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Nicholson Sesquicentennial Committee to Honor Veterans
The Nicholson Sesquicentennial Committee will host a drive-through luminaria on Saturday, May 24 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Nicholson Cemetery on Harding Avenue. The event will honor the 425 veterans buried in the cemetery. The committee will...
Blueberry Festival Seeking White Elephant Donations
Story submitted by the Susquehanna County Historical Society & Free Library Association. The Montrose Blueberry Festival returns Friday and Saturday, August 1st and 2nd! Planning for the 2025 festival began months ago, almost as soon as we wrapped up from...
Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts Celebrates 50 Years
[caption id="attachment_36116" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Photo by Adelaide Ferguson.[/caption] Maybe it’s the tranquility of the lake or the beauty of the mountains, but there’s something about the village of Eagles Mere that has always inspired creativity. As far back as 1896,...
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The Susquehanna River: A Paddler’s Paradise
Originally published in the 2025 Visitors Guide [caption id="attachment_36110" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Photo by Colleen Kenia.[/caption] Even though we’re called the Endless Mountains, the Susquehanna River is just as iconic as our rolling hills. It weaves among the forests and...
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This Month in the Endless Mountains
Last updated: May 2, 2025 May Events in the Endless Mountains Say goodbye to April showers and hello to long, sunny days in May! Spring is in its full glory this month— all the better to get outside and explore....
New Endless Mountains Visitors Guide Available
Just in time for summer travel season, the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau (EMVB) has launched their annual visitors guide for Sullivan and Wyoming counties. The guide features nearly 300 local businesses and organizations. Readers will find information about outdoor recreation,...
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#570Day: A Look Back, A Leap Forward
Story submitted by #570Day Committee They say time flies and we’d have to agree. It seems like just yesterday we were planning the first #570Day in the middle of a pandemic and hoping our social media movement celebrating our...
Sullivan County Chamber Welcomes New Director
The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce has appointed Camelia Peguero as the new Managing Director. Peguero began her role in September 2024, immediately jumping in to host the popular Fall Festival/Lumberjack and Chainsaw Carving Competition. Looking ahead, she plans to...
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Covered Bridges of Sullivan County
Originally published in the 2025 Visitors Guide A covered bridge is like a tunnel to the past. When you drive across, you’re suddenly surrounded by the intricate woodwork, and the floorboards rattle beneath your tires. For a moment, you’re...
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Nicholson Sesquicentennial Explores Historic Businesses
Every month this year, the Nicholson Sesquicentennial Committee is hosting special events to celebrate the town’s 150th anniversary. March’s program is “Nicholson’s Historic and Distinctive Stores & Businesses.” The presentation will be held on March 29, 2025, from 1:00 p.m....
North Branch Land Trust to Host Open House Events
Story submitted by North Branch Land Trust. North Branch Land Trust, the regional conservation non-profit, is hosting open house events in several Northeast Pennsylvania counties as part of its new Strategic Plan. People attending these informal, open house gatherings...
Nicholson Honors Fire Company in February
Every month this year, the Nicholson Sesquicentennial Committee is hosting special events to celebrate the town’s 150th anniversary. February’s programs will focus on Nicholson’s fire company. The committee will host a free history presentation on February 22, 2025, from 1...