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SURF THE MOUNTAINS Your Pocono Portal 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 Boulder View Tavern: www.boulderviewtavern.com Bushkill Falls: www.visitbushkillfalls.com Camelback Mountain Resort: www.skicamelback.com CBK Mountain Adventures: www.CBKmountainadventures.com Century 21 Select Pocono Pines: www.C21PoconoPines.com Country Junction: www.countryjunction.com Country Kettle: www.country-kettle.com Countryside Housekeeping Cottages: www.countrysidecottages.com Crescent Lodge: www.crescentlodge.com Crystal Cabin Fever: www.crystalcabinfever.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 Grey Towers National Historic Landmark: www.fs.fed.us/gt Gumble Brothers: www.gumblebrothers.com Holley Ross Pottery: www.holleyross.com House of Candles: www.houseofcandles.com Hutton Metalcrafts: www.copperlamps.com The Inn at Jim Thorpe: www.innjt.net The Inn at Pocono Manor: www.poconomanor.com Jack Frost / Big Boulder Ski Areas: www.jfbb.com Jim Thorpe: www.jimthorpe.org Jubilee Restaurant: www.breakfastking.com Kittatinny Canoes: www.kittatinny.com Lackawanna County Convention & Visitors Bureau: www.visitnepa.org Lake Naomi Real Estate: www.lakenaomi.com Liberty Homes Custom Builders: www.libertyhomesPA.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 Fish & Boat Commission: www.fish.state.pa.us
PA PowerPort: www.state.pa.us PA State Park Information: www.visitpaparks.com Past Impressions Antiques: www.ilovepastimpressions.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 Pennsylvania Theatre of the Performing Arts: www.ptpashows.org Pike County Conservation District: www.pikeconservation.org Pike County Tourism: www.discoverpikepa.com Pocono Arts Council: www.poconoarts.org 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 Snake and Animal Farm: www.poconosnakeandanimalfarm.com Pocono Tile Works: www.poconotileworks.com Printing Craftsmen, Inc.: www.printingcraftsmeninc.com Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm: www.quietvalley.org The Settlers Inn: www.thesettlersinn.com Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort: www.shawneeinn.com Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort: www.shawneemt.com Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain: www.ski-bigbear.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 S&S Speedways - Indoor Go-Karts: www.ssspeedways.com Starting Gate: www.startinggateonline.com Steamtown National Historic Site: www.nps.gov/stea Switzerland Old World Gifts: www.switzgifts.com 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 Vocelli Pizza: www.vocellipizza.com Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Int’l Airport: www.flyavp.com Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: www.wbspenguins.com Woehrle’s Bait Shop: www.woehrlesbaitshop.com
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FEBRUARY 5, 2011 Sculptured Ice Works’ Wild West in Ice............................................................. 4 Ice Harvest at the Howetown Farm Show Grounds .........................................5 Nescopeck State Park hosts Winterfest 2011 .................................................... 6 Snowshoe at Nescopeck for Free .......................................................................6 Pocono Outdoor Club Excursion at Nescopeck................................................ 6 Read www.issuu.com/thisweek! ........................................................................ 12 Boulder View Tavern Weekly Special Nights ................................................... 22 Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Sizzles 24/7 ................................................22 Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Shindig .........................................................22 Spa at Mountain Laurel Sweetheart of a Deal ................................................ 26 Sweet Soul & Rock & Roll at Fernwood Hotel & Resort ................................26 You + Pocono Mountains = Romance! ............................................................26 The French Manor hosts Valentines Getaway .................................................. 27 Booklover’s Ball celebrates Valentine’s Day ...................................................27 Military Day at Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain .....................................28 PPL hosts Live Birds of Prey at WELC...............................................................28 The Columns’ Lincoln Flag stitched into the 9/11 Flag! ................................ 31 Camelback Mountain Resort’s Rob Corchnoy Memorial Race..................... 47 Barley Creek Brewing Company Tours, Tastings, and Tokyo Tea House ...... 47 Diana Golden Adaptive Race at Camelback ...................................................47 MCEEC Bald Eagle Field Trips ........................................................................... 51 Audubon Snowshoe Hike at Varden Conservation Area ...............................51 Guided Bald Eagle Excursion with Eagle Institute and Audubon Society ....51 New Rail-Trails Guidebook features Pennsylvania .........................................53 Walk the Cranberry Bog with MCEEC .............................................................53 Take your Daughter/Son to the Snow for Free at Shawnee Mountain .........55 Big Boulder hosts Tuesday Night Race Series .................................................. 55 PennDOT Advice for Wintry Weather Driving................................................. 57 National Park Service announces DWGNRA Project ..................................... 61 CALENDAR..................................... 8 COMING EVENTS............................ 8 DINING ........................................42 ENTERTAINMENT ...........................20 LODGING .....................................48 MOVIES ........................................20 MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & ANTIQUITY .. 29 POCONO MAP..............................32
POINTS OF INTEREST .....................24 REAL ESTATE ..................................60 ‘ROUND THE MOUNTAIN ...............15 SHOPPING AROUND .....................16 SPAS & SALONS .............................23 SPORTS ........................................34 SURF THE MOUNTAINS ................... 2
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The Wild West in Ice, plus wonderful snowboarding, skiing, and snowshoeing are just a few of the right reasons to winter in the Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania! Catch a soulful stage show, a sweet Valentine spa special, and view majestic resident and migratory bald eagles in pristine settings. The finest in shopping, dining, accommodations, and entertainment attract worthy wintry spirits from near and far. Turn to the Coming Events column, click on www.thisweek.net, or page through Cover: Ski Big Bear www.issuu.com/thisweek to experience snow and ice at Inset: Crystal Cabin Fever their nicest… in the Poconos!
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EXPERIENCE WILD WEST IN ICE Sculpted Ice Works in Lakeville presents Wild West in Ice when Crystal Cabin Fever happens from Friday, February 11th through Monday, February 28th. Experience all the elements of an Old West adventure, carved from more than 100 tons of crystal clear ice. Enter through an ice coal mine maze to explore an old west town. Sit on an ice covered wagon, and imagine driving the team of ice horses. Ride the train-themed, dual-run, giant ice slide. Marvel at wild buffalo, wolves, birds, and more, all carved from ice. Catch the daily ice-carving demonstrations; bring your camera, and a thirst for hot chocolate! A tasty Texas BBQ features delicious smoked pork and beef brisket sandwiches, or munch hot dogs and hamburgers with all the fixin’s. On Saturdays, February 12th and 26th, see the exciting professional ice carving competitions. Sculpted Ice Works is the major provider of ice blocks and carvings, ice bars, and liquor luges to the hospitality industry throughout the northeast and mid-Atlantic, as well as a producer of large ice installations. The detailed sculptures are created from ice blocks harvested in the Sculpted Ice Works plant on Route 590 in Lakeville near Lake Wallenpaupack. Hours are 11:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Saturday, and 11:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday. Admission is $10.00/general, $6.00/ ages 3-15. Call (570) 226-6246, and cure your cabin fever at www.crystalcabinfever.com!
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ICE HARVEST at the Howetown Farm Show Grounds Come one, come all to an old fashioned Ice Harvest at the Howetown Farm Show grounds on Saturday, February 5th! See how, in times of yore, folks cut and preserved ice in the winter for use during the hot summer months. Watch as ice blocks are cut by hand from the pond using authentic tools, and then hauled to the icehouse with a team of horses. The ice will be packed tightly with sawdust or straw, and will last long into the summer. The ice cutting will begin around 10:00am, continuing until the icehouse is full. There is no admission charge, and parking is free, so just come along to enjoy a day reliving history. This is an all-outdoor event; dress for the weather. The Howetown Farm Show grounds are on Route 196 in Sterling, adjacent to Gas Hollow Road. In case of inclement weather, or to learn more about this historical re-enactment, call (570) 595-0452.
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Experience the wonders of winter during WinterFest 2011 from 11:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday, February 5th in beautiful Nescopeck State Park! Perfect for all ages, this 9th annual event will include a variety of winter activities such as snowshoeing, ice fishing, children’s games, and more. Dress for the weather, and bring your sleds and ice skates for more winter fun on your own! WinterFest is among many free interpretive programs offered at state parks throughout the year; no registration is required. Call the Nescopeck State Park office near Drums at (570) 403-2006 for directions and a detailed event schedule, or email nescopecksp@state.pa.us. Check out all the Pennsylvania State Parks at www.visitpaparks.com. Get outdoors and enjoy a State Park this winter!
Snowshoe at Nescopeck for Free! Head over to Nescopeck State Park for Snowshoe Weekends, beginning on Sunday, February 13th, and continuing on Saturdays and Sundays, February 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th. Discover the great fitness and social benefits of this easy-to-learn winter sport, for free! Park staff will provide basic instruction. Equipment may be borrowed from the park, as available and snow cover permitting, from 9:00am to 3:00pm with a valid driver’s license; no registration is required. Check snow conditions on Friday after 5:00pm by calling the park office near White Haven at (570) 403-2006; visit all the award-winning Pennsylvania State Parks online at www.visitpaparks.com.
Pocono Outdoor Club Excursion Members of the Pocono Outdoor Club invite you to join them on an Excursion at Nescopeck State Park. On Saturday, February 12th, hike, snowshoe, or cross-country ski along the park’s beautiful trails. This trek meets at 10:00am at Park Headquarters, and duration and difficulty will be commensurate with the group’s abilities and the snow conditions. Wear sturdy, warm boots and appropriate clothing, and bring a snack and water. For directions and more information, call hike leaders John and Fran Whipple at (570) 350-2977 or (570) 350-2967. The Pocono Outdoor Club is a friendly hiking group open to all who are 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 a hike leader, and begin your adventure at www.poconooutdoorclub.org.
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13 14 15 16 17 18 19 See the ENTERTAINMENT Column on Page 20 for Local Live Entertainment! Now thru mid-March – Eagle Watch! In winter, hundreds of bald eagles migrate to the Pocono Mountains in search of open water, fresh fish, and undisturbed habitat. In addition to these visiting migrants, the region is also proud of a growing, breeding population of resident eagles. Every Saturday & Sunday from January 1 through
mid-March, trained Eagle Institute volunteers will staff popular viewing locations at Lackawaxen and elsewhere around the Delaware River to assist eagle watchers in sighting these majestic birds. Eagle Institute staffers have spotting scopes, extra binoculars, and helpful information for eagle watchers, and can direct visitors to other viewing locations. From April through September, eagle watching is not encouraged because of the eagles’ sensitivity to human disturbance during this critical time. Please respect these resident eagles and their young! The Eagle Institute Winter Field Office at 176 Scenic Drive in Lackawaxen (at the end of the Roebling Bridge) is open every Friday through Sunday from January until mid-March. Call the office or drop by to learn where eagles are being sighted, or visit their web page at www.eagleinstitute.org and see the “Eagle Forum” message board. For maps, directions and more information, contact The Eagle Institute at (570) 685-5960 or (845) 557-6162, or email them at eagleinstitute@yahoo.com.
Now thru February 28 – For couples only, the Spa at Mountain Laurel in White Haven is offering two terrific Valentine’s Specials during the month of February. For this special promotion, the spa is offering “This Week in the Poconos” readers a 55 Minute Couples Massage for just $168 and the Couples Valentine Package for $363.90. The package includes a 55 Minute Couples Massage, Buttermilk Hydrotherapy Soak Treatments, and Regular Pedicures. Just bring in their ad on page 23 of this magazine (or print the spa ad off of our website thisweek.net), and be sure to mention “This Week in the Poconos” when booking or regular prices will apply! The Spa at Mountain Laurel offers a luxurious menu of spa services, including Sea Salt Soaks, Foot Reflexology sessions, invigorating Vitamin C Facials, uplifting Aroma Wraps, Manicures, Pedicures, a variety of Massage options and much more. Along with your treatments, enjoy the complimentary amenities including steam room, sauna, hot tubs and a day pass to the fitness center and indoor pool. Or just drop by and check out all the products in the retail store. Call the spa with questions or to make a reservation at (570) 443-
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This Week in the Poconos 9 9SPA (9772). The Spa at Mountain Laurel is located in The Mountain Laurel Resort on Route 940 in White Haven, easily found off exit 277 from I-80. You may view the spa’s full brochure of services at www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com. Enjoy! Weekly - Boulder View Tavern is a premier lakeside destination for casual drinks, family fare and live entertainment nestled on South Lake Drive in Lake Harmony. They welcome you to come and try one of their signature dishes, like their savory BBQ ribs, or enjoy their Weekly Special Nights. Visit on Mondays for great 35 cent wings; Wednesdays are Pizza Nights, and on Sundays clams and mussels are just $5 per pound with domestic drafts for $1.50! Experience a friendly atmosphere and live music, all while taking in the beautiful view of Big Boulder Lake and Big Boulder Ski Area. Dinner is served to 9:00pm and a Late Night Menu is available until 11:00. Call (570) 722-9696 or log on to
www.boulderviewtavern.com for more information and the complete entertainment schedule. 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, 2,500 slot machines and electronic table games, as well as a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing eight months out of the year. 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! Daily – Enjoy the Free Candle Making Demonstrations from 10:00 to 5:00 at the House of Candles, located on Rt. 715 North between Tannersville and Henryville. Watch the fascinating candle making process from start to finish. Visitors may also observe the creation of a custom handcarved candle in your choice of color! The House of Candles is open Monday through Saturday (Continued on Page 10)
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from 9:00 to 5:00; closed Sundays. Be sure to bring the kids to enjoy the Free Farmyard Petting Zoo! For details, call 629-1953 or visit www.houseofcandles.com. See their ad on page 15 of this magazine (or print from our website thisweek. net) for the coupon good for 10% off most items! Now thru March – 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 thru Season – Enjoy the thrill of skiing at your choice of two of the Poconos’ best mountains along with plenty of rest and relaxation in the Green Spa with the Ski and Spa Package at The French Manor in South Sterling. This winter package includes overnight accommodations in an elegant room or luxurious suite; a welcome fruit & cheese plate with sherry in your room upon arrival; VIP Lift Tickets for two at Camelback Mountain Resort or at Sno Mountain; a custom tote bag filled with all the necessities for hitting the slopes including bottled
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water, lip balm, trail mix and fresh fruit; a 50-minute couples massage; afternoon tea daily; complimentary turn-down service each evening with Godiva Chocolates, and a full country breakfast each morning. For your Ski and Spa Package reservations or for more information, call The French Manor at (570) 676-3244. Visit their website www.thefrenchmanor.com. February 4 – A guided Bald Eagle Field Trip has been organized by the Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) near Bartonsville. The MCEEC is offering a series of field trips to the Poconos’ Upper Delaware River in search of resident and wintering bald eagles. This scenic region provides a beautiful backdrop and excellent opportunities for observing these majestic raptors. Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman will lead the trip and discuss the dramatic recovery of the bald eagle and other aspects if its life history. Participants will meet at the MCEEC near Bartonsville at 8:30am and return at approximately 5:30pm. The $20 cost to attend includes van transportation. Preregistration & pre-payment are required and limited. Pack lunch, bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Stops will be made for coffee and snacks. Call (570) 629-3061 to register or visit www.mcconservation.org. February 4 thru 6 - Broad Street will be rocking when the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts brings the Elvis-inspired musical All Shook Up to the J.J. Ferrara Center in Downtown Hazleton. “All Shook Up” is the story of a free spirit rock-and-roller in a leather jacket who rides into a small mid-western town in the 1950’s and turns its conservative town government on its ear. The show was written by Joe DiPietro using his original plot and a large number of Elvis songs. The show ran on Broadway in 2005, won a Theatre World Award and was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. The show starts at 7:00pm on Friday & Saturday nights, with a matinee
This Week in the Poconos 11 performance at 3:00pm on Sunday. Be sure to bring your appetite for the all-you-can-eat Dinner Buffet available 90 minutes before each performance. Tickets for “All Shook Up” are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 62+ and students 12 & over, and $8 for children. Dinner & Show Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors & students, and $18 children. Group rates are available and some show-only tickets will be sold at the door. The J.J. Ferrara Center is located at 212 West Broad Street in Downtown Hazleton. For more information or your reservations, call (570) 4545451 or purchase tickets online at www.ptpashows.org. February 5 – The Race Against Cancer is open to all skiers and snowboarders at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawneeon-Delaware. Everyday skiers & boarders of all ages can enjoy the thrill of racing and support a good cause! The recreational giant slalom race will be run in NASTAR format and all race proceeds will be
donated to the American Cancer Society. Shawnee Mountain is located off I-80 exit 309 in Shawnee-on-Delaware; follow signs on Route 209 to Hollow Road. Call the ski area at (570) 421-7231 ext. 254 for registration information. www.shawneemt.com February 5 – Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville and the PA Center for Adaptive Sports invite all disabled skiers and riders to participate in the Diana Golden Adaptive Race. Level I racing allows any disabled athlete interested in racing to become familiar with competition in a fun environment. The Giant Slalom course is set for entry level racers. Racers can compete in the Diana Golden Division for athletes with physical disabilities in one of three categories: Visually Impaired, Sitting, or Standing. Helmets are mandatory for all athletes. Registration is from 8:00 to 9:00am in the Big Pocono West room in the Cafeteria, followed by the coach’s meeting at 9:00. Racing will be
held on the Raceway slope. The PA Center for Adaptive Sports will host an awards ceremony for all participants at the conclusion of the race, at approximately 1:00pm, in the Big Pocono West room in the Cafeteria. Camelback is located in Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299. Call (570) 629-1661 or visit their website www.skicamelback.com. February 5 – Experience the wonders of the winter season during WinterFest 2011 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at beautiful Nescopeck State Park, located west of White Haven. Perfect for the entire family, the event will include a variety of winter activities such as snowshoeing, ice fishing, children’s games and much more. Dress for the weather and bring your sleds and ice skates for more winter fun on your own! WinterFest is free to the public and no registration is required. Call the Nescopeck State Park office at (570) 403-2006 with your questions, for directions or for a detailed event schedule. Check (Continued on Page 12)
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out the Pennsylvania State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com. Get outdoors and enjoy a State Park! February 5 – Everyone is invited to come watch the old fashioned Ice Harvest at the Howetown Farm Show grounds on Route 196 in Sterling. The whole family can see how our ancestors cut and preserved ice in the winter for use during the hot summer months. Watch as ice blocks are cut by hand from the pond, and then taken to the ice house by a team of horses. The ice will be packed tightly with sawdust or straw and will last long into the summer. The ice cutting will begin around 10:00am and will continue until the ice house is full. There is no admission charge and parking is free; just come and enjoy a day
reliving the past! Refreshments will be available. Remember that this is an all-outdoor event, so wear warm boots and dress for the weather! The Howetown Farm Show grounds are located on Route 196 in Sterling, adjacent to Gas Hollow Road. For more information about the Howetown Ice Harvest or in case of inclement weather, call (570) 503-0501. February 5 – Join staff from the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry on an Eagle Watch Excursion to see resident and visiting bald eagles in the Pocono Mountains! The trip will run from 9:00am until 3:00pm and transportation will be provided. The group will stop at the Eagle Institute and at other popular locations to look for bald eagles soaring, feeding and nest guarding. Bring binoculars, cameras and a lunch, dress in layers and be ready to see some eagles! The cost is $25 and registration is required
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by January 28. 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 or to register for the Eagle Watch Excursion, call PEEC at (570) 8282319 or log on to www.peec.org. February 5 – Members of the Pocono Outdoor Club invite you to join them at 11:00am for a Hike on the Lehigh Gorge Trail in spectacular Lehigh Gorge State Park. It will be an easy 5mile round-trip hike with lots of great views, so bring your camera! Meet at the Glen Onoko parking area near Jim Thorpe at 11:00 for this fun winter trek. Wear sturdy, warm boots and bring a snack and water. For directions and more information, call hike leader Kate Andrew at (570) 236-6831. 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. February 5 & 6 – Go on a Cross Country Skiing Trek at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry and check out PEEC’s gorgeous trails in the winter. If you don’t know how to cross-country ski, no problem! If there’s snow, skis and beginner instruction will be provided for an easy outing to enjoy the woods in winter. Spend the afternoon skiing through snow covered forests and trails, enjoying the beautiful scenery found in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Hours are from 9:00am to noon on Saturday and 1:00 to 4:00pm on Sunday. The cost to attend is $20 adults/$10 kids and ski equipment will be provided. If there isn’t
This Week in the Poconos 13 enough snow to ski, join PEEC staff on a Free Winter Hike. Registration with shoe size is required for the Cross Country Skiing Trek. 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 or to register for the Cross Country Skiing Trek, call PEEC at (570) 8282319 or log on to www.peec.org. February 6 – The Northeast PA Audubon Society invites you to come along on a Guided Snowshoe Hike at Varden Conservation Area, off Route 296 in Wayne County. Make your way through the snow with ease while exploring the beautiful natural area from 10:00am until noon. Brief snowshoeing instruction will be provided, along with “Leave No Trace” information for winter recreation. If snow cover is insufficient, plan on hiking instead. Bring along plenty of water, a good pair of boots and warm gloves. Meet at the Mid-Valley Road access area. The Snowshoe Hike is free to the public, just call Brian Flores at (570) 676-3428 to register. The number at the NEPA Audubon Society office in Honesdale is (570) 253-9250 and their websites are www.nepaaudubonsociety.org and www.audubon.org. February 6 – The PA Cup #5 - J1, J2 & SL Races will be run today at Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, located off Route 940 west of Blakeslee Corners! For racing details, call Jack Frost at (570) 4438425 or check them out online at www.jfbb.com. February 6 – Join staff from the Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) for a Snowshoe Hike at Skytop, on the grounds of the historic Skytop Lodge in Skytop, PA. Winter is an excellent time to learn about the fauna of the Poconos while enjoying the
beautiful ecosystems that surround us. Join Environmental Educator Karen N. Boyle and Kimberley Matthew, Activities Director at Skytop, for a fun snowshoe hike on the extensive woodland grounds of the resort. The two-hour trek will begin at 1:00pm; participants are asked to meet at Skytop at 12:45pm. The cost to attend is $8, plus $10 snowshoe rental if required; discounts for kids under 12. Be sure to dress warmly in layers! Pre-registration is required by Friday, February 4. For further information or to register, call the MCEEC at (570) 629-3061. www.mcconservation.org February 6 – Today is Military Day at Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain in Lackawaxen. Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain wants to thank our troops by offering 25% off lift tickets to all Active Military personnel and their families. Just show your Active Military ID to receive this special discount. Also, all customers who donate two items to support our troops will receive a 15% discount off a regular price lift ticket. Donation ideas include deck of cards, travel-size toiletries, nonperishable treats/snacks, batteries, etc. Military Day offers are valid from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain is a semi-private family facility in the Northern Poconos, located just four miles off of Route 590 in Lackawaxen. The ski area offers 18 trails with 100% snowmaking, a Terrain Park, and night skiing most nights. For a current snow
conditions report and more information about Military Day, call (570) 685-1400 or log on to their website www.ski-bigbear.com. Closed Tuesdays. February 7 thru 11 – This is Take your Daughter/Son to the Snow Week at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Your child age 21 and under will receive a FREE Youth Lift Ticket when either parent purchases a full price Daily Ticket. *A special coupon is required, which is available online at Shawnee Mountain’s website www.shawneemt.com. Beginnerfriendly Shawnee Mountain Ski Area is located off I-80 exit 309 in Shawnee-on-Delaware; follow signs on Route 209 to Hollow Road. For more information about Take your Daughter/Son to the Snow Week, call (570) 421-7231 ext. 229. February 8 – Race number three in the Tuesday Night Race Series will be held tonight at Big Boulder Ski Area in Lake Harmony. (Continued on Page 14)
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Registration is from 6:00 to 7:00pm at the Boulder PARK lodge and the racing starts at 7:00. After-race revelry and the awards ceremony will be held at Boulder View Tavern, just down the street from the ski area. Big Boulder is easy to find in Lake Harmony via Route 903 or Route 940. Call the ski area at (570) 722-0100 with questions or visit www.jfbb.com. February 9 – Race number five in the Captain Morgan Wednesday Night Race League starts at 3:00pm at Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville. All skiers and snowboarders are invited to compete. Racing is held on the Raceway slope. Camelback is located in Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299. Call (570) 6291661 or visit their website www.skicamelback.com for registration information. February 11 – A guided Bald Eagle Field Trip has been organized by the Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) near Bartonsville. The MCEEC is offering a series of field trips to the Poconos’ Upper Delaware River in search of resident and wintering bald eagles. This scenic region provides a beautiful backdrop and excellent opportunities for observing these majestic raptors. Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman will lead the trip and discuss the dramatic
recovery of the bald eagle and other aspects if its life history. Participants will meet at the MCEEC near Bartonsville at 8:30am and return at approximately 5:30pm. The $20 cost to attend includes van transportation. Pre-registration & pre-payment are required and limited. Pack lunch, bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Stops will be made for coffee and snacks. Call (570) 629-3061 to register or visit www.mcconservation.org. February 11 thru 13 – Fernwood Hotel & Resort in Bushkill is offering a perfect way to break out of the winter doldrums, play in the snow and make your sweetheart feel special! The resort has created a romantic Rhythm and Romance Valentine’s Weekend Package that includes an overnight stay and two tickets for “The Sweet Soul & Rock & Roll” Valentine’s Show starring Little Anthony & the Imperials! The package can be extended to include a second night of accommodations. Fernwood is a 440-acre resort with a Winter Fun Center with snowtubing, themed restaurants, indoor pools, saunas, live entertainment, daily activities, horseback riding, a video game play area, and is next to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The resort is easy to find on Route 209 in Bushkill. For more Valentine’s Package information or reservations, call Fernwood at 1888-FERNWOOD or on the net at www.fernwoodhotel.com. February 11 thru 28 – Experience an Old West adventure carved from nearly 100 tons of
crystal clear ice when Sculpted Ice Works and Crystal Cabin Fever present the Wild West in Ice, a spectacular winter ice display. Each year, the talented ice carvers at Sculpted Ice Works on Route 590 in Lakeville create “Crystal Cabin Fever,” an indoor, interactive ice display for all ages. This year’s theme is the Old West. Enter through an ice mine maze and explore an old western town. Sit on an ice covered wagon and drive the team of ice horses. Ride this year’s train-themed, giant dualrun ice slide to guarantee twice the fun! See wild buffalo, wolves, birds and more all carved out of ice. Live ice carving demonstrations will be ongoing daily. Bring your camera and thirst for hot chocolate. New this year will be a Texas Barbecue with smoked barbecue pork and beef brisket sandwiches, hot dogs and hamburgers. On Saturdays, February 12 & 26, come and watch the professional Ice Carving Competitions from noon to 4:00pm each day. The chainsaws will buzz as professional carvers compete for cash prizes on February 12, and then go on to duel it out in a multi-sculpture elimination event on February 26. The detailed sculptures of Crystal Cabin Fever are created using ice blocks harvested in the Sculpted Ice Works plant here in Northeast PA. The company is the major provider of ice blocks, ice carvings, ice bars and liquor luges to the hospitality industry throughout the Northeast. Sculpted Ice Works and Crystal Cabin Fever are located on Route 590 in Lakeville near Lake Wallenpaupack (mid-way between Hawley and Hamlin). Event hours are 11:00 to 6:00 Monday through Saturday and 11:00 to 4:00 on Sundays. Admission is $10 adults, children 3–15 $6. For more information about Crystal Cabin Fever, call Sculpted Ice Works at (570) 226-6246 or click on www.crystalcabinfever.com. February 12 – Bring your sweetheart to Fernwood Hotel & (Continued on Page 52)
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‘ROUND THE MOUNTAIN Live bait is best! If you plan to fish on any of the Poconos’ pristine streams and lakes, first pay a visit to Woehrle’s Bait Shop in Mount Pocono. They’re open every day from 7:00am to 5:00pm, offering anglers healthy live bait for all types of fishing. You can choose from hellgramites, fat heads, leeches, night crawlers, minnows, red worms, giant mealworms, crickets, wax worms, and more. Gift certificates are available for your favorite angler! Woehrle’s is just off Route 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono. To find out what’s working today, call “The Poconos’ Most Complete Bait Shop” at (570) 839-7338, or visit www.woehrlesbaitshop.com. Split Rock Resort & Golf Club is a 4-season, 1,000-acre resort in Lake Harmony offering the ultimate in activities and accommodations. Make a splash in the fabulous H2Ooooh Indoor Waterpark! Enjoy championship 27-hole golf, 18hole miniature golf, fitness center, outdoor and indoor pools, tennis, and basketball. Also, bowling, video games, racquetball, archery, billiards, ping-pong, and a daily activities program. Cool off in the ice cream parlor, or catch a flick with popcorn in the in-house, 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 has 23 meeting rooms, 77,000 square feet of exhibit area/ function space, banquet facilities, and conference services. Call 1-800255-7625 or (570) 722-9111, and visit www.splitrockresort.com.
View thoroughbred and harness racing from premier US tracks in their simulcast facility! Gaming. Dining. Shopping. Nightlife. All in one place; Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs! An out-of-the-ordinary escape, on Highway 315 in WilkesBarre; call 1-888-WIN-INPA, and see www.mohegansunpocono.com.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs including live blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker table games! Over 2,500 high-voltage slots. 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 the events, plus Sunburst Bar and Breakers Bar offering the hottest entertainment.
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, sandwiches, beverages 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, and discover www.tannerydepot.com!
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Have an illuminating experience at American Candle! Candlery, gifts, and accessories, great for decorating and giving. Browse through an incredible selection, from dinner tapers and wind-proof storm candles to pillar candles and jar candles. Choose from hundreds of candle gift baskets and wedding candles. Catch a candle making demonstration! You’ll find collectibles from Norman Rockwell, Legends, Dept. 56, Lenox, Precious Moments, and more. Now featuring Pandora jewelry, Vera Bradley accessories, Dansko Shoes, gorgeous stained glass, and Snap Shoes! Savor a
cup of gourmet coffee or cappuccino from the Gourmet Candy and Kitchen Shop, featuring dips, sauces, and soups. Choose from 250+ barrels of chocolates, bonbons, gummies, and licorice! On Route 611 in Bartonsville, exit 302 off I-80; open daily. Phone (570) 629-3388, or visit www.american-candle.com. An original in the Lake Region, with 2 Gumble Brothers, Inc. locations! Complete home centers with hardware, lumber, and renovation/remodeling supplies. Newfoundland store is on Route 191, (570) 6763304; and, the Paupack location is
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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. On Route 209 in Bushkill, the Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop is dedicated to the Native Delaware, and the human history in northeastern Pennsylvania from 10,000 BC to the contact period with Europeans prior to the American Revolution. History of the Delaware through ancient artifacts, weapons, and tools, a chronological commentary over 1000s of years! Browse through the gift shops, and tour the museum using a cassette player. Purchase moccasins, authentic Native American jewelry, original pottery, Native American music, dreamcatchers, mandelas, dolls, books, knives, and other Indian handicrafts. Gift certificates available. Open daily ex-
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This Week in the Poconos 17 cept Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter; call (570) 588-9338 and see www.poconoindianmuseum.com. Bring the display ad for a free admission! Adjacent to Starting Gate Action Sports. Discover something wonderful at the Country Kettle factory gift outlet and candy store in Marshalls Creek, one of the largest shopping attractions in the Poconos. The store overflows with items to capture the attention of avid shoppers and those just tagging along. Knick-knacks, wicker, wind chimes, collectibles, glassware, and gadgets abound. A selection of gourmet cheeses, jams, coffees, teas, and specialty foods is available; find the perfect treat for your next party! Sample (free!) from 200 barrels of old-fashioned candy, or bring home some decadent chocolate. Open daily from 9:30am to 6:00pm; take exit 309 off I-80 to Route 209. Great prices, great selection, and a great location make it a great shopping stop! Phone (570) 421-8970, or visit www.country-kettle.com. Teeters’ Furniture, on Main Avenue in Hawley, carries a wide range of dining, living room, upholstered, and bedroom furniture displayed in comfortable gallery settings. The inventory includes Tom Seely, Simply Amish, Kincaid, Winners Only, Chatham, and Stanley. Affordable quality, excellent service, and selection are hallmarks here. Teeters’ has been selling furniture since 1849! Shop for your primary home, your vacation home, or an enduring gift. Phone (570) 226-3112, and visit www.teetersfurniture.com. 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. 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 made fresh on the premises each day, so you know you’re getting the real deal. Choose from a large variety of flavors and toppings. The best way to describe the experience is that this is the best cheesecake you have ever had! The very sweet and fragrant shop is open daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Bring the display ad for a coupon. The number is (570) 839-6844; place your special orders now, and taste www.poconocheesecake.com.
collectibles, Burt’s Bees, Grafton Village Cheeses, and more! You’ll also find everything you’d expect at a hardware and lumber store for your home and outdoor needs. Art lovers will want to browse the works displayed in the Sprag Mill Art Gallery on the premises. Open from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday. Pop in to shop, or just to say hello! For more about this honest-to-goodness country store, call (570) 595-2501, and visit www.theobprice.com.
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
Hutton Metalcrafts creates an array of unique handcrafted metal works, copper lamps and lanterns, pewter ornaments, and more on Route 940 in Pocono Pines. Remembrances and objects for (Continued on Page 18)
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the home hand-made from copper, brass, and pewter, manufactured on the premises, as well as beautiful jewelry pieces. 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. Fine oil paintings on glass by Xian; ask about Chinese language lessons and piano lessons too. Everything at Hutton Metalcrafts is unique! Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm; closed Sunday and Monday. Call (570) 646-7778, and illuminate www.copperlamps.com.
Let Kinsley’s ShopRite Market in Brodheadsville fulfill your food and household shopping needs! In-store bakery, fresh produce, and an ample selection of all your favorites. 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. Spaetzle machines to the left and woks to the right; you’re at Cooks Tour! Every type of cookware and kitchen helper can be found here. The names speak for themselves: Cuisinart, Scanpan, Bourgeat, Henckels, Gaggia and Pavoni, Wusthoff, Le Creuset, Zyliss and Mouli. Pepper mills, pasta machines, fondue sets, and quiche pans fill this amazing shop, and the selection of specialty foods will satisfy the choosiest foodie. Gift cer-
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tificates are available. Personalized service ensures that you’ll find the right ingredient, technique, cookbook, or device. Also a popular cooking school; classes are offered in international, low salt, sugarless, and low cholesterol preparations. Open daily on Route 390 in Mountainhome; call (570) 5950370. Bon appetit! Find out why Country Junction is “The World’s Largest General Store!� At 6565 Interchange Road, Route 209, in Lehighton, follow the in-house street signs toward everything and anything you need to make your house a home. 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 K9erDiner, Barn Door Restaurant, a free wildlife exhibit, free petting farm, and a wine cellar with wine tasting; bring the display ad for a special offer! Shop for landscape and garden items, too. This shopping experience is fun for everyone; open 7 days. Call (610) 377-5050, and go to all the Junction locations online at www.countryjunction.com! Get fresh-baked goodies daily at Dutch’s Market in Greentown! The bakery at Dutch’s Shur Save turns out fresh bread and rolls, pastries, and cakes made by bakers on staff 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! While dining or staying at The Settlers Inn or visiting historic Hawley, drop by The Potting Shed
This Week in the Poconos 19 gift shop! The Shed’s merchandise changes seasonally, and is chosen with an eye for quality craftsmanship and environmental friendliness. Each product line is selected as a natural follow-through from the Inn’s commitment to green hospitality practices. You’ll find the perfect gift, or a must-have item for yourself. From interesting jewelry, innovative stationery, and gardening implements to works of pottery influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, The Potting Shed has something for everyone; gift certificates are available. Find it at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley. Phone (570) 226-2993 or 1-800-833-8527, and see www.thesettlersinn.com. Don’t miss the 1st winter sports rental shop on the road to Camelback Mountain! Pocono Ski Rentals is your source for skis, snowboards, snow blades, and more. Choose from day, multi-day, and seasonal rentals; you’ll receive fast, friendly service, as well as easy pick-up and drop-off. The full service shop also does quick tune-ups and waxing, etc. Open every day, with 35+ years in business, and selling the latest gear such as hats, goggles, gloves, coats, and selling and renting bibs/pants! It’s on Sullivan Trail in Tannersville; phone (570) 6294668 or fax (570) 629-4656. Pocono Book Exchange is your local source for books and readingrelated items! Need a mystery for leisurely evenings, a story/picture book for a child’s bedtime, a gift book to commemorate a special event, or an informative handbook to guide your next project? Check out the neat shelves of page-turners, from contemporary to venerable, just waiting for you to discover what’s between the covers. Literacy is a life skill, a rewarding pastime, and vocabulary and conversational enhancement for all ages. New and used books are sold at prices for every pocketbook, in a comfortable 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. 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 ever-changing 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-of-a-kind treasures awaiting you inside! For hours and more information, call Second Story High End Thrift today at (570) 420-9948.
Switzerland Old World Gifts is a great source for gifting, collecting, and browsing, for nigh on 20 years! Shop for Alpine candle houses, Black Forest cuckoo clocks, Byers Choice Carolers, Christopher Radko ornaments, Department 56 Snowbabies, Dolfi wood carvings, G. DeBrekht figurines, German beer steins and pyramids, Howard Miller clocks, Italian music boxes, Kit-Cat Klocks, Mr. Christmas music boxes, Rhythm Small World clocks, Russian collectibles and nesting dolls, Steiff plush, Steinbach nutcrackers, and Ulbricht nutcrackers. The stylish Chamilia Beads jewelry line features 650+ different sterling silver, 14k gold, and Murano glass beads. Create and customize your own beautiful, meaningful jewelry; new beads are introduced frequently! Find it all on Route 611 in Tannersville, just north of the traffic light at Route 715. Open daily at 10:00am; call (570) 620-2003, and clock some shopping time at www.switzgifts.com.
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ENTERTAINMENT Subject to change; contact the venue for the latest information. Refer to the Sports column listings beginning on page 34 to contact winter sports areas which may offer entertainment. PENN THEATRE OF PERFORMING ARTS presents All Shook Up! in Hazleton’s J.J. Ferrara Center, 212 West Broad Street. Curtains are at 7:00pm on February 4th and 5th, and at 3:00pm on February 6th. Set in 1955, the show is about a hip-swiveling, guitarplaying stranger who rolls into town and falls in love with a sweet young local girl. She dreams of leaving her safe, sleepy town for the more exciting big city life! This engaging story of romance and dreams is based around the songs of Elvis Presley. An all-you-can-eat dinner buffet is available 90 minutes before most performances. Show tickets are $15.00/general; $12.00/ages 62+ and students 12+; $8.00/ages 11 and under. Dinner/show tickets are $28.00/general; $25.00/ages 62+ and students 12+; $18.00/ages 11 and under. Call (570) 454-5451, email tickets@ptpashows.org, and break a leg at www.ptpashows.org. MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS in Wilkes-Barre transports you to a world where the action sizzles 24/7 and the friendly service makes you feel at home. Cash in on the fun at over 2,500 hot slots, virtual electronic table games, and live blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker tables. Enjoy simulcast harness racing, too! After working up an appetite, savor one of many distinctive dining options. A stroll through the shopping promenade
will reveal interesting finds at Brookstone, Marshall Rousso, and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop. When it comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and Breakers host entertainment every weekend, and special entertainment events are regularly scheduled! Mohegan Sun is the out-of-the-ordinary escape that’s as close as your car keys; on Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre. Phone 1-888-WIN-INPA and see www.mohegansunpocono.com. FERNWOOD HOTEL & RESORT on Route 209 in Bushkill offers luxury hotel rooms and villas, a food court, a sports pub, and a 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 Karaoke every Friday and Saturday at 9:00pm. Magicians, illusionists, jugglers, and comedians perform on weekends, and Saturday Night Bands take the stage on Saturdays at 10:00pm for ages 21+. On Saturday, February 12th, Carver Entertainment Group & Gary Reynolds Associates present The Sweet Soul & Rock & Roll Valentine’s Show, starring Little Anthony & the Imperials! Pools, fitness area, massage therapist, horseback riding, tennis, 18-hole par 71 golf course, Game Zone, daily activities, a Winter Fun Center, and vacation/weekend packages. Call 1-888-FERNWOODx5 or (570) 588-9500x5214, and see www.fernwoodhotel.com.
THE CRESCENT LODGE is a delightful year-round resort with a country inn atmosphere, located on Route 191 in Paradise Valley. Enjoy wonderful food, FIND LIVE LOCAL MUSIC with dinner music every Friday and Saturday by pianist Keith Herrmann. He has performed on the www.LiveLocalMusicNow.com 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. Check out the delicious Pub Menu. Renowned for a refined atmosphere of leisure and fun; ask about the great lodging packages! Spas, championship golf, winter sports areas, outlet shopping, an adventure park, and a casino with slots and table games are very nearby. Call (570) 595-7486 or 1-800-392-9400; visit www.crescentlodge.com. THE GEM AND KEYSTONE in Shawnee-on-Delaware hosts live entertainment many Friday and Saturday nights, and Jazz/Fusion Jams/Open Mic Nights on many Thursdays! Popular musicians are regularly scheduled. Have a happening Happy Hour Monday through Thursday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The Gem and Keystone features ShawneeCraft artisanal ales and lagers, and delicious, farm-totable food; it’s next to The Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort on River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Taste www. GemAndKeystone.com, or call (570) 424-0990. BARLEY CREEK BREWING COMPANY near Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville presents talented local musicians at frequent special events and on some Friday and Saturday nights. Join a Free Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting any day of the week at 12:30pm or by appointment at this authentic brewpub and restaurant. Barley Creek is open daily from 11:00am, at the intersection of Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road. Great deck and pavilion, kids’ treasure box, and a wiffle ball stadium. Call (570) 629-9399 for the entertainment/ event schedule, and sip www.barleycreek.com.
This Week in the Poconos 21 THE SETTLERS INN AT BINGHAM PARK, 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, is an artfully restored, craftsman-style historic hotel. Settlers Inn offers an unparalleled experience, with fine dining, wine pairing, lovely accommodations, Potting Shed Gift Shop, and entertainment events. Get away from it all in a relaxing atmosphere; reservations are suggested. The Settlers Inn is easy to find along Route 6/Main Avenue in Hawley, the heart of the Poconos’ vibrant Lake Region. Four Diamond AAA rating, AAA Top Ten Favorite Historic Hotel, Historic Hotels of America member, and Wine Spectator award-winner. Call (570) 226-2993 or 1-800-833-8527, and see www.thesettlersinn.com. VAN GILDER’S JUBILEE RESTAURANT & PUB IN THE PINES boasts 40+ years of good food, good drinks, and good times at their original location on Route 940 in Pocono Pines! The Jubilee has live entertainment many weekends, a full bar with 15 beers on tap, big screen TVs, pool, darts, and an awesome jukebox. Their famous Wing Nights are on Sundays and Thursdays. Unique and special pasta dishes are featured on Mondays, Steamer Clam Nights are Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are Peel & Eat Shrimp. Visit “the Jube” online at www.breakfastking.com, or call (570) 646-2377. THE INN AT POCONO MANOR overlooking the beautiful mountains offers top-notch 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 SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF RESORT in Shawnee-onDelaware features John Grant, a New York-style piano man, in the River Room Piano Bar and Lounge on Thursdays 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 Tuesday, February 8th, hear Bill Fry and His Super Charged Guitar in the fireplace lobby at 7:00pm, part of the free Community Concert Series, appropriate for all ages; on Tuesday, February 15th, enjoy the popular guitarist Chris London. Donations to the performers are accepted. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see www.shawneeinn.com.
FRANKIE & ALICE
COMING SOON February 4th Sanctum (R) The Roommate (PG-13) Frankie and Alice (R)
February 11th Just Go with It (PG-13) Gnomio and Juliet (G) The Eagle (PG-13) Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
OPENS IN THEATRES FEBRUARY 4th
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Boulder View Tavern Weekly Special Nights Boulder View Tavern (BVT) is where the mountain comes to life! Dinner is served until 9:00pm, and a late night menu is offered until 11:00pm. Check out the savory signature BBQ ribs! Weekly Special Nights include 25-cent wings on Mondays, pizza night and college night with special drink prices on Wednesdays, and $5.00/pound clams or mussels and $1.50 domestic drafts on Sundays. Casual dining and family fare please all ages and refueling needs, popular live entertainment is scheduled regularly, and you’ll fall in love with the beautiful views of Big Boulder Lake and Big Boulder Ski Area. Phone BVT on Lake Drive in Lake Harmony at (570) 722-9696, and tease your taste buds at www.boulderviewtavern.com.
Mohegan Sun Sizzles 24/7 Transport yourself to a world where the action sizzles 24/7. At Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs there’s always so much to see, do, and experience. Cash in on the fun at 2,500+ hot slots and virtual electronic table games, thrill to thoroughbred and harness racing from premier US tracks in the simulcast facility, and play live poker, craps, blackjack, and roulette! Savor the good life at distinctive dining options, stroll through the shopping promenade, and check out the hip party venues. Owned by the Mohegan Tribe and situated on 400 acres, out-of-the-ordinary gaming, dining, shopping, and nightlife are all at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs! The escape that’s as close as your car keys is found at 1280 Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre. Call 1-888-WIN-INPA, and get lucky at www.mohegansunpocono.com.
Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Shindig On Sunday, February 13th, the Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association (AFBA) invites you to a Bluegrass Shindig at the Beethoven Waldheim Club in Northampton County. The Forgotten Mountain Boys and Past Times Bluegrass will Past Times Bluegrass perform; doors open at 10:00am, and the music goes from 12:30pm until 6:00pm. Admission is $7.00/pp for ages 12+; ages 11 and under enter free. The Beethoven Waldheim Club serves reasonably priced food and beverages; no coolers are allowed. Tote your own instrument along, and join in the continuous jam sessions throughout the venue! AFBA shindigs are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month from October through April. From I-80 to Route 33S to Route 78W, exit at Hellertown. Turn left from the ramp onto Main Street, Route 412S. Go 3 miles to Leithsville Fire Company, and turn right on Flint Hill Road for 1/3 mile, to Waldheim Road. See the Club sign on the right, continue a short distance, and turn right into the parking lot at 1984 Waldheim Road. Call the Club on the day of the shindig at (610) 838-9059. For more about AFBA, call Barbara at (610) 253-2800, and shin-dig more at www.afbawindgap.org.
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SPAS & SALONS Le Spa Forêt at The French Manor Inn and Spa, off Route 191, South Sterling. Attuned to the rhythms of nature, as well as the rhythms of the human 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 and pedicures, bridal party suite, and luxurious, tranquil décor. For the full menu, treatment guide, and more information about this splendid venue, phone 1-877-720-6095, and see www.thefrenchmanor.com. The Inn at Jim Thorpe, in picturesque Jim Thorpe. The grand Victorian Inn is a landmark treasure 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 the Inn’s doorstep. Take advantage of great packages such as Ski & Stay, Show & Stay, Shop ‘til You Drop, Spa Weekends, Romance Packages, and Girlfriend Getaways. For reservations, call The Inn at Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599, and visit www.innjt.net. 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, sea salt soaks, foot reflexology, vitamin C facials, aroma wraps, body treatments, nail services, hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, tanning, a fitness center, hair salon, and indoor pool. Gift certificates and spa packages are available. From now through February 28th, bring the display ad or mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling to receive a couples’ massage for $168, or a Valentine package with couples’ massage, hydrotherapy soak, and pedicure for $363.90! Call (570) 443-9SPA (9772), and see www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com. The Laurel Spa at the Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor. The Laurel Spa at Pocono Manor features Roman Tuscan design, the perfect setting to nurture your body,
mind, and spirit. Designed with you in mind, state-of-the-art equipment provides an unforgettable experience. The menu offers massages, facials, wraps, scrubs, nail services, waxing, and spa packages; create your own! Your experience begins in the steam facility; then, relax in a Quiet Room to await your services. Mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling! Call The Laurel Spa at The Inn at Pocono Manor at (570) 839-0140, and view www.laurelspaatpoconomanor.com. Spa Shawnee at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, River Road in Shawneeon-Delaware. Inspired by life-restoring elements of nature, Spa Shawnee is a sanctuary of restoration for re-energizing the body, mind, and soul. Facials and body treatments are inspired by ancient traditions of Eastern and Western cultures, using the best allnatural, organic products. You’ll find single massage rooms, a couples’ massage room, hydrotherapy room, full salon offering hair, make-up, and scalp treatments, waxing, facials, body treatments, and mani/pedis. Call (570) 424-4000 x1438, and see www.spashawnee.com. The Skyview Spa at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 in Skytop. Invigorate, stimulate, and rejuvenate! From manicures to massages, Skytop’s spa treatments for men and women will pamper you from head to toe. Enjoy a certified staff, 6 treatment rooms, a Quiet Room with mountain views, a mani/pedi room, locker rooms, and bathrooms with showers. Try the Exfoliating Sea
Salt Scrub, followed by a velvety Body Butter Wrap. Melt stress away with a Hot Stone Massage or a Spa Signature Facial. Fine products are available to purchase, as are gift certificates. Mention This Week in the Poconos! The Skyview Spa is on the 5th floor of historic Skytop Lodge. Phone (570) 595-8968, and visit www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com. Time to Thai Massage Therapy & Accupressure, Route 611 in Tannersville, Suite 3 on 2nd Floor of CarQuest Plaza. By appointment only, enjoy 30, 40, or 60 minutes of massage on your isolated desired muscle and joint areas, or 90 minutes of complete traditional Thai massage; it’s all just $1.00/minute! Alleviate back pain, neck pain, migraine, arthritis, fibromyalgia, low energy, poor circulation, and stress. Give Certified Thai Massage Practitioner Phyllis King-Robert a call at (570) 730-0603 or (570) 688-5864, and prepare to feel fantastic!
NAIL SERVICES • MASSAGES • FACIALS BODY TREATMENTS • TANNING • HAIR SALON
VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL Special 55 Minute
COUPLES MASSAGE for $168.00 COUPLES VALENTINE PACKAGE for $363.90
55 Minute Couples Massage Buttermilk Hydrotherapy Soak Treatments Regular Pedicures FOR MORE INFO CALL
443-9SPA (9772)
Gift certificates may be purchased online at www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com EXPIRES FEBRUARY 28TH 2011
Time to THAI Massage Phyllis King-Robert Certified Thai Massage Practitioner * BY APPOINTMENT ONLY *
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The Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania are a winter-ful 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 candle-making demonstration! Featuring name brands including Pandora, Vera Bradley, Dansko Shoes, lindsay phillips, Yankee Candle, and Switch Flops, in addition to Norman Rockwell, Dept. 56, Lenox, and Precious Moments. After shopping and browsing through the myriad candles, gifts, food items, and collectibles, drop by the oldfashioned candy store, or refresh with an ice cream sundae or gourmet coffee. Phone (570) 629-3388. www.american-candle.com.
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 and salads, pub fare, steaks, seafood, plus a children’s menu, treasure box, and game room. There’s a deck for brews with a view, a pavilion, and a waffle 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. In-house are the famous Tokyo Tea House menu offerings as well, including melt-in-your-mouth sushi, expertly prepared and presented. 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.
ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE
BARLEY CREEK BREWING COMPANY
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 offers a tempting variety of mouth-watering delights, as well as demonstrations. This factory gift outlet and large shopping destination overflows with knickknacks, wind chimes, collectibles, and gadgets. You’ll find coffees, teas, specialty foods, and chocolates. Taste jams, jellies, gourmet mustards and cheeses, candies, cheese spreads, fudge, apple butter, plus barrels of old-fashioned candies at old-fashioned prices. Country gifts, wicker, and collectibles complete the experience. Great selection, great prices, and a great location, with lodging, winter sports, and many attractions nearby. Phone (570) 4218970. www.country-kettle.com.
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) 6362070. www.eckleyminers.org.
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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 outdoor 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.
This Week in the Poconos 25 HOUSE OF CANDLES on scenic Route 715 between Tannersville and Henryville is “The Oldest Candle Shop in the Poconos!” A factory shopping destination with free candle making demonstrations Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Order a custom hand-carved candle. Browse 1000s of candles in 100s of scents, plus scented instant wax to make your own. See a 1000 lb. candle, a real 1930 Model A Ford, and enjoy a free farmyard zoo with a miniature horse, Chinese pheasants, peacocks, goats, and a pond with goldfish and koi. Open Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm; closed Sunday. Use the display ad coupon; all customers receive a free gift! Phone (570) 629-1953. www.houseofcandles.com.
HUTTON METALCRAFTS on Route 940 in Pocono Pines is your source for handcrafted copper and brass indoor and outdoor lamps, pewter ornaments, fine pewter ware, copper and brass fountains, fine art painting on glass by Xian, and much more. Re m e m b ra n c e s and objects for your home and property are manufactured onpremises. Choose from one-of-a-kind copper trees created by Tom Hutton, hand-hammered from a slab of solid copper, silver-brazed, and heat-colored to produce rich greens on the tops and reddish highlights on the trunks. Phone (570) 646-7778. www.copperlamps.com. STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE at 150 South
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 flavors 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.
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.
bike rentals for the 25-mile Lehigh Gorge State Park trail, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, firewood, 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. www.tannerydepot.com.
TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM on
TANNERY DEPOT GENERAL STORE, at Route 534 and Tannery Road in Lehigh Tannery, purveys fishing tackle, camping equipment,
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 is free and no admission fee is charged, although donations are graciously accepted. Phone (570) 894-3338.
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A Sweetheart of a Deal Sweet Soul & at the Spa at Mountain Laurel Rock & Roll at Fernwood
It’s time to say, “I love you!” Through Monday, February 28th, treat your sweetheart to Valentine’s Specials at the Spa at Mountain Laurel. The spa is offering sweet treats for This Week in the Poconos print and online readers; schedule a 55 Minute Couples Massage for just $168.00; or, a Couples Valentine Package for $363.90 with a 55 Minute Couples Massage, Buttermilk Hydrotherapy Soak Treatments, and Regular Pedicures. Mention This Week in the Poconos when booking, bring in the display ad on page 23, or print it from www.thisweek.net. All year long, choose from a luxurious menu of hair and nail services, massages, facials, tanning, and body treatments. Also, enjoy complimentary steam room, sauna, hot tubs, fitness center, and indoor pool. Call (570) 443-9SPA (9772) to reserve. The Spa at Mountain Laurel is in The Mountain Laurel Resort on Route 940 in White Haven, off exit 277 from I-80. View a full brochure at www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com!
On Saturday, February 12th, accompany your sweetheart to Fernwood Hotel & Resort for The Sweet Soul & Rock & Roll Valentine’s Show starring Little Anthony & the Imperials! Hear true-blue performances of classic favorites, like “Tears On My Pillow,” “Goin’ Outta My Head,” “Hurt So Bad,” and “Take Me Back.” Opening the show will be Lady A & Destiny, treating you with ever-hot Motown and Disco hits. Stay overnight with the special Rhythm and Romance Valentine’s Weekend Package! Doors open at 7:00pm, and the show starts at 8:00pm in Fernwood’s beautiful Event Center. Show tickets are $55.00/premium or $45.00/general, and may be purchased in advance or at the door. The 440-acre Fernwood Hotel & Resort is found on Route 209 in Bushkill. For Valentine’s Show tickets or lodging information, call (570) 588-9500x5214 or 1-888-FERNWOOD. Feel the love at www.fernwoodhotel.com!
You + Pocono Mountains = Romance! Breathtaking views, exhilarating outdoor activities, exciting events, and intimate dining and lodging venues add up to memorable, romantic days and nights in the Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania. A satisfying meal, a luxurious guestroom or suite, and enjoyments like horseback riding, skiing and boarding, snowshoeing, tubing, hiking, wildlife, indoor swimming, super shopping, and the hottest shows and entertainment make love a guaranteed factor for happy couples from near and far.
Warm hospitality and just the right degree of attentive service are always in the equation here; delicious, award-winning fine and casual dining, luxurious spas and salons, happening nightclubs, and cozy, candlelit accommodations promise lasting perfection for all lovebirds! Page through this print magazine, or click on www.thisweek.net or www.issuu.com/thisweek to squeeze the very most sweet, starry-eyed romance into your Valentine’s heart…in the Poconos!
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Valentines, get away to
The French Manor! Select any 2 nights from Sunday, February 13th through Thursday, February 17th, and get away to the incomparable French Manor with a Valentine’s Package. Come in from the cold, cozy up, and let fine service prevail as you and your amour indulge in 4-Diamond lodging and dining. The package includes 2 nights’ lodging in a guestroom or suite, a welcome fruit and cheese plate with sherry, strawberry and champagne-scented soy candle, turn-down service with Godiva chocolates, country breakfast each morning, casual afternoon tea in Hanna’s Café, and a $100 food and beverage credit towards Gourmet Candlelight Dinner in the Twin Fireplace Dining Room. The French Manor’s celebrated Valentine’s Day special menu will be presented on Monday, February 14th; complete with live piano music and a long stem rose and box of chocolates for each lady. Numerous complimentary amenities, Le Spa Forêt services, nearby and onsite winter sports, as well as a variety of very sweet lodging packages, are also offered. Find it all just off Route 191 in South Sterling. To place your reservations, call 1-877-720-6095 or (570) 676-3244, and ooh-la-la at www.thefrenchmanor.com!
Booklover’s Ball to Celebrate Valentine’s Day In its 6th year, the popular Booklover’s Ball will be held at beautiful Skytop Lodge on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, the most romantic day of the year! The Barrett Paradise Friendly Library in Cresco is again the beneficiary of this lovely and worthy event. A cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will begin the festivities at 6:00pm, and a 4-course dinner will follow at 7:00pm. The 8-piece Doug Smith Band will play contemporary and classic dance numbers, breaking only for several planned special events. Highlights include a live auction, a silent auction, drawings, and a raffle; all the very enticing winning lots are donated by the community. Black tie is optional. Ball tickets are $75.00/person, $150.00/couple, or $750.00/table of 10. To place reservations call Cheryl at (570) 595-8909 or Cindy at (570) 595-7171, by Monday, February 7th. Look up more information online at both www.barrettlibrary.org and www.skytop.com.
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ski big bear hosts military day Sunday, February 6th is Military Day at Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain. All active military are invited; just show your Military ID to receive 25% off lift tickets for you and your family! Civilians are welcome to ski at a 15% discount, by bringing 2 donations for our troops such as decks of playing cards, travel-size toiletries, nonperishable snacks, and batteries. Even if you’re not skiing or snowboarding, you may support our active service men and women by dropping off donations; Military Day happens from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain is a semiprivate family facility featuring 18 trails, 100% snowmaking, snow tubing, and a terrain park. Find it just 4 miles off Route 590 in Lackawaxen; closed Tuesdays. Call (570) 685-1400, and snowplow to www.ski-bigbear.com. Don’t Miss . . .
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Live Birds of Prey at WELC Would you like to see a golden eagle, a peregrine falcon, or a sawwhet owl? If so, join Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center for Close Encounters with Birds of Prey at PPL’s Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center (WELC) on Route 6 near Hawley. At 2:00pm on Saturday, February 12th, you’ll observe 6 live raptors, gaining greater knowledge and appreciation of these marvelous birds.
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Be entertained as well as educated! Bill’s cumulative knowledge spans more than 30 years of raptor study and rehabilitation, in addition to practicing the ancient art of falconry. For more information, contact PPL at (570) 2516196 or (570) 253-7076, or email pplpreserves@pplweb.com. Turn on to the many ways PPL benefits our world by plugging into www.pplpreserves.com.
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museums, galleries and antiquity ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North 7th Street, downtown Stroudsburg. A gallery of the Pocono Arts Council, the arts leadership, service, and educational organization serving the entire 4-county Pocono Mountains region with the mission Culture Builds Community. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm; Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Shows, displays, special events, and exhibits. Call (570) 476-4460, and view www.artspacegallery.net. CARBON COUNTY WELCOME CENTER, 2 Lehigh Avenue, Jim Thorpe. Exhibits include coal mining, canal shipping, rail transportation, Delaware and Lehigh Corridor, hiking, biking, skiing, museum tours, train rides, shopping, restaurants, and accommodations. Hours are 9:30am until 5:30pm daily. Call (570) 325-3673 or 1-888-JIM-THORPE, and visit www.JimThorpe.org. COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM, located in the Township Complex at 5550 Memorial Boulevard (Route 611) in Tobyhanna. Exhibits include ice harvesting displays, the military, an extensive photo collection, and historic artifacts. Special programs, displays, speakers, and events; meetings monthly. Admission is free, donations are appreciated, and hours are by appointment. Phone (570) 894-4207 or (570) 839-7306; visit www.coolbaughtwp.org. EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Madelon Powers Art Gallery, Fine and Performing Arts Center. Open Monday through Thursday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm during university sessions. Learn more at www.esu.edu. ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE, 10 miles east of Hazleton on Highland
Road, 3 miles off Route 940. Re-live history at this coal miners’ patch town. Founded in 1854, Eckley was an anthracite-mining community for 115 years. Owned by a series of coal companies, the houses were never sold to the occupants. In 1971, the village became a museum with over 200 residents; today, just 18 residents remain. 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.
THE GLASS HAT, Route 191, ½ mile south of Hamlin Corners. Two floors filled with elegant glassware, antique oak and country furniture, estate jewelry, pottery, Depression glass, and general antiques and collectibles. Teacups and saucers, teapots, and lots of interesting tea things. A Christmas room, and a section of 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(Continued on Page 30)
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ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE Nine Miles East of Hazleton Off Rt. 940 Museums Mon. - Sat. 9:00 to 5:00, Sun. 12:00 to 5:00 Miner’s Home Adults $6.00 • Senior Citizens $5.50 • Children $4.00 Churches Guided walking tours available Memorial Day thru Labor Day Doctor’s Office Open Year Round (570) 636-2070 and Gift Shop Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
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4060, visit www.wpsada.com, or email tkobo@echoes.net. HUTTON METALCRAFTS on Route 940 in Pocono Pines is your source for handcrafted copper lanterns, brass indoor and outdoor lamps, candle lamps, pewter ornaments, fine pewter ware, copper and brass fountains, fine art painting on glass by Xian, and much more. Remembrances and objects for your home and property are manufactured on-premises. Choose from one-of-a-kind copper trees created by Tom Hutton, handhammered from a slab of solid copper, silver brazed, and heatcolored to produce rich greens on the tops and reddish highlights on the trunks. Phone (570) 646-7778 and see www.copperlamps.com. MISS ELLY’S ANTIQUES & SUCH is a friendly multi-dealer shop housed in an 1870 Victorian at 518 Church Street, off Main Avenue in Hawley. Discover affordable treasures from smalls to furniture, glass, pottery, paintings and prints, vintage clothing and textiles, and primitives. Imported gourmet and specialty foods include British marmalades, buttery Scottish shortbreads, and other goodies. The Gothic Revival building is a must-see with its center gable, tin roof complete with original “snowbirds,” flattened arch-effect windows, and full-length one-story porch with decorative brackets. Still boasting lovely old glass in her 7light transom and 5 sidelights! Open Saturday and Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm, and by appointment. Call (570) 226-7513, and visit www.missellysantiques.com. OLD MAUCH CHUNK LANDING, Route 209 in Jim Thorpe. A former New Jersey Central Railroad Station, built in 1888 to serve the booming passenger trade. Now a hub for special events, exhibits, and rail excursions. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore industrial heritage exhibits from 9:30am until 5:30pm daily. Call (570) 325-3673 or (570) 4215791; visit www.jimthorpe.org. PAST IMPRESSIONS is a vendor coop located on Route 191 just north of Hamlin Corners. The store’s home is a stunning 1910 Victorian with crystal chandeliers and lots of history. Vendors offer true antiques, old and new home décor, clothing, jewelry, purses, books, and gifts, and ladies’ and children’s clothing on consignment! You’ll find affordable reproductions, furniture, glassware, pictures, and wrought iron pieces. Open Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00am until 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 5:00pm; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Call (570) 689-4123 and be impressed by www.ilovepastimpressions.com. PENNSYLVANIA SKI & WINTER SPORTS MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME, at Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville (I-80 exit 299). See the evolution of skis, bindings, and related equipment during the 20th century. Also highlighted are skates and sleds, clothing, historic photos, biographies, and posters. The Museum, dedicated to preserving the history of winter sports in Pennsylvania, is open to the public and free of charge. Call Camelback at (570) 629-1661; see www.skicamelback.com and www.paskimuseum.org. POCONO BOOK EXCHANGE, Route 940 in Pocono Lake. Great books make great gifts! A captivating mystery enhances evenings by the fire, a story/picture book will brighten a child’s day,
and informative handbooks guide successful projects. You’ll find plenty of page-turners, in a leisurely setting, waiting for you to discover what’s between the covers! New and used books are sold at prices for every pocketbook, trades are made at the owners’ discretion, and special orders are available. Open Monday through Friday from 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 for the coupon. Excellent gift shop; gift certificates available. Open daily, excluding Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving. Adjacent to Starting Gate Action Sports! Phone (570) 588-9338, and visit www.poconoindianmuseum.com. 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. STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington Ave., Scranton. The only National Park site 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), past the Mall at Steamtown; entrance at Lackawanna Ave. & Cliff Ave. Phone (570) 340-5200 or 1-888-693-9391, and see www.nps.gov/stea. STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Built by Jacob Stroud in 1795, housing Monroe County artifacts
This Week in the Poconos 31 and exhibits. Elizabeth D. Walters Library has extensive genealogical materials. Hosted by the Monroe County Historical Association. Museum, library, and gift shop are open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00am to 4:00pm, and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 10:00am until 4:00pm. Guided tours are at 11:00am and 2:00pm. Admission fee. Phone (570) 421-7703, and see www.monroehistorical.org. TEETERS’ FURNITURE, Main Avenue, Hawley. Established in 1849, the Teeters have built a reputation for fine 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. Phone (570) 226-3112, and visit www.teetersfurniture.com. THEO B. PRICE INC. COUNTRY STORE, Route 390 in Cresco. Mickey and Maryann Miller keep 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 Village Cheeses, and hardware/ lumber. Browse the artwork displayed in the Sprag Mill Art Gallery. Open from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday. Call (570) 595-2501, and see www.theobprice.com. TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM, Route 423 in Tobyhanna. Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, and open seasonally and for special events. Park free, tour the restored facility, and see how it was when the station was bustling. Rail videos, running model train layouts, memorabilia, Railroad Art Exhibit, and souvenirs. No admission fee; donations accepted. Call (570) 894-3338 for schedule. WALLENPAUPACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 3 locations, Lake Wallenpaupack. Historical Society located at the Williams House, 103 Manor Woods Court in Paupack off Route 507 north of I-84. Open by appointment only.
Includes tools, guns, weaving implements, artifacts, and an old sleigh. The Palmyra Township Building just off Gumbletown Road displays wallpaper tools, early woodworking tools, and bells from one-room schools. Open 8:00am to 12:00pm, Monday through Thursday. PPL’s Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center off Route 6 near the dam in Wilsonville houses Ray LaTournou’s Dorflinger glass collection, glass blowing tools, samples, and artifacts. View Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Call (570) 226-8980, or visit www.wallenpaupackhistorical.org.
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The Columns’ Lincoln Flag is a piece of the 9/11 Flag! The famed 9/11 Flag, on a whirlwind national tour, will be in Milford on Saturday, February 12th. The tattered, 30’x20’ United States flag was found near the World Trade Center, shortly after the 9/11 tragedy, by a local Shohola resident. Volunteers around the nation, using various US flags surviving significant tragedies, have stitched them together to create a new piece of American History. Appropriately, a bit of the famed Lincoln Flag of the Pike County Historical Society (PCHS) will be stitched in time! Stained with the blood of our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, the flag has been in the PCHS collection since 1954. At home in the 1904 neo-classical manse known as The Columns, the PCHS has bestowed some much-needed preservation and stabilization upon the flag. A Stitching Ceremony, incorporating a bit of the Lincoln Flag into the 9/11 Flag, will be held at The Columns Museum on Lincoln’s Birthday, February 12th; for information about the 9/11 Flag, see www.newyorksaysthankyou.org. Call the PCHS at (570) 296-8126, and visit www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.
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ATV RENTALS The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. ATV rentals are offered to the public. Call the resort at (570) 839-7111 for operating hours, and check out www.poconomanor.com. BAIT & TACKLE Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery. Offering fishing tackle, as well as camping equipment, bike rentals, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, 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, minnows, night crawlers, leeches,
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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.
BOWLING Split Rock Resort, One Lake Drive, Lake Harmony. 8-lane bowling center in the resort’s beautiful Galleria is open the public, 11:00am to 11:00pm. Newly resurfaced lanes and digital scoring! Call (570) 722-9111 ext. 504, or see www.splitrockresort.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. This canoe and raft center offers scenic riverside camping trips in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Float down the Delaware River to your campsite and get away from it all! Call 1-800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 2965890 for your reservations, and visit www.kittatinny.com. Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Bringing you full-day and ½-day adventures through the scenic Lehigh River Gorge. Family-style calm water float trips, wild whitewater rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, Skirmish paintball, and more! Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 3259226 for reservations, and see www.poconowhitewater.com. River Beach Campsites on the Delaware River, Route 209, 3 miles north of Milford. Tent and RV campsites; activities include
This Week in the Poconos 35 canoeing, rafting, tubing, kayaking, and more. Call (570) 296-5890 or 1-800-FLOAT-KC, and visit www.kittatinny.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Mountain bike rentals are available, with shuttle service to great trails along the Lehigh River. For your reservations, call the Adventure Center at 1-800443-8554 or (570) 443-9532. See www.whitewaterchallengers.com. CANOES & KAYAKS Kittatinny Canoes, at their Milford location. This canoe and raft center also offers new and used canoes, kayaks, and watersports accessories. Dealers of Old Town Canoe, Dagger, and Perception! Located 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. Try the outdoor
30 foot climbing wall. Climb 8 different stations, from beginner to very advanced. The wall has been custom built and features a real rock look and feel, as well as over 300 moveable handholds. Climbing classes are available. Day use fee. Weight up to 310 pounds. Top rope belaying. Call (570) 5958988 for more information and see www.skytop.com. CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Ropes Courses, Disc Golf, Mountain Segways, Euro Bungy, Climbing Wall, and Zip Lines. Call (570) 6291661x1123 for reservations, and see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. CROSS COUNTRY SKIING The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. Call the resort at (570) 839-7111 for operating hours, and check out www.poconomanor.com. Skytop Lodge, off Route 390 in Skytop. XC skiing is offered to guests of the resort. Ski rentals
are available. Phone (570) 5957401 or 1-800-345-7759; see www.skytop.com. Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209 in Marshalls Creek. Renting XC skis for use at your location of choice. Call (570) 223-6215 or go to www.startinggateonline.com. DOGSLEDDING The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. Call the resort at (570) 839-7111 for operating hours, and check out www.poconomanor.com. EURO BUNGY CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Ropes Courses, Disc Golf, Mountain Segways, Euro Bungy, Climbing Wall, and Zip Lines. Call (570) 6291661x1123 for reservations, and see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop. Instruction for (Continued on Page 36)
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the novice fly fisherman covering casting, entomology, wading, knot tying, etc. in the classroom and on the water. Equipment provided. Also offering private lessons and a local guide service. Waters on property open to the public for a fee for fly fishing only. Call (570) 595-8929 or (570) 595-7401 to schedule, and 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. The Manor Sports Club offers lessons for the beginner to experienced angler, both classroom and streamside. “Cast & Stay” Packages are available. The Inn’s 2.5 miles of scenic, remote flyfishing are open to the public for a fee. Call (570) 839-3908 or email poconosports@poconomanor.com to schedule; see www.poconomanor.com.
GEOCACHING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. The 30-minute class Geocaching and GPS Basics will teach you the essentials you need to find a Skytop geocode using their state of the art Global Positioning System units. Upon completion of the class, you can rent the GPS unit to locate the caches of your choosing. Class size is limited; registration is suggested. Minimum age is 13 without a parent/guardian. Call (570) 595-8988 and see www.skytop.com. HARNESS RACING Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre. Transport yourself to a world where the action sizzles 24/7 and the service makes you feel at home. Cash in on the fun at over 2,500 high-voltage slots, electric-hot virtual table games, simulcast harness racing, and live blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker table games! Savor the good life at one of 10 distinctive dining options, from
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Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Timbers Buffet to Wolfgang Puck Express. A stroll through the shopping promenade will reveal Brookstone, and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop. When it comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and Breakers Bar offer live entertainment. Call 1-888-WIN-INPA; see www.mohegansunpocono.com. 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. Enjoy renovated stables and expanded services! Year ‘round horseback riding on miles of gorgeous, scenic trails. Also offering horse-drawn hay rides and sleigh rides in season. Call the stable at (570) 839-6237, or email stables@poconomanor.com; visit www.poconomanor.com. KART RACING S & S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts, Business Route 209 in Snydersville. High-powered indoor go-karts with slick tires are the closest you’ll come to real track racing! The go-karts are a single person ride and you must be at least 54” tall to drive. Video arcade and snack bar mean fun for the whole family. Hours are Thursday and Friday 5:00pm10:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm10:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-7:00pm, and Monday through Wednesday 12:00pm-5:00. Call ahead for other times. Bring the display ad for a Free Race! Call (570) 420-5500 and visit www.ssspeedways.com. MOUNTAIN SEGWAYS CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Ropes Courses, Disc Golf, Mountain Segways, Euro Bungy, Climbing Wall, and Zip Lines. Call (570) 629-1661 x1123 for reservations, and see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. Fernwood Hotel & Resort/Pocono Segway Tours, Route 209 in Bushkill. Guided segway tours every day except Wednesday, for ages 13+,
This Week in the Poconos 37 amidst the 440-acre, 4-season resort. No experience required; top speed is 12 mph. Open to the public and resort guests. Reservations recommended; call 1-888-segway9 or 1-888-337-6966, and visit www.fernwoodhotel.com. PAINTBALL The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Come play paintball on five new fields. Play a combination of games in and out of the woods including speedball. Equipment is available. Outside paint not permitted; all paintballs must be purchased at the Adventure Center. Minimum age 10 with waiver signed by guardian. Improve your skills at the paintball shooting gallery, with no age restriction. Call (570) 5958988 and 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, north of the Poconos in Barryville, New
York. Paintball course open to the public with equipment rentals available. Try the 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+ award-winning fields! Ages 10+ only. Also bringing you fullday and ½-day adventures through the scenic Lehigh River Gorge; family-style calm water float trips, wild whitewater rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, camping, and more! Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226 for reservations, and see www.poconowhitewater.com. SKI AREAS Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake Harmony Road in Lake Harmony; use I-80 exit 284, then follow Route 115 to Route 903 to Lake Harmony Road. Fourteen trails serviced by 7 lifts and 100% snowmaking,
with night skiing, ski rentals, ski school, snowboard park, and snow tubing. Call (570) 722-0100. Visit www.jfbb.com. Camelback Ski Area, 3 & ½ miles from I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. With 33 trails and 13 lifts, including high-speed detachable quads and a magic carpet. 100% snowmaking, 100% night skiing, 4 lodges, 2 rental shops, ski school, 2 terrain parks and halfpipe. Dining and slopeside accommodations are available. Use the special offer in the display ad for a snow tubing discount! Call (570) 629-1661 or go to www.skicamelback.com. Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, just off Route 940 west of Blakeslee Corners and east of the I-476 interchange. With 21 trails and 7 lifts with 100% snowmaking, rentals, halfpipe and terrain park, ski shop, ski school, racing clinics and complete facilities. Call (570) 443-8425 and see www.jfbb.com. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Follow signs (Continued on Page 38)
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on Route 209 via I-80 exit 309. Day or night skiing on 23 slopes and trails serviced by 9 lifts and 100% snowmaking. Rentals are available. Riders welcome in the halfpipe area and snowboard park. Super Park & Pipe, too! Ski schools and clinics available for all abilities. Phone (570) 421-7231 or visit www.shawneemt.com. Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain on the scenic Upper Delaware River, 4 miles off Route 590 in Lackawaxen. Eighteen trails all covered by extensive snowmaking, with 650’ of vertical drop for long runs. Skiers and snowboarders have fun in the Terrain Park. Open for night skiing most nights. Rentals and lessons are available. Use the snow tubing coupon in the display ad! To find out more, including days and hours (closed Tuesdays), call (570) 685-1400 or see www.ski-bigbear.com. SLEDDING The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route
SNOWTUBING Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake Harmony Road in Lake Harmony; use I-80 exit 284, then follow Route 115 to Route 903 to Lake Harmony Road. Fourteen trails serviced by 7 lifts and 100% snowmaking, with night skiing, ski rentals, ski school, snowboard park, and snow tubing. Call (570) 722-0100. Visit www.jfbb.com. Camelback Ski Area, I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Expanded snowtubing park features 10 runs and 4 tows, along with a powerful snowmaking system for a great ride. Single tubes and family tubes, and night tubing. Use the special offer in the display ad for a discount! Call (570) 629-1661 or go to www.skicamelback.com. Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill, weather permitting. Fernwood’s Winter Fun Center has 7 tubing chutes and offers single & family tubes, plus a Children’s Tubing Center! Kids must be at least 42”
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tall. Snowtubing is open Thursday through Monday, with 2-hour day sessions on weekends & holidays and 4-hour night sessions Thursday through Monday; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Use the coupon in the display ad! Call 1-888-FERNWOOD; www.fernwoodhotel.com. Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, just off Route 940 west of Blakeslee Corners and east of the I-476 interchange. With 21 trails and 7 lifts with 100% snowmaking, rentals, halfpipe and terrain park, ski shop, ski school, racing clinics, tubing, and complete facilities. Call (570) 4438425 and see www.jfbb.com. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Follow signs on Route 209 via I-80 exit 309. Six tubing chutes serviced by 2 lifts are all lighted for day or night tubing. Use the display ad coupon for special savings on tubing, all season! Phone (570) 421-7231 or visit www.shawneemt.com. Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain on the scenic Upper Delaware River, 4 miles off Route 590 in Lackawaxen. Fun tubing runs for all ages are open on Saturdays & Sundays. A complete winter experience in a semi-private setting. For more information, including days and hours (closed Tuesdays), call (570) 685-1400 or see www.ski-bigbear.com. SNOWSHOEING The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. Call the resort at (570) 839-7111 for operating hours, and check out www.poconomanor.com. Skytop Lodge, off Route 390 in Skytop. Snowshoeing through the beautiful wooded grounds is offered to guests of the resort. Snowshoe rentals are available. Phone (570) 595-7401 or 1-800-345-7759 and see www.skytop.com. SPORTING CLAYS The Rod & Gun Club at Pocono Manor, Route 314, via Route 611 or Route 940, Pocono Manor. The Manor Sports Club offers a multistation clay course spanning over 120 acres. There are high-flying teal, rolling rabbits, and fast crossing and incoming birds throughout the scenic woodland course. Enjoy
This Week in the Poconos 39 a walk or ride along the stream between stations and take in the scenery. Trained staff will assist you in shooting your 1st round, and help novices elevate their shooting skills. Instruction and gun rentals are available, as are ammo and gear. Appointments are required; call (570) 839-3908 or email poconosports@poconomanor.com; see www.poconomanor.com. The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop. Regulation, twelve-station sporting clay range open to the public. Suitable for beginners with challenges for the more experienced shooter. Instruction is offered and guns are available to rent. Appointments are required. Phone (570) 595-8929 or (570) 595-7401 to schedule; visit www.skytop.com.
through the scenic Lehigh River Gorge. Family-style calm water float trips, wild whitewater rafting, kayaking, bike rentals, mountain biking, Skirmish paintball, and more! Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226 for details, 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 available. Call (570) 588-4807, and check out www.startinggateonline.com.
SPORTS EQUIPMENT Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I-80 off exit 309). The camp store here carries a complete line of outdoor equipment. Tents, lanterns, fire starters, water jugs, portable stoves, hats, clothing, sunglasses, snorkeling equipment, disposable cameras, and more. Call (570) 2230505 or 1-800-487-2628, and visit www.adventuresport.com. Kittatinny Canoes, at their Milford location. This canoe and raft center also offers new and used canoes, kayaks, and watersports accessories. Dealers of Old Town Canoe, Dagger, and Perception! Located off the Route 209 Matamoras exit, 3 miles north of Milford. Call 1-800FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890, and see www.kittatinny.com. Pocono Ski Rentals, Sullivan Trail in Tannersville. Skis, snowboards, snow blades, and more. Choose from day, multi-day, and seasonal rentals; fast, friendly service, easy pickup and drop-off. Full service shop does quick tune-ups and waxing. Open every day, with 35+ years in business, and selling the latest gear such as hats, goggles, gloves, coats, and selling and renting bibs/pants! Phone (570) 629-4668. Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Bringing you full-day and ½-day adventures
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Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery. Offering fishing tackle, camping equipment, bike rentals, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, 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, minnows, night crawlers, leeches, red worms, giant mealworms, wax worms, crickets, and more! Celebrating over 30 years (Continued on Page 40)
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in business, this very complete bait shop is open every day all year. Call 839-7338 for more information; 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. Scenic cross-country steam-powered rail excursions, working roundhouse and turntable, two museums, Park Theatre, Visitors Center and more all make for an
adventure the whole family will love. Call (570) 340-5200 or (888) 693-9391 for the train excursion schedule or more information; see www.nps.gov/stea. WATERPARKS Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. H2Oooohh! indoor waterpark features a family raft ride, body slides, multi-level splash playground, children’s activity pool, wave pool, whirlpools, and the Flowrider simulated wave machine. Lockers and a snack bar are available. Call (570) 722-9901 or see www.splitrockresort.com. For lodging reservations call 1-800-2557625; the general number is (570) 722-9111.
ZIP LINES/ROPES COURSES CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Ropes courses, disc golf, mountain segways, Euro bungy, climbing wall, and fantastic zip lines! Call (570) 629-1661 x1123 for reservations, and check out www.cbkmountainadventures.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Zip Line Adventure, whitewater rafting, camping, canoeing, kayaking, and mountain biking. For your reservations, call the Adventure Center at 1-800-4438554 or (570) 443-9532; see www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
BIG BOULDER SKI AREA I-80 Exit 284, Take Rt. 115S, turn right on Rt. 903S and follow the signs to entrance
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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 a 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 and live entertainment, or visit the Winter Fun Center for tubing and more. Check it out at www.fernwoodhotel.com. DELAWARE WATER GAP Water Gap Diner & The Pancake Place, Main Street, Ph: (570) 476-0132: Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and featuring traditional diner fare as well as surprisingly scrumptious specials! Bring the print or online display ad for a percentage off your bill. Easy on/off from exit 310 of I80; groups are welcome. Hours are 6:00am to 9:00pm on Sunday through Thursday, and 6:00am until 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday. This is a yummy people-pleasing place for all ages and tastes!
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 at 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: 226-6130: Kick back, relax, and sip coffee crafted from Electric City Roasting’s customblended 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: 226-2993 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 special dining events and live entertainment. Serving lunch from 12:00pm to
This Week in the Poconos 43 2:30pm and dinner from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Four-diamond AAA rating, Wine Spectator magazine award-winner, and Historic Hotels of America member. Visit www.thesettlersinn.com. LAKE HARMONY Boulder View Tavern, Lake Drive, Ph: 722-9696: Casual dining and family fare; where the mountain comes to life! Dinner served to 9:00pm and late night menu to 11:00pm. Check out the famous BBQ ribs. Special nights include 25-cent wings on Mondays, pizza night and college night with special drink prices on Wednesdays, and $5.00/pound clams or mussels and $1.50 domestic drafts on Sundays. Live entertainment scheduled. See www.boulderviewtavern.com. The Resort at Split Rock, One Lake Drive, Ph: 722-9111: Casual dining in a distinctive 4-season 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 alley, indoor pools, championship golf. 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.
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MOUNT POCONO The Original Bailey’s Rib & Steakhouse, Route 611, just north of Route 940, Ph: 839-9678: 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 7 days from 11:30am. The luncheon menu offers burgers, Buffalo wings, chicken quesadillas, crab cake sandwiches, and steak house salads, as well as light lunch specials. Delicious dinner options include hand-cut USDA Prime steaks, juicy prime rib, pasta, shrimp, chicken, and slow-cooked brisket and ribs. A full rack of the “best ribs in the Poconos” is just $13.99, with salad bar and all the extras! Enjoy happy hour specials, blackboard specials, and an early dinner menu served Monday through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Sunday brunch is served from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Families are welcome, and a quality children’s menu is always available. (Continued on Page 44)
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Each dollar spent at a local restaurant returns three times more money to our local economy than one spent at a chain - a benefit we can all bank on.
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Receive a complimentary cake on your special occasion; reservations are accepted. Each dollar spent at a locally-owned eatery benefits the Pocono economy 3 times more than each dollar spent at a chain eatery; visit www.baileyssteakhouse.com. 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
Bear Creek Inne Fresh Seafood, Steak, Veal and Chicken RT. 115, BEAR CREEK, PA
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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 trails, and check out the nearby ski areas, spa, and casino! Visit www.crescentlodge.com.
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.
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.
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: Dine with a backdrop of beautiful views of the historic Shawnee Inn and championship golf course. Open for lunch and dinner. The menu offers a variety of sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and salads. For beverages, they 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
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
This Week in the Poconos 45 rack of lamb, with 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 award-winner. 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 also 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 (Continued on Page 46)
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Creek” is the Pocono Mountains’ Original Brewpub and Restaurant. Everything at the Creek is handcrafted, from the post and beam timber-frame building, the awardwinning 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, pub fare, steaks, seafood, and daily specials. There’s a children’s menu, a treasure box, and a game room. Happy Hour runs from 3:30pm to 5:30pm Monday through Friday. 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: “Fresh fish for a few clams!” Enjoy casual dining at its best in this popular Tannersville landmark. The menu offers many exciting items
to choose from; appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, prime rib, steak, and seafood. Enjoy a fresh garden salad bar, and let the little ones order from a worthy children’s menu. Special luncheon, early dinner, and lounge menus are available. Open every day at 11:30am in a casual and comfortable atmosphere, just minutes from the Crossings Outlets and Camelback Mountain Resort. Reservations are accepted and large parties are welcomed. 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. 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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Rob Corchnoy Memorial Race On Sunday, February 13th, the Rob Corchnoy Memorial Race happens on the Cliffhanger slope at Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville! The annual competition is a Class J3, United States Ski Association (USSA) sanctioned race. Check in from 7:00am to 9:00am in the CBK Lodge, Group Sales Office; race time is 9:30am. An awards ceremony will be held in the Sunbowl Lodge shortly after the 2nd run of the event. Information can be accessed at the PARA website, www.paracing.org, or from the Camelback Mountain Alpine Racing Center. Camelback is off I-80 exit 299; call (570) 6291661, and visit www.skicamelback.com.
Tours, Tastings, and Tokyo Tea House at Barley Creek Everything at Barley Creek Brewing Company is handcrafted, from the timberframe building, to the award-winning food, to the handcrafted brews. Barley Creek brews world-class ales and lagers onsite, in its own English brew house! Free Brewery Tours and Beer Tastings happen daily at 12:30pm or by appointment. Now, the incomparable Tokyo Tea House is in the house! With a 20+-year local tradition and, like Barley Creek, a focus on quality, Tokyo’s chefs prepare and present fresh sushi with artisan skill, as well as other wonderful menu offerings. Barley Creek is the Poconos’ original authentic brewpub and restaurant, boasting a big, rustic atmosphere, a deck for brews with a view, a pavilion, wiffle ball stadium, catering, private parties, special events, and live entertainment. Soups, salads, pub fare, steaks, seafood, happy hour and daily specials, a children’s menu, a treasure box, and a game room make this an all-ages destination. It’s in the fork at Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, 2 miles shy of Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville. Phone (570) 629-9399, and surf the Creek at www.barleycreek.com!
Diana Golden Adaptive Race at Camelback Camelback Mountain Resort and the PA Center for Adaptive Sports invite all disabled skiers and riders to the Diana Golden Adaptive Race, on Saturday, February 5th. Level I racing is designed for inexperienced disabled athletes who are interested in racing. The Giant Slalom course is set for entry level racers. Racers can compete in the Diana Golden Division for athletes with physical disabilities in 1 of 3 categories; Visually Impaired, Sitting, or Standing. Register from 8:00am to 9:00am in the Big Pocono West room in the Cafeteria; a coaches’ meeting is at 9:00am. Racing will be held on the Raceway slope. The PA Center for Adaptive Sports will host an awards ceremony for all participants at the conclusion of the race, approximately 1:00pm, in the Big Pocono West room in the Cafeteria. Helmets are required for all participating athletes. Camelback is in Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299. Call (570) 6291661, and see www.skicamelback.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. Call for 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 your reservations, call The Inn at Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599; visit www.innjt.net.
This Week in the Poconos 49 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 old-fashioned 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.
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 more. 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 314 in Pocono Manor, via Route 940 or Route 611. Call (570) 8397111 or 1-800-233-8150, and see www.poconomanor.com.
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, attractions, and nightlife. To learn more about a stay at Mountain Springs Lake or to make reservations, call (570) 629-0251 or 1-866-629-0251; visit www.mslresort.com. (Continued on Page 50)
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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 outdoor amenities including championship golf, approach course, golf academy, tennis, guided fishing, river trips, hiking, and more. The Inn has 80 hotel-style rooms, 2 cottages, and deluxe suites; all are accommodations. Relax 1st-class 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.
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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. Skytop Lodge is known as one of the most highly regarded destinations in the Pocono Mountains region. For information or reservations, call (570) 5957401 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.
Beautifully-decorated rooms are named after romantic European cities, with appropriate motifs. 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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MCEEC Bald Eagle Field Trips Guided Bald Eagle Field Trips organized by the Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) are planned for Fridays, February 4th and 11th. The destination is the Poconos’ Upper Delaware River, in search of resident and wintering bald eagles. This scenic region provides a beautiful backdrop and excellent opportunities for observing these majestic raptors. Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman will lead, discussing the dramatic recovery of the bald eagle and other aspects of its life history. Meet at the MCEEC near Bartonsville at 8:30am, and return around 5:30pm. A $20.00/pp cost to attend includes van transportation. Registration and pre-payment are required; space is limited. Pack your lunch, bring your binoculars, dress for the weather, and get excited about eagles! Brief stops will be made to purchase coffee and snacks. To register and learn more, call (570) 629-3061 or email monroecd@ptd.net, and discover www.mcconservation.org.
Audubon Snowshoe Hike at Varden Conservation Area On Sunday, February 6th, the Northeast PA Audubon Society invites you on a guided Snowshoe Hike at Varden Conservation Area, off Route 296 in Wayne County. Shoe through the snow with ease, while exploring this beautiful natural area from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Brief snowshoeing instruction will be provided, along with “Leave No Trace” information for winter recreation. If snow cover is insufficient, plan on hiking instead. Bring along plenty of water, a good pair of boots, and warm gloves. Meet at the Mid-Valley Road access area. The Snowshoe Hike is free; to register, call Brian Flores at (570) 676-3428. Contact the NEPA Audubon Society office in Honesdale at (570) 253-9250, and wing your way to www.nepaaudubonsociety.org and www.audubon.org.
Guided Bald Eagle Excursion On Saturday, February 12th, The Eagle Institute will host a Guided Bald Eagle Excursion with the Northeast PA Audubon Society! Meet at the PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center on Route 6 near Hawley at 9:00am to join this free, heated-bus program and tour to discover the unique connection between man-made power and one of the most popular winter eagle habitats in the northeast. Dress warmly, wear boots, and bring your binoculars and camera! Registration is required; call PPL at (570) 251-6196 and see www.pplpreserves.com. The Eagle Institute Winter Field Office, 176 Scenic Drive in Lackawaxen at the Roebling Bridge, is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through mid-March. Soar to the Eagle Forum message board at www.eagleinstitute.org, drop by the office, call (570) 685-5960 or (845) 5576162, or email eagleinstitute@yahoo.com.
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Resort in Bushkill for “The Sweet Soul & Rock & Roll” Valentine’s Show starring Little Anthony & the Imperials. Hear Little Anthony & The Imperials perform classic hits like “Tears On My Pillow,” “Goin’ Out Of My Head,” “Hurt So Bad” and “Take Me Back.” Also appearing for the Valentine’s Show will be Lady A & Destiny, singing hits from the Motown and Disco eras. The doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 8:00 in the Fernwood Event Center. Tickets are $55 premium seating, $45 general admission and are available in advance and at the door. The 440acre Fernwood Resort is located on Route 209 in Bushkill. For your Valentine’s Show tickets, call the resort at (570) 588-9500 ext. 5214 or call 1-888-FERNWOOD then press #5. Visit on the net at www.fernwoodhotel.com. February 12 – The Eagle Institute is teaming up with PPL to host a free Guided Bald Eagle Excursion departing from Hawley. Discover the unique connection between man-made power and one of the most popular winter eagle habitats in the Northeast US during this program and excursion. Meet at PPL’s Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center on Route 6 near Hawley at 9:00am for this free excursion aboard a heated bus. Registration is required by calling PPL at (570) 251-6196; visit PPL’s website www.pplpreserves.com for further details. The Eagle Institute Winter Field Office at 176 Scenic Drive in Lackawaxen (at the end of the Roebling Bridge) is open every Friday, Saturday & Sunday through mid-March. Call the office or drop by to learn where eagles are being sighted, or visit their web page at www.eagleinstitute.org and see the Eagle Forum message board. For maps, directions and more information, contact The Eagle Institute at (570) 685-5960 or
(845) 557-6162, or email them at eagleinstitute@yahoo.com. February 12 – For a unique winter adventure, try Tracking on Snowshoes with Audubon at scenic Nescopeck State Park at 1:30pm. Join members of the Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society as they enjoy the park on snowshoes. With park staff they will look for tracks to ID and then decipher the story behind them. Registration is required by calling hike leader John Jakoby at (570) 474-5884. If you have snowshoes bring them; if you need to borrow a pair from the park, reserve them by calling the Nescopeck State Park office at (570) 403-2006. Visit the Pennsylvania State Parks website at www.visitpaparks.com. February 12 – Today is Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville. The whole day will be filled with events, fun and information. Camelback is easy to find in Tannersville off I-80 exit 299. Call (570) 629-1661 or visit their website www.skicamelback.com for all the details. February 12 – For an adventurous Valentine’s treat, let Northeast Wilderness Experience (NEWE) and The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park in Hawley take care of all the details with their “Hearts in the Snow” Moonlight Snowshoe, a guided moonlight snowshoe excursion followed by an exquisite dinner at The Settlers Inn. Everyone will meet at The Settlers Inn at 4:00pm, and then drive over to Shuman’s Point to start the snowshoe by 5:00. This moonlight hike is very beginner friendly with a relaxed path along Lake Wallenpaupack. Afterwards, warm up by the fire at The Settlers Inn and enjoy a delectable three-course meal paired with a complementing fine wine for each course. Snowshoe rentals will be available. Bring water for the hike, dress in layers, and wear waterproof boots or snow boots. Reservations are required by going to the inn’s website www.thesettlersinn.com to link to NEWE. The Settlers Inn
is located at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, near Lake Wallenpaupack. Call the Inn at (570) 226-2993 or toll-free 1-800-833-8527 with questions. February 12 - The famed 9/11 Flag, which has been on a whirlwind tour of the United States over the last several months, will make a stop at the Pike County Historical Society Museum, located at 608 Broad Street in Milford. The 30’ x 20’ tattered flag was found near the World Trade Center shortly after the 9/11 tragedy by a local Shohola resident. The remains of the flag originally traveled to Greensburg, KS, a town 95% destroyed by an EF5 tornado, on the 9/11 anniversary in 2008. Volunteers stitched this special flag back together using American Flags salvaged from the Greensburg tornado. The idea then came about to stitch the flag back to its original format, eventually eliminating the patches. It was only appropriate that the use of a piece of the famed Lincoln Flag of the Pike County Historical Society be taken into consideration. The Lincoln Flag, which was stained with our 16th President’s blood at Ford’s Theater, has been a part of the Historical Society’s collections since 1954. It was determined that the Lincoln Flag would be a much welcomed addition and “…even so much as a thread…” would be happily incorporated into the 9/11 Flag. Historical Society archivists then donated a few threads that had fallen off of the Lincoln Flag to be incorporated into the 9/11 flag. A Stitching Ceremony will be held at The Columns Museum today, February 12, Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. For more information, call the Pike County Historical Society at (570) 296-8126 or visit the website www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org. February 12 - 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
This Week in the Poconos 53 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. February 12 – Would you like to see a golden eagle, a peregrine falcon or perhaps a saw-whet owl? If so, join Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center for Close Encounters with Birds of Prey at PPL’s Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center on Route 6 near Hawley. At 2:00pm you’ll see six live raptors, and spend a magical hour gaining a greater knowledge and appreciation of
the raptors of the Northeast. Bill will entertain as well as educate you with the knowledge he has gained through over 30 years of studying and rehabilitating raptors, and through practicing the ancient art of falconry. For more information you can reach PPL’s Lake Wallenpaupack Environmental Preserve at (570) 251-6196 or (570) 253-7076, or send an email to pplpreserves@pplweb. com. Additional program details (Continued on Page 54)
New Rail-Trails Guidebook Wilderness Press, with The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, has published a 6th book in the series of official guidebooks for the nationwide rail-trails system. Built on unused railroad corridors, rail-trails offer gentle grades and easy access. Newest in the series, Rail-Trails; Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, covers 2,500 miles of trails through rural and urban settings. With a rich industrial and passenger rail history, this is one of the densest rail-trail regions in the country. Enjoy a fitness walk, bicycle ride, or family outing on a rail-trail! Maps include start and end points, trailheads, parking, restrooms, and amenities, as well as icons for hiking, road and mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, wheelchair use, and rollerblading, with descriptions by rail-trail experts. Look for Rail-Trails; Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey in bookstores, specialty shops, outfitters, and at www.wildernesspress.com; ISBN 9780-89997-649-5, $18.95. With over 150,000 members and supporters, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy protects US historical rail lines; discover www.railstotrails.org.
MCEEC Winter Bog Walk On Sunday, February 13th, join a Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) naturalist for a 2½-hour walk in the Tannersville Cranberry Bog! This northern boreal bog is protected by The Nature Conservancy and a National Natural Landmark. It’s interesting to explore in winter because the bog mat freezes and the snow cover offers the opportunity to see shrubs, trees and pitcher plants in their winter environment. The snow also makes it possible to see animal tracks from year-round residents such as bobcats, snowshoe hare, and coyote. Access to the interior of the bog is substantial along a 1650’ floating boardwalk, making for spectacular photo opportunities. The walk embarks from the Bog parking lot on Cherry Lane Road at 1:00pm, and registration is required by Friday, February 11th; cost is $5.00/pp. Call (570) 629-3061, email monroecd@ptd.net, and see www.mcconservation.org.
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can also be found at the website www.pplpreserves.com. February 12 – Members of the Pocono Outdoor Club invite you to join them for an Excursion at Nescopeck State Park at 10:00am. Everyone is welcome to accompany the group as they hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski along the beautiful trails in the park. It will be a moderate trek and commensurate with conditions. Meet at Park Headquarters at 10:00. Contact hike leaders John & Fran Whipple at (570) 350-2977 or (570) 3502967 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 leaders or click on www.poconooutdoorclub.org. February 12 – A Winter Tree ID Walk is being offered at the Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary near Bartonsville. Join environmental education coordinator Roger Spotts from 10:00am until noon to learn how to identify the common trees of the Poconos without their leaves. Using simple keys, the group will venture outside to identify trees along the trails. The cost to attend is $5. Dress for the weather. The Winter Tree ID Walk will begin at 10:00am at the Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) adjoining the sanctuary near Bartonsville. To find the MCEEC from Interstate 80 (exit 302 from I80 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. For further information or to register, call the
MCEEC at (570) 629-3061 or visit www.mcconservation.org. February 12 – 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. February 12 & 13 – Go on a Cross Country Skiing Trek at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry and check out PEEC’s gorgeous trails in the winter. If you don’t know how to cross-country ski, no problem! If there’s snow, skis and beginner instruction will be provided for an easy outing to enjoy the woods in winter. Spend the afternoon skiing through snow covered forests and trails, enjoying the beautiful scenery found in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Hours are from 9:00am to noon on Saturday and 1:00 to 4:00pm on Sunday. The cost to attend is $20 adults/$10 kids and ski equipment will be provided. If there isn’t enough snow to ski, join PEEC staff on a Free Winter Hike. Registration with shoe size is required for the Cross Country Skiing Trek. PEEC, a nonprofit 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 or to register for the Cross Country Skiing Trek, call PEEC at (570) 8282319 or log on to www.peec.org. February 13 – The Appalachan Fiddle & Bluegrass Association
(AFBA) invites you to their Bluegrass Shindig at the Beethoven Waldheim Club, a short drive from the Poconos at 1984 Waldheim Road in Hellertown. The featured performers today are the Forgotten Mountain Boys and Past Times Bluegrass. The doors open at 10:00am and the show starts at 12:30pm. The day will end around 6:00pm. Admission is $7, children under 12 free. The Beethoven Waldheim Club offers reasonablypriced food & beverages; no coolers please. Bring your own instruments for continuous jam sessions throughout the building! The indoor Shindigs are held on the 2nd Sunday each month, October through April. To find the Shindigs: From Rt. 80 use Rt. 33 south to Rt. 78 west, exit at Hellertown. At end of ramp, turn left and go south on Main St. (Rt. 412S). Go 3 miles to Leithsville Fire Co. and turn right on Flint Hill Road. Travel 1/3 mile to Waldheim Road (on right – see club sign), continue past Waldheim Road a short distance then turn right into the parking lot. Call the Waldheim Club on the day of the Shindig at (610) 838-9059 or (610) 838-9004. For more information about the AFBA or questions about the Shindig, call Barbara Merring at (610) 253-2800. Complete details can be found at www.afbawindgap.org. February 13 – The Rob Corchnoy Memorial Race will be held on the Cliffhanger slope at Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville. The annual competition is a Class J3, United States Ski Association sanctioned race. Check-in is from 7:00 to 9:00am in the CBK Lodge, Group Sales Office. Race time is 9:30. The Awards Ceremony will be held in the Sunbowl Lodge shortly after the second run of the event. Information can be obtained from the PARA website (www.paracing.org) or by contacting the Camelback Mountain Alpine Racing Center. Camelback Mountain Resort is located in Tannersville, off I80 exit 299. Call them at (570)
This Week in the Poconos 55 629-1661 or visit their website www.skicamelback.com. February 13 – Head over to beautiful Nescopeck State Park in February for some winter fun during Snowshoe Weekends, beginning on Sunday, Feb. 13. When there are six or more inches of snow on the ground, a limited number of snowshoes are available for use in the park free of charge. Park staff will be on hand to give brief instruction. Snowshoes are free to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis between 9:00am and 3:00pm; participants will need someone with a valid driver’s license to sign out the equipment. No registration
is required. Snow conditions will be available by phone Friday after 5:00pm. Call the Nescopeck State Park office at (570) 4032006 with questions, or visit the Pennsylvania State Parks website at www.visitpaparks.com. February 13 – A naturalist from the Monroe County Environmental Education Center will lead a Winter Bog Walk through the Tannersville Cranberry Bog at 1:00pm. 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. The bog
becomes even more interesting to explore in winter as the bog mat freezes and the ground becomes snow-covered, with opportunities to see shrubs, trees and even pitcher plants in their winter environment. The snow also makes it possible to see animal tracks from year-round residents such as bobcats, snowshoe hare and coyote. Access to the interior of the bog is substantial along a 1650’ “floating” boardwalk, making for spectacular photo opportunities. Participants are asked to meet at the bog parking lot on Cherry Lane Road by 1:00pm for this 2½ (Continued on Page 56)
Take your Daughter/Son to the Snow for Free! From Monday, February 7th through Friday, February 11th, it’s Take your Daughter/Son to the Snow Week at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area! Every child age 21 and under will receive a free Youth/Student Lift Ticket when his or her parent purchases a full price Daily Ticket. A special coupon is required, which is available online at www.shawneemt.com. Beginner-friendly Shawnee Mountain Ski Area is located off I-80 exit 309 in Shawnee-on-Delaware; follow signs on Route 209 to Hollow Road. For more information, visit online or call (570) 421-7231x229.
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Tuesday Night Race Series Race #3 in the Tuesday Night Race Series will be held on Tuesday, February 8th at Big Boulder Ski Area in Lake Harmony. Registration is from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the Boulder PARK lodge, and the racing starts at 7:00pm. After-race relaxation and revelry, including an awesome awards ceremony, will be held at Boulder View Tavern down the street. Big Boulder, boasting a Transworld Top 5 Terrain Park, is easy to find via Route 903 or Route 940. Mark your calendar for Race #4, planned for Tuesday, February 22nd! Call (570) 722-0100 with questions, and check out the “best snow in the Poconos” at www.jfbb.com.
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hour journey into the winter bog environment. Dress for the weather and possible snow-covered trails. To find the bog from Route 611, at the light at the Tannersville Inn turn onto Cherry Lane Road; the bog parking lot will be on your right 1.9 miles from Route 611. The cost to attend is $5 and pre-registration is required by Friday, February 11. Call the Monroe County Environmental Education Center at (570) 629-3061 to register. www.mcconservation.org February 13 - Our Lady of Victory Church in Tannersville is sponsoring a Parish Breakfast from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Come and enjoy a freshly made breakfast including eggs, home fries, omelets, pancakes, waffles, bacon, sausage and beverage. Cost is adults $6, children $4, under five are free. Our Lady of Victory Church is located on Cherry Lane Road, one mile east of Route 611 in Tannersville. Call the church office at (570) 629-4572 with questions. February 13 & 14 – Make your reservations for the Lovers Lodging Special at The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park in Hawley and spend a night of romance at a discounted rate! Enjoy one night’s stay in elegant accommodations, dinner for two featuring a special Valentine’s menu at the inn’s acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant, and breakfast in bed the following morning. Romantic extras available include A Day at the Spa at Woodloch and A Trio of Valentine Goodies. The awardwinning Settlers Inn is located at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, near Lake Wallenpaupack. Call the inn at (570) 226-2993 or toll-free 1-800833-8527 for your reservations. www.thesettlersinn.com February 13 thru 17 – Surprise your loved one with a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway at The French Manor Inn and Spa in South Sterling, a 4-diamond castle retreat with gorgeous mountain views.
Their Valentine’s Special is a twonight package valid any two nights from February 13 through February 17, including all of the following: overnight accommodations in an elegant room or luxurious suite; a welcome fruit & cheese plate with sherry wine and scented candle in your room upon arrival; breakfast served in the dining room fireside or on the terrace; complimentary afternoon tea served daily in Hanna’s Cafe; a $100 food and beverage credit towards a gourmet candlelight dinner in the Twin Fireplace Dining Room, and nightly turn-down service complete with Godiva chocolates each evening. The inn will be offering their celebrated Valentine’s Day menu on February 14 complete with live piano music, plus each lady receives a long-stemmed rose and a box of chocolates. For your reservations, call the French Manor at (570) 676-3244 or book online at www.thefrenchmanor.com. February 14 – The Conference Center at beautiful Skytop Lodge in Skytop, PA will again open its doors for the sixth annual Booklover’s Ball, to be held on Valentine’s Day to benefit the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library in Cresco. The gala event, in keeping with tradition, will celebrate romance and commitment for couples of all ages. The popular community ball will be a fun evening for all, while helping to fill the coffers of the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library. In the romantically decorated Skytop ballroom, located in the Conference Center, the lavish party will begin with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar at 6:00pm, followed by a four-course dinner at 7:00. The 8-piece Doug Smith Band will play contemporary and classic numbers that are sure to lure one and all to the dance floor. This year, the Ball Committee has assembled an especially attractive array of items for the ever-popular live auction. In addition to the spirited live auction, there will also be a silent auction and raffles of very nice prizes. Tickets for the Valentine’s Day Booklover’s Ball are $75 per
person, $150 per couple. Black tie is optional. Reservations are required by February 7. To RSVP or for more information, call Cheryl Howard at Skytop at (570) 5958909 or call Cindy DeLuca at the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library at (570) 595-7171. February 16 – Race number six in the Captain Morgan Wednesday Night Race League starts at 3:00pm at Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville. All skiers and snowboarders are invited to compete. Racing is held on the Raceway slope. Camelback is located in Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299. Call (570) 6291661 or visit their website www.skicamelback.com for registration information. February 18 – Everyone is invited to go for a free Moonrise Walk from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry. Take a short hike to a scenic overlook and watch the full moon rise over the Delaware River Valley. 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 or to register for the free Moonrise Walk, call PEEC at (570) 828-2319 or log on to www.peec.org. February 18 – The Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) near Bartonsville will present Solstice Story Telling at 7:30pm. In the old days, winter was the time to gather around a large fire during the long, cold nights and listen to the story teller. These yarns were meant to entertain as well as to explain the mysteries of life. In many diverse cultures throughout the world, animals took the place of man as characters in these tales. Join environmental educator Darryl Speicher around a warm fire under
This Week in the Poconos 57 the waxing full moon and relive this ancient tradition. Darryl will share some of his favorite folk tales from around the world. Hot chocolate and refreshments will be provided. The cost to attend is $8 adults, $5 children. 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. For further information or to register, call the
MCEEC at (570) 629-3061 or visit www.mcconservation.org. February 18 - 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) 213-2882 or atullo@troopersfund.org. February 18 thru 21 – All bird-lovers are encouraged to participate in the 14th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, a free
event sponsored by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. Take part in this fun and easy midwinter activity wherever you are at home, at a local park or wildlife refuge, in a schoolyard, or out on a walk anytime during daylight hours. Participants in the free event will join tens of thousands of volunteers of all levels of birding experience to count birds in their own backyards, local parks or wildlife refuges. Simply count the number of each species you see during an outing or sitting (for as little as 15 minutes or as long as you wish), then enter (Continued on Page 58)
PennDOT Advice for Wintry Weather With snow and gusting wind in the forecast, PennDOT asks drivers to slow down, stay alert, and use caution on roadways! Snow squalls can strike without warning, covering roads with snow or causing whiteouts. Be ready to adjust your speed and your travel plans, use common sense, and watch for developing weather. Most winter crashes result from speeding, tailgating, and careless lane changes. Rapid movements cause loss of control, so act and react slowly.
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Slow down gradually, and drive at a safe, consistent speed. Turn on your headlights. Stay in your lane. Increase your following distance. Stay alert, look as far ahead as possible, and be patient. Reduce in-car distractions; give your full attention to driving. Use the defroster and wipers. Keep windows and mirrors free of snow and ice. During whiteouts, come to a complete stop only when you can safely get as far off the road as possible. • Do not stop in the flow of traffic; this may create a chain-reaction collision. • Do not pass a slow-moving vehicle, or accelerate for a vehicle that is following you too closely. • Always buckle up, and never drink and drive. PennDOT is responsible for 96,000 snow lane miles, which is enough to circle the globe nearly 4 times! PennDOT treats and clears roadways, but temporary delays/closures are inevitable. For information, visit www.neparoads.com and see www.511PA.com, or call 511 from any phone. For more winter driving tips and to learn how PennDOT works, visit www.dot.state.pa.us/winter.
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your tallies on the easy-to-navigate Great Backyard Bird Count website www.birdcount.org. While enjoying the birds perching on birdfeeders in your yard or out in a local park, you will assist the non-profit Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology in gathering valuable bird population data in this important national survey. To get started, simply log on to the detailed Great Backyard Bird Count website for specific guidelines and lots of birding information. For more information about the GBBC, visit their website www.birdcount.org or contact the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at (800) 843-2473 or gbbc@cornell.edu. You may also contact the Audubon Society with questions at c i t i z e n s c i e n c e @ a u d u b o n . o rg or (202) 861-2242 ext. 3050. The number at the Northeast PA Audubon Society office in Honesdale is (570) 253-9250. February 19 – Catch a glimpse of wintering eagles in the Pocono Mountains before they head back north to their breeding habitat when you join the Guided Bald Eagle Excursion hosted by The Eagle Institute in Lackawaxen. In winter, hundreds of bald eagles migrate to the Pocono Mountains in search of open water, fresh fish, and undisturbed habitat. In addition to these visiting migrants, the region is also proud of a growing, breeding population of resident eagles. Join this tour aboard a heated bus to popular eagle viewing sites around the Delaware River. This excursion will focus on migration patterns and possibly observe some early breeding rituals by resident nesting pairs. Meet at The Eagle Institute Winter Field Office in Lackawaxen for 10:00am departure. The cost is $10 per person on a first come, first served basis. Dress warmly in layers, wear waterproof boots and bring a bag lunch, binoculars and camera! The Eagle Institute Winter
Field Office at 176 Scenic Drive in Lackawaxen (at the end of the Roebling Bridge) is open every Friday, Saturday & Sunday through mid-March. Call the office or drop by to learn where eagles are being sighted, or visit their web page at www.eagleinstitute.org and see the Eagle Forum message board. For maps, directions and more information, contact The Eagle Institute at (570) 685-5960 or (845) 557-6162, or email them at eagleinstitute@yahoo.com. February 19 – Just outside our doors in the Pocono Mountains, animals leave a record of their travels and interactions. Join Bud Cole of the Three B’s Nature Center for Tracking Tekening’s Wildlife, an introduction to basic wildlife tracks and tracking. This free program will be offered from 1:00 to 2:30pm at PPL Corporation’s Martins Creek Environmental Preserve, located on the shores of the Delaware River in Bangor. Meet Bud at 1:00pm at the Lower Mount Bethel Welcome Center for an overview on tracking and observing track patterns. Then venture out on the Tekening Trails with Bud to look for signs of wildlife. Dress warmly and wear waterproof shoes. This free program will begin at 1:00pm at the Lower Mount Bethel Welcome Center, 7701 Martins Creek-Belvidere Highway in Bangor (adjacent to Riverton Bridge). Registration is required. To register for the program or for more information, call PPL at (570) 542-2886 or send an email to pplpreserves@pplweb.com. You can also find directions at the website www.pplpreserves.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. February 19 – Join members of the Pocono Outdoor Club for a Hike on New Portions of the McDade Trail in the fantastic Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. This easy hike will start at 1:00pm, with location and length depending on weather
conditions. Call hike leader Frank Allen at (570) 420-9040 for directions, instructions and lastminute changes due to weather. 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. February 19 & 20 – It’s Captain Morgan Weekend at Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville! The National Captain Morgan will be in the Thirsty Camel for the weekend, serving up warm rum for the 21-and-over crowd. Hours for the Bar Promo are 3:00 to 7:00pm on Saturday and 3:00 to 6:00 on Sunday. The National Captain will also be skiing around Camelback with guests throughout the weekend. “Get a little Captain in you!” Camelback is located in Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299. Call (570) 629-1661 or visit their website www.skicamelback.com to find out more! February 19 & 20 – Head over to beautiful Nescopeck State Park for some winter fun during Snowshoe Weekends. When there are six or more inches of snow on the ground, a limited number of snowshoes are available for use in the park free of charge. Park staff will be on hand to give brief instruction. Snowshoes are free to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis between 9:00am and 3:00pm; participants will need someone with a valid driver’s license to sign out the equipment. No registration is required. Snow conditions will be available by phone Friday after 5:00pm. Call the Nescopeck State Park office at (570) 4032006 with questions, or visit the Pennsylvania State Parks website at www.visitpaparks.com. February 19 & 20 – Celebrate the season when the Victorian town of Jim Thorpe hosts its 17th annual WinterFest Weekend, sponsored by the Jim Thorpe (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 1-800588-2808 or (570) 646-8844; email i n f o @ C 2 1 Po c o n o P i n e s . c o m . See everything at www.c21PoconoPines.com! Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., at routes 940 and 423 in Pocono Pines. Lake Naomi sales and vacation rentals are a specialty, with a large sales staff specializing in Lake Naomi and Timber Trails. Get a free Kids Fun Pack with offseason and winter rentals! Call 1-800-537-1479 or (570) 646-2222, and see www.lakenaomi.com.
Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940 at Pocono Lake. Building great vacation and yearround homes throughout the Pocono Mountains since 1979, Liberty Homes also offers terrific house/land packages. Whether you’re starting a family or are ready to retire, Liberty Homes can provide you with the home of your dreams. Call Liberty Homes at 866-4-YOUR-HOME or visit www.libertyhomespa.com.
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Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill. Spacious villas, onpremises restaurants, fitness facility, winter sports, swimming, horseback riding. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and see www.fernwoodhotel.com. Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., at routes 940 & 423 in Pocono Pines. Lake Naomi sales & vacation rentals are a specialty, with a large sales staff specializing in Lake Naomi and Timber Trails. 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 great vacation and year-round homes throughout the Pocono Mountains since 1979, Liberty Homes also offers terrific house/ land packages. Whether you’re starting a family or are ready to retire, Liberty Homes can provide you with 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,
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake Harmony locations; Route 940, Big 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 1-800444-3721 and see www.prr1.com.
HOME EQUIPMENT RENTALS Gumble Brothers Ace Rental Center, Route 191, Newfoundland. Renting lawn and garden equipment, household and contractor tools. A Bobcat with various attachments is also available. Call (570) 676-3304. See www.gumblebrothers.com.
HOME FURNISHINGS Antiques and Furnishings, see Museums, Galleries, & Antiquity and Shopping Around. Teeter’s Furniture, 327 Main Avenue, Hawley. Featuring fine furniture, bedding, carpet, and more for a beautiful home. Call (570) 226-3112; see www.teetersfurniture.com. BUILDING SUPPLIES Gumble Brothers, Inc., with 2 locations! In Paupack, call (570) 226-4531; in Newfoundland,
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NPS announces DWGNRA Project The National Park Service (NPS) announces rehabilitation work at the George W. Childs Recreation Site, known as Childs Park, within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DWGNRA). The restoration project requires closure of this popular site to protect the safety of visitors, and to allow contractors to complete the work efficiently. “Childs Park is a tremendous asset to Delaware Water Gap and to the National Park system. It represents how natural beauty in the form of impressive waterfalls and hemlock ravines can be enhanced and enjoyed by visitors through well-placed hiking trails and picnicking facilities,” says Superintendent John J. Donahue. “We have a real opportunity to provide better facilities and to rejuvenate the original landscape that George W. Childs wanted the people of Pennsylvania to enjoy. I look forward to rededicating the site soon.” Preservation work includes the woolen mill ruins and Civilian Conservation Corps structures, which detail George William Childs’ vision, in 1892, of creating trails for the public. The NPS will repair trails, bridges, parking, and historic/ cultural sites. Measures to maintain and preserve the forest and streamside vegetation will be implemented. The NPS cares for special places saved by the American people, so that all may experience our heritage, and asks that site closures be respected. Volunteers may assist in tree planting, invasive plant removal, trail maintenance, litter cleanup, and educational programs. Call the DWGNRA at (570) 426-2452, and check out www.nps.gov/dewa. Experience Your America!
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Chamber of Commerce. A mix of family activities, special shopping and dining promotions, and Opera House performances mark a weekend of winter fun in an intriguing town full of history and Old-World charm. Ice and wood carvers will ply their trade in the afternoons in downtown Josiah White Park next to the Jersey Central train station, and also give demonstrations two blocks up the street at the Mauch Chunk Opera House. Meanwhile, back at the park, Civil War re-enactors provide a glimpse into life in the days when Abraham Lincoln was our President; children’s activities will abound. Shops and restaurants will also offer various discounts. The chamber will host a Mug Walk fundraiser, during which, for the price of a $10 Jim Thorpe mug, visitors can look for signs at participating shops and stores that will fill those mugs with something free, including cookies, coffee, and other surprises. There will also be live musical performances at the Mauch Chunk Opera House and outdoors along Broadway. For more WinterFest Weekend information or a schedule of events, visit the official Jim Thorpe website www.jimthorpe.org or call (570) 325-5810. February 20 – Everyone can learn how to ice fish when the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission presents a free Family Ice Fishing Clinic at Nescopeck State Park from 10:00am to 1:00pm. This program is designed for families new to ice fishing and will include instruction on equipment, basic skills and safety. The program is free and fishing licenses will not be required. All equipment and materials will be provided. Children (ages 8 and up) must be accompanied by a parent or mentor to participate. The program will begin indoors at the park office regardless of weather
conditions and end at Lake Frances pending ice conditions. Dress appropriately for cold and wet weather! Registration is required by calling the Nescopeck State Park office at (570) 403-2006. For more information about this free program, call the PA Fish & Boat Commission at (570) 477-2206 or visit the Pennsylvania State Parks website at www.visitpaparks.com. February 20 – Dress Like George at Camelback in Tannersville today and receive a FREE Day Pass! To commemorate Washington’s Birthday coming up on Feb. 22, if you dress like George or Martha Washington today you’ll receive a free lift ticket at Camelback Mountain Resort. You must show up in Guest Services before 10:00am ready to ski or ride wearing “full George Washington regalia” to receive your free ticket for today. Participants will be judged by staff in Guest Services, who will make the final decision as to whether or not you adhered to the dress guidelines. Finally, you need meet in the courtyard after the breezeway at 11:00am for a group picture. Camelback Mountain Resort is located in Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299. Call them at (570) 629-1661 with questions. www.skicamelback.com February 20 – East Stroudsburg University proudly presents A Presidents’ Weekend Salute to Big Band Jazz featuring JARO (Jazz Artists Repertory Orchestra) under the direction of Wolfgang Knittel. The concert will begin at 3:00pm in the Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall of the university’s Fine & Performing Arts Center, Normal and Marguerite streets in East Stroudsburg. This popular annual concert will present multi-talented musicians from the Pocono Mountains region putting their unique stamp on vintage big band compositions. The program will pay tribute to an array of America’s most famous jazz orchestras, as well as some neglected and obscure ones. General admission is $5, children 12 and under free. Tickets are available at the door
only. For more information, call the Fine & Performing Arts Center’s Events Line at (570) 422-3483 or visit East Stroudsburg University’s website at www.esu.edu. February 22 – Race number four in the Tuesday Night Race Series will be held tonight at Big Boulder Ski Area in Lake Harmony. Registration is from 6:00 to 7:00pm at the Boulder PARK lodge and the racing starts at 7:00. After-race revelry and the awards ceremony will be held at Boulder View Tavern, just down the street from the ski area. Big Boulder is easy to find in Lake Harmony via Route 903 or Route 940. Call the ski area at (570) 722-0100 with questions or visit www.jfbb.com. February 24 – The Wayne County Genealogy Group Meets from 4:30 to 5:30pm at the Wayne County Public Library, 1406 Main Street in Honesdale. The group does not focus solely on Wayne County research or researching specific individuals, but rather shares information on techniques for researching family history. Beginners and experienced researchers are welcome to attend these informative sessions. For more information, call (570) 2533240 or (570) 253-5468 or send an email to wchspa@ptd.net. See the Historical Society’s website at www.waynehistorypa.org. February 25 thru 27 – East Stroudsburg University proudly presents a Musical Revue with Song and Dance. The performance will be presented in the Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts on the university campus in East Stroudsburg, and is directed by Kelly Howatch. Show times are at 8:00pm on Friday & Saturday and at 2:00pm on Sunday. General admission is $12, senior citizens $10 and children $5. For ticket reservations and more information, call the Fine & Performing Arts Center’s Events Line at (570) 4223483 and select option 3 and then option 2. You may visit East Stroudsburg University’s website at www.esu.edu.
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Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport
If you ever had a interest in flying, now’s the time! Become a charter member of the region’s only flying club Pocono Mountains Flying Club The Purpose of this non-profit club is to encourage all types of flying, training, education and camaraderie. The Membership requires a $2,200 buy-in and dues of $50 per month. The membership may be resold with the club’s permission. The Benefits include use of the Cessna 150 trainer at $50 per hour including fuel. Members will also be able to use FAA approved flight instructors (CFI) for an additional fee. For more information contact:
Paul Houle Phone: (570) 839-5917 Cell: (570) 350-0799 Email: phoule1@ptd.net
For more information visit our website at: www.mpoflyingclub.org P.O. Box 115, Mount Pocono, PA 18344