Beautiful lake and it's very quiet there. The anticipation of driving 5 mph on a 3 mile pothole…read moreinfested dirt road to get to the lake but it's worth it. One of my top five lakes to play on.

Brady's lake is a man made lake owned by the PA Game Commission. The lake was originally dammed to…read morebe a part of the ice harvesting business in the early part of the 20th century. Parts of the ice house foundation can still be seen, though the growth around the area is thicker every year. The dam was rebuilt in 2008, and is now a quiet, safe place for everyone. Because it is a part of the Game Commission, orange vests are encouraged during hunting season. My mother's favorite story to tell is of parking the car, opening the door for her black lab, being told that black bear was is season, putting the dog back in the car, and skipping the walk for that day. We visit Brady's lake a few times a month as a family. We bring the dog, wear sturdy shoes, and have a bunch of fun disturbing the bull frogs at the water's edge. This spring we were able to watch the tadpoles turn into polliwogs, and we are able to see the lake at it's fullest. Fun on many levels. Bring bug repellant and sunscreen, carry a bottle of water. Wave to the fishermen, bikers, and joggers as they enjoy their day. Brady's lake is 3 miles off of Route 940, making it one of those rare spots to hike. Easy access, and perfect peace. Enjoy!

We love visiting Eckley and have been here multiple times. Just to visit and for events. Today was…read moretheir first ever Hooch Wagon Brew Fest. We purchased two tickets for a little over $80 with fees. We arrived at opening at checked in, showed our ID's and were given wrist bands. The woman at the table started to hand us small plastic cup. We said we were supposed to receive actual glasses. The other lady said there wasn't anything 'special' on our tickets to receive the small tasting glass. Not sure why there would be when you read what they posted. Another lady scanned our tickets - again. According to all of the Eckley posts (photo attached) you were to receive a tasting glass as long as you purchased tickets ahead of time, which we did. Finally after back and forth between 4 different women we were given the small glass. It was a hastle and didn't need to be. The two older women didn't want to give them to us, but eventually did with hesitation. That was definitely not a good start to the event. We feel that everyone going should receive the small glass, especially when paying over $40 per ticket. There were probably a dozen breweries/wineries. Two food trucks and one table selling cookies. We were familiar with most of the breweries and were surprised there weren't more involved. We have a lot of great local-ish breweries. I understand it's their first time having this event. We would attend again if there's not the hastle with the glass and if there are more vendors there.

Nice, relatively small museum with an informative video describing the era. The "open" buildings…read morehave a clear front door that is locked. I was not on a guided tour as they were not available when I visited so that experience may be different. The photo I uploaded was from my iPhone placed against one of the windows. It came out great considering I couldn't see anything but the plates from outside looking in. There is a cellphone tour you can take to describe the buildings in the patch.

Great bar. Good people. Hours our very good and flexible. They are closed on Mondays, this is a…read moreprivate bar for its members only. Great bartenders and very good snacks and drinks are cheap. Smoking is permitted

A nice memorial for the struggle of miners in the late 1800's for liveable wages and humane working…read moreconditions. They updated the landscaping using coal in place of wood mulch, very fitting.

The Lattimer massacre took place in the village on September 10, 1897. It resulted in the deaths of…read moreat least 19 unarmed striking immigrant anthracite coal miners. The miners, mostly of Polish, Slovak, Lithuanian, and German ethnicity, were shot and killed by a Luzerne County sheriff's posse. Scores more were wounded. The massacre was a turning point in the history of the United Mine Workers (UMW).

Such a great little place to explore. Municipal parking is only $8.00 overnight! This means if you…read morego in the morning and want to go back at night, your parking is paid for all day-such an incentive. Lots of shops and eateries. Loved the little square by the train station where there was seating and food trucks. Visitor center had A LOT of information and pamphlets.

Jim Thorpe is a charming little town filled with history and unique experiences. It is perfect for…read morethose looking to explore and have some fun. You can ride the train, rent a bike, or stroll through the streets. There is so much to enjoy, including walking through the town, visiting the different shops, admiring the architecture, exploring the variety of restaurants, and checking out all the great photo spots. We spent the day enjoying the Fall Festival, grabbing a bite to eat, and relaxing with a few drinks. You can easily experience everything the town has to offer in one visit. A heads-up for visitors is that restaurants do not open until 11 AM, which makes it tricky if you arrive early for parking since you will need to kill two hours until places open. The main parking area fills up quickly, and the one-lane road in and out can get backed up. During festivals, the town gets packed by noon, and the train line gets very long. The best plan is to get in early and head out quickly to avoid the crowds. Before leaving, we snapped a photo with the iconic Jim Thorpe statue, which was a perfect way to end a memorable day.

Lake Harmony Post office has come a long way from when Neal & Bob ran it. When it was dirty &…read morejammed packed high with crap & clutter. We were lucky to get the correct mail if we got any mail at all! Poor Bob didn't know much about anything Postal related, but you are only good as your trained! Funny Neil got paid to ride his bike around Lake Harmony because the office was rarely opened back up at 1:00 when he worked! Thank God April took over & cleaned it out & organized it to the way we all remembered it. Christine came back to help run it like it used to be ran when she worked here with Postmaster Jack Pickle years ago. It is not only kept clean but well stocked & organized also. These two women know their jobs. They are pleasant & friendly to talk to. If you have a question, they will answer you & also give options on other ways a letter or package can be sent if you ask. These two are a breath of fresh air, after all the years of ones who didn't care or show up on time to work! It's a joy to be back fulltime in Lake Harmony now that we are retired! Signed not only two very happy customers but so many others we have talked to that love our Post Office here in Lake Harmony!

Post master does not know or abide by Federal Law pertaining to U.S. Mail. Beware of manipulation…read moreof your mail if you have issues with his friend.

This is a hidden gem in Pocono Pines. The library serves Tobyhanna and Tunkhannock Townships, and…read moreyou can use their resources and borrow anything if you are a resident of anywhere in Monroe County. They offer so many free programs like Music on the Patio, adult tap, yoga, watercolor classes, programs about health and about the history of the area. So many programs, and all free. The exterior of the library is delightful with a Story Walk, a patio and picnic tables with umbrellas to enjoy. Come and visit!

This is the library closest to my mother's house, and I've visited it often through the years…read more Somewhere in their archives they have me listed as a library card holder, though it's been a long time since I checked out a book here on my own account. My mother visits the library once a month and checks out any new audiobooks they might have. Thanks to her and a few other book-on-cd true believers, this small library has a sizable collection. I enjoy going with her to help her find books she might have missed, and to check out the community bulletin boards and Friends of the Library book sale shelves. This library is staffed largely with volunteers. They are generally happy to pause for a moment to help you find what you need, or to help you figure out any issues with your account. I've also asked them for help with local knowledge, and I'm guessing they are a wonderful resource for the families that vacation in the area. The library has a decent selection of children and adult books, as well as movies, audiobooks, and a bank of computers for Internet access. They also have an agreement with the Overdrive system, which gives you the ability to download ebooks directly to your digital device. The best part of a digital loan is that there are no late fees. When your loan period is over the book simply disappears. It's a great system! And all of this is housed in a modern, inviting building. Go visit your local library, and happy reading!

Awesome staff, awesome customer service! Always pleasant and helpful. My favorite post office in…read morethe area.

I fine the Post Master of Sciota Post Office is Out of Line and it seams that no one is doing any…read morething about this matter as for today the office did not open after lunch till 2:25 PM ,as we stand there; Is She Stealing time ,? As her Supervisor has been call many times as well it seam that some thing is just not right !! as many calls to Lehigh Valley Post office about her , and the Matter is over looked.