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January 8, 2011 Edition Where to Go! What to Do! What to See! ...in the Pocono Mountains of Northeast PennsylvaniaTRANSCRIPT
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SURF SURF THETHE MOUNTAINS MOUNTAINSYour Pocono Portal
American Candle: www.american-candle.com
Baileys Grille & Steakhouse: www.baileyssteakhouse.com
Barley Creek Brewing Company: www.barleycreek.com
Bear Creek Inne: www.bearcreekinne.com
Boulder View Tavern: www.boulderviewtavern.com
Bushkill Falls: www.visitbushkillfalls.com
Camelback Mountain Resort: www.skicamelback.com
CBK Mountain Adventures: www.CBKmountainadventures.com
Century 21 Select Pocono Pines: www.C21PoconoPines.com
Country Junction: www.countryjunction.com
Country Kettle: www.country-kettle.com
Countryside Housekeeping Cottages:
www.countrysidecottages.com
Crescent Lodge: www.crescentlodge.com
Delaware Highlands Conservancy: www.delawarehighlands.org
Dorfl inger Glass Museum:
http://dorfl inger.org/glass_museum.html
Downtown Hawley Partnership: www.visithawleypa.com
Downtown Stroudsburg: www.stroudsburg.net
Eckley Miners Village: www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com
Fernwood Hotel & Resort: www.fernwoodhotel.com
The French Manor: www.thefrenchmanor.com
Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce:
www.greaterpoconochamber.com
Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce:
www.whitehaven.org
Grey Towers National Historic Landmark: www.fs.fed.us/gt
Gumble Brothers: www.gumblebrothers.com
Holley Ross Pottery: www.holleyross.com
House of Candles: www.houseofcandles.com
Hutton Metalcrafts: www.copperlamps.com
The Inn at Jim Thorpe: www.innjt.net
The Inn at Pocono Manor: www.poconomanor.com
Jack Frost / Big Boulder Ski Areas: www.jfbb.com
Jim Thorpe: www.jimthorpe.org
Jubilee Restaurant: www.breakfastking.com
Kittatinny Canoes: www.kittatinny.com
Lackawanna County Convention & Visitors Bureau:
www.visitnepa.org
Lake Naomi Real Estate: www.lakenaomi.com
Liberty Homes Custom Builders: www.libertyhomesPA.com
Luzerne County Convention & Visitors Bureau:
www.tournepa.com
Miss Elly’s Antiques and Such: www.missellysantiques.com
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs: www.mohegansunpocono.com
Monroe County Conservation District: www.mcconservation.org
Monroe County Historical Association: www.monroehistorical.org
Mountain Springs Lake Resort: www.mslresort.com
Nature Conservancy: www.nature.org/states/pennsylvania
NEPA Audubon Society: www.nepaaudubonsociety.org
PA Fish & Boat Commission: www.fi sh.state.pa.us
PA PowerPort: www.state.pa.us
PA State Park Information: www.visitpaparks.com
Past Impressions Antiques: www.ilovepastimpressions.com
PennDOT District 4: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/penndot/districts/
district4.nsf/District 4 Homepage?readform
PennDOT District 5: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/penndot/districts/
district5.nsf/District+5+HomepageShort+List?readform
PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services: www.dmv.state.pa.us
PennDOT’s NEPA Transportation Website: www.neparoads.com
PennDOT’s Travel Information Website: www.511pa.com
Pennsylvania Theatre of the Performing Arts: www.ptpashows.org
Pike County Conservation District: www.pikeconservation.org
Pike County Tourism: www.discoverpikepa.com
Pocono Arts Council: www.poconoarts.org
Pocono Builders Association: www.poconobuilders.org
Pocono Cheesecake Factory: www.poconocheesecake.com
Pocono Environmental Education Center: www.peec.org
Pocono Indian Museum: www.poconoindianmuseum.com
Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce:
www.lakeregioncc.com
Pocono Mountain Arts Council: www.poconomac.com
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau: www.800poconos.com
Pocono Outdoor Club: www.poconooutdoorclub.org
Pocono Resorts Realty: www.prr1.com
Pocono Snake and Animal Farm:
www.poconosnakeandanimalfarm.com
Pocono Tile Works: www.poconotileworks.com
Printing Craftsmen, Inc.: www.printingcraftsmeninc.com
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm: www.quietvalley.org
The Settlers Inn: www.thesettlersinn.com
Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort: www.shawneeinn.com
Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort: www.shawneemt.com
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain: www.ski-bigbear.com
Skytop Resort: www.skytop.com
Skyview Spa at Skytop Resort: www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com
Smuggler’s Cove: www.smugglerscove.net
The Spa at Mountain Laurel: www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com
Spa Shawnee and Salon: www.spashawnee.com
S&S Speedways - Indoor Go-Karts: www.ssspeedways.com
Starting Gate: www.startinggateonline.com
Steamtown National Historic Site: www.nps.gov/stea
Switzerland Old World Gifts: www.switzgifts.com
Tannery Depot General Store: www.tannerydepot.com
Teeters’ Furniture: www.teetersfurniture.com
Theo B. Price Inc.: www.theobprice.com
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River: www.nps.gov/upde
Visit PA: www.visitPA.com
Vocelli Pizza: www.vocellipizza.com
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Int’l Airport: www.fl yavp.com
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: www.wbspenguins.com
Woehrle’s Bait Shop: www.woehrlesbaitshop.com
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CALENDAR ..................................... 8COMING EVENTS ............................ 8 DINING ........................................42ENTERTAINMENT ...........................20LODGING .....................................48MOVIES ........................................20MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & ANTIQUITY .. 29POCONO MAP ..............................32
POINTS OF INTEREST .....................24REAL ESTATE ..................................60‘ROUND THE MOUNTAIN ...............15SHOPPING AROUND .....................16SPAS & SALONS .............................23SPORTS ........................................34SURF THE MOUNTAINS ................... 2
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Let it Snow!
Pristine natural beauty, fascinating people, and
enjoyable events are all the right reasons to winter
in the Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania!
Catch an ice harvest, a snowshoe hike, an art
show, or schuss down a slope, as pictured on our
cover. The best in shopping, dining, lodging, and
entertainment attract worthy wintry spirits from
near and far. Turn to the Coming Events column,
click on www.thisweek.net, or page through
www.issuu.com/thisweek to savor your snowiest
January ever… in the Poconos!
New at JFBB Ski Areas ...................................................................................... 4
West End Winter Art Festival ........................................................................... 5
Tobyhanna Millpond #1 Ice Harvest.............................................................6
Steam Train Excursion from Scranton to Tobyhanna .................................... 6
Eagle Watch! ................................................................................................... 22
Join the National Mid-Winter Eagle Count ................................................... 22
Reality Check Signature Events debut at Mohegan Sun ............................. 26
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs sizzles 24/7! ............................................ 26
Learn to Ski at Ski Big Bear ............................................................................ 27
Lacawac is a Wild Plant Sanctuary ................................................................ 27
Barley Creek announces Tours, Tastings, and Tokyo Tea House ................ 28
Camelback hosts Mid-Atlantic Snowboard & Freeride Series .................... 28
Dress Like the Captain at Camelback Mountain Resort ............................. 28
Trout Unlimited sponsors Fly Tying Course .................................................. 31
Ski Moms Ski Big Bear! .............................................................................. 47
Shawnee Mountain presents Women’s Ski Program .................................. 47
Snowshoe Hikes at Skytop Resort ................................................................. 47
The French Manor Inn presents Ski and Spa Package ................................ 51
Ski & Stay & Tube with Fernwood Hotel & Resort ...................................... 51
Ice Fishing, Singles Hike, & XC Skiing at PEEC ............................................ 53
DWGNRA Childs Park Rehabilitation Project ............................................ 55
Free Winter Community Concert Series at Shawnee Inn ............................ 57
Nescopeck offers Snowshoe and XC Ski for Free ........................................ 57
JANUARY 8, 2011
Cover: Jack Frost/Big Boulder Ski Area
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JFBB Ski Area Resorts have got everyone covered, from
the novice to the expert skier or rider, this winter! At Jack
Frost Mountain, beginners can experience fun terrain, just like
intermediate-to-expert skiers and riders, with a new glade riding
area for beginners, near Snow Flake. A fl eet of Super Pole Cats
from top to bottom on the Snow Flake slope will guarantee
pristine coverage all winter long! There is a new glade park with
wooden natural features for snowboarders and free-skiers, as well
as a park featuring the J-Rod Shed. Advanced skiers will enjoy the
widened Challenge Slope and glade areas on Challenge and East
Mountain. The E-2000 Lounge features live music through a new
sound system, and extended entertainment hours featuring DJ
Jeff Walden and the best in regional party bands. Hear it outside,
from the top of A-lift to the top of D-lift. In addition, more lockers
have been added, saving you the hassle of transporting your gear
back and forth. For the 3rd year in a row, Big Boulder Park was
voted among the top 5 terrain parks from TransWorld Magazine,a national snowboard publication. In addition to a snowmaking
fl eet with the latest in SMI Pole Cats, Big Boulder has freshly
painted all the chairlifts and towers. Both the Jack Frost and Big
Boulder rental shops have increased rental fl eets with the latest
Rossignol and Head skis, snowboards, boots, and bindings. Log
onto www.jfbb.com 24/7 for directions, conditions, web cams,
entertainment calendar, and blogs, and sign up for email blasts
with special deals and the inside scoop! Call (570) 443-8425 to
learn more.
What’s New at JFBB Ski Areas?What’s New at JFBB Ski Areas?
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4 thth Annual AnnualWest EndWest End
Winter Art FestivalWinter Art FestivalArt is alive and thriving in the West End of Monroe County! See
some of the fi nest creations by local artists at the 4th Annual West End Winter Art Festival on Saturday, January 15th from 10:00am to 3:30pm in
the beautiful Western Pocono Community Library (WPCL). Displayed will
be fi ne arts encompassing a wide variety
of styles and media such as watercolor,
gouache, oil, acrylics, and mixed media, and
by photographers working in traditional and
digitally-enhanced modes. Admission is free;
contact Will Daskal at (610) 381-6188 or
The library and its 330-foot oval walking track are open Monday through Saturday;
library story times are offered Tuesday through Friday. The vision of the WPCL is to be a
distinguished resource center offering area residents access to educational enrichment
opportunities through a variety of services and programs. Find it on Pilgrim Way in
Brodheadsville, just off Route 115. To learn more, call (570) 992-7934 and look up
www.wpcl.lib.pa.us!
Fantastic On-Site Winter Activities!Sledding, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Dog Sledding, Horse Back Riding & More!
237 Rooms and Suites • Outstanding Restaurant and Lounge • Endless Acres of Fun Activities Year-Round
800 233-8150 | One Manor Drive | Pocono Manor, PA 18349 | poconomanor.com
Minutes fromCamelback Ski
& Jack Frost!
What’s New at JFBB Ski Areas?
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Steam Train Excursion from Scranton to Tobyhanna
On Saturday, January 15th, Steamtown National Historic Site will
host a Mid-Winter Steam Train Excursion to the Tobyhanna Ice Harvest. A
trainload of travelers will journey by rail, from Scranton to the Tobyhanna
Station, and then transported to Mill Pond #1 to visit the annual Tobyhanna Ice Harvest. Many frozen lakes, as well as the headwaters of the Lehigh
River, are seen on this 27-mile segment of track. The excursion departs
Steamtown in Scranton promptly at 10:00am, and returns around 3:00pm.
To fi nd Steamtown from I-81, use exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway)
and follow signs to the main entrance on Lackawanna and Cliff avenues.
For ticket reservations and details, call (570) 340-5204, (570) 340-5200,
or 1-888-693-9391; choo-choo to www.nps.gov/stea!
Historic TobyhannaMillpond #1 Ice Harvest History happens during the 18th Annual Tobyhanna Mill Pond #1 Ice Harvest, planned for Saturday, January 15th. Volunteers will cut ice using authentic, turn-of-
the-century ice harvesting tools. The event will begin at 9:00am and continue until
the icehouse is full, around 2:30pm. You’re invited to watch, or to lend a helping hand! The ice harvest takes place on a
lake used by the commercial natural ice industry in the early 1900s. Ice was cut, stored in huge icehouses, and transported
by railcar, providing ice for household iceboxes throughout the New York metropolitan area. The late Bill Leonard Sr. of
Tobyhanna planned the ice harvest re-enactment as part of the Coolbaugh Township Bicentennial Celebration in 1994.
He began construction of a replica icehouse at the original site before he passed away. His family, friends, and neighbors
completed it, and held the 1st modern-day ice harvest in February 1994. Many local folks whose ancestors worked in the ice
industry now gather to keep the tradition.
A motorized antique ice saw is implemented for the initial cuts, and handsaws
are used to cut the cakes loose. Each ice cake, weighing 200 pounds, is pulled up
a ramp into the icehouse. The icehouse holds 50 tons of ice, and is insulated with
8”-thick sawdust walls. The ice is used by local organizations during summer pic-
nics. Natural ice was an important industry. Tobyhanna Millpond #1 was originally
dammed for the logging industry in 1856. The Pocono Mountain Ice Company
leased the lake from the Tobyhanna and Lehigh Lumber Company, and the 1st ice-
house was built in 1895. Horses pulled the ice up an incline to the house. A large
10-room icehouse was built in 1907 at 500’
long, 100’ wide, and 50’ high, with a steam
powered conveyor. This icehouse operated
until it burned down in 1939.
Passengers on a steam-powered train
from Steamtown National Historic Site in
Scranton will arrive at Tobyhanna Station
at 11:00am, for a 3-hour layover; the 1908
Tobyhanna Train Station and Museum on
Route 423 will feature its Christmas Village Display in conjunction with the Ice Harvest
event, and the Coolbaugh Township Historical Association Museum at 5550
Memorial Blvd. in Tobyhanna will offer hot chocolate and tours from 10:00am to
2:00pm. To fi nd the Ice Harvest, take exit 8 off I-380 to Main Street in Tobyhanna.
Turn onto Mill Street, go through the 1-lane underpass which becomes Lakeside
Drive, then ¼ mile to the lake and icehouse on the right. Signs will be posted.
The alternate Ice Harvest date, if weather or ice conditions are unfavorable, is
Saturday, February 19th. Call (570) 894-8205, (570) 839-7306, or (570) 894-4761 to
learn more!
Dorothea SchaeferDorothea Schaefer
Anne Martino
Anne Martino
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1280 Highway 315 • Wilkes-Barre, PA 187021.888.WIN IN PAmohegansunpocono.com
Welcome to your place forEXCITEMENT!Over 2,500 slot machines, and now playing, your favorite table games–blackjack, poker, craps and roulette. Plus, dining, shopping, and entertainment. And that’s just for a start.
Whatever way you like to play, it’s here.
Visit mohegansunpocono.com for more information.
Gambling Problem? Call 1 .800.GAMBLER.
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COMING EVENTS
See the ENTERTAINMENT Columnon Page 20
for Local Live Entertainment!
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Now thru mid-March – Eagle
Watch! In winter, hundreds of
bald eagles migrate to the Pocono
Mountains in search of open
water, fresh fi sh, and undisturbed
habitat. In addition to these visiting
migrants, the region is also proud
of a growing, breeding population
of resident eagles. Every Saturday
& Sunday from January 1 through
mid-March, trained Eagle Institute
volunteers will staff popular
viewing locations at Lackawaxen
and elsewhere around the
Delaware River to assist eagle
watchers in sighting these majestic
birds. Eagle Institute staffers have
spotting scopes, extra binoculars,
and helpful information for eagle
watchers, and can direct visitors to
other viewing locations. From April
through September, eagle watching
is not encouraged because of
the eagles’ sensitivity to human
disturbance during this critical
time. Please respect these resident
eagles and their young! The Eagle
Institute Winter Field Offi ce at 176
Scenic Drive in Lackawaxen (at
the end of the Roebling Bridge)
is open every Friday through
Sunday from January until mid-
March. Call the offi ce or drop by
to learn where eagles are being
sighted, or visit their web page at
www.eagleinstitute.org and see
the “Eagle Forum” message board.
For maps, directions and more
information, contact The Eagle
Institute at (570) 685-5960 or
(845) 557-6162, or email them at
Now thru January 15 – The
Christmas Village Display is open
to the public on weekends at the
Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum
on Route 423 in Tobyhanna. Hosted
by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, the station is all decked
out for the holidays, including
Christmas-themed running model
trains and displays. On Saturdays
& Sundays, the public is invited to
tour the restored facility and enjoy
the running model train layouts
and assorted rail memorabilia.
Souvenirs are available. Admission
is free, however donations are
appreciated. The Tobyhanna Train
Station is open on Saturdays &
Sundays from 12:00noon until
4:00pm weather permitting, up
to & including Saturday, January
15. For more information about
the train station and the holiday
display, call (570) 894-3338 or
(570) 646-3269.
Now thru January 15
– Celebrate the season with the
Holiday Specials at the Spa at
Mountain Laurel in White Haven.
For this special promotion, the
spa is offering “This Week in the
Poconos” readers a discount of
20% Off All Facials and Three
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55-Minute Swedish Massages for $225. Just bring in their ad
on page 23 of this magazine (or
print the spa ad off of our website
thisweek.net), then choose from
the exciting selections of spa
services. The Spa at Mountain
Laurel offers a luxurious menu
of services, including Sea Salt
Soaks, Foot Refl exology sessions,
invigorating Vitamin C Facials,
uplifting Aroma Wraps, Manicures,
Pedicures, a variety of Massage
options and much more. Along
with your treatments, enjoy the
complimentary amenities including
steam room, sauna, hot tubs and a
day pass to the fi tness center and
indoor pool. Or just drop by and
check out all products in the retail
store. Call the spa with questions or
to make a reservation at (570) 443-
9SPA (9772); be sure to mention “This Week in the Poconos” when booking or regular prices
will apply! The Spa at Mountain
Laurel is located in The Mountain
Laurel Resort on Route 940 in
White Haven, easily found off exit
277 from I-80. You may view the
spa’s full brochure of services at
www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com.
Enjoy!
Weekly - Boulder View Tavern
is a premier lakeside destination for
casual drinks, family fare and live
entertainment nestled on South
Lake Drive in Lake Harmony. They
welcome you to come and try one
of their signature dishes, like their
savory BBQ ribs, or enjoy their
Weekly Special Nights. Visit on
Mondays for great 35 cent wings;
Wednesdays are Pizza Nights, and
on Sundays clams & mussels are
just $5 per pound with domestic
drafts for $1.50! Experience a
friendly atmosphere and live
music, all while taking in the
beautiful view of Big Boulder Lake
and Big Boulder Ski Area. Dinner is
served to 9:00pm and a Late Night
Menu is available until 11:00.
Call (570) 722-9696 or log on to
www.boulderviewtavern.com
for more information and the
complete entertainment schedule.
Now thru the Holidays
– In celebration of its 100 year
milestone, the historic Shawnee
Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee-
on-Delaware is showcasing 100
beautiful Nativity Scenes from
Around the World. The display
is open for public viewing from
10:00am until noon and again
from 4:00pm to 6:00pm daily in
the Shawnee Inn’s Payette Room.
Nativities from Peru to Senegal to
China and beyond are represented
in the showcase. The 100
international nativity scenes were
donated to the Shawnee Inn by
Margie Groenwald of Severna Park,
Maryland, who has been collecting
the scenes for decades. Mrs.
Groenwald’s collection was even
selected for presentation at the
National Cathedral in Washington
DC. The Shawnee Inn is located
on River Road in Shawnee-on-
Delaware. Call the resort at (570)
424-4000 or toll-free 1-800-
SHAWNEE for more information.
www.shawneeinn.com
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COMING EVENTS(Continued from Page 9)
For State Park information,call 1-888-PA-PARKSor visitwww.dcnr.state.pa.us
Promised Land State ParkMike Gadomski www.mpgadomski.com
Daily – Free Brewery Tours
and Beer Tastings are offered
every day at 12:30pm at the
Barley Creek Brewing Company,
Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road
in Tannersville. The fascinating
tours of the brewery are followed
by free tastings of assorted Barley
Creek brews. Reservations are
not required and group tours are
also available by appointment.
To fi nd out more about this
authentic brewpub & restaurant,
call (570) 629-9399 or log on to
www.barleycreek.com.
Now – The Casino is Open
24 hours a day, seven days a
week at Mohegan Sun at Pocono
Downs in Wilkes-Barre! Mohegan
Sun at Pocono Downs, owned
by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians
of Connecticut, is one of the
most distinctive and spectacular
entertainment, gaming, shopping
and dining destinations in
Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres
in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan
Sun at Pocono Downs is currently
home to 55,000 square feet of
gaming space including 82 live
table games, 2,500 slot machines
and electronic table games, as well
as a variety of dining and shopping
options, nightlife, entertainment
and live harness racing eight
months out of the year. Mohegan
Sun at Pocono Downs is located at
1280 Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre
and their phone number is 1-888-
WIN-IN-PA. Log on to their website
www.mohegansunpocono.com to
fi nd out more!
Daily – Enjoy the Free Candle
Making Demonstrations from
10:00 to 5:00 at the House of
Candles, located on Rt. 715
North between Tannersville and
Henryville. Watch the fascinating
candle making process from start
to fi nish. Visitors may also observe
the creation of a custom hand-
carved candle in your choice of
color! The House of Candles is
open Monday through Saturday
from 9:00 to 5:00; closed Sundays.
Be sure to bring the kids to enjoy
the Free Farmyard Petting Zoo!
For details, call 629-1953 or visit
w w w. h o u s e o f c a n d l e s . c o m .
See their ad on page 15 of this
magazine (or print from our website
thisweek.net) for the coupon good
for 10% off most items!
Month of January – January
is Learn to Ski Month at Ski Big
Bear at Masthope Mountain in
Lackawaxen - Experience the thrill
of the hill! If you want to learn
how to ski or snowboard or to
improve your skills on the slopes,
Ski Big Bear’s private lessons
are an excellent way to improve
your technique. During January,
purchase a book of fi ve private
lessons and enjoy 20% off the
regular price of single lessons.
Books of lessons may be shared
with immediate family members.
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
is a semi-private family facility in
the Northern Poconos, located
just four miles off of Route 590 in
Lackawaxen. The ski area offers
18 trails with 100% snowmaking,
a Terrain Park, and night skiing
most nights. For a current snow
conditions report and hours
of operation, call (570) 685-
1400 or log on to their website
www.ski-bigbear.com. Closed
Tuesdays.
Month of January - The Jim
Thorpe Chamber of Commerce
sponsors its First Annual White
Sale Days for the entire month
of January, featuring exciting
discounts on shopping, spending
the night, and dining at area
restaurants. If you’re planning a trip
to nearby Jack Frost or Big Boulder
ski areas, consider extending your
stay in the area with a visit to the
charming town. Jim Thorpe is
always open for business and is
indeed a year-round destination.
The town’s offi cial website
www.jimthorpe.org contains
a complete list of businesses
participating in January White
Sale Days or you may call the Jim
Thorpe Chamber of Commerce at
(570) 325-5810.
Now thru March – The Inn
at Jim Thorpe on 24 Broadway in
Jim Thorpe has announced that
they are offering two very special
packages: the Romantic Couples
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M-F 10-7 Sat. 10-6 Sun. 10-43 miles East of Rt. 115
on Rt. 940, Pocono Lake(570) 355-5757
Route 209, Bushkill, PA570-588-6682
check website for special events calendarw w w. v i s i t b u s h k i l l f a l l s . c o m
Managed by ARAMARK
Mon. to Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. 10am-3pm570-606-4325
Corner of Rt. 534 & Tannery Rd.Lehigh Tannery, PA
www.tannerydepot.com
GROCERIES • CAMPING EQUIPMENTFISHING TACKLE • HIKING SUPPLIES
HUNTING ACCESSORIES
GENERAL STORE
TANNERY DEPOT
TOBYHANNA STATION PA
Memorabilia • Rail Videos • Model Trains • SouvenirsFree Parking & Admission Route 423 in Tobyhanna
570-894-3338ICE HARVEST FESTIVALJanuary 15th 9AM-approx. 3PM(Or, if ice conditions are unfavorable, February 19th)
Millpond #1, 646 Lakeside Dr., Tobyhanna
For info, email [email protected] call 570 894-8205
Coolbaugh Township Historical Association MuseumOpen 10AM-2PM Hot Chocolate & Tours
Escape and the Girlfriends Spa
Getaway. Romance, wine and a
massage... What more do you
need? The Romantic Couples Escape includes a two night stay,
his and her 55-minute Swedish
massages, a bottle of wine in your
room, two souvenir wine glasses,
dinner one night, and breakfast
daily. Or grab the gals and enjoy
a relaxing and fun getaway! The
Girlfriends Spa Getaway includes
a two night stay, Custom Spa
Package, breakfast daily, lunch
& dinner on Saturday, a bottle of
wine with souvenir wine glasses,
plus special discounts at area
shops. The Inn at Jim Thorpe is
situated in the heart of Jim Thorpe’s
National Register Historic District.
Listed on the National Register
of Historic Places, this grand
Victorian inn features comfortable
guest rooms and world-class
suites, including many with
whirlpool and fi replace. For more
information about these and other
packages, or for your reservations,
call The Inn at Jim Thorpe at
1-800-329-2599. Visit online at
www.innjt.net.
Now thru Season – Enjoy the
thrill of skiing at your choice of two
of the Poconos’ best mountains
along with plenty of rest and
relaxation in the Green Spa with
the Ski and Spa Package at The
French Manor in South Sterling.
This winter package includes
overnight accommodations in an
elegant room or luxurious suite;
a welcome fruit & cheese plate
with sherry in your room upon
arrival; VIP Lift Tickets for two at
Camelback Mountain Resort or
at Sno Mountain; a custom tote
bag fi lled with all the necessities
for hitting the slopes including
bottled water, lip balm, trail
mix and fresh fruit; a 50-minute
couples massage; afternoon tea
daily; complimentary turn-down
service each evening with Godiva
Chocolates, and a full country
breakfast each morning. For your
Ski and Spa Package reservations
or for more information, call
The French Manor at (570)
676-3244. Visit their website
www.thefrenchmanor.com.
January 6 – It’s “Learn a Snow
Sport” Day at Shawnee Mountain
Ski Area in Shawnee-on-Delaware!
Shawnee Mountain will offer
100 Introductory Learn to Ski
Packages (beginner lift, lesson &
rental) at a cost of just $15 each.
All proceeds will be donated to
Bushkill Outreach. Reservations
are required and limited to the
fi rst 100 respondents. New for
2010/2011 at Shawnee Mountain
is the Tomahawk Express, Pennsylvania’s Newest High
Speed Detachable Quad Lift!
Shawnee Mountain is located
just off I-80 exit 309 in Shawnee-
on-Delaware. Call them at (570)
421-7231 ext. 210 for your Learn
a Snow Sport Day reservations.
www.shawneemt.com
January 7 thru 9 – Subaru
“Master the Mountain” Weekend
is back at Jack Frost Mountain
Ski Area in Blakeslee! Subaru of
America, Inc. will once again host
Master the Mountain. Each winter
season, the Subaru Master the
Mountain team travels to ski resorts
across the country bringing music,
giveaways, and free activities for
people to enjoy. This will be the
company’s 15th year bringing
the event to ski areas across the
United States. Jack Frost Mountain
is located off Route 940 west
of Blakeslee Corners. Call them
at (570) 443-8425 or log on to
www.jfbb.com to fi nd out more.
January 7 thru February 5
– Friday nights in January are Rail
Jams at Ski Big Bear at Masthope
Mountain in Lackawaxen! Ride
rails and hit jumps in this 4-week
judged competition on Friday
nights in Ski Big Bear’s Terrain Park.
Entry fee is $5 and all competitors
must have a lift ticket. Registration
is from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the
Lodge, and the competition is from
7:00 to 8:00pm. The Finals will be
held on Saturday, February 5, with
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registration from 3:00 to 5:00pm
and competition from 6:00 to
7:00pm. Ski Big Bear at Masthope
Mountain is a semi-private
family facility in the Northern
Poconos, located just four miles
off of Route 590 in Lackawaxen.
The ski area offers 18 trails with
100% snowmaking, a Terrain
Park, and night skiing most nights.
For a current snow conditions
report and more information
about Rail Jams, call (570) 685-
1400 or log on to their website
www.ski-bigbear.com. Closed
Tuesdays.
January 8 – Hey riders, today
is Burton Demo Day at Camelback
Mountain Resort in Tannersville!
The “Burton Test Ride” demo tour
brings you the latest Burton gear to
try out for FREE. Before heading to
your local shop to buy gear, come
to Camelback for a Burton Test
Ride! Don’t forget to bring your
credit card, driver’s license, and
parents if you’re under 18 years
old. Burton demos will be available
starting at 9:00am. Camelback
Mountain Resort is located in
Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299. Call
(570) 629-1661 or visit their website
www.skicamelback.com with
questions.
January 8 – Furs, Bones,
Feathers and Shells is a program for
the whole family all about Pocono
Mountains wildlife being offered at
the Monroe County Environmental
Education Center near Bartonsville.
Join Environmental Education
Coordinator Roger Spotts at
10:00am for this 1½ hour indoor
program. Roger will use Center’s
extensive collection of “Critter
Parts” in his discussion of the
amazing adaptations that make
each animal of the Poconos
unique. The cost to attend is $5,
kids under 12 $3. To fi nd the
Monroe County Environmental
Education Center from exit 302
off I-80 West or 302B off I-80
East, go north on Route 611 to
the traffi c light after the truck stop
in Bartonsville and turn left onto
Rimrock Drive. Follow Rimrock for
0.4 mile, bear right onto N. Easton-
Belmont Pike, go 0.2 mile then
bear right onto Running Valley
Road. The Center is 0.7 mile on the
left. Call (570) 629-3061 or visit
www.mcconservation.org for more
information.
January 8 – Once again,
Nescopeck State Park is
participating in Winter Trails
Day and will be loaning out
snowshoes and cross-country skis!
The 16th Annual Winter Trails Day
offers children and adults new
to snow sports the chance to try
snowshoeing and cross-country
skiing for FREE! Discover the
great fi tness and social benefi ts of
these easy-to-learn winter sports.
Equipment is free to borrow on
a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis
from 9:00am until 3:00pm;
participants will need someone
with a valid driver’s license to
sign out equipment. Winter Trails
Day involves nearly 100 sites
nationwide. To fi nd out more, call
the Nescopeck State Park offi ce at
(570) 403-2006 or check out the
Pennsylvania State Parks website
www.visitpaparks.com.
January 8 - The Jim Thorpe
Chamber of Commerce and the
Jim Thorpe Artists Music Series
(JTAMS) proudly present Second
Saturdays, a monthly celebration
of Jim Thorpe’s growing arts
community. Second Saturdays
feature extended hours for each
of the many galleries and studios
in town, along with many other
shops and establishments. Also
featured will be an Art Walk. The
celebration runs from noon until
9:00pm. Live Concerts sponsored
by JTAMS are held at the Mauch
Chunk Opera House on 14
West Broadway in Jim Thorpe
concurrent with Second Saturdays.
Find out more when you log on
to www.jimthorpeartists.org or
www.jtams.net or call (570)
325-0249. To learn more
about this and other exciting
Jim Thorpe events, call the Jim
Thorpe Chamber of Commerce
at (570) 325-5810 or visit
www.jimthorpe.org.
January 8 – A free Animal
Tracking Program will be offered
from 10:00am to noon at the
Pocono Environmental Education
Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry.
Animals leave behind clues that
give us glimpses into their lives.
Join a naturalist to explore some of
PEEC’s natural areas in a search for
signs of wildlife. Be sure to dress
for the weather! PEEC, a non-
profi t center, is located off Route
209 in Dingmans Ferry within the
beautiful Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area. The
center enhances environmental
awareness, knowledge, and
appreciation through hands-on
experience in a natural outdoor
classroom. PEEC provides these
unique environmental experiences
to individuals, families and groups
of all ages. For more information
or to register, call PEEC at
(570) 828-2319 or log on to
www.peec.org.
January 8 – Join members of
the Pocono Outdoor Club for an
easy Hike on the McDade Trail in
the fantastic Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area. Meet at
11:00am at Hialeah parking area
to hike to Smithfi eld Beach and
back, about 5 miles. Wear sturdy,
warm boots and bring a snack and
water. To meet for the hike, use
River Road through Shawnee-on-
Delaware to Hialeah Picnic Area
on the right; drive through and park
at the far end near the trailhead.
For more information about this
winter hike, call hike leader Kate
Andrew at (570) 236-6831. The
Pocono Outdoor Club is a friendly
hiking group open to all individuals
interested in exploring the trails of
the Pocono Mountains. To learn
more about the club and its outings
in the wilds of the Poconos, contact
today’s hike leader or check out
www.poconooutdoorclub.org.
January 8 – If you love to
fi sh and can’t wait until spring,
sign up for the fabulous three-
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week Winter Fly Tying Course
that begins today at the Monroe
County Environmental Education
Center near Bartonsville. The
course will be held from 9:00am
until noon and is led by Gerry Bortz of the Brodheads Chapter
of Trout Unlimited. Instruction
is free and the materials cost is
$15. Registration is required by
calling Tom at (610) 681-6307.
Call the Environmental Education
Center at (570) 629-3061 or visit
www.mcconservation.org for more
information or directions.
January 8 – Downtown Milford
comes alive during Art after Dark,
from 6:00pm until 9:00pm on the
second Saturday of each month.
The evening will be fi lled with
multiple art openings, live music,
fi ne food, shopping and events
at downtown galleries, specialty
shops and fi ne restaurants. Explore
historic Milford on the Delaware
River, where PA, NY and NJ meet.
For information, contact the Pike
County Chamber of Commerce
at (570) 296-8700 or visit
www.pikechamber.com.
January 8 & 9 – The NASTAR
Race Series Begins this weekend
at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Offered
weekends throughout the season,
NASTAR is a National Recreational
Racing Series giving every day skiers
of all ages the thrill of ski racing.
For details and a race schedule,
call Shawnee Mountain at (570)
421-7231 ext. 249. Shawnee
Mountain Ski Area is located
off I-80 exit 309 in Shawnee-on-
Delaware. New for 2010/2011
at Shawnee Mountain is the
Tomahawk Express, Pennsylvania’s
Newest High Speed Detachable
Quad Lift! Find out more at
www.shawneemt.com.
January 8 & 9 – The USASA
Mid-Atlantic Snowboard &
Freeride Series returns to
Camelback Mountain Resort in
Tannersville for the eleventh season!
All boarders are invited to sign up
and race in the Slalom on Saturday
and the Giant Slalom on Sunday.
Registration is from 8:00 to 9:00am
and the racing starts at 10:00.
For registration details log on to
www.snowboardser ies .com.
Camelback is located in
Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299.
Call the mountain at (570)
629-1661 or visit their website
www.skicamelback.com.
January 8 & 9 – Help the
Eagle Institute on the Annual Mid-
Winter Eagle Count as they collect
data for the National Mid-Winter Eagle Count. Pick one spot or visit
multiple locations throughout the
day. In winter, hundreds of bald
eagles migrate to the Pocono
Mountains in search of open
water, fresh fi sh, and undisturbed
habitat. In addition to these
visiting migrants, the region is
also proud of a growing, breeding
population of resident eagles.
Downloadable forms to use for
reporting sightings are available at
www.eagleinstitute.org, or post
your sightings on the website’s
public EagleWatch Forum message
board. The Eagle Institute Winter
Field Offi ce at 176 Scenic Drive
in Lackawaxen (at the end of the
Roebling Bridge) is open every
Friday through Sunday from
January until mid-March. For more
information contact The Eagle
Institute at (570) 685-5960 or
(845) 557-6162, or email them at
January 8 & 9 – Head over
to beautiful Nescopeck State
Park for some winter fun during
Snowshoe Weekends. When there
are six or more inches of snow on
the ground, a limited number of
snowshoes are available for use
in the park free of charge. Park
staff will be on hand to give brief
instruction. Snowshoes are free
to borrow on a fi rst-come, fi rst-
served basis between 9:00am and
3:00pm; participants will need
someone with a valid driver’s
license to sign out the equipment.
No registration is required. Snow
conditions will be available by
phone Friday after 5:00pm. Call
the Nescopeck State Park offi ce at
(570) 403-2006 with questions, or
visit the Pennsylvania State Parks
website at www.visitpaparks.com.
January 9 – You’ve heard
of soccer moms and hockey
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moms. Are you a ski mom? If
you want to be, sign up for the
Ski Moms package at Ski Big
Bear at Masthope Mountain
in Lackawaxen! This package
provides a discounted lift ticket for
the whole family, and includes a
lesson for Mom so she can ski with
the kids. Moms will meet other ski
moms who would be happy to
help you learn the basics of the
sport. Ski Big Bear at Masthope
Mountain is a semi-private family
facility in the Northern Poconos,
located just four miles off of
Route 590 in Lackawaxen. The
ski area offers 18 trails with 100%
snowmaking, a Terrain Park, and
night skiing most nights. For a
current snow conditions report
and more information about the
Ski Moms package, call (570) 685-
1400 or log on to their website
www.ski-bigbear.com. Closed
Tuesdays.
January 9 – The Appalachian
Fiddle & Bluegrass Association
(AFBA) invites you to their
Bluegrass Shindig at the Beethoven
Waldheim Club, a short drive from
the Poconos at 1984 Waldheim
Road in Hellertown. The featured
performers today are the Bluegrass Countrymen and Mountain Heritage. The doors open at
10:00am and the show starts at
12:30pm. The day will end around
6:00pm. Admission is $7, children
under 12 free. The Beethoven
Waldheim Club offers reasonably-
priced food & beverages; no
coolers please. Bring your own
instruments for continuous jam
sessions throughout the building!
The indoor Shindigs are held
on the 2nd Sunday each month,
October through April. To fi nd
the Shindigs: From Rt. 80 use Rt.
33 south to Rt. 78 west, exit at
Hellertown. At end of ramp, turn
left and go south on Main St. (Rt.
412S). Go 3 miles to Leithsville
Fire Co. and turn right on Flint Hill
Road. Travel 1/3 mile to Waldheim
Road (on right – see club sign),
continue past Waldheim Road a
short distance then turn right into
the parking lot. Call the Waldheim
Club on the day of the Shindig
at (610) 838-9059 or (610) 838-
9004. For more information about
the AFBA or questions about the
Shindig, call Barbara Merring at
(610) 253-2800. Complete details
can be found at the association’s
website www.afbawindgap.org.
January 9 – A J3 Slalom
Race will be held today at Jack
Frost Mountain Ski Area, located
off Route 940 west of Blakeslee
Corners. For race details and
registration information, call Jack
Frost at (570) 443-8425 or check
them out online at www.jfbb.com.
January 9 – The Pocono
Environmental Education Center
(PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry will
host a “Sunday for Singles” Hike
from 1:00 until 3:00pm. Meeting
people and enjoying nature are
what these monthly hikes are all
about. It will be a casual trek along
PEEC’s easy to moderate trails to
learn about the fl ora and fauna
you’ll discover along the way. If
you’re over 18 and love nature, this
walk is a great way to meet new
people and learn about the natural
world. Registration is requiredfor this free program. PEEC, a non-
profi t center, is located off Route
209 in Dingmans Ferry within the
beautiful Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area. The
center enhances environmental
awareness, knowledge, and
appreciation through hands-on
experience in a natural outdoor
classroom. PEEC provides these
unique environmental experiences
to individuals, families and groups
of all ages. For more information
or to register, call PEEC at
(570) 828-2319 or log on to
www.peec.org.
January 9 – Members of the
Pocono Outdoor Club invite you
to join them on a Trek in the Bruce
Lake Natural Area inside Promised
Land State Park. Hike, ski or
snowshoe to Bruce Lake and back
for a six-mile trip, mostly on an old
roadbed. This will be a moderately-
paced trek. Meet at 10:00am in
the parking lot on the right on
Route 390, just past the Village
of Promised Land. Contact hike
leader Roy Kleinle at (570) 421-
8982 for more information. The
Pocono Outdoor Club is a friendly
hiking group open to all individuals
interested in exploring the trails of
the Pocono Mountains. To learn
more about the club and its outings
in the wilds of the Poconos, contact
today’s hike leader or check out
www.poconooutdoorclub.org.
January 11 – Karen Meeks and the Soul will perform live as
part of the free Winter Community
Concert Series at the Shawnee
Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee-on-
Delaware. Karen will start her show
at 7:00pm in front of the fi replace
in the lobby of The Shawnee
Inn. Karen Meeks is a singer/
songwriter who has recorded
lead and background vocals with
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Route 534 and Tannery Road in
Lehigh Tannery, purveys fi shing
tackle, camping equipment, bike
rentals for the 25-mile Lehigh Gorge
State Park trail, hiking supplies,
hunting accessories, fi rewood,
outdoor apparel, breakfast foods,
sandwiches, beverages and
other fare, and groceries. Open
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from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Phone
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Located 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 race to
www.ssspeedways.com.
Transport yourself to a world where
the action sizzles 24/7 and the
service makes you feel special.
There’s so much to see, do, and
experience at Mohegan Sun at
Pocono Downs, including live
blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker
table games! Over 2,500 high-
voltage slots. Electric-hot virtual table
games. Savor the good life at one of
10 distinctive dining options, from
Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Timbers
Buffet to Wolfgang Puck Express.
Stroll through Brookstone, and
Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese
Shop. Check out the special events,
plus Sunburst Bar and Breakers Bar
offering the hottest entertainment.
View thoroughbred and harness
racing from premier US tracks in
their simulcast facility! Gaming.
Dining. Shopping. Nightlife. All in
one place; Mohegan Sun at Pocono
Downs! An out-of-the-ordinary
escape, on Highway 315 in Wilkes-
Barre; call 1-888-WIN-INPA, and see
www.mohegansunpocono.com.
Live bait is best! If you plan to fi sh
on any of the Poconos’ pristine
streams and lakes, fi rst pay a visit
to Woehrle’s Bait Shop in Mount
Pocono. They’re open every day
from 7:00am to 5:00pm, offering
anglers healthy live bait for all types
of fi shing. You can 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 located off Route 940
at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono.
To fi nd out what’s working today,
call “The Poconos’ Most Complete
Bait Shop” at (570) 839-7338, or
visit www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.
Mohegan Sunat Pocono Downs
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Don’t miss the 1st winter sports rental
shop on the road to Camelback
Mountain! Pocono Ski Rentals is
your source for skis, snowboards,
snow blades, and more. Choose
from day, multi-day, and seasonal
rentals; you’ll receive fast, friendly
service, as well as easy pick-up and
drop-off. The full service shop also
does quick tune-ups and waxing,
etc. Open every day, with 35+ years
in business, and selling the latest
gear such as hats, goggles, gloves,
coats, and selling and renting bibs/
pants! Find it on Sullivan Trail in
Tannersville; phone (570) 629-4668
or fax (570) 629-4656.
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 made
fresh on the premises each day, so
you know you’re getting the real
deal. Choose from a large variety
of fl avors and toppings. The best
way to describe the experience
is that this is the best cheesecake
you have ever had! The very sweet
and fragrant shop is open daily
from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Bring
the display ad for a coupon. The
number is (570) 839-6844; place
your special orders now, and taste
www.poconocheesecake.com.
Discover something wonderful
at the Country Kettle factory gift
outlet and candy store in Marshalls
Creek, one of the largest shopping
attractions in the Poconos. The store
overfl ows with items to capture
the attention of avid shoppers and
those just tagging along. Knick-
knacks, wicker, wind chimes,
collectibles, glassware, and gadgets
abound. A selection of gourmet
cheeses, jams, coffees, teas, and
specialty foods is available; fi nd the
perfect treat for your next party!
Sample (free!) from 200 barrels of
old-fashioned candy, or bring home
some decadent chocolate. Open
daily from 9:30am to 6:00pm; take
exit 309 off I-80 to Route 209. Great
prices, great selection, and a great
location make it a great shopping
stop! Phone (570) 421-8970, or
visit www.country-kettle.com.
Tannery Depot General Store, at
Route 534 and Tannery Road in
Lehigh Tannery, purveys fi shing
tackle, camping equipment, bike
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(570) 629-3388www.american-candle.com
More Than Just Great Candles!
-OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK- Route 611, Bartonsville, PA 18321
COME FOR THE CANDLES... STAY FOR THE FUN!
HUNDREDS OF GREAT CANDLES MADE AT OUR STORE
DON'T FORGET OUR CANDY ROOM!200 Barrels of Licorice, Gummies,Hard Candies, Chocolates & More!
THIS IS ONLY A SAMPLING OFWHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
STOP BY SOON FOR FRIENDLY,HELPFUL SERVICE!
The perfect giftfor someone special.Earrings, rings,bracelets & necklaces!
CLOGS
Snap Shoes
Hundreds of StainedGlass
Items
Visit our greatselection of
Vera Bradleyproducts in ournew Boutique!
ALL NEWDANSKO SHOES!
14KROYAL CROWNCHARMWITH DIAMONDS
14KROYAL CROWNCHARMWITH DIAMONDS
rentals for the 25-mile Lehigh Gorge
State Park trail, hiking supplies,
hunting accessories, fi rewood,
outdoor apparel, breakfast foods,
sandwiches, beverages and
other fare, and groceries. Open
Monday through Saturday from
9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday
from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Phone
(570) 606-4325, and discover
www.tannerydepot.com!
Switzerland Old World Gifts is a
great source for gifting, collecting,
and browsing, going on 20 years!
Shop for Alpine candle houses,
Black Forest cuckoo clocks, Byers
Choice Carolers, Christopher
Radko ornaments, Department 56
Snowbabies, Dolfi wood carvings,
G. DeBrekht fi gurines, German beer
steins and pyramids, Howard Miller
clocks, Italian music boxes, Kit-Cat
Klocks, Mr. Christmas music boxes,
Rhythm Small World clocks, Russian
collectibles and nesting dolls, Steiff
plush, Steinbach nutcrackers,
and Ulbricht nutcrackers. The
stylish Chamilia Beads jewelry line
features over 650 different sterling
silver, 14k gold, and Murano glass
beads; create and customize your
own bracelet or necklace! New
beads are frequently added. Find
it all on Route 611 in Tannersville,
just north of the traffi c light
at Route 715. Open daily at
10:00am; call (570) 620-2003,
and clock some shopping time at
www.switzgifts.com.
Pocono Book Exchange is your
local source for the published word!
Need a great read for leisurely
evenings, a story/picture book to
lift a child’s spirits, a gift book to
commemorate a special occasion,
or an informative handbook to
guide your next project? Check out
the neat shelves of page-turners,
from contemporary to venerable,
just waiting for you to discover
what’s between the covers. Literacy
is a life skill, a rewarding pastime,
and vocabulary and conversational
enhancement for all ages. New and
used books are sold at prices for
every pocketbook, in a comfortable
setting conducive to leisurely
browsing. Trades are made at the
owners’ discretion, and special
orders are available. Open daily at
10:00am; call (570) 355-5757, or
drop by the shop on Route 940 in
Pocono Lake.
Step up to Second Story High End
Thrift, located at 756 Business
Route 209, across from Eagles
Glen Plaza in East Stroudsburg. This
discriminating store has the look
and feel of a high-end boutique,
but the prices will amaze you! To
see everything, you’re encouraged
to open cabinets and drawers to
fi nd what one-of-a-kind treasures
await you inside. In addition to
the beautiful brand name and
designer apparel, you’ll enjoy
browsing through the wide array
of accessories, shoes, artwork, and
décor pieces. Eclectic furniture is
tastefully displayed, and sold at
thrift prices. Second Story High End
Thrift opens at 10:00am Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday, and on Sunday at 1:00pm;
closed Wednesday. Call (570) 420-
9948, or just drop in!
On Route 209 in Bushkill, the
Pocono Indian Museum & Gift
Shop is dedicated to the Native
Delaware, and the human history
in northeastern Pennsylvania
from 10,000 BC to the contact
period with Europeans prior to the
American Revolution. History of the
Delaware through ancient artifacts,
weapons, and tools, a chronological
commentary over 1000s of years!
Browse through the gift shops, and
tour the museum using a cassette
player. Purchase moccasins,
authentic Native American jewelry,
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THEO. B. PRICE INC.
Route 209, BrodheadsvilleTry our own Hickory Smoked
Ham or BaconFRESH PRODUCE
GROCERIES
IN-STOREBAKERY
Open Monday thru Saturday7:00am to 11:00pm
Sunday 8:00am to 10:00pmExperience the pleasure of wider aisles, more Check-Out Counters
and Expanded Displays
FULL SERVICE PHARMACY
CARDS& GIFTS
• SPECIAL SALES WEEKLY •MAC Cards Accepted
original pottery, Native American
music, dreamcatchers, mandelas,
dolls, books, knives, and other
Indian handicrafts. Gift certifi cates
available. Open daily except
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and
Easter; call (570) 588-9338 and see
www.poconoindianmuseum.com.
Bring the display ad for a free
admission! Adjacent to Starting
Gate Action Sports.
Have an illuminating experience
at American Candle! Candlery,
gifts, and accessories, great for
decorating or giving. Browse
through an incredible selection,
from dinner tapers and wind-proof
storm candles to pillar candles
and jar candles. Choose from
hundreds of candle gift baskets and
wedding candles. Catch a candle
making demonstration! You’ll fi nd
collectibles from Norman Rockwell, Legends, Dept. 56, Lenox, Precious Moments, and more. Now featuring
Pandora jewelry, Vera Bradleyaccessories, Dansko Shoes, gorgeous stained glass, and Snap Shoes! Savor a cup of gourmet
coffee or cappuccino from the
Gourmet Candy and Kitchen Shop, featuring dips, sauces, and
soups. Choose from 250+ barrels
of chocolates, bonbons, gummies,
and licorice! On Route 611 in
Bartonsville, exit 302 off I-80; open
daily. Phone (570) 629-3388, or
visit www.american-candle.com.
An original in the Lake Region,
with 2 Gumble Brothers, Inc.
locations! Complete home centers
with hardware, lumber, and
renovation/remodeling supplies.
Newfoundland store is on Route
191, (570) 676-3304; and, the
Paupack location is on Route 507,
(570) 226-4531. Paint, lumber,
building supplies, plumbing,
and electrical supplies; house
wares and home supplies; power
and hand tools, sporting goods,
spackle, spades, and spigots. Free
local delivery. The Newfoundland
store is also a complete Rental
Center stocked with quality,
courtesy, and savings! Scope out
www.gumblebrothers.com.
Watch pottery being made at Holley
Ross Pottery! This amazing place,
located on Route 191 in La Anna,
is a pottery showroom, gift shop,
and studio where skilled craftsmen
produce fi ne items offered for sale.
Watch the demonstrations Monday
through Friday at 11:00am, and
shop in the factory showroom for
Fiesta Dinnerware, stoneware,
mugs, glass, China sets, dolls,
planters, and decor. See Holley
Ross’ very own “Weeping Gold
Pottery,” and candy dishes, colored
glassware, candles, bean pots,
suncatchers, and highly collectible
Polish Pottery. How about a
birdbath or a fi gurine for your yard?
After you’ve shopped, enter the
woodland park for a comfortable
stroll. Walk across a sturdy swinging
bridge and into a beautiful forest
with sawdust trails, picnic tables,
and a scenic 5-acre lake. Open
Monday through Saturday 9:30am
to 5:30pm, Sundays 1:00pm to
5:30pm. Call (570) 676-3248, and
see www.holleyross.com.
Teeters’ Furniture, on Main
Avenue in Hawley, carries a
wide range of dining, living
room, upholstered, and bedroom
furniture displayed in comfortable
gallery settings. The inventory
includes Tom Seely, Simply Amish,
Kincaid, Winners Only, Chatham,
and Stanley. Affordable quality,
excellent service, and selection
are hallmarks here. Teeters’ has
been selling furniture since 1849!
Shop for your primary home, your
vacation home, or an enduring gift.
Phone (570) 226-3112, and visit
www.teetersfurniture.com. Delivery
and set-up are available. Open
Monday through Thursday from
8:30am to 5:30pm; Friday from
8:30am to 8:00pm; Saturday from
8:30am to 5:00pm; and Sunday
from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
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TAKE ONEHOME WITHYOU!
‘Love at First Bite’ Since 1985
Open Daily 10AM-6PMRt. 611,Swiftwater, PA
Credit CardsAccepted
Seasonal Shipping
570-839-6844www.poconocheesecake.com
Freshly Baked • Many Flavors • PastriesSugar Free/Low Carb • Specialty Cakes • & More!
Any Purchase of $20.00 or More with This Coupon
$2.00OFF
Route 191, LaAnna(Between Cresco & Newfoundland)
Savings up to 70%POTTERY DEMONSTRATIONS
Gifts made on premises as well as alarge variety of other giftware including:
AND SO VERY MUCH MORE!
Polish Pottery as seen on QVCGenuine Fiesta Bird BathsCranberry Glass Gazing Balls
Willow Tree Strawberry JarsCanister Sets Pickling Crocks
Stepping Stones Planters
The Factory Outlet at the FactoryFACTORY STORE HOURSOpen May 1 thru mid-December
Winter Store HoursBy Chance or by Appointment
570 676-3248www.holleyross.com
Pocono Tile Works serves the entire
4-county Pocono Mountains region
with expert custom tile design
and installation. Marble is also a
specialty. See genuine examples
of their beautiful, quality work at
www.poconotileworks.com! Call
(570) 460-6439, or email rafal@
poconotileworks.com to schedule
an appointment for your free
consultation and estimate. Pocono
Tile Works is fully insured, reliable,
and excellent references are
available!
Transport yourself to a world
where the action sizzles 24/7
and the service makes you feel at
home. There’s always so much to
experience at Mohegan Sun at
Pocono Downs on Route 315 in
Wilkes-Barre. Cash in on the fun at
over 2,500 high-voltage slots. Enjoy
electric-hot virtual table games, and
real live poker, blackjack, craps, and roulette! After you’ve worked
up an appetite in the casino, savor
the good life at one of 10 distinctive
dining options. There’s a place for
every taste and budget – from
Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Timbers
Buffet to Wolfgang Puck Express.
A stroll through the shopping
promenade reveals interesting fi nds
at Marshall Rousso, Brookstone, and
Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese
Shop. When it comes to nightlife,
Sunburst Bar and Breakers Bar,
offering live entertainment every
Friday and Saturday evening, are
two of the hottest places to party
in northeast Pennsylvania. Explosive
live harness racing is in season now;
post time is 6:30pm. Get in on all
the action at this out-of-the-ordinary
escape; it’s as close as your car
keys. Call 1-888-WIN-INPA, or visit
www.mohegansunpocono.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.
Art lovers will want to browse
the works displayed in the Sprag
Mill Art Gallery on the premises.
Open from 8:00am to 5:00pm,
Monday through Saturday; closed
Sunday. Pop in to shop, or just
to say hello! For more about this
honest-to-goodness country store,
call (570) 595-2501, and visit
www.theobprice.com.
Hutton Metalcrafts creates an
array of unique handcrafted metal
works, copper lamps and lanterns,
pewter ornaments, and more
on Route 940 in Pocono Pines.
Remembrances and objects for
the home hand-made from copper,
brass, and pewter, manufactured
on the premises. Necklaces, cat
rings, and ceiling fi xtures. One-of-a-
kind copper trees by Tom Hutton,
hand-hammered from a slab of
solid copper, silver brazed, then
heat-colored to produce rich greens
on the tops
and reddish
highlights on
the trunks. Fine
oil paintings on
glass by Xian. Ask
about Chinese
l a n g u a g e
lessons and
piano lessons
too! Everything
at Hutton
Metalcrafts is
unique. Open
Tuesday through
Saturday from
9:00am to
5:00pm; Sunday
11:00am to
3:00pm; closed
Monday. Call
(570) 646-7778,
and illuminate
w w w .
copper lamps .
com.
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FIND LIVE LOCAL MUSIC
www.LiveLocalMusicNow.com
ENTERTAINMENTSubject to change; contact the
venue for the latest information.
Refer to the Sports column list-
ings to contact winter sports areas
which may offer entertainment.
MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO
DOWNS in Wilkes-Barre transports
you to a world where the action
sizzles 24/7 and the friendly service
makes you feel at home. Cash in on
the fun at over 2,500 hot slots, vir-
tual electronic table games, and live
blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker
tables. Enjoy simulcast harness rac-
ing, too! After working up an appe-
tite, savor one of many distinctive
dining options. A stroll through the
shopping promenade will reveal
interesting fi nds at Brookstone,
Marshall Rousso, and Crossing
Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop.
When it comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and Breakers host entertain-
ment every weekend! Mohegan
Sun is the out-of-the-ordinary es-
cape that’s as close as your car keys;
on Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre.
Phone 1-888-WIN-INPA and see
www.mohegansunpocono.com.
FERNWOOD HOTEL &
RESORT on Route 209 in Bushkill
offers luxury hotel rooms and villas,
a food court, a sports pub, and a
Tuscan Grille. Every Wednesday at
6:00pm is Brain Freeze Trivia team
trivia game for ages 21+ hosted by
Gary “Big Brain” in the Morning.
Play Bingo every Thursday evening,
and enjoy Karaoke every Friday and
Saturday at 9:00pm. Magicians,
illusionists, jugglers, and comedi-
ans perform on weekends, and
Saturday Night Bands take the stage
on Saturdays at 10:00pm for ages
21+. Pools, fi tness area, massage
therapist, horseback riding, tennis,
18-hole par 71 golf course, Game
Zone, daily activities, a Winter Fun
Center, and vacation/weekend
packages. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD
or (570) 588-9500, and see
www.fernwoodhotel.com.
THE CRESCENT LODGE is a
delightful year-round resort with a
country inn atmosphere, located on
Route 191 in Paradise Valley. Enjoy
wonderful food, with dinner music
every Friday and Saturday by pianist
Keith Herrmann. He has performed
on the Tonight Show, The Today Show, CBS This Morning and the
Golden Globe Awards; hear clas-
sical and Broadway at their best!
On Sundays, enjoy the blues/jazz
piano of Michael Fossa. He has
performed with The Doors guitar-
ist Robbie Krieger, among other
legends. Check out the delicious
Pub Menu. Renowned for a refi ned
atmosphere of leisure and fun; ask
about the great lodging packages!
Spas, championship golf, skiing,
outlet shopping, an adventure park,
and a casino with slots and table
games are very nearby. Call (570)
595-7486 or 1-800-392-9400; visit
www.crescentlodge.com.
THE GEM AND KEYSTONE in
Shawnee-on-Delaware hosts live en-
tertainment every Friday and Saturday
night, and Jazz/Fusion Jams/Open
Mic Nights on most Thursdays!
Popular musicians scheduled to
perform include Roamin’ Gabriels, Omar and His Guitar, Diane and
Willie, and Tom Riccobono. Have
a happening Happy Hour Monday
t h r o u g h
T h u r s d a y
from 5:00pm
to 7:00pm.
The Gem
and Keystone
f e a t u r e s
ShawneeCraft
artisanal ales and lagers, and deli-
cious, farm-to-table food; it’s next to
The Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort on
River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware.
Taste www.GemAndKeystone.com,
or call (570) 424-0990.
BARLEY CREEK BREWING
COMPANY near Camelback
Mountain Resort in Tannersville
presents talented local musicians
at frequent special events and on
some Friday and Saturday nights.
Join a Free Brewery Tour and
Beer Tasting any day of the week
at 12:30pm or by appointment at
this authentic brewpub and res-
taurant. Barley Creek is open daily
from 11:00am, at the intersection of
Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road.
Great deck and pavilion, kids’ trea-
sure box, and a wiffl e ball stadium.
Call (570) 629-9399 for the enter-
tainment/event schedule, and sip
www.barleycreek.com.
THE SETTLERS INN AT
BINGHAM PARK, 4 Main Avenue
in Hawley, is an artfully restored,
craftsman-style historic hotel.
Settlers Inn offers an unparalleled
experience, with fi ne dining, wine
pairing, lovely accommodations,
Potting Shed Gift Shop, and enter-
tainment events. Get away from it
all in a relaxing atmosphere; reserva-
tions are suggested. The Settlers Inn
is easy to fi nd along Route 6/Main
Avenue in Hawley, the heart of
the Poconos’ vibrant Lake Region.
Four star AAA rating, AAA Top Ten
Favorite Historic Hotel, Historic
Hotels of America member, and
Wine Spectator award-winner. Call
(570) 226-2993 or 1-800-833-8527,
and see www.thesettlersinn.com.
VAN GILDER’S JUBILEE RES-
TAURANT & PUB IN THE PINES
boasts 40+ years of good food,
good drinks, and good times at their
original location on Route 940 in
Pocono Pines! The Jubilee has live
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SEASON OF THE WITCH OPENS IN THEATRES JANUARY 7th
entertainment many weekends, a
full bar with 15 beers on tap, big
screen TVs, pool, darts, and an awe-
some jukebox. Their famous Wing Nights are on Sundays and Thurs-
days. Unique and special pasta
dishes are featured on Mondays,
Steamer Clam Nights are Tues-
days, and Wednesdays are Peel & Eat Shrimp. Visit “the Jube” online
at www.breakfastking.com, or call
(570) 646-2377.
THE INN AT POCONO
MANOR overlooking the beautiful
mountains offers top-notch enter-
tainment in the lounge most Friday
and Saturday evenings, as well as
special themed events. Featuring
a daily Happy Hour, with compli-
mentary hors d’ oeuvres and drink
specials from 5:00pm to 7:00pm,
and a Light Fare menu from 9:00pm
to 12:00am. Check out the excep-
tional Exchange Restaurant, Laurel Spa, golf, fi shing, hunting, horse-
back riding, and special events! The
Inn at Pocono Manor is located on
Route 314, via Route 940 or Route
611, in Pocono Manor. Call (570)
839-7111x7601
or 1-800-233-
8 1 5 0 x 7 6 0 1 ;
see www.
poconomanor.
com.
THE
S H A W N E E
INN AND
GOLF RESORT
in Shawnee-
o n - D e l awa r e
features John
Grant, a New
York-style piano
man, in the River Room Piano Bar and Lounge on Thursdays
from 7:00pm
to 11:00pm,
and Fridays
and Saturdays
from 8:00pm
to 11:00pm.
Happy Hour dai-
ly from 4:00pm
to 6:00pm,
complimentary
hors d’oeuvres on weekends, cock-
tail specials, and ShawneeCraft™
beer, ale, and lager specials! On
Tuesday, January 11th, hear Karen
Meeks and the Soul in the fi re-
place lobby at 7:00pm, part of the
Community Concert Series, appro-
priate for all ages and free of charge.
On Tuesday, January 18th, popular
performer Ron Richardson is sched-
uled. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see
www.shawneeinn.com.
January 7th
Season of
the Witch (PG-13)
January 14th
The Green Hornet
The Dilemma (PG-13)
Barney’s Version (R)
COMING SOONJanuary 21st
The Company Men
(R)
No Strings Attached
(R)
The Way Back (PG-13)
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Join theNational
Mid-WinterEagle Count The open water, fresh fi sh, and undisturbed habitat
plentiful in the Poconos attract hundreds of migratory bald eagles every winter. The region also boasts a growing,
breeding population of resident eagles. On Saturday and Sunday, January 8th and 9th, watch these majestic birds
yourself while helping The Eagle Institute collect data for the National Mid-Winter Eagle Count! Pick one locale, or
check out multiple viewing spots throughout the weekend. Download a form at www.eagleinstitute.org, or simply
report your fi ndings at the site’s Eagle Watch Forum.
Prime sighting locations are at Lackawaxen, and various places near the Delaware River. To learn where the
eagles are, you may call or drop by The Eagle Institute Winter Field Offi ce at 176 Scenic Drive in Lackawaxen at
the Roebling Bridge on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Or, visit online and see the Forum’s message board. For maps,
directions and more, call (570) 685-5960 or (845) 557-6162, or email [email protected].
Eagle Watch! Hundreds of bald eagles migrate to the Pocono
Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania each winter in
search of open water, fresh fi sh, and undisturbed habitat.
In addition to migratory eagles, our region is home to a
growing, breeding population of resident eagles. Every
Saturday and Sunday from now through mid-March,
volunteers trained by The Eagle Institute staff popular
viewing locations at Lackawaxen and elsewhere along the
Delaware River, assisting eagle watchers in spotting these
majestic birds.
Eagle Institute staffers have spotting scopes, extra binoculars, eagle information, and directions to various viewing
locations. From April through September, eagle watching is discouraged because of the eagles’ sensitivity to human
disturbance during this critical time. Please respect the eagles and their young!
The Eagle Institute Winter Field Offi ce, 176 Scenic
Drive in Lackawaxen at the end of Roebling Bridge, is
open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and by appointment,
through mid-March. For maps, directions, and more, soar to
www.eagleinstitute.org and see the Eagle Forum message
board, call (570) 685-5960 or (845) 557-6162, or email
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Le Spa Forêt at The French Manor Inn and Spa, off Route 191, South
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as well as the rhythms of the human
body! An innovative green spa retreat,
Le Spa Forêt offers aromachology,
body enhancers, a naturally fi ltered
pool and hot tub, fi tness center,
conference room, relaxation lounges,
couples’ massage suite with fi replace,
manicures and pedicures, bridal party
suite, and luxurious, tranquil décor. For
the full menu, treatment guide, and
more information about this splendid
venue, phone 1-877-720-6095, and see
www.thefrenchmanor.com.
The Inn at Jim Thorpe, in picturesque
Jim Thorpe. The grand Victorian Inn is a
landmark treasure within the National
Register Historic District, featuring
comfortable rooms, romantic suites, and
relaxing in-house spa services. Quaint
shops, antique stores, galleries, opera
house, pubs, restaurants, and hiking/
biking trails are at the Inn’s doorstep.
Take advantage of great packages such
as Ski & Stay, Show & Stay, Shop ‘til
You Drop, Spa Weekends, Romance
Packages, and Girlfriend Getaways.
For reservations, call The Inn at Jim
Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599, and visit
www.innjt.net.
The Spa at Mountain Laurel at the
Mountain Laurel Resort is off Route 940
in scenic White Haven. The luxurious
menu includes a variety of massages,
sea salt soaks, foot refl exology,
vitamin C facials, aroma wraps, body
treatments, nail services, hot tubs,
steam rooms, saunas, tanning, a fi tness
center, hair salon, and indoor pool.
Gift certifi cates and spa packages are
available. Through January 15th, bring in
the display ad or mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling to receive
20% off facials, 10% off products, and
3 Swedish massages for just $225.00!
Call (570) 443-9SPA (9772), and see
www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com.
The Laurel Spa at the Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor.
The Laurel Spa at Pocono Manor
features Roman Tuscan design, the
perfect setting to nurture your body,
mind, and spirit. Designed with you
in mind, state-of-the-art equipment
provides an unforgettable experience.
The menu offers massages, facials,
wraps, scrubs, nail services, waxing,
and spa packages; create your own!
Your experience begins in the steam
facility; then, relax in a Quiet Room to
await your services. Mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling! Call
The Laurel Spa at The Inn at Pocono
Manor at (570) 839-0140, and view
www.laurelspaatpoconomanor.com.
Spa Shawnee at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, River Road in
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Inspired by
life-restoring elements of nature, Spa
Shawnee is a sanctuary of restoration
for re-energizing the body, mind, and
soul. Facials and body treatments
are inspired by ancient traditions of
Eastern and Western cultures, using
the best all-natural, organic products.
You’ll fi nd single massage rooms, a
couples’ massage room, hydrotherapy
room, full salon offering hair, make-up,
and scalp treatments, waxing, facials,
body treatments, and mani/pedis.
Call (570) 424-4000 x1438, and see
www.spashawnee.com.
The Skyview Spa at Skytop Lodge,Route 390 in Skytop. Invigorate,
stimulate, and rejuvenate! From
manicures to massages, Skytop’s spa
treatments for men and women will
pamper you from head to toe. Enjoy
a certifi ed staff, 6 treatment rooms,
a Quiet Room with mountain views,
a mani/pedi room, locker rooms,
and bathrooms with showers. Try the
Exfoliating Sea Salt Scrub, followed by
a velvety Body Butter Wrap. Melt stress
away with a Hot Stone Massage or
a Spa Signature Facial. Fine products
are available to purchase, as are gift
certifi cates. Mention This Week in the Poconos! The Skyview Spa is on
the 5th fl oor of historic Skytop Lodge.
Phone (570) 595-8968, and visit
www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com.
Time to Thai Massage Therapy & Accupressure, Route 611 in
Tannersville, Suite 3 on 2nd Floor of
CarQuest Plaza. By appointment only,
enjoy 30, 40, or 60 minutes of massage
on your isolated desired muscle and
joint areas, or 90 minutes of complete
traditional Thai massage; it’s all just
$1.00/minute! Alleviate back pain, neck
pain, migraine, arthritis, fi bromyalgia,
low energy, poor circulation, and stress.
Give Certifi ed Thai Massage PractitionerPhyllis King-Robert a call at (570) 730-
0603 or (570) 688-5864, and prepare
to feel fantastic!
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The Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania are a lively place to be,with attractions, displays, amusements, and demonstrations planned just for you!
AMERICAN CANDLE on Route
611 in Bartonsville offers something
for everyone! Candles are made daily
and are created in a full line of scents,
colors, shapes, and containers. Catch
an illuminating candle-making dem-
onstration! Featuring name brands
including Pandora, Vera Bradley,
Dansko Shoes, lindsay phillips, Yankee Candle, and Switch Flops, in
addition to Norman Rockwell, Dept. 56, Lenox, and Precious Moments. After shopping and browsing through
the myriad candles, gifts, food items,
and collectibles, drop by the old-
fashioned candy store, or refresh
with an ice cream sundae or gour-
met coffee. Phone (570) 629-3388.
www.american-candle.com.
BARLEY CREEK BREWING COMPANY at Sullivan Trail and
Camelback Road in Tannersville fea-
tures an award-winning timber frame
atmosphere housing the Poconos’
original brewpub. Enjoy soups and
salads, pub fare, steaks, seafood, plus
a children’s menu, treasure box, and
game room. There’s a deck for brews
with a view, a pavilion, and a waffl e
ball stadium. The unique restaurant
and nightspot offers traditional favor-
ites and genuine pub fare, handcraft-
ed ales and lagers brewed on-site in
an English brew house, live music
and special events, and free tours of
the brewery and beer tasting daily;
see you at The Creek! Phone (570)
629-9399. www.barleycreek.com.
COUNTRY JUNCTION at 6565
Interchange Road, Route 209, in
Lehighton is “The World’s Largest
General Store!” Follow the in-house
street signs toward everything and
anything you need to make your
house a home; accents, giftware,
antiques, and novelties. Country
Junction’s Service Team can install
your fl ooring, windows and doors,
gutter, garages, siding, lumber, fenc-
ing, and insulation. You’ll fi nd Ani-
mal Country Puppies & More, the
K9er-Diner, Barn Door Restaurant,
a free wildlife exhibit, free petting
farm, and a wine cellar with wine
tasting! Shop for landscape and gar-
den items, too. Fun for everyone;
open 7 days. Call (610) 377-5050.
www.countryjunction.com.
COUNTRY KETTLE on
Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek
offers a tempting variety of mouth-
watering delights, as well as demon-
strations. This factory gift outlet and
large shopping destination overfl ows
with knick-knacks, wind chimes, col-
lectibles, and gadgets. You’ll fi nd
coffees, teas, specialty foods, and
chocolates. Taste jams, jellies, gour-
met mustards and cheeses, candies,
cheese spreads, fudge, apple butter,
plus barrels of old-fashioned candies
at old-fashioned prices. Country
gifts, wicker, and collectibles com-
plete the experience. Great selec-
tion, great prices, and a great loca-
tion, with lodging and other attrac-
tions nearby. Phone (570) 421-8970.
www.country-kettle.com.
ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGEon Route 940 east of Hazleton was
once a thriving coal mining patch
town with a population of over a
thousand! Founded in 1854, it was
an anthracite-mining community
owned by a series of coal companies.
Eckley was abandoned with the ad-
vent of strip mining; the Pennsylvania
Historical and Museum Commission
restored this ghost town to its former
condition. Kitchens, bedrooms, per-
sonal items, clothing, laundry rooms,
social clubs, churches, doctor’s of-
fi ce, and the company store all ap-
pear now as they were then. Tours
and special events are offered, in
addition to a museum. Phone (570)
636-2070. www.eckleyminers.org.
HOLLEY ROSS POTTERY on
Route 191 at LaAnna features free
guided tours of the pottery factory,
and free demonstrations of pottery
and china making. Many lines of pot-
tery, glassware, gifts, sculpture, and
more are available to admire and
purchase. Shop for Fiesta dinner-
ware, stoneware, dolls, planters, dé-
cor, candles, bean pots, suncatchers,
Weeping Gold pottery, and Polish
pottery. Find a whimsical fi gurine or
birdbath for your outdoor garden!
Check out the cable bridge, lovely
forest with well-maintained saw-
dust trails, and woodland lake with
picnic area. Phone (570) 676-3248.
www.holleyross.com.
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HOUSE OF CANDLES on sce-
nic Route 715 between Tannersville
and Henryville is “The Oldest Candle
Shop in the Poconos!” A factory
shopping destination with free can-
dle making demonstrations Monday
through Saturday from 10:00am to
5:00pm. Order a custom hand-carved
candle. Browse 1000s of candles in
100s of scents, plus scented instant
wax to make your own. See a 1000
lb. candle, a real 1930 Model A Ford,
and enjoy a free farmyard zoo with
a miniature horse, Chinese pheas-
ants, peacocks, goats, and a pond
with goldfi sh and koi. Open Monday
through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm;
closed Sunday. Use the display ad
coupon; all customers receive a
free gift! Phone (570) 629-1953.
www.houseofcandles.com.
HUTTON METALCRAFTS on
Route 940 in Pocono Pines is your
source for handcrafted copper and
brass indoor and outdoor lamps,
pewter ornaments, fi ne pewter ware,
copper and brass fountains, fi ne art
painting on glass by Xian, and much
more. Remembrances and objects
for your home and property are man-
ufactured on-premises. Choose from
one-of-a-kind copper trees created
by Tom Hutton, hand-hammered
from a slab of solid copper, silver
brazed, and heat-colored to produce
rich greens on the tops and reddish
highlights on the trunks. Phone (570)
646-7778. www.copperlamps.com.
POCONO SNAKE & ANIMAL FARM on Route 209 in Marshalls
Creek is more fun than a zoo. Feed
deer, goats, and pot-bellied pigs,
monkeys, and alligators. Pet many
animals too, view the great reptile
collection, and shop for souvenirs
and gifts. Fennec foxes, sloths, le-
murs, bobcats, servals, bats, chinchil-
las, a leopard, porcupine, tamarin,
bear, wolves, and a mountain lion
are here. See a 14-foot cobra, a 100-
year-old turtle, mamba, crocs, vipers,
and rattlers. Don’t forget to bring
your camera! Phone (570) 223-8653.
www.poconosnakeandanimalfarm.com.
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE at 150 South
Washington Avenue in nearby
Scranton is the only National Park
site devoted to steam railroading.
Enjoy locomotive and railroad equip-
ment displays, as well as an impres-
sive, fascinating museum. Regular
and special train excursions are of-
fered throughout the year, departing
from the boarding platform and roll-
ing past historic buildings, through
tunnels, along mountain streams, and
amidst beautiful woodlands. Take
exit 185 off I-81 (Central Scranton
Expressway) and follow signs to the
entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff av-
enues. Phone 1-800-22-WELCOME
x5. www.visitnepa.org.
TANNERY DEPOT GENERAL STORE, at Route 534 and Tannery
POCONO CHEESECAKE FACTORY on Route 611 in
Swiftwater is a truly sweet and fragrant factory, where you can see mul-
titudes of fresh,
genuine cheese-
cakes being made
on the premises
every day; it’s the
real, delicious,
deal. Purchase a
slice, a half, or a
whole cake, with
so many varieties
of fl avors and top-
pings to choose
from in addition
to traditional fa-
vorites. Specials orders are welcome, and special seasonal and holi-
day-themed cheesecake creations are featured as well. This is the best
cheesecake you’ve ever had; it’s love at fi rst bite! Phone (570) 839-6844.
www.poconocheesecake.com.
Road in Lehigh Tannery, purveys fi shing tackle, camping equipment, bike rentals for the 25-mile Lehigh Gorge State Park trail, hiking sup-plies, hunting accessories, fi rewood, outdoor apparel, breakfast foods, sandwiches, beverages and other fare, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Phone (570) 606-4325. www.tannerydepot.com.
TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM on Route 423 in Tobyhanna is hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, open seasonally and for special events. All ages will love to tour the restored fa-cility with the delightful and knowl-edgeable Station Master, and learn how it really used to be when the station was a bustling business. Enjoy railroading videos, fascinating run-ning model train layouts, memorabil-ia, railroad art exhibits, and railroad and train-related souvenirs. Parking is free and no admission fee is charged, although donations are graciously accepted. Phone (570) 894-3338.
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Transport yourself to a world where the action sizzles 24/7, and the
warm, friendly service makes you feel truly at home. At Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs there’s always so much to see, do, and experience! Cash
in on the fun at 2,500+ hot slots and virtual electronic table games. Thrill to
thoroughbred and harness racing from premier US tracks in Mohegan Sun’s
simulcast facility, all year long. Play live table games; poker, craps, blackjack,
and roulette! Savor the good life at a distinctive dining option, from Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Rustic Kitchen to Bar Louie. A stroll through the shop-
ping promenade will reveal Marshall Rousso, Brookstone, and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop. When it comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and Breakers are 2 of the hippest party venues around. Out-of-the-ordi-
nary gaming, dining, shop-
ping, and nightlife are all at
Mohegan Sun at Pocono
Downs! The escape that’s
as close as your car keys is
located at 1280 Highway
315 in Wilkes-Barre. Call
1-888-WIN-INPA or (570)
831-2100, and get lucky at
www.mohegansunpocono.com.
On Wednesday, January 19th, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs debuts Reality Check, an exciting interactive
event bringing the best and brightest reality-TV stars to Wilkes-Barre! Free for all ages, the event provides ultimate
exposure to fans’ favorite stars with engaging live exhibitions and intimate signing events. The 1st-ever Reality Check, in
Mohegan Sun’s Breakers, features Dancing With The Stars performers Mark Ballas and Chelsie Hightower. A 7:00pm
dance performance and live acoustic set will be followed by a 7:45pm signing event on Sky Bridge.
Mark Ballas, of Dancing With The Stars on ABC, has won 2 championships in his 7
seasons on the hit reality show. The 1st was
in season 6 partnered with Kristi Yamaguchi,
and the 2nd was with Shawn Johnson in
season 8. Recently, Ballas danced his way to
the fi nals with partner Bristol Palin, earning 3rd
place. When he’s not dancing, Ballas focuses
on music; his guitar infl uences include Kurt
Cobain, Paco De Lucia, John Mayer, and Eric
Clapton. His solo CD Hurt LoveBox will be
available to purchase during Reality Check.
Chelsie Hightower teamed up with
famous singer/songwriter Michael Bolton on
season 11 of Dancing With The Stars. She
began dancing at a young age, with a focus
on ballroom, which she recognizes as her
foundation. Hightower won a national
championship at 11 years of age; she was a U.S. National Standard Finalist in 2005, and International Latin Finalist in
2006. Prior to joining Dancing With The Stars, Hightower was a favorite on So You Think You Can Dance. With World
Rodeo Champion Ty Murray, she took 4th place in season 8 of Dancing with the Stars.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Signature Events combine an exciting lineup with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities
to meet some of your favorite celebrities. Find it at 1280 Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre; call 1-888-WIN-INPA or (570)
831-2100, and check out www.mohegansunpocono.com!
Reality Check Signature EventsReality Check Signature Events debut at Mohegan Sun debut at Mohegan Sun
Mark BallasMark BallasChelsie HightowerChelsie Hightower
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs sizzles 24/7!
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The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has con-
ferred Wild Plant Sanctuary status on Lacawac Sanctuary. The recognition
is based on Lacawac’s protection of 2 distinct and unique eco-habitats. The
Wallenpaupack Ledges Natural Area is home to at least 2 plant species of spe-
cial concern, and is recognized
by scientists as harboring some
of Pennsylvania’s oldest, most
spectacular lichen colonies. The
pristine perimeter boreal bog
community of glacial, 52-acre
Lake Lacawac is known to harbor
at least 9 plant species of special
concern.
The non-profi t, community-
based Lacawac Sanctuary is dedi-
cated to preservation of the natu-
ral environment, public education,
and scientifi c research. It operates a
545-acre nature preserve supported
by memberships, donations, and
grants, and been instrumental in sci-
entifi c, environmental, and ecological
studies since 1966; it includes more
than a mile of undeveloped shore-
line on Lake Wallenpaupack. You’re
invited to visit, to hike and explore
the varied trails, or to participate in
numerous on-site educational pro-
grams. For information about mem-
bership or programs, call (570) 689-
9494 and see www.lacawac.org
Mondaythrough Thursday8:30am - 5:30pm
www.TeetersFurniture.com
FURNITURE • BEDDING • AREA RUGSEstablished 1849
Main Ave., Hawley570 226-3112
Friday 8:30am - 8pmSaturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday Noon - 4pm
A FriendlyMulti -Dealer Shop
Don’t Miss . . .
518 Church Street,Hawley, PA
www.missellysantiques.com570-226-7513
Sat & Sun10am-5pm
4 Main Avenue, Hawley, PA570-226-2993
www.thesettlersinn.com
A Beautifully restored Craftsman lodge
Winter at...
Learn to Ski at Ski Big Bear! January is Learn to Ski Month, and Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
invites you to experience the thrill of the hill! If you want to learn how to ski or
snowboard, or to improve your skills on the slopes, Ski Big Bear offers private
lessons; purchase a book of 5 private lessons during the month of January, and
enjoy 20% off the regular price of single lessons. Plus, books of lessons may
be shared with immediate family members! Find this semi-private family facility
near Hawley, just 4 miles off Route 590 in Lackawaxen. The winter sports area
offers 18 trails with 100% snowmaking, a terrain park, tubing, beautiful lodge,
rentals/services, and some night skiing. For snow conditions and days/hours of
operation, call (570) 685-1400 or visit www.ski-bigbear.com.
Lake Lacawac
Lacawac is aWild Plant Sanctuary
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Barley Creek Brewing Company announces Tours, Tastings, and Tokyo Tea House Tours, Tastings, and Tokyo Tea House Everything at Barley Creek Brewing Company
is handcrafted, from the post and beam timber-
frame building, to the award-winning food, to the
handcrafted ales and lagers. Barley Creek brews
world-class ales and lagers onsite, in its own English
brew house! Free Brewery Tours and Beer Tastings happen daily at 12:30pm or by appointment.
Soups, salads, pub fare, steaks, seafood, happy
hour and daily specials, a children’s menu, a
treasure box, and a game room make this an all-
ages destination.
New this winter, the Creek announces the
incomparable Tokyo Tea House in the house! In
business for over 20 years and, like Barley Creek,
focusing on quality, Tokyo Tea House chefs use
only the best ingredients. Watch them prepare and
present fresh sushi with artisan skill right before
your eyes, as well as other wonderful menu offerings.
Originally an 1880’s farmhouse, Barley Creek is the Poconos’ original authentic brewpub and restaurant, boasting
a big, rustic atmosphere, a deck for brews with a view, a pavilion, wiffl e ball stadium, catering, private parties, special
events, and live entertainment. Find it in the fork at Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, just 2 miles shy of Camelback
Mountain Resort, exit 299 off I-80. Phone (570) 629-9399, and surf the Creek at www.barleycreek.com.
Camelback hostsMid-Atlantic
Snowboard & Freeride Series
In its 11th sea-
son, the USASA Mid-Atlantic Snowboard & Freeride Series returns
to Camelback Mountain
Resort on Saturday
and Sunday, January
8th and 9th! You’re in-
vited to sign up and
compete in the Slalom
on Saturday and the Giant Slalom on Sunday.
Registration is from 8:00am to 9:00am, and racing
starts at 10:00am. For rules and registration, ride to
www.snowboardseries.com.
Camelback Mountain Resort is located on
Camelback Road via Route 715, off I-80 exit 299 in
Tannersville. Featuring 33 trails and 13 lifts, including 2
high-speed detachable quads, you’ll enjoy 100% snow-
making, 100% night skiing, 4 lodges, 2 rental shops, ski
school, 2 terrain parks, and a half pipe. Slope side accom-
modations are available; call (570) 629-1661 for info, and
see www.skicamelback.com!
Dress Like the Captain on January 15th!
Skiers and riders,
make way to Camelback
Mountain Resort on
Saturday, January 15th
and Dress Like the Captain to ski/ride
for free! Go to Guest
Services at 9:00am,
dressed like Captain Morgan,
and receive a free lift ticket for
the day. You must appear like
the Captain on the bottle of
rum, including pants, jack-
et, hat, beard, and sword;
all participants must be
ages 21+.
The very best Captain-look-alikes will ski/ride
with the National Captain Morgan Captain on Sunday,
January 16th. Camelback Mountain Resort is locat-
ed on Camelback Road via Route 715, off I-80 exit
299 in Tannersville. Call (570) 629-1661, and see
www.skicamelback.com; Get a Little Captain in Ya!
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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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www.copperlamps.com
Route 940 • Pocono Pines, PA570-646-7778
9am to 5pm Tuesday - SaturdayClosedSunday& Monday
HANDMADECOPPER
LANTERNS &CANDLE LAMPS
HAND-CRAFTEDPEWTER
CHRISTMASORNAMENTS
ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North 7th
Street, downtown Stroudsburg. A
gallery of the Pocono Arts Council, the arts leadership, service, and
educational organization serving
the entire 4-county Pocono
Mountains region with the mission
Culture Builds Community. Hours
are Monday through Friday from
10:00am to 4:00pm; Saturday and
Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
Shows, displays, special events, and
exhibits. Call (570) 476-4460, and
view www.artspacegallery.net.
THE BRIAR PATCH is a Christmas
shop and gallery at 239 Pine Grove
Road in Thornhurst. You’ll fi nd
primitive crafts, folk art, Santas,
wooden toys, pottery, potpourri,
snowmen, teddy bears, angels,
ornaments, wreaths, candles, and
antique sleighs, skis, radios, and
pumpkin wagons. The Briar Patch
is home to Thornhurst Nurseries
Christmas Tree Farm; choose and
cut your own tree! From Route 940
in Pocono Lake, take Locust Ridge
Road 5 miles to Thornhurst; turn
right onto River Road for 2 miles; turn
left onto Pine Grove Road. Hours
through Christmas Eve are Monday
through Friday from 12:00pm to
5:00pm and Saturday and Sunday
from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Call (570)
842-8072 or (570) 842-1266; visit
www.briarpatchthornhurst.com.
CARBON COUNTY WELCOME
CENTER, 2 Lehigh Avenue, Jim
Thorpe. Exhibits include coal mining,
canal shipping, rail transportation,
Delaware and Lehigh Corridor,
hiking, biking, skiing, museum tours,
train rides, shopping, restaurants, and
accommodations. Hours are 9:30am
until 5:30pm daily. Call (570) 325-
3673 or 1-888-JIM-THORPE, and visit
www.JimThorpe.org.
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
MUSEUM, located in the
Township Complex at 5550
Memorial Boulevard (Route 611)
in Tobyhanna. Exhibits include ice
harvesting displays, the military,
an extensive photo collection, and
historic artifacts. Special programs,
displays, speakers, and events;
meetings monthly. Admission is free,
donations are appreciated, and hours
are by appointment. Phone (570)
894-4207 or (570) 839-7306; visit
www.coolbaughtwp.org.
EAST STROUDSBURG UNI-
VERSITY Madelon Powers Art
Gallery, Fine and Performing Arts
Center. Open Monday through
Thursday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm dur-
ing university sessions. Learn more at
www.esu.edu.
ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE, 10
miles east of Hazleton on Highland
Road, 3 miles off Route 940. Re-live
history at this coal miners’ patch
town. Founded in 1854, Eckley was
an anthracite-mining community for
115 years. Owned by a series of
coal companies, the houses were
never sold to the occupants. In
1971, the village became a museum
with over 200 residents; today,
just 18 residents remain. Museum,
miners’ homes, churches, company
store, and doctor’s offi ce. Open
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year ‘round; administered by the
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Guided walking
tours, staff and weather permitting.
Call (570) 636-2070, and see
www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.
THE GLASS HAT, Route 191, ½
mile south of Hamlin Corners. Two
fl oors fi lled with elegant glassware,
antique oak and country furniture,
estate jewelry, pottery, Depression
glass, and general antiques and
collectibles. Teacups and saucers,
teapots, and lots of interesting tea
things. A Christmas room, and a
section of old kitchenware. Member
of the Wayne, Pike, Sullivan Antique Dealers Association (WPSADA)
and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Glass Appreciation Club. Open
daily, weather permitting. Call (570)
689-4060, visit www.wpsada.com,
or email [email protected].
HAWLEY ANTIQUE CENTER &
COUNTRY COTTAGE in Hawley
has everything for your country
home! Carrying Donna Sharp
quilted handbags, unique jewelry,
country home décor, and quality
gifts. Antiques and old books too!
Located at 318 Main Avenue in
historic downtown. Open daily.
Phone for hours at (570) 226-8990.
MISS ELLY’S ANTIQUES & SUCH is
a friendly multi-dealer shop housed
in an 1870 Victorian at 518 Church
Street, off Main Avenue in Hawley.
Discover affordable treasures from
smalls to furniture, glass, pottery,
paintings and prints, vintage
clothing and textiles, and primitives.
Imported gourmet and specialty
foods include British marmalades,
buttery Scottish shortbreads, and
other goodies. The Gothic Revival
building is a must-see with its center
gable, tin roof complete with original
“snowbirds,” fl attened arch-effect
windows, and full-length one-story
porch with decorative brackets. Still
boasting lovely old glass in her 7-
light transom and 5 sidelights! Open
Saturday and Sunday 10:00am
to 5:00pm, and by appointment.
Call (570) 226-7513, and visit
www.missellysantiques.com.
OLD MAUCH CHUNK LANDING,
Route 209 in Jim Thorpe. A former
New Jersey Central Railroad Station,
built in 1888 to serve the booming
passenger trade. Now a hub for
special events, exhibits, and rail
excursions. Listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. Explore
industrial heritage exhibits from
9:30am until 5:30pm daily. Call
(570) 325-3673, or (570) 421-5791.
PAST IMPRESSIONS is a vendor
co-op located on Route 191 just
north of Hamlin Corners. The
store’s home is a stunning 1910
Victorian with crystal chandeliers
and lots of history. Vendors offer
true antiques, old and new home
décor, clothing, jewelry, purses,
books, and gifts, and ladies’ and
children’s clothing on consignment!
You’ll fi nd affordable reproductions,
furniture, glassware, pictures, and
wrought iron pieces. Open Monday,
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from
10:00am until 5:00pm, and Sundays
from 11:00am to 5:00pm; closed
Tuesday and Wednesday. Call (570)
689-4123 and be impressed by
www.ilovepastimpressions.com.
PENNSYLVANIA SKI & WINTER
SPORTS MUSEUM & HALL OF
FAME, at Camelback Mountain
Resort in Tannersville (I-80 exit 299).
See the evolution of skis, bindings,
and related equipment during
the 20th century. Also highlighted
are skates and sleds, clothing,
historic photos, biographies, and
posters. The Museum, dedicated
to preserving the history of winter
sports in Pennsylvania, is open to
the public and free of charge. Call
Camelback at (570) 629-1661;
see www.skicamelback.com and
www.paskimuseum.org.
POCONO BOOK EXCHANGE,
Route 940 in Pocono Lake.
Great books make great gifts! A
good mystery enhances leisurely
evenings, a story/picture book
will brighten a child’s day, and
informative handbooks guide
successful projects. You’ll fi nd
plenty of worthy page-turners, in
a leisurely setting, just waiting for
you to discover what’s between the
covers! New and used books are
sold at prices for every pocketbook,
trades are made at the owners’
discretion, and special orders are
available. Open Monday through
Friday from 10:00am to 7:00pm,
Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm, and
Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm; call
(570) 355-5757.
POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM,
Route 209, Bushkill. Living history,
ancient artifacts, and crafts of the
Delaware Indians residing in the
Delaware River region of Monroe
and Pike counties. Receive 1 free
tour admission with 1 paid adult
tour admission! See the display
ad for the coupon. Nice gift shop;
gift certifi cates available. Open
daily, excluding Christmas, Easter,
and Thanksgiving. Adjacent to
Starting Gate Action Sports!
Phone (570) 588-9338, and visit
www.poconoindianmuseum.com.
RESICA FALLS SCOUT
RESERVATION, Route 402, 6 miles
north of Marshalls Creek. Indian
museum housing fabled Cornell
Faucett and Andrew Lewis Indian
Artifacts Exhibits, Scout handcrafts,
and local postcards. Free. Phone
(570) 223-8312. Open weekends or
by appointment.
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington
Ave., Scranton. The only National
Park site devoted to steam
railroading. Locomotive and railroad
equipment displays, museum, and
train rides! Open 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Manor Woods Court in Paupack
off Route 507 north of I-84. Open
by appointment only. Includes
tools, guns, weaving implements,
artifacts, and an old sleigh. The
Palmyra Township Building just
off Gumbletown Road displays
wallpaper tools, early woodworking
tools, and bells from one-room
schools. Open 8:00am to 12:00pm,
Monday through Thursday. PPL’s Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center off Route 6 near
the dam in Wilsonville houses
Ray LaTournou’s Dorfl inger glass
collection, glass blowing tools,
samples, and artifacts. View Monday
through Friday from 8:00am to
4:00pm. Call (570) 226-8980, or visit
www.wallenpaupackhistorical.org.
daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas,
and New Year’s. Exit 185 off I-81
(Central Scranton Expressway), past
the Mall at Steamtown; entrance at
Lackawanna Ave. & Cliff Ave. Phone
(570) 340-5200 or 1-888-693-9391,
and see www.nps.gov/stea.
STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY,
900 Main Street, Stroudsburg.
Built by Jacob Stroud in 1795,
housing Monroe County artifacts
and exhibits. Elizabeth D. Walters Library has extensive genealogical
materials. Hosted by the Monroe County Historical Association.
Museum, library, and gift shop are
open Tuesday through Friday from
11:00am to 4:00pm, and the 1st
and 3rd Saturdays of the month from
10:00am until 4:00pm. Guided
tours are at 11:00am and 2:00pm.
Admission. Phone (570) 421-7703,
and see www.monroehistorical.org.
TEETERS’ FURNITURE, Main
Avenue, Hawley. Established
in 1849, the Teeters have built
a reputation for fi ne furniture
displayed in a gallery atmosphere;
bedding and carpeting too!
Open Monday through Thursday,
8:30am to 5:30pm; Friday, 8:30am
to 8:00pm; Saturday, 8:30am to
5:00pm; and Sunday, 12:00pm to
4:00pm. Phone (570) 226-3112, or
visit www.teetersfurniture.com.
THEO B. PRICE INC. COUNTRY
STORE, Route 390 in Cresco. Mickey
and Maryann Miller keep handicrafts,
distinctive gifts, seasonings, animal
feed, folk art, hardware, and building
materials. Shop for Green Mountain
Coffees, Vera Bradley Bags, Byers’
Choice collectibles, Burt’s Bees,
Grafton Village Cheeses, and
hardware/lumber. Browse the
artwork displayed in the Sprag Mill Art Gallery. Open from 8:00am to
5:00pm Monday through Saturday;
closed Sunday. Call (570) 595-2501,
and visit www.theobprice.com.
TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION &
MUSEUM, Route 423 in Tobyhanna.
Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, and open seasonally and
for special events. Park free, tour the
restored facility, and see how it was
when the station was bustling. Rail
videos, running model train layouts,
memorabilia, Railroad Art Exhibit,
and souvenirs. No admission fee;
donations accepted. Call (570) 894-
3338 for schedule.
WALLENPAUPACK HISTORICAL
SOCIETY, 3 locations, Lake
Wallenpaupack. Historical Society
located at the Williams House, 103
Trout Unlimited sponsors Fly Tying Course A 3-week Winter Fly Tying Course begins on Saturday,
January 8th at the Monroe County Environmental Education
Center (MCEEC) near Bartonsville. The course, sponsored
and led by members of the Brodheads Chapter of Trout
Unlimited, happens from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Saturdays,
January 8th, 22nd, and 29th.
Instruction is free, cost for materials is $15.00/pp,
and registration is required; call Tom at (610) 681-6307.
Winter weather causes more time spent indoors; so, now
is the perfect time to hone your fl y tying skills. Every class
participant will learn how to tie several popular and useful fl y
patterns to ensure success on local trout waters. Cast your
line to the Brodheads Chapter of Trout Unlimited website at www.brodheadstu.org!
To fi nd the MCEEC from exit 302 or 302B off I-80 (Bartonsville), go north on Route 611 to the traffi c light
after the truck stop, and turn left onto Rimrock Drive. Follow for 0.4 mile, bear right onto N. Easton-Belmont
Pike, go 0.2 mile, then bear right onto Running Valley Road. The Center is 0.7 mile on the left. Call (570) 629-
3061, and visit www.mcconservation.org.
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10. Promised Land 11. Steamtown National Historic Site 12. Tobyhanna
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o b u m w ATV RENTALS
The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route
314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611
or Route 940. ATV rentals are offered
to the public. Call the resort at (570)
839-7111 for operating hours, and
check out www.poconomanor.com.
BAIT & TACKLE
Tannery Depot General Store,
Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh
Tannery. Offering fi shing tackle, as
well as camping equipment, bike
rentals, hiking supplies, hunting
accessories, sandwiches, and
groceries. Open Monday through
Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and
Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Call (570) 606-4325 and see
www.tannerydepot.com.
Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park
Avenue in Mount Pocono. Healthy
live bait for all seasons; fat heads,
minnows, night crawlers, leeches,
red worms, giant mealworms,
wax worms, crickets, hellgramites,
and more! Celebrating 30+ years
in business, this very complete
bait shop is open every day, all
year. Call (570) 839-7338 and see
www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.
BOWLING
Split Rock Resort, One Lake Drive,
Lake Harmony. 8-lane bowling
center in the resort’s beautiful
Galleria is open the public, 11:00am
to 11:00pm. Newly resurfaced
lanes and digital scoring! Call
(570) 722-9111 ext. 504, or see
www.splitrockresort.com.
CAMPING
Adventure Sports, Route 209,
Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I-
80 off exit 309). Take an overnight
canoe camping trip in the wild
and beautiful Delaware Water Gap
Natural Recreation Area! Call (570)
223-0505 or 1-800-487-2628. See
the display ad for a special offer, and
visit www.adventuresport.com.
Kittatinny Canoes, on the Delaware
River. This canoe and raft center
offers scenic riverside camping
trips in the Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area. Float
down the Delaware River to your
campsite and get away from it all!
Call 1-800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-
5890 for your reservations, see
the display ad coupon, and visit
www.kittatinny.com.
Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish,
Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Bringing
you full-day and ½-day adventures
through the scenic Lehigh River
Gorge. Family-style calm water
fl oat trips, wild whitewater rafting,
kayaking, mountain biking,
Skirmish paintball, and more! Call
1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 325-
9226 for reservations, and see
www.poconowhitewater.com.
River Beach Campsites on the
Delaware River, Route 209, 3
miles north of Milford. Tent and
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RV campsites; activities include
canoeing, rafting, tubing, kayaking,
and more. Call (570) 296-5890
or 1-800-FLOAT-KC, and visit
www.kittatinny.com.
Whitewater Challengers, on
the Lehigh River near White
Haven. Mountain bike rentals
are available, with shuttle service
to great trails along the Lehigh
River. For your reservations, call
the Adventure Center at 1-800-
443-8554 or (570) 443-9532. See
www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
CANOES & KAYAKS
Kittatinny Canoes, at their Milford
location. This canoe and raft center
also offers new and used canoes,
kayaks, and watersports accessories.
Dealers of Old Town Canoe,
Dagger, and Perception! Located
off the Route 209 Matamoras exit,
3 miles north of Milford. Call 1-800-
FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890, and
see www.kittatinny.com.
CLIMBING
The Adventure Center at Skytop
Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill
Road, Skytop. Try the outdoor
30 foot climbing wall. Climb 8
different stations, from beginner
to very advanced. The wall has
been custom built and features a
real rock look and feel, as well as
over 300 moveable handholds.
Climbing classes are available. Day
use fee. Weight up to 310 pounds.
Top rope belaying. Call (570) 595-
8988 for more information and see
www.skytop.com.
CBK Mountain Adventures, at
Camelback Mountain Resort on
Camelback Road in Tannersville.
Ropes Courses, Disc Golf, Mountain
Segways, Euro Bungy, Climbing Wall,
and Zip Lines. Call (570) 629-1661
x1123 for reservations, and see
www.cbkmountainadventures.com.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route
314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611
or Route 940. Call the resort at (570)
839-7111 for operating hours, and
check out www.poconomanor.com.
Skytop Lodge, off Route 390 in
Skytop. XC skiing is offered to
guests of the resort. Ski rentals are
available. Phone (570) 595-7401 or
1-800-345-7759. www.skytop.com.
Starting Gate Action Sports, Route
209 in Marshalls Creek. Renting
XC skis for use at your location of
choice. Call (570) 223-6215 or go to
www.startinggateonline.com.
DOGSLEDDING
The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route
314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611
or Route 940. Call the resort at (570)
839-7111 for operating hours, and
check out www.poconomanor.com.
EURO BUNGY
CBK Mountain Adventures, at
Camelback Mountain Resort on
Camelback Road in Tannersville.
Ropes Courses, Disc Golf, Mountain
Segways, Euro Bungy, Climbing Wall,
and Zip Lines. Call (570) 629-1661
x1123 for reservations, and see
www.cbkmountainadventures.com.
FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION
The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge,
Route 390, Skytop. Instruction for
the novice fl y fi sherman covering
casting, entomology, wading, knot
tying, etc. in the classroom and on
the water. Equipment provided. Also
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ski-bigbear.com • 570.685.1400Located just outside Hawley
Text BIGBEAR to 35819 to receive snow conditions, event info and specials!
Gift Certificates Available!
Regular Hours:Sun. & Mon. - 9:00am - 4:30pm | Wed. & Thurs. - Noon - 9:00pm
Fri. & Sat. - 9:00am - 9:00pm | Closed Tuesday*MLK Weekend - Sunday, January 16 - open until 9pm
offering private lessons and a local
guide service. Waters on property
open to the public for a fee for fl y
fi shing only. Call (570) 595-8929 or
(570) 595-7401 to schedule, and
see www.skytop.com.
The Rod & Gun Club at The Inn
at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in
Pocono Manor via Route 611 or
Route 940. The Manor Sports Club
offers lessons for the beginner to
experienced angler, both classroom
and streamside. “Cast & Stay”
Packages are available. The Inn’s
2.5 miles of scenic, remote fl y-
fi shing are open to the public for a
fee. Call (570) 839-3908 or email
to schedule; see
www.poconomanor.com.
GEOCACHING
The Adventure Center at Skytop
Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill
Road, Skytop. The 30-minute class
Geocaching and GPS Basics will
teach you the essentials you need
to fi nd a Skytop geocode using their
state of the art Global Positioning
System units. Upon completion
of the class, you can rent the GPS
unit to locate the caches of your
choosing. Class size is limited;
registration is suggested. Minimum
age is 13 without a parent/guardian.
Call (570) 595-8988 and see
www.skytop.com.
HARNESS RACING
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs,
Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre.
Transport yourself to a world where
the action sizzles 24/7 and the
service makes you feel at home.
Cash in on the fun at over 2,500 high-
voltage slots, electric-hot virtual table
games, simulcast harness racing, and
live blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker table games! Savor the good
life at one of 10 distinctive dining
options, from Ruth’s Chris Steak
House to Timbers Buffet to Wolfgang
Puck Express. A stroll through the
shopping promenade will reveal
Brookstone, and Crossing Vineyards
Wine & Cheese Shop. When it
comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and
Breakers Bar offer live entertainment.
Call 1-888-WIN-INPA; see
www.mohegansunpocono.com.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Fernwood Hotel & Resort,
Route 209 in Bushkill. Year-round
horseback riding is available on
the beautiful grounds of the resort.
Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and visit
www.fernwoodhotel.com.
The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route
314 in Pocono Manor via Route
940 or Route 611. Enjoy renovated
stables and expanded services!
Year ‘round horseback riding on
miles of gorgeous, scenic trails.
Also offering horse-drawn hay rides
and sleigh rides in season. Call the
stable at (570) 839-6237, or email
[email protected]; visit
www.poconomanor.com.
KART RACING
S & S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts,
Business Route 209 in Snydersville.
High-powered indoor go-karts with
slick tires are the closest you’ll come
to real track racing! The go-karts
are a single person ride and you
must be at least 54” tall to drive.
Video arcade and snack bar mean
fun for the whole family. Hours
are Thursday and Friday 5:00pm-
10:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm-
10:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-7:00pm,
and Monday through Wednesday
12:00pm-5:00. Call ahead for other
times. Bring the display ad for a Free
Race! Call (570) 420-5500 and visit
www.ssspeedways.com.
MOUNTAIN SEGWAYS
CBK Mountain Adventures, at
Camelback Mountain Resort on
Camelback Road in Tannersville.
Ropes Courses, Disc Golf, Mountain
Segways, Euro Bungy, Climbing Wall,
and Zip Lines. Call (570) 629-1661
x1123 for reservations, and see
www.cbkmountainadventures.com.
Fernwood Hotel & Resort/Pocono
Segway Tours, Route 209 in Bushkill.
Guided segway tours every day
except Wednesday, for ages 13+,
amidst the 440-acre, 4-season
resort. No experience required; top
speed is 12 mph. Open to the public
and resort guests. Reservations
recommended; call 1-888-segway9
or 1-888-337-6966, and visit
www.fernwoodhotel.com.
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PAINTBALL
The Adventure Center at Skytop
Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch
Hill Road, Skytop. Come play
paintball on fi ve new fi elds. Play a
combination of games in and out
of the woods including speedball.
Equipment is available. Outside paint
not permitted; all paintballs must be
purchased at the Adventure Center.
Minimum age 10 with waiver signed
by guardian. Improve your skills at
the paintball shooting gallery, with
no age restriction. Call (570) 595-
8988 and see www.skytop.com.
Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route
209 in Bushkill. Guests can play
Destination Paintball at a discount.
Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and visit
www.fernwoodhotel.com.
Kittatinny Paintball, north of
the Poconos in Barryville, New
York. Paintball course open to
the public with equipment rentals
available. Try the Paddle and Battle
special: go canoeing, kayaking
or rafting with your friends one
day, and play paintball the next!
Camping on premises. Call 1-800-
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+ award-winning fi elds! Ages
10+ only. Also bringing you full-
day and ½-day adventures through
the scenic Lehigh River Gorge;
family-style calm water fl oat trips,
wild whitewater rafting, kayaking,
mountain biking, camping, and more!
Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570)
325-9226 for reservations, and see
www.poconowhitewater.com.
SKI AREAS
Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake
Harmony Road in Lake Harmony;
use I-80 exit 284, then follow Route
115 to Route 903 to Lake Harmony
Road. Fourteen trails serviced by
7 lifts and 100% snowmaking,
with night skiing, ski rentals, ski
school, snowboard park, and snow
tubing. Call (570) 722-0100. Visit
www.jfbb.com.
Camelback Ski Area, 3 & ½ miles
from I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville.
With 33 trails and 13 lifts, including
high-speed detachable quads and a
magic carpet. 100% snowmaking,
100% night skiing, 4 lodges, 2 rental
shops, ski school, 2 terrain parks
and halfpipe. Dining and slopeside
accommodations are available.
Use the special offer in the display
ad for a snow tubing discount!
Call (570) 629-1661 or go to
www.skicamelback.com.
Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, just off
Route 940 west of Blakeslee Corners
and east of the I-476 interchange.
With 21 trails and 7 lifts with 100%
snowmaking, rentals, halfpipe and
terrain park, ski shop, ski school,
racing clinics and complete facilities.
Call (570) 443-8425 and see
www.jfbb.com.
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area,
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Follow signs
on Route 209 via I-80 exit 309.
Day or night skiing on 23 slopes
and trails serviced by 9 lifts and
100% snowmaking. Rentals are
available. Riders welcome in the
halfpipe area and snowboard park.
Super Park & Pipe, too! Ski schools
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Wilkes-Barre/ScrantonPENGUINS
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Wachovia Arena • Interstate 81, Exit 168255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre
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HOMEGAME
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BRIDGEPORT7:05pm
PROVIDENCE7:05pm
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SYRACUSE7:05pm
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and clinics available for all abilities.
See the special offer in the display
ad! Phone (570) 421-7231 or visit
www.shawneemt.com.
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
on the scenic Upper Delaware
River, 4 miles off Route 590 in
Lackawaxen. Eighteen trails all
covered by extensive snowmaking,
with 650’ of vertical drop for long
runs. Skiers and snowboarders
have fun in the Terrain Park. Open
for night skiing most nights. Rentals
and lessons are available. To fi nd out
more about this semi-private family
facility, including days and hours of
operation, call (570) 685-1400 or see
www.ski-bigbear.com.
SLEDDING
The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route
314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611
or Route 940. Call the resort at (570)
839-7111 for operating hours, and
check out www.poconomanor.com.
SNOWTUBING
Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake
Harmony Road in Lake Harmony;
use I-80 exit 284, then follow Route
115 to Route 903 to Lake Harmony
Road. Fourteen trails serviced by
7 lifts and 100% snowmaking,
with night skiing, ski rentals, ski
school, snowboard park, and snow
tubing. Call (570) 722-0100. Visit
www.jfbb.com.
Camelback Ski Area, I-80 exit
299 in Tannersville. Expanded
snowtubing park features 10 runs
and 4 tows, along with a powerful
snowmaking system for a great ride.
Single tubes and family tubes, and
night tubing. Use the special offer
in the display ad for a discount!
Call (570) 629-1661 or go to
www.skicamelback.com.
Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route
209 in Bushkill, weather permitting.
Fernwood’s Winter Fun Center has
7 tubing chutes and offers single &
family tubes, plus a Children’s Tubing
Center! Kids must be at least 42”
tall. Snowtubing is open Thursday
through Monday, with 2-hour day
sessions on weekends & holidays
and 4-hour night sessions Thursday
through Monday; closed Tuesday and
Wednesday. Use the coupon in the
display ad! Call 1-888-FERNWOOD;
www.fernwoodhotel.com.
Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, just
off Route 940 west of Blakeslee
Corners and east of the I-476
interchange. With 21 trails and 7
lifts with 100% snowmaking, rentals,
halfpipe and terrain park, ski shop,
ski school, racing clinics, tubing, and
complete facilities. Call (570) 443-
8425 and see www.jfbb.com.
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area,
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Follow signs
on Route 209 via I-80 exit 309. Six
tubing chutes serviced by two lifts
are all lighted for day or night tubing.
Phone (570) 421-7231 or visit
www.shawneemt.com.
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
on the scenic Upper Delaware River,
4 miles off Route 590 in Lackawaxen.
Fun tubing runs for all ages are open
on Saturdays & Sundays. A complete
winter experience in a semi-private
setting. For more information,
including days and hours of
operation, call (570) 685-1400 or
see www.ski-bigbear.com.
SNOWSHOEING
The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route
314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611
or Route 940. Call the resort at (570)
839-7111 for operating hours, and
check out www.poconomanor.com.
Skytop Lodge, off Route 390 in
Skytop. Snowshoeing through
the beautiful wooded grounds
is offered to guests of the resort.
Snowshoe rentals are available.
Phone (570) 595-7401 or 1-800-
345-7759 and see www.skytop.com.
SPORTING CLAYS
The Rod & Gun Club at Pocono
Manor, Route 314, via Route 611
or Route 940, Pocono Manor. The
Manor Sports Club offers a multi-
station clay course spanning over
120 acres. There are high-fl ying
teal, rolling rabbits, and fast crossing
and incoming birds throughout
the scenic woodland course. Enjoy
a walk or ride along the stream
between stations and take in the
scenery. Trained staff will assist
you in shooting your 1st round, and
help novices elevate their shooting
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Rt. 940 & Park Ave., Mt. Pocono
WOEHRLE‛SBAIT SHOP
THE POCONOS’ MOSTCOMPLETE BAIT SHOP
www.woehrlesbaitshop.com
839-7338OPEN ALL YEAR!
We Also Have Crickets& Hellgramites!
SELLING FUN FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS
STARTING GATE ACTION SPORTS
SPORTS EQUIPMENT • OUTDOOR GEAR • APPARELSKIS • SNOWBOARDS • RENTALS
570-588-4807Route 209 Bushkill, Adjoining The Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop
Minutes from Shawnee Mountain
www.startinggateonline.com
Indoor Go-Karts In the Poconos!S&S SPEEDWAYS INC.
BUSINESS RT. 209, SNYDERSVILLE 570-420-5500 WWW.SSSPEEDWAYS.COM
Family Fun! - Open Every Day! - Must be 54” to Drive!
Hours: Thurs./Fri. 5-10 • Sat. 12-10 • Sun. 12-7 • Mon./Wed. 12-5ASK ABOUT OUR ROOKIE SPECIAL!
Bring This Ad for One FREE Race!Race purchase required; limit 1 coupon per customer • Expires 2 /8 /11
I-80 to Rt33S, Exit 302A to Snydersville, left onto Bus. 209, 1-1/2 mi on Right.
First Shop on the Roadto Camelback!
SKIS • SNOWBOARDSSNOW BLADES
Sullivan Trail Tannersville, PA
(570) 629-4668Fax: (570) 629-4656
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skills. Instruction and gun rentals
are available, as are ammo and
gear. Appointments are required;
call (570) 839-3908 or email
see www.poconomanor.com.
The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge,
Route 390, Skytop. Regulation,
twelve-station sporting clay range
open to the public. Suitable for
beginners with challenges for
the more experienced shooter.
Instruction is offered and guns are
available to rent. Appointments are
required. Phone (570) 595-8929 or
(570) 595-7401 to schedule; visit
www.skytop.com.
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Adventure Sports, Route 209,
Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I-
80 off exit 309). The camp store here
carries a complete line of outdoor
equipment. Tents, lanterns, fi re
starters, water jugs, portable stoves,
hats, clothing, sunglasses, snorkeling
equipment, disposable cameras, and
much more. Call (570) 223-0505 or
1-800-487-2628. See the display ad
for a money-saving coupon, and visit
www.adventuresport.com.
Kittatinny Canoes, at their Milford
location. This canoe and raft center
also offers new and used canoes,
kayaks, and watersports accessories.
Dealers of Old Town Canoe,
Dagger, and Perception! Located
off the Route 209 Matamoras exit,
3 miles north of Milford. Call 1-800-
FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890, and
see www.kittatinny.com.
Pocono Ski Rentals, Sullivan Trail in
Tannersville. Skis, snowboards, snow
blades, and more. Choose from
day, multi-day, and seasonal rentals;
fast, friendly service, easy pick-
up and drop-off. Full service shop
does quick tune-ups and waxing.
Open every day, with 35+ years in
business, and selling the latest gear
such as hats, goggles, gloves, coats,
and selling and renting bibs/pants!
Phone (570) 629-4668.
Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish,
Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Bringing
you full-day and ½-day adventures
through the scenic Lehigh River
Gorge. Family-style calm water
fl oat trips, wild whitewater rafting,
kayaking, bike rentals, mountain
biking, Skirmish paintball, and
more! Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or
(570) 325-9226 for details, and see
www.poconowhitewater.com.
Starting Gate Action Sports, Rt.
209 in Bushkill, adjacent to Pocono
Indian Museum. Wide selection
of skis, snowboards, skateboards,
skates, footwear, sportswear,
swimwear, accessories, and
equipment. Rentals available. Call
(570) 588-4807, and check out
www.startinggateonline.com.
Tannery Depot General Store,
Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh
Tannery. Offering fi shing tackle,
camping equipment, bike rentals,
hiking supplies, hunting accessories,
sandwiches, and groceries. Open
Monday through Saturday 9:00am
to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to
3:00pm. Call (570) 606-4325 and
see www.tannerydepot.com.
Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at
Park Avenue in Mount Pocono.
Healthy live bait for all seasons
– fat heads, minnows, night
crawlers, leeches, red worms, giant
mealworms, wax worms, crickets,
and more! Celebrating over 30 years
in business, this very complete bait
shop is open every day all year. Call
839-7338 for more information; see
www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.
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CAMELBACK CAMELBACK MOUNTAINMOUNTAIN
RESORTRESORTLocated off Exit 299
on Interstate 80Follow the signs to
Camelback Mountain ResortTannersville, PAMOUNTAIN INFO:
34 Trails Beginner to Expert 20 Acres of Terrain Park • Competition Size Halfpipe • 15 Lifts • Lighted for
Night Skiing • 800’ Vertical100% Snowmaking
Average Annual Snowfall 50”All Levels, Snowsports School
Rentals • On-Site NurseryRestaurants & Lounges with Live Music
570-629-1661skicamelback.com
BIG BOULDER BIG BOULDER SKI AREASKI AREAI-80 Exit 284,Take Rt. 115S,
turn right on Rt. 903Sand follow the signs
to entrance
MOUNTAIN INFO:15 Slopes Beginner
to Advanced7 Chair Lifts
Snowboarding Terrain Parks
17 Snowtubing Chutes
570-443-8425jfbb.com
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TRAIN RIDES
Steamtown National Historic Site
in Scranton, I-81 exit 185 (Central
Scranton Expressway), left at light
to Lackawanna Avenue, follow signs
to Steamtown. Scenic cross-country
steam-powered rail excursions,
working roundhouse and turntable,
two museums, Park Theatre, Visitors
Center and more all make for an
adventure the whole family will
love. Call (570) 340-5200 or (888)
693-9391 for the train excursion
schedule or more information; see
www.nps.gov/stea.
WATERPARKS
Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf
Hollow Road in Lake Harmony.
H2Oooohh! indoor waterpark
features a family raft ride, body
slides, multi-level splash playground,
children’s activity pool, wave pool,
whirlpools, and the Flowridersimulated wave machine. Lockers
and a snack bar are available.
Call (570) 722-9901 or see
www.splitrockresort.com. For
lodging reservations call 1-800-255-
7625; the general number is (570)
722-9111.
ZIP LINES/ROPES COURSES
CBK Mountain Adventures, at
Camelback Mountain Resort on
Camelback Road in Tannersville.
Ropes courses, disc golf, mountain
segways, Euro bungy, climbing
wall, and fantastic zip lines!
Call (570) 629-1661 x1123 for
reservations, and check out
www.cbkmountainadventures.com.
Whitewater Challengers, on the
Lehigh River near White Haven.
Zip Line Adventure, whitewater
rafting, camping, canoeing,
kayaking, and mountain biking.
For your reservations, call the
Adventure Center at 1-800-443-
8554 or (570) 443-9532; see
www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
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SHAWNEEMOUNTAINMOUNTAIN
I-80 Exit 309,Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA
MOUNTAIN INFO:23 Slopes & Trails
2 Terrain ParksSnowtubing Park • 11 Lifts:
2 Quads, 4 Double & 5 CarpetsSummit Elevation: 1,350’
Vertical Drop: 700’Longest Trail: 5,100’
Average Annual Snowfall: 50”100% Snowmaking
● - Easiest ■ - More Diffi cult◆ - Most Diffi cult
570-421-7231shawneemt.com
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JACK FROSTJACK FROSTSKI AREASKI AREAI-80 Exit 284,Take Rt. 115N,
turn left on Rt. 940Wand follow the signs
to entrance on the right
MOUNTAIN INFO:24 Slopes Beginner to Expert
9 Chair Lifts Snowboarding Free-style
Terrain Park5 Snowtubing ChutesSmoke-Free Lodge
570-443-8425jfbb.com
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SKI BIG BEARTRAIL MAPSKI BIG BEARTRAIL MAP
Ski Big Bear at Masthope MountainLackawaxen Pennsylvania
Ski Big Bear at Masthope MountainLackawaxen Pennsylvania
SKI BIG BEAR SKI BIG BEAR AT MASTHOPE AT MASTHOPE
MOUNTAINMOUNTAINLocated on the scenic Upper Delaware River
in Pike County just4 miles off PA 590in Lackawaxen, PA
● Cruisin’● Lower Eagle Pass● Lower Jamboree● Snowbird● Upper Eagle Pass● Whispering Run■ Bailout■ Grizzly■ Short Cut■ Upper Jamboree■ Upper Polar Bear◆ Devil’s Bowl◆ Devil’s Dip◆ Lower Polar Bear
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570-685-1400ski-bigbear.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 for
the whole family, and a Children’s
Menu is available! Reserve the
Private Party Room for your next
special event! All major credit cards
are accepted, and reservations are
recommended. Open 6 days at
4:00pm, and Sundays at 12:00pm.
See www.bearcreekinne.com to fi nd
out more.
BUSHKILL
Fernwood Hotel & Resort,
Route 209, Ph: 1-888-FERNWOOD
or 588-9500: Whatever your
appetite or budget, Fernwood’s
various eateries won’t leave you
hungry. Mama Bella’s Tuscan
Grille features tempting appetizers
and entrees. For a casual dining
experience, visit the sports pub with
8 TVs. Fernwood also has a Food
Court for your dining convenience,
including a Pizza Hut, Scoops, and
a cafe! After a day of excitement at
Fernwood, head to Wintergreen’s Bar and Grill overlooking the lake
and golf course to refuel. Enjoy a
cocktail and live entertainment,
or visit the Winter Fun Center for
tubing and more. Check it out at
www.fernwoodhotel.com.
DELAWARE WATER GAP
Water Gap Diner & The
Pancake Place, Main Street, Ph:
(570) 476-0132: Open daily for
breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and
featuring traditional diner fare as well
as surprisingly scrumptious specials!
Bring the print or online display ad
for a percentage off your bill. Easy
on/off from exit 310 of I-80; groups
are welcome. Hours are 6:00am
to 9:00pm on Sunday through
Thursday, and 6:00am until 10:00pm
on Friday and Saturday. This is a
yummy people-pleasing place for all
ages and tastes!
EAST STROUDSBURG
Vocelli Pizza, 96 South
Courtland Street, Ph: 424-1949:
Satisfy your cravings for perfect
pizza at Vocelli Pizza, delivering
classic Italian quality every time!
They start with hand-crafted dough
mixed with extra-virgin olive oil.
Vocelli signature pizza sauce has
been handed down from a family
recipe; tomatoes are rushed from
the fi eld and fresh-packed within 6
hours, never from concentrate. Every
pizza is smothered with 100% real
Mozzarella cheese, and farm fresh
toppings fi nish the picturesque
pies. Featuring catering, plus online
services like ordering, coupons, Kids
Corner, Gourmet Club, and Shoppe
Di Vocelli. Visit Vocelli’s on Route
611 in Tannersville at Smuggler’s
Cove, too! Feel the Vocelli passion
for pizza at www.vocellipizza.com.
HAWLEY
Cocoon Coffee House &
Catering Co., Route 6 and Bellemonte
Ave., Ph: 226-6130: Kick back, relax,
and sip coffee crafted from Electric
City Roasting’s custom-blended
beans, in Hawley’s historic landmark
silk mill. Enjoy fresh, scrumptious,
and affordable pastries, sandwiches,
quiche, and salads. Open every day
from 7:00am to 6:00pm, with free
Wi-Fi! Professional catering, daily
specials, and timely events. Email
[email protected], and savor
www.cocooncoffeehouse.com.
Costa’s Family Fun Park, just
east of Lake Wallenpaupack on
Route 6, Ph: (570) 226-8585: Food
and fun in Lake Country! Bring the
family for Lazer Tag, miniature golf, go
carts, bumper boats, arcade games,
kiddie play land, batting cages, driving
range, water slides, and more. Then,
have lunch, dinner, or a tasty treat at
Costa’s cafe! For the season, Costa’s
Family Fun Park is open through
Columbus Day, weather permitting.
For more information, log on to
www.costasfamilyfunpark.com.
The Settlers Inn at Bingham
Park, 4 Main Avenue, Ph: 226-
2993 or 1-800-833-8527: An artfully
restored craftsman-style hotel. Savor
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Proudly Serving the
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Rt 611, Tannersville 570-629-2277
the unique cuisine, made with only
the freshest locally grown produce,
seasonal game and fi sh, plus artisan
breads and desserts baked at the Inn.
Dine on the terrace overlooking the
garden or in the comfortably elegant
dining room. Select from a diverse
menu featuring traditional favorites
as well as nouveau cuisine. Regularly
scheduled special dining events and
live entertainment. Serving lunch
from 12:00pm to 2:30pm and dinner
from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Four-
diamond AAA rating, Wine Spectator magazine award-winner, and Historic
Hotels of America member. Visit
www.thesettlersinn.com.
LAKE HARMONY
Boulder View Tavern, Lake
Drive, Ph: 722-9696: Casual dining
and family fare; where the mountain
comes to life! Dinner served to
9:00pm and late night menu to
11:00pm. Check out the famous
BBQ ribs. Special nights include
25-cent wings on Mondays, pizza
night and college night with special
drink prices on Wednesdays, and
$5.00/pound clams or mussels and
$1.50 domestic drafts on Sundays.
Live entertainment scheduled. See
www.boulderviewtavern.com.
The Resort at Split Rock, One
Lake Drive, Ph: 722-9111: Casual
dining in a distinctive 4-season
destination resort. Choose from the
tempting offerings at Split Rock’s
Bell’Ago Cuisine Italiano restaurant,
or from the 24-item menu at the
beautiful Galleria Restaurant. For your
reservations, call Bell’Ago directly
at 722-3391 or use ext. 756 when
dialing the resort’s main number;
for the Galleria Restaurant, dial ext.
835. Bell’Ago is closed to the public
on Tuesdays. Ice cream parlor, fi rst-
run movie theater with concessions,
fabulous indoor waterpark, sports
bar, cocktail lounge, bowling alley,
indoor pools, championship golf. See
www.splitrockresort.com to learn
more about the numerous amenities
and live entertainment!
LEHIGH TANNERY
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
fare, and groceries. Open Monday
through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm
and Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Call (570) 606-4325 and see
www.tannerydepot.com.
MOUNT POCONO
The Original Bailey’s Rib &
Steakhouse, Route 611, two blocks
north of Route 940, Ph: 839-9678:
Great food and good times are
standard fare at Bailey’s. Just minutes
from Camelback Mountain Resort
and the Crossings Outlets; open 7
days from 11:30am. Included in the
luncheon menu are burgers, Buffalo
wings, chicken quesadillas, crab cake
sandwiches, and steak house salads,
as well as light lunch specials. Dinner
is served from 4:00pm with hand-cut
USDA Prime steaks, juicy prime rib,
pasta, shrimp, chicken, and slow-
cooked brisket and ribs. Salad bar
too! Blackboard specials are offered
daily, and an Early Dinner Menu is
served Monday–Friday from 4:00pm
to 6:00pm. Sunday Brunch is served
from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Families
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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
are welcome, and a children’s
menu is always available. Receive a
complimentary cake on your special
occasion! Reservations accepted.
Each dollar spent at a locally-
owned eatery benefi ts the Pocono
economy 3 times more than each
dollar spent at a chain eatery! See
www.baileyssteakhouse.com.
PARADISE VALLEY
Crescent Lodge & Country
Inn, junction Routes 191 & 940,
Ph: 595-7486 or 1-800-392-9400:
Magnifi cent is the word for the Surf
‘n’ Turf, stuffed trout, juicy sirloin
with onion rings, or chef’s special
pasta. This fi ne dining and lodging
establishment offers delightful
appetizers and extraordinary salads
and desserts. The Starting Post
Cocktail Lounge serves the fi nest in
spirits, with an excellent Pub Menu.
Live piano music on weekends is
a perfect accompaniment to your
delicious meal! The restaurant
at the Crescent Lodge is open 7
days a week for candlelight dining
of distinction. Reservations are
appreciated. Private cottages feature
whirlpools, fi replaces, and decks; ask
about the great lodging packages.
Enjoy walking and fi tness trails, and
check out the nearby spa and casino!
Visit www.crescentlodge.com.
POCONO MANOR
The Inn at Pocono Manor,
Routes 314 & 940, Ph: 839-7111:
The Exchange at Pocono Manor in
The Inn features eclectic American
cuisine with a continental fl air, plus
a global wine list! Enjoy refreshing
salads, homemade soups, and fi ne
dishes including fi let of beef, chops,
poultry, and seafood. Dinner is
served from 6:00pm, every evening!
Casual dress, with collared shirts for
men (no shorts, T-shirts, or sneakers).
Reservations are appreciated. Learn
more about this historic 4-season
destination resort with fantastic
on-site activities and amenities at
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: Dine
with a backdrop of beautiful views
of the historic Shawnee Inn and
championship golf course. Open for
lunch and dinner. The menu offers a
variety of sandwiches, wraps, paninis,
and salads. For beverages, they
feature fresh squeezed lemonade,
beer, wine, and an array of vacation-
fun drinks. For more information,
visit www.shawneeinn.com.
The Gem and Keystone,
located on River Road, near the
historic Shawnee Inn & Golf
Resort. Ph: (570) 424-0990: Home
of ShawneeCraft Brewing Company
artisanal heirloom whole-food
beers, handcrafted and brewed on
the premises. The contemporary
and varied menu features local
produce, all natural steak, lamb,
pork, and chicken, Pennsylvania
farmstead cheeses, and Smithsonian
Sustainable Seafood. Appetizers,
salads, pub favorites and seasonal
entrees, drink specials, souvenir
merchandise, and gift certifi cates.
Open for lunch and dinner daily. Live
entertainment every weekend, and
some weekdays. Available for private
parties and group events. Visit
www.GemAndKeystone.com!
River Room, located on River
Road, at the historic Shawnee Inn
& Golf Resort. Ph: (570) 424-4000
x1432: The River Room is a great
fi ne dining choice, with scenic
views surrounding the entire resort.
Breakfast features made-to-order
eggs and omelets, homemade
granola, smoothie of the day, and
fresh fruits and berries. The lunch and
dinner menus feature local fl avors
and traditions like wild boar and
rack of lamb, with a variety of fi sh
and pasta options. The River Room
is guaranteed to be a nutritious,
delicious dining experience. Offering
Happy Hour daily from 4:00pm to
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Check out the piano bar on
Thursday from 7:00pm to 11:00pm,
and Friday and Saturday from
8:00pm to 11:00pm! Learn more at
www.shawneeinn.com.
SKYTOP
Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Ph:
1-800-345-7759 or 595-7401, ext.
465: Historic Skytop Lodge boasts
2 extraordinary dining venues!
Lakeview Restaurant features
American Modern cuisine served
amidst panoramic views of the
mountains, the golf course, and
Skytop Lake. Wine connoisseurs will
appreciate the international wine list.
The Windsor Dining Room, located
in the Lodge, features American
fare with a view of the gardens and
a “wine of the evening.” Both offer
children’s menus and light entrees. An
array of homemade desserts, estate
coffees, and cordials completes this
superb experience. Skytop is a Wine Spectator Magazine award-winner.
Both restaurants require men to wear
a coat; a tie is optional. Appropriate
attire for ladies is suggested, and
reservations are requested. See
www.skytop.com.
SOUTH STERLING
The French Manor Inn and
Spa, off Route 191, 8 miles south
of I-84 Exit 20, Ph: 676-3244 or
1-877-720-6095: Gourmet French
cuisine, a superb wine list, and a
spectacular mountain view from a
castle-like manor modeled after an
estate in the south of France. The
French Manor has been featured in
the Philadelphia Inquirer as “dinner
fi t for a king.” Serving dinner nightly;
outdoor dining is available in season.
Jackets are required, and reservations
are suggested. Casual dining is also
available in Hanna’s Café at the French Manor. Four-diamond AAA
rating. Le Spa Forêt offers a delicious
menu of quality spa services. Visit
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
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Vocelli Pizza
brews with a view, a pavilion, and
wiffl e ball stadium available for
catering, private parties, and pick-up
games. Barley Creek brews world-
class ales and lagers onsite in its own
English brewhouse. Free brewery
tours and beer tasting every day
at 12:30pm, and by appointment.
Soups and salads, pub fare, steaks,
fresh seafood, and daily specials.
There’s a children’s menu, a treasure
box, and a game room. Happy
Hour runs from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Monday through Friday. Find it
in the fork between Sullivan Trail
and Camelback Road, a mile past
Crossings Factory Outlets and 2 miles
shy of Camelback Mountain Resort
(exit 299 off I-80). Surf the Creek at
www.barleycreek.com.
Smuggler’s Cove, Route 611,
Ph: 629-2277: “Fresh fi sh for a few
clams!” Enjoy casual dining at its best
at Smuggler’s Cove, a Tannersville
landmark, featuring a huge crab on
the roof, from October 29th through
November 28th. The menu offers
many exciting items to choose from;
appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, prime
rib, steak, and seafood. Enjoy a fresh
garden salad bar, and let the little
ones order from a worthy children’s
menu. Special luncheon, early dinner,
and lounge menus are available.
Open every day at 11:30am in a
casual and comfortable atmosphere,
just minutes from the Crossings
Outlets and Camelback Mountain
Resort. Reservations are accepted
and large parties are welcomed.
Each dollar spent at a locally-owned
eatery benefi ts the Pocono economy
3 times more than each dollar spent
at a chain eatery! Bring the coupon
in the display ad for a special offer!
Visit www.smugglerscove.net.
Vocelli Pizza, Route 611 at
Smuggler’s Cove, Ph: 620-9055:
Satisfy your cravings for perfect
pizza at Vocelli Pizza, delivering
classic Italian quality every time!
They start with hand-crafted dough
mixed with extra-virgin olive oil.
Vocelli signature pizza sauce has
been handed down from a family
recipe; tomatoes are rushed from
the fi eld and fresh-packed within 6
hours, never from concentrate. Every
pizza is smothered with 100% real
Mozzarella cheese, and farm fresh
toppings fi nish the picturesque
pies. Featuring catering, plus online
services like ordering, coupons, Kids
Corner, Gourmet Club, and Shoppe
Di Vocelli. Visit Vocelli’s at 96 South
Courtland Street in East Stroudsburg,
too! Feel the Vocelli passion for pizza
at www.vocellipizza.com.
WILKES-BARRE
Mohegan Sun at Pocono
Downs, Highway 315, Ph: 1-888-
WIN-INPA: Transport yourself to
a world where the action sizzles
24/7 and the warm, friendly service
makes you feel truly at home. Live
harness racing is now in season; post
time is 6:30pm. Cash in on the fun
at 2,500 hot slots, virtual electronic
table games, and play your favorite
real-live table games like blackjack,
poker, craps, and roulette! After
you’ve worked up an appetite,
savor the good life at one of the
distinctive dining options for every
taste and budget, from Ruth’s Chris
Steak House to Rustic Kitchen to Bar
Louie. A stroll through the shopping
promenade will reveal truly interesting
fi nds such as Brookstone, Marshall
Rousso, and Crossing Vineyards
Wine & Cheese Shop. When it
comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and
Breakers offer live entertainment
every Friday and Saturday evening.
Simulcast harness racing too!
Gaming. Dining. Shopping. Nightlife.
This out-of-the-ordinary escape
is as close as your car keys. See
www.mohegansunpocono.com.
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Snowshoe Hikes at Skytop On Fridays, January 14th, 21st, 28th, and Sunday, February 6th, join staff
from the Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) for a
Snowshoe Hike at Skytop! Winter is an excellent time to learn about the fauna
of the Poconos, and simply enjoy the beautiful ecosystems that surround us.
Environmental Educator Karen N. Boyle, and Skytop Resort Activities Director
Kimberly Matthew will lead this fun snowshoe hike.
Each 2-hour excursion will begin at 1:00pm; meet at Skytop Lodge at
12:45pm. The cost is $8.00/general, or $5.00/MCEEC members and children
under 12. Snowshoe rental, if needed, is $10.00/adult or $6.00/child. Be sure
to dress warmly, in layers! Registration is required by the Thursday prior to the
hike, and by February 4th for the February 6th hike. Call the MCEEC at (570) 629-
3061 or email [email protected] for more information and to register, and see
www.mcconservation.org. Learn about Skytop Resort at www.skytop.com!
Ski MomsSki Big Bear! Are you a ski
mom? Want to be a
ski mom? Sign up for
the Ski Moms package
program at Ski Big Bear
at Masthope Mountain
in Lackawaxen! On
Sunday January 9th,
this package program
includes a special
discount lift ticket for
your family, plus a
lesson for Mom so she
can ski too.
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain is a semi-
private family facility, found 4 miles off Route 590 in
Lackawaxen. The ski area offers 18 trails with 100%
snowmaking, a Terrain
Park, and night skiing.
Closed Tuesdays.
For current snow
conditions and hours
of operation, call (570)
685-1400, or click on
www.ski-bigbear.com!
Shawnee Mountain
presents New Women’s
Ski Program A new Women’s Ski Program
begins on Wednesday, January 12th at
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area. This fun
recreational skiing program for adult
women of all skill levels will be held on
5 consecutive Wednesdays, through
February 9th. Lockers and ski rentals are available. The
program includes lesson and lunch each week; beginners
are welcome!
Shawnee Mountain is located just off I-80 exit 309 in
Shawnee-on-Delaware. New for 2010/2011 at Shawnee
Mountain is the Tomahawk Express, Pennsylvania’s
newest high-speed detachable quad lift! Call (570) 421-
7231 for more information or to sign up for the Women’s
Ski Program, and snowplow to www.shawneemt.com
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T H E R E S O R T
Mountain Springs Lakewww.mslresort.com
R E E D E R S , P A 8 6 6 - 6 2 9 - 0 2 5 1
A M O U N T A I N R E T R E A T
BUSHKILL
Fernwood Hotel & Resort:
Route 209. Newly renovated luxury
hotel room and villa rentals nestled
in beautiful mountains, just minutes
from great local attractions. Themed
restaurants include a sports pub,
a Pizza Hut, Scoops, a food court,
a café, and the Tuscan Grille. Live
entertainment, indoor/outdoor
pools and fi tness area with massage
therapist await you. Take a scenic
horseback ride on Fernwood’s lush
grounds or play a match on the
outdoor tennis courts. Also enjoy
the 18-hole, par 71 golf course,
Game Zone arcade, daily activities,
special events, and exciting live
entertainment line-up. Check out
Fernwood’s Winter Fun Center, with
snow tubing and more! The Villas at
Fernwood sleep up to 6, and some
come with Jacuzzi tubs. Call for great
getaway vacations and weekend
packages. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD
or (570) 588-9500, or visit
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
your reservations, call The Inn at
Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599; visit
www.innjt.net.
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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
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
LAKE HARMONY
The Resort at Split Rock:
A 4-season destination offering
the ultimate in activities and
accommodations, with over 500
deluxe units in unique environments.
You won’t want to miss H2Ooooh! Indoor Waterpark! Enjoy the
championship 27-hole golf course,
18-hole miniature golf course, fi tness
center, outdoor and indoor pools,
tennis, basketball, bowling, video
game room, racquetball, archery,
billiards, ping-pong, and daily
activities. Refresh in the old-fashioned
ice cream parlor, and catch the latest
movie with popcorn at the fi rst-run
movie theater. The Galleria Dining
Room features a superb continental
menu, while Bell’ago overlooks
beautiful Lake Harmony and serves
fi ne Italian cuisine. The Galleria
Nightclub and Benchwarmers Sports
Bar at the Lodge will entertain you.
You’ll love the convenience of the
Coffee Shop, Hair Gallery, and Gift
Shop. The resort offers 23 meeting
rooms, 77,000 sq. ft. of exhibit
area/function space, onsite banquet
facilities, and conference services.
Call Split Rock at 1-800-255-
7625 or (570) 722-9111, and visit
www.splitrockresort.com.
PARADISE VALLEY
Crescent Lodge: This award-
winning retreat is a comfortable
and elegant place to stay where you
will be surrounded by the beauty of
Paradise Valley and nestled in a suite
or cottage. All accommodations
have private baths, telephone,
climate control, and remote control
television, and many come with a
fi replace, whirlpool, and outdoor
deck. The inn also features one of the
fi nest restaurants in the mountains,
with an extensive wine selection,
colorful menu, daily specials, pub
menu, and live piano music on
weekends. Enjoy walking and fi tness
trails, and a nearby spa and casino!
The Crescent Lodge is at Route 191
and Route 940 in Paradise Valley.
Treat yourself to a quality experience,
to dine or to stay! Call 1-800-392-
9400 or (570) 595-7486, and visit
www.crescentlodge.com.
POCONO MANOR
The Inn at Pocono Manor:
Nestled at 1,800 feet atop the
Pocono Mountains since 1902,
this charming year-round 3000-
acre resort is your gateway to
fun, nature and relaxation. Their
midweek and weekend getaway
plans include exceptional dining and
accommodations, as well as 36 holes
of championship golf, an 8,500 square
foot full-service spa, lounge with
entertainment, horseback riding, 2.5
miles of fl y-fi shing streams, sporting
clays, indoor/outdoor pools, hiking
trails, and more. The Inn at Pocono
Manor is located just minutes from
The Crossings Premium Outlets and
Camelbeach Waterpark/Camelback
Mountain Resort/CBK Mountain
Adventures. The Inn is off Route
314 in Pocono Manor, via Route
940 or Route 611. Call (570) 839-
7111 or 1-800-233-8150, and see
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, 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.
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Beautifully-decorated rooms are
named after romantic European cities,
with appropriate motifs. Call now
to reserve your accommodations!
Phone (570) 676-3244 or
1-877-720-6095, and experience
www.thefrenchmanor.com.
STROUDSBURG
Countryside Cottages: A
small country resort, a perfect place
to be if you want to spend some
quiet time indoors or outdoors
while on vacation. Equipped with
log-burning 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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SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE
Shawnee Inn and Golf
Resort: Discover this unique golf,
ski, meeting, dining, and vacation
destination on River Road. The
resort is conveniently located 75
miles from New York City and
100 miles from Philadelphia in
a scenic and secluded location in
the Pocono Mountains. Set amidst
the splendor of the Delaware Water
Gap National Recreation Area,
the resort offers an abundance
of outdoor amenities including
championship golf, approach course,
golf academy, tennis, guided fi shing,
river trips, hiking, and more. The
Inn has 80 hotel-style rooms, 2
cottages, and deluxe suites; all are
1st-class accommodations. Relax
and unwind at Spa Shawnee! A
smoke-free resort. Call (570) 424-
4000 or 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see
www.shawneeinn.com.
SKYTOP
Skytop Lodge: A refi ned
resort for all seasons off Route 390.
Enjoy the best of everything on
the spectacular 5,500-acre setting.
Affordable weekend and vacation
plans feature superb dining and
accommodations, championship
golf, tennis, swimming pools,
naturalist-guided tours, and much
more. A Bed & Breakfast Plan is
available midweek. Skytop Lodge
is known as one of the most highly
regarded destinations in the Pocono
Mountains region. For information
or reservations, call (570) 595-
7401 or 1-800-345-7759, and visit
www.skytop.com.
SOUTH STERLING
French Manor Inn and Spa:
One of the most serenely beautiful
spots in the Pocono Mountains, the
French Manor is a full-scale country
inn manor modeled after an estate in
the south of France. Gourmet French
cuisine served nightly, a superb wine
list, outdoor dining with spectacular
views, and Hanna’s Café casual
dining complement the majestic
views of the surrounding mountains.
Selected as one of the “Ten Best
Inns in America” and awarded a
4 Diamond rating by the AAA.
Le Spa Forêt offers the best and
most luxurious services available.
The French Manor
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The French Manor Inn presents
Ski and Spa Package Ski and Spa Package Enjoy the thrill of skiing at Camelback Mountain Resort or
Snö Mountain, along with tranquility in Le Spa Forêt at The French
Manor Inn, with a Ski and Spa Package! Indulge in everything
this package includes; elegant lodging in a guestroom or suite,
welcome fruit and cheese plate with sherry, VIP lift tickets for 2 to
Camelback or Snö, a French Manor tote bag containing 2 bottles
of water, trail mix, a French Manor lip balm, and fresh fruit, plus
afternoon tea served daily in Hanna’s Café, turndown service
with Godiva chocolates, a 50 minute couples’ massage in a
Le Spa Forêt massage suite with fi replace, full country breakfast
for 2 each morning, and use of the manor’s amenities.
One of the most ser-
enely beautiful spots in the
Pocono Mountains, the French
Manor is a full-scale country
inn manor modeled after an
estate in the south of France. Gourmet French cuisine served nightly, a superb wine
list, and Hanna’s Café casual dining complement the majestic views of the surround-
ing mountains. Selected as one of the Ten Best Inns in America and awarded a 4
Diamond rating by the AAA, you’ll fi nd it just off Route 191 in South Sterling. Le Spa Forêt, an innovative green spa retreat, offers the best and most luxurious services avail-
able. Call 1-877-720-6095 now to reserve your accommodations, and experience
www.thefrenchmanor.com.
Ski & Stay & Tube with
Fernwood Hotel & Resort Now is the time to make your winter getaway! Fernwood Hotel and Resort offers special packages that make ski-
ing, boarding, and tubing affordable and fun. Gina Bertucci, Fernwood VP/Marketing, comments, “We have once again
made arrangements with both Shawnee and Camelback ski areas to enable us to create ski and stay packages that make
it easy and affordable to get out on the slopes. In addition, we are offering snow tubing packages that allow our guests
to snow tube at our Winter Fun Center equipped with both single and family tubes.”
Bertucci continues, “With themed restaurants, indoor pools, saunas, live entertainment, and both villas and hotel
rooms, we offer it all; amenities, convenient location, and specially priced lift and snow tubing tickets. Ski & Stay pack-
ages start from just $67.00 per person. It doesn’t get much more affordable than that, when you do the math of what it
costs to purchase lift tickets and a hotel room separately. But more importantly, it’s the best way to get out of hiberna-
tion and enjoy winter.”
The Winter Fun Center package includes a hotel room and
2 tubing tickets for just $160.00/night. Bertucci concludes, “Cold
weather should not force people indoors. There is plenty to do that
celebrates winter, whatever your athletic preference. We offer fresh
air and sunshine at no extra charge.” The 440-acre Fernwood Hotel
& Resort is just off I-80 in Bushkill, adjacent to the Delaware Water
Gap National Recreation Area; its Winter Fun Center is equipped
with 100% snowmaking. Go to www.FernwoodHotel.com, or call
1-888-FERNWOOD to speak with a vacation counselor today!
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musicians from such groups as
Earth, Wind and Fire, Change, and
the Marshall Tucker Band. Karen
has released three solo CDs of
pop music. Within this genre, she
creates a seamless mixture of rock,
country and neo-soul. Karen’s
lyrics reveal her insight into life,
while her melodies are beautiful
and memorable. The free concert
is family friendly and appropriate
for all ages. Enjoy Shawnee’s gift to
the community! The Shawnee Inn is
located on River Road in Shawnee-
on-Delaware. Call the resort at
(570) 424-4000 or toll-free 1-800-
SHAWNEE for more information.
www.shawneeinn.com
January 11 – The Tuesday
Night Race Series starts tonight
at Big Boulder Ski Area in Lake
Harmony. Registration is from
6:00 to 7:00pm at the Boulder
PARK lodge and the racing starts
at 7:00. After-race revelry and the
awards ceremony will be held at
Boulder View Tavern, just down
the street from the ski area. Big
Boulder is easy to fi nd in Lake
Harmony via Route 903 or Route
940. Call the ski area at (570)
722-0100 with questions or visit
www.jfbb.com.
January 12 – A new Women’s
Ski Program Begins Today at
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in
Shawnee-on-Delaware! This fun
recreational skiing program for
adult women of all skill levels
will be held on fi ve consecutive
Wednesdays from Jan. 12 through
Feb. 9. Program includes lesson
and lunch each week. Beginners
welcome! Ski rentals optional.
Shawnee Mountain is located
off I-80 exit 309 in Shawnee-on-
Delaware; follow signs on Route
209 to Hollow Road. New for
2010/2011 at Shawnee Mountain
is the Tomahawk Express, Pennsylvania’s Newest High
Speed Detachable Quad Lift! Call
the ski area at (570) 421-7231
for more information or to sign
up for the Women’s Ski Program.
www.shawneemt.com
January 12 – Sponsored by
Captain Morgan, the Wednesday
Night Race League kicks-off for the
season at 3:00pm at Camelback
Mountain Resort in Tannersville.
All skiers and snowboarders
are invited to compete. Racing
will be held on the Raceway
slope. Camelback is located in
Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299. Call
(570) 629-1661 or visit their website
www.skicamelback.com for
registration information.
January 12 – Notice the
wonders of winter on a Winter
Discovery Hike for Adults at the
Monroe County Conservation
District’s Kettle Creek Wildlife
Sanctuary near Bartonsville. There
are many interesting things to
see on the gorgeous 166-acre
wildlife sanctuary, especially in
winter! Winter is a great time to be
outside, provided you are dressed
properly. Join environmental
educator Karen N. Boyle from
1:00 to 3:00pm to explore the trails
of Kettle Creek, searching for clues
left by different animals found on
the property. Besides animal sign,
many other interesting discoveries
abound on the sanctuary during
this glorious season. The cost to
attend is $5 and pre-registration is required by Tuesday, January 11. Dress to be outside the
entire time. The Winter Hike will
begin at 1:00pm at the Monroe
County Environmental Education
Center (MCEEC) adjoining the
sanctuary near Bartonsville. To
fi nd the MCEEC from Interstate
80 (exit 302 from I-80 West or
302B from I-80 East), go north on
Route 611, travel ½ mile to the
next traffi c light in Bartonsville,
and turn left onto Rimrock Drive.
Follow Rimrock for 0.4 mile, bear
right onto N. Easton-Belmont Pike,
go 0.2 mile, then bear right onto
Running Valley Road. The Center
is 0.7 mile on the left. For further
information or to register, call the
MCEEC at (570) 629-3061 or visit
www.mcconservation.org.
January 13 – You’ve heard
of soccer moms and hockey
moms. Are you a ski mom? If
you want to be, sign up for the
Ski Moms package at Ski Big
Bear at Masthope Mountain
in Lackawaxen! This package
provides a discounted lift ticket for
the whole family, and includes a
lesson for Mom so she can ski with
the kids. Moms will meet other ski
moms who would be happy to
help you learn the basics of the
sport. Ski Big Bear at Masthope
Mountain is a semi-private family
facility in the Northern Poconos,
located just four miles off of
Route 590 in Lackawaxen. The
ski area offers 18 trails with 100%
snowmaking, a Terrain Park, and
night skiing most nights. For a
current snow conditions report
and more information about the
Ski Moms package, call (570) 685-
1400 or log on to their website
www.ski-bigbear.com. Closed
Tuesdays.
January 14 – Join staff from
the Monroe County Environmental
Education Center (MCEEC) for
a Snowshoe Hike at Skytop, on
the grounds of the historic Skytop
Lodge in Skytop, PA. Winter
is an excellent time to learn
about the fauna of the Poconos
while enjoying the beautiful
ecosystems that surround us. Join
Environmental Educator Karen N. Boyle and Kimberley Matthew,
Activities Director at Skytop,
for a fun snowshoe hike on the
extensive woodland grounds of the
resort. The two-hour trek will begin
at 1:00pm; participants are asked
to meet at Skytop at 12:45pm.
The cost to attend is $8, plus
$10 snowshoe rental if required;
discounts for kids under 12. Be
sure to dress warmly in layers!
Pre-registration is required by Thursday, January 13. For further
information or to register, call
the MCEEC at (570) 629-3061.
www.mcconservation.org
January 15 – See Pocono
Mountain history come to life
when you visit the 18th Annual
Tobyhanna Ice Harvest on Mill
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Ice Fishing, Singles Hike, & XC Skiing at PEEC! The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
will host a Sunday for Singles Hike from 1:00pm to
3:00pm on Sunday, January 9th. Enjoy a casual trek along
easy to moderate trails, learning about the fl ora and fauna
along the way. It’s a great way for adults 18+ to meet new
people and learn about the natural world. On Sunday,
January 16th, an Introduction to Ice Fishing for Kids is offered from 9:00am
to 11:00am. Have fun learning the basics of ice fi shing; then, try it for real
on a pond! All equipment is provided; cost is $10.00/child. The program is
designed for supervised kids ages 7 through 15; no fi shing license needed. If
ice is not suffi cient, the group will take a Free Winter Hike.
Go on a Cross Country Skiing Trek from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday, January 15th or from 1:00pm
to 4:00pm on Sunday, January 16th. Skis and basic instruction will be provided for this easy outing, skiing
through snow covered forests and trails, enjoying beautiful scenery. Cost is $20.00/adults, $10.00/kids. If there
isn’t enough snow, join a Free Winter Hike. Registration and proper attire are required for all programs. PEEC
is off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry, within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, enhancing
environmental awareness, knowledge, and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor
classroom. For more information or to register, call (570) 828-2319, and peek at www.peec.org!
Pond #1 in Tobyhanna. Before
the days of refrigeration, large
ice houses on several lakes in
the Pocono Mountains provided
ice year-round to households in
the New York metropolitan area.
Today, visitors will gather at Mill
Pond No. 1 where volunteers
will cut ice from the pond using
authentic tools and equipment. The
replica ice house on-site will store
enough ice to last into the summer.
The Ice Harvest will get underway
around 9:00am and cutting will
continue until the ice house is
full, usually by about 2:30pm. The
public is invited to come to help
or to watch. Additionally, a steam-
powered train full of passengers
from Steamtown in Scranton
will arrive at nearby Tobyhanna
Station at approximately 11:00am
for a three-hour layover; see the
next listing in this column for
more information. To fi nd the Ice
Harvest, take exit 8 off I-380 and
proceed to Main Street Tobyhanna.
Turn onto Mill Street, go through
the one-lane underpass (turns into
Lakeside Drive), then ¼ mile and
see the lake and ice house on the
right. Signs will be posted. Event
is scheduled ice conditions and
weather permitting; alternate Ice
Harvest date only if conditions are
not favorable is February 1 9. Call
(570) 894-8205 or call Bill at (570)
894-4761 to confi rm that the Ice
Harvest will be held on January 15
or for more information.
January 15 – As Old Man
Winter takes hold of the region,
Steamtown National Historic Site
in nearby Scranton will offer a
Mid-Winter Steam-Train Excursion
to the Tobyhanna Ice Harvest.
A trainload of hearty travelers
will journey from Scranton to
the Tobyhanna Station, where
excursionists will be transported
to Mill Pond #1 to visit the annual
Tobyhanna Ice Harvest (see
previous listing in this column for
Ice Harvest details). Many frozen
lakes as well as the headwaters
of the Lehigh River are seen on
this 27-mile segment of track.
The Tobyhanna Ice Harvest
Excursion departs Steamtown in
Scranton promptly at 10:00am
and will return at around 3:00pm.
Expected arrival time at Tobyhanna
is approximately 11:00am, where
the train will remain for a three-
hour layover. The Tobyhanna
passenger and freight station, built
in 1908, will be open and light
refreshments will be available.
Steamtown National Historic Site
in Scranton is open every day. To
fi nd Steamtown from I-81, use exit
185 (Central Scranton Expressway)
and follow the signs to the main
entrance on Lackawanna and Cliff
avenues. For ticket reservations
and further details, call (570)
340-5204, (570) 340-5200,
or 888-693-9391. Check out
www.nps.gov/stea.
January 15 – Dress Like the
Captain for FREE skiing today
at Camelback Mountain Resort
in Tannersville, and a chance to
ski with the National “Captain
Morgan” Captain! Go to Guest
Services dressed like “Captain
Morgan” at 9:00am and receive a
FREE lift ticket for the day. *Must
appear like the Captain on the
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bottle, including pants, jacket, hat,
beard and sword; all participants
must be 21 years or older. Best
look-alike Captains will ride with
Captain Matt on January 16. “Get
a Little Captain in Ya’.” Camelback
is located in Tannersville, off
I-80 exit 299. Call (570) 629-
1661 or visit their website
www.skicamelback.com with
questions.
January 15 - Great art is alive
and well in Monroe County’s
West End, and once again you can
enjoy some of the fi nest creations
of the area’s local artists at the
4th Annual West End Winter Art
Festival, being held from 10:00am
to 3:30pm at the Western Pocono
Community Library on Pilgrim Way
in Brodheadsville. The annual show
will showcase the work of more
than a dozen highly acclaimed
artists in a relaxed and friendly
atmosphere for your viewing and
shopping pleasure. Several new
exhibitors will be participating
in this year’s event, and the
collection of work will include
fi ne arts by professional artists in
a variety of styles and mediums,
including watercolor, gouache,
oil, acrylics, and photography. This
year’s list of talented exhibitors
includes Mary Jane Arner, Anibal
“Andy” Collazo, Arlene “Hez”
Conklin, Will Daskal, Gary Embich,
Nancy Embich, Marie Gelsomino,
Darleen Hyde, Linda Kreckel,
Beverly Lambert, Donna Laviola,
Beth Rinker, Joan Sayer, Charlene
Taylor and Joy Warner. There is
no admission fee. For additional
show information, contact Will
Daskal at (610) 381-6188 or
January 15 – A free Introduction
to Winter Ecology Hike is being
held from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the
Pocono Environmental Education
Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry.
Learn how different plants and
animals survive the cold, and then
go for a hike to experience PEEC
in the winter. Be sure to dress for
the weather! PEEC, a non-profi t
center, is located off Route 209
in Dingmans Ferry within the
beautiful Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area. The
center enhances environmental
awareness, knowledge, and
appreciation through hands-on
experience in a natural outdoor
classroom. PEEC provides these
unique environmental experiences
to individuals, families and groups
of all ages. For more information
or to register, call PEEC at
(570) 828-2319 or log on to
www.peec.org.
January 15 – Knock Knock,
Who’s There? Some of the Pocono
Mountains’ most fascinating winter
birds are the resident woodpeckers.
Learn about the seven woodpecker
species of the Poconos and
discover their unique lifestyles with
Environmental Educator Jenifer
Rituper at the Monroe County
Environmental Education Center
near Bartonsville. The program will
begin indoors at 10:00am, followed
by a “Woodpecker Walk” on the
trails of the Kettle Creek Wildlife
Sanctuary. When something
goes “knock, knock” you’ll know
who’s there after you attend this
program! The cost is $5 adults, $3
kids under 12 and registration is required by January 14. Call the
Environmental Education Center
at (570) 629-3061 to register.
www.mcconservation.org
January 15 & 16 – Head
over to beautiful Nescopeck State
Park for some winter fun during
Snowshoe Weekends. When there
are six or more inches of snow on
the ground, a limited number of
snowshoes are available for use
in the park free of charge. Park
staff will be on hand to give brief
instruction. Snowshoes are free
to borrow on a fi rst-come, fi rst-
served basis between 9:00am and
3:00pm; participants will need
someone with a valid driver’s
license to sign out the equipment.
No registration is required. Snow
conditions will be available by
phone Friday after 5:00pm. Call
the Nescopeck State Park offi ce at
(570) 403-2006 with questions, or
visit the Pennsylvania State Parks
website at www.visitpaparks.com.
January 15 & 16 – Go on a
Cross Country Skiing Trek at the
Pocono Environmental Education
Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry
and check out PEEC’s gorgeous
trails in the winter. If you don’t
know how to cross-country ski,
no problem! If there’s snow, skis
and beginner instruction will be
provided for an easy outing to
enjoy the woods in winter. Spend
the afternoon skiing through snow
covered forests and trails, enjoying
the beautiful scenery found in the
Delaware Water Gap National
Recreation Area. Hours are from
9:00am to noon on Saturday and
1:00 to 4:00pm on Sunday. The
cost to attend is $20 adults/$10
kids and ski equipment will be
provided. If there isn’t enough
snow to ski, join PEEC staff on a
Free Winter Hike. Registration with shoe size is required for the
Cross Country Skiing Trek. PEEC,
a non-profi t center, is located off
Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry within
the beautiful Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area. The
center enhances environmental
awareness, knowledge, and
appreciation through hands-on
experience in a natural outdoor
classroom. PEEC provides these
unique environmental experiences
to individuals, families and groups
of all ages. For more information
or to register for the Cross Country
Skiing Trek, call PEEC at (570) 828-
2319 or log on to www.peec.org.
January 16 – An Introduction
to Ice Fishing for Kids is being
offered from 9:00 to 11:00am
at the Pocono Environmental
Education Center (PEEC) in
Dingmans Ferry. Have fun learning
the basics of ice fi shing then try
your luck out on PEEC’s ponds.
All equipment will be provided.
Dress in warm layers! The cost is
$10 per child and registration is required. Supervised children
only, ages 7 - 15. No fi shing
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DWGNRA Childs Park Rehabilitation Project The National Park Service (NPS) announces major rehabilitation work
at the George W. Childs Recreation Site, known as Childs Park, within the
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DWGNRA). Located in
Dingmans Ferry, it is a popular site; this long-awaited restoration work will
require closure of the area to protect the safety of visitors, and to allow the
contractors to complete the work effi ciently.
“Childs Park is a tremendous asset to Delaware Water Gap and to the
National Park system. It represents how natural beauty in the form of impressive
waterfalls and hemlock ravines can be enhanced and enjoyed by visitors through
well-placed hiking trails and picnicking facilities,” comments
Superintendent John J. Donahue. “We have a real opportunity to provide better facilities
and to rejuvenate the original landscape that George W. Childs wanted the people of
Pennsylvania to enjoy. I look forward to rededicating the site soon.”
Preservation work will improve the woolen mill ruins and Civilian Conservation Corps
structures, which detail George William Childs’ vision of creating trails for the public,
in 1892. During the closure, the NPS will make repairs to trails, bridges, parking, and
historic/cultural structures. Measures to maintain and preserve the forest and streamside
vegetation will be implemented. Dead trees will be removed, with most of the timber to
be used for erosion control and to provide nursery logs for new hemlocks.
The NPS cares for special places saved by the American people, so that all may
experience our heritage. The public is asked to respect all site closures during the
project. Volunteers are welcomed, to assist in tree planting, invasive plant removal, trail
maintenance, litter clean-up, and educational programs. Call the DWGNRA at (570) 426-
2452 for information, and check out www.nps.gov/dewa. Experience Your America!
licenses are necessary. If ice is
not suffi cient, join the group for
a Free Winter Hike. PEEC, a non-
profi t center, is located off Route
209 in Dingmans Ferry within the
beautiful Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area. The
center enhances environmental
awareness, knowledge, and
appreciation through hands-on
experience in a natural outdoor
classroom. PEEC provides these
unique environmental experiences
to individuals, families and groups
of all ages. For more information
or to register, call PEEC at
(570) 828-2319 or log on to
www.peec.org.
January 18 – Ron Richardson
will perform favorite hits from the
original era of Rock and Roll as
part of the free Winter Community
Concert Series at the Shawnee
Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee-on-
Delaware. Ron will perform hits
by The Coasters, The Drifters and
others starting at 7:00pm in front
of the fi replace in the lobby of The
Shawnee Inn. The free concert is
family friendly and appropriate for
all ages. Enjoy Shawnee’s gift to the
community! The Shawnee Inn is
located on River Road in Shawnee-
on-Delaware. Call the resort at
(570) 424-4000 or toll-free 1-800-
SHAWNEE for more information.
www.shawneeinn.com
January 19 – Mohegan Sun
at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre
debuts Reality Check as part of
its new Signature Events. The
public is invited to attend this
FREE performance and autograph
signing with Dancing with the Stars performers Mark Ballas and
Chelsie Hightower. The action
starts at 7:00pm in Breakers
with a dance performance and
live acoustic set by Mark Ballas,
followed by a signing event at
7:45pm on the Sky Bridge. Mark
Ballas, one of the best performers
on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, has won two championships in his
seven seasons on the hit reality
show. Chelsie Hightower was just
recently teamed up with famous
singer-songwriter Michael Bolton
on season eleven of the show.
Reality Check is an exciting and
interactive event that brings the
best and brightest stars from the
reality TV world to Mohegan
Sun at Pocono Downs. This free
event, which is open to guests of
all ages, provides fans with the
ultimate exposure to their favorite
stars with engaging live exhibitions
followed by intimate signing
events. Mohegan Sun at Pocono
Downs, owned by the Mohegan
Tribe of Indians of Connecticut,
is one of the most distinctive
and spectacular entertainment,
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gaming, shopping and dining
destinations in Pennsylvania.
Situated on 400 acres in Plains,
Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun at
Pocono Downs is currently home
to 55,000 square feet of gaming
space including 82 live table
games, 2,500 slot machines and
electronic table games, as well as
a variety of dining and shopping
options, nightlife, entertainment
and live harness racing eight
months out of the year. Mohegan
Sun at Pocono Downs is located at
1280 Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre
and their phone number is 1-888-
WIN-IN-PA. Log on to their website
www.mohegansunpocono.com.
January 19 – Race number
two in the Captain Morgan
Wednesday Night Race League
starts at 3:00pm at Camelback
Mountain Resort in Tannersville.
All skiers and snowboarders are
invited to compete. Racing is held
on the Raceway slope. Camelback
is located in Tannersville, off
I-80 exit 299. Call (570) 629-
1661 or visit their website
www.skicamelback.com for
registration information.
January 19 – Notice the
wonders of winter on a Winter
Discovery Hike for Adults at the
Monroe County Conservation
District’s Kettle Creek Wildlife
Sanctuary near Bartonsville. There
are many interesting things to
see on the gorgeous 166-acre
wildlife sanctuary, especially in
winter! Winter is a great time to be
outside, provided you are dressed
properly. Join environmental
educator Karen N. Boyle from
1:00 to 3:00pm to explore the trails
of Kettle Creek, searching for clues
left by different animals found on
the property. Besides animal sign,
many other interesting discoveries
abound on the sanctuary during
this glorious season. The cost to
attend is $5 and pre-registration is required by Tuesday, January
18. Dress to be outside the
entire time. The Winter Hike will
begin at 1:00pm at the Monroe
County Environmental Education
Center (MCEEC) adjoining the
sanctuary near Bartonsville. To
fi nd the MCEEC from Interstate
80 (exit 302 from I-80 West or
302B from I-80 East), go north on
Route 611, travel ½ mile to the
next traffi c light in Bartonsville,
and turn left onto Rimrock Drive.
Follow Rimrock for 0.4 mile, bear
right onto N. Easton-Belmont Pike,
go 0.2 mile, then bear right onto
Running Valley Road. The Center
is 0.7 mile on the left. For further
information or to register, call the
MCEEC at (570) 629-3061 or visit
www.mcconservation.org.
January 21 – A guided
Bald Eagle Field Trip has been
organized by the Monroe County
Environmental Education Center
(MCEEC) near Bartonsville. The
MCEEC will offer four fi eld trips to
the Poconos’ Upper Delaware River
in search of resident and wintering
bald eagles. This scenic region
provides a beautiful backdrop
and excellent opportunities for
observing these majestic raptors.
Environmental Educator Darryl Speicher will lead the fi rst trip
and Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman will lead the following
three. Participants will meet at the
MCEEC near Bartonsville at 8:30am
and return at approximately
5:30pm. The $20 cost to attend
includes van transportation. Pre-registration & pre-payment are required and limited. Pack
lunch, bring binoculars and dress
for the weather. Stops will be
made for coffee and snacks. Call
(570) 629-3061 to register or visit
www.mcconservation.org.
January 21 – Join staff from
the Monroe County Environmental
Education Center (MCEEC) for
a Snowshoe Hike at Skytop, on
the grounds of the historic Skytop
Lodge in Skytop, PA. Winter
is an excellent time to learn
about the fauna of the Poconos
while enjoying the beautiful
ecosystems that surround us. Join
Environmental Educator Karen N. Boyle and Kimberley Matthew,
Activities Director at Skytop,
for a fun snowshoe hike on the
extensive woodland grounds of the
resort. The two-hour trek will begin
at 1:00pm; participants are asked
to meet at Skytop at 12:45pm.
The cost to attend is $8, plus
$10 snowshoe rental if required;
discounts for kids under 12. Be
sure to dress warmly in layers!
Pre-registration is required by Thursday, January 20. For further
information or to register, call
the MCEEC at (570) 629-3061.
www.mcconservation.org
January 21 - The Retired Law
Enforcement Offi cers Breakfast
Club will meet at 10:00am at Dale’s
Coffee Bar Restaurant, 91 Route
611 in Bartonsville. The group
is open to all Law Enforcement
retirees in the Pocono Mountains
area and is welcoming new
members. For more information,
contact Angela Tullo with your
questions at (570) 213-2882 or
January 22 – The Eagle
Institute will join the Northeast
PA Audubon Society to host a
Guided Bald Eagle Excursion from
10:00am until 2:00pm, departing
from Lackawaxen. Join this annual
bus tour to search for eagles,
learn about eagle habitat needs
and help collect data. Meet in
the morning at The Eagle Institute
Winter Field Offi ce in Lackawaxen
to board the heated bus for the
excursion to popular eagle viewing
sites. Dress warmly in layers, wear
waterproof boots and bring a bag
lunch, binoculars and camera!
Snow date is Sunday, January 23.
Tickets are $10 per person pre-
paid and registration is requiredby calling Joan at (570) 228-1704
or emailing [email protected]. The
Eagle Institute Winter Field Offi ce
at 176 Scenic Drive in Lackawaxen
(at the end of the Roebling Bridge)
is open every Friday through
Sunday from January through mid-
March. Call the offi ce or drop by
to learn where eagles are being
sighted, or visit their web page at
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Free Winter Community Concert SeriesFree Winter Community Concert Series Karen Meeks and the Soul will perform on Tuesday, January 11th, as
part of the Winter Community Concert Series in the fi replace lobby of
Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. Scheduled on Tuesdays at 7:00pm, the concerts
are a gift to the community from the non-profi t Shawnee Institute. Karen
Meeks is a singer/songwriter who has recorded with musicians from Earth, Wind and Fire, Change, and the Marshall Tucker Band, in addition to releasing 3
solo CDs. Her talented ensemble creates
a rich mixture of rock, country, and neo-
soul; the lyrics reveal truths and insights,
woven through memorable melodies.
Ron Richardson will perform favorites
from the original era of Rock and Roll on
Tuesday, January 18th. Hear hits by The Coasters, The Drifters, and more!
Both free performances are appropriate for all ages; donations to the
performers are accepted. The Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort is on River Road
in Shawnee-on-Delaware; call (570) 424-4000 or 1-800-SHAWNEE, and visit
www.shawneeinn.com.
Snowshoe & XC Ski for Free! Head to Nescopeck State Park for Winter Trails Day on Saturday,
January 8th. The 16th annual nationwide event offers all ages the chance
to try snowshoeing and cross-country (XC) skiing. Discover the great
fi tness and social benefi ts of these easy-to-learn winter sports! Snowshoe Weekends are planned at Nescopeck on Saturdays and Sundays,
January 8th, 9th, 15th, and 16th. Park staff will provide basic instruction.
For these free programs, equipment may be borrowed from the park,
as available and snow cover permitting, from 9:00am to 3:00pm with a
valid driver’s license; no registration is required. Check snow conditions
on Friday after 5:00pm by calling the park offi ce near White Haven at
(570) 403-2006; see all the award-winning Pennsylvania State Parks at
www.visitpaparks.com.
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Ron RichardsonRon Richardson
www.eagleinstitute.org and see
the Eagle Forum message board.
For maps, directions and more
information, contact The Eagle
Institute at (570) 685-5960 or
(845) 557-6162, or email them at
[email protected]. The
number at the NEPA Audubon
Society offi ce in Honesdale is
(570) 253-9250 and their websites
are www.nepaaudubonsociety.org
and www.audubon.org.
January 22 – Join members
of the Pocono Outdoor Club for a
Snowshoe or Hike at Big Pocono
near Tannersville. This trek will be
anywhere from one to three miles
on an old railroad grade, depending
on snow conditions and the group.
Learn a little local history about
the WB&E Railroad from the early
20th Century. Meet at 10:00am
at Riday’s Gate. Bring a camera
and cocoa. Appropriate footwear
required for wet/icy spots. Join the
group for lunch at Reeders Pizza
after the hike. Contact hike leader
John Motz at (570) 236-1462 by Thursday, January 20 to register for this hike. The Pocono Outdoor
Club is a friendly hiking group
open to all individuals interested in
exploring the trails of the Pocono
Mountains. To learn more about
the club and its outings in the
wilds of the Poconos, contact
today’s hike leader or check out
www.poconooutdoorclub.org.
January 22 – Spend a
morning learning how to bring
color to our winter surroundings
and test some basic techniques
in watercolor painting during
the Watercolors in Winter
program being offered at PPL’s
Wallenpaupack Environmental
Learning Center on Route 6
near Hawley. Join local artist and
educator David Hamill from
9:00am to noon and learn the
basics of watercolor painting.
Each participant will take home
a fi nished piece. Basic supplies
will be provided, but feel free to
bring your own if you wish. Prior
experience is not necessary. The
Watercolors in Winter program
is free, however registration is required. Contact PPL at (570) 253-
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7076 or email to pplpreserves@
pplweb.com to sign up for this
program. Additional program
details can be found at the website
www.pplpreserves.com.
January 22 - All Greene &
Dreher Township residents are
invited to join your friends, family
and neighbors for a festive buffet-
style dinner. A free Dinner 4 All
will be served from 4:00 to 7:00pm
at the Greene Dreher Volunteer
Fire Assoc. Fire Hall on Crestmont
Drive in Newfoundland. Dinner
includes spaghetti & meatballs with
salad, rolls & butter, beverages,
and a selection of desserts. Snow
date is Jan. 23. Call 676-9157 to
fi nd out more!
January 22 & 23 – Head
over to beautiful Nescopeck State
Park for some winter fun during
Snowshoe Weekends. When there
are six or more inches of snow on
the ground, a limited number of
snowshoes are available for use
in the park free of charge. Park
staff will be on hand to give brief
instruction. Snowshoes are free
to borrow on a fi rst-come, fi rst-
served basis between 9:00am and
3:00pm; participants will need
someone with a valid driver’s
license to sign out the equipment.
No registration is required. Snow
conditions will be available by
phone Friday after 5:00pm. Call
the Nescopeck State Park offi ce at
(570) 403-2006 with questions, or
visit the Pennsylvania State Parks
website at www.visitpaparks.com.
January 22 & 23 – A Women’s
Seminar is planned this weekend
at Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area
in Blakeslee. Ladies this weekend
is for you, whether your goal is to
conquer the mountain, overcome
your fears or just have fun! Join
friendly Jack Frost staffers on the
snow for this terrifi c women’s clinic
for skiers and boarders. Register at
the JF Snowsport Learning Center
or call Jack Frost at (570) 443-8425,
ext. 2503. Jack Frost Mountain Ski
Area is located off of Route 940
west of Blakeslee Corners. Check
them out online at www.jfbb.com.
January 22 & 23 – Go on a
Cross Country Skiing Trek at the
Pocono Environmental Education
Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry
and check out PEEC’s gorgeous
trails in the winter. If you don’t
know how to cross-country ski,
no problem! If there’s snow, skis
and beginner instruction will be
provided for an easy outing to
enjoy the woods in winter. Spend
the afternoon skiing through snow
covered forests and trails, enjoying
the beautiful scenery found in the
Delaware Water Gap National
Recreation Area. Hours are from
9:00am to noon on Saturday and
1:00 to 4:00pm on Sunday. The
cost to attend is $20 adults/$10
kids and ski equipment will be
provided. If there isn’t enough
snow to ski, join PEEC staff on a
Free Winter Hike. Registration with shoe size is required for the
Cross Country Skiing Trek. PEEC,
a non-profi t center, is located off
Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry within
the beautiful Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area. The
center enhances environmental
awareness, knowledge, and
appreciation through hands-on
experience in a natural outdoor
classroom. PEEC provides these
unique environmental experiences
to individuals, families and groups
of all ages. For more information
or to register for the Cross Country
Skiing Trek, call PEEC at (570) 828-
2319 or log on to www.peec.org.
January 23 – An Introduction
to Ice Fishing for Kids is being
offered from 9:00 to 11:00am
at the Pocono Environmental
Education Center (PEEC) in
Dingmans Ferry. Have fun learning
the basics of ice fi shing then try
your luck out on PEEC’s ponds.
All equipment will be provided.
Dress in warm layers! The cost is
$10 per child and registration is required. Supervised children
only, ages 7 - 15. No fi shing
licenses are necessary. If ice is
not suffi cient, join the group for
a Free Winter Hike. PEEC, a non-
profi t center, is located off Route
209 in Dingmans Ferry within the
beautiful Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area. The
center enhances environmental
awareness, knowledge, and
appreciation through hands-on
experience in a natural outdoor
classroom. PEEC provides these
unique environmental experiences
to individuals, families and groups
of all ages. For more information
or to register, call PEEC at
(570) 828-2319 or log on to
www.peec.org.
January 24 - The public is
invited to attend the Pike County
Conservation District Board of
Directors Meeting, to be held
at 9:00am at the Conservation
District Education Building on
Route 402 in Blooming Grove.
No fee or registration is required.
You may call the Pike County
Conservation District offi ce in
Hawley at 226-8220 or send an
email to [email protected].
Visit the website
www.pikeconservation.org to fi nd
out more.
January 25 – Race number
two in the Tuesday Night Race
Series will be held tonight at Big
Boulder Ski Area in Lake Harmony.
Registration is from 6:00 to 7:00pm
at the Boulder PARK lodge and the
racing starts at 7:00. After-race
revelry and the awards ceremony
will be held at Boulder View
Tavern, just down the street from
the ski area. Big Boulder is easy to
fi nd in Lake Harmony via Route
903 or Route 940. Call the ski area
at (570) 722-0100 with questions
or visit www.jfbb.com.
January 25 – Inner Missionwill perform this evening as part
of the free Winter Community
Concert Series at the Shawnee
Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee-on-
Delaware. Inner Mission’s songs
feature three-part harmonies,
catchy melodies, and powerful
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Pines. Lake Naomi sales and
vacation rentals are a specialty,
with a large sales staff specializing
in Lake Naomi and Timber Trails.
Get a free Kids Fun Pack with 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 great vacation and year-
round homes throughout the
Pocono Mountains since 1979,
Liberty Homes also offers terrifi c
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you’re starting a family or are
ready to retire, Liberty Homes
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Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake
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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
i n fo@C21PoconoP ines . com.
See everything at
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Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc.,
at routes 940 & 423 in Pocono
Pines. Lake Naomi sales & vacation
rentals are a specialty, with a large
sales staff specializing in Lake
Naomi and Timber Trails. Get a
free Kids Fun Pack with off-season
and winter rentals! Call 1-800-537-
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,
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Primary and vacation home sales,
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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
i n fo@C21PoconoP ines . com.
See everything at
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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 sales & vacation
rentals are a specialty, with a large
sales staff specializing in Lake
Naomi and Timber Trails. Get a
free Kids Fun Pack with off-season
and winter rentals! Call 1-800-537-
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 vacation home sales,
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properties, lots, and acreage. 700+
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and visit www.prr1.com.
BUILDERS, SERVICES
NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION
Gumble Brothers, Inc., with 2
locations! In Paupack, call (570)
226-4531; in Newfoundland,
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NEWFOUNDLANDRoute 191 676-3304
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• Wiring Supplies• Paint & Painting• Accessories• Power & Hand Tools• Crane Service
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• New Showroom (Paupack Store 800-373-4534)
call (570) 676-3304. Visit
www.gumblebrothers.com.
Liberty Homes Custom Builders,
Route 940 at Pocono Lake. Building
great vacation and year-round
homes throughout the Pocono
Mountains since 1979, Liberty
Homes also offers terrifi c house/
land packages. Whether you’re
starting a family or are ready to
retire, Liberty Homes can provide
you with the home of your dreams.
Call 866-4-YOUR-HOME or visit
www.libertyhomespa.com. Pocono Tile Works, expert custom tile design and installation. Marble also a specialty. See examples of their beautiful work atwww.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, insulation, fl ooring, etc. Open daily. Phone (610) 377-8400.
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
Gumble Brothers, Inc., with 2
locations! In Paupack, call (570)
226-4531; in Newfoundland,
call (570) 676-3304. Visit
www.gumblebrothers.com.
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Gumble Brothers Ace Rental
Center, Route 191, Newfoundland.
Renting lawn and garden equipment,
household and contractor tools. A
Bobcat with various attachments is
also available. Call (570) 676-3304.
See www.gumblebrothers.com.
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Pocono Tile Works, expert custom
tile design and installation. Marble
also a specialty. See genuine
examples 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.
Pocono Tile Works
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lyrics that make you think. Their
message is Christian and their style
is folk rock. The concert will begin
at 7:00pm in front of the fi replace
in the lobby of The Shawnee
Inn. The free concert is family
friendly and appropriate for all
ages. Enjoy Shawnee’s gift to the
community! The Shawnee Inn is
located on River Road in Shawnee-
on-Delaware. Call the resort at
(570) 424-4000 or toll-free 1-800-
SHAWNEE for more information.
www.shawneeinn.com
January 26 – Race number
three in the Captain Morgan
Wednesday Night Race League
starts at 3:00pm at Camelback
Mountain Resort in Tannersville.
All skiers and snowboarders
are invited to compete. Racing
is held on the Raceway slope.
Camelback is located in
Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299.
Call (570) 629-1661 or visit their
website www.skicamelback.com
for registration information.
January 26 – Notice the
wonders of winter on a Winter
Discovery Hike for Adults at the
Monroe County Conservation
District’s Kettle Creek Wildlife
Sanctuary near Bartonsville. There
are many interesting things to
see on the gorgeous 166-acre
wildlife sanctuary, especially in
winter! Winter is a great time to be
outside, provided you are dressed
properly. Join environmental
educator Karen N. Boyle from
1:00 to 3:00pm to explore the trails
of Kettle Creek, searching for clues
left by different animals found on
the property. Besides animal sign,
many other interesting discoveries
abound on the sanctuary during
this glorious season. The cost to
attend is $5 and pre-registration is required by Tuesday, January 25. Dress to be outside the
entire time. The Winter Hike will
begin at 1:00pm at the Monroe
County Environmental Education
Center (MCEEC) adjoining the
sanctuary near Bartonsville. To
fi nd the MCEEC from Interstate
80 (exit 302 from I-80 West or
302B from I-80 East), go north on
Route 611, travel ½ mile to the
next traffi c light in Bartonsville,
and turn left onto Rimrock Drive.
Follow Rimrock for 0.4 mile, bear
right onto N. Easton-Belmont Pike,
go 0.2 mile, then bear right onto
Running Valley Road. The Center
is 0.7 mile on the left. For further
information or to register, call the
MCEEC at (570) 629-3061 or visit
www.mcconservation.org.
January 27 – Calling all
teachers! Tonight is Educator
Night at Ski Big Bear at Masthope
Mountain in Lackawaxen! All
educators and their families are
being offered lift tickets for just
$15 and rentals for only $15 from
4:00pm to 9:00pm. Just show your
School Employee ID to receive this
special Educator Night discount.
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
is a semi-private family facility in
the Northern Poconos, located
just four miles off of Route 590 in
Lackawaxen. The ski area offers
18 trails with 100% snowmaking,
a Terrain Park, and night skiing
most nights. For a current snow
conditions report and more
information about Educator Night,
call (570) 685-1400 or log on to their
website www.ski-bigbear.com.
Closed Tuesdays.
January 27 – The Wayne
County Genealogy Group Meets
from 4:30 to 5:30pm at the Wayne
County Public Library, 1406 Main
Street in Honesdale. The group
does not focus solely on Wayne
County research or researching
specifi c individuals, but rather
shares information on techniques
for researching family history.
Beginners and experienced
researchers are welcome to attend
these informative sessions. For
more information, call (570) 253-
3240 or (570) 253-5468 or send
an email to [email protected]. See
the Historical Society’s website at
www.waynehistorypa.org.
January 28 – A guided
Bald Eagle Field Trip has been
organized by the Monroe County
Environmental Education Center
(MCEEC) near Bartonsville. The
MCEEC is offering a series of
fi eld trips to the Poconos’ Upper
Delaware River in search of
resident and wintering bald eagles.
This scenic region provides a
beautiful backdrop and excellent
opportunities for observing these
majestic raptors. Environmental
Educator Brian Hardiman will lead
the trip and discuss the dramatic
recovery of the bald eagle and
other aspects if its life history.
Participants will meet at the
MCEEC near Bartonsville at 8:30am
and return at approximately
5:30pm. The $20 cost to attend
includes van transportation. Pre-registration & pre-payment are required and limited. Pack
lunch, bring binoculars and dress
for the weather. Stops will be
made for coffee and snacks. Call
(570) 629-3061 to register or visit
www.mcconservation.org.
January 28 – Join staff from
the Monroe County Environmental
Education Center (MCEEC) for
a Snowshoe Hike at Skytop, on
the grounds of the historic Skytop
Lodge in Skytop, PA. Winter
is an excellent time to learn
about the fauna of the Poconos
while enjoying the beautiful
ecosystems that surround us. Join
Environmental Educator Karen N. Boyle and Kimberley Matthew,
Activities Director at Skytop,
for a fun snowshoe hike on the
extensive woodland grounds of the
resort. The two-hour trek will begin
at 1:00pm; participants are asked
to meet at Skytop at 12:45pm.
The cost to attend is $8, plus
$10 snowshoe rental if required;
discounts for kids under 12. Be
sure to dress warmly in layers!
Pre-registration is required by Thursday, January 27. For further
information or to register, call
the MCEEC at (570) 629-3061.
www.mcconservation.org
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