Fall activities and events in the Poconos

Published Tuesday August 26th, 2008

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SHAWNEE ON DELAWARE, Pa. - A new food festival that offers a variety of active and outdoor programs in addition to the usual tastings is scheduled to take place Sept. 18-21 in the Poconos.

The Delaware River Food & Wine Festival includes a "Brew Master for a Day" program, mushroom-foraging, guided pheasant hunting, and a bike ride with stops for farm tours. A 35-course tasting menu is scheduled for Sept. 20 at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. Tickets are US$85. Details at http://www.delawareriverfoodandwine.com.

Other fall events in the Poconos include the opening of a new $19 million indoor waterpark at Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, a four-season resort on Lake Harmony in the western Poconos, some time in September.

Local traditions include the foliage festival in the historic town of Jim Thorpe, Oct. 18-19, and Harvest & Heritage Days in Honesdale Oct. 11-12.

For a beautiful place to see autumn colours, head to the summit of Camelback Mountain in Big Pocono State Park for a view from the summit. Bring a picnic or dine at the Cameltop restaurant.

Details at http://www.800poconos.com.

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