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SURF THE MOUNTAINS Your Pocono Portal Adventure Sports: www.adventuresport.com American Candle: www.american-candle.com Baileys Grille & Steakhouse: www.baileyssteakhouse.com Barley Creek Brewing Company: www.barleycreek.com Bear Creek Inne: www.bearcreekinne.com Big Brown Fish and Pay Lakes: www.bigbrownfish.com Blue Mountain Ski Area Summer Events: www.skibluemt.com Bushkill Falls: www.visitbushkillfalls.com Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark: www.camelbeach.com CBK Mountain Adventures: www.CBKmountainadventures.com Century 21 Select Pocono Pines: www.C21PoconoPines.com Claws ‘N’ Paws Wild Animal Park: www.clawsnpaws.com Costa’s Family Fun Park: www.costasfamilyfunpark.com Country Junction: www.countryjunction.com Country Kettle: www.country-kettle.com Countryside Housekeeping Cottages: www.countrysidecottages.com Crescent Lodge: www.crescentlodge.com Crystal Cave: www.crystalcavepa.com Delaware Highlands Conservancy: www.delawarehighlands.org Dorflinger Glass Museum: http://dorflinger.org/glass_museum.html Downtown Hawley Partnership: www.visithawleypa.com Downtown Stroudsburg: www.stroudsburg.net Eckley Miners Village: www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com Fernwood Hotel & Resort: www.fernwoodhotel.com The French Manor: www.thefrenchmanor.com Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce: www.greaterpoconochamber.com Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce: www.whitehaven.org Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fair: www.GDSfair.com Grey Towers National Historic Landmark: www.fs.fed.us/gt Gumble Brothers: www.gumblebrothers.com Holley Ross Pottery: www.holleyross.com Hutton Metalcrafts: www.copperlamps.com The Inn at Jim Thorpe: www.innjt.net The Inn at Pocono Manor: www.poconomanor.com Jim Thorpe: www.jimthorpe.org Jubilee Restaurant: www.breakfastking.com Kittatinny Canoes: www.kittatinny.com La Festa Italiana: www.lafestaitaliana.org Lackawanna County Convention & Visitors Bureau: www.visitnepa.org Lake Naomi Real Estate: www.lakenaomi.com Land of Make Believe: www.landofmakebelieve.com Luzerne County Convention & Visitors Bureau: www.tournepa.com Miss Elly’s Antiques and Such: www.missellysantiques.com Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs: www.mohegansunpocono.com Monroe County Conservation District: www.mcconservation.org Monroe County Historical Association: www.monroehistorical.org Mountain Springs Lake Resort: www.mslresort.com Nature Conservancy: www.nature.org/states/pennsylvania NEPA Audubon Society: www.nepaaudubonsociety.org PA Antique Dealers Association: www.pa-antiques.org PA Fish & Boat Commission: www.fish.state.pa.us PA PowerPort: www.state.pa.us
PA State Park Information: www.visitpaparks.com Paradise Fishing Preserve: www.paradisetrout.com PennDOT District 4: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/penndot/districts/ district4.nsf/District 4 Homepage?readform PennDOT District 5: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/penndot/districts/ district5.nsf/District+5+HomepageShort+List?readform PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services: www.dmv.state.pa.us PennDOT’s NEPA Transportation Website: www.neparoads.com PennDOT’s Travel Information Website: www.511pa.com Pike County Conservation District: www.pikeconservation.org Pike County Tourism: www.discoverpikepa.com Pocono Arts Council: www.poconoarts.org Pocono Bike Rentals: www.poconobikerentals.com Pocono Builders Association: www.poconobuilders.org Pocono Cheesecake Factory: www.poconocheesecake.com Pocono Environmental Education Center: www.peec.org Pocono Indian Museum: www.poconoindianmuseum.com Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce: www.lakeregioncc.com Pocono Mountain Arts Council: www.poconomac.com Pocono Mountains Flying Club: www.mpoflyingclub.org Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau: www.800poconos.com Pocono Outdoor Club: www.poconooutdoorclub.org Pocono Resorts Realty: www.prr1.com Pocono Tile Works: www.poconotileworks.com Pocono Whitewater: www.poconowhitewater.com Printing Craftsmen, Inc.: www.printingcraftsmeninc.com Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm: www.quietvalley.org Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals: www.rubberduckieboatrentals.com Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees: www.swbyankees.com The Settlers Inn: www.thesettlersinn.com Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort: www.shawneeinn.com Shawnee Mountain Fall Festivals: www.shawneemt.com Skytop Resort: www.skytop.com Skyview Spa at Skytop Resort: www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com Smuggler’s Cove: www.smugglerscove.net The Spa at Mountain Laurel: www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com Spa Shawnee and Salon: www.spashawnee.com Split Rock Resort & Golf Club: www.splitrockresort.com S&S Speedways - Indoor Go-Karts: www.ssspeedways.com Starting Gate: www.startinggateonline.com Steamtown National Historic Site: www.nps.gov/stea Tannery Depot General Store: www.tannerydepot.com Teeters’ Furniture: www.teetersfurniture.com Theo B. Price Inc.: www.theobprice.com Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River: www.nps.gov/upde Visit PA: www.visitPA.com Vacation Home Signs: www.vacationhomesigns.com Vocelli Pizza: www.vocellipizza.com Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour: www.wallenpaupackboattour.com Water Gap Trolley: www.watergaptrolley.com Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Int’l Airport: www.flyavp.com Woehrle’s Bait Shop: www.woehrlesbaitshop.com
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2011 94th Annual Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fair ........................................................ 4 Pocono Garlic Festival at Shawnee Mountain .............................................. 6 La Festa Italiana Returns ................................................................................ 10 Delaware Water Gap COTA Jazz & Arts Festival ......................................... 15 Pandora Jewelry Special at American Candle .............................................. 21 Hawley Autumn Arts & Crafts Fair ............................................................... 21 Scandinavian Craft Fair .................................................................................. 21 Tannersville Cranberry Bog Walks ...............................................................26 Pocono Outdoor Club Hikes ......................................................................... 26 PEEC Harvest Festival ..................................................................................... 26 Take a Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour .......................................................28 Lacawac Sanctuary is Where the Fungi Are ................................................. 28 Comedy and Golf at Fernwood Hotel & Resort .......................................... 47 The Rabbi from Tarsus plays MPUMC .......................................................... 47 StroudFest is September 3rd .......................................................................... 47 Diesel & Steam Train Excursions ................................................................... 53 Call the Fall Foliage Hotline .......................................................................... 53 Labor Day is Fish-for-Free Day ....................................................................... 57 Recreational Dam Release Weekend ............................................................ 57 Learn to Kayak with Kittatinny....................................................................... 57 Come, Grow with Monroe County Garden Club ........................................ 60 The Master Gardener is IN! .........................................................................60 CALENDAR ..........................................8 COMING EVENTS .................................8 DINING ............................................ 42 ENTERTAINMENT ............................... 22 LODGING ......................................... 48 MOVIES ............................................ 23 MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & ANTIQUITY.... 29 POCONO MAP .................................. 32
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94th Annual Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fair In its 94th year, the Greene-Dreher-Sterling (GDS) Fair gets better and better! Themed From the Farm Gate to the Dinner Plate, the fair continues through Monday, September 5th. Ride the rides, pet the farm animals, win a prize, or just relax and take in all the sights, sounds, and aromas. Cheer at the demolition derby, tractor pull, and truck pulls. Admire blue-ribbon pies and best-inshow pumpkins. Savor fair food favorites like sausage sandwiches, barbeque, cotton candy, popcorn, fudge, roasted nuts, caramel apples, funnel cakes, clams, and fresh-squeezed lemonade! Entertainment and activities to please all ages include live music, magic and comedy acts, clowns, 4-H judging, fair queen competition, baby pageant, frog jumping contest, dog shows, and horse shows. Browse the crafters’ tent and check out chainsaw carving. Delight in country fair traditions like amusement rides, games of chance and skill, a fiddle contest, and a pie-eating contest! Make a beeline to the GDS fairgrounds at routes 191 and 507 in Newfoundland. Gates open through Thursday at 11:00am, Friday at 9:00am, and Saturday through Monday at 9:30am. Pay one admission price for unlimited rides, exhibits, musical shows, and most arena events. Parking and shuttle service are free. For the schedule and other information, call (570) 676-3925 or (570) 676-4047, and visit www.gdsfair.com.
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17th Annual Pocono Garlic Festival On Saturday and Sunday, September 3rd and 4th, the 17th Annual Pocono Garlic Festival will fill Shawnee Mountain Ski Area with garlic-y goodness! Indulge your garlic fantasies at this legendary event, featuring flavorful foods liberally laced with Pocono garlic, educational and wildlife programs, cooking classes, and fantastic entertainment. Presented by the Pocono Garlic Growers Association, as many as 25,000 tasteful folks attend annually! Non-stop music, novelty acts, strolling jugglers and magicians, and a children’s area with petting zoo make this an event for all ages. Vendors offer an abundance of food as local artists and artisans exhibit handcrafted garlic-themed creations of wood, pottery, jewelry, soap, and more. Zydeco-A-Go-Go, Burning Bridget Cleary, Juggernaut String Band, Blue Emerald Band, The Lost Ramblers, Jazz Juice, Nancy & Spencer Reed, the Len Mooney Duo, and PA Dance Network will perform, and Kathy Uhler of the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will bring a menagerie of animals for you to meet. All the garlic is grown and harvested by Knob View Farm, Burning Bridget Cleary Josie Porter Farm, Rolling Hills Farm, Fairman Farm, Burdick Creek Gardens, Mapleland Farms, Swarmbustin’ Honey, Vista Farm, and Mountaindale Farms. Pungent garlic stars in bruschetta, meatballs on a stick, shrimp scampi, shish kabob, tabbouli, baba ghannouj, falafel, stuffed grape leaves, paella, empanadas, Spanish sausage, kielbasa, pierogi, fried rice, corn on the cob with garlic butter, BBQ sandwiches, turkey legs, chicken wings, crab cakes, ice cream, cookies, and hand rolled cigars! Festival hours are 10:00am to 6:00pm both days; admission is charged, parking is free. Find it on Hollow Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware, via exit 309 of I-80. Call (570) 421-7231, visit www.shawneemt.com, and take a taste at www.poconogarlic.com!
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11 12 13 14 15 16 17 See the ENTERTAINMENT Column on Page 22 for Local Live Entertainment! Now thru November 27 – Bushkill Falls is Open for 107th Tour Season! Bushkill Falls, “The Niagara of Pennsylvania,” is centered on eight roaring waterfalls and features miles of nature trails and picnic areas, plus paddle boats, miniature golf, fishing, exhibits, specialty shops and fun for all ages. The famous Pocono Mountain attraction is located off of Route 209 in Bushkill and it opens
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to the public every day at 9:00am through November 27. Call Bushkill Falls at (570) 588-6682 or see their website www.visitbushkillfalls.com. Now thru Season – Tee-off with the great Senior Golf Special at Fernwood Hotel & Resort’s challenging 18-hole, par 71 course off Route 209 in Bushkill. Every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, senior citizens can play 18 holes for only $25 including cart and greens fees! Advance tee times are required. Fernwood’s 18-hole course has a 68.8 rating from the blue tees, yet also offers family-friendly yardage from the red tees at 4,588 yards. Great golf can be shared by all levels, whether you play for sport or recreation. For tee times, call (570) 588-9500 ext. 4210. For resort information and lodging reservations, call Fernwood Hotel & Resort at 888-FERNWOOD or click on www.fernwoodhotel.com. Now thru Season – Adventure Sports in Marshalls Creek offers Delaware River Rafting Trips through the beautiful and wild Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Canoe, kayak and camping trips are also available! Adventure Sports is based on Route 209 in Marshalls
Creek, about two miles north of I-80 off exit 309. Call 1-800-4872628 or (570) 223-0505 for your reservations. Check out their website www.adventuresport.com and see their ad in this magazine for the 15% off coupon! Daily – Free Brewery Tours and Beer Tastings are offered every day at 12:30pm at the Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road in Tannersville. The fascinating tours of the brewery are followed by free tastings of assorted Barley Creek brews. Reservations are not required and group tours are also available by appointment. To find out more about this authentic brewpub & restaurant, call (570) 629-9399 or log on to www.barleycreek.com. Now – The Casino is Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre! Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is currently home to 55,000 square feet of gaming space including 82 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, as well as a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and
This Week in the Poconos 9 live harness racing eight months out of the year. Horse racing fans enjoy Live Harness Racing every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday night from March 22 through November 12. Post time is 6:30pm. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is located at 1280 Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre and their phone number is 1-888WIN-IN-PA. Log on to their website www.mohegansunpocono.com to find out more! Now – The Inn at Jim Thorpe on 24 Broadway in Jim Thorpe has announced that they are offering two very special packages: the Romantic Couples Escape and the Girlfriends Spa Getaway. Romance, wine and a massage... What more do you need? The Romantic Couples Escape includes a two night stay, his and her 55-minute Swedish massages, a bottle of wine in your room, two souvenir wine glasses, dinner one night, and breakfast daily. Or grab the gals and enjoy a relaxing and fun getaway! The Girlfriends Spa Getaway includes a two night stay, Custom Spa Package, breakfast daily, lunch & dinner on Saturday, a bottle of wine with
souvenir wine glasses, plus special discounts at area shops. The Inn at Jim Thorpe is situated in the heart of Jim Thorpe’s National Register Historic District. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this grand Victorian inn features comfortable guest rooms and world-class suites, including many with whirlpool and fireplace. For more information about these and other packages, or for your reservations, call The Inn at Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599. Visit online at www.innjt.net. Now through October 30 - The Disc Golf Courses are Open at Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton! Play on your choice of three exciting disc golf courses: Valley Park, Skyline Park and Slopeside 9. Disc golf hours of operation are 10:00am to 6:00pm on Thursdays & Fridays and 9:00 to 6:00 on Saturdays & Sundays, weather permitting. Be sure to stop by the Summit Lodge Slopeside Pub & Grill to pay your green fees. For directions or more information, call Blue Mountain at (610) 826-7700 or check out www.skibluemt.com.
Now thru mid-December – Enjoy the Free Pottery Making Demonstrations at Holley Ross Pottery on Route 191 in LaAnna (between Cresco & Newfoundland). Every Monday through Friday at 11:00am, you can see all the steps involved in making beautiful pottery, from mixing the clay to the finished product! Then browse through the creations in the large factory showroom and go for a comfortable stroll to the lake and forest park. Holley Ross Pottery is open every day, Monday through Saturday from 9:30 to 5:30, and Sundays 1:00 until 5:30. Call (570) 676-3248 for more information or visit their website at www.holleyross.com. Now thru Season – Golfers enjoy the great Mid-Week Golf Specials at Split Rock Resort & Golf Club’s twenty-seven championship holes in Lake Harmony. On Mondays & Wednesdays, buy one greens fee and get the second one FREE (cart required; not valid Twilight or 9 holes). On Tuesdays & Thursdays, four golfers can play for only $160. Enjoy great (Continued on Page 10)
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conditions and affordable rates all season long at Split Rock Resort’s Golf Club, which features twenty-seven holes, a complete practice facility, Clubhouse with Golf Shop & Snack Bar, and the Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar with panoramic views. Call the Pro Shop at (570) 722-9901 for your Tee times and information about yearly memberships. Situated on serene Lake Harmony in the Western Pocono Mountains, Split Rock Resort features a variety of accommodations, dining options and recreational amenities including 27 holes of championship golf, indoor/ outdoor tennis, a fully equipped fitness center, video arcade, eightlane bowling alley, three restaurants and the colossal H2Oooohh Indoor Waterpark! Visit the website www.splitrockresort.com for lodging rates and information, or call the resort at 1-800-255-7625 or (570) 722-9111 for reservations. Now thru Labor Day – CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark Opens Daily for the Season at Camelback Mountain
Resort in Tannersville. CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark features a total of thirty-two waterslides (the most waterslides in Pennsylvania!), a wave pool, the Action River, two kids’ play areas, bumper boats, chairlift rides, mini golf and many other exciting activities. Try surfing on the Flow Rider static wave attraction! How about some family fun on The Pharaoh’s Phortress, a four-story, multi-level family play structure that features eight waterslides, a wading lagoon, fountains, spray guns and a 4-story tall, 1,500 gallon water tipping bucket! If you’d rather stay dry try CBK Mountain Adventures, an adventure park for the adrenaline junkie with multiple levels of challenging tree-top ropes courses, zip-lines, Mountain Segways and more! CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark is located off I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Visit www.camelbeach.com or call (570) 629-1661 for more information. Now thru September 4 – The Dutot Museum & Gallery on Main Street (Route 611) in Delaware Water Gap presents a regional, juried Art Exhibition titled “Riv8 - The Delaware River - A Big Picture.” The exhibit will be on display during the museum’s regular hours, Saturdays & Sundays
from 1:00 to 5:00pm. The Dutot Museum & Gallery houses rotating fine art exhibits in its first floor gallery, and a museum of local history upstairs. One room is a preserved schoolroom, where visitors can sit at the old desks and watch a slide show on local history; another room overflows with memorabilia of the town’s history. You may call (570) 476-4240 or (570) 421-5809 for further details. www.dutotmuseum.com Now thru September 5 – Enjoy the fun of an old-fashioned country fair at the 94th Annual Greene-DreherSterling Fair in Newfoundland! Ride the rides, pet the farm animals, win a stuffed toy or just sit and enjoy the sights, smells and sounds. Cheer at the demolition derby, tractor pull and truck pulls. Take a peek at Grandma’s blue ribbon apple pie or Grandpa’s prize winning pumpkin. Sample mouth-watering delights of all kinds sure to satisfy the taste buds. There’s entertainment for all: live music from country to rock & roll, magic and comedy acts, clowns, and lots of competitions such as 4-H, fair queen, the baby pageant, a frog jumping contest, dog shows, horse shows, and more. Browse in the crafter tent, check out chainsaw carving demonstrations,
La Festa Italiana returns ! The 36th annual La Festa Italiana returns to Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton! The 3-day festival is an end-of-summer tradition attracting 1000s; 60+ vendors offer diverse merchandise and delicious Italian food. From Saturday, September 3rd through Monday, September 5th, celebrate Italian-style with authentic music and culture! Continuous live entertainment is scheduled, in addition to strolling musicians, magicians, and jugglers, plus games and rides for kids of all ages. La Messa Festiva, the Mass in Italian, will be celebrated at 10:00am on Sunday, September 4th in Saint Peter’s Cathedral 1 block from the festival site, and will be televised live by CTV: Catholic Television of the Diocese of Scranton. Fireworks will launch on Sunday night. Hours are 11:00am to 10:00pm on Saturday and Sunday, and 11:00am to 9:00pm on Monday. Admission is free! For festival schedules and directions, view www.lafestaitaliana.org or call (570) 348-4921 or (570) 344-6798. To learn about events in Scranton and Lackawanna County, call 1-800-22-WELCOME, and see www.visitnepa.org and www.lackawannacounty.org.
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even enter the Pie Eating Contest! Make a beeline to the GDS Fair at the fairgrounds on routes 191 and 507 in Newfoundland, nestled in the beautiful Northern Poconos. The pay-oneprice admission includes unlimited rides on all the rides, admission to all exhibits, and admission to nearly all shows and arena events. For more details and schedules, call (570) 6763925 or (570) 676-4047 or log on to www.gdsfair.com. September 1 – Celebrate Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre, where every Thursday through September 1 there’s a Party on the Patio from 6:00 to 11:00pm! The big party on the patio of the grandstand features area tribute bands as well as great food, drinks and karaoke. The featured band tonight is Garth Brooks tribute Fresh Horses. The Party on the Patio is free and open to guests 21 or older. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is located at 1280 Route 315 in Wilkes-Barre, where you can play all of your favorite table games and over 2,300 slots sizzle 24 hours a day, seven days a week! Horse racing fans enjoy Live Harness Racing every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday; post time is 6:30pm. Call 1-888-WIN-IN-PA or (570) 8312100, or check out their website at www.mohegansunpocono.com to find out more! September 1 – “Come Paint with Me” is a free, non-instructional program of on-site outdoor painting & sketching sessions for adult and student artists. Artists will meet today from 10:00am until 3:00pm at the Shawnee Inn on River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Artists
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September 2 – It’s Stand-Up Comedy Night at Fernwood Hotel & Resort on Route 209 in Bushkill! Hosted by John Carfi and featuring some of the funniest comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, hotel casinos and comedy clubs across the nation, the fun starts at 10:00pm at Fernwood’s Wintergreens Patio Grill. Visit Fernwood for a memorable night of laughs for just $12 per person; must be 21 or over. Fernwood Hotel & Resort is a 440 acre, fourseason resort located on Route 209 in Bushkill. For more information about Stand-Up Comedy Nights, call 1-888-FERNWOOD or log on to www.fernwoodhotel.com. September 2 – Cool cars, hot night! American Graffiti comes to (Continued on Page 12)
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 11) Hawley during the Friday Night Car Cruise from 5:00pm to dusk. The Downtown Hawley Partnership (DHP) and the NEPA Coasters Car Club have teamed up to present beautiful car classics, music and more in Hawley’s Bingham Park. After you stroll through some of Hawley’s inviting shops and eateries, put your blanket or lawn chair down in front the Bingham Park Bandstand for an evening of good music, classic cars and fun. No admission fee; the cruise and entertainment are free! Be sure to bring your lucky rabbit’s foot as there will be door prizes and raffles too!
Refreshments will be available. To find out more about the Friday Night Car Cruise, call the Downtown Hawley Partnership at (570) 226-4064 or log on to www.visithawleypa.com. September 2 – The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park in Hawley will host a Wine Chat with the Wine Chick with resident Sommelier and wine professional Leslie Chappell-Britt. Every Friday at 5:00pm Leslie leads participants through the intriguing and not-so-mysterious world of wine with tastings, workshops and discussions. This will be an informal, unassuming and entertaining hour to kick off your weekend! There is a $12 tasting fee. Space is limited; please RSVP. The Settlers Inn is located at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, near Lake Wallenpaupack. Call the Inn with
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Wine Chat questions at (570) 2262993 or toll-free 1-800-833-8527. www.thesettlersinn.com September 2 thru 5 – Enjoy the last official weekend of summer with the “Labor Day” Theme Weekend at the historic Skytop Lodge in Skytop, PA. With the children getting ready to return to school, Skytop is the place to escape and enjoy the last few days of summer with your family. All of their summer sports and activities are still in full swing for you to experience and enjoy, including indoor and outdoor swimming, golf, tennis, biking, boating, fishing, rock climbing, paintball, geo-caching, 33 miles of hiking trails and more. For your reservations, call Skytop Lodge at 1-800-345-7759. See photos of the breathtaking mountain estate at the website www.skytop.com. September 3 – StroudFest, an annual celebration of community spirit, will be held from 11:00am to 6:00pm on Main Street in charming Downtown Stroudsburg. The festival will include something for everyone, and admission & parking are free. Start the day with a 5k race in the morning, or sit back and enjoy the eclectic mix of music and dance at one of four live music stages. When you get hungry, visit one or more of the two dozen places to eat including specialty food vendors and local restaurants. Spend some time browsing amongst the hundreds of arts and crafts vendors and visit a few of the specialty shops in the Downtown district. Entertainers will be performing all day, and there will be face painting and fun & games for the kids! Bring the whole family and enjoy! To find out more, visit www.stroudfest.com or call Rich at (570) 420-2808. September 3 – Steamtown National Historic Site in nearby Downtown Scranton has scheduled a special Train Excursion to Moscow in the Pocono Mountains at 11:00am. Pulled by historic FP7 diesel locomotives, this 2-hour roundtrip excursion will roll past historic buildings, through a tunnel, along a mountain stream, past two reservoirs and through beautiful Pocono Mountain woodlands. Travelers may purchase light refreshments at the restored 1904 train station in Moscow. Everyone is welcome to
This Week in the Poconos 13 drive over to the station in Moscow to see the train when it arrives between 11:30 and 11:45. The train bound for Moscow will depart Scranton at 11:00am and will return at around 1:00pm. To find Steamtown in Scranton from I-81, use exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway) and follow the signs to the main entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. For ticket reservations and further details, call (570) 340-5204, (570) 3405200, or 888-693-9391 or log on to www.nps.gov/stea. September 3 – With autumn just around the corner, it’s a great time to go outside in the Poconos and take note of the changes taking place around you. Monarchs and birds are migrating; flowers and plants are going to seed, and mammals like groundhogs and squirrels are preparing for the cold winter months ahead. Join an easy hike through field and forest on the Farmstead Trail Hike from 10:00am to 11:30am at Nescopeck State Park. Long pants, sturdy shoes and water are recommended. Meet at the silo at the Farmstead Trail trailhead by 10:00am for this hike. The hike is free, however registration is required. Nescopeck State Park is located west of White Haven, near Drums. For further details or to register, call the Nescopeck State Park office at (570) 403-2006. Check out the Pennsylvania State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. September 3 – Discover “Wild Pennsylvania” during a program being held from 7:45pm to 9:00pm at Hickory Run State Park. Mike Gadomski’s stunning photographs of Pennsylvania’s natural beauty have graced numerous magazine covers, and been the focus of calendars and even a coffee table book. In fact, Mike has recently completed a new book, “Wild Pennsylvania: A Celebration of Our State’s Natural Beauty,” which includes photos of natural splendor found throughout the state. He is currently working on an encore to this acclaimed publication. Tonight he will present a multimedia program using photographs that were taking during work on the first book. Samples of Mike’s works will be available, and he will be able to sign your copies of his work. The program will begin at 7:45pm at the
Campground Amphitheater; in case of rain the program will be held in the Chapel located across from the Park Office on Route 534. This program is free to the public. Call the Hickory Run State Park office at (570) 4430400 with any questions or visit the Pennsylvania State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. September 3 – There will be an Open House at the Old Stone Jail in Honesdale from 10:00am until 1:00pm today. No longer in use, the historic jail was built in 1859 and is located between the Wayne County Courthouse and 10th Street in Honesdale. The squat stone structure housed Wayne County’s miscreants until 1935. Constructed almost entirely of rough stone, its damp, gloomy interior has most often been compared to a dungeon. “Jailer” Dick Kreitner will be on hand to usher visitors into the 9’x12’ cells as he relates the history of the jail, including numerous jailbreaks and some of its more notorious occupants. The Old Stone Jail Open House is free to the public. For additional details, call the Wayne County Historical Society at (570) 253-3240 or visit their very interesting website at www.waynehistorypa.org. September 3 – Learn about Wildlife of the Poconos from 7:00pm to 8:15pm at the Falls Pavilion at Promised Land State Park. Come out to meet some of the furry, feathered
and scaled creatures that may inhabit your backyard. Get up close to a skunk, a hawk and more! Learn how to thwart the sweet tooth of raccoons and bears and how to coexist with the wildlife that shares your Pocono habitat. This program will be presented by the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Registration is required. Be sure to bring a portable chair. This free program is great for all ages. Meet in the Day Use Picnic Area at the Falls Pavilion by 7:00pm. For more information, call Promised Land State Park at (570) 676-0567 or (570) 676-3428. Visit the Pennsylvania State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. September 3 – Members of the Pocono Outdoor Club invite you to (Continued on Page 14)
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 13) join them for a Hike at the Lehigh Valley Nature Center in Slatington. Hike up grasslands to the Lehigh River then to Devil’s Pulpit and down the Appalachian Trail. Length of hike will be 5 or 9 miles. Meet at 9:00am at Cherry’s Restaurant at the intersection of routes 290 and 534. Contact hike leader Bob Wacker at (570) 6295293 for more information. The Pocono Outdoor Club is a friendly hiking group open to all individuals interested in exploring the trails of the Pocono Mountains. To learn more about the club and its outings in the wilds of the Poconos, contact today’s hike leader or check out www.poconooutdoorclub.org. September 3 – Pocono Greyhound Adoption will hold a Greyhound Meet & Greet during StroudFest on Main Street in Stroudsburg. Retired racing greyhounds and Pocono Greyhound Adoption spokespersons will be available to visit with festivalgoers and answer questions from 11:00am to 6:00pm. To learn more about adopting a greyhound, visit www.poconogreyhound.com or phone (570) 856-0377. September 3 & 4 – The aroma of garlic-y goodness will fill the Shawnee Valley over Labor Day weekend when the 17th Annual Pocono Garlic Festival returns to host site Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee-on-Delaware! Indulge all of your garlic fantasies at this legendary event, featuring flavorful foods liberally laced with Poconogrown garlic plus a fantastic variety of entertainment. Presented by the Pocono Garlic Growers Association, this premier food festival and Pocono Mountain tradition offers a sampling of local farms, food vendors, wineries, eateries, crafters and entertainers. The Pocono Garlic Festival attracts as many as 25,000 people annually, and organizers say that this year’s event may be the largest in its history. Over 50 vendors will provide a wide range of foods, from simple to sophisticated and geared towards the “foodie” with discerning taste buds, while local artists and crafters exhibit a variety of
hand crafted garlic-themed creations, from homemade wood items to garlic-themed pottery and paintings. Non-stop live music showcased on three stages, plus educational demonstrations, novelty shows and plenty of children’s activities make this a great family event! Hours for the 17th Annual Pocono Garlic Festival are 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. Admission will be charged. Shawnee Mountain and the Pocono Garlic Festival are easy to find on Hollow Road in Shawneeon-Delaware, just off Interstate 80 exit 309. Call (570) 421-7231 or log on to www.shawneemt.com for more information. Check out www.poconogarlic.com too! September 3 & 4 – The US Army Corps of Engineers has announced that this is the target date for a Recreational Dam Release Weekend on the Lehigh River, creating breathtaking whitewater conditions. By regulating the Francis Walter Dam near White Haven, the Corps plans to release hundreds of cubic feet per second of additional water into the Lehigh on Saturday & Sunday. Rafters, kayakers and other adventurous boaters anxiously await the dam release, and will flock to the river for a chance to ride whitewater. To arrange your Lehigh River rafting adventure, call Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe at 1-800-WHITEWATER or call Whitewater Challengers in White Haven at 1-800-443-8554. Visit www.poconowhitewater.com and www.whitewaterchallengers.com. September 3 thru 5 – The 36th annual La Festa Italiana returns to Courthouse Square in Downtown Scranton for Labor Day Weekend! This three-day festival is an end-ofsummer tradition that annually attracts thousands of visitors. Celebrate Italian-style with food, music and culture! More than sixty vendors will offer a wide variety of authentic Italian food and many displays, while continuous live entertainment will be featured. Hours for La Festa Italiana are 11:00am to 10:00pm on Saturday & Sunday and 11:00am to 9:00pm on Monday and admission is FREE. The annual Mass in Italian will be celebrated at 10:00am on Sunday, Sept. 4 in St. Peter’s Cathedral, located one block from the festival site. And
don’t miss the big Fireworks Display that will be launched at 10:00pm on Sunday night! For festival schedules, directions and other information, log on to www.lafestaitaliana.org or call (570) 348-4921 or (570) 344-6798. September 3 thru 5 – Enjoy Labor Day Weekend on Lake Wallenpaupack with Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour. Take advantage of the last few days of summer with your family while you sit back and relax on an hourlong cruise on Lake Wallenpaupack. Your tour guide will describe the area and the history behind this beautiful lake. Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour is located at 2487 Route 6 in Hawley, close to the intersection of Route 6 and Route 507. For tour times and reservations, call (570) 226-3293 or log on to www.wallenpaupackboattour.com. September 3 thru 5 – Don’t miss the Pandora Jewelry Special at American Candle on Route 611 in Bartonsville! All customers will receive a free Pandora Clasp Bracelet (a $65 value) with the purchase of $100 or more of Pandora Jewelry; good while supplies last, limit one per customer. More than just great candles, American Candle is easy to find on Route 611 in Bartonsville via Interstate 80 exit 302. Call (570) 629-3388 or visit www.american-candle.com to reserve your pieces or to find out more about the Pandora Jewelry Special. Be sure to check them out on Facebook. September 4 – Go on an exciting Geocaching Hike from 1:00 to 3:00pm at Hickory Run State Park! Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Join other geocachers in search of caches on local trails while learning about the trail’s plants and animals along the way. Meet by 1:00pm at the Hickory Run State Park Office. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring plenty of water for this easy 2.5-mile hike. Hikers must bring their own GPS units and know how to use them. If you have participated in the park’s Introduction to Geocaching program, you may borrow a park GPS for the (Continued on Page 52)
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Delaware Water Gap COTA Jazz & Arts Festival The Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts (COTA) brings its 34thAnnual Jazz & Arts Festival to the scenic borough off I-80 exit 310, from Friday, September 9th through Sunday, September 11th! The volunteer-staffed festival showcases renowned and emerging talent in bebop, swing, blues, jazz fusion, big band, and Dixieland. Special focus this year is celebration of famous composer, arranger, and performer Bob Dorough! Featuring the music of renowned musicians, along with the Jazz Artists Repertory Orchestra (JARO), the festival opens on Friday evening with a reception for the juried Music Motif Show at the Antoine Dutot Museum & Gallery. Classical music, theatre, storytelling, poetry, dance, and cabaret will happen throughout the event. COTA’s original, free Jazz Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am on Sunday with a full orchestra and chorus. Blankets and lawn chairs are recommended; shelter under the big tent in case of rain. Enjoy numerous vendors of food, art, mementos, and crafts, and a supervised children’s area; no pets are permitted. Since 1978, COTA was the brainchild of saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master Composer Phil Woods, New York City Ballet principal trombonist Rick Chamberlain, and the late innkeeper Ed Joubert. For information/advance tickets, call (570) 424-2210, and bebop to www.cotajazz.org.
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and vocabulary and conversational enhancement for all ages! New and used books are sold at prices for every pocketbook, in a spacious setting conducive to browsing. Trades are made at the owners’ discretion, and special orders are available. Open daily at 10:00am; call (570) 355-5757, or drop by the shop on Route 940 in Pocono Lake. At Ross Herbs and Antiques on Route 191 in Paradise Valley, you’ll find an intriguing selection of nice old country things, as well as fresh, fragrant, tasty, healthy, beautiful herbs. Located with Ross & Ross Nursery, Inc., your one-stop shop for all things green and blooming, since 1932! Stroll through landscape designs, exotic plants, garden gifts, pond supplies, and water plants, upon sturdy, attractive walkways and patios, which they also professionally install. Quality and service are their specialties. Open daily; give them a call at (570) 595-9760, or drop in today! Step up to Second Story High End Thrift, located at 756 Business Route 209, across from Eagles Glen Plaza in East Stroudsburg. This discriminating store has the look and feel of a high-end boutique, but the prices will amaze you! After loving all the stunning brand name and designer apparel, you’ll flip over the everchanging array of accessories, shoes, bags, artwork, and décor pieces. Distinctive, attractive furniture is displayed throughout the gallery setting, and sold at thrifty prices. You’re encouraged to open cabinets and drawers to discover more one-ofa-kind treasures awaiting you inside! For hours and more information, call Second Story High End Thrift today at (570) 420-9948. Pocono Tile Works serves the entire 4-county Pocono Mountains region with expert custom tile design and installation. Marble is also a specialty. See genuine examples
This Week in the Poconos 17 of their beautiful, quality work at w w w. p o c o n o t i l ewo r k s . c o m ! Call (570) 460-6439, or email rafal@poconotileworks.com to schedule an appointment for your free, professional consultation and estimate. Pocono Tile Works is fully insured, reliable and reputable, and cheerfully provides top-notch references and recommendations! Vacation Home Signs, the website where creating your own decorative sign couldn’t be easier! You can customize a beautiful new sign for your primary residence or vacation home in just 3 easy steps. Call (267) 385-3320, email support@vacationhomesigns.com, and enjoy how it works at www.VacationHomeSigns.com! While dining or staying at The Settlers Inn or visiting historic Hawley, drop by The Potting Shed gift shop! The Shed’s merchandise changes seasonally, and is chosen with an eye for quality craftsmanship and environmental friendliness. Each product line is a natural followthrough from the Inn’s commitment to green hospitality practices. Find the perfect gift or a must-have item for yourself! Interesting jewelry, innovative stationery, gardening implements, and works of pottery influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement; gift certificates are available. Find it at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley. Phone (570) 2262993 or 1-800-833-8527, and see www.thesettlersinn.com. It will be “Love at First Bite” when you visit the Pocono Cheesecake Factory. Located on Route 611 in Swiftwater, the factory specializes in the fine art of cheesecakery, crafting it better than anyone else. They sell only cheesecake and other goods made fresh on the premises; choose from a large variety of flavors and toppings. This is the best cheesecake you’ve ever had! The very sweet and fragrant shop is open daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Bring the display ad coupon. The number is (570) 839-6844; place your special orders now, and taste www.poconocheesecake.com.
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Step back in time at Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store on Route 390 in Cresco. This landmark is stocked with handicrafts, distinctive gifts, seasonings, animal feed, folk art, hardware, and building materials. Shop for Green Mountain Coffees, Vera Bradley Bags, Byers’ Choice collectibles, Burt’s Bees, Grafton
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to shop, or just to say hello! Call this honest-to-goodness country store at (570) 595-2501, and visit www.theobprice.com. Hutton Metalcrafts creates an array of unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns, lamps, candle lanterns, and fine pewter ornaments and necklaces on Route 940 in Pocono Pines. Remembrances and objects for the home are manufactured on the premises. One-of-a-kind copper trees by Tom Hutton, hand-hammered from a slab of solid copper, silver brazed, then heat-colored to produce rich greens on the tops and reddish highlights on the trunks. Purchase fine oil paintings on glass and stone by Xian, and gorgeous solid copper wall sculptures. Everything at Hutton Metalcrafts is unique! Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00am to
5:00pm, Sunday from 11:00am to 3:00pm, closed Monday. Call (570) 646-7778, and illuminate www.copperlamps.com. Have an illuminating experience at American Candle! Candlery, gifts, and accessories great for decorating and giving. Browse through an incredible selection of dinner tapers, wind-proof storm candles, pillar candles, and jar candles. Choose from 100s of candle gift baskets and wedding candles. Catch a candle making demonstration! You’ll find collectibles from Legends, Dept. 56, Lenox, Precious Moments, and gorgeous stained glass. Featuring Pandora jewelry, Kameleon jewelry, MOGO charm bracelets, Vera Bradley accessories, Dansko Shoes, and Snap Shoes. Choose from 100+ barrels of chocolates, gummies, hard candies, and licorice! On Route 611 in Bartonsville, exit 302 off I-80; open daily. Phone (570) 629-3388; visit www.american-candle.com.
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Woks to the left and rolling pins to the right; you’re at Cooks Tour! The best cookware and kitchen items can be found here; shop for Cuisinart, Scanpan Ceramic Titanium Cookware, Waring and Chef’s Choice Appliances, Henckels, Wusthoff, Le Creuset, Zyliss, Peugeot Peppermills, Microplane, Kaiser Bakeware, and Caspari. Heavy bakeware, cannoli molds, pasta machines, fondue sets, pizza/bread stones, spaetzle machines, barbecue equipment, cake decorating supplies, pot racks, chefwear, steamers, wine accessories and quiche pans fill this amazing shop, and the specialty foods will satisfy the choosiest foodie. Gift certificates are available. Personalized service ensures that you’ll find the right ingredient, technique, cookbook, or device. Cooking classes are offered, as is a senior citizens’ discount. Open daily on Route 390 in Mountainhome; call (570) 595-0370. Bon appetit! “WOW! Look at all that candy!” is the first reaction when entering Country Kettle’s famous Candy Shop. With over 250 barrels of your favorite treats, all at the same price, it’s sure to be an enjoyable experience. You’ll find creamy fudge, mouth-watering chocolates, gourmet caramel corn, honey-toasted peanuts, flavored sesame sticks, and many unique snack mixes. Enjoy specialty jams, jellies, marmalades, gourmet mustards, hot sauces, and tasty salsas. The Gift Shop features jewelry from Swarovski and John Medeiros. Browse collectibles featuring Jim Shore, Lenox, and Charming Tails. Enjoy the fragrance of Yankee Candles, Wood Wick Candles, and “Our Own Candles.” Discover kitchenware, garden flags and stones, wind chimes, and home accent décor. Stop at Country Kettle Candy & Gift Shop…have some fun! Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek. Open daily from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Phone (570) 421-8970; see www.country-kettle.com. Live bait is best! If you plan to fish on the Pocono Mountains’ pristine streams and lakes, first visit Woehrle’s Bait Shop. They’re open every day from 7:00am to
This Week in the Poconos 19 5:00pm, stocking healthy live bait for all types of fishing. Choose from hellgramites, fat heads, leeches, night crawlers, minnows, red worms, giant mealworms, crickets, wax worms, and more. Woehrle’s is just off Route 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono. To find out what’s biting today, call “The Poconos’ Most Complete Bait Shop� at (570) 839-7338, or visit www.woehrlesbaitshop.com. Snag a gift certificate for your favorite angler! Teeters’ Furniture, on Main Avenue in Hawley, carries a wide range of dining, living room, upholstered, and bedroom furniture displayed in attractive gallery settings. The inventory includes Tom Seely, Simply Amish, Kincaid, Winners Only, Chatham, and Stanley. Quality, service, and selection are hallmarks here. Teeters’ has been selling furniture since 1849! Delivery and set-up are available. Open Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 5:30pm; Friday from 8:30am to 8:00pm; Saturday from 8:30am to 5:00pm; and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Furnish your primary home, vacation home, or shop for an enduring gift. Phone (570) 226-3112, and visit www.teetersfurniture.com. Tannery Depot General Store, at Route 534 and Tannery Road in Lehigh Tannery, purveys fishing tackle, camping equipment, bike rentals for the 25-mile Lehigh Gorge State Park trail, hiking supplies, hunting/ fishing accessories, firewood, ice, outdoor apparel, breakfast foods, sandwiches, beverages and other fare, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Phone (570) 606-4325, and outfit your next outing at www.tannerydepot.com! Calling all sports enthusiasts, to Starting Gate Action Sports on Route 209 in Bushkill! Selling 4 seasons of fun for 40+ years, this well-stocked, shopper’s-dream sports center caters to active lifestyles and trendsetting people. Complete lines from Burton, Salamon, and K2, and tons of cool apparel by Burton, Volcom,
O’Neill, Bonfire, and The North Face. Some equipment is available to rent. The friendly, knowledgeable staff can recommend the best local venue for your sport of choice! Visit Starting Gate and get set with topnotch gear, accessories, and on-thescene information. Plus, it’s adjacent to the Pocono Indian Museum;
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The deli counters have everything for making fresh sandwiches and platters, plus ready-made salads and
cooked dishes. Try their delicious hickory-smoked ham and bacon. Full service pharmacy, wide aisles, expansive displays, and plenty of checkout counters. Play the PA lottery here! On Route 209; hours are Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 11:00pm, and Sundays from 8:00am to 10:00pm. An original in the Lake Region, with 2 Gumble Brothers, Inc. locations! Complete home centers with hardware, lumber, and
renovation/remodeling supplies. The Newfoundland store is on Route 191, (570) 676-3304; and, the Paupack location is on Route 507, (570) 226-4531. Paint, lumber, building supplies, plumbing, and electrical supplies; house wares and home supplies; power and hand tools, sporting goods, spackle, spades, and spigots. Free local delivery. The Newfoundland store is also a complete Rental Center stocked with quality, courtesy, and savings! Scope out www.gumblebrothers.com.
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Get fresh-baked goodies daily at Dutch’s Shur Save in Greentown! The bakery at Dutch’s turns out fresh bread and rolls, pastries, and cakes made daily. Located at 1564 Route 507; call (570) 676-3373. Groceries, fresh fruits and vegetables, specialty foods, greeting cards, notions and potions, plants, cut flowers and arrangements, kitchen helpers, and cold beer to go. Cleaning and laundry supplies, spices, sodas, candy, and fresh delicatessen. A complete market with convenience, variety, and great service, offering an enjoyable shopping experience in the Lake Region! All aboard! Tour Delaware Water Gap and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area with Water Gap Trolley. An authentic-style, allweather trolley will transport you to points of interest in this historic region. Your trained guide will give entertaining information on the sights, including breathtaking views at the Resort Point Overlook, The Point of the Gap, the Indian head in the mountain, and Shawnee-onDelaware. Historic notes include the Depuy Mansion, the Dutot Museum, Croasdale Manor, the homes of famous musicians, and more. Learn about the Native Americans, the early settlers, and visitors such as Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Edison, and Fred Astaire. The depot is on Route 611 in the center of Delaware Water Gap (I-80 exit 310), with free parking, Cody’s Gift Shop, vendors, picnic area, and mini-golf! Call (570) 476-9766, use the display ad coupon, and see www.watergaptrolley.com.
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PANDORA Jewelry Special Attend the exciting Pandora Jewelry Special from Saturday, September 3rd through Monday, September 5th at American Candle! While supplies last, each customer will receive a free Pandora Clasp Bracelet valued at $65.00 with the purchase of $100.00 or more of beautiful, popular Pandora Jewelry! Not in the area? American Candle ships anywhere! Call during business hours to order by phone, or place your order conveniently, 24/7, through the website. In addition to an indescribable selection of great candles of all sorts, American Candle carries Legends, Dept. 56, Lenox, Precious Moments, Kameleon jewelry, MOGO jewelry, Vera Bradley accessories, Dansko Shoes, gorgeous stained glass, and Snap Shoes. Choose from 100+ barrels of delicious chocolates, gummies, hard candies, and licorice! Find it all on Route 611 in Bartonsville, exit 302 off I-80, every day. Phone (570) 629-3388, and be illuminated at www.american-candle.com!
Autumn Arts & Crafts Fair The annual Arts & Crafts Fair hosted by the Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce returns to Hawley’s picturesque Bingham Park on Saturday, September 10th! Shoppers and admirers are invited to appreciate the work and creativity of fine artists, artisans, and crafters displaying and discussing their distinctive techniques and wares. Fair hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm, rain or shine, and admission is free! The fair boasts 100 vendors, journeying from far and near to show off their handcrafted jewelry, textiles, home décor, fine art, glassware, and more at this very popular event. Scenic Bingham Park is easy to find on Main Avenue in historic downtown Hawley. Interested vendors may inquire about space; crafts must be hand made. Delicious food will be available all day. The Pocono Mountains Lake Region of Wayne and Pike counties is among the fastest growing areas in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For more information, call the Chamber at (570) 226-3191 or email visit@lakeregioncc.com. View the historic, thriving, and welcoming communities surrounding beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack at www.lakeregioncc.com.
Sons of Norway Scandinavian Craft Fair The Annual Scandinavian Craft Fair hosted by Sons of Norway - Bernt Balchen Lodge #566 returns to Lackawaxen (Rowland) from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, September 10th. Featuring numerous Scandinavian vendors offering rosemaling, needlecrafts, gifts, food, and specialty items, you’ll also enjoy music, craft demonstrations, a flea market, and Norwegian and other Scandinavian specialty foods served in the Nordic Café. This 9th annual event, open to all and appropriate for all ages, pocketbooks, and tastes, will be held at the Central Volunteer Fire Hall at 574 Westcolang Road in Lackawaxen (Rowland), off Route 590 near Cuckoo’s Nest Restaurant. Admission is free! To find out more, call Bergit Pinkston at (570) 685-1477.
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ENTERTAINMENT Subject to change; check the venue for the latest information. THE SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE on River Road in Shawneeon-Delaware presents River’s Edge: The Story of Shawnee through Friday, September 2nd; Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews Sisters through Saturday, September 3rd; and, Nunsense 2: The Second Coming through Sunday, September 4th. Offering group rates, advance reservations, S.T.A.R.S. Theater Camp for kids, and dinner/show packages. Call (570) 421-5093; see www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com. MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS transports you to a world where the action sizzles 24/7. Cash in on the fun at 2,300 hot slots, virtual electronic table games, and live blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker tables. Enjoy simulcast harness racing, and live harness racing in season now! Savor distinctive dining options, and stroll through the shopping promenade. Sunburst Bar and Breakers host entertainment every weekend, and special concerts are scheduled. Escape to Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre. Call 1-888-WIN-INPA; see www.mohegansunpocono.com.
SPLIT ROCK RESORT in Lake Harmony offers accommodations, H2Ooooh! indoor water park, championship 27-hole golf course, 18-hole of miniature golf, fitness center, pools, tennis, basketball, bowling, video games, racquetball, archery, billiards, ping-pong, daily activities, ice cream parlor, firstrun movie theater, coffee shop, hair gallery, and gift shop. The Galleria Dining Room features a continental menu; Bell’ago overlooks Lake Harmony and serves fine Italian cuisine; Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar offers panoramic views of the 9th hole. Galleria Nightclub and Benchwarmers Sports Bar will entertain you. Banquet facilities and conference services are a specialty, and most amenities are open to the public. Call 1-800-255-7625 or (570) 722-9111, and see www.splitrockresort.com. FERNWOOD HOTEL & RESORT on Route 209 in Bushkill offers luxury rooms and villas, food court, sports pub, and Tuscan Grille. Every Wednesday at 6:00pm is Brain Freeze Trivia team trivia game for ages 21+ hosted by Gary “Big Brain” in the Morning. Play Bingo every Thursday evening, and enjoy Stand
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Up Comedy Nights for ages 21+ every Friday at 10:00pm. Magicians, illusionists, jugglers, and comedians perform on weekends, and Saturday Night Bands take the stage at 10:00pm for ages 21+. Pools, fitness area, massage, horseback riding, tennis, 18-hole golf course, game room, daily activities, and vacation/weekend packages. Call 1-888-FERNWOODx5 or (570) 588-9500x5214, and see www.fernwoodhotel.com. CRESCENT LODGE is a delightful year-round country inn resort on Route 191 in Paradise Valley. Enjoy exceptional food, with dinner music on Friday and Saturday by pianist Keith Herrmann. He has performed on the Tonight Show, The Today Show, CBS This Morning and the Golden Globe Awards; hear classical and Broadway at their best! On Sundays, enjoy the blues/jazz piano of Michael Fossa. He has performed with The Doors guitarist Robbie Krieger, among other legends. Known for a refined atmosphere of leisure and fun; ask about lodging packages! Spas, championship golf, outlet shopping, adventure park, water parks, and a casino are nearby. Call (570) 5957486 or 1-800-392-9400; visit www.crescentlodge.com. SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF RESORT in Shawneeon-Delaware features John Grant, a New York-style piano man, in the River Room Piano Bar and Lounge on Thursdays
This Week in the Poconos 23 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Happy Hour daily from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, complimentary hors d’oeuvres on weekends, cocktail specials, and ShawneeCraft™ beer, ale, and lager specials! On many Tuesdays, performances happen indoors or out, weather permitting, at 7:00pm, part of the free Community Concert Series, appropriate for all ages. Donations to the performers are accepted. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see www.shawneeinn.com.
accommodations, and Potting Shed Gift Shop. Four Diamond AAA rating, AAA Top Ten Favorite Historic Hotel, Historic Hotels of America member,
and Wine Spectator awardwinner. Call (570) 226-2993 or 1-800-833-8527, and visit www.thesettlersinn.com.
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Shark Night 3-D (PG-13)
Contagion (PG-13)
The Debt (R)
Warrior (R)
Apollo 18 (PG-13)
Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star (PG-13)
Saving Private Perez (PG-13)
THE INN AT POCONO MANOR overlooking the mountains offers entertainment in the lounge most Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as special themed events. Featuring a daily Happy Hour, with complimentary hors d’ oeuvres and drink specials from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, and a Light Fare menu from 9:00pm to 12:00am. Check out the exceptional Exchange Restaurant, Laurel Spa, golf, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and special events! The Inn at Pocono Manor is located on Route 314, via Route 940 or Route 611, in Pocono Manor. Call (570) 839-7111x7601 or 1-800-233-8150x7601; see www.poconomanor.com. THE SETTLERS INN AT BINGHAM PARK, 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, is an artfully restored, craftsman-style historic hotel offering scheduled live entertainment and special events. Get away from it all in a relaxing atmosphere; reservations are suggested. The Settlers Inn is a landmark in the heart of the Lake Region, offering fine dining, lovely
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The Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania are a welcoming place to be, with attractions, displays, amusements, special events, and demonstrations planned for your enjoyment! AMERICAN CANDLE on Route 611 in Bartonsville offers something for everyone! Candles are made daily and are created in a full line of scents, colors, shapes, and containers. Catch an illuminating candlemaking demonstration! Featuring gift and accessory brands including Kameleon, Pandora, Vera Bradley, Dansko, Annaleece, lindsay phillips, Yankee Candle, and Switch Flops, in addition to Dept. 56, Lenox, and Precious Moments. After shopping and browsing through the myriad candles, gifts, and collectibles, drop by the huge, 100+-barrel candy room. Come for the candles…stay for the fun! Phone (570) 629-3388. www.american-candle.com.
BUSHKILL FALLS, off Route 209 in Bushkill is the “Niagara of Pennsylvania!” Encompassing 8 roaring waterfalls and featuring miles of nature trails, picnic areas, miniature golf, paddleboats, and special events. The Ice Cream Parlor, the Native American exhibit, wildlife exhibits, and fishing on the grounds are fun for all ages. Trading Post, Fudge Kitchen, and other specialty shops make for great brows0ing. Open daily at 9:00am through October, and weekends through November. Call (570) 588-6682. www.visitbushkillfalls.com. CLAWS ‘N’ PAWS WILD ANIMAL PARK on Route 590 east of Hamlin, near Lake Wallenpaupack, features strange and wonderful creatures exhibited in natural settings and enclosures along tree-lined paths. Observe many species of live exotic animals from all over the world, including
monkeys, alligators, bears, lions, leopards, birds, snakes, and a rare white tiger. Critters like kinkajou, coati, binturong, and muntjac will amaze you; animal shows are performed daily. Attractions include a large walk-in petting zoo, a host of delightful farm animals, and a Dinosaur Outpost and Dino Dig. Have fun in Turtle Town, and feed parrots and giraffes too! Phone (570) 698-6154. www.clawsnpaws.com. COUNTRY JUNCTION at 6565 Interchange Road, Route 209, in Lehighton is “The World’s Largest General Store!” Follow the signs toward everything and anything you need to make your house a home; accents, giftware, antiques, and novelties. Country Junction’s Service Team can install your flooring, windows and doors, gutter, garages, siding, lumber, fencing, and insulation. You’ll find Animal Country Puppies & More, the K9er-Diner, Barn Door Restaurant, a free wildlife exhibit, free petting farm, and a wine cellar with wine tasting! Shop for landscape and garden items, too. Fun for everyone; open 7 days. Call (610) 377-5050. www.countryjunction.com.
COUNTRY KETTLE on Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek. “Wow! Look at all that candy!” is the first reaction when entering Country Kettle’s famous Candy Shop. With over 250 barrels of your favorite treats, all at the same price, it’s sure to be an enjoyable experience. You’ll find creamy fudge, mouth-watering chocolates, gourmet caramel corn, honey-toasted peanuts, flavored sesame sticks, and many unique snack mixes. Enjoy specialty jams, jellies, marmalades, gourmet mustards, hot sauces, and tasty salsas. The Gift Shop features jewelry from Swarovski and John Medeiros. Browse collectibles featuring Jim Shore, Lenox, and Charming Tails. Enjoy the fragrance of Yankee Candles, Wood
Wick Candles, and “Our Own Candles.” Discover kitchenware, garden flags and stones, wind chimes, and home accent décor. Stop at Country Kettle Candy & Gift Shop…have some fun! Open daily from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Phone (570) 421-8970. www.country-kettle.com.
ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE on Route 940 east of Hazleton was once a thriving coal mining patch town with a population of over a thousand! Founded in 1854, it was an anthracite-mining community owned by coal companies. Eckley was abandoned with the advent of strip mining; the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission transformed this ghost town into a real historical experience. Kitchens, bedrooms, personal items, clothing, laundry rooms, social clubs, churches, doctor’s office, and the company store all appear now as they were then! Tours and special events are offered, weather and staff permitting; enjoy the worthy museum any day. Phone (570) 636-2070. www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com. HOLLEY ROSS POTTERY on Route 191 at LaAnna features free guided tours of the pottery factory, and free demonstrations of pottery and china making. Many lines of pottery, glassware, gifts, sculpture, and more are available to admire and purchase. Shop for Fiesta dinnerware, stoneware, dolls, planters, décor, candles, bean pots, suncatchers, Weeping Gold pottery, and Polish pottery. Find a whimsical figurine or birdbath for your garden! Check out the cable bridge, lovely forest with well-maintained sawdust trails, and woodland lake with picnic area. Phone (570) 676-3248. www.holleyross.com. HUTTON METALCRAFTS on Route 940 in Pocono Pines creates an array of unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns, lamps, and
This Week in the Poconos 25 candle lanterns, and fine pewter ornaments and jewelry. One-of-a-kind copper trees by Tom Hutton, handhammered from a slab of solid copper, silver brazed, then heat-colored to produce rich greens on the tops and reddish highlights on the trunks, are available at several price points. Purchase fine oil paintings on glass and stone by Xian, and gorgeous solid copper wall sculptures in varying sizes, all hand-made and manufactured on the premises. Everything at Hutton Metalcrafts is unique! Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm; Sunday from 11:00am to 3:00pm; closed Monday. Phone (570) 646-7778. www.copperlamps.com.
MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS sizzles 24/7! There’s so much to see, do, and experience, including live blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker table games, over 2,500 high-voltage slots, and electric-hot virtual table games. Savor the good life at one of 10 distinctive dining options, from Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Timbers Buffet to Wolfgang Puck Express. Stroll through Brookstone, Marshall Rousso, and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop. Check out special events, plus Sunburst Bar and Breakers Bar offering the hottest entertainment. View thoroughbred and harness racing from premier US tracks in their simulcast facility, and thrill to live harness racing in season! Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is an out-of-the-ordinary escape, on Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre. Call 1-888-WIN-INPA. www.mohegansunpocono.com. POCONO CHEESECAKE FACTORY on Route 611 in Swiftwater is a truly sweet and fragrant factory, where you can see multitudes of fresh, genuine cheesecakes being made on the premises every day; it’s the real delicious deal. Purchase a slice, a half, or a whole cake, with so many varieties of fla-
BARLEY CREEK BREWING COMPANY at Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road in Tannersville features an award-winning timber frame atmosphere housing the Poconos’ original brewpub. Enjoy soups Pint Size and salads, pub fare, steaks, Park Patio seafood, plus a children’s menu, treasure box, and game room. There’s a deck for brews with a view, a pavilion, and a wiffle ball stadium. The unique restaurant and nightspot offers traditional favorites and genuine pub fare, paired with handcrafted ales and lagers brewed on-site in an English brew house. Fresh sushi is created in the main bar on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday by Chef Agus. Live music and special events, and free tours of the brewery and beer tasting daily; see you at The Creek! Phone (570) 629-9399. www.barleycreek.com. vors and toppings to choose from in addition to traditional favorites. Specials orders are welcome, and special seasonal and holiday-themed cheesecake creations are featured as well. This is the best cheesecake you’ve ever had; it’s love at first bite! Phone (570) 839-6844. www.poconocheesecake.com. ROSS & ROSS NURSERY on Route 191 in Paradise Valley is a one-stop shop for all things green and growing since 1932, as well as attractive, sturdy walkways and patios, which they also professionally install. You’ll find beautiful, functional landscape design, healthy exotic plants, delightful garden gifts, and pond supplies and water plants. Ross Herbs and Antiques onsite features an intriguing selection of nice, old country things for your home and yard, as well as fresh, fragrant, tasty, beautiful herbs for your planting, cooking, and dining pleasure! Quality and service are their specialties. Open daily. Phone (570) 595-9760. STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE at 150 South Washington Avenue in nearby Scranton is the only National Park site devoted to steam railroading. Enjoy locomotive and railroad equipment displays, as well as an impressive, fascinating museum. Regular and special train excursions are offered throughout the year, departing from the boarding platform and rolling past historic buildings, through tunnels, along mountain streams, and amidst beautiful woodlands. Take
exit 185 off I-81 (Central Scranton Expressway) and follow signs to the entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. Phone 1-800-22-WELCOME x5. www.visitnepa.org.
TANNERY DEPOT GENERAL STORE, at Route 534 and Tannery Road in Lehigh Tannery, purveys fishing tackle, camping equipment, bike rentals for the 25-mile Lehigh Gorge State Park trail, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, firewood, outdoor apparel, breakfast foods, beverages, sandwiches and other tasty fare, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Phone (570) 606-4325. www.tannerydepot.com. TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM on Route 423 in Tobyhanna is hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society; open seasonally and for special events. All ages will love to tour the restored facility with the delightful and knowledgeable Station Master, and learn how it really used to be when the station was a bustling business. Enjoy railroading videos, fascinating running model train layouts, memorabilia, railroad art exhibits, and railroad and train-related souvenirs. Parking and admission are free, although donations are graciously accepted. Phone (570) 894-3338.
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Walk the Tannersville Cranberry Bog Owned and protected by The Nature Conservancy, the Tannersville Cranberry Bog is a National Natural Landmark; it is a northern boreal bog, very unique for this area. Venture into this fascinating wetland habitat, which includes orchids and insect-eating plants and sundews! Substantial access to the interior of the bog, along a 1650’ floating boardwalk, creates spectacular photo opportunities. View marsh marigold, bog rosemary, bog laurel swamp honeysuckle, great rhododendron, and the non-invasive yellow loose-strife. Go for a Daytime Bog Walk from 10:00am to 12:30pm on Wednesday, September 7th. Or, attend an enchanting Full Moon Bog Walk on Friday, September 9th from 7:00pm to 9:30pm; bring your flashlight. All bog walks are led by naturalists from the Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC). Registration and appropriate clothing/footwear are required, and the cost is $5.00/person. To find the Tannersville Cranberry Bog from Route 611 in Tannersville, turn onto Cherry Lane Road at the traffic light, and see the bog parking lot on your right, 1.9 miles from Route 611. Call the MCEEC at (570) 629-3061 to register, and discover more at www.mcconservation.org.
Hike with Pocono Outdoor Club On Saturday, September 3rd, join members of the Pocono Outdoor Club to Hike at the Lehigh Valley Nature Center in Slatington; walk grasslands to the Lehigh River, up to Devil’s Pulpit, and down the Appalachian Trail. Length of this hike will be 5 or 9 miles depending on the group. Meet at 9:00am at Cherry’s Restaurant at the intersection of routes 290 and 534. Call hike leader Bob Wacker at (570) 629-5293 for more information. Hike at Glen Onoko Falls near Jim Thorpe at 10:00am on Sunday, September 11th with club members. This 2-3 mile moderate hike follows a spectacular series of waterfalls up to the top and back down. You’re then invited for an optional lunch in historic Jim Thorpe. Meet at the Lehigh Gorge parking area; for more information, call hike leader Sue Prendergast at (570) 242-0519. Wear hiking footwear and appropriate clothing, and bring plenty of water and a snack. The Pocono Outdoor Club is a friendly hiking group open to all who are interested in exploring the trails and wilderness of the Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania. To learn more about the club and its various outings, a hike leader, and blaze a trail to www.poconooutdoorclub.org!
PEEC Harvest Festival A new annual Harvest Festival is planned from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, September 10th at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)! Celebrate autumn and enjoy animal presenters, arts and crafts, interpretive hikes, hands-on learning stations, conservation exhibits, live music, and yummy food and beverages. The cost to attend is just $5.00/carload, and no registration is necessary; bring your friends! PEEC, a non-profit center, is located off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry within the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The center enhances environmental awareness, knowledge, and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor classroom. PEEC provides these unique environmental experiences to individuals, families and groups. Call PEEC at (570) 828-2319, and take a peek at www.peec.org.
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SPAS & SALONS The Inn at Jim Thorpe, in picturesque Jim Thorpe. The grand Victorian Inn is a landmark within the National Register Historic District; featuring comfortable rooms, romantic suites, and relaxing in-house spa services. Quaint shops, antique stores, galleries, opera house, pubs, restaurants, and hiking/biking trails are at your doorstep. Ask about great packages like Show & Stay, Shop ‘til You Drop, Romance Packages, and Girlfriend Getaways. Call 1-800-329-2599; visit www.innjt.net.
The Laurel Spa at the Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor. The Laurel Spa at Pocono Manor is perfect for nurturing your body, mind, and spirit. State-of-the-art equipment provides an unforgettable experience, with a steam facility and quiet room. The menu offers massages, facials, wraps, scrubs, nail services, waxing, and spa packages! Mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling! Call (570) 839-0140; view www.laurelspaatpoconomanor.com.
Le Spa Forêt at The French Manor Inn and Spa, off Route 191, South Sterling. Attuned to the rhythms of nature and your body! An innovative green spa retreat, Le Spa Forêt offers aromachology, body enhancers, a naturally filtered pool and hot tub, fitness center, conference room, relaxation lounges, couples’ massage suite with fireplace, manicures/pedicures, bridal party suite, and luxurious, tranquil décor. For the full menu and treatment guide, phone 1-877-720-6095; see www.thefrenchmanor.com.
The Spa at Mountain Laurel at the Mountain Laurel Resort is off Route 940 in scenic White Haven. The luxurious menu includes a variety of massages, nail services,
facials, body treatments, tanning, and a hair salon. Gift certificates and spa packages make any occasion special. Mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling! Call (570) 443-9SPA (9772), and see www.spaatmountainlaurel.com.
The Skyview Spa at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 in Skytop. Invigorate, stimulate, and rejuvenate! From manicures to massages, services pamper you from head to toe. Certified staff, 6 treatment rooms, Quiet Room with mountain views, mani/ pedi room, locker rooms, and bathrooms with showers. Purchase fine products and gift certificates.
Mention This Week in the Poconos! Phone (570) 595-8968, and visit www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com.
Spa Shawnee at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Inspired by nature, and a sanctuary for restoring the body, mind, and soul. Facials and body treatments use all-natural, organic products. Single and couples’ massage rooms, hydrotherapy, full salon offering hair, make-up, scalp treatments, waxing, facials, body treatments, and mani/pedis. Call (570) 424-4000x1438; see www.spashawnee.com.
Take Time Out from the Summer Heat & Relax at the Spa! NAIL SERVICES MASSAGES • FACIALS BODY TREATMENTS TANNING • HAIR SALON Any occasion can be made special with a GIFT CERTIFICATE from the Spa at Mountain Laurel! You can now order one online at our website
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Relax and refresh on a ride with Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour, familyowned and operated since 1962. Sit back and enjoy a safe, entertaining hourlong cruise on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack, as your Tour Captain highlights the charms and rich history of the scenic lake region. Find it easily at 2487 Route 6, close to Route 507 and the Lake Wallenpaupack Observation Dike in Hawley. Ticket purchases can be made at East Shore Lodging across the street, and you may park there too. Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour is open daily through Labor Day, and Saturdays and Sundays through September 18th. Tour Boats depart every hour on the hour, and Sunset Tours and Private Tours are available by reservation, depending on Boat/Captain availability. Call (570) 226-3293, and hop aboard www.wallenpaupackboattour.com!
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Lacawac is Where the Fungi Are On Saturday, September 10th at 10:00am, join Nathaniel Whitmore, founder of the Delaware Highlands Mushroom Society, at Lacawac Sanctuary to seek wild mushrooms in the forest during Where the Fungi Are - A Wild Mushroom Walk. Learn about and discuss the identification of mushrooms, how to separate the edible from the poisonous, and mushrooms’ roles in the ecosystem. You’ll also find out about medicinal and culinary uses for native mushrooms, passed down over the centuries. The cost to attend is $7.00/person, and registration is suggested. To register, call (570) 689-9494 or email info@lacawac.org. Lacawac Sanctuary offers environmental, historical, and cultural programs, as well as 3 miles of hiking trails and 1 mile of undisturbed shoreline on Lake Wallenpaupack. It is supported by volunteers, memberships, and donations. The 520-acre nature preserve, research field station, and historic site is known for pristine glacial Lake Lacawac, as well as being a National Natural Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. See www.lacawac.org!
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museums, galleries and antiquity ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North 7th Street, Stroudsburg. Gallery of the Pocono Arts Council, the arts leadership, service, and education organization serving the 4-county Pocono Mountains region with the mission Culture Builds Community! Monday through Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm; Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Shows, displays, events, exhibits. Call (570) 476-4460; see www.poconoarts.org. BELL SCHOOL, on Cherry Valley Road in Stormsville, southwest of Stroudsburg. Circa 1860, the 1room school served students until 1953. Artifacts, photos, guided tours. Presented and maintained by Monroe County Historical Association. Open seasonally; special hours and group tours by appointment. Donations accepted. Call (570) 421-7703, email mcha@ptd.net, see www.monroehistorical.org. BETHEL ONE-ROOM SCHOOL; from Route 6 at Indian Orchard, take Route 652 east for 1 mile, turn right onto Bethel School Road, travel a mile to the schoolhouse on left. Administered by the Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main Street, Honesdale. See the 1-room school circa 1872 during open houses and by appointment. Call (570) 253-3240, or visit www.waynehistorypa.org. CALDER HOUSE MUSEUM, Route 191 and Pine Mill Rd. in Equinunk. Historical displays, exhibits, and programs hosted by the Equinunk Historical Society. Also see the restored Joel Hill Water-Powered Sawmill on Duck Harbor Road off Route 191 at Lookout. A National Historic Site. Phone (570) 224-6722 for a schedule to see the mill in operation; visit www.waynehistorypa.org. CARBON COUNTY WELCOME CENTER, 2 Lehigh Avenue, Jim Thorpe. Exhibits include coal mining, canal shipping, rail transporta-
tion, Delaware and Lehigh Corridor, hiking, biking, skiing, museum tours, train rides, shopping, restaurants, and accommodations. Visit 9:30am to 5:30pm daily. Call (570) 3253673 or 1-888-JIM-THORPE, and see www.JimThorpe.org. COLUMNS MUSEUM, 608 Broad Street, Milford. The restored 1904 neoclassical home is the official museum of the Pike County Historical Society. Highlighting the “Bloody Lincoln Flag,� placed under President Lincoln’s head after he was shot at Ford’s Theater. Exhibits on philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce, and Father Francis Craft, liaison at The Battle of Wounded Knee and 1st white Chief of the Sioux. WWII poster & propaganda, weapons, and uniforms. Genealogical research information, maps, and photographs. Open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday September through June, and Wednesday through Sunday in July and August. Call (570) 296-8126; see www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org. COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM, in the Township Complex, 5550 Memorial Boulevard, Route 611, Tobyhanna. Ice harvesting, the military, extensive photo collection, and artifacts. Programs, displays,
speakers, and historical, social, and cultural events. Admission is free, donations are appreciated, and tours are by appointment. Regular hours are Mondays 10:00am to 12:00pm, and Saturdays June through September from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Meetings are the 3rd Monday at 7:00pm, except December. Phone (570) 894-4207 or (570) 839-7306; see www.coolbaughtwp.org. CRESCO STATION MUSEUM, Sand Spring Road off Route 390 at Cresco Railroad Depot. Antique toys, anthracite coal mine display, diorama of the 1764 John Price homestead, (Continued on Page 30)
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churches of Barrett Township, P.O.S. of America Lodge, Civil War, and early Boy Scout displays. Craftsmen demonstrate old-time skills. Free; donations accepted. Art shows, socials, and music programs. Administered by the Barrett Township Historical Society; call (570) 595-6157, and visit www.barretthistory.org. DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM in the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road, White Mills. Highlighting the life of Christian Dorflinger, creator of fine crystal and cut glass, educated at the Cristalleries de Saint Louis in France. In 1865, he built a glass factory and town of 100 homes, to design and produce lead crystal. Displayed with period antiques and factory artifacts, it’s the largest collection of Honesdale Glass in the world! Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm; call (570) 253-1185 and see www.dorflinger.org. DRIEBE FREIGHT STATION, 537 Ann Street next to McMichaels Park, Stroudsburg. Restored 1882 railroad freight station housing a working model train display, industrial exhibits, general store, music exhibits, and gift shop. A 1923 Chestnut Hill Railroad caboose displays memorabilia. Phone (570) 424-1776 to schedule a visit; donation suggested. THE ANTOINE DUTOT MUSEUM & GALLERY, Main Street, Route 611 in Delaware Water Gap. Housed in a brick schoolhouse circa 1850 with rotating fine art exhibits in a 1st-floor gallery, and 2nd-floor museum of local history featuring a preserved schoolroom. Sit at an antique desk, view a slide show of local history, and see memorabilia. Open from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on weekends. Phone (570) 476-4240; visit www.dutotmuseum.com. EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Madelon Powers Art Gallery, Fine and Performing Arts Center. Open Monday through Thursday from 1:00pm to
ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE, 10 miles east of Hazleton on Highland Road, 3 miles off Route 940. Re-live history in a coal miners’ patch town. Founded in 1854, Eckley was an anthracite-mining community of company-owned homes. In 1971, the village became a living museum, with 18 residents today. Museum, miners’ homes, churches, company store, and doctor’s office. Open year ‘round; administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Guided walking tours, staff and weather permitting. Call (570) 636-2070; see www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com. EQUINUNK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 1972 Pine Mill Road in Equinunk; listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Collects, preserves, and interprets the history of the Upper Delaware River corridor, from prehistoric times. Books, documents, photographs, cultural objects, educational programs, lectures, special events, library, genealogy, and publications. School room, loom room, farm room, and Stockport Room. Call (570) 224-6722, email ehs22@verizon.net. Calder Museum, Calder Corner Shop, and Civil War-era Joel Hill water-powered sawmill; see www.rootsweb.com/~paehs. THE GLASS HAT, Route 191, ½ mile south of Hamlin Corners. Two floors of elegant glassware, antique furniture, estate jewelry, pottery, Depression glass, general antiques, collectibles, tea things, Christmas room, and old kitchenware. Member of the Wayne, Pike, Sullivan Antique Dealers Association (WPSADA) and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Glass Appreciation Club. Open daily, weather permitting. Call (570) 689-4060, visit www.wpsada.com, or email tkobo@echoes.net. GREY TOWERS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE in Milford, former home of Pennsylvania Governor and founder of the US Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot. The 1886 French chateauesque mansion serves as a museum and conference center under the stewardship of the USDA Forest Service. Guided tours, special events. From Route 6, turn on
Old Owego Turnpike, go ¼ mile to the entrance. Call (570) 296-9630; see www.greytowers.org or www.fs.fed.us/gt. HOLLEY ROSS POTTERY on Route 191 at LaAnna offers free tours of the pottery factory and free demonstrations of pottery making. Many lines of pottery, glassware, gifts, and sculpture are displayed for sale. Shop for Fiesta dinnerware, stoneware, dolls, planters, décor, candles, bean pots, suncatchers, Weeping Gold pottery, Polish pottery, and whimsical figurines and birdbaths. Cable bridge, forest with sawdust paths, and woodland lake with picnic area. Phone (570) 6763248; see www.holleyross.com. HUTTON METALCRAFTS on Route 940 in Pocono Pines offers handcrafted copper lanterns, brass indoor and outdoor lamps, candle lamps, pewter ornaments, fine pewter ware, copper and brass fountains, fine oil painting on glass and stone by Xian, and jewelry. Choose a one-of-a-kind copper tree created by Tom Hutton, handhammered from a slab of solid copper, silver-brazed, and heat-colored to produce rich greens on the tops and reddish highlights on the trunks. Closed Mondays; call (570) 646-7778; see www.copperlamps.com. MISS ELLY’S ANTIQUES & SUCH, a multi-dealer shop at 518 Church Street, off Main Avenue in Hawley. Affordable treasures from smalls to furniture, glass, pottery, paintings and prints, vintage clothing and textiles, and primitives. Imported foods include British marmalades and Scottish shortbreads. The 1870 Gothic Revival features a center gable, tin roof with snowbirds, flattened arch-effect windows, full-length porch, and lovely old glass in her 7-light transom and 5 sidelights! Open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm, and by appointment. Call (570) 226-7513; see www.missellysantiques.com. OLD MAUCH CHUNK LANDING, Route 209 in Jim Thorpe. A former New Jersey Central Railroad Station, built in 1888 to serve a booming passenger trade. Now a hub for special events, exhibits, and rail excursions. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Explore
This Week in the Poconos 31 industrial heritage exhibits from 9:30am until 5:30pm daily. Call (570) 325-3673 or (570) 421-5791; visit www.jimthorpe.org. POCONO BOOK EXCHANGE, Route 940 in Pocono Lake. Books make great gifts; a juicy mystery enhances summer evenings, a story/picture book brightens a child’s day, and informative handbooks guide successful projects. Plenty of page-turners in a comfy setting; discover what’s between the covers! New and used books sold at prices for every pocketbook, trades made at the owners’ discretion, and special orders. Open Monday through Friday 10:00am to 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm; call (570) 3555757. POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM, Route 209, Bushkill. Living history, ancient artifacts, and crafts of the Delaware Indians residing in the Delaware River region of Monroe and Pike counties. Receive 1 free tour admission with 1 paid adult tour admission; see the display ad. Excellent gift shop, gift certificates available. Open daily except Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving. Adjacent to Starting Gate Action Sports! Phone (570) 588-9338; visit www.poconoindianmuseum.com. QUIET VALLEY LIVING HISTORICAL FARM, off Business Route 209 near Stroudsburg. A restored and working 19th-century Pennsylvania German farm, complete with historic buildings, guides dressed in period clothing, farm animals, heritage crafts, demonstrations, special events. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, plus Labor Day Monday. Phone (570) 992-6161; visit www.quietvalley.org. RESICA FALLS SCOUT RESERVATION, Route 402, 6 miles north of Marshalls Creek. Indian museum housing fabled Cornell Faucett and Andrew Lewis Indian Artifacts Exhibits, Scout handcrafts, and local postcards. Free. Phone (570) 223-8312. Open weekends or by appointment. ROSS HERBS AND ANTIQUES, Route 191 in Paradise Valley. Intriguing selection of nice old country things, as well
as fresh, fragrant, tasty, healthy, beautiful herbs! With Ross & Ross Nursery, Inc., a one-stop shop for all things green and blooming since 1932. Landscape designs, exotic plants, garden gifts, pond supplies, water plants, and attractive walkways and patios which they also install. Open daily; phone (570) 595-9760. SLATE BELT HERITAGE CENTER, 30 North First Street, Route 191, Bangor. Self-guided tour of 9 rooms honoring founders and industries; Slate Room, Textile Room, Welsh Room, Cornish Room, WWII Home Front Room, artifacts, videos, and data collection information. Chairlift available. Fire Museum exhibit with Bangor’s 1st fire truck. Open Saturday, Sunday, and by appointment. Free. Call (610) 588-8615 or (610) 588-3434; visit www.slatebeltheritage.com. STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington Ave., Scranton. Only National Park devoted to steam railroading. Locomotive and railroad equipment displays, museum, and train rides! Open 9:00am to 5:00pm daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Exit 185 off I-81, Central Scranton Expressway; entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. Call (570) 340-5200 or 1-888693-9391; see www.nps.gov/stea. STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Built by Jacob Stroud in 1795, housing artifacts and exhibits of Monroe County; hosted by the Monroe County Historical Association. Elizabeth D. Walters Library with extensive genealogical materials, museum, library, and gift shop. Open Tuesday through Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm and 1st and 3rd Saturdays 10:00am to 4:00pm; guided tours 11:00am and 2:00pm. Admission. Call (570) 421-7703; see www.monroehistorical.org. TEETERS’ FURNITURE, Main Avenue, Hawley. Established in 1849, the Teeters have built a reputation for quality furniture and decor displayed in a gallery atmosphere; shop for bedding and carpeting, too! Open Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 5:30pm; Friday 8:30am to 8:00pm; Saturday 8:30am to 5:00pm; and Sunday
12:00pm to 4:00pm. Call (570) 2263112; visit www.teetersfurniture.com. THEO B. PRICE INC. COUNTRY STORE, Route 390, Cresco. Handicrafts, gifts, seasonings, animal feed, folk art, hardware, building materials, Green Mountain Coffees, Vera Bradley Bags, Byers’ Choice collectibles, Burt’s Bees, Grafton Village Cheeses, and hardware/lumber. Artwork displays in the Sprag Mill Art Gallery. Open 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday. Call (570) 595-2501; see www.theobprice.com. TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM, Route 423 in Tobyhanna. Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, open seasonally and for special events. Tour the restored facility and see how it was when the station was bustling. Rail videos, running model train layouts, memorabilia, railroad art, and souvenirs. Free; donations accepted. Call (570) 894-3338. WALLENPAUPACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Lake Wallenpaupack. Williams House, 103 Manor Woods Court in Paupack off Route 507, has tools, guns, weaving implements, artifacts, and a sleigh; by appointment. Palmyra Township Building off Gumbletown Road has wallpaper tools, early woodworking tools, and bells from 1-room schools; 8:00am to 12:00pm, Monday through Thursday. PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center off Route 6 has Ray LaTournou’s Dorflinger glass collection, glass blowing tools, samples, and artifacts; Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. Call (570) 226-8980; see www.wallenpaupackhistorical.org. WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM RESTORED JASON TORREY LAND OFFICE BUILDING, 810 Main Street, Honesdale. Delaware and Hudson Canal Company office, a National Historic Landmark; Americana exhibits, library with climate-controlled storage of artifacts and documents. Wayne County exhibit, Honesdale glass, quilt and photo displays, Native American artifacts, and Movin’ Energy display. Call (570) 253-3240; see www.waynehistorypa.org.
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BAIT & TACKLE Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes, Route 115 in Effort, with 3 ponds on 10 acres stocked weekly with trout and bass. Pole rentals, tackle shop, picnic tables, park benches and pavilion are available for guests. No license required. See the money-saving offer in the display ad! Call (570) 629-0427 and visit www.bigbrownfish.com. Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery. Offering fishing tackle and bait, camping equipment, bike rentals, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, firewood, ice, sandwiches, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm. Call (570) 606-4325 and see www.tannerydepot.com. Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono. Healthy live bait for all seasons; fat heads,
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minnows, night crawlers, leeches, red worms, giant mealworms, wax worms, crickets, hellgramites, and more! Celebrating 30+ years in business, this very complete bait shop is open every day, all year. Call (570) 839-7338 and go to www.woehrlesbaitshop.com. BATTING CAGES Costa’s Family Fun Park, east of Lake Wallenpaupack on Route 6. The bumper boats have water nozzles so you can soak your friends! Play miniature golf on the 18-hole course, or practice at the golf driving range. Take a swing at the baseball stadium batting cages or race at the go-cart track. Lazer Tag, Kiddie Play Land with pedal carts, and classic arcade games. Have lunch, dinner, or a snack in the cafe. Call (570) 226-8585 and see www.costasfamilyfunpark.com. Shawnee River Trips, I-80 exit 310 to River Road in Shawnee-onDelaware, across from Smithfield
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Deck at Gresham’s Landing. Call (570) 226-3293, and hop aboard www.wallenpaupackboattour.com! BOWLING Split Rock Resort, One Lake Drive, Lake Harmony. 8-lane bowling center in the resort’s spacious Galleria is open the public as well as guests of the resort, 11:00am to 11:00pm. Beautiful lanes and digital scoring! Call (570) 722-9111, and see www.splitrockresort.com. BUMPER BOATS & BUMPER CARS CamelBeach Waterpark at Camelback Mountain Resort, I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Ride bumper boats outdoors on the lagoon. Featuring 35 waterslides, wave pool, Blue Nile adventure river, Triple Venom, Sand Storm, Dune Runner, Flow Rider, and Pharoah’s Phortress. Water is heated. Open daily; save with the display ad. Call (570) 6291661; visit www.camelbeach.com. Costa’s Family Fun Park, east of Lake Wallenpaupack on Route 6. The bumper boats have water nozzles so you can soak your friends! Play miniature golf on the 18-hole course,
or practice at the golf driving range. Take a swing at the baseball stadium batting cages or race at the go-cart track. Lazer Tag, Kiddie Play Land with pedal carts, and classic arcade games. Have lunch, dinner, or a snack in the cafe. Call (570) 226-8585 and see www.costasfamilyfunpark.com. CAMPING Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I80 off exit 309). Take an overnight canoe camping trip in the wild and beautiful Delaware Water Gap Natural Recreation Area! Call (570) 223-0505 or 1-800-487-2628, and visit www.adventuresport.com. Kittatinny Canoes, on the Delaware River. Canoe and raft center offering scenic riverside camping trips in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Float down the Delaware River to your campsite! Call 1-800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 2965890 for reservations, and visit www.kittatinny.com. Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. (Continued on Page 36)
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Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. Enjoy rafting, canoeing, and kayaking on the Delaware River. Guests of Fernwood Resort and Villas receive a discount! Call 1-888-FERNWOOD, and see www.fernwoodhotel.com. Kittatinny Canoes, Dingmans Ferry. Rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and camping on the Delaware River in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Upper Delaware River. 7 riverfront locations for your convenience, and many trip selections to choose from. Call 1800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890. Use the display ad for offer, and visit www.kittatinny.com. Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Fullday and ½-day adventures through the scenic Lehigh River Gorge. Family-style calm float trips, wild whitewater rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, Skirmish paintball, and more! Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226, and see www.poconowhitewater.com. Shawnee River Trips, I-80 exit 310 to River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware, across from Smithfield Elementary. Explore the Delaware River and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area via canoe, raft, or kayak. Mountain bike rentals, fishing equipment, hiking information, and more. Call (570) 424-4000 and visit www.shawneerivertrips.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Breath-taking scenery and good old-fashioned fun. Choose from a gentle rafting trip, adrenalinepumping rapids, or something in-between. Call 1-800-443-8554 or (570) 443-9532, and see www.whitewaterchallengers.com. CANOES & KAYAKS Kittatinny Canoes, at the Milford location. New and used canoes, kayaks, and watersports accessories, carrying your favorite brands! Just off the Route 209 Matamoras exit, 3 miles north of Milford. Call 1-800FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890, and see www.kittatinny.com. CLIMBING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Outdoor 30’ climbing
This Week in the Poconos 37 wall; 8 stations, from beginner to very advanced. Custom built with a real rock look and feel, and 300+ moveable handholds! Classes available, day use fee, top rope belaying; weight up to 310 pounds. Call (570) 595-8988 and see www.skytop.com. CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Treetop obstacle courses, mountain segways, zip lines, off-road adventure rides; save with the display ad! Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. DISC GOLF Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton. Open Thursday through Sunday, featuring 3 courses of 9 to 18 holes! Affordable fees, rentals, group rates, and season passes. Drop in the Summit Lodge Slopeside Pub & Grill, call (610) 826-7700, and check out www.skibluemt.com. CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Treetop obstacle courses, mountain segways, zip lines, off-road adventure rides; save with the display ad! Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Disc golf combines Frisbee throwing with golf; it’s the sport of the future! Call the Adventure Center at 1-800-4438554 or (570) 443-9532; log on to www.whitewaterchallengers.com. FISH & PAY LAKES Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes, Route 115 north in Effort with 3 ponds on 10 acres stocked weekly with trout and bass. Pole rentals, tackle shop, picnic tables, park benches, and pavilion; no license required. See the offer in the display ad! Call (570) 629-0427 and visit www.bigbrownfish.com. Paradise Fishing Preserve, at the historic 1902 Paradise Brook Trout Company, the first licensed, private trout hatchery in PA, Route 191 in Paradise Valley. Well-stocked, no license required, tackle rental, picnic tables. See the offer in the display ad! Open daily 8:00am to 4:00pm. Call (570) 629-0422 and snag www.paradisetrout.com.
FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop. Instruction for the novice fly fisher covering casting, entomology, wading, knot tying, etc. in a classroom and on the water; equipment provided. Private lessons and guide service. Waters open to the public, for a fee, for fly fishing only. Call (570) 595-8929 or (570) 595-7401; see www.skytop.com. The Rod & Gun Club at The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. Lessons for beginners to experienced anglers, classroom and streamside. Cast & Stay Packages available. Scenic 2.5 miles of remote fly-fishing open to the public for a fee. Call (570) 839-3908 or email poconosports@poconomanor.com ; see www.poconomanor.com.
GEOCACHING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. A 30-minute Geocaching and GPS Basics class teaches how to find a Skytop geocode with Global Positioning System units. Complete the class, and rent a GPS to locate your choice of caches. Registration is suggested and minimum age is 13 without a parent/guardian. Call (570) 5958988 and see www.skytop.com. GOLF Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. Golfers of all abilities are challenged on Fernwood’s par 71, 18-hole course. On-site club rentals, golf shop, and great specials! PGA Golf Pro and instructor. Call (Continued on Page 38)
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1-888-FERNWOOD, and visit www.fernwoodhotel.com. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940, with 36 holes of championship golf open to the public. Stay and Play packages include accommodations, meals, and greens fees. Clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant, lounge, locker rooms, PGA Pro lessons, club rentals, driving range, and 2 putting greens. Call (570) 839-7111 ext. 7415; visit www.poconomanor.com. Shawnee Country Club, I-80 exit 310 to River Road, at the centenary Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Enjoy 27 holes of championship golf, many on an island in the Delaware River! The 9-hole Tillinghast Approach Golf Course is lit for night play. Academy clinics and instruction, Golf Shop, driving range, club fitting. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE (7429633) or (570) 424-4000, and see www.shawneeinn.com. Skytop Lodge Golf Course, at Skytop Lodge off Route 390 in Skytop. Semiprivate course open to the public with 18 holes and 6,656 yards. Par 72, slope rating 133. Designed by Robert White, opened in 1927. Call (570) 595-8910 or (570) 595-7401; see www.skytop.com. Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf
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Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. 27 holes of championship golf, practice facilities, putting greens, driving range, midweek specials, GPS carts, clubhouse, Golf Shop, snack bar, Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar with panoramic views. Public welcomed. Call (570) 722-9901; see www.splitrockresort.com/golf. For lodging, call 1-800-255-7625 or (570) 722-9111. GOLF DRIVING RANGES Costa’s Family Fun Park, just east of Lake Wallenpaupack on Route 6. 19-stall driving range with high quality turf mats and 6 target areas at clearly marked yardages. Clubs sized from youth to adult, or bring your own. Irons are available. Miniature golf, Lazer Tag, big water slides, batting cages, gocarts, bumper boats, arcade, and cafe. Call (570) 226-8585 and see www.costasfamilyfunpark.com. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 940 or Route 611. Two practice putting greens and a driving range, in addition to 36 holes of championship golf. Call (570) 839-7111 ext. 7415, and visit www.poconomanor.com. Shawnee Country Club, I-80 exit 310 to River Road, at the centenary Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Two practice putting greens and a driving range. Enjoy 27 holes of Championship golf, most on an island in the Delaware River. Call 1-800SHAWNEE or (570) 424-4000; see www.shawneeinn.com.
Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. 27 holes of championship golf, practice facilities, putting greens, driving range, midweek specials. Clubhouse, Golf Shop, snack bar, Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar with panoramic views. Call (570) 722-9901; go to www.splitrockresort.com/golf. HARNESS RACING Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre. The action sizzles 24/7 and the service makes you feel at home. Cash in on the fun at 2,300 high-voltage slots, electric-hot virtual table games, simulcast harness racing, live harness racing in season now, and live table games. Savor 10 distinctive dining options, from Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Timbers Buffet to Wolfgang Puck Express. Stroll the shopping promenade with Brookstone and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop. Sunburst Bar and Breakers Bar offer live entertainment. Call 1-888-WIN-INPA; see www.mohegansunpocono.com. HAY JUMPING Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, off Business Route 209 between Stroudsburg and Snydersville; see signs. Guides in period clothing recreate life on a 19th-century farm. Hay jumping for the kids is part of the regular guided tours through Labor Day Monday. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm; closed Mondays except Labor Day. Phone (570) 992-6161; visit www.quietvalley.org. HORSEBACK RIDING Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. Year-round horseback riding is available on the beautiful grounds of the resort. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and visit www.fernwoodhotel.com. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 940 or Route 611. Year ‘round horseback riding on gorgeous, scenic trails. Horse-drawn hay rides and sleigh rides in season. Call (570) 839-6237 or email stables@poconomanor.com; visit www.poconomanor.com. KART RACING Costa’s Family Fun Park, just east of
This Week in the Poconos 39 Lake Wallenpaupack on Route 6. The 1200’ go cart track with tight turns and long straightaways features the “Leopard” with precise steering and power for adults and older kids; the “Jaguar” 2-passenger car for parent and child with double steering, and the “IROC” for younger kids; a staff member rides on the side for a lap to teach the controls. Lazer Tag, mini-golf, batting cages, arcade, and cafe. Call (570) 226-8585 and see www.costasfamilyfunpark.com. S & S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts, Business Route 209 in Snydersville. High-powered indoor go-karts with slick tires similar to real track racing! Single-person ride; must be at least 54” tall. Video arcade and snack bar. Hours are Thursday and Friday 5:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-7:00pm, and Monday through Wednesday 12:00pm5:00. Use the display ad for a Free Race! Call (570) 420-5500 and visit www.ssspeedways.com. KAYAKING Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I80 off exit 309). Kayak trips on the Delaware River through the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Call (570) 2230505 or 1-800-487-2628 and see the display ad for a special offer; visit www.adventuresport.com. The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Join instructors on the water to learn basics of flat water kayaking during the Introduction to Kayaking Class; safety, boat design, strokes, turning, bracing, and wet exit. Minimum age is 13. Call (570) 595-8988 and see www.skytop.com. Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. Enjoy River Country rafting, canoeing, and kayaking on the Delaware River. Guests of Fernwood Resort and Villas receive a discount. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and visit www.fernwoodhotel.com. Kittatinny Canoes, just north of Milford. Kayaking for all abilities on calm water or rapids on the Delaware River. Instruction. Call 1800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890, see the display ad for a special offer, and visit www.kittatinny.com.
Pocono Whitewater, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Guided kayak clinics on the Lehigh River. Whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and Skirmish Paintball. Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226, and see www.poconowhitewater.com. Shawnee River Trips, I-80 exit 310 to River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware, across from Smithfield Elementary. Explore the Delaware River and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Single and tandem kayaks, canoes, rafts, and mountain bikes. Call (570) 424-4000 and visit www.shawneerivertrips.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Kayak Clinics teach the basics of wet exits, bow rescues, strokes, eddy turns, and ferrying. Classroom, flat water, and whitewater instruction. Call 1-800443-8554 or (570) 443-9532, and see www.whitewaterchallengers.com. MINIATURE GOLF & PLAY PARKS Bushkill Falls, off Route 209 in Bushkill. The “Niagara of Pennsylvania” around 8 roaring waterfalls features nature trails, picnic areas, miniature golf, and paddleboats. Ice Cream Parlor, Native American and wildlife exhibits, fishing, Trading Post, Fudge Kitchen, and more. Open daily at 9:00am. Call (570) 588-6682 and see www.visitbushkillfalls.com. CamelBeach Waterpark at Camelback Mountain Resort, I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Ride bumper boats outdoors on the lagoon. Featuring 35 waterslides, wave pool, Blue Nile adventure river, Triple
Venom, Sand Storm, Dune Runner, Flow Rider, and Pharoah’s Phortress. Water is heated. Open daily; save with the display ad. Call (570) 6291661; visit www.camelbeach.com. Costa’s Family Fun Park, just east of Lake Wallenpaupack on Route 6. Enjoy mini-golf on “Grampy’s Sawmill” challenging 18-hole course, golf driving range, stadium batting cages, go cart track, bumper boats, Lazer Tag, big water slides, Kid’s Play Land with pedal carts, and classic arcade games like pinball and skee ball. Lunch, dinner, or snack in the cafe. Call (570) 226-8585, and see www.costasfamilyfunpark.com. Crystal Cave Park near Kutztown, south on Route 209 and Route 33 and west on Route 22 and Route 78, to 963 Crystal Cave Road. Underground tours of Crystal Cave, “Pennsylvania’s Greatest Natural Wonder!” Enjoy 125 wooded acres, mini-golf, panning for gemstones, fast food and Pennsylvania Dutch specialties, gift shops, museum, ice cream parlor, and park/picnic area. Open daily, reasonable rates. Celebrating 140 years of tours! Call (610) 683-6765, and see www.crystalcavepa.com. Land of Make Believe, I-80 exit 12 in Hope, NJ, 10 miles east of the Delaware River. Safe, affordable fun, food, rides, Ferris wheel, tubing on Blackbeard’s River, water park with waterslides, Pirate’s Cove, Free Fallin’ attraction, and mine and take home gems and fossils in the (Continued on Page 40)
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Mining Company. Free parking and picnic areas. Open daily through September 5th. Call (908) 459-9000 and see www.lomb.com. Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. Enjoy an 18-hole mini golf course; 27 holes of championship golf are open to the public in addition to many other amenities, including the indoor waterpark! Call 1-800-2557625 or (570) 722-9111, and visit www.splitrockresort.com. MOUNTAIN BIKING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Learn how to negotiate rock gardens, bridges, drops, and banked turns in Mountain Biking Skills Class. Use Skytop’s mountain bikes or your own. Minimum age is 15 using Skytop’s bikes; 13 with your own approved bike; helmets mandatory. Bikes rented on an hourly basis after class. Join a trail ride around the West Mountain, on and off of the West Rim trail; experience required, minimum age 15. Call (570) 595-8988 and see www.skytop.com. Pocono Bike Rentals, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery, adjacent to Tannery Depot General Store. Come ride the famous, scenic Lehigh Gorge Trail, and use the savings on bike rental in the display ad! Call 1-800-745-0742 and cruise to www.poconobikerentals.com. Pocono Whitewater, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Mountain bike rentals and shuttle service to and from bike trails in and around Jim Thorpe, the undisputed Mountain Biking Capitol of the East. Whitewater rafting and Skirmish Paintball. Call 1-800WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226; see www.poconowhitewater.com. Shawnee River Trips, off I-80 exit 310 to River Road in Shawnee-onDelaware, across from Smithfield Elementary. Take a Trek Mountain Bike on the McDade Trail which lines the Delaware River and National Park grounds. Also renting canoes, rafts, and kayaks. Stop in the River Road Drive-In for some
ice cream. Call (570) 424-4000; visit www.shawneerivertrips.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Mountain bike rentals with shuttle service to trails along the Lehigh River. Call 1-800-4438554 or (570) 443-9532; see www.whitewaterchallengers.com. MOUNTAIN SEGWAYS CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Treetop obstacle courses, mountain segways, zip lines, off-road adventure rides; save with the display ad! Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. Fernwood Hotel & Resort/Pocono Segway Tours, Route 209 in Bushkill. Guided segway tours daily except Wednesday, for ages 13+, amidst the 440-acre resort. No experience required; top speed is 12 mph. Open to the public and resort guests. Call 1-888-segway9 or 1-888-337-6966; see www.fernwoodhotel.com. PAINTBALL The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Play paintball on 5 fields with games in and out of the woods including speedball. Equipment available, outside paint not permitted; all paintballs must be purchased at the Adventure Center. Minimum age 10 with waiver signed by guardian. Paintball shooting gallery with no age restriction. Call (570) 595-8988; see www.skytop.com. Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. Guests can play Destination Paintball at a discount. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and visit www.fernwoodhotel.com. Kittatinny Paintball, in Barryville, NY. Equipment rentals available. Paddle and Battle special: go canoeing, kayaking, or rafting with your friends one day, and play paintball the next! Camping on premises. Call 1-800FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890; see www.kittatinny.com. Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Skirmish paintball open daily, all year, with 50+ fields; ages 10+ only. Full-day and ½-day adventures through the Lehigh River Gorge; calm water
trips, whitewater rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, camping. Call 1-800WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226; see www.poconowhitewater.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Breath-taking scenery and oldfashioned fun. Gentle rafting trips, adrenaline-pumping rapids, zip line, mountain biking, camping, and paintball. Call 1-800-4438554 or (570) 443-9532, and see www.whitewaterchallengers.com. SPORTING CLAYS The Rod & Gun Club at Pocono Manor, Route 314, via Route 611 or Route 940, Pocono Manor. Multistation clay course spanning 120+ acres. High-flying teal, rolling rabbits, and fast crossing and incoming birds; scenic woodland course. Walk or ride along the stream between stations. Trained staff assist with 1st round. Instruction, gun rentals, ammo, and gear. Appointment required; call (570) 839-3908 or email poconosports@poconomanor.com; see www.poconomanor.com. The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop. Regulation, 12station sporting clay range open to the public. Suitable for beginners, with challenges for experienced. Instruction and gun rentals. Appointment required. Phone (570) 595-8929 or (570) 595-7401; visit www.skytop.com. SPORTS EQUIPMENT Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek, off I-80 exit 309. Camp store carrying outdoor equipment; tents, lanterns, fire starters, water jugs, portable stoves, hats, clothing, sunglasses, snorkeling equipment, disposable cameras, and more. Call (570) 223-0505 or 1-800-487-2628; visit www.adventuresport.com. Kittatinny Canoes, Milford location. Canoe and raft center with new and used canoes, kayaks, and watersports accessories. Off the Route 209 Matamoras exit, 3 miles from Milford. Call 1-800FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890; see www.kittatinny.com. Pocono Bike Rentals, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery, adjacent to Tannery Depot General Store. Ride the famous, scenic
This Week in the Poconos 41 Lehigh Gorge Trail, and use the savings offer in the display ad. Call 1-800-745-0742 and cruise to www.poconobikerentals.com. Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Full-day and ½-day adventures through the Lehigh River Gorge. Calm water trips, whitewater rafting, kayaking, bike rentals, mountain biking, and Skirmish paintball. Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226 and see www.poconowhitewater.com. Starting Gate Action Sports, Rt. 209 in Bushkill, adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum. Wide selection of skis, snowboards, skateboards, skates, footwear, sportswear, swimwear, accessories, and equipment. Rentals. Call (570) 588-4807 and check out www.startinggateonline.com. Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery. Fishing tackle, bait, camping equipment, bike rentals, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, sandwiches, firewood, ice, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm. Call (570) 606-4325; see www.tannerydepot.com. Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono. Healthy live bait for all seasons; fat heads, minnows, night crawlers, leeches, red worms, giant mealworms, wax worms, crickets, and more! Celebrating 30+ years in business, a very complete bait shop open every day, all year. Call (570) 839-7338; see www.woehrlesbaitshop.com. TRAIN RIDES Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, I-81 exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway), left at light to Lackawanna Avenue, follow signs to Steamtown. Cross-country steam-powered rail excursions, working roundhouse and turntable, 2 museums, Park Theatre, and Visitors Center. Call (570) 3405200 or 1-888-693-9391; see www.nps.gov/stea. TROLLEY RIDES Water Gap Trolley, Route 611 in Delaware Water Gap; I-80 exit 310. Authentically styled all-weather trolleys make scenic and historic tours of Delaware Water Gap, the
Eighth Scenic Wonder of the World. Trained guides describe points of interest and history. Miniature golf, picnic area, pavilion, food, and gift shop. Open 7 days from 10:00am to 4:00pm, rain or shine. Use the display ad coupon. Call (570) 476-9766; visit www.watergaptrolley.com. WATERPARKS CamelBeach Waterpark at Camelback Mountain Resort, I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Ride bumper boats outdoors on the lagoon. Featuring 35 waterslides, wave pool, Blue Nile adventure river, Triple Venom, Sand Storm, Dune Runner, Flow Rider, and Pharoah’s Phortress. Water is heated. Open daily; save with the display ad. Call (570) 6291661; visit www.camelbeach.com. Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. H2Oooohh! indoor waterpark with family raft ride, body slides, multi-level splash playground, children’s activity pool, wave pool, whirlpools, and Flowrider simulated wave machine. Lockers and snack bar. Call (570) 722-9901,1-800255-7625, or (570) 722-9111; see www.splitrockresort.com.
ZIP LINES/ROPES COURSES CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Treetop obstacle courses, mountain segways, zip lines, off-road adventure rides; save with the display ad! Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. Kittatinny Zip Line, at Kittatinny Canoes’ Milford location. Dual racing zip lines overlooking the Delaware at speeds of 50mph. Off the Route 209 Matamoras exit, 3 miles from Milford. Call 1-800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890; see www.kittatinny. com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Zip Line Adventure, whitewater rafting, camping, canoeing, kayaking, and mountain biking. Call 1-800443-8554 or (570) 443-9532; see www.whitewaterchallengers.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Breath-taking scenery and oldfashioned fun. Gentle rafting trips, adrenaline-pumping rapids, zip line, mountain biking, camping, and paintball. Call 1-800-4438554 or (570) 443-9532, and see www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
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Listings are subject to change; contact the dining location for the latest hours and menu information. BEAR CREEK Bear Creek Inne, Route 115, Ph: 472-9045: Serving delicious food and drinks at reasonable prices since 1972, the Bear Creek Inne specializes in fresh seafood and other fine dishes including steak, veal, and chicken. Choose from over 40 menu items. Salad and dessert included with all meals. Casual dining and a country setting make the Bear Creek Inne a perfect dining destination, and a Children’s Menu is available! Reserve the Private Party Room for your next special event. All major credit cards are accepted, and reservations are recommended. Open 6 days at 4:00pm, and Sundays at 12:00pm. See www.bearcreekinne.com to find out more. BUSHKILL Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209, Ph: 1-888-FERNWOOD
or 588-9500: Whatever your appetite or budget, Fernwood’s various eateries won’t leave you hungry. Mama Bella’s Tuscan Grille features tempting appetizers and entrees. For a casual dining experience, visit the sports pub with 8 TVs. Fernwood also has a Food Court for your dining convenience, including Pizza Hut, Scoops, and a cafe! After a day of excitement at Fernwood, head to Wintergreen’s Bar and Grill overlooking the lake and golf course to refuel. Enjoy a cocktail, music, and comedy! Check out www.fernwoodhotel.com. EAST STROUDSBURG Vocelli Pizza, 96 South Courtland Street, Ph: 424-1949: Satisfy your cravings for perfect pizza at Vocelli Pizza, delivering classic Italian quality every time! They start with hand-crafted dough mixed with extra-virgin olive oil. Vocelli signature pizza sauce has been handed down from a family recipe; tomatoes are rushed from the field and fresh-packed within 6 hours, never from concentrate.
Every pizza is smothered with 100% real Mozzarella cheese, and farm fresh toppings finish the picturesque pies. Featuring catering, plus online services like ordering, coupons, Kids Corner, Gourmet Club, and Shoppe Di Vocelli. Visit Vocelli’s on Route 611 in Tannersville by Smuggler’s Cove, too! Feel the Vocelli passion for pizza at www.vocellipizza.com. HAWLEY Cocoon Coffee House & Catering Co., Route 6 and Bellemonte Ave., Ph: 2266130: Kick back, relax, and sip coffee crafted from Electric City Roasting’s custom-blended beans, in Hawley’s historic landmark silk mill. Enjoy fresh, scrumptious, and affordable pastries, sandwiches, quiche, and salads. Open every day from 7:00am to 6:00pm, with free Wi-Fi! Professional catering, daily specials, and events. Email info@cocooncoffeehouse.com and savor www.cocooncoffeehouse.com. The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, 4 Main Avenue, Ph: 2262993 or 1-800-833-8527: An artfully restored craftsman-style hotel. Savor the unique cuisine, made with only the freshest locally grown produce, seasonal game and fish, plus artisan breads and desserts baked at the Inn. Dine on the terrace overlooking the garden or in the comfortably elegant dining room. Select from a diverse menu featuring traditional favorites as well as nouveau cuisine. Regularly scheduled dining events, and live Jazz on the Deck. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Four-diamond AAA rating, Wine Spectator magazine award-winner, and Historic Hotels of America member; visit www.thesettlersinn.com. LAKE HARMONY The Resort at Split Rock,
This Week in the Poconos 43 One Lake Drive, Ph: 722-9111: Casual dining in a distinctive 4season destination resort. Choose from the tempting offerings at Split Rock’s Bell’Ago Cuisine Italiano restaurant, or from the 24-item menu at the beautiful Galleria Restaurant. For your reservations, call Bell’Ago directly at 722-3391 or use ext. 756 when dialing the resort’s main number; for the Galleria Restaurant, dial ext. 835. Bell’Ago is closed to the public on Tuesdays. Ice cream parlor, first-run movie theater with concessions, fabulous indoor waterpark, sports bar, cocktail lounge, bowling lanes, indoor pools, and championship golf featuring the beautiful Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar. See www.splitrockresort.com to learn more about the numerous amenities and live entertainment! LEHIGH TANNERY Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Ph: 606-4325: Offering
fishing tackle, camping equipment, bike rentals, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, sandwiches and other tasty fare, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm. Call (570) 606-4325, and venture to www.tannerydepot.com. MOUNT POCONO The Original Bailey’s Rib & Steakhouse, Route 611, just north of Route 940, Ph: 8399678: Great food and good times are standard fare at Bailey’s, “the only USDA Prime Steak House in the Poconos.” Just minutes from Camelback Mountain Resort and the Crossings Outlets; open daily at 11:30am. The luncheon menu offers burgers, wings, chicken quesadillas, crab cake sandwiches, and satisfying salads, as well as light lunches. Delicious dinner options include hand-cut USDA Prime steaks, prime rib, pasta,
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shrimp, chicken, and slow-cooked brisket and ribs. Enjoy happy hour specials, blackboard specials, an early dinner menu, and Sunday brunch. Families are welcome, with a quality children’s menu always available. Receive a complimentary cake on your special occasion; reservations are accepted. Dine outdoors on the beautiful deck; visit www.baileyssteakhouse.com. PALMERTON Slopeside Bar and Grill, Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton, Ph: (610) 826-7700: Open Thursday through Sunday, featuring live entertainment, drink specials, and a rockin’ grill menu with appetizers, signature sandwiches, entrees, and all-you-can-eat salad bar. Purchase disc golf tickets, too. Mark your calendar for the Pennsylvania Blues Festival, Saturday and Sunday, July 30th and 31st. See www.skibluemt.com. (Continued on Page 44)
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PARADISE VALLEY Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, junction Routes 191 & 940, Ph: 595-7486 or 1-800-392-9400: Magnificent is the word for the Surf ‘n’ Turf, stuffed trout, juicy sirloin with onion rings, or chef’s special pasta. This fine dining and lodging establishment offers delightful appetizers and extraordinary salads and desserts. The Starting Post Cocktail Lounge serves the finest in spirits, with an excellent Pub Menu. Live piano music on weekends is a perfect accompaniment to your exceptional meal! The restaurant at the Crescent Lodge is open 7 days a week for candlelight dining of distinction. Reservations are appreciated. Private cottages feature whirlpools, fireplaces, and decks; ask about the great lodging packages. Enjoy walking and fitness
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trails, and check out the nearby sports areas, spa, and casino! Visit www.crescentlodge.com. POCONO MANOR The Inn at Pocono Manor, Routes 314 & 940, Ph: 839-7111: The Exchange at Pocono Manor in The Inn features eclectic American cuisine with a continental flair, plus a global wine list! Enjoy refreshing salads, homemade soups, and fine dishes including filet of beef, chops, poultry, and seafood. Dinner is served from 6:00pm, every evening! Casual dress, with collared shirts for men; no shorts, T-shirts, or sneakers. Reservations are appreciated. Learn more about this historic 4-season destination resort with fantastic on-site activities and amenities at www.poconomanor.com. POCONO PINES Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Ph: 646-2377: The Jubilee, aka the Breakfast King of the Poconos, serves unique and delicious breakfasts from 7:00am until 3:00pm every day! For lunch, the Jubilee offers yummy burgers, wraps, paninis, sandwiches, soups, and salads. The dinner menu includes appetizers, pasta, steak, and seafood. Enjoy your favorite cocktail and munchies in the adjoining Pub in the Pines, a popular nightspot. With 15 beers on tap, multiple TVs, pool tables, darts, and a deck, the Pub is the place to watch your favorite game
or check out some great live entertainment. Specials include Pasta Mondays, Steamer Tuesdays, and Wing Nights on Thursdays and Sundays featuring 11 flavors! Roll over to “the Jube,” since 1968, at www.breakfastking.com. SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE The Bistro, located on River Road, by the Golf Shop of the historic Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, Ph: 1-800-SHAWNEE x1480: Refuel with beautiful views of the historic Shawnee Inn and championship golf course. Open for lunch, with a variety of sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and salads. Beverages feature fresh squeezed lemonade, beer, wine, and an array of vacation-fun drinks. For more information, visit www.shawneeinn.com. The Gem and Keystone, located on River Road, near the historic Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. Ph: (570) 424-0990: Home of ShawneeCraft Brewing Company artisanal heirloom whole-food beers, handcrafted and brewed on the premises. The contemporary and varied menu features local produce, all natural steak, lamb, pork, and chicken, Pennsylvania farmstead cheeses, and Smithsonian Sustainable Seafood. Appetizers, salads, pub favorites and seasonal entrees, drink specials, souvenir merchandise, and gift certificates. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Live entertainment some weekends and weekdays; available for private parties and group events. Visit www.GemAndKeystone.com! River Room, located on River Road, at the historic Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. Ph: (570) 424-4000 x1432: The River Room is a great fine dining choice, with scenic views surrounding the entire resort. Breakfast features made-to-order eggs and omelets, homemade granola, smoothie of the day, and fresh fruits and berries. The lunch and dinner menus feature local flavors and traditions like wild boar and rack of lamb, with
This Week in the Poconos 45 a variety of fish and pasta options. The River Room is guaranteed to be a nutritious, delicious dining experience. Offering Happy Hour daily from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, with complimentary hors d’ouevres on Friday and Saturday. Check out the piano bar on Thursday from 7:00pm to 11:00pm, and Friday and Saturday from 8:00pm to 11:00pm! Learn more at www.shawneeinn.com. SKYTOP Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Ph: 1-800-345-7759 or 595-7401, ext. 465: Historic Skytop Lodge boasts 2 extraordinary dining venues! Lakeview Restaurant features American Modern cuisine served amidst panoramic views of the mountains, the golf course, and Skytop Lake. Wine connoisseurs will appreciate the international wine list. The Windsor Dining Room, located in the Lodge, features American fare with a view of the gardens and a “wine of the evening.” Both offer children’s menus and light entrees. An array of homemade desserts, estate coffees, and cordials completes this superb experience. Skytop is a
Wine Spectator Magazine awardwinner. Both restaurants require men to wear a coat; a tie is optional. Appropriate attire for ladies is suggested, and reservations are requested. See www.skytop.com. SOUTH STERLING The French Manor Inn and Spa, off Route 191, 8 miles south of I-84 Exit 20, Ph: 676-3244 or 1-877-720-6095: Gourmet French cuisine, a superb wine list, and a spectacular mountain view from a castle-like manor modeled after an estate in the south of France. The French Manor has been featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer as “dinner fit for a king.” Serving dinner nightly; outdoor dining is available in season. Jackets are required, and reservations are suggested. Casual dining is available in Hanna’s Café at the French Manor. Four-diamond AAA rating. Le Spa Forêt offers a delicious menu of spa services! Visit www.thefrenchmanor.com. TANNERSVILLE Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Ph: 629-9399: “The Creek” is the Pocono
Mountains’ Original Brewpub and Restaurant. Everything at the Creek is handcrafted, from the post and beam timber-frame building, the award-winning food, to the handcrafted ales and lagers. Originally an 1880’s farmhouse, Barley Creek boasts a big, rustic atmosphere, a deck for brews with a view, a pavilion, and wiffle ball stadium available for catering, private parties, and pick-up games. Barley Creek brews world-class ales and lagers onsite in its own English brewhouse. Free brewery tours and beer tasting every day at 12:30pm, and by appointment. Soups, salads, (Continued on Page 46)
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pub fare, steaks, seafood, and daily specials. There’s a children’s menu, a treasure box, and a game room. Happy Hour runs from 4:00pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday; also featuring fresh sushi in the main bar on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, created by Chef Agus. Find it in the fork between Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, a mile past Crossings Factory Outlets and 2 miles shy of Camelback Mountain Resort (exit 299 off I-80). Surf the Creek at www.barleycreek.com. Smuggler’s Cove, Route 611, Ph: 629-2277: “Seafood King of
the Poconos!” Casual dining is at its best in this Pocono landmark and family tradition for 30+ years. The menu offers appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, Allen Brothers prime rib and steaks, and the largest selection of all your favorite fresh (never frozen) seafood. Special Luncheon, Early Dinner, Castaways Lounge, and Children’s Menus available. Open daily at 11:30am, just minutes from the Crossings Outlets and Camelback Mountain Resort. Reservations are accepted, and large parties are welcome. Each dollar spent at a locallyowned eatery benefits the Pocono economy 3 times more than each dollar spent at a chain eatery! Visit www.smugglerscove.net.
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Vocelli Pizza, Route 611 at Smuggler’s Cove, Ph: 620-9055: Satisfy your cravings for perfect pizza at Vocelli Pizza, delivering classic Italian quality every time! They start with hand-crafted dough mixed with extra-virgin olive oil. Vocelli signature pizza sauce has been handed down from a family recipe; tomatoes are rushed from the field and fresh-packed within 6 hours, never from concentrate. Every pizza is smothered with 100% real Mozzarella cheese, and farm fresh toppings finish the picturesque pies. Featuring catering, plus online services like ordering, coupons, Kids Corner, Gourmet Club, and Shoppe Di Vocelli. Visit Vocelli’s at 96 South Courtland Street in East Stroudsburg, too! Feel the Vocelli passion for pizza at www.vocellipizza.com. WILKES-BARRE Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Ph: 1-888WIN-INPA: Transport yourself to a world where the action sizzles 24/7 and the warm, friendly service makes you feel truly at home. Live harness racing is now in season; post time is 6:30pm. Cash in on the fun at 2,500 hot slots, virtual electronic table games, and play your favorite real-live table games like blackjack, poker, craps, and roulette! After you’ve worked up an appetite, savor the good life at one of the distinctive dining options for every taste and budget, from Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Rustic Kitchen to Bar Louie. A stroll through the shopping promenade will reveal truly interesting finds such as Brookstone, Marshall Rousso, and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop. When it comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and Breakers offer live entertainment every Friday and Saturday evening. Simulcast harness racing too! Gaming. Dining. Shopping. Nightlife. This out-of-the-ordinary escape is as close as your car keys. See www.mohegansunpocono.com.
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Comedy & Golf at Fernwood Friday, September 2nd is Stand-Up Comedy Night at Fernwood Hotel & Resort! Hosted by John Carfi and featuring some of the funniest comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, hotels, casinos, and comedy clubs across the nation, the fun starts at 10:00pm in Wintergreens Patio Grill. Ages 21+ are invited to these memorable nights of laughter, for just $12.00/person! Fernwood’s challenging 18-hole par 71 golf course hosts a Senior Golf Special every John Carfi Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through the season; play 18 holes for $25.00, including cart and greens fees! Call (570) 588-9500x4210 for a tee time. The course has a 68.8 rating from the blue tees, and family-friendly yardage from the red tees. Fernwood offers a non-transferable, 10-play golf coupon book for just $350.00, including cart. Enjoy ladies’ discounts on Wednesdays, and great golf-and-stay packages. Find it on Route 209 in Bushkill; call 1-888-FERNWOOD and check into www.FernwoodHotel.com!
MPUMC hosts
The Rabbi from Tarsus The Rabbi from Tarsus will be presented at Mount Pocono United Methodist Church (MPUMC) on Saturday, September 10th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Written by Dr. Phillip Gable, the dramatic portrayal of Paul the Apostle is set in the Mammertine Dungeon in Rome. Appreciate dramatic values of the 1-man, 17-character, 2-act production such as humor, culture, and music! The play, produced, directed, and performed by Messianic believer Paul Bendele, highlights the thoughts and feelings of perhaps the greatest rabbi and missionary of all time. The Rabbi from Tarsus is presented in the beautiful, spacious, air-conditioned Covenant Hall within MPUMC at Church Avenue and Route 611 in Mount Pocono. Off-street parking and the performance are free; donations are graciously accepted. You’re invited for a tasty cake-and-coffee reception after the performance! MPUMC is a welcoming, diverse community of faith offering Sunday worship services at 8:15am, 9:30am, and 11:00am, and events, ministries, and programs open to all. Reach the office at (570) 8399902 or mtpumc@ptd.net, and rise to http://www.mountpoconoumc.org/!
StroudFest is September 3rd StroudFest, an annual community celebration in and around downtown Stroudsburg, happens on Saturday, September 3rd from 11:00am to 6:00pm in the Main Street area. The day begins with a 5k race, and features an eclectic mix of live music and dance performances on various stages. The festival includes fun for everyone, and admission and parking are free! Vendors, specialty stores, galleries, pubs, and 2 dozen eateries will present a fine variety of arts, crafts, food, and shopping opportunities. Enjoy face painting, games, strolling entertainers, and celebrating community spirit. To find out more about everything happening in Stroudsburg year ‘round, call Rich at (570) 420-2808 and see www.stroudfest.com.
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BUSHKILL Fernwood Hotel & Resort: Route 209. Newly renovated luxury hotel room and villa rentals nestled in beautiful mountains, just minutes from great local attractions. Themed restaurants include a sports pub, a Pizza Hut, Scoops, a food court, a café, and the Tuscan Grille. Live
entertainment, indoor/outdoor pools and fitness area with massage therapist await you. Take a scenic horseback ride on Fernwood’s lush grounds or play a match on the outdoor tennis courts. Also enjoy the 18-hole, par 71 golf course, Game Zone arcade, daily activities, special events, and exciting live entertainment line-up. Check out Fernwood’s Winter Fun Center, with snow tubing and more! The Villas at Fernwood sleep up to 6, and some come with Jacuzzi tubs. Great getaway vacations and weekend packages. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD A
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HAWLEY The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park: Welcoming visitors to the Lake Wallenpaupack region since 1927. Step inside this artfully restored craftsman-style hotel, and experience country charm and grace! Featuring 20 guest rooms and suites; some with whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. Savor a delicious meal, created in the flavors of the season, and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine selection. The chef personally chooses the freshest locally grown produce, seasonal game, meats, and fish. Dine on the terrace overlooking the gardens, or relax in the dining room. For large meetings and group events, The Undercroft Room offers a naturally comfortable setting. Special dinners and live entertainment occasionally. AAA 4-diamond rating; member Historic Hotels of America. The Potting Shed offers beautiful gifts and specialty décor for the home and garden. Located across from Bingham Park, Route 6, in Hawley. Call 226-2993, 1-800-833-8527, and see www.thesettlersinn.com. JIM THORPE The Inn at Jim Thorpe: Nestled in historic, picturesque Jim Thorpe, the Inn at Jim Thorpe is a landmark treasure, featuring old world charm with modern amenities. Located in the heart of the National Register Historic District, the Inn offers comfortable guest rooms and romantic suites, many with whirlpools and fireplaces, plus relaxing in-house spa services. Best of all, the town’s quaint shops, antique stores, galleries, opera house, pubs, restaurants, music venues, and hiking/biking trails are right at the Inn’s doorstep. Take advantage of great packages such as Show & Stay, Shop ‘til You Drop Getaways, Spa Weekends, Romance packages, Girlfriend Getaways, and more. For more information and
This Week in the Poconos 49 your reservations, call The Inn at Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599; visit www.innjt.net. LAKE HARMONY The Resort at Split Rock: A 4-season destination offering the ultimate in activities and accommodations, with over 500 deluxe units in unique environments. You won’t want to miss H2Ooooh! Indoor Waterpark! Enjoy the championship 27-hole golf course, 18-hole miniature golf course, fitness center, outdoor and indoor pools, tennis, basketball, bowling, video game room, racquetball, archery, billiards, ping-pong, and daily activities. Refresh in the oldfashioned ice cream parlor, and catch the latest movie with popcorn at the first-run movie theater. The Galleria Dining Room features a superb continental menu, while Bell’ago overlooks beautiful Lake Harmony and serves fine Italian cuisine. The Galleria Nightclub and Benchwarmers Sports Bar at the Lodge will entertain you. You’ll love the convenience of the Coffee Shop, Hair Gallery, and Gift Shop. The resort offers 23 meeting rooms, 77,000 sq. ft. of exhibit area/function space, onsite banquet facilities, and conference services. Call Split Rock at 1-800-2557625 or (570) 722-9111, and visit www.splitrockresort.com. PARADISE VALLEY Crescent Lodge: This awardwinning retreat is a comfortable and elegant place to stay where you will be surrounded by the beauty of Paradise Valley and nestled in a suite or cottage. All accommodations have private baths, telephone, climate control, and remote control television, and many come with a fireplace, whirlpool, and outdoor deck. The inn also features one of the finest restaurants in the mountains, with an extensive wine selection, colorful menu, daily specials, pub menu, and live piano music on weekends. Enjoy walking and fitness trails, and a nearby spa and casino! The Crescent Lodge is at Route 191 and Route 940 in Paradise Valley. Treat
yourself to a quality experience, to dine or to stay! Call 1-800-3929400 or (570) 595-7486, and visit www.crescentlodge.com.
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POCONO MANOR The Inn at Pocono Manor: Nestled at 1,800 feet atop the Pocono Mountains since 1902, this charming year-round 3000acre resort is your gateway to fun, nature and relaxation. Their midweek and weekend getaway plans include exceptional dining and accommodations, as well as 36 holes of championship golf, an 8,500 square foot full-service spa, lounge with entertainment, horseback riding, 2.5 miles of fly-fishing streams, sporting clays, indoor/ outdoor pools, hiking trails, and special events. The Inn at Pocono Manor is located just minutes from The Crossings Premium Outlets and Camelbeach Waterpark/Camelback Mountain Resort/CBK Mountain Adventures. The Inn is off Route
REEDERS Mountain Springs Lake Resort: Come to this quiet and secluded resort in Reeders for a vacation you’ll never forget! The fine pleasures of mountain living will be yours at Mountain Springs Lake, with its pristine 76-acre lake and elegant accommodations. Authentic log and cedar cottages nestled amongst the evergreens around the lake are complete with cozy fireplaces and full kitchens, tastefully located off Mountain Springs Drive via Route 715. Enjoy nature trails, X-C skiing, biking, skating, sledding, tennis, boating, and swimming, all on the premises. And even though the area surrounding the resort is both gorgeous and very private, it is only a short drive to shopping, dining, (Continued on Page 50)
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attractions, and nightlife. To learn more about a stay at Mountain Springs Lake or to make reservations, call (570) 629-0251 or 1-866-6290251; visit www.mslresort.com. SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort: Discover this unique golf, ski, meeting, dining, and vacation destination on River Road. The resort is conveniently located 75 miles from New York City and 100 miles from Philadelphia in a scenic and secluded location in the Pocono Mountains. Set amidst the splendor of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, the resort offers an abundance of amenities including championship golf, approach course, golf academy, tennis, guided fishing, river trips, hiking, dining options, a playhouse theatre, and musical entertainment. The Inn has 80 hotel-style rooms, 2 cottages, and deluxe suites; all are 1st-class accommodations. Relax and unwind at Spa Shawnee! A smoke-free resort. Call (570) 4244000 or 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see www.shawneeinn.com.
SKYTOP Skytop Lodge: A refined resort for all seasons off Route 390. Enjoy the best of everything on the spectacular 5,500-acre setting. Affordable weekend and vacation plans feature superb dining and accommodations, championship golf, tennis, swimming pools, naturalist-guided tours, and much more. A Bed & Breakfast Plan is available midweek, and entertainment and themed weekends are scheduled. Skytop Lodge is known as one of the most highly regarded destinations in the Pocono Mountains region. For information or reservations, call (570) 595-7401 or 1-800-345-7759, and visit www.skytop.com. SOUTH STERLING French Manor Inn and Spa: One of the most serenely beautiful spots in the Pocono Mountains, the French Manor is a full-scale country inn manor modeled after an estate in the south of France. Gourmet French cuisine served nightly, a superb wine list, outdoor dining with spectacular views, and Hanna’s Café casual dining complement the majestic views of the surrounding mountains. Selected as one of the “Ten Best Inns in America” and
awarded a 4 Diamond rating by the AAA. Le Spa Forêt offers the best and most luxurious services available. Special packages and events are available; call now to reserve your accommodations! Phone (570) 676-3244 or 1-877-720-6095, and experience www.thefrenchmanor.com. STROUDSBURG Countryside Cottages: A small country resort, a perfect place to be if you want to spend some quiet time indoors or outdoors while on vacation. Equipped with log-burning fireplaces, cable TV, and all the comforts of home. The rustic, woodsy setting is just a short drive off Route 611 in Bartonsville. This ideal get-away is surrounded with busy Pocono activity, such as year-round adventure at nearby Camelback Mountain Resort, shopping attractions, fine dining, and a casino. Surround yourself with fun Pocono activity with a stay at Countryside Cottages. Turn onto Bartonsville Avenue at the traffic light on Route 611 in Bartonsville. Open all year, complete facilities. Call (570) 629-2131, and visit www.countrysidecottages.com!
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‘ROUND THE MOUNTAIN For a day of wonder that all ages will love, visit Crystal Cave Park in scenic northern Berks County, a short drive from the Pocono Mountains. This tremendous cave system was discovered in 1871, and the Park has been giving tours of the tunnels and caverns for 140 consecutive seasons! Experience astonishing grottoes and chambers on a guided tour through this Jules Verne-esque underworld. Then, play miniature golf, visit the museum, or stroll along the nature trails in a comfortable, park-like setting. Head for the on-site food facilities, or make use of the picnic area. Crystal Cave is open daily; ask about special lantern tours! To find this underground adventure near Kutztown, travel south on Route 476 or Route 33 to Route 78 west to Exit 40; follow signs to 963 Crystal Cave Road. Phone (610) 683-6765, and explore www.crystalcavepa.com. See pottery made at Holley Ross Pottery! This amazing place, on Route 191 in La Anna, is a pottery showroom, gift shop, and studio where skilled craftsmen produce fine items offered for sale. Watch demonstrations Monday through Friday at 11:00am, and shop in the factory showroom for Fiesta ware, stoneware, mugs, glass, China sets, dolls, planters, and decor. See Holley Ross’ very own Weeping Gold Pottery, plus candy dishes, colored glassware, candles, bean pots, suncatchers, and highly collectible Polish Pottery. How about a birdbath or an outdoor figurine? After shopping, enter the woodland park for a comfortable stroll. Cross a sturdy suspended bridge into a beautiful forest with sawdust trails, picnic tables, and a scenic 5-acre lake. Open Monday through Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm, Sundays 1:00pm to 5:30pm. Call (570) 676-3248, and see www.holleyross.com. Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes, Route 115 north in Effort. Enjoy 3 ponds on 10 acres, stocked weekly with trout and bass. Pole rentals, tackle shop, picnic tables, park benches and pavilion are available, and no license
Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes is required! See the money-saving offer in their display ad. Call (570) 629-0427 for complete details, and visit www.bigbrownfish.com. Step back in time when you visit Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, off Business Route 209 about 3½ miles south of Stroudsburg. Experience the story of a Pennsylvania German family who lived here from 1765 to 1913, and participate in guided tours and demonstrations, rain or shine, between now and Labor Day. Guides in period clothing go about daily chores and act out typical farm activities of 200 years ago. Observe spinning, weaving, hay jumping, farming, baking, tending of animals, and more at this National Historic Landmark. Phone (570) 992-6161 and see www.quietvalley.org. Reserve a refreshing ride with Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour, celebrating their 50th year! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a breathtaking hour-long cruise on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack as your Tour Guide describes the area and the history of the charming lake region. Located at 2487 Route 6, close to Route 507 and the Lake Wallenpaupack Observation Dike in Hawley. Ticket purchases can be made at East Shore Lodging across the street, and you may park there too. Regular Tours, Sunset Tours, and Private Tours are available. Call (570) 226-3293 for the schedule and more information, and hop aboard www.wallenpaupackboattour.com! Look at life-size history at Eckley Miners’ Village, an authentic 19thcentury mining town. Eckley was once a thriving, company-owned coal mining “patch town.” With the
advent of strip mining in the 20th century, underground mining became obsolete, and scores of patch towns disappeared along with the jobs. The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission has carefully restored Eckley, providing the rare opportunity to glimpse a past way of life. The kitchens and bedrooms, personal items, clothes, chairs, outhouses, and laundry rooms all remain as if last used yesterday! See homes, churches, social clubs, general store, doctor’s office, and other buildings. Weather and staff permitting, walking tour guides describe life in 19th century mining towns, giving narrative on how these folks lived day-to-day. Eckley Miners’ Village is 9 miles east of Hazelton, off Route 940. See signage near Freeland; access from I-80 or I-81. The on-site museum is open daily; call (570) 636-2070, and see www.eckleyminers.org or www.phmc.state.pa.us.
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 14) hike; call (570) 443-0400 to arrange. This program is free to the public. Call the Hickory Run State Park office at (570) 443-0400 with any questions or visit the Pennsylvania State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. September 4 – Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe offers a river experience unlike any other: Moonlight Rafting on the Lehigh! Take off at sundown to explore the nightlife under a summer moon, as glow sticks dance around you like fireflies. Sharpen other senses as light gives way to sound and motion. A friendly guide will accompany you to help navigate through the moon-lit rapids and keep your raft on course. After your journey get cozy by the bonfire, roast some marshmallows, enjoy cheese, crackers, and a glass or two of wine compliments of your hosts. Explore the night and experience the Lehigh River in a whole new way! Cost is $89.95 per person, which includes in-raft river guide, après party (beer, wine, cheese, crackers, marshmallows, etc.), all paddling equipment, wetsuits or paddling jackets if needed, roaring bon fire, and glow necklaces. Private moonlight dates are also available to groups when scheduled in advance. Pocono Whitewater and Skirmish Paintball have been in business since 1976 and are recognized as industry leaders in outdoor recreation and paintball. Pocono Whitewater offers mild to wild whitewater rafting and kayaking trips, family trips, and scenic rail-biking excursions to suit everyone’s needs. Skirmish USA features adrenaline-filled paintball action on 50 playing fields amid 700 acres of top-notch Pocono terrain. For your Moonlight Rafting reservations, call Pocono Whitewater at 1-800-WHITEWATER or click on www.poconowhitewater.com. September 4 – Celebrate Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre with a Party on the Patio from 6:00 to 11:00pm! The big party on the patio of the grandstand features area tribute bands as well as great food, drinks and karaoke. The featured
band tonight is Michael Jackson tribute Who’s Bad. The Party on the Patio is free and open to guests 21 or older. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is located at 1280 Route 315 in Wilkes-Barre, where you can play all of your favorite table games and over 2,300 slots sizzle 24 hours a day, seven days a week! Horse racing fans enjoy Live Harness Racing every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday; post time is 6:30pm. Call 1-888-WIN-IN-PA or (570) 8312100, or check out their website at www.mohegansunpocono.com to find out more! September 4 – Steamtown National Historic Site in nearby Downtown Scranton has scheduled a special Steam Train Excursion to Moscow in the Pocono Mountains at 11:00am. This 2-hour roundtrip excursion will roll past historic buildings, through a tunnel, along a mountain stream, past two reservoirs and through beautiful Pocono Mountain woodlands. Travelers may purchase light refreshments at the restored 1904 train station in Moscow. Everyone is welcome to drive over to the station in Moscow to see the steam train when it arrives between 11:30 and 11:45. The train bound for Moscow will depart Scranton at 11:00am and will return at around 1:00pm. To find Steamtown in Scranton from I-81, use exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway) and follow the signs to the main entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. For ticket reservations and further details, call (570) 340-5204, (570) 3405200, or 888-693-9391 or log on to www.nps.gov/stea. September 4 – Go for an Interpretive Hike on the Little Falls Trail from 2:00 until 3:00pm at Promised Land State Park. Celebrate the onset of fall and join the Park Naturalist for a one-mile loop hike on this beautiful trail. Stop to search for critters along the way and pause to identify wildflowers. Bring water and wear sturdy footgear (no flip flops). This hike is open to all ages, but children under 6 may have trouble in spots. Meet for the hike by 2:00pm at the Little Falls Parking Area (off of Lower Lake Road). For more information or to register, call Promised Land State Park at (570)
676-0567 or (570) 676-3428. Visit the Pennsylvania State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. September 5 – Today is a Fish-forFree Day in the State of Pennsylvania! Fish-for-Free Day allows anyone (resident or non-resident) to legally fish in Pennsylvania without a fishing license. It’s a great opportunity to introduce someone to the lifelong sport of fishing. There’s no better way to enjoy Pennsylvania’s great outdoors than a day of fishing with the entire family. Remember that all other regulations apply, but no fishing license is necessary to fish on PA’s waterways today. For complete details, check out the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s website at www.fish.state.pa.us. September 6 – Do you have spots on your tomatoes, a bug you can’t identify, or another lawn or garden question you can’t find the answer to? Well you’re in luck, because a Penn State Master Gardener will be at the Penn State Pike County Cooperative Extension office in Milford from 10:00am until noon to answer your gardening questions. And it’s free! Bring a sample, if possible, to the office at 514 Broad Street in Milford and speak with the Master Gardener. If you can’t make it on Tuesday morning, call the Extension office at (570) 296-3400 or email PikeExt@psu.edu with your questions and a Master Gardener will get back to you. Visit the website http://extension.psu.edu/pike. September 6 thru 24 – The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources has announced that Promised Land State Park will again participate in the PA Game Commission’s Early Goose Season. Participation in this hunt will help control the park’s resident goose population and reduce the problems associated with large numbers of geese. Hunting days and hours will be controlled to limit conflict with park activities and ensure the safety of all park visitors. All participants must register at the Park Office to receive an information packet and sign the log sheet. Participants only need to register one time for the entire Early Goose Season. For more information, call Promised Land State Park at (570) (Continued on Page 54)
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Diesel & Steam Train Excursions Call the Fall Foliage Hotline!
On Saturday, September 3rd, take a Diesel Train Excursion to Moscow from Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton! Pulled by historic FP7 diesel locomotives, the train leaves the platform at 11:00am, rolling past historic buildings, through a tunnel, along a mountain stream, past 2 reservoirs, and amidst beautiful woodlands. On Sunday, September 4th, Steamtown has scheduled a Steam Train Excursion to Moscow departing at 11:00am. Relive the era of steam, as the engines, cinders, grease, oil, steam, and stories of railroading come to life.
Fall foliage season is a colorful time in the Pocono Mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania. Since the Poconos cover such a large area, there are 3 distinct zones in which the colors reach their peak at different times. Thanks to the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, leaf watchers can call the 24-Hour Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage Hotline at (570) 4215565 to find out exactly when and where to see colors at their peak throughout the 4-county region. Now is the perfect time for a quiet walk along a mountain trail, a scenic country drive, or a thrilling fall foliage air tour. Catch this glorious season while you can!
Refreshments are available at the restored 1904 train station in charming Moscow; meet the train there around 11:30am on both days! Each train excursion returns in Scranton around 1:00pm. From I-81, take exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway) to Steamtown National Historic Site at Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. Call (570) 340-5204, (570) 340-5200, or 1-888-693-9391 for train excursion details/reservations, and choochoo to www.nps.gov/stea!
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 52) 676-3428 or (570) 676-0567. Visit the Pennsylvania State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. September 7 – A Late Summer Bog Walk through the blooming Tannersville Cranberry Bog will be led by a naturalist from the Monroe County Environmental Education Center from 10:00am to 12:30pm. The bog is special as it is a northern boreal bog, which is very unique for this part of the country. Protected by The Nature Conservancy, the Tannersville bog is a National Natural Landmark. Signs of life will be everywhere as the group ventures into this unique wetland habitat, which includes many orchids and insect-eating plants! Access to the interior of the bog is substantial along a 1650’ “floating” boardwalk, making for spectacular photo opportunities. Highlights include viewing blooming plants such as marsh marigold, bog rosemary, bog laurel and many others. Meet for the walk at the Environmental Education Center near Bartonsville. Pre-registration is required and the cost to attend is $5. Call the Monroe County Environmental Education Center at (570) 629-3061 to register. www.mcconservation.org September 8 – Beltzville State Park is offering a special Guided Kayak Program from 6:00pm to 8:30pm beginning at the Preacher’s Camp Boat Launch. Bring your kayak or canoe or borrow one from Beltzville State Park and join guest naturalist Stephanie Strub for a guided paddle on Beltzville Lake, one of the most popular flatwater kayaking locations in the Pocono Mountains! Bring plenty of water and wear shoes and clothing that can get wet! If you bring your own canoe or kayak, it must have a PA State Park Launch Permit or registration from the PAFBC. All participants must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type I, II, or III PFD (lifejacket). The group will disembark along the way to stop for a quick picnic dinner (bring your own and maybe some to share). There is a $10 per person usage fee to borrow the park’s kayaks, $5 per person for those
with their own equipment. Space is limited and registration is required for the Guided Kayak Program. To register, call Stephanie at (215) 4535015. To find out more, call Beltzville State Park at (610) 377-9150 or log on to www.visitpaparks.com. September 8 – Meet a State Park naturalist at 9:00am at the Hawk Falls Trail trailhead on Route 534 in Hickory Run State Park (approximately 5 miles east of the park office) for a Hike on the Hawk Falls and Orchard Trails. The destination for this exciting hike will be Hawk Falls, the only natural waterfall in the park. After enjoying Hawk Falls the group will hike the Orchard Loop, which has some very steep sections and some rocky terrain. The trail leads up onto a bluff above Mud Run then down along the secluded creek. The terrain on this 2.5-mile hike is rated “most difficult.” Bring water and a snack for this hike! Come out to get some exercise, learn about the area’s rich history and natural features, and relax in the fresh air. Join a naturalist from Hickory Run State Park on select Thursdays for hikes at Pocono Mountain State Parks and neighboring public lands. For more information or directions, call the Hickory Run State Park office at (570) 443-0400 or log on to the PA State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. September 8 – “Come Paint with Me” is a free, non-instructional program of on-site outdoor painting & sketching sessions for adult and student artists. Artists will meet today from 10:00am until 3:00pm at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford. Visit the beautiful family gardens for a day of exploring and painting. Artists are encouraged to paint outdoors at their own pace with mediums of their choice. Representing many levels of expertise and variations in style and technique, artists are offered the opportunity to network with others, share a common interest, and socialize over lunch break where informal critique is often included. Registration is not necessary to attend “Come Paint with Me” sessions. Artists are expected to meet at the various locations bringing their own materials. Be sure to pack a picnic lunch. Restrooms will be available. The sessions will be held
weather permitting. For directions or more information, call Joan Polishook at (570) 775-6896 or visit www.joanpolishook-art.com. All are welcome to join this free program! September 8 – Speaker Jodi Pysher will give a talk about “The Lackawanna Railroad Cut from Slateford to Port Morris” during the September Historical Presentation at the Slate Belt Heritage Center, 30 N. 1st Street in Bangor. A brief meeting will be held at 7:00pm, followed by refreshments and the speaker. The presentation is free of charge and the public is encouraged to attend. Call Karen Brewer at (610) 588-8615 to find out more, or log on to the websites www.slatebeltheritage.org and www.slatebelthistory.org. September 9 – 15th Annual Barley Creek Charity Golf Tournament will begin at 8:30am at the Buck Hill Golf Course in Buck Hill Falls, with a four-person better ball format. A $90 per person fee includes green fees, cart, lots of prizes, beverages, prime rib dinner, and awards at Barley Creek! Affordable sponsorships are available, and all proceeds benefit the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, dedicated to finding treatments and cures for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other neurological disorders. For information and to sign up, call Bobby at (570) 629-9399. Find Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road in Tannersville. The fascinating tours of the brewery are followed by free tastings of assorted Barley Creek brews. Reservations are not required and group tours are also available by appointment. To find out more about this authentic brewpub & restaurant, call (570) 629-9399 or log on to www.barleycreek.com. September 9 – The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park in Hawley will host a Wine Chat with the Wine Chick with resident Sommelier and wine professional Leslie Chappell-Britt. Every Friday at 5:00pm Leslie leads participants through the intriguing and not-so-mysterious world of wine with tastings, workshops and discussions. This will be an informal, unassuming and entertaining hour to kick off your weekend! There is a $12 tasting fee. Space is limited; please RSVP. The Settlers Inn is located at
This Week in the Poconos 55 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, near Lake Wallenpaupack. Call the Inn with Wine Chat questions at (570) 2262993 or toll-free 1-800-833-8527. www.thesettlersinn.com September 9 – A special Friday Bog Walk through the blooming Tannersville Cranberry Bog will be led by a naturalist from the Monroe County Environmental Education Center under a full moon from 7:00 to 9:30pm. The bog is special as it is a northern boreal bog, which is very unique for this part of the country. Protected by The Nature Conservancy, the Tannersville bog is a National Natural Landmark. Signs of life will be everywhere as the group ventures into this unique wetland habitat, which includes many orchids and insect-eating plants! Exploring the bog in late summer may provide the opportunity to see orchids in bloom along with many other unique plants. Access to the interior of the bog is substantial along a 1650’ “floating” boardwalk, making for spectacular photo opportunities. Highlights include viewing blooming plants such as swamp honeysuckle, great rhododendron, yellow loose-strife (no relation to the invasive purple loosestrife), and many others. Meet for the walk by 7:00pm at the bog parking lot. From Route 611 in Tannersville turn onto Cherry Lane Road at the light at the Tannersville Inn; the parking lot is on your right 1.9 miles from Route 611. Pre-registration is required and the cost to attend is $5. Call the Monroe County Environmental Education Center at (570) 629-3061 to register. www.mcconservation.org September 9 thru 11 - The Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts (COTA) has scheduled its 34th Annual Jazz and Arts Festival in the tiny, scenic borough of Delaware Water Gap (I-80 exit 310). One of the best-kept secrets on the East Coast, this friendly, all-volunteerstaffed festival features nationally and internationally renowned jazz artists rooted in Northeastern Pennsylvania, while also showcasing emerging talent from the region. The festival opens Friday evening with a pair of Main Street events: the opening reception for the “Music Motif Show,” a juried exhibition of music-themed art at the Antoine Dutot Museum & Gallery,
old desks and watch a slide show on and a series of musical performances from 7:00pm to 9:30 at the local history; another room overflows Presbyterian Church of the Mountain. with memorabilia of the town’s On Saturday from noon to 9:00pm history. You may call (570) 476-4240 and Sunday from 12:30 to 8:30pm, or (570) 421-5809 for further details. the festival moves outdoors to the www.dutotmuseum.com Main Stage where jazz lovers will be September 10 – Camelback able to enjoy two full days of music Mountain Resort in Tannersville including an eclectic mix of Bebop, and Civilian Military Combine Swing, Blues, Jazz Fusion, Big Band have teamed up to organize and Sounds, and Dixieland. Before the host an ultra-competitive, one-day ticketed Sunday program is COTA’s adventure endurance race - The Race original, free Jazz Mass at 10:00am, for Tomorrow. The race is about performed by a full orchestra and 40- celebrating tomorrow as well as voice chorus. Blankets and lawn-chairs paying tribute to anyone who perished are recommended for hillside seating on 9/11 and the brave people who both Saturday and Sunday (attendees are fighting that battle day in and day will be sheltered under a big tent out. Strength, endurance and agility in case of rain). Food vendors, fine will be tested to the highest degrees artists and crafters, strolling musicians, of the human will with this amazing and a supervised children’s area will endurance race. This first-ever timed be on-site. No pets permitted. Since event will include an equal opportunity 1978, COTA has grown into a major lifting element un-biased to power jazz and cultural event, and is now athletes or endurance runners; a attended by approximately 4,000 seven mile mountain race through fans annually. The festival was the Camelback Mountain Resort’s highest brainstorm of three local residents: the peaks with seven massive military legendary saxophonist and NEA Jazz obstacles along the course. The Race Master Composer Phil Woods; Rick for Tomorrow is a real adventure Chamberlain, principal trombonist race with structured timing along with obstacles stretching from side with the New York City Ballet, and the late local innkeeper Ed Joubert. to side on the slopes to ensure clear For ticket information and/or advance runs without bottle-necking. The race structure has been carefully created, tickets, call COTA at (570) 424-2210, refined and reviewed by the top or visit www.cotajazz.org. strength and conditioning coaches September 9 thru 18 – In conjunction with the Delaware Water from the CrossFit community, the Gap Jazz and Arts Festival, the Dutot United States Armed Forces and USA Museum & Gallery on Main Street Triathlon Organization Race Directors. (Route 611) in the Gap presents a The first heat will begin at 8:00am and there is no race day registration; regional, juried Art Exhibition the “Delaware Water Gap Celebration competitors must register by of the Arts Music Motif Show.” The September 7. The charities involved exhibit will be on display during the with this race include The Boomer museum’s regular hours, Saturdays & Esaison Foundation, LIVESTRONG, Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00pm. The Operation Homefront, The Semper (Continued on Page 56) public is invited meet the artists and discuss their works during the Opening Reception from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, September 9. The Dutot Museum & Gallery houses rotating fine art exhibits in its first floor gallery, and a museum of local history upstairs. One room is a preserved Visit Us Online at: schoolroom, where visitors can sit at the
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 55) Fi Fund, Wounded Wear and The New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. More information on The Race for Tomorrow is available at www.civilianmilitarycombine.com. Camelback Mountain Resort is located off I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. For general information, visit www.camelbeach.com or call (570) 629-1661. September 10 – The annual Autumn Arts & Crafts Fair hosted by the Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce returns to picturesque Bingham Park in Hawley. Enjoy the talents of all the fine artists and crafters displaying their fine wares. The fair will host approximately one hundred vendors who will travel from far and near to offer their unique handcrafted items at this big event. Fair hours are 9:00am until 4:00pm for shoppers and browsers, rain or shine, and admission is FREE! Good food will be available all day. Vendor space may still be available, but remember crafts must be handmade and not manufactured. For more information about the Autumn Arts & Crafts Fair in Hawley at Lake Wallenpaupack, call the Chamber of Commerce at (570) 226-3191 or email visit@lakeregioncc.com. You may also visit their website at www.lakeregioncc.com. September 10 – Kittatinny Canoes, “The Original Delaware River Outfitter” has announced that today is a special Learn to Kayak Day. Challenge the river one-on-one in Kittatinny’s easy-to-use kayaks. Participants will meet at Kittatinny’s Matamoras, PA base on the Delaware River, where certified instructors will teach novices the essentials of kayaking. The lessons are followed by a guided ten-mile scenic trip down the river from Pond Eddy, NY back to Matamoras. This is a great opportunity for those who were always interested in kayaking, but were apprehensive about trying it. In addition to this special program, Kittatinny offers daily Delaware River trips by canoe, kayak, raft and tube. For your reservations, call 1-800-FLOAT-KC. www.kittatinny.com
September 10 – Promised Land State Park and Varden Conservation Area invite everyone to come out for the second annual Varden Conservation Day. The event will be held from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the 343-acre Varden Conservation Area, situated along Route 296 in Wayne County near Lake Ariel. The day will include activities for the entire family such as geocaching, scavenger hunts, making homemade ice cream, fiddle music, a history of the Varden area, guided hikes led by experienced naturalists and much more! Various other activities are also scheduled throughout the event. Come out and celebrate the natural beauty of the Pocono Mountains’ Varden Conservation Area! For more information about Varden Conservation Day, call Promised Land State Park at (570) 676-0567 or (570) 676-3428 or check out www.visitpaparks.com. September 10 - Spartan Race 2011 is coming to Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton! This adventure race covers a little more than four hilly miles and the fastest time should be around 40 minutes; longest times will be close to two hours. It will be a chip-timed event. The first race heat starts at 9:00am with up to 250 racers per heat and continues every 30 minutes throughout the day. There will be no Aid Stations… hydrate before and/or carry your own water on the course! Or plan on drinking nasty retention pond water while you are sloshing through it (not recommended). All racers will receive a Finishers Medal (if you finish!), a Tshirt, one free beer, bragging rights, free mud, high pressure water to the gut, roasted shoelaces, scrapes, bruises and awesome stories to tell! The Spartan Race will be held rain or shine and spectators are welcome. There is a $5 (cash) per car parking fee. Blue Mountain Ski Area is situated on 1660 Blue Mountain Drive in Palmerton. For registration details and more information, call Blue Mountain at (610) 826-7700 or check out www.skibluemt.com. September 10 – Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe invites you to join them for a Big Day Out on the Lehigh River. Bike, hike and raft with Pocono Whitewater all in one big
day! Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. It’s an awesome adventure for only $89.95 per person! For your reservations, call 1-800-WHITEWATER or visit www.poconowhitewater.com. September 10 – The Annual Scandinavian Craft Fair hosted by Sons of Norway - Bernt Balchen Lodge #566 returns to Lackawaxen (Rowland) from 10:00am to 4:00pm today. The 9th annual craft fair will feature numerous Scandinavian vendors offering rosemaling, needlecrafts, gifts, food, and specialty items. There will also be music, craft demonstrations, a flea market, and ethnic food served at their Nordic Café. The Scandinavian Craft Fair will be held at the Central Volunteer Fire Hall at 574 Westcolang Road in Lackawaxen (Rowland), off Route 590 near Cuckoo’s Nest Restaurant. Admission is free. To find out more, call Bergit Pinkston at (570) 6851477. September 10 – Go on a Morning Bird Walk from 8:00am to 10:00am at Nescopeck State Park. Join park volunteer Dave Kruel on a morning stroll to look for and listen to birds. You don’t want to miss seeing and hearing some of the park’s most colorful and melodious residents. Wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars. Meet at the wooden bridge by the park office by 8:00am for this walk. The walk is free, however registration is required. Nescopeck State Park is located west of White Haven, near Drums. For further details or to register, call the Nescopeck State Park office at (570) 403-2006. Check out the Pennsylvania State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. September 10 – “Where the Fungi Are - A Wild Mushroom Walk” will be offered at 10:00am at Lacawac Sanctuary, a 520-acre nature preserve on Lake Wallenpaupack. Join Nathaniel Whitmore, founder of the Delaware Highlands Mushroom Society, on a forest tour of Lacawac seeking out various species of wild mushrooms. Out in the field, he will discuss the identification of mushrooms, help you separate the edible from the poisonous, and demonstrate their role in the ecosystem. Also learn more about the medicinal and culinary uses of our native mushrooms passed down
This Week in the Poconos 57 over the centuries. The cost to attend is $7 and registration is suggested. To register for the program, call the sanctuary at (570) 689-9494 or email info@lacawac.org. The 520acre Lacawac Sanctuary is a nonprofit nature preserve, research field station and historic site located on Lake Wallenpaupack. It is one of the few sites nationwide that is federally recognized as both a National Natural Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The sanctuary’s programs are open to the public and include environmental, historical and cultural offerings as well as three miles of hiking trails. Membership, directions, programs and other information can be found at their website www.lacawac.org. September 10 – Don’t miss the big Harvest Festival planned from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry! Celebrate
autumn at PEEC’s First Annual Harvest Festival. Enjoy animal presenters, arts and crafts, interpretive hikes, handson learning stations, conservation exhibits, live music, local food, beverages and much more. Bring your whole family to this fun Saturday event! The cost to attend is $5 per carload and registration is NOT required. PEEC, a non-profit center, is located off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry within the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The center enhances environmental awareness, knowledge, and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor classroom. PEEC provides these unique environmental experiences to individuals, families and groups of all ages. For more information, call PEEC at (570) 828-2319 or log on to www.peec.org. September 10 – Bring the kids for the fun Family Pottery Program
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Labor Day is Fish-forFree Day Labor Day Monday, September 5th is a Fish-for-Free Day in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania! Fish-for-Free Day allows residents and non-residents to legally fish in Pennsylvania without a fishing license. This is the perfect day to introduce a buddy to the lifelong sport of fishing! All other regulations apply, but no fishing license is required to fish on Pennsylvania waters on September 5th. Cast your line to the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission site at www.fish.state.pa.us, or call the Northeast Region Office at (570) 477-5717 for more information.
starting at 11:00am at the Clymer Library in Pocono Pines. Clymer Board President Frank Sarullo will host the program, talking about pottery and teaching attendees how to make a pinch pot. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required, so sign up at the library or call them at 646-0826. Frank’s interesting pottery creations will be on display in the library for the month of September. The Clymer Library is easy to find on Firehouse Road in Pocono Pines. Check them out online at www.clymerlibrary.org. September 10 – Friends of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will offer the interesting presentation “White-Nose Syndrome in Park Bats” in the Bushkill Meeting Center, Route 209 in Bushkill (just south of the Bushkill Falls blinking traffic light). The informative program will be offered free to the public at 7:00pm by Dr. Howard Whidden (Continued on Page 58)
Recreational Dam Release Weekend The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces Saturday and Sunday, September 3rd and 4th, as target dates for a Recreational Dam Release Weekend on the Lehigh River. By regulating the Francis Walter Dam, the USACE creates breathtaking whitewater by releasing 100s of cubic feet/second of additional water into the river. A Lehigh River Dam Release is the kind of adventure you’ll cherish for a lifetime! Scream, laugh, swim, and have an excellent day! To arrange a Lehigh River adventure, call Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe at 1-800WHITEWATER, or Whitewater Challengers in White Haven at 1-800-4438554. Find out what it’s all about at www.poconowhitewater.com and www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
Kittatinny Canoes, The Original Delaware River Outfitter for 70+ years, announces Saturday, September 10th as a Learn to Kayak Day! Challenge the river 1-on-1 in quality, paddler-friendly watercraft. Meet at the Matamoras base where certified instructors teach kayaking basics. Then, take a guided 10-mile scenic trip downriver from Pond Eddy, NY back to Matamoras. This is your opportunity to experience the sport of kayaking! From rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and tubing to camping, paintball, and zipping, Kittatinny offers adventures in 2 National Park Service areas, 2 pristine campgrounds, and 7 base locations. For reservations, call 1-800-FLOAT-KC and zip to www.kittatinny.com.
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 57) of East Stroudsburg University. Information about the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and all of its programs can be found at www.nps.gov/dewa or by calling (570) 426-2452. Information about the not-for-profit Friends organization is at www.friendsofdewa.org. September 10 - The Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce and the Jim Thorpe Artists Music Series (JTAMS) proudly present Second Saturdays, a monthly celebration of Jim Thorpe’s growing arts community. Second Saturdays feature extended hours for each of the many galleries and studios in town, along with many other shops and establishments. Also featured will be an Art Walk. The celebration runs from noon until 9:00pm. Live Concerts sponsored by JTAMS are held at the Mauch Chunk Opera House on 14 West Broadway in Jim Thorpe concurrent with Second Saturdays. Find out more when you log on to www.jimthorpeartists.org or www.jtams.net or call (570) 3250249. To learn more about this and other exciting Jim Thorpe events, call the Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce at (570) 325-5810 or visit www.jimthorpe.org. September 10 – Downtown Milford comes alive during Art after Dark, from 6:00pm until 9:00pm on the second Saturday of each month. The evening will be filled with multiple art openings, live music, fine food, shopping and events at downtown galleries, specialty shops and fine restaurants. Explore historic Milford on the Delaware River, where PA, NY and NJ meet. For information, contact the Pike County Chamber of Commerce at (570) 296-8700 or visit www.pikechamber.com. September 11 – Join members of the Pocono Outdoor Club on a Hike at Glen Onoko Falls near Jim Thorpe at 10:00am. It will be a 2-3 mile moderate, uphill hike along a spectacular series of waterfalls to the top and back. Wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes/sneakers, bring water and a snack. This great hike will be followed by an optional lunch in the
quaint town of Jim Thorpe. Meet at 10:00am at the Lehigh Gorge parking area for Glen Onoko. For more information, call hike leader Sue Prendergast at (570) 242-0519. The Pocono Outdoor Club is a friendly hiking group open to all individuals interested in exploring the trails of the Pocono Mountains. To learn more about the club and its outings in the wilds of the Poconos, contact today’s hike leader or check out www.poconooutdoorclub.org. September 11 - Safe Haven of Pike County’s 13th annual “Behind Closed Doors” House Tour will be held from 10:00am to 3:00pm in Milford. The House Tour is one of Safe Haven’s largest fundraising events to benefit victims of domestic violence. The self-guided tour features six eclectic homes in the Milford area, from historic to modern. A reception will be held at the commencement of the tour. For your tickets or more information, contact Lisa Randazzo at (570) 296-2827 or email lisa@safehavenmilford.com. September 11 – Go on a Morning Bird Walk from 9:00am to 11:00am at Lehigh Gorge State Park. Join a morning stroll in this beautiful State Park to look for and listen to birds. The fall migration is just beginning; you don’t want to miss it! Wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars. The park has a limited number of binoculars available to borrow. Meet at the White Haven Access of Lehigh Gorge State Park by 9:00am for this walk. The walk is free, however registration is required. For more information or to register, call the park office at (570) 403-2006. Visit the Pennsylvania State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. September 11 – Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold a Doggie Adoption Day from 10:00am until 2:00pm at Walmart on Route 940 in Mount Pocono. Many lovable dogs will be there to meet and get to know. “Come and find your new best friend!” Safe Haven requires a Pre-Adoption Application and a home visit prior to adoption. Safe Haven Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, no-kill dog rescue group based in the Poconos. To see the dogs available for adoption and print an application, or to volunteer
and foster, visit www.safehavenpa.org or email safehaven@epix.net. September 13 – Do you have spots on your tomatoes, a bug you can’t identify, or another lawn or garden question you can’t find the answer to? Well you’re in luck, because a Penn State Master Gardener will be at the Penn State Pike County Cooperative Extension office in Milford from 10:00am until noon to answer your gardening questions. And it’s free! Bring a sample, if possible, to the office at 514 Broad Street in Milford and speak with the Master Gardener. If you can’t make it on Tuesday morning, call the Extension office at (570) 296-3400 or email PikeExt@psu.edu with your questions and a Master Gardener will get back to you. Visit the website http://extension.psu.edu/pike. September 14 - The Monroe County Garden Club will Meet at 11:30am at the Eastern Monroe Public Library, Route 611/North 9th Street in Stroudsburg. The guest speaker is design artist and master judge Chris Leskosky. Chris will demonstrate new floral designs such as transparency and stretch. The club’s monthly design tournament is “Turning Leaves” and the monthly horticulture tournament is a home grown vegetable or fruit. Everyone interested in gardening and horticulture is welcome to attend. The Monroe County Garden Club is proud to be a Federated Club of the Garden Club Federation of PA, District II/III; a member of the National Garden Club and the Central Atlantic Region. Log on to their websites at www. pagardenclubs.org, www.gardenclub. org and www.ngccar.org. For more information contact Arlene Deskus at (570) 420-0283 or email adeskus@ptd.net. “Come Grow With Us.” September 14 – A Senior Fair will be open from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Clymer Library in Pocono Pines. Join the library for their first Senior Fair, with vendors representing service organizations, hearing centers, rehabilitation centers, vision centers, financial groups, and more. Refreshments will be provided and registration is not required. The Clymer Library is easy to find on Firehouse Road in Pocono (Continued on Page 62)
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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Century 21 Select Group, Route 940 in Pocono Pines, and Route 940 in Pocono Lake at the Locust Lake Village entrance. Real estate sales and vacation rentals in Lake Naomi, Locust Lake, Timber Trails, and Pinecrest Lake. Call Pocono Pines at 1-800-588-1808 or (570) 646-3600, or Pocono Lake at 1800-588-2808 or (570) 646-8844; email info@C21PoconoPines.com. See www.c21PoconoPines.com. Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., at routes 940 and 423 in Pocono Pines. Lake Naomi/Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals are a specialty. Get a free Kids Fun Pack with off-season and winter rentals! Call 1-800-5371479 or (570) 646-2222, and see www.lakenaomi.com. Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940 at Pocono Lake. Building vacation and year-round homes in the Pocono Mountains since 1979, Liberty Homes offers house/land packages. Whether you’re starting a family or
ready to retire, Liberty Homes can provide the home of your dreams. Call 866-4-YOUR-HOME or visit www.libertyhomespa.com. Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake Harmony office locations: Route 940, Big Boulder Drive, and Jack Frost Entrance; as well as Route 903 in Albrightsville! Primary and vacation home sales, rentals, investment and commercial properties, lots, and acreage. 700+ rental homes! Call 1-800-444-3721 and see www.prr1.com.
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REAL ESTATE (Continued from Page 59) Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., at routes 940 & 423 in Pocono Pines. Lake Naomi/Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals. Get a free Kids Fun Pack with off-season and winter rentals! Call 1-800537-1479 or (570) 646-2222, and see www.lakenaomi.com. Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940 at Pocono Lake. Building vacation and year-round homes in the Pocono Mountains since 1979, Liberty Homes offers house/land packages. Whether you’re starting a family or ready to retire, Liberty Homes can provide the home of your dreams. Call 866-4-YOUR-HOME or visit www.libertyhomespa.com. Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake Harmony locations; Route 940, Big Boulder Drive, Jack Frost Entrance, and Route 903 in Albrightsville! Primary and vacation home sales, rentals, investment and commercial properties, lots, and acreage. 700+ rental homes! Call 1-800-444-3721 and visit www.prr1.com. VACATION HOME/ COTTAGE RENTALS Century 21 Select Group, Route 940 in Pocono Pines, and Route 940 in Pocono Lake at the Locust Lake Village entrance. Real estate sales and vacation rentals
in Lake Naomi, Locust Lake, Timber Trails, and Pinecrest Lake. Call Pocono Pines at 1-800-588-1808 or (570) 646-3600, or Pocono Lake at 1-800588-2808 or (570) 646-8844; email info@C21PoconoPines.com. See www.c21PoconoPines.com! Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill. Spacious villas, on-premises restaurants, fitness facility, winter sports, swimming, horseback riding. Call 1888-FERNWOOD and see www.fernwoodhotel.com. Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., at routes 940 & 423 in Pocono Pines. Lake Naomi/Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals. Get a free Kids Fun Pack with off-season and winter rentals! Call 1-800-5371479 or (570) 646-2222, and see www.lakenaomi.com. Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake Harmony locations; Route 940, Big Boulder Drive, Jack Frost Entrance, and Route 903 in Albrightsville! Primary and vacation home sales, rentals, investment and commercial properties, lots, and acreage. 700+ rental homes! Call 1-800-444-3721 and visit www.prr1.com. BUILDERS, SERVICES NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION Gumble Brothers, Inc., with 2 locations! In Paupack, call (570) 226-4531; in Newfoundland,
call (570) 676-3304. Visit www.gumblebrothers.com. Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940 at Pocono Lake. Building vacation and year-round homes in the Pocono Mountains since 1979, Liberty Homes offers house/land packages. Whether you’re starting a family or ready to retire, Liberty Homes can provide the home of your dreams. Call 866-4-YOUR-HOME or visit www.libertyhomespa.com. Pocono Tile Works, expert custom tile design and installation. Marble also a specialty. See examples of their beautiful work at www.poconotileworks.com, or call (570) 460-6439 for your free quote! Fully insured, references available. The Service Team, routes 512 and 33 (487 E. Moorestown Road) in Wind Gap. Installation experts for roofing, siding, kitchens and baths, decks, insulation, flooring. Open daily. Phone (610) 377-8400. Vacation Home Signs, the website where creating your own decorative sign couldn’t be easier! You can customize a beautiful new sign for your primary residence or vacation home in just 3 easy steps. Call (267) 385-3320, email support@vacationhomesigns.com, and enjoy how it works at www.VacationHomeSigns.com. COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake Harmony locations; Route 940, Big
Come, Grow with Monroe County Garden Club On Wednesday, September 14th, the Monroe County Garden Club (MCGC) will meet at 11:30am at the Hughes Eastern Monroe Public Library on Route 611/North 9th Street in Stroudsburg. Design artist and master judge Chris Leskosky will demonstrate new floral designs such as transparency and stretch. The monthly design entry is Turning Leaves and the monthly horticulture entry is a home grown vegetable or fruit. Submit entries by 11:00am for judging. The MCGC is a Federated Club of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania, District II/III, and a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. Contact President Arlene Deskus at (570) 420-0283 or adeskus@ptd.net, see www.pagardenclubs.org, www.gardenclub.org, and www.ngccar.org, and Come Grow With Us!
The Master Gardener is IN! Do you have spots on your tomatoes, a pest you can’t identify, or another unsolved lawn and garden mystery? A Penn State Master Gardener will be at the Pike County Cooperative Extension office in Milford on Tuesdays, September 6th and 13th! From 10:00am to 12:00pm, get free advice and answers to your questions. Bring a sample of your gardening dilemma to the office at 514 Broad Street, and show the Master Gardener. You may also call the Extension office at (570) 296-3400, email PikeExt@psu.edu, or plant yourself at http://pike.extension.psu.edu.
This Week in the Poconos 61 Boulder Drive, Jack Frost Entrance, and Route 903 in Albrightsville! Investment and commercial properties, lots, acreage, primary and vacation home sales; 700+ rental homes! Experienced, knowledgeable staff. Call 1-800-444-3721 and see www.prr1.com. LANDSCAPE Ross & Ross Nursery, Inc., Route 191 in Paradise Valley. For all things green and blooming, since 1932! Stroll through landscape designs, exotic plants, garden gifts, pond supplies, and water plants, upon sturdy, attractive walkways and patios, which they also install. Nice old country things, as well as fresh, fragrant, tasty, healthy herbs at on-site Ross Herbs and Antiques. Open daily; phone (570) 595-9760. Vacation Home Signs, the website where creating your own decorative sign couldn’t be easier! You can customize a beautiful new sign for your primary residence or vacation home in just 3 easy steps. Call (267) 385-3320, email support@vacationhomesigns.com, and enjoy how it works at www.VacationHomeSigns.com. HOME FURNISHINGS Also see Museums, Galleries, & Antiquity and Shopping Around. Ross & Ross Nursery, Inc., Route 191 in Paradise Valley. For all things green and blooming, since 1932! Stroll through landscape designs, exotic plants, garden gifts, pond supplies, and water plants, upon sturdy, attractive walkways and patios, which they also install. Nice old country things, as well as fresh, fragrant, tasty, healthy herbs at on-site Ross Herbs and Antiques. Open daily; phone (570) 595-9760. Teeter’s Furniture, 327 Main Avenue, Hawley. Featuring fine furniture, bedding, carpet, and decor for your beautiful vacation or primary home. Excellent service, including delivery. Call (570) 226-3112; see www.teetersfurniture.com. Vacation Home Signs, the website where creating your own decorative sign couldn’t be easier! You can customize a beautiful new sign for your primary residence or vacation home in just 3 easy steps. Call (267) 385-3320, email support@vacationhomesigns.com, and enjoy how it works at www.VacationHomeSigns.com.
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COMING EVENTS (Continued from Page 58) Pines. Call them at 646-0826 or visit www.clymerlibrary.org. September 14 – Go on a “Signs of Fall” Hike at 10:00am at the beautiful Varden Conservation Area, part of the Promised Land State Park Complex. Join the Park Naturalist for an extensive hike through the Tannery Access area looking for signs of autumn. It will be an easy-tomoderate two mile hike with some hilly sections. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water. The hike will run from 10:00am to 12noon at the 343-acre Varden Conservation Area, situated along Route 296 in Wayne County near Lake Ariel. Registration is required. For more information or to register for the “Signs of Fall” Hike, call Promised Land State Park at (570) 676-0567 or (570) 676-3428 or check out www.visitpaparks.com. September 14 thru November 2 – It’s Fall Foliage Season, the most colorful time of year to be in the Pocono Mountains! Since the Poconos cover such a large area, there are three distinct zones in which the colors reach their peak at different times. In the Northern Zone (Wayne County and parts of Pike County), the colors are at their brightest between October 1 and 14. In the Central Zone (Monroe County and lower Pike County), the best time to see the colors is in mid-October. Head towards the Southern Zone (Carbon County) between October 19 and 31 to catch the latest peak display of the season. Thanks to the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, leaf watchers can call the 24-Hour Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage Hotline at (570) 421-5565 to find out exactly when and where to see the colors at their peak throughout the four county Pocono Mountains region. This is the perfect time for a quiet walk along a mountain trail, a scenic country drive or an exhilarating fall foliage air tour! September 16 – The US Army Corps of Engineers has announced that, if water levels are sufficient, today is the target date for a
Recreational Dam Release on the Lehigh River, creating breathtaking whitewater conditions. By regulating the Francis Walter Dam near White Haven, the Corps plans to release hundreds of cubic feet per second of additional water into the Lehigh. Rafters, kayakers and other adventurous boaters anxiously await the dam release, and will flock to the river for a chance to ride whitewater. To arrange your Lehigh River rafting adventure, call Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe at 1-800-WHITEWATER or call Whitewater Challengers in White Haven at 1-800-443-8554. Visit www.poconowhitewater.com and www.whitewaterchallengers.com. September 16 – The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park in Hawley will host a Wine Chat with the Wine Chick with resident Sommelier and wine professional Leslie Chappell-Britt. Every Friday at 5:00pm Leslie leads participants through the intriguing and not-so-mysterious world of wine with tastings, workshops and discussions. This will be an informal, unassuming and entertaining hour to kick off your weekend! There is a $12 tasting fee. Space is limited; please RSVP. The Settlers Inn is located at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, near Lake Wallenpaupack. Call the Inn with Wine Chat questions at (570) 2262993 or toll-free 1-800-833-8527. www.thesettlersinn.com September 16 - The Retired Law Enforcement Officers Breakfast Club will meet at 10:00am at Dale’s Coffee Bar Restaurant, 91 Route 611 in Bartonsville. The group is open to all Law Enforcement retirees in the Pocono Mountains area and is welcoming new members. For more information, contact Angela Tullo with your questions at (570) 2132882 or atullo@troopersfund.org. September 17 - Calling all art lovers! Pocono Arts Squared, an exciting Outdoor Art Show presented by the non-profit Pocono Arts Council, returns to Courthouse Square in Downtown Stroudsburg. You’ll find fabulous local art, along with the artists who created it, from 10:00am until 4:00pm at Stroudsburg’s Courthouse Square on North 7th Street. All participants are members of the Pocono Arts Council and will be selling their original artwork and
fine crafts. There will also be a variety of other vendors and lots of live music. The Pocono Arts Council is the local arts organization serving the Pocono Mountains region. For more information about the Arts Squared show, call the council at (570) 4764460 or visit www.poconoarts.org. September 17 – PPL Corporation presents “Close Encounters with Birds of Prey” from 1:00 until 2:00pm at PPL’s Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center on Route 6 near Hawley. The annual fall migration is a great time to get a close look at birds of prey. Thousands of raptors are flying through Pennsylvania as they head south for the winter. See a golden eagle, a peregrine falcon and a sawwhet owl when you join Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center for a program to learn about these and other birds of prey. See six live raptors and spend a magical hour learning about the raptors of the northeast. Streeter will entertain as well as educate you with the knowledge he has gained through 30 years of studying and rehabilitating raptors and through practicing the ancient art of falconry. For more information, contact PPL at (570) 253-7076 or (570) 251-6196, or send an email to pplpreser ves@pplweb.com. Additional program details can be found at the website www.pplpreserves.com. September 17 – Go for a Hike on the Fossil Trail from 9:00 to 11:00am at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry. Go for a hike on the 1.25mile Fossil Trail, which passes a vernal pool important for breeding amphibians and then descends into a mature hardwood ravine. Be sure to keep an eye out for fossils along the way! This hike is rated “moderate to strenuous.” The cost to attend is $5 and registration is required. PEEC, a non-profit center, is located off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry within the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The center enhances environmental awareness, knowledge, and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor classroom. PEEC provides these unique environmental experiences to individuals, families and groups of all ages. For more
This Week in the Poconos 63 information or to register, call PEEC at (570) 828-2319 or log on to www.peec.org. September 17 – Today is Apple Butter-Making Day at scenic Bushkill Falls in Bushkill! Watch and help in the making of delicious homemade apple butter in a 50-gallon copper pot that needs to be continuously stirred; visitors are welcome to try their hand at stirring the pot! The batch will be ready for pouring and sale sometime in mid-afternoon. Be sure to buy some to take home! There will also be Bluegrass music by The Lost Ramblers from noon until 4:00pm, and Wildlife Demonstrations with live birds and animals at 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Rain date for Apple ButterMaking Day is Sunday, September 18. Bushkill Falls is centered on eight roaring waterfalls and features miles of nature trails and picnic areas, plus paddle boats, miniature golf, fishing, exhibits, specialty shops and more. The famous Pocono Mountain attraction is located off of Route 209 in Bushkill and it opens to the public every day at 9:00am through November 27. Call Bushkill Falls at (570) 588-6682 or see their website www.visitbushkillfalls.com. September 17 – Join naturalist Jane Frye for Geocaching the Tekening Trails from 9:00 to 10:30am at PPL Corporation’s Martins Creek Environmental Preserve, located on the shores of the Delaware River in Bangor. Join a fun morning learning about the basics of GPS operation and “geocaching,” a simple, adventurous activity that uses GPS technology to find hidden treasures. During the program, you’ll explore some local geocaches including one that will lead you through a mature and diverse forest noted for unusual rock formations and incredible views of the Delaware River. Bring your own GPS unit or feel free to borrow one from PPL. Meet at the Cedars Pavilion on Depue Ferry Road by 9:00am and dress for outside activities. Registration is appreciated. For more information or to register, call PPL at (570) 542-2886 or send an email to pplpreserves@pplweb.com. The Martins Creek Environmental Preserve, in conjunction with PPL’s Martins Creek and Lower Mount Bethel Energy power plants,
offers 215 acres of woodland and meadows for hiking and exploring. Directions are available at www.pplpreserves.com. September 17 – Everyone will have fun during the Family Paddling Program from 10:00am until 2:00 at Nescopeck State Park! This free program is designed for families with children age 8 and older who are new to paddling. The course will begin indoors with a classroom session and end outside with participants having the opportunity to get on the lake in a canoe or kayak. All equipment will be provided. Be sure to bring sunscreen, bug spray, drinking water and lunch. This free program is sponsored by the PA Fish & Boat Commission and preregistration is required. Meet at the park office at 10:00am. To register, call Nescopeck State Park at (570) 403-2006. Nescopeck State Park is located west of White Haven, near Drums. Visit the Pennsylvania State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. September 17 - The Hawley Fire Company will host their Annual Chicken Barbecue from 4:00 to 7:00pm at the Hawley Fire House, 17 Columbus Avenue in Hawley (behind the Post Office). Take-out only. Proceeds benefit the Hawley Fire Department. Call (570) 226-9820 or
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(570) 226-9318 for more information or to reserve dinners. September 17 – Learn about In-Stream Invertebrates during a program starting at 10:00am the Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) near Bartonsville. Join watershed specialist Trish Attardo for this program on the interesting critters living in our streams. Participants will get an up-close look at live insects and other creatures that spend part of their life cycle in local streams, while viewing and hearing about their adaptations for survival. This 1½ hour program will include a slide-illustrated talk on the diversity of stream life in the Pocono Mountains. The cost is $5 adults, $3 children under 12. To find the MCEEC from Interstate 80 (exit 302 from I-80 West or 302B from I-80 East), go north on Route 611, travel ½ mile to the next traffic light in Bartonsville, and turn left onto Rimrock Drive. Follow Rimrock for 0.4 mile, bear right onto N. Easton-Belmont Pike, go 0.2 mile, then bear right onto Running Valley Road. The Center is 0.7 mile on the left. Call the center at (570) 6293061 for more information or visit www.mcconservation.org.
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Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 70 vendors offering great food, crafts and displays Continuous Live Entertainment U Games and rides for the kids
Fireworks Sunday Night “The Duprees” perform Monday Night
La Messa Festiva The Mass in Italian at 10 a.m. Sunday, September 4, in St. Peter’s Cathedral (one block from festival site) Also broadcast live by CTV: Catholic Television
Free
Admission
Check our Web site at www.lafestaitaliana.org for updated information, including the entertainment schedule and directions.
While you’re in town, check out Railfest ’11 Sept. 3-4 For details, visit www.nps.gov/stea
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