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Pocono Garlic Festival: Garlicious!.................................5 What an amazing way to bring the summer season full circle with Labor Day plans that are anything but

Full of Life................................11 laborious in deciding! Bursting with unique tastes & invigorating live entertainment, a lineup festivals

Farm to Table Experience.......20 including Pocono Garlic to LA FESTA ITALIANA are set to awaken the senses with a masterful blend

Pocono Garlic Festival September 5 & 6

LA FESTA ITALIANA: of aromas, sounds & sights!

Full Circle on the Square.......30 Cover Photo: Pocono Garlic Festival

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he local pick packing a kick, Pocono Garlic Festival returns to Shawnee Mountain Labor Day Weekend Saturday, September 5 & 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Bursting with garlicious food and fun for everyone, this annual festival not only opens doors to innovative uses for garlic, it’s filled with live entertainment, cooking demos, displays and more!

“People get really passionate about garlic,” Rothman describes adding, “It’s infused in our culture and in just about every ethnic dish you can imagine.”

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Applauding the festival’s lure she concludes, “Only at the Pocono Garlic Festival can you taste your way around the world in just one day!”

AM TO 6:00 PM Delivering details into PGF’s 1994 formation, Sharon Rothman tells how four family-owned farms spawned the gathering with a goal of igniting enthusiasm for this popular “Bumper” crop. Low and behold 20 years later, garlicky gala numbers continue to grow.

vendors, Live music, Tickets at the gate are $12.50 for adults and $8.50 for kids ages 5-12. Can’t get enough? Two-day foods, cooking demos, passes are available at $17 per person. Advance discounted ticket g contest, Peters Valley purchases are available online.

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Friday through Monday, September 4 to 7: LA FESTA ITALIANA, Courthouse Square, Downtown Scranton, www. lafestaitaliana.org. What a way to spend Labor Day weekend!

Enjoy the sights, scents & sounds as LA FESTA’s festivities join the cultural amazement that is Scranton with over 80 vendors, live entertainment & let’s not forget the authentic Italian cuisine! Check-out This Week’s back cover...listing the lineup of tremendous talent & times!

Saturday & Sunday, September 5 & 6: Pocono Garlic Festival, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, East Stroudsburg, www. shawneemt.com. “Celebrating 21 years of Pocono Garlic,” over 50 vendors set to fill the air with garlicious scents, savory eats & sensational sounds with live entertainment & more 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets at the gate: $12.50 adults & $8.50 kids 5-12 with under age 4 free. Two day passes are $17.

Saturday, September 5: Quiet Valley’s Farm to Table Experience, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg,

(570) 992-6161, www.quietvalley. org. Explore the Quiet Valley way of life with a glimpse into whole food flare with groups going out every 20 minutes between 4p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tastings take 11/2 hours with tickets available in the gift shop that day at $15 for adults & $10 kids ages 3-12.

Friday through Sunday, September 11 to 13: PA Oktoberfest, Mohegan Sun Pocono, Wilkes-Barre, www. mohegansunpocono.com & www.paoktoberfest.com. Slap on some Lederhosen & head out to check-out live performances, wiener dog races, & what’s called, “The best brats & strudels” around. This is a 21 & over event* Tickets are $5. Peek at This Week’s Entertainment Segment for a tally on times.

Saturday, September 12: Woofstock, Camp KCS, Long Pond (570) 646-6012. An invitation to all- owners & leashed friendly pets alike to enjoy a day of festive play benefitting Monroe Animal League.

Includes live entertainment, demonstrations, prizes & more from noon to 7 p.m. Free to

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Saturday, September 12: Hike to the Top, Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org.

Join Environmental Educator Brittney Coleman for this 10 a.m. “discovery hike” to the top of the unnamed ridge across from EE Center. See undisturbed wildlife, a glacial erratic boulder & do some off-trail exploring.

Wear proper shoes & bring water with a snack. Cost is $5/ non-members, $3/children under 12. EE Center members free.

Sunday, September 13: Bridge the Gap: Day Paddle, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. Join PEEC from 9 to 3 for a free daytime paddle down the scenic Delaware. Bring lunch & a water bottle. Dress for the weather.

Choose between a canoe or kayak. Pre-registration required by 9/06 as space is limited.

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Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., Route 940, Pocono Pines, (800) 537-1479, (570) 646-2222, lakenaomi.com.

Specializing in Lake Naomi/Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals.

Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-4600, libertyhomesPA.com.

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J&J Towing and Recovery Services, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-5312. 24 Hour AAA Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Provider with

local and long distance towing. Full service auto repair: oil changes, brakes, tires & more.

Keiper Plumbing Company, 990 Route 940 (Suite 103), Pocono Lake, (570) 646-3222, keiperplumbing@ gmail.com. Residential and commercial plumbing services.

Michael’s Flooring, Window, Kitchen & Bath Center, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-1502,

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Precision Collision & Detail Center, Route 940 & Stoney Hollow Road, Pocono Pines, (570) 643-4099, cartesioprecisioncollision.net. “Your car is pampered with Precision!”

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Barley Creek Brewing Company Sullivan Trail & Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek.com.

Checkout Barley’s latest renovations now with even more seating!

Great food, beer and live music!

Don’t miss Firkin’ Fridays smallbatch, British-style, cask-conditioned ales Fridays at 4 p.m.

Live Music Saturday Nights! From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with no cover charge...

What an amazing lineup: • September 5: Regina Sayles • September 12: Zac Lawless

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, www.ehrhardts.com.

Warm up for a weekend of entertainment with PubOLympics Thursdays at 8pm.

A combination of trivia and physical challenges as you go for the gold with your team. Winners receive a gold medal, a $25 gift certificate and bragging rights.

• September 4: Right Side Up 8 p.m. to Midnight • September 5: Jump Start Duo 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

• September 11: The Brian Dougherty Duo 8 p.m. to Midnight • September 12: The Fringe 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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Live music is set for the Lakeside Bar & Grill featuring the area’s top local talent.

• September 5: The McWilliams Bros 8 p.m. Rodeo After Party • September 12: Lakeside BBQ Weekend

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (570) 831-2100, www.mohegansunpocono.com.

Live music, exciting nightlife, great gaming promotions and amazing live entertainment: Live Harness Racing on the move 6:30 p.m.

• September 4, 5, 11 & 12: Friday & Saturday at the Racetrack Breakers hosts a heap of talent starting at 9:30 p.m.: • September 5: Drop Dead Sexy • September 11: Flaxy Morgan The Terrace talent starts 6 p.m.

• September 5: NoWhere Slow Duo Wise Crackers Comedy Club: • September 5: Mike Eagan, Matt Baetz and Scott Bruce PA Oktoberfest Weekend!

• September 11: Friday night 5 p.m.

• September 12 & 13: Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m.

Memorytown USA

Robert Christian’s Restaurant

432 Grange Road, Mt. Pocono, (570) 839-1680,

Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0433,

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www.RobertChristiansPA.com.

Charming Pocono eatery offering daily specials and live entertainment.

The Shawnee Playhouse 552 River Rd, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421-5093, www.theshawneeplayhouse.com.

Affordable world-class theater presenting classical and new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and Shakespeare. -Ask about Meal & Show optionsBabes in Hollywood (Headline Show): Babes in Hollywood salutes the legendary musical careers of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney • September 4: 2 & 8 p.m.

Nunsense Jamboree (Headline Show): A funny, fast-paced “hilarious hoe-down” hailed by audiences • September 5: 8 p.m.

• September 6: 2 p.m.

• September 11: 2 p.m.

• September 12: 8 p.m.

• September 13: 2 p.m.

Story Time Stars on Stage (Children’s Theatre): Join STARS for fun with Interactive Fairy Tales, as they engage your child with singing, story telling, face painting and games.

• September 5: 3 p.m.

Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant and Pub in the Pines Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, www.breakfastking.com.

Daily specials. Live entertainment on select dates.

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ome places are so thrilling and bursting with activities that they make you feel full of life. These places aren’t always easy to find, and have something unexplainably special about them that it makes your experience mean so much more than the things you see and do.

Mohegan Sun Pocono is one of those places. A spectacular entertainment and travel destination, it’s a place brimming with excitement that invites you to come and create epic and memorable experiences all your own under one roof. “We didn’t set out to just build a casino with live racing, restaurants, bars, shopping and a spa,” said Mike Bean, President and CEO

of Mohegan Sun Pocono. “We set out to build a truly one-of-akind experience, a remarkable getaway from the everyday.”

While the weather may be cooling down, things at Mohegan Sun Pocono are just heating up.

From September 11th through 13th, Mohegan Sun Pocono hosts NEPA’s best and biggest Oktoberfest including cold beer, authentic German food, Weiner Dog races and so much more! If it’s live music you’re after, join us in the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Saturday, November 7th for the legendary Wayne Newton, or Friday, November 13th for Country music superstar Trace Adkins. Tickets for both shows are available now.

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When the party is over, kick up your heels at the Mohegan Sun Pocono hotel—a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Standing seven stories tall with 238 guest rooms, the plush hotel incorporates comfort and convenience with luxurious bed linens, complimentary Wi-Fi, heated indoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and full-service luxury salon and spa, Spa Sapphire.

Whatever you are seeking, Mohegan Sun Pocono is a place so filled with energy, sights and sounds that it will leave you feeling reinvigorated and inspired— and so very full of life.

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from years gone by! Local and out-ofstate deliveries.

A Taste of Antiques 4 U, Liberty Plaza, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 355-5955, antiquesVA.wix.com/ Antiques. See history and memories

American Candle, Route 611, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3388, american-candle.com. “More than just great candlesâ€?—candy, women’s accessories, jewelry, collectibles, home dĂŠcor, gifts and more!

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Bendixens Giftware, Route 940 in Pocono Summit, (570) 8398795, bendixens.com, eBay store: poconocountrygifts. “Celebrating over 37 years offering a Bit of Country right here in the Poconos with an ever evolving line of unique American made gift ideas.�

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A full-service salon and spa. On-site spa boutique.

Cooks Tour, Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 595-0370, cookstournepa.com. Wide selection of popular cookware and unique kitchen gadgets.

Country Junction, 6565 Interchange Road (Route 209), Lehighton, (610) 377-5050, countryjunction.com. “World’s Largest General Store.�

Home and garden accents, giftware, wines, antiques, pet supplies, seasonal goods and novelties.

Country Kettle, Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 421-8970, country-kettle.com. A sweet Pocono shopping destination housing 250 barrels of candy plus fine collectibles, home dĂŠcor, jewelry and more!

Dutch’s Shur Save, 1564 Route 507, Greentown, (570) 676-3373.

A complete supermarket with convenience, variety and great service.

Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191, La Anna, (570) 676-3248, holleyross. com. Pottery showroom, gift shop

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Large selections of Fiestaware, Polish Pottery and Romertopf Healthy Bakeware at great prices.

House of Candles, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 629-1953, houseofcandles.com. See candles made at the Oldest Candle Shop of the Poconos! Selections include votives, jar candles, pillars and carved candles. Closed Sundays. Stop in and dip your own wax hand!

Hutton Metalcrafts, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 972-6331, copperlamps.com. Unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns and sculptures, fine pewter Christmas ornaments. Oil paintings on glass.

Michael’s Flooring, Window, Kitchen & Bath Center, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-1502, michcarp.com. One-stop shop for home improvements. Flooring, (Continued on Page 14)

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kitchen and bath remodeling, window coverings and more. Custom installation and free estimates.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672, mohegansunpocono. com. A must-visit Pocono destination offering great shopping, dining and entertainment. Specialty shops include Ruby Blue, Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop and Marshall Rousso.

Pocono Bazaar Flea Market, Route

209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 2238640, poconobazaar.com. Hundreds of vendors offering thousands of products. Open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Pocono Cheesecake Factory, Route 611, Swiftwater, (570) 839-6844, poconocheesecake.com. Experience “Love at First Bite� at this Pocono landmark. Gourmet cheesecakes, baked goods and more.

Ross & Ross Nursery, Route 191, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-9760.

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since 1932. Exotic and local plants, gardening supplies, classes. Herb shop onsite.

Second Story High-End Thrift, 1845 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-9948. Find unique treasures at this high-end thrift boutique!

Shop stunning designer apparel, accessories, shoes, bags, distinctive furniture, artwork and more!

Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline.com. Find great gear from top-selling brands including

Burton, Salomon, K2, Volcom, O’Neill, The North Face and others.

Equipment rentals and services available.

The Butcher Shoppe, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0525, thebutchershoppe.com. Extraordinary selection of fine meats, cheeses and specialty foods. Custom-cut prime beef, lamb, pork, veal, natural poultry, sausage, exotic game and more.

Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store, Route 390, Cresco, (570) 5952501, theobprice.com. Crafts, gourmet coffee, animal feed, folk art, hardware, lumber and building materials.

The Village Crafter’s Gallery, 2822 Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 6200039, thevillagecraftersgallery.com.

A country store and so much more!

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Bailey’s Rib & Steakhouse, Pocono Blvd, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-9678, baileyssteakhouse.com. Robust menu features USDA Prime steaks, slow roasted prime rib, open-pit barbecue ribs, pasta, seafood, burgers and more. Great bar atmosphere and patio seating.

Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, barleycreek.com. “Poconos’ original brewpub and restaurant.” Hand-

crafted ales and lagers. Free brewery tours and beer tastings every day.

The Big A Grillehouse & Tavern, Fox Run Lane, East Stroudsburg, (570) 223-1700, bigagrillehouse. com. Serving authentic Italian and American cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner; brunch on Sundays.

The Cook’s Corner Family Restaurant, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 620-1880. A casual family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu features homemade soups and daily specials.

BYOB. Catering available.

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910 Rt. 390, Mountainhome, PA 18342 TEL s FAX: 570 595-2374

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Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-7486, (800) 392-9400, crescentlodge.com. Fine dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu. Live piano music on weekends.

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, ehrhardts.com.

Family-owned and operated.

Celebrating 70 years of hospitality on Lake Wallenpaupack. Lakeside restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. Live music on Friday nights.

Smuggler’s Cove, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 629-2277, smugglerscove.net. “Seafood King of the Poconos!” Delight in sensational seafood at this familyowned landmark. Menu items include quality Allen Brothers steaks and slow roasted prime rib, great soups and salads and the area’s largest selection of fresh seafood. Open daily.

The French Manor Inn and Spa, Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (570) 676-3244, (877) 720-6095, thefrenchmanor.com. Gourmet French cuisine, superb wine list and spectacular mountain views. Fourdiamond AAA rating.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888)

946-4672, mohegansunpocono. com. Ruth’s Chris Steak House, the Mediterranean Rustic Kitchen, Timbers Buffet, casual and cool Bar Louie, sushi bar Pearl, Johnny Rockets, Wolfgang Puck Express and more.

Mountainhome Diner, 910 Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 595-2523.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a welcoming atmosphere.

Robert Christian’s Restaurant, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0433, robertchristianspa.com. “Charming country dining at affordable prices.�

Enjoy great steaks, seafood, pasta and more!

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Spend the day touring the farm then take in the opportunity to sup on end of summer produce and traditional harvest lore starting at 4 with small groups going out every 20 minutes to 6:30 p.m.

The evening starts with a workshop where samples of ham and bean soup are included. There’s also a “battle” between sweet potatoes and yams dishing details on the difference between spuds.

Recipes are also on the menu as cooks share the inside scoop on some sweet delights.

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LITTLE PUMPKIN SEPTEMBER 18 Breaking Benjamin • The Pavilion at Montage Mountain Moosic • 570-961-9000 • thepavilionatmontagemountain.com Now- To Your Health! The Science, Culture, 12/31 & Art of the Cocktail Exhibit 18 Roba Family Farms Opening Day Everhart Museum • Scranton N Abington Twp • 570-563-2904 • robafamilyfarms.com 570-346-7186 • everhart-museum.org 26 PA Wine Land Festival • The Pavilion at Montage Mountain 4-7 La Festa Italiana • Courthouse Square Moosic • 570-961-9000 • thepavilionatmontagemountain.com Scranton • 570-348-4921 • lafestaitaliana.org 27 4th Harvest Moon Fest at Hillside Park 5-6 Railfest • Steamtown National Historic Site South Abington • 570-586-9316 • hillsidepark.net Scranton • 570-340-5204 • nps.gov/stea 10 Jason Aldean • Moosic • 570-961-9000 The Pavilion at Montage Mountain thepavilionatmontagemountain.com 11-13 Nicholson Bridge 100th Anniversary Celebration Nicholson • nicholsonheritage.com 11-13 Oktoberfest 2015 • Mohegan Sun Pocono Wilkes-Barre • paoktoberfest.com VISITNEPA.org 20 This Week in the Poconos

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AMUSEMENT PARKS Costa’s Family Fun Park, 2111 Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-8585, costasfamilyfunpark.com. Minutes from Lake Wallenpaupack. Park features water slides, batting cages, miniature golf course, kids’ playland, bumper boats, driving range, gocarts, laser tag and more! On-site arcade and café. Group rates available.

Land of Make Believe & Pirate’s Cove, 354 Great Meadows Road (Route 611), Hope, New Jersey, (908) 459-9000, lomb.com. Awardwinning play park designed for family fun. Rides, attractions, games, waterpark, picnic area and more.

BOATING Kittatinny Canoes, Milford, (800) 356-2852, kittatinny.com. Rafting, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, camping, paintball and zipping.

Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals, Routes 507 & 390, Lake Wallenpaupack, (570) 226-3930, rubberduckieboatrentals.com. Ski boats, fishing and pontoon boats, pleasure boats and three-person jet skis.

Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour, Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-3293, wallenpaupackboattour.com.

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Providing hour-long guided cruises on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack.

Boat rentals available. Open daily.

Call for details.

CLIMBING CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Swing, ride & glide through the treetops on (Continued on Page 22)

STARTING GATE ACTION SPORTS SELLING FUN FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS Route 209 Bushkill, Adjoining The Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop Minutes from Shawnee Mountain

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Sports (Continued from Page 21) zip lines, adventure courses & other amazing attractions!

Pocono TreeVentures, Bushkill, (800) 446-0231, poconotreeventures.com.

Five courses with 66 elements plus dual racing zip lines. Adventures for beginner to expert climbers.

FISH & PAY LAKES Big Brown Fish and Pay Lakes, Route 115, Effort, (570) 629-0427, bigbrownfish.com. Fish three ponds filled with trout and bass! No licenses required! Equipment rentals and bait available. Children 12 and

under admitted free with adult.

Group rates available.

Paradise Fishing Preserve, Route 191, Paradise Valley, (570) 629-0422, paradisetrout.com. No licenses required! Children 12 and under admitted free with adult. Group rates available.

FISH BAIT & TACKLE Hunter’s Gallery, Routes 590 & 348, Hamlin, (570) 689-7898, huntersgallery.com. Fishing equipment, apparel & more. Live bait & fishing supplies.

Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono, (570) 8397338, woehrlesbaitshop.com. Live

OPEN YEAR ROUND!

bait for all seasons. Celebrating over three decades in business.

SIGHTS Bushkill Falls, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-6682, visitbushkillfalls. com. The “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” Bushkill Falls features eight breathtaking waterfalls, miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, miniature golf, paddleboats, new mining maze attraction and more.

Crystal Cave, 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown, (610) 683-6765, crystalcavepa.com. Interpretive tours of this natural attraction detail stalactites, stalagmites and pillar and dropstone formations. On-site

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HORSEBACK RIDING Paradise Riding Stables, Route 611, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-8340, PoconoHorses.com. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors on horseback!

Guided trail rides are offered during every season, seven days a week.

KART RACING S&S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts, 2727 Hamilton East, Stroudsburg, (7062 Route 209), (570) 4205500; SSSpeedways.com. Simulating

dirt, S&S offers side-by-side racing that is fun and challenging for the novice and the racing enthusiast alike! Video games, pool table, and snack bar with full view of racing.

MOUNTAIN COASTERS CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com.

Pennsylvania’s only Mountain Coaster. Open weekends and holidays through the winter season.

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PAINTBALL Fernwood Resort, Route 209,

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Bushkill, (888) 337-6966,

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Resort guests receive discounts for Destination Earth Pocono Paintball.

Wooded park and obstacle courses open year round. All equipment provided.

Kittatinny Paintball, 3854 State Route 97 Barryville New York, (800) 356-2852, kittatinny.com. Experience package savings with $10 off a river trip or zipline adventure when you sign-up for paintball! Half price camping special offers an additional discount option to select with your paintball adventure.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT Hunter’s Gallery, 237 Mt. Cobb Highway, Lake Ariel, (570) 689-7898, huntersgallery.com. Hunting and fishing equipment, archery supplies, apparel and more!

Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill (adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum), (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline.com. Sports

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equipment, apparel and rentals.

Minutes from Shawnee Mountain.

TRAIN STATIONS Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps.gov/ stea. Museums, excursions, exhibits and more!

Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423 in Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

Recently restored station now serves as a railroad museum.

SUMMER TUBING Blue Lightning All-Season Tubing, Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos. com. Experience the thrill of snowtubing year round at Fernwood!

This all-season attraction features two 400+’ lanes and a “magic carpet” lift.

WILDLIFE ATTRACTIONS Claws ‘n’ Paws Wild Animal Park, Route 590, four miles east of Hamlin,

(570) 698-6154, clawsnpaws.com.

“Get close to the animals” at this family-friendly Pocono destination.

Park features over 120 different kinds of animals and interactive exhibits.

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Kittatinny Canoes, Milford, (800) 356-2852, kittatinny.com. Rafting, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, camping, paintball and zipping.

Pocono TreeVentures, Bushkill, (800) 446-0231, poconotreeventures.com.

1,000’ dual racing zip lines and other aerial adventures.

ZIP LINES CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures. com. 1,000’ zip lines; 4,000’ zip flyers, treetop adventure courses and more!

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Lodging Information subject to change.

Countryside Cottages, 2863 Bartonsville Avenue, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-2131, countrysidecottages.com. Rustic mountain lodging available year round.

Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 595-7486, crescentlodge. com. Classic country inn in the Poconos. World-class service and intimate ambiance in the Inn restaurant.

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 2264388, ehrhardts.com. Lakeside resort with motel rooms, cottages, apartments and suites. Comfortable accommodation options.

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Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos. com. Luxury villa accommodations and exciting on-site activities.

French Manor Inn and Spa, 50 Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (877) 720-6090, thefrenchmanor.com. A beautiful stone chateau with romantic rooms and suites, an elegant dining room and a fully “green” spa.

Lakeside Country Cottages, Routes 507 & 390, on Lake Wallenpaupack in Tafton, (570) 226-8907, lakesidecountrycottages.com.

Lovely lakefront cottages on the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack.

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Seasonal boat slip rentals available.

Call for details.

Roebling Inn on the Delaware, 155 Scenic Drive, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-7900, roeblinginn. com. Gorgeous Upper Delaware Riverfront setting. Excellent place to get away from it all or as home base for enjoying the area--kayaking, fishing, bald eagles, hiking, ziplines. Midweek rates/ AAA discount. Book online.

The Resort at Mountain Springs Lake, Mountain Springs Drive, Reeders, (570) 629-0251, mslresort.com. “An enchanting Pocono resort” offering year-round mountain accommodations.

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Art & History Information subject to change.

Crystal Cave, 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown, (610) 683-6765, crystalcavepa.com. Interpretive tours of this natural attraction detail stalactites, stalagmites and pillar and dropstone formations.

On-site rock and mineral shop and museum. Open daily.

Eckley Miners’ Village, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570)6362070, eckleyminersvillagemuseum. com. Former anthracite mining community founded in 1854; now a living museum. Open year-round.

(570) 226-6246, sculptediceworks. com. Open daily.

Shawnee Gallery, 114 Worthington Avenue, ShawneeOn-Delaware, (570) 420-9404, shawneegallery.com. Fine arts studio, museum and store featuring local art and crafts.

Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 S. Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps.gov/ stea/index.htm. Living history and special exhibits; train excursions.

MORGAN GALLERY Fine Art & Picture Framing

The Oldest Art Gallery in the Poconos Original Art by Local Artists

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Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop

Grey Towers National Historic Site, 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, (570) 296-9630, greytowers.org. A French chateau built in 1886 and set on 303 acres of gardens. Museum and conference center. Open May 26 thru Oct. 31.

Morgan Gallery, 409 Route 940, Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333, morgangalleryonline.com. “The oldest art gallery in the Poconos.�

Featuring original pieces by local artists.

Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Open seasonally and for special events. Rail videos, model trains, memorabilia, railroad art and souvenirs. By donation.

Purchase One Full Price Adult Admission,

Rt. 209, Bushkill

570 588-9338

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LA FESTA ITALIANA Translates to Scranton Sensations “

T

he time of your life without a dime in your pocket,” is what LA FESTA ITALIANA’s Chris DiMattio considers the draw that attracts thousands to Courthouse Square 40 years running. Italian heritage sights, sounds and tastes collide with the rich culture of Downtown Scranton at this free festival September 4th through the 7th.

What DiMattio calls a Labor Day weekend “Labor of Love,” LA FESTA comes full circle with the Square lending the ideal backdrop providing the feel of an Italian piazza.

Describing all performers including The Duprees as “A real gift everybody can enjoy,” he tells how this year’s concept of folding festival charm into Friday cleverly collides

‘The time of your life without a dime in your pocket’ —Chris DiMattio, President, La Festa Italiana

with the city’s familiar First Friday entertainment.

A mix of local merchants, over 80 vendors, kid’s rides and authentic Italian cuisine proves a positive plan for family friendly fun. Keeping Scranton center stage, there’s even free trolley rides from Steamtown’s Railfest to LA FESTA. Opening doors to experience the excitement, organizers encourage all to check out what’s stirring in Scranton. LA FESTA ITALIANA runs Friday night, September 4, from 4 to 10. Saturday and Sunday is 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with Monday, Labor Day, 11 to 8 p.m.

Don’t miss LA FESTA’s lineup on the Back Cover

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Labor Day Weekend September 4,5,6 & 7 SCRANTON’S COURTHOUSE SQUARE

Over 80 vendors, including crafts, entertainment, bocce. rides for kids.

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FRIDAY - SEPT 4

6:00 OPENING CEREMONIES 6:30 BALLET THEATRE of SCRANTON Festive Italian Folk Dance 7:00 The DUPREES, La Festa’s PREMIER ACT 9:00 Se Acabo, Santana Tribute Band

SATURDAY - SEPT 5

10am James R. Minicozzi Memorial Race/Walk 11:30 RON LEAS ORCHESTRA 12:30 Turi Dance Studio 1:00 ITALIAN CONTINENTALS with Mike Lanza 2:00 Arts in Movement Dance Academy 2:30 RAY MASSA’s EURORHYTHMS, Ohio La Festa’s Premier Italian Band 4:30 DANI-ELLE, Country Music Recording Artist 6:00 RAY MASSA’s EURORHYTHMS 7:30 CHRIS MACCHIO, from NYC, La Festa’s Featured Italian Tenor 9:00 DEANO NOTO’s Tribute to BILLY JOEL

SUNDAY - SEPT 6

10am MASS in Italian language -St. Peter’s Cathedral 11:30 KING HENRY and the Original SHOWMEN 12:30 & 1:45 AL GROUT, Juggler and Magician 2:15 MAGICS 4:00 OLD FRIENDS 5:30 “UNCLE FLOYD” Vivino, famous Comedian 6:30 BALLET THEATRE of SCRANTON 7:00 CHRIS DiMATTIO’s Tribute to Frank Sinatra 100th!

8:30 The POETS, La Festa’s Own Show Band 10:00 FIREWORKS

MONDAY - SEPT 7 Noon 1:30 3:30 5:00 6:00 6:30

The GENE DEMPSEY Orchestra The EXACT CHANGE BAND LOS VEGA, New York Italian Show Band CONNIE FRANCIS Tribute featuring Nikki Rasmus DAMIAN the Magician The BRONX WANDERERS, The Ultimate Tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Dion and Styx – High Octane Rock N’ Roll Experience – a La Festa PREMIER LIVE from the Bronx!