Delaware Highlands Vacation Guide
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DELAWARE HIGHLANDS VACATION GUIDE Encompassing the Upper Delaware and Lake Region of the Pocono Mountains and the Southern Tier Catskill Mountains of New York TABLE OF CONTENTS Hawley is located in the Northern Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania and our playground is the Delaware Highlands Region which Outdoor Activities 4 encompasses three counties in two states: Hiking . 5 Wayne and Pike County in the Pocono Mountains Geocaching, Downhill Skiing, Biking . 7 in Pennsylvania and Sullivan County in the Catskill Horseback riding, Golf, Tennis . 8 Mountains in New York. Our vacation guide Zip lining, Swimming . 9 includes these mountains and the waterways of Boating . 10 Lake Wallenpaupack and the Delaware River. Fishing . 11 Four Historic Small Towns 12 Hawley, PA . 13 Honesdale, PA . 16 Milford, PA . 18 Narrowsburg, NY . 20 Annual Festivals & Events 21 Family 22 Accommodations 23 Hiking Waterfalls of Pike County Tour Shuman Point A combination of driving and hiking, explore Travel time – 5 minute drive. the waterfalls of Pike County. Bring your Natural Area Hiking Trail – a 3-mile hiking trail walking sticks or borrow ours and enjoy on 250-acre PPL nature preserve on Lake Along with the outdoor activities our beautiful region provides, four lovely small towns in this nature’s scenic beauty. Wallenpaupack. region, Hawley, Honesdale and Milford in the Poconos and Narrowsburg in the Catskills offer http://www.thesettlersinn.com/wonderful- http://wallenpaupacklaketrail.com/Shuman_ theaters, galleries, shopping and dining. Drive times to these communities range from twenty waterfall-tour/ Point.html minutes to a half hour. The innkeepers are outdoor enthusiasts and delighted to share our beautiful region with you. River Walk Trail Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary Travel time – 5 minute walk. Travel time – 5 minutes to White Mills. A short walk out the door. Take a loop Five miles of trails through the wildlife OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES around Bingham Park and enjoy the scenic sanctuary. Bring binoculars – great for overlook of the Lackawaxen River. birding. http://www.dorflinger.org/wildlife_ Lake Wallenpaupack Creek Trail sanctuary.html Travel time - 5 minute drive. Promised Land State Park Scenic trail adjacent to Lake Wallenpaupack Travel time – 20 minute drive. that meanders along the original creek 3,000 acres of natural forest and lakes in the bed. Stop and tour the PPL Wallenpaupack beautiful state park. There are 50 miles of Join the “roof rack” crowd. Bring your backpacks, bikes, kayaks and canoes, or rent them here. Environmental Learning Center hiking trails. Spring, Summer or Fall and Winter all have something great to offer the outdoor enthusiast. www.pplpreserves.com/preserves/lake- www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ wallenpaupack/hiking promisedland 4 5 Prompton State Park George W. Childs Park If you are into Geocaching bring your GPS 1,500 acres of land and a 290 acre lake with Travel time – 30 minute drive. and enjoy the experience in the Pike County 26 miles of trails operated the US Army Corp Part of the Delaware Water Gap National Region. of Engineers. This trail is a mix of rocky paths Recreation Area. Part of the National Trail and smooth forest floor. System with cascading waterfalls. 67,000 In the Winter months we suggest Snow http://www.friendsofprompton.com/ acres of mountain ridge, forest and floodplain Shoeing and Cross Country Skiing at both on both sides of the Delaware River. Promised Land State Park and Dorflinger Biking Lacawac Sanctuary http://www.poconowaterfalls.com/ Wildlife Sanctuary. Travel time – 25 minute drive. ChildsParkFalls.html Shared Bikes Natural glacier lake. Five hiking trails for Hawley has a shared bike program. Settlers wildlife spotting, bird watching, photography Dingmans Ferry Waterfalls Inn and Ledges Hotel each have bikes to sign and more. Travel time 30 minutes. out. These bikes are great to explore the town www.lacawac.org Beautiful hiking and waterfalls. A short hike and for short pedals nearby. View more about to the bottom of the falls and a great 200 step the suggested route at VisitHawleyPa.com. walk to the top of the falls for a great view. Down Hill Skiing www.dingmansferry.com/dingmansferry For some suggested innkeeper biking tours, waterfalls.htm click here. Ski Big Bear is our local mountain and great for families and beginners. Check out the ski Sickler Bike Shop conditions and lift ticket pricing at Sickler Bike Shop at The Hawley Silk Mill rents Elk Mountain, Montage Mountain, Camelback, adventure, mountain and road bikes for a day and Shawnee. All are within about an hour or a weekend. range and are larger ski areas. www.sicklerbikes.com 6 7 Golf Horseback Riding Zip Line Adventures Swimming The Country Club at Woodloch Springs Triple W Riding Stables Travel time – 15 minute drive. Kittatinny Canoes Woodloch Springs Sports Complex Travel time – 10 minute drive. Nationally recognized by GOLF Magazine Travel time – 30 minute drive. Travel time – 15 minute drive. Horseback riding on a 200-acre peaceful, as “one of the finest courses in America” and This adrenaline filled ride will thrill the zip out A complete recreation facility that includes secluded mountain top setting. Located at rated “4.5 Stars” by Golf Digest’s Best Places of you! Whether you are zipping to take in the a fitness center, waveless indoor pool, and a the highest point in the Lake Region area with to Play. An 18-Hole championship golf course view, or for bragging rights, this ride is sure to variety of programs and services that meets spectacular scenery. Horse-drawn sleigh rides - 6,579 yards of fern-carpeted forest, lush excite you. everyone’s fitness and aquatic needs. in the winter are also offered. wetlands and broad upland meadows. http://kittatinny.com http://www.woodlochsportscomplex.com http://www.woodloch.com/things-to-do/ golf/ The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge Palmyra Township Public Beach Travel time – 30 minute drive. Located on Lake Wallenpaupack by the A three-hour Treetop Adventure Course Visitor’s Center. Open Memorial weekend is just over 3,000 feet in its entirety with through Labor Day weekend 11am - 7pm varying obstacles including, but not limited to, (weather permitting). Lifeguards, concession elevated bridge ways from one tree platform stand, bathrooms, picnic tables and grills to the next, logs hanging from ropes to walk available. Tennis across, ladders, a cargo net, and a total of seven different zip lines. Promised Land State Park Beach There are public tennis courts in Bingham http://www.skytop.com/the-adventure- Travel time – 20 minute drive. Park directly across the street from The center A public beach to spend the day in the lake, Settlers Inn. Bring your gear. Settlers Inn has a rent a self-propelled water craft or, if the kids limited supply of rackets for guest use. are with you, enjoy the playground. 8 9 Boating Pocono Action Sports Power Boats, Pontoon Boats, Sail Boats, Lake Wallenpaupack Fishing Boats, Paddleboards and Jet Skis. Lake Wallenpaupack is 1.5 miles from town www.poconoactionsports.com and is a boater’s paradise. The lake is 52 Fishing miles in circumference, 13 miles long and is Parasailing fabulous for any boating activity, from a quiet Located at Light House Harbor Marina Casting and Fly Fishing are great on the Lackawaxen River. The backyard of the Settlers Inn is water kayak or paddle board to a powerboat Imagine soaring high above Lake bordered by the Lackawaxen River - a haven for anglers. Put on your hip boots or waders or or sail. There is a public access area at Wallenpaupack in a specially designed fish along the banks of the river. Enjoy the natural sand beach and easy access to the river. The Mangan Cove (one mile from town) for your parachute while being towed behind a Lackawaxen is stocked each spring with trout. John Appert, with more than 50 years of fishing own boat or rent from the following: high tech speed boat. Enjoy breathtaking experience, is a fly fishing guide on the Lackawaxen. • Lighthouse Harbor Marina panoramic views of the Pocono Mountains www.johnappert.com • Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour & Boat area as you are gently lifted from the boat’s Rentals flight deck up into the sky. Monday - Friday Lake Wallenpaupack is THE place to fish for striped www.poconoactionsports.com bass - the elusive stripers! Wallenpaupack Sports Delaware River Shop can provide you with fishing tips as well as The upper Delaware region is great for bait and fishing licenses, which are required in canoeing or kayaking. Liveries align both sides Pennsylvania. The Big Lake is also a cool spot for of the river. Spend a day on the river enjoying to set up your tip-ups for ice fishing in the winter a quiet float or be more adventurous and take months. on the class 2 and 3 rapids. Kittatinny offers rivers adventures for every level. Landers Skytop Lodge has a fishing and shooting center endorsed by Orvis, the Sporting Traditionists. River Trips is another good option. 10 11 FOUR HISTORIC SMALL TOWNS Shopping Hawley, Pennsylvania The Potting Shed Gift Shop at the Settlers Inn has seasonal merchandise that is carefully curated to offer merchandise of the highest quality craftsmanship and environmental friendliness. Items in the shop include jewelry, pottery, and goods for the home and garden. The center of commerce for the Lake Region of the Pocono Mountains, this little town offers many activities for visitors. It has more than 17 acres of open space at the confluence of three rivers. VisitHawleyPa com will give an updated calendar of news and events along with a complete listing of shop and eateries. The Hawley Silk Mill is the gateway to Hawley on the southern end of town.