Making Movies in and around HAWLEYWOOD
I’m surprised with the close proximity to New York and Philadelphia that the Pocono Mountains don’t attract more film makers. But it has attracted some. The first silent movie ever made in the U.S. was filmed in Milford in 1912….
I HATE WINTER
I have a confession to make. I have never been a big fan of winter. I have always preferred the warmth and greenery of summer, especially for hiking. That is, until I purchased my first snowshoes. I discovered that hiking…
Winter Wonderland Happy Holidays
“Walking in a Winter Wonderland” the great traditional Christmas classic was written by Richard Smith, a native of Honesdale, PA. He was inspired to pen the lyrics after a snowfall blanketed Central Park. Smith had written the lyrics while in…
November is a time for Thankfulness
The name Pocono is derived from a Delaware Indian word (pohoqualin), which means “stream between mountains” in reference to the Delaware River. Ironically, that which divides us also unites us. The Delaware River basin has attracted big business from coal,…