WELCOME Winter
The beginning of winter in the Pocono Mountains offers an abundance of opportunities to enjoy both Mother Nature and the nature of creativity. Surrounded by game lands and parks, this season invites you to bundle up, step outside, and breathe…
The Lakota Wolf Preserve
If you’ve ever dreamed of locking eyes with a wolf, hearing a pack’s haunting chorus ripple through the forest, or simply feeling like you’ve stepped into a National Geographic special, the Lakota Wolf Preserve is just a short drive from…
Lacawac Sanctuary – Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk with Heather Housekeeper
I recently joined a group of curious nature lovers at the beautiful Lacawac Sanctuary for an edible and medicinal plant walk led by the wonderfully named Heather Housekeeper (honestly, could there be a better name for a botanical guide?). Each…
The Zane Grey House: An Unusual Love Story
Perched on a bluff overlooking the confluence of the Lackawaxen and Delaware Rivers, with a sweeping view of the historic Roebling Bridge, the Zane Grey House is a must-see destination. Today, visitors come for the scenery, the history, and the…
Ludolph Hensel
My Life in America Before, During and After the Civil War I have been working on a fictional history that revolves around the Shohola Train Wreck of 1864. (I will keep you informed on the progress.) The writers group PencilsNEPA…
UNDERSTANDING MENOPAUSE
I’m Not Crazy… and I’m Not Alone Before, during and after menopause, a woman’s body undergoes substantial changes. One of the biggest misconceptions is that we should let nature takes its course and simply endure the symptoms. However, science has…
December in the Poconos
Holiday Celebrations December is a beautiful time of year throughout the Pocono Mountains and the surrounding area. It’s a great time to enjoy some very special events. Here are a few of our favorites. Grey Towers National Historic Site December…
Readers & Writers
The 2023 Milford Readers & Writers Festival kicks off 7p Friday evening, September 22, with a performance by Amanda McBroom at The Milford Theater. Saturday, September 23, 3:45-5p features Harvey Fierstein in Conversation with David Drake. Best known for Torch…
A Writer’s Muse
The Pocono Mountains have always been an inspiration for writers. Notable authors who have lived or spent time here include Washington Irving, Zane Grey, Stephen Crane, Thomas Wolfe, Robert Frost, Ogden Nash, Kurt Vonnegut, Frank McCourt and many more. Damon…
Musings – a Collection of Short Stories by Local Authors
What happens when a group of local creatives put their ideas together with a dream? A collection of short stories titled Musings is born and it will amuse and delight readers of all ages. “A vision that started fourteen months…