This Week In The Poconos - Your Guide for Where to Go, What to Do and What to See in the Pocono Mountains Since 1932!

SPORTS

AIR TOURS

GW Aviation at the Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport (MPO), on Route 611 in Mount Pocono (about one mile north of Route 940, up the hill). Scenic airplane rides throughout the Pocono Mountains or to the destination of your choice. Aerial photography and Flight School. For reservations or more information, call (570) 839-8815 or check out www.flythepoconos.com.

ATV RENTALS

The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. ATV rentals are offered to the public. Call the resort at (570) 839-7111 for operating hours, and check out www.theinnatpoconomanor.com.

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 see www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.

BOWLING

Split Rock Resort, One Lake Drive, Lake Harmony. 8-lane bowling alley in the resort’s beautiful Galleria is open the public, 11:00am to 11:00pm. Newly resurfaced lanes and digital scoring! Call (570) 722-9111 ext. 504, or see www.splitrockresort.com.

GEO-CACHING

The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. The 30-minute class Geo-caching and GPS Basics will teach you the essentials you need to find a Skytop geo-code using their state of the art Global Positioning System units. Upon completion of the class, you can rent the GPS unit to locate the caches of your choosing. Class size is limited; registration is suggested. Minimum age is 13 without a parent/guardian. Call (570) 595-8988 and see www.skytop.com.

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 or visit www.fernwoodhotel.com.

The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 940 or Route 611. Enjoy year-round horseback riding on miles of gorgeous, scenic trails. Also offering horse-drawn hay rides and sleigh rides. Call the stable at (570) 839-0925, or the Resort at (570) 839-7111. Visit www.theinnatpoconomanor.com.

KART RACING

S & S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts, Business Route 209 in Snydersville. High-powered indoor go-karts with slick tires are the closest you’ll come to real track racing! The go-karts are a single person ride and you must be at least 54” tall to drive. Video arcade and snack bar mean fun for the whole family. Hours are Thursday and Friday 5:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-9:00pm, and Monday through Wednesday 12:00pm-5:00. Call ahead for other times. Bring the display ad for a Free Race! Call (570) 420-5500 or visit www.ssspeedways.com.

SKI AREAS

Alpine Mountain, off Route 447 in Analomink. Featuring 21 trails, 100% snowmaking, night skiing, terrain park, quad and double lifts. Rentals, lessons, tubing, kids’ programs, restaurant, lounge, races, entertainment, and special events. Present the display ad for a discount! Open Wednesday 9:00am-6:00pm, Thursday and Friday 9:00am-9:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-9:00pm, Sunday 8:00am-6:00pm, and holiday Mondays. Call (570) 595-2150; see www.alpinemountain.com.

Camelback Ski Area, 3½ miles from I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. 33 trails and 13 lifts, including 2 high-speed detachable quads. 100% snowmaking, 100% night skiing, 4 lodges, 2 rental shops, ski school, 2 terrain parks, halfpipe, snow tubing. Special events and entertainment. Dining and slopeside accommodations are available. See display ad for coupon. Call (570) 629-1661 or go to www.skicamelback.com.

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Follow signs on Route 209 via I-80 exit 309. Day or night skiing on 23 slopes and trails serviced by 9 lifts and 100% snowmaking. Special events and entertainment. Rentals are available. Riders welcome in the halfpipe area and snowboard park. Super Park & Pipe, too! Ski schools and clinics for all abilities. Call (570) 421-7231 or visit www.shawneemt.com.

Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain on the scenic Upper Delaware River, 4 miles off Route 590 in Lackawaxen. 18 trails, 100% snowmaking, with 650’ of vertical drop for long runs. Skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, terrain park. Night skiing most nights. Rentals and lessons. Weekend entertainment. Call this semi-private family facility at (570) 685-1400, or see www.ski-bigbear.com. Closed Tuesdays.

Tanglwood Ski Area & Winter Park, just off I-84 exit 26 to Route 390N in Tafton. 8 trails are served by 3 lifts at this family-friendly resort. Skiers & boarders enjoy great conditions with 100% snowmaking. 100% night skiing Thursday through Saturday. PSIA/AASI Ski School, rentals, terrain park, lounge & restaurant. Live entertainment every Saturday night. Open Thursday through Sunday; closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday except holiday weeks. Call 1-877-674-7669 or (570) 226-9780, and check out www.skitanglwood.com!

SNOWTUBING

Alpine Mountain Ski & Ride Center, off Route 447 in Analomink. 6 exciting tubing runs serviced by 2 towlines. Lit for night tubing. “Penguin Play Park” has tot-sized tubing for little ones! Open Wednesday 9:00am-6:00pm, Thursday and Friday 9:00am-9:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-9:00pm, Sunday 8:00am-6:00pm, and holiday Mondays. Present the display ad for a discount. Phone (570) 595-2150, and visit www.alpinemountain.com.

Camelback Ski Area, I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Expanded snowtubing park features 10 runs and 4 tows, along with a powerful snowmaking system and CBK snowtubing, for a great ride. Single tubes and family tubes are available. Lit for night use. See the display ad for the coupon! Call (570) 629-1661, or go to www.skicamelback.com.

Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill, weather permitting. Fernwood’s Winter Fun Center has 7 tubing chutes and offers single & family tubes, plus a Children’s Tubing Center! Kids must be at least 42” tall. Snowtubing is open Thursday through Monday, with 2-hour day sessions on weekends and holidays and 4-hour night sessions Thursday through Monday; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. See the offer in their ad! Call 1-888-FERNWOOD. www.fernwoodhotel.com

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Follow signs on Route 209 via I-80 exit 309. Six tubing chutes serviced by two lifts are all lighted for day or night tubing. Phone (570) 421-7231 or visit www.shawneemt.com.

Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain on the scenic Upper Delaware River, 4 miles off Route 590 in Lackawaxen. 18 trails, 100% snowmaking, with 650’ of vertical drop for long runs. Snow tubing, skiing, snowboarding, and terrain park. Night skiing most nights. Rentals and lessons. Closed Tuesdays. Call this semi-private family facility at (570) 685-1400, or see www.ski-bigbear.com.

Tanglwood Ski Area & Winter Park, just off I-84 exit 26 to Route 390N in Tafton. 2 exciting tubing runs are a safe downhill thrill for everyone! Warm up between runs and have something to eat in the lounge and restaurant. Snow tube Friday evening through Sunday; closed Monday through Thursday except for holiday weeks. Call 1-877-674-7669 or (570) 226-9780, and see www.skitanglwood.com!

SPORTING CLAYS

The Rod & Gun Club at Pocono Manor, Route 314, via Route 611 or Route 940, Pocono Manor. The Orvis Approved Lodge at The Inn at Pocono Manor features a 21-station sporting clay course over 120 acres. There are high-flying teal, rolling rabbits, and fast crossing and incoming birds throughout the scenic woodland course. Enjoy a walk or ride along the stream between stations and take in the scenery. The Orvis-trained staff will assist you in shooting your first round, and help novices elevate their shooting skills. Instruction and gun rentals are available, as are ammo and gear. Appointments are required; call (570) 839-1688. The Inn at Pocono Manor can be reached at (570) 839-7111, and see www.theinnatpoconomanor.com.

The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop. Regulation, twelve-station sporting clay range open to the public. Suitable for beginners with challenges for the more experienced shooter. Instruction is offered and guns are available to rent. Appointments are required. Phone (570) 595-8929 or (570) 595-7401 to schedule. 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 available. Call (570) 588-4807, or 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 over 30 years in business, this very complete bait shop is open every day all year. Call 839-7338 for more information. www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.

TRAIN RIDES

Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, I-81 exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway), left at light to Lackawanna Avenue, follow signs to Steamtown. Scenic cross-country steam-powered rail excursions, working roundhouse and turntable, two museums, Park Theatre, Visitors Center and more all make for an adventure the whole family will love. Call (570) 340-5200 or (888) 693-9391 for the train excursion schedule or more information. www.nps.gov/stea.

WATERPARKS

Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. H2Oooohh! indoor waterpark features a family raft ride, body slides, multi-level splash playground, children’s activity pool, wave pool, whirlpools, and the Flowrider simulated wave machine. Lockers and a snack bar are available. Call (570) 722-9901 or see www.splitrockresort.com. For lodging reservations call 1-800-255-7625; the general number is (570) 722-9111.

For State Park information call 1-888-PA-PARKS

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