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CONTENTS

5 Confection Connections By Nancy Dymond

11 Highland Farm: The next generation

Calkins Creamery artisan cheeses By Laura King

17 25 Things we love about autumn

23 Egg Sculptures

7 Take a Hike – or Six! By Laura King

14 On the Road to milford History, elegance and charm By Jane E. Castelli

19 a Bridge with a View The Upper Delaware’s

historic bridges By S. Z. Hecht

23 Progression By Sandy Long

25 Event Calendar

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It’s autumn again in the Upper Delaware River valley—a time of falling leaves, wood smoke and pumpkins. It is the perfect season for exploring the countryside—temperatures have lowered and the bugs have mostly retired for the season. This edition of Upper Delaware Magazine invites you out of doors to take the National Park Service challenge of completing its “Take a Hike” six hikes tour. The hikes vary in difficulty and terrain and upon completion of all six, the hiker receives a patch from the park service. If driv-ing is more your thing, we offer a road trip showcasing nine Upper Delaware River bridges, most of which can be viewed from the Scenic Byway (Route 97) and just off it, between Pond Eddy, NY and Long Eddy, NY. And for the history buffs and shoppers, we invite you down to the picturesque and historic town of Milford, PA for some great browsing, eating, strolling and shopping.

No doubt all this activity (or thought of it, anyway) is working up an appetite, and so we also introduce you to the young entrepre-neurs behind Wayne County, PA’s Calkins Creamery, which produces artisan cheeses—and continues the success of a five-genera-tion dairy farm. And with Halloween on the horizon, it’s time to get acquainted with the candy shops in the area, and to learn about new trends in candy making and consumption.

We also point you to events in the area as well as some of our favorite things to do in the Upper Delaware River valley as beautiful fall spreads its foliage over the hills. Get out, get moving and enjoy.

“Listen! the wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves, We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!”

- Humbert Wolfe

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N-E-S-T-L-E-S… Are you singing the jingle? If so, you’re old enough to recall reaching up to drop your small change on the counter of the general store to buy penny candies like Bit-O-Honeys, Mary Janes, Necco Wafers, candy buttons, wax soda bottles filled with flavored syrups and so on.

Candies from a bygone era, or retro or vintage candies as they are called, are now a candy trend. Their brightly colored wrappers, beckoning from old-school candy bins or antique oak display cases, have become big business. Fans of the sweet and gooey, the crispy and the crunchy scour the world look-ing for just the right combinations of taste and texture, and manufacturers are re-introducing discontinued brands like Charleston Chew, Bonomo’s Turkish Taffy, Black Jack Gum, Chiclets and Juicy Fruit.

In my family, the sweet art of confectionery dominated every holiday. There were candy corn and mini chocolate bars in our trick-or-treat bags at Halloween, candy-deco-rated gingerbread houses and peppermint candy canes at Christmas, “conversation” candy hearts on Valentine’s Day, and at Easter time all the dipped-in-chocolate delights, jelly beans, sugar-dusted marshmallow peeps and, of course, the giant edible effigy left in our Easter baskets by Sir Rabbit, himself.

Chocolates are the hard currency of candy. Once the ancient Mesoamericans discovered the palate-pleasing quali-ties of the cacao tree’s fermented, roasted and ground beans, chocolate became a precious commodity that was ceremoni-ally served during religious rituals, quaffed by royalty and traded for other valuable goods. Much later, the Europeans added refined sugar and milk, developed the emulsification process and learned how to press the cocoa butter from the

beans. Mechanical processes developed during the Industrial Revolution made candy available to the masses.

These days, the art of the chocolatier extends far beyond the borders of fondant and flavor. Chocolate massages aside, chocolate chess pieces vie with chocolate stilettos for top prize in the strange-uses-for-chocolate category. In 2005, a 227-pound, life size chocolate figure of Elton John that took a thousand hours to create was added to the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in London. In 2012, Qzina Specialty Foods set the world record for the largest chocolate sculpture with an 18,000-pound replica of a Mayan pyramid. The chocolate “Temple of Kukulkan at Chichen Itza” is on display at the Qzina Institute of Chocolate and Pastry in Irvine, CA. It is slated for destruction on December 21, 2012, the final day of the Mayan calendar.

Not just for birthday parties anymore, candy has recently been in the news as a theme for weddings, graduations, baby showers, fund raisers and more. Candy-themed parties set a fun and festive tone, interweaving the magics of bright colors, swirling shapes and fabulous flavors to form a most memora-ble occasion, from invitation to leave-taking. Dylan Lauren, daughter of designer Ralph Lauren and owner of Dylan’s Candy Bar in New York City, planned her own candy-themed wedding complete with candy cocktails, candy tiara and a bridal bouquet of pink and yellow sugar flowers.

It seems there is no limit to the varieties of flavors, shapes and objects to “candify” that can be coaxed from the sweet and sometimes eccentric imaginations of confectioners. It is clearly evident that candy makers are making every effort to disprove the adage, “You can’t please all of the people all of the time.”

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Contributed photosCobey Pond Trail makes a three-mile loop around the large, vibrant Cobey Pond.

Take a Hike – or Six!Text/Laura King

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All exercise has health advantages, but hiking may be one of the best activities on the long list of options that move us because of its benefits to body, mind and soul. Is there really anything better to do on a perfect fall afternoon than to enjoy a simple sojourn with friends or family into our local wetlands, uplands and forests?

With only a water bottle, good walking shoes and a little “oomph” we can be off – and few backyards in the nation are so resplendent. We are rich beyond words with a treasury of plants, birds and wildlife that never fails to be both awe-inspiring and entertaining.

Inspired by ‘let’s move!’To encourage us to engage with nature up close and personal,

our local offices of the National Park Service (NPS) recently released a popular brochure for the Upper Delaware titled, “Take A Hike!” The guide, which can be picked up at NPS information centers and kiosks, or downloaded on a home computer (easi-est on the www.delawareriverhighlands.com site), was created to tantalize local hikers of all ages to “get outdoors” and enjoy

a few of the exceptional scenic, educational and recreational opportunities that can be found just a comfortable walking dis-tance away from the couch.

The “Take a Hike!” project supports the well-known “Let’s Move!” campaign that was launched by Michelle Obama as a national initiative to get children, adults and families outdoors and exercising. “Let’s Move” promotes daily physical activity as a means to counter a national trend toward obesity and as a life-long habit for maintaining good health.

“Hiking in the Upper Delaware is a great way to get exercise and enjoy this unique natural resource at the same time,” said NPS biologist Jamie Myers. “The Department of the Interior, which oversees NPS, is a supporter and sponsor of this cam-paign, so it was a natural fit.” (Visit www.letsmove.gov for more information about the initiative.)

The Upper Delaware River Valley “Take a Hike!” brochure fea-tures brief descriptions of six trails fit for a range of interests and abilities. It also includes clear directions for finding the trails, and safety tips for hiking.

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fowl and wildlife in their pristine natural habitat. Plan that it will take about an hour or longer to meander. You may want to pack insect repellent for this excursion.

The Tusten Mountain Trail between Narrowsburg, NY and Barryville, NY is a very popular hike in our region, maintained in a partnership between the Greater New York Council of the Boy Scouts of America and the NPS. This “moderately difficult” three-mile trail leads hikers on a loop through historic remains of the settle-ments of Reeves Mill (1757 to 1763) and Tusten (1770s to early 1900s) along the Ten Mile River. A climb to the summit provides a glorious view of the Upper Delaware River valley. This trek will elevate your heart rate and inspire you to linger and explore along the way, so plan one to three hours, and savor the experience.

The Minisink Battleground Park Trails system across from the Roebling Bridge in Barryville is an easy, smooth-surfaced network of pathways that allows hikers to travel back in time and wander the site of the only Rev-olutionary War battle fought in the Upper Delaware River Valley. Here a band of 50 American militia were brutally slaughtered, cornered while in pursuit of Iroquois and Tory settlement raiders led by the infamous Joseph Brant, a Mohawk warrior commissioned as a colonel in the Brit-ish Army. The battle is detailed with a comprehensive park brochure, trail markers and three significant sites: Sentinel Rock, Hospital Rock and Minisink Monument. Allow at least 30 minutes to an hour to walk the wooded trails and engage your imagination; then refresh at cov-ered picnic tables near the lovely woods. This site is oper-ated and maintained by the Sullivan County Division of Public Works.

The southern-most trail of the “Take A Hike!” series is the Mongaup River Trail in the town of Deerpark, NY, off Route 97. This is a two-mile-wide out-and-back trail adjacent to the fast-moving Mon-

Take a Hike – or Six!Continued from page 7

gaup River, near where it enters the Delaware. Tower-ing hemlocks shade the steep ravine. Hikers cross paths with an occasional trout fisherman or kayaker. This trail presents many opportunities to enjoy picturesque rushing waters, and to view eagles and an active beaver stand. At the turn-back point of the trail is a small, walled family cemetery dating back to the early 1800s, attesting to hardships that faced rural families at that time. Allow an hour for this easy hike. And don’t miss reading the bulletin board by the trailhead that details the building of Hawks Nest pass, the famous winding stretch of road just a few miles south.

upper delaware Hikes patchTaking a hike… or six… is a great way to relish the

crisp temperatures and beautiful foliage that fall brings our region. And if the description of these trail adven-tures isn’t enticement enough, NPS will award a free embroidered Upper Delaware Hikes patch to anyone who completes the six trails. This is a wonderful way to get young kids out on the trail, providing a challenge and a concrete reward at the end. Since many grownups like patches too, why not make it a family affair, begin-ning now and continuing your hikes in the spring and summer of next year.

Deliver your checklist in person to the Narrowsburg NPS Information Center, the Zane Grey Museum, or Beach Lake NPS Headquarters. Alternately you can

mail your dated and signed checklist to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recre-

ational River, 274 River Road, Beach Lake, PA 18405.

Contributed photosA map of the Upper Delaware River Valley region shows the locations of the trails.

The hikesThe northern-most of the six is the Bouchoux Trail,

accessed from Bouchoux Road in Lordsville, NY. This is a two-mile-long out-and-back hike that leads to an amazing panoramic view of the river valley from Jens-en’s Ledges. Impressive bluestone piles are evidence that quarrying was a significant industry at one time in the area. The hike is categorized by the NPS as “difficult” due to its steep inclines and uneven footing. It takes an unhurried hiker about 90 minutes to complete the trail, not including the time you’ll want to dedicate to a picnic lunch and lots of photographs.

Further south following the river, the Damascus Forest Trail in Beach Lake, PA is an “easy” two-mile loop that wanders through a varied landscape, includ-ing wetlands, rolling hills and a large stand of old growth hemlocks that imbue visitors with a nostalgic sense of the majestic virgin forests that once towered over this area. This hike takes just 45 minutes to complete from the parking lot on MacCubbins Road.

The Cobey Pond Trail in PA Game Lands 316, Mas-thope, PA is labeled to be of “medium” difficulty, mainly for its length of three miles. A leisurely stroll on this loop around the large, vibrant pond on a leaf-padded trail offers quiet hikers many opportunities to observe water-

The view from the top of Jensen’s Ledges features the dramatic rock ledges that characterize this hike as well as the Delaware River.


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Contributed photoA strategically placed wheel of “Cowtipper,” one of Calkins Creamery’s first cheeses, shows off Highland Farm in the background.

Highland Farm: The Next GenerationCalkins Creamery artisan cheeses

Text/Laura King

According to author Jonathan Swift, the fare of a bachelor is “bread, cheese and kisses.” But the sound of that is delicious to just about everyone, and not in small quantities. The proof? In 2011, the aver-age American consumed 30 pounds of cheese, an amount that has been steadily increasing since the 1990s. Our affection for artisan cheese, made in small batches from local sources, is growing at a pace that exceeds even the growth rate of gen-eral cheese consumption. Presently it accounts for 10 percent of all cheese pur-chased in the United States—and given its exquisite fresh local tastes and excit-ing textures, dare we say a much higher percentage of total cheese enjoyment?

When searching for mouth-watering artisan cheese in the Upper Delaware River valley, Calkins Creamery in Wayne County, PA is a notable rising star. Under the inspired guidance of Emily Mont-

gomery and husband Jay, this evolv-ing venture has, for the last six years, been handcrafting creative small batch cheeses as a companion business con-ceived to help prosper the Bryant family dairy farm. And prospering it is. Calkins Creamery cheeses can be found in more than 100 locations across New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Washington, DC, where the brand is garnering affection from loyal customers and acclaim within the industry.

California dreamin’The couple first developed an interest

in using raw milk to produce artisan/farmstead cheeses while living on the West Coast. Emily, who had worked at the Penn State University Creamery as a food science undergraduate, took a cheese-making course at Cal-Poly Uni-versity, and Jay gained experience at an

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In free moments they would daydream about Highland Farm, and the possi-bilities contained within the American cheese market. The opportunities that appeared to exist around Wayne County were certainly enticing, so they began to research the systems and costs asso-

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“Fluff” is a member of the well-cared for herd of 160 grass-fed Holsteins at Highland Farm.

Highland Farm: The next generationCalkins Creamery artisan cheesesContinued from page 11

their heartfelt longing to help sustain and grow the family farm.

Happy cowsAccording to Jay and Emily’s first busi-

ness plan, “Calkins Creamery will spe-cialize in fine, artisan cheeses, using only the freshest milk possible from our very own herd of registered Holstein cattle.”

Cows have been wandering the grassy pastures of Highland Farm since 1841. These days, Emily’s father, Bill, and her brother, Zack, care for a herd of 160 head of registered Holstein cattle, in addition to 18 whey-fed pigs. Naturally, what the animals eat affects the taste of pork, beef and milk. Much effort is put into cultivat-ing healthy pastureland as the founda-tion for delectable farm products. “Our cows are well cared for and comfortable,” Emily says. “Cow comfort reduces stress and results in an increase of milk pro-duction and butterfat.”

“The creamery complements the farm and vice versa,” Jay adds. Integrated, sus-tainable agriculture and land conserva-tion projects that have been initiated by Bill and Zack result in vibrant pastures, very healthy livestock and ultra-tasty meats and cheeses.

artistryJay is quick to give credit to Emily for

the success of Calkins Creamery. “Emily is really the brains behind the cheese operation,” he says. “Her background in food sciences has been very helpful. It is a tall task to go from never making

cheese to running a creamery.” Because the base ingredient of these farmstead cheeses is raw milk, food safety expertise and continual oversight are paramount. But certainly true artistry comes into the success equation too. Emily is continu-ally experimenting and developing new varieties of farmstead cheese that gain the loyalty of a growing base of custom-ers, evidenced by over 1000 Facebook “likes” to date.

The creamery began to hone its cheese wizardry with three basic recipes—har-varti, cheddar and gouda—then devel-oped flavor variations on each, chris-tening them imaginatively with names such as “Four Dog Dill,” “Cowtipper” and “Vampire Slayer.” Later a tomme, produced from skim milk, was intro-duced, and most recently a soft, ripened cheese named “Noble Road” that is gain-ing widespread recognition for its superb texture and taste.

“Artisan cheese is an affordable luxury item,” Jay says. “It costs a little bit more, but it’s an extravagance that most people can manage. Coupled with a bottle of wine, you have a real treat.”

Fulfilling the visionIt is clear in getting acquainted with

the Bryant/Montgomery family that the diverse backgrounds and experiences of members contribute significantly to the growth potential of the farm and cream-ery. Everyone’s talents are put to use. Jay holds the responsibility these days for marketing the Calkins Creamery enter-

prise. From one point of view, demand exceeds production, so sales are not a problem. “Everything we make,” says Jay, “is already sold.”

Still, growing the enterprise to fulfill the vision that has developed over recent year is no small job. In addition to pro-ducing quality cheeses, meats and honey, Jay and Emily hope Highland Farm cus-tomers will come to feel intimately con-nected to the place where the foods they enjoy are raised and manufactured. “Today, many people take food sources for granted, and we want to show them where it all begins,” Emily explains.

For those interested to see the place firsthand, Highland Farm is open for visits and shopping Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., or by appoint-ment. While Calkins Creamery cheeses are available in many locations, the full selection is only found at the Highland Farm store. Check the website or Face-book page for information on occasional public tours of the creamery.

For more information visit www.calkinscreamery.com, email [email protected] or call 570/729-8103.

Cheese and wine pairingsWine merchant Jeff Hock, owner of Barryville Bottle in Barryville, NY, offers these wine suggestions for your picnic or party featuring Calkins Creamery cheeses:

Vampire Slayer + Dr. Frank Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) or Fritsch’s Gruner Veltliner (Austria)This mild cheddar plus garlic, ginger, onion and paprika will pare perfectly with an off-dry.

Udderly Hot + El Coto Rioja (Spain) or Cline Zinfandel (Spain)Choo se a wine that will match the spice of this havarti double-dosed with chili peppers.

Four Dog Dill + Fleur du Cap Chenin Blanc (South Africa)Pair this havarti that is loaded with dill with a lovely crisp white.

Smoke Signal + Astica’s Malbec Red (Argentina) or any Cahor Red (France)Marry this applewood-smoked baby

Contributed photosThis brie-style cheese, named “Noble Road,” is a relative newcomer to the Calkins Creamery collection of artisan cheeses.

gouda with a dry red.

Cowtipper + Milbrandt Merlot (Washington State ) or Hardys Merlot (Australia)This porter-soaked gouda with slight tones of chocolate is a perfect match for a merlot.

Lida Gold + Nero D’Avola (Italy) or Castello Monaci Primitivo (Italy)Pair this slightly fruity Montasio-style cheese with a musical Italian wine.

Noble Road + Hanging Vine Pinot Noir (California) or Potel Aviron’s Julienas Gamay (France) This Brie-style cheese is earthy with butter and pepper notes that call for a pinot noir or Gamay grape.


Milford, PA is a magical place. Sitting on a ridge above the banks of the Delaware River, very near a spot where New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey intersect, it is blessed with scenery, history, tasteful shopping and dining. It is the perfect place to explore on a crisp fall day.

The approachCome from the northeast on Route 84 and you will find

yourself descending a mountain with spectacular views of the river valley below. When the Route 209 storm repair project is complete, you should be able to approach Milford from the south on Route 209 as well, traveling alongside the broad lush Delaware River plain on your right and the scenic forested Pocono hillsides on your left. A few beauti-ful very old farm homesteads are on that road. Along the way you can stop and view the sparkling Raymondskill Falls just two and a half miles south of Milford. It is the tallest waterfall in Pennslyvania. If Route 209 is still closed when you visit, the falls can be reached by taking Milford Road (SR2001) to Raymondskill Road, or by taking the Raymondskill Falls sign turnoff from Route 6 just north-west of the borough. Near the borough of Milford itself, you will find Milford Beach Park on the Delaware. One of the Cliff Park Inn hiking trails in Milford will take you to the hilltop at Milford Knob. “The Knob” has a view of all the area below. Interestingly, the Knob trail was the site of many old movies including the Tom Mix cowboy series. Another area of interest is Grey Towers National Historic Site (570/296-9630, www.greytowers.org), which features the Gifford Pinchot Mansion and extensive

grounds, continuing the Pinchot legacy of responsible for-estry and environmentalism.

The boroughBut the real wonder is the borough itself. While enjoying

a leisurely stroll around Milford, you will find yourself in the past, present and future all at the same time. Architec-tural treasures from the 19th century, and “artsy” shops and galleries with a 21st-century mindset, along with fine dining in restored hotels, will bring you into Milford present—a bustling and charming town with a Victorian flavor.

HistoryIf you like to explore the past and imagine how people

lived in another century, take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful residential section of town that lies tucked north and west of the main thoroughfares, Harford and Broad. The borough was actually a planned community long before that became the in-thing in late 20th-century America. Community developer and Philadelphia circuit court Judge John Biddis bought and developed that section of town in 1796. He divided the property into plots and laid out the street map, naming the east-west streets after his children and the short alleys after fruits and berries. He then promoted the settlement on his trips to Philadelphia, seeking out support from the wealthy there. The result is a community of charming old homes on large lots, some colonial and some Victorian, which all seem to be well cared for. It has the flavor of a New England village. Take

an autumn walk along Ann or Catharine streets and you will see large old trees, gardens, flowers and picket fences.

The commercial section of town is built around Harford (Route 6/209) and Broad streets, and quaint alleys and little gardens are hidden behind many buildings there. Here Milford has the flavor of both the past and the pres-ent. Imposing old buildings have been restored and house the government offices of the current county seat. Several old hotels, which were built in the early- and mid-19th cen-tury for the summer resort customers from New York City and Philly, have been restored. They are always bustling, and Milford continues to please vacationers from those regions.

diningThe Department of the Interior has placed the Historic

District of Milford on the National Register of Historic Places. One of the buildings on the historic list is the Dim-mick Inn (101 East Harford Street, 570/296-4021, www.dimmickinn.com), now owned by the Jorgenson family. Architecturally it reflects the early American republic. It is a Greek revival building typical of that time. Built in 1828 by Samuel Dimmick and rebuilt in 1856 after a fire, it stayed in the Dimmick family into the 20th century. It is a substantial three-story brick building with charming double white wrap-around porches. In days past, the stage-coach and early motor coach stop was at its door. Tradi-tion carries on, with the New York City bus stopping there. Inside are several cozy dining rooms, and a wood-paneled bar area. If you are lucky, you can sit near a beautiful stone

fireplace with a roaring fire on a chilly day—providing old fashioned ambience along with a casual American fare menu.

A very different but equally charming place is the restored Hotel Fauchere (401 Broad Street, 570/409-1212, www.hotelfauchere.com). It has a 19th-century European flare. Styled in Italian villa manner, the three-story wood frame building was established as a hotel by Louis Fauchere in the mid-19th century. He was a French speaking Swiss-born chef who had made a name for himself as a Master Chef at the original Delmonico’s restaurant in New York City. The Hotel Fauchere became the “in” place then, and was popular over many years with the rich and famous from politics and the early film industry. Fauchere’s family ran the hotel until 1976. In 2006, the charming old building was saved from ruin and lovingly restored by Sean Strub and Robert L. Snyder. The restoration is simple and elegant. The exterior is true to its period, even to its rocking chair porch. Inside the atmosphere is restrained simple elegance and the guest rooms are filled with luxury bedding. It is a special place to stay, or to stop in for dinner at the high end Delmonico Room, or the more casual downstairs Bar Louis. Both menus focus on unusual regional dishes using local fare, lovingly prepared and presented. It is a sophisti-cated treat in the country.

Shopping and browsingJust off Route 6 near the 6th Street intersection, Mill

Street peels off to the west. It runs down a block or so to the edge of the Sawkill Creek at Water Street. Here sat the

19th-century Gordon Grist Mill, which served the commu-nity grinding corn and flour well into the mid-20th century. Present-day investors have made the Upper Mill complex a perfect blend of a museum and quaint shopping experi-ence, even retaining the working waterwheel as part of the WaterWheel Café (150 Water Street, 570/296-2383, www.waterwheelcafe.com). The cafe is a busy, trendy spot serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with live music “Blues Jams” on Thursday nights. In addition, the Upper Mill Mercantile (150 Water Street, 570/409-4444, on Facebook), a charming new gift store and craft gallery, is right next door. From the Upper Mill, you can explore the antique shops at the Old Lumberyard across the street.

Over on Harford and Broad, and on the little alleys that run off and behind them, shoppers can take home trea-sures like pottery, candles and baskets, or clothing, dish-ware and jewelry, or explore old books and prints at Books & Prints at Pear Alley (220 Broad Street, 570/296-4777, on Facebook).

For “foodies” who love Italian food, don’t miss Fretta’s Italian Food Specialty shop (223 Broad Street, (570/296-7863, www.frettas.com.) for an authentic taste of Little Italy home cooking and specialty ingredients.

art galleries Milford is also home to many fine art and craft galler-

ies, including the Artery Fine Art and Fine Craft (210 Broad Street, 570/409-1234,) a cooperative gallery of local artists with a dynamic gallery presence. Others to put on your list are the Golden Fish Gallery (307 Broad St.,

570/296-0413, www.goldenfishgallery.com), and Blue Stone Studio (206 Broad St. Forest Hall Building, www.bluestonegallerymilford.com), where you can watch the artist potter at work. The gallery/studio is located in the Forest Hall Building, notable in itself as the original home of the Yale School of Forestry endowed by the Pin-chot family.

For more information about Milford and its surrounds, visit milfordpa.us.

Text/Photographs by Jane E. Castelli

On the Road to Milford: History, elegance and charm

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Milford, PA is a magical place. Sitting on a ridge above the banks of the Delaware River, very near a spot where New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey intersect, it is blessed with scenery, history, tasteful shopping and dining. It is the perfect place to explore on a crisp fall day.

The approachCome from the northeast on Route 84 and you will find

yourself descending a mountain with spectacular views of the river valley below. When the Route 209 storm repair project is complete, you should be able to approach Milford from the south on Route 209 as well, traveling alongside the broad lush Delaware River plain on your right and the scenic forested Pocono hillsides on your left. A few beauti-ful very old farm homesteads are on that road. Along the way you can stop and view the sparkling Raymondskill Falls just two and a half miles south of Milford. It is the tallest waterfall in Pennslyvania. If Route 209 is still closed when you visit, the falls can be reached by taking Milford Road (SR2001) to Raymondskill Road, or by taking the Raymondskill Falls sign turnoff from Route 6 just north-west of the borough. Near the borough of Milford itself, you will find Milford Beach Park on the Delaware. One of the Cliff Park Inn hiking trails in Milford will take you to the hilltop at Milford Knob. “The Knob” has a view of all the area below. Interestingly, the Knob trail was the site of many old movies including the Tom Mix cowboy series. Another area of interest is Grey Towers National Historic Site (570/296-9630, www.greytowers.org), which features the Gifford Pinchot Mansion and extensive

grounds, continuing the Pinchot legacy of responsible for-estry and environmentalism.

The boroughBut the real wonder is the borough itself. While enjoying

a leisurely stroll around Milford, you will find yourself in the past, present and future all at the same time. Architec-tural treasures from the 19th century, and “artsy” shops and galleries with a 21st-century mindset, along with fine dining in restored hotels, will bring you into Milford present—a bustling and charming town with a Victorian flavor.

HistoryIf you like to explore the past and imagine how people

lived in another century, take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful residential section of town that lies tucked north and west of the main thoroughfares, Harford and Broad. The borough was actually a planned community long before that became the in-thing in late 20th-century America. Community developer and Philadelphia circuit court Judge John Biddis bought and developed that section of town in 1796. He divided the property into plots and laid out the street map, naming the east-west streets after his children and the short alleys after fruits and berries. He then promoted the settlement on his trips to Philadelphia, seeking out support from the wealthy there. The result is a community of charming old homes on large lots, some colonial and some Victorian, which all seem to be well cared for. It has the flavor of a New England village. Take

an autumn walk along Ann or Catharine streets and you will see large old trees, gardens, flowers and picket fences.

The commercial section of town is built around Harford (Route 6/209) and Broad streets, and quaint alleys and little gardens are hidden behind many buildings there. Here Milford has the flavor of both the past and the pres-ent. Imposing old buildings have been restored and house the government offices of the current county seat. Several old hotels, which were built in the early- and mid-19th cen-tury for the summer resort customers from New York City and Philly, have been restored. They are always bustling, and Milford continues to please vacationers from those regions.

diningThe Department of the Interior has placed the Historic

District of Milford on the National Register of Historic Places. One of the buildings on the historic list is the Dim-mick Inn (101 East Harford Street, 570/296-4021, www.dimmickinn.com), now owned by the Jorgenson family. Architecturally it reflects the early American republic. It is a Greek revival building typical of that time. Built in 1828 by Samuel Dimmick and rebuilt in 1856 after a fire, it stayed in the Dimmick family into the 20th century. It is a substantial three-story brick building with charming double white wrap-around porches. In days past, the stage-coach and early motor coach stop was at its door. Tradi-tion carries on, with the New York City bus stopping there. Inside are several cozy dining rooms, and a wood-paneled bar area. If you are lucky, you can sit near a beautiful stone

fireplace with a roaring fire on a chilly day—providing old fashioned ambience along with a casual American fare menu.

A very different but equally charming place is the restored Hotel Fauchere (401 Broad Street, 570/409-1212, www.hotelfauchere.com). It has a 19th-century European flare. Styled in Italian villa manner, the three-story wood frame building was established as a hotel by Louis Fauchere in the mid-19th century. He was a French speaking Swiss-born chef who had made a name for himself as a Master Chef at the original Delmonico’s restaurant in New York City. The Hotel Fauchere became the “in” place then, and was popular over many years with the rich and famous from politics and the early film industry. Fauchere’s family ran the hotel until 1976. In 2006, the charming old building was saved from ruin and lovingly restored by Sean Strub and Robert L. Snyder. The restoration is simple and elegant. The exterior is true to its period, even to its rocking chair porch. Inside the atmosphere is restrained simple elegance and the guest rooms are filled with luxury bedding. It is a special place to stay, or to stop in for dinner at the high end Delmonico Room, or the more casual downstairs Bar Louis. Both menus focus on unusual regional dishes using local fare, lovingly prepared and presented. It is a sophisti-cated treat in the country.

Shopping and browsingJust off Route 6 near the 6th Street intersection, Mill

Street peels off to the west. It runs down a block or so to the edge of the Sawkill Creek at Water Street. Here sat the

19th-century Gordon Grist Mill, which served the commu-nity grinding corn and flour well into the mid-20th century. Present-day investors have made the Upper Mill complex a perfect blend of a museum and quaint shopping experi-ence, even retaining the working waterwheel as part of the WaterWheel Café (150 Water Street, 570/296-2383, www.waterwheelcafe.com). The cafe is a busy, trendy spot serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with live music “Blues Jams” on Thursday nights. In addition, the Upper Mill Mercantile (150 Water Street, 570/409-4444, on Facebook), a charming new gift store and craft gallery, is right next door. From the Upper Mill, you can explore the antique shops at the Old Lumberyard across the street.

Over on Harford and Broad, and on the little alleys that run off and behind them, shoppers can take home trea-sures like pottery, candles and baskets, or clothing, dish-ware and jewelry, or explore old books and prints at Books & Prints at Pear Alley (220 Broad Street, 570/296-4777, on Facebook).

For “foodies” who love Italian food, don’t miss Fretta’s Italian Food Specialty shop (223 Broad Street, (570/296-7863, www.frettas.com.) for an authentic taste of Little Italy home cooking and specialty ingredients.

art galleries Milford is also home to many fine art and craft galler-

ies, including the Artery Fine Art and Fine Craft (210 Broad Street, 570/409-1234,) a cooperative gallery of local artists with a dynamic gallery presence. Others to put on your list are the Golden Fish Gallery (307 Broad St.,

570/296-0413, www.goldenfishgallery.com), and Blue Stone Studio (206 Broad St. Forest Hall Building, www.bluestonegallerymilford.com), where you can watch the artist potter at work. The gallery/studio is located in the Forest Hall Building, notable in itself as the original home of the Yale School of Forestry endowed by the Pin-chot family.

For more information about Milford and its surrounds, visit milfordpa.us.

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1. The ARTery, one of many Milford galleries, is collectively owned and run.

2. The Forest Hall Building was the original home of the Yale School of Forestry.

3. The Dimmick Inn has been operating since the early 1800s.

4. Hotel Fauchere houses the elegant Delmonico Room and trendy Bar Louis.

5. The thoroughfares and side streets of Milford are filled with shops and galleries.

6. This home, in Milford’s historic district, sits on a generous lot with old shade trees.


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ABOUT AUTUMNIN THE UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY

For more things to do, check out the WHERE & WHEN CALENDAR on page 34 or online at www.RiverReporter.com

1. Watching for eagles at the Big Eddy deck in Narrowsburg, NY.

2. Shopping at Mill Market, Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley, PA.

3. Buying fresh bread at Flour Power Bakery in Livingston Manor, NY.

4. First Fridays poetry readings at the Tusten Cochecton library in Narrowsburg, NY.

5. Pastries from Brandenburg Bakery in

Jeffersonville, NY.6. Touring the cheese cave at Calkins

Creamery in Honesdale, PA.7. Visiting the Harvest Festival at

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.

8. Listening to WJFF public radio at 90.5 FM.

9. Enjoying locally made wine from Eminence Winery, Long Eddy, NY.

10. Catching a show at The Cooperage in Honesdale, PA.

11. Having a fall harvest brunch at The Settlers Inn in Hawley, PA.

12. Antiquing along the Upper Delaware River valley antique trail.

13. Taking a fall foliage drive on the Scenic Byway (Route 97).

14. Attending an opening at BrookHouse Gallery, Barryville, NY.

15. Having a glass of wine overlooking the falls at Glass Wine Bar & Bistro, Hawley, PA.

16. Visiting the Museum of the ‘60s at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.

17. Visiting the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance in Narrowsburg, NY.

18. Taking a hike along one of the NPS “Six Hikes” designated trails.

19. Taking in the night life at Kaunenonga Lake’s many eateries and bars.

20. Checking out open mic night at Dancing Cat Saloon, Bethel, NY.

21. Enjoying a cuppa at Coffee Creations in Narrowsburg, NY.

22. Eating supper at Matthew’s on Main in Callicoon, NY.

23. Touring the grounds of Kadampa Meditation Center, Glen Spey, NY.

24. Having a fresh cup of cider at Rickard’s Cider Mill, Honesdale, PA.

25. Buy everything seasonal at Catskill Harvest, Liberty, NY.


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The 300-mile-long Delaware River begins as a series of tiny streams in Dela-ware County, NY and ends as a mighty expanse of river spilling into the sea at the Delaware Bay. The river is full of beauty and history, and its upper reaches have a

very special charm, set off by the historic bridges that cross the river.

Early crossingsIn the 21st century, we take bridges for

granted and drive across them with ease

and without incident. But before the intro-duction of the bridge, crossing the Dela-ware was a challenge that could find you on the wrong side of the river and possibly in it. Crossing was generally done by ferry, and a typical trip was long, tiresome and unpredictable.

In the 19th century, bridges slowly replaced the ferries and became a financial boon for their owners and operators. Trav-elers crossing the bridge first had to pay a fee, or toll charge. Anecdotal stories sug-gest that the tolls were hefty: in the 1810s, a four-horse carriage cost a dollar and a two-horse carriage 75 cents. Foot pas-sengers and cattle were equal and cost six cents each. It wasn’t until the1920s, when the Joint Bridge Commission bought the bridges, that they became free to cross.

The early 19th-century bridges often experienced damage and even destruction due to severe flooding and poor construc-tion. A toppled bridge could cause injury and occasionally death, but as construc-tion methods improved so did the bridges,

gradually being upgraded to the versions we travel on today

Some of the bridges in this story, such as the Skinners Falls Bridge and Kellam’s Bridge, are reminiscent of earlier days with wooden trusses, one-way lanes and lim-ited tonnage. Others, such as the bridges at Barryville and Narrowsburg, have a more modern appearance and wider lanes, and many have pedestrian walkways.

The tourOur tour begins downstream, with the

Pond Eddy Bridge, a petit truss bridge between the hamlet of Pond Eddy in Lumberland, NY and Shohola Township, PA. It was built in 1903 to replace an old suspension bridge that had washed away in a flood, and it connected the bluestone quarries in Pennsylvania to New York. The bridge is at the center of a swirl of controversy now between residents who want to save it for its beauty and historic value, and others who want to demolish it for something safer and stronger.

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The Barryville-Shohola Bridge was completely rebuilt several years ago, and has a sleek, modern look. It is named for the two towns it connects, and it has several viewing stations along its pedestrian walkway. One of several treats near this bridge is the friendly town of Barryville, with antique and specialty shops, several restaurants and the River Market.

Continue north along the Scenic Byway (Route 97) and you will arrive at one of the jewels of the Upper Delaware: The Roebling Bridge. This single-lane bridge was con-structed by John A. Roebling, who 20 years later built the Brooklyn Bridge, and it was originally one of four aque-ducts engineered to raise the river during the D&H Canal era. It retains its old-world charm with a wooden truss structure. In season, you can visit the Zane Gray Museum and also hike along the old D&H canal trails. Don’t miss dining at the Lackawaxen Inn, which has a great porch for gazing at the river rapids going by.

Stay on 97 north a few more miles, and you’ll come upon bustling Narrowsburg, a Town of Tusten hamlet. Narrowsburg is a favorite for eagle watching and fishing and its bridge, the Narrowsburg-Darbytown Bridge, is among those that can be transversed by foot. The bridge is a favorite spot for residents and visitors in late winter who gather to “watch the ice go out,” which it does after a cold season in great sheets and iceberg piles. In addition to breathtaking views, the hamlet has some excellent restau-rants, boutiques and shops, and is home to the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance and The River Reporter newspaper. The hamlet and its bridge overlook the Big Eddy, which at 113 feet deep is the deepest stretch of the entire Dela-ware.

Back on 97, seven miles north of Narrowsburg, you’ll come upon a sign steering you downhill and over rail-road tracks to the Skinners Falls-Milanville Bridge, affectionately known as the Skinners Falls Bridge. The bridge (and the falls it commemorates, just visible from the bridge) are named for Daniel Skinner, who took the first timber raft down the river in in 1764. The bridge, built in 1902, replaced a busy ferry service run largely by Skinner’s descendants, who were a prominent family in the area. This one-lane wooden truss bridge is among the

more picturesque in the region, and it offers great oppor-tunities for swimming, picnicking and boating. Landers Campground is on the New York side of the bridge, along with public boating and swimming access points. And don’t miss a visit to the Milanville General Store for inex-pensive gas and New York-style pizza on the PA side.

Further along on route 97 you’ll find the turn-off for Route 371, leading you to the Damascus-Cochecton Bridge. A wide expansive bridge and heavily trafficked between the two states, its town is long gone. History of the old town and its popularity can be found at the Damas-cus Community Center in Cochecton Road. However, the view of the river is spectacular, and it is possible to come upon this bridge the back way, by traveling along the meandering and curvy River Road from Milanville to Damascus. (For the intrepid among you, it is also possible to take River Road from Narrowsburg to Milanville, and on to Damascus.)

Still further north on 97, approaching the hamlet of Cal-licoon in the Town of Delaware, you will cross a wide high bridge, but this bridge crosses Callicoon Creek. You must take the turn into town and stay right to reach the Calli-coon Bridge over the Delaware. This is a small two-lane bridge with a pedestrian walkway that affords great views of the narrowing river and its many upriver islands. Cal-licoon is a great place to visit as well, with restaurants, art galleries, shops and a health food store.

Less than five miles upriver on 97 is the Little Equi-nunk Bridge, which natives refer to as Kellam’s Bridge. This suspension bridge, constructed in 1890, appears to be from an earlier generation when people rode in carriages and produce was carried along in a wagon. The single sign of modernity is the now defunct railroad tracks that traverse the New York side. This one-lane, picturesque bridge has heavier traffic than one would imagine, but cars and people are polite about the short waits. Fishing access is available here, as the Delaware begins its wander into prime trout territory.

The last of the bridges along this route is the Lordville-Equinunk Bridge. Accessible on the New York side from Route 97 and the PA side from 191, this crossing is loaded with charm and history. There are stories that suggest that

a Bridge with a ViewContinued from page 19

at Lordville a ferryman would transport passengers in a basket and— judging from the town itself, one of the region’s most colorful—such a legacy would not be sur-prising. On the New York side you’ll find roosters running freely among manikins on the road and in the windows of the houses. On the PA side, you’ll find the Equinunk Gen-eral Store stocked to the brim with containers of molasses and flour, walnuts and candies, weighed out for daily use. The Equinunk Historical Society is also a treasure trove of old photographs and information. The road north from this spot on both sides of the river descends and ascends into some truly wild and breathtaking scenery.

So gas up the car, grab your map of the Upper Dela-ware, and be prepared to cross a bridge or two as you get to know this magical region.

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Upper Delaware Magazine presents an eclectic mix of things to do in the area. Please contact your local chamber for other events, and be sure to check out the vast array of art openings, craft fairs, penny socials, community suppers, music concerts, farmers markets and theater performances in the region.

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Fri., Oct. 5First Fridays contemporary author seriesNarrowsburg — Tusten-Cochecton Library, open mic sign-up 7pm, open mic 7:30pm, visiting authors 8pm, free, public welcome. [email protected] reception: ‘The Continuing Line’Narrowsburg — Paintings & works on paper by Elise Freda on display at Delaware Arts Center (Alliance Gallery) through 10/27. Opening reception: 10/5, 7-9pm. 845/252-7576.

Sat., Oct. 6Catherine Russell performsNarrowsburg — Jazz & blues vocals at Tusten Theatre, 8pm, $27. RSVP: 845/252-7272.Harvest & Heritage DaysHonesdale — Craft vendors, antique dealers, artists, wing & chili taste-off, artisans & specialty food vendors on Main St., Sat. 9am-6pm; Sun. 10am-4pm. Vendors wanted (by 9/14): 570/253-5492.Joel Hill Sawmill open houseLookout — Tours & sawing demonstrations at Civil War-era water-powered sawmill, 11am-3pm, free. 570/224-6722.Old Stone Jail open houseHonesdale — First Sat./mo., 10am-1pm. 570/253-5468.Reading with author Nina BurleighLivingston Manor — Readings from “Under the Black Blanket” at CAS Arts Center, 4-6pm, free. 845-436-4227.Wine festivalBethel — Samplings from more than 20 wineries at Bethel Woods market sheds, 11am-4pm, $15 incl. complimentary glass; designated drivers $5. 800/745-3000.

Sun., Oct. 7Harvest festivalBethel — Vendors, live performances, corn & hay mazes, pony rides & more at Bethel Woods, 11am-4pm, parking lots open 10:30am, free admission ($2 parking fee).Workshop: ‘A Lotta Ricotta’Callicoon Center — Make whole milk ricotta cheese & learn ways to serve it at Apple Pond Farm, 10:30am-12:30pm, $40. RSVP: 845/482-4764.

Fri., Oct. 12Black Bear Film FestivalMilford — Support & promotion of independent films. 570/409-0909.Fall photographyDingmans Ferry — Capture fall colors w/ professional photographers John Barclay &

Kathy Peoples at PEEC, $260, $210 commuter rate. 570/828-2310.Old Time Fiddlers performGalilee — Unity Grange Hall, doors open 7pm, music 8pm, $6. Door prizes, refreshments for sale. Benefits Unity Grange.

Sat., Oct. 13Birds of prey migrationDingmans Ferry — A day of raptor watching at Sunrise Mountain from PEEC, 9am-4pm, $20. RSVP: 570/828-2310.Black Bear Film FestivalMilford — “Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007” at Milford Theatre, 6pm. Q&A follows. blackbearfilmfestival.com or 570/409-0909.Comedy show: ‘The Laugh Tour’Lake Huntington — Featuring comedians from The Tonight Show, Letterman, Conan, Comedy Central & more at The Nutshell, mixer 7pm, show 8pm, $15 online, $20 door. TheLaughTour.com.Forest field dayKauneonga Lake — See how a tree is taken down & turned into lumber at Delaware Highlands Conservancy, 9am-noon. RSVP: 570/656-6672.Narrowsburg Music DayNarrowsburg — Tusten Theatre, Allen Brothers Band 2pm, Jesse Blumberg & the Voxare String Quartet performing Ricky Ian Gordon’s “Green Sneakers” 5pm, $20. RSVP: 845/252-7272.OktoberfestHawley — Sample German sausage paired with Stoudt Brewing Company’s Oktober Fest at Mill Market, 11am-1pm. 570/390-4440.Stage performance: ‘Conni’s Avant Garde Restaurant’Highland Lake — NACL Theatre, 7pm, sliding scale $12-25, children $5, family $20. RSVP: 845/557-0694.

Sun., Oct. 14Nature at nightDingmans Ferry — Take a walk in the woods to listen for owls, look at stars & more at PEEC, 6-8pm, $5. 570/828-2310.Sunday for singles hikeDingmans Ferry — Meet new people & explore nature at PEEC, 1-3pm, free. 570/828-2310.

Fri., Oct. 19Local history talk: ‘Plain Speaking’Honesdale — Wayne County Historical Society, 5-6pm, free. Q&A follows. RSVP: 570/253-3240.

Sat., Oct. 20Contra danceGalilee — Live music & callers at Unity Grange, teaching 7:15pm, dance 7:30-10pm, $5pp, $10/family. Potluck snacks at half-time. 212/254-3551.Fall foliage walkHawley — Walk along the Wallenpaupack Creek Trail & ID trees & wildflowers at PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, 10am, free. pplpreserves.comFall fun dayMonticello — Scarecrow-making contest (1pm, must RSVP), story-telling, face painting

& book sale on the library lawn, 11am-2pm, free admission. 845/794-4660, ext. 6.John Hammond performsNarrowsburg — Blues combining guitar & harmonica at Tusten Theatre, 8pm, $30. RSVP: 845/252-7272.

Sun., Oct. 21Pancake breakfastGlen Spey — Full breakfast menu prepared by Lumberland seniors’ all-male master chefs at the senior center, 8am-noon, adults $7, under age 12 $3.

Sat., Oct. 27Autumn ediblesHawley — Walk around PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center in search of mushrooms, wildflowers & berries, 10am, free. pplpreserves.comPEEC-a-BooDingmans Ferry — Non-scary, family-oriented fun & educational trail at PEEC, 4-7pm, $5/child. Refreshments. Rain date: 10/28. 570/828-2310.Zombie runMatamoras — Apocalyptic 5k obstacle race running from brain-hungry, virus-spreading, bloody zombies at Airport Park, free. Vendors, zombies & runners wanted! Facebook.com/MatamorasApocalypse or 570/491-5159.

Mon., Oct. 29Financial benefits of land conservationLiberty — Learn how to keep cherished lands in the family, & protect your lands & waters forever at the senior center, 7-9pm. 570/226-3164.

Sat., Nov. 3Bat talkHawley — Learn about bats, their habits & habitats at PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, 7pm, free. 570/253-3042.Penny socialWhite Lake — Dr. Cornelius Duggan Community Center, doors open 6pm, calling 7pm, $1 admission. Prizes, refreshments, 50/50, raffles. Benefits John J. Driscoll Jr. Scholarship Fund.Stage performance: ‘Maria Kizito’Highland Lake — NACL Theatre, 4pm, sliding scale $12-25, children $5, family $20. RSVP: 845/557-0694.

Sun., Nov. 4Performance: ‘Pirates of Penzance’Bethel — Musical adventure for kids ages 4-94 at Bethel Woods, 2pm, free. Pre-performance art activity 2:30pm. BethelWoodsCenter.org

Sat., Nov. 10Comedy show: ‘The Laugh Tour’Lake Huntington — The Nutshell, mixer 7pm, show 8pm, $15 online, $20 door. TheLaughTour.com.

Sun., Nov. 11Holiday bows & boughsDingmans Ferry — Create your own holiday decorations using natural materials at PEEC, 1-3pm, $12. 570/828-2310.

Fri., Nov. 16Local history talk: ‘Plain Speaking’Honesdale — Wayne County Historical Society, 5-6pm, free. Q&A follows. RSVP: 570/253-3240.

Sat., Nov. 17Chinese brush painting & sumi’eLivingston Manor — No experience required; learn to make beautiful paintings at CAS Arts Center, 10am-1pm, members $45, non-members $55. RSVP: 845/426-4227.Contra danceGalilee — Live music & callers at Unity Grange, teaching 7:15pm, dance 7:30-10pm, $5pp, $10/family. Potluck snacks at half-time. 212/254-3551.Game dinner & PEEC’s 40th anniversaryDingmans Ferry — Featuring PA game & seasonal harvests at PEEC, reception in the Ecozone 6pm, dinner 7pm, $25/person, $40/couple. RSVP: 570/828-2310.Nature & wildlife photography seminarDingmans Ferry — Learn photography basics at PEEC, 9am-4pm, $95 seminar, $125 seminar & reception (7pm, incl. lodging & breakfast). 570/828-2310.Stage performance: ‘Shakespeare’s Will’Highland Lake -- NACL Theatre, 7pm, sliding scale $12-25, children $5, family $20. RSVP: 845/557-0694.

Sun., Nov. 18Pancake & French toast breakfastClaryville — All-you-can-eat at the firehouse, 7am-noon, adults $7, ages 5-11 $3, under 5 free. Take-out avail. 845/985-7270.Stage performance: ‘Shakespeare’s Will’Highland Lake — NACL Theatre, 4pm, sliding scale $12-25, children $5, family $20. RSVP: 845/557-0694.

Sat., Nov. 24Intro to astronomyDingmans Ferry — Learn about constellations while star-gazing at PEEC, 7-9pm, $10 (adults only). RSVP: 570/828-2310.

Sat., Dec. 1Intro to astronomyDingmans Ferry — Learn about constellations while star-gazing at PEEC, 6-8pm, $10. RSVP: 570/828-2310.Lenape of the eastern woodlandsDingmans Ferry — Learn about day-to-day activities of the Lenape culture at PEEC, 1-3pm, $20. Ages 10+. 570/828-2310.

Fri., Dec. 7WinterfestHawley — Family craft project at PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, 6-7:30pm, free. pplpreserves.com

Sat., Dec. 8Intro to snowshoeingDingmans Ferry — Basics of using snow shoes at PEEC, 9-11am, $10. Equipment provided.

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Sun., Dec. 9Hibernation hikeDingmans Ferry — Learn how plants & animals survive the winter while hiking at PEEC, 10am-noon, free. 570/828-2310.

Sat., Dec. 15Christmas bird countHawley — Join the Audubon Society at Lake Wallenpaupack Preserve. Email [email protected] w/ questions or 570/253-7001.Contra danceGalilee — Live music & callers at Unity Grange, teaching 7:15pm, dance 7:30-10pm, $5pp, $10/family. Potluck snacks at half-time. 212/254-3551.

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