Pocono Living Magazine June/July 2020

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What’s Inside June/July 2020 FEATURES 8 The Court Martial of Colonel Jacob Stroud 16 Golf is Open!

20 Outdoor Adventures with Pocono Living: Our Favorite State Parks

34 The Storied Van Campen Inn 40 Clean and Prep Your Deck Now for Summer Sun and Relaxation 42

The Tannersville Cranberry Bog

46 Anticipating Canine Separation Anxiety Post COVID-19 48 Top Tips to Mow Like a Pro 50 Toilet Paper an Math — The New Challenges for 2020

COVER By: Ricky Batista

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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.

Jamie Bowman

Marie Liu

Jamie Bowman is a freelance writer, Penn State graduate, and lifelong resident of the Poconos.

A teacher by day and a writer by night, Jamie spends her free time running and cheering for the Nittany Lions on game day.

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 oil paintings.

Roseanne Bottone Roseanne Bottone is a regulatory compliance training instructor, former Peace Corps Volunteer, cancer survivor, grandmother, MBA, and freelance writer. She travels the country teaching business people about environmental and transportation safety regulations, and is a newspaper columnist. She’s a homeowner in East Stroudsburg and lives with her daughter, grandchildren, two cats and a Rottweiler.

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, 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. She will also be exhibiting at the new Gallery at Brodhead Creek Heritage Center in East Stroudsburg from July September 2020. Visit her website at www.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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THE COURT MARTIAL OF COLONEL JACOB STROUD

By John L. Moore Photos courtesy of John L. Moore

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t some point prior to the American Revolutionary War, John Learned took his family deep into the Poconos and settled along the Pechoquealin Path, a well-used Indian trail that linked present-day Stroudsburg and Wilkes-Barre.

In time, the man developed a farm and established a tavern that provided lodging and food to travelers making the 53-mile trek between the two settlements. Business at the log tavern boomed during the summer of 1779 when Major General John Sullivan took an American army from Easton to the Wyoming Valley along Susquehanna River. Sullivan was on his way to invade the homeland of the Iroquois Indians in western New York.

Lieutenant William Barton of the 1st New Jersey Regiment stopped at Learned’s for breakfast one morning in early June and noted in his journal that it was “dangerous traveling without an escort” through the forest.

> J acob Stroud historical marker

Barton felt safer after he and his traveling companion “fell in with a detachment composed of several regiments, which had been cutting a road … from Learned’s to Wyoming, as there was never any before, only an old Indian path.”

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> S ite of what was once Learned’s Tavern

As the years passed, Iroquois warriors siding with the British began raiding frontier settlements in the Poconos. Learned repeatedly asked the local militia commander to place several soldiers at the tavern as a guard. But the commander, Colonel Jacob Stroud, always rejected the request. “Colonel Stroud asserted he was a Tory, and he only wanted men there to have them destroyed,” Colonel Robert Levers said later.

Present-day Monroe County was then part of Northampton County, and Colonel Levers was the county militia’s commanding officer.

Whatever the truth of this allegation, there weren’t any militia soldiers protecting Learned’s farm – located in present-day Tannersville along Route 611 – on the morning that a war party attacked in early July 1781.

Learned’s son John reported several days later that he and his father were in a rye field near their farmhouse when they were “attacked by two Indians who both fired.” Father and son had their guns with them, and the father fired at one Indian, but missed. He began to run even though he had been wounded. The son said he watched “the two Indians running after him to scalp him.” The warriors caught and killed the elder Learned.

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According to Colonel Levers, “Young Learned saw another in the rye, with his head down as if he was doing something to his rifle, upon which Learned immediately fired and shot him through the head.”

Levers added that the raiders also targeted Learned’s other son.

He said John told him that “his brother George was mowing grass in a meadow where he was attacked.” George attempted to run to the house but “his retreat was cut off and he (was) killed and scalped.” The warriors also took the two horses that George had in the meadow. As they left the Learned farm, the Indians took George Learned’s wife and child as captives, but killed them later.

The attack happened on Tuesday, July 3. Colonel Stroud had been at Fort Penn in Stroudsburg. It was late morning when “I received the alarm, and I collected as many men as I could in haste,” Stroud reported to Colonel Levers, his superior officer. The men hurried to Learned’s and, with John Learned joining them, “started after the war party at about 3 o'clock, and followed their track till dark night, and found that they had entered into the Great Swamp.”

The Great Swamp was a thick and mountainous forest northwest of Pocono Pines. Stroud said that when his men entered the swamp, it got so dark “we could not follow the

> M ap is from: Page 491 REPORT OF THE COMMISSION TO LOCATE THE SITE of the FRONTIER FORTS OF PENNSYLVANIA, VOLUME ONE, 1916

“Stroud said the militiamen quickly lost the trail. ‘We could not … follow their tracks, as they scattered and turned so much among the laurel and logs and thickets that we were obliged to quit the pursuit,’ he told Levers.” track, and so we marched to a small distance from the swamp, and there lay till morning.”

His men “started after them again … as soon as it was light, and we found the place where they had stopped that night, about two or three hundred yards in the swamp, among the laurel and thicket, and it seems they discovered us after them,” Stroud said.

The warriors had fled, leaving behind the “two horses they had taken from George Learned, and one scalp which they had taken off John Learned and sundry plunder they had taken from” the Learned farm. They had also abandoned a variety of things they

> T he Stroud Mansion

had brought of their own: a blanket, four coats, a fur cap “and … other articles.”

Stroud said the militiamen quickly lost the trail. “We could not … follow their tracks, as they scattered and turned so much among the laurel and logs and thickets that we were obliged to quit the pursuit,” he told Levers.

Several days later, John Learned and another man from the Poconos, Jacob Brinker, traveled to Easton and met with Colonel Levers. Brinker, who had been George Learned’s father-in-law, had lost three relatives in the attack: his son-in-law George; his daughter, who had been George’s wife; and his grandchild.

Brinker and Learned asked the colonel if “a small party of men might be posted at” the Learned tavern and farm “for the protection of his crop and of his mother and younger brethren.”

Learned said he believed that the war party consisted of only four Indians. He contended that if four or five militia troops been present to reinforce the Learned men, “all the Indians must inevitably have fallen into their hands,” Levers wrote.

The colonel said the Learned farm was “so situated that it is certainly a proper post” for a militia guard. He said that prior JUNE/JULY 2020 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© 11

> L earned’s Tavern historical marker

to the attack, the elder Learned had told him that “frequent application had been made to Colonel Stroud for a guard, … and he was as often refused.”

Learned told Levers that Stroud had rejected the requests because he was convinced that Learned was a Tory and only wanted militia troops at his settlement “to have them destroyed.”

In telling Levers about the raid, Learned provided a number of new details. One was that after Stroud and the militia reached the edge of the Great Swamp, one man ventured “into the swamp … whistling in the Indian fashion.” At one point, “he was answered by the Indians,” Learned said. The sound of their reply convinced the man that he was “a very small distance” away from the warriors.

Learned’s second revelation was that someone in Stroud’s group had brought along “a ten-gallon keg of whiskey” and shared it with his comrades. “Some of them had become so intoxicated with liquor, and began to whistle, hoop and halloo that they might have been heard a mile,” Learned said.

The posse’s rowdiness became so loud that “the Indians were alarmed … and went off in a great fright,” he said.

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Learned’s third point was that Colonel Stroud somehow became separated from the group he was leading and “was afterwards found on the road leading from his house to Wyoming … by a party that had come out to strengthen him.”

Describing this as a “strange circumstance … which I have heard from others,” Levers said that Colonel Stroud's conduct “is difficult to be accounted for.”

Levers added, “The two companies is said to have been about 50 men.”

Colonel Levers sent his report to his superior, Joseph Reed,

a Philadelphia lawyer who was president of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Executive Council. The responsibilities of his office made him the state’s de facto governor.

Reed, who was also commander in chief of the Pennsylvania Militia, responded quickly. “It is highly probable from your state of the matter that had the militia been properly posted the

lives of those poor victims might either have been saved or fully revenged,” he said.

Decisions about troop deployments needed to be made “without any regard to the murmurs of individuals who are actually led to seek their own safety,” no matter how influential or wealthy they might be, Reed said.

Reed directed Levers to use his own judgment in deploying militia troops throughout his county. “Your knowledge of the country will enable you to make suitable dispositions in future, which we request you to do so as to afford the most complete and general protection,” he said.

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Reed reported that he had reviewed the allegations against Jacob Stroud with the state’s Supreme Executive Council. “With respect to Colonel Stroud,” Reed said, “it is the opinion of the council that a court-martial should be held to determine upon his conduct as stated in the several charges.”

Stroud’s court-martial began on August 1 and recessed four days later. The militia officers conducting the court-martial included Captain Jacob Heller, who lived near Wind Gap. Heller had resigned from the militia two months earlier. It isn’t clear what role Colonel Levers played in the trial himself, but Levers said in a letter to Reed in early July that “it was well known I had an unfavorable opinion of Colonel Stroud.”

The court-martial resumed later in August, with a variety of new charges being pressed against Stroud. These included “discouraging the recruiting service for defense of the frontiers” and “cowardice and incapacity when marching … the militia in pursuit of the Indians that had attacked” the Learned settlement.

The court recessed on August 22 with intentions to resume again in Easton on September 3. But the rest of the trial never took place. Consequently, the charges against Stroud were never proved.

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Francis S. Fox, writing in his 2000 book, “Sweet Land of Liberty: The Ordeal of the American Revolution in Northampton County, Pennsylvania,” explained what happened. By late August the American army had trapped General Cornwallis and the British in Virginia. Thousands of Continental soldiers rushed to Yorktown to keep them penned in.

But the British still had a large army in New York. To deter it from attacking Philadelphia, “Congress ordered Pennsylvania to call up the militia to defend the state’s capital city. Amid the turmoil that followed, the court-martial of Colonel Jacob Stroud unraveled, to wit vanished from the record,” Fox wrote.

Not only did Stroud remain in the Poconos after the summer of 1781, but he also continued to serve as an officer in the Northampton County militia. In May 1784, he was listed as lieutenant colonel of the county’s Second Battalion. The Revolutionary War had ended by then.

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JACOB STROUD AS THE FOUNDER OF STROUDSBURG

BY JOHN L. MOORE

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ew Jerseyan by birth, Jacob Stroud came to the Poconos as a 10-year-old boy.

The Stroud family lived in Amwell, New Jersey, near present-day Lambertville, when Jacob was born in 1735. They moved the 60 miles north to Lower Smithfield Township in the years after the Lenape Indians were forced to leave the Poconos after the Walking Purchase of 1737.

As a young man during the French and Indian War, Stroud served with British forces. In 1757, when the British surrendered Fort William Henry on Lake George in upstate New York to the French, Indians allied with the French massacred the departing British and American soldiers. Stroud “by dexterous dodging and swiftness in running escaped from the savages at the surrender of the fort,” according to an 1894 article about Stroud in the Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine. He subsequently took part in the British invasion of Canada and the Battle of Quebec.

When the war ended, Stroud returned to the Poconos, married, settled down, and built a stone house on a hillside above McMichael Creek. As Pennsylvania made the transition from colony to state in 1776, Stroud was elected as a delegate to the convention that created a constitution.

Stroud earned a berth in Pennsylvania’s frontier history by defending the Poconos against Indian attacks during the Revolutionary War. Early in the war, he erected a log stockade around his residence, and began calling the compound Fort Penn.

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> P ennsylvania map showing Fort Penn Present-day Monroe County was then part of Northampton County. Stroud recruited a militia company to protect the Poconos, and became an officer, first a captain and later a colonel. The militia company was part of the Northampton County militia, and Stroud quickly developed conflict with his superior officers based in Easton.

These officials were well aware of the difficulties Stroud faced in defending his region.

In October 1778, the colonel sent an express rider to militia headquarters with news that a force of Tories and Indians, said to be 600 strong, was pillaging settlements in the upper Delaware Valley in New York state. Captain Alex Patterson, the quartermaster at Fort Penn, had sent word “that they have neither military stores nor provisions” at the fort. If the war party ventured south to the Poconos, “the country must fly before the enemy,” Patterson said.

On a flat map, Easton was only 30 miles south of Stroudsburg, but the Blue Mountain separated them. To top-level militia officers in Easton, the Lower Smithfield settlements must have seemed remote. Surviving correspondence shows that when pro-British Indian warriors raided the Poconos, news of the attacks – even when sent by an express rider – didn’t reach Easton until the next day.

The council reprimanded Stroud. “The conduct of Colonel Stroud … is highly disapproved by this board,” it said. But it also remarked “that in consideration of

“When hostile Indians menaced the Poconos in October 1778, Lower Smithfield was difficult to defend. ‘It was two days after they was gone before the militia could be collected,’ Stroud said in a report to the Pennsylvania Supreme Executive Council in Philadelphia.”

Colonel Stroud’s good character as an officer, his activity and zeal in the public service, the board think it proper to pass over any farther proceedings herein.”

The governing body also took the opportunity to admonish Stroud, Wetzel and militia officers who had supported Wetzel “to lay aside all animosities, and, in future, treat each other with kindness, and conduct the public business with harmony.”

The court-martial was the first of two that Stroud faced as a colonel in the militia.

The second one took place in 1781, but wasn’t ever completed.

Stroud represented the region in the Pennsylvania legislature from 1781 to 1783.

In 1795, he built the Stroud Mansion on the site of Fort Hamilton as a residence for his son John.

Jacob Stroud acquired thousands of acres in and around present-day Stroudsburg, then began selling town lots during the late 1700s. He became the acknowledged founder of Stroudsburg, but his son

> J acob Stroud monument located outside of the old Mission of Dansbury Cemetery, where Jacob Stroud is buried Daniel was the town’s developer. As Alfred Matthews relates in his 1886 “History of the Counties of Wayne, Pike and Monroe,” Daniel “was left by his father’s will the then unsold-laud of Stroudsburg … At that time the village consisted of but five houses. … It was he (Daniel) who laid out the broad, well-shaded streets.”

Jacob Stroud was 71 when he died on July 14, 1806. He was buried in the Dansbury Cemetery along Main Street.

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Here in the Poconos, many courses are open for business while taking the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of staff and golfers alike.

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please plan to carry your own bag to and from your cart. Each golfer will be assigned to his or her own cart unless participants presently share a residence. Furthermore, items, like tees and scorecards, may not be available. Many courses have posted their scorecards online, so you can download and print them ahead of time. To ensure that parties keep their distance, tee times will be scheduled at least 15 minutes apart. On the course, rakes will not be available in bunkers. Instead, smooth the sand using your shoe or club. You should also refrain from pulling flagsticks, and, please, no handshakes or high-fives.

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Be sure to download and print your scorecard before your visit, as scorecards will not be provided. Hungry? Pre-packaged meals, snacks, and beverages are available to-go at the “halfway house” at select times. Play after 4:30pm during the week for just $25, or walk for only $15. Discounts are also available for seniors and local residents. **All rates and policies are subject to change. Rates and policies are based on information published as of May 10.

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A NOTE FROM DCNR REGARDING THE REOPENING OF STATE PARK AND FOREST FACILITIES

recreation area operations. Additional cleaning protocols are in place. Users should practice social distancing.

n May 2nd Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a phased reopening of state park and forest facilities in keeping with Governor Wolf’s direction to ensure that Pennsylvanians have opportunities to safely enjoy outdoor recreation as a way to maintain positive physical and mental health.

• State park and forest facilities including offices, campgrounds, and the Nature Inn at Bald Eagle in the counties in the yellow phase will be open to the public on May 15.

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“As the weather turns warmer, DCNR anticipates even greater numbers of people will be looking for opportunities to be outdoors -- to connect with nature and exercise for good health,” Dunn said. “As staffing allows and with the appropriate protocols in place to ensure safety, we are working to reopen our state parks and forests so that Pennsylvanians can realize all of the benefits associated with being outdoors.”

THE SCHEDULE FOR REOPENING STATE PARK AND FOREST FACILITIES IS:

• At least one restroom in day use areas and in marinas at state parks and forests statewide will be open to the public on May 8. This is consistent with CDC guidance related to park and 20 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© JUNE/JULY 2020

• All nine marinas in state parks will be open to the public on May 8, or their typical designated opening date. This is in addition to shoreline mooring sites at all state parks.

• Cabins in these areas will not open until June 12, to allow returning staff the ability to thoroughly clean them and prepare them for use. Campgrounds and cabins in all other state parks will remain closed.

• With the exception of one restroom in each day use area and marina, all state park and forest facilities outside of the counties in the yellow phase will remain closed until changes are made consistent with Governor Wolf’s guidelines for reopening.

• The public can still access DCNR trails, lakes, rivers, streams, forests, roads, and parking areas statewide for recreation.

• All playgrounds, nature play areas, interpretive centers, amphitheaters, and group camping facilities statewide will remain closed indefinitely. Swimming beaches statewide will be closed until June 6.

• All programs, events, and large gatherings at state parks and forests in counties that are designated red are canceled through June 15.

• Based on availability, organizers will have the option to reschedule later in the year. No new reservations for these activities are being taken.

• In counties designated yellow, any events with more than 25 people will be canceled. If the event is under 25 people and outdoors it will be allowed to occur, however any indoor events will be canceled.

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• Consistent with Governor Wolf’s guidelines for reopening, facilities such as pavilions will only be available for groups under 25 and will be on a first come first serve basis.

• Picnic tables in state parks will be dispersed to allow room to spread out and avoid crowds. Campsites and cabins should only be used by members living in the same household as part of COVID-19 mitigation efforts.

• People who live in areas still under stay-at-home orders should not travel long distances for outdoor recreation, and instead should look for opportunities close to home.

• Pennsylvania has 6,000 local parks and more than 12,000 miles of trails available (check first to make sure they are open, as some local parks are closed).

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VISITORS CAN HELP KEEP STATE PARKS AND FOREST LANDS SAFE BY FOLLOWING THESE PRACTICES:

• Avoid crowded parking lots and trailheads

• Bring a bag and either carry out your trash or dispose of it properly • Clean up after pets • Avoid activities that put you at greater risk of injury, so you don’t require a trip to the emergency room • To help avoid exposure to COVID-19 and protect others, and still enjoy the outdoors: • Don’t hike or recreate in groups -- go with those under the same roof, and adhere to social distancing

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• Wear a mask • Take hand sanitizer with you and use it regularly • Avoid touching your face, eyes, and nose • Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with a tissue or flexed elbow • If you are sick, stay home • Pennsylvania has 121 state parks, and 20 forest districts.

Information about state parks and forests is available on the DCNR website. Updates also are being provided on DCNR’s Facebook Opens In A New Window and Twitter Opens In A New Window accounts.

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BELTZVILLE STATE PARK

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Officially opened in 1972, Beltzville State Park was developed as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood control project. Over the years, in coordination with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of State Parks and the PA Game Commission, recreational 22 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© JUNE/JULY 2020

facilities were added, bringing a wealth of opportunities for learning, exploration, and fun.

Beltzville’s expansive lake is one of the park’s most defining features and offers unique opportunities for fun. Most types of recreational boats and water sports are permitted on Beltzville Lake including water-skiing. A zoned ski area is designated along the south shore of the lake where skiers are welcome from sunrise to sunset. Boat rentals including kayaks, paddle boats, rowboats and small motorboats are available to visitors and there are several launch sites located along the shores.

If you would prefer to stay dry, you can check out the 15 miles of hiking trails within the park’s borders. Trails vary in length and include wooded paths, old roads, mowed walkways through forests, creek valleys, fields and lakeside tours that wind throughout the park. Be sure to check out Saw Mill Trail, a diverse historical hike that passes through the remains of a gristmill raceway, a dam and gateways, a slate quarry from the 1700s, ponds and other wetlands.

Another feature that defines Beltzville State Park is the wide variety of environmental education and recreation programs that

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summer bucket list. Whether you’re looking for a boating adventure or an afternoon of swimming and sunbathing, Beltzville has something for everyone. For more information visit the DCNR website.

BELTZVILLE STATE PARK

2950 Pohopoco Drive Lehighton, PA 18235 610.377.0045 dcnr.pa.gov

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W

hether you’re planning for spring or brave enough to face the frozen temps, Promised Land State Park is primed for exploration all year long. Located in Pike County, approximately 10 miles north of Canadensis, Promised Land is aptly named for it’s abundance of wildlife, dense forest and remarkable scenery. Spanning almost 3,000 acre, the park is surrounded by 12,464 acres of Pennsylvania’s Delaware State Forest. As you meander along Route 390 on your drive to Promised Land, you’ll quickly note the beech, oak, maple and hemlock trees closing in around you. Two lakes and several streams are also tucked into these rich woodlands, adding more beauty to your exploration and activities to experience during your visit.

It’s hard to imagine that by 1903, the area now known as Promised Land State Park was almost completely treeless after being repeatedly clear-cut by early settlers who erected sawmills to process the large stand of conifer and hardwood trees. The loss of trees resulted in the loss of wildlife as well. In 1902 - 1904 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania purchased the land and in 1905 the land became the fourth official PA state park. From there, the commonwealth planted

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over 370,000 trees. In 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), created by President Roosevelt to relieve unemployment during the Great Depression, transformed the area in and around the park and established many landmarks that still exist today. Every August the legacy of the CCC is celebrated at the park.

Hiking throughout the park remains one of the most popular activities regardless of the season. There are roughly 50 miles of trails including Bruce Lake Trail which leads to a natural glacial lake, and Little Falls Trail. The trails lead through areas of historic and scenic interest. Certain trails can also be used for biking, horseback riding, even snowmobiling in the winter months.

Swimming, boating, picnicking, fishing, and geocaching are just a few more activities you can enjoy at the park.

During the months of April through October, interpretive and recreational programs are offered on Friday and Saturdays and from June through early September weekly nature arts and crafts are available for children of all ages courtesy of the conservation volunteers. Families can also join in a family fishing program

Photo Courtesy of Friends of Delaware State Forest and Promised Land State Park

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3. Visit the Masker Museum 4. Paddle your kayak on Promised Land Lake.

5. Explore the Delaware State Forest.

6. When it’s hot, cool off at the beach! *Top activities provided by the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources

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BIG POCONO STATE PARK & THE CATTELL CABIN Photos Courtesy of Friends of Big Pocono

I

t’s clear from the expansive views you’ll find at Big Pocono State Park why it was given its name. With sweeping views of the Kittatinny Mountain range, sights of three different states, and plenty of cliffs and overlooks, Big Pocono State Park is the idyllic spot to observe the beauty of NEPA. The park’s 1,306 acres of rugged terrain include 8.5 miles of hiking trails, some of which can even be enjoyed by mountain bike or horseback. Whether you’re seeing these vistas for the first or fiftieth time, they are a remarkable reminder of just how impressive Mother Nature can be.

Near the turn of the 20th century, owner Henry S. Cattell knew the beauty of his land was something to be shared. In 1908, Cattell constructed a stone cabin on the summit of Camelback Mountain, now known as The Cattell Cabin. The cabin was left unlocked to provide shelter for anyone who ventured up the mountain. In 1928, twelve years after Cattell’s death, the PA Game Commission bought the land and then leased it to the organization we now know as Camelback Ski Corporation in 1950. Three years later, the

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With sweeping views of the Kittatinny Mountain range, sights of three different states, and plenty of cliffs and overlooks, Big Pocono State Park is the idyllic spot to observe the beauty of NEPA.

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Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters (now DCNR) acquired 1,306 acres of the land for the purpose of creating a State Park. In 1954, Big Pocono State Park officially opened.

The Cattell Cabin remained, serving as an office and nature museum for many years.

Big Pocono State Park is a mountaintop, so many of its trails are extremely steep with rough grades. Experienced hikers can trek up the rocky slopes of the North and South Trails which extend down the east side of the mountain. These trails offer hikers a challenging 600-foot elevation change in under a mile.

On the Indian Trail and the upper loop of the South Trail you’ll find a much easier hike. This route forms a two-mile loop which includes a portion of the old railroad grade and is fairly flat.

Whether you choose to hike to the summit of Big Pocono or follow the paved roadway around the summit, you’ll see some of the best views in the Poconos.

On a clear day at the summit you can see Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. The north side of the mountain holds views of Pocono Plateau and the Catskill Mountains. On the south side, you’ll see parts of the Appalachian Train in the Kittatinny Mountain range. Restrooms, picnic tables, and fire places are all available at the summit.

While the park facilities are maintained by DCNR and Camelback Mountain Resort, trails are maintained in cooperation with the Pocono Outdoor Club. The park closes in December, the day after the end of deer hunting season, and reopens as conditions permit in the spring. You can enter the park from Route 715 in Tannersville.

For more information on Big Pocono State Park visit the DCNR website, dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks.  Camelback Rd., Tannersville, PA 18372 570.894.8336 JUNE/JULY 2020 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© 27

HICKORY RUN STATE PARK & BOULDER FIELD Photos Courtesy of Hickory Run State Park Facebook Page

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ver 40 miles of hiking trails, streams full of wild brook trout, three natural park areas, and an 18-acre field of rocks known as Boulder Field - Hickory Run State Park is primed for exploration. Regardless of the season, Hickory Run State Park’s diverse habitats and unique geological formations draw visitors year-round. Whether you’re hoping to traverse the Boulder Field or cross-country ski your way through Sand Spring Trail, a trip to this impressive park will surely keep you interested.

“One of the most notable features of this park is Boulder Field which was designated as a natural national landmark by the National Park Service in 1967.”

Located in Carbon County at the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains, Hickory Run State Park is one of the “25 Must-See PA State Parks” according to the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. One of the most notable features of this park is Boulder Field which was designated as a natural national landmark by the National Park Service in 1967. Accessible by car or by hiking the 3.5 mile Boulder Field Trail, this awesome formation is something to behold.

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Comprised of boulders ranging in size, the rocky terrain appears fairly level with the tops of the rocks being nearly the same height, but watch your step! While there are different explanations for how the Boulder Field was formed, most suggest that the rocks were deposited over 20,000 years ago as a result of glacial melting. Theories on how the rocks were arranged, shaped and broken down are taught by the environmental education specialists at the park and can leave you in awe of nature’s power.

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and snowmobilers as well. Biking, however, is prohibited on all trails at Hickory Run State Park. One of the most well-known trails is the Shades of Death Trail. Despite it’s frightful name, this rocky, 1 mile trail includes some of the park’s most majestic views. In addition to different rock formations, you’ll meander through rhododendron thickets, and the remains of old logging mills and dams that date back to the 1800s.

With winter on it’s way, there is still plenty to do at Hickory Run State Park. Ice skating, snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing are just a few of winter’s perks. White-tailed deer, turkey, black bear, and gray squirrels are game that can be legally hunted with additional opportunities in the surrounding state game lands.

“In addition to different rock formations, you’ll meander through rhododendron thickets, and the remains of old logging mills and dams that date back to the 1800s.

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During the warmer months visitors can fish, swim, picnic, and even enjoy some disc golf. There are also a number of hands-on activities, guided walks and presentations on the natural and historical resources given by the environmental educations specialists at the park.  > For more information and tips on how to explore this landmark, visit the PA DCNR website.

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4. View the Lehigh Gorge along Fireline Trail 5. Pull a wild brook trout from Hickory Run or Mud Run 6. Cross-country ski Sand Spring Trail *Top activities provided by the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources

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> T he Van Campen Inn

THE STORIED VAN CAMPEN INN

By Marie Liu Photos Courtesy of Marie Liu

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n elegant and austere home, fashioned from the stone and timber cleared from its surroundings and assembled by strong, determined hands of early Dutch settlers, the Van Campen Inn was one of the first permanent homesteads in the wild frontier that was Northern New Jersey in the early 1700’s. In its time it has played a role in two wars, saw the birth of a nation, pandemics, survived catastrophic hurricanes and floods, sheltered many who sought safety within its sturdy walls, witnessed births, deaths and all the joys and sorrows in between as they were played out under its roof. Pivotal to the growth of a community called Walpack Center, then bearing witness to the painful abandonment of that community and region. Like a sentinel it stands strong, and alone again, nearly three centuries later.

Located on Old Mine Road, one of the oldest commercial roadways in the U.S., which connected the Delaware River

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to the Hudson River at Kingston NY; the Shapanack Flats, made fertile by the flooding Delaware, would be settled by the Rosenkrans family in 1736. Leaving what seemed to be an established, comfortable life in the settlement of Kingston, the elderly Alexander, wife Marretjen (sister of Nicholas DePue), and their five offspring make the arduous journey with their belongings to this rough and wild territory to make a new start.

Self-sufficiency was possible in the rich valley, but a hard task.

Relocating to the heavily forested, sparsely populated Walpack would surely be an epic undertaking, and with three sisters and a young brother, the bulk of the work would be on the twenty year old son Harmen Rosenkrans.

Much about their beginnings in Walpack is shrouded in mystery and continues to be discovered. The following is what has been surmised by clues left in scant documents from that time and

revealed during the homes more recent renovations. In the years between arriving and building his own home, Harmen would have cleared enough land, built housing and outbuildings enough to settle the family. In about 1749 he embarked on the construction of his own large home for his growing family.

The stone home would be impressive for its size, quality and attention to detail, which might have been expected in the city of Philadelphia, but even more amazing because of its remote frontier location, where log cabins would be the norm.

“In its time it has played a role in two wars, saw the birth of a nation, pandemics, survived catastrophic hurricanes and floods, sheltered many who sought safety within its sturdy walls, witnessed births, deaths and all the joys and sorrows in between as they were played out under its roof.”

The basement of the two-story structure is built into the hillside giving the appearance of three stories from the front, which overlooks the Shapanack Flats, Delaware River and the Blue Mountains of Pennsylvania. Its design is a mix of Georgian and Dutch styles, with the Georgian influence evident in the symmetrical design of the front facade, center hall entry and staircase. The Dutch influenced roof design, called Dutch Kick, flares at the bottom. This element was not only decoratively elegant but served to discourage water flowing down the roof from soaking the limestone walls below. These stones walls were ‘nicely dressed’ (cut at precise angles) in front, but less so on the sides. The home also features some of the finest examples of mid 18th century woodwork and hardware in Sussex County of that period. The interior walls of the first floor rooms and one room on the second floor were completely outfitted with finely crafted wood panels, boasting inset cabinets, one of which opens to reveal a curved back wall, a very impressive feature in its day, as was the beaded (or quarter round) trim edging the massive, hand finished ceiling beams. These uncommon details were sure to capture the attention of its many visitors. A thick cast iron ‘fire back’ used to protect the back wall of fireplace and reflect heat out into the house was emblazoned with the crest of the Royal family of England.

> H ixon Spangenberg One would assume that after all these years of hard work establishing a proper plantation and a sturdy, roomy home for his wife and children, he would spend the rest of his days enjoying the fruits of his considerable labors here in Walpack alongside his extended family. But shortly after the homes’ completion in 1754, the seemingly inexhaustible Harmen sells his property to brother-in-law Isaac Van Campen, and moves further south to Hunterdon County. Brother John stays on to become one of the leading men of the Delaware Valley and pillar of his community as a Captain during the French and Indian War and a Colonel of the local militia in the American Revolution.

Called an Inn, it was not so in the traditional sense, but a ‘yaugh’ house, which was a residence that was obligated by law to receive travelers as they made their way through this sparsely populated frontier. As such, it would claim its role in the early history of this nation.

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TIMELINE FOR THE VAN CAMPEN INN 1729 – Alexander Rosenkrans purchases property in Walpack > O riginal door hinge

1736 – Alexander Rosenkrans, sons Harmen and John, and family relocate to Shapanack Flats (Walpack) in Northern NJ 1737 – Walking Treaty Around 1749 Harmen begins constructing his home (Van Campen Inn) 1 754 – Harmen sells his home and property to Isaac Van Campen.

French and Indian War begins 1775 – Revolutionary War begins 1786 – John Rosenkrans dies Editor’s Note: Some dates provided may be approximate.

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Delaware Indian resentment had reached its peak after the final blow of the Walking Treaty of 1737, which unfairly drove them from their sacred Minisink homeland. Serious aggression toward the Minisink settlers began around the time Isaac took possession of the property. Armed by the French in the French and Indian War, the Delaware and Shawnee Indians waged warfare up and down the Delaware Valley on the vulnerable immigrant settlers, who were often unaware their lands were of questionable title. It was as extremely violent time for the colonists of the region. When threatened by attacks, this stone home became a safe fortress for locals, if they were lucky enough to get there in time. Many were not.

Responding to this desperate situation, forts were built along the river in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York.

Fort Johns (or Fort Shapanack) was the designated military headquarters for the region. Located just up the hill from Van Campen’s, the fortress was built around the home of John Rosenkrans. Military Road was built as a supply route from Elizabeth NJ to Fort Johns, the distribution hub for the other forts. Now this section of the road from Van Campen’s to Walpack Center is a hiking trail. An NPS brochure is available and will point out the various sites of interest along the way.

The footprint of Fort Johns, a slave graveyard in the woods, and farmstead sites line the old road trail.

In November of 1763, during the height of the French and Indian War, Captain Lemuel Bowers of the British militia reported:

Near the terminus of Military Road and Old Mine Road, Van Campen’s would also see plenty of activity during the Revolutionary War. Isaac and Mary would graciously receive dignitaries, Generals and troops, but one should also ponder their risk for lending support to the rebel forces during a revolutionary war whose end would more likely favor British victory. Some of the homes significant guests during that time were the following:

“I arrived here (at Isaac Van Campen’s) with my detachment of 90 men, by order of His Excellency, William Franklin, Esq. [son of Benjamin Franklin], where I found 150 persons, men women and children, who were driven to this station by the cruel savages of the wilderness. Of these, at least 50 lodge every night in one small room, in a very uncomfortable and confused manner. In the morning they throw what beds and covering they have out of doors in one heap...”

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In 1776, General Horatio Gates, Benedict Arnold, Brigadier General John Stark and 600 troops were halted by a blizzard as they traveled to join General George Washington at the Battle of Trenton, staying several days at the Shapanack Flats in front of Van Campen’s.

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In 1778, Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski marched his Legion of 250 cavalrymen and horses down the Old Mine Road to winter at Van Campen’s for several months. He was on route to Lancaster and ultimately South Carolina, after being stationed at Fort Cole in Port Jervis NY to defend settlers of the Minisink from Indian attack. In a letter to John Laurens, President of the Continental Congress, Pulaski, who is itching to be placed on the battle lines writes: “I demand to be employed near the Ennemies Lines, and it is thought proper to place me in an Exile which even the Savages shun, and nothing remains but the Bears to Fight with.”

Washington writes to Pulaski from his headquarters in Poughkeepsie NY, when Pulaski was ordered to that post: “I must beg you to use all of your means to keep your Corps from marauding or in any way distress the Inhabitants, who will cheerfully contribute everything to your support if properly demanded. There are two Gentlemen of particular influence in that Country, Mr Depui and Mr. [Abraham] Van Camp, who will assist you very much in procuring forage and other necessaries.”

Shortly after, having both been stationed at Fort Cole in Port Jervis, Colonel Van Cortlandt led the 2nd NY Regiment past this place on their way to Decker’s Ferry to cross the Delaware River

“Armed by the French in the French and Indian War, the Delaware and Shawnee Indians waged warfare up and down the Delaware Valley on the vulnerable immigrant settlers, who were often unaware their lands were of questionable title.” to Stroudsburg, and General Hand traveled Old Mine Road with his regiment to join General John Sullivan’s march to Wyoming Valley. Both were likely to have spent some time refreshing themselves at Van Campen’s. Also, a possible guest was John Adams, during his numerous trips from his home in Massachusetts to attend the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia.

Isaac lived out the rest of his day in his home until his death in 1801.

He lived a life of notable public service as Elder of the Walpack Church, Freeholder, Justice of the Peace, Associate Judge of the county and State Legislator. Through the proceeding years, many other families called this place home, including the Dewitts and Berks, plus an array of tenant farmers until the late 1960’s, when the JUNE/JULY 2020 POCONO LIVING MAGAZINE© 37

infamous Tocks Island Dam Project saw the expulsion of nearly the entire population of Walpack. By the time the project was abandoned and the National Park Service charged with management of the area, the home was in great need of attention and repair.

The National Park Service authorized a substantial restoration of the Van Campen Inn in 1981. This restoration involved dismantling and reconstructing two-thirds of the front and side walls of the house, constructing new foundations, stabilizing the rear walls, and replacing interior wood structural beams. It was completed in 1984 with the help of local stonemason Clarence Sharp. The outline of an additional structure (destroyed in 1917) which was attached to the main house was kept intact and can be seen on the North facing exterior wall. That small, far less elegant portion had previously been thought to be the original home built by Harmen, with the larger, grander home being built onto it by Van Campen. But evidence turned up during reconstruction indicates the smaller structure was added after the large home was built, thereby upending the old assumption.

What was long assumed to have been built by Van Campen was actually built by Harmon Rosenkrans, and vice versa.

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Robert L. Williams was integral to the preservation and reconstruction of the Van Campen Inn as a historic landmark. He founded the Walpack Historical Society in

the mid 1980’s out of concern for the cultural resources of the area and future of the Van Campen Inn. The Society actively promotes learning about the home and surrounding area through on-going research, lectures, tours, publications, special events, hikes and exhibits at countywide events. It facilitates the collection and preservation of artifacts of the Walpack area, and maintains a small museum/bookstore in Walpack Center. In my opinion they are one of the most relevant, active and exciting historical societies around. Their band of enthusiastic volunteers continue to lovingly care for and celebrate the history of the Inn, opening it to the public in partnership with the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. They conduct tours of the house on certain weekends from spring through fall, with the grand finale being the annual Van Campen Day in October. This year I attended the first ever Cabin Fever event at Van Campen Inn in February 2020, and it was a great success. At both events visitors were treated to a realistic experience of how life was in the 1700’s. Docents in period dress informed about the architecture, demonstrated domestic arts such as the spinning

“The highlight of Van Campen Day is when the Colonial Musketeers, an authentic Fife & Drum Corp, starts up its lilting flute and percussive sounds to lead the visitors down Old Mine Road where talks are given along the way to point out and explain places of historical significance.” wheel, quilting, cooking, chair caning, as well as blacksmithing, and historic weaponry, helping us to appreciate the lifestyle of a self-sustaining agrarian existence on the frontier of early America that is likely unimaginable to most folks today. The highlight of Van Campen Day is when the Colonial Musketeers, an authentic Fife & Drum Corp, starts up its lilting flute and percussive sounds to lead the visitors down Old Mine Road where talks are given along the way to point out and explain places of historical significance. It is an experience that truly makes one feel that they

> Watch for the sequel to this feature when we talk with local people who have lived at the Van Campen Inn in our August/September issue of Pocono Living Magazine.

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> J en Wycalek are transported back to a different time.

The Rosenkrans Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution gives a presentation at the monument which pays honor to Colonel John Rosenkans (close to his final resting place). He served in the French and Indian War and Sussex Co. militia of the Revolutionary War, where he received a bullet in the shoulder and would never recover from it. Several of those Chapter presenters were descendants of Colonel Rosenkrans, who live in the area and are Walpack Historical Society members, adding to the richness of the whole day’s experience.

What an amazing tribute to one’s ancestor. I can’t help but think how proud Colonel Rosenkrans would be.

Personally, I am fascinated by people who continue living in the area of their ancestry and are so connected to their family’s story. Their curiosity, reverence and respect for their own and their region’s past is a quality I find admirable – the region’s history courses through their veins, especially today when ‘going somewhere else’ is the fashionable thing to do. The Van Campen Inn symbolizes that rock solid foundation, carried through many generations, embodied in its sturdy walls that were fashioned from the very timber and rock around it. 

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CLEAN AND PREP YOUR DECK NOW FOR SUMMER SUN AND RELAXATION Courtesty of BPT

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s we all spend more time at home right now, it can be a great opportunity to get a head start on summer projects and begin tackling your list of home improvements, especially as we look toward warmer weather. One thing that often gets overlooked is regular deck cleanings. Since summer is the perfect time to get in the sun and enjoy the outdoors, now is the ideal time to give your deck the cleaning it needs in preparation for summer relaxation and quality family time. The deck is also a great surface for potted plants, herb baskets and increasing curb appeal.

Ready to get started on your deck cleaning? Here are some tips for making it easy and efficient from smart watering expert, Gilmour.

MAKE A SWEEPING CHANGE

Start by removing everything from your deck and thoroughly sweeping its surface, then use a screwdriver or putty knife to gently pry out any loose debris stuck between the boards.

Take time for basic repairs such as sanding down any rough spots, replacing any loose boards or wobbly rails and flattening protruding nails and screws along the way.

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“Now is the ideal time to give your deck the cleaning it needs in preparation for summer relaxation and quality family time.”

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Having the right tools that are easy to use makes the job more enjoyable and ensures you can get it done right the first time.

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After sweeping and selecting your tools, use your hose and spray attachments to remove remaining dirt and debris from your deck surface. Position the nozzle or wand six to 12 inches away as you work, making sure the spray isn't so close or powerful that it gouges the surface. Once completed, be sure to seal your deck to help protect from water damage and mold and mildew build-up.

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Once your deck is prepped, you have a blank canvas to enjoy.

From adding potted plants, chic patio furniture or pops of color, the space is yours to enjoy. Add hanging baskets and convenient herbs to your deck for a touch of beautiful greenery. Once personalized, ensure continued success by regularly watering plants and cleaning your deck with the lightweight and easy-tomaneuver AquaArmor Hose.

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THE TANNERSVILLE CRANBERRY BOG Courtesy of The Nature Conservancy

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tanding out in vivid contrast to the surrounding Pocono Mountains landscape, Tannersville Cranberry Bog provides a snapshot of colder times. Thousands of years ago, a large glacial lake occupied the space of what has since become a thick soup of peat moss.

Today, while the ice and lake have long receded, the unique bog ecosystem that remains serves as the southernmost low elevation boreal bog along the eastern seaboard. It represents an intricate transformation that took place over the millennia and would be impossible to replace if destroyed.

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> T he carnivorous ‘Pitcher Plant” eats insects and can be found in the Tannersville Cranberry Bog.

Affectionately known as “The Cranberry” to nearby residents, Tannersville Cranberry Bog has become ingrained in the local community and culture, inspiring wonder among the students, educators, scientists, nature lovers and photographers who visit each year. Of special interest are some of North America’s most beautiful native orchids, including rose pogonia and the stateendangered heart-leaved twayblade.

As the Tannersville Cranberry Bog is one of its first nature preserves, The Nature Conservancy continues to engage the surrounding community in conserving this geological remnant of a long-ago ice age. In return for this careful stewardship, the bog soaks up rain and runoff like a giant sponge – cleansing water and controlling pollution throughout the Pocono Creek watershed. In 2006, a former elementary school teacher bequeathed 11 acres to the Conservancy in order to expand the preserve she once shared with her students. The Conservancy later acquired 67 more acres from her estate – property that would have otherwise been developed to support more than 20 new homes.

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ANTICIPATING CANINE SEPARATION ANXIETY POST COVID-19 Courtesy of BPT

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or almost all of us, we have been on "sit and stay" for over two months. The only person happy about this is the dog.

The question is, when we return to some normalcy, and head back to work, or to re-start life, what will be the effect on our canines? Some dogs are at higher risk for anxiety when we return to our new normal.

Dogs previously diagnosed with Canine Separation Anxiety should return to preventative measures before the owner returns to work. For dogs adopted during the "stay at home" regulations, their new owners should start leaving the dog alone for short periods of time, testing reactions. For the dog never exhibiting any tendency toward anxiety, owners should be vigilant; the events of the past two months were anxiety-producing for all of us, and that includes the canines. Fortunately, new drug-free solutions are now available to help our canine companions feel calmer.

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lifted," said Dr. Judy Korman, veterinarian at Assisi Animal Health. "What might be initially viewed as bad behavior is actually a cry for help."

When Jen Berger first got her bulldog Eggnog, she was a joy until Jen had to leave the house. Eggnog paced constantly until she returned. Jen thought this was simply due to Eggnog's young age, but instead of the problem improving as she grew, it actually got worse.

SYMPTOMS OF CANINE SEPARATION ANXIETY

Dogs with separation anxiety panic and exhibit behavior problems when they can't be with their owners. Below, Dr. Korman shares the most common symptoms of separation anxiety: Vocalizing: Barks, howls or whines when you leave or while you're gone.

Escaping: Chews or scratches at doors or windows in an attempt to escape the home, a crate or exercise pen.

Destructiveness: Chews or scratches on household items when you're gone.

Pacing: Constant walking in a circle or back and forth as you're leaving or when you're gone.

Panting: Heavy breathing as you're leaving or after you're gone.

Self-harm: Obsessively licks or chews paws, legs or tail when you're gone.

Potty accidents: Urinates and/or defecates when you're gone, even though they're house-trained.

“For almost all of us, we have been on “sit and stay” for over two months. The only person happy about this is the dog.”

SOLUTIONS FOR SEPARATION ANXIETY IN DOGS

There are several treatment options if your dog has separation anxiety, including training techniques, medication and non-prescription therapies. Jen worked with her veterinarian and initially decided to put Eggnog on anxiety medication. Then she learned more about anxiety in dogs and a drug-free solution called Calmer Canine.

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“In dogs with separation anxiety, the area of the brain responsible for processing emotions and detecting fear goes into overdrive. This area is called the amygdala," said Dr. Korman. "The result is an imbalance of chemicals and hormones that leads to behavior changes."

Based on technology that has been used to treat medical conditions in humans (including anxiety and mood disorders) since the 1970s and with a similar approach to what's been used to treat pain and inflammation in more than 50,000 animals , Dr. Korman and a team of veterinarians, neurobiologists and engineers developed a safe and effective way to treat anxiety in a dog's brain. The result is the only drug-free product invented to treat dogs diagnosed with separation anxiety.

For Eggnog, Calmer Canine was the right solution. After using the device for six weeks with two 15-minute treatments per day, her separation anxiety improved greatly. "We recently received her progress update and were thrilled to learn that Eggnog's pacing and panting symptoms are much less and that she has been removed from her anxiety medications completely," said Dr. Korman.

Symptoms of separation anxiety can mimic other issues, such as a medical condition or age-related behaviors. To learn if your dog might be suffering from separation anxiety, visit www.calmerk9.com, take the quiz and learn more about treatments. 

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TOP TIPS TO MOW LIKE A PRO Courtesy of StatePoint

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f you’re a homeowner who already has a nice lawn but you are looking to take its appearance to the next level, striping is a quick and easy way to do it, according to experts.

“All we’re doing with our equipment is we’re making our grass lay down in two different directions so that it looks nice and intentional,” says Brian Latimer, a landscaping expert and 2020 Exmark partner. “It’s simple to do, but gives the lawn a nice, professional, crisp look,” Latimer, who also happens to be a professional bass angler on the FLW tour, shared his lawn striping secrets in a recent episode of “Done-in-a-Weekend Projects,” an Exmark Original Series.

In the episode, Latimer notes that while having a striping kit can help you achieve the right look, it isn’t necessary, and you can stripe your lawn whether you are working with a 21-inch walkbehind mower or a 60-inch riding mower.

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Another thing to consider, according to Latimer, is the type of grass you plant. Typically, the wider blade grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass and fescue stripe better and are generally easier to mow. Whereas some of the grasses that you mow a lot closer, like centipede grass and Bermuda grass, are tougher to mow and don’t show their stripes quite as well. He suggests that for these grasses, it is best to use a striping kit.

Whatever type of mowing equipment or grass you have, you can achieve more visually defined lawn stripes by making multiple passes.

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ow that warmer weather has arrived in the Poconos, you’re likely spending a lot more time in your backyard. If you don’t love your lawn just yet, don’t worry, I’m here to help. Whether you’re planting a new lawn or just reseeding, here are some helpful tips to help your lawn look lush.

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.

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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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TOILET PAPER AND MATH — ­T HE NEW CHALLENGES FOR 2020

By Roseanne Bottone

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e careful with the toilet paper! Don’t use too much!”

Knock, knock: “Excuse me. Just a reminder to conserve!” My family had their very own butt-wiping hall monitor. We were coming down to the last squares. We had no paper towels left either. No store in the entire Poconos area had TP on their shelves. The online stores were “out of stock.” I was in a panic. Then just in the nick of time, the delivery trucks rolled up to my door. My brother and a childhood friend shipped me emergency replenishments from Vermont and Rhode Island.

They were the best, most thoughtful, most incredibly awesome gifts I’ve ever received in my whole entire life! Lest you think that poorly written sentence is full of hyperbole, I assure you,

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it isn’t. Those packages were the salvation of my sanity and prevented my family’s misery.

Since the area schools have closed, and students have transitioned to online studies, I am my granddaughter’s designated math tutor. Even though I took advanced calculus at an Ivy League University, we haven’t managed to get 100% on any of her math tests yet. She’s in 7th grade. Please don’t mention this to anyone; it’s terribly embarrassing for me. On more than one occasion I exclaimed in frustration, “What the f*#k are they asking for here?” She’s quickly gotten used to my colorful language. After online searches, a perusal through our

book Math Doesn’t Suck by Danica McKellar (despite the clever title, yes, sometimes it does!) and watching YouTube videos, we’d figure it out and then I’d say, “this is so STUPID! What’s the purpose of doing it like this?”

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Remember when we used to say we didn’t have time to exercise? Hmmm. (Except for those of you who are working from home with young children) it’s not really a lack of time, is it? Guilty as charged here. I need outside motivation because I don’t have the “self” type. I’ve enlisted my granddaughter as my exercise buddy. She owes me. We’re starting a walking program, then we’ll jog, and by late fall, we’ll be ready to run a 5K. (You can’t rush into these things.) I bribed her with money for school clothes if she beats me. (She will.) I even promised to tell her where I stash the toilet paper! She said, “I hope you’re a better running coach than you are with math and finding hiding places.” 

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