SPORTS
BAIT & TACKLE
Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount
Pocono. Healthy live bait for all seasons; fat heads, minnows, night crawlers,
leeches, red worms, giant mealworms, wax worms, crickets, hellgramites, and
more. Celebrating 30+ years in business, this complete bait shop is open every
day, all year. (570) 839-7338; www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.
BOWLING
Split Rock Resort, One Lake Drive, Lake Harmony.
8-lane bowling center in the resort’s spacious Galleria is open to general public
and resort's guests, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Beautiful lanes, digital scoring, and
concessions. (570) 722-9111; www.splitrockresort.com.
CLIMBING
The
Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge,
Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Outdoor 30’ climbing wall; 8 stations,
from beginner to very advanced. Custom built with a real rock look and feel, and
300+ moveable handholds. Classes available, day use fee, top rope belaying; weight
up to 310 pounds. (570) 595-8988; www.skytop.com.
COUNTRY SKIING
The
Inn at Pocono Manor,
Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. Call (570) 839-7111 for
operating hours; www.poconomanor.com.
Skytop Lodge, off Route 390 in
Skytop. XC skiing is offered to guests of the resort. Ski rentals are
available. (570) 595-7401, (800) 345-7759; www.skytop.com.
Starting Gate Action Sports, Rt. 209 in
Bushkill, adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum. Wide selection of skis, snowboards,
skateboards, skates, footwear, sportswear, swimwear, accessories, and
equipment. Rentals. (570) 588-4807; www.startinggateonline.com.
DOGSLEDDING
The
Inn at Pocono Manor,
Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. Call (570) 839-7111 for
operating hours. Web site: www.poconomanor.com.
FLY FISHING
INSTRUCTION
The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop.
Instruction for the novice fly fisher covering casting, entomology, wading,
knot tying, etc. in a classroom and on the water; equipment provided. Private
lessons and guide service. Waters open to the public, for a fee, for fly
fishing only. (570) 595-8929, (570) 595-7401; www.skytop.com.
The Rod & Gun Club at The Inn at
Pocono Manor,
Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. Lessons for beginners to
experienced anglers, classroom and streamside. Cast & Stay Packages
available. Scenic 2.5 miles of remote fly-fishing open to the public for a
fee. Call (570) 839-3908 or email poconosports@poconomanor.com;
www.poconomanor.com.
GEOCACHING
The
Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge,
Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. A 30-minute Geocaching and GPS Basics
class teaches how to find a Skytop geocode with Global Positioning System units.
Complete the class, and rent a GPS to locate your choice of caches. Registration
is suggested and minimum age is 13 without a parent/guardian. (570) 595-8988; www.skytop.com.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in
Bushkill. Year-round horseback riding is available on the beautiful grounds of
the resort. (888) 337-6966; www.fernwoodhotel.com.
The
Inn at Pocono Manor,
Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 940 or Route 611. Year-round horseback
riding on gorgeous, scenic trails. Horse-drawn hay rides and sleigh rides in
season. Phone: (570) 839-6237; email: stables@poconomanor.com;
web site: www.poconomanor.com.
KART RACING
S & S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts, Business Route
209 in Snydersville. High-powered go-karts with slick tires. Experience is similar
to real track racing. Single-person ride; must be at least 54” tall. Video
arcade and snack bar. Hours are Thursday and Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 12
p.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-7 p.m., and Monday through Wednesday 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Use the display ad for a Free Race. (570) 420-5500; www.ssspeedways.com.
PAINTBALL
The
Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge,
Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Play paintball on 5 fields with games in
and out of the woods including speedball. Equipment available, outside paint
not permitted; all paintballs must be purchased at the Adventure Center.
Minimum age 10 with waiver signed by guardian. Paintball shooting gallery with
no age restriction. (570) 595-8988; www.skytop.com.
Fernwood Hotel
& Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. Guests can play Destination
Paintball at a discount. (888) 337-6966; www.fernwoodhotel.com.
SKI
AREAS
Big Boulder Ski
Area, Lake Harmony
Road in Lake Harmony; use I-80, exit 284, follow Route 115 to Route 903 to Lake
Harmony Road. 14 trails serviced by 7 lifts and 100% snowmaking, with night
skiing, ski rentals, ski school, snowboard park and snowtubing. (570) 722-0100;
www.jfbb.com.
Camelback Ski Area, 3½
miles from I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. With 33 trails and 14 lifts,
including high-speed detachable quads and a magic carpet. 100% snowmaking, 100%
night skiing, 4 lodges, 2 rental shops, ski school, 2 terrain parks and
halfpipe. Dining and slope side accommodations available. (570) 629-1661; www.skicamelback.com.
Jack Frost
Mountain Ski Area,
just off Route 940, west of Blakeslee Corners, and east of the I-476
interchange. With 21 trails and 7 lifts with 100% snowmaking, rentals, halfpipe
and terrain park, ski shop, ski school, racing clinics and complete facilities.
(570) 443-8425; www.jfbb.com.
Shawnee Mountain
Ski Area, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Follow signs on Route 209 via
I-80 exit 309. Day or night skiing on 23 slopes and trails serviced by 9 lifts
and 100% snowmaking. Rentals are available. Riders welcome in the halfpipe area
and snowboard park. Ski schools and clinics available for all abilities. Ask
about deals and packages. (570) 421-7231; www.shawneemt.com.
Ski
Big Bear at Masthope Mountain on
the scenic Upper Delaware River, 4 miles off Route 590 in Lackawaxen. Eighteen
trails all covered by extensive snowmaking, with 650’ of vertical drop for long
runs. Skiers and snowboarders have fun in the Terrain Park. Open for night
skiing most nights. Rentals and lessons are available. (570) 685-1400 or; www.ski-bigbear.com.
SLEDDING
The
Inn at Pocono Manor,
Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. Call the resort at (570)
839-7111 for operating hours, www.poconomanor.com.
SNOWTUBING
Big Boulder Ski
Area, Lake Harmony
Road in Lake Harmony; use I-80, exit 284, follow Route 115 to Route 903 to Lake
Harmony Road. 14 trails serviced by 7 lifts and 100% snowmaking, with night
skiing, ski rentals, ski school, snowboard park and snowtubing. (570) 722-0100;
www.jfbb.com.
Camelback Ski
Area, I-80 exit 299 in
Tannersville. Expanded snowtubing park features 10 runs and 4 tows, along with
a powerful snowmaking system for a great ride. Single tubes and family tubes,
and night tubing. (570) 629-1661; www.skicamelback.com.
Fernwood Hotel
& Resort, Route
209 in Bushkill, weather permitting. Fernwood’s Winter Fun Center has 7 tubing
chutes and offers single & family tubes, plus a Children’s Tubing Center.
Kids must be at least 42” tall. Snowtubing is open Thursday through Monday,
with 2-hour day sessions on weekends & holidays and 4-hour night sessions
Thursday through Monday; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. (888) 337-6966; www.fernwoodhotel.com.
Jack Frost
Mountain Ski Area,
just off Route 940, west of Blakeslee Corners, and east of the I-476
interchange. With 21 trails and 7 lifts with 100% snowmaking, rentals, halfpipe
and terrain park, ski shop, ski school, racing clinics and complete facilities.
(570) 443-8425; www.jfbb.com.
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee-on-Delaware.
Follow signs on Route 209 via I-80 exit 309. Six tubing chutes serviced by 2
lifts are all lighted for day or night tubing. Use the display ad coupon for
special savings on tubing, all season. (570) 421-7231; www.shawneemt.com.
Ski Big Bear at
Masthope Mountain on
the scenic Upper Delaware River, 4 miles off Route 590 in Lackawaxen. Fun
tubing runs for all ages are open on Saturdays & Sundays. A complete winter
experience in a semi-private setting. For more information, including days and
hours, (570) 685-1400; www.ski-bigbear.com.
SNOWSHOEING
The
Inn at Pocono Manor,
Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. Call the resort at (570)
839-7111 for operating hours; www.poconomanor.com.
Skytop Lodge, off Route 390 in
Skytop. Snowshoeing through the beautiful wooded grounds is offered to guests
of the resort. Snowshoe rentals are available. (570) 595-7401, (800) 345-7759; www.skytop.com.
SPORTING CLAYS
The
Rod & Gun Club at Pocono Manor,
Route 314, via Route 611 or Route 940, Pocono Manor. Multi-station clay course
spanning 120+ acres. High-flying teal, rolling rabbits, and fast crossing and
incoming birds; scenic woodland course. Walk or ride along the stream between
stations. Trained staff assists with 1st round. Instruction, gun
rentals, ammo, and gear. Appointment required. Phone: (570) 839-3908; email poconosports@poconomanor.com;
web site: www.poconomanor.com.
The
Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge,
Route 390, Skytop. Regulation, 12-station sporting clay range open to the
public. Suitable for beginners, with challenges for experienced. Instruction and
gun rentals. Appointment required. (570) 595-8929, (570) 595-7401; www.skytop.com.
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Pocono Ski Rentals, Sullivan Trail, Tannersville.
Skis, snowboards, snow blades, and other snow sports equipment, including hats,
gloves, goggles, jackets. Day, multi-day, seasonal rentals. Full retail shop;
full service shop offering quick tune-ups and waxing. Open every day, with 35+
years in business. (570) 629-4668.
Starting Gate Action Sports, Rt. 209 in
Bushkill, adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum. Wide selection of skis,
snowboards, skateboards, skates, footwear, sportswear, swimwear, accessories,
and equipment. Rentals. (570) 588-4807; www.startinggateonline.com.
Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount
Pocono. Healthy live bait for all seasons; fat heads, minnows, night crawlers,
leeches, red worms, giant mealworms, wax worms, crickets, and more. Celebrating
30+ years in business, a complete bait shop open every day, all year. (570)
839-7338; www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.
TRAIN RIDES
Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton,
I-81 exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway), left at light to Lackawanna
Avenue, follow signs to Steamtown. Cross-country steam-powered and historic
diesel-driven rail excursions, working roundhouse and turntable, 2 museums,
Park Theatre, and Visitors Center. (570) 340-5200, (888) 693-9391; www.nps.gov/stea.
WATERPARKS
Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf Hollow
Road in Lake Harmony. H2Oooohh. indoor waterpark with family raft ride,
body slides, multi-level splash playground, children’s activity pool, wave
pool, whirlpools, and Flowrider simulated wave machine. Lockers and snack
bar. (570) 722-9901,(800) 255-7625, or (570) 722-9111; www.splitrockresort.com.
