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HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS \/ NATURAL HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong>
\nWhite Mills 570-253-1185
\nwww.dorflinger.org<\/a>
\nCovering 600 acres, the sanctuary preserves the Dorflinger’s circa 1860 home and offers a scenic venue for cultural festivals<\/p>\n

Endless Mountains Heritage Trail<\/strong>
\n712 Route 6 East
\nTunkhannock 570-836-5431
\nToll free 800-769-8999
\nwww.endlessmountains.org<\/a>
\nThe natural paradise of the Endless Mountains is known for its spring flowers, fall foliage, and Native American cultural legacy.<\/p>\n

Endless Mountains Nature Center<\/strong>
\n265 Vosburg Neck Road
\nTunkhannock 570-836-3835
\nwww.emnconline.org<\/a>
\nNumerous programs for school-age children and other residents is only one part of the far-reaching work performed by this organization and its partners.<\/p>\n

Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art<\/strong>
\n1901 Mulberry Street
\nScranton 570-346-7186
\nwww.everhart-museum.org<\/a>
\nServing the 12-county region of Northeast Pennsylvania, this multi-disciplinary museum features 62,000 natural history and cultural artifacts and works of art from antiquity to contemporary.<\/p>\n

The Florence Shelly Preserve<\/strong>
\nRoute 171
\nThompson 570-756-2429
\nwww.nature.org<\/a>
\nProtected by the Nature Conservancy, this 300-acre site features trails and guided walks through diverse habitat.<\/p>\n

Hillside Farms<\/strong>
\n65 Hillside Road
\nShavertown 570-696-4500
\nwww.thelandsathillsidefarms.org<\/a>
\nCheck frequently for the full calendar of events at this wonderful agricultural and historical center.<\/p>\n

J.B. Parks Farm Museum<\/strong>
\nWayne County Fairgrounds
\nRoute 191
\nHonesdale 570-253-3240
\nwww.waynehistorypa.org<\/a>
\n“A Day in the Life of a Farm,” is the title of this 1,500-square foot exhibit on Wayne County agriculture from 1870-1930.<\/p>\n

Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong>
\nMonroe County Environmental Education Center
\n8050 Running Valley Road
\nStroudsburg 570-629-3061
\nwww.mcconservation.org<\/a>
\nHome to the Monroe County Environmental Educational Center, the 166-acre preserve offers a mature forest, evergreen stands, ponds, walking trails, and special programs.<\/p>\n

Lacawac Sanctuary<\/strong>
\n94 Sanctuary Road
\nLake Ariel 570-689-9494
\nwww.lacawac.org<\/a>
\nServing as a living laboratory, this nature preserve protects natural areas including Lake Lacawac, a pristine glacial lake, and stands of virgin forest.<\/p>\n

Marywood University Arboretum<\/strong>
\n2300 Adams Avenue
\nScranton 570-348-6218
\nPrograms 570-348-6211
\nwww.marywood.edu\/arboretum<\/a>
\nThe public is invited to enjoy this wonderful oasis created “to preserve, to enjoy, and to learn.”<\/p>\n

Pocono Snake & Animal Farm<\/strong>
\nRoute 209
\nMarshalls Creek 570-223-8653
\nFrom its genesis as a small petting zoo, this “great little zoo” houses animals that have been featured on many national television programs.<\/p>\n

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm<\/strong>
\n1000 Turkey Hill Road
\nStroudsburg 570-992-6161
\nwww.quietvalley.org<\/a>
\nCatch a glimpse of 19th-century farm life and enjoy the atmosphere including farm animals at this historical preservation site.<\/p>\n

Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River<\/strong>
\nHeadquarters Office
\n274 River Road
\nBeach Lake 570-729-7134
\nVisitors 570-685-4871
\nwww.nps.gov\/upde<\/a>
\nRolling hills, riverfront villages, and bald eagles form a vibrant backdrop as the Delaware River meanders through rural countryside.<\/p>\n

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HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS \/ NATURAL HISTORY Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary White Mills 570-253-1185 www.dorflinger.org Covering 600 acres, the sanctuary preserves the Dorflinger’s circa 1860 home and offers a scenic venue for cultural festivals Endless Mountains Heritage Trail 712 Route 6 East Tunkhannock 570-836-5431 Toll free 800-769-8999 www.endlessmountains.org The natural paradise of the Endless Mountains is known for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-322","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/PoconoPA3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/322","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/PoconoPA3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/PoconoPA3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/PoconoPA3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/PoconoPA3\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=322"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/PoconoPA3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/322\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":529,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/PoconoPA3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/322\/revisions\/529"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/PoconoPA3\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}