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7 2012 Green Leaders 88 Show Pop He’s Tops! Happenings honors those who Find creative ways to show Dad protect our region’s waterways. you care in the Father’s Day Gift Guide. 16 Natural Attractions Discover natural wonders in 98 Men’s Health at All Ages your own backyard. Meet healthy men of every age, and learn expert tips for staying 20 River Guide well. Find highlights of Northeast PA rivers and watersheds. 122 Better Together Join in on the fun of reunions 36 Golf Guide hosted in this region. See where to tee off this summer! 134 June is Jumping! 41 Explore More & Win! Things to do, where to go, Enter to win tickets to The National everything you need to know! Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum! 60 History Revisited Learn how history in Hawley is shaping the town’s future through major development projects. 76 All Things Automotive Mark your calendar for car-centric events; peek inside a classic car, and prepare for summer travel.

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Dear Happenings, FROM THE ASSOCIATE EDITOR Your magazine is a monthly read for my family and Publisher Paula Rochon Mackarey me. And it is a wonderful resource for our entertainment and source of local retailers. Managing Editor Barbara Toolan –Kathy Sallavanti (via email) Art Director Lisa M. Ragnacci DearIt’s the sixth Readers, year Happenings is honoring still think spending time on the rocky shore… Northeast PA’s Green Leaders! This year, we where you can’t download an app, skype or Associate Art Director Peter Salerno Dear Happenings, put the focus on water preservation.We’ve even get a text message… is good for one’s I absolutely love Administrative Assistant Katherine Kempa chosen the 2012 Green Leaders (on pages 7- soul. Now that I have a daughter, I place even this magazine! It is 14) because they’re passionate about protect- greater priority on protecting this natural Associate Editor Erika A. Bruckner pure perfection ing waterways.You’ll meet a 79-year-old who resource. I want her to experience the river in a highlighting not only Editorial Assistant Melissa Sanko calls the Delaware River a friend, a kayaker kayak, to find crayfish under mossy rocks, to people and events in Account Representatives Ken Chergosky who took the lead in mapping the watch in awe at an egret in flight and to skip the area but also pro- Rosemary Nye Susquehanna River and a volunteer who puts stones across the glossy surface of the water. moting everything Jane Preate his post-graduate environmental education On a visit to the National Baseball Hall of Fame this area has to offer! Annette Profera to good use for the Lackawanna River. Excellent format! Lucille Sassi in Cooperstown, NY (see how you can win tick- –Mary Kate Culkin, We put three of these Green Leaders to the ets on page 35), I saw the small stream descend- Intern Lindsey Myers (via email) test on the photo shoot for this issue’s cover. ing from Otsego Lake. It was hard to imagine They were up to the challenge of kayaking that a meager trickle was the start of a 444-mile Dear Happenings, against the current and then across the river. Along the way, water drops and tributaries The article (Health On the Cover: Art Coolbaugh, David Buck and Owen Susquehanna River where it meets Buttermilk band together to form the mighty Training at CDE Career Worozbyt at the Susquehanna River boat launch in Falls… all to capture the perfect action Susquehanna, forging its way through three Institute, May 2012) as a Falls, PA. photo! It turns out the cover photo we used is states. In the same fashion, if we all follow the Cover Photo: Alex Cena Photography whole, was a great portrait a calm scene that doesn’t reveal the strenu- example of these Green Leaders, we can join of what we have to offer to prospective students. I Published Monthly. 350,000 copies annually. ous work the men put in on that day! (But together to create a current of respect and pro- especially enjoyed that you included relevant ©2012 HAPPENINGS MAGAZINE All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be you can still see the action photos at tection for these vital natural resources God has research about how the medical administration reproduced by any process except with written permission. www.Facebook.com/HappeningsMagazinePA). entrusted to our care. field is growing, as many people today are only going back to school if they have some type of Happenings Magazine published since 1969 My favorite place on the planet is not far I hope you get to enjoy and protect Northeast information saying that the field they are going into P.O. Box 61 • Clarks Summit, PA 18411 from where we held the photo shoot. It has PA rivers this summer.To help, we’ve put some is growing. This helps us to market this program to Phone: (570) 587-3532 • Fax: (570) 586-7374 served as the stage for my summer vacations, “current” events happening around our rivers at Email: [email protected] those that are looking for something stable. Thank weekend excursions, birthday parties and www.HappeningsMagazinePA.com! you for your time and hard work family gatherings.The scenic spot has been in Read online at: Happy Sailing, –Katie Gettmann, www.HappeningsMagazinePA.com my family for generations. Doctors told my Career Education Planner great, great grandma’s family that spending time there would heal her medical ailments. I Corrections Drop Us a Line! ErikaErika Bruckner [email protected] In the May 2012 article,“Volunteers of We want to the Year,” the names of Ed and Carolyn hear what’s on your Maurer were misspelled. mind; take a minute to In “A Journey of Recovery,” (May 2012) send us a note! Jay Goble’s name was misspelled. He • P.O. 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1 2 NEPA Bluegrass Arts on Fire Festival, Go with the Flow! Festival, Lazybrook Historic Iron Furnaces, Local Leaders in Waterway Conservation Park,Tunkhannock. Scranton.Sat.11 a.m.-7 –Photos by Alex Cena Photography Through Sun.Nepa p.m.,Through Sun. Bluegrass.com ArtsOnFire Festival.com Art Coolbaugh

Personal: Son, AJ without disturbing the items from the 2011 flood- 3 4 567 8 9 Coolbaugh; Resides in Falls wildlife.” ing.The damage is exten- Bluebird House Cranberry Bog Frankie Valli & Queen City Days, 25th Anniversary Beer Festival, sive, and he says they’re still Sno Cove Water Park, Building Walk, Monroe Co. The Four Rep Joseph Wargo Riverfest, Olive St. Moosic. Workshop, Environmental Ed Seasons, State Sports Complex,E. Bridge,Scranton. Profession: Owner, On Being Green: finding items left from the Theatre,Easton. SnoCove.com Lackawanna College Center,Bartonsville. Grant St.,Olyphant. 347-6311. Susquehanna Kayak and Coolbaugh hosts a yearly Agnes flooding of 1972. Environmental 1 p.m.629-3061. 8 p.m. 7 p.m.Through Sun. Institute,Moscow. 610-252-3132 383-1406. Canoe Rental island cleanup and boat 6-8 p.m. 842-1506. www.KayakTheRiver.com launch clean-ups with the Why Get Involved: “To pro- staff of Susquehanna Kayak tect wildlife; to allow future 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 On the River: Scenery, fish- and Canoe Rental.The generations to enjoy the The Faces & Voices 144th Annual Flag Day Patriotic BioBlitz, Monroe Heritage Explorer of the Blues, Greater Scranton Concert, Central Co.Environmental Bike Tour & ing and wildlife made him group targets islands along river and so the recreation Tripp House, Chamber of Park,Honesdale. Education Center, Festival, Mellow fall in love with the a 10-mile stretch between possibilities continue to Scranton. Commerce 7:30 p.m. 253-4229. Stroudsburg. Park,Peckville.8 a.m.- Susquehanna, but kayaking the Whites Ferry boat grow.” 888-800-POCO. Dinner, Scranton 629-3061. 4 p.m. 963-6730. Cultural Center. is at the top of his list. launch and the Appletree “Relaxing, being on the boat launch in Harding. He Affiliations: Susquehanna water lets you explore led another cleanup effort Greenway, North Branch 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 inlets and this April, specifically to rid Land Trust, several Riverfest 31st Annual The Northeast Moravian First Day of Wyoming Valley 100th Anniversary PA State Fair, Suscon Rd., Heritage Sojourn, Summer Riverfest, Nesbitt Open House, islands- all the river of planning committees and Championship Pittston Twp. Susquehanna River Park,Wilkes-Barre. Tobyhanna Army water trail. Stock Dog Trial, Through Sun. from Wyalusing to Through Sun. Depot,Tobyhanna. Sheepy Hollow Shickshinny. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Farm,Hop Bottom. 746-9140 continued on page 8

24 25 26 2728 29 30 Secret Garden Yanni, 13th Annual OATS Three Dog Night, Art on the Trail, Tour, Honesdale. State Theatre, Blue Grass The Mount,Mtn. downtown Union 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Easton.8 p.m. Festival, Rodeo Laurel. Dale.10 a.m.-4 p.m. 253-1960. 610-252-3132. Grounds,Benton. www.Mount 679-9300. Through Sun. LaurelPac.com 925-6536.

National Camping Month National Rivers Month International Men’s Month Dairy Month Great Outdoors Month COVER STORY COVER STORY

Owen Worozbyt

Personal: Wife, Sara the Lackawanna River daily, and more people are Worozbyt; Resides in Heritage Trail with my canoeing and kayaking the David Buck Dunmore mountain bike and pad- rivers.There are events held dling back down the river in on our waterways, such as Profession: Volunteer my kayak.” River Festivals on the Personal: Wife, Melody; Resides in (SGP) Susquehanna River Water Coordinator, Lackawanna Lackawanna and Sugar Run Trail Committee along with Heritage Valley (LHV). LHV is On Being Green: He has Susquehanna Rivers and Endless Mountain Heritage dedicated to the develop- pulled tires from the the Heritage Explorer Bike Profession: Owner, Region, which manages the ment of the region’s his- Lackawanna River, painted Tour” (see page 54). Endless Mountain North Branch Water Trail. SGP is toric, cultural, economic and over graffiti and cleaned up Outfitters a leading champion for the natural resources through litter on the Lackawanna Affiliations: Northeast Susquehanna River Watershed, preservation, education and River Heritage Trail.The trail, Pennsylvania Conservation On the River: “The advocating for public and pri- promotion of Northeast PA established by LHV, is a mul- Alliance, Sierra Club, Susquehanna River is vate efforts to connect people heritage. tipurpose path that stretch- National Park Foundation, beautiful. It draws with natural and cultural es 40 miles along the river Lackawanna River Corridor On the River: “I love that I one towards it.” He resources and promoting a sus- from Simpson to Pittston. Association. have an opportunity to see loves to simply sit tainable and healthy environ- the renewed interest in the Why Get Involved: near it, or on it in ment. Lackawanna River and how “Waterways provide a kayak, and be it has gone through a dra- a critical component at peace. Why Get Involved: “We need matic environmental of the region’s clean and pure water.Without it change.The river has grown recreation. People On Being we cannot exist.” from an eyesore to an fish the rivers Green: Buck enjoyable natural resource. is vice chair- Affiliations: Susquehanna My new favorite way to get man of Greenway Partnership, Endless the best experience of the Susquehanna Mountain Heritage Region and river is pedaling north on Greenway many others. Partnership’s

Read More About the Cover www.HappeningsMagazinePA.com Photographed on the Susquehanna River near the Falls boat launch at the Route 92 bridge and inlet of Buttermilk Creek. According to Art Coolbaugh,“Falls is a great river town, with boat launches, campgrounds, restaurant and tavern, general store, post office, park, golf course, several repair garages. It’s a great place for any river paddlers to overnight.” 8 HappeningsMagazinePA.com June 2012 GO GREEN! ing over an open fire, sitting on my river chair and just watching the river flow by.”

On Being Green: Since 1990, she has WATER organized a cleanup of over 70 miles of the Delaware River from north of Barryville, NY to the Delaware Water Gap in NJ. For three Watchmen days, volunteers gather trash.The fourth day Meet Happenings’ 2012 Green Leaders is spent sorting it. In 2011, 236 volunteers Watchmen collected nearly 16 tons of litter including Creek and advocates protection of its water Ellie Hyde 344 tires and 75 cans. Find out the most Personal: Dog, Jake; Resides in North Abington sources. Countryside Conservancy protects unique items found on the cleanup at Township lands and waters in the Tunkhannock Creek www.HappeningsMagazinePA.com! The Watershed. Last year, she helped install a rain 23rd consecutive annual river cleanup is Profession: Administrator, Lackawanna County garden at Lackawanna State Park.The scheduled for July 23 to 26. Farmland Preservation; private contractor, Watershed Coalition has just received a grant Associations: PENNDOT highway cleanup Lackawanna County from PA DEP to provide watershed education Why Get Involved: “The Delaware is the to students in the area. last free flowing river in the East, and it is so Photo: The Delaware River near On the Creek: “I love the Tunkhannock Creek. beautiful.We are the only company that Kittatinny’s River Beach Campground in The waters are cool, perfect for fish, and the Why Get Involved: “Our waterways are at keeps the river squeaky clean.” Milford. Photo by Alex Cena riparian buffers are for the most part, very risk right now, whether from pesticides, fertil- beautiful. It is very calming. My favorite way to izers, development or gas drilling. Creating awareness will help protect them.” enjoy the creek is just to walk or sit by it and Kenneth Powley estation projects. Powley worked as a know that I am doing everything I can to help board member of America Outdoors protect it.” Photo: Just downstream from the Personal: Resides in Mountain Top Lackawanna State Park dam, on the South to persuade Congress to enact legisla- tion making "downstream recreation" Branch of the Tunkhannock Creek.The Professional: President and founder, On Being Green: She is a board member of the a federally mandated Project Purpose Countryside Conservancy has easements Whitewater Challengers, Inc., Countryside Conservancy and chair of the at Francis Walter Dam. Pursuant to surrounding this area. South Branch Tunkhannock Creek Watershed that enactment, he worked to develop Photo by Michael Straub Photography On the River: “The Lehigh River Gorge is one of Coalition, an arm of the Conservancy.The a water management plan at Francis our favorite places on earth, and protecting it for Coalition raises awareness of the nearly 100- Walter Dam. As a result, the water qual- our kids, and their kids, is job one. Its rapids are square-mile area, monitors the health of the ity in the Lehigh River today is the best exciting but not so scary that the average person it has been in half a century; native fish Ruth Jones can't enjoy them. It's a great fishery, a great boat- populations are thriving, and recre- ing river and is paralleled for 25 miles by one of Personal: Son, Dave Jones (also in the busi- ational use of the river is at an all-time the finest biking trails in the East.This river ness); Parents Ernie and Edna Olschewsky high. stared the business in 1911. offers the perfect combination of remoteness, accessibility, beauty Why Get Involved: “Water is gold. and adventure.” Profession: President, Kittatinny Canoes Nothing is more critical to life... the life of river species, surrounding eco-sys- On Being Green: In addi- On the River: “I was an only child growing tems and our lives too. Our respect for tion to leading river up on the Delaware River, so it was my waterways is in some ways symbolic of cleanups,Whitewater playmate, playground and best friend. It our respect for life itself.When we lose Challengers dedi- still is, and I am now 79 years old.We use a waterway to neglect and pollution, cates a portion of this superb resource for our livelihood, and we've diminished not only our sur- every rafting by cleanup of the river every year it is our roundings, but ourselves as well.” way of giving back. I don’t think there is ticket to river conservation any other person that loves it as much as I Photo: The launching point on the and refor- do! My favorite way to enjoy the river is in Lehigh River near the Interstate 80 a canoe or kayak bringing lunch and cook- bridge in White Haven. Photo by Michael Straub Photography continued on page 12 Theresa Merli Streamwatch program is an on the Monroe campus of all-volunteer monitoring the Northampton Personal: Husband, Chris; program in which 70 volun- Community College wel- children, David, Sharon, teers sample 80 sites.They coming hundreds of local Cathy and Joan; resides in completed River gardeners for plants and Swiftwater Conservation Plans for the workshops. Profession: Executive Brodhead Watershed and Why Get Involved: “The Director, Brodhead Cherry Creek, which put majority of Northeast PA Watershed Association, these waters on the state waterways are high-quality which protects the environ- registry. Grants were award- water resources that supply ment and water resources ed for the Pocono Creek not only local residents but within the watershed Sustainability Study and also millions of our neigh- through education, data Paradise Watershed bors downstream.These collection, community Conservation Plan.Through waters are a treasure that activism and legislative these grants a great deal of must be protected not only review. crucial biological data was for our existing neighbors On the River: “The collected on fish and but for future residents as Brodhead Watershed is an macroinvertebrate popula- well. We can meet the exceptional-value water tions throughout the water- needs of the present with- system which provides an shed.The annual River out compromising the abili- ever-growing human popu- Ramble lets people visit sta- ty of future generations to lation with the water it tions on a stream to learn meet their own needs.” needs to support life. Hiking about watershed issues Associations: Committee along stream banks is a from experts. She spear- on Litter Prevention, pleasure that nurtures the headed Trout Trails & Tales Control and Cleanup; soul.Tubing on any of the community art project in Stroud Regional Greenway streams is a joyful way to partnership with the Advisory Board. enjoy the marvels of cre- Pocono Arts Council. She ation that are all supported ran the first Native Plant Photo: The Brodhead Creek by a healthy water system.” Sale nine years ago; it now near Henryville. takes place over two days Photo by Michael Straub Photography On Being Green: The BWA continued on page 14

12 HappeningsMagazinePA.com June 2012 On Being is so difficult (and expen- Green: He sive) to clean it up.” Glen Motor Inn helped lead dozens of Affiliations: PA Association stream and of Environmental mine-land Professional, PA Council of $$2255 KK BBAACC Y Professional Geologists, ASSHH FRRIIDDAAY cleanups and CCA THHRRUU F NDDAAYY T ettaaiillss SSUUN foorr DDe works to Stanly Cooper Sr. Chapter of CCaallll f secure more Trout Unlimited. sites, especially those Photo: The Lackawanna that have his- River at the Old Forge Bore torical or eco- Hole Mine Discharge, near Michael A. Hewitt logical value. the Union Street Bridge. Motel and Restaurant He has been tasked to “Look upstream, and it is Breathtaking View From Every Room Personal: Resides in study the mine pools that like a pristine trout stream Exceptional Service and Outstanding Food Plymouth exist in underground mine flowing over bedrock. Look Casual Comfort • Centrally Located Profession: Program downstream, and every voids, using 3D software to Franzese Family Owned and Operated since 1937 Manager, Eastern PA map and calculate volumes rock is coated with an iron- Call or click today for dates, Coalition for Abandoned raratestes and rafting reserreservationsvations of water that could be avail- oxide orange goo.” 1 mile northk of Watkins Glen on State Route 14 Mine Reclamation able as a resource rather According to the 607-535-2706 (EPCAMR). Lackawanna River Corridor than a detriment. www.glenmotorinn.com Association,over 80 million WWW.WHITEWATERCHALLENGERS.COM On the River: My favorite Why Get Involved: “As an gallons of chemically con- “The only thing we overlook is Seneca Lake!” In the Poconos • White Haven, PA way to enjoy the river is to EPCAMR board member taminated water known as get there. Kayaking, canoe- once said,‘Fresh water will Acid Mine Drainage flows ing, fishing (the clean surpass oil as a commodity into the river from the hole streams), hiking the water in the 21st century.’ It’s so every day. trails or even sampling the easy to pollute water, but it Photo by Michael Straub Photography water for work.

Paul W. Bechtel Photo: The Lackawanna River at Personal: Wife, Jessica Bechtel; son, Bryson; resides in the historic Scranton Iron Furnaces. Peckville Photo by Michael Straub Photography Profession: Environmental Scientist-Project Manager, Thomas J. McLane & Associates On the River: “I like that the Lackawanna River is not perfect, and there are ample opportunities to really make a difference through cleanups and restoration projects.” On Being Green: He participated in stream cleanups, tree plantings, environmental education programs, water quality and macroinvertebrate sampling and Riverfest. As a board member of the Lackawanna River Corridor Association, he is working on restructuring and expanding the Riverwatch Program and launching a new Rescue Plant nursery and Foster-a-Tree Program. He holds several degrees related to the environment. Why Get Involved: “Human populations gravitate toward waterways, and these waterways connect our communi- ties and provide a source of recreation, natural resources and beauty when in a clean state.” Associations: Society of Ecological Restoration, Arbor Day Foundation, Lackawanna River Corridor Association June 2012 HappeningsMagazinePA.com 15 Scenic overlook in Delaware Water Gap 10 Natural National Recreation Area Wonders in NEPA

3. Tubs Natural Area- Another parting gift from the last Ice Age– a series of massive basins carved out of bedrock through which Wheelbarrow Run flows. A short hike in Moon Lake County Park, Luzerne County, leads to a view of the pools created from the geological formation.The largest pool measures 30-feet wide. Getting There: Located off Route 29, in Hunlock Creek.

4. Hawk Mountain- This 2,600-acre nat- 1. PA Grand Canyon- This ural area has the distinction of being the first National Natural Landmark lives up to refuge in the world for birds of prey. Several Photo courtesy Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau its name. Here, Pine Creek in Tioga overlooks ranging from 1,300 to 1,500 feet in Walter Dam to Jim Thorpe. County has carved an impressive gorge elevation offer an eye-level vantage point to 7. Lake Lacawac- In lead through a gorge and The park is a popular spot out of the wilderness. Overlooks in see migrating, hawks, eagles, osprey and more. the shadow of Lake past three waterfalls to the for hiking, biking and white- Leonard Harrison State Park and Colton The site also features a River of Rocks Trail Wallenpaupack lies a natu- site of a bubbling salt water boating. Point State Park offer scenic vistas of which leads to an impressive boulder field. ral wonder untouched for spring. Getting There: Located off the canyon that stretches for 47 miles Getting There: Located off Route 895 East in over 100 years. Lake Getting There: Take Rte. 29 Main St. in White Haven. and drops 1,450 feet to the creek bed Kempton. Lacawac is distinguished as to Salt Spring Rd. Located in at its deepest point. the southernmost unpollut- Susquehanna County, seven 6. Delaware Water Getting there: Take US Route 6 West. 5. Lehigh Gorge- An area encompassing ed glacial lake in the north- miles north of Montrose. Gap- The Delaware River’s The state parks are located 10 miles 6,107 acres is dominated by a deep, steep- east.The National Natural relentless march through 9. west of Wellsboro on Rte. 660. walled gorge, thick vegetation, rock outcrop- Landmark is preserved Boulder Field- The the Kittatinny Ridge has pings and multiple waterfalls.The park traces within the 545-acre sanctu- short walk through a dense created a remarkable natu- 2. Archbald Pothole- A relic of the Lehigh River from the outlet of Francis E. ary which also features hik- forest makes the sight of the Wisconsin Glacial Period is the focal ral wonder.The 400-foot ing trails, tours and an envi- this National Natural point of a 150-acre state park in wide cut in the mountain- ronmental education facili- side was even made part of Lackawanna County.The elliptical- ty. u a e

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16 HappeningsMagazinePA.com June 2012 June 2012 HappeningsMagazinePA.com 17 (Continued from Page 17) Landmark even more dramatic.The trees of Hickory Run State Park encircle a 400 foot-wide field of giant boulders presum- Big Brown Paradise ably left behind after the last Ice Age.The geological attraction features boulders as Fish & Pay Lakes Fishing Preserve large as 25 feet in length. Where the fish are always biting! Quality Since 1902 Getting There: Located off Route 534 in White Haven. 5% OFF 5% OFF FISH PURCHASE FISH PURCHASE ONLY ONLY 10. Ricketts Glen -An area within Must present this ad at Must present this ad at the park is home to one of the largest old time of purchase.Fish & time of purchase.Fish & Pay Lakes only.Fish from Pay Lakes only.Fish from growth forests in the area. Glens Natural Hatchery excluded. HM Hatchery excluded. HM Area includes trees estimated to be over 500 years old. Some of the giants meas- ure four feet in diameter and stand over 100 feet tall.This rare beauty is designat- NO LICENSE NO LICENSE REQUIRED REQUIRED ed a National Natural Landmark. If that weren’t enough natural attraction, the park is also home to 22 waterfalls, the Route 115 North, Effort, PA Route 191, Paradise Valley, PA tallest of which cascades 94 feet to (570) 629-0427 (570) 629-0422 Kitchen Creek below. www.bigbrownfish.com www.paradisetrout.com Getting There: Located on Route 487, 30 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] miles north of Bloomsburg. –Barbara Toolan Photo by James Ruane

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18 HappeningsMagazinePA.com June 2012 June 2012 HappeningsMagazinePA.com 19 NORTHEASTNORTHEAST PAPA RiverRiver GuideGuide

.The Wyalusing Rocks Overlook provides a bird’s eye view of the Susquehanna River from a mountain cliff off Route 6 that rises over 1,000 feet above sea level.

Susquehanna River Sugar Run: Rustic cabins with full kitchen, bath and screened porch host paddlers at Headwaters:...... Otsego Lake, Cooperstown NY Endless Mountain Outfitters site. Mouth: Chesapeake Bay, Havre de Grace, MD Length: 444 miles Tunkhannock: National Historic District The North Branch of the Susquehanna runs features downtown shops and restaurants. through Northeast PA for 181 miles. Parts of Riverside Park is only a short stroll away. it are now a designated National Recreation Vosburg Neck, a property of the North Trail, managed by Endless Mountains Branch Land Trust, is on a horseshoe- Heritage Region. Named after the shaped area near Tunkhannock. Susquehanna Indians, it is the 16th largest river in America and the largest lying entirely Pittston & West Pittston: The Luzerne within the U.S. that drains into the Atlantic County National Recreation Trail runs paral- Ocean. lel to the river, with a stop at the site of the Shoreline Sights Knox Mine Disaster. Behind Cooper’s on the Waterfront, a well-known seafood restau- Sayre: Just south of the NY border, the town rant, the trail opens to an open area and is home to a museum in a railroad station fishing spot.West Pittston’s River Common and Riverfront Park complete with rest- in the Garden Village hosts an annual rooms, camping and river access. Cherry Blossom Festival. Towanda: Paved river walkway connects the Wilkes-Barre, Kingston & Edwardsville: town’s shops and restaurants to the river.The The River Common, a park situated near Bradford County Historical Society is located the Market Street Bridge, features an out- in the former County Jail, and a historic dis- door amphitheater, fishing pier and seating trict walking tour shows off architecture. areas for events.Two gateways open directly to the action of Wilkes-Barre’s French Azylum Historic Site: located on a downtown. Kirby Park and Nesbitt Park and horseshoe bend of the river near Towanda, the River Common make up the downtown the site was established for refugees of the riverfront park system with 91 acres of French Revolution. open space in Wilkes-Barre, Kingston and Edwardsville. Levee trails connect Luzerne Wysox: Points of interest include Eastside County river towns for hikers and bikers. Riverfront Park, shops, restaurants,Wilbur Beers Family Nature Area and Wysox Boat Launch and Park. continued on page 22 20 HappeningsMagazinePA.com June 2012 Archbald: The town is home to the Gravity Lackawanna River Slope former mine site and the Archbald Headwaters:...... (main stem) Stillwater Dam Pothole State Park. Access the LRHT trail at and lake, which is at the confluence of the Laurel St. to travel to Blakely. East and West branches of the Lackawanna River north of Forest City. Blakely: Mellow Park provides access to Mouth: Empties into the Susquehanna the river in addition to baseball fields, bas- River at Duryea ketball courts, comfort station, football field, horseshoe pits, five-mile jogging trail, Be Inspired Length: 40+ miles The river is an American Heritage River, tennis courts and playground. which allows the river community to seek federal funds. Throop: Elm Street Park is situated next to the river with baseball fields, pavilion, play- Shoreline Sights ground, tennis courts and walking path. The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (LRHT) is a multi-purpose trail that follows Scranton: Bikers and hikers can access the the Lackawanna River for 40 miles from trail at Olive St., 7th Ave. and Broadway St. Duryea to Simpson. It then continues to the The Downtown Scranton Riverwalk is the NY border. gateway to the LRHT with a paved surface Great Gifts for your and easy access to the downtown area with Carbondale: Access the LRHT through the shops, restaurants and entertainment. GRADUATE trailhead on Meredith Street between Business Rt. 6 and Gov. Robert P.Casey Hwy. Old Forge: While the small town is known Green Since 1985 for pizza restaurants, the Bore Hole near the The trail covers nearly a mile to Mayfield. Clarks Summit 586.9684 • www.everythingnaturalpa.com The city boasts shops and restaurants border with Duryea is a point source for downtown. acid mine drainage, creating a visual reminder of the continuing effects of mining in the region. Photo by Michael Straub Photography continued on page 24 Summer Solstice 2012

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June 2012 HappeningsMagazinePA.com 23 Delaware River Headwaters:...... Hancock, NY where the east Bushkill: Restrooms and boat launch grant and west branches of the Delaware con- river access.The town is known for Bushkill verge Falls, a hiking experience with eight water- Mouth: Delaware Bay at Cape May Light, NJ falls, picnic area, concessions and activities. and Cape Henlopen, MD Length: 330 miles Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area The River forms the Eastern border of PA boasts 40 miles of river, 67,000 acres of val- next to New York and New Jersey and is ley and 100 miles of trails, including 27 famous for its role in the history of America miles of Appalachian Trail. Historic places during George Washington’s crossing dur- and plenty of spots for outdoor water ing the Revolutionary War.Today, it provides recreation abound.The Delaware Water more than 15 million people with water. Gap Trolley shows off the region on land. Shoreline Sights Milford: Milford Beach offers boat access to the river and a picnic area as well as access to swimming and fishing.The Knob overlook provides a bird’s-eye view for those Find Current Events who take the 45-minute hike. In addition to shops, restaurants and entertainment, the for all rivers at town is the birthplace of the American www.HappeningsMagazinePA.com! Conservation Movement and home to Grey Towers National Historic Site and the Columns Museum. continued on page 26

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