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October 29, 2011 Edition Where to Go! What to Do! What to See!... in the Pocono Mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania

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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

The Briar Patch: www.briarpatchthornhurst.com

Bushkill Falls: www.visitbushkillfalls.com

Camelback Mountain Resort: www.skicamelback.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

Hutton Metalcrafts: www.copperlamps.com

The Inn at Jim Thorpe: www.innjt.net

The Inn at Pocono Manor: www.poconomanor.com

Jim Thorpe: www.jimthorpe.org

Jubilee Restaurant: www.breakfastking.com

Lake Naomi Real Estate: www.lakenaomi.com

Miss Elly’s Antiques and Such: www.missellysantiques.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 Antique Dealers Association: www.pa-antiques.org

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

PA PowerPort: www.state.pa.us

PA State Park Information: www.visitpaparks.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

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 Flying Club: www.mpofl yingclub.org

Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau: www.800poconos.com

Pocono Outdoor Club: www.poconooutdoorclub.org

Pocono Tile Works: www.poconotileworks.com

Pocono Whitewater: www.poconowhitewater.com

Printing Craftsmen, Inc.: www.printingcraftsmeninc.com

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm: www.quietvalley.org

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

The Settlers Inn: www.thesettlersinn.com

Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort: www.shawneeinn.com

Shawnee Mountain: www.shawneemt.com

The Shawnee Playhouse: www.theshawneeplayhouse.com

The Singing Boys of Pennsylvania: www.singingboysofpennsylvania.org

Skytop Resort: www.skytop.com

Skyview Spa at Skytop Resort: www.singingboysofpennsylvania.org

Smuggler’s Cove: www.smugglerscove.net

The Spa at Mountain Laurel: www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com

Spa Shawnee and Salon: www.spashawnee.com

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

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

Starting Gate: www.startinggateonline.com

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

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

Water Gap Trolley: www.watergaptrolley.com

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

Woehrle’s Bait Shop: www.woehrlesbaitshop.com

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

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

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

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

SPAS & SALONS ...................... 17

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OCTOBER 29, 2011

Harvest-HappyFall Festivities

The Pocono Mountains of northeast

Pennsylvania are fi lled with festivals, events,

tours, and parades in celebration of this harvest

and hallowed season! You’re invited for music

and theatre, programs of nature and history, and

sports of all sorts, plus the fi nest in shopping,

spas, dining, and accommodations. Catch a ride

on a kayak, Ferris wheel, race kart, trolley, zip line,

trail horse, or steam train! Turn to Coming Events, click on www.thisweek.net, or page through

www.issuu.com/thisweek to discover all the fun

and festivities you’ll fall for… in the Poconos!

Cover Photo: Dorothea Schaefer

Inset: Jacob Stroud Corporation

Family Halloween Events in Stroudsburg ....................................................... 4

Steam Train Excursions to Moscow and Tobyhanna ..................................... 5

Daylight Saving Time ends November 6th ..................................................... 7

Pocono Cheesecake Factory is Love at First Bite! ...................................... 16

Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort Traditions ................................................... 16

Shawnee Playhouse hosts 3 Shows ............................................................... 23

Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival, through October 31 ................................ 31

PEEC-a-Boo Halloween Trail & New EcoZone ...............................................32

Bog Walks, Halloween Night Hikes with MCEEC ........................................ 32

Pocono Outdoor Club Hikes ......................................................................... 32

Bluegrass Shin-Dig on November 6th ........................................................... 33

Visit the PoconoArts Cultural Center ........................................................... 33

Cemetery Tour at Grey Towers National Historic Site ................................ 33

The French Manor Inn and Spa Welcomes You! ......................................... 41

Settlers Inn Special Events ............................................................................. 41

The Inn at Pocono Manor Holiday Events ................................................... 41

Buster the Crab is Back at Smugglers Cove.................................................. 47

Northern Classic R & B Extravaganza at Fernwood ..................................... 47

Camelback Mountain Season Pass Super Sale ............................................ 47

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Family Halloween Eventsin Stroudsburg Jacob Stroud Corporation (JSC) presents a full day of frightful Halloween-

themed fun on Saturday, October 29! Downtown Stroudsburg businesses will host

Trick-or-Treat from 11:00am to 12:30pm. Stroll the picturesque downtown area, visit

participating businesses with Trick-or-Treat signs out front, and receive a variety of safe

treats sure to satisfy even the scariest sweet tooth!

Children and parents, gather for a Halloween Parade at 12:30pm in front of the

YMCA at 809 Main Street. The procession steps off promptly at 1:00pm, traveling down

Main Street sidewalks, crossing over Main, and returning to the YMCA. Complete your

day with a family Halloween Party at the YMCA from

2:00pm to 5:00pm. Enjoy a costume contest for all

ages, pumpkin painting, carnival games, face painting,

and prizes; cost is $5.00/child, adults enter free.

The JSC is dedicated to improving the image of

downtown Stroudsburg through enhancing its physical

appearance, building consensus among organizations

and the community, promoting its unique

characteristics, and restructuring and diversifying

its economic base. Get acquainted with this vibrant

organization at 6:00pm on Tuesday, November 15 in

the Driebe Freight Station, 537 Ann Street, during the

JSC Member Meeting/Grand Opening. Call (570) 424-

0325 or email [email protected] to learn more, and

visit www.stroudsburg.net.

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Steam Train Excursions

Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton announces

a Fall Foliage Steam Train Excursion to Moscow on Saturday,

October 29 at 11:00am. The round-trip excursion rolls

past historic buildings, through a tunnel, along a mountain

stream, past reservoirs, and amidst woodlands. Purchase light

refreshments at the restored 1904 train station in Moscow;

see the steam train arrive around 11:30am. The train returns in Scranton around 1:00pm.

On Sunday, October 30, take a round-trip Fall Foliage Steam Train Excursion to Tobyhanna, departing Steamtown

in Scranton at 11:00am and returning at 3:00pm. See the steam train arrive at the restored 1908 passenger-freight

Tobyhanna Train Station on Route 423 at 11:45am, and

meet the Stationmaster; (570) 894-3338. Refreshments may

be purchased.

Hear the bell and whistle, smell the steam and oil,

feel the ground vibrate beneath your feet, and see the 1-

ton drive rods turn the wheels. Hear the chuff-chuff-chuff

of the smokestack; relive the era of steam, as the engines,

people, and stories of railroading come to life! To fi nd

Steamtown National Historic Site from I-81, use exit 185

(Central Scranton Expressway) and follow signs to the

entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. Call (570) 340-

5204, (570) 340-5200, or 1-888-693-9391; choo-choo to

www.nps.gov/stea.

One Manor DrivePocono Manor, PA 18349

For Reservations:570.497.5856

ext. 7631

Or Toll Free At800.233.8150

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NPS Photo - Ken Ganz

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NOVEMBER

Now thru October

30 - Manor Stables at the

beautiful Inn at Pocono Manor destination resort

offers Haunted Hay Rides on

Friday and Saturday nights

from 7:00pm to 10:00pm,

and Pumpkin Picking on

Saturdays and Sundays from

12:00pm to 4:00pm. Find

Pocono Manor off Route

314, via Route 611 or Route

940; call (570) 839-6237

for scheduling, and visit

www.poconomanor.com.

Now thru October

31 – The Great Pocono

Pumpkin Festival returns to

Country Junction on Route

209 in Forest Inn, near

Lehighton. The “Largest

Pumpkin Festival in the

Poconos” includes Ghost

Town, USA, with Unlimited

Daytime Hayrides, costumed

characters, a Kiddies

Haunted House, The Islands

of Adventure, a life-size

Pirate Ship, Bounce House,

and a Petting Farm with

goats, deer, piglets, ducks,

chickens, and peacocks.

Halloween thrills and chills

await older kids and adults

in the TEEN TERROR

attraction. Shop the huge

Costume and Halloween

Center with costumes

and home decor galore.

Open daily; the Daytime

Festival happens Monday

through Friday from 12:00

to 5:00pm, Saturdays &

Sundays from 11:00am until

6:00pm. Admission is $6/

person to enter Ghost Town

USA; kids under 2 enter

free. A Midway with rides

and games comes alive on

weekends; an additional $8/

person gets you unlimited

carnival rides like the Big

Slide, the Ferris wheel,

dragons, motorcycles, and

kiddie rides. Great food

is available, plus 1000s of

pounds of fi eld pumpkins

from 5 pounds to 50

pounds, at $3 each! See

www.countryjunction.com

or call (610) 377-8400.

Now thru October

31 - Take advantage of

the Camelback Mountain Resort Season Pass Super

Sale! Season passes to ski

and snowboard begin at

just $199 when purchased

online, and include lots of

perks. Enter Promo Code

POCONOS to get an

extra $10.00 off! Phone

(570) 629-1661 for further

information, and order

your season pass now at

www.skicamelback.com.

Now thru November

2 – It’s Fall Foliage Season

in the Pocono Mountains!

There are 3 distinct zones

in which foliage colors

peak at different times. In

the Northern Zone (Wayne

County and parts of Pike

County), colors are brightest

between October 1 and

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Fall back! Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday,

November 6th, so set your clocks back 1 hour. Mark your

calendar!

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 6th

14. In the Central Zone(Monroe County and lower

Pike County), the best time

is mid-October. Head to

the Southern Zone (Carbon

County) between October

19 and 31 to catch the

peak display. Thanks to the

Pocono Mountains Visitors

Bureau, you can call the 24-

Hour Pocono Mountains

Fall Foliage Hotline at (570)

421-5565 to fi nd out when

and where to see the colors

at their peak.

Now thru November

14 - Take advantage of the

Discounted Season Passes

offered by Ski Big Bear

at Masthope Mountain

in Lackawaxen; save $25

to $50 per pass! Call

(570) 685-1400, email

b i g b e a r @ l t i s . n e t ,

and snowplow to

www.ski-bigbear.com.

Now thru November

17 - The Wayne County

Chamber of Commerce

50/50 Drawing benefi ts all

Chamber programs. Drop in

the offi ce, 32 Commercial

Street in Honesdale, or

phone (570) 253-1960 to

participate in this worthy

fundraiser.

Now thru Season -

The Spa at Mountain Laureloffers a 15%-off Fall Special

for massages, facials, body

treatments, and hydro

soaks! This Week in the Poconos print and online

readers receive the discount

by bringing in a display ad

or this listing, or simply

mentioning This Week in the Poconos when booking.

Find it in the Mountain

Laurel Resort off Route

940 in scenic White Haven.

The spa menu includes

massage, nails, facials, body

treatments, and hair. Gift

certifi cates and custom

packages are available. Call

(570) 443-9SPA (9772); see

www.spaatmountainlaurel.

com.

Now thru November

22 - The Madelon Powers

Gallery of East Stroudsburg

University presents a

free Art Exhibit, From Dublin to Durango - Herb Weigand: Recent Paintings. Gallery hours are Monday,

Wednesday, Friday from

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11:00am to 4:00pm and

Tuesday, Thursday from

11:00am to 7:00pm; fi nd

it in the Fine & Performing

Arts Center, Normal

and Marguerite streets,

East Stroudsburg. Phone

(570) 422-3483 and see

www.esu.edu.

Now thru November

27 – Bushkill Falls is Open

for 107th Tour Season! “The

Niagara of Pennsylvania”

features 8 roaring waterfalls,

miles of nature trails,

picnic areas, paddle boats,

miniature golf, fi shing,

exhibits, specialty shops,

and scheduled events. The

famous, historic attraction

is off Route 209 in Bushkill,

opening daily at 9:00am.

Call (570) 588-6682; see

www.visitbushkillfalls.com.

Now thru mid-

December – Enjoy

Free Pottery Making

Demonstrations at Holley

Ross Pottery, open daily on

Route 191 in La Anna. Every

Monday through Friday at

11:00am, see the steps to

making beautiful pottery

from mixing clay to display!

Browse the large factory

showroom and stroll to the

lake and forest park. Call

(570) 676-3248 and visit

www.holleyross.com.

October 28 - The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park hosts a

Wine Chat with the Wine

Chick, resident Sommelier

and wine professional Leslie Chappell-Britt. Every Friday

at 5:00pm, Leslie leads

folks through the intriguing

world of wine with tastings

and discussions. There is

a $12/person tasting fee;

space is limited, so please

reserve. The Settlers Inn is at

4 Main Avenue in Hawley,

near Lake Wallenpaupack.

Call (570) 226-2993 or

1-800-833-8527; see

www.thesettlersinn.com.

October 28 - Join the

Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup

sponsored by the Greater

Pocono Chamber of

Commerce at 8:00am. Meet

at the Welcome Center

at I-80 exit 310, Delaware

Water Gap. Wear long

pants; vests, gloves, and

refreshments are provided.

Call (570) 421-4433 or

email mconway@

greaterpoconochamber.com;

see www.

greaterpoconochamber.com.

October 28, 29, 31

- Worthington Playerspresent PG-rated Hallowed

Wedding by Brydie

Jacques at the Shawnee Playhouse on River Road

in Shawnee-on-Delaware.

Al and Harriet, celebrating

their 50th anniversary in

Braun Castle, discover it’s

owned by Dracula, who’s

hosting a wedding for a

very frightening couple!

October 31 includes a

special Halloween pre-show

reception plus intermission

activities; come in costume

on any of the show dates

and receive $5.00 off

a ticket! Call the box

offi ce at (570) 421-5093

and visit www.

theshawneeplayhouse.com.

October 28 thru

November 27 - Smugglers

Cove, “Seafood King of the

Poconos,” announces that

Buster the Crab is back,

bringing with him even

more menu choices at this

excellent restaurant offering

prime steaks, fresh soups,

appetizers, and salads, de-lish desserts, and of course,

all your favorite seafood

dishes! Find it open daily on

Route 611 in Tannersville;

you can’t miss Buster

atop the building. Phone

(570) 629-2277 and visit

www.smugglerscove.net.

October 29 - The PEEC-

A-BOO Halloween Trail

offered from 4:00pm to

7:00pm hosted at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans

Ferry is a non-scary, family-

oriented trail designed for

fun and education. Enjoy

activity stations, games,

and refreshments. Rain

date is October 30. Call

(570) 828-2319 and peek at

www.peec.org.

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October 29 - Jacob Stroud Corporation presents Trick-or-Treat and a free downtown Stroudsburg Halloween Children’s Parade, a full day of frightful fun beginning at 11:00am. Finish up with Halloween festivities and a costume contest for all ages at the YMCA on Main Street. Call (570) 424-0325 and visit www.stroudsburg.net.

October 29 - Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton has scheduled a Fall Foliage Steam Train Excursion to Moscow at 11:00am. The 2-hour round-trip excursion rolls past historic buildings, through a tunnel, along a mountain stream, past two

reservoirs, and through beautiful woodlands. Purchase light refreshments at the restored 1904 train station in Moscow. Drive to the station to see the steam train when it arrives between 11:30 and 11:45am! The train returns in Scranton around 1:00pm. To fi nd Steamtown in Scranton from I-81, use exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway) and follow signs to the main entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. For ticket reservations and details, call (570) 340-5204, (570) 340-5200, or 888-693-9391, and see www.nps.gov/stea.

October 29 - Pocono Outdoor Club hosts a

Tumbling Waters Hike

amidst the Pocono

Environmental Education

Center (PEEC)/Delaware

Water Gap National

Recreation Area. Hike a

moderate 3.5 miles to 2

waterfalls, overlooks of the

Delaware River, and a 350’

ascent. Meet at 10:00am;

turn off Route 209 near the

8-mile marker on to Brisco

Mountain Road to the

PEEC parking lot. Call hike

leader Rosemary Huebner

at (570) 588-3201, and see

www.poconooutdoorclub.org.

October 29 - Halloween

Night Hikes at Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary

within the Monroe County Conservation District

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Have an illuminating experience

at American Candle! Candlery,

gifts, and accessories great for

keeping and giving. Browse

through an incredible selection

of dinner tapers, wind-proof

storm candles, pillar candles,

and jar candles. Choose from

100s of candle gift baskets and

wedding candles. Catch a candle

making demonstration! You’ll

fi nd collectibles from Legends, Dept. 56, Lenox, Precious Moments, and gorgeous stained

glass. Featuring Pandora jewelry,

Kameleon jewelry, MOGO charm bracelets, Vera Bradleyaccessories, Dansko Shoes, and

Snap Shoes. Choose from 100+

barrels of chocolates, gummies,

hard candies, and licorice!

On Route 611 in Bartonsville,

exit 302 off I-80; open daily.

Phone (570) 629-3388; visit

www.american-candle.com.

The 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. Also 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. Through Thanksgiving,

open Saturday 10:00am to

5:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm

to 4:00pm; open daily from

Thanksgiving through Christmas

Eve. Call (570) 842-8072 or

(570) 842-1266 and dash to

www.briarpatchthornhurst.com.

Woks to the left and rolling pins

to the right; you’re at Cooks Tour!

The best cookware and kitchen

items can be found here; shop

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

cannoli molds, pasta machines,

fondue sets, pizza/bread stones,

spaetzle machines, barbecue

equipment, cake decorating

supplies, pot racks, chefwear,

steamers, wine accessories and

quiche pans fi ll this amazing

shop, and the specialty foods

will satisfy the choosiest foodie.

Gift certifi cates are available.

Personalized service ensures that

you’ll fi nd the right ingredient,

technique, cookbook, or device.

Cooking classes are offered, as

is a senior citizens’ discount.

Open daily on Route 390 in

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11am Monday thru Friday

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Not valid with any other offer. One per family. Must present coupon. Exp. Date: 11/18/11

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“WOW, Look At All That Candy!”

COUNTRY KETTLECANDY & GIFT SHOP

$Open Daily - 9:30 am - 5:30 pm570-421-8970 www.country-kettle.com2523 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

ONE OF THELARGEST SHOPPINGATTRACTIONS IN THE

POCONOS!

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Mountainhome; call (570) 595-

0370. Bon appetit!

Find out why Country Junction

is “The World’s Largest General

Store!” At 6565 Interchange

Road, Route 209, in Lehighton,

follow the in-house street signs

toward everything and anything

you need to make your house a

home. Home accents, giftware,

antiques, and novelties. Country

Junction’s Service Team installs

fl ooring, windows and doors,

gutter, garages, siding, lumber,

fencing, and insulation. You’ll

fi nd Animal Country Puppies &

More, the K9er-Diner, Barn Door

Restaurant, free wildlife exhibit,

free petting farm, landscape and

garden items, and a wine cellar

with wine tasting! This shopping

experience is fun for everyone;

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

and go to the Junction online at

www.countryjunction.com!

“WOW! Look at all that candy!”

is the fi rst reaction when entering

Country Kettle’s famous Candy Shop. With over 250 barrels of

your favorite treats, all at the same

price, it’s sure to be an enjoyable

experience. You’ll fi nd creamy

fudge, mouth-watering chocolates,

gourmet caramel corn, honey-

toasted peanuts, fl avored sesame

sticks, and many unique snack

mixes. Enjoy specialty jams, jellies,

marmalades, gourmet mustards,

hot sauces, and tasty salsas. The

Gift Shop features jewelry from

Swarovski and John Medeiros.

Browse collectibles featuring Jim

Shore, Lenox, and Charming Tails.

Enjoy the fragrance of Yankee

Candles, Wood Wick Candles,

and “Our Own Candles.”

Discover kitchenware, garden

fl ags and stones, wind chimes,

and home accent décor. Stop

at Country Kettle Candy & Gift

Shop…have some fun! Business

Route 209, Marshalls Creek. Open

daily from 9:30am to 5:30pm.

Phone (570) 421-8970; see

www.country-kettle.com.

Get fresh-baked goodies daily at

Dutch’s Shur Save in Greentown!

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COOKS TOUR • THE ONE AND ONLY!

On Routes 191 & 390 in Mountainhome (570) 595-0370

Cooks Tour

IN ADDITION , WE HAVE THESE OTHER GOODIES:Heavy Bakeware • Fondue Sets • Pasta, Ravioli Machines • Cannoli Molds

Pizza/Bread Stones • Spaetzle Machines • Barbeque Equipment • WoksCake Decorating Supplies • Pot Racks • Decorative Molds • Cookie Cutters

Aprons • Wine Accessories • Marble Rolling Pins • SteamersQuiche Pans • Flans • Rosettes

OPEN 7 DAYS Hours: 10 am to 5:30 pm Monday - Saturday, Sunday 10 am to 3 pmSENIOR CITIZEN’S DISCOUNT

VISA • MASTERCARD • DISCOVER CARD • AMERICAN EXPRESS

FAMOUS BRAND NAMES INCLUDE: Scanpan Ceramic Titanium Cookware, Cuisinart, Waring and Chef’s Choice

Appliances, Henckels, Wusthoff, Zyliss, Peugeot Peppermills, Le Creuset,Microplane, Kaiser Bakeware, Caspari, and a complete array of gadgets, cookware and bakeware for people whose passion is cooking!

BRIDAL REGISTRY AVAILABLE

YOUR COMPLETE SOURCEFOR COOKWARE!

OVER 10,000 BOOKS IN-STOCK

Mon.-Sat. 10-6 Sun. 10-43 miles East of Rt. 115on Rt. 940, Pocono Lake

(570) 355-5757

STORYSecondThrift

L.L.C.

high-end

756 Business Rt. 209East Stroudsburg, PA

570 -420 -9948

Designer & High-End Clothing

Jewelry • Shoes & BagsArtwork • Furniture

The bakery at Dutch’s turns out

fresh bread and rolls, pastries,

and cakes made daily. Located

at 1564 Route 507; call (570)

676-3373. Groceries, fresh fruits

and vegetables, specialty foods,

greeting cards, notions and

potions, plants, cut fl owers and

arrangements, kitchen helpers,

and cold beer to go. Cleaning and

laundry supplies, spices, sodas,

candy, and fresh delicatessen.

A complete market with

convenience, variety, and great

service, offering an enjoyable

shopping experience in the Lake

Region!

The Glass Hat is a 1-owner shop

featuring 2 fl oors fi lled with

elegant glassware, antique oak

and country furniture, collectibles,

estate jewelry, pottery, and

Depression glass. Tea connoisseurs

will enjoy the cups and saucers,

teapots, and interesting tea things.

A highlight is the Christmas Room

featuring Santas, old and new

ornaments, even Christmas China!

There’s a section devoted to old

kitchenware, perfect decor for

your kitchen. The proprietors

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

Northeastern Pennsylvania Glass Appreciation Club. Open daily,

weather permitting, on Route 191

in Hamlin, ½ mile south of Hamlin

Corners. Call (570) 689-4060,

email [email protected], and see

www.wpsada.com.

An original in the Lake Region,

with 2 Gumble Brothers, Inc.

locations! Complete home centers

with hardware, lumber, and

renovation/remodeling supplies.

The Newfoundland store is on

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

the Paupack location is on Route

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

building supplies, plumbing,

and electrical supplies; house

wares and home supplies; power

and hand tools, sporting goods,

spackle, spades, and spigots. Free

local delivery. The Newfoundland

store is also a complete Rental

Center stocked with quality,

courtesy, and savings! Scope out

www.gumblebrothers.com.

See pottery made at Holley Ross

Pottery! This amazing place, on

Route 191 in La Anna, is a pottery

showroom, gift shop, and studio

where skilled craftsmen produce

fi ne items offered for sale. Watch

demonstrations Monday through

Friday at 11:00am, and shop in

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

China sets, dolls, planters, and

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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

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(570) 629-3388 www.american-candle.com

-OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK-Route 611

Bartonsville, PA 18321

DON'T FORGET OURCANDY ROOM!

OVER 100 Barrels of Licorice, Gummies,Hard Candies, Chocolates & More!

BUFFY Chocolate Nappa

KENZIECranberryMilledLeather

Stylish Fall Boots & More!

Mandy inTea Garden

for BreastCancerMonth

NOVEMBER 3-6Buy $200.00 of Pandora Jewelry,

Get a New Pandora 1-clipor 5-clip Bracelet FREE

Good While Supplies LastOne Per Customer

decor. See Holley Ross’ very

own Weeping Gold Pottery, plus

candy dishes, colored glassware,

candles, bean pots, suncatchers,

and highly collectible Polish Pottery. How about a birdbath

or an outdoor fi gurine? After

shopping, enter the woodland

park for a comfortable stroll. Cross

a sturdy suspended bridge into a

beautiful forest with sawdust trails,

picnic tables, and a scenic 5-acre

lake. Open Monday through

Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm,

Sundays 1:00pm to 5:30pm.

Call (570) 676-3248, and see

www.holleyross.com.

Hutton Metalcrafts creates an

array of unique handcrafted

metal works, copper lanterns,

lamps, candle lanterns, and fi ne

pewter ornaments and necklaces

on Route 940 in Pocono Pines.

Remembrances and objects for

the home are manufactured

on the premises. One-of-a-kind

copper trees by Tom Hutton,

hand-hammered from a slab of

solid copper, silver brazed, then

heat-colored to produce rich

greens on the tops and reddish

highlights on the trunks. Purchase

fi ne oil paintings on glass and

stone by Xian, and gorgeous

solid copper wall sculptures.

Everything at Hutton Metalcrafts

is unique! Open Tuesday

through Saturday from 9:00am to

5:00pm, Sunday from 11:00am

to 3:00pm, closed Monday. Call

(570) 646-7778, and check out

www.copperlamps.com.

Let Kinsley’s ShopRite in

Brodheadsville fulfi ll your food

and household shopping needs!

In-store bakery, fresh produce,

and an ample selection of all

your favorites. The deli counters

have everything for making fresh

sandwiches and platters, plus

ready-made salads and cooked

dishes. Try their delicious hickory-

smoked ham and bacon. Full

service pharmacy, wide aisles,

expansive displays, and plenty of

checkout counters. Play the PA

lottery here! On Route 209; hours

are Monday through Saturday from

7:00am to 11:00pm, and Sundays

from 8:00am to 10:00pm.

Visit Miss Elly’s Antiques &

Such, a multi-dealer shop at 518

Church Street off Main Avenue

in Hawley. Affordable treasures

from smalls to furniture, glass,

pottery, paintings and prints,

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

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

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

A STEP BACK IN TIME ... COME BROWSE IN OUR

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

Mondaythrough Thursday8:30am - 5:30pm

www.TeetersFurniture.com

FURNITURE • BEDDING • AREA RUGSEstablished 1849

Main Ave., Hawley570 226-3112

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

Sunday Noon - 4pm

A FriendlyMulti-Dealer Shop

Great Selectionof Antiques —

Smalls to Furniture

Don’t Miss . . .

www.missellysantiques.com

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

Friday,Saturday, Sunday

10am-5pm

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vintage clothing and textiles,

and primitives. Imported foods

include British marmalades and

Scottish shortbreads. The 1870

Gothic Revival features a center

gable, tin roof with snowbirds,

fl attened arch-effect windows,

full-length porch, and lovely old

glass in her 7-light transom and

5 sidelights! Open Thursday

through Sunday 10:00am to

5:00pm, and Wednesday by

chance; closed Monday and

Tuesday. Call (570) 226-7513; see

www.missellysantiques.com.

Pocono Book Exchange is your

locally-owned source for books

and reading-related items. Need

a mystery for quiet evenings,

a story/picture book for a

child’s bedtime, a gift book to

commemorate a special event, or

an informative handbook to guide

your next project? Check out the

neat shelves of page-turners, just

waiting for you to discover what’s

between the covers. Literacy is a

life skill, a rewarding pastime, and

vocabulary and conversational

enhancement for all ages! New

and used books are sold at

prices for every pocketbook, in

a spacious setting conducive to

browsing. Trades are made at the

owners’ discretion, and special

orders are available. Open daily

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

or drop by the shop on Route 940

in Pocono Lake.

It will be “Love at First Bite” when

you visit the Pocono Cheesecake

Factory. Located on Route 611 in

Swiftwater, the factory specializes

in the fi ne art of cheesecakery,

crafting it better than anyone

else. They sell only cheesecake

and other goods made fresh on

the premises; choose from a large

variety of fl avors and toppings.

This is the best cheesecake you’ve

ever had! The very sweet and

fragrant shop is open daily from

10:00am to 6:00pm. Bring the

display ad coupon. The number

is (570) 839-6844; place your

special orders now, and taste

www.poconocheesecake.com.

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.poconoti leworks.com!

Call (570) 460-6439, or email

[email protected] to

schedule an appointment for your

free, professional consultation

and estimate. Pocono Tile

Works is fully insured, reliable

and reputable, and cheerfully

provides top-notch references

and recommendations!

While dining or staying at The Settlers Inn or visiting historic

Hawley, drop by The Potting Shed

gift shop! The Shed’s merchandise

changes seasonally, and is

chosen with an eye for quality

craftsmanship and environmental

friendliness. Each product line

is a natural follow-through from

the Inn’s commitment to green

hospitality practices. Find the

perfect gift or a must-have item

for yourself! Interesting jewelry,

innovative stationery, gardening

implements, and works of pottery

infl uenced by the Arts and Crafts

movement; gift certifi cates are

available. Find it at 4 Main Avenue

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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

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‘Love at First Bite’ Since 1985

ANY PURCHASE OF $20.00 OR

MORE WITH THIS COUPON

$2.00OFF

Open Daily 10AM-6PM

Rt. 611, Swiftwater, PACredit Cards Accepted • Seasonal Shipping

570-839-6844www.poconocheesecake.com

Gifts • Souvenirs

Main Street (Rt.611), Mount PoconoOpen Daily 9:30am to 10pm • 570-839-7893

A wonder fu l shop f i l l ed to over - f low ing w i tha var iety of g i f ts you must see to bel ieve!

in Hawley. Phone (570) 226-2993

or 1-800-833-8527, and see

www.thesettlersinn.com.

Step up to Second Story High

End Thrift, located at 756

Business Route 209, across

from Eagles Glen Plaza in East

Stroudsburg. This discriminating

store has the look and feel of a

high-end boutique, but the prices

will amaze you! After loving

all the stunning brand name

and designer apparel, you’ll fl ip

over the ever-changing array of

accessories, shoes, bags, artwork,

and décor pieces. Distinctive,

attractive furniture is displayed

throughout the gallery setting,

and sold at thrifty prices. You’re

encouraged to open cabinets

and drawers to discover more

one-of-a-kind treasures awaiting

you inside! For hours and more

information, call Second Story

High End Thrift today at (570)

420-9948.

Calling all sports enthusiasts, to

Starting Gate Action Sports on

Route 209 in Bushkill! Selling

4 seasons of fun for 40+ years,

this well-stocked, shopper’s-

dream sports center caters

to active lifestyles and trend-

setting people. Complete lines

from Burton, Salamon, and K2,

and tons of cool apparel by

Burton, Volcom, O’Neill, Bonfi re,

and The North Face. Some

equipment is available to rent.

The friendly, knowledgeable

staff can recommend the best

local venue for your sport of

choice! Visit Starting Gate and

get set with top-notch gear,

accessories, and on-the-scene

information. Plus, it’s adjacent

to the Pocono Indian Museum;

call (570) 588-4807 and see

www.startinggateonline.com.

Teeters’ Furniture, on Main

Avenue in Hawley, carries a

wide range of dining, living

room, upholstered, and bedroom

furniture displayed in attractive

gallery settings. The inventory

includes Tom Seely, Simply Amish,

Kincaid, Winners Only, Chatham,

and Stanley. Quality, service,

and selection are hallmarks here.

Teeters’ has been selling furniture

since 1849! Delivery and set-

up are available. Open Monday

through Thursday from 8:30am 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. Furnish your

primary home, vacation home,

or shop for an enduring gift.

Phone (570) 226-3112, and visit

www.teetersfurniture.com.

Step back in time at Theo B. Price

Inc. Country Store on Route 390

in Cresco. This landmark is stocked

with handicrafts, distinctive gifts,

seasonings, animal feed, folk art,

hardware, and building materials.

Shop for Green Mountain

Coffees, Vera Bradley Bags, Byers’

Choice collectibles, Burt’s Bees,

Grafton Village Cheeses, and

more! You’ll also fi nd everything

you’d expect at a hardware and

lumber store for your home

and outdoor needs. Browse the

Sprag Mill Art Gallery on the

premises. Open from 8:00am

to 5:00pm, Monday through

Saturday; closed Sunday. Pop in

to shop, or just to say hello! Call

this honest-to-goodness country

store at (570) 595-2501, and visit

www.theobprice.com.

All aboard! Tour Delaware Water

Gap and the Delaware Water

Gap National Recreation Area

with Water Gap Trolley. An

authentic-style, all-weather trolley

will transport you to points of

interest in this historic region. Your

trained guide will give entertaining

information on the sights,

including breathtaking views at

the Resort Point Overlook, The

Point of the Gap, the Indian head

in the mountain, and Shawnee-on-

Delaware. Historic notes include

the Depuy Mansion, the Dutot

Museum, Croasdale Manor, the

homes of famous musicians, and

more. Learn about the Native

Americans, the early settlers,

and visitors such as Theodore

16 This Week in the Poconos

leeches, night crawlers, minnows,

red worms, giant mealworms,

crickets, wax worms, and more.

Woehrle’s is just off Route 940 at

Park Avenue in Mount Pocono. To

fi nd out what’s biting today, call

“The Poconos’ Most Complete Bait

Shop” at (570) 839-7338, or visit

www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.

Snag a gift certifi cate for your

favorite angler!

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Pocono Cheesecake Factory isLove at First Bite! It will be Love at First Bite when you visit the Pocono Cheesecake Factory on Route 611 in Swiftwater! This factory/

retail outlet has specialized in the fi ne and delicious art of cheesecakery since 1985, crafting it better than

anyone else. They sell only cheesecake and other baked goods made fresh on the premises; choose from a

large variety of fl avors and toppings. This is the best cheesecake you’ve ever had; place your order now, for the

holidays!

The very sweet and fragrant shop is open daily, so drop in from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Select beautiful

pastries, specialty cakes, and sugar-free and low-carb delights. Bring the display ad coupon in This Week in the Poconos print magazine, or printed from www.thisweek.net, for savings on any purchase over $20.00. Credit

cards are accepted, and seasonal shipping is available. Call Pocono Cheesecake at (570) 839-6844, and taste

www.poconocheesecake.com.

Roosevelt, Thomas Edison, and

Fred Astaire. The depot is on Route

611 in the center of Delaware

Water Gap (I-80 exit 310), with

free parking, Cody’s Gift Shop,

vendors, picnic area, and mini-

golf! Call (570) 476-9766, use

the display ad coupon, and see

www.watergaptrolley.com.

Live bait is best! If you plan to

fi sh on the Pocono Mountains’

pristine streams and lakes, fi rst

visit Woehrle’s Bait Shop. They’re

open every day from 7:00am to

5:00pm, stocking healthy live bait

for all types of fi shing. Choose

from hellgramites, fat heads,

Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort Traditions The Shawnee Holiday Market is held inside

the Worthington Ballroom at The Shawnee Inn and

Golf Resort every Tuesday, 4:00pm to 7:00pm,

November 8 through December 27. Purchase

food, fashions, gifts, and music to make the

holidays bright, from local vendors. Make Shawnee

a Thanksgiving Tradition on November 24th with a

delicious buffet, at $23.95 for the fi rst adult, $19.11

for each additional adult or senior, and $14.95 for

children ages 5 through 11. Ask about special

lodging packages, too!

Friday through Sunday, November 4 through

6, Shawnee Inn hosts a frightfully fun Murder Mystery Weekend full of mayhem and more! And, through November, enjoy Free Golf at Shawnee, set against a

kaleidoscope of color along the Delaware River; the mandatory golf cart fee is not included. Book your tee time

now, or reserve a great Fall Drive Getaway.

The centenary Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is minutes from Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

www.shawneemt.com, mountain biking/hiking on Appalachian trails, the Delaware Water Gap National

Recreation Area, canoeing, rafting, fi shing, and kayaking. The resort offers luxury accommodations, fi ne and

casual dining, a 27-hole championship island golf course, golf lessons at the Tillinghast Golf Academy, 9-hole

lighted Tillinghast Approach Course, indoor pool, fi tness room, tennis, and Spa Shawnee and Salon. Call (570)

424-4000 or 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see www.shawneeinn.com.

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SPAS & SALONS

For more information, call 570.443.9SPA (9772)

Any occasion can be made specialwith a GIFT CERTIFICATE from

the Spa at Mountain Laurel!

Order one online at our websitewww.spaatmountainlaurel.com

NAIL SERVICESMASSAGES • FACIALS

BODY TREATMENTSHAIR SALON

15% FALL SPECIALMassages, Facials, Body Treatments

& Hydro Soaks

The Inn at Jim Thorpe, in

picturesque Jim Thorpe. The grand

Victorian Inn is a landmark within the

National Register Historic District;

featuring comfortable rooms,

romantic suites, and relaxing in-house

spa services. Quaint shops, antique

stores, galleries, opera house, pubs,

restaurants, and hiking/biking trails

are at your doorstep. Ask about great

packages like Show & Stay, Shop ‘til

You Drop, Romance Packages, and

Girlfriend Getaways. Call 1-800-329-

2599; visit www.innjt.net.

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

Pocono Manor. The Laurel Spa

at Pocono Manor is perfect for

nurturing your body, mind, and spirit.

State-of-the-art equipment provides

an unforgettable experience, with a

steam facility and quiet room. The

menu offers massages, facials, wraps,

scrubs, nail services, waxing, and

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

Call (570) 839-0140; view

www.laurelspaatpoconomanor.com.

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

191, South Sterling. Attuned to the

rhythms of nature and your body!

An innovative green spa retreat,

Le Spa Forêt offers aromachology,

body enhancers, a naturally fi ltered

pool and hot tub, fi tness center,

conference room, relaxation lounges,

couples’ massage suite with fi replace,

manicures/pedicures, bridal party

suite, and luxurious, tranquil décor.

For the full menu and treatment

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

www.thefrenchmanor.com.

The Spa at Mountain Laurel at

the Mountain Laurel Resort is off

Route 940 in scenic White Haven.

The luxurious menu includes a variety

of massages, nail services, facials,

body treatments, and a hair salon.

Gift certifi cates and spa packages

make any occasion special. Mention

This Week in the Poconos when

scheduling to receive a Fall Specialdiscount on massages, facials, body

treatments, and hydro soaks! Call

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

www.spaatmountainlaurel.com.

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

stimulate, and rejuvenate! From

manicures to massages, services

pamper you from head to toe.

Certifi ed staff, 6 treatment rooms,

Quiet Room with mountain views,

mani/pedi room, locker rooms, and

bathrooms with showers. Purchase

fi ne products and gift certifi cates.

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

www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com.

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

Shawnee-on-Delaware. Inspired by

nature, and a sanctuary for restoring

the body, mind, and soul. Facials

and body treatments use all-natural,

organic products. Single and couples’

massage rooms, hydrotherapy,

full salon offering hair, make-up,

scalp treatments, waxing, facials,

body treatments, and mani/pedis.

Call (570) 424-4000x1438; see

www.spashawnee.com.

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Listings are subject to change; contact the dining location for the latest hours and menu information.

October 28th thru November 27th

OVER 40MENU ITEMSTO CHOOSE

FROM!

Lots of New &

ExcitingItems!

BEAR CREEK

Bear Creek Inne, Route 115,

Ph: 472-9045: Serving delicious

food and drinks at reasonable

prices since 1972, the Bear Creek

Inne specializes in fresh seafood

and other fi ne dishes including

steak, veal, and chicken. Choose

from over 40 menu items. Salad

and dessert included with all meals.

Casual dining and a country setting

make the Bear Creek Inne a perfect

dining destination, and a Children’s

Menu is available! Reserve the

Private Party Room for your next

special event. All major credit cards

are accepted, and reservations are

recommended. Open 6 days at

4:00pm, and Sundays at 12:00pm.

See www.bearcreekinne.com to

fi nd out more.

BUSHKILL

Fernwood Hotel & Resort,

Route 209, Ph: 1-888-FERNWOOD

or 588-9500: Whatever your

appetite or budget, Fernwood’s

various eateries won’t leave you

hungry. Mama Bella’s Tuscan Grille features tempting appetizers

and entrees. For a casual dining

experience, visit the sports pub with

8 TVs. Fernwood also has a Food

Court for your dining convenience,

including Pizza Hut, Scoops, and a

cafe! After a day of excitement at

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

and golf course to refuel. Enjoy a

cocktail, music, and comedy! Check

out www.fernwoodhotel.com.

EAST STROUDSBURG

Vocelli Pizza, 96 South

Courtland Street, Ph: 424-1949:

Satisfy your cravings for perfect

pizza at Vocelli Pizza, delivering

classic Italian quality every time!

They start with hand-crafted dough

mixed with extra-virgin olive oil.

Vocelli signature pizza sauce has

been handed down from a family

recipe; tomatoes are rushed from

the fi eld and fresh-packed within

6 hours, never from concentrate.

Every pizza is smothered with 100%

real Mozzarella cheese, and farm

fresh toppings fi nish the picturesque

pies. Featuring catering, plus online

services like ordering, coupons, Kids

Corner, Gourmet Club, and Shoppe

Di Vocelli. Visit Vocelli’s on Route

611 in Tannersville by Smuggler’s

Cove, too! Feel the Vocelli passion

for pizza at www.vocellipizza.com.

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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

HAWLEY

The Settlers Inn at Bingham

Park, 4 Main Avenue, Ph: 226-2993

or 1-800-833-8527: An artfully

restored craftsman-style hotel. Savor

the unique cuisine, made with only

the freshest locally grown produce,

seasonal game and fi sh, plus artisan

breads and desserts baked at the

Inn. Dine on the terrace overlooking

the garden or in the comfortably

elegant dining room. Select from a

diverse menu featuring traditional

favorites as well as nouveau cuisine.

Regularly scheduled wine chats and

dining events; serving lunch and

dinner daily. Four-diamond AAA

rating, Wine Spectator magazine

award-winner, and Historic

Hotels of America member; visit

www.thesettlersinn.com.

LAKE HARMONY

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 lanes, indoor pools,

and championship golf featuring the

beautiful Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar. See www.splitrockresort.com

to learn more about the numerous

amenities and live entertainment!

MOUNT POCONO

The Original Bailey’s Rib &

Steakhouse, Route 611, just north

of Route 940, Ph: 839-9678: Great

food and good times are standard

fare at Bailey’s, “the only USDA

Prime Steak House in the Poconos.”

Just minutes from Camelback

Mountain Resort and the Crossings

Outlets; open daily at 11:30am.

The luncheon menu offers burgers,

wings, chicken quesadillas, crab

cake sandwiches, and satisfying

salads, as well as light lunches.

Delicious dinner options include

hand-cut USDA Prime steaks, prime

rib, pasta, shrimp, chicken, and slow-

cooked brisket and ribs. Enjoy happy

hour specials, blackboard specials,

an early dinner menu, and Sunday

brunch. Families are welcome, with

a quality children’s menu always

available. Receive a complimentary

cake on your special occasion;

reservations are accepted. Dine

outdoors on the beautiful deck; visit

www.baileyssteakhouse.com.

PALMERTON

Slopeside Bar and Grill, Blue

Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton, Ph:

(610) 826-7700: Open Thursday

through Sunday, featuring live

entertainment, drink specials, and

a rockin’ grill menu with appetizers,

signature sandwiches, entrees,

and all-you-can-eat salad bar.

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Restaurant & Brewery

I’DTAP THAT

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

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Purchase greens fees to play the on-site disc golf courses, too! Tastewww.skibluemt.com for more information and a calendar of special events.

PARADISE VALLEY

Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, routes 191 & 940, Ph: 595-7486 or 1-800-392-9400:Magnifi cent is the word for the Surf ‘n’ Turf, stuffed trout, juicy sirloin with onion rings, or chef’s special pasta. This fi ne dining and lodging establishment offers delightful appetizers and extraordinary salads and desserts. The Starting Post

Cocktail Lounge serves the fi nest in spirits, with an excellent Pub Menu. Live piano music on weekends is a perfect accompaniment to your exceptional meal! The restaurant at the Crescent Lodge is open 7 days a week for candlelight dining of distinction. Reservations are appreciated. Private cottages feature whirlpools, fi replaces, and decks; ask about the great lodging packages. Enjoy walking and fi tness trails, and check out the nearby sports areas, spa, and casino! Visitwww.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 atwww.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 Gem and Keystone,

located on River Road, near the

historic Shawnee Inn & Golf

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

of ShawneeCraft Brewing Company

artisanal heirloom whole-food

beer, handcrafted and brewed on

the premises. The contemporary

and varied menu features local

produce, all natural steak, lamb,

pork, and chicken, Pennsylvania

farmstead cheeses, and Smithsonian

Sustainable Seafood. Appetizers,

salads, pub favorites and seasonal

entrees, drink specials, souvenir

merchandise, and gift certifi cates.

Open for lunch and dinner daily.

Live entertainment some weekends

and weekdays; available for private

parties and group events. Visit

www.GemAndKeystone.com!

River Room, located on River

Road, at the historic Shawnee Inn

& Golf Resort. Ph: (570) 424-4000

x1432: The River Room is a great

fi ne dining choice, with scenic

views surrounding the entire resort.

Breakfast features made-to-order

eggs and omelets, homemade

granola, smoothie of the day,

and fresh fruits and berries. The

lunch and dinner menus feature

local fl avors and traditions like

wild boar and rack of lamb, with

a variety of fi sh and pasta options.

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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

The River Room is guaranteed to

be a nutritious, delicious dining

experience. Offering Happy Hour

daily from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, with

complimentary hors d’ouevres on

Friday and Saturday. Check out the

piano bar on Thursday from 7:00pm

to 11:00pm, and Friday and Saturday

from 8:00pm to 11:00pm! Learn

more at www.shawneeinn.com.

SKYTOP

Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Ph:

1-800-345-7759 or 595-7401, ext.

465: Historic Skytop Lodge boasts

2 extraordinary dining venues!

Lakeview Restaurant features

American Modern cuisine served

amidst panoramic views of the

mountains, the golf course, and

Skytop Lake. Wine connoisseurs will

appreciate the international wine list.

The Windsor Dining Room, located

in the Lodge, features American

fare with a view of the gardens

and a “wine of the evening.” Both

offer children’s menus and light

entrees. An array of homemade

desserts, estate coffees, and cordials

completes this superb experience.

Skytop is a Wine Spectator Magazine award-winner. Both

restaurants require men to wear a

coat; a tie is optional. Appropriate

attire for ladies is suggested, and

reservations are requested. See

www.skytop.com.

SOUTH STERLING

The French Manor Inn and

Spa, off Route 191, 8 miles south

of I-84 Exit 20, Ph: 676-3244 or

1-877-720-6095: Gourmet French

cuisine, a superb wine list, and a

spectacular mountain view from a

castle-like manor modeled after an

estate in the south of France. The

French Manor has been featured

in the Philadelphia Inquirer as

“dinner fi t for a king.” Serving dinner

nightly; outdoor dining is available

in season. Jackets are required, and

reservations are suggested. Casual

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

AAA rating. Le Spa Forêt offers a

delicious menu of spa services! Visit

www.thefrenchmanor.com.

TANNERSVILLE

Barley Creek Brewing

Company, Sullivan Trail &

Camelback Rd., Ph: 629-9399:

“The Creek” is the Pocono

Mountains’ Original Brewpub

and Restaurant. Everything at

the Creek is handcrafted, from

the post and beam timber-frame

building, the award-winning food,

to the handcrafted ales and lagers.

Originally an 1880’s farmhouse,

Barley Creek boasts a big, rustic

atmosphere, a deck for brews

with a view, a pavilion, and wiffl e

ball stadium available for catering,

private parties, and pick-up games.

Barley Creek brews world-class ales

and lagers onsite in its own English

brewhouse. Free brewery tours and

beer tasting every day at 12:30pm,

and by appointment. Soups, salads,

pub fare, steaks, seafood, and daily

specials. There’s a children’s menu,

a treasure box, and a game room.

Happy Hour runs from 4:00pm to

6:00pm Monday through Friday;

also featuring fresh sushi in the

main bar on Friday, Saturday, and

Sunday, created by Chef Agus. Find

it in the fork between Sullivan Trail

and Camelback Road, a mile past

Crossings Factory Outlets and 2

miles shy of Camelback Mountain

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

Creek at www.barleycreek.com.

Smuggler’s Cove, Route

611, Ph: 629-2277: “Seafood King

of the Poconos!” Casual dining

is best in this Pocono landmark

and family tradition for 30+ years.

Buster the Crab is back, through

November 27, bringing lots of new

and exciting menu items; warm up

with a delicious Steam Pot! The

menu offers appetizers, soups,

salads, pasta, Allen Brothers prime

rib and steaks, and the largest

selection of all your favorite fresh

(never frozen) seafood. Special

Luncheon, Early Dinner, Castaways

Lounge, and Children’s Menus are

available. Open daily at 11:30am,

just minutes from the Crossings

Outlets and Camelback Mountain

Resort. Reservations are accepted,

and large parties are welcome. 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.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Theater Year Round!Musicals, Comedies, Dramas

Children’s TheaterClasses and Camps

We Love Groups of All Sizes!

570-421-5093www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com

Information is subject to change.

POCONO BLUEGRASS & FOLK

SOCIETY hosts a Bluegrass Shin-

Dig on Sunday, November 6th, the

featuring Homespun Bluegrassand The Lost Ramblers. The stage

shows, featuring critically-acclaimed

bands, are presented in the spacious

BPO Elks Lodge at 260 Washington

Street in East Stroudsburg. Featured

bands perform on the fi rst fl oor,

and continue from 12:30pm to

5:00pm. If you play an instrument,

tote it along and join one of the

jam sessions happening throughout

the 1920’s-era building! Enjoy a full

bar, and the kitchen offers food at

modest prices. Admission is $7.00/

non-members or $6.00/members;

annual PB&FS membership is just

$10.00/person! Call Neil at (570)

424-2937 or John at (570) 992-

2259; the number at the Elks Lodge

is (570) 421-9140. Dig more at

www.poconobluegrass.org,

THE SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE

on River Road in Shawnee-on-

Delaware hosts the Worthington

Players presentation of the PG-

rated Hallowed Wedding by Brydie

Jacques; come in costume on show

dates, October 28, 29, or 31, to

receive $5.00 off a ticket; the 31st

features a free Halloween reception

and intermission activities. Presented

by Pocono Shakes!, the classic

Macbeth by William Shakespeare

runs from Friday, November 4

through Sunday, November 13.

Another classic running November 4

through 13 is The Glass Menagerie

by Tennessee Williams, presented

by Kaleidoscope Players. Shawnee

Playhouse offers group rates,

advance reservations, S.T.A.R.S. Theater Camp for kids, and an

Original Playwright Series. Call

(570) 421-5093, and break a leg at

www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com!

FERNWOOD HOTEL & RESORT

on Route 209 in Bushkill offers

luxury rooms and villas, food court,

sports pub, and Tuscan Grille.

The 5th annual Northern Classic

R & B Extravaganza strolls into

Fernwood on Saturday, November

12 in the Event Center. Enjoy a non-

stop musical line-up featuring the

music of Atlantic Starr, Slave, The Dramatics, D Train, Blue Magic, and

The Stairsteps. Stay for the weekend

to enjoy even more extravagant

entertainment during this event!

Plus, 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

on Thursdays, and enjoy magicians,

illusionists, jugglers, and comedians

on weekends; Saturday Night Bands

take the stage at 10:00pm for ages

21+. Pools, fi tness area, massage,

horseback riding, tennis, golf, game

room, daily activities, Winter Fun

Center, and vacation/weekend

packages. Call 1-888-FERNWOODx5

or (570) 588-9500x5214, and see

www.fernwoodhotel.com.

CRESCENT LODGE is an elegant

country inn resort on Route 191 in

Paradise Valley. Enjoy exceptional

food, with dinner music on Friday

and Saturday by pianist Keith

Herrmann. He has performed on the

Tonight Show, The Today Show, CBS This Morning and the Golden Globe Awards; hear classical and Broadway

at their best! On Sundays, enjoy

the blues/jazz piano of Michael

Fossa. He has performed with The

Doors guitarist Robbie Krieger,

among other legends. Known for a

refi ned atmosphere of leisure and

fun; ask about lodging packages.

Spas, championship golf, horseback

riding, outlet shopping, outdoor

adventure park, indoor water park,

and a casino are nearby. Call (570)

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

www.crescentlodge.com.

SPLIT ROCK RESORT in Lake

Harmony offers accommodations,

H2Ooooh! indoor water park,

championship 27-hole golf course,

18-hole of miniature golf, fi tness

center, pools, tennis, basketball,

bowling, video games, racquetball,

archery, billiards, ping-pong, daily

activities, ice cream parlor, fi rst-run

movie theater with concessions,

coffee shop, hair gallery, and gift

shop. The Galleria Dining Roomfeatures a continental menu; Bell’agooverlooks Lake Harmony and serves

fi ne Italian cuisine; Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar offers panoramic

views of the 9th hole. Galleria

Nightclub and Benchwarmers Sports

Bar will entertain you. Banquet

facilities and conference services are

a specialty, and most amenities are

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

7625 or (570) 722-9111, and see

www.splitrockresort.com.

SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF

RESORT in Shawnee-on-Delaware

features John Grant, a New York-

style piano man, in the River Room

Piano Bar and Lounge on Thursdays

from 7:00pm to 11:00pm, and

Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00pm

to 11:00pm. Happy Hour daily from

4:00pm to 6:00pm, complimentary

hors d’oeuvres on weekends, cocktail

specials, and ShawneeCraft™ beer,

ale, and lager specials! On many

Tuesdays, performances happen

indoors or out, weather permitting,

at 7:00pm, part of a free Community

Concert Series appropriate for all

ages. Donations to the performers

are accepted. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE,

and see www.shawneeinn.com.

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THE INN AT POCONO MANOR overlooking

the mountains offers entertainment in the lounge

most Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as special

themed events. Featuring a daily Happy Hour, with

complimentary hors d’ oeuvres and drink specials from

5:00pm to 7:00pm, and a Light Fare menu from 9:00pm

to 12:00am. Check out the exceptional Exchange Restaurant, Laurel Spa, golf, fi shing, hunting, horseback

riding, and special events! The Inn at Pocono Manor

is located on Route 314, via Route 940 or Route 611,

in Pocono Manor. Call (570) 839-7111x7601 or 1-800-

233-8150x7601; see www.poconomanor.com.

October 28th

Anonymous (PG-13)

Puss in Boots (PG)

In Time (PG-13)

The Rum Diary (R)

Like Crazy (PG-13)

COMING SOONNovember 4th

A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas

(R)

Tower Heist (PG-13)

My Week with Marilyn

The Son of No One (R) PUSS IN BOOTS OPENS IN THEATRES 10/28

The Shawnee Playhouse on River Road in

Shawnee-on-Delaware hosts the Worthington

Players presentation of the PG-rated Hallowed Wedding by Brydie Jacques; Al and Harriet

celebrate their 50th anniversary in a castle owned

by Dracula, who’s hosting a wedding for a very

frightening couple! Come in costume on show

dates, October 28, 29, or 31, to receive $5.00 off

a regular-price adult ticket; the show on the 31st

features a free Halloween reception preceding the

performance, and intermission activities!

Presented by Pocono Shakes!, Macbeth by

William Shakespeare runs from Friday, November

4 through Sunday, November 13. Driven to

bloody deeds by their lust for power, Macbeth

and his Lady tragically struggle to hold on to their

sanity and each other. Another classic running

November 4 through 13 is The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, presented by Kaleidoscope Players.

Tom struggles in a modern-day world, his mother holds tight to fantasies of Southern gentility, and his sister

hides amidst her glistening crystalline creatures.

The Shawnee Playhouse near Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, www.shawneeinn.com, offers group rates, advance

reservations, private parties, S.T.A.R.S. Theater Camp for kids, and an Original Playwright Series which produces

new, original scripts/work. Call (570) 421-5093 for information, email [email protected], and

break a theatrical leg at www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com!

Shawnee Playhouse hosts Hallowed Wedding, Macbeth, and The Glass Menagerie

Luke Swierczek as Dracula & Irene Garner as Harrietin HALLOWED WEDDING

24 This Week in the Poconos

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

10. Promised Land11. Steamtown

National Historic Site12. Tobyhanna

BoulderLake

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Edwin R. Miller, II, Publisher

“This Week in the Poconos” Magazine

(570) 646-2121

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o b u m w BAIT & TACKLE

Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at

Park Avenue in Mount Pocono.

Healthy live bait for all seasons;

fat heads, minnows, night

crawlers, leeches, red worms,

giant mealworms, wax worms,

crickets, hellgramites, and

more! Celebrating 30+ years in

business, this very complete bait

shop is open every day, all year.

Call (570) 839-7338 and go to

www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.

BATTING CAGES

Shawnee River Trips, I-80 exit

310 to River Road in Shawnee-

on-Delaware, across from

Smithfi eld Elementary. Explore

the Delaware River and the

Delaware Water Gap National

Recreation Area via canoe,

raft, or kayak. Mountain bike

rentals and batting cages.

Call (570) 424-4000 and see

www.shawneerivertrips.com.

BOWLING

Split Rock Resort, One Lake

Drive, Lake Harmony. 8-lane

bowling center in the resort’s

spacious Galleria is open the

public as well as guests of the

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

Beautiful lanes and digital scoring!

Call (570) 722-9111, and see

www.splitrockresort.com.

CANOEING & RAFTING

The Adventure Center at

Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and

Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Join an

instructor on the water during

the Introduction to Canoeing Class. Learn about safety, boat

design, basic strokes, turning,

bracing, and re-entering a

swamped boat. Minimum age is

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

www.skytop.com.

Fernwood Hotel & Resort,

Route 209 in Bushkill. Enjoy

rafting, canoeing, and kayaking

on the Delaware River. Guests

of Fernwood Resort and

Villas receive a discount! Call

1-888-FERNWOOD, and see

www.fernwoodhotel.com.

Shawnee River Trips, I-80 exit

310 to River Road in Shawnee-

on-Delaware, across from

Smithfi eld Elementary. Explore

the Delaware River and the

Delaware Water Gap National

Recreation Area via canoe,

raft, or kayak. Mountain bike

rentals, fi shing equipment,

hiking information, and more.

Call (570) 424-4000 and visit

www.shawneerivertrips.com.

CLIMBING

The Adventure Center at Skytop

Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch

Hill Road, Skytop. Outdoor 30’

climbing wall; 8 stations, from

beginner to very advanced.

Custom built with a real rock look

and feel, and 300+ moveable

handholds! Classes available,

day use fee, top rope belaying;

weight up to 310 pounds.

Call (570) 595-8988 and see

www.skytop.com.

CBK Mountain Adventures,

at Camelback Mountain

Resort on Camelback Road in

Tannersville. Treetop obstacle

courses, mountain segways,

zip lines, off-road adventure

rides; save with the display ad!

Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see

www.cbkmountainadventures.com.

DISC GOLF

CBK Mountain Adventures,

at Camelback Mountain

Resort on Camelback Road in

Tannersville. Treetop obstacle

courses, mountain segways,

zip lines, off-road adventure

rides; save with the display ad!

Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see

www.cbkmountainadventures.com.

FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION

The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge,

Route 390, Skytop. Instruction

for the novice fl y fi sher covering

casting, entomology, wading,

knot tying, etc. in a classroom

and on the water; equipment

provided. Private lessons and

guide service. Waters open Bowling at Split Rock Resort

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to the public, for a fee, for fl y

fi shing only. Call (570) 595-

8929 or (570) 595-7401; see

www.skytop.com.

The Rod & Gun Club at The Inn

at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in

Pocono Manor via Route 611 or

Route 940. Lessons for beginners

to experienced anglers,

classroom and streamside.

Cast & Stay Packages available.

Scenic 2.5 miles of remote fl y-

fi shing open to the public for a

fee. Call (570) 839-3908 or email

[email protected];

see www.poconomanor.com.

GEOCACHING

The Adventure Center at Skytop

Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch

Hill Road, Skytop. A 30-minute

Geocaching and GPS Basics class teaches how to fi nd a Skytop

geocode with Global Positioning

System units. Complete the class,

and rent a GPS to locate your

choice of caches. Registration

is suggested and minimum age

is 13 without a parent/guardian.

Call (570) 595-8988 and see

www.skytop.com.

GOLF

Fernwood Hotel & Resort,

Route 209 in Bushkill. Golfers

of all abilities are challenged

on Fernwood’s par 71, 18-hole

course. On-site club rentals, golf

shop, and great specials! PGA

Golf Pro and instructor. Call

1-888-FERNWOOD, and visit

www.fernwoodhotel.com.

The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route

314 in Pocono Manor via Route

611 or Route 940, with 36 holes

of championship golf open to the

public. Stay and Play packages

include accommodations, meals,

and greens fees. Clubhouse,

pro shop, restaurant, lounge,

locker rooms, PGA Pro lessons,

club rentals, driving range,

and 2 putting greens. Call

(570) 839-7111 ext. 7415; visit

www.poconomanor.com.

Shawnee Country Club,

I-80 exit 310 to River Road, at

the centenary Shawnee Inn

& Golf Resort in Shawnee-on-

Delaware. Enjoy 27 holes of

championship golf, many on

an island in the Delaware River!

The 9-hole Tillinghast Approach

Golf Course is lit for night play.

Academy clinics and instruction,

Golf Shop, driving range, club

fi tting. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE

(742-9633) or (570) 424-4000,

and see www.shawneeinn.com.

Skytop Lodge Golf Course, at

Skytop Lodge off Route 390

in Skytop. Semi-private course

open to the public with 18 holes

and 6,656 yards. Par 72, slope

rating 133. Designed by Robert

White, opened in 1927. Call

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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!

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(570) 595-8910 or (570) 595-

7401; see www.skytop.com.

Split Rock Resort & Golf

Club, Wolf Hollow Road in

Lake Harmony. 27 holes of

championship golf, practice

facilities, putting greens, driving

range, midweek specials, GPS

carts, clubhouse, Golf Shop,

snack bar, Sunset Green

Restaurant & Bar with panoramic

views. Public welcomed.

Call (570) 722-9901; see

www.splitrockresort.com/golf.

For lodging, call 1-800-255-7625

or (570) 722-9111.

GOLF DRIVING RANGES

The Inn at Pocono Manor,

Route 314 in Pocono Manor via

Route 940 or Route 611. Two

practice putting greens and a

driving range, in addition to 36

holes of championship golf. Call

(570) 839-7111 ext. 7415, and

visit www.poconomanor.com.

Shawnee Country Club, I-80

exit 310 to River Road, at the

centenary Shawnee Inn & Golf

Resort in Shawnee-on-Delaware.

Two practice putting greens and

a driving range. Enjoy 27 holes

of Championship golf, most

on an island in the Delaware

River. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE

or (570) 424-4000; see

www.shawneeinn.com.

Split Rock Resort & Golf

Club, Wolf Hollow Road in

Lake Harmony. 27 holes of

championship golf, practice

facilities, putting greens, driving

range, midweek specials.

Clubhouse, Golf Shop, snack

bar, Sunset Green Restaurant

& Bar with panoramic views.

Call (570) 722-9901; go to

www.splitrockresort.com/golf.

HORSEBACK RIDING

Fernwood Hotel & Resort,

Route 209 in Bushkill. Year-

round horseback riding is

available on the beautiful

grounds of the resort. Call

1-888-FERNWOOD and visit

www.fernwoodhotel.com.

The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route

314 in Pocono Manor via Route

940 or Route 611. Year ‘round

horseback riding on gorgeous,

scenic trails. Horse-drawn hay

rides and sleigh rides in season.

Call (570) 839-6237 or email

[email protected];

visit www.poconomanor.com.

KART RACING

S & S Speedways Indoor Go-

Karts, Business Route 209 in

Snydersville. High-powered

indoor go-karts with slick tires

similar to real track racing!

Single-person ride; must be

at least 54” tall. Video arcade

and snack bar. Hours are

Thursday and Friday 5:00pm-

10:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm-

10:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-

7:00pm, and Monday through

Wednesday 12:00pm-5:00. Use

the display ad for a Free Race!

Call (570) 420-5500 and visit

www.ssspeedways.com.

KAYAKING

The Adventure Center at

Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and

Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Join

instructors on the water to learn

basics of fl at water kayaking

during the Introduction to Kayaking Class; safety, boat

design, strokes, turning, bracing,

and wet exit. Minimum age is

13. Call (570) 595-8988 and see

www.skytop.com.

Fernwood Hotel & Resort,

Route 209 in Bushkill. Enjoy River

Country rafting, canoeing, and

kayaking on the Delaware River.

Guests of Fernwood Resort and

Villas receive a discount. Call

1-888-FERNWOOD and visit

www.fernwoodhotel.com.

Shawnee River Trips, I-80 exit

310 to River Road in Shawnee-

on-Delaware, across from

Smithfi eld Elementary. Explore

the Delaware River and the

Delaware Water Gap National

Recreation Area. Single and

tandem kayaks, canoes, rafts,

and mountain bikes. Call

(570) 424-4000 and visit

www.shawneerivertrips.com.

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Route 209, Bushkill, PA570-588-6682

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Managed by ARAMARK

Pond at Bushkill Falls

MINIATURE GOLF

& PLAY PARKS

Bushkill Falls, off Route 209

in Bushkill. The “Niagara of

Pennsylvania” around 8 roaring

waterfalls features nature trails,

picnic areas, miniature golf,

and paddleboats. Ice Cream

Parlor, Native American and

wildlife exhibits, fi shing, Trading

Post, Fudge Kitchen, and

more. Open daily at 9:00am.

Call (570) 588-6682 and see

www.visitbushkillfalls.com.

Split Rock Resort & Golf Club,

Wolf Hollow Road in Lake

Harmony. Enjoy an 18-hole

mini golf course; 27 holes of

championship golf are open to the

public in addition to many other

amenities, including the indoor

waterpark! Call 1-800-255-7625

or (570) 722-9111, and visit

www.splitrockresort.com.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

The Adventure Center at

Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and

Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Learn

how to negotiate rock gardens,

bridges, drops, and banked

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

bikes or your own. Minimum

age is 15 using Skytop’s bikes;

13 with your own approved

bike; helmets mandatory. Bikes

rented on an hourly basis after

class. Join a trail ride around the

West Mountain, on and off of

the West Rim trail; experience

required, minimum age 15.

Call (570) 595-8988 and see

www.skytop.com.

Shawnee River Trips, off I-

80 exit 310 to River Road in

Shawnee-on-Delaware, across

from Smithfi eld Elementary. Take

a Trek Mountain Bike on the

McDade Trail which lines the

Delaware River and National Park

grounds. Also renting canoes,

rafts, and kayaks. Stop in the

River Road Drive-In for some ice

cream. Call (570) 424-4000; visit

www.shawneerivertrips.com.

MOUNTAIN SEGWAYS

CBK Mountain Adventures,

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at Camelback Mountain

Resort on Camelback Road in

Tannersville. Treetop obstacle

courses, mountain segways,

zip lines, off-road adventure

rides; save with the display ad!

Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see

www.cbkmountainadventures.com.

Fernwood Hotel & Resort/

Pocono Segway Tours, Route

209 in Bushkill. Guided segway

tours daily except Wednesday,

for ages 13+, amidst the 440-

acre resort. No experience

required; top speed is 12 mph.

Open to the public and resort

guests. Call 1-888-segway9

or 1-888-337-6966; see

www.fernwoodhotel.com.

PAINTBALL

The Adventure Center at Skytop

Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch

Hill Road, Skytop. Play paintball

on 5 fi elds with games in and

out of the woods including

speedball. Equipment available,

outside paint not permitted; all

paintballs must be purchased at

the Adventure Center. Minimum

age 10 with waiver signed by

guardian. Paintball shooting

gallery with no age restriction.

Call (570) 595-8988; see

www.skytop.com.

Fernwood Hotel & Resort,

Route 209 in Bushkill.

Guests can play Destination Paintball at a discount. Call

1-888-FERNWOOD and visit

www.fernwoodhotel.com.

SPORTING CLAYS

The Rod & Gun Club at Pocono

Manor, Route 314, via Route

611 or Route 940, Pocono

Manor. Multi-station clay course

spanning 120+ acres. High-

fl ying teal, rolling rabbits, and

fast crossing and incoming

birds; scenic woodland course.

Walk or ride along the stream

between stations. Trained staff

assist with 1st round. Instruction,

gun rentals, ammo, and gear.

Appointment required; call

(570) 839-3908 or email

[email protected];

see www.poconomanor.com.

The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge,

Route 390, Skytop. Regulation,

12-station sporting clay range

open to the public. Suitable

for beginners, with challenges

for experienced. Instruction

and gun rentals. Appointment

required. Phone (570) 595-

8929 or (570) 595-7401; visit

www.skytop.com.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Starting Gate Action Sports,

Rt. 209 in Bushkill, adjacent

to Pocono Indian Museum.

Wide selection of skis,

snowboards, skateboards,

skates, footwear, sportswear,

swimwear, accessories, and

equipment. Rentals. Call (570)

588-4807 and check out

www.startinggateonline.com.

Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940

at Park Avenue in Mount

Pocono. Healthy live bait for all

seasons; fat heads, minnows,

night crawlers, leeches, red

worms, giant mealworms,

wax worms, crickets, and

more! Celebrating 30+ years

in business, a very complete

bait shop open every day, all

year. Call (570) 839-7338; see

www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.

TRAIN RIDES

Steamtown National Historic

Site in Scranton, I-81 exit 185

(Central Scranton Expressway),

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machine. Lockers and snack bar.

Call (570) 722-9901,1-800-255-

7625, or (570) 722-9111; see

www.splitrockresort.com.

ZIP LINES/ROPES COURSES

CBK Mountain Adventures,

at Camelback Mountain

Resort on Camelback Road in

Tannersville. Treetop obstacle

courses, mountain segways,

zip lines, off-road adventure

rides; save with the display ad!

Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see

www.cbkmountainadventures.com.

left at light to Lackawanna Avenue,

follow signs to Steamtown.

Cross-country steam-powered

and historic diesel-driven rail

excursions, working roundhouse

and turntable, 2 museums, Park

Theatre, and Visitors Center. Call

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

9391; see www.nps.gov/stea.

TROLLEY RIDES

Water Gap Trolley, Route 611

in Delaware Water Gap; I-80

exit 310. Authentically styled

all-weather trolleys make scenic

and historic tours of Delaware

Water Gap, the Eighth Scenic Wonder of the World. Trained

guides describe points of

interest and history. Miniature

golf, picnic area, pavilion, food,

and gift shop. Open 7 days

from 10:00am to 4:00pm, rain

or shine. Use the display ad

coupon. Call (570) 476-9766;

visit www.watergaptrolley.com.

WATERPARKS

Split Rock Resort & Golf Club,

Wolf Hollow Road in Lake

Harmony. H2Oooohh! indoor

waterpark with family raft ride,

body slides, multi-level splash

playground, children’s activity

pool, wave pool, whirlpools,

and Flowrider simulated wave

Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival, through October 31st

A favorite fall adventure, the Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival, returns to Country Junction on Route

209, Forest Inn, 6565 Interchange Road, Lehighton. The

“Largest Pumpkin Festival in the Poconos” gets bigger

and better every year,

including Ghost Town, USA. Challenge the

Quest for Treasure

Corn Maze, and

the Kiddies Hay

Maze with a corn bin

and games. Unlimited

Daytime Hayrides are fun for all; see costumed characters point out their

own Perfect Pumpkin. Pony rides, the Blue Lagoon, Pirate Ship, Moon

Walks, and Kiddies Haunted House promise fun for youngsters! Visit the

free Petting Farm with goats, deer, piglets, ducks, and chickens.

Catch some Halloween thrills and chills in the Teen Terror attraction, and don’t miss the huge Costume and Halloween Barn,

with costumes galore and spooky home decor! The Daytime Festival

is open Monday through Friday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, and

Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am until 6:00pm. A $6.00/person

fee applies to Ghost Town, USA; kids under 2 enter free. The Midway

with rides and games comes alive on weekends. An extra $8.00/

person buys unlimited amusement rides like the Big Slide, Ferris wheel,

and kiddie rides. You’ll fi nd fare from fries to BBQ turkey to wine

tasting. Choose from 1000s of pounds of fi eld pumpkins weighing

from 5 to 50 pounds, at $3.00 each! Call (610) 377-8400, and see

www.countryjunction.com.

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Pocono Outdoor Club Hikes On Saturday, October 29, join members of the Pocono Outdoor Club for a Tumbling Waters Hike at the Pocono

Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area near Dingmans Ferry.

This moderate, 3.5-mile hike to 2 impressive waterfalls and overlooks of the Delaware River includes a 350’ climb

up from the waterfall. Meet at 10:00am at the PEEC parking lot off Brisco Mountain Road, near mile marker 8 on

Route 209.

You’re invited to Hike the McDade Trail in the Delaware Water Gap National

Recreation Area on Saturday, November 12. Meet at 10:00am at the Hialeah parking

area to hike to Turn Farm and back, about 9 miles total. Travel on River Road through

Shawnee, to the Hialeah picnic area on the right. Drive through and park at the far end

near the trail head; bring lunch and water.

Call hike leader Rosemary Huebner at (570) 588-3201 for more information

about either hike. All hiking requires sturdy footwear; bring your own water and snack.

The Pocono Outdoor Club is a friendly hiking group, open to all who are interested in

exploring the trails and wilds of the Pocono Mountains. To learn more, blaze a trail to

www.poconooutdoorclub.org!

PEEC-a-Boo Halloween Trail & New EcoZone Whisk your family broomstick to the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) PEEC-a-Boo Halloween Trail on Saturday, October 29 for non-scary family fun! Follow your guide

along PEEC’s enchanted trail to learn about whoooo lives in the forest. Participate in Halloween

and nature-themed activities and games! Refreshments are available to purchase. This event is

from 4:00pm to 7:00pm; reservations are recommended and rain date is Sunday, October 30.

The new PEEC EcoZone opens on Sunday, November 20;

you’re invited to explore its wonders from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.

See a life-sized bald eagle nest exhibit, located next to a giant

eagle mural. You can even climb into the nest to experience

the world of the eaglets after they hatch. Manipulate the 75

magnetized bones of a real black bear skeleton, examine the

large teeth and claws and relatively small skull, and see how

bears adapt and survive in their environment. Mark your calendar for this event!

PEEC’s mission is to enhance environmental awareness, knowledge, and

appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor classroom. It provides

unique year-round environmental experiences to families, school groups, scouts, and

nature enthusiasts of all ages. Find it off Route 209 near mile marker 8, within the

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Dingmans Ferry. Call (570) 828-

2319, and take a peek at www.peec.org. PEEC is close to home, where learning comes

naturally!

Bog Walks and Halloween Night HikesBog Walks and Halloween Night Hikes The Monroe County Conservation District Environmental Education Center

(MCEEC) hosts Tannersville Bog Walks on Wednesdays, November 2 and 9. The

2½-hour walks traverse a 1650’ boardwalk through this unique northern boreal bog

owned by The Nature Conservancy, and are led by a Monroe County Environmental

Educator. Meet at MCEEC by 1:00pm for a brief presentation, then caravan to the

bog. Cost is $5.00/non-members, $3.00/MCEEC or Nature Conservancy members

and children under 12.

On Saturday, October 29, join a Halloween Night Hike at the MCEEC Kettle

Creek Wildlife Sanctuary in Bartonsville. A brush with an owl, the life of worms, how

bats navigate, swamp creatures, and the legend of why we carve pumpkins into jack-o-

lanterns await those who dare to enjoy this entertaining educational experience! The

1-hour hikes begin at 6:30pm and leave every 15 minutes; the last hike leaves the building at 8:30pm. Cost is $8.00/non-

members, $5.00/MCEEC members and children under 12.

Registration and appropriate apparel are required for both programs. Contact MCEEC at (570) 629-3061 or

[email protected]. From I-80 exit 302 or 302B, go north on Route 611 for ½ mile to the traffi c light in Bartonsville, turn

left onto Rimrock Drive for 0.4 mile, bear right onto N. Easton-Belmont Pike for 0.2 mile, and bear right onto Running

Valley Road; MCEEC is 0.7 mile on the left. Visit www.mcconservation.org.

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Visit the PoconoArts Cultural Center!

Featured Artist in the PoconoArts Cultural Center/ARTSPACE Gallery is Marlana

Holsten, an award-winning photographer whose images grace newspapers, advertising

venues, web pages, magazine covers, corporate headquarters, and galleries. Marlana

states, “My sincere wish is that my photographs let you experience the unusually

artistic natural landscapes I have witnessed as well as the amazing beauty of the

wildlife that still lives on it. Maybe you can visually escape to a magical place in

time…even if only for a moment.” Also displayed through November are works of

19 juried ARTSPACE artists whose creations range from painting to photography to

glass.

Featured in the PoconoArts Cultural Center Studio Gallery are crayon drawings

by Penny Ross and photographs by Don Manza. The Hall of Poetry & Writings features poetry by Ka-Son Reeves.

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to

4:00pm, at 18 North 7th Street, Stroudsburg. The Pocono Arts Council serves Monroe, Pike, Wayne, Lackawanna,

and Luzerne counties, building the community artistically and culturally by providing leadership, service, and

education with the mission Culture Builds Community. Call (570) 476-4460, email [email protected], and view

www.artspacegallery.net and www.poconoarts.org!

Bluegrass Shin-Dig on November 6th On Sunday, November 6th, the Pocono Bluegrass & Folk Society (PB&FS) hosts a Bluegrass Shin-Dig featuring

Homespun Bluegrass and The Lost Ramblers. The stage shows, featuring critically-acclaimed bands, are presented

in the spacious BPO Elks Lodge at 260 Washington Street in

East Stroudsburg. Featured bands perform on the fi rst fl oor, and

continue from 12:30pm to 5:00pm.

If you play an instrument, tote it along and join one of the jam

sessions happening throughout the 1920’s-era building! Several

rooms are ideal for jamming and listening. Enjoy a full bar, and a

kitchen offering food at reasonable prices. Admission is $7.00/

non-members or $6.00/members; annual PB&FS membership is

just $10.00/person! Call Neil at (570) 424-2937 or John at (570)

992-2259; the number at the Elks Lodge is (570) 421-9140.

Dig more at www.poconobluegrass.org, and mark your

calendar for the 12th Annual WinterFest on January 27, 28,

and 29! The Pocono Bluegrass & Folk Society is a non-profi t, all-

volunteer organization supported in part by Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and the

Pocono Arts Council in Stroudsburg; see www.poconoarts.org.

The Lost Ramblers

Marlana Holsten

Cemetery Tour at Grey Towers NHS A walking tour of Laurel Hill Cemetery, on the grounds of Grey Towers

National Historic Site in Milford, is planned for Sunday, October 30 at 1:30pm.

Meet in the Visitor Pavilion in the parking lot and wear comfortable shoes for the

short hike to the cemetery. The cemetery tour, sponsored by the Grey Towers

Heritage Association, Pike County Historical Society, and the US Forest Service,

costs $5.00/person; registration is recommended and limited to 40 participants.

Laurel Hill Cemetery served as the original town graveyard until the Milford

Cemetery on Route 209 was established. Lori Strelecki of the Pike County Historical

Society will discuss some of the cemetery’s well-known inhabitants, including

members of the Pinchot family. A Forest Service representative will speak about

cemetery rehabilitation projects and volunteer recruitment.

Grey Towers is the former home of conservationist and 2-term Pennsylvania

Governor, Gifford Pinchot. The US Forest Service, founded by Pinchot, is now

its steward, offering programs, tours, and a conference center. From Route 6

near Milford, turn on Old Owego Turnpike for ¼ mile, to the entrance on the

left. Call (570) 296-9630 or (570) 296-9625, email [email protected], and visit

www.fs.fed.us/gt and www.greytowers.org.

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REAL ESTATE

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At the traffic light, Corner Routes 940 & 423Pocono Pines, PA 18350

(800) 537-1479 * (570) 646-2222See our sales & rentals at www.lakenaomi.com

Largest sales staff specializing in Lake Naomi and Timber Trails.

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www.poconobuilders.org

REAL ESTATE

Century 21 Select Group, Route

940 in Pocono Pines, and Route

940 in Pocono Lake at Locust

Lake Village. Real estate sales

and vacation rentals in Lake

Naomi, Locust Lake, Timber

Trails, and Pinecrest Lake. Call

Pocono Pines at 1-800-588-

1808 or (570) 646-3600, or

Pocono Lake at 1-800-588-

2808 or (570) 646-8844, email

[email protected];

see www.c21PoconoPines.com.

Lake Naomi Real Estate,

Inc., at routes 940 and 423 in

Pocono Pines. Lake Naomi/

Timber Trails sales and vacation

rentals are a specialty. Call

1-800-537-1479 or

(570) 646-2222; see

www.lakenaomi.com.

VACATION HOME

COMMUNITIES

Century 21 Select Group, Route

940 in Pocono Pines, and Route

940 in Pocono Lake at Locust

Lake Village. Real estate sales

and vacation rentals in Lake

Naomi, Locust Lake, Timber

Trails, and Pinecrest Lake. Call

Pocono Pines at 1-800-588-

1808 or (570) 646-3600, or

Pocono Lake at 1-800-588-

2808 or (570) 646-8844; email

[email protected];

see www.c21PoconoPines.com.

Lake Naomi Real Estate,

Inc., at routes 940 & 423 in

Pocono Pines. Lake Naomi/

Timber Trails sales and vacation

rentals. Call 1-800-537-1479

or (570) 646-2222; see

www.lakenaomi.com.

VACATION HOME/COTTAGE RENTALS

Century 21 Select Group, Route

940 in Pocono Pines, and Route

940 in Pocono Lake at Locust

Lake Village. Real estate sales

and vacation rentals in Lake

Naomi, Locust Lake, Timber

Trails, and Pinecrest Lake. Call

Pocono Pines at 1-800-588-

1808 or (570) 646-3600, or

Pocono Lake at 1-800-588-

2808 or (570) 646-8844; email

[email protected];

see www.c21PoconoPines.com.

Fernwood Resort, Route 209,

Bushkill. Spacious villas, on-

premises restaurants, fi tness,

winter sports, swimming,

golf, horseback riding. Call

1-888-FERNWOOD; see

www.fernwoodhotel.com.

Lake Naomi Real Estate,

Inc., at routes 940 & 423 in

Pocono Pines. Lake Naomi/

Timber Trails sales and vacation

rentals. Call 1-800-537-1479

or (570) 646-2222; see

www.lakenaomi.com.

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PAUPACKRoute 507 226-4531

NEWFOUNDLANDRoute 191 676-3304

Service i s Our Special ty !• Building Supplies• Hardware Supplies• Plumbing• Heating• Lumber/Hardware• Free Local Delivery

• Wiring Supplies• Paint & Painting• Accessories• Power & Hand Tools• Crane Service

Call Bob at 493-2345

www.gumblebrothers.com

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

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

Pocono Tile Works

BUILDERS, SERVICES

NEW HOME

CONSTRUCTION

Gumble Brothers, Inc., with

2 locations! In Paupack, call (570)

226-4531; in Newfoundland,

call (570) 676-3304. Visit

www.gumblebrothers.com.

Pocono Tile Works, expert

custom tile design and

installation. Marble also a

specialty. See examples at

www.poconotileworks.com, or

call (570) 460-6439 for a free

quote! Fully insured, references

available.

The Service Team, routes 512

and 33 (487 E. Moorestown

Road) in Wind Gap. Installation

of roofi ng, siding, kitchens

and baths, decks, insulation,

fl ooring. Open daily. Phone

(610) 377-8400.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Gumble Brothers, Inc., with 2

locations! In Paupack, call (570)

226-4531; in Newfoundland,

call (570) 676-3304. Visit

www.gumblebrothers.com.

HOME EQUIPMENT

RENTALS

Gumble Brothers Ace

Rental Center, Route 191,

Newfoundland. Renting

lawn and garden equipment,

household and contractor

tools, Bobcat with attachments.

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 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

of roofi ng, siding, kitchens

and baths, decks, insulation,

fl ooring. Open daily; call (610)

377-8400.

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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

ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North

7th Street, Stroudsburg. Gallery

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

education organization serving

the 4-county Pocono Mountains

region with the mission Culture Builds Community! Monday

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

Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm to

4:00pm. Shows, displays, events,

exhibits. Call (570) 476-4460; see

www.poconoarts.org.

BELL SCHOOL, on Cherry Valley

Road in Stormsville, southwest

of Stroudsburg. Circa 1860, the

1-room school served students

until 1953. Artifacts, photos,

guided tours. Presented and

maintained by Monroe County Historical Association. Open

seasonally and by appointment.

Donations accepted. Call (570)

421-7703, email [email protected], see

www.monroehistorical.org.

BETHEL ONE-ROOM SCHOOL;

from Route 6 at Indian Orchard,

take Route 652 east for 1 mile,

turn right onto Bethel School Road,

travel a mile to the schoolhouse on

left. Administered by the Wayne

County Historical Society, 810

Main Street, Honesdale. See the

1-room school circa 1872 during

open houses and by appointment.

Call (570) 253-3240, or visit

www.waynehistorypa.org.

CALDER HOUSE MUSEUM, Route

191 and Pine Mill Rd. in Equinunk.

Historical displays, exhibits, and

programs hosted by the Equinunk

Historical Society. Also see the

restored Joel Hill Water-Powered Sawmill on Duck Harbor Road

off Route 191 at Lookout. A

National Historic Site. Phone

(570) 224-6722 for a schedule

to see the mill in operation; visit

www.waynehistorypa.org.

CARBON COUNTY WELCOME

CENTER, 2 Lehigh Avenue, Jim

Thorpe. Exhibits include coal mining,

canal shipping, rail transportation,

Delaware and Lehigh Corridor,

hiking, biking, skiing, museum tours,

train rides, shopping, restaurants,

and accommodations. Visit 9:30am

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

3673 or 1-888-JIM-THORPE, and

see www.JimThorpe.org.

COLUMNS MUSEUM, 608 Broad

Street, Milford. The restored 1904

neo-classical home is the museum

of the Pike County Historical Society. Highlighting the “Bloody

Lincoln Flag,” placed under

President Lincoln’s head after he

was shot at Ford’s Theater. Exhibits

on philosopher Charles Sanders

Peirce, and Father Francis Craft,

liaison at The Battle of Wounded

Knee and 1st white Chief of the

Sioux. WWII posters, propaganda,

weapons, uniforms. Genealogical

research information, maps,

photographs. Open Wednesday,

Saturday, and Sunday September

through June, and Wednesday

through Sunday in July and

August. Call (570) 296-8126; see

www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP

HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

MUSEUM, in the Township Complex,

5550 Memorial Boulevard, Route

611, Tobyhanna. Ice harvesting, the

military, extensive photo collection,

and artifacts. Programs, displays,

speakers, and historical, social,

and cultural events. Admission is

free, donations appreciated, tours

by appointment. Regular hours are

Mondays 10:00am to 12:00pm, and

Saturdays June through September

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

are the 3rd Monday at 7:00pm,

except December. Phone (570)

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

www.coolbaughtwp.org.

CRESCO STATION MUSEUM,

Sand Spring Road off Route 390

at Cresco Railroad Depot. Antique

toys, anthracite coal mine display,

diorama of the 1764 John Price

homestead, churches of Barrett

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

Civil War, and early Boy Scout

displays. Craftsmen demonstrate

old-time skills. Free; donations

accepted. Art shows, socials, and

music programs. Administered by

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

visit www.barretthistory.org.

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TOBYHANNA STATION PA

Route 423 in TobyhannaSaturdays & Sundays 12:00pm-4:00pm

570-894-3338

Memorabilia • Rail Videos Model Trains • Souvenirs

FREE PARKING - FREE ADMISSION

DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM

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

White Mills. Highlighting the life of

Christian Dorfl inger, creator of fi ne

crystal and cut glass, educated at the

Cristalleries de Saint Louis in France.

In 1865, he built a glass factory

and town of 100 homes to design

and produce lead crystal. Largest

collection of Honesdale Glass in

the world, plus period antiques and

factory artifacts. Open Wednesday

through Saturday from 10:00am to

4:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm

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

see www.dorfl inger.org.

DRIEBE FREIGHT STATION, 537

Ann Street next to McMichaels

Park, Stroudsburg. Restored 1882

railroad freight station housing

a working model train display,

industrial exhibits, general store,

music exhibits, and gift shop.

A 1923 Chestnut Hill Railroad

caboose displays memorabilia.

Phone (570) 424-1776 to schedule

a visit; donation suggested.

THE ANTOINE DUTOT MUSEUM

& GALLERY, Main Street, Route 611

in Delaware Water Gap. Housed in

a brick schoolhouse circa 1850 with

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

gallery, and 2nd-fl oor museum of

local history featuring a preserved

schoolroom. Sit at an antique desk,

view a slide show of local history,

and see memorabilia. Open from

1:00pm to 5:00pm on weekends.

Phone (570) 476-4240; visit

www.dutotmuseum.com.

EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY

Madelon Powers Art Gallery,

Fine and Performing Arts Center,

Normal and Marguerite streets,

East Stroudsburg. Open Monday/

Wednesday/Friday from 11:00pm

to 4:00pm and Tuesday/Thursday

from 11:00am to 7:00pm. Phone

(570) 422-3483; see www.esu.edu.

ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE, 10

miles east of Hazleton on Highland

Road, 3 miles off Route 940. Re-

live history in a coal miners’ patch

town. Founded in 1854, Eckley was

an anthracite-mining community of

company-owned homes. In 1971, the

village became a living museum with

miners’ homes, churches, company

store, and doctor’s offi ce. Open

year ‘round, administered by the

Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Guided walking tours

available; call (570) 636-2070, see

www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.

EQUINUNK HISTORICAL

SOCIETY, 1972 Pine Mill Road in

Equinunk; listed on the National

Register of Historic Places. Collects,

preserves, and interprets the history

of the Upper Delaware River

corridor, from prehistoric times.

Books, documents, photographs,

cultural objects, educational

programs, lectures, special

events, library, genealogy, and

publications. School room, loom

room, farm room, and Stockport

Room. Call (570) 224-6722, email

[email protected]. Calder Museum,

Calder Corner Shop, and Civil War-

era Joel Hill water-powered sawmill;

see www.rootsweb.com/~paehs.

GREY TOWERS NATIONAL

HISTORIC SITE in Milford, former

home of Pennsylvania Governor

and founder of the US Forest

Service, Gifford Pinchot. The 1886

French chateau-esque mansion

serves as a museum and conference

center under the stewardship of the

USDA Forest Service. Guided tours,

special events. From Route 6, turn

on Old Owego Turnpike, go ¼ mile

to the entrance. Call (570) 296-

9630; see www.greytowers.org or

www.fs.fed.us/gt.

OLD MAUCH CHUNK LANDING,

Route 209 in Jim Thorpe. A former

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

booming passenger trade. Now

a hub for special events, exhibits,

and rail excursions. Listed on the

National Register of Historic Places.

Explore industrial heritage exhibits

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

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

5791; visit www.jimthorpe.org.

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POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM,

Route 209, Bushkill. Living history,

ancient artifacts, and crafts of the

Delaware Indians residing in the

Delaware River region of Monroe

and Pike counties. Receive a 1/2-

price tour admission with a full-

price adult tour admission; see

the display ad for offer. Excellent

gift shop, gift certifi cates available.

Open daily except Christmas,

Easter, and Thanksgiving; adjacent

to Starting Gate Action Sports.

Phone (570) 588-9338; visit

www.poconoindianmuseum.com.

QUIET VALLEY LIVING

HISTORICAL FARM, off Business

Route 209 near Stroudsburg. A

restored and working 19th-century

Pennsylvania German farm,

complete with historic buildings,

guides dressed in period clothing,

farm animals, and heritage

demonstrations. Open seasonally

and for events. Phone (570) 992-

6161; visit www.quietvalley.org.

RESICA FALLS SCOUT

RESERVATION, Route 402, 6 miles

north of Marshalls Creek. Indian

museum housing fabled Cornell

Faucett and Andrew Lewis Indian

Artifacts Exhibits, Scout handcrafts,

and local postcards. Free. Phone

(570) 223-8312. Open weekends

or by appointment.

SLATE BELT HERITAGE CENTER,

30 North First Street, Route 191,

Bangor. Self-guided tour of 9 rooms

honoring founders and industries;

Slate Room, Textile Room, Welsh

Room, Cornish Room, WWII Home

Front Room, artifacts, videos,

and data collection information.

Chairlift available. Fire Museum

exhibit with Bangor’s 1st fi re truck.

Open Saturday, Sunday, and by

appointment. Free. Call (610)

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

www.slatebeltheritage.com.

STEAMTOWN NATIONAL

HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington

Ave., Scranton. Only National

Park devoted to steam railroading.

Locomotive and railroad equipment

displays, museum, and train rides!

Open 9:00am to 5:00pm daily

except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and

New Year’s. Exit 185 off I-81, Central

Scranton Expressway; entrance at

Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. Call

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

see www.nps.gov/stea.

STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY,

900 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Built

by Jacob Stroud in 1795, housing

artifacts and exhibits of Monroe

County; hosted by the Monroe County Historical Association.

Elizabeth D. Walters Library with

extensive genealogical materials,

museum, library, and gift shop.

Open Tuesday through Friday

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

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

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

Admission. Call (570) 421-7703;

see www.monroehistorical.org.

TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION

& MUSEUM, Route 423 in

Tobyhanna. Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, open

seasonally and for special events.

Tour the restored facility and see

how it was when the station was

bustling. Rail videos, running model

train layouts, memorabilia, railroad

art, and souvenirs. Free; donations

accepted. Call (570) 894-3338.

WALLENPAUPACK HISTORICAL

SOCIETY, Lake Wallenpaupack.

Williams House, 103 Manor

Woods Court in Paupack off Route

507, has tools, guns, weaving

implements, artifacts, and a sleigh;

by appointment. Palmyra Township Building off Gumbletown Road has

wallpaper tools, early woodworking

tools, and bells from 1-room

schools; 8:00am to 12:00pm,

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

has Ray LaTournou’s Dorfl inger

glass collection, glass blowing

tools, samples, and artifacts;

Monday through Friday 8:00am to

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

www.wallenpaupackhistorical.org.

WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL

SOCIETY MUSEUM RESTORED

JASON TORREY LAND OFFICE

BUILDING, 810 Main Street,

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

Historic Landmark; Americana

exhibits, library with climate-

controlled storage of artifacts

and documents. Wayne County

exhibit, Honesdale glass, quilt and

photo displays, Native American

artifacts, and Movin’ Energy

display. Call (570) 253-3240; see

www.waynehistorypa.org.

TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM

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ENJOYA

CountrysideHoliday

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COUNTRYSIDEHOUSEKEEPING

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BUSHKILL

Fernwood Hotel & Resort:

Route 209. Newly renovated luxury

hotel room and villa rentals, just

minutes from 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. Take a scenic horseback

ride on Fernwood’s lush grounds or

play a match on the outdoor tennis

courts. Enjoy the 18-hole, par 71 golf

course, Game Zone arcade, daily

activities, and special events. Check

out Fernwood’s Winter Fun Center,

with snow tubing and more! Great

getaway vacations and weekend

packages. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD

or (570) 588-9500, and visit

www.fernwoodhotel.com.

HAWLEY

The Settlers Inn at Bingham

Park: Welcoming visitors to the

Lake Wallenpaupack region since

1927. Artfully restored craftsman-

style hotel with country charm and

grace. Featuring 20 guest rooms and

suites; some with whirlpool tubs and

fi replaces. Savor a delicious meal,

created in the fl avors of the season,

and a Wine Spectator award-

winning selection. The freshest

locally grown produce, seasonal

game, meats, and fi sh. Dine on the

terrace overlooking the gardens

or in the dining room. For large

meetings and group events, The

Undercroft Room offers a naturally

comfortable setting. Special dinners

and scheduled entertainment. 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 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 in-

house spa services. Quaint shops,

antique stores, galleries, opera

house, pubs, restaurants, music

venues, and hiking/biking trails are at

the Inn’s doorstep. Take advantage

of packages such as Show & Stay,

Shop ‘til You Drop Getaways, Spa

Weekends, Romance packages,

and Girlfriend Getaways. For more

information and reservations, call

The Inn at Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-

2599; visit www.innjt.net.

LAKE HARMONY

The Resort at Split Rock:

A 4-season destination offering

the ultimate in activities and

accommodations, with over 500

deluxe units in unique environments.

Don’t miss the H2Ooooh! Indoor

Waterpark! Enjoy championship

27-hole golf, 18-hole miniature golf,

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 a movie with popcorn in

the fi rst-run movie theater. The

Galleria Dining Room features a

superb continental menu, Bell’ago

overlooks beautiful Lake Harmony

and serves fi ne Italian cuisine, and

the Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar

offers panoramic views. The Galleria

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Nightclub and Benchwarmers

Sports Bar at the Lodge will

entertain you. Convenient 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: An award-

winning retreat, comfortable and

elegant, surrounded by the beauty

of Paradise Valley. All suites and

cottages have private baths,

telephone, climate control, and

remote control television, and many

come with a fi replace, whirlpool,

and outdoor deck. The inn 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 nearby spas,

adventure park, and casino! Find it

at Route 191 and Route 940; 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:

1,800 feet atop the Pocono

Mountains since 1902, this charming

year-round 3000-acre resort is

your gateway to fun, nature and

relaxation. Midweek and weekend

getaway plans include exceptional

dining and accommodations, 36

holes of championship golf, a

spacious full-service spa, lounge

with entertainment, horseback

riding, 2.5 miles of fl y-fi shing

streams, sporting clays, indoor/

outdoor pools, hiking trails, and

special events. It’s just minutes from

The Crossings Premium Outlets and

Camelback Mountain Resort/CBK

Mountain Adventures. Off Route

314 in Pocono Manor, via Route

940 or Route 611. Call (570) 839-

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

www.poconomanor.com.

REEDERS

Mountain Springs Lake Resort:

Quiet and secluded resort featuring

the fi ne pleasures of mountain

living, with a pristine 76-acre lake

and elegant accommodations.

Authentic log and cedar cottages

nestled amidst evergreens around

the lake, with cozy fi replaces and

full kitchens, off Mountain Springs

Drive via Route 715. Enjoy nature

trails, X-C skiing, biking, skating,

sledding, tennis, boating, and

swimming on the premises. Only

a short drive to shopping, dining,

attractions, and nightlife. To learn

more or to place reservations, call

(570) 629-0251 or 1-866-629-0251;

visit www.mslresort.com.

SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE

Shawnee Inn and Golf

Resort: Discover this unique

golf, ski, meeting, dining, and

vacation destination on River

Road. Conveniently located 75

miles from New York City and

100 miles from Philadelphia in

a scenic and secluded location

set amidst the splendor of the

Delaware Water Gap National

Recreation Area. Amenities include

championship golf, approach

course, golf academy, tennis,

guided fi shing, river trips, hiking,

dining options, a playhouse theatre,

and musical entertainment. The

Inn has 80 hotel-style rooms, 2

cottages, and deluxe suites. Relax

and unwind at Spa Shawnee! A

smoke-free resort. Call (570) 424-

4000 or 1-800-SHAWNEE; see

ww.shawneeinn.com.

SKYTOP

Skytop Lodge: A refi ned

resort for all seasons off Route 390

in a spectacular 5,500-acre setting.

Affordable weekend and vacation

plans feature superb dining and

accommodations, championship

golf, tennis, swimming pools, and

naturalist-guided tours. A Bed &

Breakfast Plan is available midweek,

and entertainment and themed

weekends are scheduled. Skytop

Lodge is one of the most highly

regarded destinations in the Pocono

Mountains region. For information

or reservations, call (570) 595-

7401 or 1-800-345-7759, and visit

www.skytop.com.

SOUTH STERLING

French Manor Inn and Spa:

In a serenely beautiful locale, the

French Manor is a full-scale country

inn manor modeled after an estate

in the south of France. Gourmet

French cuisine served nightly, a

superb wine list, outdoor dining

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

majestic views of the surrounding

mountains. Selected as one of the

“Ten Best Inns in America” and

awarded a 4 Diamond rating by the

AAA. Le Spa Forêt offers the best and

most luxurious services available.

Special packages and events are

available. Phone (570) 676-3244

or 1-877-720-6095, and experience

www.thefrenchmanor.com.

STROUDSBURG

Countryside Cottages: A

small country resort, a perfect place

to spend some quiet time indoors

or outdoors. Log-burning fi replaces,

cable TV, and all the comforts of

home. The rustic, woodsy setting is

just a short drive off Route 611 in

Bartonsville. An ideal get-away near

to Camelback Mountain Resort,

shopping attractions, fi ne dining,

spas, and a casino. 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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Settlers Inn Settlers Inn Special EventsSpecial Events The Settlers Inn offers a Storytelling Dinner on Saturday, October 29, with

gathering at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. Enchanting carved pumpkins blend

with witty narratives, whimsical gourds, poems, prose, and ballads. Tap your toes

to the fi ddle, banjo, guitars, and vocals of Two Steps Back as you indulge in harvest

food from local sources. On Thursday, November 10, check into the B&Bs for Vets program coordinated by the Professional Association of Innkeepers International.

Veterans and active-duty men and women with proof of service are invited to enjoy

a complimentary overnight room as thanks!

Reserve now for an Italian Wine Dinner on Friday, November 11! Join father

and son owner/chefs for an abbondanza extravaganza featuring the culinary skills of Grant and Justin Genzlinger as

they pair tasty vino with hearty dishes inspired by the old country; gather at 6:30pm and dine at 7:00pm. Reservations

are recommended at The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, an artfully restored 1927 craftsman-style hotel famous for

distinctive dining and gracious lodging. It holds the AAA Four Diamond Rating, is a AAA Top 10 Favorite Historic

Hotel and Wine Spectator magazine award-winner, and is found at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley. Call (570) 226-2993 or

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

The French Manor Inn The French Manor Inn and Spaand Spa Welcomes You!Welcomes You! One of the most serenely beautiful locales in the Pocono Mountains, The French Manor Inn and Spa on Huckleberry Road atop Huckleberry Mountain in South

Sterling has been featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer as “dinner fi t for a king.” Ask

about Fall Harvest Weekends, Murder Mystery Weekends, Thanksgiving Dinner, Girlfriends’ Getaways, Wine Lovers Weekends, Enchanted Evenings, Couples Mountain Spa Retreats, Bed and Breakfast Specials, Christmas Tree Weekends, and

Elegant Black Tie New Year’s Celebration packages, too!

The French Manor is a full-scale country inn modeled after an estate in the

south of France. Gourmet French cuisine and a superb wine list are offered nightly,

and Hanna’s Café casual dining complements views of the mountains and Sherwood

Forest. Le Spa Forêt presents the best, most luxurious spa services available. The

French Manor is selected as one of the Ten Best Inns in America and awarded a

4 Diamond rating by the AAA. Call now to reserve your accommodations for a

very special French Manor weekend; phone (570) 676-3244 or 1-877-720-6095, and

experience www.thefrenchmanor.com.

The Inn at Pocono Manor Holiday Events At 1,800’ atop the Pocono Mountains, the Inn at Pocono Manor boasts 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,

hunting, sporting clays, indoor pool, and hiking trails. You’re invited to

Manor Stables for Pumpkin Picking on Saturdays and Sundays and for

Haunted Hay Rides on Friday and Saturday nights, through October;

call (570) 839-6237 for details.

A sumptuous Thanksgiving Feast is offered at the Inn from

12:00pm to 5:00pm, with soup and salad bar, carving stations,

children’s buffet, and pastry stations. Pricing is just $28.95/general,

$21.95/seniors, $13.95/kids 5-12, and free/ages 4 and under; use extension 7631 for your reservations when calling the

resort. The feast is followed by the grand opening of the Magical Fireside Christmas Extravaganza with the arrival of Santa

and Mrs. Klaus at 6:00pm. Affordable overnights, such as the Black Friday Shopping Spectacular Package, are always

available!

Hunt all day for $150 on 3000 acres with the Manor Sports Club; Buck/Doe Archery Season continues through

November 12. Pennsylvania residents need a valid hunting license, available at the Club. Out-of-state residents must have

a valid hunting license from their state of residency, in addition to purchasing a Pennsylvania license. Call (570) 839-3908

for information and to reserve. Find everything off Route 314 in Pocono Manor, via Route 940 or Route 611. Call the

resort at (570) 839-7111 or 1-800-233-8150, and see www.poconomanor.com.

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COMING EVENTS

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Environmental Education Center near Bartonsville

begin at 6:30pm, with 1-hour

tours every 15 minutes; the

last tour leaves the building

at 8:30pm. Cost is $8/non-

members or $5/members

and children under 12. This

entertaining educational

experience is found at 8050

Running Valley Road, off

Route 611. Call (570) 629-

3061, email monroecd@

ptd.net, and see www.

mcconservation.org.

October 29 - The

Settlers Inn at Bingham Park

hosts its Annual Storytelling

Dinner. Enjoy carved

pumpkins and gourds,

toe-tapping music, artful

and witty narratives, and

autumn’s luscious bounty

from this award-winning

Inn’s kitchens. Reservations

suggested. The Settlers Inn is

at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley,

near Lake Wallenpaupack.

Call (570) 226-2993 or

1-800-833-8527; see

www.thesettlersinn.com.

October 29 - WQXR

announcer Bob Sherman,

fl utist Allison Kiger, and

Ensemble Tremblay perform

Sergey Prokofi ev’s Peter and

the Wolf, as well as music by

Ligeti, Nielsen, and Dvorak,

at the centenary Milford

Theatre, 114 East Catherine

Street in Milford, at 3:00pm.

Tickets are $20/general;

ages under 12 are admitted

free. Call (570) 409-1269

and see www.

kindredspiritsprograms.org.

October 30 - Steamtown

National Historic Site in

Scranton offers a Steam Train

Excursion to Tobyhanna,

departing the station at

11:00am and returning

around 3:00pm. The 4-

hour round-trip excursion

rolls past historic buildings,

through a tunnel, along

mountain creeks and rivers,

past lakes and reservoirs,

and through woodlands.

The village of Tobyhanna

boasts a restored passenger-

freight station built in 1908;

see the steam train arrive at

the Tobyhanna Train Station

on Route 423 in Tobyhanna

around 11:45am; the

number is (570) 894-3338.

Light refreshments are

available. To fi nd Steamtown

in Scranton from I-81, use

exit 185 (Central Scranton

Expressway) and follow

signs to the main entrance

at Lackawanna and Cliff

avenues. For tickets and

details, call (570) 340-

5204, (570) 340-5200,

or 888-693-9391; see

www.nps.gov/stea.

October 30 - At 1:30pm,

take a guided walking

Laurel Hill Cemetery Tour

sponsored by the Grey

Towers Heritage Association

and Pike County Historical

Society. Milford’s original

town grave yard is on the

grounds of Grey Towers National Historic Site,

122 Old Owego Turnpike,

in Milford. Cost is $5/

person and registration

is limited to 40 persons.

Call (570) 296-9625, email

[email protected], and

visit www.greytowers.org.

October 31 - First Presbyterian Church in

Honesdale hosts Slime

Time Trunk ‘R Treat from

5:00pm to 7:30pm, a safe

environment for children

ages 12 and under. Find

it at 201 Tenth Street; call

(570) 253-5451 and see

www.1stpreshonesdale.

com.

Month of November

- The Pocono Arts Council

offers Classes in Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Basic Drawing, Watercolor Painting, Sketching, and Goody Platter Crafts. Find

the Pocono Arts Cultural

Center at 18 North Seventh

Street in Stroudsburg.

Register by calling (570)

476-4460 or log on to

www.poconoarts.org.

November 3 - Clymer

Library on Firehouse Road in

Pocono Pines hosts Author

Elizabeth Lynn Casey

from 5:00pm to 7:00pm,

discussing her latest release

in the Southern Sewing Circle mystery series,

Dangerous Alterations. Register by calling Clymer at

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SINGING BOYSOF PENNSYLVANIAAUDITIONS FOR KIDSWHO LIKE TO SING

610-759-6002 www.singingboys.org

Grades 3-7

(570) 646-0826 or emailing

[email protected];

visit www.clymerlibrary.org.

November 3 thru 6 -

American Candle on Route

611 in Bartonsville offers

a special Pandora Jewelry

Sales Event. Buy $200.00 of

Pandora jewelry, and you’ll

receive a New Pandora 1-clip or 5-clip bracelet FREE,

while supplies last; limit

one per customer. Phone

(570) 629-3388 and see

www.american-candle.com.

November 4 & 5 -

Monroe County Historical Association (MCHA),

Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, and Hartzell’s Auction Gallery present

Artists of the Middle

Delaware Art and Auction,

a fundraiser featuring the

work of Frank E. Schoonover

(1877-1972) and Cullen

Yates (1866-1945). Friday

is a private pre-viewing and

dinner reception at 6:00pm,

and Saturday is gallery

viewing from 10:00am to

4:00pm, hors d’oeuvres at

6:00pm, and live auction

at 8:00pm. For event

information, call the MCHA

at (570) 421-7703 and see

www.monroehistorical.org;

for auction details, call 1-

800-724-6808, and see

www.hartzellsauction.com;

for lodging reservations, call

1-800-SHAWNEE and see

www.shawneeinn.com.

November 4 thru 6 -

The Shawnee Inn and Golf

Resort on River Road in

Shawnee-on-Delaware hosts

a Murder Mystery Weekend

full of mayhem and frightful

fun! Learn more and place

reservations by calling

1-800-SHAWNEE; see

www.ShawneeInn.com.

November 4 thru 13 -

The Shawnee Playhouse on

River Road in Shawnee-on-

Delaware hosts 2 weekends

of 2 classic plays! Presented

by Pocono Shakes!, Macbeth

by William Shakespeare is

an unrelenting examination

of the dark side of humanity.

Presented by Kaleidoscope Players, The Glass Menagerie

by Tennessee Williams is

a shimmering drama of a

family on the edge. Call

the box offi ce at (570)

421-5093 and see www.

theshawneeplayhouse.com.

November 5 -

Mountainhome United

Methodist Church hosts

a Roast Beef Dinner from

4:00pm to 7:00pm, at very

modest prices. Enjoy soup,

roast beef, salad, mashed

potatoes, corn, dessert,

and beverage. Find it at the

intersection of routes 390

and 191; call (570) 595-

2077.

November 5 - At the

Pocono Environmental

Education Center (PEEC)

in Dingmans Ferry, attend

the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Fall Family Fun Dayprogram The Adventures of

Christopher Otter with local

author John Crerand, from

10:00am to 12:00pm. Call

Park headquarters for more

info at (570) 426-2452, and

visit www.nps.gov/dewa.

November 5 - From

9:00am to 3:00pm, Prince

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of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2445

Lake Minsi Drive in Bangor

hosts a Holiday Craft

Show, offering decorative

painting, fasinators, jewelry,

slate products, and fl oral

arrangements. Items are

handcrafted, and tasty food

and a bake sale are available.

Bring a non-perishable item

for the food bank if you wish!

Call (570) 897-6601 and see

www.popbangor.org.

November 5 - The

Summit Restaurant at

Masthope Mountain hosts a

Wine Tasting Event to benefi t

the Lackawaxen Volunteer

Ambulance Service. Tickets

are reasonable but limited;

call Dorothy at (570)

685-5432 or Michelle

at (570) 685-2633. Visit

www.ski-bigbear.com for

directions.

November 6 - Fall back!

Daylight Saving Time Ends,

so set your clocks back 1

hour. Mark your calendar!

November 6 - The

monthly Pocono Bluegrass & Folk Society Bluegrass

Shindig happens from

12:30pm to 5:00pm,

featuring Homespun Bluegrass, the Lost Ramblers, and informal jams, in the Elks

Lodge at 260 Washington

Street, East Stroudsburg.

Admission and good food

are reasonably priced and

all ages are welcome. Bring

your instrument and join

in! Call (570) 424-2937,

(570) 992-2259, and see

www.poconobluegrass.org.

November 8 thru

December 27 - Enjoy the

Shawnee Holiday Market in

the Worthington Ballroom

at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort on River Road

in Shawnee-on-Delaware

every Tuesday from 4:00pm

to 7:00pm. Purchase food,

fashions, gifts, music,

and more from local

vendors. For details, call

1-800-SHAWNEE and see

www.ShawneeInn.com.

November 10 thru 12 -

Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2445 Lake

Minsi Drive in Bangor, hosts

a Fall Rummage and Soup

Sale from 9:00am to 5:00pm

on Thursday and Friday, and

from 9:00am to 12:00pm

on Saturday with a bag sale.

Enjoy a bake sale, food for

sale, and treasures aplenty.

Call (570) 897-6601 and see

www.popbangor.org.

November 10 - The Settlers Inn at Bingham Parkon Main Avenue in Hawley

participates in B&Bs for

Vets, coordinated by the

Professional Association of

Innkeepers International.

Veterans and active-duty

service members with

proof of service enjoy a

complimentary night at the

inn on this eve of Veterans

Day! Call (570) 226-2993

or 1-800-833-8527; see

www.thesettlersinn.com.

November 11 - With

gathering at 6:30pm and

dinner at 7:00pm, the

$100/person Italian Wine

Dinner at The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park pairs luscious

vinos with impeccable

pasta and hearty dishes

inspired by the old country

and prepared by father-and-

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For State Park information,

call 1-888-PA-PARKS

or visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us

Promised Land State ParkPromised Land State ParkMike GadomskiMike Gadomski

www.mpgadomski.comwww.mpgadomski.com

son owner/chefs Grant and

Justin Genzlinger. Find it at

4 Main Avenue in Hawley;

call (570) 226-2993 or 1-

800-833-8527, and see

www.thesettlersinn.com.

November 11 - Today

is the fi nal day to register

for the Friends of Eastern Monroe Public Library (EMPL) New York City Bus

Trip scheduled for Saturday,

November 19. Leave the

EMPL, 1002 North Ninth

Street in Stroudsburg, at

8:00am for a day in the

city on your own. Seating

is limited; EMPL members

pay $30/person and non-

members pay $35/person.

Call (570) 421-9808.

November 12 - Hike

on the McDade Trail in

the Delaware Water Gap

National Recreation Area

with members of the Pocono

Outdoor Club. Meet at

10:00am at the Hialeah

parking area to hike to Turn

Farm and back, a total of 9

miles, rated moderate. Bring

lunch and water. Call hike

leader Rosemary Huebner

at (570) 588-3201, and see

www.poconooutdoorclub.

org.

November 12 - Groove

to the 5th annual Northern

Classic R & B Extravaganza

in the Fernwood Hotel &

Resort Event Center. Enjoy

a non-stop musical line-up!

Come for just the Saturday

night concert, or stay for

the weekend that includes

more performances,

celebrity meet and greets,

tournaments, an R & B Dance

Party, special workshops,

a vendor shopping area,

Sunday Gospel, food, and

accommodations. Call 1-

888-FERNWOOD or (570)

588-9500, and check into

www.FernwoodHotel.com.

November 13 - Holy

Name Society of Our Lady

of Victory Roman Catholic

Church hosts a Parish

Breakfast of eggs, home

fries, omelets, pancakes,

waffl es, bacon, sausage, and

beverage at very modest

prices. Find it on Cherry

Lane Road in Tannersville, a

mile off Route 611; phone

(570) 629-4572.

November 13 - From

1:00pm to 2:30pm, join a

Guided Nescopeck Trail

Hike in Nescopeck State Park near Drums. Wear

sturdy shoes, bring water,

and meet at the wooden

bridge by the Park Offi ce for

this easy 2-mile nature walk.

Register by calling (570)

403-2006; learn about all

the great Pennsylvania State

Parks at 1-888-PA-PARKS

and www.visitpaparks.com.

November 15 - Safe

Haven Pet Rescue holds

a Volunteer Meeting

at 6:30pm in Cherry’s

Restaurant, Route 209 near

Route 534, Kresgeville. Learn

about volunteering, fostering,

and advocacy; email

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November 18 - Meet

at the Nescopeck State

Park offi ce near Drums for

Raptors!, a program about

birds of prey, led by staff

from the Carbon County Environmental Education Center from 7:00pm to

8:30pm. Sponsored by the

Nescopeck State Park Junior Bird Club and the Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society. Register by calling

(570) 403-2006; visit www.

visitpaparks.com.

November 18 -

Waggin’ Tails Pet Rescue

hosts a Spaghetti Dinner

from 4:00pm to 7:00pm

at the American Legion

on Route 209 in Gilbert.

Enjoy spaghetti, salad,

garlic bread, beverage, and dessert at modest prices, while helpiing the homeless dogs and cats in the care of Waggin’ Tails. Call (570) 992-4185, email information@w a g g i n t a i l s r e s c u e .com, and seewww.waggintai lsrescue com.

November 19 & 20 - The 20th Annual Great Brews Classic Beer Festival happens at Split Rock Resort & Golf Club in Lake Harmony from 12:00pm to 4:00pm both days. Enjoy the products of 35+ domestic and international breweries, plus live music and food and craft vendors. Tickets are limited, and only ages 21+ may enter. Call 1-800-255-7625 and seewww.splitrockresort.com.

November 19 & 20 - From 10:00am to 3:00pm

both days, attend the

Annual Craft Fair in the

Wallenpaupack Area High

School (WAHS) gym on

Route 6 east of Hawley,

hosted by the Buckhorn Band Parents. Admission

is $2/person to benefi t the

WAHS band; kids under

12 are admitted free. Shop

for top-notch handcrafted

jewelry, art, woodwork,

stained glass, and more;

lunch is available at the

concession stand. Email

[email protected] with

questions.

November 26 & 27

- Pocono Mountain Arts Council presents Skytop

Holiday Arts Festival, an

annual fi ne arts/fi ne crafts

show and sale, in the

Executive Conference Center

at Skytop Resort on Route

390 in Skytop. Admission

is free; hours are 10:00am

to 5:00pm on Saturday

and 10:00am to 3:00pm

on Sunday. Call (570) 595-

3157 for festival details,

and visit www.skytop.com

for directions and dining/

lodging information.

December 4 - The

Delaware Valley Choral

Society will perform

Handel’s Messiah at

4:00pm in Milford Bible

Church, 110 Foxcroft Road,

Milford. Tickets are available

at the door, or in advance by

calling (570) 267-8773.

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Northern Classic R & B Extravaganza at Fernwood

Groove to the 5th annual Northern Classic R & B Extravaganza at Fernwood

Hotel & Resort on Saturday, November 12

in the Event Center. Enjoy a non-stop musical

line-up featuring the music of Atlantic Starr, Slave, The Dramatics, D Train, Blue Magic,

and The Stairsteps. Danny Lynch, Fernwood Entertainment Director, comments, “The Sessoms Group returns for its

fi fth year and has become a fall tradition. Guests can come for just the Saturday night concert or stay for the weekend

that includes concerts, celebrity meet and greets, tournaments, an R & B Dance Party, special workshops, a vendor

shopping area, Sunday Gospel, food, and accommodations starting at $344 a person.”

Fernwood is a 440-acre, 4-season destination resort on Route 209 in Bushkill, offering hotel and villa

accommodations, championship golf, indoor pools and sauna, live entertainment, themed restaurants, a video game

area, trips to nearby attractions, a fi tness center, hiking in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, horseback

riding, mountain segways, a winter fun center with snowtubing, and skiing/boarding at nearby ski areas in winter. Call

1-888-FERNWOOD or (570) 588-9500, and check into www.FernwoodHotel.com!

P a l m e r t o n ,

Camelback Season Pass Super SaleOnline Only, Limited-time Offer

Camelback Mountain Resort Season Passholders receive the very best

value and privileges all season long! With Passholder Perks, no matter where

you are in the resort, all you have to do is swipe or show your pass for easy

savings that really add up. Super Pass 7X7 is for die-hard skiers and riders,

with unlimited days and nights! Come and go as you like, direct to lift, fi rst

tracks, and more. With Value Pass 5X7, after 5 days on the slopes, the rest are

free; just $199 includes unlimited skiing/riding Monday through Friday, and

Saturday/Sunday after 3:00pm.

Also at just $199, the College Pass 6X7 is the lowest one around! Have

a winter full of fun, with enough cash left over for beer and food; valid for

unlimited skiing/riding Sunday through Friday, and Saturday after 3:00pm.

Camelback is just 3½ miles from I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Enjoy 33 trails,

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 half pipe. Dining and slope side accommodations are available.

Call (570) 629-1661 for details; purchase online by October 31 with promo

code POCONOS for $10 off, at www.skicamelback.com!

Buster the Crab is Back! The “Seafood King of the Poconos” announces that Buster the Crab is

back, now through November 27! Casual dining is at its best in Smugglers Cove, a Pocono landmark and family tradition for 30+ years, on Route 611 in

Tannersville. The menu offers delicious appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, Allen

Brothers’ prime rib and steaks, and the largest selection of all your favorite

fresh (never frozen) seafood. Warm up with a savory Steam Pot, or select any

of your favorites from over 40 menu items.

Everyone at your table will enjoy great dinner combinations; special

Luncheon, Early Dinner, Castaways Lounge, and Children’s Menus are also

available. Smugglers Cove is open daily at 11:30am, just minutes from the Crossings

Outlets and Camelback Mountain Resort. Reservations are accepted, and large parties are welcome. Each dollar spent

at a locally-owned eatery benefi ts the Pocono economy 3 times more than each dollar spent at a chain eatery! Phone

(570) 629-2277, and surf to www.smugglerscove.net.

Pocono Mountains Flying Club

The purpose of this non-profi t club is to encourage all types of fl ying, training, education and

camaraderie. The Pocono Mountains Flying Club provides unique membership opportunities that

include the use of a Cessna 150 airplane at $50 per hour, wet. Additionally, FAA approved fl ight

instructors (CFI) will be available to all members for an additional fee of $30 per hour.

There are now two options for anyone wishing to become a member of the club.

A 90 day membership is available for a ‘buy in’ of $500.00 which allows for 10 hours of plane

rent at $50/hr wet to be used within 90 days. (This $50/hr charge is not part of the $500.00 ‘buy

in’.) There are no monthly dues for this membership. By the conclusion of the 90 day period the

membership may be converted to a full membership for a refundable $1700.00. This membership

may not be resold and voting rights are precluded in this membership.

Full membership requires a refundable $2200.00 ‘buy-in’ and dues of $50 per month.

The membership may be resold with the club’s permission.

For more information contact:

Paul Houle

Phone: (570) 839-5917

Cell: (570) 350-0799

Email: [email protected]

Visit our website at:

www.mpoflyingclub.org

P.O. Box 115,

Mount Pocono, PA 18344

If you ever had an interest in fl ying, now’s the time!

Become a member of the region’s only fl ying club

Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport

Cessna 150

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