BIKE – HIKE – KAYAK
Summer in Northeast Pennsylvania One of the best reasons for living here (or visiting) is the pristine nature that surrounds us. Some people will whine that the grocery store is so far… or that there’s no Starbucks easily accessible. I…
TWO RIVERS MARATHON
Running Wild in Lackawaxen A few years ago, the folks who run the Two Rivers Marathon reached out to the Lackawaxen community inviting residents to participate. It began with Saturday morning 5k’s for training. I was surprised to find nearly…
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…
Orbs – The Lightness of Beings?
While biking the towpath with a friend, Lynne, we stopped for a breather in Mt Moriah Cemetery, I mentioned something about ghosts and spirits. Lynne asked if I believed in ghosts. “I’m not sure, but if I had to choose,…
The Round House Mystery of Baoba
Back in May of 2013 I wrote an article about the Round House in Lackawaxen. It is a significant structure that lay in ruins in what appears to have been a village, a community, something more than just a nice…
The Great Shohola Train Wreck of the Civil War
By the summer of 1864, while union troops were advancing deeply into Georgia, northern prisons were overflowing with confederate prisoners The Erie railroad was enlisted to help move prisoners from point lookout Maryland to Elmira, New York. On July 15…
Social (distanced) Creative Summer Fun
Wow, what a year it has been so far! I am constantly amazed at the abundance of creativity as we adjust. So, although it is smart to continue safety, that doesn’t mean you can’t have FUN over the summer. We…
Lackawaxen Roebling Bridge
I had posted a photo of the Roebling Bridge on Instagram and someone then inquired about its history. I searched PoconoSecrets.com for a past article and realized I had only mentioned it several times but never wrote a specific article…
Space Invaders in Lackawaxen
Have you noticed spaceships appearing throughout Lackawaxen? Are we being invaded? … Yes, by Art! The Spaceships were part of a city-wide installation in Stamford, CT. Usually the art is auctioned off at the end of the exhibit. This year’s…
Top Ten Things To Do in August (especially when guests arrive)
Top Ten Things to Do in August (especially when guests visit) Wayne County Fair – August 2-10. Demolition, Monster trucks, Livestock, Music, Food and MORE! Local fun for the whole family. Milford’s Festival of Wood – August 3-4 Hike! There…