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Crescent Lodge: www.crescentlodge.com

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Dorfl inger Glass Museum: http://dorfl inger.org/glass_museum.html

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Eckley Miners Village: www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort: www.ehrhardts.com

Fernwood Resort: www.fernwood.co

The French Manor: www.thefrenchmanor.com

Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce:

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CALENDAR...............................6COMING EVENTS ......................6 DINING ................................. 18ENTERTAINMENT .................... 22LODGING .............................. 39MOVIES................................. 23MUSEUMS & GALLERIES ........... 36

POCONO MAP ....................... 24

REAL ESTATE ........................... 34

SHOPPING AROUND .............. 10

SPAS & SALONS ...................... 41

SPORTS ................................ 26

SURF THE MOUNTAINS ..............2

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Cover Photo:

Dorothea Schaefer

Bike the Poconos .......................................................................... 4

St. Patrick’s Parade ....................................................................... 5

Pocono Bluegrass Fiddle Contest ................................................ 7

Eco Travel in the Pocono Mountains ........................................ 16

Wine Lover’s Weekend .............................................................. 21

Green Travel Tips ........................................................................ 23

Nescopeck Hike .......................................................................... 30

CBK Opens for Adventure ......................................................... 32

Liberty Dream Homes ................................................................ 35

Museum Macabre ...................................................................... 36

Wine & Chocolate at Skytop ..................................................... 40

Foodies Shop Here ..................................................................... 42

Pocono Waterfalls ...................................................................... 43

Historic Jim Thorpe .................................................................... 47

Go Greenfor Spring Spring in the Pocono Mountains brings an

abundance of opportunities to get out in nature

and behold the reawakening of life. A fl ush of

color—purple crocuses, yellow daffodils—washes

over the countryside. Birds, amphibians and other

creatures return to their warmer weather homes

and wake from their winter slumbers. Spring is

the season of hope, the season of renewal, the

perfect time of year to get out into the mountains

and hike or bike or stroll, taking in the signs of life.

Head to Jim Thorpe for mountain biking. Renew

at the French Manor’s luxurious Le Spa Forêt. Indulge your senses at Skytop

Lodge. Enjoy all that spring has to offer... in the Poconos.


Pocono MountainsBIKE TRAILS Known as a popular mountain biking destination, the

Pocono Mountains are blessed with widely varying terrain,

offering exceptional conditions for every level of biker—from

children and novices to the most extreme athletes. As you wind

your way through scenic mountains and valleys, you’ll enjoy the

pure, fresh air and serene natural beauty.

With so many options from which to choose, deciding

where to ride can be challenging. Here are three of the many

historic, picturesque, wildlife-rich places to explore on bike:

JIM THORPE—Dubbed “Switzerland of America,” Jim Thorpe

is considered one of the top mountain biking destinations

on the East Coast.

Great trails start right

downtown and extend

up evergreen slopes and

wind along rivers and

lakes. The Switchback Railroad Rail Trail (11-18 miles) is great for beginner to

intermediate bikers. Advanced mountain bikers will love Mauch Chunk Ridge

and Drake’s Creek. The Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail (21-26 miles) offers paths for

beginners to experts. For information on the Switchback Trail: (570) 894-8336.

For information about the historic town of Jim Thorpe: www.jimthorpe.org. For

information on Mauch Chunk Lake County Park, which also features great

campsites: (570) 325-4408.

WHITE HAVEN, THE D&L TRAIL—Winding through the Pocono Mountains and

along the banks of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers, the D&L Trail passes through

towns and farmland. Trailheads in the northernmost part stretch through the

towns of Georgetown, Lehigh Tannery, Rockport and Jim Thorpe. Naturalist

John J. Audubon explored the area surrounding the trail in the 1820s when he

went there to sketch wildlife. Exceptional scenery makes this one of the most

beautiful bike rides in the country. Rent your bike from Pocono Bike Rentals and

enjoy a snack at Tannery Depot, a quaint country general store. For information

about bike rentals: Pocono Bike Rentals, 78 Pennsylvania 534, White Haven,

(800) 745-0742, (570) 606-4325. Tannery Depot is right next door.

SKYTOP—Near Promised Land State Park and the adjacent Delaware State

Forest, which offers great mountain biking trails, Skytop Lodge is a resort

that offers virtually every kind of outdoor activity. Shift gears and learn how

to conquer an array of challenges, including rock gardens, bridges, drops and

banked turns, using new Trek mountain

bikes or your own. For more information

about Skytop Lodge: (800) 345.7759.

The Pocono Mountains spread out

over 2,400 square miles and lay claim

to rolling evergreen hills, dense forests

and fi elds of wildfl owers. Laced with

lakes, rivers and waterfalls, the Poconos

are the perfect destination to enjoy the

beauty and exhilaration of the outdoors.

To plan your next trip to the Poconos,

log on to: www.thisweek.net.

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St. Patrick’s Day Parades On In the Poconos Although March 17th has come and gone, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations continue

to march on. On Sunday, March 25th, the towns of Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg

are awash in green for the 35th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade.

Kicking off from Stroudsburg High School at 1:30 p.m., the parade covers a two-

mile distance, culminating in East Stroudsburg. Marching bands, fl oats, decorated veterans and others participate

with pride.

This may be your last chance to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day until next year. For more information:

www.poconoirishparade.com.


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M A R C HSUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

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Now thru March 30 - Art Exhibit:

Andrea Rimberg, Monroe County

Environmental Education Center

(MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road,

Stroudsburg, (570) 629-3061, www.

mcconservation.org. Andrea’s love

of sculpture, photography, painting,

good food and her “masterpiece

sculpture garden” are her sources

of inspiration for this must-see

multimedia exhibit.

Now thru March 31 - Lake Region

Food Drive, United Way of Pike

County and Pocono Lake Region

Chamber of Commerce. Drop off

canned foods, non-perishable food

items, paper products and personal

items such as toothpaste, bath

soap, shampoo and toiletries at the

Chamber of Commerce, Route 6,

Hawley, or Wallenpaupack Area

Middle School, Atlantic Avenue,

Hawley. For more information

or to make large donation: (570)

296-9980.

Now thru April 13 - The Madelon

Powers Gallery, East Stroudsburg

University, Art Association All

University Juried Student Art

Exhibition. Free. Reception on

March 28 from 5-7 p.m. Info: (570)

422-3483.

Now thru April 27 - “Celebrating

100 Years of Girl Scouts 1912-

2012” Exhibit at Stroud Mansion,

Monroe County Historical

Association, 900 Main Street,

Stroudsburg. Info: (570) 421-7703,

www.monroehistorical.org.

Now thru April 30 - Design An

All-Inclusive Playground, Crossing

Abilities, Sponsored by Camelbeach

Mountain Waterpark. Crossing

Abilities is building Monroe County’s

fi rst all-inclusive playground,

designed to meet the needs of all

children, regardless of abilities and

development. The site will be in

Bartonsville at HJP Regional Park off

Golden Slipper Road. Children age

3 to 16 can compete to help design

the park. Entries will be judged based

on inclusion, artistic design and

originality. Deadline to enter is April

30th. 3 fi rst place prizes (ages 3-8,

9-12 and 13-16). Contestants must

be Monroe County residents. Entries

must include picture of playground

and brief description of how

playground will serve every child’s

needs. Winners receive 2 single-

day passes to Camelbeach. Winners

announced in May 2012. For more

information, entry forms and contest

rules: www.crossingabilities.org.


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Bluegrass owes its roots to a medley of musical infl uences including traditional Irish, Scottish and English

music, and African American gospel music and blues. As the early settlers to America began spreading out

into the Appalachian Mountains, lowlands and beyond, they

composed songs about their everyday lives. This particular type

of “country” music survived in relative seclusion until the early

20th century.

Bluegrass is now performed and appreciated around

the world. Today’s bluegrass bands refl ect a wide variety of

infl uences—traditional and infusion jazz, contemporary country

music, Celtic music, Southern gospel music and rock & roll.

In the Pocono Mountains, Bluegrass thrives. The Pocono

Bluegrass and Folk Society sponsors monthly shindigs on the

fi rst Sunday of most months and an annual Winterfest carnival.

On April 1, the Society hosts its 29th

Annual Ron Nauman Fiddle Contest,

with $300 in prize money. There will

also be performances by bluegrass bands

Country Grass, Stained Grass Window

and Plexigrass.

Shows, which are held at the Elks

Lodge, 260 Washington Street, East

Stroudsburg, begin around noon and run

until around 5 p.m. If you’re a musician,

bring your instrument and join one of

the many jams taking place in the Lodge.

Admission is $7.

For more information:

www.poconobluegrass.org.

Pocono Bluegrass Fiddle ContestPocono Bluegrass Fiddle Contest

March 22, 23 & 24 - Spring

Performance Contemporary

Dancers, ESU, Abeloff Center for

the Performing Arts, (570) 422-

3483.

March 23 - Film Screening: A

Midsummer’s Night Dream

performed by the Pacifi c Northwest

Ballet Company, Pocono Community

Theater, East Stroudsburg, 7 p.m.

Part of the “Cinema Meets Culture”

Series. Info: (570) 421-6684.

March 23 - Vernal Equinox Wine

Dinner, The Settlers Inn, 4 Main

Avenue, Hawley, (800) 833-8527,

(570) 226-2993. 7 p.m. Early spring

from local and regional farms.

Sommelier’s Choice of Wines from

the southern hemisphere. The

Settler’s Inn is an AAA four-diamond-

rated restaurant. $90 per person.

March 23 - Steve Forbert, Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe.Doors: 7 p.m., Show time: 8 p.m. $23. 70s singer/songwriter. For information/tickets: (570) 325-0249; www.mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

March 23 - Shawnee Original Playwright Series (S.O.P.S.) Reading

with Audience Vote, Shawnee

Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee-

on-Delaware. 7 p.m. Shawnee

Playhouse’s original playwright

contest features submissions from

Pocono area writers and a chance

to have their works read on stage for


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March 23 thru 25 - South Pacifi c,

Scranton Cultural Center at the

Masonic Temple, North Washington

Avenue. Critically-acclaimed new

production of South Pacifi c based

on the 2008 Tony Award winning

Lincoln Center Theater production,

directed by Bartlett Sher. Set on

a tropical island during WWII,

the musical tells the sweeping

romantic story of two couples and

how their happiness is threatened

by the realities of war and their

own prejudices.

March 23 thru April 1 - Art Exhibit:

Man on Earth, Lackawanna College

Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat

Drive, Covington Township. Opening

is March 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Renowned artist Earl Lehman and his

students bring environmental and

social awareness through art that

investigates man’s impact on the

planet. Collage artwork is created

with detritus from our culture that is

reconfi gured in a stunning way that

addresses both the beautiful and the

ugly footprints we leave behind. Mr.

Lehman’s well-known landscapes

will also be featured. You can view

his work at: www.earllehman.

com. Admission is free. Info: (570)

842-1506.

March 23 - Master Voice Class,

Department of Music, East

Stroudsburg University. Tenor

Vale Rideout and his wife, soprano

Nicole Rideout will teach a master

class in voice at 2 p.m. Info: (570)

422-3483.


Dinner, The Settlers Inn, Hawley,

(800) 226-2993, www.thesettlersinn.

com. Early Spring Early Spring

from Local and Regional Farms.

Sommelier’s Choice of wines from

the southern hemisphere. Price: $90

per person.

March 23 - Film Screening: A

Midsummer’s Night Dream

performed by the Pacifi c Northwest

Ballet Company, Pocono Community

Theater, East Stroudsburg, 7 p.m.

Part of the “Cinema Meets Culture”

Series. Info: (570) 421-6684.


Dinner, The Settlers Inn, 4 Main

Avenue, Hawley, 7 p.m. Early spring

from local and regional farms.

Sommelier’s Choice of Wines from

the southern hemisphere. The

Settler’s Inn is an AAA four-diamond-

rated restaurant. $90 per person.

March 23 - Steve Forbert, Mauch

Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe.

Doors: 7 p.m., Show time: 8 p.m.

$23. 70s singer/songwriter. For

information/tickets: (570) 325-0249;

www.mauchchunkoperahouse.com.

March 23 - Shawnee Original

Playwright Series (S.O.P.S.) Reading





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March 23 thru 25 - South Pacifi c,

Scranton Cultural Center at the

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March 23 thru 25 - Wine Lover’s

Weekend, The French Manor Inn

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complimentary wine tastings

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glass of wine on Friday, elegant

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Personalized service ensures that

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Cooking classes are offered, as

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Open daily on Route 390 in

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and home accent décor. Business

Route 209, Marshalls Creek.

Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to

5:30 p.m. (570) 421-8970; see

www.country-kettle.com.

Dutch’s Shur Save—This grocery

store and more offers fresh-

baked goodies daily, turning out

breads, rolls, pastries and cakes.

Located at 1564 Route 507

in Greentown. Phone: (570)

676-3373. Groceries, fresh

fruits and vegetables, specialty

foods, greeting cards, notions

and potions, plants, cut fl owers

and arrangements, kitchen

helpers, and cold beer to go.

Cleaning and laundry supplies,

spices, sodas, candy, and fresh

delicatessen. A complete market

with convenience, variety,

and great service, offering an

enjoyable shopping experience

in the Lake Region.

Glass Hat—Featuring two fl oors

fi lled with elegant glassware,

antique oak and country

furniture, collectibles, estate

jewelry, pottery and Depression

glass. Tea connoisseurs will

enjoy the cups and saucers,

teapots and tea accessories. A

highlight is the Christmas Room

featuring Santas, old and new

ornaments and Christmas China.

There’s a section devoted to old

kitchenware, perfect décor for

your kitchen. The proprietors

are members of the Wayne, Pike, Sullivan Antique Dealers



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the Northeastern Pennsylvania Glass Appreciation Club. Open

daily, weather permitting, on

Route 191 in Hamlin, ½ mile

south of Hamlin Corners.

Call (570) 689-4060, email

[email protected], and see

www.wpsada.com.

Holley Ross Pottery—This

amazing place, on Route 191 in

La Anna, is a pottery showroom,

gift shop, and studio where

skilled craftsmen produce

beautiful wares. Up to 70% off

popular items such as Fiesta

ware, stoneware, mugs, glass,

China sets, dolls, planters and

décor. See Holley Ross’ very

own Weeping Gold Pottery,

plus candy dishes, colored

glassware, candles, bean

pots, sun catchers, and highly

collectible Polish Pottery. After

shopping, enter the woodland

park for a comfortable stroll.

Cross a sturdy suspended

bridge into a beautiful forest

with sawdust trails, picnic tables,

and a scenic 5-acre lake. Winter

store hours by appointment:

(570) 676-3248, and see

www.holleyross.com.

Hutton Metalcrafts—Offers an

array of unique handcrafted

metal works, copper lanterns,

lamps, candle lanterns, and

fi ne pewter ornaments and

necklaces. Route 940 in

Pocono Pines. Remembrances

and objects for the home are

manufactured on the premises.

One-of-a-kind copper trees by

Tom Hutton, hand-hammered

from a slab of solid copper,

silver brazed, then heat-colored

to produce rich greens on the

tops and reddish highlights on

the trunks. Purchase fi ne oil

paintings on glass and stone by

Xian Wei Xian, and gorgeous

solid copper wall sculptures.

Everything at Hutton Metalcrafts

is unique and exquisitely

beautiful. Call (570) 646-

7778 for winter hours. Online:

www.copperlamps.com.

Kinsley’s ShopRite—Located

in Brodheadsville, this large

grocery store and pharmacy

fulfi lls your food and household

shopping needs. In-store bakery,

fresh produce, and an ample

selection of all your favorites. The

deli counters have everything

for making fresh sandwiches

and platters, plus ready-made

salads and cooked dishes. Full

service pharmacy, wide aisles,

expansive displays, and plenty

of checkout counters. Play the

PA lottery here. On Route 209;

hours are Monday through

Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11

p.m., and Sundays from 8 a.m.

to 10 p.m.

Miss Elly’s Antiques & Such—A

multi-dealer shop at 518 Church

Street off Main Avenue in

Hawley is destination all its own.

Affordable treasures, including

furniture, glass, pottery, paintings

and prints, vintage clothing and

textiles. Imported foods include

British marmalades and Scottish

shortbreads. The 1870 Gothic

Revival building features a center

gable, tin roof with snowbirds,




THEO. B. PRICE INC.570.595.2501 ~ www.theobprice.com ~ Route 390 - Cresco, PA

Building Materials ~ Hardware & PaintsDistinctive Gifts ~ Green Mountain Coffees ~ Vera Bradley

Byers’ Choice ~ Burt’s Bees ~ Sprag Mill Art Gallery

STEP BACK IN TIME ... COME BROWSE IN OUR

C O U N T R Y S T O R EStorekeepers: Maryann & Mickey MillerHOURS: 8AM to 5PM Closed Sunday

www.copperlamps.com

Route 940 • Pocono Pines, PA570-646-7778

Tues.-Sat. 10AM to 5PM Please Call Ahead

COPPER LANTERNS

& CANDLE LANTERNS

Fine pewter ornamentsand necklaces. Oil painting on stoneand glass. Solid copper wall sculptures.All hand crafted in our studio.

Route 191, LaAnna(Between Cresco & Newfoundland)

Savings up to 70%

The Factory Outlet at the FactoryOpen May 1 thru mid-December

Winter Store Hours By Chance or By Appointment

570 676-3248www.holleyross.com

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

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

fl attened arch-effect windows,

full-length porch, and lovely

antique glass. Winter hours:

Saturdays and Sundays, 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. (570) 226-7513;

www.missellysantiques.com.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono

Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-

Barre—Much more than a

gaming casino, Mohegan Sun

also features trendy boutiques

and epicurean delights. Stroll

the lavish shopping promenade,

where you’ll fi nd fabulous

accessories, including jewelry

and handbags, in Ruby Blue.

Crossing Vineyards Wine &

Cheese Shop is the place to

go to custom build your own

gourmet pairings. Go glam or

dress down in designer evening

gowns, casual wear, shoes and

accessories from Marshall

Rousso. In Northeastern

Pennsylvania, these specialty

shops are conveniently located

under one roof where you can

also enjoy gaming, fi ne dining, in-

season harness racing, televised

sports events on big screen TVs

and live music. (570) 831-2100;

www.mohegansunpocono.

com.

One Stop Travel—Bus trips from

the Poconos and beyond to

cultural and natural hotspots.

Upcoming: Jonah, Sight &

Sound, show, backstage tour

and Amish home-cooked

lunch; Baltimore Inner Harbor,

National Aquarium, Dolphin

Show, Harbor Place lunch and

more. Reservations required:

(570) 620-1200.

Pocono Cheesecake Factory—

”Love at First Bite.” Located on

Route 611 in Swiftwater, the

factory specializes in the fi ne art

of cheesecakery, crafting it better

than anyone else. They sell only

cheesecake and other goods

made fresh on the premises.

Choose from a large variety of

fl avors and toppings. This is the

best cheesecake in the world,

bar none. Open daily from 10

a.m. to 6 p.m. (570) 839-6844;

www.poconocheesecake.com.


Mondaythrough Thursday8:30am - 5:30pm

www.TeetersFurniture.com

FURNITURE • BEDDING • AREA RUGSEstablished 1849

Main Ave., Hawley570 226-3112

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

Sunday Noon - 4pm


Gifts • Souvenirs

Main Street (Rt.611)Mount Pocono

A wonderful shop filled to over-flowing witha variety of gifts you must see to believe!

Pocono Tile Works—Serves

the entire four-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

[email protected] to

schedule an appointment for your

free, professional consultation

and estimate. Pocono Tile

Works is fully insured, reliable

and reputable, and cheerfully

provides top-notch references

and recommendations.

Potting Shed—Gift shop, located

in The Settlers Inn in historic

Hawley, offers ever-changing

merchandise chosen with an

eye for quality craftsmanship

and environmental friendliness.

Each product line is natural

and emphasizes the Inn’s

commitment to green

hospitality practices. Find the

perfect gift or a must-have item

for yourself. Interesting jewelry,

innovative stationery, gardening

implements, and works of

pottery infl uenced by the Arts

and Crafts movement; gift

certifi cates are available. Find

it at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley.

(570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527;

www.thesettlersinn.com.

Second Story High End Thrift—

Located at 756 Business Route

209, across from Eagles Glen

Plaza in East Stroudsburg.

The place for resale shopping

afi cionados. This discriminating

store evinces the look and feel

of a high-end boutique, without

the high-end prices. Brand

name and designer apparel,

plus an ever-changing array

of accessories, shoes, bags,

artwork and décor pieces.

Distinctive, attractive furniture

is displayed throughout the

gallery setting, and sold at thrifty

prices. You’re encouraged to

open cabinets and drawers

to discover more one-of-a-

kind treasures. For hours and

more information, call Second

Story High End Thrift at (570)

420-9948.

Starting Gate Action Sports—

Route 209 in Bushkill is a year-

round sporting goods store. For

over 40 years, Starting Gate

has been catering to sports

enthusiasts, adventure travelers

and naturalists. Complete lines

from Burton, Salomon, and K2,

and tons of cool apparel by

Burton, Volcom, O’Neill, Bonfi re,

and The North Face. Some

equipment is available to rent.

The friendly, knowledgeable staff


A FriendlyMulti-Dealer Shop

Great Selectionof Antiques —

Smalls to Furniture

Don’t Miss . . .

www.missellysantiques.com

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

Saturday& Sunday10am-5pm

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

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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

STORYSecondThrift

L.L.C.

high-end

756 Business Rt. 209East Stroudsburg, PA

570 -420 -9948

Designer & High-End Clothing

Jewelry • Shoes & BagsArtwork • Furniture

can recommend the best local

venue for your sport of choice.

Visit Starting Gate and get set

with top-notch gear, accessories,

and on-the-scene information,

everything you need for your

active lifestyle. (570) 588-4807;

www.startinggateonline.com.

Teeters’ Furniture—Main

Avenue in Hawley, carries a

wide range of dining, living

room, upholstered, and

bedroom furniture displayed in

attractive gallery settings. The

inventory includes Tom Seely,

Simply Amish, Kincaid, Winners

Only, Chatham, and Stanley.

Quality, service, and selection

are hallmarks here. Teeters’

has been selling furniture since

1849! Delivery and set-up are

available. Open Monday through

Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30

p.m.; Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8

p.m.; Saturday from 8:30 a.m.

to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from

12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Furnish your

primary home, vacation home,

or shop for an enduring gift.

Phone (570) 226-3112, and visit

www.teetersfurniture.com.

The Spa at Mount Airy—44

Woodland Road, Mount

Pocono. Luxurious skincare

and spa product lines,

including Sothys Paris, OPI, Paul Mitchell, and herbal teas

by Nuwati. (570) 243-5230;

www.thespaatmountairy.com.

Theo B. Price Inc. Country

Store—Route 390 in Cresco

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 at

this landmark store. You’ll also

fi nd everything you’d expect

at a hardware and lumber store

for your home and outdoor

needs. Browse the Sprag Mill

Art Gallery on the premises.

Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,

Monday through Saturday;

closed Sunday. (570) 595-2501;

www.theobprice.com.

Tobyhanna Station PA—Route

423. Model trains, rail videos,

memorabilia, souvenirs. (570)

894-3338.

Woehrle’s Bait Shop—Must-stop

if you plan to fi sh on the Pocono

Mountains’ pristine streams and

lakes. Open daily and stocked

with healthy live bait of all

types: fat heads, leeches, night

crawlers, minnows, red worms,

giant mealworms, wax worms

and more. Woehrle’s is just

off Route 940 at Park Avenue

in Mount Pocono. To fi nd out

what’s biting today, call “The

Poconos’ Most Complete Bait

Shop” at (570) 839-7338, or visit

www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.

Snag a gift certifi cate for your

favorite angler.


THE GREEN POCONO MOUNTAINS


Odell and Wendy Jones

Barley Creek Brewing CompanyThe Pocono Mountains original brewpub, Barley Creek Brewing

Company installed 165 solar panels on a the roof that is perfectly

pitched and angled to the south to capture the maximum amount of

sunlight. The interior is lit with LED lights and restrooms are equipped

with high-tech hand-dryers that save on paper. Barley Creek serves

handcrafted, award-winning ales and lagers brewed onsite. The

brewpub also serves a selection of microbrews, guest brews and a

full menu of authentic pub fare. For more information: (570) 629-

9399. Barley Creek Brewing Company is located in Tannersville.

Innovative Dry CleaningThe only eco-friendly dry cleaners in the Pocono Mountains, Innovative Dry

Cleaning is a refreshing experience. The spacious shop was built using green

materials and practices and the dry cleaning operations are also green. No

harmful chemicals are used, freeing your clothes from the toxic chemical

smell conventional dry cleaning causes. Innovative’s hangers are made from

cardboard and are fully recyclable. Laundry services are provided via state-of-

the-art machines that use half the water of conventional washers. Owners Odell

and Wendy Jones have made living green their credo. In addition to creating

a green business, they’ve also created a green home, where composting

and energy-saving techniques are practiced. They’re teaching their children

to be good stewards of the planet too. Green dry cleaning is good for the

environment and good for your clothes. Colors stay brighter and fabrics last

longer, which saves you money. Innovative offers pickup and delivery, but the

complimentary cup of Keurig© coffee makes dropping by a lovely experience.

For more information: (570) 421-8800; www.innovativedrycleaning.com.

Located on Route 611 in Bartonsville.

TRAVEL can be hard on the environment—from the fuel it takes to reach a destination, to the

refuse left behind. That’s why the Pocono Mountains are the ideal destination for travelers

from Philadelphia, New York and the cities of New Jersey. The Poconos are less than a tank

of gas away.

POCONO MOUNTAINS resorts, restaurants, spas and other

businesses offer green travel options. In fact, green is a Pocono Mountains

theme. Marywood University, in nearby Scranton, offers the country’s

fi rst certifi ed green architectural program. Green is the predominant

color of the landscape, and compared with other East coast destinations,

you’ll spend considerably less green in the Poconos, while enjoying an

exceptional experience.

Here are fi ve places to go green in the Pocono Mountains:

This Week in the Poconos 17This Week in the Poconos 17

Shawnee Inn and Golf ResortAs a 2012 winner of the International Food, Wine

& Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) Hospitality

Excellence Award, Shawnee Inn employs eco-friendly

practices whenever possible. Shawnee’s green programs

include recycling and waste reduction, and cleaning

products that are chemical-free. The resort’s superb

restaurant, River Room, which uses sustainable, locally-

sourced ingredients whenever possible, also won an

IFWTWA Culinary Excellence Award. A top East coast

golf resort, the historic Shawnee Inn is located two miles

from the Delaware Water Gap in the Pocono foothills, a

mere 70 miles from New York City. For information and

reservations: (800) 742-9633. Shawnee Inn is located in

beautiful Shawnee-on-Delaware.

Le Spa Forêtat the French Manor Inn and SpaSet atop Huckleberry Mountain among the ancient

trees of the Sherwood Forest, Le Spa Forêt is elegant,

intimate, an ideal sanctuary. All products are crafted

from natural, organic ingredients, which include

herbs, fruits, vegetable powders and natural scents

for Aromachology™ (the use of scents to enhance

the mind and body) treatments. For reservations and

information: (877) 720-6090. The French Manor is

located in South Sterling.

Woodloch ResortA 2009 winner of an award honoring resorts with the best green

practices, Woodloch ranks among the Pocono’s fi nest resorts. Green

practices include recycling, energy conservation, use of recycled

products whenever possible, tree replacement and water conservation.

One of Woodloch’s most innovative programs includes geese control.

Bogey and Brandy, a Brittany Spaniel and English Setter, keep Woodloch

geese-free without harming the birds. Geese migration, if left unchecked,

can be a major problem. Attracted to the grassy expanses and wetlands

of golf courses, geese often settle and breed in great numbers, raising

risk of disease from excessive droppings. Conventional geese deterrent

methods include chemicals that harm the geese and the environment,

hunting and destruction of nests. Using dogs to harass the geese

preventatively is an ecologically sound alternative. For information and

reservations: (800) 966-3562. Woodloch is located in Hawley.

The Pocono Mountains offer over 190,000 acres of state and federal land and 170 miles of rivers.

Creating an eco-friendly experience in the Poconos is fun, relaxing and rewarding.

For tips on how to make your travels greener, see page 23.


Listings are subject to change;

contact the dining location for the

latest hours and menu information.

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

Restaurant & Brewery

I’DTAP THAT

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

BEAR CREEK

Bear Creek Inne, Route

115; (570) 472-9045: Serving

delicious food and drinks at

reasonable prices since 1972,

the Bear Creek Inne specializes

in fresh seafood, steak, veal and

chicken. Casual dining in a lovely

country setting. Children’s Menu

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 p.m., and Sundays at 12 p.m.

www.bearcreekinne.com.

BUSHKILL

Fernwood Resort, Route

209; (570) 588-9500: Great

food for all tastes and budgets.

Mama Bella’s Tuscan Grillefeatures tempting appetizers

and entrees. For a casual dining

experience, visit the sports pub

with 8 TVs. Fernwood also has a

Food Court featuring Pizza Hut, Scoops, and a cafe. Wintergreen’s Bar and Grill overlooks the

lake and golf course. Enjoy

cocktails and entertainment.

www.fernwood.co.

HAWLEY

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront

Resort & Restaurant, 205 Route

507; (570) 226-4388: Kick

back and enjoy this restaurant

located on Lake Wallenpaupack.

Featuring an enormous menu,

including steaks, seafood, salads,

appetizers, sandwiches and

gluten-free selections, Ehrhardt’s

is perhaps the defi nitive lakeside

destination. Open 7 days a week

at 11:30 a.m. Weekly specials,

live entertainment on Friday

nights. www.ehrhardts.com.

The Settlers Inn at Bingham

Park, 4 Main Avenue; (570)

226-2993, (800) 833-8527: An

artfully restored craftsman-style

hotel. Savor unique cuisine

made, when possible, with

locally grown produce, seasonal

game and fi sh. Enjoy artisan

breads and desserts baked

onsite. Regularly scheduled

wine chats and dining events;

serving lunch and dinner daily.

Four-diamond AAA rating,

Wine Spectator magazine

award-winner, and Historic

Hotels of America member.

www.thesettlersinn.com.

LAKE HARMONY

Boulder View Tavern,

South Lake Drive; (570) 722-

9696: Weekly specials include

Mon. 35-cent Wing Night, Tues.

King Crab Legs, Wed. Pizza



Night and more. Huge imported

and domestic wine and beer

selection. Experience a friendly

atmosphere and live music while

taking in the beautiful view of Big

Boulder Lake and Big Boulder

Ski Area. Ideal après ski spot.

www.boulderviewtavern.com.

The Resort at Split Rock,

One Lake Drive; (570) 722-

9111: Casual dining in a

distinctive 4-season destination

resort, including Bell’Ago Cuisine Italiano and the

beautiful Galleria Restaurant. Bell’Ago is closed to the public

on Tuesdays. Split Rock features

ice cream parlor, fi rst-run movie

theater with concessions,

fabulous indoor waterpark,

sports bar, cocktail lounge,

bowling lanes, indoor pools

and championship golf with

accompanying Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar, numerous

amenities and live entertainment.

www.splitrockresort.com.

PARADISE VALLEY

Crescent Lodge & Country

Inn, routes 191 & 940; (570)

595-7486, (800) 392-9400:

For fi ne dining, try Surf ‘n’

Turf, stuffed trout, juicy sirloin

with onion rings, or chef’s

special pasta. The Starting

Post Cocktail Lounge serves

the fi nest in spirits, with an

excellent Pub Menu. Live piano

music on weekends. Private

cottages feature whirlpools,

fi replaces, and decks; ask about

the great lodging packages.

Enjoy walking and fi tness trails,

and check out the nearby

sports areas, spa, and casino.

www.crescentlodge.com.

POCONO MANOR

The Inn at Pocono Manor,

routes 314 & 940; (570) 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, fi let

of beef, chops, poultry and

seafood. Dinner is served from

6 p.m., every evening. Casual

dress, with collared shirts for

men; no shorts, T-shirts, or

sneakers. Historic 4-season

destination resort with fantastic

on-site activities and amenities.

www.poconomanor.com.

POCONO PINES

Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940; (570) 646-2377: The Jubilee, aka the Breakfast King of the Poconos, serves up the most important meal of the day daily from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. 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.

Established in 1968.

www.breakfastking.com.


www.thesettlersinn.com 570-226-2993

Welcome Winter WarmersCozy Dinners. Drinks near the crackling fire.

Very romantic.


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

www.crescentlodge.com

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SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE

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 beer, handcrafted

and brewed on the premises.

The contemporary and varied

menu features local produce,

steak, lamb, pork and chicken,

Pennsylvania farmstead cheeses

and Smithsonian Sustainable

Seafood. Appetizers, salads,

pub favorites and seasonal

entrees, drink specials,

souvenir merchandise and

gift certifi cates. Open for

lunch and dinner daily. Live

entertainment some weekends

and weekdays; available for

private parties and group events.

www.GemAndKeystone.com.

River Room, located on

River Road, at the historic

Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort.

Ph: (570) 424-4000: Breakfast

features made-to-order eggs

and omelets, homemade

granola, smoothie of the day

and fresh fruits. The lunch and

dinner menus feature local

specialties, such as wild boar

and rack of lamb, with a variety

of fi sh and pasta options. Fine

dining amid spectacular views.

www.shawneeinn.com.

SKYTOP

Skytop Lodge, Route 390;

(570) 595-7401, (800) 345-7759:

Historic Skytop Lodge boasts

2 extraordinary dining venues.

Lakeview Restaurant features

nouveau American cuisine

served amidst panoramic views

of the mountains, golf course

and Skytop Lake. International

wine list. The Windsor Dining

Room, featuring garden views,

serves American fare and a

“wine of the evening.” Skytop

is a Wine Spectator Magazineaward-winner. Both restaurants

offer children’s menus and light

entrees; and both restaurants

require men to wear coats;

ties are optional. Appropriate

attire for ladies is suggested.

www.skytop.com.

SOUTH STERLING

The French Manor Inn and

Spa, off Route 191, 8 miles

south of I-84 Exit 20; (570) 676-

3244, (877) 720-6095: Gourmet

French cuisine, a superb wine list

and a spectacular mountain view

from this castle-like manor, which

was modeled after an estate in

the south of France. According

to the Philadelphia InquirerThe French Manor serves a

“dinner fi t for a king.” Jackets

are required, and reservations

are suggested. Casual dining

is available in Hanna’s


Kitchen features Mediterranean.

Timbers Buffet honors the local

cultural heritage of the Mohegan

tribe while offering an array of

all-you-can-eat options. The hip

and elegant Sunburst Bar is the

perfect place to sip cocktails

created with top-shelf liquors.

The casual, cool and comfortable

Bar Louie is a great place to

grab an over-stuffed sandwich

or appetizers and a signature

drink. Sushi-lovers will adore

the sophisticated Pearl, while

kids’ faves, Johnny Rockets and

Hot Dog Hall of Fame, serve up

hamburgers and other American

classics. For fabulous fast food,

try Wolfgang Puck. Pacer’s

Clubhouse combines fi ne dining

with amazing ambience. All great

meals deserve a great dessert.

Stop by Ben & Jerry’s and Betty

& Joe’s for a sweet ending.

www.poconodowns.com.

Café at The French Manor. Four-diamond AAA rating.

www.thefrenchmanor.com.

TANNERSVILLE

Barley Creek Brewing

Company, Sullivan Trail &

Camelback Rd.; (570) 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 ales

and lagers. Originally an 1880’s

farmhouse, Barley Creek boasts

a big, rustic atmosphere, a deck

for brews with a view, 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. Soups, salads,

pub fare, steaks, seafood, daily

specials and children’s menu.

www.barleycreek.com.

WILKES-BARRE


Downs, Highway 315; (888)

946-4672. Pennsylvania’s

premier casino resort, serves up

a list of dining options that appeal

to all tastes. Ruth’s Chris Steak

House is one of the best-known

restaurants in the country. Rustic

Wine Lover’s Weekends at French Manor Wine connoisseurs will love The French Manor Inn and Spa’s Wine

Lover’s Weekends that feature complimentary wine tastings accompanied

by the Chef’s table of assorted cheeses, crackers and fresh fruit, and a bottle

of wine to take home. The weekends include lodging in an elegant guest room or luxurious suite, welcome fruit

and cheese plate, complimentary Sherry and a fresh rose in your room/suite upon arrival, turn-down service

each evening with Godiva Chocolates and gourmet country breakfast each morning.

Other highlights included in the weekend’s price: a welcome glass of wine on Friday, elegant candlelight

dinner for two featuring gourmet French cuisine Saturday evening (jackets are required for men), wine tasting

presentation on Saturday and all amenities at The French Manor.

Housed in an authentic French stone chateau, The French Manor, South Sterling, will have you feeling like

royalty. Rates for a three day/two night weekend range from $595 to $895 per couple; two days/one night rates

start at $385 per couple up

to $520.

Wine Lover’s Weekends

are March 23-25, March

30-April 1 and April 13-15.

For more information and

reservations: (877) 720-6090;



ENTERTAINMENT

Theater Year Round!Musicals, Comedies, Dramas

Children’s TheaterClasses and Camps

We Love Groups of All Sizes!

570-421-5093www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com

Information is subject to change.

CAMELBACK, 1 Camelback Road,

Tannersville, presents live music at its

Thirsty Camel Bar & Grill and at Glen

Lodge. Thirsty Camel: March 24, 4

p.m. to 8 p.m.—Maybabies; March

25, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.—Trio Migo;

March 31, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.—Corona

Beach Party. For more information:

(570) 629-1661, (800) 233-8100;

www.skicamelback.com.

CRESCENT LODGE is an elegant

country inn resort on Route 191 in

Paradise Valley. Enjoy exceptional

food, with dinner music on Fridays,

Saturdays and Sundays by blues/

jazz piano of Michael Fossa. He has

performed with The Doors guitarist

Robbie Krieger, among other legends.

Known for a refi ned atmosphere of

leisure and fun; ask about lodging

packages. Spas, championship golf,

horseback riding, outlet shopping,

outdoor adventure park, indoor

water park, and a casino are nearby.

Call (570) 595-7486 or (800) 392-

9400; visit www.crescentlodge.com.

EHRHARDT’S RESORT &

RESTAURANT features live music

on Fridays and on other nights for

special occasions. Gary Dillon

appears on March 9. Friday, March

16, is Comedy Night. Hosted by

MTV’s Soul Joe and featuring Chris

Distefano (who appears at Caroline’s

on Broadway in NYC and on MTV)

and Gemini (two-time Entertainer of

the Year in the Catskill Mountains).

Tickets are $15 at the door. Enjoy

dinner at Ehrhardt’s before the show

and you’ll save $5 on tickets. Doors

open at 8 p.m.; show at 9 p.m.

205 Route 507; (570) 226-4388;

www.ehrhardts.com.

FERNWOOD HOTEL & RESORT

on Route 209 in Bushkill offers

luxury rooms and villas, food court,

sports pub, and Tuscan Grille. In

Wintergreens, Wednesdays at 6

p.m., Brain Freeze Trivia team trivia

game for ages 21+, hosted by Gary

“Big Brain” in the Morning. Enjoy

Karaoke on the weekends. Live

bands perform every weekend at

the Trolley Stop Pub. Astor Room

features well-known performers.

Entertainment and many amenities

are open to the public, as well as to

guests of the resort. (570) 588-9500,

and see www.fernwoodhotel.com.

MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO

DOWNS features popular local

bands and duos in two of its

venues—Breaker’s (Thursday thru

Saturday nights) and Bar Louie

(Friday and Saturday nights). Catch

the stellar Marko Marcinko Trio

Jazz Band every Friday (6 p.m.-9

p.m.) and Saturday (8:30 p.m.-11:30

p.m.) at Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

Thursdays, Ruth’s presents guitar trio

The Blend. Highway 315 in Wilkes-

Barre. (570) 831-2100.

PENN’S PEAK, 325 Maury Road,

Jim Thorpe, (866) 605-7325, www.

pennspeak.com. One of the best

venues in Pennsylvania for hearing

live music. On March 30, Warrant

with Special Guests Firehouse

and L.A. Guns, Door opens at 7

p.m.; Show at 8 p.m. Tickets: $24,

advance; $29, day of show. Known

for heavy melodic rock anthems

and sentimental ballads, Warrant

has endured for the past 20 years.

Legendary rock band Three Dog

Night performs on March 31st.

Doors open at 6 p.m.; Show at 8

p.m. Tickets on sale now: $35 and

$40.Three Dog Night hits include

Eli’s Coming, Joy To The World and

Shambala. Three Dog Night has

been entertaining audiences and

topping the charts for over four

decades, continually expanding their

fan base.

SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF

RESORT in Shawnee-on-Delaware.

The River Room Piano Bar and

Lounge is the perfect spot for great

music. On Fridays and Saturdays,

from 8 p.m. to midnight, the talented

and versatile pianist Flo Powell—also

known as Lady Flo—dazzles with

her extensive repertoire, which

includes the works of Duke Ellington,

Gershwin, Louis Armstrong, Cole

Porter, Barbra Streisand, Alicia Keys,

Stevie Wonder, Bill Joel, Lionel Richie,

Dionne Warwick, Billie Holliday and

many more. Stools around the piano

allow sing-a-long patrons to be close

to the action. (570) 424-4000; (800)

742-9633.

THE INN AT POCONO

MANOR—Lamplighter Lounge open

from 11:30 a.m. and closing, as late

as 2 a.m. Entertainment available

Fridays & Saturdays. Route 314 and

One Manor Drive. (570) 225-0167;

(888) 374-1295.

THE SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE on

River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware

brings world-class theater to the

Pocono Mountains, presenting

classical and new plays, musicals,

operas, concerts and Shakespeare.

Main stage productions, which

run from May through December,

feature professional actors who

audition in New York City. From

January through March, off-season

shows feature Shawnee’s semi-

professional performance troupe,

the Worthington Players. The

Shawnee Playhouse also sponsors

the Shawnee Original Playwright

Series, which gives audiences the

chance to vote on the best original

plays by local playwrights. On March

23, & 30 at 8 p.m., attend readings

from the Original Playwright Series


and vote for the best new plays. From March 23

through April 1, Kaleidoscope Players presents

The Thwarting of Baron Bolligrew. The play, by Dr. Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia screenwriter Robert

Bolt, is a classic, appealing to all ages. It tells the tale

of one knight’s quest to bring peace and justice to

his world while dealing with a surly dragon, pompous

aristocracy, disheartened peasants, one very big bully

and a truly evil magician. Show times: 2 p.m. on

March 23, 25, 30 and April 1; 8 p.m. on March 24

and 31. April 6 thru 15: Love, Sex and The IRS. Try to

cheat the IRS and see what happens! Show times: 2

p.m. on April 6, 13 & 15; 8 p.m. on April 6, 7, 13 & 14.

Tickets: Adults, $18; Seniors: $15; Children $10. For

tickets and information about all shows at Shawnee:

(570) 421-5093; www.theshawneeplayhouse.com.

MIRROR MIRROR IN THEATRES 3/30

COMING SOONMARCH 23RD

The Hunger Games

(PG-13)

The Raid: Redemption (R)

The Deep Blue Sea (R)

October Baby (PG-13)

MARCH 30TH

Wrath of the Titans

Mirror Mirror (PG)

Goon (R)

Intruders (R)

Bully (R)

The Island President (PG)

Here are some tips to help you offset your carbon footprint

the next time you travel:

•• Choose an eco-friendly resort or hotel. Look for places with

sustainability programs, including recycling, energy effi cient lighting

or alternative energy.

•• Turn off lights, air-conditioning and heat when you're leaving your

room. Unplug phone chargers and other electronics that are

not in use.

•• Be mindful of your water consumption. Take shorter showers. Reuse

your towels.

•• Dine in restaurants that use locally sourced ingredients that are

sustainably raised.

•• Buy local products and services from locally-owned businesses.

•• Pack a reusable water bottle. Reduce the number of plastic bottles you use.

•• Pack a shopping tote and reduce the number of plastic bags you use.

•• Enjoy the outdoors. Get out in nature. Take a hike. Explore local parks and wildlife reserves. Learn about

the history of the area.

•• Put away your car keys and explore your destination by bike, bus, train or on foot.

•• Frequent local farmers markets. You'll fi nd the best produce and help sustain the local economy. Local,

small farms are healthier for you and the environment.

•• Respect the natural environment. Don't litter and if you see litter, make a habit of picking it up.

GREEN TRAVEL TIPSGREEN TRAVEL TIPS


1. Beltzville2. Big Pocono3. Childs4. Gouldsboro5. Hickory Run6. Jacobsburg7. Lehigh Gorge8. Nescopeck9. Pohopoco

10. Promised Land11. Steamtown

National Historic Site12. Tobyhanna

BoulderLake

Copyright © 2012

Edwin R. Miller, II, Publisher

“This Week in the Poconos” Magazine

(570) 646-2121

www.thisweek.net



o b u m w BAIT & TACKLE

Tannery Depot General Store,

78 Pennsylvania 534, White

Haven, (800) 745-0742,

(570) 606-4325. Offering

fi shing tackle, camping

equipment, bike rentals,

hiking supplies, hunting

accessories, food and more.

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 and more.

Celebrating over 3 decades

in business, this complete

bait shop is open every day,

all year. (570) 839-7338;


CAMPING

Adventure Sports, Route 209,

Marshalls Creek (2 miles north

of I-80 off exit 309), (570)

223-0505, (800) 487-2628,

www.adventuresport.com.

Overnight canoe camping

trips in the exquisite

Delaware Water Gap Natural

Recreation Area.

Kittatinny Canoes, on the

Delaware River, (570) 296-

5890, www.kittatinny.com.

Canoe and raft center offering

scenic riverside camping trips

in the Delaware Water Gap

National Recreation Area.

CANOES & KAYAKS

Kittatinny Canoes, on the

Delaware River, (570) 296-

5890, www.kittatinny.com.

For more than 70 years and

three generations, this family

business has been providing

outdoor fun for visitors who

want to experience the

Delaware River. From rafting,

canoeing, kayaking and

tubing, to camping, paintball

and zipping, Kittatinny

provides guests with diverse

river trips through two

National Recreation areas,

pristine camping sites and

gorgeous views of the

Delaware River Valley.

CLIMBING

The Adventure Center at

Skytop Lodge, Route 390

and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop.

Outdoor 30’ climbing wall;

8 stations, from beginner to

expert. Custom built with a

real rock look and feel, and

300+ moveable handholds.

Classes available, day use fee,

top rope belaying; weight up

to 310 pounds. (570) 595-

8988; www.skytop.com.

CBK Mountain Adventures,

Camelback Mountain

Resort, Tannersville,

(570) 629-1661, www.

cbkmountainadventures.

com. Treetop obstacle

courses, mountain

segways, zip lines, off-road

adventure rides.

EURO BUNGEE


Camelback Mountain


(570) 629-1661, www.


com. Ever dream about being

in the circus? Euro Bungee is

your chance to practice your

acrobatic skills. Come get

fi tted into a safety harness

and let the fl ips, back fl ips

and jumps roll. You can reach

heights of 20 feet and show

off your skills. Attendants will

give you tips and tricks to try

while fl ying high in the air.

FISH AND PAY LAKES

Big Brown Fish and Pay

Lakes, Route 115, North

Effort, (570) 629-0427,

www.bigbrownf ish .com.

Ponds fi lled with trout and

bass. No license required.

Equipment rentals and bait

available. Picnic table, park

benches and pavilion for your

convenience.



Paradise Fishing Preserve,

Cresco, (570) 629-0422,

www.paradisetrout .com.

Beautiful setting to fi sh

for trout.

FLY FISHING

The Orvis Shop at Skytop

Lodge, Route 390, Skytop.

Instruction for the novice

fl y fi sher covering casting,

entomology, wading, knot

tying, etc. in a classroom

and on the water; equipment

provided. Private lessons and

guide service. Waters open

to the public, for a fee, for fl y

fi shing only. Call (570) 595-

8929 or (570) 595-7401; see

www.skytop.com.

The Rod & Gun Club at


Route 314 in Pocono Manor

via Route 611 or Route

940. Lessons for beginners

to experienced anglers,

classroom and streamside.

Cast & Stay Packages available.

Scenic 2.5 miles of remote

fl y-fi shing open to the public

for a fee. Call (570) 839-3908

or email poconosports@

poconomanor.com; see


GEOCACHING


Skytop Lodge, One Skytop,

Skytop, (570) 595-8988;

www.skytop.com. Discover

the delights of Geocaching

in one a small class and fi nd

your way to one of Skytop’s

caches using state-of-the-art

GPS units.

HARNESS RACING


Downs, 1280 Highway 315,

Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672,

www.poconodowns.com.

Live harness racing with races

from around the country with



a variety of wagering options.

Tues., Wed., Fri. and Sat.

nights April 3 thru Nov. 17.

HORSEBACK RIDING

Fernwood Resort, Route

209, Bushkill, (888) 337-

6966, www.fernwood.co.

Year-round horseback riding

is available on the beautiful

grounds of the resort.


Route 314, Pocono

Manor, (570) 839-6237,


Year-round horseback riding

on gorgeous, scenic trails.

KART RACING

S & S Speedways Indoor Go-

Karts, Business Route 209 in

Snydersville. High-powered

go-karts with slick tires.

Experience is similar to real

track racing. Single-person

ride; must be at least 54” tall.

Video arcade and snack bar.

Hours are Thursday and Friday

5 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday

12 p.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 12

p.m.-7 p.m., and Monday

through Wednesday 12 p.m.-

5 p.m. Use the display ad for

a Free Race. (570) 420-5500;

www.ssspeedways.com.

MOUNTAIN BIKING



Skytop, (570) 595-8988;

www.skytop.com. Learn how

to negotiate rock gardens,

bridges, drops, and banked

turns in Mountain Biking Skills Class. Use Skytop’s

mountain bikes or your own.

Minimum age is 15 using

Skytop’s bikes; 13 with your

own approved bike; helmets

mandatory. Bikes rented on

an hourly basis after class.

Join a trail ride around the

West Mountain, on and off of

the West Rim trail; experience

required, minimum age 15.

Call (570) 595-8988 and see

www.skytop.com.

Pocono Bike Rentals, 78

Pennsylvania 534, White

Haven, (800) 745-0742,

(570) 606-4325, www.

poconobikerenta ls .com.

Offering fi shing tackle,

camping equipment, bike

rentals, hiking supplies,

hunting accessories, food

and more.

Pocono Whitewater,

Route 903 near Jim

Thorpe, (570) 325-9226,

www.poconowhitewater.

com. Featuring mountain

bike rentals and shuttle

service to and from many

great bike trails in and around

Jim Thorpe.

Tannery Depot General Store,

Route 534 and Tannery Road,

(570) 606-4325. Offering

fi shing tackle, camping

equipment, bike rentals,

hiking supplies, hunting

accessories, food and more.

www.tannerydepot.com.

Whitewater Challengers,

Lehigh Adventure Center,

288 North Stagecoach Rd.,

S & S Speedways



Route 940 & Park AvenueMT. POCONO

WOEHRLE‛SBAIT SHOP

THE POCONOS’ MOSTCOMPLETE BAIT SHOP

www.woehrlesbaitshop.com

839-7338OPEN ALL YEAR!

Route 209, Bushkill, PA570-588-6682

check website for special events calendarw w w. v i s i t b u s h k i l l f a l l s . c o m

Managed by ARAMARK

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 4 /24 /12

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

Weatherly, (800) 443-8554,

www.whitewaterchallengers.

com. Mountain bike rentals

are available, with shuttle

service to great trails along

the Lehigh River.

MOUNTAIN SEGWAYS


Camelback Mountain


(570) 629-1661, www.


com. Mountain Segway tour

takes you through the ski

trails of Camelback Mountain

Resort. The breath-taking one

and a half hour tour is the

best way to see the beautiful

Pocono Mountains. The

rugged tires on the souped-up

segways allow you to traverse

through over the brush and

through the rocky rails to

trail pathway.

Fernwood Resort, Route 209,

Bushkill, (888) 337-6966;

www.fernwood.co.

PAINTBALL



Skytop, (570) 595-8988;

www.skytop.com. Play

paintball on 5 fi elds with

games in and out of the

woods including speedball.

Equipment available, outside

paint not permitted; all

paintballs must be purchased

at the Adventure Center.

Minimum age 10 with waiver

signed by guardian. Paintball

shooting gallery with no

age restriction.

Fernwood Resort, Route 209,

Bushkill, (888) 337-6966;

www.fernwood.co.

SPORTING CLAYS

The Rod & Gun Club at

Pocono Manor, Route 314,

via Route 611 or Route 940,

Pocono Manor. Multi-station

clay course spanning 120+

acres. High-fl ying teal, rolling

rabbits, and fast crossing

and incoming birds; scenic

woodland course. Walk or

ride along the stream between

stations. Trained staff assists

with 1st round. Instruction,

gun rentals, ammo, and

gear. Appointment required.

Phone: (570) 839-3908;


The Orvis Shop at Skytop

Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop.

Regulation, 12-station sporting

clay range open to the public.

Suitable for beginners, with

challenges for experienced.

Instruction and gun rentals.

Appointment required. (570)

595-8929, (570) 595-7401;

www.skytop.com.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Adventure Sports, Route

209, Marshalls Creek, (570)

223-0505, (800) 487-2628

www.adventuresport.com.

Offers a complete line of



outdoor equipment, including

tents, lanterns, fi re starters,

water jugs, portable stoves,

apparel and sunglasses.

Pocono Bike Rentals, Route

534 and Tannery Road,

Lehigh Tannery, adjacent

to Tannery Depot General

Store, (800) 745-0742,

www.poconobikerentals .

com.

Pocono Ski Rentals, Sullivan

Trail, Tannersville. Skis,

snowboards, snow blades,

and other snow sports

equipment, including hats,

gloves, goggles, jackets. Day,

multi-day, seasonal rentals.

Full retail shop; full service

shop offering quick tune-ups

and waxing. Open every day,

with 35+ years in business.

(570) 629-4668.

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. (570) 588-4807;

www.startinggateonline.com.

Tannery Depot General

Store, Route 534 and Tannery

Road, (570) 606-4325. Carries

a full selection of everything

Nescopeck Nescopeck Welcomes SpringWelcomes Spring

As spring reawakens the Pocono Mountains, nudging

purples and yellows and the fragrance of lilies into the

landscape, Nescopeck State Park bursts with new signs of life.

The “Signs of Spring: Wood Frog Trail Hike,” held on March

31st, is your opportunity to celebrate the beauty and wonder

of the most magical of seasons.

Amphibians

and spring wild-

fl owers are only a

few of the many signs of spring. During the one and a

half hour hike, you’ll walk an easy one mile on the Wood

Frog Loop Trail. Meet at the Wood Frog Trailhead along

Honey Hole Road at the park in Drums. Registration

is required.

For more information and to register: (570)

403-2006.


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you need to enjoy the

great outdoors.

Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940

at Park Avenue in Mount

Pocono. Healthy live bait for all

seasons; fat heads, minnows,

night crawlers, leeches, red

worms, giant mealworms,

wax worms, crickets, and

more. Celebrating 30+ years

in business, a complete

bait shop open every day,

all year. (570) 839-7338;


TRAIN RIDES

Steamtown National

Historic Site in Scranton, I-

81 exit 185 (Central Scranton

Expressway), left at light to

Lackawanna Avenue, follow

signs to Steamtown. Cross-

country steam-powered

and historic diesel-driven

rail excursions, working

roundhouse and turntable,

2 museums, Park Theatre,

and Visitors Center. (570)

340-5200, (888) 693-9391;

www.nps.gov/stea.

Tobyhanna Train Station

& Museum, Route 423 in

Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338.

TROLLEY RIDES

Water Gap Trolley, Route

611, Delaware Water Gap,

(570) 476-9766, www.

w a t e r g a p t r o l l e y . c o m .

Authentically styled all-

weather trolleys make scenic

and historic tours of Delaware

Water Gap. Relax while

trained guides take you back

through history and describe

points of interest. Open 7

days/week from 10 a.m.

to 4 p.m.

WHITE WATER RAFTING

Pocono Whitewater,

Route 903 near Jim

Thorpe, (570) 325-9226,

www.poconowhitewater.

com.

Shawnee River Trips,

off I-80 exit 310 to River

Road in Shawnee-on-

Delaware, (877) 373-2386,

w w w. D R D c e n t e r . c o m .

Fantastic biking on the

beautiful McDade Trail, which

lines the Delaware River and

National Park grounds.

Whitewater Challengers,

Lehigh Adventure Center,

288 North Stagecoach Rd.,

Weatherly, (800) 443-8554,

www.whitewaterchallengers.

com.

ZIP LINES


Camelback Mountain


(570) 629-1661, www.


com. Zip through and over

the trees, 85 feet above the

beautiful Camelback slopes.

For those who prefer not

to zip solo, twin zip lines

next to each other allow for

a shared—or competitive—

experience.

Kittatinny Canoes,

Milford, (800) 356-2852,

www.kittatinny.com. One of

the longest zip lines in the

U.S. and, at 150 feet, one of

the highest in the Northeast.

Gorgeous views of the

Delaware River.


Pocono MountainsFlying Club

CBK Opens for Adventure on April 7th

As one of the hottest adventure destinations in the east, the Pocono Mountains are home to one of the hottest

adventure resorts in the country: CBK Mountain Adventures. Whether you’re looking for a healthy dose of adrenaline

or would rather a more serene outdoor experience, CBK has it all.

This spring, CBK is introducing the longest and fastest zip fl yer on North America. The 4,000 foot zip lines run

from the summit of Camelback Mountain to the lower parking lot. Zip along at up to 60 miles per hour or take it easy

and enjoy the mountain scenery. Once it’s open, the Zip Flyer will be a year-round adventure sport at CBK.

Other ways to zip across the Poconos include CBK’s Mountain Coaster, a hybrid of the Alpine Slide and a roller

coaster. The 3,000 foot coaster twists and turns down Camelback Mountain in a self-braking cart that carries up to

two riders.

CBK’s Treetop Adventure Courses are heart-pounding obstacle courses set in nature. All games take place

suspended between trees. Participants, who are securely clipped into harnesses and safety lines, climb cargo nets,

walk across moving bridges and zip line at the tree tops.

Euro Bungee is for acrobatic thrill-seekers. With the security of a harness and safety lines, you can fl ip and twist

reaching heights of up to 20 feet. CBK attendants will give you tips for fl ying high.

Beginning April 7th, CBK Mountain Adventures is open on weekends during spring and fall, and daily through the

summer. For more information about CBK: (570) 629-1661, www.cbkmountainadventures.com.


Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport

Cessna 150

Pocono MountainsPocono MountainsFlying ClubFlying Club

For more information contact:

Paul Houle

Phone: (570) 350-0799

Email: [email protected]

Visit our website at:

www.mpoflyingclub.org

P.O. Box 115,

Mount Pocono, PA 18344

If you’ve ever had an interest in fl ying, now’s the time!Become a member of the region’s only fl ying club:

The Pocono Mountains Flying ClubIf you want to learn to fly, come join us with the finest and

friendliest flight instructors in the area. If you already have a

pilot’s certificate, come join us for the great rates ($55/hr* wet).

Enjoy educational opportunities and camaraderie.

Now at the greatest airport facility in the area,

the Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport!

* MAY CHANGE BASED ON CLUB COSTS


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BUILDERS, SERVICES,

NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION

Liberty Homes, Route 940,

Pocono Lake; (570) 646-4600;

www.libertyhomesPA.com. Quality

Pocono building since 1978.

There’s never been a better time

to build than right now. Offering

House/Land packages close to

skiing, rafting, shopping, good

schools and major commuter

routes. The Lakewood model

features custom glass, 3 bedrooms

including a master bedroom which

overlooks an enormous great

room. Community offers pool, golf

course and club house. Prices start

at just $670 per month for qualifi ed

buyers. Liberty Homes: luxury living

made affordable.

Pocono Builders Association, 745

Main Street, Stroudsburg. (570)

421-9009, and learn more at

www.poconobuilders.org.

Pocono Tile Works, exceptional

custom tile design and installation.

Marble also a specialty. See genuine

examples of their quality work at

www.pocono t i l ework s . com,

and phone (570) 460-6439 for

your free quote. Fully insured,

references available.

The Service Team, routes 512 and

33 (487 E. Moorestown Road) in

Wind Gap. Installation of roofi ng,

siding, kitchens and baths, decks,

insulation, fl ooring. Open daily.

Phone (610) 377-8400.

REAL ESTATE AGENCIES

Century 21 Select Group, Route

940 in Pocono Pines, and Route

940 in Pocono Lake at Locust

Lake Village. Real estate sales and

vacation rentals in Lake Naomi,

Locust Lake, Timber Trails, and

Pinecrest Lake. Call Pocono Pines

at (800) 588-1808 or (570) 646-

3600, or Pocono Lake at (800)

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

[email protected]; see

www.c21PoconoPines.com.

Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., at

routes 940 & 423 in Pocono Pines.

Specializing in Lake Naomi/Timber

Trails sales and vacation rentals; a

family tradition since 1964. Call

(800) 537-1479 or (570) 646-2222,

and see www.lakenaomi.com.

VACATION HOME

COMMUNITIES





Fernwood Resort, Route 209

in Bushkill. Spacious villas, on-

premises restaurants, fi tness center,

swimming, championship golf,

horseback riding, hiking/biking, live

entertainment, special events, and

winter sports with snow tubing.

Call (888) 337-6966; and see

www.fernwood.co.

Pocono Tile Works

Lake Village. Real estate sales and

vacation rentals in Lake Naomi,

Locust Lake, Timber Trails, and

Pinecrest Lake. Call Pocono Pines

at (800) 588-1808 or (570) 646-

3600, or Pocono Lake at (800)

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

[email protected]; see


Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc.,

at routes 940 & 423 in Pocono

Pines. Specializing in Lake

Naomi/Timber Trails sales and

vacation rentals; a family tradition

since 1964. Lake Naomi is a

nationally-acclaimed four-season

recreational community, perfect for

a vacation home. Call (800) 537-

1479 or (570) 646-2222, and see

www.lakenaomi.com.

VACATION RENTALS




Lake Village. Real

estate sales and

vacation rentals

in Lake Naomi,

Locust Lake,

Timber Trails, and

Pinecrest Lake.

Call Pocono Pines

at (800) 588-1808

or (570) 646-

3600, or Pocono

Lake at (800) 588-

2808 or (570)

646-8844; email

i n f o @

C21PoconoPines.

com; see


Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc.,

at routes 940 & 423 in Pocono

Pines. Specializing in Lake

Naomi/Timber Trails sales and

vacation rentals. Lake Naomi is a

nationally-acclaimed four-season

recreational community, perfect for

a vacation home. Call (800) 537-

1479 or (570) 646-2222, and see

www.lakenaomi.com.

Dream Homein the Poconos In the cavalcade of questions you face as a home buyer,

ask yourself the most important questions fi rst. Which would you

prefer: a home that was once someone else’s dream, or a custom

built home created specifi cally for you, your lifestyle and your

budget? Are you ready to buy a home that supports your age,

interests and visions for your future?

Liberty Homes Custom Builders has been designing and

building award-winning homes in the Poconos since 1978.

Spacious, elegant and featuring “Universal Design” (Aging in

Place), the builder offers fl exible fl oor plans and special features—

all main living on one fl oor, zero steps entryways and extra-wide

doorways and bathrooms—that keep your home comfortable

through every phase of your life.

Featuring the latest eco-friendly, energy effi cient

technologies, your Liberty Home offers more than state-of-the-art

design; you’ll also enjoy a destination that supports your interests and higher standard of living. With 12 different

models from which to choose, there is an option for every taste and budget.

Now is the perfect time to buy. Why buy someone else’s older home when you can have a brand new,

custom built, dream house instead?

For more information, contact Liberty Homes at (570) 646-4600; www.libertyhomesPA.com.


ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North

7th Street, Stroudsburg. Gallery of

the Pocono Arts Council, the arts

leadership, service, and education

organization serving the 4-county

Pocono Mountains region with the

mission Culture Builds Community!Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4

p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m.

to 4 p.m. Shows, displays, events,

exhibits. Call (570) 476-4460; see

www.poconoarts.org.

BELL SCHOOL, on Cherry Valley

Road in Stormsville, southwest of

Stroudsburg. The circa-1860 one-

room school served students until

1953. Artifacts, photos, guided

tours. Presented and maintained

by Monroe County Historical Association. Open seasonally

and by appointment. Donations

accepted. Call (570) 421-

7703, email [email protected], see


BETHEL ONE-ROOM SCHOOL;

from Route 6 at Indian Orchard,

take Route 652 east for 1 mile, turn

right onto Bethel School Road, travel

a mile to the schoolhouse on left.

Administered by the Wayne County

Historical Society, 810 Main Street,

Honesdale. See the one-room

school, built circa 1872, during

open houses and by appointment.

Call (570) 253-3240, or visit

www.waynehistorypa.org.

CALDER HOUSE MUSEUM, Route

191 and Pine Mill Rd. in Equinunk.

Historical displays, exhibits, and

programs hosted by the Equinunk

Historical Society. Also see the

restored Joel Hill Water-Powered Sawmill on Duck Harbor Road

off Route 191 at Lookout. A

National Historic Site. Phone

(570) 224-6722 for a schedule

to see the mill in operation; visit


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. Visit 9:30 a.m. to

5:30 p.m. daily. Call (570) 325-3673

or (888) JIM-THORPE, and see

www.JimThorpe.org.

COLUMNS MUSEUM, 608 Broad

Street, Milford. The restored 1904

neo-classical home is the museum of

the Pike County Historical Society.

Highlighting the “Bloody Lincoln

Flag,” placed under President

Lincoln’s head after he was shot

at Ford’s Theater. Exhibits on

philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce,

and Father Francis Craft, liaison at

The Battle of Wounded Knee and

1st white Chief of the Sioux. WWII

posters, propaganda, weapons,

uniforms. Genealogical research

The Mystical HandprintThe Mystical Handprint Like Dracula’s castle, the dark, stone, gothic structure

lurking above the town of Jim Thorpe is set up high, giving

it an air of impenetrability. Merely gazing at the fortress

jogs the imagination, nudges in the direction of a Stephen

King novel. The building simply screams, “Spooky.”

The Old Jail Museum, completed in 1871, was in

use until 1980. Unlike other famous prisons, Alcatraz,

for example, Jim Thorpe’s Old Jail did not incarcerate

the most heinous criminals. In fact, seven men executed

onsite were, quite possibly, innocent.

Seven Irish coal miners, known as the Molly Maguires,

who were found guilty of murdering several of their bosses, were hung in the Old Jail in 1877. Historians now

agree that the Pennsylvania judicial system bowed to the greed of coal mine owners in persecuting the Molly

Maguires, who had formed the fi rst unions to increase wages.

The seven men went to their deaths proclaiming their innocence. One man, before stepping up to the

gallows, put his hand on the fi lthy fl oor of his cell and then placed it fi rmly on the wall swearing, “This handprint

will remain as proof of my innocence.” Today, that handprint is still visible, despite many attempts to eradicate

it by washing it, painting it and even taking down part of the wall and replastering it. Other paranormal activity

reportedly occurs regularly at the Old Jail.

Is the Old Jail haunted? Drop by to fi nd out for yourself: 128 W. Broadway, (570) 325-5259.


Rt. 209, Bushkill570-588-9338

Pocono IndianMuseum

& Gift Shop

Receive1/2 PriceAdult Tour

Admission with One Paid Adult

Admissionwww.poconoindianmuseum.com


information, maps, photographs.

Seasonal Museum. Open

Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday

September through June, and

Wednesday through Sunday in July

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

www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.

org.

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP

HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

MUSEUM, in the Township

Complex, 5550 Memorial

Boulevard, Route 611, Tobyhanna.

Ice harvesting, the military, extensive

photo collection, and artifacts.

Programs, displays, speakers,

and historical, social, and cultural

events. Admission to the museum

is free, donations appreciated, tours

by appointment. Regular hours are

Mondays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and

Saturdays June through September

from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Meetings

are the 3rd Monday at 7 p.m.,

except December. Phone (570)

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

www.coolbaughtwp.org.

CRESCO STATION MUSEUM,

Sand Spring Road off Route 390

at Cresco Railroad Depot. Antique

toys, anthracite coal mine display,

diorama of the 1764 John Price

homestead, churches of Barrett

Township, P.O.S. of America Lodge,

Civil War, and early Boy Scout

displays. Craftsmen demonstrate

old-time skills. Free; donations

accepted. Art shows, socials, and

music programs. Administered by the

Barrett Township Historical Society;

call (570) 595-6157, and visit

www.barretthistory.org.

DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM

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

White Mills. Highlighting the life

of Christian Dorfl inger, creator of

fi ne crystal and cut glass, educated

at the Cristalleries de Saint Louis in France. In 1865, he built a glass

factory and town of 100 homes to

design and produce lead crystal.

Largest collection of Honesdale

Glass in the world, plus period

antiques and factory artifacts. Open

Wednesday through Saturday from

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; call (570) 253-

1185 and see www.dorfl inger.org.

DRIEBE FREIGHT STATION, 537

Ann Street next to McMichaels

Park, Stroudsburg. Restored 1882

railroad freight station housing

a working model train display,

industrial exhibits, general store,

music exhibits, and gift shop.

A 1923 Chestnut Hill Railroad

caboose displays memorabilia.

Phone (570) 424-1776 to schedule

a visit; donation suggested.

THE ANTOINE DUTOT MUSEUM

& GALLERY, Main Street, Route 611

in Delaware Water Gap. Housed in

a brick schoolhouse circa 1850 with

rotating fi ne art exhibits in a 1st-fl oor

gallery, and 2nd-fl oor museum of

local history featuring a preserved

schoolroom. Sit at an antique desk,

view a slide show of local history,

and see memorabilia. Open from

1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.

Phone (570) 476-4240; visit

www.dutotmuseum.com.

EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVER-

SITY Madelon Powers Art Gallery,

Fine and Performing Arts Center,

Normal and Marguerite streets,

East Stroudsburg. Open Monday/

Wednesday/Friday from 11 p.m. to

4 p.m. and Tuesday/Thursday from

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Phone (570) 422-

3483; see www.esu.edu.

ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE, 10

miles east of Hazleton on Highland

Road, 3 miles off Route 940. Re-

live history in a coal miners’ patch

town. Founded in 1854, Eckley was

an anthracite-mining community of

company-owned homes. In 1971, the village became a living museum with miners’ homes, churches, company store, and doctor’s offi ce. Open year ‘round, administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Guided walking tours available; call (570) 636-2070, seewww.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.

EQUINUNK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 1972 Pine Mill Road in Equinunk; listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Collects, preserves, and interprets the history of the Upper Delaware River corridor, from prehistoric times. Books, documents, photographs, cultural objects, educational programs, lectures, special events, library, genealogy, and publications. School room, loom room, farm room, and Stockport Room. Call (570) 224-6722, email [email protected]. Calder Museum, Calder Corner Shop, and Civil War-era Joel Hill water-powered sawmill; see www.rootsweb.com/~paehs.

GREY TOWERS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE in Milford, former home of Pennsylvania Governor and founder of the US Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot. The 1886 French chateau/mansion serves as a museum and conference center under the stewardship of the USDA Forest Service. Guided tours, special events. From Route 6, turn on Old Owego Turnpike, go ¼ mile to the entrance. Call (570) 296-9630; see www.greytowers.org orwww.fs.fed.us/gt.

Moccasins fromPocono Indian Museum



OLD MAUCH CHUNK LANDING,

Route 209 in Jim Thorpe. A former

New Jersey Central Railroad Station, built in 1888 to serve a

booming passenger trade. Now

a hub for special events, exhibits,

and rail excursions. Listed on the

National Register of Historic Places.

Explore industrial heritage exhibits

from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. daily.

Call (570) 325-3673 or (570) 421-

5791; visit www.jimthorpe.org.

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.

Dedicated to preserving the history

of winter sports in Pennsylvania,

open to the public free of charge.

Call Camelback at (570) 629-1661;

see www.skicamelback.com and

www.paskimuseum.org.

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 a 1/2-

price tour admission with a full-

price adult tour admission. Excellent

gift shop, gift certifi cates available.

Open daily except Christmas,

Easter, and Thanksgiving; adjacent

to Starting Gate Action Sports.

Phone (570) 588-9338; visit

www.poconoindianmuseum.com.

RESICA FALLS SCOUT

RESERVATION, Route 402, 6 miles

north of Marshalls Creek. Indian

museum housing fabled Cornell

Faucett and Andrew Lewis Indian

Artifacts Exhibits, Scout handcrafts,

and local postcards. Free. Phone

(570) 223-8312. Open weekends

or by appointment.

SHAWNEE GALLERY is open

Tuesday through Sunday from 11

a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays ‘til 8 p.m.

through the month of December, at

116 Worthington just off River Road

in Shawnee-on-Delaware. You’ll fi nd

full displays of art and crafts from

local artists and artisans, perfect

for memorable, enjoyable gifts of

quality. Choose from watercolors,

original oils, jewelry, ceramics,

metalwork, fabrics, leather, and

woodwork. For more information:

(570) 420-9404. Browse pieces for

sale at www.shawneegallery.com.

SLATE BELT HERITAGE CENTER,

30 North First Street, Route 191,

Bangor. Self-guided tour of 9 rooms

honoring founders and industries;

Slate Room, Textile Room, Welsh

Room, Cornish Room, WWII Home

Front Room, artifacts, videos,

and data collection information.

Chairlift available. Fire Museum

exhibit with Bangor’s 1st fi re truck.

Open Saturday, Sunday, and by

appointment. Free. Call (610)

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

www.slatebeltheritage.com.

STEAMTOWN NATIONAL

HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington

Ave., Scranton. Only National

Park devoted to steam railroading.

Locomotive and railroad equipment

displays, museum, and train rides.

Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New

Year’s. Exit 185 off I-81, Central

Scranton Expressway; entrance at

Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. Call

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

see www.nps.gov/stea.

STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY,

900 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Built

by Jacob Stroud in 1795, housing

artifacts and exhibits of Monroe

County; hosted by the Monroe County Historical Association.

Elizabeth D. Walters Library with

extensive genealogical materials,

museum, library, and gift shop.

Open Tuesday through Friday

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 1st and

3rd Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.;

guided tours 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Admission. Call (570) 421-7703; see


TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION

& MUSEUM, Route 423 in

Tobyhanna. Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, open

seasonally and for special events.

Tour the restored facility and see

how it was when the station was

bustling. Rail videos, running model

train layouts, memorabilia, railroad

art, and souvenirs. Free; donations

accepted. Call (570) 894-3338.

WALLENPAUPACK HISTORICAL

SOCIETY, Lake Wallenpaupack.

Williams House, 103 Manor

Woods Court in Paupack off Route

507, has tools, guns, weaving

implements, artifacts, and a sleigh;

by appointment. Palmyra Township Building off Gumbletown Road has

wallpaper tools, early woodworking

tools, and bells from 1-room schools;

8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through

Thursday. PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Centeroff Route 6 has Ray LaTournou’s

Dorfl inger glass collection, glass

blowing tools, samples, and artifacts;

Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to

4 p.m. Call (570) 226-8980; see

www.wallenpaupackhistorical.org.

WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL

SOCIETY MUSEUM RESTORED

JASON TORREY LAND OFFICE

BUILDING, 810 Main Street,

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

Historic Landmark; Americana

exhibits, library with climate-

controlled storage of artifacts

and documents. Wayne County

exhibit, Honesdale glass, quilt and

photo displays, Native American

artifacts, and Movin’ Energy

display. Call (570) 253-3240; see



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BUSHKILL

Fernwood Resort—Luxury

hotel room and villa rentals, just

minutes from local attractions.

Themed restaurants include sports

pub, Pizza Hut, Scoops, food court,

café and the Tuscan Grille. Amenities

include live entertainment, indoor/

outdoor pools, fi tness area, and

spa with massage therapists, year-

round horseback riding, outdoor

tennis courts, an 18-hole, par 71

golf course, Game Zone arcade,

daily activities, and special events.

Check out Fernwood’s Winter

Fun Center, with snow tubing and

more. Great getaway vacations and

weekend packages. Route 209. Call

(888) 337-6966 or (570) 588-9500,

and visit www.fernwood.co.

HAWLEY

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront

Resort & Restaurant—Owned and

operated by the Ehrhardt family for

over 60 years, this consummate

Lake Wallenpaupack resort offers

motel rooms, family units, cottages,

lakeside apartments and suites.

Winter specials include Couple’s

Midweek Getaway, Valentine’s

Dinner Theater Package (February

10-12), Ski & Stay weekends,

and stay 2 nights and get the 3rd

half price. Live entertainment

on the weekends. Lake front

restaurant featuring huge menu.

205 Route 507; (570) 226-4388;

www.ehrhardts.com.

The Settlers Inn at Bingham

Park—Artfully restored 1927

craftsman-style hotel with 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 Spectator award-winning

wine selection. Seasonal game,

meats, and fi sh. AAA 4-diamond

rating; member Historic Hotels

of America. Located across from

Bingham Park on Route 6. Call

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

and see www.thesettlersinn.com.

LAKE HARMONY

The Resort at Split Rock—Amenities

include H2Ooooh! Indoor

Waterpark, championship 27-hole

golf, 18-hole miniature golf, fi tness

center, outdoor and indoor pools,

basketball, bowling, video game

room, racquet sports, archery,

billiards and movie theater. The

Galleria Dining Room features a

superb continental menu; Bell’ago

overlooks beautiful Lake Harmony

and serves fi ne Italian cuisine. Call

(800) 255-7625 or (570) 722-9111,

and visit www.splitrockresort.com.

PARADISE VALLEY

Crescent Lodge—Award-

winning retreat, comfortable and

elegant, surrounded by the beauty

of Paradise Valley. Each room

at Crescent Lodge has its own

distinctive style. Many cottages

feature a fi replace, sunken Jacuzzi

for two and private outdoor patios

overlooking exquisite fl ower-

fi lled grounds. Country Breakfast

Buffet included with all room

rates. The inn features one of the

fi nest restaurants in the Pocono

Mountains, with an extensive wine

selection. Enjoy walking and fi tness

trails, and nearby spas, adventure

park, ski area and casino. Find it

at Route 191 and Route 940; treat

yourself to a quality experience,

to dine or to stay. Call (800) 392-

9400 or (570) 595-7486, and visit

www.crescentlodge.com.

POCONO MANOR

The Inn at Pocono Manor—

Nestled among the evergreens and

bountiful wildlife, The Inn has been

a Pocono Mountains landmark

since 1902. This charming 3000-

acre resort is your year-round

gateway to adventure activities,

fi ne dining, unique shopping

and relaxation. The Inn offers an

abundance of seasonal activities, all

set within a gorgeous views. Mere

minutes from Camelback Mountain

Resort/CBK Mountain Adventures.



Off Route 314 in Pocono Manor,

via Route 940 or Route 611. Call

(570) 839-7111 or 1-800-233-8150,

and see www.poconomanor.com.

SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE

Santosha on the Ridge, 121

Santosha Lane, features rooms

with spectacular views of the

ancient Appalachian Trail and

onsite gardens, and is a 2011

BedandBreakfast.com Award-

winner. Each room is unique and

eclectically decorated: Turkish rugs

and pillows, oversized antique

claw foot tub. The Sunrise Room

offers views of a lovely pond and

Kittatinny Ridge. Close to Bushkill

Falls and Columcille Megalith Park,

yet a mere 72 miles from Manhattan.

Contact: (570) 476-0203;

www.santoshaontheridge.com.

Shawnee Inn and Golf

Resort—Discover this unique

golf, ski, meeting, dining, and

vacation destination on River

Road. Conveniently located 75

miles from New York City and 100

miles from Philadelphia in a scenic

and secluded location set amidst

the splendor of the Delaware Water

Gap National Recreation Area. The

Inn has 80 hotel-style rooms, 2

cottages and deluxe suites. Relax

and unwind at Spa Shawnee. A

smoke-free resort. Call (570) 424-

4000 or 1-800-SHAWNEE; see

www.shawneeinn.com.

SKYTOP

Skytop Lodge—A refi ned

resort for all seasons off Route

390 in a spectacular 5,500-acre

setting. Affordable weekend and

vacation plans feature superb

dining and accommodations,

an abundance of winter sports

activities and guided nature tours.

A Bed & Breakfast Plan is available

midweek, and entertainment and

themed weekends are scheduled.

Skytop Lodge is one of the most

highly regarded destinations in

the Pocono Mountains region. For

information or reservations, call

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

and visit www.skytop.com.

SOUTH STERLING

French Manor Inn and

Spa—In a serenely beautiful locale,

the French Manor is a full-scale

country inn manor modeled after

an estate in the south of France.

Gourmet French cuisine served

nightly, a superb wine list, outdoor

dining with spectacular views,

and Hanna’s Café casual dining

complement the majestic views

of the surrounding mountains.

Selected as one of the “Ten Best

Inns in America” and awarded a

4 Diamond rating by the AAA.

Le Spa Forêt offers the best and

most luxurious services available.

Special packages and events are

available. Phone (570) 676-3244 or

1-877-720-6095, and experience


STROUDSBURG

Countryside Cottages—A

small country resort, a perfect place

to spend some quiet time indoors

or outdoors. Log-burning fi replaces,

cable TV, and all the comforts of

home. The rustic, woodsy setting is

ideally located near to Camelback

Mountain Resort, shopping

attractions, fi ne dining, spas and

a casino. 2863 Bartonsville Ave.

Open all year, complete facilities.

Call (570) 629-2131, and visit

www.countrysidecottages.com.

A Great Pair For a weekend of pure romance and

indulgence, head to Skytop Lodge for its

Wine and Chocolate Weekend, March 30

through April 1. Enjoy wine pairings, wine

samplings and chocolate tastings throughout

the weekend.

According to Food & Wine magazine,

pairing wine with chocolate is a delicate

dance. Chocolate’s intense fl avors—

simultaneously sweet, bitter, acidic and fruity—

require an equally intense wine. Experimental

pairings at Skytop might help you fi nd the

perfect combination.

Nothing could be more romantic than a weekend of wine and chocolate

in Skytop’s magical setting atop the Pocono Mountains. For more information:

(570) 595-8988; www.skytop.com.


facials, wraps, manicures and

pedicures. (570) 243-5230;

www.thespaatmountairy.com.

The Spa at Mountain Laurel at

the Mountain Laurel Resort is off

Route 940 in scenic White Haven.

The luxurious menu includes a

variety of massages, nail services,

facials, body treatments, tanning,

and a hair salon. Gift certifi cates

and spa packages make any

occasion special. (570) 443-9772);

www.spaatmountainlaurel.com.

SPAS & SALONS

For more information, call 570.243.5230

www.thespaatmountairy.com

15% OFFAll Body Treatments

AND 15% OFF our Spa& Hanakasumi PedicuresValid Only Monday-Thursday,

Not with Any Other Offer

Don’t forget that special woman in your life on Mother’s Day!Gift Certificates available online & at our spa.

Fernwood Resort Spa, Rt. 209,

Bushkill. Full service spa featuring

massage and fi tness center. (888)

337-6966; www.fernwoodhotel.co.

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

191, South Sterling. Attune to the

rhythms of nature and your body

in this innovative green spa retreat.

Le Spa Forêt offers aromachology,

body enhancers, a naturally fi ltered

pool and hot tub, fi tness center,

relaxation lounges, couples’

massage suite with fi replace,

manicures/pedicures, bridal party

suite, and luxurious, tranquil

décor. For the full menu and

treatment guide: (877) 720-6090;


Santosha on the Ridge, 121

Santosha Lane, Shawnee. A true

sanctuary, Santosha features en suite massages and other bodywork

therapies, private yoga room,

fully stocked with books, props

and cushions, and an outdoor

labyrinth for walking meditation.

Contact: (570) 476-0203;

www.santoshaontheridge.com.

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

Shawnee-on-Delaware. A sanctuary

for restoring the body, mind and

soul. Facials and body treatments

use all-natural, organic products.

Single and couples’ massage rooms,

hydrotherapy, full salon offering

hair, make-up, scalp treatments,

waxing, facials, body treatments

and manicures/pedicures. (570)

424-4000; www.spashawnee.com.

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

Pocono Manor offers state-of-the-

art equipment and an unforgettable

experience. Massages, facials,

wraps, scrubs, nail services,

waxing and spa packages. Mention

This Week in the Poconos when

scheduling. (570) 839-0140;

www.laurelspaatpoconomanor.

com.

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

Manicures, massages and more.

Certifi ed staff, 6 treatment rooms,

and quiet room with mountain

views. Purchase fi ne products and

gift certifi cates. (570) 595-8968;

www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.

com.

The Spa at Mount Airy, 44

Woodland Road, Mt. Pocono.

Relax, rejuvenate, renew.

Sensational treatments include

Swedish, deep tissue and sports

massages, refl exology, therapeutic


COMING EVENTS


Cooking Up Great Meals Whether you love to cook, or simply love to eat, Cooks Tour in

Mountainhome is must-stop during any stay in the Poconos.

Housed in approximately 1,500 square feet of space, it’s fair to say

Cooks Tour carries absolutely everything you’ll need for cooking and

baking. Looking for a Spaetzle maker? Norwegian foodies can pick up an

Able Skiver pan or Kransekake.

For those whose tastes run more Mediterranean, Cooks Tour carries

Ravioli machines and Canoli molds. You’ll fi nd marble rolling pins, fondue

sets, barbeque equipment and full lines from such brand names as Le

Creuset, Cuisinart, Chef’s Choice Appliances, Zyliss, Peugeot peppermills

and much more.

Owner Patrice McGrath says her most unusual ware is becoming

increasingly popular. The Recipe Rock, which is designed to hold up to

eight sheets of paper, appeals to those who print out recipes from the

Internet, rather than working out of a cookbook.

Decades of Experience

Patrice worked at Cooks Tour for 24 years before purchasing the

business last year. The previous owners launched the specialty store 36

years ago. Besides cookware, Cooks Tour offers classes taught by local

chefs. On March 26th, a chef from the Pocono Manor will teach a class

at 5:30 p.m.

With a full kitchen onsite, Cooks Tour offers customers the

opportunity to test products before purchasing them.

For more information: (570) 595-0370. Visit Cooks Tour online at the

newly-designed, fabulous web site: www.cookstournepa.com.

evening (jackets are required for

men), wine tasting presentation on

Saturday and all amenities at The

French Manor. Rates for a three day/

two night weekend range from $595

to $895 per couple; two days/one

night rates start at $385 per couple

up to $520. Info: (877) 720-6090;


March 23 thru April 1 - The

Thwarting of Baron Bolligrew,

Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road,

Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 421-

5093; www.TheShawneePlayhouse.

com. Show times: 2 p.m. on March

23, 25, 30 & April 1; 8 p.m. on

March 24 & 31. Tickets: Adults, $18;

Seniors: $15; Children $10. The tale

of one knight’s quest to bring peace

and justice to the Bolligrew Islands

while dealing with an assortment of

fabled challenges. One of England’s

most beloved comedies by the

screenwriter of Dr. Zhivago and

Lawrence of Arabia, this classic will

appeal to all ages.

March 23 thru April 1 - Art Exhibit:

Man on Earth, Lackawanna College


Drive, Covington Township. Opening

is March 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Renowned artist Earl Lehman and his

students bring environmental and

social awareness through art that

investigates man’s impact on the

planet. Collage artwork is created

with detritus from our culture that is

reconfi gured in a stunning way that

addresses both the beautiful and the

ugly footprints we leave behind. Mr.

Lehman’s well-known landscapes

will also be featured. You can view

his work at: www.earllehman.

com. Admission is free. Info: (570)

842-1506.

March 24 - Aztec Two-Step,

Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim

Thorpe. Doors: 7 p.m., Show time:

8 p.m. $21. For over 40 years Rex

Fowler and Neal Shulman have

been writing and performing. For



March 24 - Investigating Insects,

Monroe County Environmental

Education Center, 8050 Running

Valley Road, Stroudsburg. 10

a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Insects are an

important part of nature. Learn with

Environmental Educator Karen N.

Boyle about insect lives, adaptations

and much more. Cost: $5/non-

member, $3/EE Center member



Pocono MountainsPocono MountainsWaterfallsWaterfalls The dramatic beauty of cascading waterfalls is best beheld

during spring. Laying claim to some of the top waterfalls in the

country, the Pocono Mountains are blessed with numerous

notable falls.

Known as

“The Niagara of

P e n n s y l v a n i a , ”

Bushkill Falls are

perhaps the most

beautiful in the state,

featuring more than

seven falls. The tiered

Dingmans Falls are

130 feet high. As the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania, the multi-

tiered Raymondskill Falls soar to 165 feet.

To make the most of your waterfall sightings, the Pocono

Environmental Education Center (PEEC) sponsors a “Spring

Waterfall Tour” on Saturday, April 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. You’ll be

transported to some truly magnifi cent Poconos waterfalls. Cost is

$20. Dress in warm layers, wear sturdy footwear and remember to

bring your camera.

For more information and registration: Pocono Environmental

Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570)

828-2319.

Part of Raymondskill Falls

Mike Gadomski www.mpgadomski.com

Bushkill Falls

and children under 12. Info: (570)

629-3061.

March 24 - Hike the Appalachian

Trail, Pocono Outdoor Club, New

Jersey, Appalachian Trail to Sunfi sh

Pond, Delaware Water Gap National

Recreation Area. Meet at 9 a.m. in the

Dunnfi eld parking area at the base of

the trail off Rt. 80 (1st exit after toll

bridge on NJ side). Bring lunch and

water. Info: (570) 236-6831.

March 24 - Barstool Blackout Tour,

The World’s Biggest Blacklight

Party, Sherman Theater, 524 Main

Street, Stroudsburg. Doors, 9 p.m.,

Show 10 p.m. Info: (570) 420-2808,

www.shermantheater.com.

March 24 - Art in Nature: Wet

Felting 101, Lackawanna College


Drive, Covington Township, 9 a.m. to

noon. Learn the fundamentals of wet

felting to provide a foundation for

learning more advanced techniques.

Ages 10 and up. No experience

necessary. Follow up class on March

31. $20 for one class; $30 for both.

Materials are provided, but special

adornments can be brought by

participants. Info: (570) 842-1506.

March 25 - 35th Annual St. Patrick’s

Day Parade, Stroudsburg, 1:30 p.m.

Info: www.poconoirishparade.com.

March 25 - EcoZone! Afternoon,

Pocono Environmental Education

Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road,

Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319;

www.peec.org. Noon to 3 p.m.

March 25 - ESU Jazz Synergy

Series, Cecilia Cohen Recital Hall,

Fine & Performing Arts Building,

(570) 422-3483. 3 p.m. Session for

John Bunch.

March 27 - Scout Program at

Kettle Creek, Jr. Girl Scouts,

Water Drop Patch, Monroe

County Environmental Education

Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running

Valley Road, Stroudsburg, (570)

629-3061, www.mcconservation.

org. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: $5.

Pre-registration required.

March 27 - Shawnee Community

Concert Series, Shawnee Inn,

River Road, Shawnee, 7 p.m. (570)

421-5093; www.shawneeinn.

com. Ron Richardson, Classic R&B,

Fireplace Lobby.

March 28 - Chefs Do Dinner for

Children with Developmental

Disabilities, Best Western Inn,


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Hunts Landing, benefi t for Center

for Developmental Disabilities.

Sponsorship packages and program

advertisements are available.

CDD’s mission is to provide early

intervention, early educational and

therapeutic services for children

with developmental disabilities and

delays ages 0 to 5. It is their goal

to maximize each child’s potential.

Tickets: $85/person. Info: (570) 296-

3992, ext. 64.

March 28 - Film: No Impact

Man, Lackawanna College


Drive, Covington Township, 6 p.m.

Follow the Manhattan-based Beavan

family as they abandon their high

consumption lifestyle in an attempt

to live one year in New York City

without leaving a carbon footprint.

Free event. Pre-registration required.

Info: (570) 842-1506.

March 28 - Film Discussion Group,

Eastern Monroe Public Library,

Route 611, Stroudsburg, 7 p.m. (570)

894-4029.

March 29 - Maple Sugar Workshop,

Lackawanna College Environmental

Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Covington

Twp. $4. Review the history of maple

sugaring, the steps in making maple

syrup, equipment and supplies

needed and tree identifi cation.

Preregistration required: (570)

842-1506.

March 29 - Marky Ramone’s

Blitzkrieg, Sherman Theater,

524 Main Street, Stroudsburg.

8 p.m. Info: (570) 420-2808,


March 29, 30 & 31 - Play: For

Colored Girls Who Have Ever

Considered Suicide When The

Rainbow Is Enuf, ESU, Cecilia Cohen

Recital Hall, Fine & Performing

Arts Building, (201) 669-8887.

March 29: 2 p.m.; March 30: 7 p.m.;

March 31: 1 p.m. Ages 14 and older.

Benefi ts Women’s Resources of

Monroe County.

March 30 - Denny Seiwell Jazz

Trio, Mauch Chunk Opera

House, Jim Thorpe. Doors: 7

p.m., Show time: 8 p.m. $25.

Seiwell was the original drummer

for Paul McCartney & Wings. For



March 30 - Shawnee Original

Playwright Series (S.O.P.S.) Reading













March 30 - Big Sean, Sherman

Theater, 524 Main Street,

Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Info: (570) 420-

2808, www.shermantheater.com.

March 30 thru April 1 - Wine and

Chocolate Weekend, Skytop Lodge,

One Skytop, Skytop, (570) 595-

8988; www.skytop.com. A weekend

of pure romance and indulgence.

Enjoy wine pairings, wine samplings

and chocolate tastings throughout

the weekend.

March 31 - Annual Easter Parade,

Downtown Hawley and Bingham

Park, Church and Penn Streets,

Hawley, (570) 226-4064. 1 p.m. As

parade marshal, the Easter Bunny

ushers in spring. Egg hunt in Bingham

Park following the parade. In case of

inclement weather, visit the Easter

Bunny at the Ritz Theater.

March 31 - Willy Porter, Mauch

Chunk Opera House, Jim

Thorpe. (570) 325-0249; www.

mauchchunkoperahouse .com.

Doors: 7:30 p.m., Show time: 8:30

p.m. Tickets: $23/$25. Guitar music

fans will appreciate the experience

of seeing Willy Porter perform live.

Though he’s shared stages with

music icons Paul Simon, Sting, Jeff

Beck, Ian Anderson and Tori Amos,

he particularly excels in intimate

settings such as the Opera House.

March 31 - Birding Tune-up, NEPA

Audubon Society, Meet at PPL

Environmental Learning Center,

Route 6, Hawley, (570) 253-2364. 1

p.m. Learn to identify bird species by

their songs, appearance and actions.

For children and adults.

March 31 - Plan Your Garden

Day, Pocono Environmental

Education Center, Emery Road,

Dingmans Ferry. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn how, what and when to plant.

Cost: $5 for members; $10 for

nonmembers. Info: (570) 828-2319;

www.peec.org.



March 31 - The Woods in Your

Backyard, East Stroudsburg

University. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Homeowners with 10 acres or less

learn aesthetics, improved water

quality and reduced energy costs.

Register by March 21: (877) 489-

1398. Info: (570) 825-1701.

March 31 - Signs of Spring: Wood

Frog Trail Hike, Nescopeck State

Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums.

1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration

required: (570) 403-2006.

March 31 - Birding by Ear: A Tune

Up for Spring, PPL Wallenpaupack

Environmental Learning Center,

1 p.m. Presented by Northeast

Pennsylvania Audubon Society. Info:

(570) 253-2364.

March 31 - 17th Annual Skippy

Dietz Rabies Clinic, Lake Harmony

Rescue Squad Building, 105 Lake

Drive, Lake Harmony. 10 a.m. to 2

p.m. Shots for both dogs and cats are

available for $10 per shot. All animals

must be in a cage or on a leash. Info:

(570) 722-1782.

March 31 - Art Opening: Bill Evert,


Education Center (MCEEC),

8050 Running Valley Road,


mcconservation.org. Reception: 11

a.m. to 1 p.m.

March 31 - The Led Zeppelin

Experience as Performed by Hammer

of the Gods, Sherman Theater,

524 Main Street, Stroudsburg.

8 p.m. Info: (570) 420-2808,


March 31 - Pond & Lake Management,

Pike County Cooperative Extension/


Education Center, 8050 Running

Valley Road, Stroudsburg. 9 a.m. to

12:30 p.m. Workshop to assist pond

owners and members of lake-based

communities with making informed

management decisions. Topics

include lake ecology and monitoring,

aquatic plant control, restoration of

lakes and ponds and wildlife issues.

$15, includes continental breakfast

and informational materials. To

register: (877) 489-1398. Info: (570)

296-3400.

March 31 & April 1 - Wine Lover’s

Weekend, The French Manor Inn

and Spa, South Sterling. Enjoy

complimentary wine tastings

accompanied by the Chef’s table of

assorted cheeses, crackers and fresh

fruit, and a bottle of wine to take

home. Amenities include: lodging

in an elegant guest room or suite,

welcome fruit and cheese plate,

complimentary Sherry, turn-down

service each evening with Godiva

Chocolates and gourmet country

breakfast each morning, a welcome

glass of wine on Friday, elegant

candlelight dinner for two featuring

gourmet French cuisine Saturday

evening (jackets are required for

men), wine tasting presentation on

Saturday and all amenities at The

French Manor. Rates for a three day/

two night weekend range from $595

to $895 per couple; two days/one

night rates start at $385 per couple

up to $520. Info: (877) 720-6090;


March 31 & April 1 - 2012 Home

Show, Pike County Builders

Association, Delaware Valley High

School, Route 6 & 209, Milford.

March 31 thru April 28, Gallery

Exhibition with Opening Reception

March 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,

Bill Evert, watercolorist, Monroe

County Environmental Education

Center, 8050 Running Valley Road,


mcconservation.org. Refl ecting a

love of the outdoors, Bill Evert’s

watercolors focus on fi nely detailed

wildlife, landscapes and seascapes.

March 31 thru April 30 - Free Pass

for Everyone, Pocono Whitewater,

1519 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe,

(800) 944-8392. Receive a free

pass for Skirmish Paintball ($30

value) when you raft with Pocono

Whitewater. The Lehigh is at its

loveliest during April.

April 1 - Singing Boys of Pennsylvania,

American Choral Festival, Music of

Zoltan Kodaly, East Stroudsburg

United Methodist Church,

87 S. Courtland Street, East

Stroudsburg, (610) 759-6002. 4 p.m.

April 1 - Volunteer Day, Spring

Cleaning, Pocono Environmental

Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery

Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-

2319; www. peec.org. Dedicated,

enthusiastic volunteers who are

passionate about the environment

and enjoy working with the public

are needed for exhibit supervision,

tour guiding, interpretation and

general cleaning.

April 1 - Sunday for Singles, Pocono


(PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans

Ferry, (570) 828-2319. Free hike for

meeting new people.

April 1 - 29th Annual Ron Nauman

Fiddle Contest, The Pocono

Bluegrass and Folk Society at the

Elks Lodge, 260 Washington Street,

East Stroudsburg. Noon to 5 p.m.

Open contest with $300 in prize

money. Performances by bluegrass

bands Country Grass, Stained Grass

Window and Plexigrass. Admission:

$7. Info: www.poconobluegrass.org.

April 2 - Palmerton Lions Club

Meeting, Palmerton Library, 7 p.m.

Info: (610) 826-6465.

April 3 - Scout Program at Kettle

Creek, Cub Scouts, Wildlife Sign

Scavenger Hunt, Monroe County


(MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley

Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-

3061, www.mcconservation.

org. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: $5.

Pre-registration required.

April 4, 11, 18 & 25 - Drawing

Workshop, PoconoArts, 18 North

7th, Stroudsburg. Wednesdays, 6:30

p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Develop your basic

drawing skills while learning about

light, form and composition. Starting

with three dimensional objects and

pencil on paper, students will gain

greater understanding of form while

developing hand/eye coordination

through practice and observation.

Instructor: John McAllister. Tuition:

$72, members; $80, non-members;


COMING EVENTS


For State Park information,

call 1-888-PA-PARKS

or visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us

$60, senior members; $65, senior

non-members. For more information:

(570) 476-4460.

April 6 - Jersey Shore star Deena

Nicole Cortese appears at the

Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs for

Signings & Sightings, 2080 Highway

315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672,

www.poconodowns.com. The

energetic reality star will be greeting

fans and signing autographs on

the Sky Bridge beginning at 8 p.m.

Appearance at Breakers to follow.

April 6 - Hike, Big Pocono State Park,

sponsored by Pocono Outdoors

Club. 7 p.m. Full moon hike to Deep

Lake. Meet at the SGL 38 Lot on the

way to Big Pocono State Park. Bring

a fl ashlight (red lens if possible). Trek

back to the glacial tub and check

out the creatures of the night by

moonlight. Bring snack. RSVP/Info:

(570) 236-1462.

April 6 thru 15 - Love, Sex and

The IRS, Shawnee Playhouse,

552 River Road, Shawnee-on-

Delaware, (570) 421-5093;


Tickets: Adults, $18; Seniors: $15;

Children $10. Try to cheat the IRS

and see what happens! A wild

comedy with twists of fate, sight

gags, mistaken identities and great

comic lines. Show times: 2 p.m. on

April 6, 13 & 15; 8 p.m. on April 6,

7, 13 & 14.

April 7 - Spring Waterfall Tour,

Pocono Environmental Education

Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road,

Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319.

Cost is $20. Dress in warm layers,

wear sturdy footwear and remember

to bring your camera.

April 7 - Hike, Appalachian Trail

Wolf Rocks, sponsored by Pocono

Outdoors Club. 10 a.m. 4-mile

moderate hike from Fox Gap to

Wolf Rocks for a lunch break before

returning. Wear hiking boots. Bring

lunch and water. Great views. Meet

at Appalachian Trail parking area

on Route 191. Register/Info: (570)

242-0519.

April 8 - Easter Sunday Dinner, The

Settlers Inn, 4 Main Avenue, Hawley,

(800) 833-8527, (570) 226-2993.

Noon to 6 p.m. Traditional Easter

à la carte menu.

April 9, 16, 23 & 30 - Adult

Watercolor Painting Class, Pocono

Arts Council,

18 North 7th,

S t r o u d s b u r g .

O n g o i n g

weekly sessions,

Mondays, 6:30

p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This hands-on,

creative course

for beginners

will have you

producing your

own impressive

w a t e r c o l o r

paintings. No

previous drawing

ability is required.

You’ll learn to

use your innate,

f u n d a m e n t a l

drawing skills

to sketch out

compos i t ions ,

which will serve

as the basis for your painting. Learn

to develop simple techniques that will

result in exciting ways to express your

artistic ideas. Instructor: Will Daskal.

Monthly Fee: $72 for members; $80,

non-members; $60, senior members;

$65, senior non-members. For more

information: (570) 476-4460.

Ongoing - Love at First Bite, Pocono

Cheesecake Factory on Rt. 611 in

Swiftwater. Open daily from 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m. See this issue of This Week

in the Poconos for a coupon worth

$2 off any purchase of $20 or more.

For more Info: (570) 839-6844;


Ongoing, Wednesdays - Brain

Freeze Trivia, Fernwood Resort’s

Wintergreens Patio Grill, Rt. 209,

Bushkill, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Hosted

by local radio personality “Big Brain”

Gary in the Morning, this team trivia

game tests your knowledge of TV,

beer, sports, music and more. Must

be 21 and older to play. Registration

at 5:30 p.m.; game starts at 6 p.m.

For more Info: (570) 588-9500,

ext. 4260.

Ongoing - Eastern Pocono

Animal Alliance Spay/Neuter

Clinic, Rainbow Plaza, Route 209,

Brodheadsville, needs volunteers

one day per week to check in clients

and help out at vaccination clinics.

Must be able to commit to one day

per week, every week, and arrive at

8:15 a.m. on that day. Info: (570)

994-5846; or stop in offi ce.

Ongoing - Daily Brewery Tours

and Beer Tastings, Barley Creek

Brewing Company, Sullivan

Trail and Camelback Road in

Tannersville, every day at 12:30

p.m. Free/no reservations required.

Group tours by appointment.

Info: (570) 629-9399 or log on to

www.barleycreek.com.

Ongoing - Love at First Bite, Pocono

Cheesecake Factory on Rt. 611

in Swiftwater, (570) 839-6844;


Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Adventure Town: Jim Thorpe Historic Jim Thorpe, situated in the southwest corner of the Pocono Mountains, is perhaps the crown jewel of

the Pocono Mountains region. Home to the Victorian Inn at Jim Thorpe, several fi ne dining restaurants, the Mauch

Chunk Opera House, which features live rock, blues, folk and classical music in an acoustically ideal environment, Jim

Thorpe also offers outdoors enthusiasts a wealth of activities.

In its survey of “America’s Coolest Small Towns,”

Budget Travel magazine named Jim Thorpe a Top

10. Yahoo Travel ranked Jim Thorpe its Number One

Fantastic Town for Fall. National Geographic Adventure

magazine chose Jim Thorpe as one of the “50 Best

Places to Live and Play” and “100 Best Adventure

Towns” in the US. With spring in the air and Jim Thorpe

a mere 75 minutes drive from Philadelphia, 30 minutes

from Mt. Pocono and two hours from New York City,

now is the time to plan your getaway to this classic

American town.

History Founded in 1818 as Mauch Chunk, Jim Thorpe

took on the name of one of the greatest athletes of all

time when his widow sought a place to memorialize

him after his native Oklahoma failed to do so. Jim Thorpe now houses the remains of its namesake as well as two

monuments in his honor. While Jim Thorpe’s connection to the area is dubious—he began his athletic career in college

in the nearby town of Carlisle—the area has done him justice. The town of Jim Thorpe is a sportsman’s paradise.

Outdoor Recreation Sporting 20 trailheads right in the center of town,

cyclists and hikers alike are drawn to Gorge Trail, which

loops 19 miles past waterfalls and steep canyon walls.

Mauch Chunk Lake Park features water sports, including

boating, swimming and fi shing. The park is also home to a

variety of wildlife. Campers can pitch their own tents or rent

one of the park’s cottages. The park’s fi ve trails meander

through forests and wetlands and across mountainsides.

White water rafting on the Lehigh River offers adventure

lovers the thrill of the rapids. And for those who do it

all: In July, Jim Thorpe hosts the Anthracite Triathlon,

an Olympic distance triathlon open to professional and

amateur triathletes.

For Music Lovers Jim Thorpe boasts two great venues for live music.

A historic 1882 Vaudeville theater, Mauch Chunk Opera

House features acoustics that rival those of Carnegie

Hall. Penn’s Peak presents national touring bands and

offers luxury boxes and a restaurant.

Trivia Jim Thorpe’s Harry Packer Mansion is now a

bed and breakfast, and was used as the model for Walt

Disney World’s Haunted Mansion in Orlando. Sitting

atop a hill overlooking downtown Jim Thorpe, its next

door neighbor, the Asa Packer Mansion, is now a

museum. Asa Packer founded the Lehigh Valley Railroad

and Lehigh University, and was Harry’s father.

Mauch Chunk Lake Park

Dorothea Schaefer

Penn’s Peak

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