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It only takes a one-hour drive to see some of PA's finest animals, as long as that drive is in the Pocono Mountains. Our wildlife is out and about and hunters in this four-county region are salivating. Take, for example, my drive to The Black Walnut Inn last week. 

After only about 20 minutes of driving, I noticed the car ahead of me slowing down. The car was slowing down because a 6-point buck was moseying his way across the road. Then, a few miles up the road, a gobbler hopped alongside the road. Any hunter would love a shot at this turkey. Upon leaving the B&B, 4 whitetail doe meandered onto the lawn. "What a day" I thought. On my way home two more 6 or 7-point bucks found themselves bordering the road as it cuts through Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. I wanted to take the scenic route to the Black Walnut, and it did not disappoint.

College sports are a huge draw all over the country. The passion exudes from athletes who still play for fun and not yet for money.  And that college atmosphere is contagious with its community. We're lucky to have East Stroudsburg University nearby. I, for one, can't wait for the upcoming winter sports schedule.

The season kicks off this Saturday with the 42^nd annual ESU Open Wrestling Tournament. This happens to be one of the oldest Division 1 wrestling tournaments in the country, and always brings in talent from around the country. Men's and women's hoops are gearing to go, and the men start play this Sunday against PSU-Schuylkill. The team returns several seniors and looks forward to a terrific year. And look for men's volleyball this winter with big games against Harvard, Rutgers, and NYU. Considering the low ticket prices and high levels of skill and action, college sports provide some of the best entertainment for your buck. I'll see you on campus.

For those who are unaware, we have a world-renown gymnastics facility in the Pocono Mountains. The International Gymnastics Camp boasts not only the best facilities in country, but also the best personnel. As if their certified trainers and coaches weren't good enough already, the camp also gets visited by national team members like Nastia Liukin and Blaine Wilson.

Attendees aren't just getting premier training in gymnastics; they also get a typical summer camp regimen. There are plenty of traditional camp elements like a water slide, climbing wall, and fishing pond. But there's also a trapeze, laser tag, and a small petting zoo! The camps friendly staff welcomes beginners to experts from 7 to 17 years of age. For more information, check out www.internationalgymnastics.com. I guarantee you'll be impressed.