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SURF SURF THETHE MOUNTAINS MOUNTAINSYour Pocono Portal

Adventure Sports: www.adventuresport.comAmerican Candle: www.american-candle.comBaileys Grille & Steakhouse: www.baileyssteakhouse.comBarley Creek Brewing Company: www.barleycreek.comBear Creek Inne: www.bearcreekinne.comBig Brown Fish and Pay Lakes: www.bigbrownfi sh.comBlue Mountain Ski Area Summer Events: www.skibluemt.comBushkill Falls: www.visitbushkillfalls.comCamelbeach Mountain Waterpark: www.camelbeach.comCBK Mountain Adventures: www.CBKmountainadventures.comCentury 21 Select Pocono Pines: www.C21PoconoPines.comClaws ‘N’ Paws Wild Animal Park: www.clawsnpaws.comCosta’s Family Fun Park: www.costasfamilyfunpark.comCountry Junction: www.countryjunction.comCountry Kettle: www.country-kettle.comCountryside Housekeeping Cottages: www.countrysidecottages.comCrescent Lodge: www.crescentlodge.comCrystal Cave: www.crystalcavepa.comDelaware Highlands Conservancy: www.delawarehighlands.orgDorfl inger Glass Museum: http://dorfl inger.org/glass_museum.htmlDowntown Hawley Partnership: www.visithawleypa.comDowntown Stroudsburg: www.stroudsburg.netEckley Miners Village: www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.comFernwood Hotel & Resort: www.fernwoodhotel.comThe French Manor: www.thefrenchmanor.comGreater Pocono Chamber of Commerce:www.greaterpoconochamber.comGreater White Haven Chamber of Commerce: www.whitehaven.orgGreene-Dreher-Sterling Fair: www.GDSfair.comGrey Towers National Historic Landmark: www.fs.fed.us/gtGumble Brothers: www.gumblebrothers.comHolley Ross Pottery: www.holleyross.comHutton Metalcrafts: www.copperlamps.comThe Inn at Jim Thorpe: www.innjt.netThe Inn at Pocono Manor: www.poconomanor.comJim Thorpe: www.jimthorpe.orgJubilee Restaurant: www.breakfastking.comKittatinny Canoes: www.kittatinny.comLake Naomi Real Estate: www.lakenaomi.comLand of Make Believe: www.landofmakebelieve.comLuzerne County Convention & Visitors Bureau: www.tournepa.comMiss Elly’s Antiques and Such: www.missellysantiques.comMohegan Sun at Pocono Downs: www.mohegansunpocono.comMonroe County Conservation District: www.mcconservation.orgMonroe County Historical Association: www.monroehistorical.orgMountain Springs Lake Resort: www.mslresort.comMt. Laurel Performing Arts Center: www.mtlaurelpac.comNature Conservancy: www.nature.org/states/pennsylvaniaNEPA Audubon Society: www.nepaaudubonsociety.orgPA Antique Dealers Association: www.pa-antiques.orgPA Fish & Boat Commission: www.fi sh.state.pa.usPA PowerPort: www.state.pa.usPA State Park Information: www.visitpaparks.comParadise Fishing Preserve: www.paradisetrout.comPennDOT 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/

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PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services: www.dmv.state.pa.us

PennDOT’s NEPA Transportation Website: www.neparoads.com

PennDOT’s Travel Information Website: www.511pa.com

Pike County Conservation District: www.pikeconservation.org

Pike County Tourism: www.discoverpikepa.com

Pocono Arts Council: www.poconoarts.org

Pocono Bike Rentals: www.poconobikerentals.com

Pocono Builders Association: www.poconobuilders.org

Pocono Cheesecake Factory: www.poconocheesecake.com

Pocono Environmental Education Center: www.peec.org

Pocono Indian Museum: www.poconoindianmuseum.com

Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce:

www.lakeregioncc.com

Pocono Mountain Arts Council: www.poconomac.com

Pocono Mountains Flying Club: www.mpofl yingclub.org

Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau: www.800poconos.com

Pocono Outdoor Club: www.poconooutdoorclub.org

Pocono Resorts Realty: www.prr1.com

Pocono Tile Works: www.poconotileworks.com

Pocono Whitewater: www.poconowhitewater.com

Printing Craftsmen, Inc.: www.printingcraftsmeninc.com

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm: www.quietvalley.org

Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals: www.rubberduckieboatrentals.com

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees: www.swbyankees.com

The Settlers Inn: www.thesettlersinn.com

Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort: www.shawneeinn.com

Shawnee Mountain Summer Festivals: www.shawneemt.com

Shawnee Playhouse: www.theshawneeplayhouse.com

Skytop Resort: www.skytop.com

Skyview Spa at Skytop Resort: www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com

Smuggler’s Cove: www.smugglerscove.net

The Spa at Mountain Laurel: www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com

Spa Shawnee and Salon: www.spashawnee.com

Split Rock Resort & Golf Club: www.splitrockresort.com

S&S Speedways - Indoor Go-Karts: www.ssspeedways.com

Starting Gate: www.startinggateonline.com

Steamtown National Historic Site: www.nps.gov/stea

Tannery Depot General Store: www.tannerydepot.com

Teeters’ Furniture: www.teetersfurniture.com

Theo B. Price Inc.: www.theobprice.com

Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River: www.nps.gov/upde

Visit PA: www.visitPA.com

Vacation Home Signs: www.vacationhomesigns.com

Vocelli Pizza: www.vocellipizza.com

Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour: www.wallenpaupackboattour.com

Wally Lake Fest: www.wallylakefest.com

Water Gap Trolley: www.watergaptrolley.com

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Int’l Airport: www.fl yavp.com

Woehrle’s Bait Shop: www.woehrlesbaitshop.com

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CALENDAR ..........................................8COMING EVENTS .................................8 DINING ............................................ 42ENTERTAINMENT ............................... 22LODGING ......................................... 48MOVIES ............................................ 23MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & ANTIQUITY.... 29POCONO MAP .................................. 32

POINTS OF INTEREST ......................... 24REAL ESTATE ...................................... 60‘ROUND THE MOUNTAIN ................... 51SHOPPING AROUND ......................... 16SPAS & SALONS ................................. 27SPORTS ............................................ 34SURF THE MOUNTAINS.........................2

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AUGUST 27, 2011Pocono State Craft Festival .................................................................................4Wally Lake Fest at Lake Wallenpaupack ............................................................594th Annual Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fair..........................................................6Steam Train Excursion to Tobyhanna ...............................................................10King of the Butterfl ies – Monarchs ..................................................................15 GOT MILKweed? ...............................................................................................15Do the Delaware with Adventure Sports .........................................................21Recreational Dam Release Weekend ...............................................................21 Whitewater Challengers Adventures ...............................................................21 Big Day Out and Moonlight Rafting with Pocono Whitewater .....................21Tony Orlando in Concert at Mohegan Sun .....................................................26 Steam Model Trains, Music, & Ice Cream Social in Cresco...........................26 Benefi t Performances of The Guys ...................................................................26Faith Lutheran Church hosts Wayfarers & Company .....................................26 Settlers Inn Wine Chat and Jazz on the Deck .................................................28PPL hosts Lake Wallenpaupack Dam Tours ....................................................28Starry Nights at Big Pocono State Park ...........................................................47Promised Land State Park Programs ................................................................47Hike, Party, and Kayak at Nescopeck State Park ............................................47Escape, Getaway to The Inn at Jim Thorpe .....................................................53Bethel One-Room School Open House ...........................................................53Come Paint with Me at Shawnee Inn .............................................................53 Bushkill Falls Learn About Wildlife, Military Appreciation Day ....................57 The Master Gardener is IN! ..............................................................................60

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Pocono StateCraft Festival On Saturday and Sunday, August 27th and

28th, the 25th annual Pocono State Craft Festival returns to Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm.

Presented by the Pocono Arts Council and the

Pocono Chapter of the PA Guild of Craftsmen,

this excellent event celebrates the heritage,

beauty, and quality of fi ne crafts. Craftsmen

and women hailing from Pennsylvania, New

Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia, and

New York will number around 75! Handmade

crafts include pottery, jewelry, metal, toys,

stained glass, wood, baskets, paper, leather, folk art, fi ne art, photography, and art-to-wear.

Demonstrations of blacksmithing, theorem painting, and wood turning bring the creative process to life!

Craftspeople discuss their work, displaying and offering it for sale. The bucolic setting and living history of Quiet Valley

feature guides in period clothing, with farm buildings, animals, and gardens of yesteryear on a Pennsylvania German

farm. Enjoy bluegrass and gospel music by The Lost Ramblers, and Dixieland sounds of The Dixie Gents. Interactive

children’s area, wagon rides, and tasty food promise something good for everyone!

Festival hours are 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday, and 10:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday, rain or shine. Admission

is $6.00/person; ages 12 and under enter free and parking is free. You’ll fi nd Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 3½

miles south of Stroudsburg off Business Route 209; see www.quietvalley.org. Founded in 1975, the Pocono Arts Council

serves the entire Pocono Mountains region with the motto Culture Builds Community. Call (570) 476-4460, and see

www.poconocrafts.com and www.poconoarts.org!


From the Farm Gate to the Dinner Plate!

Rt. 191 & 507 in Newfoundlandwww.GDSfair.com

AUGUST 30TH - SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2011MIDWEEK PRICE SPECIAL

Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 8/30-9/1 PAY ONE PRICE $5.00Senior Citizen Day Thursday 9/1

Seniors 65+ $3.00 Admission until 4PM ID is RequiredFriday, Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day Monday 9/2-9/5

PAY ONE PRICE $8.00Price at the gate includes admission to exhibits,

all musical shows, most arena events and all the rides.

Gates open Tuesday thru Thursday at 11:00AMGates open on Friday at 9:00AM, Saturday thru Monday at 9:30AMPARKING IS FREE - Enjoy the Free Shuttle from parking lot to the gate!

JOIN US FOR OLDFASHIONED FAMILY ENTERTAINMENTALL WEEK: Ed and Geraldine Barn Yard Music - Strolling the Grounds

The Big Tiny Young Show • Ag Land Antique Farm Machinery Shows

8/30 - Mike the Juggler • Fair Queen Pageant • Terry Lee Goffee, The “Ultimate” Johnny Cash Tribute Artist 8/31 - Youth Sheep & Goat Show • Bluegrass Band • Horse Show • Truck Tug-of-War • Pie-Eating Contest 9/1 - 4-H and Youth Beef Cattle Show • Health Care Fair • Marching Band • Truck Pull • Reba Band 9/2 - Open Goat & Sheep

Show • Side Kicks Band • Open Beef Show • Chainsaw Carver9/3 - Garden Tractor Pull • Jerry Brown and Django the Monkey • Turkey Calling Contest • Demo Derby 9/4 - Animal Dress-Up

Contest • Antique Tractor Pull • Chainsaw Carver • Hometown Boys Band 9/5 - Farm Crop Auction • Demo Derby • Dog Show •Kids’ Pedal Pull Contest • Leah Burkey AND MUCH MORE!

2nd AnnualWally Lake Fest Wally Lake Fest, presented by the Downtown Hawley Partnership

(DHP), happens from Friday, August 26th through Sunday, August 28th. The

fest throughout the Lake Wallenpaupack region promises fun for all ages!

Featured are an open market fair, boat show and parade, fl y casting demos,

sand sculpture contest, ice cream social, ice carving, live music and theatre,

wildlife presentation, shopping, bike tour, and scenic boat tours with souve-

nir photo. Take a PPL dam tour or a sailboat ride, learn to kayak, and go fl y

a kite!

Participating venues, organizations, and DHP members include the

Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, Lake Wallenpaupack Visitors Center, Costa’s

Family Fun Park, Lackawanna College, the new Lake Wallenpaupack Nature

Trail, Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce, Wallenpaupack Area

High School, PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, Palmyra

Township Public Beach, Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary, Sculpted Ice Works,

and Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour.

The DHP is non-profi t, dedicated to maintaining and enhancing a

high standard of living. Businesses, for-profi ts, non-profi ts, and individuals

are counted among its members, hosting events such as Hawley Harvest

Hoedown and Hawley Winterfest. Membership provides a wide array of

goods and services. Call (570) 226-2141, email [email protected], and

see a complete schedule for Wally Lake Fest at www.wallylakefest.com!


9494thth Annual Annual Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fair Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fair In its 94th year, the Greene-Dreher-Sterling (GDS) Fair gets

better and better! Themed From the Farm Gate to the Dinner Plate,

fair dates are Tuesday, August 30th through Monday, September 5th.

Ride the rides, pet the farm animals, win a prize, or just relax and

take in all the sights, sounds, and aromas. Cheer at the demolition

derby, tractor pull, and truck pulls. Admire blue-ribbon pies and

best-in-show pumpkins. Savor fair food favorites like sausage

sandwiches, barbeque, cotton candy, popcorn, fudge, roasted nuts,

caramel apples, funnel cakes, clams, and fresh-squeezed lemonade!

Entertainment and activities to please all ages include

live music, magic

and comedy acts,

clowns, 4-H judg-

ing, fair queen competition, baby pageant, frog jumping contest,

dog shows, and horse shows. Browse the crafters’ tent and check

out chainsaw carving. Delight in country fair traditions like amuse-

ment rides, games of chance and skill, a fi ddle contest, and a pie-eating

contest!

Make a beeline to the GDS fairgrounds at routes 191

and 507 in Newfoundland. Gates open Tuesday through

Thursday at 11:00am, Friday at 9:00am, and Saturday through

Monday at 9:30am. Pay one admission price for unlimited

rides, exhibits, musical shows, and most arena events. Parking

and shuttle service are free. For the schedule and other

information, call (570) 676-3925 or (570) 676-4047, and visit

www.gdsfair.com.

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Pocono Manor is more than 36 holes of rolling fairways and manicured greens. It’s drinks at

The Nineteenth Hole Restaurant, a massage at the Laurel Spa, horseback riding, fly fishing,

sporting clays and a comfortable room to rest up and do it all again tomorrow.

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Now thru Summer - The historic

Shawnee Playhouse at 5 River Road

in Shawnee-on-Delaware has been

producing live professional theater

in the Poconos for the past 31

years. This year’s summer line-up

has something for everyone, with six

different shows running each week!

Scheduled for the summer season

are Sisters of Swing: The Story of the

Andrews Sisters; Nunsense 2 The

Second Coming; River’s Edge: The

Story of Shawnee; Annie; School

House Rock Live! Jr., and Alice in

Wonderland Jr. For show times,

tickets and more information, call

the Shawnee Playhouse Box Offi ce

at (570) 421-5093 or log on to

www.theshawneeplayhouse.com.

Advance reservations are

recommended.

Now thru November 27 –

Bushkill Falls is Open for 107th Tour

Season! Bushkill Falls, “The Niagara

of Pennsylvania,” is centered on

eight roaring waterfalls and features

miles of nature trails and picnic areas,

plus paddle boats, miniature golf,

fi shing, exhibits, specialty shops and

fun for all ages. The famous Pocono

Mountain attraction is located off of

Route 209 in Bushkill and it opens

to the public every day at 9:00am

through November 27. Call Bushkill

Falls at (570) 588-6682 or see their

website www.visitbushkillfalls.com.

Now thru Season – Tee-off

with the great Senior Golf Special

at Fernwood Hotel & Resort’s

challenging 18-hole, par 71 course

off Route 209 in Bushkill. Every

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, senior

citizens can play 18 holes for only

$25 including cart and greens fees!

Advance tee times are required.

Fernwood’s 18-hole course has a

68.8 rating from the blue tees, yet

also offers family-friendly yardage

from the red tees at 4,588 yards.

Great golf can be shared by all

levels, whether you play for sport

or recreation. For tee times, call

(570) 588-9500 ext. 4210. For

resort information and lodging

reservations, call Fernwood Hotel &

Resort at 888-FERNWOOD or click

on www.fernwoodhotel.com.

Now thru Summer – Adventure

Sports in Marshalls Creek offers

Delaware River Rafting Trips

through the beautiful and wild

Delaware Water Gap National

Recreation Area. Canoe, kayak and

camping trips are also available!

Adventure Sports is based on Route

209 in Marshalls Creek, about two

miles north of I-80 off exit 309. Call

1-800-487-2628 or (570) 223-0505

for your reservations. Check out their

website www.adventuresport.com

and see their ad in this magazine for

the 15% off coupon!

Daily – Free Brewery Tours and

Beer Tastings are offered every day

at 12:30pm at the Barley Creek

Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and

Camelback Road in Tannersville. The

fascinating tours of the brewery are

followed by free tastings of assorted


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Barley Creek brews. Reservations are

not required and group tours are also

available by appointment. To fi nd out

more about this authentic brewpub

& restaurant, call (570) 629-9399 or

log on to www.barleycreek.com.

Now – The Casino is Open 24

hours a day, seven days a week at

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in

Wilkes-Barre! Mohegan Sun at Pocono

Downs, owned by the Mohegan

Tribe of Indians of Connecticut,

is one of the most distinctive and

spectacular entertainment, gaming,

shopping and dining destinations in

Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres

in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan

Sun at Pocono Downs is currently

home to 55,000 square feet of

gaming space including 82 live

table games, 2,300 slot machines

and electronic table games, as well

as a variety of dining and shopping

options, nightlife, entertainment and

live harness racing eight months out

of the year. Horse racing fans enjoy

Live Harness Racing every Tuesday,

Wednesday, Friday & Saturday night

from March 22 through November

12. Post time is 6:30pm. Mohegan

Sun at Pocono Downs is located at

1280 Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre

and their phone number is 1-888-

WIN-IN-PA. Log on to their website

www.mohegansunpocono.com to

fi nd out more!

Now – The Inn at Jim Thorpe

on 24 Broadway in Jim Thorpe has

announced that they are offering two

very special packages: the Romantic

Couples Escape and the Girlfriends

Spa Getaway. Romance, wine and a

massage... What more do you need?

The Romantic Couples Escape

includes a two night stay, his and

her 55-minute Swedish massages,

a bottle of wine in your room, two

souvenir wine glasses, dinner one

night, and breakfast daily. Or grab

the gals and enjoy a relaxing and

fun getaway! The Girlfriends Spa Getaway includes a two night stay,

Custom Spa Package, breakfast

daily, lunch & dinner on Saturday,

a bottle of wine with souvenir wine

glasses, plus special discounts at

area shops. The Inn at Jim Thorpe is

situated in the heart of Jim Thorpe’s

National Register Historic District.

Listed on the National Register of

Historic Places, this grand Victorian

inn features comfortable guest

rooms and world-class suites,

including many with whirlpool and

fi replace. For more information

about these and other packages, or

for your reservations, call The Inn at

Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599. Visit

online at www.innjt.net.

Now through October 30 - The

Disc Golf Courses are Open at Blue

Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton!

Play on your choice of three exciting

disc golf courses: Valley Park, Skyline

Park and Slopeside 9. Disc golf hours

of operation are 10:00am to 6:00pm

on Thursdays & Fridays and 9:00

to 6:00 on Saturdays & Sundays,

weather permitting. Be sure to stop

by the Summit Lodge Slopeside Pub

& Grill to pay your green fees. For

directions or more information, call

Blue Mountain at (610) 826-7700 or

check out www.skibluemt.com.

Now thru mid-December

– Enjoy the Free Pottery Making

Demonstrations at Holley Ross

Pottery on Route 191 in LaAnna

(between Cresco & Newfoundland).

Every Monday through Friday at

11:00am, you

can see all the

steps involved

in making

b e a u t i f u l

pottery, from

mixing the clay

to the fi nished

p r o d u c t !

Then browse

through the

creations in the

large factory

s h o w r o o m

and go for a

c o m fo r t a b l e

stroll to the

lake and forest

park. Holley

Ross Pottery

is open every

day, Monday

t h r o u g h

Saturday from

9:30 to 5:30,

and Sundays

1:00 until 5:30.

Call (570) 676-

3248 for more

i n f o r m a t i o n

or visit their website at

www.holleyross.com.

Now thru Season – Golfers enjoy

the great Mid-Week Golf Specials

at Split Rock Resort & Golf Club’s

twenty-seven championship holes

in Lake Harmony. On Mondays &

Wednesdays, buy one greens fee

and get the second one FREE (cart

required; not valid Twilight or 9

holes). On Tuesdays & Thursdays,

four golfers can play for only $160.

Enjoy great conditions and affordable

rates all season long at Split Rock

Resort’s Golf Club, which features

twenty-seven holes, a complete

practice facility, Clubhouse with

Golf Shop & Snack Bar, and the

Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar

with panoramic views. Call the Pro

Shop at (570) 722-9901 for your

Tee times and information about

yearly memberships. Situated

on serene Lake Harmony in the

Western Pocono Mountains, Split

Rock Resort features a variety of

accommodations, dining options and

recreational amenities including 27


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Steam Train Excursion

to Tobyhanna On Saturday, August 27th, Steamtown National His-

toric Site plans a Steam Train Excursion to Tobyhanna,

departing the platform in Scranton at 11:00am. The steam

train chugs past historic buildings, through a tunnel, along

mountain creeks, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, and amidst beautiful woodlands. The train’s return arrival in Scran-

ton is 3:00pm. From I-81, use Exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway) to Steamtown National Historic Site at

Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. Call (570) 340-5204, (570)

340-5200, or 1-888-693-9391 for tickets, and choo-choo to

www.nps.gov/stea!

The Village of Tobyhanna boasts a restored passen-

ger/freight station built in 1908! To greet the steam train, be

at the Tobyhanna Train Station and Museum on Route 423

by 11:45am. Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society,

regular hours are Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to

4:00pm. Meet the delightful Station Master, and see rail

videos, running model train layouts, memorabilia, and

railroad art; souvenirs and light refreshments are avail-

able. No admission; donations are appreciated. Call (570)

894-3338.

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holes of championship golf, indoor/

outdoor tennis, a fully equipped

fi tness center, video arcade, eight-

lane bowling alley, three restaurants

and the colossal H2OooohhIndoor Waterpark! Visit the website

www.splitrockresort.com for lodging

rates and information, or call the

resort at 1-800-255-7625 or (570)

722-9111 for reservations.

Now thru Labor Day –

CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark

Opens Daily for the Season at

Camelback Mountain Resort in

Tannersville. CamelBeach Mountain

Waterpark features a total of

thirty-two waterslides (the most

waterslides in Pennsylvania!), a wave

pool, the Action River, two kids’

play areas, bumper boats, chairlift

rides, mini golf and many other

exciting activities. Try surfi ng on the

Flow Rider static wave attraction!

How about some family fun on The

Pharaoh’s Phortress, a four-story,

multi-level family play structure

that features eight waterslides, a

wading lagoon, fountains, spray

guns and a 4-story tall, 1,500 gallon

water tipping bucket! If you’d

rather stay dry try CBK Mountain

Adventures, an adventure park for

the adrenaline junkie with multiple

levels of challenging tree-top

ropes courses, zip-lines, Mountain

Segways and more! CamelBeach

Mountain Waterpark is located off

I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Visit

www.camelbeach.com or call (570)

629-1661 for more information.

Now thru August 27 - As part

of the 140th Anniversary of the

discovery of Crystal Cave in nearby

Kutztown, cave management will be

offering Lantern Tours every Friday &

Saturday evening from now through

the month of August. For the fi rst

time since the cave was electrically

illuminated, tourists can go back in

time and see Crystal Cave by the

glow of hand-held lantern light.

Guides wearing period clothing

will present a genuine recreation of

the original Crystal Cave tour from

the 1870’s. These tours will include

folklore, stories and history of Crystal

Cave that have never been part of

the modern tour. Lantern Tours will

be offered every Friday & Saturday

evening through August 27. Crystal

Cave is located at 963 Crystal Cave

Road in Kutztown, just a short drive

from the Pocono Mountains. For

additional details including directions,

admission information and hours of

operation, call Crystal Cave at (610)

683-6765 or check out their website

www.crystalcavepa.com.

Now thru August 31 – An Art

Exhibit by Newfoundland artist

Laureen Niesthz will be on display

at Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

in Cresco. Working in watercolor

and oils, Laureen enjoys painting

portraits, landscapes and fi gurative

subjects. The exhibit is on display

in the Library’s Weiler Family

Community Room. Niesthz started

painting after her children graduated

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from school 15 years ago. “I love

to talk in my artistic voice with a

beautiful vocabulary,” she says. The

Barrett Paradise Friendly Library is

located at the intersection of Route

390 and Sand Spring Road in Cresco.

For more information call the library

at (570) 595-7171.

Now thru September 4 – The

Dutot Museum & Gallery on Main

Street (Route 611) in Delaware

Water Gap presents a regional, juried

Art Exhibition titled “Riv8 - The

Delaware River - A Big Picture.” The

exhibit will be on display during the

museum’s regular hours, Saturdays

& Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00pm.

The Dutot Museum & Gallery

houses rotating fi ne art exhibits in

its fi rst fl oor gallery, and a museum

of local history upstairs. One room

is a preserved schoolroom, where

visitors can sit at the old desks and

watch a slide show on local history;

another room overfl ows with

memorabilia of the town’s history.

You may call (570) 476-4240 or

(570) 421-5809 for further details.

www.dutotmuseum.com

August 25 – The Mountain

Laurel Performing Arts Center

in Bushkill continues its 2011

summer season today with two

big headliners: Frankie Valli & The

Four Seasons and The Beach Boys

at 8:00pm tonight! Frankie Valli is a

true American pop music icon. His

incredible career as a solo artist and

with The Four Seasons has produced

19 top ten hits and sold over 100

million records worldwide. He was

inducted into the Rock and Roll

Hall of Fame in 1990 and named

longevity champ of the rock era by

Billboard Magazine. His many hits

include unforgettable songs such

as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,”

“Walk Like a Man,” “Candy Girl”

and “December, ‘63 (Oh, What a

Night),” all of which became rock

and roll classics. The Beach Boys

have often been called America’s

Band. The group has had 36 United

States Top 40 hits (the most by an

American rock band) and 56 Hot

100 hits, including four number-

one singles. Among their popular

songs are “Good Vibrations,”

“Surfi n’ USA,” “California Girls” and

“Kokomo.” Tickets for the show may

be purchased in advance through

TicketMaster at 800-745-3000 and

online, or by visiting the Box Offi ce

at the Mountain Laurel Center.

The Mountain Laurel Performing

Arts Center is the premier outdoor

amphitheater in Eastern Pennsylvania.

Since its fi rst concert in June 2003,

Mountain Laurel has been the home

to performances from some of the

top entertainers in the world. A

state-of-the-art amphitheater, the

Mountain Laurel Performing Arts

Center seats 2,500 under cover, and

another 7,500 people on its luscious

lawn area. The Center is located

on Bushkill Falls Road off of Route

209 in Bushkill (1 Tamiment Road).

You may call the Mountain Laurel

Performing Arts Center at (570) 588-

2522 with questions, or visit their

website at www.mtlaurelpac.com.

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where every Thursday through

September 1 there’s a Party on the

Patio from 6:00 to 11:00pm! The big

party on the patio of the grandstand

features area tribute bands as well as

great food, drinks and karaoke. The

featured band tonight is Fleetwood

Mac tribute Fleetwood Macked. The

Party on the Patio is free and open

to guests 21 or older. Mohegan

Sun at Pocono Downs is located

at 1280 Route 315 in Wilkes-

Barre, where you can play all of

your favorite table games and over

2,300 slots sizzle 24 hours a day,

seven days a week! Horse racing

fans enjoy Live Harness Racing

every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

& Saturday; post time is 6:30pm.

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August 25 – Meet a State Park

naturalist at 9:00am at the State

Game Lands #141 parking lot off of

Behrens Road for a Hike on the River

Band Trail on the Lehigh River. This

easy hike leads to a spectacular view

of the Lehigh River Gorge below. The

group will stop at the overlook for

a break, so bring a snack to enjoy!

This 2.5-mile hike is rated “easiest.”

Come out to get some exercise,

learn about the area’s rich history

and natural features, and relax in

the fresh air. To fi nd the S.G.L. #141

parking lot from Route 903, turn onto

Church Road then onto Behrens

Road. Join a naturalist from Hickory

Run State Park on select Thursdays

for hikes at Pocono Mountain State

Parks and neighboring public lands.

For more information or directions,

call the Hickory Run State Park

offi ce at (570) 443-0400 or log

on to the PA State Parks website

www.visitpaparks.com.

August 25 – “Come Paint with

Me” is a free, non-instructional

program of on-site outdoor painting

& sketching sessions for adult

and student artists. Artists will

meet today from 10:00am until

3:00pm at the Dorfl inger-Suydam

Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills,

off Route 6 between Hawley and

Honesdale. Artists are encouraged

to paint outdoors at their own

pace with mediums of their choice.

Representing many levels of expertise

and variations in style and technique,

artists are offered the opportunity

to network with others, share a

common interest, and socialize over

lunch break where informal critique

is often included. Registration is not

necessary to attend “Come Paint with

Me” sessions. Artists are expected

to meet at the various locations

bringing their own materials. Be sure

to pack a picnic lunch. Restrooms

will be available. Sessions will

be held weather permitting. For


Joan Polishook at (570) 775-6896

or visit www.joanpolishook-art.com.

All are welcome to join this free

program!

August 25 – The Wayne County

Genealogy Group Meets from 4:30

to 5:30pm in the Multi-Purpose

Room of the Wayne County

Historical Society, 810 Main

Street in Honesdale. Beginners

and experienced researchers are

welcome to attend these informative

sessions. For more information, call

(570) 253-3240 or (570) 253-5468

or send an email to [email protected].

See the Historical Society’s website

at www.waynehistorypa.org.

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East Stroudsburg at 8:00pm. The

performances are planned as a 10th

Anniversary Memorial Tribute to

those who lost their lives in the terror

attacks on the United States on

September 11, 2001. All proceeds

from the performances will benefi t

two charities: Answer the Call (the

New York Police & Fire Widows’ &

Children’s Benefi t Fund), and The

Flight 93 National Memorial Fund.

Tickets are $20 each. The Guys is

based on playwright Anne Nelson’s

real-life experiences with a New

York City Fire Captain. In the play,

Joan, an editor, helps Nick, the

Fire Captain, prepare the eulogies

for the unprecedented number of

fi refi ghters who died under Nick’s

command at the World Trade Center

on 9/11. The Guys was originally

performed by Sigourney Weaver

and Bill Murray at New York’s off-

Broadway Flea Theatre less than three

months after 9/11. Subsequently,

it has been performed extensively

throughout the U.S. and abroad, to

great acclaim. A 2002 fi lm version

of The Guys starred Ms. Weaver

and Anthony LaPaglia. Tickets may

be reserved in advance by calling

The Guys Ticket Hotline at (570)

801-0548. Advance reservations

are strongly encouraged, although

remaining tickets will also be sold at

the door prior to each performance.

The Theatre at Notre Dame High

School is located at 60 Spangenburg

Avenue in East Stroudsburg. For

more information on The Guysbenefi t, call Chris Webster at (570)

629-5074.

August 26 – It’s Stand-Up

Comedy Night at Fernwood Hotel

& Resort on Route 209 in Bushkill!

Hosted by John Carfi and featuring

some of the funniest comedians

from HBO, Comedy Central, hotel

casinos and comedy clubs across

the nation, the fun starts at 10:00pm

at Fernwood’s Wintergreens

Patio Grill. Visit Fernwood for a

memorable night of laughs for just

$12 per person; must be 21 or over.

Fernwood Hotel & Resort is a 440

acre, four-season resort located on

Route 209 in Bushkill. For more

information about Stand-Up Comedy

Nights, call 1-888-FERNWOOD or

log on to www.fernwoodhotel.com.

August 26 – Pocono Whitewater

in Jim Thorpe invites you to join

them for a Big Day Out on the

Lehigh River. Bike, hike and raft

with Pocono Whitewater all in one

big day! Breakfast, lunch and dinner

are included. It’s an awesome

adventure for only $89.95 per

person! For your reservations,

call 1-800-WHITEWATER or visit

www.poconowhitewater.com.

August 26 – Just how do animals

see in the dark? Find out the answer

to this and other nighttime mysteries

when you go along on a special

Night Hike tonight at Nescopeck

State Park. This short walk will be held

from 8:15 to 9:15pm and includes

activities and games. This will be a

fun evening, appropriate for ages

8 and up. The Night Hike is FREE,

however registration is required.

Nescopeck State Park is located

west of White Haven, near Drums.

For further details or to register, call

the Nescopeck State Park offi ce

at (570) 403-2006. Check out the

Pennsylvania State Parks website


August 26 - Have you ever

wondered what the night sky looks

like from the summit of Big Pocono

State Park (home of Camelback

Mountain Resort)? Here’s your

chance to fi nd out! Drive up to Big

Pocono State Park atop Camelback

Mountain near Tannersville and

attend the special Starry Nights

Program. Join astronomy expert Rich Grebb from 7:30pm to 10:00pm

as he presents the second of two

exciting Starry Nights programs on

the mountain. Organized by the

Friends of Big Pocono State Park,

the Starry Nights Program will

include star chart interpretation, the

stars and constellations of summer




and fall, and telescopic views of

the Hercules Star Cluster, views of

stars that are known solar systems,

the Andromeda Galaxy, and the

Ring Nebula. The program will run

from 7:30 to 10:00pm at Parking

Lot #2 in Big Pocono State Park. A

donation of $5 per adult and $3 for

children 12 and under is requested.

Bring lawn chairs or blankets and

dress warm - the mountain can get

cool at night! Rain date is August

27. Pre-registration is required and limited so sign up today! For

more information, call the State

Park offi ce at (570) 894-8336. A

Pocono Mountain treasure, Big

Pocono has been adopted by

the Friends of Big Pocono State

Park, a non-profi t group under

the umbrella of the Pennsylvania

Parks and Forests Foundation. To

learn more, visit their website at

www.friendsofbigpocono.org or log

on to the Pennsylvania State Parks

website www.visitpaparks.com.

August 26 – Food, Fun and all that

Jazz! The outdoor Jazz on the Deck

series returns to The Settlers Inn at

Bingham Park in Hawley this summer

with a sizzling lineup. Featured this

evening will be The Liberto Trio.

The musical performance will take

place from 6:00pm until 9:00pm,

rain or shine on the deck under

the awning. A summer barbecue

dinner will be served outdoors on

the Terrace in conjunction with the

performance. Also this evening, The

Settlers Inn will host a Wine Chat

with the Wine Chick with resident

Sommelier and wine professional

Leslie Chappell-Britt. Every Friday

at 5:00pm Leslie leads participants

through the intriguing and not-

so-mysterious world of wine with

tastings, workshops and discussions.

This will be an informal, unassuming

and entertaining hour to kick off

your weekend! There is a $12

tasting fee. Space is limited; please

RSVP. The Settlers Inn is located at

4 Main Avenue in Hawley, near Lake

Wallenpaupack. Call the Inn with

Wine Chat questions at (570) 226-

2993 or toll-free 1-800-833-8527.

www.thesettlersinn.com

August 26 thru 28 - The Downtown

Hawley Partnership is proud to

present the 2nd Annual Wally Lake

Fest, an event that celebrates the

Lake Region! This year’s festival will

feature events located throughout

the Lake Region including the Lake

Wallenpaupack Visitors Center,

throughout Downtown Hawley,

at area businesses and on the

lake. Organizers have created

another weekend full of events that

embrace the pristine natural beauty

and fun atmosphere of the lake, as

well as provide opportunities for

local businesses to showcase their

products and services. Friday night

will kick off with a music tour at

area restaurants. On Saturday and

Sunday, there will be a celebration

of talent at the Open Market Fair

at the Lake Wallenpaupack Visitors

Center, featuring independent art,

music, food and design. The Boat

Show will once again be taking

place in the Wallenpaupack Area

High School parking lot on Saturday,

and a breathtaking bike ride will

leave from the Visitors Center on

Sunday morning, taking eager bikers

down to the Lackawaxen River.

Lake Fest will also host a variety of

outdoor experiences taking place

along the shore and across the Lake

Wallenpaupack Nature Trail. Visitors

will learn about kayaking, canoeing,

boating safety, sailing, the PPL Dam

and more. The grand Boat Parade on

Saturday, a Wallenpaupack favorite of

years past, has also been enhanced

from last year. On Saturday night,

people can visit quaint Downtown

Hawley to shop and dine at some

of the best restaurants in the region.

Wally Lake Fest has a new website

for 2011, www.wallylakefest.com,

where you will fi nd the complete

Wally Lake Fest schedule. You may

also call (570) 226-2141 or call the

Downtown Hawley Partnership

at (570) 226-4064 and click on

www.visithawleypa.com.


in Jim Thorpe offers a river experience

unlike any other: Moonlight Rafting

on the Lehigh! Take off at sundown

to explore the nightlife under a

summer moon, as glow sticks dance

around you like fi refl ies. Sharpen

other senses as light gives way to

sound and motion. A friendly guide

will accompany you to help navigate

through the moon-lit rapids and

keep your raft on course. After your

journey get cozy by the bonfi re,

roast some marshmallows, enjoy

cheese, crackers, and a glass or two

of wine compliments of your hosts.

Explore the night and experience

the Lehigh River in a whole new

way! Cost is $89.95 per person,

which includes in-raft river guide,

après party (beer, wine, cheese,

crackers, marshmallows, etc.), all

paddling equipment, wetsuits or

paddling jackets if needed, roaring

bon fi re, and glow necklaces. Private

moonlight dates are also available to

groups when scheduled in advance.

Pocono Whitewater and Skirmish

Paintball have been in business since

1976 and are recognized as industry

leaders in outdoor recreation and

paintball. Pocono Whitewater offers

mild to wild whitewater rafting and

kayaking trips, family trips, and

scenic rail-biking excursions to suit

everyone’s needs. Skirmish USA

features adrenaline-fi lled paintball

action on 50 playing fi elds amid

700 acres of top-notch Pocono

terrain. For your Moonlight Rafting

reservations, call Pocono Whitewater

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August 27 – Steamtown National

Historic Site in nearby Downtown

Scranton is offering a Steam Train

Excursion to Tobyhanna in the

Pocono Mountains. The train will

depart the station in Scranton at

11:00am and return at around

3:00pm. The 4-hour round-trip

excursion will roll past historic

buildings, through a tunnel, along

mountain creeks and rivers, past lakes

and reservoirs, and through beautiful

Pocono Mountain woodlands.

The village of Tobyhanna boasts a

restored passenger-freight station

built in 1908. For those who would

like to see the steam train when it

arrives in Tobyhanna between 11:45

and 12noon, just drive over to the

Tobyhanna Train Station located

on Route 423; the number there is

(570) 894-3338. If you wish to be a


King of the Butterfl ies - Monarchs Intricate wing patterns, graceful fl ight paths, fascinating life cycles, and

impressive migration make the monarch butterfl y a marvelous creature! On

Saturday, August 27th at 2:00pm, attend King of the Butterfl ies - Monarchs with Ed Wesely at Lacawac Sanctuary. During a fi eld walk in a milkweed patch,

you’ll learn about the monarch lifecycle and help tag and release! Cost is $7.00;

children under 12 attend free. Since 1996, Ed Wesely has rescued monarch

butterfl y eggs and caterpillars from threatened habitats and raised them in

the Butterfl y Barn Nature Center; with the help of local school children, he’s

nurtured and released 5,000+ adult monarchs!

Lacawac Sanctuary, a 545-acre nature preserve renowned for pristine

glacial Lake Lacawac, provides a mile of undisturbed shoreline on Lake Wallenpaupack. It was the summer retreat of

a prime mover behind the creation of Lake Wallenpaupack, Col. Louis A. Watres, whose Adirondack-style lodge and

carriage house are preserved

for their historic value. The

non-profi t community-based

organization is dedicated to

preservation of the natural

environment, education, and

scientifi c research. Supported

by volunteers, memberships,

and donations, it’s a National

Natural Landmark and on the

National Register of Historic

Places. Call (570) 689-9494,

email [email protected], and see

www.lacawac.org.

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Monarch’s only food source? Up to 280 million Monarch

butterfl ies are now in annual migration, and there is a

shortage of milkweed along their 3,000-mile route.

Without milkweed, the young butterfl ies will perish.

You can make a difference! Grow milkweed plants

outdoors, and prepare to enjoy beautiful butterfl ies.

Get free milkweed seeds at www.livemonarch.org,

a National Heritage 501(c)(3) not-for-profi t foundation. Or, skip 45 days of

growing time, and buy some small milkweed plants from Live Monarch!


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An original in the Lake Region,

with 2 Gumble Brothers, Inc.

locations! Complete home centers

with hardware, lumber, and

renovation/remodeling supplies.

The Newfoundland store is on

Route 191, (570) 676-3304; and,

the Paupack location is on Route

507, (570) 226-4531. Paint, lumber,

building supplies, plumbing,

and electrical supplies; house

wares and home supplies; power

and hand tools, sporting goods,

spackle, spades, and spigots. Free

local delivery. The Newfoundland

store is also a complete Rental

Center stocked with quality,

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Get fresh-baked goodies daily at

Dutch’s Shur Save in Greentown!

The bakery at Dutch’s turns out fresh

bread and rolls, pastries, and cakes

made daily. Located at 1564 Route

507; call (570) 676-3373. Groceries,

fresh fruits and vegetables, specialty

foods, greeting cards, notions and

potions, plants, cut fl owers and

arrangements, kitchen helpers,

and cold beer to go. Cleaning and

laundry supplies, spices, sodas,

candy, and fresh delicatessen. A

complete market with convenience,

variety, and great service, offering

an enjoyable shopping experience

in the Lake Region!

All aboard! Tour Delaware Water

Gap and the Delaware Water Gap

National Recreation Area with Water

Gap Trolley. An authentic-style, all-

weather trolley will transport you

to points of interest in this historic

region. Your trained guide will give

entertaining information on the

sights, including breathtaking views

at the Resort Point Overlook, The

Point of the Gap, the Indian head

in the mountain, and Shawnee-on-

Delaware. Historic notes include

the Depuy Mansion, the Dutot

Museum, Croasdale Manor, the

homes of famous musicians, and

more. Learn about the Native

Americans, the early settlers, and

visitors such as Theodore Roosevelt,

Thomas Edison, and Fred Astaire.

The depot is on Route 611 in the

center of Delaware Water Gap (I-80

exit 310), with free parking, Cody’s

Gift Shop, vendors, picnic area, and

mini-golf! Call (570) 476-9766, use

the display ad coupon, and see

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The Glass Hat is a 1-owner shop

featuring 2 fl oors fi lled with elegant

glassware, antique oak and country

furniture, collectibles, estate

jewelry, pottery, and Depression

glass. Tea connoisseurs will enjoy

the cups and saucers, teapots, and

interesting tea things. A highlight

is the Christmas Room featuring

Santas, old and new ornaments,

even Christmas China! There’s a

section devoted to old kitchenware,

perfect decor for your kitchen.

The proprietors are members of

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daily, weather permitting, on Route

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Hamlin Corners. Call (570) 689-

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Escape to a world where the

action sizzles 24/7, and the service

is sublime. There’s so much to

experience at Mohegan Sun at

Pocono Downs on Route 315 in

Wilkes-Barre. Cash in on the fun

at 2,300 high-voltage slots. Enjoy

electric-hot virtual table games, and

real live poker, blackjack, craps, and roulette! There’s a dining option for

every taste and budget, from Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Timbers Buffet to Wolfgang Puck Express. A stroll

through the shopping promenade

reveals interesting fi nds at Marshall Rousso, Brookstone, and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop.

When it comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and Breakers host entertainment

on Friday and Saturday nights,

and check out the stellar Summer Concert Series at the racetrack. Live

harness racing is in season now, and

the simulcast facility is open year

‘round! Call 1-888-WIN-INPA; see

www.mohegansunpocono.com.

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 installs fl ooring, windows

and doors, gutter, garages, siding,

lumber, fencing, and insulation.

You’ll fi nd Animal Country Puppies

& More, the K9er-Diner, Barn Door

Restaurant, a free wildlife exhibit,

free petting farm, landscape and

garden items, and a wine cellar

with wine tasting! This shopping

experience is fun for everyone;

open 7 days. Call (610) 377-5050,

and go to the Junction online at

www.countryjunction.com!

See pottery made at Holley Ross

Pottery! This amazing place, on

Route 191 in La Anna, is a pottery

showroom, gift shop, and studio

where skilled craftsmen produce

fi ne items offered for sale. Watch

demonstrations Monday through

Friday at 11:00am, and shop in

the factory showroom for Fiestaware, stoneware, mugs, glass,

China sets, dolls, planters, and

decor. See Holley Ross’ very own

Weeping Gold Pottery, plus candy

dishes, colored glassware, candles,

bean pots, suncatchers, and highly

collectible Polish Pottery. How

about a birdbath or an outdoor

fi gurine? After shopping, enter the



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stroll. Cross a sturdy suspended

bridge into a beautiful forest

with sawdust trails, picnic tables,

and a scenic 5-acre lake. Open

Monday through Saturday 9:30am

to 5:30pm, Sundays 1:00pm to

5:30pm. Call (570) 676-3248, and

see www.holleyross.com.

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. Ancient artifacts,

weapons, and tools, a chronological

commentary over 1000s of years!

Browse the gift shops and tour

the museum. Purchase moccasins,

authentic Native American jewelry,

original pottery, Native American

music, dreamcatchers, mandelas,

dolls, books, knives, and other

handicrafts; gift certifi cates are

available. Open daily except

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.

Pocono Book Exchange is your

locally-owned source for books

and reading-related items. Need a

mystery for quiet 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,

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 spacious

setting conducive to browsing.

Trades are made at the owners’

discretion, and

special orders

are available.

Open daily at

10:00am; call

(570) 355-5757,

or drop by the

shop on Route

940 in Pocono

Lake.

At Ross Herbs

and Antiques

on Route 191 in

Paradise Valley,

you’ll fi nd

an intriguing

selection of

nice old country

things, as well as

fresh, fragrant,

tasty, healthy,

beautiful herbs.

Located with

Ross & Ross

Nursery, Inc.,

your one-stop

shop for all

things green and

blooming, since

1932! Stroll

through landscape designs, exotic

plants, garden gifts, pond supplies,

and water plants, upon sturdy,

attractive walkways and patios,

which they also professionally

install. Quality and service are their

specialties. Open daily; give them a

call at (570) 595-9760, or drop in

today!

Step up to Second Story High End

Thrift, located at 756 Business

Route 209, across from Eagles

Glen Plaza in East Stroudsburg. This

discriminating store has the look

and feel of a high-end boutique,

but the prices will amaze you!

After loving all the stunning brand

name and designer apparel, you’ll

fl ip 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.

Pocono Tile Works serves the entire

4-county Pocono Mountains region

with expert custom tile design

and installation. Marble is also a

specialty. See genuine examples

of their beautiful, quality work at

www.poconotileworks.com! Call

(570) 460-6439, or email rafal@

poconotileworks.com to schedule

an appointment for your free,

professional consultation and

estimate. Pocono Tile Works is fully

insured, reliable and reputable,

and cheerfully provides top-notch

references and recommendations!

Vacation Home Signs, the

website where creating your own

decorative sign couldn’t be easier!

You can customize a beautiful new

sign for your primary residence

or vacation home in just 3 easy

steps. Call (267) 385-3320, email

[email protected],

and enjoy how it works at

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Sawdust TrailsScenic 5-Acre Lake

LARGEFACTORY SHOWROOM

11am Monday thru Friday

While dining or staying at The Settlers Inn or visiting historic

Hawley, drop by The Potting Shed

gift shop! The Shed’s merchandise

changes seasonally, and is chosen

with an eye for quality craftsmanship

and environmental friendliness.

Each product line is a natural follow-

through from the Inn’s commitment

to green hospitality practices. Find

the perfect gift or a must-have item

for yourself! Interesting jewelry,

innovative stationery, gardening

implements, and works of pottery

infl uenced by the Arts and Crafts

movement; gift certifi cates are

available. Find it at 4 Main Avenue

in Hawley. Phone (570) 226-

2993 or 1-800-833-8527, and see

www.thesettlersinn.com.

It will be “Love at First Bite” when

you visit the Pocono Cheesecake

Factory. Located on Route 611 in

Swiftwater, the factory specializes

in the fi ne art of cheesecakery,

crafting it better than anyone else.

They sell only cheesecake and other

goods made fresh on the premises;

choose from a large variety of

fl avors and toppings. This is the best

cheesecake you’ve ever had! The

very sweet and fragrant shop is open

daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

Bring the display ad coupon. The

number is (570) 839-6844; place

your special orders now, and taste

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Step back in time at Theo B. Price

Inc. Country Store on Route 390

in Cresco. This landmark is stocked

with handicrafts, distinctive gifts,

seasonings, animal feed, folk art,

hardware, and building materials.

Shop for Green Mountain Coffees,

Vera Bradley Bags, Byers’ Choice

collectibles, Burt’s Bees, Grafton

Village Cheeses, and more! You’ll

also fi nd everything you’d expect

at a hardware and lumber store

for your home and outdoor

needs. Browse 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!

Call this honest-to-goodness country

store at (570) 595-2501, and visit

www.theobprice.com.

Hutton Metalcrafts creates an array

of unique handcrafted metal works,

copper lanterns, lamps, candle

lanterns, and fi ne pewter ornaments

and necklaces on Route 940 in

Pocono Pines. Remembrances

and objects for the home are

manufactured on the premises.

One-of-a-kind copper trees by Tom

Hutton, hand-hammered from a

slab of solid copper, silver brazed,

then heat-colored to produce rich

greens on the tops and reddish

highlights on the trunks. Purchase

fi ne oil paintings on glass and

stone by Xian, and gorgeous solid

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Open Tuesday through Saturday

from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday

from 11:00am to 3:00pm, closed

Monday. Call (570) 646-7778, and

illuminate www.copperlamps.com.

Have an illuminating experience at

American Candle! Candlery, gifts,

and accessories great for decorating

and giving. Browse through an

incredible selection of dinner tapers,

wind-proof storm candles, pillar

candles, and jar candles. Choose

from 100s of candle gift baskets and

wedding candles. Catch a candle

making demonstration! You’ll fi nd

collectibles from Legends, Dept. 56, Lenox, Precious Moments, and

gorgeous stained glass. Featuring

Pandora jewelry, Kameleon jewelry,

MOGO charm bracelets, Vera Bradley accessories, Dansko Shoes, and Snap Shoes. Choose from 100+

barrels of chocolates, gummies, hard

candies, and licorice! On Route 611

in Bartonsville, exit 302 off I-80;

open daily. Phone (570) 629-3388;

visit www.american-candle.com.

The camp/outfi tter store at

Adventure Sports on Route 209 in

Marshalls Creek carries a complete

line of outdoor equipment. Tents,

lanterns, fi re starters, water jugs,

portable stoves, hats, clothing,

sunglasses, snorkeling equipment,

and disposable cameras are just

some of the necessaries they

carry. You’ll fi nd things you need

that you didn’t even know you

needed! Call (570) 223-0505 or

1-800-487-2628. See the display ad

for a money-saving offer, and visit

www.adventuresport.com.

Woks to the left and rolling pins

to the right; you’re at Cooks Tour!

The best cookware and kitchen

items can be found here; shop

for Cuisinart, Scanpan Ceramic Titanium Cookware, Waringand Chef’s Choice Appliances, Henckels, Wusthoff, Le Creuset, Zyliss, Peugeot Peppermills, Microplane, Kaiser Bakeware, and

Caspari. Heavy bakeware, cannoli

molds, pasta machines, fondue

sets, pizza/bread stones, spaetzle

machines, barbecue equipment,

cake decorating supplies, pot

racks, chefwear, steamers, wine

accessories and quiche pans fi ll this

amazing shop, and the specialty

foods will satisfy the choosiest

foodie. Gift certifi cates are available.

Personalized service ensures that

you’ll fi nd the right ingredient,

technique, cookbook, or device.

Cooking classes are offered, as is a

senior citizens’ discount. Open daily

on Route 390 in Mountainhome;

call (570) 595-0370. Bon appetit!


Do the Delawarewith Adventure Sports! Adventure Sports on Route 209 in Marshalls Creek, just 2 miles north of I-80 exit 309,

specializes in river trips on the Delaware River through the spectacular Delaware Water

Gap National Recreation Area. Crystal clear water and many islands and beaches offer

unlimited opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, fi shing, and hiking. Adventure Sports

offers unguided trips which vary from a couple of hours to overnight, multi-day camping

excursions! Rates include canoes, kayaks, or rafts, PFDs, paddles, shuttle transportation,

river maps, trip planning, and orientation.

Licensed by the National Park Service (NPS), Adventure Sports has been running trips on the Delaware, abundant

with wildlife and rich in Native American history, since 1969. The NPS hosts riverside facilities with dressing/changing

areas, picnicking, volleyball, baseball, Frisbee, soccer, and group activities; special rates are available for groups of 10+.

In Adventure Sports’ camp/outfi tter store you’ll fi nd tents, fi re starters, lanterns, water jugs, portable stoves, T-shirts,

hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, snorkeling equipment, disposable cameras, and anything/everything you need! Use the

display ad for a discount, call (570) 223-0505 or 1-800-487-2628, and splash to www.adventuresport.com.

Whitewater Challengers Adventures Whitewater Challengers on the Lehigh River offers beau-

tiful scenery and good fun, attracting adventurers again and

again! Bring a crew of 6+ to fi ll a raft, and receive a free river

lunch on Monday Madness days. Top off a Terrifi c Tuesday

with 20% off merchandise in the outfi tter store. Wet ‘n’ Wild Wednesdays feature free wa-

ter cannons.

Thursday Thrillers get you 20% off a

zip line adventure.

Fabulous Fridays feature a free

color 8”x10” sou-

venir photograph of you and your crew shooting the rapids.

Bring 25+ buddies on Super Saturdays to receive a free

t-shirt, souvenir photo, river lunch, rafting space, and rafting

adventure return ticket. Take 10% off a Scenic Sunday rail/

trail mountain biking adventure; bike, helmet, and bottled

water are included. “Whitewater rafting in the Poconos is a

close-to-home vacation getaway that features fresh air, clear

sparkling mountain water, friendly guides, and the thrill of

discovering something that the whole family can team-up to

do together,” says owner Ken Powley. Mention This Week in the Poconos when booking! Call 1-800-443-8554 or (570)

443-9532, and zip to www.whitewaterchallengers.com.

Big Day Out and Moonlight Rafting with Pocono Whitewater Pocono Whitewater,

on Route 903 near Jim

Thorpe since 1976, offers

a guided multi-sport Big Day Out on the Lehigh

River. On Friday, August

26th, bike, hike, and raft, all

in one big day; it’s an awe-

some adventure, for only

$89.95/pp! Tasty breakfast,

lunch, and dinner are in-

cluded, too. Go Moonlight Rafting on Saturday, August

27th. Explore moonlit nightlife as glow sticks dance around

you like fi refl ies. Then, get cozy by the fi re, roast marshmal-

lows, and savor cheese, crackers, and a glass of wine! The

$89.95/person fee covers your guide, après party, equip-

ment, roaring bonfi re, and glow necklaces.

Full-day and ½-day adventures through the scenic

Lehigh River Gorge, mild-to-wild rafting and kayaking, scenic

rail/mountain biking, and Skirmish Paintball in 50 fi elds on

700 acres are all Pocono Whitewater specialties! Groups/

private parties are welcomed with advance reservation.

Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226, and drift to


RecreationalDam Release Weekend The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces Saturday and Sunday, August 27th and 28th, as target dates

for a Recreational Dam Release Weekend on the Lehigh River. By regulating the Francis Walter Dam, the USACE

creates breathtaking whitewater by releasing 100s of cubic feet/second of additional water into the river. Rafters and

kayakers eagerly anticipate the rush of riding whitewater! To arrange a Lehigh River adventure, call Pocono Whitewater

in Jim Thorpe at 1-800-WHITEWATER, or Whitewater Challengers in White Haven at 1-800-443-8554. Find out more

at www.poconowhitewater.com and www.whitewaterchallengers.com.


FIND LIVE LOCAL MUSIC

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ENTERTAINMENTSubject to change; check the

venue for the latest information.

MOUNTAIN LAUREL

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER,

1 Tamiment Road in Bushkill

via Route 209, presents a stellar

lineup of music and comedy.

See Frankie Valli and the Beach

Boys on Thursday, August 25th!

Mountain Laurel Center’s state-

of-the-art amphitheater seats

2,500 under cover, plus lush lawn

seating for another 7,500 patrons.

Tickets are available through

Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000 and

www.ticketmaster.com; within

the Fernwood Hotel & Resort gift

shop, 1-888-FERNWOOD and

www.fernwoodhotel.com; or,

from the Mountain Laurel Center

box offi ce, (570) 588-2522 and

www.mtlaurelpac.com.

THE SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE

on River Road in Shawnee-on-

Delaware presents River’s Edge:

The Story of Shawnee through

September 2nd; Sisters of Swing:

The Story of the Andrews Sisters

through September 3rd; Nunsense

2: The Second Coming through

September 4th; School House Rock

Live, Jr. through August 27th; Annie

through August 27th; and, Alice in

Wonderland, Jr. through August

26th. Offering group rates, advance

reservations, S.T.A.R.S. Theater

Camp for kids, and dinner/show

packages. Call (570) 421-5093; see

www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com.

THE SETTLERS INN AT

BINGHAM PARK, 4 Main Avenue

in Hawley, is an artfully restored,

craftsman-style historic hotel.

A special Jazz on the Deck

happens on Friday, August 26th

from 6:00pm to 9:00pm featuring

the Liberto Trio! In conjunction

with Wally Lake Fest, enjoy a

summer barbecue and specialty

beers. Get away from it all in a

relaxing atmosphere; reservations

are suggested. The Settlers Inn

is a landmark in the heart of the

Lake Region, offering fi ne dining,

lovely accommodations, Potting

Shed Gift Shop, and special

events. 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 visit


MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO

DOWNS transports you to a world

where the action sizzles 24/7. Live

in concert, catch Tony Orlando at

the racetrack on Monday, August

29th! Cash in on the fun at 2,300 hot

slots, virtual electronic table games,

and live blackjack, roulette, craps,

and poker tables. Enjoy simulcast

harness racing, and live harness racing in season now! Savor

distinctive dining options, and stroll

through the shopping promenade.

Party on the Patio happens on

Thursdays with great tribute bands,

and Sunburst Bar and Breakers

host entertainment every weekend.

This escape is as close as your car

keys, on Highway 315, Wilkes-

Barre. Call 1-888-WIN-INPA; see


SPLIT ROCK RESORT in Lake

Harmony offers accommodations,

H2Ooooh! indoor water park,

championship 27-hole golf course,

18-hole of miniature golf, fi tness

center, pools, tennis, basketball,

bowling, video games, racquetball,

archery, billiards, ping-pong, daily

activities, ice cream parlor, movie

theater, coffee shop, hair gallery,

and gift shop. The Galleria Dining Room features a continental menu;

Bell’ago overlooks Lake Harmony

and serves fi ne Italian cuisine;

Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar offers panoramic views of the

9th hole. Galleria Nightclub and

Benchwarmers Sports Bar will

entertain you. Banquet facilities

and conference services are a

specialty, and most amenities are

open to the public. Call 1-800-255-

7625 or (570) 722-9111, and see

www.splitrockresort.com.

FERNWOOD HOTEL &

RESORT on Route 209 in Bushkill

offers luxury rooms and villas,

food court, sports pub, and

Tuscan Grille. Every Wednesday at

6:00pm is Brain Freeze Trivia team

trivia game for ages 21+ hosted by

Gary “Big Brain” in the Morning.

Play Bingo every Thursday evening,

and enjoy Stand Up Comedy

Nights for ages 21+ every Friday

at 10:00pm. Magicians, illusionists,

jugglers, and comedians perform

on weekends, and Saturday

Night Bands take the stage at

10:00pm for ages 21+. Pools,

fi tness area, massage, horseback

riding, tennis, 18-hole golf course,

game room, daily activities, and

vacation/weekend packages.

Call 1-888-FERNWOODx5 or

(570) 588-9500x5214, and see

www.fernwoodhotel.com.

CRESCENT LODGE is a delightful

year-round country inn resort on


Theater Year Round!Musicals, Comedies, Dramas

Children’s TheaterClasses and Camps

We Love Groups of All Sizes!

570-421-5093www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com

COMING SOONAugust 26th

Our Idiot Brother (R)

Don’t Be Afraidof the Dark (R)

Columbiana (PG-13)

Circumstance (R)

Higher Ground

September 2nd

Shark Night3-D (PG-13)

The Debt (R)

Apollo 18 (PG-13)

Saving Private Perez (PG-13)

APOLLO 18 OPENS IN THEATRES SEPTEMBER 2 nd

Route 191 in Paradise Valley. Enjoy

exceptional food, with dinner

music on Friday and Saturday by

pianist Keith Herrmann. He has

performed on the Tonight Show,

The Today Show, CBS This Morning

and the Golden Globe Awards; hear classical and Broadway at

their best! On Sundays, enjoy the

blues/jazz piano of Michael Fossa.

He has performed with The Doorsguitarist Robbie Krieger, among

other legends. Known for a refi ned

atmosphere of leisure and fun; ask

about lodging packages! Spas,

championship golf, outlet shopping,

adventure park, water parks, and

a casino are nearby. Call (570)

595-7486 or 1-800-392-9400; visit

www.crescentlodge.com.

SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF

RESORT in Shawnee-on-Delaware

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

many Tuesdays, performances

happen indoors or out, weather

permitting, at 7:00pm, part of the

free Community Concert Series,

appropriate for all ages. Donations

to the performers are accepted.

Call 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see

www.shawneeinn.com.

THE INN AT POCONO

MANOR overlooking the mount-

ains offers entertainment in the

lounge most Friday and Saturday

evenings, as well as special

themed events. Featuring a daily

Happy Hour, with complimentary

hors d’ oeuvres and drink specials

from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, and a

Light Fare menu from 9:00pm

to 12:00am. Check out the

exceptional Exchange Restaurant, Laurel Spa, golf, fi shing, 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 Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania are a welcoming place to be, with attractions,displays, amusements, special events, and demonstrations planned for your enjoyment!

Fudge Kitchen, and other specialty

shops make for great brows0ing.

Open daily at 9:00am through

October, and weekends through

November. Call (570) 588-6682.

www.visitbushkillfalls.com.

CLAWS ‘N’ PAWS WILD ANIMAL PARK on Route 590 east of Hamlin,

near Lake Wallenpaupack, features

strange and wonderful creatures ex-

hibited in natural settings and enclo-

sures along tree-lined paths. Observe

many species of live exotic animals

from all over the world, including

monkeys, alligators, bears, lions, leop-

ards, birds, snakes, and a rare white

tiger. Critters like kinkajou, coati,

binturong, and muntjac will amaze

you; animal shows are performed

daily. Attractions include a large

walk-in petting zoo, a host of de-

lightful farm animals, and a Dinosaur

Outpost and Dino Dig. Have fun in

Turtle Town, and feed parrots and

giraffes too! Phone (570) 698-6154.

www.clawsnpaws.com.

COUNTRY JUNCTION at 6565

Interchange Road, Route 209, in

Lehighton is “The World’s Largest

General Store!” Follow the signs to-

ward everything and anything you

need to make your house a home;

accents, giftware, antiques, and nov-

elties. Country Junction’s Service

Team can install your fl ooring, win-

dows and doors, gutter, garages, sid-

ing, lumber, fencing, and insulation.

You’ll fi nd Animal Country Puppies

& More, the K9er-Diner, Barn Door

Restaurant, a free wildlife exhibit, free

petting farm, and a wine cellar with

wine tasting! Shop for landscape and

garden items, too. Fun for everyone;

open 7 days. Call (610) 377-5050.

www.countryjunction.com.

COUNTRY KETTLE on Business

Route 209, Marshalls Creek. “Wow!

Look at all that candy!” is the fi rst

reaction when entering Country

Kettle’s famous Candy Shop. With

over 250 barrels of your favorite

treats, all at the same price, it’s sure

to be an enjoyable experience. You’ll

fi nd creamy fudge, mouth-watering

chocolates, gourmet caramel corn,

honey-toasted peanuts, fl avored ses-

ame sticks, and many unique snack

mixes. Enjoy specialty jams, jellies,

marmalades, gourmet mustards, hot

sauces, and tasty salsas. The Gift Shop features jewelry from Swarovski

and John Medeiros. Browse collect-

ibles featuring Jim Shore, Lenox, and

Charming Tails. Enjoy the fragrance

of Yankee Candles, Wood Wick

Candles, and “Our Own Candles.”

Discover kitchenware, garden fl ags

and stones, wind chimes, and home

accent décor. Stop at Country Kettle

Candy & Gift Shop…have some

fun! Open daily from 9:30am to

5:30pm. Phone (570) 421-8970.

www.country-kettle.com.

ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGEon 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 Commissiontransformed this ghost town into a

real historical experience. Kitchens,

bedrooms, personal items, cloth-

ing, laundry rooms, social clubs,

churches, doctor’s offi ce, and the

company store all appear now as

they were then! Tours and special

events are offered, weather and staff

permitting; enjoy the worthy muse-

um any day. Phone (570) 636-2070.

www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.

HOLLEY ROSS POTTERY on

Route 191 at LaAnna features free

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 contain-

ers. Catch an illuminating candle-

making demonstration! Featuring

gift and accessory brands including

Kameleon, Pandora, Vera Bradley,

Dansko, Annaleece, lindsay phillips, Yankee Candle, and Switch Flops, in addition to Dept. 56, Lenox, and

Precious Moments. After shopping

and browsing through the myriad

candles, gifts, and collectibles, drop

by the huge, 100+-barrel candy

room. Come for the candles…stay

for the fun! Phone (570) 629-3388.

www.american-candle.com.

BARLEY CREEK BREWING COMPANY at Sullivan Trail and

Camelback Road in Tannersville fea-

tures 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 wiffl e

ball stadium. The unique restaurant

and nightspot offers traditional favor-

ites and genuine pub fare, paired with

handcrafted ales and lagers brewed

on-site in an English brew house.

Fresh sushi is created in the main bar

on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday by

Chef Agus. Live music and special

events, and free tours of the brew-

ery and beer tasting daily; see you at

The Creek! Phone (570) 629-9399.

www.barleycreek.com.

BUSHKILL FALLS, off Route

209 in Bushkill is the “Niagara of

Pennsylvania!” Encompassing 8 roar-

ing waterfalls and featuring miles

of nature trails, picnic areas, minia-

ture golf, paddleboats, and special

events. The Ice Cream Parlor, the

Native American exhibit, wildlife

exhibits, and fi shing on the grounds

are fun for all ages. Trading Post,


Pocono Downs is an out-of-the-or-

dinary escape, on Highway 315 in

Wilkes-Barre. Call 1-888-WIN-INPA.


ROSS & ROSS NURSERY on Route

191 in Paradise Valley is a one-stop

shop for all things green and grow-

ing since 1932, as well as attractive,

sturdy walkways and patios, which

they also professionally install. You’ll

fi nd beautiful, functional landscape

design, healthy exotic plants, delight-

ful garden gifts, and pond supplies

and water plants. Ross Herbs and

Antiques onsite features an intriguing

selection of nice, old country things

for your home and yard, as well as

fresh, fragrant, tasty, beautiful herbs

for your planting, cooking, and din-

ing pleasure! Quality and service are

their specialties. Open daily. Phone

(570) 595-9760.

STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE at 150 South

Washington Avenue in nearby

Scranton is the only National Park

site devoted to steam railroading.

Enjoy locomotive and railroad equip-

ment displays, as well as an impres-

sive, fascinating museum. Regular

and special train excursions are of-

fered throughout the year, departing

from the boarding platform and roll-

ing past historic buildings, through

tunnels, along mountain streams, and

amidst beautiful woodlands. Take

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 din-

nerware, stoneware, dolls, planters,

décor, candles, bean pots, sun-

catchers, Weeping Gold pottery,

and Polish pottery. Find a whimsical

fi gurine or birdbath for your garden!

Check out the cable bridge, lovely

forest with well-maintained saw-

dust trails, and woodland lake with

picnic area. Phone (570) 676-3248.

www.holleyross.com.

HUTTON METALCRAFTS on

Route 940 in Pocono Pines creates

an array of unique handcrafted metal

works, copper lanterns, lamps, and

candle lanterns, and fi ne pewter or-

naments and jewelry. One-of-a-kind

copper trees by Tom Hutton, hand-

hammered from a slab of solid cop-

per, silver brazed, then heat-colored

to produce rich greens on the tops

and reddish highlights on the trunks,

are available at several price points.

Purchase fi ne oil paintings on glass

and stone by Xian, and gorgeous

solid copper wall sculptures in vary-

ing sizes, all hand-made and manu-

factured on the premises. Everything

at Hutton Metalcrafts is unique!

Open Tuesday through Saturday

from 9:00am to 5:00pm; Sunday

from 11:00am to 3:00pm; closed

Monday. Phone (570) 646-7778.

www.copperlamps.com.

MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS sizzles 24/7! There’s so

much to see, do, and experience, in-

cluding live blackjack, roulette, craps,

and poker table games, over 2,500

high-voltage slots, and electric-hot

virtual table games. Savor the good

life at one of 10 distinctive dining op-

tions, from Ruth’s Chris Steak House

to Timbers Buffet to Wolfgang Puck

Express. Stroll through Brookstone,

Marshall Rousso, and Crossing

Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop.

Check out special events, plus

Sunburst Bar and Breakers Bar offer-

ing the hottest entertainment. View

thoroughbred and harness racing

from premier US tracks in their simul-

cast facility, and thrill to live harness

racing in season! Mohegan Sun at

exit 185 off I-81 (Central Scranton

Expressway) and follow signs to the

entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff av-

enues. Phone 1-800-22-WELCOME

x5. www.visitnepa.org.

TANNERY DEPOT GENERAL STORE, at Route 534 and Tannery

Road in Lehigh Tannery, purveys fi sh-

ing tackle, camping equipment, bike

rentals for the 25-mile Lehigh Gorge

State Park trail, hiking supplies, hunt-

ing accessories, fi rewood, outdoor

apparel, breakfast foods, bever-

ages, sandwiches and other tasty

fare, and groceries. Open Monday

through Saturday from 9:00am to

5:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am

to 3:00pm. Phone (570) 606-4325.

www.tannerydepot.com.

TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM on Route 423 in

Tobyhanna is hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society; open season-

ally and for special events. All ages

will love to tour the restored facility

with the delightful and knowledge-

able Station Master, and learn how

it really used to be when the station

was a bustling business. Enjoy rail-

roading videos, fascinating running

model train layouts, memorabilia,

railroad art exhibits, and railroad and

train-related souvenirs. Parking and

admission are free, although dona-

tions are graciously accepted. Phone

(570) 894-3338.

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 deli-cious deal. Purchase a slice, a half, or a whole cake, with so many va-

rieties of fl avors and toppings to choose from in addition to traditional

favorites. Specials orders are welcome, and special seasonal and holi-

day-themed cheesecake creations are featured as well. This is the best

cheesecake you’ve ever had; it’s love at fi rst bite! Phone (570) 839-6844.

www.poconocheesecake.com.


Mohegan Sun presents Tony OrlandoTony Orlando Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs presents Tony Orlando in concert at 7:00pm

on Monday, August 29th! Orlando became a superstar when he formed the pop

group Dawn with Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent Wilson. They scored a long list of

hits like “Tie a Yellow Ribbon (Round the Ole Oak Tree),” “Knock Three Times,” and

“Candida.” Orlando has sold millions of records, headlined a Broadway show, and

starred in a top-rated TV variety series, now available in stores as a DVD collection.

Catch the performance at the outdoor racetrack stage, seating 4,600+

guests. Buy tickets at the Box Offi ce in the valet lobby or through Ticketmaster,

1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Player’s

Club cardholders can redeem points for show tickets; fi nd it all at 1280 Highway 315

in Wilkes-Barre. Enjoy spectacular shopping, dining, live table games, slot machines,

electronic table games, nightlife, and simulcast and live harness racing! Call 1-888-

WIN-IN-PA, and race to www.mohegansunpocono.com.

Steam Model Trains, Music,Steam Model Trains, Music,& & Ice Cream SocialIce Cream Social in Cresco in Cresco

On Saturday, August 27th, Kendrick Bisset shares his collection of large-scale Live Steam Model Trains at Cresco Train Station Museum. The models of actual trains are built to a scale

of 1:20; 1 model foot corresponds to 20 actual feet. The models’ operation is similar to steam

locomotives! A water boiler is heated by butane-fueled fi re, producing steam pressure at 20-50

pounds per square inch (psi).

Hear gospel, country, and bluegrass music

performed by Kelly Planer and friends on Sunday,

August 28th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. All ages will

be entertained by banjo, guitar, bass, and vocals,

while enjoying a popular Ice Cream Social! Cresco Station Museum, administered by the

Barrett Township Historical Society, is open from

1:00pm to 4:00pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays through August, and on

Sundays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm through Columbus Day. Free admission. It’s

on Sand Spring Road off Route 390 in Cresco; call (570) 595-6157 or (570)

595-2501, and visit www.barretthistory.org.

Faith Lutheran hosts Wayfarers & Company The Faith Lutheran Church of Blakeslee hosts a free in-

door concert featuring the mountain sounds of Wayfarers & Company. Norm Williams, Bob Mallalieu, Amanda

Parker, Carol Walker, and John James perform on guitar,

hammered and

lap dulcimer,

fi ddle, fl ute,

mandolin, harp,

and banjo, as

well as a cap-

pella vocal ar-

rangements. All

ages are cordially invited, on Sunday, August 28th at 7:00pm.

Find Faith Lutheran on Route 940 a mile east of Blakeslee

and 6 miles west of Pocono Pines. Call the church at (570)

646-0309, email [email protected], and carry your tune to

www.lutheransonline.com!

Benefit Performances of The Guys Acclaimed 2-character drama

The Guys by Anne Nelson will

be presented in The Theatre at

Notre Dame High School on

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,

August 25th, 26th, and 27th,

at 8:00pm. A 10th anniversary

memorial tribute to all who died in the tragic events of

September 11th, 2001, all proceeds go to Answer The Call and The Flight 93 National Memorial Fund; show tickets are

$20.00. The Guys was originally performed by Sigourney

Weaver and Bill Murray at New York’s off-Broadway Flea

Theatre, and has been presented worldwide; a 2002 fi lm

version starred Sigourney Weaver and Anthony LaPaglia.

Purchase tickets by calling (570) 801-0548, or at the

door. The Theatre at Notre Dame High School is located

at 60 Spangenburg Avenue, East Stroudsburg. For more

about The Guys benefi t performances, call Chris Webster,

Producer, at (570) 629-5074.

Kelly Planer and The PERKS


SPAS & SALONS

For more information, call 570.443.9SPA (9772)

Any occasion can be made specialwith a GIFT CERTIFICATE from

the Spa at Mountain Laurel!You can now order one online

at our websitewww.spaatmountainlaurel.com

NAIL SERVICESMASSAGES • FACIALS

BODY TREATMENTSTANNING • HAIR SALON

Take Time Out from the Summer Heat & Relax at the Spa!

The Inn at Jim Thorpe, in

picturesque Jim Thorpe. The grand

Victorian Inn is a landmark within

the National Register Historic

District; featuring comfortable

rooms, romantic suites, and relaxing

in-house spa services. Quaint

shops, antique stores, galleries,

opera house, pubs, restaurants,

and hiking/biking trails are at your

doorstep. Ask about great packages

like Show & Stay, Shop ‘til You Drop,

Romance Packages, and Girlfriend

Getaways. Call 1-800-329-2599;

visit www.innjt.net.

The Laurel Spa at the Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314

in Pocono Manor. The Laurel Spa

at Pocono Manor is perfect for

nurturing your body, mind, and spirit.

State-of-the-art equipment provides

an unforgettable experience, with a

steam facility and quiet room. The

menu offers massages, facials, wraps,

scrubs, nail services, waxing, and

spa packages! Mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling!

Call (570) 839-0140; view

www.laurelspaatpoconomanor.com.

Le Spa Forêt at The French Manor Inn and Spa, off Route

191, South Sterling. Attuned

to the rhythms of nature and

your body! An innovative green

spa retreat, Le Spa Forêt offers

aromachology, body enhancers,

a naturally fi ltered pool and hot

tub, fi tness center, conference

room, relaxation lounges, couples’

massage suite with fi replace,

manicures/pedicures, bridal party

suite, and luxurious, tranquil décor.

For the full menu and treatment

guide, phone 1-877-720-6095; see

www.thefrenchmanor.com.

The Spa at Mountain Laurel at the Mountain Laurel Resort is off

Route 940 in scenic White Haven.

The luxurious menu includes a

variety of massages, nail services,

facials, body treatments, tanning,

and a hair salon. Gift certifi cates and

spa packages make any occasion

special. Mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling! Call

(570) 443-9SPA (9772), and see

www.spaatmountainlaurel.com.

The Skyview Spa at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 in Skytop.

Invigorate, stimulate, and

rejuvenate! From manicures to

massages, services pamper you

from head to toe. Certifi ed staff,

6 treatment rooms, Quiet Room

with mountain views, mani/

pedi room, locker rooms, and

bathrooms with showers. Purchase

fi ne products and gift certifi cates.

Mention This Week in the Poconos!Phone (570) 595-8968, and visit

www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com.

Spa Shawnee at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, River Road in

Shawnee-on-Delaware. Inspired by

nature, and a sanctuary for restoring

the body, mind, and soul. Facials

and body treatments use all-natural,

organic products. Single and couples’

massage rooms, hydrotherapy,

full salon offering hair, make-up,

scalp treatments, waxing, facials,

body treatments, and mani/pedis.

Call (570) 424-4000x1438; see

www.spashawnee.com.


Mondaythrough Thursday8:30am - 5:30pm

www.TeetersFurniture.com

FURNITURE • BEDDING • AREA RUGSEstablished 1849

Main Ave., Hawley570 226-3112

Friday 8:30am - 8pmSaturday 8:30am - 5pm

Sunday Noon - 4pm

A FriendlyMulti-Dealer Shop

Great Selectionof Antiques —

Smalls to Furniture

Don’t Miss . . .

www.missellysantiques.com

570-226-7513518 Church St., Hawley, PA

Tuesdaythru Sunday(Closed Monday)10am-5pm

PPL hosts Lake Wallenpaupack Dam Tours PPL invites you on a Lake Wallenpaupack Dam Tour! On Saturday and

Sunday, August 27th and 28th, glimpse the past, present, and future of clean,

renewable energy. Walk across the Wallenpaupack Dam for a great view of

the lake and the dry riverbed where the Wallenpaupack Creek once fl owed.

Learn about energy demand since Lake Wallenpaupack began operating as a

hydroelectric plant in the 1920s, and discover what you can do to conserve this

valuable resource.

You will be greeted by a PPL escort, and guided onto the dam in small

groups; wear closed-toed shoes. Guided tours will be given from 10:00am to

3:00pm. If you wish also to tour the power plant in Kimbles along the Lackawaxen

River, bus transportation is provided. This event is not handicapped-accessible,

and registration is not required. Visit the Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning

Center before or after your tour to see displays of arrowheads, a dugout canoe,

and other artifacts. Enjoy refreshments provided by the Wallenpaupack Historical

Society, and view historic photos. Call (570) 253-7076 or (570) 251-6196, email

[email protected], and plug into www.pplpreserves.com.

Settlers Inn Wine Chat and Jazz on the Deck

On Friday, August 26th, Settlers Inn at Bingham Park hosts a

weekly Wine Chat with the Wine Chick, featuring resident sommelier

and wine professional Leslie Chappell-Britt. From 5:00pm to 6:00pm,

she’ll guide you around the world of wine! Leslie was educated at

London’s Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the world’s leading

institution of wine education. Her philosophy is to experiment freely,

pairing wine with food and fun. Space is limited and reservations are requested;

pay only a $12.00/pp tasting fee.

Outdoor Jazz on the Deck performed by the Liberto Trio happens from

6:00pm to 9:00pm as well, in conjunction with Wally Lake Fest, rain or shine.

A summer barbecue and special beers will be served. Built in 1927, the Settlers

Inn is an artfully restored craftsman-style hotel, serving traditional and nouvelle

cuisine created from local farm-to-table fare. The Inn holds the AAA Four Diamond

Rating, is a Wine Spectator magazine award-winner, and a AAA Top 10 Favorite

Historic Hotel; settle in at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley! Call (570) 226-2993 or

1-800-833-8527, and sip www.thesettlersinn.com.


The

Depression Glass, Pottery,Tea Cups & Saucers, Teapots,Tea Things, Christmas Room,

Estate Jewelry plus many Surprises!

Antiques Elegant Glassware

Oak & Country FurnitureOld Kitchenware

Rt.191, 1/2 Mi. South of Hamlin Corners in HamlinOpen Daily - Weather Permitting

570.689.4060

Glass Hat

ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE

A 19th

CENTURYMININGTOWN

Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission

MuseumsMiner’s Home

ChurchesDoctor’s Officeand Gift Shop

Nine Miles East of Hazleton Off Rt. 940Mon. - Sat. 9:00 to 5:00, Sun. 12:00 to 5:00

Adults $6.00 • Senior Citizens $5.50 • Children $4.00Guided walking tours available Memorial Day thru Labor Day

Open Year Round (570) 636-2070

museums, galleriesand antiquity


ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North 7th

Street, Stroudsburg. Gallery of the

Pocono Arts Council, the arts leader-

ship, service, and education organi-

zation serving the 4-county Pocono

Mountains region with the mission

Culture Builds Community! Monday

through Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm;

Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm to

4:00pm. Shows, displays, events,

exhibits. Call (570) 476-4460; see

www.poconoarts.org.

BELL SCHOOL, on Cherry Valley

Road in Stormsville, southwest of

Stroudsburg. Circa 1860, the 1-

room school served students until

1953. Artifacts, photos, guided tours.

Presented and maintained by Monroe County Historical Association.

Open seasonally; special hours

and group tours by appointment.

Donations accepted. Call (570) 421-

7703, email [email protected], see

www.monroehistorical.org.

BETHEL ONE-ROOM SCHOOL; from

Route 6 at Indian Orchard, take Route

652 east for 1 mile, turn right onto

Bethel School Road, travel a mile to

the schoolhouse on left. Administered

by the Wayne County Historical

Society, 810 Main Street, Honesdale.

See the 1-room school circa 1872

during open houses and by appoint-

ment. Call (570) 253-3240, or visit

www.waynehistorypa.org.

CALDER HOUSE MUSEUM, Route

191 and Pine Mill Rd. in Equinunk.

Historical displays, exhibits, and

programs hosted by the Equinunk

Historical Society. Also see the restored

Joel Hill Water-Powered Sawmill on

Duck Harbor Road off Route 191

at Lookout. A National Historic Site.

Phone (570) 224-6722 for a sched-

ule to see the mill in operation; visit


CARBON COUNTY WELCOME

CENTER, 2 Lehigh Avenue, Jim

Thorpe. Exhibits include coal min-

ing, canal shipping, rail transporta-

tion, Delaware and Lehigh Corridor,

hiking, biking, skiing, museum tours,

train rides, shopping, restaurants,

and accommodations. Visit 9:30am

to 5:30pm daily. Call (570) 325-

3673 or 1-888-JIM-THORPE, and see

www.JimThorpe.org.

COLUMNS MUSEUM, 608 Broad

Street, Milford. The restored 1904 neo-

classical home is the offi cial museum

of the Pike County Historical Society.

Highlighting the “Bloody Lincoln Flag,”

placed under President Lincoln’s head

after he was shot at Ford’s Theater.

Exhibits on philosopher Charles

Sanders Peirce, and Father Francis

Craft, liaison at The Battle of Wounded

Knee and 1st white Chief of the Sioux.

WWII poster & propaganda, weapons,

and uniforms. Genealogical research

information, maps, and photographs.

Open Wednesday, Saturday, and

Sunday September through June, and

Wednesday through Sunday in July

and August. Call (570) 296-8126; see

www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP

HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

MUSEUM, in the Township Complex,

5550 Memorial Boulevard, Route 611,

Tobyhanna. Ice harvesting, the military,

extensive photo collection, and arti-

facts. Programs, displays, speakers, and

historical, social, and cultural events.

Admission is free, donations are appre-

ciated, and tours are by appointment.

Regular hours are Mondays 10:00am



to 12:00pm, and Saturdays June

through September from 12:00pm to

4:00pm. Meetings are the 3rd Monday

at 7:00pm, except December. Phone

(570) 894-4207 or (570) 839-7306;

see www.coolbaughtwp.org.

CRESCO STATION MUSEUM, Sand

Spring Road off Route 390 at Cresco

Railroad Depot. Antique toys, an-

thracite coal mine display, diorama

of the 1764 John Price homestead,

churches of Barrett Township, P.O.S.

of America Lodge, Civil War, and

early Boy Scout displays. Craftsmen

demonstrate old-time skills. Free; do-

nations accepted. Art shows, socials,

and music programs. Administered

by the Barrett Township Historical Society; call (570) 595-6157, and visit

www.barretthistory.org.

DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM

in the Dorfl inger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road, White

Mills. Highlighting the life of Christian Dorfl inger, creator of fi ne crystal and

cut glass, educated at the Cristalleries

de Saint Louis in France. In 1865,

he built a glass factory and town of

100 homes, to design and produce

lead crystal. Displayed with period

antiques and factory artifacts, it’s

the largest collection of Honesdale

Glass in the world! Open Wednesday


4:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm to

4:00pm; call (570) 253-1185 and see

www.dorfl inger.org.

DRIEBE FREIGHT STATION, 537

Ann Street next to McMichaels Park,

Stroudsburg. Restored 1882 railroad

freight station housing a working

model train display, industrial exhibits,

general store, music exhibits, and gift

shop. A 1923 Chestnut Hill Railroad

caboose displays memorabilia. Phone

(570) 424-1776 to schedule a visit; do-

nation suggested.

THE ANTOINE DUTOT MUSEUM &

GALLERY, Main Street, Route 611 in

Delaware Water Gap. Housed in a brick

schoolhouse circa 1850 with rotating

fi ne art exhibits in a 1st-fl oor gallery,

and 2nd-fl oor museum of local history

featuring a preserved schoolroom. Sit

at an antique desk, view a slide show

of local history, and see memorabilia.

Open from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on

weekends. Phone (570) 476-4240; visit

www.dutotmuseum.com.

EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY

Madelon Powers Art Gallery, Fine and

Performing Arts Center. Open Monday

through Thursday from 1:00pm to

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 in a coal miners’ patch town.

Founded in 1854, Eckley was an an-

thracite-mining community of com-

pany-owned homes. In 1971, the vil-

lage became a living museum, with

18 residents today. Museum, miners’

homes, churches, company store, and

doctor’s offi ce. Open year ‘round;

administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Guided walking tours, staff and weath-

er permitting. Call (570) 636-2070; see

www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.

EQUINUNK HISTORICAL SOCIETY,

1972 Pine Mill Road in Equinunk; list-

ed on the National Register of Historic

Places. Collects, preserves, and inter-

prets the history of the Upper Delaware

River corridor, from prehistoric times.

Books, documents, photographs, cul-

tural objects, educational programs,

lectures, special events, library, gene-

alogy, and publications. School room,

loom room, farm room, and Stockport

Room. Call (570) 224-6722, email

[email protected]. Calder Museum,

Calder Corner Shop, and Civil War-era

Joel Hill water-powered sawmill; see

www.rootsweb.com/~paehs.

THE GLASS HAT, Route 191, ½

mile south of Hamlin Corners. Two

fl oors of elegant glassware, antique

furniture, estate jewelry, pottery,

Depression glass, general antiques,

collectibles, tea things, Christmas

room, and old kitchenware. Member

of the Wayne, Pike, Sullivan Antique Dealers Association (WPSADA) and

the Northeastern Pennsylvania Glass Appreciation Club. Open daily, weath-

er permitting. Call (570) 689-4060,

visit www.wpsada.com, or email

[email protected].

GREY TOWERS NATIONAL

HISTORIC SITE in Milford, former

home of Pennsylvania Governor and

founder of the US Forest Service,

Gifford Pinchot. The 1886 French

chateauesque mansion serves as a

museum and conference center un-

der the stewardship of the USDA Forest Service. Guided tours, spe-

cial events. From Route 6, turn on

Old Owego Turnpike, go ¼ mile to

the entrance. Call (570) 296-9630;

see www.greytowers.org or

www.fs.fed.us/gt.

HOLLEY ROSS POTTERY on Route

191 at LaAnna offers free tours of the

pottery factory and free demonstra-

tions of pottery making. Many lines of

pottery, glassware, gifts, and sculpture

are displayed for sale. Shop for Fiesta

dinnerware, stoneware, dolls, planters,

décor, candles, bean pots, suncatch-

ers, Weeping Gold pottery, Polish

pottery, and whimsical fi gurines and

birdbaths. Cable bridge, forest with

sawdust paths, and woodland lake

with picnic area. Phone (570) 676-

3248; see www.holleyross.com.

HUTTON METALCRAFTS on Route

940 in Pocono Pines offers handcraft-

ed copper lanterns, brass indoor and

outdoor lamps, candle lamps, pewter

ornaments, fi ne pewter ware, copper

and brass fountains, fi ne oil painting

on glass and stone by Xian, and jew-

elry. Choose a one-of-a-kind copper

tree created by Tom Hutton, hand-

hammered from a slab of solid copper,

silver-brazed, and heat-colored to pro-

duce rich greens on the tops and red-

dish highlights on the trunks. Closed

Mondays; call (570) 646-7778; see

www.copperlamps.com.

MISS ELLY’S ANTIQUES & SUCH,

a multi-dealer shop at 518 Church

Street, off Main Avenue in Hawley.

Affordable treasures from smalls to

furniture, glass, pottery, paintings and

prints, vintage clothing and textiles,

and primitives. Imported foods in-

clude British marmalades and Scottish

shortbreads. The 1870 Gothic Revival

features a center gable, tin roof with

snowbirds, fl attened arch-effect win-

dows, full-length porch, and lovely old

glass in her 7-light transom and 5 side-

lights! Open Thursday through Sunday

from 10:00am to 5:00pm, and by ap-

pointment. Call (570) 226-7513; see

www.missellysantiques.com.


OLD MAUCH CHUNK LANDING,

Route 209 in Jim Thorpe. A former New Jersey Central Railroad Station, built in

1888 to serve a booming passenger

trade. Now a hub for special events,

exhibits, and rail excursions. Listed on

the National Register of Historic Places.

Explore industrial heritage exhibits from

9:30am until 5:30pm daily. Call (570)

325-3673 or (570) 421-5791; visit

www.jimthorpe.org.

POCONO BOOK EXCHANGE, Route

940 in Pocono Lake. Books make great

gifts; a juicy mystery enhances sum-

mer evenings, a story/picture book

brightens a child’s day, and informa-

tive handbooks guide successful proj-

ects. Plenty of page-turners in a comfy

setting; discover what’s between the

covers! New and used books sold at

prices for every pocketbook, trades

made at the owners’ discretion, and

special orders. Open Monday through

Friday 10:00am to 7:00pm, Saturday

10:00am to 6:00pm, and Sunday

10:00am to 4:00pm; call (570) 355-

5757.

POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM, Route

209, Bushkill. Living history, ancient

artifacts, and crafts of the Delaware

Indians residing in the Delaware River

region of Monroe and Pike counties.

Receive 1 free tour admission with

1 paid adult tour admission; see the

display ad. Excellent gift shop, gift cer-

tifi cates available. Open daily except

Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving.

Adjacent to Starting Gate Action

Sports! Phone (570) 588-9338; visit

www.poconoindianmuseum.com.

QUIET VALLEY LIVING HISTORICAL

FARM, off Business Route 209 near

Stroudsburg. A restored and working

19th-century Pennsylvania German

farm, complete with historic build-

ings, guides dressed in period cloth-

ing, farm animals, heritage crafts,

demonstrations, special events. Open

Tuesday through Saturday from

10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday from

12:00pm to 5:00pm, plus Labor Day

Monday. Phone (570) 992-6161; visit

www.quietvalley.org.

RESICA FALLS SCOUT RESERVATION,

Route 402, 6 miles north of Marshalls

Creek. Indian museum housing fabled

Cornell Faucett and Andrew Lewis

Indian Artifacts Exhibits, Scout hand-

crafts, and local postcards. Free. Phone

(570) 223-8312. Open weekends or

by appointment.

ROSS HERBS AND ANTIQUES, Route

191 in Paradise Valley. Intriguing selec-

tion of nice old country things, as well

as fresh, fragrant, tasty, healthy, beauti-

ful herbs! With Ross & Ross Nursery,

Inc., a one-stop shop for all things

green and blooming since 1932.

Landscape designs, exotic plants, gar-

den gifts, pond supplies, water plants,

and attractive walkways and patios

which they also install. Open daily;

phone (570) 595-9760.

SLATE BELT HERITAGE CENTER, 30

North First Street, Route 191, Bangor.

Self-guided tour of 9 rooms honoring

founders and industries; Slate Room,

Textile Room, Welsh Room, Cornish

Room, WWII Home Front Room,

artifacts, videos, and data collection

information. Chairlift available. Fire

Museum exhibit with Bangor’s 1st

fi re truck. Open Saturday, Sunday,

and by appointment. Free. Call (610)

588-8615 or (610) 588-3434; visit

www.slatebeltheritage.com.

STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC

SITE, 150 S. Washington Ave.,

Scranton. Only National Park devot-

ed to steam railroading. Locomotive

and railroad equipment displays, mu-

seum, and train rides! Open 9:00am

to 5:00pm daily except Thanksgiving,

Christmas, and New Year’s. Exit 185

off I-81, Central Scranton Expressway;

entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff av-

enues. Call (570) 340-5200 or 1-888-

693-9391; see www.nps.gov/stea.

STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY,

900 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Built by

Jacob Stroud in 1795, housing artifacts

and exhibits of Monroe County; host-

ed by the Monroe County Historical Association. Elizabeth D. Walters Library with extensive genealogical

materials, museum, library, and gift

shop. Open Tuesday through Friday

10:00am to 4:00pm and 1st and

3rd Saturdays 10:00am to 4:00pm;

guided tours 11:00am and 2:00pm.

Admission. Call (570) 421-7703; see

www.monroehistorical.org.

TEETERS’ FURNITURE, Main Avenue,

Hawley. Established in 1849, the

Teeters have built a reputation for qual-

ity furniture and decor displayed in a

gallery atmosphere; shop for bedding

and carpeting, too! Open Monday

through Thursday 8:30am to 5:30pm;

Friday 8:30am to 8:00pm; Saturday

8:30am to 5:00pm; and Sunday

12:00pm to 4:00pm. Call (570) 226-

3112; visit www.teetersfurniture.com.

THEO B. PRICE INC. COUNTRY

STORE, Route 390, Cresco. Handicrafts,

gifts, seasonings, animal feed, folk art,

hardware, building materials, Green

Mountain Coffees, Vera Bradley Bags,

Byers’ Choice collectibles, Burt’s Bees,

Grafton Village Cheeses, and hard-

ware/lumber. Artwork displays in the

Sprag Mill Art Gallery. Open 8:00am

to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday;

closed Sunday. Call (570) 595-2501;

see www.theobprice.com.

TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION &

MUSEUM, Route 423 in Tobyhanna.

Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, open seasonally and for spe-

cial events. Tour the restored facility

and see how it was when the station

was bustling. Rail videos, running mod-

el train layouts, memorabilia, railroad

art, and souvenirs. Free; donations ac-

cepted. Call (570) 894-3338.

WALLENPAUPACK HISTORICAL

SOCIETY, Lake Wallenpaupack.

Williams House, 103 Manor Woods

Court in Paupack off Route 507, has

tools, guns, weaving implements,

artifacts, and a sleigh; by appoint-

ment. Palmyra Township Building off Gumbletown Road has wallpaper

tools, early woodworking tools, and

bells from 1-room schools; 8:00am to

12:00pm, Monday through Thursday.

PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center off Route 6 has Ray

LaTournou’s Dorfl inger glass collection,

glass blowing tools, samples, and arti-

facts; Monday through Friday 8:00am

to 4:00pm. Call (570) 226-8980; see

www.wallenpaupackhistorical.org.

WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL

SOCIETY MUSEUM RESTORED

JASON TORREY LAND OFFICE

BUILDING, 810 Main Street,

Honesdale. Delaware and Hudson Canal Company offi ce, a National

Historic Landmark; Americana ex-

hibits, library with climate-controlled

storage of artifacts and documents.

Wayne County exhibit, Honesdale

glass, quilt and photo displays, Native

American artifacts, and Movin’ Energy

display. Call (570) 253-3240; see



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Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes, Route

115 in Effort, with 3 ponds on 10

acres stocked weekly with trout

and bass. Pole rentals, tackle shop,

picnic tables, park benches and

pavilion are available for guests.

No license required. See the

money-saving offer in the display

ad! Call (570) 629-0427 and visit

www.bigbrownfi sh.com.

Tannery Depot General Store,

Route 534 and Tannery Road,

Lehigh Tannery. Offering fi shing

tackle and bait, camping equipment,

bike rentals, hiking supplies,

hunting accessories, fi rewood, ice,

sandwiches, and groceries. Open


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, hellgramites, and

more! Celebrating 30+ years in

business, this very complete bait

shop is open every day, all year.

Call (570) 839-7338 and go to

www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.

BATTING CAGES

Costa’s Family Fun Park, east of

Lake Wallenpaupack on Route 6. The

bumper boats have water nozzles

so you can soak your friends! Play

miniature golf on the 18-hole course,

or practice at the golf driving range.

Take a swing at the baseball stadium

batting cages or race at the go-cart

track. Lazer Tag, Kiddie Play Land

with pedal carts, and classic arcade

games. Have lunch, dinner, or a snack

in the cafe. Call (570) 226-8585 and

see www.costasfamilyfunpark.com.

Shawnee River Trips, I-80 exit

310 to River Road in Shawnee-on-

Delaware, across from Smithfi eld

Elementary. Explore the Delaware

River and the Delaware Water

Gap National Recreation Area via

canoe, raft, or kayak. Mountain

bike rentals and batting cages.

Call (570) 424-4000 and see

www.shawneerivertrips.com.

BIKE RENTALS



Lehigh Tannery. Offering bike rentals

for a 25-mile trail through Lehigh

Gorge State Park, plus camping

equipment, fi shing tackle, hiking

supplies, hunting accessories,

sandwiches, and groceries. Open


to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to

3:00pm. Call (570) 606-4325 and see


Whitewater Challengers, on the

Lehigh River near White Haven.

Mountain bike rentals with shuttle

service to great trails along the

Lehigh River. For reservations, call



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www.whitewaterchallengers.com.

BOAT RENTALS

Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals, Lake

Wallenpaupack at the Lakeside

Country Plaza, junction of routes

507 and 390, Tafton. Rubber Duckie

is #1 at the big lake with over 25

boats to choose from including ski

boats, fi shing boats, pontoon boats,

cruising boats, pleasure boats, jet skis,

and 3-person jet skis! Just minutes

from I-84 and Route 6. Launch

www.rubberduckieboatrentals.com,

and call (570) 226-3930.

BOAT TOURS

Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour,

2487 Route 6 near Route 507,

Hawley. Enjoy a safe and entertaining

1-hour cruise on Lake Wallenpaupack

as your Tour Guide highlights the

charms and history of the Lake

Region! Tours depart through Labor

Day; Sunset Tours and Private Tours

are available. Park and purchase

tickets at East Shore Lodging across

the street from the Observation

Deck at Gresham’s Landing. Call

(570) 226-3293, and hop aboard

www.wallenpaupackboattour.com!

BOWLING

Split Rock Resort, One Lake Drive,

Lake Harmony. 8-lane bowling center

in the resort’s spacious Galleria is

open the public as well as guests

of the resort, 11:00am to 11:00pm.

Beautiful lanes and digital scoring!

Call (570) 722-9111, and see


BUMPER BOATS & BUMPER CARS

CamelBeach Waterpark at

Camelback Mountain Resort, I-80

exit 299 in Tannersville. Ride bumper

boats outdoors on the lagoon.

Featuring 35 waterslides, wave pool,

Blue Nile adventure river, Triple

Venom, Sand Storm, Dune Runner,

Flow Rider, and Pharoah’s Phortress.

Water is heated. Open daily; save

with the display ad. Call (570) 629-

1661; visit www.camelbeach.com.

Costa’s Family Fun Park, east of


bumper boats have water nozzles

so you can soak your friends! Play

miniature golf on the 18-hole course,

or practice at the golf driving range.

Take a swing at the baseball stadium

batting cages or race at the go-cart

track. Lazer Tag, Kiddie Play Land

with pedal carts, and classic arcade

games. Have lunch, dinner, or a snack

in the cafe. Call (570) 226-8585 and

see www.costasfamilyfunpark.com.

CAMPING

Adventure Sports, Route 209,

Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I-

80 off exit 309). Take an overnight

canoe camping trip in the wild

and beautiful Delaware Water Gap

Natural Recreation Area! Call (570)

223-0505 or 1-800-487-2628, and

visit www.adventuresport.com.

Kittatinny Canoes, on the Delaware

River. Canoe and raft center offering

scenic riverside camping trips in

the Delaware Water Gap National

Recreation Area. Float down the

Delaware River to your campsite!

Call 1-800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-

5890 for reservations, and visit

www.kittatinny.com.

Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish,

Route 903 near Jim Thorpe.

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adventures through the scenic

Lehigh River Gorge. Calm fl oat trips,

wild whitewater rafting, kayaking,

mountain biking, and Skirmish

paintball! Call 1-800-WHITEWATER

or (570) 325-9226, and see




Mountain bike rentals with shuttle

service to great trails along the Lehigh

River. Call the Adventure Center at 1-

800-443-8554 or (570) 443-9532; see


CANOEING & RAFTING


Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of

I-80 off exit 309). Offering canoe,

raft, and kayak trips on the Delaware

River through the spectacular

Delaware Water Gap National

Recreation Area. Call (570) 223-

0505 or 1-800-487-2628, and visit

www.adventuresport.com. See the

display ad for a special offer.

The Adventure Center at Skytop

Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill

Road, Skytop. Join an instructor on

the water during the Introduction to Canoeing Class. Learn about

safety, boat design, basic strokes,

turning, bracing, and re-entering a

swamped boat. Minimum age is

13. Call (570) 595-8988, and see

www.skytop.com.

Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route

209 in Bushkill. Enjoy rafting,

canoeing, and kayaking on the

Delaware River. Guests of Fernwood

Resort and Villas receive a discount!

Call 1-888-FERNWOOD, and see


Kittatinny Canoes, Dingmans Ferry.

Rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and

camping on the Delaware River in


Recreation Area and the Upper

Delaware River. 7 riverfront locations

for your convenience, and many trip

selections to choose from. Call 1-

800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890.

Use the display ad for offer, and visit

www.kittatinny.com.


Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Full-

day and ½-day adventures through

the scenic Lehigh River Gorge.

Family-style calm fl oat trips, wild

whitewater rafting, kayaking,

mountain biking, Skirmish paintball,

and more! Call 1-800-WHITEWATER

or (570) 325-9226, and see


Shawnee River Trips, I-80 exit 310 to

River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware,

across from Smithfi eld Elementary.

Explore the Delaware River and


Recreation Area via canoe, raft, or

kayak. Mountain bike rentals, fi shing

equipment, hiking information, and

more. Call (570) 424-4000 and visit




Breath-taking scenery and good

old-fashioned fun. Choose from

a gentle rafting trip, adrenaline-

pumping rapids, or something

in-between. Call 1-800-443-8554

or (570) 443-9532, and see


CANOES & KAYAKS

Kittatinny Canoes, at the Milford

location. New and used canoes,

kayaks, and watersports accessories,

carrying your favorite brands! Just

off the Route 209 Matamoras exit,

3 miles north of Milford. Call 1-800-

FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890, and

see www.kittatinny.com.

CLIMBING



Road, Skytop. Outdoor 30’ climbing

wall; 8 stations, from beginner

to very advanced. Custom built


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TWIP

with a real rock look and feel, and

300+ moveable handholds! Classes

available, day use fee, top rope

belaying; weight up to 310 pounds.

Call (570) 595-8988 and see

www.skytop.com.

CBK Mountain Adventures, at

Camelback Mountain Resort on

Camelback Road in Tannersville.

Treetop obstacle courses, mountain

segways, zip lines, off-road adventure

rides; save with the display ad!

Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see

www.cbkmountainadventures.com.

DISC GOLF

Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton.

Open Thursday through Sunday,

featuring 3 courses of 9 to 18 holes!

Affordable fees, rentals, group rates,

and season passes. Drop in the

Summit Lodge Slopeside Pub & Grill, call (610) 826-7700, and check

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Lehigh River near White Haven. Disc

golf combines Frisbee throwing with

golf; it’s the sport of the future! Call

the Adventure Center at 1-800-443-

8554 or (570) 443-9532; log on to


FISH & PAY LAKES

Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes, Route

115 north in Effort with 3 ponds

on 10 acres stocked weekly with

trout and bass. Pole rentals, tackle

shop, picnic tables, park benches,

and pavilion; no license required.

See the offer in the display ad!

Call (570) 629-0427 and visit

www.bigbrownfi sh.com.

Paradise Fishing Preserve, at the

historic 1902 Paradise Brook Trout

Company, the fi rst licensed, private

trout hatchery in PA, Route 191 in

Paradise Valley. Well-stocked, no

license required, tackle rental, picnic

tables. See the offer in the display

ad! Open daily 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Call (570) 629-0422 and snag

www.paradisetrout.com.

FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION

The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge,

Route 390, Skytop. Instruction for

the novice fl y fi sher covering casting,

entomology, wading, knot tying, etc.

in a classroom and on the water;

equipment provided. Private lessons

and guide service. Waters open to

the public, for a fee, for fl y fi shing

only. Call (570) 595-8929 or (570)

595-7401; see www.skytop.com.

The Rod & Gun Club at The Inn

at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in

Pocono Manor via Route 611 or

Route 940. Lessons for beginners to

experienced anglers, classroom and

streamside. Cast & Stay Packages

available. Scenic 2.5 miles of remote

fl y-fi shing open to the public for a

fee. Call (570) 839-3908 or email

[email protected] ;

see www.poconomanor.com.

GEOCACHING


Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch

Hill Road, Skytop. A 30-minute

Geocaching and GPS Basics class

teaches how to fi nd a Skytop

geocode with Global Positioning

System units. Complete the class,

and rent a GPS to locate your choice

of caches. Registration is suggested

and minimum age is 13 without a

parent/guardian. Call (570) 595-

8988 and see www.skytop.com.

GOLF


209 in Bushkill. Golfers of all abilities

are challenged on Fernwood’s par

71, 18-hole course. On-site club

rentals, golf shop, and great specials!

PGA Golf Pro and instructor. Call

1-888-FERNWOOD, and visit




The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route

314 in Pocono Manor via Route

611 or Route 940, with 36 holes

of championship golf open to the

public. Stay and Play packages

include accommodations, meals,

and greens fees. Clubhouse, pro

shop, restaurant, lounge, locker

rooms, PGA Pro lessons, club rentals,

driving range, and 2 putting greens.

Call (570) 839-7111 ext. 7415; visit


Shawnee Country Club, I-80 exit

310 to River Road, at the centenary

Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in

Shawnee-on-Delaware. Enjoy 27

holes of championship golf, many

on an island in the Delaware River!

The 9-hole Tillinghast Approach

Golf Course is lit for night play.

Academy clinics and instruction,

Golf Shop, driving range, club

fi tting. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE (742-

9633) or (570) 424-4000, and see

www.shawneeinn.com.

Skytop Lodge Golf Course, at Skytop

Lodge off Route 390 in Skytop. Semi-

private course open to the public

with 18 holes and 6,656 yards. Par

72, slope rating 133. Designed by

Robert White, opened in 1927. Call

(570) 595-8910 or (570) 595-7401;

see www.skytop.com.

Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf

Hollow Road in Lake Harmony.

27 holes of championship golf,

practice facilities, putting greens,

driving range, midweek specials,

GPS carts, clubhouse, Golf Shop,

snack bar, Sunset Green Restaurant

& Bar with panoramic views. Public

welcomed. Call (570) 722-9901;

see www.splitrockresort.com/golf.

For lodging, call 1-800-255-7625 or

(570) 722-9111.

GOLF DRIVING RANGES

Costa’s Family Fun Park, just east

of Lake Wallenpaupack on Route

6. 19-stall driving range with high

quality turf mats and 6 target areas

at clearly marked yardages. Clubs

sized from youth to adult, or bring

your own. Irons are available.

Miniature golf, Lazer Tag, big

water slides, batting cages, go-

carts, bumper boats, arcade, and

cafe. Call (570) 226-8585 and see

www.costasfamilyfunpark.com.


314 in Pocono Manor via Route 940

or Route 611. Two practice putting

greens and a driving range, in

addition to 36 holes of championship

golf. Call (570) 839-7111 ext. 7415,

and visit www.poconomanor.com.

Shawnee Country Club, I-80 exit

310 to River Road, at the centenary

Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in

Shawnee-on-Delaware. Two practice

putting greens and a driving range.

Enjoy 27 holes of Championship

golf, most on an island in the

Delaware River. Call 1-800-

SHAWNEE or (570) 424-4000; see

www.shawneeinn.com.


Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. 27

holes of championship golf, practice

facilities, putting greens, driving

range, midweek specials. Clubhouse,

Golf Shop, snack bar, Sunset Green

Restaurant & Bar with panoramic

views. Call (570) 722-9901; go to

www.splitrockresort.com/golf.

HARNESS RACING

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs,

Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre. The

action sizzles 24/7 and the service

makes you feel at home. Cash in on

the fun at 2,300 high-voltage slots,

electric-hot virtual table games,

simulcast harness racing, live harness racing in season now, and live table

games. Savor 10 distinctive dining

options, from Ruth’s Chris Steak

House to Timbers Buffet to Wolfgang

Puck Express. Stroll the shopping

promenade with Brookstone and

Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese

Shop. Sunburst Bar and Breakers

Bar offer live entertainment.

Call 1-888-WIN-INPA; see


HAY JUMPING

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm,

off Business Route 209 between

Stroudsburg and Snydersville; see

signs. Guides in period clothing

recreate life on a 19th-century farm.

Hay jumping for the kids is part of

the regular guided tours through

Labor Day Monday. Open Tuesday


5:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm

to 5:00pm; closed Mondays except

Labor Day. Phone (570) 992-6161;

visit www.quietvalley.org.

HORSEBACK RIDING

Fernwood Hotel & Resort,

Route 209 in Bushkill. Year-round

horseback riding is available on

the beautiful grounds of the resort.

Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and visit



314 in Pocono Manor via Route

940 or Route 611. Year ‘round

horseback riding on gorgeous,

scenic trails. Horse-drawn hay

rides and sleigh rides in season.

Call (570) 839-6237 or email

[email protected]; visit


KART RACING

Costa’s Family Fun Park, just east of


1200’ go cart track with tight turns

and long straightaways features the

Split Rock Golf Course

7 South



“Leopard” with precise steering and

power for adults and older kids; the

“Jaguar” 2-passenger car for parent

and child with double steering, and

the “IROC” for younger kids; a staff

member rides on the side for a lap

to teach the controls. Lazer Tag,

mini-golf, batting cages, arcade, and

cafe. Call (570) 226-8585 and see


S & S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts,

Business Route 209 in Snydersville.

High-powered indoor go-karts

with slick tires similar to real track

racing! Single-person ride; must be

at least 54” tall. Video arcade and

snack bar. Hours are Thursday and

Friday 5:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday

12:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday

12:00pm-7:00pm, and Monday

through Wednesday 12:00pm-

5:00. Use the display ad for a Free

Race! Call (570) 420-5500 and visit

www.ssspeedways.com.

KAYAKING


Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of

I-80 off exit 309). Kayak trips on

the Delaware River through the

beautiful Delaware Water Gap

National Recreation Area. Call (570)

223-0505 or 1-800-487-2628 and

see the display ad for a special offer;

visit www.adventuresport.com.



Road, Skytop. Join instructors on the

water to learn basics of fl at water

kayaking during the Introduction to Kayaking Class; safety, boat

design, strokes, turning, bracing,

and wet exit. Minimum age is

13. Call (570) 595-8988 and see

www.skytop.com.


209 in Bushkill. Enjoy River Country

rafting, canoeing, and kayaking

on the Delaware River. Guests of

Fernwood Resort and Villas receive

a discount. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD

and visit www.fernwoodhotel.com.

Kittatinny Canoes, just north of

Milford. Kayaking for all abilities

on calm water or rapids on the

Delaware River. Instruction. Call 1-

800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890,

see the display ad for a special offer,

and visit www.kittatinny.com.

Pocono Whitewater, Route 903 near

Jim Thorpe. Guided kayak clinics on

the Lehigh River. Whitewater rafting,

mountain biking, and Skirmish

Paintball. Call 1-800-WHITEWATER

or (570) 325-9226, and see


Shawnee River Trips, I-80 exit 310 to

River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware,

across from Smithfi eld Elementary.

Explore the Delaware River and


Recreation Area. Single and tandem

kayaks, canoes, rafts, and mountain

bikes. Call (570) 424-4000 and visit




Kayak Clinics teach the basics of

wet exits, bow rescues, strokes,

eddy turns, and ferrying. Classroom,

fl at water, and whitewater

instruction. Call 1-800-443-8554

or (570) 443-9532, and see


MINIATURE GOLF & PLAY PARKS

Bushkill Falls, off Route 209

in Bushkill. The “Niagara of

Pennsylvania” around 8 roaring

waterfalls features nature trails,

picnic areas, miniature golf, and

paddleboats. Ice Cream Parlor,

Native American and wildlife

exhibits, fi shing, Trading Post, Fudge

Kitchen, and more. Open daily at

9:00am. Call (570) 588-6682 and

see www.visitbushkillfalls.com.












Costa’s Family Fun Park, just east

of Lake Wallenpaupack on Route

6. Enjoy mini-golf on “Grampy’s

Sawmill” challenging 18-hole course,

golf driving range, stadium batting

cages, go cart track, bumper boats,

Lazer Tag, big water slides, Kid’s Play

Land with pedal carts, and classic

arcade games like pinball and skee

ball. Lunch, dinner, or snack in the

cafe. Call (570) 226-8585, and see


Crystal Cave Park near Kutztown,

south on Route 209 and Route 33

and west on Route 22 and Route

78, to 963 Crystal Cave Road.

Underground tours of Crystal Cave,

“Pennsylvania’s Greatest Natural

Wonder!” Enjoy 125 wooded acres,

mini-golf, panning for gemstones,

fast food and Pennsylvania Dutch

specialties, gift shops, museum,

ice cream parlor, and park/picnic

area. Open daily, reasonable rates.

Celebrating 140 years of tours! Call (610) 683-6765, and see

www.crystalcavepa.com.

Land of Make Believe, I-80 exit 12

in Hope, NJ, 10 miles east of the

Delaware River. Safe, affordable

fun, food, rides, Ferris wheel, tubing

on Blackbeard’s River, water park

with waterslides, Pirate’s Cove, Free Fallin’ attraction, and mine and

take home gems and fossils in the

Mining Company. Free parking and



picnic areas. Open daily through

September 5th. Call (908) 459-9000

and see www.lomb.com.



Enjoy an 18-hole mini golf course;

27 holes of championship golf are

open to the public in addition to

many other amenities, including the

indoor waterpark! Call 1-800-255-

7625 or (570) 722-9111, and visit


MOUNTAIN BIKING



Road, Skytop. Learn how to negotiate

rock gardens, bridges, drops, and

banked turns in Mountain Biking Skills Class. Use Skytop’s mountain

bikes or your own. Minimum age

is 15 using Skytop’s bikes; 13 with

your own approved bike; helmets

mandatory. Bikes rented on an

hourly basis after class. Join a trail

ride around the West Mountain,

on and off of the West Rim trail;

experience required, minimum age

15. Call (570) 595-8988 and see

www.skytop.com.

Pocono Bike Rentals, Route 534

and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery,

adjacent to Tannery Depot General Store. Come ride the famous, scenic

Lehigh Gorge Trail, and use the

savings on bike rental in the display

ad! Call 1-800-745-0742 and cruise

to www.poconobikerentals.com.

Pocono Whitewater, Route 903 near

Jim Thorpe. Mountain bike rentals

and shuttle service to and from bike

trails in and around Jim Thorpe, the

undisputed Mountain Biking Capitol

of the East. Whitewater rafting

and Skirmish Paintball. Call 1-800-

WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226;

see www.poconowhitewater.com.

Shawnee River Trips, off I-80 exit

310 to River Road in Shawnee-on-

Delaware, across from Smithfi eld

Elementary. Take a Trek Mountain

Bike on the McDade Trail which

lines the Delaware River and

National Park grounds. Also renting

canoes, rafts, and kayaks. Stop in

the River Road Drive-In for some

ice cream. Call (570) 424-4000; visit


Whitewater Challengers, on

the Lehigh River near White

Haven. Mountain bike rentals

with shuttle service to trails along

the Lehigh River. Call 1-800-443-

8554 or (570) 443-9532; see


MOUNTAIN SEGWAYS







Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see


Fernwood Hotel & Resort/Pocono

Segway Tours, Route 209 in Bushkill.

Guided segway tours daily except

Wednesday, for ages 13+, amidst

the 440-acre resort. No experience

required; top speed is 12 mph. Open

to the public and resort guests. Call

1-888-segway9 or 1-888-337-6966;

see www.fernwoodhotel.com.

PAINTBALL



Road, Skytop. Play paintball on

5 fi elds with games in and out of

the woods including speedball.

Equipment available, outside paint

not permitted; all paintballs must

be purchased at the Adventure

Center. Minimum age 10 with

waiver signed by guardian. Paintball

shooting gallery with no age

restriction. Call (570) 595-8988; see

www.skytop.com.


209 in Bushkill. Guests can play

Destination Paintball at a discount.

Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and visit


Kittatinny Paintball, in Barryville, NY.

Equipment rentals available. Paddle and Battle special: go canoeing,

kayaking, or rafting with your friends

one day, and play paintball the next!

Camping on premises. Call 1-800-

FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890; see

www.kittatinny.com.


Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Skirmish

paintball open daily, all year, with

50+ fi elds; ages 10+ only. Full-day

and ½-day adventures through the

Lehigh River Gorge; calm water

trips, whitewater rafting, kayaking,

mountain biking, camping. Call 1-800-

WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226; see




Breath-taking scenery and old-

fashioned fun. Gentle rafting trips,

adrenaline-pumping rapids, zip

line, mountain biking, camping,

and paintball. Call 1-800-443-

8554 or (570) 443-9532, and see


SPORTING CLAYS

The Rod & Gun Club at Pocono

Manor, Route 314, via Route 611

or Route 940, Pocono Manor. Multi-

station clay course spanning 120+

acres. High-fl ying teal, rolling rabbits,

and fast crossing and incoming birds;

scenic woodland course. Walk or ride

along the stream between stations.

Trained staff assist with 1st round.

Instruction, gun rentals, ammo,

and gear. Appointment required;

call (570) 839-3908 or email

[email protected];

see www.poconomanor.com.

The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge,

Route 390, Skytop. Regulation, 12-

station sporting clay range open to

the public. Suitable for beginners,

with challenges for experienced.

Instruction and gun rentals.

Appointment required. Phone (570)

595-8929 or (570) 595-7401; visit

www.skytop.com.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT


Marshalls Creek, off I-80 exit 309.

Camp store carrying outdoor

equipment; tents, lanterns, fi re

starters, water jugs, portable

stoves, hats, clothing, sunglasses,

snorkeling equipment, disposable

cameras, and more. Call (570)

223-0505 or 1-800-487-2628; visit

www.adventuresport.com.

Kittatinny Canoes, Milford location.

Canoe and raft center with new

and used canoes, kayaks, and

watersports accessories. Off the

Route 209 Matamoras exit, 3

miles from Milford. Call 1-800-

FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890; see

www.kittatinny.com.

Pocono Bike Rentals, Route 534

and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery,

adjacent to Tannery Depot General

Store. Ride the famous, scenic


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Lehigh Gorge Trail, and use the

savings offer in the display ad.

Call 1-800-745-0742 and cruise to

www.poconobikerentals.com.


Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Full-day

and ½-day adventures through the

Lehigh River Gorge. Calm water trips,

whitewater rafting, kayaking, bike

rentals, mountain biking, and Skirmish

paintball. Call 1-800-WHITEWATER

or (570) 325-9226 and see


Starting Gate Action Sports, Rt. 209

in Bushkill, adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum. Wide selection of skis,

snowboards, skateboards, skates,

footwear, sportswear, swimwear,

accessories, and equipment. Rentals.

Call (570) 588-4807 and check out

www.startinggateonline.com.



Lehigh Tannery. Fishing tackle,

bait, camping equipment, bike

rentals, hiking supplies, hunting

accessories, sandwiches, fi rewood,

ice, and groceries. Open Monday

through Saturday 9:00am to

5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to

3:00pm. Call (570) 606-4325; see


Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park

Avenue in Mount Pocono. Healthy

live bait for all seasons; fat heads,

minnows, night crawlers, leeches,

red worms, giant mealworms,

wax worms, crickets, and more!

Celebrating 30+ years in business, a

very complete bait shop open every

day, all year. Call (570) 839-7338;

see www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.

TRAIN RIDES

Steamtown National Historic Site

in Scranton, I-81 exit 185 (Central

Scranton Expressway), left at light

to Lackawanna Avenue, follow

signs to Steamtown. Cross-country

steam-powered rail excursions,

working roundhouse and turntable,

2 museums, Park Theatre, and

Visitors Center. Call (570) 340-

5200 or 1-888-693-9391; see

www.nps.gov/stea.

TROLLEY RIDES

Water Gap Trolley, Route 611 in

Delaware Water Gap; I-80 exit 310.

Authentically styled all-weather

trolleys make scenic and historic

tours of Delaware Water Gap, the

Eighth Scenic Wonder of the World.

Trained guides describe points of

interest and history. Miniature golf,

picnic area, pavilion, food, and gift

shop. Open 7 days from 10:00am to

4:00pm, rain or shine. Use the display

ad coupon. Call (570) 476-9766; visit

www.watergaptrolley.com.

WATERPARKS














H2Oooohh! indoor waterpark

with family raft ride, body slides,

multi-level splash playground,

children’s activity pool, wave pool,

whirlpools, and Flowrider simulated

wave machine. Lockers and snack

bar. Call (570) 722-9901,1-800-

255-7625, or (570) 722-9111; see


ZIP LINES/ROPES COURSES







Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see


Kittatinny Zip Line, at Kittatinny

Canoes’ Milford location. Dual

racing zip lines overlooking the

Delaware at speeds of 50mph. Off

the Route 209 Matamoras exit,

3 miles from Milford. Call 1-800-

FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890; see

www.kittatinny.com.


Lehigh River near White Haven. Zip

Line Adventure, whitewater rafting,

camping, canoeing, kayaking,

and mountain biking. Call 1-800-

443-8554 or (570) 443-9532; see




Breath-taking scenery and old-

fashioned fun. Gentle rafting trips,

adrenaline-pumping rapids, zip

line, mountain biking, camping,

and paintball. Call 1-800-443-

8554 or (570) 443-9532, and see



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 fi ne 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 fi nd

out more.

BUSHKILL

Fernwood Hotel & Resort,

Route 209, Ph: 1-888-FERNWOOD

or 588-9500: Whatever your

appetite or budget, Fernwood’s

various eateries won’t leave you

hungry. Mama Bella’s Tuscan Grille features tempting appetizers

and entrees. For a casual dining

experience, visit the sports pub

with 8 TVs. Fernwood also has

a Food Court for your dining

convenience, including Pizza Hut, Scoops, and a cafe! After a

day of excitement at Fernwood,

head to Wintergreen’s Bar and Grill overlooking the lake and golf

course to refuel. Enjoy a cocktail,

music, and comedy! Check out


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 fi eld and fresh-packed within

6 hours, never from concentrate.

Every pizza is smothered with

100% real Mozzarella cheese,

and farm fresh toppings fi nish

the picturesque pies. Featuring

catering, plus online services

like ordering, coupons, Kids

Corner, Gourmet Club, and

Shoppe Di Vocelli. Visit Vocelli’s

on Route 611 in Tannersville

by Smuggler’s Cove, too! Feel

the Vocelli passion for pizza at

www.vocellipizza.com.

HAWLEY

Cocoon Coffee House

& Catering Co., Route 6 and

Bellemonte Ave., Ph: 226-

6130: Kick back, relax, and sip

coffee crafted from Electric City

Roasting’s custom-blended beans,

in Hawley’s historic landmark silk

mill. Enjoy fresh, scrumptious, and

affordable pastries, sandwiches,

quiche, and salads. Open every

day from 7:00am to 6:00pm, with

free Wi-Fi! Professional catering,

daily specials, and events. Email

[email protected] 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 fi sh, plus artisan breads and

desserts baked at the Inn. Dine on

the terrace overlooking the garden

or in the comfortably elegant dining

room. Select from a diverse menu

featuring traditional favorites as

well as nouveau cuisine. Regularly

scheduled dining events, and live

Jazz on the Deck. Serving lunch and

dinner daily. Four-diamond AAA

rating, Wine Spectator magazine

award-winner, and Historic

Hotels of America member; visit


LAKE HARMONY

The Resort at Split Rock,



VOTED“BEST RIBS

in the Poconos!”

570.839.9678 Rt. 611, Mt. Pocono baileyssteakhouse.com

Outdoor Diningon Our Deck!

Large Parties Welcome • Separate Children’s MenuSteaks

EARLY DINNERS

Sunday Brunch 10-2

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, fi rst-run

movie theater with concessions,

fabulous indoor waterpark, sports

bar, cocktail lounge, bowling lanes,

indoor pools, and championship

golf featuring the beautiful Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar. See

www.splitrockresort.com to

learn more about the numerous

amenities and live entertainment!

LEHIGH TANNERY

Tannery Depot General

Store, Route 534 and Tannery

Road, Ph: 606-4325: Offering

fi shing 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


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 daily

at 11:30am. The luncheon menu

offers burgers, wings, chicken

quesadillas, crab cake sandwiches,

and satisfying salads, as well as

light lunches. Delicious dinner

options include hand-cut USDA

Prime steaks, prime rib, pasta,

shrimp, chicken, and slow-cooked

brisket and ribs. Enjoy happy hour

specials, blackboard specials, an

early dinner menu, and Sunday

brunch. Families are welcome, with

a quality children’s menu always

available. Receive a complimentary

cake on your special occasion;

reservations are accepted. Dine

outdoors on the beautiful deck; visit

www.baileyssteakhouse.com.

PALMERTON

Slopeside Bar and Grill, Blue

Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton, Ph:

(610) 826-7700: Open Thursday

through Sunday, featuring live

entertainment, drink specials, and a

rockin’ grill menu with appetizers,

signature sandwiches, entrees, and

all-you-can-eat salad bar. Purchase

disc golf tickets, too. Mark your

calendar for the Pennsylvania Blues Festival, Saturday and

Sunday, July 30th and 31st. See

www.skibluemt.com.



Bear Creek InneFresh Seafood, Steak,

Veal and Chicken

RT. 115, BEAR CREEK, PA570-472-9045Open 7 Days a Week

Daily at 4pm • Sundays at 12pmwww.bearcreekinne.com

Junction Rts. 191&940• Paradise Valley800 392-9400 570 595-7486

www.crescentlodge.com

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PARADISE VALLEY

Crescent Lodge & Country

Inn, junction Routes 191 & 940,

Ph: 595-7486 or 1-800-392-9400:

Magnifi cent is the word for the Surf

‘n’ Turf, stuffed trout, juicy sirloin

with onion rings, or chef’s special

pasta. This fi ne dining and lodging

establishment offers delightful

appetizers and extraordinary salads

and desserts. The Starting Post

Cocktail Lounge serves the fi nest in

spirits, with an excellent Pub Menu.

Live piano music on weekends is

a perfect accompaniment to your

exceptional meal! The restaurant

at the Crescent Lodge is open

7 days a week for candlelight

dining of distinction. Reservations

are appreciated. Private cottages

feature whirlpools, fi replaces, and

decks; ask about the great lodging

packages. Enjoy walking and fi tness

trails, and check out the nearby

sports areas, spa, and casino! Visit


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 fl air, plus

a global wine list! Enjoy refreshing

salads, homemade soups, and

fi ne dishes including fi let 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


POCONO PINES

Van Gilder’s Jubilee

Restaurant & Pub in the Pines,

Route 940, Ph: 646-2377: The

Jubilee, aka the Breakfast King of the Poconos, serves unique and

delicious breakfasts from 7:00am

until 3:00pm every day! For lunch,

the Jubilee offers yummy burgers,

wraps, paninis, sandwiches,

soups, and salads. The dinner

menu includes appetizers, pasta,

steak, and seafood. Enjoy your

favorite cocktail and munchies in

the adjoining Pub in the Pines, a

popular nightspot. With 15 beers

on tap, multiple TVs, pool tables,

darts, and a deck, the Pub is the

place to watch your favorite game

or check out some great live

entertainment. Specials include

Pasta Mondays, Steamer Tuesdays, and Wing Nights on Thursdays and Sundays featuring 11 fl avors!

Roll over to “the Jube,” since 1968,

at www.breakfastking.com.

SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE

The Bistro, located on River

Road, by the Golf Shop of the

historic Shawnee Inn & Golf

Resort, Ph: 1-800-SHAWNEE

x1480: Refuel with beautiful

views of the historic Shawnee Inn

and championship golf course.

Open for lunch, with a variety

of sandwiches, wraps, paninis,

and salads. Beverages feature

fresh squeezed lemonade, beer,

wine, and an array of vacation-fun

drinks. For more information, visit

www.shawneeinn.com.

The Gem and Keystone,

located on River Road, near the

historic Shawnee Inn & Golf

Resort. Ph: (570) 424-0990:

Home of ShawneeCraft Brewing

Company artisanal heirloom

whole-food beers, handcrafted

and brewed on the premises.

The contemporary and varied

menu features local produce, all

natural steak, lamb, pork, and

chicken, Pennsylvania farmstead

cheeses, and Smithsonian

Sustainable Seafood. Appetizers,

salads, pub favorites and seasonal

entrees, drink specials, souvenir

merchandise, and gift certifi cates.

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

fi ne 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 fl avors and traditions like

wild boar and rack of lamb, with


Restaurant & Brewery

I’DTAP THAT

Tannersville, PA 570-629-9399www.barleycreek.com


a variety of fi sh 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

fi t for a king.” Serving dinner

nightly; outdoor dining is available

in season. Jackets are required, and

reservations are suggested. Casual

dining is available in Hanna’s Café at the French Manor. Four-diamond

AAA rating. Le Spa Forêt offers a

delicious menu of spa services!

Visit www.thefrenchmanor.com.

TANNERSVILLE

Barley Creek Brewing

Company, Sullivan Trail &

Camelback Rd., Ph: 629-9399:

“The Creek” is the Pocono

Mountains’ Original Brewpub

and Restaurant. Everything at

the Creek is handcrafted, from

the post and beam timber-frame

building, the award-winning food,

to the handcrafted ales and lagers.

Originally an 1880’s farmhouse,

Barley Creek boasts a big, rustic

atmosphere, a deck for brews

with a view, a pavilion, and wiffl e

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,



Vocelli Pizza

pub fare, steaks, seafood, and daily

specials. There’s a children’s menu,

a treasure box, and a game room.

Happy Hour runs from 4:00pm to

6:00pm Monday through Friday;

also featuring fresh sushi in the

main bar on Friday, Saturday, and

Sunday, created by Chef Agus. Find

it in the fork between Sullivan Trail

and Camelback Road, a mile past

Crossings Factory Outlets and 2

miles shy of Camelback Mountain

Resort (exit 299 off I-80). Surf the

Creek at www.barleycreek.com.

Smuggler’s Cove, Route 611,

Ph: 629-2277: “Seafood King of

the Poconos!” Casual dining is at

its best in this Pocono landmark

and family tradition for 30+ years.

The menu offers appetizers, soups,

salads, pasta, Allen Brothers prime

rib and steaks, and the largest

selection of all your favorite fresh

(never frozen) seafood. Special

Luncheon, Early Dinner, Castaways

Lounge, and Children’s Menus

available. Open daily at 11:30am,

just minutes from the Crossings

Outlets and Camelback Mountain

Resort. Reservations are accepted,

and large parties are welcome.

Each dollar spent at a locally-

owned eatery benefi ts 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 fi eld and fresh-packed within

6 hours, never from concentrate.

Every pizza is smothered with

100% real Mozzarella cheese,

and farm fresh toppings fi nish 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: 1-888-

WIN-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 fi nds 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



Starry Nights Program at Big Pocono Drive up to Big Pocono State Park atop Camelback Mountain near Tannersville for

a special Starry Nights Program on Friday, August 26th. Join astronomer Rich Grebb from

7:30pm to 10:00pm as he presents this otherworldly mountaintop program. Hosted by

the Friends of Big Pocono State Park, you’ll learn about star chart interpretation, stars and

constellations of summer and fall, telescopic views of the Hercules Star Cluster, views of

stars that are known solar systems, the Andromeda Galaxy, and the Ring Nebula.

Meet at Parking Lot #2 within Big Pocono State Park. A donation of

$5.00/adult and $3.00/child is requested. Bring lawn chairs or blankets,

and dress warmly. Rain date is August 27th. Registration is required; call the

State Park offi ce at (570) 894-8336. Friends of Big Pocono State Park is a non-profi t organization of the

Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation. To learn more, visit www.friendsofbigpocono.org; see all the

great Pennsylvania State Parks at www.visitpaparks.com.

Promised Land State Park Programs

On Saturday, August 27th from 3:00pm to 7:00pm in the Promised Land State Park Offi ce, join

Ralph Roth to learn Dutch Oven Cooking, as done in the early 1600s! Ralph utilizes 6 fi res, cooking

at least 6 different dishes. Register and pay in advance; $10.00/person, $5.00/ages under 12. All

materials are provided and space is limited.

To see Furs, Tracks, Scat & Skulls on Saturday, August 27th, arrive between

4:30pm and 5:30pm to the Park Offi ce porch! Meet a State Park Naturalist, and get acquainted with

native mammals by experiencing furs, skulls, tracks, and scat. See bobcat fur up close, and discover

which tracks are made by which animal!

You’re invited to a Star Party from 9:00pm to 10:30pm on Saturday,

August 27th at Falls Pavilion, with the Lackawanna Astronomical Society! This free program

includes a celestial slide show and telescope observations of the night sky, weather

permitting. Bring a blanket or camp chair; fl ashlights are welcome but must be covered

with red fi lm.

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability,

contact the PA Bureau of State Parks at 1-888-PA-PARKS(voice), 1-888-537-7294(TTY), (717)

558-2711(local or international TTY), or 711(AT&T Relay Services). With 3+ days’ notice,

interpreters for the deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Call Promised Land State Park at

(570) 676-0567 or (570) 676-3428, email [email protected], and visit www.visitpaparks.com.

Hike, Party, and Kayak at Nescopeck How do animals see in the dark? Learn the answer to this and more nighttime mysteries

during a free, 1-hour Night Hike at Nescopeck State Park near Drums on Friday, August 26th at

8:15pm. This short walk includes activities and games appropriate for ages 8+; registration is

required.

On Saturday, August 27th, Nescopeck offers Kayaking: Level Two, a free program for

ages 9+ with paddling experience, or who have taken the Level One course; registration is

required. You’ll be in the water, learning self-rescue and boat-over-boat rescue. The program

is offered at 3 times: 9:30am to 10:30am; 11:00am to 12:00pm; and, 1:00pm to 2:00pm.

Meet at the Park Offi ce at 8:00pm on Saturday, August 27th for a Summer Star Party! Members of the Greater

Hazleton Area Astronomical Society share knowledge of the night skies through an indoor presentation, followed

by an outdoor session with telescopes to observe star clusters, weather-permitting. Open only to ages 6+. Bring a

fl ashlight; registration is required.

On Sunday, August 28th, Nescopeck State Park invites you to Hike on the Wood Frog Trail from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Learn about phenology, the study of the connection

between climate and seasonal events. Meet at the trailhead on Honey Hole Road for this

free hike; registration is required. Call Nescopeck State Park, (570) 403-2006, and check out



T H E R E S O R T

Mountain Springs Lakewww.mslresort.com

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A M O U N T A I N R E T R E A T

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 fi tness area with massage

therapist await you. Take a scenic

horseback ride on Fernwood’s lush

grounds or play a match on the

outdoor tennis courts. Also enjoy

the 18-hole, par 71 golf course,

Game Zone arcade, daily activities,

special events, and exciting live

entertainment line-up. Check out

Fernwood’s Winter Fun Center, with

snow tubing and more! The Villas at

Fernwood sleep up to 6, and some

come with Jacuzzi tubs. Great

getaway vacations and weekend

packages. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD

or (570) 588-9500, or visit


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 fi replaces. Savor a delicious

meal, created in the fl avors of the

season, and a Wine Spectatoraward-winning wine selection. The

chef personally chooses the freshest

locally grown produce, seasonal

game, meats, and fi sh. 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 fi replaces,

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


Steps to shops, galleries, pubs, restaurants,live music & outdoor recreation

Old world charm.Modern amenities.Suites, fireplaces and whirlpools.Spa services.Special packages.

innjt.net

800.329.2599


ENJOYA

CountrysideHoliday

Open All Year

Rustic CottagesComplete Facilities

Fireplaces - Cable TVRR 11 Box 3002, Stroudsburg

Ph. (570) 629-2131www.countrysidecottages.com

COUNTRYSIDEHOUSEKEEPING

COTTAGES

your reservations, call The Inn at

Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599; visit

www.innjt.net.

LAKE HARMONY

The Resort at Split Rock:

A 4-season destination offering

the ultimate in activities and

accommodations, with over 500

deluxe units in unique environments.

You won’t want to miss H2Ooooh! Indoor Waterpark! Enjoy the

championship 27-hole golf course,

18-hole miniature golf course,

fi tness 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 fi rst-run movie theater. The

Galleria Dining Room features a

superb continental menu, while

Bell’ago overlooks beautiful Lake

Harmony and serves fi ne 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 1-800-255-

7625 or (570) 722-9111, and visit


PARADISE VALLEY

Crescent Lodge: This award-

winning 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 fi replace,

whirlpool, and outdoor deck. The

inn also features one of the fi nest

restaurants in the mountains, with

an extensive wine selection, colorful

menu, daily specials, pub menu,

and live piano music on weekends.

Enjoy walking and fi tness 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 1-800-392-

9400 or (570) 595-7486, and visit


POCONO MANOR

The Inn at Pocono Manor:

Nestled at 1,800 feet atop the

Pocono Mountains since 1902,

this charming year-round 3000-

acre 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 fl y-fi shing

streams, sporting clays, indoor/

outdoor pools, hiking trails, and

special events. The Inn at Pocono

Manor is located just minutes from

The Crossings Premium Outlets and

Camelbeach Waterpark/Camelback

Mountain Resort/CBK Mountain

Adventures. The Inn is off Route

314 in Pocono Manor, via Route

940 or Route 611. Call (570) 839-

7111 or 1-800-233-8150, and see


REEDERS

Mountain Springs Lake

Resort: Come to this quiet and

secluded resort in Reeders for a

vacation you’ll never forget! The fi ne

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 fi replaces 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,



The Inn at Pocono Manor

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.

SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE

Shawnee Inn and Golf

Resort: Discover this unique golf,

ski, meeting, dining, and vacation

destination on River Road. The

resort is conveniently located 75

miles from New York City and 100

miles from Philadelphia in a scenic

and secluded location in the Pocono

Mountains. Set amidst the splendor

of the Delaware Water Gap National

Recreation Area, the resort offers an

abundance of amenities including

championship golf, approach

course, golf academy, tennis,

guided fi shing, river trips, hiking,

dining options, a playhouse theatre,

and musical entertainment. The

Inn has 80 hotel-style rooms, 2

cottages, and deluxe suites; all are

1st-class accommodations. Relax

and unwind at Spa Shawnee! A

smoke-free resort. Call (570) 424-

4000 or 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see

www.shawneeinn.com.

SKYTOP

Skytop Lodge: A refi ned

resort for all seasons off Route

390. Enjoy the best of everything

on the spectacular 5,500-acre

setting. Affordable weekend and

vacation plans feature superb

dining and accommodations,

championship golf, tennis,

swimming pools, naturalist-guided

tours, and much more. A Bed &

Breakfast Plan is available midweek,

and entertainment and themed

weekends are scheduled. Skytop

Lodge is known as one of the most

highly regarded destinations in the

Pocono Mountains region. For

information or reservations, call

(570) 595-7401 or 1-800-345-7759,

and visit www.skytop.com.

SOUTH STERLING

French Manor Inn and Spa:

One of the most serenely beautiful

spots in the Pocono Mountains, the

French Manor is a full-scale country

inn manor modeled after an estate

in the south of France. Gourmet

French cuisine served nightly, a

superb wine list, outdoor dining

with spectacular views, and Hanna’s Café casual dining complement the

majestic views of the surrounding

mountains. Selected as one of the

“Ten Best Inns in America” and

awarded a 4 Diamond rating by

the AAA. Le Spa Forêt offers the

best and most luxurious services

available. Special packages and

events are available; call now to

reserve your accommodations!

Phone (570) 676-3244 or

1-877-720-6095, and experience

www.thefrenchmanor.com.

STROUDSBURG

Countryside Cottages: A

small country resort, a perfect place

to be if you want to spend some

quiet time indoors or outdoors

while on vacation. Equipped with

log-burning fi replaces, 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, fi ne dining,

and a casino. Surround yourself

with fun Pocono activity with a stay

at Countryside Cottages. Turn onto

Bartonsville Avenue at the traffi c

light on Route 611 in Bartonsville.

Open all year, complete facilities.

Call (570) 629-2131, and visit

www.countrysidecottages.com!


‘ROUND MOUNTAINTHE

Underground Tours • 125 Wooded Acres • MuseumGift & Souvenir Shops • Ice Cream Parlor • Picnic Park

Rock Shop • Panning for Gemstones • Mini GolfFast Food with Dutch Specialties

Open DAILY • Reasonable Rates610-683-6765

(FAX) 610-683-0070

BETWEEN ALLENTOWN & READINGNEAR ROUTE 222, KUTZTOWNPENNSYLVANIA

SEE

South on Rt. 209 & 33 and West on Rt. 22 & 78963 Crystal Cave Road,

Kutztown, PA 19530www.crystalcavepa.com

Spend a day with Nature atPENNSYLVANIA’S GREATESTNATURAL WONDER

Live bait is best! If you plan to fi sh on

any of the Poconos’ pristine streams

and lakes, fi rst visit 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 fi shing.

Choose from hellgramites, fat heads,

leeches, night crawlers, minnows,

red worms, giant mealworms,

crickets, wax worms, and more. Gift

certifi cates are available for your

favorite angler! Woehrle’s is just

off Route 940 at Park Avenue in

Mount Pocono. To fi nd out what’s

working in the water today, call

“The Poconos’ Most Complete Bait

Shop” at (570) 839-7338, and visit

www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.

On Business Route 209 in

Snydersville, S&S Speedways has

indoor kart-racing with specially

designed cars; test your skills on the

fast indoor track, at speeds of up to

26mph. With the slipping, sliding,

and over-steering characteristics

of the karts, you’re as close as

you can come to the real thing.

Professional racecar drivers practice

here in the off-season! A 4-point

safety harness and side-impact

bumpers keep you safe. Must be at

least 54” tall. Hours are 5:00pm to

10:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays,

12:00pm to 10:00pm on Saturdays,

12:00pm until 9:00pm on Sundays,

and 12:00pm to 5:00pm Monday

through Wednesday. Reserve for

private parties, special occasions,

and league racing; be sure to ask

about the Rookie Special. Snack

bar and video arcade. Bring the

display ad for a free race ticket!

Call (570) 420-5500, and vroom to

www.ssspeedways.com.

Get close to the animals! There’s

fun for all at Claws ‘N’ Paws

Wild Animal Park. Strange and

wonderful creatures are exhibited in

natural settings; see lions, leopards,

monkeys, alligators, beavers, bears,

birds, and snakes. Stroll along tree

lined paths observing wild animals in

natural enclosures. Touch and feed

deer, lambs, fawns, and goats in the

large walk-in petting zoo. Join a guide

at the farmyard, where you’ll meet

cows, ponies, piglets, chicks, ducks,

and bunnies. See rare tigers! Critters

like kinkajou, coati, binturong, and

muntjac will amaze and delight you.

Animal shows are performed daily.

You’ll love the Feed-The-Parrots area and the Giraffe Feeding area.

Go hunting for “dinosaur bones”

in the Dinosaur Outpost/Dino Dig.

Don’t miss the river otters, and

check out Turtle Town! It’s just off

Route 590, 4 miles east of Hamlin.

Open daily from 10:00am to

6:00pm through late October. Call

(570) 698-6154, use the display ad

for a discount, and make tracks to

www.clawsnpaws.com.

The fun never ends at Costa’s Family

Fun Park, located on Route 6, just 3

miles east of Lake Wallenpaupack.

Race in a go-kart on a 1200-foot

course, or hit a few balls at the 19-

tee driving range. Cool off on the

bumper boats! The Kiddie Landarea features tunnels, a sea of balls,

and web ladders. Realistic Batting Cage Stadium; hit into an open fi eld

with a home run fence, dugouts,

and more. Hardball and softball

arm-action machines so pitches

keep coming in right over the plate.

Restaurant and arcade, hard and

soft ice cream, plus 18 challenging

holes of miniature golf. Let Costa’s

host your next party! Open daily.

Call (570) 226-8585, and check out


For a day of wonder that all ages will

love, visit Crystal Cave Park in scenic

northern Berks County, a short

drive from the Pocono Mountains.

This tremendous cave system was

discovered in 1871, and the Park has

been giving tours of the tunnels and

caverns for 140 consecutive seasons!

Experience astonishing grottoes and

chambers on a guided tour through

this Jules Verne-esque underworld.

Then, play miniature golf, visit the

museum, or stroll along the nature

trails in a comfortable, park-like

setting. Head for the on-site food

facilities, or make use of the picnic

area. Crystal Cave is open daily; ask

about special lantern tours! To fi nd

this underground adventure near

Kutztown, travel south on Route 476

or Route 33 to Route 78 west to Exit

40; follow signs to 963 Crystal Cave

Road. Phone (610) 683-6765, and

explore www.crystalcavepa.com.




passenger on the train, it will leave

the Steamtown boarding platform in

Scranton at 11:00am, with planned

return arrival in Scranton at around

3:00pm. Light refreshments will

be available in Tobyhanna. To fi nd

Steamtown in Scranton from I-81,

use exit 185 (Central Scranton

Expressway) and follow the signs to

the main entrance at Lackawanna

and Cliff avenues. For ticket

reservations and further details, call

(570) 340-5204, (570) 340-5200, or

888-693-9391. You may also log on

to www.nps.gov/stea.

August 27 – A wonderful

program for the entire family, “King

of the Butterfl ies - Monarchs” will

be presented at 2:00pm at Lacawac

Sanctuary, a 520-acre nature

preserve on Lake Wallenpaupack.

Since 1996, Ed Wesely has rescued

Monarch butterfl y eggs and

caterpillars from threatened habitats,

and with children as helpers, has

nurtured and released over 5,000

adult Monarch butterfl ies. Learn

about the Monarch life cycle, why

it is threatened, and why certain

shrubs such as milkweed are so

highly valued by Monarchs and

other benefi cial insects. Join in on

a fi eld walk and help to investigate

a nearby milkweed patch to look

for and help tag Monarch migrants.

The cost to attend is $7; children

under 12 are free. Pre-registration

is suggested. To register for the

program, call the sanctuary at (570)

689-9494 or email [email protected].

The 520-acre Lacawac Sanctuary is a

non-profi t nature preserve, research

fi eld station and historic site located

on Lake Wallenpaupack. It is one

of the few sites nationwide that

is federally recognized as both a

National Natural Landmark and is

on the National Register of Historic Places. The sanctuary’s programs

are open to the public and include

environmental, historical and cultural

offerings as well as three miles of

hiking trails. Membership, directions,

programs and other information

can be found at their website

www.lacawac.org.

August 27 – Bushkill Falls, “The

Niagara of Pennsylvania,” is offering

a unique Learn about Wildlife

program for the entire family. A

naturalist from the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will be there

to present a fun and informative

discussion about the wildlife of

the Pocono Mountains. Exciting

demonstrations with Live Birds &

Animals will be held in the pavilion

at 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Bushkill

Falls is centered on eight roaring

waterfalls and features miles of

nature trails and picnic areas, plus

paddle boats, miniature golf, fi shing,

exhibits, specialty shops and fun

for all ages. The famous Pocono

Mountain attraction is located off of

Route 209 in Bushkill and it opens

to the public every day at 9:00am

through November 27. Call Bushkill

Falls at (570) 588-6682 or see their

website www.visitbushkillfalls.com.

August 27 - The Jacob Stroud

Corporation presents Music in the

Park, a series of free concerts at the

Dreibe Freight Station and adjoining

McMichaels Park on Ann Street in

Stroudsburg. Today’s concert will

start at noon, featuring music by The Great Swamp Blues Band. Come

enjoy an afternoon of music in the

lovely park, nestled along the shores

of the McMichaels Creek. For more

information call (570) 424-0325 or

log on to www.stroudsburg.net.

August 27 – Do you know what

to do if you fl ip your kayak? How

do you get back in if you’re far

from shore? Nescopeck State Park

is offering Kayaking: Level Two, a

kayaking program for participants

who have previous paddling

experience or who have already

taken the Level One course. Level

Two will focus on self-rescue and

boat-over-boat rescue. Participants

WILL be in the water for this course.

Appropriate for ages 9 & up. The

program will be offered at three

times today: 9:30am to 10:30am,

11:00am to 12:00noon and 1:00pm

until 2:00pm. Kayaking: Level Two

is FREE however registration is required. Call the Nescopeck

State Park Offi ce at (570) 403-

2006 to register. Check out the



August 27 – There’s going to be a

Star Party from 9:00pm to 10:30pm

at the Falls Pavilion at Promised Land

State Park! Get hooked on the night

sky when you join the Lackawanna Astronomical Society for a star

party! This program will include a

celestial slide show and telescope

observations of the night sky

(weather permitting) in the fi eld near

the Pavilion. Bring a blanket or camp

chair. Flashlights are welcome, but

they must be covered with red fi lm.

This free program is open to all ages.

Meet at the Falls Pavilion by 9:00pm.

For more information or to register,

call Promised Land State Park at

(570) 676-0567 or (570) 676-3428.

Visit the Pennsylvania State Parks

website www.visitpaparks.com.

August 27 – Go along on a

Tree Trek from 9:30 to 11:00am

with staff from the Monroe County

Environmental Education Center

(MCEEC) near Bartonsville. Stretch

your legs with Environmental

Educator Jenifer Rituper as you

trek up the Running Valley Ridge

examining tree species and how

they change from the wet bottom

to the dry ridge top. Participants will

learn how to use a “tree fi nder” to

indentify trees. Dress for the weather

and be prepared for a short but

steep hike. The cost to attend is $5.

To fi nd 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 traffi c

light in Bartonsville, and turn left

onto Rimrock Drive. Follow Rimrock

for 0.4 mile, bear right onto N.

Easton-Belmont Pike, go 0.2 mile,

then bear right onto Running Valley

Road. The Center is 0.7 mile on the

left. Call the center at (570) 629-

3061 for more information or visit

www.mcconservation.org.

August 27 - The Friends of

the Western Pocono Community

Library will hold a Yard Sale at Back

Door Books, located at the corner

of Route 209 and Bond Lane in

Brodheadsville. The Yard Sale will

be open to the public from 10:00am

to 4:00pm. Rain date is August 28.

The library itself is located on Pilgrim


Bethel One-Room School Open House Step back in time during an Open House at the Bethel One-Room

School from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday, August 28th. The Bethel School

is nestled in the tranquil Berlin Township valley near Honesdale. Built circa

1870 and closed in 1951, it is a treasured reminder of early American

classrooms and small country schools. Visualize what it was like, with 8

grades taught by 1 teacher, without electricity, running water, or indoor

plumbing!

Find this one-room school,

fascinating for all ages, from

Route 6 at Indian Orchard in

Berlin Township. Take Route 652

east for a mile, turn right onto Bethel School Road, and travel a mile to the

schoolhouse on the left. For more information about this free, interactive

historical event, call the Wayne County Historical Society at (570) 253-

3240, and hearken back to www.waynehistorypa.org.

Come Paint with Me at Shawnee Come Paint with Me is a free, non-instructional program of outdoor painting and

sketching sessions for adult and student artists. You’re invited to attend on Thursday,

September 1st at the Shawnee Inn on River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware from 10:00am

to 3:00pm; see www.shawneeinn.com. Artists are encouraged to paint at their own pace,

in media of their choice. Many

levels of expertise and variations in style and technique

are represented!

Take this opportunity to network with others, share

common interests, and socialize over lunch break where

informal critique is included. Restrooms are available,

registration is not required, and sessions are held weather-

permitting. All artists are welcome, and are expected to

bring their own materials and a picnic lunch. For more

information, call Joan Polishook at (570) 775-6896, and

view www.joanpolishook-art.com.

Escape, Getaway to Escape, Getaway to The Inn at Jim Thorpe The Inn at Jim Thorpe Romance, wine, and a massage; everything you

2 need to feel the love! The Inn at Jim Thorpe offers a

Romantic Couples Escape, including a 2-night stay, his and

her Swedish massage, a bottle of wine, 2 souvenir wine

glasses, dinner 1 night, and a delicious daily breakfast. Or,

grab your BFF and book a Friends Spa Getaway! It includes

a 2-night stay, custom spa package, daily breakfast, Saturday

lunch and dinner, a bottle of wine, souvenir wine glasses,

and special discounts in area shops!

The Inn at Jim Thorpe, in the National Register

Historic District, is a landmark of old-world charm and

modern amenities featuring guest rooms, suites, and in-

house spa services. Quaint merchant businesses, antique

stores, galleries, opera house, pubs, restaurants, music venues, and nature trails are at the Inn’s doorstep, 24 Broadway

in Jim Thorpe. Phone 1-800-329-2599 for reservations, and discover more at www.innjt.net!



Way in Brodheadsville. For more

information and vendor applications

call Barbara at (570) 992-9243.

August 27 & 28 – The US Army

Corps of Engineers has announced

that this is the target date for

a Recreational Dam Release

Weekend on the Lehigh River,

creating breathtaking whitewater

conditions. By regulating the Francis

Walter Dam near White Haven, the

Corps plans to release hundreds of

cubic feet per second of additional

water into the Lehigh on Saturday

& Sunday. Rafters, kayakers and

other adventurous boaters anxiously

await the dam release, and will

fl ock to the river for a chance to

ride whitewater. To arrange your

Lehigh River rafting adventure, call

Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe

at 1-800-WHITEWATER or call

Whitewater Challengers in White

Haven at 1-800-443-8554. Visit

www.poconowhitewater.com and


August 27 & 28 – The 25th annual

Pocono State Craft Festival returns

to Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

near Stroudsburg. Co-sponsored by

the Pocono Arts Council and the

Pocono Chapter of the PA Guild of Craftsmen, the event celebrates

the heritage, beauty and quality of

Pennsylvania crafts. Approximately

75 craftsmen will travel from all

parts of Pennsylvania as well as New

Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia, West

Virginia and New York to attend the

festival. Hand-made crafts featured

will include pottery, jewelry, metal,

toys, stained glass, wood, baskets,

paper, leather, folk art, fi ne art,

photography, and art-to-wear.

Fascinating craft demonstrations will

captivate patrons and bring to life

the creative process. All craftsmen

will be available to discuss their

works and provide the opportunity

to purchase unique, high-quality

crafts. In addition, visitors will

enjoy the beautiful surroundings

and history of Quiet Valley Living

Historical Farm. The farm buildings,

animals and beautiful gardens will

be open to give visitors a taste of a

by-gone era on a Pennsylvania Dutch

farm. Patrons will also enjoy the

bluegrass & gospel music of The Lost Ramblers and the Dixieland sounds

of The Dixie Gents. There will be

an interactive Children’s Area and

festival foods will provide something

for everyone. Festival hours are

10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday

and 10:00 to 5:00 on Sunday, rain

or shine. Admission is $6 adults,

children 12 and under free. There

is ample free parking. Quiet Valley,

the location of the Pocono State

Craft Festival, is located 3½ miles

south of Stroudsburg off of Business

Route 209; follow signs. For more

information and directions to the

Pocono State Craft Festival, call (570)

476-4460 or log on to the show’s

website at www.poconocrafts.com.

The number at Quiet Valley is (570)

992-6161.

August 27 & 28 – This weekend,

PPL Corporation will offer Lake

Wallenpaupack Dam and Power

Plant Tours from 10:00am to

3:00pm on Saturday & Sunday! Not

everyone has had a chance to walk

across the Wallenpaupack Dam for

a great view of the lake and the dry

riverbed where the Wallenpaupack

Creek once fl owed. And a trip to the

power plant along the Lackawaxen

River is a rare treat, too. During this

free tour, you will hear about the

history surrounding the construction

of PPL’s renewable energy plant and

learn about the increase in energy

demand since Lake Wallenpaupack

began operating as a hydroelectric

plant in the 1920’s. Make sure

you stop in at the Wallenpaupack

Environmental Learning Center either

before or after your tour to see some

displays of arrowheads, a dugout

canoe and other local artifacts.

Enjoy some refreshments provided

by the Wallenpaupack Historical

Society and see some historic

photos depicting life from that era.

For your safety, wear closed-toed

shoes. Tours will run continuously

from 10:00 to 3:00 and will be

conducted rain or shine. Visitors

will be greeted by a PPL escort and

guided out onto the dam in small

groups. For those who also wish to

tour the power plant in Kimbles, bus

transportation will be provided. This

event is not handicapped-accessible.

Registration is not required.

For more information, contact

PPL at (570) 253-7076 or email

[email protected]. Additional

program details can be found at the

website www.pplpreserves.com.

August 28 – Now is the time

to get outside and enjoy the last

days of summer! Staff members at

Nescopeck State Park invite you to

join them on a Hike on the Wood

Frog Trail from 2:00 until 3:30pm.

Along the way you’ll learn about

phenology, which is the study of

the connection between climate

and seasonal events and why it is

important for us to monitor when

plants bloom or birds nest. Meet

at the Wood Frog Trail trailhead

along Honey Hole Road by 2:00pm

for this hike. The hike is FREE,










in Jim Thorpe invites you to join

them for a Big Day Out on the

Lehigh River. Bike, hike and raft

with Pocono Whitewater all in one

big day! Breakfast, lunch and dinner

are included. It’s an awesome

adventure for only $89.95 per

person! For your reservations,

call 1-800-WHITEWATER or visit


August 28 – The Barrett Township

Historical Society invites everyone

to the Cresco Station Museum in

Cresco to enjoy an afternoon of

music by Kelly Planer & The Perks

from 2:00 until 4:00pm. Admission

is free to the public. In conjunction

with the musical program, the

museum will also host an Ice Cream

Social from 1:00 to 4:00. The

Cresco Station Museum is located

on Sand Spring Road off Route

390 in Cresco (at the old Cresco

Railroad Depot) and is administered

by the Barrett Township Historical

Society. For further details you

may call the museum at (570) 595-

6157 or call Mickey at (570) 595-


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2501. You may also visit the Barrett

Township Historical Society at

www.barretthistory.org.

August 28 – Faith Lutheran

Church of Blakeslee invites one

and all to their Free Summer

Community Concert, featuring

the mountain sounds of Wayfarers & Company. This exciting group

performs gospel music and old-

time songs on instruments such

as guitars, dulcimers, fi ddle, fl ute,

mandolin, harp and banjo, as well

as stirring a-cappella arrangements

of traditional music. The concert will

begin at 7:00pm in the comfort of

the church’s Sanctuary. The public

is cordially invited to attend. Faith

Lutheran Church is located on Route

940, one mile east of Blakeslee

Corners and about six miles west

of Pocono Pines. You may call the

church offi ce at (570) 646-0309 or

call (570) 643-6580 with questions.

August 28 – The Presbyterian

Church of the Mountain in Delaware

Water Gap concludes its series of

outdoor Summer Concerts at the

Gazebo with Bonnie Childs and the Church of the Mountain Band. The

concert will be held from 6:00pm to

7:30pm out on the lawn, so bring

a blanket or lawn chair. If rain, the

concert will be moved indoors.

Refreshments will be available. The

church is easy to fi nd along Route

611 (Main Street) in Delaware Water

Gap, and the concert is free to the

public. For details on the concert,

call (570) 992-3934. The number

at the church is (570) 476-0345.

www.churchofthemountain.org

August 28 – There will be an

Open House at the Bethel One-

Room School near Indian Orchard

in Berlin Township from 1:00 until

4:00pm today. A special presentation

relating to the school and local

history will be offered at 2:00pm. To

reach the Bethel One-Room School

from Route 6 at Indian Orchard, take

Route 652 east for one mile. Turn

right on Bethel School Road and

travel one mile to the schoolhouse

on the left. For further details about

this free event, call the Wayne

County Historical Society at (570)

253-3240. www.waynehistorypa.org

August 28 – An All-You-Can-

Eat Blueberry Pancake Breakfast

will be served from 8:30 to 1:00 at

the Blooming Grove Volunteer Fire

Department on Route 739 in Lords

Valley (one mile north of I-84). The

cost is $7 per person. For more

information call (570) 775-7355.

August 29 – Mohegan Sun at

Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre

celebrates Hot Summer Fun with

an incredible star-studded line-up

of summer acts. The concert series

continues today with Tony Orlando.

Tony Orlando became a superstar

when he formed the pop group

Dawn with Telma Hopkins and

Joyce Vincent Wilson. They scored

a long list of hits like “Tie a Yellow

Ribbon (Round the Ole Oak Tree),”

“Knock Three Times” and “Candida.”

Throughout his career, Orlando has

had a top-rated TV variety series

which can be found in stores as a

DVD collection. Orlando has had

fi ve #1 hits, sold millions of records

and has even starred in a Broadway

show. The show starts at 7:00pm

and tickets are $25.00 for reserved

seats, $15.00 general admission and

can be purchased in-person from

the Box Offi ce located in the valet

lobby or through all Ticketmaster

outlets, including ticketmaster.com

and by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

is home to 55,000 square feet of

gaming space including 82 live

table games, 2,300 slot machines

and electronic table games, as well

as a variety of dining and shopping

options, nightlife, entertainment and

live harness racing eight months out

of the year. Horse racing fans enjoy

Live Harness Racing every Tuesday,

Wednesday, Friday & Saturday night

from March 22 through November

12; post time is 6:30pm. Mohegan

Sun at Pocono Downs is located at

1280 Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre

and their phone number is 1-888-

WIN-IN-PA. Log on to their website


fi nd out more!

August 29 – Bushkill Falls, “The

Niagara of Pennsylvania,” is proud

to host Military Appreciation Day.

All veterans and active duty service

people receive free admission

today with valid ID. Bushkill Falls is

centered on eight roaring waterfalls

and features miles of nature trails

and picnic areas, plus paddle boats,

miniature golf, fi shing, exhibits,

specialty shops and fun for all ages.

The famous Pocono Mountain

attraction is located off of Route

209 in Bushkill and it opens to the

public every day at 9:00am through

November 27. Call Bushkill Falls at

(570) 588-6682 or visit their website

www.visitbushkillfalls.com.

August 30 – Karen Wood will

give a special demonstration of

Wheat Weaving as the Summer

Highlights Program for the day at

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

near Stroudsburg. Wheat weaving

as a craft is centuries old and was

practiced in grain growing countries

worldwide. It was a part of harvest



rituals used to ensure a fruitful

harvest. Early American settlers used

wheat weaving as it is used today,

for decorative purposes. Highlights

are featured from 10:30am until

3:30pm at Quiet Valley in addition

to the regular tour. Quiet Valley

Living Historical Farm is a restored

and working 19th century farm,

complete with guides dressed in

period clothing and lots of historic

demonstrations. In addition to

today’s program, a variety of early

American skills are demonstrated

daily. This non-profi t, educational

organization is located 3½ miles

south of Stroudsburg off of Business

Route 209; follow signs. Call Quiet

Valley at (570) 992-6161 or log on to

www.quietvalley.org to learn more.

August 30 – Do you have spots

on your tomatoes, a bug you can’t

identify, or another lawn or garden

question you can’t fi nd the answer

to? Well you’re in luck, because a

Penn State Master Gardener will

be at the Penn State Pike County

Cooperative Extension offi ce in

Milford from 10:00am until noon to

answer your gardening questions.

And it’s free! Bring a sample, if

possible, to the offi ce at 514 Broad

Street in Milford and speak with

the Master Gardener. If you can’t

make it on Tuesday morning, call the

Extension offi ce at (570) 296-3400

or email [email protected] with your

questions and a Master Gardener

will get back to you. Visit the website

http://extension.psu.edu/pike.

August 30 thru September 5

– Enjoy the fun of an old-fashioned

country fair at the 94th Annual

Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fair in

Newfoundland! Ride the rides,

pet the farm animals, win a stuffed

toy or just sit and enjoy the sights,

smells and sounds. Cheer at the

demolition derby, tractor pull

and truck pulls. Take a peek at

Grandma’s blue ribbon apple pie or

Grandpa’s prize winning pumpkin.

Sample mouth-watering delights

of all kinds sure to satisfy the taste

buds. There’s entertainment for all:

live music from country to rock

& roll, magic and comedy acts,

clowns, and lots of competitions

such as 4-H, fair queen, the baby

pageant, a frog jumping contest,

dog shows, horse shows, and more.

Browse in the crafter tent, check out

chainsaw carving demonstrations,

even enter the Pie Eating Contest!

Make a beeline to the GDS Fair at

the fairgrounds on routes 191 and

507 in Newfoundland, nestled in

the beautiful Northern Poconos.

The pay-one-price admission

includes unlimited rides on all the

rides, admission to all exhibits, and

admission to nearly all shows and

arena events. For more details and

schedules, call (570) 676-3925

or (570) 676-4047 or log on to

www.gdsfair.com.

August 31 – Whitewater

Challengers in White Haven is

offering Wet ‘N’ Wild Wednesday

Rafting Adventures on the Lehigh

River! Go wild on this rafting trip

with a FREE water cannon provided

by Whitewater Challengers. Sure

you’ll be soaked, but so will your

friends! Make your reservations

today by calling Whitewater

Challengers at 1-800-443-8554 and

be sure to mention “This Week in

the Poconos” when booking! Visit

www.whitewaterchallengers.com

for more great events all season

long.

August 31 – A Summer Bog

Walk through the blooming

Tannersville Cranberry Bog will be

led by a naturalist from the Monroe

County Environmental Education

Center from 10:00am to 12:30pm.

The bog is special as it is a northern

boreal bog, which is very unique for

this part of the country. Protected

by The Nature Conservancy, the

Tannersville bog is a National Natural Landmark. Signs of life will

be everywhere as the group ventures

into this unique wetland habitat,

which includes many orchids and

insect-eating plants! Access to the

interior of the bog is substantial

along a 1650’ “fl oating” boardwalk,

making for spectacular photo

opportunities. Highlights include

viewing blooming plants such as

marsh marigold, bog rosemary,

bog laurel and many others. Meet

for the walk at the Environmental

Education Center near Bartonsville.

Pre-registration is required and the

cost to attend is $5. Call the Monroe

County Environmental Education

Center at (570) 629-3061 to register.

www.mcconservation.org

September 1 – Celebrate Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun at

Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre,

where every Thursday through

September 1 there’s a Party on the

Patio from 6:00 to 11:00pm! The big

party on the patio of the grandstand

features area tribute bands as well as

great food, drinks and karaoke. The

featured band tonight is Garth Brooks

tribute Fresh Horses. The Party on

the Patio is free and open to guests

21 or older. Mohegan Sun at Pocono

Downs is located at 1280 Route 315

in Wilkes-Barre, where you can play

all of your favorite table games and

over 2,300 slots sizzle 24 hours a

day, seven days a week! Horse racing




Call 1-888-WIN-IN-PA or (570) 831-



fi nd out more!

September 1 – “Come Paint

with Me” is a free, non-instructional

program of on-site outdoor painting

& sketching sessions for adult and

student artists. Artists will meet

today from 10:00am until 3:00pm

at the Shawnee Inn on River Road

in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Artists

are encouraged to paint outdoors

at their own pace with mediums

of their choice. Representing many

levels of expertise and variations

in style and technique, artists are

offered the opportunity to network

with others, share a common

interest, and socialize over lunch

break where informal critique is

often included. Registration is not

necessary to attend “Come Paint with

Me” sessions. Artists are expected

to meet at the various locations

bringing their own materials. Be sure

to pack a picnic lunch. Restrooms

will be available. The sessions will

be held weather permitting. For


Joan Polishook at (570) 775-6896

or visit www.joanpolishook-art.com.



Learn About Wildlife andMilitary Appreciation Day

Events at Bushkill Falls Bushkill Falls, centered on 8 roaring waterfalls, has been “the

Niagara of Pennsylvania” since 1904! Walk pleasant trails with sturdy

stairs and bridges. Free parking and a free picnic/grill area add to the

affordable appeal. An open-air pavilion is available, plus a playground,

paddleboats, mini-golf, fi shing, wildlife exhibits, Fudge Kitchen, snack

bar, and gift/souvenir shops.

On Saturday,

August 27th, a Learn about Wildlife program

features naturalists from

the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center present-

ing live birds and animals at 1:00pm and 2:00pm.

Bushkill Falls also hosts a Military Appreciation Day

on Monday, August 29th; all active-duty military

personnel receive free admission with their valid

military ID.

See how the Leni Lenape lived; step into

a life-size longhouse in the Native American

exhibit, look up through the smoke hole, and

imagine cooking and sleeping there! This famous and popular attraction, off Route 209 in

Bushkill, opens daily at 9:00am. Call (570) 588-6682, and see www.visitbushkillfalls.com.

All are welcome to join this free

program!

September 2 – It’s Stand-Up

Comedy Night at Fernwood Hotel

& Resort on Route 209 in Bushkill!

Hosted by John Carfi and featuring

some of the funniest comedians

from HBO, Comedy Central, hotel

casinos and comedy clubs across

the nation, the fun starts at 10:00pm

at Fernwood’s Wintergreens

Patio Grill. Visit Fernwood for a

memorable night of laughs for just

$12 per person; must be 21 or over.

Fernwood Hotel & Resort is a 440

acre, four-season resort located on

Route 209 in Bushkill. For more

information about Stand-Up Comedy

Nights, call 1-888-FERNWOOD or

log on to www.fernwoodhotel.com.

September 2 – Cool cars, hot

night! American Graffi ti comes to

Hawley during the Friday Night

Car Cruise from 5:00pm to dusk.

The Downtown Hawley Partnership

(DHP) and the NEPA Coasters Car Club have teamed up to present

beautiful car classics, music and

more in Hawley’s Bingham Park.

After you stroll through some of

Hawley’s inviting shops and eateries,

put your blanket or lawn chair down

in front the Bingham Park Bandstand

for an evening of good music, classic

cars and fun. No admission fee; the

cruise and entertainment are free!

Be sure to bring your lucky rabbit’s

foot as there will be door prizes and

raffl es too! Refreshments will be

available. To fi nd out more about

the Friday Night Car Cruise, call

the Downtown Hawley Partnership

at (570) 226-4064 or log on to

www.visithawleypa.com.

September 2 – The Settlers Inn

at Bingham Park in Hawley will host

a Wine Chat with the Wine Chick

with resident Sommelier and wine

professional Leslie Chappell-Britt. Every Friday at 5:00pm Leslie leads

participants through the intriguing

and not-so-mysterious world of

wine with tastings, workshops and

discussions. This will be an informal,

unassuming and entertaining hour

to kick off your weekend! There is

a $12 tasting fee. Space is limited;

please RSVP. The Settlers Inn is

located at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley,

near Lake Wallenpaupack. Call the

Inn with Wine Chat questions at

(570) 226-2993 or toll-free 1-800-

833-8527. www.thesettlersinn.com

September 2 thru 5 – Enjoy the

last offi cial weekend of summer with

the “Labor Day” Theme Weekend

at the historic Skytop Lodge in

Skytop, PA. With the children getting

ready to return to school, Skytop is

the place to escape and enjoy the

last few days of summer with your

family. All of their summer sports and

activities are still in full swing for you

to experience and enjoy, including

indoor and outdoor swimming, golf,

tennis, biking, boating, fi shing, rock

climbing, paintball, geo-caching, 33

miles of hiking trails and more. For

your reservations, call Skytop Lodge

at 1-800-345-7759. See photos of




the breathtaking mountain estate at

the website www.skytop.com.

September 3 – StroudFest, an

annual celebration of community

spirit, will be held from 11:00am to

6:00pm on Main Street in charming

Downtown Stroudsburg. The festival

will include something for everyone,

and admission & parking are free.

Start the day with a 5k race in the

morning, or sit back and enjoy the

eclectic mix of music and dance

at one of four live music stages.

When you get hungry, visit one or

more of the two dozen places to eat

including specialty food vendors and

local restaurants. Spend some time

browsing amongst the hundreds

of arts and crafts vendors and visit

a few of the specialty shops in the

Downtown district. Entertainers will

be performing all day, and there will

be face painting and fun & games

for the kids! Bring the whole family

and enjoy! To fi nd out more, visit

www.stroudfest.com or call Rich at

(570) 420-2808.

September 3 – Steamtown

National Historic Site in nearby

Downtown Scranton has scheduled

a special Train Excursion to

Moscow in the Pocono Mountains

at 11:00am. Pulled by historic FP7

diesel locomotives, this 2-hour

round-trip excursion will roll past

historic buildings, through a tunnel,

along a mountain stream, past two

reservoirs and through beautiful

Pocono Mountain woodlands.

Travelers may purchase light

refreshments at the restored 1904

train station in Moscow. Everyone is

welcome to drive over to the station

in Moscow to see the train when it

arrives between 11:30 and 11:45.

The train bound for Moscow will

depart Scranton at 11:00am and

will return at around 1:00pm. To

fi nd Steamtown in Scranton from I-

81, use exit 185 (Central Scranton




reservations and further details,

call (570) 340-5204, (570) 340-

5200, or 888-693-9391 or log on to

www.nps.gov/stea.

September 3 – With autumn

just around the corner, it’s a great

time to go outside in the Poconos

and take note of the changes

taking place around you. Monarchs

and birds are migrating; fl owers

and plants are going to seed, and

mammals like groundhogs and

squirrels are preparing for the cold

winter months ahead. Join an easy

hike through fi eld and forest on the

Farmstead Trail Hike from 10:00am

to 11:30am at Nescopeck State Park.

Long pants, sturdy shoes and water

are recommended. Meet at the silo

at the Farmstead Trail trailhead by

10:00am for this hike. The hike is free,









September 3 – Discover “Wild

Pennsylvania” during a program

being held from 7:45pm to 9:00pm

at Hickory Run State Park. Mike Gadomski’s stunning photographs of

Pennsylvania’s natural beauty have

graced numerous magazine covers,

and been the focus of calendars

and even a coffee table book. In

fact, Mike has recently completed

a new book, “Wild Pennsylvania: A

Celebration of Our State’s Natural

Beauty,” which includes photos of

natural splendor found throughout

the state. He is currently working

on an encore to this acclaimed

publication. Tonight he will present

a multimedia program using

photographs that were taking during

work on the fi rst book. Samples of

Mike’s works will be available, and

he will be able to sign your copies

of his work. The program will begin

at 7:45pm at the Campground

Amphitheater; in case of rain the

program will be held in the Chapel

located across from the Park Offi ce

on Route 534. This program is free

to the public. Call the Hickory Run

State Park offi ce at (570) 443-0400

with any questions or visit the



September 3 – There will be an

Open House at the Old Stone Jail

in Honesdale from 10:00am until

1:00pm today. No longer in use,

the historic jail was built in 1859

and is located between the Wayne

County Courthouse and 10th Street

in Honesdale. The squat stone

structure housed Wayne County’s

miscreants until 1935. Constructed

almost entirely of rough stone,

its damp, gloomy interior has

most often been compared to a

dungeon. “Jailer” Dick Kreitnerwill be on hand to usher visitors

into the 9’x12’ cells as he relates

the history of the jail, including

numerous jailbreaks and some of

its more notorious occupants. The

Old Stone Jail Open House is free

to the public. For additional details,

call the Wayne County Historical

Society at (570) 253-3240 or visit

their very interesting website at


September 3 – Learn about

Wildlife of the Poconos from

7:00pm to 8:15pm at the Falls

Pavilion at Promised Land State

Park. Come out to meet some of the

furry, feathered and scaled creatures

that may inhabit your backyard.

Get up close to a skunk, a hawk

and more! Learn how to thwart the

sweet tooth of raccoons and bears

and how to co-exist with the wildlife

that shares your Pocono habitat.

This program will be presented by

the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Registration is required. Be

sure to bring a portable chair. This

free program is great for all ages.

Meet in the Day Use Picnic Area

at the Falls Pavilion by 7:00pm. For

more information, call Promised

Land State Park at (570) 676-

0567 or (570) 676-3428. Visit the



September 3 – Members of the

Pocono Outdoor Club invite you to

join them for a Hike at the Lehigh

Valley Nature Center in Slatington.

Hike up grasslands to the Lehigh

River then to Devil’s Pulpit and

down the Appalachian Trail. Length

of hike will be 5 or 9 miles. Meet

at 9:00am at Cherry’s Restaurant

at the intersection of routes 290



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• Boom Trucks• Forklift Service• Rental Center (Newfoundland Store Only)

• New Showroom (Paupack Store 800-373-4534)

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 1-800-

588-2808 or (570) 646-8844; email

[email protected]. See

www.c21PoconoPines.com.

Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., at

routes 940 and 423 in Pocono Pines.

Lake Naomi/Timber Trails sales and

vacation rentals are a specialty. Get

a free Kids Fun Pack with off-season

and winter rentals! Call 1-800-537-

1479 or (570) 646-2222, and see

www.lakenaomi.com.

Liberty Homes Custom Builders,

Route 940 at Pocono Lake. Building

vacation and year-round homes in the

Pocono Mountains since 1979, Liberty

Homes offers house/land packages.

Whether you’re starting a family or

ready to retire, Liberty Homes can

provide the home of your dreams.

Call 866-4-YOUR-HOME or visit

www.libertyhomespa.com.

Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake

Harmony offi ce locations: Route

940, Big Boulder Drive, and Jack

Frost Entrance; as well as Route

903 in Albrightsville! Primary and

vacation home sales, rentals, in-

vestment and commercial proper-

ties, lots, and acreage. 700+ rental

homes! Call 1-800-444-3721 and see

www.prr1.com.

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Pines at 1-800-588-1808 or (570)


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[email protected]. See www.c21PoconoPines.com.

Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc.,

at routes 940 & 423 in Pocono

Pines. Lake Naomi/Timber Trails

sales and vacation rentals. Get a

free Kids Fun Pack with off-season


1479 or (570) 646-2222, and see

www.lakenaomi.com.












Harmony locations; Route 940, Big

Boulder Drive, Jack Frost Entrance,

and Route 903 in Albrightsville!

Primary and vacation home sales, rent-

als, investment and commercial prop-

erties, lots, and acreage. 700+ rental

homes! Call 1-800-444-3721 and visit

www.prr1.com.

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Pines at 1-800-588-1808 or (570)


588-2808 or (570) 646-8844; email

[email protected]. See

www.c21PoconoPines.com!

Fernwood Resort, Route 209,

Bushkill. Spacious villas, on-premises

restaurants, fi tness facility, winter

sports, swimming, horseback riding.

Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and see


Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc.,

at routes 940 & 423 in Pocono

Pines. Lake Naomi/Timber Trails

sales and vacation rentals. Get a

free Kids Fun Pack with off-season


1479 or (570) 646-2222, and see

www.lakenaomi.com.


Harmony locations; Route 940,

Big Boulder Drive, Jack Frost

Entrance, and Route 903 in

Albrightsville! Primary and vaca-

tion 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 lo-

cations! In Paupack, call (570)

226-4531; in Newfoundland,

call (570) 676-3304. Visit

www.gumblebrothers.com.











Pocono Tile Works, expert cus-

tom tile design and installation.

Marble also a specialty. See ex-

amples 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 roofi ng,

siding, kitchens and baths, decks, in-

sulation, fl ooring. Open daily. Phone

(610) 377-8400.

Vacation Home Signs, the website

where creating your own decora-

tive sign couldn’t be easier! You

can customize a beautiful new




The Master Gardener

is IN! Do you have spots on your tomatoes, a pest you can’t identify, or another

unsolved lawn and garden mystery? A Penn State Master Gardener will be at the

Pike County Cooperative Extension offi ce in Milford on Tuesday, August 30th!

From 10:00am to 12:00pm, receive free advice and answers to your questions.

If possible, bring a sample of your agrarian or horticultural dilemma to

the offi ce at 514 Broad Street, to meet a Master Gardener in person and show

it to him/her. You may also call the Extension offi ce at (570) 296-3400, email

[email protected], or plant yourself at http://pike.extension.psu.edu.


also a specialty. See genuine ex-

amples of their beautiful work at

www.poconotileworks.com, or call

(570) 460-6439 for a free quote! Fully

insured, excellent references.

The Service Team, routes 512 and 33

(487 E. Moorestown Road) in Wind

Gap. Installation experts for roofi ng,

siding, kitchens and baths, decks,

insulation, fl ooring. Open daily. Ph:

(610) 377-8400.

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Real Estate Sales

Vacation Rentals

Route 940Lake Harmony, PA(800) 444-3721

Route 903Albrightsville, PA(800) 796-4350

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www.poconobuilders.org

[email protected],


www.VacationHomeSigns.com.

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE


Harmony locations; Route 940, Big

Boulder Drive, Jack Frost Entrance,

and Route 903 in Albrightsville!

Investment and commercial prop-

erties, lots, acreage, primary and

vacation home sales; 700+ rental

homes! Experienced, knowledgeable

staff. Call 1-800-444-3721 and see

www.prr1.com.

LANDSCAPE

Ross & Ross Nursery, Inc., Route

191 in Paradise Valley. For all things

green and blooming, since 1932!

Stroll through landscape designs,

exotic plants, garden gifts, pond sup-

plies, and water plants, upon sturdy,

attractive walkways and patios, which

they also install. Nice old country

things, as well as fresh, fragrant, tasty,

healthy herbs at on-site Ross Herbs

and Antiques. Open daily; phone

(570) 595-9760.








[email protected],



HOME FURNISHINGS

Also see Museums, Galleries, & Antiquity and Shopping Around.Ross & Ross Nursery, Inc., Route

191 in Paradise Valley. For all things

green and blooming, since 1932!

Stroll through landscape designs,

exotic plants, garden gifts, pond sup-

plies, and water plants, upon sturdy,

attractive walkways and patios, which

they also install. Nice old country

things, as well as fresh, fragrant, tasty,

healthy herbs at on-site Ross Herbs

and Antiques. Open daily; phone

(570) 595-9760.

Teeter’s Furniture, 327 Main

Avenue, Hawley. Featuring fi ne furni-

ture, bedding, carpet, and decor for

your beautiful vacation or primary

home. Excellent service, including

delivery. Call (570) 226-3112; see

www.teetersfurniture.com.








[email protected],



BUILDING SUPPLIESGumble Brothers, Inc., with 2 lo-cations! In Paupack, call (570) 226-4531; in Newfoundland, call (570) 676-3304. Visitwww.gumblebrothers.com.

HOME EQUIPMENT RENTALSGumble Brothers Ace Rental Center, Route 191, Newfoundland. Renting lawn and garden equipment, house-hold and contractor tools. A Bobcat with various attachments is also available. Call (570) 676-3304. Seewww.gumblebrothers.com.

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Pocono Tile Works, expert custom

tile design and installation. Marble



and 534. Contact hike leader Bob

Wacker at (570) 629-5293 for more

information. The Pocono Outdoor

Club is a friendly hiking group open to

all individuals interested in exploring

the trails of the Pocono Mountains.

To learn more about the club and its

outings in the wilds of the Poconos,

contact today’s hike leader or check

out www.poconooutdoorclub.org.

September 3 – Pocono Greyhound Adoption will hold

a Greyhound Meet & Greet

during StroudFest on Main Street

in Stroudsburg. Retired racing

greyhounds and Pocono Greyhound

Adoption spokespersons will

be available to visit with festival-

goers and answer questions from

11:00am to 6:00pm. To learn more

about adopting a greyhound, visit

www.poconogreyhound.com or

phone (570) 856-0377.

September 3 & 4 – The aroma of

garlic-y goodness will fi ll the Shawnee

Valley over Labor Day weekend

when the 17th Annual Pocono Garlic

Festival returns to host site Shawnee

Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee-on-

Delaware! Indulge all of your garlic

fantasies at this legendary event,

featuring fl avorful foods liberally

laced with Pocono-grown garlic plus

a fantastic variety of entertainment.

Presented by the Pocono Garlic Growers Association, this premier

food festival and Pocono Mountain

tradition offers a sampling of local

farms, food vendors, wineries,

eateries, crafters and entertainers.

The Pocono Garlic Festival

attracts as many as 25,000 people

annually, and organizers say that

this year’s event may be the largest

in its history. Over 50 vendors will

provide a wide range of foods, from

simple to sophisticated and geared

towards the “foodie” with discerning

taste buds, while local artists and

crafters exhibit a variety of hand

crafted garlic-themed creations,

from homemade wood items to

garlic-themed pottery and paintings.

Non-stop live music showcased

on three stages, plus educational

demonstrations, novelty shows and

plenty of children’s activities make

this a great family event! Hours

for the 17th Annual Pocono Garlic

Festival are 10:00am to 6:00pm on

Saturday and Sunday. Admission will

be charged. Shawnee Mountain and

the Pocono Garlic Festival are easy

to fi nd on Hollow Road in Shawnee-

on-Delaware, just off Interstate 80

exit 309. Call (570) 421-7231 or

log on to www.shawneemt.com

for more information. Check out

www.poconogarlic.com too!

September 3 & 4 – The US Army

Corps of Engineers has announced

that this is the target date for

a Recreational Dam Release

Weekend on the Lehigh River,

creating breathtaking whitewater

conditions. By regulating the Francis

Walter Dam near White Haven, the

Corps plans to release hundreds of

cubic feet per second of additional

water into the Lehigh on Saturday

& Sunday. Rafters, kayakers and

other adventurous boaters anxiously

await the dam release, and will

fl ock to the river for a chance to

ride whitewater. To arrange your

Lehigh River rafting adventure, call

Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe

at 1-800-WHITEWATER or call

Whitewater Challengers in White

Haven at 1-800-443-8554. Visit

www.poconowhitewater.com and


September 3 thru 5 – The 36th

annual La Festa Italiana returns to

Courthouse Square in Downtown

Scranton for Labor Day Weekend!

This three-day festival is an end-

of-summer tradition that annually

attracts thousands of visitors.

Celebrate Italian-style with food,

music and culture! More than sixty

vendors will offer a wide variety

of authentic Italian food and many

displays, while continuous live

entertainment will be featured. Hours

for La Festa Italiana are 11:00am to

10:00pm on Saturday & Sunday and

11:00am to 9:00pm on Monday

and admission is FREE. The annual

Mass in Italian will be celebrated

at 10:00am on Sunday, Sept. 4 in

St. Peter’s Cathedral, located one

block from the festival site. And

don’t miss the big Fireworks Display

that will be launched at 10:00pm on

Sunday night! For festival schedules,

directions and other information, log

on to www.lafestaitaliana.org or call

(570) 348-4921 or (570) 344-6798.

September 3 thru 5 – Enjoy

Labor Day Weekend on Lake

Wallenpaupack with Wallenpaupack

Scenic Boat Tour. Take advantage of

the last few days of summer with

your family while you sit back and

relax on an hour-long cruise on

Lake Wallenpaupack. Your tour

guide will describe the area and

the history behind this beautiful

lake. Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat

Tour is located at 2487 Route 6 in

Hawley, close to the intersection

of Route 6 and Route 507. For

tour times and reservations, call

(570) 226-3293 or log on to

www.wallenpaupackboattour.com.

September 3 thru 5 – Don’t

miss the Pandora Jewelry Special

at American Candle on Route 611

in Bartonsville! All customers will

receive a free Pandora Clasp Bracelet

(a $65 value) with the purchase of

$100 or more of Pandora Jewelry;

good while supplies last, limit

one per customer. More than just

great candles, American Candle

is easy to fi nd on Route 611 in

Bartonsville via Interstate 80 exit

302. Call (570) 629-3388 or visit

www.american-candle.com to

reserve your pieces or to fi nd out

more about the Pandora Jewelry

Special. Be sure to check them out

on Facebook.

September 4 – Go on an exciting

Geocaching Hike from 1:00 to

3:00pm at Hickory Run State Park!

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure

hunting game played throughout the

world by adventure seekers equipped

with GPS devices. The basic idea is

to locate hidden containers, called

geocaches, outdoors and then share

your experiences online. Join other

geocachers in search of caches

on local trails while learning about

the trail’s plants and animals along

the way. Meet by 1:00pm at the

Hickory Run State Park Offi ce. Wear

comfortable hiking shoes and bring

plenty of water for this easy 2.5-mile

hike. Hikers must bring their own

GPS units and know how to use

them. If you have participated in the

park’s Introduction to Geocaching

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For State Park information,call1-888-PA-PARKSor visitwww.dcnr.state.pa.us

Hawk Falls atHickory Run State Park

program, you may borrow a park

GPS for the hike; call (570) 443-

0400 to arrange. This program is

free to the public. Call the Hickory

Run State Park offi ce at (570) 443-

0400 with any questions or visit the



September 4 – Pocono

Whitewater in Jim Thorpe offers a

river experience unlike any other:

Moonlight Rafting on the Lehigh!

Take off at sundown to explore the

nightlife under a summer moon, as

glow sticks dance around you like

fi refl ies. Sharpen other senses as

light gives way to sound and motion.

A friendly guide will accompany

you to help navigate through the

moon-lit rapids and keep your raft

on course. After your journey get

cozy by the bonfi re, roast some

marshmallows, enjoy cheese,

crackers, and a glass or two of

wine compliments of your hosts.

Explore the night and experience

the Lehigh River in a whole new

way! Cost is $89.95 per person,

which includes in-raft river guide,

après party (beer, wine, cheese,

crackers, marshmallows, etc.), all

paddling equipment, wetsuits or

paddling jackets if needed, roaring

bon fi re, and glow necklaces. Private

moonlight dates are also available to

groups when scheduled in advance.

Pocono Whitewater and Skirmish

Paintball have been in business since

1976 and are recognized as industry

leaders in outdoor recreation and

paintball. Pocono Whitewater offers

mild to wild whitewater rafting and

kayaking trips, family trips, and

scenic rail-biking excursions to suit

everyone’s needs. Skirmish USA

features adrenaline-fi lled paintball

action on 50 playing fi elds amid

700 acres of top-notch Pocono

terrain. For your Moonlight Rafting

reservations, call Pocono Whitewater

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September 4 – Celebrate Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun at

Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre with

a Party on the Patio from 6:00 to

11:00pm! The big party on the patio

of the grandstand features area

tribute bands as well as great food,

drinks and karaoke. The featured

band tonight is Michael Jackson

tribute Who’s Bad. The Party on the

Patio is free and open to guests 21

or older. Mohegan Sun at Pocono

Downs is located at 1280 Route 315

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September 4 – Steamtown

National Historic Site in nearby

Downtown Scranton has scheduled

a special Steam Train Excursion to

Moscow in the Pocono Mountains

at 11:00am. This 2-hour round-

trip excursion will roll past historic

buildings, through a tunnel, along a

mountain stream, past two reservoirs

and through beautiful Pocono

Mountain woodlands. Travelers

may purchase light refreshments at

the restored 1904 train station in

Moscow. Everyone is welcome to

drive over to the station in Moscow

to see the steam train when it

arrives between 11:30 and 11:45.

The train bound for Moscow will

depart Scranton at 11:00am and

will return at around 1:00pm. To

fi nd Steamtown in Scranton from I-

81, use exit 185 (Central Scranton




reservations and further details,

call (570) 340-5204, (570) 340-

5200, or 888-693-9391 or log on to

www.nps.gov/stea.

September 4 – Go for an

Interpretive Hike on the Little Falls

Trail from 2:00 until 3:00pm at

Promised Land State Park. Celebrate

the onset of fall and join the Park

Naturalist for a one-mile loop hike

on this beautiful trail. Stop to search

for critters along the way and pause

to identify wildfl owers. Bring water

and wear sturdy footgear (no fl ip

fl ops). This hike is open to all ages,

but children under 6 may have

trouble in spots. Meet for the hike

by 2:00pm at the Little Falls Parking

Area (off of Lower Lake Road). For

more information or to register, call

Promised Land State Park at (570)

676-0567 or (570) 676-3428. Visit

the Pennsylvania State Parks website


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