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Things to Do
What’s New for 2025 in the Endless Mountains?
A new year means exciting new adventures in the Endless Mountains! From brand-new businesses to longtime favorites, explore what’s opened, expanded, and changed within the past year. The Drift Mine Mountain Bike Trail opened within the Loyalsock State Forest, just...
Grovedale Wins Big at American Wine Society Competition
Grovedale Winery won a double gold medal and the best in show award for their Optimism Sunrise during the 2024 American Wine Society Competition. The competition took place on October 30 – 31, 2024, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “Sunrise is...
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Sixth-Generation Broom Makers Open Shop in Lopez
With over 100 years in the art of broom making, Meckley Brooms is celebrating a new milestone. Owners Brett and Briana Meckley have opened a retail shop in Lopez, just eight miles north of Ricketts Glen State Park. The shop...
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Ice Cream Shops in the Endless Mountains
Places to Get Ice Cream, Sundaes, Shakes, & More In the Endless Mountains, we always brake for a roadside stand or a nostalgic ice cream parlor. There’s no better way to cool off after a day of adventures than kicking...
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Pick-Your-Own Farms in the Endless Mountains
Originally published our 2024 Visitors Guide. Last updated October 8, 2024 Fun on the Farm: Pick Your Own Flowers, Fruit, & Veggies in the Endless Mountains Our you-pick farms welcome you to head out to the fields and harvest...
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Elk Mountain Ski Patrol Receives National Ski Patrol Award
The ski patrol at Elk Mountain recently received accolades from the National Ski Patrol and was voted Eastern Division “Outstanding Large Alpine Patrol.” This is an honor bestowed upon the patrol covering not only Pennsylvania but also all of the...
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Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals to Open Third Location
Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals is expanding to Lackawanna State Park in North Abington Township. They will rent out paddleboards, single and tandem kayaks, pedal boats, canoes, and rowboats (with and without electric motors) for visitors to explore Lake Lackawanna....
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Small Towns, Big Art: Murals of the Endless Mountains
With our breathtaking scenery and rich heritage, it’s no wonder the Endless Mountains have inspired larger-than-life artwork. Murals add a pop of color to our historic towns, capture our area’s stories, and reflect our dreams for the future. Check out...
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What’s New for 2024 in the Endless Mountains?
A new year means exciting new adventures in the Endless Mountains! From brand-new businesses to longtime favorites, explore what’s opened, expanded, and changed within the past year. Chocolates by Leopold in Montrose moved into a larger store on the corner...
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Restored Train Station Welcomes Visitors to Nicholson
Decades before the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct rose to fame, another local landmark was at the heart of Nicholson. The Historic Delaware, Lackawanna & Western (DL&W) Railroad Station was once a hub for freight and passengers. It even served as the...
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The Dietrich Theater: Celebrating Arts, Culture, & Community
In the shadow of the Great Depression, a businessman named George Dietrich thought that Tunkhannock could use a little bit of joy. He knew the perfect escape: the movies. In 1937, he built the Dietrich Theater, complete with modern marvels...
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Discover the Martins Creek Viaduct
New Overlook Showcases Kingsley Bridge [caption id="attachment_13597" align="aligncenter" width="843"] Martins Creek Viaduct Scenic Overlook, Kingsley, PA.[/caption] At 150 feet tall and 1,600 feet long, the Martins Creek Viaduct is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Known locally as the Kingsley...
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