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SURF SURF THETHE MOUNTAINS MOUNTAINSYour Pocono Portal
Adventure Sports: www.adventuresport.comAmerican Candle: www.american-candle.comBaileys Grille & Steakhouse: www.baileyssteakhouse.comBarley Creek Brewing Company: www.barleycreek.comBear Creek Inne: www.bearcreekinne.comBig Brown Fish and Pay Lakes: www.bigbrownfi sh.comBlue Mountain Ski Area Summer Events: www.skibluemt.comBushkill Falls: www.visitbushkillfalls.comCamelbeach Mountain Waterpark: www.camelbeach.comCBK Mountain Adventures: www.CBKmountainadventures.comCentury 21 Select Pocono Pines: www.C21PoconoPines.comClaws ‘N’ Paws Wild Animal Park: www.clawsnpaws.comCosta’s Family Fun Park: www.costasfamilyfunpark.comCountry Junction: www.countryjunction.comCountry Kettle: www.country-kettle.comCountryside Housekeeping Cottages: www.countrysidecottages.comCrescent Lodge: www.crescentlodge.comCrystal Cave: www.crystalcavepa.comDelaware Highlands Conservancy: www.delawarehighlands.orgDorfl inger Glass Museum: http://dorfl inger.org/glass_museum.htmlDowntown Hawley Partnership: www.visithawleypa.comDowntown Stroudsburg: www.stroudsburg.netEckley Miners Village: www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.comFernwood Hotel & Resort: www.fernwoodhotel.comThe French Manor: www.thefrenchmanor.comGreater Pocono Chamber of Commerce:www.greaterpoconochamber.comGreater White Haven Chamber of Commerce: www.whitehaven.orgGreene-Dreher-Sterling Fair: www.GDSfair.comGrey Towers National Historic Landmark: www.fs.fed.us/gtGumble Brothers: www.gumblebrothers.comHolley Ross Pottery: www.holleyross.comHutton Metalcrafts: www.copperlamps.comThe Inn at Jim Thorpe: www.innjt.netThe Inn at Pocono Manor: www.poconomanor.comJim Thorpe: www.jimthorpe.orgJubilee Restaurant: www.breakfastking.comKittatinny Canoes: www.kittatinny.comLake Naomi Real Estate: www.lakenaomi.comLand of Make Believe: www.landofmakebelieve.comLuzerne County Convention & Visitors Bureau: www.tournepa.comMiss Elly’s Antiques and Such: www.missellysantiques.comMohegan Sun at Pocono Downs: www.mohegansunpocono.comMonroe County Conservation District: www.mcconservation.orgMonroe County Historical Association: www.monroehistorical.orgMountain Springs Lake Resort: www.mslresort.comMt. Laurel Performing Arts Center: www.mtlaurelpac.comNature Conservancy: www.nature.org/states/pennsylvaniaNEPA Audubon Society: www.nepaaudubonsociety.orgPA Antique Dealers Association: www.pa-antiques.orgPA Fish & Boat Commission: www.fi sh.state.pa.usPA PowerPort: www.state.pa.usPA State Park Information: www.visitpaparks.comParadise Fishing Preserve: www.paradisetrout.comPennDOT District 4: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/penndot/districts/district4.nsf/District 4 Homepage?readform
PennDOT District 5: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/penndot/districts/
district5.nsf/District+5+HomepageShort+List?readform
PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services: www.dmv.state.pa.us
PennDOT’s NEPA Transportation Website: www.neparoads.com
PennDOT’s Travel Information Website: www.511pa.com
Pike County Conservation District: www.pikeconservation.org
Pike County Tourism: www.discoverpikepa.com
Pocono Arts Council: www.poconoarts.org
Pocono Bike Rentals: www.poconobikerentals.com
Pocono Builders Association: www.poconobuilders.org
Pocono Cheesecake Factory: www.poconocheesecake.com
Pocono Environmental Education Center: www.peec.org
Pocono Indian Museum: www.poconoindianmuseum.com
Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce:
www.lakeregioncc.com
Pocono Mountain Arts Council: www.poconomac.com
Pocono Mountains Flying Club: www.mpofl yingclub.org
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau: www.800poconos.com
Pocono Outdoor Club: www.poconooutdoorclub.org
Pocono Resorts Realty: www.prr1.com
Pocono Tile Works: www.poconotileworks.com
Pocono Whitewater: www.poconowhitewater.com
Printing Craftsmen, Inc.: www.printingcraftsmeninc.com
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm: www.quietvalley.org
Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals: www.rubberduckieboatrentals.com
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees: www.swbyankees.com
The Settlers Inn: www.thesettlersinn.com
Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort: www.shawneeinn.com
Shawnee Mountain Summer Festivals: www.shawneemt.com
Shawnee Playhouse: www.theshawneeplayhouse.com
Skytop Resort: www.skytop.com
Skyview Spa at Skytop Resort: www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com
Smuggler’s Cove: www.smugglerscove.net
The Spa at Mountain Laurel: www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com
Spa Shawnee and Salon: www.spashawnee.com
Split Rock Resort & Golf Club: www.splitrockresort.com
S&S Speedways - Indoor Go-Karts: www.ssspeedways.com
Starting Gate: www.startinggateonline.com
Steamtown National Historic Site: www.nps.gov/stea
Tannery Depot General Store: www.tannerydepot.com
Teeters’ Furniture: www.teetersfurniture.com
Theo B. Price Inc.: www.theobprice.com
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River: www.nps.gov/upde
Visit PA: www.visitPA.com
Vacation Home Signs: www.vacationhomesigns.com
Vocelli Pizza: www.vocellipizza.com
Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour: www.wallenpaupackboattour.com
Wally Lake Fest: www.wallylakefest.com
Water Gap Trolley: www.watergaptrolley.com
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Int’l Airport: www.fl yavp.com
Woehrle’s Bait Shop: www.woehrlesbaitshop.com
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CALENDAR ..........................................8COMING EVENTS .................................8 DINING ............................................ 42ENTERTAINMENT ............................... 22LODGING ......................................... 48MOVIES ............................................ 23MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & ANTIQUITY.... 29POCONO MAP .................................. 32
POINTS OF INTEREST ......................... 24REAL ESTATE ...................................... 60‘ROUND THE MOUNTAIN ................... 51SHOPPING AROUND ......................... 16SPAS & SALONS ................................. 27SPORTS ............................................ 34SURF THE MOUNTAINS.........................2
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AUGUST 27, 2011Pocono State Craft Festival .................................................................................4Wally Lake Fest at Lake Wallenpaupack ............................................................594th Annual Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fair..........................................................6Steam Train Excursion to Tobyhanna ...............................................................10King of the Butterfl ies – Monarchs ..................................................................15 GOT MILKweed? ...............................................................................................15Do the Delaware with Adventure Sports .........................................................21Recreational Dam Release Weekend ...............................................................21 Whitewater Challengers Adventures ...............................................................21 Big Day Out and Moonlight Rafting with Pocono Whitewater .....................21Tony Orlando in Concert at Mohegan Sun .....................................................26 Steam Model Trains, Music, & Ice Cream Social in Cresco...........................26 Benefi t Performances of The Guys ...................................................................26Faith Lutheran Church hosts Wayfarers & Company .....................................26 Settlers Inn Wine Chat and Jazz on the Deck .................................................28PPL hosts Lake Wallenpaupack Dam Tours ....................................................28Starry Nights at Big Pocono State Park ...........................................................47Promised Land State Park Programs ................................................................47Hike, Party, and Kayak at Nescopeck State Park ............................................47Escape, Getaway to The Inn at Jim Thorpe .....................................................53Bethel One-Room School Open House ...........................................................53Come Paint with Me at Shawnee Inn .............................................................53 Bushkill Falls Learn About Wildlife, Military Appreciation Day ....................57 The Master Gardener is IN! ..............................................................................60
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Pocono StateCraft Festival On Saturday and Sunday, August 27th and
28th, the 25th annual Pocono State Craft Festival returns to Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm.
Presented by the Pocono Arts Council and the
Pocono Chapter of the PA Guild of Craftsmen,
this excellent event celebrates the heritage,
beauty, and quality of fi ne crafts. Craftsmen
and women hailing from Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia, and
New York will number around 75! Handmade
crafts include pottery, jewelry, metal, toys,
stained glass, wood, baskets, paper, leather, folk art, fi ne art, photography, and art-to-wear.
Demonstrations of blacksmithing, theorem painting, and wood turning bring the creative process to life!
Craftspeople discuss their work, displaying and offering it for sale. The bucolic setting and living history of Quiet Valley
feature guides in period clothing, with farm buildings, animals, and gardens of yesteryear on a Pennsylvania German
farm. Enjoy bluegrass and gospel music by The Lost Ramblers, and Dixieland sounds of The Dixie Gents. Interactive
children’s area, wagon rides, and tasty food promise something good for everyone!
Festival hours are 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday, and 10:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday, rain or shine. Admission
is $6.00/person; ages 12 and under enter free and parking is free. You’ll fi nd Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 3½
miles south of Stroudsburg off Business Route 209; see www.quietvalley.org. Founded in 1975, the Pocono Arts Council
serves the entire Pocono Mountains region with the motto Culture Builds Community. Call (570) 476-4460, and see
www.poconocrafts.com and www.poconoarts.org!
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From the Farm Gate to the Dinner Plate!
Rt. 191 & 507 in Newfoundlandwww.GDSfair.com
AUGUST 30TH - SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2011MIDWEEK PRICE SPECIAL
Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 8/30-9/1 PAY ONE PRICE $5.00Senior Citizen Day Thursday 9/1
Seniors 65+ $3.00 Admission until 4PM ID is RequiredFriday, Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day Monday 9/2-9/5
PAY ONE PRICE $8.00Price at the gate includes admission to exhibits,
all musical shows, most arena events and all the rides.
Gates open Tuesday thru Thursday at 11:00AMGates open on Friday at 9:00AM, Saturday thru Monday at 9:30AMPARKING IS FREE - Enjoy the Free Shuttle from parking lot to the gate!
JOIN US FOR OLDFASHIONED FAMILY ENTERTAINMENTALL WEEK: Ed and Geraldine Barn Yard Music - Strolling the Grounds
The Big Tiny Young Show • Ag Land Antique Farm Machinery Shows
8/30 - Mike the Juggler • Fair Queen Pageant • Terry Lee Goffee, The “Ultimate” Johnny Cash Tribute Artist 8/31 - Youth Sheep & Goat Show • Bluegrass Band • Horse Show • Truck Tug-of-War • Pie-Eating Contest 9/1 - 4-H and Youth Beef Cattle Show • Health Care Fair • Marching Band • Truck Pull • Reba Band 9/2 - Open Goat & Sheep
Show • Side Kicks Band • Open Beef Show • Chainsaw Carver9/3 - Garden Tractor Pull • Jerry Brown and Django the Monkey • Turkey Calling Contest • Demo Derby 9/4 - Animal Dress-Up
Contest • Antique Tractor Pull • Chainsaw Carver • Hometown Boys Band 9/5 - Farm Crop Auction • Demo Derby • Dog Show •Kids’ Pedal Pull Contest • Leah Burkey AND MUCH MORE!
2nd AnnualWally Lake Fest Wally Lake Fest, presented by the Downtown Hawley Partnership
(DHP), happens from Friday, August 26th through Sunday, August 28th. The
fest throughout the Lake Wallenpaupack region promises fun for all ages!
Featured are an open market fair, boat show and parade, fl y casting demos,
sand sculpture contest, ice cream social, ice carving, live music and theatre,
wildlife presentation, shopping, bike tour, and scenic boat tours with souve-
nir photo. Take a PPL dam tour or a sailboat ride, learn to kayak, and go fl y
a kite!
Participating venues, organizations, and DHP members include the
Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, Lake Wallenpaupack Visitors Center, Costa’s
Family Fun Park, Lackawanna College, the new Lake Wallenpaupack Nature
Trail, Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce, Wallenpaupack Area
High School, PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, Palmyra
Township Public Beach, Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary, Sculpted Ice Works,
and Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour.
The DHP is non-profi t, dedicated to maintaining and enhancing a
high standard of living. Businesses, for-profi ts, non-profi ts, and individuals
are counted among its members, hosting events such as Hawley Harvest
Hoedown and Hawley Winterfest. Membership provides a wide array of
goods and services. Call (570) 226-2141, email [email protected], and
see a complete schedule for Wally Lake Fest at www.wallylakefest.com!
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9494thth Annual Annual Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fair Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fair In its 94th year, the Greene-Dreher-Sterling (GDS) Fair gets
better and better! Themed From the Farm Gate to the Dinner Plate,
fair dates are Tuesday, August 30th through Monday, September 5th.
Ride the rides, pet the farm animals, win a prize, or just relax and
take in all the sights, sounds, and aromas. Cheer at the demolition
derby, tractor pull, and truck pulls. Admire blue-ribbon pies and
best-in-show pumpkins. Savor fair food favorites like sausage
sandwiches, barbeque, cotton candy, popcorn, fudge, roasted nuts,
caramel apples, funnel cakes, clams, and fresh-squeezed lemonade!
Entertainment and activities to please all ages include
live music, magic
and comedy acts,
clowns, 4-H judg-
ing, fair queen competition, baby pageant, frog jumping contest,
dog shows, and horse shows. Browse the crafters’ tent and check
out chainsaw carving. Delight in country fair traditions like amuse-
ment rides, games of chance and skill, a fi ddle contest, and a pie-eating
contest!
Make a beeline to the GDS fairgrounds at routes 191
and 507 in Newfoundland. Gates open Tuesday through
Thursday at 11:00am, Friday at 9:00am, and Saturday through
Monday at 9:30am. Pay one admission price for unlimited
rides, exhibits, musical shows, and most arena events. Parking
and shuttle service are free. For the schedule and other
information, call (570) 676-3925 or (570) 676-4047, and visit
www.gdsfair.com.
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Pocono Manor is more than 36 holes of rolling fairways and manicured greens. It’s drinks at
The Nineteenth Hole Restaurant, a massage at the Laurel Spa, horseback riding, fly fishing,
sporting clays and a comfortable room to rest up and do it all again tomorrow.
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Now thru Summer - The historic
Shawnee Playhouse at 5 River Road
in Shawnee-on-Delaware has been
producing live professional theater
in the Poconos for the past 31
years. This year’s summer line-up
has something for everyone, with six
different shows running each week!
Scheduled for the summer season
are Sisters of Swing: The Story of the
Andrews Sisters; Nunsense 2 The
Second Coming; River’s Edge: The
Story of Shawnee; Annie; School
House Rock Live! Jr., and Alice in
Wonderland Jr. For show times,
tickets and more information, call
the Shawnee Playhouse Box Offi ce
at (570) 421-5093 or log on to
www.theshawneeplayhouse.com.
Advance reservations are
recommended.
Now thru November 27 –
Bushkill Falls is Open for 107th Tour
Season! Bushkill Falls, “The Niagara
of Pennsylvania,” is centered on
eight roaring waterfalls and features
miles of nature trails and picnic areas,
plus paddle boats, miniature golf,
fi shing, exhibits, specialty shops and
fun for all ages. The famous Pocono
Mountain attraction is located off of
Route 209 in Bushkill and it opens
to the public every day at 9:00am
through November 27. Call Bushkill
Falls at (570) 588-6682 or see their
website www.visitbushkillfalls.com.
Now thru Season – Tee-off
with the great Senior Golf Special
at Fernwood Hotel & Resort’s
challenging 18-hole, par 71 course
off Route 209 in Bushkill. Every
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, senior
citizens can play 18 holes for only
$25 including cart and greens fees!
Advance tee times are required.
Fernwood’s 18-hole course has a
68.8 rating from the blue tees, yet
also offers family-friendly yardage
from the red tees at 4,588 yards.
Great golf can be shared by all
levels, whether you play for sport
or recreation. For tee times, call
(570) 588-9500 ext. 4210. For
resort information and lodging
reservations, call Fernwood Hotel &
Resort at 888-FERNWOOD or click
on www.fernwoodhotel.com.
Now thru Summer – Adventure
Sports in Marshalls Creek offers
Delaware River Rafting Trips
through the beautiful and wild
Delaware Water Gap National
Recreation Area. Canoe, kayak and
camping trips are also available!
Adventure Sports is based on Route
209 in Marshalls Creek, about two
miles north of I-80 off exit 309. Call
1-800-487-2628 or (570) 223-0505
for your reservations. Check out their
website www.adventuresport.com
and see their ad in this magazine for
the 15% off coupon!
Daily – Free Brewery Tours and
Beer Tastings are offered every day
at 12:30pm at the Barley Creek
Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and
Camelback Road in Tannersville. The
fascinating tours of the brewery are
followed by free tastings of assorted
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Barley Creek brews. Reservations are
not required and group tours are also
available by appointment. To fi nd out
more about this authentic brewpub
& restaurant, call (570) 629-9399 or
log on to www.barleycreek.com.
Now – The Casino is Open 24
hours a day, seven days a week at
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in
Wilkes-Barre! Mohegan Sun at Pocono
Downs, owned by the Mohegan
Tribe of Indians of Connecticut,
is one of the most distinctive and
spectacular entertainment, gaming,
shopping and dining destinations in
Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres
in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan
Sun at Pocono Downs is currently
home to 55,000 square feet of
gaming space including 82 live
table games, 2,300 slot machines
and electronic table games, as well
as a variety of dining and shopping
options, nightlife, entertainment and
live harness racing eight months out
of the year. Horse racing fans enjoy
Live Harness Racing every Tuesday,
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday night
from March 22 through November
12. Post time is 6:30pm. Mohegan
Sun at Pocono Downs is located at
1280 Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre
and their phone number is 1-888-
WIN-IN-PA. Log on to their website
www.mohegansunpocono.com to
fi nd out more!
Now – The Inn at Jim Thorpe
on 24 Broadway in Jim Thorpe has
announced that they are offering two
very special packages: the Romantic
Couples Escape and the Girlfriends
Spa Getaway. Romance, wine and a
massage... What more do you need?
The Romantic Couples Escape
includes a two night stay, his and
her 55-minute Swedish massages,
a bottle of wine in your room, two
souvenir wine glasses, dinner one
night, and breakfast daily. Or grab
the gals and enjoy a relaxing and
fun getaway! The Girlfriends Spa Getaway includes a two night stay,
Custom Spa Package, breakfast
daily, lunch & dinner on Saturday,
a bottle of wine with souvenir wine
glasses, plus special discounts at
area shops. The Inn at Jim Thorpe is
situated in the heart of Jim Thorpe’s
National Register Historic District.
Listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, this grand Victorian
inn features comfortable guest
rooms and world-class suites,
including many with whirlpool and
fi replace. For more information
about these and other packages, or
for your reservations, call The Inn at
Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599. Visit
online at www.innjt.net.
Now through October 30 - The
Disc Golf Courses are Open at Blue
Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton!
Play on your choice of three exciting
disc golf courses: Valley Park, Skyline
Park and Slopeside 9. Disc golf hours
of operation are 10:00am to 6:00pm
on Thursdays & Fridays and 9:00
to 6:00 on Saturdays & Sundays,
weather permitting. Be sure to stop
by the Summit Lodge Slopeside Pub
& Grill to pay your green fees. For
directions or more information, call
Blue Mountain at (610) 826-7700 or
check out www.skibluemt.com.
Now thru mid-December
– Enjoy the Free Pottery Making
Demonstrations at Holley Ross
Pottery on Route 191 in LaAnna
(between Cresco & Newfoundland).
Every Monday through Friday at
11:00am, you
can see all the
steps involved
in making
b e a u t i f u l
pottery, from
mixing the clay
to the fi nished
p r o d u c t !
Then browse
through the
creations in the
large factory
s h o w r o o m
and go for a
c o m fo r t a b l e
stroll to the
lake and forest
park. Holley
Ross Pottery
is open every
day, Monday
t h r o u g h
Saturday from
9:30 to 5:30,
and Sundays
1:00 until 5:30.
Call (570) 676-
3248 for more
i n f o r m a t i o n
or visit their website at
www.holleyross.com.
Now thru Season – Golfers enjoy
the great Mid-Week Golf Specials
at Split Rock Resort & Golf Club’s
twenty-seven championship holes
in Lake Harmony. On Mondays &
Wednesdays, buy one greens fee
and get the second one FREE (cart
required; not valid Twilight or 9
holes). On Tuesdays & Thursdays,
four golfers can play for only $160.
Enjoy great conditions and affordable
rates all season long at Split Rock
Resort’s Golf Club, which features
twenty-seven holes, a complete
practice facility, Clubhouse with
Golf Shop & Snack Bar, and the
Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar
with panoramic views. Call the Pro
Shop at (570) 722-9901 for your
Tee times and information about
yearly memberships. Situated
on serene Lake Harmony in the
Western Pocono Mountains, Split
Rock Resort features a variety of
accommodations, dining options and
recreational amenities including 27
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Steam Train Excursion
to Tobyhanna On Saturday, August 27th, Steamtown National His-
toric Site plans a Steam Train Excursion to Tobyhanna,
departing the platform in Scranton at 11:00am. The steam
train chugs past historic buildings, through a tunnel, along
mountain creeks, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, and amidst beautiful woodlands. The train’s return arrival in Scran-
ton is 3:00pm. From I-81, use Exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway) to Steamtown National Historic Site at
Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. Call (570) 340-5204, (570)
340-5200, or 1-888-693-9391 for tickets, and choo-choo to
www.nps.gov/stea!
The Village of Tobyhanna boasts a restored passen-
ger/freight station built in 1908! To greet the steam train, be
at the Tobyhanna Train Station and Museum on Route 423
by 11:45am. Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society,
regular hours are Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to
4:00pm. Meet the delightful Station Master, and see rail
videos, running model train layouts, memorabilia, and
railroad art; souvenirs and light refreshments are avail-
able. No admission; donations are appreciated. Call (570)
894-3338.
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holes of championship golf, indoor/
outdoor tennis, a fully equipped
fi tness center, video arcade, eight-
lane bowling alley, three restaurants
and the colossal H2OooohhIndoor Waterpark! Visit the website
www.splitrockresort.com for lodging
rates and information, or call the
resort at 1-800-255-7625 or (570)
722-9111 for reservations.
Now thru Labor Day –
CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark
Opens Daily for the Season at
Camelback Mountain Resort in
Tannersville. CamelBeach Mountain
Waterpark features a total of
thirty-two waterslides (the most
waterslides in Pennsylvania!), a wave
pool, the Action River, two kids’
play areas, bumper boats, chairlift
rides, mini golf and many other
exciting activities. Try surfi ng on the
Flow Rider static wave attraction!
How about some family fun on The
Pharaoh’s Phortress, a four-story,
multi-level family play structure
that features eight waterslides, a
wading lagoon, fountains, spray
guns and a 4-story tall, 1,500 gallon
water tipping bucket! If you’d
rather stay dry try CBK Mountain
Adventures, an adventure park for
the adrenaline junkie with multiple
levels of challenging tree-top
ropes courses, zip-lines, Mountain
Segways and more! CamelBeach
Mountain Waterpark is located off
I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Visit
www.camelbeach.com or call (570)
629-1661 for more information.
Now thru August 27 - As part
of the 140th Anniversary of the
discovery of Crystal Cave in nearby
Kutztown, cave management will be
offering Lantern Tours every Friday &
Saturday evening from now through
the month of August. For the fi rst
time since the cave was electrically
illuminated, tourists can go back in
time and see Crystal Cave by the
glow of hand-held lantern light.
Guides wearing period clothing
will present a genuine recreation of
the original Crystal Cave tour from
the 1870’s. These tours will include
folklore, stories and history of Crystal
Cave that have never been part of
the modern tour. Lantern Tours will
be offered every Friday & Saturday
evening through August 27. Crystal
Cave is located at 963 Crystal Cave
Road in Kutztown, just a short drive
from the Pocono Mountains. For
additional details including directions,
admission information and hours of
operation, call Crystal Cave at (610)
683-6765 or check out their website
www.crystalcavepa.com.
Now thru August 31 – An Art
Exhibit by Newfoundland artist
Laureen Niesthz will be on display
at Barrett Paradise Friendly Library
in Cresco. Working in watercolor
and oils, Laureen enjoys painting
portraits, landscapes and fi gurative
subjects. The exhibit is on display
in the Library’s Weiler Family
Community Room. Niesthz started
painting after her children graduated
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from school 15 years ago. “I love
to talk in my artistic voice with a
beautiful vocabulary,” she says. The
Barrett Paradise Friendly Library is
located at the intersection of Route
390 and Sand Spring Road in Cresco.
For more information call the library
at (570) 595-7171.
Now thru September 4 – The
Dutot Museum & Gallery on Main
Street (Route 611) in Delaware
Water Gap presents a regional, juried
Art Exhibition titled “Riv8 - The
Delaware River - A Big Picture.” The
exhibit will be on display during the
museum’s regular hours, Saturdays
& Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00pm.
The Dutot Museum & Gallery
houses rotating fi ne art exhibits in
its fi rst fl oor gallery, and a museum
of local history upstairs. One room
is a preserved schoolroom, where
visitors can sit at the old desks and
watch a slide show on local history;
another room overfl ows with
memorabilia of the town’s history.
You may call (570) 476-4240 or
(570) 421-5809 for further details.
www.dutotmuseum.com
August 25 – The Mountain
Laurel Performing Arts Center
in Bushkill continues its 2011
summer season today with two
big headliners: Frankie Valli & The
Four Seasons and The Beach Boys
at 8:00pm tonight! Frankie Valli is a
true American pop music icon. His
incredible career as a solo artist and
with The Four Seasons has produced
19 top ten hits and sold over 100
million records worldwide. He was
inducted into the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame in 1990 and named
longevity champ of the rock era by
Billboard Magazine. His many hits
include unforgettable songs such
as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,”
“Walk Like a Man,” “Candy Girl”
and “December, ‘63 (Oh, What a
Night),” all of which became rock
and roll classics. The Beach Boys
have often been called America’s
Band. The group has had 36 United
States Top 40 hits (the most by an
American rock band) and 56 Hot
100 hits, including four number-
one singles. Among their popular
songs are “Good Vibrations,”
“Surfi n’ USA,” “California Girls” and
“Kokomo.” Tickets for the show may
be purchased in advance through
TicketMaster at 800-745-3000 and
online, or by visiting the Box Offi ce
at the Mountain Laurel Center.
The Mountain Laurel Performing
Arts Center is the premier outdoor
amphitheater in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Since its fi rst concert in June 2003,
Mountain Laurel has been the home
to performances from some of the
top entertainers in the world. A
state-of-the-art amphitheater, the
Mountain Laurel Performing Arts
Center seats 2,500 under cover, and
another 7,500 people on its luscious
lawn area. The Center is located
on Bushkill Falls Road off of Route
209 in Bushkill (1 Tamiment Road).
You may call the Mountain Laurel
Performing Arts Center at (570) 588-
2522 with questions, or visit their
website at www.mtlaurelpac.com.
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Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre,
where every Thursday through
September 1 there’s a Party on the
Patio from 6:00 to 11:00pm! The big
party on the patio of the grandstand
features area tribute bands as well as
great food, drinks and karaoke. The
featured band tonight is Fleetwood
Mac tribute Fleetwood Macked. The
Party on the Patio is free and open
to guests 21 or older. Mohegan
Sun at Pocono Downs is located
at 1280 Route 315 in Wilkes-
Barre, where you can play all of
your favorite table games and over
2,300 slots sizzle 24 hours a day,
seven days a week! Horse racing
fans enjoy Live Harness Racing
every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
& Saturday; post time is 6:30pm.
Call 1-888-WIN-IN-PA or (570) 831-
2100, or check out their website at
www.mohegansunpocono.com to
fi nd out more!
August 25 – Meet a State Park
naturalist at 9:00am at the State
Game Lands #141 parking lot off of
Behrens Road for a Hike on the River
Band Trail on the Lehigh River. This
easy hike leads to a spectacular view
of the Lehigh River Gorge below. The
group will stop at the overlook for
a break, so bring a snack to enjoy!
This 2.5-mile hike is rated “easiest.”
Come out to get some exercise,
learn about the area’s rich history
and natural features, and relax in
the fresh air. To fi nd the S.G.L. #141
parking lot from Route 903, turn onto
Church Road then onto Behrens
Road. Join a naturalist from Hickory
Run State Park on select Thursdays
for hikes at Pocono Mountain State
Parks and neighboring public lands.
For more information or directions,
call the Hickory Run State Park
offi ce at (570) 443-0400 or log
on to the PA State Parks website
www.visitpaparks.com.
August 25 – “Come Paint with
Me” is a free, non-instructional
program of on-site outdoor painting
& sketching sessions for adult
and student artists. Artists will
meet today from 10:00am until
3:00pm at the Dorfl inger-Suydam
Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills,
off Route 6 between Hawley and
Honesdale. Artists are encouraged
to paint outdoors at their own
pace with mediums of their choice.
Representing many levels of expertise
and variations in style and technique,
artists are offered the opportunity
to network with others, share a
common interest, and socialize over
lunch break where informal critique
is often included. Registration is not
necessary to attend “Come Paint with
Me” sessions. Artists are expected
to meet at the various locations
bringing their own materials. Be sure
to pack a picnic lunch. Restrooms
will be available. Sessions will
be held weather permitting. For
directions or more information, call
Joan Polishook at (570) 775-6896
or visit www.joanpolishook-art.com.
All are welcome to join this free
program!
August 25 – The Wayne County
Genealogy Group Meets from 4:30
to 5:30pm in the Multi-Purpose
Room of the Wayne County
Historical Society, 810 Main
Street in Honesdale. Beginners
and experienced researchers are
welcome to attend these informative
sessions. For more information, call
(570) 253-3240 or (570) 253-5468
or send an email to [email protected].
See the Historical Society’s website
at www.waynehistorypa.org.
August 25 thru 27 - Three benefi t
performances of Anne Nelson’s
acclaimed two-character drama The
Guys will take place at the Theatre
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East Stroudsburg at 8:00pm. The
performances are planned as a 10th
Anniversary Memorial Tribute to
those who lost their lives in the terror
attacks on the United States on
September 11, 2001. All proceeds
from the performances will benefi t
two charities: Answer the Call (the
New York Police & Fire Widows’ &
Children’s Benefi t Fund), and The
Flight 93 National Memorial Fund.
Tickets are $20 each. The Guys is
based on playwright Anne Nelson’s
real-life experiences with a New
York City Fire Captain. In the play,
Joan, an editor, helps Nick, the
Fire Captain, prepare the eulogies
for the unprecedented number of
fi refi ghters who died under Nick’s
command at the World Trade Center
on 9/11. The Guys was originally
performed by Sigourney Weaver
and Bill Murray at New York’s off-
Broadway Flea Theatre less than three
months after 9/11. Subsequently,
it has been performed extensively
throughout the U.S. and abroad, to
great acclaim. A 2002 fi lm version
of The Guys starred Ms. Weaver
and Anthony LaPaglia. Tickets may
be reserved in advance by calling
The Guys Ticket Hotline at (570)
801-0548. Advance reservations
are strongly encouraged, although
remaining tickets will also be sold at
the door prior to each performance.
The Theatre at Notre Dame High
School is located at 60 Spangenburg
Avenue in East Stroudsburg. For
more information on The Guysbenefi t, call Chris Webster at (570)
629-5074.
August 26 – It’s Stand-Up
Comedy Night at Fernwood Hotel
& Resort on Route 209 in Bushkill!
Hosted by John Carfi and featuring
some of the funniest comedians
from HBO, Comedy Central, hotel
casinos and comedy clubs across
the nation, the fun starts at 10:00pm
at Fernwood’s Wintergreens
Patio Grill. Visit Fernwood for a
memorable night of laughs for just
$12 per person; must be 21 or over.
Fernwood Hotel & Resort is a 440
acre, four-season resort located on
Route 209 in Bushkill. For more
information about Stand-Up Comedy
Nights, call 1-888-FERNWOOD or
log on to www.fernwoodhotel.com.
August 26 – Pocono Whitewater
in Jim Thorpe invites you to join
them for a Big Day Out on the
Lehigh River. Bike, hike and raft
with Pocono Whitewater all in one
big day! Breakfast, lunch and dinner
are included. It’s an awesome
adventure for only $89.95 per
person! For your reservations,
call 1-800-WHITEWATER or visit
www.poconowhitewater.com.
August 26 – Just how do animals
see in the dark? Find out the answer
to this and other nighttime mysteries
when you go along on a special
Night Hike tonight at Nescopeck
State Park. This short walk will be held
from 8:15 to 9:15pm and includes
activities and games. This will be a
fun evening, appropriate for ages
8 and up. The Night Hike is FREE,
however registration is required.
Nescopeck State Park is located
west of White Haven, near Drums.
For further details or to register, call
the Nescopeck State Park offi ce
at (570) 403-2006. Check out the
Pennsylvania State Parks website
www.visitpaparks.com.
August 26 - Have you ever
wondered what the night sky looks
like from the summit of Big Pocono
State Park (home of Camelback
Mountain Resort)? Here’s your
chance to fi nd out! Drive up to Big
Pocono State Park atop Camelback
Mountain near Tannersville and
attend the special Starry Nights
Program. Join astronomy expert Rich Grebb from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
as he presents the second of two
exciting Starry Nights programs on
the mountain. Organized by the
Friends of Big Pocono State Park,
the Starry Nights Program will
include star chart interpretation, the
stars and constellations of summer
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and fall, and telescopic views of
the Hercules Star Cluster, views of
stars that are known solar systems,
the Andromeda Galaxy, and the
Ring Nebula. The program will run
from 7:30 to 10:00pm at Parking
Lot #2 in Big Pocono State Park. A
donation of $5 per adult and $3 for
children 12 and under is requested.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets and
dress warm - the mountain can get
cool at night! Rain date is August
27. Pre-registration is required and limited so sign up today! For
more information, call the State
Park offi ce at (570) 894-8336. A
Pocono Mountain treasure, Big
Pocono has been adopted by
the Friends of Big Pocono State
Park, a non-profi t group under
the umbrella of the Pennsylvania
Parks and Forests Foundation. To
learn more, visit their website at
www.friendsofbigpocono.org or log
on to the Pennsylvania State Parks
website www.visitpaparks.com.
August 26 – Food, Fun and all that
Jazz! The outdoor Jazz on the Deck
series returns to The Settlers Inn at
Bingham Park in Hawley this summer
with a sizzling lineup. Featured this
evening will be The Liberto Trio.
The musical performance will take
place from 6:00pm until 9:00pm,
rain or shine on the deck under
the awning. A summer barbecue
dinner will be served outdoors on
the Terrace in conjunction with the
performance. Also this evening, The
Settlers Inn will host a Wine Chat
with the Wine Chick with resident
Sommelier and wine professional
Leslie Chappell-Britt. Every Friday
at 5:00pm Leslie leads participants
through the intriguing and not-
so-mysterious world of wine with
tastings, workshops and discussions.
This will be an informal, unassuming
and entertaining hour to kick off
your weekend! There is a $12
tasting fee. Space is limited; please
RSVP. The Settlers Inn is located at
4 Main Avenue in Hawley, near Lake
Wallenpaupack. Call the Inn with
Wine Chat questions at (570) 226-
2993 or toll-free 1-800-833-8527.
www.thesettlersinn.com
August 26 thru 28 - The Downtown
Hawley Partnership is proud to
present the 2nd Annual Wally Lake
Fest, an event that celebrates the
Lake Region! This year’s festival will
feature events located throughout
the Lake Region including the Lake
Wallenpaupack Visitors Center,
throughout Downtown Hawley,
at area businesses and on the
lake. Organizers have created
another weekend full of events that
embrace the pristine natural beauty
and fun atmosphere of the lake, as
well as provide opportunities for
local businesses to showcase their
products and services. Friday night
will kick off with a music tour at
area restaurants. On Saturday and
Sunday, there will be a celebration
of talent at the Open Market Fair
at the Lake Wallenpaupack Visitors
Center, featuring independent art,
music, food and design. The Boat
Show will once again be taking
place in the Wallenpaupack Area
High School parking lot on Saturday,
and a breathtaking bike ride will
leave from the Visitors Center on
Sunday morning, taking eager bikers
down to the Lackawaxen River.
Lake Fest will also host a variety of
outdoor experiences taking place
along the shore and across the Lake
Wallenpaupack Nature Trail. Visitors
will learn about kayaking, canoeing,
boating safety, sailing, the PPL Dam
and more. The grand Boat Parade on
Saturday, a Wallenpaupack favorite of
years past, has also been enhanced
from last year. On Saturday night,
people can visit quaint Downtown
Hawley to shop and dine at some
of the best restaurants in the region.
Wally Lake Fest has a new website
for 2011, www.wallylakefest.com,
where you will fi nd the complete
Wally Lake Fest schedule. You may
also call (570) 226-2141 or call the
Downtown Hawley Partnership
at (570) 226-4064 and click on
www.visithawleypa.com.
August 27 – Pocono Whitewater
in Jim Thorpe offers a river experience
unlike any other: Moonlight Rafting
on the Lehigh! Take off at sundown
to explore the nightlife under a
summer moon, as glow sticks dance
around you like fi refl ies. Sharpen
other senses as light gives way to
sound and motion. A friendly guide
will accompany you to help navigate
through the moon-lit rapids and
keep your raft on course. After your
journey get cozy by the bonfi re,
roast some marshmallows, enjoy
cheese, crackers, and a glass or two
of wine compliments of your hosts.
Explore the night and experience
the Lehigh River in a whole new
way! Cost is $89.95 per person,
which includes in-raft river guide,
après party (beer, wine, cheese,
crackers, marshmallows, etc.), all
paddling equipment, wetsuits or
paddling jackets if needed, roaring
bon fi re, and glow necklaces. Private
moonlight dates are also available to
groups when scheduled in advance.
Pocono Whitewater and Skirmish
Paintball have been in business since
1976 and are recognized as industry
leaders in outdoor recreation and
paintball. Pocono Whitewater offers
mild to wild whitewater rafting and
kayaking trips, family trips, and
scenic rail-biking excursions to suit
everyone’s needs. Skirmish USA
features adrenaline-fi lled paintball
action on 50 playing fi elds amid
700 acres of top-notch Pocono
terrain. For your Moonlight Rafting
reservations, call Pocono Whitewater
at 1-800-WHITEWATER or click on
www.poconowhitewater.com.
August 27 – Steamtown National
Historic Site in nearby Downtown
Scranton is offering a Steam Train
Excursion to Tobyhanna in the
Pocono Mountains. The train will
depart the station in Scranton at
11:00am and return at around
3:00pm. The 4-hour round-trip
excursion will roll past historic
buildings, through a tunnel, along
mountain creeks and rivers, past lakes
and reservoirs, and through beautiful
Pocono Mountain woodlands.
The village of Tobyhanna boasts a
restored passenger-freight station
built in 1908. For those who would
like to see the steam train when it
arrives in Tobyhanna between 11:45
and 12noon, just drive over to the
Tobyhanna Train Station located
on Route 423; the number there is
(570) 894-3338. If you wish to be a
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King of the Butterfl ies - Monarchs Intricate wing patterns, graceful fl ight paths, fascinating life cycles, and
impressive migration make the monarch butterfl y a marvelous creature! On
Saturday, August 27th at 2:00pm, attend King of the Butterfl ies - Monarchs with Ed Wesely at Lacawac Sanctuary. During a fi eld walk in a milkweed patch,
you’ll learn about the monarch lifecycle and help tag and release! Cost is $7.00;
children under 12 attend free. Since 1996, Ed Wesely has rescued monarch
butterfl y eggs and caterpillars from threatened habitats and raised them in
the Butterfl y Barn Nature Center; with the help of local school children, he’s
nurtured and released 5,000+ adult monarchs!
Lacawac Sanctuary, a 545-acre nature preserve renowned for pristine
glacial Lake Lacawac, provides a mile of undisturbed shoreline on Lake Wallenpaupack. It was the summer retreat of
a prime mover behind the creation of Lake Wallenpaupack, Col. Louis A. Watres, whose Adirondack-style lodge and
carriage house are preserved
for their historic value. The
non-profi t community-based
organization is dedicated to
preservation of the natural
environment, education, and
scientifi c research. Supported
by volunteers, memberships,
and donations, it’s a National
Natural Landmark and on the
National Register of Historic
Places. Call (570) 689-9494,
email [email protected], and see
www.lacawac.org.
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Monarch’s only food source? Up to 280 million Monarch
butterfl ies are now in annual migration, and there is a
shortage of milkweed along their 3,000-mile route.
Without milkweed, the young butterfl ies will perish.
You can make a difference! Grow milkweed plants
outdoors, and prepare to enjoy beautiful butterfl ies.
Get free milkweed seeds at www.livemonarch.org,
a National Heritage 501(c)(3) not-for-profi t foundation. Or, skip 45 days of
growing time, and buy some small milkweed plants from Live Monarch!
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An original in the Lake Region,
with 2 Gumble Brothers, Inc.
locations! Complete home centers
with hardware, lumber, and
renovation/remodeling supplies.
The Newfoundland store is on
Route 191, (570) 676-3304; and,
the Paupack location is on Route
507, (570) 226-4531. Paint, lumber,
building supplies, plumbing,
and electrical supplies; house
wares and home supplies; power
and hand tools, sporting goods,
spackle, spades, and spigots. Free
local delivery. The Newfoundland
store is also a complete Rental
Center stocked with quality,
courtesy, and savings! Scope out
www.gumblebrothers.com.
Get fresh-baked goodies daily at
Dutch’s Shur Save in Greentown!
The bakery at Dutch’s turns out fresh
bread and rolls, pastries, and cakes
made daily. Located at 1564 Route
507; call (570) 676-3373. Groceries,
fresh fruits and vegetables, specialty
foods, greeting cards, notions and
potions, plants, cut fl owers and
arrangements, kitchen helpers,
and cold beer to go. Cleaning and
laundry supplies, spices, sodas,
candy, and fresh delicatessen. A
complete market with convenience,
variety, and great service, offering
an enjoyable shopping experience
in the Lake Region!
All aboard! Tour Delaware Water
Gap and the Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area with Water
Gap Trolley. An authentic-style, all-
weather trolley will transport you
to points of interest in this historic
region. Your trained guide will give
entertaining information on the
sights, including breathtaking views
at the Resort Point Overlook, The
Point of the Gap, the Indian head
in the mountain, and Shawnee-on-
Delaware. Historic notes include
the Depuy Mansion, the Dutot
Museum, Croasdale Manor, the
homes of famous musicians, and
more. Learn about the Native
Americans, the early settlers, and
visitors such as Theodore Roosevelt,
Thomas Edison, and Fred Astaire.
The depot is on Route 611 in the
center of Delaware Water Gap (I-80
exit 310), with free parking, Cody’s
Gift Shop, vendors, picnic area, and
mini-golf! Call (570) 476-9766, use
the display ad coupon, and see
www.watergaptrolley.com.
The Glass Hat is a 1-owner shop
featuring 2 fl oors fi lled with elegant
glassware, antique oak and country
furniture, collectibles, estate
jewelry, pottery, and Depression
glass. Tea connoisseurs will enjoy
the cups and saucers, teapots, and
interesting tea things. A highlight
is the Christmas Room featuring
Santas, old and new ornaments,
even Christmas China! There’s a
section devoted to old kitchenware,
perfect decor for your kitchen.
The proprietors are members of
the Wayne, Pike, Sullivan Antique Dealers Association (WPSADA)
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and 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.
Escape to a world where the
action sizzles 24/7, and the service
is sublime. There’s so much to
experience at Mohegan Sun at
Pocono Downs on Route 315 in
Wilkes-Barre. Cash in on the fun
at 2,300 high-voltage slots. Enjoy
electric-hot virtual table games, and
real live poker, blackjack, craps, and roulette! There’s a dining option for
every taste and budget, from Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Timbers Buffet to Wolfgang Puck Express. A stroll
through the shopping promenade
reveals interesting fi nds at Marshall Rousso, Brookstone, and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop.
When it comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and Breakers host entertainment
on Friday and Saturday nights,
and check out the stellar Summer Concert Series at the racetrack. Live
harness racing is in season now, and
the simulcast facility is open year
‘round! Call 1-888-WIN-INPA; see
www.mohegansunpocono.com.
Find out why Country Junction
is “The World’s Largest General
Store!” At 6565 Interchange Road,
Route 209, in Lehighton, follow
the in-house street signs toward
everything and anything you need
to make your house a home. Home
accents, giftware, antiques, and
novelties. Country Junction’s Service
Team installs fl ooring, windows
and doors, gutter, garages, siding,
lumber, fencing, and insulation.
You’ll fi nd Animal Country Puppies
& More, the K9er-Diner, Barn Door
Restaurant, a free wildlife exhibit,
free petting farm, landscape and
garden items, and a wine cellar
with wine tasting! This shopping
experience is fun for everyone;
open 7 days. Call (610) 377-5050,
and go to the Junction online at
www.countryjunction.com!
See pottery made at Holley Ross
Pottery! This amazing place, on
Route 191 in La Anna, is a pottery
showroom, gift shop, and studio
where skilled craftsmen produce
fi ne items offered for sale. Watch
demonstrations Monday through
Friday at 11:00am, and shop in
the factory showroom for Fiestaware, stoneware, mugs, glass,
China sets, dolls, planters, and
decor. See Holley Ross’ very own
Weeping Gold Pottery, plus candy
dishes, colored glassware, candles,
bean pots, suncatchers, and highly
collectible Polish Pottery. How
about a birdbath or an outdoor
fi gurine? After shopping, enter the
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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. Open
Monday through Saturday 9:30am
to 5:30pm, Sundays 1:00pm to
5:30pm. Call (570) 676-3248, and
see www.holleyross.com.
On Route 209 in Bushkill, the
Pocono Indian Museum & Gift
Shop is dedicated to the Native
Delaware, and the human history
in northeastern Pennsylvania from
10,000 BC to the contact period with
Europeans prior to the American
Revolution. Ancient artifacts,
weapons, and tools, a chronological
commentary over 1000s of years!
Browse the gift shops and tour
the museum. Purchase moccasins,
authentic Native American jewelry,
original pottery, Native American
music, dreamcatchers, mandelas,
dolls, books, knives, and other
handicrafts; gift certifi cates are
available. Open daily except
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and
Easter; call (570) 588-9338 and see
www.poconoindianmuseum.com.
Bring the display ad for a free
admission! Adjacent to Starting
Gate Action Sports.
Pocono Book Exchange is your
locally-owned source for books
and reading-related items. Need a
mystery for quiet evenings, a story/
picture book for a child’s bedtime, a
gift book to commemorate a special
event, or an informative handbook
to guide your next project? Check
out the neat shelves of page-turners,
just waiting for you to discover
what’s between the covers. Literacy
is a life skill, a rewarding pastime,
and vocabulary and conversational
enhancement for all ages! New
and used books are sold at prices
for every pocketbook, in a spacious
setting conducive to browsing.
Trades are made at the owners’
discretion, and
special orders
are available.
Open daily at
10:00am; call
(570) 355-5757,
or drop by the
shop on Route
940 in Pocono
Lake.
At Ross Herbs
and Antiques
on Route 191 in
Paradise Valley,
you’ll fi nd
an intriguing
selection of
nice old country
things, as well as
fresh, fragrant,
tasty, healthy,
beautiful herbs.
Located with
Ross & Ross
Nursery, Inc.,
your one-stop
shop for all
things green and
blooming, since
1932! Stroll
through landscape designs, exotic
plants, garden gifts, pond supplies,
and water plants, upon sturdy,
attractive walkways and patios,
which they also professionally
install. Quality and service are their
specialties. Open daily; give them a
call at (570) 595-9760, or drop in
today!
Step up to Second Story High End
Thrift, located at 756 Business
Route 209, across from Eagles
Glen Plaza in East Stroudsburg. This
discriminating store has the look
and feel of a high-end boutique,
but the prices will amaze you!
After loving all the stunning brand
name and designer apparel, you’ll
fl ip over the ever-changing array of
accessories, shoes, bags, artwork,
and décor pieces. Distinctive,
attractive furniture is displayed
throughout the gallery setting,
and sold at thrifty prices. You’re
encouraged to open cabinets and
drawers to discover more one-of-a-
kind treasures awaiting you inside!
For hours and more information,
call Second Story High End Thrift
today at (570) 420-9948.
Pocono Tile Works serves the entire
4-county Pocono Mountains region
with expert custom tile design
and installation. Marble is also a
specialty. See genuine examples
of their beautiful, quality work at
www.poconotileworks.com! Call
(570) 460-6439, or email rafal@
poconotileworks.com to schedule
an appointment for your free,
professional consultation and
estimate. Pocono Tile Works is fully
insured, reliable and reputable,
and cheerfully provides top-notch
references and recommendations!
Vacation Home Signs, the
website where creating your own
decorative sign couldn’t be easier!
You can customize a beautiful new
sign for your primary residence
or vacation home in just 3 easy
steps. Call (267) 385-3320, email
and enjoy how it works at
www.VacationHomeSigns.com!
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Minutes from Shawnee Mountain
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570 676-3248 www.holleyross.comOpen May 1 to mid-December • Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30 • Sun. 1:00-5:30
Savings up to 70%Representing 150 Manufacturers Including:
Polish Pottery • Fiesta Dinnerware • Jim ShoreFenton Glass • Willow Tree • Bird Baths
and 144 more!
Route 191,LaAnna
(Midway BetweenCresco & Newfoundland)
WOODLAND PARKRustic Cable Bridge
Sawdust TrailsScenic 5-Acre Lake
LARGEFACTORY SHOWROOM
11am Monday thru Friday
While dining or staying at The Settlers Inn or visiting historic
Hawley, drop by The Potting Shed
gift shop! The Shed’s merchandise
changes seasonally, and is chosen
with an eye for quality craftsmanship
and environmental friendliness.
Each product line is a natural follow-
through from the Inn’s commitment
to green hospitality practices. Find
the perfect gift or a must-have item
for yourself! Interesting jewelry,
innovative stationery, gardening
implements, and works of pottery
infl uenced by the Arts and Crafts
movement; gift certifi cates are
available. Find it at 4 Main Avenue
in Hawley. Phone (570) 226-
2993 or 1-800-833-8527, and see
www.thesettlersinn.com.
It will be “Love at First Bite” when
you visit the Pocono Cheesecake
Factory. Located on Route 611 in
Swiftwater, the factory specializes
in the fi ne art of cheesecakery,
crafting it better than anyone else.
They sell only cheesecake and other
goods made fresh on the premises;
choose from a large variety of
fl avors and toppings. This is the best
cheesecake you’ve ever had! The
very sweet and fragrant shop is open
daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Bring the display ad coupon. The
number is (570) 839-6844; place
your special orders now, and taste
www.poconocheesecake.com.
Step back in time at Theo B. Price
Inc. Country Store on Route 390
in Cresco. This landmark is stocked
with handicrafts, distinctive gifts,
seasonings, animal feed, folk art,
hardware, and building materials.
Shop for Green Mountain Coffees,
Vera Bradley Bags, Byers’ Choice
collectibles, Burt’s Bees, Grafton
Village Cheeses, and more! You’ll
also fi nd everything you’d expect
at a hardware and lumber store
for your home and outdoor
needs. Browse the Sprag Mill Art
Gallery on the premises. Open
from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday
through Saturday; closed Sunday.
Pop in to shop, or just to say hello!
Call this honest-to-goodness country
store at (570) 595-2501, and visit
www.theobprice.com.
Hutton Metalcrafts creates an array
of unique handcrafted metal works,
copper lanterns, lamps, candle
lanterns, and fi ne pewter ornaments
and necklaces on Route 940 in
Pocono Pines. Remembrances
and objects for the home are
manufactured on the premises.
One-of-a-kind copper trees by Tom
Hutton, hand-hammered from a
slab of solid copper, silver brazed,
then heat-colored to produce rich
greens on the tops and reddish
highlights on the trunks. Purchase
fi ne oil paintings on glass and
stone by Xian, and gorgeous solid
copper wall sculptures. Everything
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Route 209, BrodheadsvilleTry our own Hickory Smoked
Ham or BaconFRESH PRODUCE
GROCERIES
IN-STOREBAKERY
Open Monday thru Saturday7:00am to 11:00pm
Sunday 8:00am to 10:00pmExperience the pleasure of wider aisles, more Check-Out Counters
and Expanded Displays
FULL SERVICE PHARMACY
CARDS& GIFTS
• SPECIAL SALES WEEKLY •MAC Cards Accepted
COOKS TOUR • THE ONE AND ONLY!
On Routes 191 & 390 in Mountainhome (570) 595-0370
Cooks Tour
IN ADDITION , WE HAVE THESE OTHER GOODIES:Heavy Bakeware • Fondue Sets • Pasta, Ravioli Machines • Cannoli Molds
Pizza/Bread Stones • Spaetzle Machines • Barbeque Equipment • WoksCake Decorating Supplies • Pot Racks • Decorative Molds • Cookie Cutters
Aprons • Wine Accessories • Marble Rolling Pins • SteamersQuiche Pans • Flans • Rosettes
OPEN 7 DAYS Hours: 10 am to 5:30 pm Monday - Saturday, Sunday 10 am to 3 pmSENIOR CITIZEN’S DISCOUNT
VISA • MASTERCARD • DISCOVER CARD • AMERICAN EXPRESS
FAMOUS BRAND NAMES INCLUDE: Scanpan Ceramic Titanium Cookware, Cuisinart, Waring and Chef’s Choice
Appliances, Henckels, Wusthoff, Zyliss, Peugeot Peppermills, Le Creuset,Microplane, Kaiser Bakeware, Caspari, and a complete array of gadgets, cookware and bakeware for people whose passion is cooking!
BRIDAL REGISTRY AVAILABLE
YOUR COMPLETE SOURCEFOR COOKWARE!
at Hutton Metalcrafts is unique!
Open Tuesday through Saturday
from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday
from 11:00am to 3:00pm, closed
Monday. Call (570) 646-7778, and
illuminate www.copperlamps.com.
Have an illuminating experience at
American Candle! Candlery, gifts,
and accessories great for decorating
and giving. Browse through an
incredible selection of dinner tapers,
wind-proof storm candles, pillar
candles, and jar candles. Choose
from 100s of candle gift baskets and
wedding candles. Catch a candle
making demonstration! You’ll fi nd
collectibles from Legends, Dept. 56, Lenox, Precious Moments, and
gorgeous stained glass. Featuring
Pandora jewelry, Kameleon jewelry,
MOGO charm bracelets, Vera Bradley accessories, Dansko Shoes, and Snap Shoes. Choose from 100+
barrels of chocolates, gummies, hard
candies, and licorice! On Route 611
in Bartonsville, exit 302 off I-80;
open daily. Phone (570) 629-3388;
visit www.american-candle.com.
The camp/outfi tter store at
Adventure Sports on Route 209 in
Marshalls Creek carries a complete
line of outdoor equipment. Tents,
lanterns, fi re starters, water jugs,
portable stoves, hats, clothing,
sunglasses, snorkeling equipment,
and disposable cameras are just
some of the necessaries they
carry. You’ll fi nd things you need
that you didn’t even know you
needed! Call (570) 223-0505 or
1-800-487-2628. See the display ad
for a money-saving offer, and visit
www.adventuresport.com.
Woks to the left and rolling pins
to the right; you’re at Cooks Tour!
The best cookware and kitchen
items can be found here; shop
for Cuisinart, Scanpan Ceramic Titanium Cookware, Waringand Chef’s Choice Appliances, Henckels, Wusthoff, Le Creuset, Zyliss, Peugeot Peppermills, Microplane, Kaiser Bakeware, and
Caspari. Heavy bakeware, cannoli
molds, pasta machines, fondue
sets, pizza/bread stones, spaetzle
machines, barbecue equipment,
cake decorating supplies, pot
racks, chefwear, steamers, wine
accessories and quiche pans fi ll this
amazing shop, and the specialty
foods will satisfy the choosiest
foodie. Gift certifi cates are available.
Personalized service ensures that
you’ll fi nd the right ingredient,
technique, cookbook, or device.
Cooking classes are offered, as is a
senior citizens’ discount. Open daily
on Route 390 in Mountainhome;
call (570) 595-0370. Bon appetit!
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Do the Delawarewith Adventure Sports! Adventure Sports on Route 209 in Marshalls Creek, just 2 miles north of I-80 exit 309,
specializes in river trips on the Delaware River through the spectacular Delaware Water
Gap National Recreation Area. Crystal clear water and many islands and beaches offer
unlimited opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, fi shing, and hiking. Adventure Sports
offers unguided trips which vary from a couple of hours to overnight, multi-day camping
excursions! Rates include canoes, kayaks, or rafts, PFDs, paddles, shuttle transportation,
river maps, trip planning, and orientation.
Licensed by the National Park Service (NPS), Adventure Sports has been running trips on the Delaware, abundant
with wildlife and rich in Native American history, since 1969. The NPS hosts riverside facilities with dressing/changing
areas, picnicking, volleyball, baseball, Frisbee, soccer, and group activities; special rates are available for groups of 10+.
In Adventure Sports’ camp/outfi tter store you’ll fi nd tents, fi re starters, lanterns, water jugs, portable stoves, T-shirts,
hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, snorkeling equipment, disposable cameras, and anything/everything you need! Use the
display ad for a discount, call (570) 223-0505 or 1-800-487-2628, and splash to www.adventuresport.com.
Whitewater Challengers Adventures Whitewater Challengers on the Lehigh River offers beau-
tiful scenery and good fun, attracting adventurers again and
again! Bring a crew of 6+ to fi ll a raft, and receive a free river
lunch on Monday Madness days. Top off a Terrifi c Tuesday
with 20% off merchandise in the outfi tter store. Wet ‘n’ Wild Wednesdays feature free wa-
ter cannons.
Thursday Thrillers get you 20% off a
zip line adventure.
Fabulous Fridays feature a free
color 8”x10” sou-
venir photograph of you and your crew shooting the rapids.
Bring 25+ buddies on Super Saturdays to receive a free
t-shirt, souvenir photo, river lunch, rafting space, and rafting
adventure return ticket. Take 10% off a Scenic Sunday rail/
trail mountain biking adventure; bike, helmet, and bottled
water are included. “Whitewater rafting in the Poconos is a
close-to-home vacation getaway that features fresh air, clear
sparkling mountain water, friendly guides, and the thrill of
discovering something that the whole family can team-up to
do together,” says owner Ken Powley. Mention This Week in the Poconos when booking! Call 1-800-443-8554 or (570)
443-9532, and zip to www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
Big Day Out and Moonlight Rafting with Pocono Whitewater Pocono Whitewater,
on Route 903 near Jim
Thorpe since 1976, offers
a guided multi-sport Big Day Out on the Lehigh
River. On Friday, August
26th, bike, hike, and raft, all
in one big day; it’s an awe-
some adventure, for only
$89.95/pp! Tasty breakfast,
lunch, and dinner are in-
cluded, too. Go Moonlight Rafting on Saturday, August
27th. Explore moonlit nightlife as glow sticks dance around
you like fi refl ies. Then, get cozy by the fi re, roast marshmal-
lows, and savor cheese, crackers, and a glass of wine! The
$89.95/person fee covers your guide, après party, equip-
ment, roaring bonfi re, and glow necklaces.
Full-day and ½-day adventures through the scenic
Lehigh River Gorge, mild-to-wild rafting and kayaking, scenic
rail/mountain biking, and Skirmish Paintball in 50 fi elds on
700 acres are all Pocono Whitewater specialties! Groups/
private parties are welcomed with advance reservation.
Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226, and drift to
www.poconowhitewater.com.
RecreationalDam Release Weekend The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces Saturday and Sunday, August 27th and 28th, as target dates
for a Recreational Dam Release Weekend on the Lehigh River. By regulating the Francis Walter Dam, the USACE
creates breathtaking whitewater by releasing 100s of cubic feet/second of additional water into the river. Rafters and
kayakers eagerly anticipate the rush of riding whitewater! To arrange a Lehigh River adventure, call Pocono Whitewater
in Jim Thorpe at 1-800-WHITEWATER, or Whitewater Challengers in White Haven at 1-800-443-8554. Find out more
at www.poconowhitewater.com and www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
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FIND LIVE LOCAL MUSIC
www.LiveLocalMusicNow.com
ENTERTAINMENTSubject to change; check the
venue for the latest information.
MOUNTAIN LAUREL
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER,
1 Tamiment Road in Bushkill
via Route 209, presents a stellar
lineup of music and comedy.
See Frankie Valli and the Beach
Boys on Thursday, August 25th!
Mountain Laurel Center’s state-
of-the-art amphitheater seats
2,500 under cover, plus lush lawn
seating for another 7,500 patrons.
Tickets are available through
Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000 and
www.ticketmaster.com; within
the Fernwood Hotel & Resort gift
shop, 1-888-FERNWOOD and
www.fernwoodhotel.com; or,
from the Mountain Laurel Center
box offi ce, (570) 588-2522 and
www.mtlaurelpac.com.
THE SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE
on River Road in Shawnee-on-
Delaware presents River’s Edge:
The Story of Shawnee through
September 2nd; Sisters of Swing:
The Story of the Andrews Sisters
through September 3rd; Nunsense
2: The Second Coming through
September 4th; School House Rock
Live, Jr. through August 27th; Annie
through August 27th; and, Alice in
Wonderland, Jr. through August
26th. Offering group rates, advance
reservations, S.T.A.R.S. Theater
Camp for kids, and dinner/show
packages. Call (570) 421-5093; see
www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com.
THE SETTLERS INN AT
BINGHAM PARK, 4 Main Avenue
in Hawley, is an artfully restored,
craftsman-style historic hotel.
A special Jazz on the Deck
happens on Friday, August 26th
from 6:00pm to 9:00pm featuring
the Liberto Trio! In conjunction
with Wally Lake Fest, enjoy a
summer barbecue and specialty
beers. Get away from it all in a
relaxing atmosphere; reservations
are suggested. The Settlers Inn
is a landmark in the heart of the
Lake Region, offering fi ne dining,
lovely accommodations, Potting
Shed Gift Shop, and special
events. Four Diamond AAA rating,
AAA Top Ten Favorite Historic
Hotel, Historic Hotels of America
member, and Wine Spectator award-winner. Call (570) 226-
2993 or 1-800-833-8527, and visit
www.thesettlersinn.com.
MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO
DOWNS transports you to a world
where the action sizzles 24/7. Live
in concert, catch Tony Orlando at
the racetrack on Monday, August
29th! Cash in on the fun at 2,300 hot
slots, virtual electronic table games,
and live blackjack, roulette, craps,
and poker tables. Enjoy simulcast
harness racing, and live harness racing in season now! Savor
distinctive dining options, and stroll
through the shopping promenade.
Party on the Patio happens on
Thursdays with great tribute bands,
and Sunburst Bar and Breakers
host entertainment every weekend.
This escape is as close as your car
keys, on Highway 315, Wilkes-
Barre. Call 1-888-WIN-INPA; see
www.mohegansunpocono.com.
SPLIT ROCK RESORT in Lake
Harmony offers accommodations,
H2Ooooh! indoor water park,
championship 27-hole golf course,
18-hole of miniature golf, fi tness
center, pools, tennis, basketball,
bowling, video games, racquetball,
archery, billiards, ping-pong, daily
activities, ice cream parlor, movie
theater, coffee shop, hair gallery,
and gift shop. The Galleria Dining Room features a continental menu;
Bell’ago overlooks Lake Harmony
and serves fi ne Italian cuisine;
Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar offers panoramic views of the
9th hole. Galleria Nightclub and
Benchwarmers Sports Bar will
entertain you. Banquet facilities
and conference services are a
specialty, and most amenities are
open to the public. Call 1-800-255-
7625 or (570) 722-9111, and see
www.splitrockresort.com.
FERNWOOD HOTEL &
RESORT on Route 209 in Bushkill
offers luxury rooms and villas,
food court, sports pub, and
Tuscan Grille. Every Wednesday at
6:00pm is Brain Freeze Trivia team
trivia game for ages 21+ hosted by
Gary “Big Brain” in the Morning.
Play Bingo every Thursday evening,
and enjoy Stand Up Comedy
Nights for ages 21+ every Friday
at 10:00pm. Magicians, illusionists,
jugglers, and comedians perform
on weekends, and Saturday
Night Bands take the stage at
10:00pm for ages 21+. Pools,
fi tness area, massage, horseback
riding, tennis, 18-hole golf course,
game room, daily activities, and
vacation/weekend packages.
Call 1-888-FERNWOODx5 or
(570) 588-9500x5214, and see
www.fernwoodhotel.com.
CRESCENT LODGE is a delightful
year-round country inn resort on
This Week in the Poconos 23
Theater Year Round!Musicals, Comedies, Dramas
Children’s TheaterClasses and Camps
We Love Groups of All Sizes!
570-421-5093www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com
COMING SOONAugust 26th
Our Idiot Brother (R)
Don’t Be Afraidof the Dark (R)
Columbiana (PG-13)
Circumstance (R)
Higher Ground
September 2nd
Shark Night3-D (PG-13)
The Debt (R)
Apollo 18 (PG-13)
Saving Private Perez (PG-13)
APOLLO 18 OPENS IN THEATRES SEPTEMBER 2 nd
Route 191 in Paradise Valley. Enjoy
exceptional food, with dinner
music on Friday and Saturday by
pianist Keith Herrmann. He has
performed on the Tonight Show,
The Today Show, CBS This Morning
and the Golden Globe Awards; hear classical and Broadway at
their best! On Sundays, enjoy the
blues/jazz piano of Michael Fossa.
He has performed with The Doorsguitarist Robbie Krieger, among
other legends. Known for a refi ned
atmosphere of leisure and fun; ask
about lodging packages! Spas,
championship golf, outlet shopping,
adventure park, water parks, and
a casino are nearby. Call (570)
595-7486 or 1-800-392-9400; visit
www.crescentlodge.com.
SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF
RESORT in Shawnee-on-Delaware
features John Grant, a New York-
style piano man, in the River
Room Piano Bar and Lounge
on Thursdays from 7:00pm to
11:00pm, and Fridays and Saturdays
from 8:00pm to 11:00pm.
Happy Hour daily from 4:00pm
to 6:00pm, complimentary hors
d’oeuvres on weekends, cocktail
specials, and ShawneeCraft™
beer, ale, and lager specials! On
many Tuesdays, performances
happen indoors or out, weather
permitting, at 7:00pm, part of the
free Community Concert Series,
appropriate for all ages. Donations
to the performers are accepted.
Call 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see
www.shawneeinn.com.
THE INN AT POCONO
MANOR overlooking the mount-
ains offers entertainment in the
lounge most Friday and Saturday
evenings, as well as special
themed events. Featuring a daily
Happy Hour, with complimentary
hors d’ oeuvres and drink specials
from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, and a
Light Fare menu from 9:00pm
to 12:00am. Check out the
exceptional Exchange Restaurant, Laurel Spa, golf, fi shing, hunting,
horseback riding, and special
events! The Inn at Pocono Manor
is located on Route 314, via Route
940 or Route 611, in Pocono
Manor. Call (570) 839-7111x7601
or 1-800-233-8150x7601; see
www.poconomanor.com.
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The Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania are a welcoming place to be, with attractions,displays, amusements, special events, and demonstrations planned for your enjoyment!
Fudge Kitchen, and other specialty
shops make for great brows0ing.
Open daily at 9:00am through
October, and weekends through
November. Call (570) 588-6682.
www.visitbushkillfalls.com.
CLAWS ‘N’ PAWS WILD ANIMAL PARK on Route 590 east of Hamlin,
near Lake Wallenpaupack, features
strange and wonderful creatures ex-
hibited in natural settings and enclo-
sures along tree-lined paths. Observe
many species of live exotic animals
from all over the world, including
monkeys, alligators, bears, lions, leop-
ards, birds, snakes, and a rare white
tiger. Critters like kinkajou, coati,
binturong, and muntjac will amaze
you; animal shows are performed
daily. Attractions include a large
walk-in petting zoo, a host of de-
lightful farm animals, and a Dinosaur
Outpost and Dino Dig. Have fun in
Turtle Town, and feed parrots and
giraffes too! Phone (570) 698-6154.
www.clawsnpaws.com.
COUNTRY JUNCTION at 6565
Interchange Road, Route 209, in
Lehighton is “The World’s Largest
General Store!” Follow the signs to-
ward everything and anything you
need to make your house a home;
accents, giftware, antiques, and nov-
elties. Country Junction’s Service
Team can install your fl ooring, win-
dows and doors, gutter, garages, sid-
ing, lumber, fencing, and insulation.
You’ll fi nd Animal Country Puppies
& More, the K9er-Diner, Barn Door
Restaurant, a free wildlife exhibit, free
petting farm, and a wine cellar with
wine tasting! Shop for landscape and
garden items, too. Fun for everyone;
open 7 days. Call (610) 377-5050.
www.countryjunction.com.
COUNTRY KETTLE on Business
Route 209, Marshalls Creek. “Wow!
Look at all that candy!” is the fi rst
reaction when entering Country
Kettle’s famous Candy Shop. With
over 250 barrels of your favorite
treats, all at the same price, it’s sure
to be an enjoyable experience. You’ll
fi nd creamy fudge, mouth-watering
chocolates, gourmet caramel corn,
honey-toasted peanuts, fl avored ses-
ame sticks, and many unique snack
mixes. Enjoy specialty jams, jellies,
marmalades, gourmet mustards, hot
sauces, and tasty salsas. The Gift Shop features jewelry from Swarovski
and John Medeiros. Browse collect-
ibles featuring Jim Shore, Lenox, and
Charming Tails. Enjoy the fragrance
of Yankee Candles, Wood Wick
Candles, and “Our Own Candles.”
Discover kitchenware, garden fl ags
and stones, wind chimes, and home
accent décor. Stop at Country Kettle
Candy & Gift Shop…have some
fun! Open daily from 9:30am to
5:30pm. Phone (570) 421-8970.
www.country-kettle.com.
ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGEon Route 940 east of Hazleton was
once a thriving coal mining patch
town with a population of over a
thousand! Founded in 1854, it was
an anthracite-mining community
owned by coal companies. Eckley
was abandoned with the advent
of strip mining; the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commissiontransformed this ghost town into a
real historical experience. Kitchens,
bedrooms, personal items, cloth-
ing, laundry rooms, social clubs,
churches, doctor’s offi ce, and the
company store all appear now as
they were then! Tours and special
events are offered, weather and staff
permitting; enjoy the worthy muse-
um any day. Phone (570) 636-2070.
www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.
HOLLEY ROSS POTTERY on
Route 191 at LaAnna features free
AMERICAN CANDLE on Route
611 in Bartonsville offers something
for everyone! Candles are made
daily and are created in a full line of
scents, colors, shapes, and contain-
ers. Catch an illuminating candle-
making demonstration! Featuring
gift and accessory brands including
Kameleon, Pandora, Vera Bradley,
Dansko, Annaleece, lindsay phillips, Yankee Candle, and Switch Flops, in addition to Dept. 56, Lenox, and
Precious Moments. After shopping
and browsing through the myriad
candles, gifts, and collectibles, drop
by the huge, 100+-barrel candy
room. Come for the candles…stay
for the fun! Phone (570) 629-3388.
www.american-candle.com.
BARLEY CREEK BREWING COMPANY at Sullivan Trail and
Camelback Road in Tannersville fea-
tures an award-winning timber frame
atmosphere housing the Poconos’
original brewpub. Enjoy soups and
salads, pub fare, steaks, seafood, plus
a children’s menu, treasure box, and
game room. There’s a deck for brews
with a view, a pavilion, and a wiffl e
ball stadium. The unique restaurant
and nightspot offers traditional favor-
ites and genuine pub fare, paired with
handcrafted ales and lagers brewed
on-site in an English brew house.
Fresh sushi is created in the main bar
on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday by
Chef Agus. Live music and special
events, and free tours of the brew-
ery and beer tasting daily; see you at
The Creek! Phone (570) 629-9399.
www.barleycreek.com.
BUSHKILL FALLS, off Route
209 in Bushkill is the “Niagara of
Pennsylvania!” Encompassing 8 roar-
ing waterfalls and featuring miles
of nature trails, picnic areas, minia-
ture golf, paddleboats, and special
events. The Ice Cream Parlor, the
Native American exhibit, wildlife
exhibits, and fi shing on the grounds
are fun for all ages. Trading Post,
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Pocono Downs is an out-of-the-or-
dinary escape, on Highway 315 in
Wilkes-Barre. Call 1-888-WIN-INPA.
www.mohegansunpocono.com.
ROSS & ROSS NURSERY on Route
191 in Paradise Valley is a one-stop
shop for all things green and grow-
ing since 1932, as well as attractive,
sturdy walkways and patios, which
they also professionally install. You’ll
fi nd beautiful, functional landscape
design, healthy exotic plants, delight-
ful garden gifts, and pond supplies
and water plants. Ross Herbs and
Antiques onsite features an intriguing
selection of nice, old country things
for your home and yard, as well as
fresh, fragrant, tasty, beautiful herbs
for your planting, cooking, and din-
ing pleasure! Quality and service are
their specialties. Open daily. Phone
(570) 595-9760.
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE at 150 South
Washington Avenue in nearby
Scranton is the only National Park
site devoted to steam railroading.
Enjoy locomotive and railroad equip-
ment displays, as well as an impres-
sive, fascinating museum. Regular
and special train excursions are of-
fered throughout the year, departing
from the boarding platform and roll-
ing past historic buildings, through
tunnels, along mountain streams, and
amidst beautiful woodlands. Take
guided tours of the pottery factory,
and free demonstrations of pottery
and china making. Many lines of
pottery, glassware, gifts, sculpture,
and more are available to admire
and purchase. Shop for Fiesta din-
nerware, stoneware, dolls, planters,
décor, candles, bean pots, sun-
catchers, Weeping Gold pottery,
and Polish pottery. Find a whimsical
fi gurine or birdbath for your garden!
Check out the cable bridge, lovely
forest with well-maintained saw-
dust trails, and woodland lake with
picnic area. Phone (570) 676-3248.
www.holleyross.com.
HUTTON METALCRAFTS on
Route 940 in Pocono Pines creates
an array of unique handcrafted metal
works, copper lanterns, lamps, and
candle lanterns, and fi ne pewter or-
naments and jewelry. One-of-a-kind
copper trees by Tom Hutton, hand-
hammered from a slab of solid cop-
per, silver brazed, then heat-colored
to produce rich greens on the tops
and reddish highlights on the trunks,
are available at several price points.
Purchase fi ne oil paintings on glass
and stone by Xian, and gorgeous
solid copper wall sculptures in vary-
ing sizes, all hand-made and manu-
factured on the premises. Everything
at Hutton Metalcrafts is unique!
Open Tuesday through Saturday
from 9:00am to 5:00pm; Sunday
from 11:00am to 3:00pm; closed
Monday. Phone (570) 646-7778.
www.copperlamps.com.
MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS sizzles 24/7! There’s so
much to see, do, and experience, in-
cluding live blackjack, roulette, craps,
and poker table games, over 2,500
high-voltage slots, and electric-hot
virtual table games. Savor the good
life at one of 10 distinctive dining op-
tions, from Ruth’s Chris Steak House
to Timbers Buffet to Wolfgang Puck
Express. Stroll through Brookstone,
Marshall Rousso, and Crossing
Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop.
Check out special events, plus
Sunburst Bar and Breakers Bar offer-
ing the hottest entertainment. View
thoroughbred and harness racing
from premier US tracks in their simul-
cast facility, and thrill to live harness
racing in season! Mohegan Sun at
exit 185 off I-81 (Central Scranton
Expressway) and follow signs to the
entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff av-
enues. Phone 1-800-22-WELCOME
x5. www.visitnepa.org.
TANNERY DEPOT GENERAL STORE, at Route 534 and Tannery
Road in Lehigh Tannery, purveys fi sh-
ing tackle, camping equipment, bike
rentals for the 25-mile Lehigh Gorge
State Park trail, hiking supplies, hunt-
ing accessories, fi rewood, outdoor
apparel, breakfast foods, bever-
ages, sandwiches and other tasty
fare, and groceries. Open Monday
through Saturday from 9:00am to
5:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am
to 3:00pm. Phone (570) 606-4325.
www.tannerydepot.com.
TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM on Route 423 in
Tobyhanna is hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society; open season-
ally and for special events. All ages
will love to tour the restored facility
with the delightful and knowledge-
able Station Master, and learn how
it really used to be when the station
was a bustling business. Enjoy rail-
roading videos, fascinating running
model train layouts, memorabilia,
railroad art exhibits, and railroad and
train-related souvenirs. Parking and
admission are free, although dona-
tions are graciously accepted. Phone
(570) 894-3338.
POCONO CHEESECAKE FACTORY on Route 611
in Swiftwater is a truly sweet
and fragrant factory, where
you can see multitudes of
fresh, genuine cheesecakes
being made on the premises
every day; it’s the real deli-cious deal. Purchase a slice, a half, or a whole cake, with so many va-
rieties of fl avors and toppings to choose from in addition to traditional
favorites. Specials orders are welcome, and special seasonal and holi-
day-themed cheesecake creations are featured as well. This is the best
cheesecake you’ve ever had; it’s love at fi rst bite! Phone (570) 839-6844.
www.poconocheesecake.com.
26 This Week in the Poconos
Mohegan Sun presents Tony OrlandoTony Orlando Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs presents Tony Orlando in concert at 7:00pm
on Monday, August 29th! Orlando became a superstar when he formed the pop
group Dawn with Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent Wilson. They scored a long list of
hits like “Tie a Yellow Ribbon (Round the Ole Oak Tree),” “Knock Three Times,” and
“Candida.” Orlando has sold millions of records, headlined a Broadway show, and
starred in a top-rated TV variety series, now available in stores as a DVD collection.
Catch the performance at the outdoor racetrack stage, seating 4,600+
guests. Buy tickets at the Box Offi ce in the valet lobby or through Ticketmaster,
1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Player’s
Club cardholders can redeem points for show tickets; fi nd it all at 1280 Highway 315
in Wilkes-Barre. Enjoy spectacular shopping, dining, live table games, slot machines,
electronic table games, nightlife, and simulcast and live harness racing! Call 1-888-
WIN-IN-PA, and race to www.mohegansunpocono.com.
Steam Model Trains, Music,Steam Model Trains, Music,& & Ice Cream SocialIce Cream Social in Cresco in Cresco
On Saturday, August 27th, Kendrick Bisset shares his collection of large-scale Live Steam Model Trains at Cresco Train Station Museum. The models of actual trains are built to a scale
of 1:20; 1 model foot corresponds to 20 actual feet. The models’ operation is similar to steam
locomotives! A water boiler is heated by butane-fueled fi re, producing steam pressure at 20-50
pounds per square inch (psi).
Hear gospel, country, and bluegrass music
performed by Kelly Planer and friends on Sunday,
August 28th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. All ages will
be entertained by banjo, guitar, bass, and vocals,
while enjoying a popular Ice Cream Social! Cresco Station Museum, administered by the
Barrett Township Historical Society, is open from
1:00pm to 4:00pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays through August, and on
Sundays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm through Columbus Day. Free admission. It’s
on Sand Spring Road off Route 390 in Cresco; call (570) 595-6157 or (570)
595-2501, and visit www.barretthistory.org.
Faith Lutheran hosts Wayfarers & Company The Faith Lutheran Church of Blakeslee hosts a free in-
door concert featuring the mountain sounds of Wayfarers & Company. Norm Williams, Bob Mallalieu, Amanda
Parker, Carol Walker, and John James perform on guitar,
hammered and
lap dulcimer,
fi ddle, fl ute,
mandolin, harp,
and banjo, as
well as a cap-
pella vocal ar-
rangements. All
ages are cordially invited, on Sunday, August 28th at 7:00pm.
Find Faith Lutheran on Route 940 a mile east of Blakeslee
and 6 miles west of Pocono Pines. Call the church at (570)
646-0309, email [email protected], and carry your tune to
www.lutheransonline.com!
Benefit Performances of The Guys Acclaimed 2-character drama
The Guys by Anne Nelson will
be presented in The Theatre at
Notre Dame High School on
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,
August 25th, 26th, and 27th,
at 8:00pm. A 10th anniversary
memorial tribute to all who died in the tragic events of
September 11th, 2001, all proceeds go to Answer The Call and The Flight 93 National Memorial Fund; show tickets are
$20.00. The Guys was originally performed by Sigourney
Weaver and Bill Murray at New York’s off-Broadway Flea
Theatre, and has been presented worldwide; a 2002 fi lm
version starred Sigourney Weaver and Anthony LaPaglia.
Purchase tickets by calling (570) 801-0548, or at the
door. The Theatre at Notre Dame High School is located
at 60 Spangenburg Avenue, East Stroudsburg. For more
about The Guys benefi t performances, call Chris Webster,
Producer, at (570) 629-5074.
Kelly Planer and The PERKS
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SPAS & SALONS
For more information, call 570.443.9SPA (9772)
Any occasion can be made specialwith a GIFT CERTIFICATE from
the Spa at Mountain Laurel!You can now order one online
at our websitewww.spaatmountainlaurel.com
NAIL SERVICESMASSAGES • FACIALS
BODY TREATMENTSTANNING • HAIR SALON
Take Time Out from the Summer Heat & Relax at the Spa!
The Inn at Jim Thorpe, in
picturesque Jim Thorpe. The grand
Victorian Inn is a landmark within
the National Register Historic
District; featuring comfortable
rooms, romantic suites, and relaxing
in-house spa services. Quaint
shops, antique stores, galleries,
opera house, pubs, restaurants,
and hiking/biking trails are at your
doorstep. Ask about great packages
like Show & Stay, Shop ‘til You Drop,
Romance Packages, and Girlfriend
Getaways. Call 1-800-329-2599;
visit www.innjt.net.
The Laurel Spa at the Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314
in Pocono Manor. The Laurel Spa
at Pocono Manor is perfect for
nurturing your body, mind, and spirit.
State-of-the-art equipment provides
an unforgettable experience, with a
steam facility and quiet room. The
menu offers massages, facials, wraps,
scrubs, nail services, waxing, and
spa packages! Mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling!
Call (570) 839-0140; view
www.laurelspaatpoconomanor.com.
Le Spa Forêt at The French Manor Inn and Spa, off Route
191, South Sterling. Attuned
to the rhythms of nature and
your body! An innovative green
spa retreat, Le Spa Forêt offers
aromachology, body enhancers,
a naturally fi ltered pool and hot
tub, fi tness center, conference
room, relaxation lounges, couples’
massage suite with fi replace,
manicures/pedicures, bridal party
suite, and luxurious, tranquil décor.
For the full menu and treatment
guide, phone 1-877-720-6095; see
www.thefrenchmanor.com.
The Spa at Mountain Laurel at the Mountain Laurel Resort is off
Route 940 in scenic White Haven.
The luxurious menu includes a
variety of massages, nail services,
facials, body treatments, tanning,
and a hair salon. Gift certifi cates and
spa packages make any occasion
special. Mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling! Call
(570) 443-9SPA (9772), and see
www.spaatmountainlaurel.com.
The Skyview Spa at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 in Skytop.
Invigorate, stimulate, and
rejuvenate! From manicures to
massages, services pamper you
from head to toe. Certifi ed staff,
6 treatment rooms, Quiet Room
with mountain views, mani/
pedi room, locker rooms, and
bathrooms with showers. Purchase
fi ne products and gift certifi cates.
Mention This Week in the Poconos!Phone (570) 595-8968, and visit
www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com.
Spa Shawnee at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, River Road in
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Inspired by
nature, and a sanctuary for restoring
the body, mind, and soul. Facials
and body treatments use all-natural,
organic products. Single and couples’
massage rooms, hydrotherapy,
full salon offering hair, make-up,
scalp treatments, waxing, facials,
body treatments, and mani/pedis.
Call (570) 424-4000x1438; see
www.spashawnee.com.
28 This Week in the Poconos
Mondaythrough Thursday8:30am - 5:30pm
www.TeetersFurniture.com
FURNITURE • BEDDING • AREA RUGSEstablished 1849
Main Ave., Hawley570 226-3112
Friday 8:30am - 8pmSaturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday Noon - 4pm
A FriendlyMulti-Dealer Shop
Great Selectionof Antiques —
Smalls to Furniture
Don’t Miss . . .
www.missellysantiques.com
570-226-7513518 Church St., Hawley, PA
Tuesdaythru Sunday(Closed Monday)10am-5pm
PPL hosts Lake Wallenpaupack Dam Tours PPL invites you on a Lake Wallenpaupack Dam Tour! On Saturday and
Sunday, August 27th and 28th, glimpse the past, present, and future of clean,
renewable energy. Walk across the Wallenpaupack Dam for a great view of
the lake and the dry riverbed where the Wallenpaupack Creek once fl owed.
Learn about energy demand since Lake Wallenpaupack began operating as a
hydroelectric plant in the 1920s, and discover what you can do to conserve this
valuable resource.
You will be greeted by a PPL escort, and guided onto the dam in small
groups; wear closed-toed shoes. Guided tours will be given from 10:00am to
3:00pm. If you wish also to tour the power plant in Kimbles along the Lackawaxen
River, bus transportation is provided. This event is not handicapped-accessible,
and registration is not required. Visit the Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning
Center before or after your tour to see displays of arrowheads, a dugout canoe,
and other artifacts. Enjoy refreshments provided by the Wallenpaupack Historical
Society, and view historic photos. Call (570) 253-7076 or (570) 251-6196, email
[email protected], and plug into www.pplpreserves.com.
Settlers Inn Wine Chat and Jazz on the Deck
On Friday, August 26th, Settlers Inn at Bingham Park hosts a
weekly Wine Chat with the Wine Chick, featuring resident sommelier
and wine professional Leslie Chappell-Britt. From 5:00pm to 6:00pm,
she’ll guide you around the world of wine! Leslie was educated at
London’s Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the world’s leading
institution of wine education. Her philosophy is to experiment freely,
pairing wine with food and fun. Space is limited and reservations are requested;
pay only a $12.00/pp tasting fee.
Outdoor Jazz on the Deck performed by the Liberto Trio happens from
6:00pm to 9:00pm as well, in conjunction with Wally Lake Fest, rain or shine.
A summer barbecue and special beers will be served. Built in 1927, the Settlers
Inn is an artfully restored craftsman-style hotel, serving traditional and nouvelle
cuisine created from local farm-to-table fare. The Inn holds the AAA Four Diamond
Rating, is a Wine Spectator magazine award-winner, and a AAA Top 10 Favorite
Historic Hotel; settle in at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley! Call (570) 226-2993 or
1-800-833-8527, and sip www.thesettlersinn.com.
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The
Depression Glass, Pottery,Tea Cups & Saucers, Teapots,Tea Things, Christmas Room,
Estate Jewelry plus many Surprises!
Antiques Elegant Glassware
Oak & Country FurnitureOld Kitchenware
Rt.191, 1/2 Mi. South of Hamlin Corners in HamlinOpen Daily - Weather Permitting
570.689.4060
Glass Hat
ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE
A 19th
CENTURYMININGTOWN
Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
MuseumsMiner’s Home
ChurchesDoctor’s Officeand Gift Shop
Nine Miles East of Hazleton Off Rt. 940Mon. - Sat. 9:00 to 5:00, Sun. 12:00 to 5:00
Adults $6.00 • Senior Citizens $5.50 • Children $4.00Guided walking tours available Memorial Day thru Labor Day
Open Year Round (570) 636-2070
museums, galleriesand antiquity
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ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North 7th
Street, Stroudsburg. Gallery of the
Pocono Arts Council, the arts leader-
ship, service, and education organi-
zation serving the 4-county Pocono
Mountains region with the mission
Culture Builds Community! Monday
through Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm;
Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm to
4:00pm. Shows, displays, events,
exhibits. Call (570) 476-4460; see
www.poconoarts.org.
BELL SCHOOL, on Cherry Valley
Road in Stormsville, southwest of
Stroudsburg. Circa 1860, the 1-
room school served students until
1953. Artifacts, photos, guided tours.
Presented and maintained by Monroe County Historical Association.
Open seasonally; special hours
and group tours by appointment.
Donations accepted. Call (570) 421-
7703, email [email protected], see
www.monroehistorical.org.
BETHEL ONE-ROOM SCHOOL; from
Route 6 at Indian Orchard, take Route
652 east for 1 mile, turn right onto
Bethel School Road, travel a mile to
the schoolhouse on left. Administered
by the Wayne County Historical
Society, 810 Main Street, Honesdale.
See the 1-room school circa 1872
during open houses and by appoint-
ment. Call (570) 253-3240, or visit
www.waynehistorypa.org.
CALDER HOUSE MUSEUM, Route
191 and Pine Mill Rd. in Equinunk.
Historical displays, exhibits, and
programs hosted by the Equinunk
Historical Society. Also see the restored
Joel Hill Water-Powered Sawmill on
Duck Harbor Road off Route 191
at Lookout. A National Historic Site.
Phone (570) 224-6722 for a sched-
ule to see the mill in operation; visit
www.waynehistorypa.org.
CARBON COUNTY WELCOME
CENTER, 2 Lehigh Avenue, Jim
Thorpe. Exhibits include coal min-
ing, canal shipping, rail transporta-
tion, Delaware and Lehigh Corridor,
hiking, biking, skiing, museum tours,
train rides, shopping, restaurants,
and accommodations. Visit 9:30am
to 5:30pm daily. Call (570) 325-
3673 or 1-888-JIM-THORPE, and see
www.JimThorpe.org.
COLUMNS MUSEUM, 608 Broad
Street, Milford. The restored 1904 neo-
classical home is the offi cial museum
of the Pike County Historical Society.
Highlighting the “Bloody Lincoln Flag,”
placed under President Lincoln’s head
after he was shot at Ford’s Theater.
Exhibits on philosopher Charles
Sanders Peirce, and Father Francis
Craft, liaison at The Battle of Wounded
Knee and 1st white Chief of the Sioux.
WWII poster & propaganda, weapons,
and uniforms. Genealogical research
information, maps, and photographs.
Open Wednesday, Saturday, and
Sunday September through June, and
Wednesday through Sunday in July
and August. Call (570) 296-8126; see
www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
MUSEUM, in the Township Complex,
5550 Memorial Boulevard, Route 611,
Tobyhanna. Ice harvesting, the military,
extensive photo collection, and arti-
facts. Programs, displays, speakers, and
historical, social, and cultural events.
Admission is free, donations are appre-
ciated, and tours are by appointment.
Regular hours are Mondays 10:00am
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to 12:00pm, and Saturdays June
through September from 12:00pm to
4:00pm. Meetings are the 3rd Monday
at 7:00pm, except December. Phone
(570) 894-4207 or (570) 839-7306;
see www.coolbaughtwp.org.
CRESCO STATION MUSEUM, Sand
Spring Road off Route 390 at Cresco
Railroad Depot. Antique toys, an-
thracite coal mine display, diorama
of the 1764 John Price homestead,
churches of Barrett Township, P.O.S.
of America Lodge, Civil War, and
early Boy Scout displays. Craftsmen
demonstrate old-time skills. Free; do-
nations accepted. Art shows, socials,
and music programs. Administered
by the Barrett Township Historical Society; call (570) 595-6157, and visit
www.barretthistory.org.
DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM
in the Dorfl inger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road, White
Mills. Highlighting the life of Christian Dorfl inger, creator of fi ne crystal and
cut glass, educated at the Cristalleries
de Saint Louis in France. In 1865,
he built a glass factory and town of
100 homes, to design and produce
lead crystal. Displayed with period
antiques and factory artifacts, it’s
the largest collection of Honesdale
Glass in the world! Open Wednesday
through Saturday from 10:00am to
4:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm to
4:00pm; call (570) 253-1185 and see
www.dorfl inger.org.
DRIEBE FREIGHT STATION, 537
Ann Street next to McMichaels Park,
Stroudsburg. Restored 1882 railroad
freight station housing a working
model train display, industrial exhibits,
general store, music exhibits, and gift
shop. A 1923 Chestnut Hill Railroad
caboose displays memorabilia. Phone
(570) 424-1776 to schedule a visit; do-
nation suggested.
THE ANTOINE DUTOT MUSEUM &
GALLERY, Main Street, Route 611 in
Delaware Water Gap. Housed in a brick
schoolhouse circa 1850 with rotating
fi ne art exhibits in a 1st-fl oor gallery,
and 2nd-fl oor museum of local history
featuring a preserved schoolroom. Sit
at an antique desk, view a slide show
of local history, and see memorabilia.
Open from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on
weekends. Phone (570) 476-4240; visit
www.dutotmuseum.com.
EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY
Madelon Powers Art Gallery, Fine and
Performing Arts Center. Open Monday
through Thursday from 1:00pm to
4:00pm during university sessions.
Learn more at www.esu.edu.
ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE, 10
miles east of Hazleton on Highland
Road, 3 miles off Route 940. Re-live
history in a coal miners’ patch town.
Founded in 1854, Eckley was an an-
thracite-mining community of com-
pany-owned homes. In 1971, the vil-
lage became a living museum, with
18 residents today. Museum, miners’
homes, churches, company store, and
doctor’s offi ce. Open year ‘round;
administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Guided walking tours, staff and weath-
er permitting. Call (570) 636-2070; see
www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.
EQUINUNK HISTORICAL SOCIETY,
1972 Pine Mill Road in Equinunk; list-
ed on the National Register of Historic
Places. Collects, preserves, and inter-
prets the history of the Upper Delaware
River corridor, from prehistoric times.
Books, documents, photographs, cul-
tural objects, educational programs,
lectures, special events, library, gene-
alogy, and publications. School room,
loom room, farm room, and Stockport
Room. Call (570) 224-6722, email
[email protected]. Calder Museum,
Calder Corner Shop, and Civil War-era
Joel Hill water-powered sawmill; see
www.rootsweb.com/~paehs.
THE GLASS HAT, Route 191, ½
mile south of Hamlin Corners. Two
fl oors of elegant glassware, antique
furniture, estate jewelry, pottery,
Depression glass, general antiques,
collectibles, tea things, Christmas
room, and old kitchenware. Member
of the Wayne, Pike, Sullivan Antique Dealers Association (WPSADA) and
the Northeastern Pennsylvania Glass Appreciation Club. Open daily, weath-
er permitting. Call (570) 689-4060,
visit www.wpsada.com, or email
GREY TOWERS NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE in Milford, former
home of Pennsylvania Governor and
founder of the US Forest Service,
Gifford Pinchot. The 1886 French
chateauesque mansion serves as a
museum and conference center un-
der the stewardship of the USDA Forest Service. Guided tours, spe-
cial events. From Route 6, turn on
Old Owego Turnpike, go ¼ mile to
the entrance. Call (570) 296-9630;
see www.greytowers.org or
www.fs.fed.us/gt.
HOLLEY ROSS POTTERY on Route
191 at LaAnna offers free tours of the
pottery factory and free demonstra-
tions of pottery making. Many lines of
pottery, glassware, gifts, and sculpture
are displayed for sale. Shop for Fiesta
dinnerware, stoneware, dolls, planters,
décor, candles, bean pots, suncatch-
ers, Weeping Gold pottery, Polish
pottery, and whimsical fi gurines and
birdbaths. Cable bridge, forest with
sawdust paths, and woodland lake
with picnic area. Phone (570) 676-
3248; see www.holleyross.com.
HUTTON METALCRAFTS on Route
940 in Pocono Pines offers handcraft-
ed copper lanterns, brass indoor and
outdoor lamps, candle lamps, pewter
ornaments, fi ne pewter ware, copper
and brass fountains, fi ne oil painting
on glass and stone by Xian, and jew-
elry. Choose a one-of-a-kind copper
tree created by Tom Hutton, hand-
hammered from a slab of solid copper,
silver-brazed, and heat-colored to pro-
duce rich greens on the tops and red-
dish highlights on the trunks. Closed
Mondays; call (570) 646-7778; see
www.copperlamps.com.
MISS ELLY’S ANTIQUES & SUCH,
a multi-dealer shop at 518 Church
Street, off Main Avenue in Hawley.
Affordable treasures from smalls to
furniture, glass, pottery, paintings and
prints, vintage clothing and textiles,
and primitives. Imported foods in-
clude British marmalades and Scottish
shortbreads. The 1870 Gothic Revival
features a center gable, tin roof with
snowbirds, fl attened arch-effect win-
dows, full-length porch, and lovely old
glass in her 7-light transom and 5 side-
lights! Open Thursday through Sunday
from 10:00am to 5:00pm, and by ap-
pointment. Call (570) 226-7513; see
www.missellysantiques.com.
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OLD MAUCH CHUNK LANDING,
Route 209 in Jim Thorpe. A former New Jersey Central Railroad Station, built in
1888 to serve a booming passenger
trade. Now a hub for special events,
exhibits, and rail excursions. Listed on
the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore industrial heritage exhibits from
9:30am until 5:30pm daily. Call (570)
325-3673 or (570) 421-5791; visit
www.jimthorpe.org.
POCONO BOOK EXCHANGE, Route
940 in Pocono Lake. Books make great
gifts; a juicy mystery enhances sum-
mer evenings, a story/picture book
brightens a child’s day, and informa-
tive handbooks guide successful proj-
ects. Plenty of page-turners in a comfy
setting; discover what’s between the
covers! New and used books sold at
prices for every pocketbook, trades
made at the owners’ discretion, and
special orders. Open Monday through
Friday 10:00am to 7:00pm, Saturday
10:00am to 6:00pm, and Sunday
10:00am to 4:00pm; call (570) 355-
5757.
POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM, Route
209, Bushkill. Living history, ancient
artifacts, and crafts of the Delaware
Indians residing in the Delaware River
region of Monroe and Pike counties.
Receive 1 free tour admission with
1 paid adult tour admission; see the
display ad. Excellent gift shop, gift cer-
tifi cates available. Open daily except
Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving.
Adjacent to Starting Gate Action
Sports! Phone (570) 588-9338; visit
www.poconoindianmuseum.com.
QUIET VALLEY LIVING HISTORICAL
FARM, off Business Route 209 near
Stroudsburg. A restored and working
19th-century Pennsylvania German
farm, complete with historic build-
ings, guides dressed in period cloth-
ing, farm animals, heritage crafts,
demonstrations, special events. Open
Tuesday through Saturday from
10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday from
12:00pm to 5:00pm, plus Labor Day
Monday. Phone (570) 992-6161; visit
www.quietvalley.org.
RESICA FALLS SCOUT RESERVATION,
Route 402, 6 miles north of Marshalls
Creek. Indian museum housing fabled
Cornell Faucett and Andrew Lewis
Indian Artifacts Exhibits, Scout hand-
crafts, and local postcards. Free. Phone
(570) 223-8312. Open weekends or
by appointment.
ROSS HERBS AND ANTIQUES, Route
191 in Paradise Valley. Intriguing selec-
tion of nice old country things, as well
as fresh, fragrant, tasty, healthy, beauti-
ful herbs! With Ross & Ross Nursery,
Inc., a one-stop shop for all things
green and blooming since 1932.
Landscape designs, exotic plants, gar-
den gifts, pond supplies, water plants,
and attractive walkways and patios
which they also install. Open daily;
phone (570) 595-9760.
SLATE BELT HERITAGE CENTER, 30
North First Street, Route 191, Bangor.
Self-guided tour of 9 rooms honoring
founders and industries; Slate Room,
Textile Room, Welsh Room, Cornish
Room, WWII Home Front Room,
artifacts, videos, and data collection
information. Chairlift available. Fire
Museum exhibit with Bangor’s 1st
fi re truck. Open Saturday, Sunday,
and by appointment. Free. Call (610)
588-8615 or (610) 588-3434; visit
www.slatebeltheritage.com.
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC
SITE, 150 S. Washington Ave.,
Scranton. Only National Park devot-
ed to steam railroading. Locomotive
and railroad equipment displays, mu-
seum, and train rides! Open 9:00am
to 5:00pm daily except Thanksgiving,
Christmas, and New Year’s. Exit 185
off I-81, Central Scranton Expressway;
entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff av-
enues. Call (570) 340-5200 or 1-888-
693-9391; see www.nps.gov/stea.
STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY,
900 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Built by
Jacob Stroud in 1795, housing artifacts
and exhibits of Monroe County; host-
ed by the Monroe County Historical Association. Elizabeth D. Walters Library with extensive genealogical
materials, museum, library, and gift
shop. Open Tuesday through Friday
10:00am to 4:00pm and 1st and
3rd Saturdays 10:00am to 4:00pm;
guided tours 11:00am and 2:00pm.
Admission. Call (570) 421-7703; see
www.monroehistorical.org.
TEETERS’ FURNITURE, Main Avenue,
Hawley. Established in 1849, the
Teeters have built a reputation for qual-
ity furniture and decor displayed in a
gallery atmosphere; shop for bedding
and carpeting, too! Open Monday
through Thursday 8:30am to 5:30pm;
Friday 8:30am to 8:00pm; Saturday
8:30am to 5:00pm; and Sunday
12:00pm to 4:00pm. Call (570) 226-
3112; visit www.teetersfurniture.com.
THEO B. PRICE INC. COUNTRY
STORE, Route 390, Cresco. Handicrafts,
gifts, seasonings, animal feed, folk art,
hardware, building materials, Green
Mountain Coffees, Vera Bradley Bags,
Byers’ Choice collectibles, Burt’s Bees,
Grafton Village Cheeses, and hard-
ware/lumber. Artwork displays in the
Sprag Mill Art Gallery. Open 8:00am
to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday;
closed Sunday. Call (570) 595-2501;
see www.theobprice.com.
TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION &
MUSEUM, Route 423 in Tobyhanna.
Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, open seasonally and for spe-
cial events. Tour the restored facility
and see how it was when the station
was bustling. Rail videos, running mod-
el train layouts, memorabilia, railroad
art, and souvenirs. Free; donations ac-
cepted. Call (570) 894-3338.
WALLENPAUPACK HISTORICAL
SOCIETY, Lake Wallenpaupack.
Williams House, 103 Manor Woods
Court in Paupack off Route 507, has
tools, guns, weaving implements,
artifacts, and a sleigh; by appoint-
ment. Palmyra Township Building off Gumbletown Road has wallpaper
tools, early woodworking tools, and
bells from 1-room schools; 8:00am to
12:00pm, Monday through Thursday.
PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center off Route 6 has Ray
LaTournou’s Dorfl inger glass collection,
glass blowing tools, samples, and arti-
facts; Monday through Friday 8:00am
to 4:00pm. Call (570) 226-8980; see
www.wallenpaupackhistorical.org.
WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL
SOCIETY MUSEUM RESTORED
JASON TORREY LAND OFFICE
BUILDING, 810 Main Street,
Honesdale. Delaware and Hudson Canal Company offi ce, a National
Historic Landmark; Americana ex-
hibits, library with climate-controlled
storage of artifacts and documents.
Wayne County exhibit, Honesdale
glass, quilt and photo displays, Native
American artifacts, and Movin’ Energy
display. Call (570) 253-3240; see
www.waynehistorypa.org.
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115 in Effort, with 3 ponds on 10
acres stocked weekly with trout
and bass. Pole rentals, tackle shop,
picnic tables, park benches and
pavilion are available for guests.
No license required. See the
money-saving offer in the display
ad! Call (570) 629-0427 and visit
www.bigbrownfi sh.com.
Tannery Depot General Store,
Route 534 and Tannery Road,
Lehigh Tannery. Offering fi shing
tackle and bait, camping equipment,
bike rentals, hiking supplies,
hunting accessories, fi rewood, ice,
sandwiches, and groceries. Open
Monday through Saturday 9:00am
to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to
3:00pm. Call (570) 606-4325 and
see www.tannerydepot.com.
Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park
Avenue in Mount Pocono. Healthy
live bait for all seasons; fat heads,
minnows, night crawlers, leeches,
red worms, giant mealworms, wax
worms, crickets, hellgramites, and
more! Celebrating 30+ years in
business, this very complete bait
shop is open every day, all year.
Call (570) 839-7338 and go to
www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.
BATTING CAGES
Costa’s Family Fun Park, east of
Lake Wallenpaupack on Route 6. The
bumper boats have water nozzles
so you can soak your friends! Play
miniature golf on the 18-hole course,
or practice at the golf driving range.
Take a swing at the baseball stadium
batting cages or race at the go-cart
track. Lazer Tag, Kiddie Play Land
with pedal carts, and classic arcade
games. Have lunch, dinner, or a snack
in the cafe. Call (570) 226-8585 and
see www.costasfamilyfunpark.com.
Shawnee River Trips, I-80 exit
310 to River Road in Shawnee-on-
Delaware, across from Smithfi eld
Elementary. Explore the Delaware
River and the Delaware Water
Gap National Recreation Area via
canoe, raft, or kayak. Mountain
bike rentals and batting cages.
Call (570) 424-4000 and see
www.shawneerivertrips.com.
BIKE RENTALS
Tannery Depot General Store,
Route 534 and Tannery Road,
Lehigh Tannery. Offering bike rentals
for a 25-mile trail through Lehigh
Gorge State Park, plus camping
equipment, fi shing tackle, hiking
supplies, hunting accessories,
sandwiches, and groceries. Open
Monday through Saturday 9:00am
to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to
3:00pm. Call (570) 606-4325 and see
www.tannerydepot.com.
Whitewater Challengers, on the
Lehigh River near White Haven.
Mountain bike rentals with shuttle
service to great trails along the
Lehigh River. For reservations, call
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the Adventure Center at 1-800-
443-8554 or (570) 443-9532; see
www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
BOAT RENTALS
Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals, Lake
Wallenpaupack at the Lakeside
Country Plaza, junction of routes
507 and 390, Tafton. Rubber Duckie
is #1 at the big lake with over 25
boats to choose from including ski
boats, fi shing boats, pontoon boats,
cruising boats, pleasure boats, jet skis,
and 3-person jet skis! Just minutes
from I-84 and Route 6. Launch
www.rubberduckieboatrentals.com,
and call (570) 226-3930.
BOAT TOURS
Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour,
2487 Route 6 near Route 507,
Hawley. Enjoy a safe and entertaining
1-hour cruise on Lake Wallenpaupack
as your Tour Guide highlights the
charms and history of the Lake
Region! Tours depart through Labor
Day; Sunset Tours and Private Tours
are available. Park and purchase
tickets at East Shore Lodging across
the street from the Observation
Deck at Gresham’s Landing. Call
(570) 226-3293, and hop aboard
www.wallenpaupackboattour.com!
BOWLING
Split Rock Resort, One Lake Drive,
Lake Harmony. 8-lane bowling center
in the resort’s spacious Galleria is
open the public as well as guests
of the resort, 11:00am to 11:00pm.
Beautiful lanes and digital scoring!
Call (570) 722-9111, and see
www.splitrockresort.com.
BUMPER BOATS & BUMPER CARS
CamelBeach Waterpark at
Camelback Mountain Resort, I-80
exit 299 in Tannersville. Ride bumper
boats outdoors on the lagoon.
Featuring 35 waterslides, wave pool,
Blue Nile adventure river, Triple
Venom, Sand Storm, Dune Runner,
Flow Rider, and Pharoah’s Phortress.
Water is heated. Open daily; save
with the display ad. Call (570) 629-
1661; visit www.camelbeach.com.
Costa’s Family Fun Park, east of
Lake Wallenpaupack on Route 6. The
bumper boats have water nozzles
so you can soak your friends! Play
miniature golf on the 18-hole course,
or practice at the golf driving range.
Take a swing at the baseball stadium
batting cages or race at the go-cart
track. Lazer Tag, Kiddie Play Land
with pedal carts, and classic arcade
games. Have lunch, dinner, or a snack
in the cafe. Call (570) 226-8585 and
see www.costasfamilyfunpark.com.
CAMPING
Adventure Sports, Route 209,
Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I-
80 off exit 309). Take an overnight
canoe camping trip in the wild
and beautiful Delaware Water Gap
Natural Recreation Area! Call (570)
223-0505 or 1-800-487-2628, and
visit www.adventuresport.com.
Kittatinny Canoes, on the Delaware
River. Canoe and raft center offering
scenic riverside camping trips in
the Delaware Water Gap National
Recreation Area. Float down the
Delaware River to your campsite!
Call 1-800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-
5890 for reservations, and visit
www.kittatinny.com.
Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish,
Route 903 near Jim Thorpe.
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adventures through the scenic
Lehigh River Gorge. Calm fl oat trips,
wild whitewater rafting, kayaking,
mountain biking, and Skirmish
paintball! Call 1-800-WHITEWATER
or (570) 325-9226, and see
www.poconowhitewater.com.
Whitewater Challengers, on the
Lehigh River near White Haven.
Mountain bike rentals with shuttle
service to great trails along the Lehigh
River. Call the Adventure Center at 1-
800-443-8554 or (570) 443-9532; see
www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
CANOEING & RAFTING
Adventure Sports, Route 209,
Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of
I-80 off exit 309). Offering canoe,
raft, and kayak trips on the Delaware
River through the spectacular
Delaware Water Gap National
Recreation Area. Call (570) 223-
0505 or 1-800-487-2628, and visit
www.adventuresport.com. See the
display ad for a special offer.
The Adventure Center at Skytop
Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill
Road, Skytop. Join an instructor on
the water during the Introduction to Canoeing Class. Learn about
safety, boat design, basic strokes,
turning, bracing, and re-entering a
swamped boat. Minimum age is
13. Call (570) 595-8988, and see
www.skytop.com.
Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route
209 in Bushkill. Enjoy rafting,
canoeing, and kayaking on the
Delaware River. Guests of Fernwood
Resort and Villas receive a discount!
Call 1-888-FERNWOOD, and see
www.fernwoodhotel.com.
Kittatinny Canoes, Dingmans Ferry.
Rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and
camping on the Delaware River in
the Delaware Water Gap National
Recreation Area and the Upper
Delaware River. 7 riverfront locations
for your convenience, and many trip
selections to choose from. Call 1-
800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890.
Use the display ad for offer, and visit
www.kittatinny.com.
Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish,
Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Full-
day and ½-day adventures through
the scenic Lehigh River Gorge.
Family-style calm fl oat trips, wild
whitewater rafting, kayaking,
mountain biking, Skirmish paintball,
and more! Call 1-800-WHITEWATER
or (570) 325-9226, and see
www.poconowhitewater.com.
Shawnee River Trips, I-80 exit 310 to
River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware,
across from Smithfi eld Elementary.
Explore the Delaware River and
the Delaware Water Gap National
Recreation Area via canoe, raft, or
kayak. Mountain bike rentals, fi shing
equipment, hiking information, and
more. Call (570) 424-4000 and visit
www.shawneerivertrips.com.
Whitewater Challengers, on the
Lehigh River near White Haven.
Breath-taking scenery and good
old-fashioned fun. Choose from
a gentle rafting trip, adrenaline-
pumping rapids, or something
in-between. Call 1-800-443-8554
or (570) 443-9532, and see
www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
CANOES & KAYAKS
Kittatinny Canoes, at the Milford
location. New and used canoes,
kayaks, and watersports accessories,
carrying your favorite brands! Just
off the Route 209 Matamoras exit,
3 miles north of Milford. Call 1-800-
FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890, and
see www.kittatinny.com.
CLIMBING
The Adventure Center at Skytop
Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill
Road, Skytop. Outdoor 30’ climbing
wall; 8 stations, from beginner
to very advanced. Custom built
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WOEHRLE‛SBAIT SHOP
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with a real rock look and feel, and
300+ moveable handholds! Classes
available, day use fee, top rope
belaying; weight up to 310 pounds.
Call (570) 595-8988 and see
www.skytop.com.
CBK Mountain Adventures, at
Camelback Mountain Resort on
Camelback Road in Tannersville.
Treetop obstacle courses, mountain
segways, zip lines, off-road adventure
rides; save with the display ad!
Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see
www.cbkmountainadventures.com.
DISC GOLF
Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton.
Open Thursday through Sunday,
featuring 3 courses of 9 to 18 holes!
Affordable fees, rentals, group rates,
and season passes. Drop in the
Summit Lodge Slopeside Pub & Grill, call (610) 826-7700, and check
out www.skibluemt.com.
CBK Mountain Adventures, at
Camelback Mountain Resort on
Camelback Road in Tannersville.
Treetop obstacle courses, mountain
segways, zip lines, off-road adventure
rides; save with the display ad!
Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see
www.cbkmountainadventures.com.
Whitewater Challengers, on the
Lehigh River near White Haven. Disc
golf combines Frisbee throwing with
golf; it’s the sport of the future! Call
the Adventure Center at 1-800-443-
8554 or (570) 443-9532; log on to
www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
FISH & PAY LAKES
Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes, Route
115 north in Effort with 3 ponds
on 10 acres stocked weekly with
trout and bass. Pole rentals, tackle
shop, picnic tables, park benches,
and pavilion; no license required.
See the offer in the display ad!
Call (570) 629-0427 and visit
www.bigbrownfi sh.com.
Paradise Fishing Preserve, at the
historic 1902 Paradise Brook Trout
Company, the fi rst licensed, private
trout hatchery in PA, Route 191 in
Paradise Valley. Well-stocked, no
license required, tackle rental, picnic
tables. See the offer in the display
ad! Open daily 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Call (570) 629-0422 and snag
www.paradisetrout.com.
FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION
The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge,
Route 390, Skytop. Instruction for
the novice fl y fi sher covering casting,
entomology, wading, knot tying, etc.
in a classroom and on the water;
equipment provided. Private lessons
and guide service. Waters open to
the public, for a fee, for fl y fi shing
only. Call (570) 595-8929 or (570)
595-7401; see www.skytop.com.
The Rod & Gun Club at The Inn
at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in
Pocono Manor via Route 611 or
Route 940. Lessons for beginners to
experienced anglers, classroom and
streamside. Cast & Stay Packages
available. Scenic 2.5 miles of remote
fl y-fi shing open to the public for a
fee. Call (570) 839-3908 or email
see www.poconomanor.com.
GEOCACHING
The Adventure Center at Skytop
Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch
Hill Road, Skytop. A 30-minute
Geocaching and GPS Basics class
teaches how to fi nd a Skytop
geocode with Global Positioning
System units. Complete the class,
and rent a GPS to locate your choice
of caches. Registration is suggested
and minimum age is 13 without a
parent/guardian. Call (570) 595-
8988 and see www.skytop.com.
GOLF
Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route
209 in Bushkill. Golfers of all abilities
are challenged on Fernwood’s par
71, 18-hole course. On-site club
rentals, golf shop, and great specials!
PGA Golf Pro and instructor. Call
1-888-FERNWOOD, and visit
www.fernwoodhotel.com.
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The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route
314 in Pocono Manor via Route
611 or Route 940, with 36 holes
of championship golf open to the
public. Stay and Play packages
include accommodations, meals,
and greens fees. Clubhouse, pro
shop, restaurant, lounge, locker
rooms, PGA Pro lessons, club rentals,
driving range, and 2 putting greens.
Call (570) 839-7111 ext. 7415; visit
www.poconomanor.com.
Shawnee Country Club, I-80 exit
310 to River Road, at the centenary
Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Enjoy 27
holes of championship golf, many
on an island in the Delaware River!
The 9-hole Tillinghast Approach
Golf Course is lit for night play.
Academy clinics and instruction,
Golf Shop, driving range, club
fi tting. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE (742-
9633) or (570) 424-4000, and see
www.shawneeinn.com.
Skytop Lodge Golf Course, at Skytop
Lodge off Route 390 in Skytop. Semi-
private course open to the public
with 18 holes and 6,656 yards. Par
72, slope rating 133. Designed by
Robert White, opened in 1927. Call
(570) 595-8910 or (570) 595-7401;
see www.skytop.com.
Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf
Hollow Road in Lake Harmony.
27 holes of championship golf,
practice facilities, putting greens,
driving range, midweek specials,
GPS carts, clubhouse, Golf Shop,
snack bar, Sunset Green Restaurant
& Bar with panoramic views. Public
welcomed. Call (570) 722-9901;
see www.splitrockresort.com/golf.
For lodging, call 1-800-255-7625 or
(570) 722-9111.
GOLF DRIVING RANGES
Costa’s Family Fun Park, just east
of Lake Wallenpaupack on Route
6. 19-stall driving range with high
quality turf mats and 6 target areas
at clearly marked yardages. Clubs
sized from youth to adult, or bring
your own. Irons are available.
Miniature golf, Lazer Tag, big
water slides, batting cages, go-
carts, bumper boats, arcade, and
cafe. Call (570) 226-8585 and see
www.costasfamilyfunpark.com.
The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route
314 in Pocono Manor via Route 940
or Route 611. Two practice putting
greens and a driving range, in
addition to 36 holes of championship
golf. Call (570) 839-7111 ext. 7415,
and visit www.poconomanor.com.
Shawnee Country Club, I-80 exit
310 to River Road, at the centenary
Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Two practice
putting greens and a driving range.
Enjoy 27 holes of Championship
golf, most on an island in the
Delaware River. Call 1-800-
SHAWNEE or (570) 424-4000; see
www.shawneeinn.com.
Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf
Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. 27
holes of championship golf, practice
facilities, putting greens, driving
range, midweek specials. Clubhouse,
Golf Shop, snack bar, Sunset Green
Restaurant & Bar with panoramic
views. Call (570) 722-9901; go to
www.splitrockresort.com/golf.
HARNESS RACING
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs,
Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre. The
action sizzles 24/7 and the service
makes you feel at home. Cash in on
the fun at 2,300 high-voltage slots,
electric-hot virtual table games,
simulcast harness racing, live harness racing in season now, and live table
games. Savor 10 distinctive dining
options, from Ruth’s Chris Steak
House to Timbers Buffet to Wolfgang
Puck Express. Stroll the shopping
promenade with Brookstone and
Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese
Shop. Sunburst Bar and Breakers
Bar offer live entertainment.
Call 1-888-WIN-INPA; see
www.mohegansunpocono.com.
HAY JUMPING
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm,
off Business Route 209 between
Stroudsburg and Snydersville; see
signs. Guides in period clothing
recreate life on a 19th-century farm.
Hay jumping for the kids is part of
the regular guided tours through
Labor Day Monday. Open Tuesday
through Saturday from 10:00am to
5:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm
to 5:00pm; closed Mondays except
Labor Day. Phone (570) 992-6161;
visit www.quietvalley.org.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Fernwood Hotel & Resort,
Route 209 in Bushkill. Year-round
horseback riding is available on
the beautiful grounds of the resort.
Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and visit
www.fernwoodhotel.com.
The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route
314 in Pocono Manor via Route
940 or Route 611. Year ‘round
horseback riding on gorgeous,
scenic trails. Horse-drawn hay
rides and sleigh rides in season.
Call (570) 839-6237 or email
[email protected]; visit
www.poconomanor.com.
KART RACING
Costa’s Family Fun Park, just east of
Lake Wallenpaupack on Route 6. The
1200’ go cart track with tight turns
and long straightaways features the
Split Rock Golf Course
7 South
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“Leopard” with precise steering and
power for adults and older kids; the
“Jaguar” 2-passenger car for parent
and child with double steering, and
the “IROC” for younger kids; a staff
member rides on the side for a lap
to teach the controls. Lazer Tag,
mini-golf, batting cages, arcade, and
cafe. Call (570) 226-8585 and see
www.costasfamilyfunpark.com.
S & S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts,
Business Route 209 in Snydersville.
High-powered indoor go-karts
with slick tires similar to real track
racing! Single-person ride; must be
at least 54” tall. Video arcade and
snack bar. Hours are Thursday and
Friday 5:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday
12:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday
12:00pm-7:00pm, and Monday
through Wednesday 12:00pm-
5:00. Use the display ad for a Free
Race! Call (570) 420-5500 and visit
www.ssspeedways.com.
KAYAKING
Adventure Sports, Route 209,
Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of
I-80 off exit 309). Kayak trips on
the Delaware River through the
beautiful Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area. Call (570)
223-0505 or 1-800-487-2628 and
see the display ad for a special offer;
visit www.adventuresport.com.
The Adventure Center at Skytop
Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill
Road, Skytop. Join instructors on the
water to learn basics of fl at water
kayaking during the Introduction to Kayaking Class; safety, boat
design, strokes, turning, bracing,
and wet exit. Minimum age is
13. Call (570) 595-8988 and see
www.skytop.com.
Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route
209 in Bushkill. Enjoy River Country
rafting, canoeing, and kayaking
on the Delaware River. Guests of
Fernwood Resort and Villas receive
a discount. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD
and visit www.fernwoodhotel.com.
Kittatinny Canoes, just north of
Milford. Kayaking for all abilities
on calm water or rapids on the
Delaware River. Instruction. Call 1-
800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890,
see the display ad for a special offer,
and visit www.kittatinny.com.
Pocono Whitewater, Route 903 near
Jim Thorpe. Guided kayak clinics on
the Lehigh River. Whitewater rafting,
mountain biking, and Skirmish
Paintball. Call 1-800-WHITEWATER
or (570) 325-9226, and see
www.poconowhitewater.com.
Shawnee River Trips, I-80 exit 310 to
River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware,
across from Smithfi eld Elementary.
Explore the Delaware River and
the Delaware Water Gap National
Recreation Area. Single and tandem
kayaks, canoes, rafts, and mountain
bikes. Call (570) 424-4000 and visit
www.shawneerivertrips.com.
Whitewater Challengers, on the
Lehigh River near White Haven.
Kayak Clinics teach the basics of
wet exits, bow rescues, strokes,
eddy turns, and ferrying. Classroom,
fl at water, and whitewater
instruction. Call 1-800-443-8554
or (570) 443-9532, and see
www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
MINIATURE GOLF & PLAY PARKS
Bushkill Falls, off Route 209
in Bushkill. The “Niagara of
Pennsylvania” around 8 roaring
waterfalls features nature trails,
picnic areas, miniature golf, and
paddleboats. Ice Cream Parlor,
Native American and wildlife
exhibits, fi shing, Trading Post, Fudge
Kitchen, and more. Open daily at
9:00am. Call (570) 588-6682 and
see www.visitbushkillfalls.com.
CamelBeach Waterpark at
Camelback Mountain Resort, I-80
exit 299 in Tannersville. Ride bumper
boats outdoors on the lagoon.
Featuring 35 waterslides, wave pool,
Blue Nile adventure river, Triple
Venom, Sand Storm, Dune Runner,
Flow Rider, and Pharoah’s Phortress.
Water is heated. Open daily; save
with the display ad. Call (570) 629-
1661; visit www.camelbeach.com.
Costa’s Family Fun Park, just east
of Lake Wallenpaupack on Route
6. Enjoy mini-golf on “Grampy’s
Sawmill” challenging 18-hole course,
golf driving range, stadium batting
cages, go cart track, bumper boats,
Lazer Tag, big water slides, Kid’s Play
Land with pedal carts, and classic
arcade games like pinball and skee
ball. Lunch, dinner, or snack in the
cafe. Call (570) 226-8585, and see
www.costasfamilyfunpark.com.
Crystal Cave Park near Kutztown,
south on Route 209 and Route 33
and west on Route 22 and Route
78, to 963 Crystal Cave Road.
Underground tours of Crystal Cave,
“Pennsylvania’s Greatest Natural
Wonder!” Enjoy 125 wooded acres,
mini-golf, panning for gemstones,
fast food and Pennsylvania Dutch
specialties, gift shops, museum,
ice cream parlor, and park/picnic
area. Open daily, reasonable rates.
Celebrating 140 years of tours! Call (610) 683-6765, and see
www.crystalcavepa.com.
Land of Make Believe, I-80 exit 12
in Hope, NJ, 10 miles east of the
Delaware River. Safe, affordable
fun, food, rides, Ferris wheel, tubing
on Blackbeard’s River, water park
with waterslides, Pirate’s Cove, Free Fallin’ attraction, and mine and
take home gems and fossils in the
Mining Company. Free parking and
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picnic areas. Open daily through
September 5th. Call (908) 459-9000
and see www.lomb.com.
Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf
Hollow Road in Lake Harmony.
Enjoy an 18-hole mini golf course;
27 holes of championship golf are
open to the public in addition to
many other amenities, including the
indoor waterpark! Call 1-800-255-
7625 or (570) 722-9111, and visit
www.splitrockresort.com.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
The Adventure Center at Skytop
Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill
Road, Skytop. Learn how to negotiate
rock gardens, bridges, drops, and
banked turns in Mountain Biking Skills Class. Use Skytop’s mountain
bikes or your own. Minimum age
is 15 using Skytop’s bikes; 13 with
your own approved bike; helmets
mandatory. Bikes rented on an
hourly basis after class. Join a trail
ride around the West Mountain,
on and off of the West Rim trail;
experience required, minimum age
15. Call (570) 595-8988 and see
www.skytop.com.
Pocono Bike Rentals, Route 534
and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery,
adjacent to Tannery Depot General Store. Come ride the famous, scenic
Lehigh Gorge Trail, and use the
savings on bike rental in the display
ad! Call 1-800-745-0742 and cruise
to www.poconobikerentals.com.
Pocono Whitewater, Route 903 near
Jim Thorpe. Mountain bike rentals
and shuttle service to and from bike
trails in and around Jim Thorpe, the
undisputed Mountain Biking Capitol
of the East. Whitewater rafting
and Skirmish Paintball. Call 1-800-
WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226;
see www.poconowhitewater.com.
Shawnee River Trips, off I-80 exit
310 to River Road in Shawnee-on-
Delaware, across from Smithfi eld
Elementary. Take a Trek Mountain
Bike on the McDade Trail which
lines the Delaware River and
National Park grounds. Also renting
canoes, rafts, and kayaks. Stop in
the River Road Drive-In for some
ice cream. Call (570) 424-4000; visit
www.shawneerivertrips.com.
Whitewater Challengers, on
the Lehigh River near White
Haven. Mountain bike rentals
with shuttle service to trails along
the Lehigh River. Call 1-800-443-
8554 or (570) 443-9532; see
www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
MOUNTAIN SEGWAYS
CBK Mountain Adventures, at
Camelback Mountain Resort on
Camelback Road in Tannersville.
Treetop obstacle courses, mountain
segways, zip lines, off-road adventure
rides; save with the display ad!
Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see
www.cbkmountainadventures.com.
Fernwood Hotel & Resort/Pocono
Segway Tours, Route 209 in Bushkill.
Guided segway tours daily except
Wednesday, for ages 13+, amidst
the 440-acre resort. No experience
required; top speed is 12 mph. Open
to the public and resort guests. Call
1-888-segway9 or 1-888-337-6966;
see www.fernwoodhotel.com.
PAINTBALL
The Adventure Center at Skytop
Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill
Road, Skytop. Play paintball on
5 fi elds with games in and out of
the woods including speedball.
Equipment available, outside paint
not permitted; all paintballs must
be purchased at the Adventure
Center. Minimum age 10 with
waiver signed by guardian. Paintball
shooting gallery with no age
restriction. Call (570) 595-8988; see
www.skytop.com.
Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route
209 in Bushkill. Guests can play
Destination Paintball at a discount.
Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and visit
www.fernwoodhotel.com.
Kittatinny Paintball, in Barryville, NY.
Equipment rentals available. Paddle and Battle special: go canoeing,
kayaking, or rafting with your friends
one day, and play paintball the next!
Camping on premises. Call 1-800-
FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890; see
www.kittatinny.com.
Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish,
Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Skirmish
paintball open daily, all year, with
50+ fi elds; ages 10+ only. Full-day
and ½-day adventures through the
Lehigh River Gorge; calm water
trips, whitewater rafting, kayaking,
mountain biking, camping. Call 1-800-
WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226; see
www.poconowhitewater.com.
Whitewater Challengers, on the
Lehigh River near White Haven.
Breath-taking scenery and old-
fashioned fun. Gentle rafting trips,
adrenaline-pumping rapids, zip
line, mountain biking, camping,
and paintball. Call 1-800-443-
8554 or (570) 443-9532, and see
www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
SPORTING CLAYS
The Rod & Gun Club at Pocono
Manor, Route 314, via Route 611
or Route 940, Pocono Manor. Multi-
station clay course spanning 120+
acres. High-fl ying teal, rolling rabbits,
and fast crossing and incoming birds;
scenic woodland course. Walk or ride
along the stream between stations.
Trained staff assist with 1st round.
Instruction, gun rentals, ammo,
and gear. Appointment required;
call (570) 839-3908 or email
see www.poconomanor.com.
The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge,
Route 390, Skytop. Regulation, 12-
station sporting clay range open to
the public. Suitable for beginners,
with challenges for experienced.
Instruction and gun rentals.
Appointment required. Phone (570)
595-8929 or (570) 595-7401; visit
www.skytop.com.
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Adventure Sports, Route 209,
Marshalls Creek, off I-80 exit 309.
Camp store carrying outdoor
equipment; tents, lanterns, fi re
starters, water jugs, portable
stoves, hats, clothing, sunglasses,
snorkeling equipment, disposable
cameras, and more. Call (570)
223-0505 or 1-800-487-2628; visit
www.adventuresport.com.
Kittatinny Canoes, Milford location.
Canoe and raft center with new
and used canoes, kayaks, and
watersports accessories. Off the
Route 209 Matamoras exit, 3
miles from Milford. Call 1-800-
FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890; see
www.kittatinny.com.
Pocono Bike Rentals, Route 534
and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery,
adjacent to Tannery Depot General
Store. Ride the famous, scenic
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Lehigh Gorge Trail, and use the
savings offer in the display ad.
Call 1-800-745-0742 and cruise to
www.poconobikerentals.com.
Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish,
Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Full-day
and ½-day adventures through the
Lehigh River Gorge. Calm water trips,
whitewater rafting, kayaking, bike
rentals, mountain biking, and Skirmish
paintball. Call 1-800-WHITEWATER
or (570) 325-9226 and see
www.poconowhitewater.com.
Starting Gate Action Sports, Rt. 209
in Bushkill, adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum. Wide selection of skis,
snowboards, skateboards, skates,
footwear, sportswear, swimwear,
accessories, and equipment. Rentals.
Call (570) 588-4807 and check out
www.startinggateonline.com.
Tannery Depot General Store,
Route 534 and Tannery Road,
Lehigh Tannery. Fishing tackle,
bait, camping equipment, bike
rentals, hiking supplies, hunting
accessories, sandwiches, fi rewood,
ice, and groceries. Open Monday
through Saturday 9:00am to
5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to
3:00pm. Call (570) 606-4325; see
www.tannerydepot.com.
Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park
Avenue in Mount Pocono. Healthy
live bait for all seasons; fat heads,
minnows, night crawlers, leeches,
red worms, giant mealworms,
wax worms, crickets, and more!
Celebrating 30+ years in business, a
very complete bait shop open every
day, all year. Call (570) 839-7338;
see www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.
TRAIN RIDES
Steamtown National Historic Site
in Scranton, I-81 exit 185 (Central
Scranton Expressway), left at light
to Lackawanna Avenue, follow
signs to Steamtown. Cross-country
steam-powered rail excursions,
working roundhouse and turntable,
2 museums, Park Theatre, and
Visitors Center. Call (570) 340-
5200 or 1-888-693-9391; see
www.nps.gov/stea.
TROLLEY RIDES
Water Gap Trolley, Route 611 in
Delaware Water Gap; I-80 exit 310.
Authentically styled all-weather
trolleys make scenic and historic
tours of Delaware Water Gap, the
Eighth Scenic Wonder of the World.
Trained guides describe points of
interest and history. Miniature golf,
picnic area, pavilion, food, and gift
shop. Open 7 days from 10:00am to
4:00pm, rain or shine. Use the display
ad coupon. Call (570) 476-9766; visit
www.watergaptrolley.com.
WATERPARKS
CamelBeach Waterpark at
Camelback Mountain Resort, I-80
exit 299 in Tannersville. Ride bumper
boats outdoors on the lagoon.
Featuring 35 waterslides, wave pool,
Blue Nile adventure river, Triple
Venom, Sand Storm, Dune Runner,
Flow Rider, and Pharoah’s Phortress.
Water is heated. Open daily; save
with the display ad. Call (570) 629-
1661; visit www.camelbeach.com.
Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf
Hollow Road in Lake Harmony.
H2Oooohh! indoor waterpark
with family raft ride, body slides,
multi-level splash playground,
children’s activity pool, wave pool,
whirlpools, and Flowrider simulated
wave machine. Lockers and snack
bar. Call (570) 722-9901,1-800-
255-7625, or (570) 722-9111; see
www.splitrockresort.com.
ZIP LINES/ROPES COURSES
CBK Mountain Adventures, at
Camelback Mountain Resort on
Camelback Road in Tannersville.
Treetop obstacle courses, mountain
segways, zip lines, off-road adventure
rides; save with the display ad!
Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see
www.cbkmountainadventures.com.
Kittatinny Zip Line, at Kittatinny
Canoes’ Milford location. Dual
racing zip lines overlooking the
Delaware at speeds of 50mph. Off
the Route 209 Matamoras exit,
3 miles from Milford. Call 1-800-
FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890; see
www.kittatinny.com.
Whitewater Challengers, on the
Lehigh River near White Haven. Zip
Line Adventure, whitewater rafting,
camping, canoeing, kayaking,
and mountain biking. Call 1-800-
443-8554 or (570) 443-9532; see
www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
Whitewater Challengers, on the
Lehigh River near White Haven.
Breath-taking scenery and old-
fashioned fun. Gentle rafting trips,
adrenaline-pumping rapids, zip
line, mountain biking, camping,
and paintball. Call 1-800-443-
8554 or (570) 443-9532, and see
www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
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Listings are subject to change;
contact the dining location
for the latest hours and menu
information.
BEAR CREEK
Bear Creek Inne, Route 115,
Ph: 472-9045: Serving delicious
food and drinks at reasonable
prices since 1972, the Bear Creek
Inne specializes in fresh seafood
and other fi ne dishes including
steak, veal, and chicken. Choose
from over 40 menu items. Salad
and dessert included with all
meals. Casual dining and a country
setting make the Bear Creek Inne
a perfect dining destination, and
a Children’s Menu is available!
Reserve the Private Party Room for
your next special event. All major
credit cards are accepted, and
reservations are recommended.
Open 6 days at 4:00pm, and
Sundays at 12:00pm. See
www.bearcreekinne.com to fi nd
out more.
BUSHKILL
Fernwood Hotel & Resort,
Route 209, Ph: 1-888-FERNWOOD
or 588-9500: Whatever your
appetite or budget, Fernwood’s
various eateries won’t leave you
hungry. Mama Bella’s Tuscan Grille features tempting appetizers
and entrees. For a casual dining
experience, visit the sports pub
with 8 TVs. Fernwood also has
a Food Court for your dining
convenience, including Pizza Hut, Scoops, and a cafe! After a
day of excitement at Fernwood,
head to Wintergreen’s Bar and Grill overlooking the lake and golf
course to refuel. Enjoy a cocktail,
music, and comedy! Check out
www.fernwoodhotel.com.
EAST STROUDSBURG
Vocelli Pizza, 96 South
Courtland Street, Ph: 424-1949:
Satisfy your cravings for perfect
pizza at Vocelli Pizza, delivering
classic Italian quality every time!
They start with hand-crafted dough
mixed with extra-virgin olive oil.
Vocelli signature pizza sauce has
been handed down from a family
recipe; tomatoes are rushed from
the fi eld and fresh-packed within
6 hours, never from concentrate.
Every pizza is smothered with
100% real Mozzarella cheese,
and farm fresh toppings fi nish
the picturesque pies. Featuring
catering, plus online services
like ordering, coupons, Kids
Corner, Gourmet Club, and
Shoppe Di Vocelli. Visit Vocelli’s
on Route 611 in Tannersville
by Smuggler’s Cove, too! Feel
the Vocelli passion for pizza at
www.vocellipizza.com.
HAWLEY
Cocoon Coffee House
& Catering Co., Route 6 and
Bellemonte Ave., Ph: 226-
6130: Kick back, relax, and sip
coffee crafted from Electric City
Roasting’s custom-blended beans,
in Hawley’s historic landmark silk
mill. Enjoy fresh, scrumptious, and
affordable pastries, sandwiches,
quiche, and salads. Open every
day from 7:00am to 6:00pm, with
free Wi-Fi! Professional catering,
daily specials, and events. Email
savor www.cocooncoffeehouse.com.
The Settlers Inn at Bingham
Park, 4 Main Avenue, Ph: 226-
2993 or 1-800-833-8527: An
artfully restored craftsman-style
hotel. Savor the unique cuisine,
made with only the freshest locally
grown produce, seasonal game
and fi sh, plus artisan breads and
desserts baked at the Inn. Dine on
the terrace overlooking the garden
or in the comfortably elegant dining
room. Select from a diverse menu
featuring traditional favorites as
well as nouveau cuisine. Regularly
scheduled dining events, and live
Jazz on the Deck. Serving lunch and
dinner daily. Four-diamond AAA
rating, Wine Spectator magazine
award-winner, and Historic
Hotels of America member; visit
www.thesettlersinn.com.
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One Lake Drive, Ph: 722-9111:
Casual dining in a distinctive 4-
season destination resort. Choose
from the tempting offerings at Split
Rock’s Bell’Ago Cuisine Italiano restaurant, or from the 24-item
menu at the beautiful Galleria Restaurant. For your reservations,
call Bell’Ago directly at 722-3391
or use ext. 756 when dialing the
resort’s main number; for the
Galleria Restaurant, dial ext. 835.
Bell’Ago is closed to the public on
Tuesdays. Ice cream parlor, fi rst-run
movie theater with concessions,
fabulous indoor waterpark, sports
bar, cocktail lounge, bowling lanes,
indoor pools, and championship
golf featuring the beautiful Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar. See
www.splitrockresort.com to
learn more about the numerous
amenities and live entertainment!
LEHIGH TANNERY
Tannery Depot General
Store, Route 534 and Tannery
Road, Ph: 606-4325: Offering
fi shing tackle, camping equipment,
bike rentals, hiking supplies,
hunting accessories, sandwiches
and other tasty fare, and groceries.
Open Monday through Saturday
9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday
10:00am to 3:00pm. Call (570)
606-4325, and venture to
www.tannerydepot.com.
MOUNT POCONO
The Original Bailey’s Rib
& Steakhouse, Route 611, just
north of Route 940, Ph: 839-
9678: Great food and good times
are standard fare at Bailey’s, “the
only USDA Prime Steak House in
the Poconos.” Just minutes from
Camelback Mountain Resort and
the Crossings Outlets; open daily
at 11:30am. The luncheon menu
offers burgers, wings, chicken
quesadillas, crab cake sandwiches,
and satisfying salads, as well as
light lunches. Delicious dinner
options include hand-cut USDA
Prime steaks, prime rib, pasta,
shrimp, chicken, and slow-cooked
brisket and ribs. Enjoy happy hour
specials, blackboard specials, an
early dinner menu, and Sunday
brunch. Families are welcome, with
a quality children’s menu always
available. Receive a complimentary
cake on your special occasion;
reservations are accepted. Dine
outdoors on the beautiful deck; visit
www.baileyssteakhouse.com.
PALMERTON
Slopeside Bar and Grill, Blue
Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton, Ph:
(610) 826-7700: Open Thursday
through Sunday, featuring live
entertainment, drink specials, and a
rockin’ grill menu with appetizers,
signature sandwiches, entrees, and
all-you-can-eat salad bar. Purchase
disc golf tickets, too. Mark your
calendar for the Pennsylvania Blues Festival, Saturday and
Sunday, July 30th and 31st. See
www.skibluemt.com.
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Bear Creek InneFresh Seafood, Steak,
Veal and Chicken
RT. 115, BEAR CREEK, PA570-472-9045Open 7 Days a Week
Daily at 4pm • Sundays at 12pmwww.bearcreekinne.com
Junction Rts. 191&940• Paradise Valley800 392-9400 570 595-7486
www.crescentlodge.com
ACCOMMODATIONS HAVEFIREPLACES & WHIRLPOOLS
CASINO & SPA NEARBY
ExceptionaLFood and LODGING
ExceptionaLFood and LODGING
PARADISE VALLEY
Crescent Lodge & Country
Inn, junction Routes 191 & 940,
Ph: 595-7486 or 1-800-392-9400:
Magnifi cent is the word for the Surf
‘n’ Turf, stuffed trout, juicy sirloin
with onion rings, or chef’s special
pasta. This fi ne dining and lodging
establishment offers delightful
appetizers and extraordinary salads
and desserts. The Starting Post
Cocktail Lounge serves the fi nest in
spirits, with an excellent Pub Menu.
Live piano music on weekends is
a perfect accompaniment to your
exceptional meal! The restaurant
at the Crescent Lodge is open
7 days a week for candlelight
dining of distinction. Reservations
are appreciated. Private cottages
feature whirlpools, fi replaces, and
decks; ask about the great lodging
packages. Enjoy walking and fi tness
trails, and check out the nearby
sports areas, spa, and casino! Visit
www.crescentlodge.com.
POCONO MANOR
The Inn at Pocono Manor,
Routes 314 & 940, Ph: 839-7111:
The Exchange at Pocono Manor in
The Inn features eclectic American
cuisine with a continental fl air, plus
a global wine list! Enjoy refreshing
salads, homemade soups, and
fi ne dishes including fi let of beef,
chops, poultry, and seafood.
Dinner is served from 6:00pm,
every evening! Casual dress, with
collared shirts for men; no shorts,
T-shirts, or sneakers. Reservations
are appreciated. Learn more
about this historic 4-season
destination resort with fantastic
on-site activities and amenities at
www.poconomanor.com.
POCONO PINES
Van Gilder’s Jubilee
Restaurant & Pub in the Pines,
Route 940, Ph: 646-2377: The
Jubilee, aka the Breakfast King of the Poconos, serves unique and
delicious breakfasts from 7:00am
until 3:00pm every day! For lunch,
the Jubilee offers yummy burgers,
wraps, paninis, sandwiches,
soups, and salads. The dinner
menu includes appetizers, pasta,
steak, and seafood. Enjoy your
favorite cocktail and munchies in
the adjoining Pub in the Pines, a
popular nightspot. With 15 beers
on tap, multiple TVs, pool tables,
darts, and a deck, the Pub is the
place to watch your favorite game
or check out some great live
entertainment. Specials include
Pasta Mondays, Steamer Tuesdays, and Wing Nights on Thursdays and Sundays featuring 11 fl avors!
Roll over to “the Jube,” since 1968,
at www.breakfastking.com.
SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE
The Bistro, located on River
Road, by the Golf Shop of the
historic Shawnee Inn & Golf
Resort, Ph: 1-800-SHAWNEE
x1480: Refuel with beautiful
views of the historic Shawnee Inn
and championship golf course.
Open for lunch, with a variety
of sandwiches, wraps, paninis,
and salads. Beverages feature
fresh squeezed lemonade, beer,
wine, and an array of vacation-fun
drinks. For more information, visit
www.shawneeinn.com.
The Gem and Keystone,
located on River Road, near the
historic Shawnee Inn & Golf
Resort. Ph: (570) 424-0990:
Home of ShawneeCraft Brewing
Company artisanal heirloom
whole-food beers, handcrafted
and brewed on the premises.
The contemporary and varied
menu features local produce, all
natural steak, lamb, pork, and
chicken, Pennsylvania farmstead
cheeses, and Smithsonian
Sustainable Seafood. Appetizers,
salads, pub favorites and seasonal
entrees, drink specials, souvenir
merchandise, and gift certifi cates.
Open for lunch and dinner daily.
Live entertainment some weekends
and weekdays; available for private
parties and group events. Visit
www.GemAndKeystone.com!
River Room, located on River
Road, at the historic Shawnee Inn
& Golf Resort. Ph: (570) 424-4000
x1432: The River Room is a great
fi ne dining choice, with scenic
views surrounding the entire resort.
Breakfast features made-to-order
eggs and omelets, homemade
granola, smoothie of the day,
and fresh fruits and berries. The
lunch and dinner menus feature
local fl avors and traditions like
wild boar and rack of lamb, with
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a variety of fi sh and pasta options.
The River Room is guaranteed to
be a nutritious, delicious dining
experience. Offering Happy Hour
daily from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, with
complimentary hors d’ouevres
on Friday and Saturday. Check
out the piano bar on Thursday
from 7:00pm to 11:00pm, and
Friday and Saturday from 8:00pm
to 11:00pm! Learn more at
www.shawneeinn.com.
SKYTOP
Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Ph:
1-800-345-7759 or 595-7401, ext.
465: Historic Skytop Lodge boasts
2 extraordinary dining venues!
Lakeview Restaurant features
American Modern cuisine served
amidst panoramic views of the
mountains, the golf course, and
Skytop Lake. Wine connoisseurs
will appreciate the international
wine list. The Windsor Dining
Room, located in the Lodge,
features American fare with a view
of the gardens and a “wine of the
evening.” Both offer children’s
menus and light entrees. An array
of homemade desserts, estate
coffees, and cordials completes
this superb experience. Skytop is a
Wine Spectator Magazine award-
winner. Both restaurants require
men to wear a coat; a tie is optional.
Appropriate attire for ladies is
suggested, and reservations are
requested. See www.skytop.com.
SOUTH STERLING
The French Manor Inn and
Spa, off Route 191, 8 miles south
of I-84 Exit 20, Ph: 676-3244 or
1-877-720-6095: Gourmet French
cuisine, a superb wine list, and a
spectacular mountain view from a
castle-like manor modeled after an
estate in the south of France. The
French Manor has been featured in
the Philadelphia Inquirer as “dinner
fi t for a king.” Serving dinner
nightly; outdoor dining is available
in season. Jackets are required, and
reservations are suggested. Casual
dining is available in Hanna’s Café at the French Manor. Four-diamond
AAA rating. Le Spa Forêt offers a
delicious menu of spa services!
Visit www.thefrenchmanor.com.
TANNERSVILLE
Barley Creek Brewing
Company, Sullivan Trail &
Camelback Rd., Ph: 629-9399:
“The Creek” is the Pocono
Mountains’ Original Brewpub
and Restaurant. Everything at
the Creek is handcrafted, from
the post and beam timber-frame
building, the award-winning food,
to the handcrafted ales and lagers.
Originally an 1880’s farmhouse,
Barley Creek boasts a big, rustic
atmosphere, a deck for brews
with a view, a pavilion, and wiffl e
ball stadium available for catering,
private parties, and pick-up games.
Barley Creek brews world-class ales
and lagers onsite in its own English
brewhouse. Free brewery tours and
beer tasting every day at 12:30pm,
and by appointment. Soups, salads,
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Vocelli Pizza
pub fare, steaks, seafood, and daily
specials. There’s a children’s menu,
a treasure box, and a game room.
Happy Hour runs from 4:00pm to
6:00pm Monday through Friday;
also featuring fresh sushi in the
main bar on Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday, created by Chef Agus. Find
it in the fork between Sullivan Trail
and Camelback Road, a mile past
Crossings Factory Outlets and 2
miles shy of Camelback Mountain
Resort (exit 299 off I-80). Surf the
Creek at www.barleycreek.com.
Smuggler’s Cove, Route 611,
Ph: 629-2277: “Seafood King of
the Poconos!” Casual dining is at
its best in this Pocono landmark
and family tradition for 30+ years.
The menu offers appetizers, soups,
salads, pasta, Allen Brothers prime
rib and steaks, and the largest
selection of all your favorite fresh
(never frozen) seafood. Special
Luncheon, Early Dinner, Castaways
Lounge, and Children’s Menus
available. Open daily at 11:30am,
just minutes from the Crossings
Outlets and Camelback Mountain
Resort. Reservations are accepted,
and large parties are welcome.
Each dollar spent at a locally-
owned eatery benefi ts the Pocono
economy 3 times more than each
dollar spent at a chain eatery! Visit
www.smugglerscove.net.
Vocelli Pizza, Route 611 at
Smuggler’s Cove, Ph: 620-9055:
Satisfy your cravings for perfect
pizza at Vocelli Pizza, delivering
classic Italian quality every time!
They start with hand-crafted dough
mixed with extra-virgin olive oil.
Vocelli signature pizza sauce has
been handed down from a family
recipe; tomatoes are rushed from
the fi eld and fresh-packed within
6 hours, never from concentrate.
Every pizza is smothered with
100% real Mozzarella cheese,
and farm fresh toppings fi nish the
picturesque pies. Featuring catering,
plus online services like ordering,
coupons, Kids Corner, Gourmet
Club, and Shoppe Di Vocelli. Visit
Vocelli’s at 96 South Courtland
Street in East Stroudsburg, too!
Feel the Vocelli passion for pizza
at www.vocellipizza.com.
WILKES-BARRE
Mohegan Sun at Pocono
Downs, Highway 315, Ph: 1-888-
WIN-INPA: Transport yourself to
a world where the action sizzles
24/7 and the warm, friendly service
makes you feel truly at home. Live
harness racing is now in season;
post time is 6:30pm. Cash in on
the fun at 2,500 hot slots, virtual
electronic table games, and play
your favorite real-live table games
like blackjack, poker, craps, and
roulette! After you’ve worked up an
appetite, savor the good life at one
of the distinctive dining options for
every taste and budget, from Ruth’s
Chris Steak House to Rustic Kitchen
to Bar Louie. A stroll through the
shopping promenade will reveal
truly interesting fi nds such as
Brookstone, Marshall Rousso, and
Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese
Shop. When it comes to nightlife,
Sunburst Bar and Breakers offer
live entertainment every Friday
and Saturday evening. Simulcast
harness racing too! Gaming.
Dining. Shopping. Nightlife. This
out-of-the-ordinary escape is
as close as your car keys. See
www.mohegansunpocono.com.
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Starry Nights Program at Big Pocono Drive up to Big Pocono State Park atop Camelback Mountain near Tannersville for
a special Starry Nights Program on Friday, August 26th. Join astronomer Rich Grebb from
7:30pm to 10:00pm as he presents this otherworldly mountaintop program. Hosted by
the Friends of Big Pocono State Park, you’ll learn about star chart interpretation, stars and
constellations of summer and fall, telescopic views of the Hercules Star Cluster, views of
stars that are known solar systems, the Andromeda Galaxy, and the Ring Nebula.
Meet at Parking Lot #2 within Big Pocono State Park. A donation of
$5.00/adult and $3.00/child is requested. Bring lawn chairs or blankets,
and dress warmly. Rain date is August 27th. Registration is required; call the
State Park offi ce at (570) 894-8336. Friends of Big Pocono State Park is a non-profi t organization of the
Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation. To learn more, visit www.friendsofbigpocono.org; see all the
great Pennsylvania State Parks at www.visitpaparks.com.
Promised Land State Park Programs
On Saturday, August 27th from 3:00pm to 7:00pm in the Promised Land State Park Offi ce, join
Ralph Roth to learn Dutch Oven Cooking, as done in the early 1600s! Ralph utilizes 6 fi res, cooking
at least 6 different dishes. Register and pay in advance; $10.00/person, $5.00/ages under 12. All
materials are provided and space is limited.
To see Furs, Tracks, Scat & Skulls on Saturday, August 27th, arrive between
4:30pm and 5:30pm to the Park Offi ce porch! Meet a State Park Naturalist, and get acquainted with
native mammals by experiencing furs, skulls, tracks, and scat. See bobcat fur up close, and discover
which tracks are made by which animal!
You’re invited to a Star Party from 9:00pm to 10:30pm on Saturday,
August 27th at Falls Pavilion, with the Lackawanna Astronomical Society! This free program
includes a celestial slide show and telescope observations of the night sky, weather
permitting. Bring a blanket or camp chair; fl ashlights are welcome but must be covered
with red fi lm.
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability,
contact the PA Bureau of State Parks at 1-888-PA-PARKS(voice), 1-888-537-7294(TTY), (717)
558-2711(local or international TTY), or 711(AT&T Relay Services). With 3+ days’ notice,
interpreters for the deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Call Promised Land State Park at
(570) 676-0567 or (570) 676-3428, email [email protected], and visit www.visitpaparks.com.
Hike, Party, and Kayak at Nescopeck How do animals see in the dark? Learn the answer to this and more nighttime mysteries
during a free, 1-hour Night Hike at Nescopeck State Park near Drums on Friday, August 26th at
8:15pm. This short walk includes activities and games appropriate for ages 8+; registration is
required.
On Saturday, August 27th, Nescopeck offers Kayaking: Level Two, a free program for
ages 9+ with paddling experience, or who have taken the Level One course; registration is
required. You’ll be in the water, learning self-rescue and boat-over-boat rescue. The program
is offered at 3 times: 9:30am to 10:30am; 11:00am to 12:00pm; and, 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
Meet at the Park Offi ce at 8:00pm on Saturday, August 27th for a Summer Star Party! Members of the Greater
Hazleton Area Astronomical Society share knowledge of the night skies through an indoor presentation, followed
by an outdoor session with telescopes to observe star clusters, weather-permitting. Open only to ages 6+. Bring a
fl ashlight; registration is required.
On Sunday, August 28th, Nescopeck State Park invites you to Hike on the Wood Frog Trail from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Learn about phenology, the study of the connection
between climate and seasonal events. Meet at the trailhead on Honey Hole Road for this
free hike; registration is required. Call Nescopeck State Park, (570) 403-2006, and check out
www.visitpaparks.com.
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T H E R E S O R T
Mountain Springs Lakewww.mslresort.com
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BUSHKILL
Fernwood Hotel & Resort:
Route 209. Newly renovated luxury
hotel room and villa rentals nestled
in beautiful mountains, just minutes
from great local attractions. Themed
restaurants include a sports pub, a
Pizza Hut, Scoops, a food court,
a café, and the Tuscan Grille. Live
entertainment, indoor/outdoor
pools and fi tness area with massage
therapist await you. Take a scenic
horseback ride on Fernwood’s lush
grounds or play a match on the
outdoor tennis courts. Also enjoy
the 18-hole, par 71 golf course,
Game Zone arcade, daily activities,
special events, and exciting live
entertainment line-up. Check out
Fernwood’s Winter Fun Center, with
snow tubing and more! The Villas at
Fernwood sleep up to 6, and some
come with Jacuzzi tubs. Great
getaway vacations and weekend
packages. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD
or (570) 588-9500, or visit
www.fernwoodhotel.com.
HAWLEY
The Settlers Inn at Bingham
Park: Welcoming visitors to the
Lake Wallenpaupack region since
1927. Step inside this artfully
restored craftsman-style hotel, and
experience country charm and
grace! Featuring 20 guest rooms
and suites; some with whirlpool tubs
and fi replaces. Savor a delicious
meal, created in the fl avors of the
season, and a Wine Spectatoraward-winning wine selection. The
chef personally chooses the freshest
locally grown produce, seasonal
game, meats, and fi sh. Dine on the
terrace overlooking the gardens, or
relax in the dining room. For large
meetings and group events, The
Undercroft Room offers a naturally
comfortable setting. Special dinners
and live entertainment occasionally.
AAA 4-diamond rating; member
Historic Hotels of America. The Potting Shed offers beautiful gifts
and specialty décor for the home
and garden. Located across from
Bingham Park, Route 6, in Hawley.
Call 226-2993, 1-800-833-8527,
and see www.thesettlersinn.com.
JIM THORPE
The Inn at Jim Thorpe:
Nestled in historic, picturesque
Jim Thorpe, the Inn at Jim Thorpe
is a landmark treasure, featuring
old world charm with modern
amenities. Located in the heart
of the National Register Historic District, the Inn offers comfortable
guest rooms and romantic suites,
many with whirlpools and fi replaces,
plus relaxing in-house spa services.
Best of all, the town’s quaint shops,
antique stores, galleries, opera
house, pubs, restaurants, music
venues, and hiking/biking trails are
right at the Inn’s doorstep. Take
advantage of great packages such
as Show & Stay, Shop ‘til You Drop
Getaways, Spa Weekends, Romance
packages, Girlfriend Getaways, and
more. For more information and
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Steps to shops, galleries, pubs, restaurants,live music & outdoor recreation
Old world charm.Modern amenities.Suites, fireplaces and whirlpools.Spa services.Special packages.
innjt.net
800.329.2599
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ENJOYA
CountrysideHoliday
Open All Year
Rustic CottagesComplete Facilities
Fireplaces - Cable TVRR 11 Box 3002, Stroudsburg
Ph. (570) 629-2131www.countrysidecottages.com
COUNTRYSIDEHOUSEKEEPING
COTTAGES
your reservations, call The Inn at
Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599; visit
www.innjt.net.
LAKE HARMONY
The Resort at Split Rock:
A 4-season destination offering
the ultimate in activities and
accommodations, with over 500
deluxe units in unique environments.
You won’t want to miss H2Ooooh! Indoor Waterpark! Enjoy the
championship 27-hole golf course,
18-hole miniature golf course,
fi tness center, outdoor and indoor
pools, tennis, basketball, bowling,
video game room, racquetball,
archery, billiards, ping-pong, and
daily activities. Refresh in the old-
fashioned ice cream parlor, and
catch the latest movie with popcorn
at the fi rst-run movie theater. The
Galleria Dining Room features a
superb continental menu, while
Bell’ago overlooks beautiful Lake
Harmony and serves fi ne Italian
cuisine. The Galleria Nightclub
and Benchwarmers Sports Bar
at the Lodge will entertain you.
You’ll love the convenience of the
Coffee Shop, Hair Gallery, and Gift
Shop. The resort offers 23 meeting
rooms, 77,000 sq. ft. of exhibit
area/function space, onsite banquet
facilities, and conference services.
Call Split Rock at 1-800-255-
7625 or (570) 722-9111, and visit
www.splitrockresort.com.
PARADISE VALLEY
Crescent Lodge: This award-
winning retreat is a comfortable
and elegant place to stay where
you will be surrounded by the
beauty of Paradise Valley and
nestled in a suite or cottage. All
accommodations have private
baths, telephone, climate control,
and remote control television,
and many come with a fi replace,
whirlpool, and outdoor deck. The
inn also features one of the fi nest
restaurants in the mountains, with
an extensive wine selection, colorful
menu, daily specials, pub menu,
and live piano music on weekends.
Enjoy walking and fi tness trails,
and a nearby spa and casino! The
Crescent Lodge is at Route 191 and
Route 940 in Paradise Valley. Treat
yourself to a quality experience,
to dine or to stay! Call 1-800-392-
9400 or (570) 595-7486, and visit
www.crescentlodge.com.
POCONO MANOR
The Inn at Pocono Manor:
Nestled at 1,800 feet atop the
Pocono Mountains since 1902,
this charming year-round 3000-
acre resort is your gateway to
fun, nature and relaxation. Their
midweek and weekend getaway
plans include exceptional dining
and accommodations, as well as 36
holes of championship golf, an 8,500
square foot full-service spa, lounge
with entertainment, horseback
riding, 2.5 miles of fl y-fi shing
streams, sporting clays, indoor/
outdoor pools, hiking trails, and
special events. The Inn at Pocono
Manor is located just minutes from
The Crossings Premium Outlets and
Camelbeach Waterpark/Camelback
Mountain Resort/CBK Mountain
Adventures. The Inn is off Route
314 in Pocono Manor, via Route
940 or Route 611. Call (570) 839-
7111 or 1-800-233-8150, and see
www.poconomanor.com.
REEDERS
Mountain Springs Lake
Resort: Come to this quiet and
secluded resort in Reeders for a
vacation you’ll never forget! The fi ne
pleasures of mountain living will be
yours at Mountain Springs Lake, with
its pristine 76-acre lake and elegant
accommodations. Authentic log
and cedar cottages nestled amongst
the evergreens around the lake are
complete with cozy fi replaces and
full kitchens, tastefully located off
Mountain Springs Drive via Route
715. Enjoy nature trails, X-C skiing,
biking, skating, sledding, tennis,
boating, and swimming, all on the
premises. And even though the
area surrounding the resort is both
gorgeous and very private, it is only
a short drive to shopping, dining,
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The Inn at Pocono Manor
attractions, and nightlife. To learn
more about a stay at Mountain
Springs Lake or to make reservations,
call (570) 629-0251 or 1-866-629-
0251; visit www.mslresort.com.
SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE
Shawnee Inn and Golf
Resort: Discover this unique golf,
ski, meeting, dining, and vacation
destination on River Road. The
resort is conveniently located 75
miles from New York City and 100
miles from Philadelphia in a scenic
and secluded location in the Pocono
Mountains. Set amidst the splendor
of the Delaware Water Gap National
Recreation Area, the resort offers an
abundance of amenities including
championship golf, approach
course, golf academy, tennis,
guided fi shing, river trips, hiking,
dining options, a playhouse theatre,
and musical entertainment. The
Inn has 80 hotel-style rooms, 2
cottages, and deluxe suites; all are
1st-class accommodations. Relax
and unwind at Spa Shawnee! A
smoke-free resort. Call (570) 424-
4000 or 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see
www.shawneeinn.com.
SKYTOP
Skytop Lodge: A refi ned
resort for all seasons off Route
390. Enjoy the best of everything
on the spectacular 5,500-acre
setting. Affordable weekend and
vacation plans feature superb
dining and accommodations,
championship golf, tennis,
swimming pools, naturalist-guided
tours, and much more. A Bed &
Breakfast Plan is available midweek,
and entertainment and themed
weekends are scheduled. Skytop
Lodge is known as one of the most
highly regarded destinations in the
Pocono Mountains region. For
information or reservations, call
(570) 595-7401 or 1-800-345-7759,
and visit www.skytop.com.
SOUTH STERLING
French Manor Inn and Spa:
One of the most serenely beautiful
spots in the Pocono Mountains, the
French Manor is a full-scale country
inn manor modeled after an estate
in the south of France. Gourmet
French cuisine served nightly, a
superb wine list, outdoor dining
with spectacular views, and Hanna’s Café casual dining complement the
majestic views of the surrounding
mountains. Selected as one of the
“Ten Best Inns in America” and
awarded a 4 Diamond rating by
the AAA. Le Spa Forêt offers the
best and most luxurious services
available. Special packages and
events are available; call now to
reserve your accommodations!
Phone (570) 676-3244 or
1-877-720-6095, and experience
www.thefrenchmanor.com.
STROUDSBURG
Countryside Cottages: A
small country resort, a perfect place
to be if you want to spend some
quiet time indoors or outdoors
while on vacation. Equipped with
log-burning fi replaces, cable TV,
and all the comforts of home. The
rustic, woodsy setting is just a short
drive off Route 611 in Bartonsville.
This ideal get-away is surrounded
with busy Pocono activity, such
as year-round adventure at nearby
Camelback Mountain Resort,
shopping attractions, fi ne dining,
and a casino. Surround yourself
with fun Pocono activity with a stay
at Countryside Cottages. Turn onto
Bartonsville Avenue at the traffi c
light on Route 611 in Bartonsville.
Open all year, complete facilities.
Call (570) 629-2131, and visit
www.countrysidecottages.com!
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‘ROUND MOUNTAINTHE
Underground Tours • 125 Wooded Acres • MuseumGift & Souvenir Shops • Ice Cream Parlor • Picnic Park
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Live bait is best! If you plan to fi sh on
any of the Poconos’ pristine streams
and lakes, fi rst visit Woehrle’s Bait
Shop in Mount Pocono. They’re
open every day from 7:00am to
5:00pm, offering anglers healthy
live bait for all types of fi shing.
Choose from hellgramites, fat heads,
leeches, night crawlers, minnows,
red worms, giant mealworms,
crickets, wax worms, and more. Gift
certifi cates are available for your
favorite angler! Woehrle’s is just
off Route 940 at Park Avenue in
Mount Pocono. To fi nd out what’s
working in the water today, call
“The Poconos’ Most Complete Bait
Shop” at (570) 839-7338, and visit
www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.
On Business Route 209 in
Snydersville, S&S Speedways has
indoor kart-racing with specially
designed cars; test your skills on the
fast indoor track, at speeds of up to
26mph. With the slipping, sliding,
and over-steering characteristics
of the karts, you’re as close as
you can come to the real thing.
Professional racecar drivers practice
here in the off-season! A 4-point
safety harness and side-impact
bumpers keep you safe. Must be at
least 54” tall. Hours are 5:00pm to
10:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays,
12:00pm to 10:00pm on Saturdays,
12:00pm until 9:00pm on Sundays,
and 12:00pm to 5:00pm Monday
through Wednesday. Reserve for
private parties, special occasions,
and league racing; be sure to ask
about the Rookie Special. Snack
bar and video arcade. Bring the
display ad for a free race ticket!
Call (570) 420-5500, and vroom to
www.ssspeedways.com.
Get close to the animals! There’s
fun for all at Claws ‘N’ Paws
Wild Animal Park. Strange and
wonderful creatures are exhibited in
natural settings; see lions, leopards,
monkeys, alligators, beavers, bears,
birds, and snakes. Stroll along tree
lined paths observing wild animals in
natural enclosures. Touch and feed
deer, lambs, fawns, and goats in the
large walk-in petting zoo. Join a guide
at the farmyard, where you’ll meet
cows, ponies, piglets, chicks, ducks,
and bunnies. See rare tigers! Critters
like kinkajou, coati, binturong, and
muntjac will amaze and delight you.
Animal shows are performed daily.
You’ll love the Feed-The-Parrots area and the Giraffe Feeding area.
Go hunting for “dinosaur bones”
in the Dinosaur Outpost/Dino Dig.
Don’t miss the river otters, and
check out Turtle Town! It’s just off
Route 590, 4 miles east of Hamlin.
Open daily from 10:00am to
6:00pm through late October. Call
(570) 698-6154, use the display ad
for a discount, and make tracks to
www.clawsnpaws.com.
The fun never ends at Costa’s Family
Fun Park, located on Route 6, just 3
miles east of Lake Wallenpaupack.
Race in a go-kart on a 1200-foot
course, or hit a few balls at the 19-
tee driving range. Cool off on the
bumper boats! The Kiddie Landarea features tunnels, a sea of balls,
and web ladders. Realistic Batting Cage Stadium; hit into an open fi eld
with a home run fence, dugouts,
and more. Hardball and softball
arm-action machines so pitches
keep coming in right over the plate.
Restaurant and arcade, hard and
soft ice cream, plus 18 challenging
holes of miniature golf. Let Costa’s
host your next party! Open daily.
Call (570) 226-8585, and check out
www.costasfamilyfunpark.com.
For a day of wonder that all ages will
love, visit Crystal Cave Park in scenic
northern Berks County, a short
drive from the Pocono Mountains.
This tremendous cave system was
discovered in 1871, and the Park has
been giving tours of the tunnels and
caverns for 140 consecutive seasons!
Experience astonishing grottoes and
chambers on a guided tour through
this Jules Verne-esque underworld.
Then, play miniature golf, visit the
museum, or stroll along the nature
trails in a comfortable, park-like
setting. Head for the on-site food
facilities, or make use of the picnic
area. Crystal Cave is open daily; ask
about special lantern tours! To fi nd
this underground adventure near
Kutztown, travel south on Route 476
or Route 33 to Route 78 west to Exit
40; follow signs to 963 Crystal Cave
Road. Phone (610) 683-6765, and
explore www.crystalcavepa.com.
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passenger on the train, it will leave
the Steamtown boarding platform in
Scranton at 11:00am, with planned
return arrival in Scranton at around
3:00pm. Light refreshments will
be available in Tobyhanna. To fi nd
Steamtown in Scranton from I-81,
use exit 185 (Central Scranton
Expressway) and follow the signs to
the main entrance at Lackawanna
and Cliff avenues. For ticket
reservations and further details, call
(570) 340-5204, (570) 340-5200, or
888-693-9391. You may also log on
to www.nps.gov/stea.
August 27 – A wonderful
program for the entire family, “King
of the Butterfl ies - Monarchs” will
be presented at 2:00pm at Lacawac
Sanctuary, a 520-acre nature
preserve on Lake Wallenpaupack.
Since 1996, Ed Wesely has rescued
Monarch butterfl y eggs and
caterpillars from threatened habitats,
and with children as helpers, has
nurtured and released over 5,000
adult Monarch butterfl ies. Learn
about the Monarch life cycle, why
it is threatened, and why certain
shrubs such as milkweed are so
highly valued by Monarchs and
other benefi cial insects. Join in on
a fi eld walk and help to investigate
a nearby milkweed patch to look
for and help tag Monarch migrants.
The cost to attend is $7; children
under 12 are free. Pre-registration
is suggested. To register for the
program, call the sanctuary at (570)
689-9494 or email [email protected].
The 520-acre Lacawac Sanctuary is a
non-profi t nature preserve, research
fi eld station and historic site located
on Lake Wallenpaupack. It is one
of the few sites nationwide that
is federally recognized as both a
National Natural Landmark and is
on the National Register of Historic Places. The sanctuary’s programs
are open to the public and include
environmental, historical and cultural
offerings as well as three miles of
hiking trails. Membership, directions,
programs and other information
can be found at their website
www.lacawac.org.
August 27 – Bushkill Falls, “The
Niagara of Pennsylvania,” is offering
a unique Learn about Wildlife
program for the entire family. A
naturalist from the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will be there
to present a fun and informative
discussion about the wildlife of
the Pocono Mountains. Exciting
demonstrations with Live Birds &
Animals will be held in the pavilion
at 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Bushkill
Falls is centered on eight roaring
waterfalls and features miles of
nature trails and picnic areas, plus
paddle boats, miniature golf, fi shing,
exhibits, specialty shops and fun
for all ages. The famous Pocono
Mountain attraction is located off of
Route 209 in Bushkill and it opens
to the public every day at 9:00am
through November 27. Call Bushkill
Falls at (570) 588-6682 or see their
website www.visitbushkillfalls.com.
August 27 - The Jacob Stroud
Corporation presents Music in the
Park, a series of free concerts at the
Dreibe Freight Station and adjoining
McMichaels Park on Ann Street in
Stroudsburg. Today’s concert will
start at noon, featuring music by The Great Swamp Blues Band. Come
enjoy an afternoon of music in the
lovely park, nestled along the shores
of the McMichaels Creek. For more
information call (570) 424-0325 or
log on to www.stroudsburg.net.
August 27 – Do you know what
to do if you fl ip your kayak? How
do you get back in if you’re far
from shore? Nescopeck State Park
is offering Kayaking: Level Two, a
kayaking program for participants
who have previous paddling
experience or who have already
taken the Level One course. Level
Two will focus on self-rescue and
boat-over-boat rescue. Participants
WILL be in the water for this course.
Appropriate for ages 9 & up. The
program will be offered at three
times today: 9:30am to 10:30am,
11:00am to 12:00noon and 1:00pm
until 2:00pm. Kayaking: Level Two
is FREE however registration is required. Call the Nescopeck
State Park Offi ce at (570) 403-
2006 to register. Check out the
Pennsylvania State Parks website
www.visitpaparks.com.
August 27 – There’s going to be a
Star Party from 9:00pm to 10:30pm
at the Falls Pavilion at Promised Land
State Park! Get hooked on the night
sky when you join the Lackawanna Astronomical Society for a star
party! This program will include a
celestial slide show and telescope
observations of the night sky
(weather permitting) in the fi eld near
the Pavilion. Bring a blanket or camp
chair. Flashlights are welcome, but
they must be covered with red fi lm.
This free program is open to all ages.
Meet at the Falls Pavilion by 9:00pm.
For more information or to register,
call Promised Land State Park at
(570) 676-0567 or (570) 676-3428.
Visit the Pennsylvania State Parks
website www.visitpaparks.com.
August 27 – Go along on a
Tree Trek from 9:30 to 11:00am
with staff from the Monroe County
Environmental Education Center
(MCEEC) near Bartonsville. Stretch
your legs with Environmental
Educator Jenifer Rituper as you
trek up the Running Valley Ridge
examining tree species and how
they change from the wet bottom
to the dry ridge top. Participants will
learn how to use a “tree fi nder” to
indentify trees. Dress for the weather
and be prepared for a short but
steep hike. The cost to attend is $5.
To fi nd the MCEEC from Interstate
80 (exit 302 from I-80 West or 302B
from I-80 East), go north on Route
611, travel ½ mile to the next traffi c
light in Bartonsville, and turn left
onto Rimrock Drive. Follow Rimrock
for 0.4 mile, bear right onto N.
Easton-Belmont Pike, go 0.2 mile,
then bear right onto Running Valley
Road. The Center is 0.7 mile on the
left. Call the center at (570) 629-
3061 for more information or visit
www.mcconservation.org.
August 27 - The Friends of
the Western Pocono Community
Library will hold a Yard Sale at Back
Door Books, located at the corner
of Route 209 and Bond Lane in
Brodheadsville. The Yard Sale will
be open to the public from 10:00am
to 4:00pm. Rain date is August 28.
The library itself is located on Pilgrim
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Bethel One-Room School Open House Step back in time during an Open House at the Bethel One-Room
School from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday, August 28th. The Bethel School
is nestled in the tranquil Berlin Township valley near Honesdale. Built circa
1870 and closed in 1951, it is a treasured reminder of early American
classrooms and small country schools. Visualize what it was like, with 8
grades taught by 1 teacher, without electricity, running water, or indoor
plumbing!
Find this one-room school,
fascinating for all ages, from
Route 6 at Indian Orchard in
Berlin Township. Take Route 652
east for a mile, turn right onto Bethel School Road, and travel a mile to the
schoolhouse on the left. For more information about this free, interactive
historical event, call the Wayne County Historical Society at (570) 253-
3240, and hearken back to www.waynehistorypa.org.
Come Paint with Me at Shawnee Come Paint with Me is a free, non-instructional program of outdoor painting and
sketching sessions for adult and student artists. You’re invited to attend on Thursday,
September 1st at the Shawnee Inn on River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware from 10:00am
to 3:00pm; see www.shawneeinn.com. Artists are encouraged to paint at their own pace,
in media of their choice. Many
levels of expertise and variations in style and technique
are represented!
Take this opportunity to network with others, share
common interests, and socialize over lunch break where
informal critique is included. Restrooms are available,
registration is not required, and sessions are held weather-
permitting. All artists are welcome, and are expected to
bring their own materials and a picnic lunch. For more
information, call Joan Polishook at (570) 775-6896, and
view www.joanpolishook-art.com.
Escape, Getaway to Escape, Getaway to The Inn at Jim Thorpe The Inn at Jim Thorpe Romance, wine, and a massage; everything you
2 need to feel the love! The Inn at Jim Thorpe offers a
Romantic Couples Escape, including a 2-night stay, his and
her Swedish massage, a bottle of wine, 2 souvenir wine
glasses, dinner 1 night, and a delicious daily breakfast. Or,
grab your BFF and book a Friends Spa Getaway! It includes
a 2-night stay, custom spa package, daily breakfast, Saturday
lunch and dinner, a bottle of wine, souvenir wine glasses,
and special discounts in area shops!
The Inn at Jim Thorpe, in the National Register
Historic District, is a landmark of old-world charm and
modern amenities featuring guest rooms, suites, and in-
house spa services. Quaint merchant businesses, antique
stores, galleries, opera house, pubs, restaurants, music venues, and nature trails are at the Inn’s doorstep, 24 Broadway
in Jim Thorpe. Phone 1-800-329-2599 for reservations, and discover more at www.innjt.net!
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Way in Brodheadsville. For more
information and vendor applications
call Barbara at (570) 992-9243.
August 27 & 28 – The US Army
Corps of Engineers has announced
that this is the target date for
a Recreational Dam Release
Weekend on the Lehigh River,
creating breathtaking whitewater
conditions. By regulating the Francis
Walter Dam near White Haven, the
Corps plans to release hundreds of
cubic feet per second of additional
water into the Lehigh on Saturday
& Sunday. Rafters, kayakers and
other adventurous boaters anxiously
await the dam release, and will
fl ock to the river for a chance to
ride whitewater. To arrange your
Lehigh River rafting adventure, call
Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe
at 1-800-WHITEWATER or call
Whitewater Challengers in White
Haven at 1-800-443-8554. Visit
www.poconowhitewater.com and
www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
August 27 & 28 – The 25th annual
Pocono State Craft Festival returns
to Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
near Stroudsburg. Co-sponsored by
the Pocono Arts Council and the
Pocono Chapter of the PA Guild of Craftsmen, the event celebrates
the heritage, beauty and quality of
Pennsylvania crafts. Approximately
75 craftsmen will travel from all
parts of Pennsylvania as well as New
Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia, West
Virginia and New York to attend the
festival. Hand-made crafts featured
will include pottery, jewelry, metal,
toys, stained glass, wood, baskets,
paper, leather, folk art, fi ne art,
photography, and art-to-wear.
Fascinating craft demonstrations will
captivate patrons and bring to life
the creative process. All craftsmen
will be available to discuss their
works and provide the opportunity
to purchase unique, high-quality
crafts. In addition, visitors will
enjoy the beautiful surroundings
and history of Quiet Valley Living
Historical Farm. The farm buildings,
animals and beautiful gardens will
be open to give visitors a taste of a
by-gone era on a Pennsylvania Dutch
farm. Patrons will also enjoy the
bluegrass & gospel music of The Lost Ramblers and the Dixieland sounds
of The Dixie Gents. There will be
an interactive Children’s Area and
festival foods will provide something
for everyone. Festival hours are
10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday
and 10:00 to 5:00 on Sunday, rain
or shine. Admission is $6 adults,
children 12 and under free. There
is ample free parking. Quiet Valley,
the location of the Pocono State
Craft Festival, is located 3½ miles
south of Stroudsburg off of Business
Route 209; follow signs. For more
information and directions to the
Pocono State Craft Festival, call (570)
476-4460 or log on to the show’s
website at www.poconocrafts.com.
The number at Quiet Valley is (570)
992-6161.
August 27 & 28 – This weekend,
PPL Corporation will offer Lake
Wallenpaupack Dam and Power
Plant Tours from 10:00am to
3:00pm on Saturday & Sunday! Not
everyone has had a chance to walk
across the Wallenpaupack Dam for
a great view of the lake and the dry
riverbed where the Wallenpaupack
Creek once fl owed. And a trip to the
power plant along the Lackawaxen
River is a rare treat, too. During this
free tour, you will hear about the
history surrounding the construction
of PPL’s renewable energy plant and
learn about the increase in energy
demand since Lake Wallenpaupack
began operating as a hydroelectric
plant in the 1920’s. Make sure
you stop in at the Wallenpaupack
Environmental Learning Center either
before or after your tour to see some
displays of arrowheads, a dugout
canoe and other local artifacts.
Enjoy some refreshments provided
by the Wallenpaupack Historical
Society and see some historic
photos depicting life from that era.
For your safety, wear closed-toed
shoes. Tours will run continuously
from 10:00 to 3:00 and will be
conducted rain or shine. Visitors
will be greeted by a PPL escort and
guided out onto the dam in small
groups. For those who also wish to
tour the power plant in Kimbles, bus
transportation will be provided. This
event is not handicapped-accessible.
Registration is not required.
For more information, contact
PPL at (570) 253-7076 or email
[email protected]. Additional
program details can be found at the
website www.pplpreserves.com.
August 28 – Now is the time
to get outside and enjoy the last
days of summer! Staff members at
Nescopeck State Park invite you to
join them on a Hike on the Wood
Frog Trail from 2:00 until 3:30pm.
Along the way you’ll learn about
phenology, which is the study of
the connection between climate
and seasonal events and why it is
important for us to monitor when
plants bloom or birds nest. Meet
at the Wood Frog Trail trailhead
along Honey Hole Road by 2:00pm
for this hike. The hike is FREE,
however registration is required.
Nescopeck State Park is located
west of White Haven, near Drums.
For further details or to register, call
the Nescopeck State Park offi ce
at (570) 403-2006. Check out the
Pennsylvania State Parks website
www.visitpaparks.com.
August 28 – Pocono Whitewater
in Jim Thorpe invites you to join
them for a Big Day Out on the
Lehigh River. Bike, hike and raft
with Pocono Whitewater all in one
big day! Breakfast, lunch and dinner
are included. It’s an awesome
adventure for only $89.95 per
person! For your reservations,
call 1-800-WHITEWATER or visit
www.poconowhitewater.com.
August 28 – The Barrett Township
Historical Society invites everyone
to the Cresco Station Museum in
Cresco to enjoy an afternoon of
music by Kelly Planer & The Perks
from 2:00 until 4:00pm. Admission
is free to the public. In conjunction
with the musical program, the
museum will also host an Ice Cream
Social from 1:00 to 4:00. The
Cresco Station Museum is located
on Sand Spring Road off Route
390 in Cresco (at the old Cresco
Railroad Depot) and is administered
by the Barrett Township Historical
Society. For further details you
may call the museum at (570) 595-
6157 or call Mickey at (570) 595-
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2501. You may also visit the Barrett
Township Historical Society at
www.barretthistory.org.
August 28 – Faith Lutheran
Church of Blakeslee invites one
and all to their Free Summer
Community Concert, featuring
the mountain sounds of Wayfarers & Company. This exciting group
performs gospel music and old-
time songs on instruments such
as guitars, dulcimers, fi ddle, fl ute,
mandolin, harp and banjo, as well
as stirring a-cappella arrangements
of traditional music. The concert will
begin at 7:00pm in the comfort of
the church’s Sanctuary. The public
is cordially invited to attend. Faith
Lutheran Church is located on Route
940, one mile east of Blakeslee
Corners and about six miles west
of Pocono Pines. You may call the
church offi ce at (570) 646-0309 or
call (570) 643-6580 with questions.
August 28 – The Presbyterian
Church of the Mountain in Delaware
Water Gap concludes its series of
outdoor Summer Concerts at the
Gazebo with Bonnie Childs and the Church of the Mountain Band. The
concert will be held from 6:00pm to
7:30pm out on the lawn, so bring
a blanket or lawn chair. If rain, the
concert will be moved indoors.
Refreshments will be available. The
church is easy to fi nd along Route
611 (Main Street) in Delaware Water
Gap, and the concert is free to the
public. For details on the concert,
call (570) 992-3934. The number
at the church is (570) 476-0345.
www.churchofthemountain.org
August 28 – There will be an
Open House at the Bethel One-
Room School near Indian Orchard
in Berlin Township from 1:00 until
4:00pm today. A special presentation
relating to the school and local
history will be offered at 2:00pm. To
reach the Bethel One-Room School
from Route 6 at Indian Orchard, take
Route 652 east for one mile. Turn
right on Bethel School Road and
travel one mile to the schoolhouse
on the left. For further details about
this free event, call the Wayne
County Historical Society at (570)
253-3240. www.waynehistorypa.org
August 28 – An All-You-Can-
Eat Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
will be served from 8:30 to 1:00 at
the Blooming Grove Volunteer Fire
Department on Route 739 in Lords
Valley (one mile north of I-84). The
cost is $7 per person. For more
information call (570) 775-7355.
August 29 – Mohegan Sun at
Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre
celebrates Hot Summer Fun with
an incredible star-studded line-up
of summer acts. The concert series
continues today with Tony Orlando.
Tony Orlando became a superstar
when he formed the pop group
Dawn with Telma Hopkins and
Joyce Vincent Wilson. They scored
a long list of hits like “Tie a Yellow
Ribbon (Round the Ole Oak Tree),”
“Knock Three Times” and “Candida.”
Throughout his career, Orlando has
had a top-rated TV variety series
which can be found in stores as a
DVD collection. Orlando has had
fi ve #1 hits, sold millions of records
and has even starred in a Broadway
show. The show starts at 7:00pm
and tickets are $25.00 for reserved
seats, $15.00 general admission and
can be purchased in-person from
the Box Offi ce located in the valet
lobby or through all Ticketmaster
outlets, including ticketmaster.com
and by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
is home to 55,000 square feet of
gaming space including 82 live
table games, 2,300 slot machines
and electronic table games, as well
as a variety of dining and shopping
options, nightlife, entertainment and
live harness racing eight months out
of the year. Horse racing fans enjoy
Live Harness Racing every Tuesday,
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday night
from March 22 through November
12; post time is 6:30pm. Mohegan
Sun at Pocono Downs is located at
1280 Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre
and their phone number is 1-888-
WIN-IN-PA. Log on to their website
www.mohegansunpocono.com to
fi nd out more!
August 29 – Bushkill Falls, “The
Niagara of Pennsylvania,” is proud
to host Military Appreciation Day.
All veterans and active duty service
people receive free admission
today with valid ID. Bushkill Falls is
centered on eight roaring waterfalls
and features miles of nature trails
and picnic areas, plus paddle boats,
miniature golf, fi shing, exhibits,
specialty shops and fun for all ages.
The famous Pocono Mountain
attraction is located off of Route
209 in Bushkill and it opens to the
public every day at 9:00am through
November 27. Call Bushkill Falls at
(570) 588-6682 or visit their website
www.visitbushkillfalls.com.
August 30 – Karen Wood will
give a special demonstration of
Wheat Weaving as the Summer
Highlights Program for the day at
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
near Stroudsburg. Wheat weaving
as a craft is centuries old and was
practiced in grain growing countries
worldwide. It was a part of harvest
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rituals used to ensure a fruitful
harvest. Early American settlers used
wheat weaving as it is used today,
for decorative purposes. Highlights
are featured from 10:30am until
3:30pm at Quiet Valley in addition
to the regular tour. Quiet Valley
Living Historical Farm is a restored
and working 19th century farm,
complete with guides dressed in
period clothing and lots of historic
demonstrations. In addition to
today’s program, a variety of early
American skills are demonstrated
daily. This non-profi t, educational
organization is located 3½ miles
south of Stroudsburg off of Business
Route 209; follow signs. Call Quiet
Valley at (570) 992-6161 or log on to
www.quietvalley.org to learn more.
August 30 – Do you have spots
on your tomatoes, a bug you can’t
identify, or another lawn or garden
question you can’t fi nd the answer
to? Well you’re in luck, because a
Penn State Master Gardener will
be at the Penn State Pike County
Cooperative Extension offi ce in
Milford from 10:00am until noon to
answer your gardening questions.
And it’s free! Bring a sample, if
possible, to the offi ce at 514 Broad
Street in Milford and speak with
the Master Gardener. If you can’t
make it on Tuesday morning, call the
Extension offi ce at (570) 296-3400
or email [email protected] with your
questions and a Master Gardener
will get back to you. Visit the website
http://extension.psu.edu/pike.
August 30 thru September 5
– Enjoy the fun of an old-fashioned
country fair at the 94th Annual
Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fair in
Newfoundland! Ride the rides,
pet the farm animals, win a stuffed
toy or just sit and enjoy the sights,
smells and sounds. Cheer at the
demolition derby, tractor pull
and truck pulls. Take a peek at
Grandma’s blue ribbon apple pie or
Grandpa’s prize winning pumpkin.
Sample mouth-watering delights
of all kinds sure to satisfy the taste
buds. There’s entertainment for all:
live music from country to rock
& roll, magic and comedy acts,
clowns, and lots of competitions
such as 4-H, fair queen, the baby
pageant, a frog jumping contest,
dog shows, horse shows, and more.
Browse in the crafter tent, check out
chainsaw carving demonstrations,
even enter the Pie Eating Contest!
Make a beeline to the GDS Fair at
the fairgrounds on routes 191 and
507 in Newfoundland, nestled in
the beautiful Northern Poconos.
The pay-one-price admission
includes unlimited rides on all the
rides, admission to all exhibits, and
admission to nearly all shows and
arena events. For more details and
schedules, call (570) 676-3925
or (570) 676-4047 or log on to
www.gdsfair.com.
August 31 – Whitewater
Challengers in White Haven is
offering Wet ‘N’ Wild Wednesday
Rafting Adventures on the Lehigh
River! Go wild on this rafting trip
with a FREE water cannon provided
by Whitewater Challengers. Sure
you’ll be soaked, but so will your
friends! Make your reservations
today by calling Whitewater
Challengers at 1-800-443-8554 and
be sure to mention “This Week in
the Poconos” when booking! Visit
www.whitewaterchallengers.com
for more great events all season
long.
August 31 – A Summer Bog
Walk through the blooming
Tannersville Cranberry Bog will be
led by a naturalist from the Monroe
County Environmental Education
Center from 10:00am to 12:30pm.
The bog is special as it is a northern
boreal bog, which is very unique for
this part of the country. Protected
by The Nature Conservancy, the
Tannersville bog is a National Natural Landmark. Signs of life will
be everywhere as the group ventures
into this unique wetland habitat,
which includes many orchids and
insect-eating plants! Access to the
interior of the bog is substantial
along a 1650’ “fl oating” boardwalk,
making for spectacular photo
opportunities. Highlights include
viewing blooming plants such as
marsh marigold, bog rosemary,
bog laurel and many others. Meet
for the walk at the Environmental
Education Center near Bartonsville.
Pre-registration is required and the
cost to attend is $5. Call the Monroe
County Environmental Education
Center at (570) 629-3061 to register.
www.mcconservation.org
September 1 – Celebrate Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun at
Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre,
where every Thursday through
September 1 there’s a Party on the
Patio from 6:00 to 11:00pm! The big
party on the patio of the grandstand
features area tribute bands as well as
great food, drinks and karaoke. The
featured band tonight is Garth Brooks
tribute Fresh Horses. The Party on
the Patio is free and open to guests
21 or older. Mohegan Sun at Pocono
Downs is located at 1280 Route 315
in Wilkes-Barre, where you can play
all of your favorite table games and
over 2,300 slots sizzle 24 hours a
day, seven days a week! Horse racing
fans enjoy Live Harness Racing
every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
& Saturday; post time is 6:30pm.
Call 1-888-WIN-IN-PA or (570) 831-
2100, or check out their website at
www.mohegansunpocono.com to
fi nd out more!
September 1 – “Come Paint
with Me” is a free, non-instructional
program of on-site outdoor painting
& sketching sessions for adult and
student artists. Artists will meet
today from 10:00am until 3:00pm
at the Shawnee Inn on River Road
in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Artists
are encouraged to paint outdoors
at their own pace with mediums
of their choice. Representing many
levels of expertise and variations
in style and technique, artists are
offered the opportunity to network
with others, share a common
interest, and socialize over lunch
break where informal critique is
often included. Registration is not
necessary to attend “Come Paint with
Me” sessions. Artists are expected
to meet at the various locations
bringing their own materials. Be sure
to pack a picnic lunch. Restrooms
will be available. The sessions will
be held weather permitting. For
directions or more information, call
Joan Polishook at (570) 775-6896
or visit www.joanpolishook-art.com.
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Learn About Wildlife andMilitary Appreciation Day
Events at Bushkill Falls Bushkill Falls, centered on 8 roaring waterfalls, has been “the
Niagara of Pennsylvania” since 1904! Walk pleasant trails with sturdy
stairs and bridges. Free parking and a free picnic/grill area add to the
affordable appeal. An open-air pavilion is available, plus a playground,
paddleboats, mini-golf, fi shing, wildlife exhibits, Fudge Kitchen, snack
bar, and gift/souvenir shops.
On Saturday,
August 27th, a Learn about Wildlife program
features naturalists from
the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center present-
ing live birds and animals at 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
Bushkill Falls also hosts a Military Appreciation Day
on Monday, August 29th; all active-duty military
personnel receive free admission with their valid
military ID.
See how the Leni Lenape lived; step into
a life-size longhouse in the Native American
exhibit, look up through the smoke hole, and
imagine cooking and sleeping there! This famous and popular attraction, off Route 209 in
Bushkill, opens daily at 9:00am. Call (570) 588-6682, and see www.visitbushkillfalls.com.
All are welcome to join this free
program!
September 2 – It’s Stand-Up
Comedy Night at Fernwood Hotel
& Resort on Route 209 in Bushkill!
Hosted by John Carfi and featuring
some of the funniest comedians
from HBO, Comedy Central, hotel
casinos and comedy clubs across
the nation, the fun starts at 10:00pm
at Fernwood’s Wintergreens
Patio Grill. Visit Fernwood for a
memorable night of laughs for just
$12 per person; must be 21 or over.
Fernwood Hotel & Resort is a 440
acre, four-season resort located on
Route 209 in Bushkill. For more
information about Stand-Up Comedy
Nights, call 1-888-FERNWOOD or
log on to www.fernwoodhotel.com.
September 2 – Cool cars, hot
night! American Graffi ti comes to
Hawley during the Friday Night
Car Cruise from 5:00pm to dusk.
The Downtown Hawley Partnership
(DHP) and the NEPA Coasters Car Club have teamed up to present
beautiful car classics, music and
more in Hawley’s Bingham Park.
After you stroll through some of
Hawley’s inviting shops and eateries,
put your blanket or lawn chair down
in front the Bingham Park Bandstand
for an evening of good music, classic
cars and fun. No admission fee; the
cruise and entertainment are free!
Be sure to bring your lucky rabbit’s
foot as there will be door prizes and
raffl es too! Refreshments will be
available. To fi nd out more about
the Friday Night Car Cruise, call
the Downtown Hawley Partnership
at (570) 226-4064 or log on to
www.visithawleypa.com.
September 2 – The Settlers Inn
at Bingham Park in Hawley will host
a Wine Chat with the Wine Chick
with resident Sommelier and wine
professional Leslie Chappell-Britt. Every Friday at 5:00pm Leslie leads
participants through the intriguing
and not-so-mysterious world of
wine with tastings, workshops and
discussions. This will be an informal,
unassuming and entertaining hour
to kick off your weekend! There is
a $12 tasting fee. Space is limited;
please RSVP. The Settlers Inn is
located at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley,
near Lake Wallenpaupack. Call the
Inn with Wine Chat questions at
(570) 226-2993 or toll-free 1-800-
833-8527. www.thesettlersinn.com
September 2 thru 5 – Enjoy the
last offi cial weekend of summer with
the “Labor Day” Theme Weekend
at the historic Skytop Lodge in
Skytop, PA. With the children getting
ready to return to school, Skytop is
the place to escape and enjoy the
last few days of summer with your
family. All of their summer sports and
activities are still in full swing for you
to experience and enjoy, including
indoor and outdoor swimming, golf,
tennis, biking, boating, fi shing, rock
climbing, paintball, geo-caching, 33
miles of hiking trails and more. For
your reservations, call Skytop Lodge
at 1-800-345-7759. See photos of
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the breathtaking mountain estate at
the website www.skytop.com.
September 3 – StroudFest, an
annual celebration of community
spirit, will be held from 11:00am to
6:00pm on Main Street in charming
Downtown Stroudsburg. The festival
will include something for everyone,
and admission & parking are free.
Start the day with a 5k race in the
morning, or sit back and enjoy the
eclectic mix of music and dance
at one of four live music stages.
When you get hungry, visit one or
more of the two dozen places to eat
including specialty food vendors and
local restaurants. Spend some time
browsing amongst the hundreds
of arts and crafts vendors and visit
a few of the specialty shops in the
Downtown district. Entertainers will
be performing all day, and there will
be face painting and fun & games
for the kids! Bring the whole family
and enjoy! To fi nd out more, visit
www.stroudfest.com or call Rich at
(570) 420-2808.
September 3 – Steamtown
National Historic Site in nearby
Downtown Scranton has scheduled
a special Train Excursion to
Moscow in the Pocono Mountains
at 11:00am. Pulled by historic FP7
diesel locomotives, this 2-hour
round-trip excursion will roll past
historic buildings, through a tunnel,
along a mountain stream, past two
reservoirs and through beautiful
Pocono Mountain woodlands.
Travelers may purchase light
refreshments at the restored 1904
train station in Moscow. Everyone is
welcome to drive over to the station
in Moscow to see the train when it
arrives between 11:30 and 11:45.
The train bound for Moscow will
depart Scranton at 11:00am and
will return at around 1:00pm. To
fi nd Steamtown in Scranton from I-
81, use exit 185 (Central Scranton
Expressway) and follow the signs to
the main entrance at Lackawanna
and Cliff avenues. For ticket
reservations and further details,
call (570) 340-5204, (570) 340-
5200, or 888-693-9391 or log on to
www.nps.gov/stea.
September 3 – With autumn
just around the corner, it’s a great
time to go outside in the Poconos
and take note of the changes
taking place around you. Monarchs
and birds are migrating; fl owers
and plants are going to seed, and
mammals like groundhogs and
squirrels are preparing for the cold
winter months ahead. Join an easy
hike through fi eld and forest on the
Farmstead Trail Hike from 10:00am
to 11:30am at Nescopeck State Park.
Long pants, sturdy shoes and water
are recommended. Meet at the silo
at the Farmstead Trail trailhead by
10:00am for this hike. The hike is free,
however registration is required.
Nescopeck State Park is located
west of White Haven, near Drums.
For further details or to register, call
the Nescopeck State Park offi ce
at (570) 403-2006. Check out the
Pennsylvania State Parks website
www.visitpaparks.com.
September 3 – Discover “Wild
Pennsylvania” during a program
being held from 7:45pm to 9:00pm
at Hickory Run State Park. Mike Gadomski’s stunning photographs of
Pennsylvania’s natural beauty have
graced numerous magazine covers,
and been the focus of calendars
and even a coffee table book. In
fact, Mike has recently completed
a new book, “Wild Pennsylvania: A
Celebration of Our State’s Natural
Beauty,” which includes photos of
natural splendor found throughout
the state. He is currently working
on an encore to this acclaimed
publication. Tonight he will present
a multimedia program using
photographs that were taking during
work on the fi rst book. Samples of
Mike’s works will be available, and
he will be able to sign your copies
of his work. The program will begin
at 7:45pm at the Campground
Amphitheater; in case of rain the
program will be held in the Chapel
located across from the Park Offi ce
on Route 534. This program is free
to the public. Call the Hickory Run
State Park offi ce at (570) 443-0400
with any questions or visit the
Pennsylvania State Parks website
www.visitpaparks.com.
September 3 – There will be an
Open House at the Old Stone Jail
in Honesdale from 10:00am until
1:00pm today. No longer in use,
the historic jail was built in 1859
and is located between the Wayne
County Courthouse and 10th Street
in Honesdale. The squat stone
structure housed Wayne County’s
miscreants until 1935. Constructed
almost entirely of rough stone,
its damp, gloomy interior has
most often been compared to a
dungeon. “Jailer” Dick Kreitnerwill be on hand to usher visitors
into the 9’x12’ cells as he relates
the history of the jail, including
numerous jailbreaks and some of
its more notorious occupants. The
Old Stone Jail Open House is free
to the public. For additional details,
call the Wayne County Historical
Society at (570) 253-3240 or visit
their very interesting website at
www.waynehistorypa.org.
September 3 – Learn about
Wildlife of the Poconos from
7:00pm to 8:15pm at the Falls
Pavilion at Promised Land State
Park. Come out to meet some of the
furry, feathered and scaled creatures
that may inhabit your backyard.
Get up close to a skunk, a hawk
and more! Learn how to thwart the
sweet tooth of raccoons and bears
and how to co-exist with the wildlife
that shares your Pocono habitat.
This program will be presented by
the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Registration is required. Be
sure to bring a portable chair. This
free program is great for all ages.
Meet in the Day Use Picnic Area
at the Falls Pavilion by 7:00pm. For
more information, call Promised
Land State Park at (570) 676-
0567 or (570) 676-3428. Visit the
Pennsylvania State Parks website
www.visitpaparks.com.
September 3 – Members of the
Pocono Outdoor Club invite you to
join them for a Hike at the Lehigh
Valley Nature Center in Slatington.
Hike up grasslands to the Lehigh
River then to Devil’s Pulpit and
down the Appalachian Trail. Length
of hike will be 5 or 9 miles. Meet
at 9:00am at Cherry’s Restaurant
at the intersection of routes 290
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REAL ESTATE
Century 21 Select Group, Route
940 in Pocono Pines, and Route
940 in Pocono Lake at the Locust
Lake Village entrance. Real estate
sales and vacation rentals in Lake
Naomi, Locust Lake, Timber Trails,
and Pinecrest Lake. Call Pocono
Pines at 1-800-588-1808 or (570)
646-3600, or Pocono Lake at 1-800-
588-2808 or (570) 646-8844; email
[email protected]. See
www.c21PoconoPines.com.
Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., at
routes 940 and 423 in Pocono Pines.
Lake Naomi/Timber Trails sales and
vacation rentals are a specialty. Get
a free Kids Fun Pack with off-season
and winter rentals! Call 1-800-537-
1479 or (570) 646-2222, and see
www.lakenaomi.com.
Liberty Homes Custom Builders,
Route 940 at Pocono Lake. Building
vacation and year-round homes in the
Pocono Mountains since 1979, Liberty
Homes offers house/land packages.
Whether you’re starting a family or
ready to retire, Liberty Homes can
provide the home of your dreams.
Call 866-4-YOUR-HOME or visit
www.libertyhomespa.com.
Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake
Harmony offi ce locations: Route
940, Big Boulder Drive, and Jack
Frost Entrance; as well as Route
903 in Albrightsville! Primary and
vacation home sales, rentals, in-
vestment and commercial proper-
ties, lots, and acreage. 700+ rental
homes! Call 1-800-444-3721 and see
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VACATION HOME
COMMUNITIES
Century 21 Select Group, Route
940 in Pocono Pines, and Route
940 in Pocono Lake at the Locust
Lake Village entrance. Real estate
sales and vacation rentals in Lake
Naomi, Locust Lake, Timber Trails,
and Pinecrest Lake. Call Pocono
Pines at 1-800-588-1808 or (570)
646-3600, or Pocono Lake at 1-800-
588-2808 or (570) 646-8844; email
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REAL ESTATE
[email protected]. See www.c21PoconoPines.com.
Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc.,
at routes 940 & 423 in Pocono
Pines. Lake Naomi/Timber Trails
sales and vacation rentals. Get a
free Kids Fun Pack with off-season
and winter rentals! Call 1-800-537-
1479 or (570) 646-2222, and see
www.lakenaomi.com.
Liberty Homes Custom Builders,
Route 940 at Pocono Lake. Building
vacation and year-round homes in the
Pocono Mountains since 1979, Liberty
Homes offers house/land packages.
Whether you’re starting a family or
ready to retire, Liberty Homes can
provide the home of your dreams.
Call 866-4-YOUR-HOME or visit
www.libertyhomespa.com.
Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake
Harmony locations; Route 940, Big
Boulder Drive, Jack Frost Entrance,
and Route 903 in Albrightsville!
Primary and vacation home sales, rent-
als, investment and commercial prop-
erties, lots, and acreage. 700+ rental
homes! Call 1-800-444-3721 and visit
www.prr1.com.
VACATION HOME/
COTTAGE RENTALS
Century 21 Select Group, Route
940 in Pocono Pines, and Route
940 in Pocono Lake at the Locust
Lake Village entrance. Real estate
sales and vacation rentals in Lake
Naomi, Locust Lake, Timber Trails,
and Pinecrest Lake. Call Pocono
Pines at 1-800-588-1808 or (570)
646-3600, or Pocono Lake at 1-800-
588-2808 or (570) 646-8844; email
[email protected]. See
www.c21PoconoPines.com!
Fernwood Resort, Route 209,
Bushkill. Spacious villas, on-premises
restaurants, fi tness facility, winter
sports, swimming, horseback riding.
Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and see
www.fernwoodhotel.com.
Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc.,
at routes 940 & 423 in Pocono
Pines. Lake Naomi/Timber Trails
sales and vacation rentals. Get a
free Kids Fun Pack with off-season
and winter rentals! Call 1-800-537-
1479 or (570) 646-2222, and see
www.lakenaomi.com.
Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake
Harmony locations; Route 940,
Big Boulder Drive, Jack Frost
Entrance, and Route 903 in
Albrightsville! Primary and vaca-
tion home sales, rentals, investment
and commercial properties, lots,
and acreage. 700+ rental homes!
Call 1-800-444-3721 and visit
www.prr1.com.
BUILDERS, SERVICES
NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION
Gumble Brothers, Inc., with 2 lo-
cations! In Paupack, call (570)
226-4531; in Newfoundland,
call (570) 676-3304. Visit
www.gumblebrothers.com.
Liberty Homes Custom Builders,
Route 940 at Pocono Lake. Building
vacation and year-round homes in the
Pocono Mountains since 1979, Liberty
Homes offers house/land packages.
Whether you’re starting a family or
ready to retire, Liberty Homes can
provide the home of your dreams.
Call 866-4-YOUR-HOME or visit
www.libertyhomespa.com.
Pocono Tile Works, expert cus-
tom tile design and installation.
Marble also a specialty. See ex-
amples of their beautiful work at
www.poconotileworks.com, or call
(570) 460-6439 for your free quote!
Fully insured, references available.
The Service Team, routes 512 and 33
(487 E. Moorestown Road) in Wind
Gap. Installation experts for roofi ng,
siding, kitchens and baths, decks, in-
sulation, fl ooring. Open daily. Phone
(610) 377-8400.
Vacation Home Signs, the website
where creating your own decora-
tive sign couldn’t be easier! You
can customize a beautiful new
sign for your primary residence
or vacation home in just 3 easy
steps. Call (267) 385-3320, email
The Master Gardener
is IN! Do you have spots on your tomatoes, a pest you can’t identify, or another
unsolved lawn and garden mystery? A Penn State Master Gardener will be at the
Pike County Cooperative Extension offi ce in Milford on Tuesday, August 30th!
From 10:00am to 12:00pm, receive free advice and answers to your questions.
If possible, bring a sample of your agrarian or horticultural dilemma to
the offi ce at 514 Broad Street, to meet a Master Gardener in person and show
it to him/her. You may also call the Extension offi ce at (570) 296-3400, email
[email protected], or plant yourself at http://pike.extension.psu.edu.
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also a specialty. See genuine ex-
amples of their beautiful work at
www.poconotileworks.com, or call
(570) 460-6439 for a free quote! Fully
insured, excellent references.
The Service Team, routes 512 and 33
(487 E. Moorestown Road) in Wind
Gap. Installation experts for roofi ng,
siding, kitchens and baths, decks,
insulation, fl ooring. Open daily. Ph:
(610) 377-8400.
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake
Harmony locations; Route 940, Big
Boulder Drive, Jack Frost Entrance,
and Route 903 in Albrightsville!
Investment and commercial prop-
erties, lots, acreage, primary and
vacation home sales; 700+ rental
homes! Experienced, knowledgeable
staff. Call 1-800-444-3721 and see
www.prr1.com.
LANDSCAPE
Ross & Ross Nursery, Inc., Route
191 in Paradise Valley. For all things
green and blooming, since 1932!
Stroll through landscape designs,
exotic plants, garden gifts, pond sup-
plies, and water plants, upon sturdy,
attractive walkways and patios, which
they also install. Nice old country
things, as well as fresh, fragrant, tasty,
healthy herbs at on-site Ross Herbs
and Antiques. Open daily; phone
(570) 595-9760.
Vacation Home Signs, the website
where creating your own decora-
tive sign couldn’t be easier! You
can customize a beautiful new
sign for your primary residence
or vacation home in just 3 easy
steps. Call (267) 385-3320, email
and enjoy how it works at
www.VacationHomeSigns.com.
HOME FURNISHINGS
Also see Museums, Galleries, & Antiquity and Shopping Around.Ross & Ross Nursery, Inc., Route
191 in Paradise Valley. For all things
green and blooming, since 1932!
Stroll through landscape designs,
exotic plants, garden gifts, pond sup-
plies, and water plants, upon sturdy,
attractive walkways and patios, which
they also install. Nice old country
things, as well as fresh, fragrant, tasty,
healthy herbs at on-site Ross Herbs
and Antiques. Open daily; phone
(570) 595-9760.
Teeter’s Furniture, 327 Main
Avenue, Hawley. Featuring fi ne furni-
ture, bedding, carpet, and decor for
your beautiful vacation or primary
home. Excellent service, including
delivery. Call (570) 226-3112; see
www.teetersfurniture.com.
Vacation Home Signs, the website
where creating your own decora-
tive sign couldn’t be easier! You
can customize a beautiful new
sign for your primary residence
or vacation home in just 3 easy
steps. Call (267) 385-3320, email
and enjoy how it works at
www.VacationHomeSigns.com.
BUILDING SUPPLIESGumble Brothers, Inc., with 2 lo-cations! In Paupack, call (570) 226-4531; in Newfoundland, call (570) 676-3304. Visitwww.gumblebrothers.com.
HOME EQUIPMENT RENTALSGumble Brothers Ace Rental Center, Route 191, Newfoundland. Renting lawn and garden equipment, house-hold and contractor tools. A Bobcat with various attachments is also available. Call (570) 676-3304. Seewww.gumblebrothers.com.
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Pocono Tile Works, expert custom
tile design and installation. Marble
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and 534. Contact hike leader Bob
Wacker at (570) 629-5293 for more
information. The Pocono Outdoor
Club is a friendly hiking group open to
all individuals interested in exploring
the trails of the Pocono Mountains.
To learn more about the club and its
outings in the wilds of the Poconos,
contact today’s hike leader or check
out www.poconooutdoorclub.org.
September 3 – Pocono Greyhound Adoption will hold
a Greyhound Meet & Greet
during StroudFest on Main Street
in Stroudsburg. Retired racing
greyhounds and Pocono Greyhound
Adoption spokespersons will
be available to visit with festival-
goers and answer questions from
11:00am to 6:00pm. To learn more
about adopting a greyhound, visit
www.poconogreyhound.com or
phone (570) 856-0377.
September 3 & 4 – The aroma of
garlic-y goodness will fi ll the Shawnee
Valley over Labor Day weekend
when the 17th Annual Pocono Garlic
Festival returns to host site Shawnee
Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee-on-
Delaware! Indulge all of your garlic
fantasies at this legendary event,
featuring fl avorful foods liberally
laced with Pocono-grown garlic plus
a fantastic variety of entertainment.
Presented by the Pocono Garlic Growers Association, this premier
food festival and Pocono Mountain
tradition offers a sampling of local
farms, food vendors, wineries,
eateries, crafters and entertainers.
The Pocono Garlic Festival
attracts as many as 25,000 people
annually, and organizers say that
this year’s event may be the largest
in its history. Over 50 vendors will
provide a wide range of foods, from
simple to sophisticated and geared
towards the “foodie” with discerning
taste buds, while local artists and
crafters exhibit a variety of hand
crafted garlic-themed creations,
from homemade wood items to
garlic-themed pottery and paintings.
Non-stop live music showcased
on three stages, plus educational
demonstrations, novelty shows and
plenty of children’s activities make
this a great family event! Hours
for the 17th Annual Pocono Garlic
Festival are 10:00am to 6:00pm on
Saturday and Sunday. Admission will
be charged. Shawnee Mountain and
the Pocono Garlic Festival are easy
to fi nd on Hollow Road in Shawnee-
on-Delaware, just off Interstate 80
exit 309. Call (570) 421-7231 or
log on to www.shawneemt.com
for more information. Check out
www.poconogarlic.com too!
September 3 & 4 – The US Army
Corps of Engineers has announced
that this is the target date for
a Recreational Dam Release
Weekend on the Lehigh River,
creating breathtaking whitewater
conditions. By regulating the Francis
Walter Dam near White Haven, the
Corps plans to release hundreds of
cubic feet per second of additional
water into the Lehigh on Saturday
& Sunday. Rafters, kayakers and
other adventurous boaters anxiously
await the dam release, and will
fl ock to the river for a chance to
ride whitewater. To arrange your
Lehigh River rafting adventure, call
Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe
at 1-800-WHITEWATER or call
Whitewater Challengers in White
Haven at 1-800-443-8554. Visit
www.poconowhitewater.com and
www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
September 3 thru 5 – The 36th
annual La Festa Italiana returns to
Courthouse Square in Downtown
Scranton for Labor Day Weekend!
This three-day festival is an end-
of-summer tradition that annually
attracts thousands of visitors.
Celebrate Italian-style with food,
music and culture! More than sixty
vendors will offer a wide variety
of authentic Italian food and many
displays, while continuous live
entertainment will be featured. Hours
for La Festa Italiana are 11:00am to
10:00pm on Saturday & Sunday and
11:00am to 9:00pm on Monday
and admission is FREE. The annual
Mass in Italian will be celebrated
at 10:00am on Sunday, Sept. 4 in
St. Peter’s Cathedral, located one
block from the festival site. And
don’t miss the big Fireworks Display
that will be launched at 10:00pm on
Sunday night! For festival schedules,
directions and other information, log
on to www.lafestaitaliana.org or call
(570) 348-4921 or (570) 344-6798.
September 3 thru 5 – Enjoy
Labor Day Weekend on Lake
Wallenpaupack with Wallenpaupack
Scenic Boat Tour. Take advantage of
the last few days of summer with
your family while you sit back and
relax on an hour-long cruise on
Lake Wallenpaupack. Your tour
guide will describe the area and
the history behind this beautiful
lake. Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat
Tour is located at 2487 Route 6 in
Hawley, close to the intersection
of Route 6 and Route 507. For
tour times and reservations, call
(570) 226-3293 or log on to
www.wallenpaupackboattour.com.
September 3 thru 5 – Don’t
miss the Pandora Jewelry Special
at American Candle on Route 611
in Bartonsville! All customers will
receive a free Pandora Clasp Bracelet
(a $65 value) with the purchase of
$100 or more of Pandora Jewelry;
good while supplies last, limit
one per customer. More than just
great candles, American Candle
is easy to fi nd on Route 611 in
Bartonsville via Interstate 80 exit
302. Call (570) 629-3388 or visit
www.american-candle.com to
reserve your pieces or to fi nd out
more about the Pandora Jewelry
Special. Be sure to check them out
on Facebook.
September 4 – Go on an exciting
Geocaching Hike from 1:00 to
3:00pm at Hickory Run State Park!
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure
hunting game played throughout the
world by adventure seekers equipped
with GPS devices. The basic idea is
to locate hidden containers, called
geocaches, outdoors and then share
your experiences online. Join other
geocachers in search of caches
on local trails while learning about
the trail’s plants and animals along
the way. Meet by 1:00pm at the
Hickory Run State Park Offi ce. Wear
comfortable hiking shoes and bring
plenty of water for this easy 2.5-mile
hike. Hikers must bring their own
GPS units and know how to use
them. If you have participated in the
park’s Introduction to Geocaching
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For State Park information,call1-888-PA-PARKSor visitwww.dcnr.state.pa.us
Hawk Falls atHickory Run State Park
program, you may borrow a park
GPS for the hike; call (570) 443-
0400 to arrange. This program is
free to the public. Call the Hickory
Run State Park offi ce at (570) 443-
0400 with any questions or visit the
Pennsylvania State Parks website
www.visitpaparks.com.
September 4 – Pocono
Whitewater in Jim Thorpe offers a
river experience unlike any other:
Moonlight Rafting on the Lehigh!
Take off at sundown to explore the
nightlife under a summer moon, as
glow sticks dance around you like
fi refl ies. Sharpen other senses as
light gives way to sound and motion.
A friendly guide will accompany
you to help navigate through the
moon-lit rapids and keep your raft
on course. After your journey get
cozy by the bonfi re, roast some
marshmallows, enjoy cheese,
crackers, and a glass or two of
wine compliments of your hosts.
Explore the night and experience
the Lehigh River in a whole new
way! Cost is $89.95 per person,
which includes in-raft river guide,
après party (beer, wine, cheese,
crackers, marshmallows, etc.), all
paddling equipment, wetsuits or
paddling jackets if needed, roaring
bon fi re, and glow necklaces. Private
moonlight dates are also available to
groups when scheduled in advance.
Pocono Whitewater and Skirmish
Paintball have been in business since
1976 and are recognized as industry
leaders in outdoor recreation and
paintball. Pocono Whitewater offers
mild to wild whitewater rafting and
kayaking trips, family trips, and
scenic rail-biking excursions to suit
everyone’s needs. Skirmish USA
features adrenaline-fi lled paintball
action on 50 playing fi elds amid
700 acres of top-notch Pocono
terrain. For your Moonlight Rafting
reservations, call Pocono Whitewater
at 1-800-WHITEWATER or click on
www.poconowhitewater.com.
September 4 – Celebrate Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun at
Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre with
a Party on the Patio from 6:00 to
11:00pm! The big party on the patio
of the grandstand features area
tribute bands as well as great food,
drinks and karaoke. The featured
band tonight is Michael Jackson
tribute Who’s Bad. The Party on the
Patio is free and open to guests 21
or older. Mohegan Sun at Pocono
Downs is located at 1280 Route 315
in Wilkes-Barre, where you can play
all of your favorite table games and
over 2,300 slots sizzle 24 hours a
day, seven days a week! Horse racing
fans enjoy Live Harness Racing
every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
& Saturday; post time is 6:30pm.
Call 1-888-WIN-IN-PA or (570) 831-
2100, or check out their website at
www.mohegansunpocono.com to
fi nd out more!
September 4 – Steamtown
National Historic Site in nearby
Downtown Scranton has scheduled
a special Steam Train Excursion to
Moscow in the Pocono Mountains
at 11:00am. This 2-hour round-
trip excursion will roll past historic
buildings, through a tunnel, along a
mountain stream, past two reservoirs
and through beautiful Pocono
Mountain woodlands. Travelers
may purchase light refreshments at
the restored 1904 train station in
Moscow. Everyone is welcome to
drive over to the station in Moscow
to see the steam train when it
arrives between 11:30 and 11:45.
The train bound for Moscow will
depart Scranton at 11:00am and
will return at around 1:00pm. To
fi nd Steamtown in Scranton from I-
81, use exit 185 (Central Scranton
Expressway) and follow the signs to
the main entrance at Lackawanna
and Cliff avenues. For ticket
reservations and further details,
call (570) 340-5204, (570) 340-
5200, or 888-693-9391 or log on to
www.nps.gov/stea.
September 4 – Go for an
Interpretive Hike on the Little Falls
Trail from 2:00 until 3:00pm at
Promised Land State Park. Celebrate
the onset of fall and join the Park
Naturalist for a one-mile loop hike
on this beautiful trail. Stop to search
for critters along the way and pause
to identify wildfl owers. Bring water
and wear sturdy footgear (no fl ip
fl ops). This hike is open to all ages,
but children under 6 may have
trouble in spots. Meet for the hike
by 2:00pm at the Little Falls Parking
Area (off of Lower Lake Road). For
more information or to register, call
Promised Land State Park at (570)
676-0567 or (570) 676-3428. Visit
the Pennsylvania State Parks website
www.visitpaparks.com.
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