Open Monday thru Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Dining in the Poconos “There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” —George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright and co-founder of the London School of Economics (1856-1950) “Dining is and always was a great artistic opportunity.” —Frank Lloyd Wright, American architect, interior designer, writer and educator (1867-1959) “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” —A Room of One’s Own, Virginia Woolf, English novelist (1882-1941) Choosing a restaurant can be tricky. With the number of options available, figuring out the best place to get what you want is not always easy. This Week in the Poconos is here to help. We’re taking the guess work out of finding the right food and atmosphere for you. Here are some of the Poconos’ great restaurants.
Late Day Breakfast Nicknamed the “Breakfast King of the Poconos,” Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant draws big crowds whose loyalty extends beyond the most important meal of the day. The Jubilee, a Pocono Mountains institution, has been serving up breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night fun since 1968. Breakfast is served daily from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. The restaurant also offers a children’s menu and takeout.. Sports fans can nosh on selections from the restaurant menu while enjoying a beer (15 on tap) and taking in their favorite sporting events on the many flat panel TVs that punctuate the restaurant’s bar, Pub in the Pines. Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines: Route 940, (570) 646-2377, www.breakfastking.com.
Local Brewpub L Barley Creek Brewing Company is the Pocono Mountains’ original brewpub and restaurant, featuring handcrafted, awardo w winning food, ales and lagers. The beer lovers menu features three ccourses made with beer: beer cheese soup, iron arm salmon (made with Barley Creek’s Belgian brew) and chocolate porter float. Barley w C Creek also serves burgers, wraps, pasta, salads and more with plenty of options for vegetarians, and a children’s menu. o Kid Kids ds llove ove B Barley arley l Cre Creek’s ek’s k’ game room room. Natura Naturalists love the brewpub’s green initiatives: 165 solar panels installed on the roof, LED lights, hand dryers. Barley Creek Brewing Company: Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek.com.
Romantic Dinner Live piano music on weekends serenades diners at Crescent Lodge & County Inn, which serves classic American cuisine in a relaxed, yet elegant, restaurant that brims with country charm. Crescent Lodge: intersection of Route 940 and Route 191, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-7486, www.crescentlodge.com.
ThisWeek.net 17 Lake View L LLocated on Lake Wallenpaupack, Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort & Restaurant looks out over the W glistening water and woodsy banks of the large lake. g Offering a dock and dine option, boaters can step O right off their watercrafts and into the restaurant. ri FFeaturing classic American cuisine with live music on Friday nights, Ehrhardt’s offers a relaxed, casual o aatmosphere and friendly wait staff. Gluten-free se selections are available. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort & Restaurant: 205 Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, R w www.ehrhardts.com.
Farm to Table A comfortable, casual atmosphere characterizes The Settlers Inn, an award-winning, chef-owned, farm to table restaurant in Hawley. Intimate and romantic, the restaurant offers innovative regional Pennsylvania cuisine prepared with the freshest and healthiest local ingredients. The dinner menu features lamb sausage, duck breast, filet mignon and local trout. Vegetarians, take heart: the house made black bean cakes raise vegetarian fare to a gourmet level. For dessert, try the English toffee pudding or house made mint ice cream. The Settlers Inn, renowned for its wine list, owns a four-diamond Triple A rating. Wednesday nights are Jazz on the Deck at The Settlers Inn. Enjoy a superb dinner while listening to sublime music. The Settlers Inn: 4 Main Avenue, Hawley, (570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527, www.thesettlersinn.com.
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Family Gathering F O Offering casual dining in a lovely country setting, Bear Creek In Inne opened for business in 1939. The private party room is aan ideal setting for family gatherings. Featuring an extensive m menu that includes all the favorites—fresh seafood, steak, veal aand chicken—this Poconos tradition also offers an eclectic w wine list. Entrees are available in children’s portions. Bear C Creek Inne: Route 115, (570) 472-9045, w www.bearcreekinne.com.
Delectable Pastries When Mountaintop Lodge threw open the doors of its coffee/pastry shop earlier this year, it did so under the direction of renowned local pastry chef Don Thayer. The results are divine. Offerings include freshly baked cakes, Danish, muffins and scones. In the mood for a healthy treat? Try a smoothie. Wedding and other occasion cakes are also available. Mountaintop Lodge Coffee/Pastry Shop: 2137 Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-6636, www.mountaintoplodge.com.
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Dining Information is subject to change. Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek.com. Pocono Mountains’ Original Brewpub and Restaurant. Everything at the Creek is handcrafted, from the post and beam timber-frame building and award-winning food, to the ales
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and lagers. Plenty of choices for vegetarians. Originally an 1880’s farmhouse, Barley Creek boasts a big, rustic atmosphere, deck for brews with a view, pavilion and wiffle ball stadium available for catering, private parties and pick-up games. Free brewery tours and beer tasting.
Bear Creek Inne, Route 115, Bear Creek, (570) 472-9045, www.bearcreekinne.com. Serving fresh seafood, steak, veal and chicken dinners at reasonable prices since 1972. Casual dining in a lovely country setting. Private party room available.
Boulder View Tavern, South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (570) 722-9696, www.boulderviewtavern.com. Huge imported and domestic wine and beer selection. Great pub foods.
Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley, (570) 5957486, (800) 392-9400, www.crescentlodge.com. Fine dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu.
Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort & Restaurant, 205 Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, www.ehrhardts.com. Kick back and enjoy this restaurant located on Lake Wallenpaupack. Featuring classic American cuisine and gluten-free selections. Open 7 days a week at 11:30 a.m. Weekly specials, live entertainment on Friday nights.
Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209, East Stroudsburg,
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ThisWeek.net 19 (570) 588-9500, www.fernwood.co. Multiple onsite restaurants: Mama Bella’s Tuscan Grille, sports pub, Pizza Hut and Scoops. Wintergreen’s Bar and Grill overlooks the lake and golf course. Enjoy cocktails and entertainment.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, WilkesBarre, (888) 946-4672, www.poconodowns.com. Casino serves up a list of dining options. Ruth’s Chris Steak House is one of the best-known restaurants in the country. Rustic Kitchen features Mediterranean. Timbers Buffet honors the local cultural heritage of the Mohegan tribe while offering an array of all-you-can-eat options. The casual, cool and comfortable Bar Louie is a great place to grab an over-stuffed sandwich or appetizers and a signature drink. Sushi-lovers will adore the sophisticated Pearl, while kids’ faves, Johnny Rockets and Hot Dog Hall of Fame, serve up hamburgers and other American classics. For fabulous fast food, try Wolfgang Puck or Pacer’s Clubhouse. Stop by Ben & Jerry’s and Betty & Joe’s for a sweet ending.
Mountaintop Lodge, 2137 Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-6636, www.mountaintoplodge.com. Coffee, smoothies and pastries.
River Room, Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 424-4000,
www.shawneeinn.com. Fine dining amid spectacular views.
com. Five restaurants and ice cream parlor.
Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-7401, (800) 345-7759, www.skytop.com. Lakeview Restaurant features nouveau American cuisine served amid panoramic views of the mountains, golf course and Skytop Lake. International wine list. The Windsor Dining Room, featuring garden views, serves American fare and a “wine of the evening.” Skytop is a Wine Spectator Magazine award-winner. Jackets are required.
The French Manor Inn and Spa, off Route 191, 8 miles south of I-84 Exit 20, South Sterling, (570) 676-3244, (877) 720-6095, www. thefrenchmanor.com. Gourmet French cuisine, a superb wine list and a spectacular mountain view from this castle-like manor. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, The French Manor serves “dinner fit for a king.” Jackets are required. Casual dining is available in Hanna’s Café. The French Manor’s restaurants offer gluten-free breads and pancakes. Fourdiamond AAA rating.
Slopeside Pub, Blue Mountain,1660 Blue Mountain Dr., Palmerton, (610) 826-7700, www.skibluemt.com. Pub menu with spectacular views. Live entertainment, drink and food specials.
Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, www.splitrockresort.
The Gem and Keystone, River Road, located next to Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, Shawneeon-Delaware, (570) 424-0990, www.GemAndKeystone.com. Home of ShawneeCraft Brewing Company artisanal (Continued on Page 20)
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heirloom whole-food beer, handcrafted on the premises. The menu features Pennsylvania farmstead cheeses and Smithsonian Sustainable Seafood. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
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The Inn at Pocono Manor, Routes 314 & 940, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-7111, www.poconomanor.com. The Exchange features eclectic American cuisine with a continental flair, plus a global wine list. Casual dress, with collared shirts for men; no shorts, T-shirts or sneakers.
The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, 4 Main Avenue, Hawley, (570) 226-2993, (800) 8338527, www.thesettlersinn. com. Serving seasonal game and fish with locally grown produce. Enjoy artisan breads and desserts baked onsite. Regularly scheduled wine chats and dining events. Lunch and dinner daily. Four-diamond AAA rating, Wine Spectator magazine award-winner and member of Historic Hotels of America.
Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, www.breakfastking. com. Dubbed the “Breakfast King,” Jubilee serves up the most important meal of the day daily from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch/dinner menus include steaks, seafood, burgers, wraps, paninis, sandwiches, soups and salads. The adjoining Pub in the Pines is a popular nightspot with 15 beers on tap. Established in 1968.
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Entertainment Information is subject to change. COVE HAVEN, Lake Wallenpaupack, (800) 432-9932, www.covepoconoresorts.com. August 12: Orlando Jones. September 2: Charlie Daniels Band. CRESCENT LODGE, Route 191, Paradise Valley; (570) 595-7486, (800) 392-9400; www.crescentlodge. com. Enjoy superb cuisine and the sublime blues/jazz piano music of Michael Fossa on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. EHRHARDT’S RESORT & RESTAURANT, 205 Route 507; (570) 226-4388; www.ehrhardts.com. Live music on Fridays, and on other nights for special occasions July 27: Gary Dillon; August 3: 30 Pack Light; August 10: Rick Horvath; August 17: Abbey Road; August 24: Burden on Society (Wally Lake Fest); and August 31: Dan Engvaldsen. FERNWOOD HOTEL & RESORT, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9500,
and see www.fernwood.co. Live music in the Trolley Stop Pub and Astor Room. MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-0249; www. mauchchunkoperahouse.com. An acoustically ideal venue for live music, Mauch Chunk features shows most weekends. July 27: Hot Buttered Rum. July 28: U2Nation. August 2: Angela Easterling. August 4: Reel Paddling Film Festival, showcasing the world’s best paddling films. August 10: Suzanne Vega. August 17: Cowboy Junkies. August 18: Jeffrey Gaines. August 24: Michael Kaeshammer Trio. August 25: Ryan Montbleau Band with special guest XVSK. September 1: Childhood’s End–Tribute to Pink Floyd. September 2: The Allentown Band. September 8: CBW-Larry Coryell, Victor Bailey and Lenny White. September 15: Real Diamond–Tribute to Neil Diamond. For show times, tickets and prices: (570) 325-0249, www.mauchchunkoperahouse.com.
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and Bar Louie (Friday and Saturday nights). Catch the stellar Marko Marcinko Trio Jazz Band every Friday (6 p.m.-9 p.m.) and Saturday (8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.) and guitar trio The Blend at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Summer 2012 Party on the Patio features live Tribute bands. July 28 & 29: Music Fest 80s Mega Mix Weekend, rock & pop music with appearances by Firehouse, Warrant, Trixter, Tommy Tutone, John Parr, Flock of Seagulls and more. August 2: Real Diamond (Neil Diamond). August 9: Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones). August 16: November Rain (Guns N’ Roses). August 23: Stayin’ Alive (BeeGees). August 30: Parrott Beach (Jimmy Buffett). September 2: Face to Face (Elton John & Billy Joel). Breakers features live local bands. July 27: Lucky You. July 28: Nowhere Slow. MOUNT AIRY CASINO, 44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono, (866) 468-7619, www. mountairycasino.com. July 28: Brian McKnight. August 17: Collin Raye. August 18: Grand Funk Railroad. September 2: Draw the Line Aerosmith Cover Band. September 8: Bravo TV Top Chef Fabiano Viviani. September 22: Sandra Bernhard. October 6: Michael Feinstein. October 20: Stylistics. PENN’S PEAK, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe, (866) 605-7325,
July 27th The Watch (R) Step Up Revolution (PG-13) Ruby Sparks (R)
August 3rd Total Recall Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (PG) Celeste and Jesse Forever (R) 360 (R) The Babymakers (R)
ThisWeek.net 23 www.pennspeak.com. One of the best venues in Pennsylvania for hearing live music. July 27: 7 Walkers, featuring former Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann. July 28 & 29: Wine on the Mountain. August 18: An Evening with Vince Gill. September 14: Tracy Lawrence. For show times, tickets and prices: (866) 605-7325, www. pennspeak.com. Also, look for free weekly Deck Party entertainment featuring local bands. SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF RESORT, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 424-4000, (800) 742-9633. The River Room Piano Bar and Lounge. On Fridays and Saturdays, from 8 p.m. to midnight, pianist/vocalist Flo Powell, known as Lady Flo, dazzles with an extensive repertoire—Duke Ellington, Barbra Streisand, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Billie Holliday and more. Stools around the piano encourage sing-a-longs. SHERMAN THEATER, 524 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 4202808, www.shermantheater. com. Live music, dance, plays and more. August 2-3: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. THE INN AT POCONO MANOR, Route 314 and One Manor Drive.
(570) 225-0167; (888) 374-1295. Lamplighter Lounge—Entertainment on Fridays & Saturdays. THE MOUNT, Mt. Laurel Pocono Mts. Performing Arts Center, 1 Tamiment Road, Tamiment (570) 588-2522, www.mtlaurelpac.com. July 29: Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group. August 19: Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest. August 24: 38 Special. THE SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE, 552 River Road, Shawnee-onDelaware; (570) 421-5093; www. theshawneeplayhouse.com. Affordable world-class theater presenting classical and new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and Shakespeare. Now through August 30: Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits. Musical revue where Broadway’s greatest musical legends meet Broadway’s greatest satirist. Hailed as “hilarious and brilliantly wicked” by the New York Times, the show includes parodies of The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Les Misérables, Annie Get Your Gun, Hairspray, The Lion King, The Music Man, Miss Saigon and Rent. Tickets: $28 adults, $25 seniors, $15 children. Now through September 1: The Shawnee Story, a nostalgic musical comedy with historic photos of beautiful Shawnee-on-Delaware area and the personalities that make
Theater Year Round! Musicals, Comedies, Dramas Children’s Theater Classes and Camps We Love Groups of All Sizes!
570-421-5093 www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com it special. Tickets: $18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 children. Now through August 25: CATS, winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Costumes; Broadway’s second longest running show. Tickets: $28 adults, $25 seniors, $15 children. Now through December 29: Story Time S.T.A.R.S. on Stage. Children will love seeing their favorite characters and stories come alive. Tickets: $5. Now through August 24: Disney’s Aladdin Jr. Tickets: $10. Now through July 28: Disney’s High School Musical Jr. Disney Channel’s smash hit musical comes to life. For show times, tickets and more information: (570) 421-5093; www.theshawneeplayhouse.com.
Wildflower Music Festival In a natural amphitheater, accented by towering pines and a fragrant summer breeze, the Wildflower Music Festival has been a Pocono Mountains tradition for three decades. Featuring a wide range of musical styles, the festival takes place throughout the summer on Saturday nights at 6 p.m., with the seating area open at 5 p.m. Seats are on a first-come basis. Scheduled acts include Ernie Hawkins on July 28, Sierra Hull and Highway 111 on August 4, Mary Wilson of the Supremes on August 11 and Elysian Camerata on August 18. On Sunday, July 29, enjoy a special free Steppingstones concert to honor the memory of former artistic director Jane Zwillinger Ables at 4 p.m. The Wildflower Music Festival is held at the DorflingerSuydam Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills. The rain venue is Wallenpaupack Area High School’s auditorium in Hawley. For tickets and information: (570) 253-5500, www.dorflinger.org/ wildflower_music_festival.html.
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Sports BAIT & TACKLE
Tannery Depot General Store, RR 78, corner of Route 534 & Tannery Bridge, White Haven, (570) 6064325, (800) 745-0742, www.tannerydepot.com. Offering fishing tackle, camping equipment, bike rentals, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, food and more.
Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono, (570) 839-7338, www.woehrlesbaitshop.com. Healthy live bait for all seasons; fat heads, minnows, night crawlers, leeches, red worms, giant mealworms, wax worms and more. Celebrating over 3 decades in business, this complete bait shop is open every day, all year.
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BOATING Lakeside Country Cottages, Intersection Routes 507 & 390, Lake Wallenpaupack, Tafton, (570) 226-8907, www.lakesidecountrycottages.com. Seasonal boat slip rentals start at $800. Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals, Junction of Routes 507 & 390, Lake Wallenpaupack, Tafton, (570) 226-3930, www.rubberduckieboatrentals.com. Rent pontoon, fishing, pleasure and ski boats, and 3-person jet skis. Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour, 2487 Route 6 near Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-3293, www.wallenpaupackboattour.com. One-hour cruises on Lake Wallenpaupack with tour guides.
Available through Labor Day. Private tours available. CAMPING Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I-80 off exit 309), (570) 223-0505, (800) 487-2628, www.adventuresport.com. Overnight canoe camping trips in the exquisite Delaware Water Gap Natural Recreation Area. Kittatinny Canoes, Dingmans Ferry Base, 2130 Route 739, Dingmans Ferry on the Delaware River, (800) 356-2852, www.kittatinny.com. Canoe and raft center offering scenic riverside camping trips in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
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paradisetrout.com. Two lakes filled with bass and trout. No license required. All equipment/ bait available.
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Kittatinny Canoes, Dingmans Ferry Base, 2130 Route 739, Dingmans Ferry on the Delaware River, (800) 356-2852, www.kittatinny.com. Rafting, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, camping, paintball and zipping.
CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www.cbkmountainadventures.com. Trampoline and safety harnesses allow participants to experience the thrill of flying and flipping.
The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-8929, www.skytop.com. Instruction for the novice fly fisher; equipment provided. Private lessons and guide service. Waters open to the public for a fee.
CLIMBING
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The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop, (570) 595-8988; www.skytop.com. Outdoor 30’ climbing wall; 8 stations, from beginner to expert.
Big Brown Fish and Pay Lakes, Route 115, North Effort, (570) 629-0427, www.bigbrownfish. com. Three ponds filled with trout and bass. No license required. Equipment rentals and bait available. Picnic table, park benches and pavilion for your convenience.
Lakeside Country Cottages, Intersection Rtes. 507 & 390, Lake Wallenpaupack, (570) 226-8907, www.lakesidecountrycottages.com.
CANOES & KAYAKS
CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www.cbkmountainadventures.
Paradise Fishing Preserve, Cresco, (570) 629-0422, www.
The Rod & Gun Club at The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-3908, www. poconomanor.com. Lessons for beginners to experienced anglers. Scenic 2.5 miles of remote flyfishing open to the public for a fee.
GEOCACHING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (Continued on Page 28)
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(570) 595-8988; www.skytop.com. Discover the delights of Geocaching in a small class and find your way to one of Skytop’s caches using state-of-theart GPS units.
GOLF
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, One River Road, 124 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (800) 742-9633, www.shawneeinn.com. Legendary, historic course.
Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, www.fernwood.co. Year-round horseback riding.
Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (570) 595-8988, www.skytop.com.
The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 8393908, www.poconomanor.com. Two courses designed by elite golf course architects.
Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, www.splitrockresort.com.
HARNESS RACING
KITTATINNY ZIPlINEs
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672, www.poconodowns.com.
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Soar 150 Feet in the Air Overlooking the Delaware at Speeds Over 50 MPH!
Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, www.fernwood.co. Year-round horseback riding. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 8396237, www.poconomanor.com. Year-round horseback riding.
1-800-356-2852 1 800 356 2852 www.kittatinny.com TAKE A ZIP LINE RIDE AND RECEIVE: $10 OFF a Delaware River Canoe, Kayak or Raft Trip - OR $10 OFF Paintball - OR - 1/2 Price Camping
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KART RACING S & S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts, Business Route 209 in Snydersville, (570) 420-5500; www.ssspeedways. com. High-powered afford experience similar to real track racing. Single-person ride; must be at least 54” tall. Video arcade and snack bar. Use the display ad in this magazine for a Free Race.
MOUNTAIN BIKING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Skytop, (570) 595-8988; www.skytop.com. Learn to negotiate rock gardens, bridges, drops and banked turns in Mountain Biking Skills Class. Rent equipment or bring your own.
costasfamilyfunpark.com • 570.226.8585
Pocono Bike Rentals at the Tannery Depot, RR 78, corner of
ThisWeek.net 29 Route 534 & Tannery Bridge, White Haven, (800) 745-0742, www.poconobikerentals.com. Pocono Whitewater, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-9226, www.poconowhitewater.com. Mountain bike rentals and shuttle service to and from many great bike trails in and around Jim Thorpe. Whitewater Challengers, Lehigh Adventure Center, 288 North Stagecoach Rd., Weatherly, (800) 443-8554, www. whitewaterchallengers.com. Mountain bike rentals; shuttle service to great trails along the Lehigh River.
through the ski trails of Camelback Mountain Resort. Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966; www.fernwood.co.
Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, www.fernwood.co.
PLAY PARKS
PAINTBALL The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (570) 595-8988, www.skytop.com.
Bushkill Falls, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-6682, to www.visitbushkillfalls.com. Centered around eight tumbling
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MOUNTAIN SEGWAYS CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www.cbkmountainadventures.com. Mountain Segway tour takes you
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www.WhitewaterChallengers.com
WHITEWATER CHALLENGERS in the Poconos, PA
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC COME AND ENJOY DELICIOUS FOOD AND A GREAT SUNSET VIEW MIDWEEK GOLF SPECIALS Mondays & Wednesdays Buy One Greens Fee Get the 2nd One FREE* *(Cart purchase required - not valid for Twilight or 9 Holes rates)
WEEKENDS $65 with cart WEEKDAYS $55 with cart Junior and Senior Rates
GIRLS NIGHT OUT - 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 9 & DINES DRINK & THINK NIGHT HAPPY HOUR DAILY - 5pm to 7pm SUNDAY BRUNCH MENU - AFTER MEMORIAL DAY SUNDAY NIGHT - PASTA NIGHT Unlimited 3 Pastas • 3 Sauces • Garlic Bread and Tossed Salad $14.95 PERFECT PLACE TO PLAN YOUR NEXT GOLF EVENT OR WEDDING
OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER THURSDAY thru SUNDAY 11am to 9pm Dinner Reservations Recommended
Call 570.722.9901 • www.golfsplitrock.com
Located at Split Rock Country Club • 49 Wolf Hollow Rd., Lake Harmony, PA 18624
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waterfalls, the “Niagara of Pennsylvania� features miles of nature trails, picnic areas, miniature golf, paddleboats and more. Ice Cream Parlor, Native American and wildlife exhibits.
Costa’s Family Fun Park, 2111 Route 6, Hawley, near Lake Wallenpaupack, (570) 226-8585, www.costasfamilyfunpark.com. Bumper boats, go karts, miniature golf, water slides, laser tag, golf driving range, batting cages, video games and more.
winning park specifically designed for parent/child participation. Rides, shows, attractions, games, water park, picnic area and more set on over 30 acres.
Land of Make Believe & Pirate’s Cove, I-80 exit 12, Hope, NJ, (908) 459-9000, www.lomb.com. Award-
The Rod & Gun Club at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-3908, www.poconomanor.com.
WOEHRLE‛S BAIT SHOP
SPORTING CLAYS
The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (570) 5958929, (570) 595-7401, www.skytop.com.
Route 940 & Park Avenue MT. POCONO
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THE POCONOS’ MOST COMPLETE BAIT SHOP
Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 223-0505, (800) 487-2628 www.adventuresport.com. Offers a complete line of outdoor equipment, including tents, lanterns, fire starters, water jugs, portable stoves, apparel and sunglasses.
839-7338
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Starting Gate Action Sports, Rt. 209 in Bushkill, adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum, (570) 588-4807, www.startinggateonline.com.
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Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, (570) 606-4325. Carries a full selection of everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors. Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-7338, www.woehrlesbaitshop. com. Healthy live bait for all seasons.
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TRAIN RIDES Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton, I-81 exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway), left at light to Lackawanna Avenue, follow signs to Steamtown, (570) 340-5200, (888) 693-9391, www.nps.gov/stea. Cross-country steam-powered and historic diesel-driven rail excursions, working roundhouse and turntable,
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RUBBER DUCKIE
2 museums, Park Theatre, and Visitors Center.
(800) 443-8554, www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423 in Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338.
ZIP LINES
TROLLEY RIDES
CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www.cbkmountainadventures.com.
Water Gap Trolley, Route 611, Delaware Water Gap, (570) 4769766, www.watergaptrolley.com. Authentically styled all-weather trolleys make scenic and historic tours of Delaware Water Gap. Relax while trained guides take you back through history and describe points of interest. Open 7 days/week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WATER PARKS Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark, One Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www.camelbeach. com. H20ooohh! Indoor Family Waterpark, Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625. Pirate’s Cove at Land of Make Believe, I-80 exit 12, Hope, NJ, (908) 459-9000, www.lomb.com. Variety of slides and pools for all ages.
Kittatinny Canoes, Milford, (800) 356-2852, www.kittatinny.com. At 150 feet, one of the highest zip lines in the Northeast. Tree Top Adventure, Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop, (570) 595-8988; www.skytop.com. Zip line and challenge course.
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DAM RELEASES A dam release is to whitewater rafting what fresh powder is to skiing—the optimum condition for enjoying a thrilling sport. The Army Corps of Engineers initiates dam releases during the warm months to offset the lack of snow melt. Avid whitewater rafters circle these dates and you should too. Upcoming dam release dates for the remainder of 2012 are: July 28-29, August 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26 and September 1-2. Whitewater Challengers in Weatherly sponsors special dam release rafting trips which feature dozens of exciting rapids combined with the spectacular scenery of the Lehigh River Gorge. For more information: (800) 4438554, www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
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Bed, Breakfast & Beauty In picturesque Pocono Pines a newly restored, d mountain-style l b bed d and db breakfast, kf Mountaintop Lodge at Lake Naomi, has reopened with aplomb. Combining the best of what the area has to offer—pristine Lake Naomi, woodsy beauty and grounds covered in lilacs, camellia, spirea and viburnum—the 84-year old Mountaintop Lodge’s accommodations include rooms within the main lodge and separate cabin suites. Mountaintop Lodge features relaxed rustic charm decorated with the simple elegance of Mission and Shaker style furniture. Guests of the bed and breakfast receive complimentary memberships to the nearby exclusive Five-Star Platinum Lake Naomi Club for the length of their stay. Lake Naomi Club offers a range of amenities, including access to the private lake, ponds and beaches, the Clubhouse Restaurant and participation in recreation and social activities. The club features a 48,000-square foot community center with an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, state-of-the-art fitness center and outdoor recreation areas and playgrounds. Guests can also enjoy golf and tennis. After a day of lake and mountain activities, guests return to the quiet comfort of Mountaintop Lodge. The elegant Main Great Room can host affairs for up to 50 guests, making Mountaintop a wonderful spot for an intimate wedding or other celebration. Public areas offer wireless internet. A public coffee/pastry shop features gourmet java, smoothies and pastries whipped up by consummate pastry chef Don Thayer, who will also create an exquisite wedding, birthday or other special occasion cake. Mountaintop Lodge is located at 2137 Route 940, Pocono Pines. For more information: (570) 646-6636, www.mountaintoplodge.com.
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Real Estate PROPERTIES FOR SALE & VACATION RENTALS Beaver Mountain, (800) 2332770, www.BeaverMtn.com. Log and cedar home builders.
POCONO TILE WORKS TILE & MARBLE Free Quotes Fully Insured Custom Tile Work a Specialty
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Century 21 Select Group, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (800) 588-1808, (570) 6463600; and Route 94, Pocono Lake at Locust Lake Village, (800) 588-2808, (570) 6468844; www.c21PoconoPines. com. Real estate sales and vacation rentals in Lake Naomi, Locust Lake, Timber Trails and Pinecrest Lake.
Hawley Realty, Inc., (610) 3984000, www.hawleyrealty.com. Commercial and industrial real throughout the Pocono Mountains.
LAKE NAOMI REAL ESTATE, INC. At the traffic light, Corner Routes 940 & 423 Pocono Pines, PA 18350 (800) 537-1479 * (570) 646-2222 See our sales & rentals at www.lakenaomi.com
Sales & Vacation Rentals
We cater to families - Kids get a free Kids Fun Pack with off-season and winter rentals
CONTINUING A FORTY YEAR TRADITION AT LAKE NAOMI - TIMBER TRAILS
Largest sales staff specializing in Lake Naomi and Timber Trails.
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Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., Route 940, Pocono Pines, (800) 537-1479, (570) 6462222, www.lakenaomi.com. Specializing in Lake Naomi/ Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals. A family tradition since 1964. Liberty Homes, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-4600, www.libertyhomesPA.com. Quality Pocono building since 1978. Luxury living made affordable. Pocono Builders Association, 745 Main Street, Stroudsburg. (570) 421-9009, www.poconobuilders.org.
SERVICES Pocono Tile Works, (570) 460-6439, www.poconotileworks.com.
ThisWeek.net 35 Exceptional custom tile design, including marble, and installation. Fully insured; references available. The Service Team, 487 E. Moorestown Road, Wind Gap, (610) 377-8400. Installation of roofing, siding, kitchens, baths, decks, insulation and flooring.
The Poconos: A Great Place to Live & Play
Lake Naomi
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Art Appreciation Artists’ Tours, also called Open Studios, offer the public the opportunity to view a wide range of artists’ works and studios free of charge. Artists’ Tours are a wonderful way for the average person to become an art collector. Even if you’re not in the market for artwork, participating in an Artists’ Tour is certain to increase your appreciation of art.
WAYNE COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE
A r t i s t s' T o u r 2 0 1 2
From Friday, July 27 through Sunday, July 29, the Wayne County Arts Alliance will present its 2012 Artists’ Tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Come out and see works by painters, photographers, sculptors, puppet makers, jewelers, potters, graphic artists, ceramicists, furniture makers and printmakers. Start the tour at the Artists’ Tour Headquarters at the Wayne County Arts Alliance Art Market, located in the historic Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley. There, at the Tour Exhibit, which will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from July 25 through July 29, you’ll be able to view samples of work from each artist. Volunteers will be on hand to help you plan your tour. On Wednesday, July 25, join the artists for a reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information: (570) 390-4420, www.waynecountyartsalliance.org. Artwork: Gloria Forelli
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Art & History ANTOINE DUTOT MUSEUM & GALLERY, Main Street (Route 611), Delaware Water Gap, (570) 476-4240, www.dutotmuseum. com. Art gallery and museum of local history housed in a charming brick schoolhouse (circa 1850). Hours: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. & Sun, Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend. Donation $2; Children under 12 Free. ASA PACKER MUSEUM, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-3229, www. asapackermansion.com. Built in 1861, this former home of Mauch Chunk railroad magnate and Lehigh University Founder, Asa Packer, remains as it was in his day, furnishings and all. ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North 7th Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, www.poconoarts.org. Premiere Public Fine Art Gallery run by the nonprofit PoconoArts
Council. More than 20 juried artists exhibit their works from June thru November. December thru May are reserved for special event exhibits. Media include oil, photography, acrylics, water color, digital, pottery, batik and more. BELL SCHOOL, Cherry Valley Road, Stormsville, www. monroehistorical.org. Circa 1860 one-room school. Artifacts, photos, guided tours.
Historical Society features the “Lincoln Flag,” which was placed under President Lincoln’s head after he was shot at Ford’s Theater. Hours: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wed. thru Sun. during July and August; and Wed., Sat. & Sun. September thru June.
CALDER HOUSE MUSEUM, Route 191 and Pine Mill Road, Equinunk, (570) 224-6722, www. waynehistorypa.org. A National Historic Site.
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM, 5550 Memorial Boulevard (Route 611), Tobyhanna, (570) 894-4207, (570) 8397306, www.coolbaughtwp.org. Ice harvesting, military history, extensive photo collection and artifacts. Cultural and special events.
COLUMNS MUSEUM, 608 Broad Street, Milford, (570) 296-8126, www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety. org. Housed in a restored 1904 Neo-Greek Revival mansion, the museum of the Pike County
CRESCO STATION MUSEUM, Sand Spring Road off Route 390, Cresco Railroad Depot, (570) 595-6157, www.barretthistory.org. Antique toys, anthracite coal mine display, diorama of the 1764 John
Historic Crystal Cave Discovered in 1871, Crystal Cave is an underground natural wonder—a cave covered in stalactites (large dripstones that hang from the ceilings of limestone caves) and stalagmites (large rocks that grow out of the caves’ floors). Crystal Cave is also graced with millions of natural crystals and generous displays of flowstones covering the cave walls. Crystal Cave is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. between March 1 and November 30. Guided underground tours are available. Special Lantern Tours, that afford visitors the opportunity to view the cave the same way the first explorers saw it, are offered every Friday and Saturday evening during July and August. Crystal Cave features other attractions, including a museum, gift shop, miniature golf, panning for gemstones, restaurant and ice cream parlor. Located at 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown, Crystal Cave is naturally air-conditioned making it a great way to beat the summer heat. For more information: (610) 6836765, www.crystalcavepa.com.
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on the National Register of Historic Places.
941-4214, www.scranton.edu. Rotating fine art exhibits.
DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road, White Mills, (570) 253-1185, www. dorflinger.org. Highlighting the life of Christian Dorflinger, creator of fine crystal and cut glass, who was educated at the Cristalleries de Saint Louis in France. Largest collection of Honesdale Glass in the world, period antiques and factory artifacts. Open Wed. thru Sun.
EVERHART MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, SCIENCE & ART, 1901 Mulberry Street, Scranton, (570) 346-7186, www. everhart-museum.org. Located in Nay Aug Park, the Beaux-Arts style Everhart features rotating fine art collections, a planetarium and natural history displays.
LACAWAC SANCTUARY, www. lacawac.org. Located in the northeastern tip of the Pocono Mountains, this nature preserve, ecological field research station and public environmental education facility is set on 545 acres and includes forests, a lake and a group of buildings built in 1903, many of which are architectural gems, features five public hiking trails. The 52acre Lake Lacawac, which is the southernmost glacial lake in the northern hemisphere, has been prreserved in pristine condition completely free from development and encroachment.
DRIEBE FREIGHT STATION, 537 Ann Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 424-1776. Restored 1882 railroad freight station housing a working model train display. ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570)636-2070, www. eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com. Founded in 1854, Eckley was an anthracite mining community, which in 1971 became a living museum—an entire town dedicated to preserving the history of the American lives that fueled the industrial revolution. Guided walking tours of the town and historical exhibits. Open year-round. EPISCOPAL PARISH OF ST. MARK & ST. JOHN, 21 Race Street Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-2241. www. stmarkandstjohn.org. This National Historic Landmark church features Gothic Revival architecture and Tiffany glass windows. Built between 1867 and 1869. EQUINUNK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Route 191 and Pine Mill Road, Equinunk, (570) 2246722, www.equinunkhistory. org. Preserves the history, from prehistoric times to present, of the Upper Delaware region. The town is characterized by 19th and early 20th century architecture, including Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Second Empire, and is listed
GREY TOWERS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, (570) 296-9630, www.greytowers.org. A French chateau built in 1886 by Richard Morris Hunt, architect of the Vanderbilt estate, Grey Towers is characterized by its dual conical roofed towers. Set on 303 acres of gardens and outbuildings, including an outdoor theater, this exquisite mansion, which is the former family home of the founder of the US Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot, houses a museum and conference center. Open May 26 thru October 31. HARRY HOUDINI TOUR, SHOW & MUSEUM, 1433 N. Main Avenue, Scranton, (570) 342-5555, www.houdini.org. Featured on the Travel Channel, museum dedicated the magician and his work.
MADELON POWERS ART GALLERY, East Stroudsburg University, Fine and Performing Arts Center, Normal and Marguerite Streets, (Continued on Page 38)
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PENNSYLVANIA
HOPE HORN ART GALLERY, University of Scranton, Hyland Hall, 4th Floor, Linden Street and Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, (570)
Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop
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
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East Stroudsburg, (570) 422-3483, www.esu.edu. Fine art exhibits by established and up-and-coming visual artists. MAUCH CHUNK MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-9190, www. mauchchunkmuseum.com. Preserving the history and culture of Jim Thorpe, formerly known as Mauch Chunk. MILFORD HISTORIC DISTRICT, Milford. OLD JAIL MUSEUM, 128 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-5259. Infamous site of the execution of the Molly Maguires, who were, quite possibly, innocent. Numerous reports claim the jail is haunted. OLD MAUCH CHUNK TRAIN STATION, Packer Park, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-5810, www.jimthorpe. org. Located in the heart of the downtown, the historic train station serves as a visitors welcome and information center. POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 5889338; www.poconoindianmuseum.
Stroud Mansion
com. Ancient artifacts and crafts of Delaware River indigenous Native Americans.
daily Monday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
POCONO MANOR INN, 314 Pocono Manor, (570) 839-7111, www.poconomanor.com. The “Grand Lady of the Mountains” is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, www.nps. gov/stea/index.htm. Offering living history and special exhibits, including the movie Steel and Steam. Tour the Locomotive Repair Shops. Enjoy a short or longer train excursion. Conveniently located in downtown Scranton, which is an easy, short drive off all major routes (81, 380, 84, 6 & 11).
QUIET VALLEY LIVING HISTORICAL FARM, 347 Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, www.quietvalley. org. Nestled in the hills of Northeast Pennsylvania, Quiet Valley is dedicated to preserving and presenting Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage. Open to the general public for tours during the summer, special events feature period-dressed “family” members re-enacting the life of the original Pennsylvania German family who lived on the farm from the 1760s to 1913. SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER, 420 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 346-7369, www. scrantonculturalcenter.org. Housed in the magnificent Masonic Temple, considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the country, the Scranton Cultural Center serves as a regional center for arts, education and community activities, including Broadway plays, symphony, ballet, cultural events and art exhibits. Completed in 1930, when Scranton was a wealthy industrial city, the Masonic Temple is a tribute to masonry. The building’s architecture encompasses Gothic Revival, Romanesque and Richardsonian Romanesque. It is on the US National Registry of Historic Places. SCULPTED ICE WORKS ICE HARVESTING MUSEUM, Route 590, Lakeville, (570) 226-6246, www.sculptediceworks.com. Before refrigeration, natural lake ice harvesting was a booming ic industry in the Poconos. Open in
STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7703, www.monroehistorical.org. Built in 1795 by Jacob Stroud, the stately mansion houses Monroe County artifacts and exhibits and features the Elizabeth D. Walters Library, which contains extensive genealogical materials, a museum, library and gift shop. TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM, Route 423, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, open seasonally and for special events. Rail videos, running model train layouts, memorabilia, railroad art, and souvenirs. By donation. WALLENPAUPACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC., 103 Manor Court, Paupack, (570) 226-8980, www.visitpa.org. Dedicated to keeping the history of the Lake Wallenpaupack area accessible, the Society operates the Williams House as a museum. ZANE GREY MUSEUM, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, 274 River Road, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-4871. Renowned author/chronicler of the American West’s beloved Pocono Mountains home. Memorabilia, photographs and books in the rooms that served as Grey’s office and study.
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Lodging Countryside Cottages, 2863 Bartonsville Avenue, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-2131, www. countrysidecottages.com. Small rustic resort featuring fireplaces and lovely nature setting. Crescent Lodge, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 595-7486, www. crescentlodge.com. Award-winning retreat with lodge and cottages. Each room features a distinctive style. Cottages feature fireplace, sunken Jacuzzi for two and private outdoor patio overlooking gardens. Amenities include complimentary country breakfast buffet, one of the finest restaurants in the Pocono Mountains, walking and fitness trails. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort & Restaurant, 205 Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, www.ehrhardts.com. Owned and operated by the Ehrhardt
family for over 60 years, this Lake Wallenpaupack resort offers motel rooms, cottages, lakeside apartments and suites. Live entertainment on weekends. Lake-front restaurant. Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, (888) 3376966, www.fernwood.co. Luxury hotel rooms and villas. Several cafés and restaurants, including the Tuscan Grille, featuring Italian fare. Amenities include live entertainment, indoor/outdoor pools, fitness area, spa, year-round horseback riding, tennis and golf.
served nightly, a superb wine list, outdoor dining with spectacular mountain views. Hanna’s Café offers casual dining. Selected one of the “Ten Best Inns in America” and awarded a 4-Diamond rating by AAA. Features eco-friendly Le Spa Forêt. (Continued on Page 40)
French Manor Inn and Spa, 50 Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (877) 720-6090, www. thefrenchmanor.com. Country manor modeled after an estate in the South of France. Gourmet French cuisine
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Lodging (Continued (C tii d ffrom P Page 39) Lakeside Country Cottages, 263 Route 507, Tafton, (570) 226-8907, www.lakesidecountrycottages. com. Gracing the shore of Lake Wallenpaupack, cottages sleep 6 (bring your own towels and linens). Fully equipped kitchens. Outdoor charcoal grill. Offers seasonal boat slip rentals.
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Mountaintop Lodge, 2137 Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-6636, www.mountaintoplodge.com. Newly renovated bed & breakfast with rooms, suites, lofts and cabins. Rate includes access to activities at Lake Naomi and a private club offering lakefront fine dining, pool, spa, Jacuzzi and sauna. Santosha on the Ridge, 121 Santosha Lane, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 476-0203; www.santoshaontheridge. com. Features rooms with spectacular views of the ancient Appalachian Trail and is a 2011 BedandBreakfast.com award-winner. Each eclectic room is unique: Turkish rugs and pillows, oversized antique claw foot tub. The Sunrise Room
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offers views of a peaceful pond and Kittatinny Ridge. Close to Bushkill Falls and Columcille Megalith Park, yet a mere 72 miles from Manhattan. Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, 124 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 424-4000, www. shawneeinn.com. Featuring the 100-year-old, 27-hole championship golf course. Conveniently located 75 miles from New York City and 100 miles from Philadelphia in a scenic and secluded setting amid the beauty of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Skytop Lodge, off Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-7401, (800) 3457759, www.skytop.com. Refined resort in a majestic 5,500-acre setting. Affordable weekend and vacation plans feature fine dining, accommodations, an abundance of year-round sports/activities and guided nature tours. Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, www. splitrockresort.com. Villas, cottages, lodge and deluxe suites offering a huge array of sports, and activities, including golf, water park and bowling, and a movie theater. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-7111, (800) 2338150, www.poconomanor.com. Nestled among the evergreens and bountiful wildlife, the Inn has been a Pocono Mountains landmark since 1902. This charming 3000-acre resort is a year-round gateway to adventure activities, fine dining, shopping and relaxation. The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527, www. thesettlersinn.com. Artfully restored 1927 craftsman-style hotel featuring 20 guest rooms and suites, some with Jacuzzis and fireplaces. AAA 4-Diamond rated restaurant with a Wine Spectator magazine awardwinning wine selection. Seasonal game, meats and fish. Member of Historic Hotels of America.
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Spas & Salons Fernwood Resort Spa, 5785 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, (888) 337-6966, www.fernwood.co. Full spa menu.
Le Spa Forêt at The French Manor Inn and Spa, 50 Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (877) 720-6090, www.thefrenchmanor.com. Attune to the rhythms of nature and your body in this innovative green spa retreat. Offering aromachology, body enhancers, a naturally filtered pool and hot tub, fitness center, relaxation lounges, couples’ massage suite and bridal spa parties.
Santosha on the Ridge, 121 Santosha Lane, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 476-0203; www.santoshaontheridge.com. A true sanctuary, Santosha features en suite massages and other bodywork therapies, private yoga room, fully stocked with books, props and cushions, and an outdoor labyrinth for walking meditation. Spa Shawnee at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, 124 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawneeon-Delaware, (570) 424-4000, www.spashawnee.com. A sanctuary for restoring the body, mind and soul. Facials and body treatments use allnatural, organic products. Single and couples’ massage rooms, hydrotherapy, full salon.
The Laurel Spa at the Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314,
One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-0140, www.laurelspaatpoconomanor. com. Offers state-of-the-art equipment and an unforgettable experience. Massages, facials, wraps, scrubs, nail services, waxing and spa packages. Mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling.
The Spa at Mount Airy, 44 Woodland Road, Mt. Pocono, (570) 243-5230; www.thespaatmountairy. com. Treatments include Swedish, deep tissue and sports massages, reflexology, therapeutic facials, wraps and nail care.
The Skyview Spa at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-8968; www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge. com. Full spa services and quiet room with mountain views. 15% OFF of our Orange Marmalade Summer Scented Dry Wrap, Manicures and Pedicures Discover the Secret of Youth with a journey of all your senses. Rare, exotic and precious essential actives ensure this global anti-age treatment targets all the deficiencies related to skin aging. This facial will be on sale for $125.00 for a limited time only! Book any Chemical Hair Service at our Salon, receive a free Haircut!
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Coming Events (Continued (C ti d ffrom P Page 9) August 3: Honey Bees, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, www.quietvalley.org. $10, adults; $5 children 3-12. August 3: Vintage Costume Jewelry Trunk Show, Mt. Haven Resort, 123 Log Tavern Road, Milford, (800) 5531530. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pieces from the famous jewelry houses of the 1900s. Great shopping. August 3: Dusk Hike, Hickory Run State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums, (570) 403-2006. 7:30 p.m. Easy dusk hike followed by campfire. Bring snack to share. August 3: Art Opening—Kathy Crane’s “Look to the Skies,” Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www. mcconservation.org. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring watercolors of sunrises, sunsets, Aurora Borealis and more. August 3 thru August 5: Pennsylvania 400, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond Road, Long Pond, (800) RACEWAY, www.poconoraceway.com. August 3 thru August 5: Dog Days Of Summer Family Nature Getaway Weekend, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec. org. Interpretive hikes, animal presentations, fishing, canoeing, crafts, campfire and more! Includes two nights of lodging and six meals. Cost: Adults $190 / 25% off ages 7-10 / 50% off ages 4-6 / free under 3 / commuter and day rates available; call for details. August 3 thru August 11: Annual Wayne County Fair, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 270 Miller Drive, Route 191 North, Honesdale, (570) 2532941, www.waynecountyfair.com.
Enjoy games, rides, food, exhibits, farm animals and live entertainment.
and Highway 11. $22, adults. $11, students 6 to 18. Free for children under 6.
August 3 thru August 12: 15th Annual Art Show, sponsored by the Coolbaugh Township Historical Society, Bicentennial Museum, Wills Mansion, 5590 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-4207. Viewing times vary day to day. Call ahead for hours, which vary each day.
August 4: Overnight Backpack on Appalachian Trail, Pocono Outdoor Club. Meet at 4 p.m. at Smith Gap and hike 3.5 miles to shelter. Bring all camping gear, food, water. Info: (570) 242-0519.
August 4: Craft Fair, Mountainview Community Church, 5126 N. Lehigh Gorge Dr., White Haven (exit 273 off I-80), (570) 362-6041, www.mcfmc.org. 9 a.m. Jewelry, woodworks, quilts and more.
August 4 & 5: Festival of Wood, Grey Towers National Historic Landmark, 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, (570) 296-9630, www. greytowers.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handmade wood crafts, music, arts, films, children’s activities, music and demonstrations.
August 4: Monroe Farmers Market, 925 Ann Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-0559. 8 a.m. to noon. Locally grown produce, herbs, flowers, plants, baked goods, hand roasted coffee, honey, apple wine, handmade soaps and more. Weekly Saturday Farmers Market.
August 4 & 5: Antique Show & Sale, Wallenpaupack Area High School, 1 mile east of Hawley on Route 6, (570) 296-3539, www.wpsada.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $4.50; $4, with ad from this magazine. Free parking.
August 4: Malibu Ranch Rodeo Summer Series, Malibu Dude Ranch, 351 Foster Hill Road, Milford, www.malibududeranch.com. Gates open: 5:30 p.m.; rodeo at 7 p.m. Adults: $15, Children: $10, Under 4: free. August 4: 5th Annual Heritage Craft Day, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, www. quietvalley.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, adults; $5 children 3-12. Try your hand at early American skills and crafts. The Pocono Mt. Chapter of Embroiderer’s Guild of America will demonstrate various types of needlework. August 4: Vineyard Yoga, Sorrenti’s Cherry Valley Vineyards, 130 Lower Cherry Valley, Road, Saylorsburg, (570) 992-225, www. cherryvalleyvineyards. 10 a.m. Beginners to advanced yogis welcome. August 4: Wildflower Music Festival, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road, White Mills, (570) 253-5500, www.wildflowermusic.org. 6 p.m. Sierra Hull
August 4 & 5: Whitewater Dam Release Weekend, Whitewater Challengers, Lehigh Adventure Center, 288 North Stagecoach Rd., Weatherly, (800) 443-RAFT, www. whitewaterchallengers.com. Special Lehigh River Trips ranging from easy to challenging. Also, weekend-long rafting and overnight camping trips available. August 5, 12, 19 & 25: Intermediate Watercolor, Pocono Arts Council, 18 North 7th, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, www.poconoarts.org. Weekly sessions, Sundays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuition for all 4 sessions: $110/members, $120/nonmembers; Seniors: $90/$95. August 6: Parents’ Time Off, Topic: Trees, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join an environmental educator for adults-only program while your child, age 4-9, explores with another environmental educator. Cost for adults $8/$5 (member); children free.
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BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL in Wind Gap Enjoy the sounds of banjos, guitars, fiddles and acoustic instruments at the Pocono Mountains’ 24th Annual Bluegrass Festival from August 2 through August 5. Featured acts include Lonesome River Band, Lost Ramblers, Dale Ann Bradley, Louie Setzer, Forgotten Mountain Boys, Hilltown, Heavy Traffic and Texas Rose. The festival will be held in Mountain View Park, East Mountain Road, off Route 512 South in Wind Gap. Show times are 2 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, August 2, 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for Thursday, $25 for Friday and Saturday, $20 for Saturday after 6 p.m., $15 for Sunday and $10 for children. Children under 13 are free. Weekend tickets are $70 for adults and $30 for children. Early campground setup takes place on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and July 29. The fee is $10 per campsite; free for Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association members. Become a member—you can join at the show for $10. Gates open at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1. The festival will also feature Youth Bluegrass Academy, workshops, showcases and children’s programs. Food and other vendors will be on site. For more information: (610) 253-2800, (215) 536-8711, www.afbawindgap.org.
Buck Hill-Skytop Music Festival The Buck Hill-Skytop Music Festival, running daily through August 4, debuted in 2010 as a means of bringing a classical music cultural and educational institution to the Pocono Mountains region. International conductor, opera coach and master class teacher Peter Mark acts as Artistic Director. Venues for the festival, which features multiple programs during each day and night of its run, include Tennis Tea in Buck Hill Falls, Skytop Lodge and Notre Dame High School in East Stroudsburg. On July 27, sample everything the festival has to offer at Skytop for the Taste of the Festival 7 p.m. show.
July 28 features chamber music at 11 a.m. at Tennis Tea and a jewel box presentation of La Traviata at Notre Dame High School at 7:30 p.m., with a post-show discussion at 9:30. On July 29, at 11 a.m., a jazz brunch will be held at Skytop. Later that night, at 8 p.m., jazz performer Dave Liebman is scheduled to take the stage. Other highlights include music at dusk performances, young scholars revue and a gala dinner on closing night. Opera master classes taught by Peter Mark will be offered. For more information, including performance schedule, venues and directions: www.buckhillskytop.org.
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Coming Events (Continued (C ti d ffrom P Page 42) August 6 thru August 10: Nature Discovery (Kids), Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $40 (members); $55 (nonmembers). Day camp for children age 7-8. August 6 & 20: Volunteer recruitment meeting for the 35th Annual Celebration of the Arts (COTA) Jazz & Arts Festival, Deer Head Inn, 5 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, (570) 424-2000, www.cotajazz.org. 7:30 p.m. Help make this worldrenowned jazz festival happen. August 7 thru August 11: Carbon County Fair, Carbon County Fairgrounds, 3285 Little Gap Road, Palmerton, www.carboncountyfair. com. Hours: Tuesday thru Friday, 3-11 PM; Saturday: noon to 11 p.m. $5, children under 10 free. Free parking, free entertainment. August 8: Public Bog Walk, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 6293061, www.mcconservation.org. 10 a.m. Cost: $5/$3. Preregistration required. Bogs are highly sensitive habitats, extremely important for biodiversity. Floating boardwalk gives unique access to Tannersville Bog. Bog walks every Wednesday through September 5. August 8: Jazz on the Deck, The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, Route
6, Hawley, (570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527, www.thesettlersinn.com. Live jazz 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Every Wednesday, rain or shine. August 8: Nature Arts and Crafts in the Park, Promised Land State Park, Falls Pavilion (Main Beach), 100 Lower Lake Road, Greentown, (570) 676-0567. 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays. Children under 15 must be accompanied by a parent. August 8: Annual Picnic, Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township (HATT), Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area, Route 115, between I-80 exit 284 and Blakeslee Corners, www. tobyhannatwphistory.org. For questions or transportation to picnic: (570) 646-7234. Program open spaces: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. HATT’s new website recently won state and national honors for nonprofit website design. August 8, 15, 22 & 29: Drawing Workshop for Adults, Pocono Arts Council, 18 North 7th, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, www.poconoarts. org. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Develop skills; learn about light, form and composition. Tuition for all 4 sessions: $72/members, $80/ nonmembers; Seniors: $60/$65. August 9: Adventure Day for Boys, Promised Land State Park, 100 Lower Lake Road, Greentown, (570) 676-0576, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ stateparks/findapark/promisedland/ index.htm. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For ages 11 to 15 only. $25 per child, includes campfire lunch. Meet at the Falls Pavilion. Registration required.
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August 10 thru August 12: Pocono Quilt Camp I, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 11th annual quilt camp. Work on an unfinished project or start something new. This weekend includes two nights of lodging and six meals. Check out Quilt Camp II for an extended stay. Cost: $195 / $145 commuter rate. August 10 thru August 12: Adult Conservation Weekend, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 6293061, www.mcconservation.org. Cost: $200 member/$225 nonmember. For adults 21 and older. Activities include canoeing, birding, ropes courses. Registration and payment in full is due by 7/27. August 11: Wildflower Music Festival, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road, White Mills, (570) 253-5500, www. wildflowermusic.org. 6 p.m. Mary Wilson of the Supremes. Big hits include “Baby Love” and “Stop in the Name of Love.” $32. August 11: Vineyard Yoga, Sorrenti’s Cherry Valley Vineyards, 130 Lower Cherry Valley, Road, Saylorsburg, (570) 992-225, www. cherryvalleyvineyards. 10 a.m. Beginners to advanced yogis welcome. August 11: Malibu Ranch Rodeo Summer Series, Malibu Dude Ranch, 351 Foster Hill Road, Milford, www.malibududeranch.com. Gates open: 5:30 p.m.; rodeo at 7 p.m. Adults: $15, Children: $10, Under 4: free.
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ThisWeek.net 45 August 11: It’s Raining Cats & Dogs, Mudworks Pottery, 3278 Route 115, Effort (past new CVS), (570) 872-9MUD, www. SafeHavenPa.org. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pet adoptions, group art show, build your own cupcake by Kitchen Chemistry, balloon animals, face painting, artists reception. August 11: Hike-Jacobsburg State Park-Henry’s Woods, Pocono Outdoor Club. Meet at 9 a.m. near the gazebo in main parking area on Belfast Road. Info: (570) 546-1446. August 11 & 12: Whitewater Dam Release Weekend, Whitewater Challengers, Lehigh Adventure Center, 288 North Stagecoach Rd., Weatherly, (800) 443-RAFT, www. whitewaterchallengers.com. Special Lehigh River Trips ranging from easy to challenging. Also, weekend-long rafting and overnight camping trips available. August 12: Public Bog Walk, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www. mcconservation.org. 1 p.m. Cost: $5/$3. Preregistration required. Bogs are highly sensitive habitats, extremely important for biodiversity. Floating boardwalk gives unique access to Tannersville Bog. August 12: Pocono Chicken Wing-Off, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, (570) 421-7231, www. shawneemt.com/s_poconowingoff. html. Noon to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Sample over 30 varieties of wing sauces while supporting Monroe County Meals on Wheels. August 12 thru August 17: Pocono Quilt Camp II, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. Includes five nights of lodging and eighteen meals. Check out Quilt Camp I for an extended stay. Cost: $395 / $345 commuter rate. August 14 & 15: Family Canoe Trip, Monroe County Environmental
Education Center (MCEEC), (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. Cost: $100 for EE members/$110 for nonmembers. Preregistration required. Leisurely float down the Delaware from Dingmans Ferry to Smithfield Beach. One night of camping along river with campfire and night hike. Cost includes canoe rental, 4 meals and river interpretation. Call to register. August 15: Public Bog Walk, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www. mcconservation.org. 10 a.m. Cost: $5/$3. Preregistration required. Bogs are highly sensitive habitats, extremely important for biodiversity. Floating boardwalk gives unique access to Tannersville Bog. Bog walks every Wednesday through September 5. August 15: Jazz on the Deck, The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527, www.thesettlersinn.com. Live jazz 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Every Wednesday, rain or shine. August 15: Nature Arts and Crafts in the Park, Promised Land State Park, Falls Pavilion (Main Beach), 100 Lower Lake Road, Greentown, (570) 676-0567. 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays. Children under 15 must be accompanied by a parent. August 17, 18 & 19: Forever Plaid, Theatrical Gems, Evergreen Com-
munity School, Rtes. 390/191 (Grace Avenue), Cresco, (570) 595-7267, www.theatricalgems.org. 8 p.m. on Aug. 17 & 18; 2 p.m. on Aug. 19. Professional production by Canadensis native Jacob Shoesmith-Fox. August 17 & 19: Madame Butterfly, Pennsylvania Lyric Opera, Notre Dame High School, 60 Spangenburg Avenue, East Stroudsburg, (570) 328-5864, www.griceartists.com. 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 17; 3 p.m. on Aug. 19. Tickets: $20, adults; $15, students & seniors; $5, children 7-12; under 6, free. August 18: Shawnee Mountain Mud Run, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, (570) 421-7231, www. shawneemt.com. Mountain trail run through wooded, rocky, wet terrain. Kids run shorter distances with emphasis on fun. August 18: Malibu Ranch Rodeo Summer Series, Malibu Dude Ranch, 351 Foster Hill Road, Milford, www.malibududeranch.com. Gates open: 5:30 p.m.; rodeo at 7 p.m. Adults: $15, Children: $10, Under 4: free. August 18: Monarch Madness, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. $5. Learn about monarch; search
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Coming Events (Continued (C ti d ffrom P Page 45) for brightly colored caterpillars. Ice cream included. August 18: Nature at Night, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec. org. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free program featuring a walk in the woods to take in the night sights and sounds. August 18: Wildflower Music Festival, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road, White Mills, (570) 253-5500, www. wildflowermusic.org. 6 p.m. Elysian Camerata (violinists, violists & cellist playing Mozart, Mendelssohn, others). $22, adults. $11, students 6 to 18. Free for children under 6. August 19: Frog Frenzy III, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec. org. 10 a.m. to noon. Learn about frogs as you gently catch and release. Wear boots. $5. August 19: Sunday for Singles, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www. peec.org. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monthly hike all about meeting new people and exploring nature together.
August 20: John Philip Sousa Anniversary Concert, Downtown Delaware Water Gap, (570) 424-1266. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic 1912 appearance of John Philip Sousa and his band in Delaware Water Gap. 6:30 p.m. Admission is the same price it was in 1912: $1. Rain date: August 21. August 22: Public Bog Walk, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www. mcconservation.org. 10 a.m. Cost: $5/$3. Preregistration required. Bogs are highly sensitive habitats, extremely important for biodiversity. Floating boardwalk gives unique access to Tannersville Bog. Bog walks every Wednesday through September 5. August 25: Nescopeck State Park Trail Runs to benefit the American Red Cross-Hazleton Chapter, Honey Hole Road, Drums (Exit 262 off I-80, Rt. 309S, approx. 1 mile left into Honey Hole Rd., 5 miles to park). 9 a.m. Information: (570) 788-4219. August 26: Pocono Mountain Summer Concert Series—The Young Geezers, Faith Lutheran Church, Route 940, Blakeslee, (570) 6436580, (570) 646-0309. 7 p.m. Free. August 31: Full Moon Drumming, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
For State Park information, call 1-888-PA-PARKS or visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us
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Master drummer, Maxwell Kofi Donkor gives introductory lesson and leads a drumming circle under the full moon. No experience necessary. $30 for adults; $15 for children. Call to reserve a drum. Ongoing: Eastern Pocono Animal Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic, Rainbow Plaza, Route 209, Brodheadsville, needs volunteers one day per week to check in clients and help out at vaccination clinics. Must be able to commit to one day per week, every week, and arrive at 8:15 a.m. on that day. Info: (570) 994-5846; or stop in office. Ongoing: Love at First Bite, Pocono Cheesecake Factory on Rt. 611 in Swiftwater, (570) 839-6844; www. poconocheesecake.com. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. See this issue of This Week in the Poconos for a coupon worth $2 off any purchase of $20 or more. Ongoing: Lake Wallenpaupack Hour Long Tours and Chartered Boat Rentals, Lake Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour, 2487 Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-3293, www. WallenpaupackBoatTour.com. Ongoing: Tournament Tuesdays, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre, Phone: (888) WIN IN PA; www.mohegansunpocono.com. Slot and blackjack tournaments. Ongoing: Wet & Wild Wednesdays, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre, Phone: (888) WIN IN PA; www.mohegansunpocono.com. Two winners per hour enter a Cash Cube and grab all the cash they can carry! Happy Hour drink specials start at $1. Ongoing: Thrills & Chills Thursdays, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre, Phone: (888) WIN IN PA; www.mohegansunpocono.com. Live music and dancing on the patio, starting at 5 p.m. Ongoing: Diva Fridays, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre, Phone: (888) WIN IN PA; www. mohegansunpocono.com. Celebrity sightings and book signings.
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Pennsylvania Blues Festival Celebrating 21 years of blues in the Poconos, the Pennsylvania Blues Festival hits the hills at Blue Mountain Ski Area from July 27 through July 29. Featuring two stages, 15 national acts will perform, including Steve Guyger and the Excellows, Otis Taylor Band, Big Sam’s Funky Nation and Teeny Tucker. Mikey Junior & The Stone Cold Blues Band kick off the festival on Friday night at 8 p.m. On Saturday the first act, Marquise Knox, takes the stage at 1 p.m. and Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens at noon on Sunday. Music is continuous until 1:30 a.m. on Saturday and 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. Adult tickets are $65 for two days, $40 for one. Tickets for children age six to 12 are $15 for both days and $9 for one. Camping prices are $135 per adult for two days and $45 per child. Campers may arrive at Blue Mountain beginning at noon on Friday, July 27. Blue Mountain Ski Area is located at 1660 Blue Mountain Drive in Palmerton. For more information and to purchase tickets: (610) 826-7700, www.skibluemt.com.
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