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Who isn't looking for something fun to do this weekend? With summer officially here on Sunday June 21st go out in the Pocono Mountains and try something new.  Whether you have lived in the Pocono Mountains your whole life or your just here for the weekend there is always something new for you to try.

Pub 715 South will be hosting Valley of the Giants Friday June 19^th at 10pm and REBOURNE Saturday June 20^th at 10pm. Located off route 715 in Reeders, Pub 715 South is a great place to go and enjoy great live entertainment along with great food.

Three Dog Night is returning to the stage at Penn's Peak!!  Friday June 19^th come to Penn's Peak and party with Three Dog Night!  Three Dog Night has been entertaining audiences and topping the charts for four decades. They continue to perform over 80 dates per year, which has helped them continually expand their fan base.  Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 8pm.

Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark is now open daily. Click here for operating hours.

Father's Play for Free on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Camelbeach.  That's right bring your Dad to Camelbeach on Father's Day and he gets in for FREE. Click here for more details.

This Friday June 19^th Shiro Restaurant presents direct from Sweden – Top 40 recording artist September live in concert.  Tickets are $20 at the door. Advance tickets available NOW!

The bar scene this weekend has great specials and even better entertainment.  Front Row Sports Bar located on Main Street in Stroudsburg has great specials almost everyday of the week, Friday June 19th $1 pints, house drinks, and call drinks from 10pm-12am. Live music will be performed by George Wesley on Friday and Erin, Zac, and friends on Saturday.  Come on down to Main Street in Stroudsburg for a good time this weekend!

With so much to do in the Pocono Mountains it's hard to choose just one thing to do.  What's your favorite thing to do in the Pocono Mountains?

With the work week half way through and the 4th of July here next week, its time to start thinking about what to do this weekend!  There's always something new and different going on in the Pocono Mountains, now all you have to do is pick your favorite!

Penn's Peak is proud to announce Dokken on Friday, June 26th, 2009 at 8:00pm.  Dokken, led by Don Dokken one of the most respected vocalists of the decade, was one of the biggest acts of the 80's hard rock scene.  Make plans to check out the 80's hard rock sound of Dokken at Penn's Peak!!  Buy tickets NOW!

Sam Snead's Tavern located in Shawnee On Delaware will be hosting Gravel 'n Smooth this Friday June 26th!  This musical duo consisting of Rock and Sean, play a great variety of classic rock including Grateful Dead, Tom Petty, Phish, and many other favorites.  On Saturday June 27^th Mike Metzgar will be playing a variety of cover music from the Beatles to the Rolling Stones on his live acoustic guitar.  There is always something happening at the Tavern!

The Deer Head Inn located in Delaware Water Gap presents the Jennifer Leitham Trio (Jennifer, bass; Tomoko Ohno, piano; Sherrie Maricle, drums) this Saturday, June 27^th, 7 to 11 pm, with a music charge of $12 and only $6 after 9:30.  Jennifer Jane Leitham has been referred to by noted jazz critic Leonard Feather as the "left-handed virtuoso of the upright bass." In addition to her successful performance career, Jennifer has appeared on over 100 recordings with some of the giants of jazz music. In addition, she has recorded 7 highly acclaimed CDs of her own.  Come check out the Jennifer Leitham Trio this weekend at The Deer Head Inn!

The bar scene this weekend has great specials and local big name entertainment. Siamsa Irish Pub located on Main Street in Stroudsburg will be hosting the Jim Roberti Band!  Other specials will be $3 Jager Bombs and $2 Jager shots.

Pub 715 South will be hosting Postal Friday June 26th and Solace Saturday June 27th!  Located off route 715 in Reeders, Pub 715 South is a great place to go and enjoy great live entertainment along with great food.

With so much going on every weekend in the Pocono Mountains it's hard to choose just one thing to do.  What will you choose this weekend?

With the work week winding down and the weekend quickly approaching most of us are trying to figure out to do this weekend in the Pocono Mountains.

This weekend Split Rock Resort & Golf Resort located in Lake Harmony is holding the Pennsylvania Wine and Food Festival.  At events like these you are guaranteed to have a blast, wine, food, what could be better? Wine Fest is Saturday and Sunday June 13^th and 14^th from 12pm to 6pm.  Each Festival attendee will receive a commemorative wine tasting glass, and you must be over 21 to be served.

Camelbeach will host their annual "School's Out Day" on Friday, June 12, 2009.  This annual event will kick off daily operations at Camelbeach with a Buy One, Get One Free admission.

The bar scene this weekend has great specials and new unique entertainment. Siamsa Irish
Pub located on Main Street in Stroudsburg will be holding the 1^st heat of the Miss Siamsa beauty pageant this Friday at 9:30pm with music by DJ Troy.  Other specials will be $3 Jager Bombs and $2 Jager shots.

Penn's Peak and R.F Ohl Fuel Oil proudly presents the Summer Deck Party Series. This Saturday June 13^th the Craig Thatcher band will be playing out on the deck.  If you enjoy good music and fresh air this is the event for you!

The 4th of July is only a few days away and if your one of those last minute type of people like myself then this blog will come in handy for you!  With so much to do in the Pocono Mountains this 4th of July it will be hard to choose just one thing to do!

Get Geared Up at Penn's Peak for the Fourth of July Weekend!  R.F Ohl Fuel Oil Proudly Presents the Summer Deck Party Series.  Come party with Becky & The Beasts live out on the deck, Friday July 3^rd 6:30-9:30pm.

Camelbeach is the perfect place to sit and relax and watch fireworks.  Camelbeach's annual fireworks will be starting at 9:30pm, July 4th.  Entertainment will begin at 5:00pm featuring the May Babies!  Parking Fee's are $10 per vehicle after 5pm.  Parking fee proceeds benefit the Pocono Township Volunteer Fire Co. 

With a background in blues, opening for such top blues men as James Cotton, Snooky Pryor, and Filthy Rich, Brian heads the Brian Dougherty Band, creating the unique sound and energy of this classic rock band.  Come see the Brian Dougherty Band this Friday July 3rd, 9pm-12am at Sam Sneads located in Shawnee On Delaware!

There will be a spectacular fireworks show with music at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono this weekend!  The fireworks will launch at 9:00pm.  Enjoy the show from the Casino or from anywhere nearby with a clear view!  Mount Airy Casino Resort is located on Woodland Road in Mount Pocono.

The annual Independence Day Celebration and fireworks show is this July 4th at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee-on-Delaware! There will be an outdoor DJ, Uncle Sam Stilt Walker, Mark Clark's "All American Magic Show" and various food and craft vendors.  Fireworks start at dusk.  The event runs from 7:00pm to 10:00pm and the price is $10 per carload; proceeds benefit the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company.  Rain date is July 5.

The 4th of July is always something to remember. What event in the Pocono Mountains will you create memories at this year?

It had been years since I rode a bike.  Of course, as the timeless saying suggests, I had not forgotten.  Accompanying six attendees of the Pennsylvania Bus Association, I made my first tracks at Pocono Whitewater's outfit in White Haven.  Within minutes I was channeling my inner child, squeezing the brakes hard and skidding to a crowd-pleasing stop.  Well - maybe not crowd-pleasing - but I sure enjoyed it.

In fact, I enjoyed everything about that ride.  The great architecture of both man and nature was on display and we stopped several times to look at pieces of history still intact.  We saw old railroad abutments and bridge foundations.  Several waterfalls led to stops along our way, as pictures were taken.  Nobody else seemed to care that several mayflies were buzzing around.  I kept thinking to myself, "How can I get back here to fish?"  As I reached for another bug I noticed some new bright colors down on the water.  The reds and blues belonged to rafts, eight of them to be exact.  Both we and the rafters were cruising down to Rockport, different methods of transportation, same fun.

Our Rail-Trail was not stressful.  It wasn't difficult and I wouldn't use the word adrenaline to describe it.  It was simply a way to be surrounded by nature and get some exercise while getting to know some great people.  I don't want to speak for any of the other riders – but I sure enjoyed it.

As most anglers know, fishing with your father is a different game entirely.  You literally could not care less about your catch rate.  Your success is 100% contingent on his success.  It's as if you wish to pay him back for showing you the ropes "back in the day".  And so, my father, our friend and I eased into Bushkill Creek last weekend. 

Now, this is a beautiful stream.  Its water is tinted brown, giving it a Canadian river-like feel.  Birds are always swooping back and forth, inhaling helpless aquatic insects that only see a few seconds of flight.  On this day, like most on the Bushkill, fish are rising.  "Are those blue-winged olives?"  I ask as the three of us lean forward from the bank and squint our eyes.  Tiny mayflies are fighting a light breeze about 20 feet above the creek.  Then it hits me.  Perhaps if I stand in the water and watch what floats by, I'll be able to determine what the trout a few yards upstream are eating.  Voila!  This kind of logic is as basic as it gets but is often forgotten by anglers.  I immediately recognize the miniature mayflies as tricos.  Size 20 will do.

We spend the next hour casting to fish whose options are in the thousands.  I offer some condolences regarding our lack of success, "With so many bugs on the water," I shout, "it's tough to get them to eat ours."  Let it be known that nothing humbles a fly angler's casting ability like trying to lay out a size 20 trico in a slow-moving pool.  A few casts receive attention and maybe even a rise but there are no hookups. 

We weren't on our game that day and, consequently, we didn't catch any fish.  You almost have to be flawless in conditions like that.  But it didn't matter.  It was three friends spending time together, fishing a beautiful stream, with nobody else around.  And that, to me, is worth more than any fish.

Discover all that the nearby Pocono Mountains have to offer this season by taking your chances and entering to win.  Don't miss out on your chance to win 1 of 3 great Pocono Mountains Vacations and 1 of 6 Grand Prizes of a Super Fan Experience at Pocono Raceway!

You could soon be on your way to experience all of the fun, excitement, and beauty the Pocono Mountains has to offer. Our 3 great vacations are, Family Adventure where you can enjoy a fun and memorable family adventure discovering a host of exciting attractions and recreational activities, Outdoor Escape which gives you the opportunity to hike, bike, climb or raft your way through 2,400 square miles of scenic landscapes, and Golf Getaway where you can tee it up and challenge your skills at one of the more than 35 great courses found in the Pocono Mountains.

Pocono Raceway's unique 2.5-mile tri-oval track has challenged NASCAR's best since the first Cup Series race was held there in 1974.  Become a part of NASCAR history at Pocono by entering for a chance to win, two (2) Pocono Club tickets to the 8/2/09 NASCAR race, and a ride with a NASCAR driver in an Army Hummer from driver introductions to the driver's car prior to the start of the race.  Each Grand Prize winner will be paired with one of five past winners of Pocono races or the Fan Choice driver.  If their paired driver is the leader at the end of Lap #75, that Super Fan will win a Pocono Mountains Weekend Vacation package.  If none of the paired drivers are leading the race at the end of Lap #75, the paired driver leading or closest to the lead at the end of Lap #175 will win the Pocono Mountains Weekend Vacation package.  See Official Rules for complete details.