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Information subject to change. Thursday, September 25: Hiking Series: Bear Creek Preserve, Hickory Run State Park Complex Nescopeck State Park, 570-403-2006. This challenging 5 mile hike through Bear Creek Preserve is set for 9:00 a.m. meeting north of Blakeslee off Route 115. Call the park office for details and directions. Free. Saturday, September 27: 10th Annual Fun Dog Show, Stroudsburg Intermediate School, (570) 4221484, www.melonsgift.org. Best wiggle? Best kisser? Check out these cutie canines and judge for yourself from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, September 27: Mount Pocono HarvestFest, Mount Pocono, (570) 350-6793, www. mtpoconoassn.com. If a traditional town square atmosphere is what you enjoy check out HarvestFest from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Route 611. Saturday, September 27: National Public Lands Day Entrance Fee Free at Steamtown, Scranton, (570) 241-8258, www.nps.gov/stea. Steamtown National Historic Site honors the day with free admission to park grounds, museums and scheduled walking tours. You can also opt in with a train ride on the Scranton Limited for just $5 for all ages 6 and up. Open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27: National Public Lands Day Park Cleanup, Hickory Run State Park Complex Nescopeck State Park, 570-403-2006. Help one of your favorite parks tidy up with landscaping, trail trimming, litter pickup and work in the nature classroom. Registration required.
Meet at the Park Office. Saturday, September 27: PEEC’s 4th Annual Harvest Festival, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec. org. Enjoy the great outdoors during autumn with guests welcomed at $5 per car from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28: Howetown Farm Show, Sterling, (570) 595-0452 or (570) 650-8302. This fun and educational show about early farm life runs each day from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. See live demonstrations of antique farm equipment such as a mule-powered treadmill, hit & miss engines, steam engines & more. Watch us make home-made ice cream and enjoy a free sample along with an assortment of other fine food. Observe the ladies spinning, quilting or weaving. Free admission and parking. Sunday, September 28: Book Signing at Quiet Man Bookshop, Mountainhome, (570) 2233565, www.quietmanbookshop. com. Meet three local authors Sahar Abdulaziz: As One Door Closes & But You Look Just Fine, Tina Brown: A Life Not My Own &Struggle of the Women Folk, and Liz Pemberton: An Autumn Sunrise as they discuss thoughts behind their diverse and exciting books from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 28: Pocono Lake Region 13.1 Half Marathon, Honesdale, (570)226-3191, www. northernpoconoschamber.com. Open to anyone 16 years old and up, this half marathon where support along the way is considered vital as runners take on the monumental challenge. Registration is $70.
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Sunday, September 28: Pocono Mountain Summer Concert Series Winds Down, Blakeslee, (570) 6460309, faithlutheranblakeslee.org. Keith Naylor and Friends performs in this final segment of Faith Lutheran Church’s 2014 free summer concert series. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. A spaghetti dinner is planned before the concert from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dinner costs $8 for adults and $4 for kids age four to ten. Wednesday, October 1: Public Bog Walk, Tannersville, (570) 629-3060, www.mcconservation.org. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center invites all to enjoy a 1 p.m. stroll through the bog. Cost is $4 for EE members and kids under 12 with non-members at $6. Pre-registration required. Wednesday, October 1: Wild Edible Plant Walk, Covington Township, (570) 842-1506, www.lackawanna. edu/EnvironmentalEducation. Join herbalist, Nathanial Whitmore 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. as he ID’s often overlooked, nutritious species growing right under our noses. Pre-registration required at $5 per person. Thursday, October 2: Raccoon Ridge Field Trip, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-3060, www.mcconservation. org. A spectacular mountaintop lookout awaits. Observe the hawk migration and learn the lore of this storied site. Meet at KCEEC at 8:30 a.m. returning 5:30 p.m. Cost is $18 EE members and $24 non-members. Pre-registration with payment required. Friday, October 3: First Friday Art Walk, Scranton, (800)22WELCOME, www.visitnepa.
org. Support local artists and businesses while enjoying paintings, photography, sculpture, music and performing art at venues throughout Downtown Scranton. Saturday, October 4: Tobyhanna Township Fall Festival, Pocono Pines, (570) 355-2231. A focus on community awaits at this festival filled with fun including a chili cookoff, pumpkin patch and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 4: Wildlife Detective Training, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-3060, www. mcconservation.org. This 2 hour training starting at 10 a.m. will teach methods of recognizing and ID’ing clues left behind by critters. Cost is $5 non-members, $3 children under 12 with EE members free. Sunday, October 5: Math in Nature Fractal Hike, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www. peec.org. Enjoy a hike along one of PEEC’s trails and discover the mathematical patterns in nature from 1-3 p.m. All ages welcome so be sure to bring sturdy shoes and a water bottle. The cost is $5. Friday, October 10: Author Book Talk & Luncheon, Hotel Wayne in Honesdale, (570) 253-1220. Friends of the Wayne County Public Library present this unique opportunity to enjoy a 12:30 p.m. luncheon with Scholar/Author Dr. Bambi Lobdell as she examines the life of 19th century historical figure Lucy Ann/ Joseph Israel Lobdell. Deadline for advance ticket purchase of $20 is October 8. Ongoing: Fridays: Friday Happy Hour, Mountain View Vineyard, Winery and Distillery, 5866 Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 619-0053, www.mountainviewvineyard.com. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy $1 off a glass of your favorite wine, savor a signature drink, and indulge in complimentary snacks! Featured items vary. Ages 21+ only. See website for details. Ongoing: Saturdays and Sundays: September 27 through November 23. Daily: November 28 through December 24: A Christmas Shop
in the Christmas Spirit at The Briar Patch, Thornhurst, (570) 8428072, www.briarpatchthornhurst. com. What a wonderful time of the year...Shopping Season! With wreaths, folk art, primitive crafts and more this is one stop you won’t want to miss! Checkout the website for hours. Ongoing: Saturdays and Sundays: Vineyard & Distillery Tours, Mountain View Vineyard, Winery & Distillery, 5866 Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 619-0053, www.mountainveiwvineyard.com. Saturdays and Sundays. Vineyard Tours at 1 p.m. & Distillery Tours at 2 p.m. Mountain View Vineyard, Join Randy & Linda as they talk about MV’s history, how the wine is made and the types of grapes that grow in our area. MV’s Winery and Distillery is one of only two winery-distilleries in the state! So take a tour of the facilities and see how your favorite wine and spirits are made! Ages 21+ only. Ongoing: Free Brewery Tours and Beer Tastings, Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek.com. Free brewery tours are offered every day at 12:30 p.m. See the tanks and mills at the brewpub and learn
how great beer is made! Tours are followed by free tastings of assorted Barley Creek brews. All ages welcome for tours; tastings restricted to participants 21 and older. Group tours by appointment. Ongoing: Through September: Pocono Arts Council Announces September Class Lineup, Stroudsburg, (570) 4764460. From painting in acrylics and watercolors to drawing-even a Blues Guitar and Mandala Workshop! Signup by August 15 and save $10 off enrollment! Call for details! Ongoing: September 27 through October 26: The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival, Lehighton, (610) 377-8400, www.countryjunction. com. Country Junction’s Annual Fall Fun returns offering tons of fun for $10 including unlimited hayrides, bounce house play and much more! Weekend unlimited carnival rides on the Midway also await for $8. Ongoing: Candle Making Demonstrations, House of Candles, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 6291953, www.houseofcandles.com. See candles made at the Oldest Candle Shop of the Poconos! Dip your own “wax hand” between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. See website for details.
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Shopping Information subject to change. A Taste of Antiques 4 U, Liberty Plaza, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 355-5955, antiquesVA.wix.com/ Antiques. See history and memories from years gone by! Local and out-ofstate deliveries. American Candle, Route 611, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3388, american-candle.com. “More than just great candles”—candy, women’s accessories, jewelry, collectibles, home décor, gifts and more! A definite don’t miss for your back to school shopping with unique backpacks and more! Backroads Antiques, 3424 Rt. 715, Henryville, (570) 872-9990, backroadsantiquespa.com. “From the rare to the collectable, from primitive furniture to vintage glassware and everything in-between, uncover and discover what you think is extinct!” Bendixens Giftware, Route 940 in Pocono Summit, (570)8398795, bendixens.com, eBay store: poconocountrygifts. “Celebrating over 36 years offering a Bit of Country right here in the Poconos with an ever evolving line of unique American made gift ideas.” Bliss Beauty + Body Co., 6162 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 839-0620, blissbeautyandbody.com. A full-service salon and spa. On-site spa boutique. The Briar Patch, 278 Pine Grove Road, Thornhurst, (570) 842-8072, briarpatchthornhurst.com. “A Christmas shop in the country spirit” offering crafts, wreaths, folk art, candles and more. Open weekends. 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 décor, jewelry and more! Daley Chocolates & Supplies, 2 locations along Route 940, Pocono Summit & Pocono Lake (570) 8391092, daleychocolates@yahoo.com. The “Sweetest Spot in the Poconos!” Gourmet chocolate, candies, gift baskets and more! Dutch’s Shur Save, 1564 Route 507, Greentown, (570) 676-3373. A complete supermarket with convenience, variety and great service. The Glass Hat Antiques, Route 191 in Hamlin, (570) 689-4060, wpsada. com. Featuring two floors filled with glassware, antique oak and country furniture, collectibles, estate jewelry, pottery, kitchenware, Depression glass and more. Open daily. Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191, La Anna, (570) 676-3248, holleyross. com. Pottery showroom, gift shop and studio producing original works including Weeping Gold Pottery. 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, 1812 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, kitchen and bath remodeling, window coverings and more. Custom installation and free estimates. Mountain View Vineyard, Winery & Distillery, 5866 Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 619-0053, mountainviewvineyard.com. Familyowned and operated boutique winery offering distinctive wine tastings, unique gift items and seasonal tours of the picturesque mountainside
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vineyard and new Mountain View Distillery. Ages 21+ only. 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, www.rossandrossnursery.com. Your family owned nursery in the heart of the Poconos! Shop a wide selection of plants, trees, shrubs and more. Also a selection of herbs, bonsai, fairy garden supplies, and terrariums. Homemade baked goods on weekends. Open daily. Like us on Facebook! The Quiet Man Bookshop, 1233 Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 223-3565. New and used books and gift items. Open Thursday through Monday. Second Story High-End Thrift, 1845 West Main Street at Pocono Vendors Marketplace, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-1976. 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. Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store, Route 390, Cresco, (570) 595-2501, theobprice.com. Crafts, gourmet coffee, animal feed, folk art, hardware, lumber and building materials. The Village Crafter’s Gallery, 2822 Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 6200039, thevillagecraftersgallery.com. A country store and so much more! This three-story shopping destination features the work of over 30 local craftsmen. Find country décor, jewelry, pottery, floral, furniture, music and unique gift items.
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Liberty Plaza
Owner 906 Rt. 940, Pocono Lake Tom Cruz 570 355-5955
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“THE OLDEST CANDLE SHOP
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From the Rare to the Collectable, From Primitive Furniture to Vintage Glassware & Everything In-Between
Only 6 miles from the Crossings Premium Outlets!
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and American cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner; brunch on Sundays.
dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu. Live piano music on weekends.
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 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.
The Big A Grillehouse & Tavern, Fox Run Lane, East Stroudsburg, (570) 223-1700, bigagrillehouse. com. Serving authentic Italian
Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-7486, (800) 3929400, crescentlodge.com. Fine
Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 2264388, ehrhardts.com. Familyowned and operated. Celebrating 70 years of hospitality on Lake Wallenpaupack. Lakeside restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. Live music on Friday nights. The French Manor Inn and Spa, Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (570) 676-3244, (877) 720-6095, thefrenchmanor.com. Gourmet French cuisine, superb wine list and spectacular mountain views. Four-diamond AAA rating.
ExceptionaL Food and LODGING A CCO M M O DAT I O N S H AV E F I R E P LAC E S & W H I R L P O O L S CASINO & SPA NEARBY
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Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Dave & Cindy Cook, PROPRIETORS Daily Specials s BYOB Homemade Soups s Catering Open Mondays 7AM to 2PM Open Tuesday thru Sunday 7AM to 8PM
570 620-1880 3150 Route 715 Henryville, PA 18332
Casual Dining in a Friendly Atmosphere
Junction Rts. 191 & 940 • Paradise Valley
800 392-9400 570 595-7486 www.crescentlodge.com
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Mountainhome Diner, 910 Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 595-2523. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a welcoming atmosphere. Mountaintop Lodge Coffee & Pastry Shop, 2137 Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-6636, mountaintoplodge.com. Located in Mountaintop Lodge’s Main House, this quaint coffee shop serves up gourmet baked goods,
coffees and specialty beverages every day. Open to the public. 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!
King,” Jubilee serves delicious breakfast every day. Lunch and dinner menus and daily specials. Great spirits and entertainment in the adjoining Pub in the Pines.
Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, breakfastking.com. The “Breakfast
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THE WOMAN IN BLACK Oct. 24th thru Nov. 2nd
Coming Soon:
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Nov. 7th thru Nov. 16th
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yourDISCOVER next adventure.
THE NIAGARA OF PENNSYLVANIA F Eight Waterfalls F Miles of Nature Trails F Wildlife Exhibit F Native American Exhibit F Gift & Souvenir Shops F Ice Cream Parlor F Fudge Kitchen F Snack Bar F Mining Maze
Check our website for special events!
www.visitbushkillfalls.com
Route 209, PO Box 151 r Bushkill, PA 18324
570.588.6682
Open 9 a.m. r 7 Days a Week April through October, November weather permitting
managed by ARAMARK
CATCH A GLIMPSE OF NATURE’S SPLENDOR!
OCTOBER 11 & 12 AT SHAWNEE MOUNTAIN
AUTUMN TIMBER FESTIVAL Lumberjack Shows - Marvelous Mutts - Chairlift Rides Stunning Fall Foliage - Chainsaw Sculptures - Live Music Blacksmithing Demos by Jim Doherty
October 18 & 19 Ã GATES OPEN AT 11:00 Ã 15+ REGIONAL FOOD TRUCKS, MONSTER TRUCK RIDES, CHAIRLIFT RIDES, MOTOCROSS SHOW, LIVE MUSIC BY JIM ROBERTI TRIO & TALKING MACHINE!
ADVANCE DISCOUNT TICKETS & EVENT INFO! CALL 570-421-7231 or Visit www.ShawneeMt.com
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Mountaintop Lodge Coffee/Pastry Shop
Check out the Mountaintop Lodge Coffee/Pastry Shop located in the main house and open to the public. Come in and enjoy gourmet coffee, cappuccino, espresso and other specialty drinks. Whether sitting and sipping, or taking delights to go, choose from a delectable array of freshly baked cakes, pastries, danish, mufns and scones. Bagels have been added to our list of featured items.
Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Be sure to get your coffee card. Buy 9 regular size coffees, teas or hot chocolates and get the e 10th FREE!
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This Week’s Fun Fact comes from The Bushkill Falls Gang. Did you know... When making homemade apple butter, 7 copper pennies (pre-1980) are stirred into a monstrous 45 gallon copper kettle. Simmering with a combination 30 gallons of apple sauce & 4 gallons of apple cider along with small diced apple cubes; the coins keep the “butter” from burning. A stirring detail indeed! Don’t miss their free demonstration then pickup a jar for a small fee. It may merely be a matter of pennies?! It makes cents to see for yourself.
Open Saturdays & Sundays October 11th thru October 26th 11AM to 5PM
Hay Rides s Petting Zoo Pumpkin Patch s Bounce Houses Face Painting s Fall Foods Smoker BBQ s and more!
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CLIMBING CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Swing, ride and glide through the treetops on zip lines, adventure courses and 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. Pocono Vertical Ventures, Fernwood Resort in Bushkill, (888)337-6966, www. fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Jump, Climb, Bounce and Flip with Pocono Mountain Adventures latest attraction. FISH AND 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) 6290422, paradisetrout.com. Fish for trout and bass at this scenic Pocono destination! No licenses required! Children 12 and under admitted free with adult. Group rates available.
FISHING BAIT & TACKLE Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono, (570) 839-7338, woehrlesbaitshop. com. Live bait for all seasons. Celebrating over three decades in business, this complete bait shop is open every day, all year. 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. Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Year-round trail rides. “Stay and Ride” packages available. KART RACING S&S Speedways Indoor GoKarts, 2727 Hamilton East, Stroudsburg, (7062 Route 209), (570) 420-5500; SSSpeedways. com. Simulating dirt, S&S offers side-by-side racing that is fun and challenging for the novice and the racing enthusiast alike! Video games, pool table, and snack bar with full view of racing. MINIATURE GOLF Water Gap Trolley, 129 Main Street (Route 611S), Delaware Water Gap, (570) 476-9766, watergaptrolley.com. On-site miniature golf, scenic picnic area, pavilion and gift shop. MOUNTAIN COASTERS CBK Mountain Adventures,
For State Park information, call 1-888-PA-PARKS or visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us
Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Pennsylvania’s only Mountain Coaster. Open weekends and holidays through the winter season. PAINTBALL Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Resort guests receive discounts for Destination Earth Pocono Paintball. Wooded park and obstacle courses open year round. All equipment provided. Kittatinny Paintball, 3854 State Route 97 Barryville New York, (800) 356-2852, kittatinny.com. Experience package savings with $10 off a river trip or zipline adventure when you sign-up for paintball! Half price camping special offers an additional discount option to select with your paintball adventure. PLAY PARKS Bushkill Falls, Route 209, Bushkill, (570)588-6682, visitbushkillfalls. com. Known as the “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” Bushkill Falls features eight breathtaking waterfalls, miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, miniature golf, paddleboats and more. New this season check out the Mining Maze! SPORTS EQUIPMENT Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill (adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum), (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline.com. Sports equipment, apparel and rentals. Minutes from Shawnee Mountain. Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono, (570) 839-7338, woehrlesbaitshop. com. Live bait for all seasons. Celebrating over three decades in business, this complete bait shop is open every day, all year. TRAIN STATIONS
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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. TROLLEY RIDES Water Gap Trolley, 129 Main Street (Route 611S), Delaware Water Gap, (570) 476-9766, watergaptrolley.com. Authentically styled all-weather trolleys tour historic Delaware Water Gap and stop at points of interest. On-site miniature golf, scenic picnic area, pavilion and gift shop.
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 Pocono Snake and Animal Farm, 424 Seven Bridges Road (Route 209), East Stroudsburg, (570) 2238653, poconoanimals.com. See exotic reptiles and animals from around the world! A great “starter zoo” for kids where you can feed
See Fall Foliage at its Finest on Horseback!
monkeys, bear and goats all year long! Open daily. 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! Pocono TreeVentures, Bushkill, (800) 446-0231, poconotreeventures.com. 1,000’ dual racing zip lines and other aerial adventures. Kittatinny Ziplines, Milford, (800) FLOAT-KC, kittatinny.com. Ask for the Zip & Battle Special for $10 off a session of paintball.
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ith the approach of autumn, festivals celebrating the traditional harvest season are a sure find all through the Pocono Mountains. A virtual cornucopia of color lends a satisfying backdrop to these gatherings occurring over the weeks to come. A wealth of choices is available with an impressive blend of activities to suite different tastes that include a focus on the environment, along with, admiration for historic farmsteads, skilled craftsmanship and community interaction.
Mount o Pocon ion t ia c o o Ass Pocon Mount isit V sn.com onoas c o p t m or call 793 50-6 0 7 (5 ) 3 That day [September 27] also yields HarvestFest as it heads into Mount Pocono with local shops and vendors lining the walkways along Route 611from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reminiscent of a time when a town square was the place to enjoy fun alongside friends; this festival recognizes those area business owners as the backbone of the community welcoming visitors for a taste of small town living. Vincent April, President of the Mount Pocono Association, describes HarvestFest’s atmosphere as, “A real down home kind of feeling.” Area emergency responders are helping out with demonstrations and displays; he says, “We’re a tight knit community” welcoming visitors to join the fun.
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Geared toward community interaction, admission is free for this get-together that heats up with a chili cook off and bon fire. There’s also a pumpkin patch, hayrides and Pocono a community yard sale! Environme Township Manager Education ntal C Phyllis Haase comments,” Dingmans enter F We [Tobyhanna Organizers] Visit peec err y .org continue to look at events or call (570) 828-2 for all seasons that bring 319 neighbors together for laughter, great food and fun Pocono compliments of the beautiful Environmental Education community they live in.” Center hosts their 4th Quiet Valley Living Annual Harvest Festival Historical Farm celebrates September 27 from 10 a.m. their Harvest Festival’s to 4 p.m. For $5 per car, 40th Anniversary with plans guests will enjoy animal themed Celebrating Penn’s presenters, arts and crafts, Woods over the weekend together with local food of October 11 and 12 from ship and live entertainment. na Town 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day Tobyhan no Pines rain or shine. Admission of PEEC’s Andrea Ace Poco Visit ship.org $10 for adults and children is looking forward to her n w ato age 3-12 at $5, includes first year at the event. She tobyhann call or a glimpse into our early reveals excitement over, 231 -2 5 5 3 ) (570 European Settlers’ heritage. “Seeing the apple cider press in action, enjoying This popular 19th Plans for Tobyhanna freshly made cider donuts Century farmstead offers folk Township’s Fall Festival and walking around the entertainment, horse drawn and Craft Show are all set exhibits and vendors to wagon rides, craft demos support the local farms and for October 4 at Blanche and more. Watch for French businesses.” and Indian War military rePrice Park in Pocono Pines
enacted by the New Jersey Frontier Guard trekking through; while members of the 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Co. G portray the drills and everyday life of soldiers. Deb Dipasquale of Quiet Valley notes, “This is our non-profit, farm museum’s largest fundraiser of the year,” calling it “Truly old fashion fun at its best with lots of interesting things for folks of all ages to see and do.”
Q Living uiet Valle y Histo Strou rical Far m ds Visit quiet burg val or ca ley.org ll (570) 992-6 161 Whether it’s the familiarity of days gone by or the feel of community unity that’s preferred, a selection of fall fun continues full force with October ushering in a ton of festivals. Be sure to check out our Plan Today Play Tomorrow segment for a tasty tidbit of more things to come!
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ere’s a peek at some additional festive fall events coming to the Pocono Mountains as autumn progresses:
• Whitewater Challengers’ Country Crafts and Arts Festival flows in
• Autumn Timber Festival wood make a nice visit to Shawnee Mountain
• Harvest Hoedown is what’s up in Hawley’s future
Check out future issues of This Week in the Poconos magazine for features with interviews and details on these awesome events!
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Spend a day with Nature at PENNSYLVANIA’S GREATEST NATURAL WONDER
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm Celebrating Penn’s Woods
Underground Tours • 125 Wooded Acres • Museum Gift & Souvenir Shops • Ice Cream Parlor • Picnic Park Rock Shop • Panning for Gemstones • Mini Golf Fast Food with Dutch Specialties
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570-992-6161
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Art & History Information subject to change. Coolbaugh Township Historical Association Museum, Route 611, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-4207, coolbaughtwp.org. Military pieces, ice harvesting tools and artifacts, and early photos in the Wills Mansion. Crystal Cave, 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown, (610) 6836765, crystalcavepa.com. Explore Pennsylvania’s Amazing Natural Wonder-underground tours with a museum & more! Eckley Miners’ Village, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570) 636-2070, eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com. Former anthracite mining community now a living museum. Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford, (570) 296-9630, greytowers.
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org. Ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot. Chateauesque mansion and grounds open seasonally and for special programs. Morgan Gallery, 409 Route 940, Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333, morgangalleryonline.com. “The oldest art gallery in the Poconos.� Featuring original art by local artists. Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9338; poconoindianmuseum.com. Artifacts and crafts of Delaware River Native Americans. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, quietvalley.org. An authentic Pennsylvania German farmstead open seasonally and for special events. Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour & Ice Harvest Museum, Route
Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop
STATION MUSEUM Five Historic Railroad Displays FREE PARKING - FREE ADMISSION
Saturdays & Sundays 12:00pm-4:00pm
Route 423 in Tobyhanna
570 - 894 - 3338
Rt. 209, Bushkill
570 588-9338
poconoindianmuseum.com
MORGAN GALLERY Fine Art & Picture Framing
The Oldest Art Gallery in the Poconos Original Art by Local Artists
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590, Lakeville, (570) 226-6246, sculptediceworks.com. The Poconos’ Coolest Attraction! Open year-round. Shawnee Gallery, 114 Worthington Avenue, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 420-9404, shawneegallery.com. Fine arts studio, museum and store featuring local art and crafts. Steamtown National Historic Site, South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps.gov/stea. Living history and special exhibits; train excursions. Stroud Mansion & Library, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7703, monroehistorical.org. Stately mansion housing Monroe County artifacts and exhibits. Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423, Tobyhanna, (570) 8943338. Recently restored station now serves as a railroad museum.
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Mountain Springs Lake www.mslresort.com
REEDERS, PA 866-629-0251
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Receive 1/2 Price Adult Tour Admission with One Paid Admission
Lodging Information subject to change. Countryside Cottages, 2863 Bartonsville Avenue, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-2131, countrysidecottages.com. Rustic mountain lodging available year round. Quaint cottages feature logburning fireplaces, cable TV, and all the comforts of home. Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 595-7486, crescentlodge.com. Classic country inn in the Poconos. All suites and cottages have private baths and climate control, and many come with a fireplace, whirlpool and outdoor deck. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, ehrhardts.com. Lakeside resort with motel rooms, cottages, apartments and suites. Comfortable accomodation options include spacious motel rooms and family units, stylish suites and cozy cottages. Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Luxury villa accommodations and exciting on-site activities. Enjoy the 18-hole, par 71 golf course, daily activities and special events.
ENJOY A Countryside Holiday OPEN ALL YEAR
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. Mountaintop Lodge at Lake Naomi, 2137 Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-6636, www.mountaintoplodge. com. A charming mountain retreat with Platinum Club-rated community amenities. The Resort at Mountain Springs Lake, Mountain Springs Drive, Reeders, (570) 629-0251, mslresort.com. “An enchant-
ing Pocono resort” offering year-round mountain accommodations. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (800) 233-8150, poconomanor.com. Links, drinks and 40 winks await at this picturesque resort not to mention fly fishing, horseback riding and more! Roebling Inn on the Delaware, Scenic Drive, Lackawaxen, (570) 6857900, 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.
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Rustic Cottages s Complete Facilities Fireplaces s Cable TV
2863 Bartonsville Ave., Bartonsville
(570) 629-2131
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fabulous fall adventure is in the forecast, as the Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival returns to Country Junction September 27 through October 26 just off Route 209 in Lehighton. Considered the “Largest Pumpkin Festival in the Poconos” this annual event keeps getting bigger and better every year! GPPF’s latest Pirate Ship playground is set to ignite young buccaneers’ imaginations with the art of sword fighting. A-mazeing excitement is around every turn of the new obstacle course; with Freezin mountainslide set to offer a chilling ride to those who
dare. Heard enough? Not Yet-i? Seek Sasquatch in the festival’s new Enchanted Woods or take a captivating journey through the Magic Garden. While these attractions are sure to attract a crowd; the familiar faves still ring in the repeats. Favorites including unlimited Daytime Hayrides host fun for all with Trick or Treating. Along with Pony rides, treasure digs and bouncies continue to promise hours of daylight delight for the little ones! The gourd grenade and paintball range feature themed targets including a mummy set to stir up
the adrenaline. Weekends continue inviting all to unlimited rides at the Midway for $8.00 per person. If heart pounding thrills of the scary sort are craved; every Friday and Saturday in October delivers, with unforgettable frights from 7 to 11 p.m. The haunting Waldorf Hotel hayride and walk dares those who stare through the darkness close enough to see the sights that go bump in the night. Planning the perfect Jack-OLantern? Thoughts of fresh pumpkin pie? Choose from 1000s of pounds of field pumpkins weighing from 5 to 50 pounds, each starting at $3.00 on up!
The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival runs daily from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Call (610) 377-8400 or check out www.countryjunction.com for more information.
Explore the Origins of Innovation Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour 570-963-MINE
Electric City Trolley Museum 570-963-6590
Open Daily: April 1st - November 30th Call for hours. Closed Easter Sunday & Thanksgiving Day. McDade Park, Bald Mountain Road Scranton, PA 18504
Museum Hours: January – April: Wed.-Sun., 9am-4pm May – December: Mon.-Sun., 9am-4pm Trolley Excursions: May – October: Thurs.-Sun. Please call for excursion information. 300 Cliff Street, Scranton, PA 18503
1-800-22 Welcome or (570) 496-1701 www.visitnepa.org
www.lackawannacounty.org
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