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The Road Not Taken

By Robert Frost

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves, no step had trodden black.

Oh, I kept the first for another day!

Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.

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What’s Inside April/May 2021 FEATURES 7

P ocono Living Magazine’s 2021 Photo Contest

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C elebrating Our Centennial 1921-2021 Happy 100th Birthday, Monroe County Historical Association

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The “Whiskey Rebellion

20 How to Choose the Vehicle You Need and the Driving Experience You Want 22

The Waterfall Art of Marie Liu

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T he Nature Conservancy’s “Last Great Places:” The Long Pond Preserve and Hauser Nature Center

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Jim Thorpe: The Switzerland of America

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COVER

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AMY LEISER

JOHN L. MOORE John L. Moore continues to pursue his lifelong interests in Pennsylvania’s colonial history and archaeology. The Northumberland writer has published 11 non-fiction books about Pennsylvania’s 16th and 17th century. John’s latest book, 1780: Year of Revenge, is currently available in book stores or from the online bookstore Sunbury Press Inc. This book is the 3rd volume in his Revolutionary Pennsylvania Series and tells the story of Indian raids all across the Pennsylvania Frontier - including the Poconos and Minisinks - in the year following General Sullivan’s 1779 invasion of the Iroquios homeland.

Over the years John has participated in archaeological excavations of Native American sites along the Delaware and Susquehanna Rivers. A professional storyteller, he recently took part in the Heritage Festival at Frances Slocum State Park near Wilkes-Barre. He told the true story of Frances Slocum, a 5-year-old girl who lived as a Native American after being kidnapped by Indians during the American Revolution. The park was named for her.

MARIE LIU Marie Liu moved to Milford from New York State in 2009. Her work since then has been entirely focused on elements of the region that she seeks to reveal through her paintings.

She was honored to be the Resident Artist of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area for one year, from 2015 - 16. Focusing her creative energies on exploring and interpreting the Park through all four seasons, researching the history, and engaging with visitors was a highpoint of her professional life; culminating in exhibits at Kittatinny and Dingmans visitors centers. She not only portrayed the beauty of the Park, but was also cognizant of it's unique history, and strove to portray that in her paintings.

Her work can be seen at the ARTery Gallery in Milford, a cooperative that is owned and operated by artists. Visit her website at https://mliuart.com and view videos about her experience as Resident Artist and her affinity for Pinchot and Grey Towers on her You Tube channel: Marie Liu Art.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Amy Leiser is a local resident and historian who has been working with the Monroe County Historical Association for 19 years. In addition to the live tours, research assistance, and museum that the organization keeps available, Leiser offers her knowledge and assistance with family charting and genealogy.

Visit www.monroehistorical.org

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CELEBRATING OUR CENTENNIAL 1921-2021

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, MONROE COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION!

By Amy Leiser, Director Photos courtesy of the Monroe County Historical Association

Stroud Mansion

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hen members of the Stroudsburg Civic Club purchased the Stroud Mansion for $20,430.50 in 1920, they intended to provide community space for various local organizations. Rooms in the historic Georgian structure served as headquarters and meeting place for numerous groups, including the Civic Club, the Woman’s Club, the Junior Woman’s Club, the Monroe County Public Library, the Red Cross, the Girl Scouts, the Jacob Stroud Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Monroe County Historical Society.

The Monroe County Historical Society was formed on April 8, 1921. A group of 40 “deeply interested and enthusiastic” citizens met at the Monroe County Courthouse. The meeting was presided by Robert B. Keller, who offered an “aspiring address” to the citizens. Three speakers provided remarks to support forming a historical society. Professor Joseph Hart, president of the Northampton County Historical Society and former professor at Lafayette; Mrs. Stocker, president of the Woman's Club of

Bethlehem; and C.B. Eilenberger, treasurer of the Stroudsburg Trust Company, all spoke to the large group.

William A. Gilbert was named head of the organization, with Dr. Mary Erdman serving as his first Vice President. Other officers elected that day were: Second Vice President, Dr. Elwood L. Kemp; Third Vice President, Eleanor Croasdale; Fourth Vice President, Harry Schoch; Fifth Vice President, John A. Seguine; Recording Secretary, Robert Brown, Jr.; Corresponding Secretary, Miss Mary Flagler; and Treasurer, Milton S. Kistler.

An article in the Morning Press from July 14, 1920, stated that the Historical Society “will be given one room {in the Stroud Mansion} in which may be preserved records, and relics of the early days.” The Historical Society was given two rooms in the basement of the three-story Stroud Mansion to establish the museum and archives. When the Monroe County Public Library received the gift of the Keiper building and moved across Main Street, the Historical Society acquired the first-floor

“We are the heirs of the ages, and we can’t do anything better than to teach our people what our men and women have done before us.”

— C.B. Eilenberger, remarks made April 8, 1921 during the meeting to form the Monroe County Historical Society

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< N otes from the first annual meeting program

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rooms the library had occupied. The organization was officially incorporated on September 5, 1928.

As community organizations that occupied space in the Stroud Mansion grew, they moved to other locations throughout the county. When the organizations moved out, the Historical Society expanded to those spaces. Space was desperately needed as the Historical Society’s collection’s increased.

Citizens from all over Monroe County donated thousands of locally-significant artwork and artifacts to the museum.

Contributions to the archives also grew. Residents added their family histories, census records, church histories, books, maps, journals, ledgers, and other primary sources to the Historical Society’s library.

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On March 8, 1990, the Monroe County Historical Society merged with the Monroe County Museum Association forming the present-day Monroe County Historical Association.

“The Stroud Mansion offers a feeling of pride not only for Monroe County citizens but also for visitors.”

On May 16, 1994, the Woman’s Club of the Stroudsburgs transferred total ownership of the Stroud Mansion to Monroe County Historical Association.

Today the historic 1795 Stroud Mansion continues to serve as the headquarters of the Monroe County Historical Association.

This beautiful structure houses a local history museum with four floors of exhibit space and a genealogical research library.

The building remains a jewel in the county and is an important landmark showcasing the heritage of the area. The Stroud Mansion offers a feeling of pride not only for Monroe County citizens but also for visitors.

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THE “WHISKEY REBELLION”

By John L. Moore

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armers objected when Robert Johnson began performing his duties as a federal tax collector for Allegheny and Washington counties in Western Pennsylvania in 1791. After all, Johnson’s job called for collecting the newly imposed U.S. tax on whiskey, a product made by many of the farmers in those counties.

Johnson quickly ran into trouble. “A party of men armed and disguised way-laid him at a place on Pidgeon Creek in Washington County, seized, tarred and feathered him, cut off his hair, and deprived him of his horse, obliging him to travel on foot a considerable distance in that mortifying and painful situation,” Alexander Hamilton later reported to President George Washington.

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As secretary of the U.S. Treasury, Hamilton was the federal official responsible for collecting this tax. His August 1794 report made it clear to Washington that Western Pennsylvania was in open revolt.

Known to history as The Whiskey Rebellion, the conflict had been raging for three years. In western Pennsylvania, “people, assembled in arms, chased off the officers appointed to enforce the law, tarred and feathered some of them, singed their wigs, cut off the tails of their horses, put coals in their boots, and compelled others to resign,” 19th century historian I.D. Rupp reported. “Their object was to compel a repeal of the law …”

Tinkers were tradesman who mended pots and pans, but they also repaired stills. As the insurrection heated up, a shadowy figure calling himself Tom the Tinker became a spokesman for the rebels.

“Advertisements were put up on trees, and other conspicuous places, with the signature of Tom the Tinker, threatening individuals, admonishing, or commanding them,” Rupp reported. “Menacing letters with the same signature were sent to the Pittsburgh Gazette, with orders to publish them — and the editor did not dare refuse.”

The Gazette was the first newspaper west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Drinking whiskey had become widely accepted during the 1700s. Much of the country’s water wasn’t fit to consume, and “to drink whiskey was as common and honorable as to eat bread,” Rupp said in his 1848 book, “Early History of Western Pennsylvania.”

← Washington reviews the troops As commander-in-chief of the U.S. military, President George Washington left Philadelphia, then the country’s temporary capital, and led militia troops to suppress the Whiskey Rebellion in Western Pennsylvania. This painting by Donna Neary is titled “To Execute the Laws of the Union (The Whiskey Rebellion).” It shows Washington in Harrisburg in October 1794 reviewing militia troops from New Jersey that took part in the campaign.

(Courtesy of the National Guard)

↑ U .S. Rep. William Findley and other congressmen from Western Pennsylvania opposed the whiskey tax when Congress approved it in 1791.

By the 1790s, rye had become the principal crop of Western Pennsylvania farmers. But they produced more than they could consume. Also, the grain was too bulky to ship over the mountains to the eastern markets on pack horses. “A horse could carry but four bushels,” Rupp reported. But when the farmer used the grain to produce rye whiskey, the horse “could take the product of 24 bushels in the shape of alcohol.”

In many cases, the farmers who grew the rye were the same people who produced the whiskey.

As detested as the tax became among farmers, the federal government urgently needed the revenue that Johnson and other federal agents sought to collect. During the 1770s and 1780s, the United States had incurred huge debts to finance its eight-year rebellion against Great Britain.

During the early 1790s, the U.S. Congress decided to pay off the war debt by levying a tax on whiskey and other spirits – and on the stills used to make them. Sensing the sentiments of their constituents, U.S. Rep. William Findley and other congressmen from Western Pennsylvania unsuccessfully opposed the measure.

The incident involving Johnson the tax collector happened on September 6, 1791. Federal authorities quickly identified three suspects – John Robertson, John Hamilton, and Thomas McComb – and began legal proceedings against them.

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↑ Tarred and feathered 19th century illustration depicts whiskey rebels riding a federal tax collector on a rail after he was tarred and feathered by people protesting the U.S. tax on whiskey and stills.

According to Rupp, a deputy marshal who acted as a process server lacked the courage to serve notice to the three.

the case of Wilson, in order to prevent their giving testimony … to a court then sitting or about to sit,” Hamilton said.

When the task was given to another man, he “was seized, whipped, tarred and feathered, his money and horse taken from him, (he was) blindfolded and tied in the woods, where he remained five hours,” Rupp said.

In January 1794, “William Richmond, who had given information against some of the rioters in the affair of Wilson, had his barn burnt with all the grain and hay which it contained,” Hamilton said. “And the same thing happened to Robert Shawhan, a distiller who had been among the first to comply with the law and who had always spoken favorably of it.”

There were many other episodes during the three-year conflict.

In October 1791, for example, a man named Wilson told people that he was traveling around the country as a Congressional

agent to compile a list of all the stills so they could be taxed.

This wasn’t true, and Wilson was apparently mentally deranged.

But a group of tax rebels abducted him anyway. They took him to a smith’s shop several miles from his residence, stripped him, and burned him with a hot iron. Then they tarred and feathered him, according to Hamilton’s report.

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The whiskey rebels also organized committees, which passed formal resolutions calling for the repeal of the tax and denouncing anyone who approved of it or tried to collect it.

One resolution published by The Pittsburgh Gazette declared that any person who had accepted or might accept a federal office to collect the tax “should be considered as inimical to the interests of the country.” Hamilton told Washington that the measure also recommended that residents of Washington County “treat every person who had accepted or might thereafter accept any such office with contempt, and absolutely to refuse all kind

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of communication or intercourse with the officers, and to withhold from them all aid, support or comfort.”

The whiskey rebels also organized committees, which passed formal resolutions calling for the repeal of the tax and denouncing anyone who approved of it or tried to collect it.

Armed insurgents also terrorized tax collectors. One night in April 1793, disguised men attacked the house of a revenue officer in Fayette County, south of Pittsburgh. When they learned the man wasn’t home, “they contented themselves with breaking open his house, threatening, terrifying and abusing his family,” Hamilton said.

In late November, another party of men, some armed and all wearing disguises, returned to the officer’s

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↑ E Gaddis House-LOC This old photo shows the Thomas Gaddis log cabin in the Fayette County community of Uniontown. According to the U.S. Library of Congress, whiskey rebels erected a Liberty Pole at the house to show support for the insurrection against the federal tax on whiskey and stills. A Liberty Pole was a long wooden pole erected upright in the ground to symbolize defiance of a government edict. (Courtesy of the Library of Congress)

← E spy House, Bedford, PA, circa 2003 President George Washington used this Bedford, Pa., house belonging to David Espy as his headquarters in October 1794 when he led marched militia soldiers across Pennsylvania to put down the Whiskey Rebellion in the Pittsburgh area.

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↑ G eorge Washington During the Whiskey Rebellion, President George Washington became the first and only U.S. president to ever lead troops in the field. house. After forcing their way inside, they “demanded a surrender of the officer’s commission and official books,” Hamilton said. “Upon his refusing to deliver them up, they presented pistols at him, and swore that if he did not comply they would instantly put him to death.”

The incident ended when the man surrendered both his commission and record. As they departed, the rebels told “the officer that he should within two weeks publish his resignation on pain of another visit and the destruction of his house,” Hamilton said.

The insurrection continued unchecked into the summer and fall of 1794. The rebels persisted in making it difficult for the revenue agents to collect the tax.

On July 16, 1794 near Pittsburgh, hundreds of armed insurrectionists attacked the house of Gen. John Neville, the region’s top federal tax collector. Although Neville slipped away before the gunfight started, a dozen soldiers from Pittsburgh remained inside to defend the mansion. But they soon surrendered. The rebels then burned Neville’s house to

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1794: CENTRAL PA. FARMER USED 2 STILLS TO MAKE RYE WHISKEY

By John L. Moore

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ennsylvania farmers “of any consequence frequently have a small distillery as a part of their establishment,” reported an English traveler who visited the Susquehanna River Valley in Central Pennsylvania in December 1793 The traveler was a lawyer from London named Thomas Cooper. He was riding south along the Susquehanna 12 miles south of Sunbury, in the vicinity of present-day Herndon, when he came to the farm of a man named White.

“White is a respectable farmer,” wrote Cooper, who included details of White’s farm in his 1794 book, “Some Observations Respecting America.”

White employed a number of hands who lived on the farm.

They helped him raise rye, a grain that could be used as animal fodder, or, when ground into flour, could become an ingredient in bread. But White, with the help of his farmhands, used rye to make whiskey at the farm’s distillery.

White’s farm and distillery were similar to those of other farmers who doubled as whiskey producers throughout Pennsylvania. Cooper was sufficiently intrigued by White’s operation that he spent nearly a page in describing it: “He has two stills, the one holding 60, the other 115 gallons.

“To a bushel and a half of rye, coarsely ground, he adds a gallon of malt and a handful of hops. He then pours on 15 gallons of hot water and lets it remain four hours. Then he adds 16½ gallons more of hot water, making together a barrel or 31½ gallons. This he ferments with about two quarts of yeast.

“In summer, the fermentation lasts four days; in winter, six.

Of this wash, he puts to the amount of a hogshead in the larger still and draws off about 15 gallons of weak spirit, which is afterward rectified in the smaller still, seldom more than once.”

Cooper was impressed with the result: “One bushel of rye will produce about 11 quarts of saleable whiskey, which fetches per gallon 4 shillings, 6 pence by the barrel.”

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It’s difficult to translate this amount into 2021 values.

According to the U.S. Treasury, it was March 1793 – or nine months before Cooper’s visit to White’s farm – when the new federal mint in Philadelphia began placing coins in circulation.

The monetary system was so new and the Susquehanna Valley so remote that it’s impossible to know whether the Pennsylvanians that Cooper met were still using Pennsylvania money or had switched to the new federal coinage.

Be that as it may, “Whiskey in England is usually a spirit drawn from oats. The rye produces the basis of gin,” Cooper said.

“One bushel of rye will produce about 11 quarts of saleable whiskey, which fetches per gallon 4 shillings, 6 pence by the barrel.”

Cooper didn’t report how White got his whiskey to market, but it’s likely that he shipped it by boat downriver to Middletown, below Harrisburg, then overland to Philadelphia, one of the largest cities in the United States. To be sure, White was sending other commodities to market that way.

“White gets about 18 bushels of wheat an acre; this he sends by water to Middletown for six pence a bushel, and sells it there [for] 6 shillings 8 pence and six shillings 10 pence,” Cooper wrote.

The traveler reported that the Susquehanna was navigable between White’s farm and Middletown, below Harrisburg.

Depending on weather and river conditions, a boat trip to Middletown took from two to four days, Cooper said.

“At Middletown there is a good market for grain on account of a large establishment of mills there,” Cooper wrote. “The boats which navigate the Susquehanna from Sunbury and that neighborhood usually hold from five to eight hundred bushels of wheat, of which the average weight may be 61 pounds per bushel.”

↑ Alexander Hamilton As secretary of the U.S. Treasury, Alexander Hamilton wanted revenue from the federal tax on whiskey to pay off debt incurred during the American Revolutionary War. the ground. Not long after that, Neville and a federal marshal who had been assisting him fled from Pittsburgh.

Federal officials at Philadelphia, then the country’s temporary capital, decided that the time had come to put down the insurrection.

“President George Washington led an army of 13,000 militia from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland in October 1794 to quell the Whiskey Rebellion,” said Robert B. Swift, author of “By Great Rivers: Lives on the Appalachian Frontier.”

The militia saw little if any combat. “There were reports the insurgents had agreed to disperse and pay the excise tax by the time the army reached Bedford,” Swift said.

At Bedford, Washington turned the army's command over to Virginia Gov. Henry Lee at Bedford and returned to the nation's capital at Philadelphia, Swift said. Before leaving, the president “issued instructions for the troops to obey the laws, aid the magistrates in bringing offenders to justice and make sure they received fair trials.”

Lee led the army to Pittsburgh where the troops arrested 150 men for their ties to the rebellion. Twenty from this group were taken to Philadelphia for trial.

“Most of the insurgents were found not guilty of charges in federal court, but two men were sentenced to death for treason,” Swift said. “Washington pardoned both men.”

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THE NATURE CONSERVANCY’S “LAST GREAT PLACES”

THE LONG POND PRESERVE AND HAUSER NATURE CENTER

By Amanda Kuhn Photos courtesy of The Nature Conservancy

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he Nature Conservancy has been tackling climate change; protecting our land and water; providing food and water sustainably; and building healthy cities since 1951. As discussed in the last issue of Pocono Living Magazine, the efforts of the Nature Conservancy (TNC) can be felt all around the world by communities of all size. Through partnerships with local organizations, the people tied to an area’s natural systems become actively engaged. Because their voices are heard, the community is able to successfully impact conservation. In Pennsylvania, TNC is actively working on a variety of programs, and the impact of these programs can be recognized in our own backyard.

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We had the opportunity to discuss local efforts plus the impact of statewide programs with TNC’s Conservation Lands Project Manager, Ellen Lott. “Personally, I’m pleased that an organization with a global scope and an urgent mission has identified the Poconos as a priority for protection. Over decades, the Conservancy has made a significant investment in resources, time and staff to protect the lands and waters of this region. That speaks to how truly exceptional this landscape is. I feel lucky to live and work here.” explains Lott.

One of the most notable TNC preserves in our area is The Long Pond Preserve and Hauser Nature Center. In 1993, The

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Nature Conservancy named the Pocono Plateau and surrounding mountaintop ridges one of the world's "Last Great Places” because of it’s high concentration of globally rare plants, animals, and habitats. This designation makes the Pocono Plateau one of fewer than 100 sites worldwide to receive such a distinction. Similar to northern Canada, Long Pond harbors species that are tolerant to cooler temperatures, a reminder of the area’s glacial past. Representing the only natural community of its kind in the world, the globally rare mesic till barrens at Long Pond are interspersed in a vast landscape of swamps, bogs, marshes, and shallow ponds surrounded by red spruce, balsam fir and eastern hemlock — woodlands more characteristic of Canada’s northern climate, explains Lott.

In addition, Lott also shares that numerous bushes and shrubs found throughout the landscape spark interest throughout the year and attract a variety of birds making Long Pond one of the Audubon Society’s “Important Bird Areas of Pennsylvania.”

Rhododendron, mountain laurel, high bush blueberry and

huckleberry bushes create a perfect habitat for songbirds migrating from their winter homes in Latin America and the Caribbean. The area also hosts American Bittern and Northern Harrier – bird species not commonly observed in other parts of the region. These moor-like heath lands also boast Rhodora — a rare, pink-flowered, wild azalea that attracts photographers from around the world and makes Long Pond one of the most important moth and butterfly habitats in the state. Visitors might see rare sights of snowshoe hares in winter, white coyotes, fishers, foxes and of course, black bears.

Similar to northern Canada, Long Pond harbors species that are tolerant to cooler temperatures, a reminder of the area’s glacial past.

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the suppression of brush fires has jeopardized much of what makes this landscape unique. According to Lott, without this natural disturbance, the shrubland transforms into fireintolerant forest that does not support the rare species known to reside here. In response to this threat, TNC has worked with partners to establish a prescribed fire program to restore and maintain this unique landscape. With the Pennsylvania Game Commission, The Nature Conservancy has employed prescribed burning to restore more than 2,000 acres in the barrens over the past decade.

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acres and more than 8,500 acres in the Long Pond watershed.

TNC continues to work with partners to protect Long Pond’s

exceptional landscape and provide public access to quality outdoor recreation.

Like the Bethlehem Authority, The Nature Conservancy works closely with many other local organizations that share their goals of protecting the lands and waters in our area. These local organization include, Pocono Heritage Land Trust and Brodhead Watershed Association, as well as Monroe County Conservation District, Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Tobyhanna/Tunkhannock Creeks Watershed Association and North Pocono CARE. Lott explains, “We helped launch the new non-profit, 1% for Nature, in Monroe County. East Stroudsburg University students are involved with stream monitoring 40 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© APRIL/MAY 2021

and stream restoration in Cherry Valley. We also work with municipalities and counties that provide funding for local land conservation. We worked closely with Friends of Cherry Valley and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to establish the Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge 12 years ago. Since then, more than 6,000 acres have been protected at Cherry Valley through the collaborative efforts of The Nature Conservancy, other conservation organizations, as well as the USFWS, the Commonwealth, Monroe County, Stroud Township and private foundations, plus many people who donated funds to preserve land in Cherry Valley”.

As Spring and Summer arrive, we encourage you to get out, observe, and appreciate the work of The Nature Conservancy and the many other organizations that protect our lands and waters.

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Although the Hauser Nature Center is temporarily closed due to the pandemic, the public can enjoy two trails behind the center; a half-mile meadow walk and a 1.65 mile woodland/meadow walk. For more information visit www.nature.org. Interested in becoming a volunteer? The Nature Conservancy is always looking for individuals who share their passion for protecting and conserving our environment. By joining their efforts, we can become one step closer to living in a place where people and nature thrive.

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JIM THORPE: THE SWITZERLAND OF AMERICA

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xplore the dramatic cascades of the Lehigh Gorge, shop for unique artwork and antiques, or sip drinks on an idyllic patio. Whatever your pleasure, the quaint little town of Jim Thorpe has something for all ages and interests. Filled with impressive architecture and picturesque landscapes, it’s no wonder why this tucked-away town has earned its rightful spot on many “Best Of” lists nationwide.

Located in Carbon County, Jim Thorpe is a seemingly small piece of Europe right here in our own backyard. Situated in a dense, narrow valley with terraced hillsides the town is often referred to as “The Switzerland of America” or “Little Switzerland.” While the distinct landscape is a visual reminder of the town’s deep roots, its remarkable collection of 19th century Victorian buildings is also an indication of the town’s unique heritage. Jim Thorpe’s interesting story of struggle, survival, boom, bust, and revival will only intensify your appreciation of its beauty.

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In 1815, early coal operations laid out a wagon road along the Lehigh River which became a growing settlement aptly named “Coalville.” Later know as Mauch Chunk, an Indian name for Bear Mountain, the town was founded by merchant entrepreneurs Josiah White, Erskine Hazard and George Hauto who formed the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LC&N).

In the 1820’s, the LC&N began developing the transport of anthracite coal via the Lehigh and Delaware canals. As mining and building work boomed, English, Welsh and Irish immigrants moved to the area. In the early 1830’s, the LC&N began to sell lots of land, promising an opportunity for individual enterprise.

As the lots sold, various industries sprang up including an iron foundry (Carbon Furnace), a wire mill, a gas company, two hotels (Broadway House and the White Swan Hotel), and more. The town grew, and in 1843 it became the county seat for Carbon County.

In the 1850’s, the heavy reliance on the Lehigh and Delaware canals came to a end when the Lehigh Valley Railroad was formed. Self-made millionaire and entrepreneur Asa Packer turned his assets into a sizable share of the coal market, becoming the wealthiest man in Mauch Chunk. Packer erected a Italianate mansion in 1861, overlooking what is now the downtown. The mansion has since been preserved; today visitors can see its elaborately-carved wood paneling and most of the original furnishings.

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This period of prosperity was accelerated by the Lehigh Valley Railroad. In addition to being a hub for shipping anthracite, the town also became a popular center for tourism throughout the 1870’s - 1920’s. Building and infrastructure continued to develop during this time and architecture became a symbol of wealth for both businesses and residents. Other local industries grew as well: steam flower mills, breweries, a cigar factory, stores, restaurants, saloons, and more opened their doors.

As the coal industry started to decline in the 1920’s, Mauch Chunk began to experience an economic downturn. Looking to bolster it’s failing economy, the two boroughs of Mauch Chunk and East Mauch Chunk united to form the borough of Jim Thorpe in 1954. As a symbol of unity, the widow of famous Olympic Decathlon Champion, Jim Thorpe, offered her husband’s name and body in exchange for a proper memorial.

To preserve Jim Thorpe’s unique image, over 300 properties throughout the town, designated as the “Old Mauch Chunk Historic District” were nominated to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

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Today, the majority of the town’s Victorian architecture still stands. Many of which have been preserved and restored into a variety of shops and restaurants. Visitors can stroll through this historic area; explore unique shops; tour mansions and a Gothic church; enjoy wine tasting and eateries, listen to live music at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, and more. After you’re done exploring, hop on a train and continue your journey. Take your fun to the river and experience whitewater rafting, hike the Glen Onoko Falls, bike the Switchback and D&L trails, camp, and canoe. The list of things to see and do is extensive, so below is a list of a few highlights for you to check out first.

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The theme of the museum’s core exhibition is “The Story of Mauch Chunk”, which leads the visitors through the ages from the geological formation of coal in prehistoric times to the present. mauchchunkmcc.org

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The Mansion was the home of philanthropist, railroad magnate, and founder of Lehigh University, Asa Packer. Built in 1861, the home was constructed over a span of two years and cost a total of $14,000 dollars. The home consists of 3 stories, 18 rooms and approximately 11,000 square feet of living space. www.asapackermansion.com

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Mountain Sanctuary as a model observation, research and education facility. As the world’s first refuge for birds of prey, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary has a dramatic history that started during the Great Depression with amateur ornithologist Richard Pough. www.hawkmountain.org

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With its mysterious hand print on the wall, the gallows on which seven accused coal miners known as Molly Maguires were hanged and the eerie dungeon solitary confinement cells a trip around Halloween would not disappoint. www.theoldjailmuseum.com

THE DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L) is both a diverse, multi-faceted organization, and a multiuse trail spanning 165 miles from the mountains of northeast Pennsylvania through the Lehigh Valley and Bucks County.

They will connect you to distinct experiences in nature, community and economic development, health and recreation, history, preservation, and education. delawareandlehigh.org

LEHIGH GORGE SCENIC RAILWAY

The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway primarily uses passenger coaches that were built as early as 1917. Most trains are diesel operated, but the railroad does use steam locomotive No. 425 on occasion. Regular seasonal trains operate from the historic downtown Jim Thorpe Station May through December into the

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There are numerous trails in and around the town of Jim Thorpe. Biking and hiking are available for every level. Get maps and information at the Visitor’s Center (Train Station). delawareandlehigh.org

MAUCH CHUNK LAKE PARK

The park began as a flood control project because of the mountainous terrain and confinement of the Mauch Chunk Creek that flows beneath the town of Jim Thorpe. Today the park exceeds 150,000 visitors annually and has become a popular vacation destination for many families. The park has facilities for camping, swimming, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating. www.carboncounty.com/index.php/park

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The 6,107 acres of park land follow the Lehigh River from Francis E. Walter Dam in the north to Jim Thorpe in the south. The Lehigh Gorge Trail follows over 20 miles of abandoned railroad grade along the river, providing opportunities for hiking, bicycling, sightseeing and photography. The trail is closed to motor vehicles. www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/ LehighGorgeStatePark/Pages/default.aspx

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Experience the Wonder of Live Butterflies and Exotic Frogs in Jim Thorpe’s unique Hands-on Education Center with indoor Live-flight Flutterarium, Kid’s Art Space , Activity Room and Nature-based Gift Shop. Learn all about butterflies. Watch a short video, enjoy a fascinating & fun program, hand feed butterflies, create a happy memory and a craft project to take home. Seasonal, see website for hours and events. bearmountainbutterflies.com

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For more attractions and information visit jimthorpe.org.

Jim Thorpe’s deep, historical roots make this quaint little town even more appealing. From beautiful architecture to breath-taking views, we’re fortunate to have this gem right in our own backyard. For complete information on the attractions, stores, eateries, shops and more, visit the jimthorpe.org.

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TOBYHANNA STATE PARK

By Amanda Kuhn

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iving in the Poconos you quickly learn that March might be the official start of spring but really, April is when we can finally put away those hats and gloves for good. After months of snow and ice, warmer temperatures send us running for the outdoors….just don’t forget your rain boots! While it may be muddy, witnessing the first signs of spring is enough to help anyone shake those winter blues. If you feel the outdoors calling your name, Tobyhanna State Park is the perfect spot to get you back into nature. Whether it’s a hike through the mountains or a bike ride around the lake, Tobyhanna State Park is the breath of fresh air you need.

Located in Monroe and Wayne Counties, Tobyhanna State Park spans 5,440 acres and includes a 170 acre lake and portion of the Tobyhanna Creek. Open year-round, there are a variety of seasonal activities to enjoy during every visit. In the spring

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months when the ground is saturated, the park’s Lakeside Trail is the perfect place for a hike or bike ride. The partially paved, 5.1 mile path wraps around the lake, offering beautiful scenery along the way. Looking for a more challenging hike? The Range Trail is a 6.6 mile stretch that leads to Route 196 and back. Along this trail you’ll find the Black Bear and Bender Swamps Natural Area. During summer months visitors can enjoy the trails as well as camping, boating, swimming, fishing, picnicking, and more.

One of Tobyhanna State Park’s most notable qualities is the presence of rare wildlife and plant-life. Located on the Pocono Plateau, the rocky soil and nutrient-poor bogs provide a habitat for a diversity of animals and plants. According to the PA Department of Natural Resources, blackburnian warbler, redbreasted nuthatch, and northern waterthrush are common in this area. In the spring, spotted and Jefferson salamanders and

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In addition to the remarkable wildlife you can find at Tobyhanna State Park, you may also encounter some artifacts reminiscent of the park’s interesting history. During the early 1900’s the federal government acquired land which became the Tobyhanna Military Reservation. During World

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wood frogs migrate to the bogs to breed. You can also find interesting plants like the carnivorous pitcher plant, cotton grass, and many sedges that inhabit the bogs.

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War I, the army used this area as a training center for tank and ambulance corps as well as National Guard artillerytraining. The reservation continued to be used as an artillery training center throughout the 1930’s and early 1940’s.

During World War II, the reservation housed German prisoners-of-war. Then, in April 1949, the Commonwealth of PA was given most of the 26,000 acres. The remaining area become the Tobyhanna Army Depot. Of the land that was acquired, two thirds became game lands and the remaining third became the Gouldsboro and Tobyhanna State Parks.

Today, DCNR informs park visitors that if they are using more remote and undeveloped areas of Tobyhanna State Park to be aware that they could encounter old, unexploded artillery shells.

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is that of a pointed cylinder of rusted steel. Visitors encountering such items should not touch, attempt to move, or otherwise disturb the items, and should call the park office to report the location for proper disposal.

Tobyhanna State Park is a great place to get back into nature. The park’s main entrance is 2.1 miles north of the community of Tobyhanna on PA 423. PA 423 intersects with I-380, 2.5 miles south of the park entrance. The park can also be reached from I-84 via PA 507, PA 191 and PA 423, a total distance of 11.4 miles. For more information, visit the DCNR website.

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s many pet owners have spent more time at home during the pandemic, there has been an opportunity for dog lovers to enhance their relationship with their pet, like they never have had before. Thanks to newfound work-life balance and more quality time together, the bond between dog owners and their furry friends has strengthened over the past year, and many dogs have found their forever homes. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, the number of pet adoptions as a percentage of intake rose more than 13% from 2019 to 2020.

With the abundance of time spent at home, pet owners are spoiling their four-legged companions. Consumers are counting on treats to keep their pets occupied and ease the guilt when they are too busy to give their dog attention. In a Cargill survey conducted last April, 18% of dog owners said they were giving

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their dog more treats, and 12% said they were giving their dog more chews and bones.

What are pet owners looking for when purchasing treats?

Research from Packaged Facts points toward four main motivators: function, entertainment, training and bonding.

Consumers want treats that are healthy, transparent with their ingredients and can serve multiple usage occasions and purposes, such as rewards and long-lasting entertainment.

To address these trends and the needs of dog owners, Cargill recently launched The Chompery, a new brand of butcherquality dog treats. The products are all natural, single-ingredient, sourced and produced in the U.S., and span an expansive portfolio consisting of bully sticks, pig ears, slow-roasted bones, organs, jerkies and more.

Thanks to newfound work-life balance and more quality time together, the bond between dog owners and their furry friends has strengthened over the past year, and many dogs have found their forever homes.

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Pet treat buyers are particularly concerned with pet health and treat origin. More than half of dog owners seek out pet treats that are made in the USA. Consumer research revealed that the most important product claims for American treat buyers include easily digestible, made in the USA and natural, demonstrating that pet owners want only the best for their four-legged friends.

Consumers are also seeking bones and chews that provide dental hygiene benefits. The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends daily teeth brushing for pets but says brushing several times a week can also be effective.

Busy schedules can make it hard for pet owners to brush that often, so they look to products that can help decrease plaque accumulation.

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While humans keep in mind what is best for their dog's health, dogs are returning the favor. During the pandemic, people have counted on their pets for emotional support, daily interaction, comfort and companionship. Some dogs even help their owners with physical health by accompanying them on walks and routine exercise.

Of course, there is nothing a dog loves more than hearing "do you want a treat?" after a long walk.

Whether you're offering your pup a treat following good behavior, exercise, the completion of a learned trick or just because, seeing the immense joy on your pooch's face can ease stress and be a bright spot each day.

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While a lawn can be reseeded at any time, it’s best to do so once ground temperatures are warm. This will allow the grass seed to germinate more quickly. Germination times vary depending on the type of seed you choose. For example, perennial ryegrass germinates within just 5 to 10 days, while fescue takes approximately 10 to 14 days. Bluegrass, on the other hand, takes even longer to germinate which is why a mixture of grass seed is often preferable when using bluegrass.

survey conducted last July, 90% of dog owners reported spending the same or more on their pet as they did before the pandemic.

Pet treat purchases are also frequent and often spur of the moment, commonly picked up in the midst of a routine grocery store run. Nielsen data revealed that 72% of dog owners said they purchased treats in the past 30 days, and 65% of dog treat purchases are unplanned. To provide consumers with a new dog treat option outside the pet aisle, The Chompery products will be available in the meat aisle at grocery stores.

As many organizations continue to encourage a workfrom-home policy, it looks like life will continue to be anything but ruff - and filled with tasty treats - for our favorite furry companions.

When reseeding a lawn, first prep the area by raking the existing soil or applying a layer of fresh topsoil. Fertilizer and lime can also be beneficial depending on your soil’s pH. Once you’ve spread your grass seed, lightly rake, roll, or tamp the seed into the soil. Then, cover the newly seeded area with straw or a paper mulch to help ensure that your new grass seed stays in place. The amount and frequency of which you will need to water your grass seed will depend on the weather and precipitation levels. It is best to water new grass seed in the morning when possible. Whether using a sprinkler or manually watering your seed, once the water begins to puddle, move to the next area and repeat.

If you have existing grass to mow, avoid the area that you’ve reseeded to start. If you used straw during the seeding process, resist the urge to rake it when you see grass begin to grow. Otherwise, you risk tearing out your new grass. When the area is finally read to be mowed, it’s best to mow right over the straw and mulch it into your grass. After four to five rounds of mowing, you won’t even notice the straw! Once your grass is fully grown, you may notice that you need to reseed areas where too much straw was laid down. Simply follow the above steps again for any existing bare areas. That’s it - your lawn will be looking beautiful before you know it!

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