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American Candle: www.american-candle.com

Baileys Grille & Steakhouse: www.baileyssteakhouse.com

Barley Creek Brewing Company: www.barleycreek.com

Bear Creek Inne: www.bearcreekinne.com

Boulder View Tavern: www.boulderviewtavern.com

Bushkill Falls: www.visitbushkillfalls.com

Camelback Mountain Resort: www.skicamelback.com

CBK Mountain Adventures: www.CBKmountainadventures.com

Century 21 Select Pocono Pines: www.C21PoconoPines.com

Country Junction: www.countryjunction.com

Country Kettle: www.country-kettle.com

Countryside Housekeeping Cottages:

www.countrysidecottages.com

Crescent Lodge: www.crescentlodge.com

Delaware Highlands Conservancy: www.delawarehighlands.org

Dorfl inger Glass Museum:

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Downtown Hawley Partnership: www.visithawleypa.com

Downtown Stroudsburg: www.stroudsburg.net

Eckley Miners Village: www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com

Fernwood Hotel & Resort: www.fernwoodhotel.com

The French Manor: www.thefrenchmanor.com

Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce:

www.greaterpoconochamber.com

Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce:

www.whitehaven.org

Grey Towers National Historic Landmark: www.fs.fed.us/gt

Gumble Brothers: www.gumblebrothers.com

Holley Ross Pottery: www.holleyross.com

House of Candles: www.houseofcandles.com

Hutton Metalcrafts: www.copperlamps.com

The Inn at Jim Thorpe: www.innjt.net

The Inn at Pocono Manor: www.poconomanor.com

Jack Frost / Big Boulder Ski Areas: www.jfbb.com

Jim Thorpe: www.jimthorpe.org

Jubilee Restaurant: www.breakfastking.com

Kittatinny Canoes: www.kittatinny.com

Lackawanna County Convention & Visitors Bureau:

www.visitnepa.org

Lake Naomi Real Estate: www.lakenaomi.com

Liberty Homes Custom Builders: www.libertyhomesPA.com

Luzerne County Convention & Visitors Bureau:

www.tournepa.com

Miss Elly’s Antiques and Such: www.missellysantiques.com

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs: www.mohegansunpocono.com

Monroe County Conservation District: www.mcconservation.org

Monroe County Historical Association: www.monroehistorical.org

Mountain Springs Lake Resort: www.mslresort.com

Nature Conservancy: www.nature.org/states/pennsylvania

NEPA Audubon Society: www.nepaaudubonsociety.org

PA Fish & Boat Commission: www.fi sh.state.pa.us

PA PowerPort: www.state.pa.us

PA State Park Information: www.visitpaparks.com

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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

Pennsylvania Theatre of the Performing Arts: www.ptpashows.org

Pike County Conservation District: www.pikeconservation.org

Pike County Tourism: www.discoverpikepa.com

Pocono Arts Council: www.poconoarts.org

Pocono Builders Association: www.poconobuilders.org

Pocono Cheesecake Factory: www.poconocheesecake.com

Pocono Environmental Education Center: www.peec.org

Pocono Indian Museum: www.poconoindianmuseum.com

Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce:

www.lakeregioncc.com

Pocono Mountain Arts Council: www.poconomac.com

Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau: www.800poconos.com

Pocono Outdoor Club: www.poconooutdoorclub.org

Pocono Resorts Realty: www.prr1.com

Pocono Snake and Animal Farm:

www.poconosnakeandanimalfarm.com

Pocono Tile Works: www.poconotileworks.com

Printing Craftsmen, Inc.: www.printingcraftsmeninc.com

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm: www.quietvalley.org

The Settlers Inn: www.thesettlersinn.com

Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort: www.shawneeinn.com

Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort: www.shawneemt.com

Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain: www.ski-bigbear.com

Skytop Resort: www.skytop.com

Skyview Spa at Skytop Resort: www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com

Smuggler’s Cove: www.smugglerscove.net

The Spa at Mountain Laurel: www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com

Spa Shawnee and Salon: www.spashawnee.com

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

Starting Gate: www.startinggateonline.com

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

Switzerland Old World Gifts: www.switzgifts.com

Tannery Depot General Store: www.tannerydepot.com

Teeters’ Furniture: www.teetersfurniture.com

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

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

Visit PA: www.visitPA.com

Vocelli Pizza: www.vocellipizza.com

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

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: www.wbspenguins.com

Woehrle’s Bait Shop: www.woehrlesbaitshop.com

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Let it Snow!

Pristine natural beauty, fascinating people, and

enjoyable events are all the right reasons to winter

in the Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania!

Catch an ice harvest, a snowshoe hike, an art

show, or schuss down a slope, as pictured on our

cover. The best in shopping, dining, lodging, and

entertainment attract worthy wintry spirits from

near and far. Turn to the Coming Events column,

click on www.thisweek.net, or page through

www.issuu.com/thisweek to savor your snowiest

January ever… in the Poconos!

New at JFBB Ski Areas ...................................................................................... 4

West End Winter Art Festival ........................................................................... 5

Tobyhanna Millpond #1 Ice Harvest.............................................................6

Steam Train Excursion from Scranton to Tobyhanna .................................... 6

Eagle Watch! ................................................................................................... 22

Join the National Mid-Winter Eagle Count ................................................... 22

Reality Check Signature Events debut at Mohegan Sun ............................. 26

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs sizzles 24/7! ............................................ 26

Learn to Ski at Ski Big Bear ............................................................................ 27

Lacawac is a Wild Plant Sanctuary ................................................................ 27

Barley Creek announces Tours, Tastings, and Tokyo Tea House ................ 28

Camelback hosts Mid-Atlantic Snowboard & Freeride Series .................... 28

Dress Like the Captain at Camelback Mountain Resort ............................. 28

Trout Unlimited sponsors Fly Tying Course .................................................. 31

Ski Moms Ski Big Bear! .............................................................................. 47

Shawnee Mountain presents Women’s Ski Program .................................. 47

Snowshoe Hikes at Skytop Resort ................................................................. 47

The French Manor Inn presents Ski and Spa Package ................................ 51

Ski & Stay & Tube with Fernwood Hotel & Resort ...................................... 51

Ice Fishing, Singles Hike, & XC Skiing at PEEC ............................................ 53

DWGNRA Childs Park Rehabilitation Project ............................................ 55

Free Winter Community Concert Series at Shawnee Inn ............................ 57

Nescopeck offers Snowshoe and XC Ski for Free ........................................ 57

JANUARY 8, 2011

Cover: Jack Frost/Big Boulder Ski Area


JFBB Ski Area Resorts have got everyone covered, from

the novice to the expert skier or rider, this winter! At Jack

Frost Mountain, beginners can experience fun terrain, just like

intermediate-to-expert skiers and riders, with a new glade riding

area for beginners, near Snow Flake. A fl eet of Super Pole Cats

from top to bottom on the Snow Flake slope will guarantee

pristine coverage all winter long! There is a new glade park with

wooden natural features for snowboarders and free-skiers, as well

as a park featuring the J-Rod Shed. Advanced skiers will enjoy the

widened Challenge Slope and glade areas on Challenge and East

Mountain. The E-2000 Lounge features live music through a new

sound system, and extended entertainment hours featuring DJ

Jeff Walden and the best in regional party bands. Hear it outside,

from the top of A-lift to the top of D-lift. In addition, more lockers

have been added, saving you the hassle of transporting your gear

back and forth. For the 3rd year in a row, Big Boulder Park was

voted among the top 5 terrain parks from TransWorld Magazine,a national snowboard publication. In addition to a snowmaking

fl eet with the latest in SMI Pole Cats, Big Boulder has freshly

painted all the chairlifts and towers. Both the Jack Frost and Big

Boulder rental shops have increased rental fl eets with the latest

Rossignol and Head skis, snowboards, boots, and bindings. Log

onto www.jfbb.com 24/7 for directions, conditions, web cams,

entertainment calendar, and blogs, and sign up for email blasts

with special deals and the inside scoop! Call (570) 443-8425 to

learn more.

What’s New at JFBB Ski Areas?What’s New at JFBB Ski Areas?


4 thth Annual AnnualWest EndWest End

Winter Art FestivalWinter Art FestivalArt is alive and thriving in the West End of Monroe County! See

some of the fi nest creations by local artists at the 4th Annual West End Winter Art Festival on Saturday, January 15th from 10:00am to 3:30pm in

the beautiful Western Pocono Community Library (WPCL). Displayed will

be fi ne arts encompassing a wide variety

of styles and media such as watercolor,

gouache, oil, acrylics, and mixed media, and

by photographers working in traditional and

digitally-enhanced modes. Admission is free;

contact Will Daskal at (610) 381-6188 or

[email protected].

The library and its 330-foot oval walking track are open Monday through Saturday;

library story times are offered Tuesday through Friday. The vision of the WPCL is to be a

distinguished resource center offering area residents access to educational enrichment

opportunities through a variety of services and programs. Find it on Pilgrim Way in

Brodheadsville, just off Route 115. To learn more, call (570) 992-7934 and look up

www.wpcl.lib.pa.us!

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Steam Train Excursion from Scranton to Tobyhanna

On Saturday, January 15th, Steamtown National Historic Site will

host a Mid-Winter Steam Train Excursion to the Tobyhanna Ice Harvest. A

trainload of travelers will journey by rail, from Scranton to the Tobyhanna

Station, and then transported to Mill Pond #1 to visit the annual Tobyhanna Ice Harvest. Many frozen lakes, as well as the headwaters of the Lehigh

River, are seen on this 27-mile segment of track. The excursion departs

Steamtown in Scranton promptly at 10:00am, and returns around 3:00pm.

To fi nd Steamtown from I-81, use exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway)

and follow signs to the main entrance on Lackawanna and Cliff avenues.

For ticket reservations and details, call (570) 340-5204, (570) 340-5200,

or 1-888-693-9391; choo-choo to www.nps.gov/stea!

Historic TobyhannaMillpond #1 Ice Harvest History happens during the 18th Annual Tobyhanna Mill Pond #1 Ice Harvest, planned for Saturday, January 15th. Volunteers will cut ice using authentic, turn-of-

the-century ice harvesting tools. The event will begin at 9:00am and continue until

the icehouse is full, around 2:30pm. You’re invited to watch, or to lend a helping hand! The ice harvest takes place on a

lake used by the commercial natural ice industry in the early 1900s. Ice was cut, stored in huge icehouses, and transported

by railcar, providing ice for household iceboxes throughout the New York metropolitan area. The late Bill Leonard Sr. of

Tobyhanna planned the ice harvest re-enactment as part of the Coolbaugh Township Bicentennial Celebration in 1994.

He began construction of a replica icehouse at the original site before he passed away. His family, friends, and neighbors

completed it, and held the 1st modern-day ice harvest in February 1994. Many local folks whose ancestors worked in the ice

industry now gather to keep the tradition.

A motorized antique ice saw is implemented for the initial cuts, and handsaws

are used to cut the cakes loose. Each ice cake, weighing 200 pounds, is pulled up

a ramp into the icehouse. The icehouse holds 50 tons of ice, and is insulated with

8”-thick sawdust walls. The ice is used by local organizations during summer pic-

nics. Natural ice was an important industry. Tobyhanna Millpond #1 was originally

dammed for the logging industry in 1856. The Pocono Mountain Ice Company

leased the lake from the Tobyhanna and Lehigh Lumber Company, and the 1st ice-

house was built in 1895. Horses pulled the ice up an incline to the house. A large

10-room icehouse was built in 1907 at 500’

long, 100’ wide, and 50’ high, with a steam

powered conveyor. This icehouse operated

until it burned down in 1939.

Passengers on a steam-powered train

from Steamtown National Historic Site in

Scranton will arrive at Tobyhanna Station

at 11:00am, for a 3-hour layover; the 1908

Tobyhanna Train Station and Museum on

Route 423 will feature its Christmas Village Display in conjunction with the Ice Harvest

event, and the Coolbaugh Township Historical Association Museum at 5550

Memorial Blvd. in Tobyhanna will offer hot chocolate and tours from 10:00am to

2:00pm. To fi nd the Ice Harvest, take exit 8 off I-380 to Main Street in Tobyhanna.

Turn onto Mill Street, go through the 1-lane underpass which becomes Lakeside

Drive, then ¼ mile to the lake and icehouse on the right. Signs will be posted.

The alternate Ice Harvest date, if weather or ice conditions are unfavorable, is

Saturday, February 19th. Call (570) 894-8205, (570) 839-7306, or (570) 894-4761 to

learn more!

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COMING EVENTS

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Now thru mid-March – Eagle

Watch! In winter, hundreds of

bald eagles migrate to the Pocono

Mountains in search of open

water, fresh fi sh, and undisturbed

habitat. In addition to these visiting

migrants, the region is also proud

of a growing, breeding population

of resident eagles. Every Saturday

& Sunday from January 1 through

mid-March, trained Eagle Institute

volunteers will staff popular

viewing locations at Lackawaxen

and elsewhere around the

Delaware River to assist eagle

watchers in sighting these majestic

birds. Eagle Institute staffers have

spotting scopes, extra binoculars,

and helpful information for eagle

watchers, and can direct visitors to

other viewing locations. From April

through September, eagle watching

is not encouraged because of

the eagles’ sensitivity to human

disturbance during this critical

time. Please respect these resident

eagles and their young! The Eagle

Institute Winter Field Offi ce at 176

Scenic Drive in Lackawaxen (at

the end of the Roebling Bridge)

is open every Friday through

Sunday from January until mid-

March. Call the offi ce or drop by

to learn where eagles are being

sighted, or visit their web page at

www.eagleinstitute.org and see

the “Eagle Forum” message board.

For maps, directions and more

information, contact The Eagle

Institute at (570) 685-5960 or

(845) 557-6162, or email them at

[email protected].

Now thru January 15 – The

Christmas Village Display is open

to the public on weekends at the

Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum

on Route 423 in Tobyhanna. Hosted

by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, the station is all decked

out for the holidays, including

Christmas-themed running model

trains and displays. On Saturdays

& Sundays, the public is invited to

tour the restored facility and enjoy

the running model train layouts

and assorted rail memorabilia.

Souvenirs are available. Admission

is free, however donations are

appreciated. The Tobyhanna Train

Station is open on Saturdays &

Sundays from 12:00noon until

4:00pm weather permitting, up

to & including Saturday, January

15. For more information about

the train station and the holiday

display, call (570) 894-3338 or

(570) 646-3269.

Now thru January 15

– Celebrate the season with the

Holiday Specials at the Spa at

Mountain Laurel in White Haven.

For this special promotion, the

spa is offering “This Week in the

Poconos” readers a discount of

20% Off All Facials and Three


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55-Minute Swedish Massages for $225. Just bring in their ad

on page 23 of this magazine (or

print the spa ad off of our website

thisweek.net), then choose from

the exciting selections of spa

services. The Spa at Mountain

Laurel offers a luxurious menu

of services, including Sea Salt

Soaks, Foot Refl exology sessions,

invigorating Vitamin C Facials,

uplifting Aroma Wraps, Manicures,

Pedicures, a variety of Massage

options and much more. Along

with your treatments, enjoy the

complimentary amenities including

steam room, sauna, hot tubs and a

day pass to the fi tness center and

indoor pool. Or just drop by and

check out all products in the retail

store. Call the spa with questions or

to make a reservation at (570) 443-

9SPA (9772); be sure to mention “This Week in the Poconos” when booking or regular prices

will apply! The Spa at Mountain

Laurel is located in The Mountain

Laurel Resort on Route 940 in

White Haven, easily found off exit

277 from I-80. You may view the

spa’s full brochure of services at

www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com.

Enjoy!

Weekly - Boulder View Tavern

is a premier lakeside destination for

casual drinks, family fare and live

entertainment nestled on South

Lake Drive in Lake Harmony. They

welcome you to come and try one

of their signature dishes, like their

savory BBQ ribs, or enjoy their

Weekly Special Nights. Visit on

Mondays for great 35 cent wings;

Wednesdays are Pizza Nights, and

on Sundays clams & mussels are

just $5 per pound with domestic

drafts for $1.50! Experience a

friendly atmosphere and live

music, all while taking in the

beautiful view of Big Boulder Lake

and Big Boulder Ski Area. Dinner is

served to 9:00pm and a Late Night

Menu is available until 11:00.

Call (570) 722-9696 or log on to

www.boulderviewtavern.com

for more information and the

complete entertainment schedule.

Now thru the Holidays

– In celebration of its 100 year

milestone, the historic Shawnee

Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee-

on-Delaware is showcasing 100

beautiful Nativity Scenes from

Around the World. The display

is open for public viewing from

10:00am until noon and again

from 4:00pm to 6:00pm daily in

the Shawnee Inn’s Payette Room.

Nativities from Peru to Senegal to

China and beyond are represented

in the showcase. The 100

international nativity scenes were

donated to the Shawnee Inn by

Margie Groenwald of Severna Park,

Maryland, who has been collecting

the scenes for decades. Mrs.

Groenwald’s collection was even

selected for presentation at the

National Cathedral in Washington

DC. The Shawnee Inn is located

on River Road in Shawnee-on-

Delaware. Call the resort at (570)

424-4000 or toll-free 1-800-

SHAWNEE for more information.

www.shawneeinn.com


COMING EVENTS(Continued from Page 9)

For State Park information,call 1-888-PA-PARKSor visitwww.dcnr.state.pa.us

Promised Land State ParkMike Gadomski www.mpgadomski.com

Daily – Free Brewery Tours

and Beer Tastings are offered

every day at 12:30pm at the

Barley Creek Brewing Company,

Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road

in Tannersville. The fascinating

tours of the brewery are followed

by free tastings of assorted Barley

Creek brews. Reservations are

not required and group tours are

also available by appointment.

To 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, 2,500 slot machines

and electronic table games, as well

as a variety of dining and shopping

options, nightlife, entertainment

and live harness racing eight

months out of the year. Mohegan

Sun at Pocono Downs is located at

1280 Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre

and their phone number is 1-888-

WIN-IN-PA. Log on to their website

www.mohegansunpocono.com to

fi nd out more!

Daily – Enjoy the Free Candle

Making Demonstrations from

10:00 to 5:00 at the House of

Candles, located on Rt. 715

North between Tannersville and

Henryville. Watch the fascinating

candle making process from start

to fi nish. Visitors may also observe

the creation of a custom hand-

carved candle in your choice of

color! The House of Candles is

open Monday through Saturday

from 9:00 to 5:00; closed Sundays.

Be sure to bring the kids to enjoy

the Free Farmyard Petting Zoo!

For details, call 629-1953 or visit

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See their ad on page 15 of this

magazine (or print from our website

thisweek.net) for the coupon good

for 10% off most items!

Month of January – January

is Learn to Ski Month at Ski Big

Bear at Masthope Mountain in

Lackawaxen - Experience the thrill

of the hill! If you want to learn

how to ski or snowboard or to

improve your skills on the slopes,

Ski Big Bear’s private lessons

are an excellent way to improve

your technique. During January,

purchase a book of fi ve private

lessons and enjoy 20% off the

regular price of single lessons.

Books of lessons may be shared

with immediate family members.

Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain

is a semi-private family facility in

the Northern Poconos, located

just four miles off of Route 590 in

Lackawaxen. The ski area offers

18 trails with 100% snowmaking,

a Terrain Park, and night skiing

most nights. For a current snow

conditions report and hours

of operation, call (570) 685-

1400 or log on to their website

www.ski-bigbear.com. Closed

Tuesdays.

Month of January - The Jim

Thorpe Chamber of Commerce

sponsors its First Annual White

Sale Days for the entire month

of January, featuring exciting

discounts on shopping, spending

the night, and dining at area

restaurants. If you’re planning a trip

to nearby Jack Frost or Big Boulder

ski areas, consider extending your

stay in the area with a visit to the

charming town. Jim Thorpe is

always open for business and is

indeed a year-round destination.

The town’s offi cial website

www.jimthorpe.org contains

a complete list of businesses

participating in January White

Sale Days or you may call the Jim

Thorpe Chamber of Commerce at

(570) 325-5810.

Now thru March – The Inn

at Jim Thorpe on 24 Broadway in

Jim Thorpe has announced that

they are offering two very special

packages: the Romantic Couples



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GROCERIES • CAMPING EQUIPMENTFISHING TACKLE • HIKING SUPPLIES

HUNTING ACCESSORIES

GENERAL STORE

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Memorabilia • Rail Videos • Model Trains • SouvenirsFree Parking & Admission Route 423 in Tobyhanna

570-894-3338ICE HARVEST FESTIVALJanuary 15th 9AM-approx. 3PM(Or, if ice conditions are unfavorable, February 19th)

Millpond #1, 646 Lakeside Dr., Tobyhanna

For info, email [email protected] call 570 894-8205

Coolbaugh Township Historical Association MuseumOpen 10AM-2PM Hot Chocolate & Tours

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 thru Season – Enjoy the

thrill of skiing at your choice of two

of the Poconos’ best mountains

along with plenty of rest and

relaxation in the Green Spa with

the Ski and Spa Package at The

French Manor in South Sterling.

This winter package includes

overnight accommodations in an

elegant room or luxurious suite;

a welcome fruit & cheese plate

with sherry in your room upon

arrival; VIP Lift Tickets for two at

Camelback Mountain Resort or

at Sno Mountain; a custom tote

bag fi lled with all the necessities

for hitting the slopes including

bottled water, lip balm, trail

mix and fresh fruit; a 50-minute

couples massage; afternoon tea

daily; complimentary turn-down

service each evening with Godiva

Chocolates, and a full country

breakfast each morning. For your

Ski and Spa Package reservations

or for more information, call

The French Manor at (570)

676-3244. Visit their website

www.thefrenchmanor.com.

January 6 – It’s “Learn a Snow

Sport” Day at Shawnee Mountain

Ski Area in Shawnee-on-Delaware!

Shawnee Mountain will offer

100 Introductory Learn to Ski

Packages (beginner lift, lesson &

rental) at a cost of just $15 each.

All proceeds will be donated to

Bushkill Outreach. Reservations

are required and limited to the

fi rst 100 respondents. New for

2010/2011 at Shawnee Mountain

is the Tomahawk Express, Pennsylvania’s Newest High

Speed Detachable Quad Lift!

Shawnee Mountain is located

just off I-80 exit 309 in Shawnee-

on-Delaware. Call them at (570)

421-7231 ext. 210 for your Learn

a Snow Sport Day reservations.

www.shawneemt.com

January 7 thru 9 – Subaru

“Master the Mountain” Weekend

is back at Jack Frost Mountain

Ski Area in Blakeslee! Subaru of

America, Inc. will once again host

Master the Mountain. Each winter

season, the Subaru Master the

Mountain team travels to ski resorts

across the country bringing music,

giveaways, and free activities for

people to enjoy. This will be the

company’s 15th year bringing

the event to ski areas across the

United States. Jack Frost Mountain

is located off Route 940 west

of Blakeslee Corners. Call them

at (570) 443-8425 or log on to

www.jfbb.com to fi nd out more.

January 7 thru February 5

– Friday nights in January are Rail

Jams at Ski Big Bear at Masthope

Mountain in Lackawaxen! Ride

rails and hit jumps in this 4-week

judged competition on Friday

nights in Ski Big Bear’s Terrain Park.

Entry fee is $5 and all competitors

must have a lift ticket. Registration

is from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the

Lodge, and the competition is from

7:00 to 8:00pm. The Finals will be

held on Saturday, February 5, with



registration from 3:00 to 5:00pm

and competition from 6:00 to

7:00pm. Ski Big Bear at Masthope

Mountain is a semi-private

family facility in the Northern

Poconos, located just four miles

off of Route 590 in Lackawaxen.

The ski area offers 18 trails with

100% snowmaking, a Terrain

Park, and night skiing most nights.

For a current snow conditions

report and more information

about Rail Jams, call (570) 685-



Tuesdays.

January 8 – Hey riders, today

is Burton Demo Day at Camelback

Mountain Resort in Tannersville!

The “Burton Test Ride” demo tour

brings you the latest Burton gear to

try out for FREE. Before heading to

your local shop to buy gear, come

to Camelback for a Burton Test

Ride! Don’t forget to bring your

credit card, driver’s license, and

parents if you’re under 18 years

old. Burton demos will be available

starting at 9:00am. Camelback

Mountain Resort is located in

Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299. Call

(570) 629-1661 or visit their website

www.skicamelback.com with

questions.

January 8 – Furs, Bones,

Feathers and Shells is a program for

the whole family all about Pocono

Mountains wildlife being offered at

the Monroe County Environmental

Education Center near Bartonsville.

Join Environmental Education

Coordinator Roger Spotts at

10:00am for this 1½ hour indoor

program. Roger will use Center’s

extensive collection of “Critter

Parts” in his discussion of the

amazing adaptations that make

each animal of the Poconos

unique. The cost to attend is $5,

kids under 12 $3. To fi nd the

Monroe County Environmental

Education Center from exit 302

off I-80 West or 302B off I-80

East, go north on Route 611 to

the traffi c light after the truck stop

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 (570) 629-3061 or visit

www.mcconservation.org for more

information.

January 8 – Once again,

Nescopeck State Park is

participating in Winter Trails

Day and will be loaning out

snowshoes and cross-country skis!

The 16th Annual Winter Trails Day

offers children and adults new

to snow sports the chance to try

snowshoeing and cross-country

skiing for FREE! Discover the

great fi tness and social benefi ts of

these easy-to-learn winter sports.

Equipment is free to borrow on

a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis

from 9:00am until 3:00pm;

participants will need someone

with a valid driver’s license to

sign out equipment. Winter Trails

Day involves nearly 100 sites

nationwide. To fi nd out more, call

the Nescopeck State Park offi ce at

(570) 403-2006 or check out the

Pennsylvania State Parks website

www.visitpaparks.com.

January 8 - The Jim Thorpe

Chamber of Commerce and the

Jim Thorpe Artists Music Series

(JTAMS) proudly present Second

Saturdays, a monthly celebration

of Jim Thorpe’s growing arts

community. Second Saturdays

feature extended hours for each

of the many galleries and studios

in town, along with many other

shops and establishments. Also

featured will be an Art Walk. The

celebration runs from noon until

9:00pm. Live Concerts sponsored

by JTAMS are held at the Mauch

Chunk Opera House on 14

West Broadway in Jim Thorpe

concurrent with Second Saturdays.

Find out more when you log on

to www.jimthorpeartists.org or

www.jtams.net or call (570)

325-0249. To learn more

about this and other exciting

Jim Thorpe events, call the Jim

Thorpe Chamber of Commerce

at (570) 325-5810 or visit

www.jimthorpe.org.

January 8 – A free Animal

Tracking Program will be offered

from 10:00am to noon at the

Pocono Environmental Education

Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry.

Animals leave behind clues that

give us glimpses into their lives.

Join a naturalist to explore some of

PEEC’s natural areas in a search for

signs of wildlife. Be sure to dress

for the weather! PEEC, a non-

profi t center, is located off Route

209 in Dingmans Ferry within the

beautiful Delaware Water Gap

National Recreation Area. The

center enhances environmental

awareness, knowledge, and

appreciation through hands-on

experience in a natural outdoor

classroom. PEEC provides these

unique environmental experiences

to individuals, families and groups

of all ages. For more information

or to register, call PEEC at

(570) 828-2319 or log on to

www.peec.org.

January 8 – Join members of

the Pocono Outdoor Club for an

easy Hike on the McDade Trail in

the fantastic Delaware Water Gap

National Recreation Area. Meet at

11:00am at Hialeah parking area

to hike to Smithfi eld Beach and

back, about 5 miles. Wear sturdy,

warm boots and bring a snack and

water. To meet for the hike, use

River Road through Shawnee-on-

Delaware to Hialeah Picnic Area

on the right; drive through and park

at the far end near the trailhead.

For more information about this

winter hike, call hike leader Kate

Andrew at (570) 236-6831. The

Pocono Outdoor Club is a friendly

hiking group open to all individuals

interested in exploring the trails of

the Pocono Mountains. To learn

more about the club and its outings

in the wilds of the Poconos, contact

today’s hike leader or check out

www.poconooutdoorclub.org.

January 8 – If you love to

fi sh and can’t wait until spring,

sign up for the fabulous three-



week Winter Fly Tying Course

that begins today at the Monroe

County Environmental Education

Center near Bartonsville. The

course will be held from 9:00am

until noon and is led by Gerry Bortz of the Brodheads Chapter

of Trout Unlimited. Instruction

is free and the materials cost is

$15. Registration is required by

calling Tom at (610) 681-6307.

Call the Environmental Education

Center at (570) 629-3061 or visit

www.mcconservation.org for more

information or directions.

January 8 – Downtown Milford

comes alive during Art after Dark,

from 6:00pm until 9:00pm on the

second Saturday of each month.

The evening will be fi lled with

multiple art openings, live music,

fi ne food, shopping and events

at downtown galleries, specialty

shops and fi ne restaurants. Explore

historic Milford on the Delaware

River, where PA, NY and NJ meet.

For information, contact the Pike

County Chamber of Commerce

at (570) 296-8700 or visit

www.pikechamber.com.

January 8 & 9 – The NASTAR

Race Series Begins this weekend

at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in

Shawnee-on-Delaware. Offered

weekends throughout the season,

NASTAR is a National Recreational

Racing Series giving every day skiers

of all ages the thrill of ski racing.

For details and a race schedule,

call Shawnee Mountain at (570)

421-7231 ext. 249. Shawnee

Mountain Ski Area is located

off I-80 exit 309 in Shawnee-on-

Delaware. New for 2010/2011

at Shawnee Mountain is the

Tomahawk Express, Pennsylvania’s

Newest High Speed Detachable

Quad Lift! Find out more at

www.shawneemt.com.

January 8 & 9 – The USASA

Mid-Atlantic Snowboard &

Freeride Series returns to

Camelback Mountain Resort in

Tannersville for the eleventh season!

All boarders are invited to sign up

and race in the Slalom on Saturday

and the Giant Slalom on Sunday.

Registration is from 8:00 to 9:00am

and the racing starts at 10:00.

For registration details log on to

www.snowboardser ies .com.

Camelback is located in

Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299.

Call the mountain at (570)

629-1661 or visit their website

www.skicamelback.com.

January 8 & 9 – Help the

Eagle Institute on the Annual Mid-

Winter Eagle Count as they collect

data for the National Mid-Winter Eagle Count. Pick one spot or visit

multiple locations throughout the

day. In winter, hundreds of bald

eagles migrate to the Pocono

Mountains in search of open

water, fresh fi sh, and undisturbed

habitat. In addition to these

visiting migrants, the region is

also proud of a growing, breeding

population of resident eagles.

Downloadable forms to use for

reporting sightings are available at

www.eagleinstitute.org, or post

your sightings on the website’s

public EagleWatch Forum message

board. The Eagle Institute Winter

Field Offi ce at 176 Scenic Drive

in Lackawaxen (at the end of the

Roebling Bridge) is open every

Friday through Sunday from

January until mid-March. For more

information contact The Eagle



[email protected].

January 8 & 9 – Head over

to beautiful Nescopeck State

Park for some winter fun during

Snowshoe Weekends. When there

are six or more inches of snow on

the ground, a limited number of

snowshoes are available for use

in the park free of charge. Park

staff will be on hand to give brief

instruction. Snowshoes are free

to borrow on a fi rst-come, fi rst-

served basis between 9:00am and

3:00pm; participants will need

someone with a valid driver’s

license to sign out the equipment.

No registration is required. Snow

conditions will be available by

phone Friday after 5:00pm. Call


(570) 403-2006 with questions, or

visit the Pennsylvania State Parks

website at www.visitpaparks.com.

January 9 – You’ve heard

of soccer moms and hockey




moms. Are you a ski mom? If

you want to be, sign up for the

Ski Moms package at Ski Big

Bear at Masthope Mountain

in Lackawaxen! This package

provides a discounted lift ticket for

the whole family, and includes a

lesson for Mom so she can ski with

the kids. Moms will meet other ski

moms who would be happy to

help you learn the basics of the

sport. Ski Big Bear at Masthope

Mountain is a semi-private family

facility in the Northern Poconos,

located just four miles off of

Route 590 in Lackawaxen. The

ski area offers 18 trails with 100%

snowmaking, a Terrain Park, and

night skiing most nights. For a

current snow conditions report

and more information about the

Ski Moms package, call (570) 685-



Tuesdays.

January 9 – The Appalachian

Fiddle & Bluegrass Association

(AFBA) invites you to their

Bluegrass Shindig at the Beethoven

Waldheim Club, a short drive from

the Poconos at 1984 Waldheim

Road in Hellertown. The featured

performers today are the Bluegrass Countrymen and Mountain Heritage. The doors open at

10:00am and the show starts at

12:30pm. The day will end around

6:00pm. Admission is $7, children

under 12 free. The Beethoven

Waldheim Club offers reasonably-

priced food & beverages; no

coolers please. Bring your own

instruments for continuous jam

sessions throughout the building!

The indoor Shindigs are held

on the 2nd Sunday each month,

October through April. To fi nd

the Shindigs: From Rt. 80 use Rt.

33 south to Rt. 78 west, exit at

Hellertown. At end of ramp, turn

left and go south on Main St. (Rt.

412S). Go 3 miles to Leithsville

Fire Co. and turn right on Flint Hill

Road. Travel 1/3 mile to Waldheim

Road (on right – see club sign),

continue past Waldheim Road a

short distance then turn right into

the parking lot. Call the Waldheim

Club on the day of the Shindig

at (610) 838-9059 or (610) 838-

9004. For more information about

the AFBA or questions about the

Shindig, call Barbara Merring at

(610) 253-2800. Complete details

can be found at the association’s

website www.afbawindgap.org.

January 9 – A J3 Slalom

Race will be held today at Jack

Frost Mountain Ski Area, located

off Route 940 west of Blakeslee

Corners. For race details and

registration information, call Jack

Frost at (570) 443-8425 or check

them out online at www.jfbb.com.

January 9 – The Pocono

Environmental Education Center

(PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry will

host a “Sunday for Singles” Hike

from 1:00 until 3:00pm. Meeting

people and enjoying nature are

what these monthly hikes are all

about. It will be a casual trek along

PEEC’s easy to moderate trails to

learn about the fl ora and fauna

you’ll discover along the way. If

you’re over 18 and love nature, this

walk is a great way to meet new

people and learn about the natural

world. Registration is requiredfor this free program. PEEC, a non-














(570) 828-2319 or log on to

www.peec.org.

January 9 – Members of the

Pocono Outdoor Club invite you

to join them on a Trek in the Bruce

Lake Natural Area inside Promised

Land State Park. Hike, ski or

snowshoe to Bruce Lake and back

for a six-mile trip, mostly on an old

roadbed. This will be a moderately-

paced trek. Meet at 10:00am in

the parking lot on the right on

Route 390, just past the Village

of Promised Land. Contact hike

leader Roy Kleinle at (570) 421-

8982 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



January 11 – Karen Meeks and the Soul will perform live as

part of the free Winter Community

Concert Series at the Shawnee

Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee-on-

Delaware. Karen will start her show

at 7:00pm in front of the fi replace

in the lobby of The Shawnee

Inn. Karen Meeks is a singer/

songwriter who has recorded

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orders are available. Open daily at

10:00am; call (570) 355-5757, or

drop by the shop on Route 940 in

Pocono Lake.

Step up to Second Story High End

Thrift, located at 756 Business

Route 209, across from Eagles

Glen Plaza in East Stroudsburg. This

discriminating store has the look

and feel of a high-end boutique,

but the prices will amaze you! To

see everything, you’re encouraged

to open cabinets and drawers to

fi nd what one-of-a-kind treasures

await you inside. In addition to

the beautiful brand name and

designer apparel, you’ll enjoy

browsing through the wide array

of accessories, shoes, artwork, and

décor pieces. Eclectic furniture is

tastefully displayed, and sold at

thrift prices. Second Story High End

Thrift opens at 10:00am Monday,

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and

Saturday, and on Sunday at 1:00pm;

closed Wednesday. Call (570) 420-

9948, or just drop in!

On Route 209 in Bushkill, the

Pocono Indian Museum & Gift

Shop is dedicated to the Native

Delaware, and the human history

in northeastern Pennsylvania

from 10,000 BC to the contact

period with Europeans prior to the

American Revolution. History of the

Delaware through ancient artifacts,

weapons, and tools, a chronological

commentary over 1000s of years!

Browse through the gift shops, and

tour the museum using a cassette

player. Purchase moccasins,

authentic Native American jewelry,


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THEO. B. PRICE INC.

Route 209, BrodheadsvilleTry our own Hickory Smoked

Ham or BaconFRESH PRODUCE

GROCERIES

IN-STOREBAKERY

Open Monday thru Saturday7:00am to 11:00pm

Sunday 8:00am to 10:00pmExperience the pleasure of wider aisles, more Check-Out Counters

and Expanded Displays

FULL SERVICE PHARMACY

CARDS& GIFTS

• SPECIAL SALES WEEKLY •MAC Cards Accepted

original pottery, Native American

music, dreamcatchers, mandelas,

dolls, books, knives, and other

Indian handicrafts. Gift certifi cates

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.

Have an illuminating experience

at American Candle! Candlery,

gifts, and accessories, great for

decorating or giving. Browse

through an incredible selection,

from dinner tapers and wind-proof

storm candles to pillar candles

and jar candles. Choose from

hundreds of candle gift baskets and

wedding candles. Catch a candle

making demonstration! You’ll fi nd

collectibles from Norman Rockwell, Legends, Dept. 56, Lenox, Precious Moments, and more. Now featuring

Pandora jewelry, Vera Bradleyaccessories, Dansko Shoes, gorgeous stained glass, and Snap Shoes! Savor a cup of gourmet

coffee or cappuccino from the

Gourmet Candy and Kitchen Shop, featuring dips, sauces, and

soups. Choose from 250+ barrels

of chocolates, bonbons, gummies,

and licorice! On Route 611 in

Bartonsville, exit 302 off I-80; open

daily. Phone (570) 629-3388, or

visit www.american-candle.com.

An original in the Lake Region,

with 2 Gumble Brothers, Inc.

locations! Complete home centers

with hardware, lumber, and

renovation/remodeling supplies.

Newfoundland store is on Route

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

Paupack location is on Route 507,

(570) 226-4531. Paint, lumber,

building supplies, plumbing,

and electrical supplies; house

wares and home supplies; power

and hand tools, sporting goods,

spackle, spades, and spigots. Free

local delivery. The Newfoundland

store is also a complete Rental

Center stocked with quality,

courtesy, and savings! Scope out

www.gumblebrothers.com.

Watch pottery being made at Holley

Ross Pottery! This amazing place,

located 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 the demonstrations Monday

through Friday at 11:00am, and

shop in the factory showroom for

Fiesta Dinnerware, stoneware,

mugs, glass, China sets, dolls,

planters, and decor. See Holley

Ross’ very own “Weeping Gold

Pottery,” and candy dishes, colored

glassware, candles, bean pots,

suncatchers, and highly collectible

Polish Pottery. How about a

birdbath or a fi gurine for your yard?

After you’ve shopped, enter the

woodland park for a comfortable

stroll. Walk across a sturdy swinging

bridge and 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.

Teeters’ Furniture, on Main

Avenue in Hawley, carries a

wide range of dining, living

room, upholstered, and bedroom

furniture displayed in comfortable

gallery settings. The inventory

includes Tom Seely, Simply Amish,

Kincaid, Winners Only, Chatham,

and Stanley. Affordable quality,

excellent service, and selection

are hallmarks here. Teeters’ has

been selling furniture since 1849!

Shop for your primary home, your

vacation home, or an enduring gift.

Phone (570) 226-3112, and visit

www.teetersfurniture.com. Delivery

and set-up are available. Open

Monday through Thursday from

8:30am to 5:30pm; Friday from

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

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

from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.


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Open Daily 10AM-6PMRt. 611,Swiftwater, PA

Credit CardsAccepted

Seasonal Shipping

570-839-6844www.poconocheesecake.com

Freshly Baked • Many Flavors • PastriesSugar Free/Low Carb • Specialty Cakes • & More!

Any Purchase of $20.00 or More with This Coupon

$2.00OFF

Route 191, LaAnna(Between Cresco & Newfoundland)

Savings up to 70%POTTERY DEMONSTRATIONS

Gifts made on premises as well as alarge variety of other giftware including:

AND SO VERY MUCH MORE!

Polish Pottery as seen on QVCGenuine Fiesta Bird BathsCranberry Glass Gazing Balls

Willow Tree Strawberry JarsCanister Sets Pickling Crocks

Stepping Stones Planters

The Factory Outlet at the FactoryFACTORY STORE HOURSOpen May 1 thru mid-December

Winter Store HoursBy Chance or by Appointment

570 676-3248www.holleyross.com

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

consultation and estimate. Pocono

Tile Works is fully insured, reliable,

and excellent references are

available!

Transport yourself to a world

where the action sizzles 24/7

and the service makes you feel at

home. There’s always so much to

experience at Mohegan Sun at

Pocono Downs on Route 315 in

Wilkes-Barre. Cash in on the fun at

over 2,500 high-voltage slots. Enjoy

electric-hot virtual table games, and

real live poker, blackjack, craps, and roulette! After you’ve worked

up an appetite in the casino, savor

the good life at one of 10 distinctive

dining options. There’s a place 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 Bar,

offering live entertainment every

Friday and Saturday evening, are

two of the hottest places to party

in northeast Pennsylvania. Explosive

live harness racing is in season now;

post time is 6:30pm. Get in on all

the action at this out-of-the-ordinary

escape; it’s as close as your car

keys. Call 1-888-WIN-INPA, or visit


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.

Art lovers will want to browse

the works displayed in the Sprag

Mill Art Gallery on the premises.

Open from 8:00am to 5:00pm,

Monday through Saturday; closed

Sunday. Pop in to shop, or just

to say hello! For more about this

honest-to-goodness country store,

call (570) 595-2501, and visit

www.theobprice.com.

Hutton Metalcrafts creates an

array of unique handcrafted metal

works, copper lamps and lanterns,

pewter ornaments, and more

on Route 940 in Pocono Pines.

Remembrances and objects for

the home hand-made from copper,

brass, and pewter, manufactured

on the premises. Necklaces, cat

rings, and ceiling fi xtures. 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. Fine

oil paintings on

glass by Xian. Ask

about Chinese

l a n g u a g e

lessons and

piano lessons

too! Everything

at Hutton

Metalcrafts is

unique. Open

Tuesday through

Saturday from

9:00am to

5:00pm; Sunday

11:00am to

3:00pm; closed

Monday. Call

(570) 646-7778,

and illuminate

w w w .

copper lamps .

com.


FIND LIVE LOCAL MUSIC

www.LiveLocalMusicNow.com

ENTERTAINMENTSubject to change; contact the

venue for the latest information.

Refer to the Sports column list-

ings to contact winter sports areas

which may offer entertainment.

MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO

DOWNS in Wilkes-Barre transports

you to a world where the action

sizzles 24/7 and the friendly service

makes you feel at home. Cash in on

the fun at over 2,500 hot slots, vir-

tual electronic table games, and live

blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker

tables. Enjoy simulcast harness rac-

ing, too! After working up an appe-

tite, savor one of many distinctive

dining options. A stroll through the

shopping promenade will reveal

interesting fi nds at Brookstone,

Marshall Rousso, and Crossing

Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop.

When it comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and Breakers host entertain-

ment every weekend! Mohegan

Sun is the out-of-the-ordinary es-

cape that’s as close as your car keys;

on Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre.

Phone 1-888-WIN-INPA and see


FERNWOOD HOTEL &

RESORT on Route 209 in Bushkill

offers luxury hotel rooms and villas,

a food court, a sports pub, and a

Tuscan Grille. Every Wednesday at

6:00pm is Brain Freeze Trivia team

trivia game for ages 21+ hosted by

Gary “Big Brain” in the Morning.

Play Bingo every Thursday evening,

and enjoy Karaoke every Friday and

Saturday at 9:00pm. Magicians,

illusionists, jugglers, and comedi-

ans perform on weekends, and

Saturday Night Bands take the stage

on Saturdays at 10:00pm for ages

21+. Pools, fi tness area, massage

therapist, horseback riding, tennis,

18-hole par 71 golf course, Game

Zone, daily activities, a Winter Fun

Center, and vacation/weekend

packages. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD

or (570) 588-9500, and see

www.fernwoodhotel.com.

THE CRESCENT LODGE is a

delightful year-round resort with a

country inn atmosphere, located on

Route 191 in Paradise Valley. Enjoy

wonderful food, with dinner music

every 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 clas-

sical and Broadway at their best!

On Sundays, enjoy the blues/jazz

piano of Michael Fossa. He has

performed with The Doors guitar-

ist Robbie Krieger, among other

legends. Check out the delicious

Pub Menu. Renowned for a refi ned

atmosphere of leisure and fun; ask

about the great lodging packages!

Spas, championship golf, skiing,

outlet shopping, an adventure park,

and a casino with slots and table

games are very nearby. Call (570)

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

www.crescentlodge.com.

THE GEM AND KEYSTONE in

Shawnee-on-Delaware hosts live en-

tertainment every Friday and Saturday

night, and Jazz/Fusion Jams/Open

Mic Nights on most Thursdays!

Popular musicians scheduled to

perform include Roamin’ Gabriels, Omar and His Guitar, Diane and

Willie, and Tom Riccobono. Have

a happening Happy Hour Monday

t h r o u g h

T h u r s d a y

from 5:00pm

to 7:00pm.

The Gem

and Keystone

f e a t u r e s

ShawneeCraft

artisanal ales and lagers, and deli-

cious, farm-to-table food; it’s next to

The Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort on

River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware.

Taste www.GemAndKeystone.com,

or call (570) 424-0990.

BARLEY CREEK BREWING

COMPANY near Camelback

Mountain Resort in Tannersville

presents talented local musicians

at frequent special events and on

some Friday and Saturday nights.

Join a Free Brewery Tour and

Beer Tasting any day of the week

at 12:30pm or by appointment at

this authentic brewpub and res-

taurant. Barley Creek is open daily

from 11:00am, at the intersection of

Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road.

Great deck and pavilion, kids’ trea-

sure box, and a wiffl e ball stadium.

Call (570) 629-9399 for the enter-

tainment/event schedule, and sip


THE SETTLERS INN AT

BINGHAM PARK, 4 Main Avenue

in Hawley, is an artfully restored,

craftsman-style historic hotel.

Settlers Inn offers an unparalleled

experience, with fi ne dining, wine

pairing, lovely accommodations,

Potting Shed Gift Shop, and enter-

tainment events. Get away from it

all in a relaxing atmosphere; reserva-

tions are suggested. The Settlers Inn

is easy to fi nd along Route 6/Main

Avenue in Hawley, the heart of

the Poconos’ vibrant Lake Region.

Four star AAA rating, AAA Top Ten

Favorite Historic Hotel, Historic

Hotels of America member, and

Wine Spectator award-winner. Call

(570) 226-2993 or 1-800-833-8527,

and see www.thesettlersinn.com.

VAN GILDER’S JUBILEE RES-

TAURANT & PUB IN THE PINES

boasts 40+ years of good food,

good drinks, and good times at their

original location on Route 940 in

Pocono Pines! The Jubilee has live


SEASON OF THE WITCH OPENS IN THEATRES JANUARY 7th

entertainment many weekends, a

full bar with 15 beers on tap, big

screen TVs, pool, darts, and an awe-

some jukebox. Their famous Wing Nights are on Sundays and Thurs-

days. Unique and special pasta

dishes are featured on Mondays,

Steamer Clam Nights are Tues-

days, and Wednesdays are Peel & Eat Shrimp. Visit “the Jube” online

at www.breakfastking.com, or call

(570) 646-2377.

THE INN AT POCONO

MANOR overlooking the beautiful

mountains offers top-notch enter-

tainment in the lounge most Friday

and Saturday evenings, as well as

special themed events. Featuring

a daily Happy Hour, with compli-

mentary 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 excep-

tional Exchange Restaurant, Laurel Spa, golf, fi shing, hunting, horse-

back 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-

8 1 5 0 x 7 6 0 1 ;

see www.

poconomanor.

com.

THE

S H A W N E E

INN AND

GOLF RESORT

in Shawnee-

o n - D e l awa r e

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 dai-

ly from 4:00pm

to 6:00pm,

complimentary

hors d’oeuvres on weekends, cock-

tail specials, and ShawneeCraft™

beer, ale, and lager specials! On

Tuesday, January 11th, hear Karen

Meeks and the Soul in the fi re-

place lobby at 7:00pm, part of the

Community Concert Series, appro-

priate for all ages and free of charge.

On Tuesday, January 18th, popular

performer Ron Richardson is sched-

uled. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see

www.shawneeinn.com.

January 7th

Season of

the Witch (PG-13)

January 14th

The Green Hornet

The Dilemma (PG-13)

Barney’s Version (R)

COMING SOONJanuary 21st

The Company Men

(R)

No Strings Attached

(R)

The Way Back (PG-13)


Join theNational

Mid-WinterEagle Count The open water, fresh fi sh, and undisturbed habitat

plentiful in the Poconos attract hundreds of migratory bald eagles every winter. The region also boasts a growing,

breeding population of resident eagles. On Saturday and Sunday, January 8th and 9th, watch these majestic birds

yourself while helping The Eagle Institute collect data for the National Mid-Winter Eagle Count! Pick one locale, or

check out multiple viewing spots throughout the weekend. Download a form at www.eagleinstitute.org, or simply

report your fi ndings at the site’s Eagle Watch Forum.

Prime sighting locations are at Lackawaxen, and various places near the Delaware River. To learn where the

eagles are, you may call or drop by The Eagle Institute Winter Field Offi ce at 176 Scenic Drive in Lackawaxen at

the Roebling Bridge on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Or, visit online and see the Forum’s message board. For maps,

directions and more, call (570) 685-5960 or (845) 557-6162, or email [email protected].

Eagle Watch! Hundreds of bald eagles migrate to the Pocono

Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania each winter in

search of open water, fresh fi sh, and undisturbed habitat.

In addition to migratory eagles, our region is home to a

growing, breeding population of resident eagles. Every

Saturday and Sunday from now through mid-March,

volunteers trained by The Eagle Institute staff popular

viewing locations at Lackawaxen and elsewhere along the

Delaware River, assisting eagle watchers in spotting these

majestic birds.

Eagle Institute staffers have spotting scopes, extra binoculars, eagle information, and directions to various viewing

locations. From April through September, eagle watching is discouraged because of the eagles’ sensitivity to human

disturbance during this critical time. Please respect the eagles and their young!

The Eagle Institute Winter Field Offi ce, 176 Scenic

Drive in Lackawaxen at the end of Roebling Bridge, is

open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and by appointment,

through mid-March. For maps, directions, and more, soar to

www.eagleinstitute.org and see the Eagle Forum message

board, call (570) 685-5960 or (845) 557-6162, or email

[email protected].


SPAS & SALONS

Time toTHAI

MassagePhyllis King-Robert

Certified Thai Massage Practitioner* BY APPOINTMENT ONLY *570 730-0603 / 570 688-5864

RR1 Rt. 611 Suite 3Tannersville, PA

2nd Floor, Carquest Plaza

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Special (3) 55 minute SwedishMassages for $225.00 (reg. $258.75)

(Gift Certificate can be written separately)20% OFF ALL FACIALS

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EXPIRES JANUARY 15TH 2011

for more info, call 443-9SPA (9772)www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com

NAIL SERVICES • MASSAGES • FACIALSBODY TREATMENTS • TANNING • HAIR SALON

Le Spa Forêt at The French Manor Inn and Spa, off Route 191, South

Sterling. Attuned to the rhythms of nature,

as well as the rhythms of the human

body! An innovative green spa retreat,

Le Spa Forêt offers aromachology,

body enhancers, a naturally fi ltered

pool and hot tub, fi tness center,

conference room, relaxation lounges,

couples’ massage suite with fi replace,

manicures and pedicures, bridal party

suite, and luxurious, tranquil décor. For

the full menu, treatment guide, and

more information about this splendid

venue, phone 1-877-720-6095, and see


The Inn at Jim Thorpe, in picturesque

Jim Thorpe. The grand Victorian Inn is a

landmark treasure within the National

Register Historic District, featuring

comfortable rooms, romantic suites, and

relaxing in-house spa services. Quaint

shops, antique stores, galleries, opera

house, pubs, restaurants, and hiking/

biking trails are at the Inn’s doorstep.

Take advantage of great packages such

as Ski & Stay, Show & Stay, Shop ‘til

You Drop, Spa Weekends, Romance

Packages, and Girlfriend Getaways.

For reservations, call The Inn at Jim

Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599, and visit

www.innjt.net.

The Spa at Mountain Laurel at the

Mountain Laurel Resort is off Route 940

in scenic White Haven. The luxurious

menu includes a variety of massages,

sea salt soaks, foot refl exology,

vitamin C facials, aroma wraps, body

treatments, nail services, hot tubs,

steam rooms, saunas, tanning, a fi tness

center, hair salon, and indoor pool.

Gift certifi cates and spa packages are

available. Through January 15th, bring in

the display ad or mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling to receive

20% off facials, 10% off products, and

3 Swedish massages for just $225.00!

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

www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com.

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

The Laurel Spa at Pocono Manor

features Roman Tuscan design, the

perfect setting to nurture your body,

mind, and spirit. Designed with you

in mind, state-of-the-art equipment

provides an unforgettable experience.

The menu offers massages, facials,

wraps, scrubs, nail services, waxing,

and spa packages; create your own!

Your experience begins in the steam

facility; then, relax in a Quiet Room to

await your services. Mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling! Call

The Laurel Spa at The Inn at Pocono

Manor at (570) 839-0140, and view

www.laurelspaatpoconomanor.com.

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

Shawnee-on-Delaware. Inspired by

life-restoring elements of nature, Spa

Shawnee is a sanctuary of restoration

for re-energizing the body, mind, and

soul. Facials and body treatments

are inspired by ancient traditions of

Eastern and Western cultures, using

the best all-natural, organic products.

You’ll fi nd single massage rooms, a

couples’ massage room, hydrotherapy

room, full salon offering hair, make-up,

and scalp treatments, waxing, facials,

body treatments, and mani/pedis.

Call (570) 424-4000 x1438, and see

www.spashawnee.com.

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

stimulate, and rejuvenate! From

manicures to massages, Skytop’s spa

treatments for men and women will

pamper you from head to toe. Enjoy

a certifi ed staff, 6 treatment rooms,

a Quiet Room with mountain views,

a mani/pedi room, locker rooms,

and bathrooms with showers. Try the

Exfoliating Sea Salt Scrub, followed by

a velvety Body Butter Wrap. Melt stress

away with a Hot Stone Massage or

a Spa Signature Facial. Fine products

are available to purchase, as are gift

certifi cates. Mention This Week in the Poconos! The Skyview Spa is on

the 5th fl oor of historic Skytop Lodge.


www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com.

Time to Thai Massage Therapy & Accupressure, Route 611 in

Tannersville, Suite 3 on 2nd Floor of

CarQuest Plaza. By appointment only,

enjoy 30, 40, or 60 minutes of massage

on your isolated desired muscle and

joint areas, or 90 minutes of complete

traditional Thai massage; it’s all just

$1.00/minute! Alleviate back pain, neck

pain, migraine, arthritis, fi bromyalgia,

low energy, poor circulation, and stress.

Give Certifi ed Thai Massage PractitionerPhyllis King-Robert a call at (570) 730-

0603 or (570) 688-5864, and prepare

to feel fantastic!


The Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania are a lively place to be,with attractions, displays, amusements, and demonstrations planned just for you!

AMERICAN CANDLE on Route

611 in Bartonsville offers something

for everyone! Candles are made daily

and are created in a full line of scents,

colors, shapes, and containers. Catch

an illuminating candle-making dem-

onstration! Featuring name brands

including Pandora, Vera Bradley,

Dansko Shoes, lindsay phillips, Yankee Candle, and Switch Flops, in

addition to Norman Rockwell, Dept. 56, Lenox, and Precious Moments. After shopping and browsing through

the myriad candles, gifts, food items,

and collectibles, drop by the old-

fashioned candy store, or refresh

with an ice cream sundae or gour-

met coffee. 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 waffl e

ball stadium. The unique restaurant

and nightspot offers traditional favor-

ites and genuine pub fare, handcraft-

ed ales and lagers brewed on-site in

an English brew house, live music

and special events, and free tours of

the brewery and beer tasting daily;

see you at The Creek! Phone (570)

629-9399. www.barleycreek.com.

COUNTRY JUNCTION at 6565

Interchange Road, Route 209, in

Lehighton is “The World’s Largest

General Store!” Follow the in-house

street signs toward everything and

anything you need to make your

house a home; accents, giftware,

antiques, and novelties. Country

Junction’s Service Team can install

your fl ooring, windows and doors,

gutter, garages, siding, lumber, fenc-

ing, and insulation. You’ll fi nd Ani-

mal 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 gar-

den items, too. Fun for everyone;

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

www.countryjunction.com.

COUNTRY KETTLE on

Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek

offers a tempting variety of mouth-

watering delights, as well as demon-

strations. This factory gift outlet and

large shopping destination overfl ows

with knick-knacks, wind chimes, col-

lectibles, and gadgets. You’ll fi nd

coffees, teas, specialty foods, and

chocolates. Taste jams, jellies, gour-

met mustards and cheeses, candies,

cheese spreads, fudge, apple butter,

plus barrels of old-fashioned candies

at old-fashioned prices. Country

gifts, wicker, and collectibles com-

plete the experience. Great selec-

tion, great prices, and a great loca-

tion, with lodging and other attrac-

tions nearby. 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 a series of coal companies.

Eckley was abandoned with the ad-

vent of strip mining; the Pennsylvania

Historical and Museum Commission

restored this ghost town to its former

condition. Kitchens, bedrooms, per-

sonal items, clothing, laundry rooms,

social clubs, churches, doctor’s of-

fi ce, and the company store all ap-

pear now as they were then. Tours

and special events are offered, in

addition to a museum. Phone (570)

636-2070. www.eckleyminers.org.

HOLLEY ROSS POTTERY on

Route 191 at LaAnna features free

guided tours of the pottery factory,

and free demonstrations of pottery

and china making. Many lines of pot-

tery, glassware, gifts, sculpture, and

more are available to admire and

purchase. Shop for Fiesta dinner-

ware, stoneware, dolls, planters, dé-

cor, candles, bean pots, suncatchers,

Weeping Gold pottery, and Polish

pottery. Find a whimsical fi gurine or

birdbath for your outdoor 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.


HOUSE OF CANDLES on sce-

nic Route 715 between Tannersville

and Henryville is “The Oldest Candle

Shop in the Poconos!” A factory

shopping destination with free can-

dle making demonstrations Monday

through Saturday from 10:00am to

5:00pm. Order a custom hand-carved

candle. Browse 1000s of candles in

100s of scents, plus scented instant

wax to make your own. See a 1000

lb. candle, a real 1930 Model A Ford,

and enjoy a free farmyard zoo with

a miniature horse, Chinese pheas-

ants, peacocks, goats, and a pond

with goldfi sh and koi. Open Monday

through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm;

closed Sunday. Use the display ad

coupon; all customers receive a

free gift! Phone (570) 629-1953.

www.houseofcandles.com.

HUTTON METALCRAFTS on

Route 940 in Pocono Pines is your

source for handcrafted copper and

brass indoor and outdoor lamps,

pewter ornaments, fi ne pewter ware,

copper and brass fountains, fi ne art

painting on glass by Xian, and much

more. Remembrances and objects

for your home and property are man-

ufactured on-premises. Choose from

one-of-a-kind copper trees created

by Tom Hutton, hand-hammered

from a slab of solid copper, silver

brazed, and heat-colored to produce

rich greens on the tops and reddish

highlights on the trunks. Phone (570)

646-7778. www.copperlamps.com.

POCONO SNAKE & ANIMAL FARM on Route 209 in Marshalls

Creek is more fun than a zoo. Feed

deer, goats, and pot-bellied pigs,

monkeys, and alligators. Pet many

animals too, view the great reptile

collection, and shop for souvenirs

and gifts. Fennec foxes, sloths, le-

murs, bobcats, servals, bats, chinchil-

las, a leopard, porcupine, tamarin,

bear, wolves, and a mountain lion

are here. See a 14-foot cobra, a 100-

year-old turtle, mamba, crocs, vipers,

and rattlers. Don’t forget to bring

your camera! Phone (570) 223-8653.

www.poconosnakeandanimalfarm.com.

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

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

POCONO CHEESECAKE FACTORY on Route 611 in

Swiftwater is a truly sweet and fragrant factory, where you can see mul-

titudes of fresh,

genuine cheese-

cakes being made

on the premises

every day; it’s the

real, delicious,

deal. Purchase a

slice, a half, or a

whole cake, with

so many varieties

of fl avors and top-

pings to choose

from in addition

to traditional fa-

vorites. 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.

Road in Lehigh Tannery, purveys fi shing tackle, camping equipment, bike rentals for the 25-mile Lehigh Gorge State Park trail, hiking sup-plies, hunting accessories, fi rewood, outdoor apparel, breakfast foods, sandwiches, beverages and other fare, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Phone (570) 606-4325. www.tannerydepot.com.

TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM on Route 423 in Tobyhanna is hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, open seasonally and for special events. All ages will love to tour the restored fa-cility with the delightful and knowl-edgeable Station Master, and learn how it really used to be when the station was a bustling business. Enjoy railroading videos, fascinating run-ning model train layouts, memorabil-ia, railroad art exhibits, and railroad and train-related souvenirs. Parking is free and no admission fee is charged, although donations are graciously accepted. Phone (570) 894-3338.


Transport yourself to a world where the action sizzles 24/7, and the

warm, friendly service makes you feel truly at home. At Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs there’s always so much to see, do, and experience! Cash

in on the fun at 2,500+ hot slots and virtual electronic table games. Thrill to

thoroughbred and harness racing from premier US tracks in Mohegan Sun’s

simulcast facility, all year long. Play live table games; poker, craps, blackjack,

and roulette! Savor the good life at a distinctive dining option, from Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Rustic Kitchen to Bar Louie. A stroll through the shop-

ping promenade will reveal Marshall Rousso, Brookstone, and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop. When it comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and Breakers are 2 of the hippest party venues around. Out-of-the-ordi-

nary gaming, dining, shop-

ping, and nightlife are all at

Mohegan Sun at Pocono

Downs! The escape that’s

as close as your car keys is

located at 1280 Highway

315 in Wilkes-Barre. Call

1-888-WIN-INPA or (570)

831-2100, and get lucky at


On Wednesday, January 19th, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs debuts Reality Check, an exciting interactive

event bringing the best and brightest reality-TV stars to Wilkes-Barre! Free for all ages, the event provides ultimate

exposure to fans’ favorite stars with engaging live exhibitions and intimate signing events. The 1st-ever Reality Check, in

Mohegan Sun’s Breakers, features Dancing With The Stars performers Mark Ballas and Chelsie Hightower. A 7:00pm

dance performance and live acoustic set will be followed by a 7:45pm signing event on Sky Bridge.

Mark Ballas, of Dancing With The Stars on ABC, has won 2 championships in his 7

seasons on the hit reality show. The 1st was

in season 6 partnered with Kristi Yamaguchi,

and the 2nd was with Shawn Johnson in

season 8. Recently, Ballas danced his way to

the fi nals with partner Bristol Palin, earning 3rd

place. When he’s not dancing, Ballas focuses

on music; his guitar infl uences include Kurt

Cobain, Paco De Lucia, John Mayer, and Eric

Clapton. His solo CD Hurt LoveBox will be

available to purchase during Reality Check.

Chelsie Hightower teamed up with

famous singer/songwriter Michael Bolton on

season 11 of Dancing With The Stars. She

began dancing at a young age, with a focus

on ballroom, which she recognizes as her

foundation. Hightower won a national

championship at 11 years of age; she was a U.S. National Standard Finalist in 2005, and International Latin Finalist in

2006. Prior to joining Dancing With The Stars, Hightower was a favorite on So You Think You Can Dance. With World

Rodeo Champion Ty Murray, she took 4th place in season 8 of Dancing with the Stars.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Signature Events combine an exciting lineup with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities

to meet some of your favorite celebrities. Find it at 1280 Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre; call 1-888-WIN-INPA or (570)

831-2100, and check out www.mohegansunpocono.com!

Reality Check Signature EventsReality Check Signature Events debut at Mohegan Sun debut at Mohegan Sun

Mark BallasMark BallasChelsie HightowerChelsie Hightower

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs sizzles 24/7!


The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has con-

ferred Wild Plant Sanctuary status on Lacawac Sanctuary. The recognition

is based on Lacawac’s protection of 2 distinct and unique eco-habitats. The

Wallenpaupack Ledges Natural Area is home to at least 2 plant species of spe-

cial concern, and is recognized

by scientists as harboring some

of Pennsylvania’s oldest, most

spectacular lichen colonies. The

pristine perimeter boreal bog

community of glacial, 52-acre

Lake Lacawac is known to harbor

at least 9 plant species of special

concern.

The non-profi t, community-

based Lacawac Sanctuary is dedi-

cated to preservation of the natu-

ral environment, public education,

and scientifi c research. It operates a

545-acre nature preserve supported

by memberships, donations, and

grants, and been instrumental in sci-

entifi c, environmental, and ecological

studies since 1966; it includes more

than a mile of undeveloped shore-

line on Lake Wallenpaupack. You’re

invited to visit, to hike and explore

the varied trails, or to participate in

numerous on-site educational pro-

grams. For information about mem-

bership or programs, call (570) 689-

9494 and see www.lacawac.org

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

Don’t Miss . . .

518 Church Street,Hawley, PA

www.missellysantiques.com570-226-7513

Sat & Sun10am-5pm

4 Main Avenue, Hawley, PA570-226-2993

www.thesettlersinn.com

A Beautifully restored Craftsman lodge

Winter at...

Learn to Ski at Ski Big Bear! January is Learn to Ski Month, and Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain

invites you to experience the thrill of the hill! If you want to learn how to ski or

snowboard, or to improve your skills on the slopes, Ski Big Bear offers private

lessons; purchase a book of 5 private lessons during the month of January, and

enjoy 20% off the regular price of single lessons. Plus, books of lessons may

be shared with immediate family members! Find this semi-private family facility

near Hawley, just 4 miles off Route 590 in Lackawaxen. The winter sports area

offers 18 trails with 100% snowmaking, a terrain park, tubing, beautiful lodge,

rentals/services, and some night skiing. For snow conditions and days/hours of

operation, call (570) 685-1400 or visit www.ski-bigbear.com.

Lake Lacawac

Lacawac is aWild Plant Sanctuary


Barley Creek Brewing Company announces Tours, Tastings, and Tokyo Tea House Tours, Tastings, and Tokyo Tea House Everything at Barley Creek Brewing Company

is handcrafted, from the post and beam timber-

frame building, to the award-winning food, to the

handcrafted ales and lagers. Barley Creek brews

world-class ales and lagers onsite, in its own English

brew house! Free Brewery Tours and Beer Tastings happen daily at 12:30pm or by appointment.

Soups, salads, pub fare, steaks, seafood, happy

hour and daily specials, a children’s menu, a

treasure box, and a game room make this an all-

ages destination.

New this winter, the Creek announces the

incomparable Tokyo Tea House in the house! In

business for over 20 years and, like Barley Creek,

focusing on quality, Tokyo Tea House chefs use

only the best ingredients. Watch them prepare and

present fresh sushi with artisan skill right before

your eyes, as well as other wonderful menu offerings.

Originally an 1880’s farmhouse, Barley Creek is the Poconos’ original authentic brewpub and restaurant, boasting

a big, rustic atmosphere, a deck for brews with a view, a pavilion, wiffl e ball stadium, catering, private parties, special

events, and live entertainment. Find it in the fork at Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, just 2 miles shy of Camelback

Mountain Resort, exit 299 off I-80. Phone (570) 629-9399, and surf the Creek at www.barleycreek.com.

Camelback hostsMid-Atlantic

Snowboard & Freeride Series

In its 11th sea-

son, the USASA Mid-Atlantic Snowboard & Freeride Series returns

to Camelback Mountain

Resort on Saturday

and Sunday, January

8th and 9th! You’re in-

vited to sign up and

compete in the Slalom

on Saturday and the Giant Slalom on Sunday.

Registration is from 8:00am to 9:00am, and racing

starts at 10:00am. For rules and registration, ride to

www.snowboardseries.com.

Camelback Mountain Resort is located on

Camelback Road via Route 715, off I-80 exit 299 in

Tannersville. Featuring 33 trails and 13 lifts, including 2

high-speed detachable quads, you’ll enjoy 100% snow-

making, 100% night skiing, 4 lodges, 2 rental shops, ski

school, 2 terrain parks, and a half pipe. Slope side accom-

modations are available; call (570) 629-1661 for info, and

see www.skicamelback.com!

Dress Like the Captain on January 15th!

Skiers and riders,

make way to Camelback

Mountain Resort on

Saturday, January 15th

and Dress Like the Captain to ski/ride

for free! Go to Guest

Services at 9:00am,

dressed like Captain Morgan,

and receive a free lift ticket for

the day. You must appear like

the Captain on the bottle of

rum, including pants, jack-

et, hat, beard, and sword;

all participants must be

ages 21+.

The very best Captain-look-alikes will ski/ride

with the National Captain Morgan Captain on Sunday,

January 16th. Camelback Mountain Resort is locat-

ed on Camelback Road via Route 715, off I-80 exit

299 in Tannersville. Call (570) 629-1661, and see

www.skicamelback.com; Get a Little Captain in Ya!


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


www.copperlamps.com

Route 940 • Pocono Pines, PA570-646-7778

9am to 5pm Tuesday - SaturdayClosedSunday& Monday

HANDMADECOPPER

LANTERNS &CANDLE LAMPS

HAND-CRAFTEDPEWTER

CHRISTMASORNAMENTS

ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North 7th

Street, downtown Stroudsburg. A

gallery of the Pocono Arts Council, the arts leadership, service, and

educational organization serving

the entire 4-county Pocono

Mountains region with the mission

Culture Builds Community. Hours

are Monday through Friday from

10:00am to 4:00pm; Saturday and

Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

Shows, displays, special events, and

exhibits. Call (570) 476-4460, and

view www.artspacegallery.net.

THE BRIAR PATCH is a Christmas

shop and gallery at 239 Pine Grove

Road in Thornhurst. You’ll fi nd

primitive crafts, folk art, Santas,

wooden toys, pottery, potpourri,

snowmen, teddy bears, angels,

ornaments, wreaths, candles, and

antique sleighs, skis, radios, and

pumpkin wagons. The Briar Patch

is home to Thornhurst Nurseries

Christmas Tree Farm; choose and

cut your own tree! From Route 940

in Pocono Lake, take Locust Ridge

Road 5 miles to Thornhurst; turn

right onto River Road for 2 miles; turn

left onto Pine Grove Road. Hours

through Christmas Eve are Monday

through Friday from 12:00pm to

5:00pm and Saturday and Sunday

from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Call (570)

842-8072 or (570) 842-1266; visit

www.briarpatchthornhurst.com.

CARBON COUNTY WELCOME

CENTER, 2 Lehigh Avenue, Jim

Thorpe. Exhibits include coal mining,

canal shipping, rail transportation,

Delaware and Lehigh Corridor,

hiking, biking, skiing, museum tours,

train rides, shopping, restaurants, and

accommodations. Hours are 9:30am

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

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

www.JimThorpe.org.

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP

HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

MUSEUM, located in the

Township Complex at 5550

Memorial Boulevard (Route 611)

in Tobyhanna. Exhibits include ice

harvesting displays, the military,

an extensive photo collection, and

historic artifacts. Special programs,

displays, speakers, and events;

meetings monthly. Admission is free,

donations are appreciated, and hours

are by appointment. Phone (570)

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

www.coolbaughtwp.org.

EAST STROUDSBURG UNI-

VERSITY Madelon Powers Art

Gallery, Fine and Performing Arts

Center. Open Monday through

Thursday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm dur-

ing university sessions. Learn more at

www.esu.edu.

ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE, 10

miles east of Hazleton on Highland

Road, 3 miles off Route 940. Re-live

history at this coal miners’ patch

town. Founded in 1854, Eckley was

an anthracite-mining community for

115 years. Owned by a series of

coal companies, the houses were

never sold to the occupants. In

1971, the village became a museum

with over 200 residents; today,

just 18 residents remain. Museum,

miners’ homes, churches, company

store, and doctor’s offi ce. Open



year ‘round; administered by the

Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Guided walking

tours, staff and weather permitting.

Call (570) 636-2070, and see

www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.

THE GLASS HAT, Route 191, ½

mile south of Hamlin Corners. Two

fl oors fi lled with elegant glassware,

antique oak and country furniture,

estate jewelry, pottery, Depression

glass, and general antiques and

collectibles. Teacups and saucers,

teapots, and lots of interesting tea

things. A Christmas room, and a

section of old kitchenware. Member

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

and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Glass Appreciation Club. Open

daily, weather permitting. Call (570)

689-4060, visit www.wpsada.com,

or email [email protected].

HAWLEY ANTIQUE CENTER &

COUNTRY COTTAGE in Hawley

has everything for your country

home! Carrying Donna Sharp

quilted handbags, unique jewelry,

country home décor, and quality

gifts. Antiques and old books too!

Located at 318 Main Avenue in

historic downtown. Open daily.

Phone for hours at (570) 226-8990.

MISS ELLY’S ANTIQUES & SUCH is

a friendly multi-dealer shop housed

in an 1870 Victorian at 518 Church

Street, off Main Avenue in Hawley.

Discover affordable treasures from

smalls to furniture, glass, pottery,

paintings and prints, vintage

clothing and textiles, and primitives.

Imported gourmet and specialty

foods include British marmalades,

buttery Scottish shortbreads, and

other goodies. The Gothic Revival

building is a must-see with its center

gable, tin roof complete with original

“snowbirds,” fl attened arch-effect

windows, and full-length one-story

porch with decorative brackets. Still

boasting lovely old glass in her 7-

light transom and 5 sidelights! Open

Saturday and Sunday 10:00am

to 5:00pm, and by appointment.

Call (570) 226-7513, and visit

www.missellysantiques.com.

OLD MAUCH CHUNK LANDING,

Route 209 in Jim Thorpe. A former

New Jersey Central Railroad Station,

built in 1888 to serve the booming

passenger trade. Now a hub for

special events, exhibits, and rail

excursions. Listed on the National

Register of Historic Places. Explore

industrial heritage exhibits from

9:30am until 5:30pm daily. Call

(570) 325-3673, or (570) 421-5791.

PAST IMPRESSIONS is a vendor

co-op located on Route 191 just

north of Hamlin Corners. The

store’s home is a stunning 1910

Victorian with crystal chandeliers

and lots of history. Vendors offer

true antiques, old and new home

décor, clothing, jewelry, purses,

books, and gifts, and ladies’ and

children’s clothing on consignment!

You’ll fi nd affordable reproductions,

furniture, glassware, pictures, and

wrought iron pieces. Open Monday,

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from

10:00am until 5:00pm, and Sundays

from 11:00am to 5:00pm; closed

Tuesday and Wednesday. Call (570)

689-4123 and be impressed by

www.ilovepastimpressions.com.

PENNSYLVANIA SKI & WINTER

SPORTS MUSEUM & HALL OF

FAME, at Camelback Mountain

Resort in Tannersville (I-80 exit 299).

See the evolution of skis, bindings,

and related equipment during

the 20th century. Also highlighted

are skates and sleds, clothing,

historic photos, biographies, and

posters. The Museum, dedicated

to preserving the history of winter

sports in Pennsylvania, is open to

the public and free of charge. Call

Camelback at (570) 629-1661;

see www.skicamelback.com and

www.paskimuseum.org.

POCONO BOOK EXCHANGE,

Route 940 in Pocono Lake.

Great books make great gifts! A

good mystery enhances leisurely

evenings, a story/picture book

will brighten a child’s day, and

informative handbooks guide

successful projects. You’ll fi nd

plenty of worthy page-turners, in

a leisurely setting, just waiting for

you to discover what’s between the

covers! New and used books are

sold at prices for every pocketbook,

trades are made at the owners’

discretion, and special orders are

available. Open Monday through

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

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

Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm; call

(570) 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 for the coupon. Nice gift shop;

gift certifi cates available. Open

daily, excluding Christmas, Easter,

and Thanksgiving. Adjacent to

Starting Gate Action Sports!


www.poconoindianmuseum.com.

RESICA FALLS SCOUT

RESERVATION, Route 402, 6 miles

north of Marshalls Creek. Indian

museum housing fabled Cornell

Faucett and Andrew Lewis Indian

Artifacts Exhibits, Scout handcrafts,

and local postcards. Free. Phone

(570) 223-8312. Open weekends or

by appointment.

STEAMTOWN NATIONAL

HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington

Ave., Scranton. The only National

Park site devoted to steam

railroading. Locomotive and railroad

equipment displays, museum, and

train rides! Open 9:00am to 5:00pm


Manor Woods Court in Paupack

off Route 507 north of I-84. Open

by appointment only. Includes

tools, guns, weaving implements,

artifacts, and an old sleigh. The

Palmyra Township Building just

off Gumbletown Road displays

wallpaper tools, early woodworking

tools, and bells from one-room

schools. Open 8:00am to 12:00pm,

Monday through Thursday. PPL’s Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center off Route 6 near

the dam in Wilsonville houses

Ray LaTournou’s Dorfl inger glass

collection, glass blowing tools,

samples, and artifacts. View Monday

through Friday from 8:00am to

4:00pm. Call (570) 226-8980, or visit

www.wallenpaupackhistorical.org.

daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas,

and New Year’s. Exit 185 off I-81

(Central Scranton Expressway), past

the Mall at Steamtown; entrance at

Lackawanna Ave. & Cliff Ave. Phone

(570) 340-5200 or 1-888-693-9391,

and see www.nps.gov/stea.

STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY,

900 Main Street, Stroudsburg.

Built by Jacob Stroud in 1795,

housing Monroe County artifacts

and exhibits. Elizabeth D. Walters Library has extensive genealogical

materials. Hosted by the Monroe County Historical Association.

Museum, library, and gift shop are

open Tuesday through Friday from

11:00am to 4:00pm, and the 1st

and 3rd Saturdays of the month from

10:00am until 4:00pm. Guided

tours are at 11:00am and 2:00pm.

Admission. Phone (570) 421-7703,

and see www.monroehistorical.org.

TEETERS’ FURNITURE, Main

Avenue, Hawley. Established

in 1849, the Teeters have built

a reputation for fi ne furniture

displayed in a gallery atmosphere;

bedding and carpeting too!

Open Monday through Thursday,

8:30am to 5:30pm; Friday, 8:30am

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

5:00pm; and Sunday, 12:00pm to

4:00pm. Phone (570) 226-3112, or

visit www.teetersfurniture.com.

THEO B. PRICE INC. COUNTRY

STORE, Route 390 in Cresco. Mickey

and Maryann Miller keep handicrafts,

distinctive gifts, seasonings, animal

feed, folk art, hardware, and building

materials. Shop for Green Mountain

Coffees, Vera Bradley Bags, Byers’

Choice collectibles, Burt’s Bees,

Grafton Village Cheeses, and

hardware/lumber. Browse the

artwork displayed in the Sprag Mill Art Gallery. Open from 8:00am to

5:00pm Monday through Saturday;

closed Sunday. Call (570) 595-2501,

and visit www.theobprice.com.

TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION &

MUSEUM, Route 423 in Tobyhanna.

Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, and open seasonally and

for special events. Park free, tour the

restored facility, and see how it was

when the station was bustling. Rail

videos, running model train layouts,

memorabilia, Railroad Art Exhibit,

and souvenirs. No admission fee;

donations accepted. Call (570) 894-

3338 for schedule.

WALLENPAUPACK HISTORICAL

SOCIETY, 3 locations, Lake

Wallenpaupack. Historical Society

located at the Williams House, 103

Trout Unlimited sponsors Fly Tying Course A 3-week Winter Fly Tying Course begins on Saturday,

January 8th at the Monroe County Environmental Education

Center (MCEEC) near Bartonsville. The course, sponsored

and led by members of the Brodheads Chapter of Trout

Unlimited, happens from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Saturdays,

January 8th, 22nd, and 29th.

Instruction is free, cost for materials is $15.00/pp,

and registration is required; call Tom at (610) 681-6307.

Winter weather causes more time spent indoors; so, now

is the perfect time to hone your fl y tying skills. Every class

participant will learn how to tie several popular and useful fl y

patterns to ensure success on local trout waters. Cast your

line to the Brodheads Chapter of Trout Unlimited website at www.brodheadstu.org!

To fi nd the MCEEC from exit 302 or 302B off I-80 (Bartonsville), go north on Route 611 to the traffi c light

after the truck stop, and turn left onto Rimrock Drive. Follow 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 (570) 629-

3061, and visit www.mcconservation.org.


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o b u m w ATV RENTALS

The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route

314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611

or Route 940. ATV rentals are offered

to the public. Call the resort at (570)

839-7111 for operating hours, and

check out www.poconomanor.com.

BAIT & TACKLE

Tannery Depot General Store,

Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh

Tannery. Offering fi shing tackle, as

well as camping equipment, bike

rentals, hiking supplies, hunting

accessories, sandwiches, and

groceries. Open Monday through

Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and

Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Call (570) 606-4325 and see

www.tannerydepot.com.

Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park

Avenue in Mount Pocono. Healthy

live bait for all seasons; fat heads,

minnows, night crawlers, leeches,

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 see

www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.

BOWLING

Split Rock Resort, One Lake Drive,

Lake Harmony. 8-lane bowling

center in the resort’s beautiful

Galleria is open the public, 11:00am

to 11:00pm. Newly resurfaced

lanes and digital scoring! Call

(570) 722-9111 ext. 504, or see

www.splitrockresort.com.

CAMPING

Adventure Sports, Route 209,

Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of 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. See

the display ad for a special offer, and

visit www.adventuresport.com.

Kittatinny Canoes, on the Delaware

River. This canoe and raft center

offers scenic riverside camping

trips in the Delaware Water Gap

National Recreation Area. Float

down the Delaware River to your

campsite and get away from it all!

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

5890 for your reservations, see

the display ad coupon, and visit

www.kittatinny.com.

Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish,

Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Bringing

you full-day and ½-day adventures

through the scenic Lehigh River

Gorge. Family-style calm water

fl oat trips, wild whitewater rafting,

kayaking, mountain biking,

Skirmish paintball, and more! Call

1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 325-

9226 for reservations, and see

www.poconowhitewater.com.

River Beach Campsites on the

Delaware River, Route 209, 3

miles north of Milford. Tent and



RV campsites; activities include

canoeing, rafting, tubing, kayaking,

and more. Call (570) 296-5890

or 1-800-FLOAT-KC, and visit

www.kittatinny.com.

Whitewater Challengers, on

the Lehigh River near White

Haven. Mountain bike rentals

are available, with shuttle service

to great trails along the Lehigh

River. For your reservations, call

the Adventure Center at 1-800-

443-8554 or (570) 443-9532. See

www.whitewaterchallengers.com.

CANOES & KAYAKS

Kittatinny Canoes, at their Milford

location. This canoe and raft center

also offers new and used canoes,

kayaks, and watersports accessories.

Dealers of Old Town Canoe,

Dagger, and Perception! Located

off the Route 209 Matamoras exit,

3 miles north of Milford. Call 1-800-

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

see www.kittatinny.com.

CLIMBING

The Adventure Center at Skytop

Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill

Road, Skytop. Try the outdoor

30 foot climbing wall. Climb 8

different stations, from beginner

to very advanced. The wall has

been custom built and features a

real rock look and feel, as well as

over 300 moveable handholds.

Climbing classes are available. Day

use fee. Weight up to 310 pounds.

Top rope belaying. Call (570) 595-

8988 for more information and see

www.skytop.com.

CBK Mountain Adventures, at

Camelback Mountain Resort on

Camelback Road in Tannersville.

Ropes Courses, Disc Golf, Mountain

Segways, Euro Bungy, Climbing Wall,

and Zip Lines. Call (570) 629-1661

x1123 for reservations, and see

www.cbkmountainadventures.com.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING



or Route 940. Call the resort at (570)



Skytop Lodge, off Route 390 in

Skytop. XC skiing is offered to

guests of the resort. Ski rentals are

available. Phone (570) 595-7401 or

1-800-345-7759. www.skytop.com.

Starting Gate Action Sports, Route

209 in Marshalls Creek. Renting

XC skis for use at your location of

choice. Call (570) 223-6215 or go to

www.startinggateonline.com.

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FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION

The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge,

Route 390, Skytop. Instruction for

the novice fl y fi sherman covering

casting, entomology, wading, knot

tying, etc. in the classroom and on

the water. Equipment provided. Also



ski-bigbear.com • 570.685.1400Located just outside Hawley

Text BIGBEAR to 35819 to receive snow conditions, event info and specials!

Gift Certificates Available!

Regular Hours:Sun. & Mon. - 9:00am - 4:30pm | Wed. & Thurs. - Noon - 9:00pm

Fri. & Sat. - 9:00am - 9:00pm | Closed Tuesday*MLK Weekend - Sunday, January 16 - open until 9pm

offering private lessons and a local

guide service. Waters on property

open to the public for a fee for fl y

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

(570) 595-7401 to schedule, and

see www.skytop.com.

The Rod & Gun Club at The Inn

at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in

Pocono Manor via Route 611 or

Route 940. The Manor Sports Club

offers lessons for the beginner to

experienced angler, both classroom

and streamside. “Cast & Stay”

Packages are available. The Inn’s

2.5 miles of scenic, remote fl y-

fi shing are open to the public for a

fee. Call (570) 839-3908 or email

[email protected]

to schedule; see

www.poconomanor.com.

GEOCACHING


Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill

Road, Skytop. The 30-minute class

Geocaching and GPS Basics will

teach you the essentials you need

to fi nd a Skytop geocode using their

state of the art Global Positioning

System units. Upon completion

of the class, you can rent the GPS

unit to locate the caches of your

choosing. Class size is limited;

registration is suggested. Minimum

age is 13 without a parent/guardian.

Call (570) 595-8988 and see

www.skytop.com.

HARNESS RACING

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs,

Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre.

Transport yourself to a world where

the action sizzles 24/7 and the

service makes you feel at home.

Cash in on the fun at over 2,500 high-

voltage slots, electric-hot virtual table

games, simulcast harness racing, and

live blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker table games! Savor the good

life at one of 10 distinctive dining

options, from Ruth’s Chris Steak

House to Timbers Buffet to Wolfgang

Puck Express. A stroll through the

shopping promenade will reveal

Brookstone, and Crossing Vineyards

Wine & Cheese Shop. When it

comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and

Breakers Bar offer live entertainment.

Call 1-888-WIN-INPA; see


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. Enjoy renovated

stables and expanded services!

Year ‘round horseback riding on

miles of gorgeous, scenic trails.

Also offering horse-drawn hay rides

and sleigh rides in season. Call the

stable at (570) 839-6237, or email

[email protected]; visit


KART RACING

S & S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts,

Business Route 209 in Snydersville.

High-powered indoor go-karts with

slick tires are the closest you’ll come

to real track racing! The go-karts

are a single person ride and you

must be at least 54” tall to drive.

Video arcade and snack bar mean

fun for the whole family. Hours

are Thursday and Friday 5:00pm-

10:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm-

10:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-7:00pm,

and Monday through Wednesday

12:00pm-5:00. Call ahead for other

times. Bring the display ad for a Free

Race! Call (570) 420-5500 and visit

www.ssspeedways.com.

MOUNTAIN SEGWAYS









Fernwood Hotel & Resort/Pocono

Segway Tours, Route 209 in Bushkill.

Guided segway tours every day

except Wednesday, for ages 13+,

amidst the 440-acre, 4-season

resort. No experience required; top

speed is 12 mph. Open to the public

and resort guests. Reservations

recommended; call 1-888-segway9

or 1-888-337-6966, and visit




PAINTBALL


Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch

Hill Road, Skytop. Come play

paintball on fi ve new fi elds. Play a

combination of games in and out

of the woods including speedball.

Equipment is available. Outside paint

not permitted; all paintballs must be

purchased at the Adventure Center.

Minimum age 10 with waiver signed

by guardian. Improve your skills at

the paintball shooting gallery, with

no age restriction. Call (570) 595-

8988 and see www.skytop.com.

Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route

209 in Bushkill. Guests can play

Destination Paintball at a discount.

Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and visit


Kittatinny Paintball, north of

the Poconos in Barryville, New

York. Paintball course open to

the public with equipment rentals

available. Try the Paddle and Battle

special: go canoeing, kayaking

or rafting with your friends one

day, and play paintball the next!

Camping on premises. Call 1-800-

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

www.kittatinny.com.


Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Skirmish

paintball open daily, all year, with

50+ award-winning fi elds! Ages

10+ only. Also bringing you full-

day and ½-day adventures through

the scenic Lehigh River Gorge;

family-style calm water fl oat trips,

wild whitewater rafting, kayaking,

mountain biking, camping, and more!

Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570)

325-9226 for reservations, and see


SKI AREAS

Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake

Harmony Road in Lake Harmony;

use I-80 exit 284, then follow Route

115 to Route 903 to Lake Harmony

Road. Fourteen trails serviced by

7 lifts and 100% snowmaking,

with night skiing, ski rentals, ski

school, snowboard park, and snow

tubing. Call (570) 722-0100. Visit

www.jfbb.com.

Camelback Ski Area, 3 & ½ miles

from I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville.

With 33 trails and 13 lifts, including

high-speed detachable quads and a

magic carpet. 100% snowmaking,

100% night skiing, 4 lodges, 2 rental

shops, ski school, 2 terrain parks

and halfpipe. Dining and slopeside

accommodations are available.

Use the special offer in the display

ad for a snow tubing discount!

Call (570) 629-1661 or go to


Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, just off

Route 940 west of Blakeslee Corners

and east of the I-476 interchange.

With 21 trails and 7 lifts with 100%

snowmaking, rentals, halfpipe and

terrain park, ski shop, ski school,

racing clinics and complete facilities.

Call (570) 443-8425 and see

www.jfbb.com.

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area,

Shawnee-on-Delaware. Follow signs

on Route 209 via I-80 exit 309.

Day or night skiing on 23 slopes

and trails serviced by 9 lifts and

100% snowmaking. Rentals are

available. Riders welcome in the

halfpipe area and snowboard park.

Super Park & Pipe, too! Ski schools



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and clinics available for all abilities.

See the special offer in the display

ad! Phone (570) 421-7231 or visit

www.shawneemt.com.


on the scenic Upper Delaware

River, 4 miles off Route 590 in

Lackawaxen. Eighteen trails all

covered by extensive snowmaking,

with 650’ of vertical drop for long

runs. Skiers and snowboarders

have fun in the Terrain Park. Open

for night skiing most nights. Rentals

and lessons are available. To fi nd out

more about this semi-private family

facility, including days and hours of

operation, call (570) 685-1400 or see

www.ski-bigbear.com.

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SNOWTUBING

Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake

Harmony Road in Lake Harmony;

use I-80 exit 284, then follow Route

115 to Route 903 to Lake Harmony

Road. Fourteen trails serviced by

7 lifts and 100% snowmaking,

with night skiing, ski rentals, ski

school, snowboard park, and snow

tubing. Call (570) 722-0100. Visit

www.jfbb.com.

Camelback Ski Area, I-80 exit

299 in Tannersville. Expanded

snowtubing park features 10 runs

and 4 tows, along with a powerful

snowmaking system for a great ride.

Single tubes and family tubes, and

night tubing. Use the special offer

in the display ad for a discount!

Call (570) 629-1661 or go to


Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route

209 in Bushkill, weather permitting.

Fernwood’s Winter Fun Center has

7 tubing chutes and offers single &

family tubes, plus a Children’s Tubing

Center! Kids must be at least 42”

tall. Snowtubing is open Thursday

through Monday, with 2-hour day

sessions on weekends & holidays

and 4-hour night sessions Thursday

through Monday; closed Tuesday and

Wednesday. Use the coupon in the

display ad! Call 1-888-FERNWOOD;


Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, just

off Route 940 west of Blakeslee

Corners and east of the I-476

interchange. With 21 trails and 7

lifts with 100% snowmaking, rentals,

halfpipe and terrain park, ski shop,

ski school, racing clinics, tubing, and

complete facilities. Call (570) 443-

8425 and see www.jfbb.com.

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area,

Shawnee-on-Delaware. Follow signs

on Route 209 via I-80 exit 309. Six

tubing chutes serviced by two lifts

are all lighted for day or night tubing.

Phone (570) 421-7231 or visit

www.shawneemt.com.


on the scenic Upper Delaware River,

4 miles off Route 590 in Lackawaxen.

Fun tubing runs for all ages are open

on Saturdays & Sundays. A complete

winter experience in a semi-private

setting. For more information,

including days and hours of

operation, call (570) 685-1400 or

see www.ski-bigbear.com.

SNOWSHOEING






Skytop Lodge, off Route 390 in

Skytop. Snowshoeing through

the beautiful wooded grounds

is offered to guests of the resort.

Snowshoe rentals are available.

Phone (570) 595-7401 or 1-800-

345-7759 and see www.skytop.com.

SPORTING CLAYS

The Rod & Gun Club at Pocono

Manor, Route 314, via Route 611

or Route 940, Pocono Manor. The

Manor Sports Club offers a multi-

station clay course spanning over

120 acres. There are high-fl ying

teal, rolling rabbits, and fast crossing

and incoming birds throughout

the scenic woodland course. Enjoy

a walk or ride along the stream

between stations and take in the

scenery. Trained staff will assist

you in shooting your 1st round, and

help novices elevate their shooting


Rt. 940 & Park Ave., Mt. Pocono

WOEHRLE‛SBAIT SHOP

THE POCONOS’ MOSTCOMPLETE BAIT SHOP

www.woehrlesbaitshop.com

839-7338OPEN ALL YEAR!

We Also Have Crickets& Hellgramites!

SELLING FUN FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS

STARTING GATE ACTION SPORTS

SPORTS EQUIPMENT • OUTDOOR GEAR • APPARELSKIS • SNOWBOARDS • RENTALS

570-588-4807Route 209 Bushkill, Adjoining The Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop

Minutes from Shawnee Mountain

www.startinggateonline.com

Indoor Go-Karts In the Poconos!S&S SPEEDWAYS INC.

BUSINESS RT. 209, SNYDERSVILLE 570-420-5500 WWW.SSSPEEDWAYS.COM

Family Fun! - Open Every Day! - Must be 54” to Drive!

Hours: Thurs./Fri. 5-10 • Sat. 12-10 • Sun. 12-7 • Mon./Wed. 12-5ASK ABOUT OUR ROOKIE SPECIAL!

Bring This Ad for One FREE Race!Race purchase required; limit 1 coupon per customer • Expires 2 /8 /11

I-80 to Rt33S, Exit 302A to Snydersville, left onto Bus. 209, 1-1/2 mi on Right.

First Shop on the Roadto Camelback!

SKIS • SNOWBOARDSSNOW BLADES

Sullivan Trail Tannersville, PA

(570) 629-4668Fax: (570) 629-4656


skills. Instruction and gun rentals

are available, as are ammo and

gear. Appointments are required;

call (570) 839-3908 or email

[email protected];

see www.poconomanor.com.

The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge,

Route 390, Skytop. Regulation,

twelve-station sporting clay range

open to the public. Suitable for

beginners with challenges for

the more experienced shooter.

Instruction is offered and guns are

available to rent. Appointments are

required. Phone (570) 595-8929 or

(570) 595-7401 to schedule; visit

www.skytop.com.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Adventure Sports, Route 209,

Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I-

80 off exit 309). The camp store here

carries a complete line of outdoor

equipment. Tents, lanterns, fi re

starters, water jugs, portable stoves,

hats, clothing, sunglasses, snorkeling

equipment, disposable cameras, and

much more. Call (570) 223-0505 or

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

for a money-saving coupon, and visit

www.adventuresport.com.

Kittatinny Canoes, at their Milford

location. This canoe and raft center

also offers new and used canoes,

kayaks, and watersports accessories.

Dealers of Old Town Canoe,

Dagger, and Perception! Located

off the Route 209 Matamoras exit,

3 miles north of Milford. Call 1-800-

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

see www.kittatinny.com.

Pocono Ski Rentals, Sullivan Trail in

Tannersville. Skis, snowboards, snow

blades, and more. Choose from

day, multi-day, and seasonal rentals;

fast, friendly service, easy pick-

up and drop-off. Full service shop

does quick tune-ups and waxing.

Open every day, with 35+ years in

business, and selling the latest gear

such as hats, goggles, gloves, coats,

and selling and renting bibs/pants!

Phone (570) 629-4668.


Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Bringing

you full-day and ½-day adventures

through the scenic Lehigh River

Gorge. Family-style calm water

fl oat trips, wild whitewater rafting,

kayaking, bike rentals, mountain

biking, Skirmish paintball, and

more! Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or

(570) 325-9226 for details, and see


Starting Gate Action Sports, Rt.

209 in Bushkill, adjacent to Pocono

Indian Museum. Wide selection

of skis, snowboards, skateboards,

skates, footwear, sportswear,

swimwear, accessories, and

equipment. Rentals available. Call

(570) 588-4807, and check out

www.startinggateonline.com.


Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh

Tannery. Offering fi shing tackle,

camping equipment, bike rentals,

hiking supplies, hunting accessories,

sandwiches, and groceries. Open

Monday through Saturday 9:00am

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

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

see www.tannerydepot.com.

Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at

Park Avenue in Mount Pocono.

Healthy live bait for all seasons

– fat heads, minnows, night

crawlers, leeches, red worms, giant

mealworms, wax worms, crickets,

and more! Celebrating over 30 years

in business, this very complete bait

shop is open every day all year. Call

839-7338 for more information; see

www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.

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CAMELBACK CAMELBACK MOUNTAINMOUNTAIN

RESORTRESORTLocated off Exit 299

on Interstate 80Follow the signs to

Camelback Mountain ResortTannersville, PAMOUNTAIN INFO:

34 Trails Beginner to Expert 20 Acres of Terrain Park • Competition Size Halfpipe • 15 Lifts • Lighted for

Night Skiing • 800’ Vertical100% Snowmaking

Average Annual Snowfall 50”All Levels, Snowsports School

Rentals • On-Site NurseryRestaurants & Lounges with Live Music

570-629-1661skicamelback.com

BIG BOULDER BIG BOULDER SKI AREASKI AREAI-80 Exit 284,Take Rt. 115S,

turn right on Rt. 903Sand follow the signs

to entrance

MOUNTAIN INFO:15 Slopes Beginner

to Advanced7 Chair Lifts

Snowboarding Terrain Parks

17 Snowtubing Chutes

570-443-8425jfbb.com


TRAIN RIDES

Steamtown National Historic Site

in Scranton, I-81 exit 185 (Central

Scranton Expressway), left at light

to Lackawanna Avenue, follow signs

to Steamtown. Scenic cross-country

steam-powered rail excursions,

working roundhouse and turntable,

two museums, Park Theatre, Visitors

Center and more all make for an

adventure the whole family will

love. Call (570) 340-5200 or (888)

693-9391 for the train excursion

schedule or more information; see

www.nps.gov/stea.

WATERPARKS

Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf

Hollow Road in Lake Harmony.

H2Oooohh! indoor waterpark

features a family raft ride, body

slides, multi-level splash playground,

children’s activity pool, wave pool,

whirlpools, and the Flowridersimulated wave machine. Lockers

and a snack bar are available.

Call (570) 722-9901 or see

www.splitrockresort.com. For

lodging reservations call 1-800-255-

7625; the general number is (570)

722-9111.

ZIP LINES/ROPES COURSES




Ropes courses, disc golf, mountain

segways, Euro bungy, climbing

wall, and fantastic zip lines!

Call (570) 629-1661 x1123 for

reservations, and check out


Whitewater Challengers, on the

Lehigh River near White Haven.

Zip Line Adventure, whitewater

rafting, camping, canoeing,

kayaking, and mountain biking.

For your reservations, call the

Adventure Center at 1-800-443-

8554 or (570) 443-9532; see

www.whitewaterchallengers.com.


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I-80 Exit 309,Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA

MOUNTAIN INFO:23 Slopes & Trails

2 Terrain ParksSnowtubing Park • 11 Lifts:

2 Quads, 4 Double & 5 CarpetsSummit Elevation: 1,350’

Vertical Drop: 700’Longest Trail: 5,100’

Average Annual Snowfall: 50”100% Snowmaking

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570-421-7231shawneemt.com


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turn left on Rt. 940Wand follow the signs

to entrance on the right

MOUNTAIN INFO:24 Slopes Beginner to Expert

9 Chair Lifts Snowboarding Free-style

Terrain Park5 Snowtubing ChutesSmoke-Free Lodge

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in Pike County just4 miles off PA 590in Lackawaxen, PA

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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 for

the whole family, 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 a Pizza Hut, Scoops, and

a cafe! After a day of excitement at

Fernwood, head to Wintergreen’s Bar and Grill overlooking the lake

and golf course to refuel. Enjoy a

cocktail and live entertainment,

or visit the Winter Fun Center for

tubing and more. Check it out at


DELAWARE WATER GAP

Water Gap Diner & The

Pancake Place, Main Street, Ph:

(570) 476-0132: Open daily for

breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and

featuring traditional diner fare as well

as surprisingly scrumptious specials!

Bring the print or online display ad

for a percentage off your bill. Easy

on/off from exit 310 of I-80; groups

are welcome. Hours are 6:00am

to 9:00pm on Sunday through

Thursday, and 6:00am until 10:00pm

on Friday and Saturday. This is a

yummy people-pleasing place for all

ages and tastes!

EAST STROUDSBURG

Vocelli Pizza, 96 South

Courtland Street, Ph: 424-1949:

Satisfy your cravings for perfect

pizza at Vocelli Pizza, delivering

classic Italian quality every time!

They start with hand-crafted dough

mixed with extra-virgin olive oil.

Vocelli signature pizza sauce has

been handed down from a family

recipe; tomatoes are rushed from

the 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 at Smuggler’s

Cove, too! Feel the Vocelli passion

for pizza at www.vocellipizza.com.

HAWLEY

Cocoon Coffee House &

Catering Co., Route 6 and Bellemonte

Ave., Ph: 226-6130: Kick back, relax,

and sip coffee crafted from Electric

City Roasting’s 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 timely events. Email

[email protected], and savor

www.cocooncoffeehouse.com.

Costa’s Family Fun Park, just

east of Lake Wallenpaupack on

Route 6, Ph: (570) 226-8585: Food

and fun in Lake Country! Bring the

family for Lazer Tag, miniature golf, go

carts, bumper boats, arcade games,

kiddie play land, batting cages, driving

range, water slides, and more. Then,

have lunch, dinner, or a tasty treat at

Costa’s cafe! For the season, Costa’s

Family Fun Park is open through

Columbus Day, weather permitting.

For more information, log on to

www.costasfamilyfunpark.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



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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 special dining events and

live entertainment. Serving lunch

from 12:00pm to 2:30pm and dinner

from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Four-

diamond AAA rating, Wine Spectator magazine award-winner, and Historic

Hotels of America member. Visit

www.thesettlersinn.com.

LAKE HARMONY

Boulder View Tavern, Lake

Drive, Ph: 722-9696: Casual dining

and family fare; where the mountain

comes to life! Dinner served to

9:00pm and late night menu to

11:00pm. Check out the famous

BBQ ribs. Special nights include

25-cent wings on Mondays, pizza

night and college night with special

drink prices on Wednesdays, and

$5.00/pound clams or mussels and

$1.50 domestic drafts on Sundays.

Live entertainment scheduled. See

www.boulderviewtavern.com.

The Resort at Split Rock, One

Lake Drive, Ph: 722-9111: Casual

dining in a distinctive 4-season

destination resort. Choose from the

tempting offerings at Split Rock’s

Bell’Ago Cuisine Italiano restaurant,

or from the 24-item menu at the

beautiful Galleria Restaurant. For your

reservations, call Bell’Ago directly

at 722-3391 or use ext. 756 when

dialing the resort’s main number;

for the Galleria Restaurant, dial ext.

835. Bell’Ago is closed to the public

on Tuesdays. Ice cream parlor, fi rst-

run movie theater with concessions,

fabulous indoor waterpark, sports

bar, cocktail lounge, bowling alley,

indoor pools, championship golf. See

www.splitrockresort.com to learn

more about the numerous amenities

and live entertainment!

LEHIGH TANNERY


Route 534 and Tannery Road,

Ph: 606-4325: Offering fi shing


rentals, hiking supplies, hunting

accessories, sandwiches and other

fare, and groceries. Open Monday

through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm

and Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Call (570) 606-4325 and see

www.tannerydepot.com.

MOUNT POCONO

The Original Bailey’s Rib &

Steakhouse, Route 611, two blocks

north of Route 940, Ph: 839-9678:

Great food and good times are

standard fare at Bailey’s. Just minutes

from Camelback Mountain Resort

and the Crossings Outlets; open 7

days from 11:30am. Included in the

luncheon menu are burgers, Buffalo

wings, chicken quesadillas, crab cake

sandwiches, and steak house salads,

as well as light lunch specials. Dinner

is served from 4:00pm with hand-cut

USDA Prime steaks, juicy prime rib,

pasta, shrimp, chicken, and slow-

cooked brisket and ribs. Salad bar

too! Blackboard specials are offered

daily, and an Early Dinner Menu is

served Monday–Friday from 4:00pm

to 6:00pm. Sunday Brunch is served

from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Families



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

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ACCOMMODATIONS HAVEFIREPLACES & WHIRLPOOLS

CASINO & SPA NEARBY

ExceptionaLFood and LODGING

ExceptionaLFood and LODGING

are welcome, and a children’s

menu is always available. Receive a

complimentary cake on your special

occasion! Reservations accepted.

Each dollar spent at a locally-

owned eatery benefi ts the Pocono

economy 3 times more than each

dollar spent at a chain eatery! See

www.baileyssteakhouse.com.

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

delicious 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 spa and casino!

Visit www.crescentlodge.com.

POCONO MANOR

The Inn at Pocono Manor,

Routes 314 & 940, Ph: 839-7111:

The Exchange at Pocono Manor in

The Inn features eclectic American

cuisine with a continental 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: Dine

with a backdrop of beautiful views

of the historic Shawnee Inn and

championship golf course. Open for

lunch and dinner. The menu offers a

variety of sandwiches, wraps, paninis,

and salads. For beverages, they

feature fresh squeezed lemonade,

beer, wine, and an array of vacation-

fun drinks. For more information,

visit www.shawneeinn.com.

The Gem and Keystone,

located on River Road, near the

historic Shawnee Inn & Golf

Resort. Ph: (570) 424-0990: Home

of ShawneeCraft Brewing Company

artisanal heirloom whole-food

beers, handcrafted and brewed on

the premises. The contemporary

and varied menu features local

produce, all natural steak, lamb,

pork, and chicken, Pennsylvania

farmstead cheeses, and Smithsonian

Sustainable Seafood. Appetizers,

salads, pub favorites and seasonal

entrees, drink specials, souvenir

merchandise, and gift certifi cates.

Open for lunch and dinner daily. Live

entertainment every weekend, and

some 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 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



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Daily Breakfast, Lunch& Dinner SpecialsOpen 7 Days a Week

6am-9pm Sunday-ThursdayFriday & Saturday 10pm

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 also

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

rating. Le Spa Forêt offers a delicious

menu of quality spa services. Visit


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



Vocelli Pizza

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 and salads, pub fare, steaks,

fresh seafood, and daily specials.

There’s a children’s menu, a treasure

box, and a game room. Happy

Hour runs from 3:30pm to 5:30pm

Monday through Friday. Find it

in the fork between Sullivan Trail

and Camelback Road, a mile past

Crossings Factory Outlets and 2 miles

shy of Camelback Mountain Resort

(exit 299 off I-80). Surf the Creek at


Smuggler’s Cove, Route 611,

Ph: 629-2277: “Fresh fi sh for a few

clams!” Enjoy casual dining at its best

at Smuggler’s Cove, a Tannersville

landmark, featuring a huge crab on

the roof, from October 29th through

November 28th. The menu offers

many exciting items to choose from;

appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, prime

rib, steak, and seafood. Enjoy a fresh

garden salad bar, and let the little

ones order from a worthy children’s

menu. Special luncheon, early dinner,

and lounge menus are available.

Open every day at 11:30am in a

casual and comfortable atmosphere,

just minutes from the Crossings

Outlets and Camelback Mountain

Resort. Reservations are accepted

and large parties are welcomed.

Each dollar spent at a locally-owned

eatery benefi ts the Pocono economy

3 times more than each dollar spent

at a chain eatery! Bring the coupon

in the display ad for a special offer!

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



Snowshoe Hikes at Skytop On Fridays, January 14th, 21st, 28th, and Sunday, February 6th, join staff

from the Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) for a

Snowshoe Hike at Skytop! Winter is an excellent time to learn about the fauna

of the Poconos, and simply enjoy the beautiful ecosystems that surround us.

Environmental Educator Karen N. Boyle, and Skytop Resort Activities Director

Kimberly Matthew will lead this fun snowshoe hike.

Each 2-hour excursion will begin at 1:00pm; meet at Skytop Lodge at

12:45pm. The cost is $8.00/general, or $5.00/MCEEC members and children

under 12. Snowshoe rental, if needed, is $10.00/adult or $6.00/child. Be sure

to dress warmly, in layers! Registration is required by the Thursday prior to the

hike, and by February 4th for the February 6th hike. Call the MCEEC at (570) 629-

3061 or email [email protected] for more information and to register, and see

www.mcconservation.org. Learn about Skytop Resort at www.skytop.com!

Ski MomsSki Big Bear! Are you a ski

mom? Want to be a

ski mom? Sign up for

the Ski Moms package

program at Ski Big Bear

at Masthope Mountain

in Lackawaxen! On

Sunday January 9th,

this package program

includes a special

discount lift ticket for

your family, plus a

lesson for Mom so she

can ski too.

Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain is a semi-

private family facility, found 4 miles off Route 590 in

Lackawaxen. The ski area offers 18 trails with 100%

snowmaking, a Terrain

Park, and night skiing.

Closed Tuesdays.

For current snow

conditions and hours

of operation, call (570)

685-1400, or click on

www.ski-bigbear.com!

Shawnee Mountain

presents New Women’s

Ski Program A new Women’s Ski Program

begins on Wednesday, January 12th at

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area. This fun

recreational skiing program for adult

women of all skill levels will be held on

5 consecutive Wednesdays, through

February 9th. Lockers and ski rentals are available. The

program includes lesson and lunch each week; beginners

are welcome!

Shawnee Mountain is located just off I-80 exit 309 in

Shawnee-on-Delaware. New for 2010/2011 at Shawnee

Mountain is the Tomahawk Express, Pennsylvania’s

newest high-speed detachable quad lift! Call (570) 421-

7231 for more information or to sign up for the Women’s

Ski Program, and snowplow to www.shawneemt.com


T H E R E S O R T

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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. Call for 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

your reservations, call The Inn at

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

www.innjt.net.



ENJOYA

CountrysideHoliday

Open All Year

Rustic CottagesComplete Facilities

Fireplaces - Cable TVRR 11 Box 3002, Stroudsburg

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

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

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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

www.splitrockresort.com.

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

www.crescentlodge.com.

POCONO MANOR

The Inn at Pocono Manor:

Nestled at 1,800 feet atop the

Pocono Mountains since 1902,

this charming year-round 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 more. The Inn at Pocono

Manor is located just minutes from

The Crossings Premium Outlets and

Camelbeach Waterpark/Camelback

Mountain Resort/CBK Mountain

Adventures. The Inn is off Route

314 in Pocono Manor, via Route

940 or Route 611. Call (570) 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, 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.


Beautifully-decorated rooms are

named after romantic European cities,

with appropriate motifs. Call now

to reserve your accommodations!

Phone (570) 676-3244 or

1-877-720-6095, and experience


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!


SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE

Shawnee Inn and Golf

Resort: Discover this unique golf,

ski, meeting, dining, and vacation

destination on River Road. The

resort is conveniently located 75

miles from New York City and

100 miles from Philadelphia in

a scenic and secluded location in

the Pocono Mountains. Set amidst

the splendor of the Delaware Water

Gap National Recreation Area,

the resort offers an abundance

of outdoor amenities including

championship golf, approach course,

golf academy, tennis, guided fi shing,

river trips, hiking, and more. 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. 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.

The French Manor


The French Manor Inn presents

Ski and Spa Package Ski and Spa Package Enjoy the thrill of skiing at Camelback Mountain Resort or

Snö Mountain, along with tranquility in Le Spa Forêt at The French

Manor Inn, with a Ski and Spa Package! Indulge in everything

this package includes; elegant lodging in a guestroom or suite,

welcome fruit and cheese plate with sherry, VIP lift tickets for 2 to

Camelback or Snö, a French Manor tote bag containing 2 bottles

of water, trail mix, a French Manor lip balm, and fresh fruit, plus

afternoon tea served daily in Hanna’s Café, turndown service

with Godiva chocolates, a 50 minute couples’ massage in a

Le Spa Forêt massage suite with fi replace, full country breakfast

for 2 each morning, and use of the manor’s amenities.

One of the most ser-

enely 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, and Hanna’s Café casual dining complement the majestic views of the surround-

ing mountains. Selected as one of the Ten Best Inns in America and awarded a 4

Diamond rating by the AAA, you’ll fi nd it just off Route 191 in South Sterling. Le Spa Forêt, an innovative green spa retreat, offers the best and most luxurious services avail-

able. Call 1-877-720-6095 now to reserve your accommodations, and experience


Ski & Stay & Tube with

Fernwood Hotel & Resort Now is the time to make your winter getaway! Fernwood Hotel and Resort offers special packages that make ski-

ing, boarding, and tubing affordable and fun. Gina Bertucci, Fernwood VP/Marketing, comments, “We have once again

made arrangements with both Shawnee and Camelback ski areas to enable us to create ski and stay packages that make

it easy and affordable to get out on the slopes. In addition, we are offering snow tubing packages that allow our guests

to snow tube at our Winter Fun Center equipped with both single and family tubes.”

Bertucci continues, “With themed restaurants, indoor pools, saunas, live entertainment, and both villas and hotel

rooms, we offer it all; amenities, convenient location, and specially priced lift and snow tubing tickets. Ski & Stay pack-

ages start from just $67.00 per person. It doesn’t get much more affordable than that, when you do the math of what it

costs to purchase lift tickets and a hotel room separately. But more importantly, it’s the best way to get out of hiberna-

tion and enjoy winter.”

The Winter Fun Center package includes a hotel room and

2 tubing tickets for just $160.00/night. Bertucci concludes, “Cold

weather should not force people indoors. There is plenty to do that

celebrates winter, whatever your athletic preference. We offer fresh

air and sunshine at no extra charge.” The 440-acre Fernwood Hotel

& Resort is just off I-80 in Bushkill, adjacent to the Delaware Water

Gap National Recreation Area; its Winter Fun Center is equipped

with 100% snowmaking. Go to www.FernwoodHotel.com, or call

1-888-FERNWOOD to speak with a vacation counselor today!



musicians from such groups as

Earth, Wind and Fire, Change, and

the Marshall Tucker Band. Karen

has released three solo CDs of

pop music. Within this genre, she

creates a seamless mixture of rock,

country and neo-soul. Karen’s

lyrics reveal her insight into life,

while her melodies are beautiful

and memorable. The free concert

is family friendly and appropriate

for all ages. Enjoy Shawnee’s gift to

the community! The Shawnee Inn is

located on River Road in Shawnee-

on-Delaware. Call the resort at

(570) 424-4000 or toll-free 1-800-


www.shawneeinn.com

January 11 – The Tuesday

Night Race Series starts tonight

at Big Boulder Ski Area in Lake

Harmony. Registration is from

6:00 to 7:00pm at the Boulder

PARK lodge and the racing starts

at 7:00. After-race revelry and the

awards ceremony will be held at

Boulder View Tavern, just down

the street from the ski area. Big

Boulder is easy to fi nd in Lake

Harmony via Route 903 or Route

940. Call the ski area at (570)

722-0100 with questions or visit

www.jfbb.com.

January 12 – A new Women’s

Ski Program Begins Today at

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in

Shawnee-on-Delaware! This fun

recreational skiing program for

adult women of all skill levels

will be held on fi ve consecutive

Wednesdays from Jan. 12 through

Feb. 9. Program includes lesson

and lunch each week. Beginners

welcome! Ski rentals optional.

Shawnee Mountain is located

off I-80 exit 309 in Shawnee-on-

Delaware; follow signs on Route

209 to Hollow Road. New for

2010/2011 at Shawnee Mountain

is the Tomahawk Express, Pennsylvania’s Newest High

Speed Detachable Quad Lift! Call

the ski area at (570) 421-7231

for more information or to sign

up for the Women’s Ski Program.

www.shawneemt.com

January 12 – Sponsored by

Captain Morgan, the Wednesday

Night Race League kicks-off for the

season at 3:00pm at Camelback

Mountain Resort in Tannersville.

All skiers and snowboarders

are invited to compete. Racing

will be held on the Raceway

slope. Camelback is located in

Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299. Call

(570) 629-1661 or visit their website

www.skicamelback.com for

registration information.

January 12 – Notice the

wonders of winter on a Winter

Discovery Hike for Adults at the

Monroe County Conservation

District’s Kettle Creek Wildlife

Sanctuary near Bartonsville. There

are many interesting things to

see on the gorgeous 166-acre

wildlife sanctuary, especially in

winter! Winter is a great time to be

outside, provided you are dressed

properly. Join environmental

educator Karen N. Boyle from

1:00 to 3:00pm to explore the trails

of Kettle Creek, searching for clues

left by different animals found on

the property. Besides animal sign,

many other interesting discoveries

abound on the sanctuary during

this glorious season. The cost to

attend is $5 and pre-registration is required by Tuesday, January 11. Dress to be outside the

entire time. The Winter Hike will

begin at 1:00pm at the Monroe


Center (MCEEC) adjoining the

sanctuary near Bartonsville. 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. For further

information or to register, call the

MCEEC at (570) 629-3061 or visit

www.mcconservation.org.

January 13 – You’ve heard

of soccer moms and hockey

moms. Are you a ski mom? If

you want to be, sign up for the

Ski Moms package at Ski Big

Bear at Masthope Mountain

in Lackawaxen! This package

provides a discounted lift ticket for

the whole family, and includes a

lesson for Mom so she can ski with

the kids. Moms will meet other ski

moms who would be happy to

help you learn the basics of the

sport. Ski Big Bear at Masthope

Mountain is a semi-private family

facility in the Northern Poconos,

located just four miles off of

Route 590 in Lackawaxen. The

ski area offers 18 trails with 100%

snowmaking, a Terrain Park, and

night skiing most nights. For a

current snow conditions report

and more information about the

Ski Moms package, call (570) 685-



Tuesdays.

January 14 – Join staff from


Education Center (MCEEC) for

a Snowshoe Hike at Skytop, on

the grounds of the historic Skytop

Lodge in Skytop, PA. Winter

is an excellent time to learn

about the fauna of the Poconos

while enjoying the beautiful

ecosystems that surround us. Join

Environmental Educator Karen N. Boyle and Kimberley Matthew,

Activities Director at Skytop,

for a fun snowshoe hike on the

extensive woodland grounds of the

resort. The two-hour trek will begin

at 1:00pm; participants are asked

to meet at Skytop at 12:45pm.

The cost to attend is $8, plus

$10 snowshoe rental if required;

discounts for kids under 12. Be

sure to dress warmly in layers!

Pre-registration is required by Thursday, January 13. For further

information or to register, call

the MCEEC at (570) 629-3061.

www.mcconservation.org

January 15 – See Pocono

Mountain history come to life

when you visit the 18th Annual

Tobyhanna Ice Harvest on Mill



Ice Fishing, Singles Hike, & XC Skiing at PEEC! The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)

will host a Sunday for Singles Hike from 1:00pm to

3:00pm on Sunday, January 9th. Enjoy a casual trek along

easy to moderate trails, learning about the fl ora and fauna

along the way. It’s a great way for adults 18+ to meet new

people and learn about the natural world. On Sunday,

January 16th, an Introduction to Ice Fishing for Kids is offered from 9:00am

to 11:00am. Have fun learning the basics of ice fi shing; then, try it for real

on a pond! All equipment is provided; cost is $10.00/child. The program is

designed for supervised kids ages 7 through 15; no fi shing license needed. If

ice is not suffi cient, the group will take a Free Winter Hike.

Go on a Cross Country Skiing Trek from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday, January 15th or from 1:00pm

to 4:00pm on Sunday, January 16th. Skis and basic instruction will be provided for this easy outing, skiing

through snow covered forests and trails, enjoying beautiful scenery. Cost is $20.00/adults, $10.00/kids. If there

isn’t enough snow, join a Free Winter Hike. Registration and proper attire are required for all programs. PEEC

is off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry, within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, enhancing

environmental awareness, knowledge, and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor

classroom. For more information or to register, call (570) 828-2319, and peek at www.peec.org!

Pond #1 in Tobyhanna. Before

the days of refrigeration, large

ice houses on several lakes in

the Pocono Mountains provided

ice year-round to households in

the New York metropolitan area.

Today, visitors will gather at Mill

Pond No. 1 where volunteers

will cut ice from the pond using

authentic tools and equipment. The

replica ice house on-site will store

enough ice to last into the summer.

The Ice Harvest will get underway

around 9:00am and cutting will

continue until the ice house is

full, usually by about 2:30pm. The

public is invited to come to help

or to watch. Additionally, a steam-

powered train full of passengers

from Steamtown in Scranton

will arrive at nearby Tobyhanna

Station at approximately 11:00am

for a three-hour layover; see the

next listing in this column for

more information. To fi nd the Ice

Harvest, take exit 8 off I-380 and

proceed to Main Street Tobyhanna.

Turn onto Mill Street, go through

the one-lane underpass (turns into

Lakeside Drive), then ¼ mile and

see the lake and ice house on the

right. Signs will be posted. Event

is scheduled ice conditions and

weather permitting; alternate Ice

Harvest date only if conditions are

not favorable is February 1 9. Call

(570) 894-8205 or call Bill at (570)

894-4761 to confi rm that the Ice

Harvest will be held on January 15

or for more information.

January 15 – As Old Man

Winter takes hold of the region,


in nearby Scranton will offer a

Mid-Winter Steam-Train Excursion

to the Tobyhanna Ice Harvest.

A trainload of hearty travelers

will journey from Scranton to

the Tobyhanna Station, where

excursionists will be transported

to Mill Pond #1 to visit the annual

Tobyhanna Ice Harvest (see

previous listing in this column for

Ice Harvest details). Many frozen

lakes as well as the headwaters

of the Lehigh River are seen on

this 27-mile segment of track.

The Tobyhanna Ice Harvest

Excursion departs Steamtown in

Scranton promptly at 10:00am

and will return at around 3:00pm.

Expected arrival time at Tobyhanna

is approximately 11:00am, where

the train will remain for a three-

hour layover. The Tobyhanna

passenger and freight station, built

in 1908, will be open and light

refreshments will be available.


in Scranton is open every day. To

fi nd Steamtown from I-81, use exit

185 (Central Scranton Expressway)

and follow the signs to the main

entrance on Lackawanna and Cliff

avenues. For ticket reservations

and further details, call (570)

340-5204, (570) 340-5200,

or 888-693-9391. Check out

www.nps.gov/stea.

January 15 – Dress Like the

Captain for FREE skiing today

at Camelback Mountain Resort

in Tannersville, and a chance to

ski with the National “Captain

Morgan” Captain! Go to Guest

Services dressed like “Captain

Morgan” at 9:00am and receive a

FREE lift ticket for the day. *Must

appear like the Captain on the



bottle, including pants, jacket, hat,

beard and sword; all participants

must be 21 years or older. Best

look-alike Captains will ride with

Captain Matt on January 16. “Get

a Little Captain in Ya’.” Camelback

is located in Tannersville, off

I-80 exit 299. Call (570) 629-

1661 or visit their website

www.skicamelback.com with

questions.

January 15 - Great art is alive

and well in Monroe County’s

West End, and once again you can

enjoy some of the fi nest creations

of the area’s local artists at the

4th Annual West End Winter Art

Festival, being held from 10:00am

to 3:30pm at the Western Pocono

Community Library on Pilgrim Way

in Brodheadsville. The annual show

will showcase the work of more

than a dozen highly acclaimed

artists in a relaxed and friendly

atmosphere for your viewing and

shopping pleasure. Several new

exhibitors will be participating

in this year’s event, and the

collection of work will include

fi ne arts by professional artists in

a variety of styles and mediums,

including watercolor, gouache,

oil, acrylics, and photography. This

year’s list of talented exhibitors

includes Mary Jane Arner, Anibal

“Andy” Collazo, Arlene “Hez”

Conklin, Will Daskal, Gary Embich,

Nancy Embich, Marie Gelsomino,

Darleen Hyde, Linda Kreckel,

Beverly Lambert, Donna Laviola,

Beth Rinker, Joan Sayer, Charlene

Taylor and Joy Warner. There is

no admission fee. For additional

show information, contact Will

Daskal at (610) 381-6188 or

[email protected].

January 15 – A free Introduction

to Winter Ecology Hike is being

held from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the


Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry.

Learn how different plants and

animals survive the cold, and then

go for a hike to experience PEEC

in the winter. Be sure to dress for

the weather! PEEC, a non-profi t

center, is located off Route 209

in Dingmans Ferry within the












(570) 828-2319 or log on to

www.peec.org.

January 15 – Knock Knock,

Who’s There? Some of the Pocono

Mountains’ most fascinating winter

birds are the resident woodpeckers.

Learn about the seven woodpecker

species of the Poconos and

discover their unique lifestyles with

Environmental Educator Jenifer

Rituper at the Monroe County


near Bartonsville. The program will

begin indoors at 10:00am, followed

by a “Woodpecker Walk” on the

trails of the Kettle Creek Wildlife

Sanctuary. When something

goes “knock, knock” you’ll know

who’s there after you attend this

program! The cost is $5 adults, $3

kids under 12 and registration is required by January 14. Call the


at (570) 629-3061 to register.


January 15 & 16 – Head

over to beautiful Nescopeck State





















January 15 & 16 – Go on a

Cross Country Skiing Trek at the


Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry

and check out PEEC’s gorgeous

trails in the winter. If you don’t

know how to cross-country ski,

no problem! If there’s snow, skis

and beginner instruction will be

provided for an easy outing to

enjoy the woods in winter. Spend

the afternoon skiing through snow

covered forests and trails, enjoying

the beautiful scenery found in the

Delaware Water Gap National

Recreation Area. Hours are from

9:00am to noon on Saturday and

1:00 to 4:00pm on Sunday. The

cost to attend is $20 adults/$10

kids and ski equipment will be

provided. If there isn’t enough

snow to ski, join PEEC staff on a

Free Winter Hike. Registration with shoe size is required for the

Cross Country Skiing Trek. PEEC,

a non-profi t center, is located off

Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry within

the beautiful Delaware Water Gap










or to register for the Cross Country

Skiing Trek, call PEEC at (570) 828-

2319 or log on to www.peec.org.

January 16 – An Introduction

to Ice Fishing for Kids is being

offered from 9:00 to 11:00am

at the Pocono Environmental

Education Center (PEEC) in

Dingmans Ferry. Have fun learning

the basics of ice fi shing then try

your luck out on PEEC’s ponds.

All equipment will be provided.

Dress in warm layers! The cost is

$10 per child and registration is required. Supervised children

only, ages 7 - 15. No fi shing



DWGNRA Childs Park Rehabilitation Project The National Park Service (NPS) announces major rehabilitation work

at the George W. Childs Recreation Site, known as Childs Park, within the

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DWGNRA). Located in

Dingmans Ferry, it is a popular site; this long-awaited restoration work will

require closure of the area to protect the safety of visitors, and to allow the

contractors to complete the work effi ciently.

“Childs Park is a tremendous asset to Delaware Water Gap and to the

National Park system. It represents how natural beauty in the form of impressive

waterfalls and hemlock ravines can be enhanced and enjoyed by visitors through

well-placed hiking trails and picnicking facilities,” comments

Superintendent John J. Donahue. “We have a real opportunity to provide better facilities

and to rejuvenate the original landscape that George W. Childs wanted the people of

Pennsylvania to enjoy. I look forward to rededicating the site soon.”

Preservation work will improve the woolen mill ruins and Civilian Conservation Corps

structures, which detail George William Childs’ vision of creating trails for the public,

in 1892. During the closure, the NPS will make repairs to trails, bridges, parking, and

historic/cultural structures. Measures to maintain and preserve the forest and streamside

vegetation will be implemented. Dead trees will be removed, with most of the timber to

be used for erosion control and to provide nursery logs for new hemlocks.

The NPS cares for special places saved by the American people, so that all may

experience our heritage. The public is asked to respect all site closures during the

project. Volunteers are welcomed, to assist in tree planting, invasive plant removal, trail

maintenance, litter clean-up, and educational programs. Call the DWGNRA at (570) 426-

2452 for information, and check out www.nps.gov/dewa. Experience Your America!

licenses are necessary. If ice is

not suffi cient, join the group for

a Free Winter Hike. PEEC, a non-














(570) 828-2319 or log on to

www.peec.org.

January 18 – Ron Richardson

will perform favorite hits from the

original era of Rock and Roll as

part of the free Winter Community



Delaware. Ron will perform hits

by The Coasters, The Drifters and

others starting at 7:00pm in front

of the fi replace in the lobby of The

Shawnee Inn. The free concert is

family friendly and appropriate for

all ages. Enjoy Shawnee’s gift to the

community! The Shawnee Inn is



(570) 424-4000 or toll-free 1-800-


www.shawneeinn.com

January 19 – Mohegan Sun

at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre

debuts Reality Check as part of

its new Signature Events. The

public is invited to attend this

FREE performance and autograph

signing with Dancing with the Stars performers Mark Ballas and

Chelsie Hightower. The action

starts at 7:00pm in Breakers

with a dance performance and

live acoustic set by Mark Ballas,

followed by a signing event at

7:45pm on the Sky Bridge. Mark

Ballas, one of the best performers

on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, has won two championships in his

seven seasons on the hit reality

show. Chelsie Hightower was just

recently teamed up with famous

singer-songwriter Michael Bolton

on season eleven of the show.

Reality Check is an exciting and

interactive event that brings the

best and brightest stars from the

reality TV world to Mohegan

Sun at Pocono Downs. This free

event, which is open to guests of

all ages, provides fans with the

ultimate exposure to their favorite

stars with engaging live exhibitions

followed by intimate signing

events. Mohegan Sun at Pocono

Downs, owned by the Mohegan

Tribe of Indians of Connecticut,

is one of the most distinctive

and spectacular entertainment,



gaming, shopping and dining

destinations in Pennsylvania.

Situated on 400 acres in Plains,

Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun at

Pocono Downs is currently home

to 55,000 square feet of gaming

space including 82 live table

games, 2,500 slot machines and

electronic table games, as well as

a variety of dining and shopping

options, nightlife, entertainment

and live harness racing eight

months out of the year. Mohegan

Sun at Pocono Downs is located at

1280 Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre

and their phone number is 1-888-

WIN-IN-PA. Log on to their website


January 19 – Race number

two in the Captain Morgan

Wednesday Night Race League

starts at 3:00pm at Camelback


All skiers and snowboarders are

invited to compete. Racing is held

on the Raceway slope. Camelback

is located in Tannersville, off

I-80 exit 299. Call (570) 629-

1661 or visit their website

www.skicamelback.com for

registration information.





















attend is $5 and pre-registration is required by Tuesday, January

18. Dress to be outside the




















January 21 – A guided

Bald Eagle Field Trip has been

organized by the Monroe County


(MCEEC) near Bartonsville. The

MCEEC will offer four fi eld trips to

the Poconos’ Upper Delaware River

in search of resident and wintering

bald eagles. This scenic region

provides a beautiful backdrop

and excellent opportunities for

observing these majestic raptors.

Environmental Educator Darryl Speicher will lead the fi rst trip

and Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman will lead the following

three. Participants will meet at the

MCEEC near Bartonsville at 8:30am

and return at approximately

5:30pm. The $20 cost to attend

includes van transportation. Pre-registration & pre-payment are required and limited. Pack

lunch, bring binoculars and dress

for the weather. Stops will be

made for coffee and snacks. Call

(570) 629-3061 to register or visit

























the MCEEC at (570) 629-3061.


January 21 - The Retired Law

Enforcement Offi cers Breakfast

Club will meet at 10:00am at Dale’s

Coffee Bar Restaurant, 91 Route

611 in Bartonsville. The group

is open to all Law Enforcement

retirees in the Pocono Mountains

area and is welcoming new

members. For more information,

contact Angela Tullo with your

questions at (570) 213-2882 or

[email protected].

January 22 – The Eagle

Institute will join the Northeast

PA Audubon Society to host a

Guided Bald Eagle Excursion from

10:00am until 2:00pm, departing

from Lackawaxen. Join this annual

bus tour to search for eagles,

learn about eagle habitat needs

and help collect data. Meet in

the morning at The Eagle Institute

Winter Field Offi ce in Lackawaxen

to board the heated bus for the

excursion to popular eagle viewing

sites. Dress warmly in layers, wear

waterproof boots and bring a bag

lunch, binoculars and camera!

Snow date is Sunday, January 23.

Tickets are $10 per person pre-

paid and registration is requiredby calling Joan at (570) 228-1704

or emailing [email protected]. The

Eagle Institute Winter Field Offi ce

at 176 Scenic Drive in Lackawaxen

(at the end of the Roebling Bridge)

is open every Friday through

Sunday from January through mid-

March. Call the offi ce or drop by

to learn where eagles are being

sighted, or visit their web page at



Free Winter Community Concert SeriesFree Winter Community Concert Series Karen Meeks and the Soul will perform on Tuesday, January 11th, as

part of the Winter Community Concert Series in the fi replace lobby of

Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. Scheduled on Tuesdays at 7:00pm, the concerts

are a gift to the community from the non-profi t Shawnee Institute. Karen

Meeks is a singer/songwriter who has recorded with musicians from Earth, Wind and Fire, Change, and the Marshall Tucker Band, in addition to releasing 3

solo CDs. Her talented ensemble creates

a rich mixture of rock, country, and neo-

soul; the lyrics reveal truths and insights,

woven through memorable melodies.

Ron Richardson will perform favorites

from the original era of Rock and Roll on

Tuesday, January 18th. Hear hits by The Coasters, The Drifters, and more!

Both free performances are appropriate for all ages; donations to the

performers are accepted. The Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort is on River Road

in Shawnee-on-Delaware; call (570) 424-4000 or 1-800-SHAWNEE, and visit

www.shawneeinn.com.

Snowshoe & XC Ski for Free! Head to Nescopeck State Park for Winter Trails Day on Saturday,

January 8th. The 16th annual nationwide event offers all ages the chance

to try snowshoeing and cross-country (XC) skiing. Discover the great

fi tness and social benefi ts of these easy-to-learn winter sports! Snowshoe Weekends are planned at Nescopeck on Saturdays and Sundays,

January 8th, 9th, 15th, and 16th. Park staff will provide basic instruction.

For these free programs, equipment may be borrowed from the park,

as available and snow cover permitting, from 9:00am to 3:00pm with a

valid driver’s license; no registration is required. Check snow conditions

on Friday after 5:00pm by calling the park offi ce near White Haven at

(570) 403-2006; see all the award-winning Pennsylvania State Parks at

www.visitpaparks.com.

Karen MeeksKaren Meeks

Ron RichardsonRon Richardson

www.eagleinstitute.org and see

the Eagle Forum message board.

For maps, directions and more

information, contact The Eagle



[email protected]. The

number at the NEPA Audubon

Society offi ce in Honesdale is

(570) 253-9250 and their websites

are www.nepaaudubonsociety.org

and www.audubon.org.

January 22 – Join members

of the Pocono Outdoor Club for a

Snowshoe or Hike at Big Pocono

near Tannersville. This trek will be

anywhere from one to three miles

on an old railroad grade, depending

on snow conditions and the group.

Learn a little local history about

the WB&E Railroad from the early

20th Century. Meet at 10:00am

at Riday’s Gate. Bring a camera

and cocoa. Appropriate footwear

required for wet/icy spots. Join the

group for lunch at Reeders Pizza

after the hike. Contact hike leader

John Motz at (570) 236-1462 by Thursday, January 20 to register for this hike. 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



January 22 – Spend a

morning learning how to bring

color to our winter surroundings

and test some basic techniques

in watercolor painting during

the Watercolors in Winter

program being offered at PPL’s

Wallenpaupack Environmental

Learning Center on Route 6

near Hawley. Join local artist and

educator David Hamill from

9:00am to noon and learn the

basics of watercolor painting.

Each participant will take home

a fi nished piece. Basic supplies

will be provided, but feel free to

bring your own if you wish. Prior

experience is not necessary. The

Watercolors in Winter program

is free, however registration is required. Contact PPL at (570) 253-




7076 or email to pplpreserves@

pplweb.com to sign up for this

program. Additional program

details can be found at the website

www.pplpreserves.com.

January 22 - All Greene &

Dreher Township residents are

invited to join your friends, family

and neighbors for a festive buffet-

style dinner. A free Dinner 4 All

will be served from 4:00 to 7:00pm

at the Greene Dreher Volunteer

Fire Assoc. Fire Hall on Crestmont

Drive in Newfoundland. Dinner

includes spaghetti & meatballs with

salad, rolls & butter, beverages,

and a selection of desserts. Snow

date is Jan. 23. Call 676-9157 to

fi nd out more!

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January 22 & 23 – A Women’s

Seminar is planned this weekend

at Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area

in Blakeslee. Ladies this weekend

is for you, whether your goal is to

conquer the mountain, overcome

your fears or just have fun! Join

friendly Jack Frost staffers on the

snow for this terrifi c women’s clinic

for skiers and boarders. Register at

the JF Snowsport Learning Center

or call Jack Frost at (570) 443-8425,

ext. 2503. Jack Frost Mountain Ski

Area is located off of Route 940

west of Blakeslee Corners. Check

them out online at www.jfbb.com.

January 22 & 23 – Go on a

Cross Country Skiing Trek at the


Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry

and check out PEEC’s gorgeous

trails in the winter. If you don’t

know how to cross-country ski,

no problem! If there’s snow, skis

and beginner instruction will be

provided for an easy outing to

enjoy the woods in winter. Spend

the afternoon skiing through snow

covered forests and trails, enjoying

the beautiful scenery found in the

Delaware Water Gap National

Recreation Area. Hours are from

9:00am to noon on Saturday and

1:00 to 4:00pm on Sunday. The

cost to attend is $20 adults/$10

kids and ski equipment will be

provided. If there isn’t enough

snow to ski, join PEEC staff on a

Free Winter Hike. Registration with shoe size is required for the

Cross Country Skiing Trek. PEEC,

a non-profi t center, is located off

Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry within

the beautiful Delaware Water Gap










or to register for the Cross Country

Skiing Trek, call PEEC at (570) 828-

2319 or log on to www.peec.org.

January 23 – An Introduction

to Ice Fishing for Kids is being

offered from 9:00 to 11:00am

at the Pocono Environmental

Education Center (PEEC) in

Dingmans Ferry. Have fun learning

the basics of ice fi shing then try

your luck out on PEEC’s ponds.

All equipment will be provided.

Dress in warm layers! The cost is

$10 per child and registration is required. Supervised children

only, ages 7 - 15. No fi shing

licenses are necessary. If ice is

not suffi cient, join the group for

a Free Winter Hike. PEEC, a non-














(570) 828-2319 or log on to

www.peec.org.

January 24 - The public is

invited to attend the Pike County

Conservation District Board of

Directors Meeting, to be held

at 9:00am at the Conservation

District Education Building on

Route 402 in Blooming Grove.

No fee or registration is required.

You may call the Pike County

Conservation District offi ce in

Hawley at 226-8220 or send an

email to [email protected].

Visit the website

www.pikeconservation.org to fi nd

out more.


two in the Tuesday Night Race

Series will be held tonight at Big

Boulder Ski Area in Lake Harmony.

Registration is from 6:00 to 7:00pm

at the Boulder PARK lodge and the

racing starts at 7:00. After-race

revelry and the awards ceremony

will be held at Boulder View

Tavern, just down the street from

the ski area. Big Boulder is easy to

fi nd in Lake Harmony via Route

903 or Route 940. Call the ski area

at (570) 722-0100 with questions

or visit www.jfbb.com.

January 25 – Inner Missionwill perform this evening as part

of the free Winter Community



Delaware. Inner Mission’s songs

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lyrics that make you think. Their

message is Christian and their style

is folk rock. The concert will begin

at 7:00pm in front of the fi replace

in the lobby of The Shawnee

Inn. The free concert is family

friendly and appropriate for all

ages. Enjoy Shawnee’s gift to the

community! The Shawnee Inn is



(570) 424-4000 or toll-free 1-800-


www.shawneeinn.com


three in the Captain Morgan

Wednesday Night Race League

starts at 3:00pm at Camelback


All skiers and snowboarders

are invited to compete. Racing

is held on the Raceway slope.

Camelback is located in

Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299.

Call (570) 629-1661 or visit their

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January 27 – Calling all

teachers! Tonight is Educator

Night at Ski Big Bear at Masthope

Mountain in Lackawaxen! All

educators and their families are

being offered lift tickets for just

$15 and rentals for only $15 from

4:00pm to 9:00pm. Just show your

School Employee ID to receive this

special Educator Night discount.


is a semi-private family facility in

the Northern Poconos, located

just four miles off of Route 590 in

Lackawaxen. The ski area offers

18 trails with 100% snowmaking,

a Terrain Park, and night skiing

most nights. For a current snow

conditions report and more

information about Educator Night,

call (570) 685-1400 or log on to their

website www.ski-bigbear.com.

Closed Tuesdays.

January 27 – The Wayne

County Genealogy Group Meets

from 4:30 to 5:30pm at the Wayne

County Public Library, 1406 Main

Street in Honesdale. The group

does not focus solely on Wayne

County research or researching

specifi c individuals, but rather

shares information on techniques

for researching family history.

Beginners and experienced

researchers are welcome to attend

these informative sessions. For

more information, call (570) 253-

3240 or (570) 253-5468 or send

an email to [email protected]. See

the Historical Society’s website at

www.waynehistorypa.org.

January 28 – A guided

Bald Eagle Field Trip has been

organized by the Monroe County


(MCEEC) near Bartonsville. The

MCEEC is offering a series of

fi eld trips to the Poconos’ Upper

Delaware River in search of

resident and wintering bald eagles.

This scenic region provides a

beautiful backdrop and excellent

opportunities for observing these

majestic raptors. Environmental

Educator Brian Hardiman will lead

the trip and discuss the dramatic

recovery of the bald eagle and

other aspects if its life history.

Participants will meet at the

MCEEC near Bartonsville at 8:30am

and return at approximately

5:30pm. The $20 cost to attend

includes van transportation. Pre-registration & pre-payment are required and limited. Pack

lunch, bring binoculars and dress

for the weather. Stops will be

made for coffee and snacks. Call

(570) 629-3061 to register or visit

























the MCEEC at (570) 629-3061.



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