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Independence Day Sparkles in the Poconos! Independence Day is Saturday, July 4th, and the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania are sparkling with celebrations of freedom. From destination resorts to quaint villages, folks here know how to put on a show! Fun-filled festivals and historic happenings are planned for your holiday appreciation. You’ll also find the best in lodging, sports, nature programs, and shopping. Turn to the Coming Events column, or click on www.thisweek.net to learn all the ways to say “Happy Birthday, USA” in the Poconos! Cover Photo: Gene Hardenburg		*Thursday, July 02, 2009*

		*Featured Articles from This Week in the Poconos Magazine:* Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks! 2009 marks the 233rd anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776... Click Here to Read More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fireworks over the Big Lake! A spectacular Independence Day Fireworks Display will light up Lake Wallenpaupack on Saturday, July 4th... Click Here to Read More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Celebrate at the Parade! The Independence Day Parade steps off at 12:00pm on Saturday, July 4th in historic downtown Hawley... Click Here to Read More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Old Fashioned July 4th Picnic at Fernwood Fernwood Hotel & Resort in Bushkill will host an Old Fashioned July 4th Picnic on the Great Lawn... Click Here to Read More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Barrett Township celebrates Sesquicentennial! Established in 1859, the township includes Buck Hill Falls, Canadensis, Cresco, Mountainhome, and Skytop, all celebrating 150 years... Click Here to Read More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Summer Highlights Programs at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm! Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a restored and working 19th century farm, complete with costumed guides and historic demonstrations... Click Here to Read More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Jazz on the Deck at The Settlers Inn Food, fun, and all that jazz! Outdoor Jazz on the Deck returns to The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park this summer, with a sizzling lineup... Click Here to Read More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get a Free Pocono Raceway Track Tour Go on a free Pocono Raceway Track Tour when you shop at the Raceway Fan Store in Long Pond... Click Here to Read More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Moonlight Rafting on the Lehigh River Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe unveils a river experience unlike any other: Moonlight Rafting on the Lehigh!... Click Here to Read More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Programs at Hickory Run State Park A National Natural Landmark and State Park Natural Area, Hickory Run Boulder Field is the best example of a boulder field in eastern North America... Click Here to Read More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Family GPS Scavenger Hunt at Nescopeck State Park Head over to Nescopeck State Park for an adventure, on the Family GPS Scavenger Hunt starting at the park office at 1:00pm... Click Here to Read More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fishing Skills Program at Promised Land State Park Aspiring fishermen, women, and children are invited to a Fishing Skills program on Tuesday, July 7th at Promised Land State Park... Click Here to Read More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Summer Concerts at the Gazebo On Sunday, July 5th the Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap continues Summer Concerts at the Gazebo with a vocal jazz performance by Michele Bautier... Click Here to Read More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PennDOT offers Summer Driving Tips During the summer months, PennDOT reminds drivers to make sure their vehicles are working properly to ensure safe travel... Click Here to Read More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -


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