The 'Niagara of Pennsylvania’. A series of spectacular waterfalls viewed via a trail system featuring over 1400 steps. shops, wildlife exhibit, mini-golf and paddle boats also on-site. Bushkill, (570)588-6682.
Restaurant, arcade, kiddy cars, go-carts, mini-golf, and driving range. Lords Valley, 226-8585.
The trail along Dingmans Creek affords a beautiful view of falling waters plummeting through strands of hemlock and rhododendron. Off of Route 209 at Dingmans Ferry.
The last privately owned toll bridge in Pennsylvania, constructed in 1900 where ferries once crossed the Delaware. 8 miles south of Milford Route 209 at Dingmans Ferry.
Rafting, canoeing, and camping on the Delaware River. Dingmans Ferry, 1-800 356-2852.
14 miles long, 2 miles wide, with 52 miles of shoreline straddling the Wayne/Pike county line. Water skiing, boating, fishing, swimming, lake tours, public and private beaches. Fantastic view from Tafton Dike. Visitor's Center, Route 6, 1/2 mile north of junction with route 507. (570) 226-2141.
A beautiful natural area maintained by PP&L, affording a splendid view of the inlet area of Lake Wallenpaupack.
A complete vacation getaway. nestled on 1,000 acres surrounded by state game land. Milford, 1-800-8MALIBU or (570) 296-2141.
On the Delaware river operated by the National Park Service. lifeguards on duty, comfort stations, picnic areas, and boat launch.
The last remaining one-room school in Pike County. Preserved by the Pike county Historical Society. Milford, (570) 296-8126.
Re-live the history of Pike county, Broad Street, Milford. (570) 296-8126
A National Historic Site, the former home of America's first chief of USDA Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot, built in 1885-87 in the French chateauesque-style of architecture. Dedicated as the "Pinchot Institute for Conservation" in September of 1963 by President John F. Kennedy. Roaring waterfalls easily accessible at the estate. Milford, 296-6401.
Fishing, boating, water fun. Greentown, 857-1976.
Nonprofit center for environmental and nature programs. 5 miles south of Dingmans Ferry on route 209. (570) 828-2319.
A picturesque recreation of a 16th century English Village. Theatrical entertainment and over 50 merchants and artisans. Bushkill, 588-2000.
A covered audio-visual tour of the Wallenpaupack hydroelectric project, featuring lake history, the production of electricity, and recreation on the lake. Route 6 near junction of 590, Hawley. (570) 226-3702.
Provided early settlers with the water power needed for industries, including a cotton mill, saw mill, and tannery. 3 miles south of Milford off of Route 209.
Spanning the Delaware river at Lackawaxen, this National Historic Landmark carried canal boats full of coal from the mines of the Lackawanna Valley east to New York City during the 1800's. Built by John s. Roebling, who later designed the Brooklyn Bridge, it was the first suspension bridge built in America, Lackawaxen,685-4871.
Daily one-hour cruise of Lake Wallenpaupack or treat yourself to an elegant sunset dinner cruise. upper and lower decks, seating for 75 passengers. Tafton, (570) 226-6266.
30 miles system of rocky trails through wetlands, natural areas, and vistas. hikes from one to twenty miles access at two points along Old Bushkill Road off of Route 402.
half-hour cruise of Lake Wallenpaupack on a 30ft. patio coat. Route 6, near junction of route 507. 226-6211.
Consisting of five falls and named for and Indian Princess. Legend tells that Princess Winona took her life by leaping from the cliff overlooking the falls when her tribe declared war on the tribe of the warrior she loved.
The prolific western novelist wrote many of his tales here from 1905-1918. Lackawaxen, (570) 685-4871.
COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Ball Park Road
Municipal Building
Lackawaxen.
Municipal Road.
Avenue Q.
Ann Street. (beach leased from PP&L).
STATE PARKS AND FORESTS
5, 800 acres, including two lakes: Promised Land Lake, 422 acres and Lower Lake, 173 acres. Recreational; opportunities include: camping for tents and trailers, camping for cabins, swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking, bridle trails, hunting, wildlife, environmental education, boating and winter sports. Also within the park is BRUCE LAKE NATURAL AREA a 2,700+ acre natural site including two lakes, Bruce lake and Egypt Meadow Lake. Motorized vehicles not allowed in natural area; access to lakes via a 2.5 mile hike over Bruce Lake Road and a 0.5 mile hike over Egypt Meadow Road, respectively.
located in Carbon, Pike, and Monroe counties, the Delaware State Forest System is managed under a multiple use philosophy to produce crops of timber, protect watersheds and provide recreational opportunities for millions of people. Picnic areas have been established at Snow hill Dam and Pecks Pond. Also 80 miles of roads and trails within the forest are designated each winter for snowmobiling.
NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM
a multi-use park that surrounds 40 miles of the Delaware River from Milford to the Delaware Water Gap. The river is designated a "Wild and Scenic River" which means it is un-damned and its streams, shoreline, and adjacent land are maintained in their natural state. The park is perfect for picnicking, canoeing, hiking, and several other outdoor activities. Dingman Falls Visitors Center, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-7802.
named for noted philanthropist, George W. Childs, this picturesque park is a part of the Delaware Water gap National Recreational area and includes expansive hemlock groves and cascading waterfalls along with a picnic area, comfort facilities, and a short hiking trail along the falls.
75,000 acres of land an 100 miles of free flowing water from Hancock NY, to Matamoras. boating, fishing, canoeing, swimming, hiking, camping, and sight-seeing of the many birds and wildlife. information Center : Narrowsburg, NY (914) 252-3947.
STATE GAME LANDS
GAME LANDS 116 - Lackawaxen and Shohola Townships.
GAME LANDS 180 - Blooming Grove, Dingman, Lackawaxen, and Shohola Townships.
GAME LANDS 183 - Blooming Grove, Lackawaxen, and Palmyra Townships.
GAME LANDS 209 - Shohola and Westfall Townships.
PUBLIC FISHING
| Lake Wallenpaupack |
Pine Lake |
Stuki Lake |
| Egypt Meadow Lake |
Decker Pond |
White Deer Lake |
| Lower Lake |
Greeley Lake |
Ther River Styx |
| Stairway Lake |
Peck's Pond |
Little Mud Pond |
| Fairview Lake |
Promised Land Lake |
Billings Pond |
| Lake Shohola |
Lake Minisink |
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| Bruce Lake |
Long Pond |
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GOLF COURSES
Cliff Park Inn and Golf Course, Milford, (570) 296-6491.
Woodloch Springs, Hawley, (570) 685-2100.
Tamiment Resort, Bushkill, (570) 588-6652.
Cricket Hill, Hawley: 18 Holes, public. (570) 226 4366
Scranton Muni, Mt. Cobb, (570) 689 2686
Red Maples, South Canaan: 9 Holes, public. (570) 937 4543
contains an extensive collection of over 600 glass pieces made by the companies of Christian Dorflinger. Long Ridge Road, White Mills. (570) 253-1185
featuring the history of Northern Wayne County. Route 191 and Pine Mill Road, Equinunk. (570) 224-6722
the first house built in the settlement of Salem, by Harris Hamlin of Connecticut in 1802. Route 590.
first operated during the Civil War era. All equipment is still intact. Duck Harbor Road, Lookout. (570) 224-6722
AACA National Award Winning Museum, home to more than 160 antique and classic cars from the 20's to the 70's. Lehigh Road, Gouldsboro. (570) 842-2797
the state's largest engineered lake. 14 miles long, 2 miles wide, 52 miles of shoreline, straddling the Wayne/Pike county line. Visitor Center, Route 6, .5 mile from junction of Route 507. (570) 226-2141
a native fieldstone schoolhouse constructed in the 1840's and characterized by its octagon shape. Not open to the public but can be viewed from the roadside. West 1-1.5 miles from Route 296.
a covered audio-visual tour of the Wallenpaupack hydroelectric project, featuring lake history, the production of electricity and recreation on the lake. Route 6 near junction of Route 590, Hawley. (570) 226-3702
unique rail excursions traveling from Honesdale to Hawley and Lackawaxen through beautiful forest and farmland, along the Lackawaxen River. (570) 253-1960
featuring the history of Wayne County and home of the Stourbridge Lion. (570) 253-3240
COMMUNITY PARKS
| Beach Lake: Berlin Twp |
Bethany Park: Bethany |
| Bingham Park: Hawley |
Brownsdale Park: Clinton Twp |
| Court Yard: Honesdale |
Fair Avenue Park: Honesdale |
| Gibbons Park/Irving Cliff: Honesdale |
Gouldsboro Recreation Facility: Lehigh Twp. |
| Lakewood Park/Preston Park: Preston Twp. |
Newfoundland: Dreher Twp. |
| Paupack Recreation Facility: Paupack Twp. |
Pleasant Mount Park: Mt Pleasant Twp. |
| Prompton Park: Prompton |
Starrucca Park: Starrucca |
| Wilson Field: Waymart |
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STATE PARKS
Gouldsboro State Park: Lehigh Twp. Over 300 Acres in Wayne County, extending into Monroe County for a total acreage of 3,050.
Prompton State Park: Clinton and Dyberry Twps., Prompton Boro. 789 acres.
Tobyhanna State Park: Dreher and Lehigh Twps. Over 530 acres in Wayne County, extending into Monroe County for a total acreage of 5,440.
NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM
Upper Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River: 75,000 acres of land area and 100 miles of free flowing water.
SANCTUARIES
Dorflinger-Suydamn Wildlife Sanctuary: 578 acres, numerous nature trails for hiking and nature walks with a variety of trees and plants marked and identified. Lacawac Sanctuary: 301 acres, including 52 acre
Lake Lacawac, an unpolluted glacial lake designated as a National Natural Landmark.
Shuman Point Natural Area: 250 acres of forested natural area.
Beech House Creek Wildlife Refuge: 60 acres of wetlands and beaver ponds.
STATE GAME LANDS
Game Lands #70: Scott Twp.
Game Lands #159: Buckingham, Dyberry, Lebanon, Mt. Pleasant Townships.
Game Lands #299: Scott Twp.
Game Lands #300: Canaan Twp.
Game Lands #310: Lake Twp.
Game Lands #312: Lehigh, Sterling townships.
FISH COMMISSION LANDS
Lakes/Ponds: Belmont Lake, Long Pond, Lower Woods Pond, Miller Pond, Reinings Pond, Upper Woods Pond, White Oak Pond.
Access Areas: Buckingham, Callicoon, Damascus, Duck Harbor Pond, Falls Eddy, Narrowsburg, Wallenpaupack.
Other: Pleasant Mount Hatchery.
GOLF COURSES
Cricket Hill, Hawley: 18 Holes, public. (570) 226 4366
Scranton Muni, Mt. Cobb, (570) 689 2686
Honesdale: 9 Holes, private.
Hideout: 18 Holes, private.
Lake Lorraine: 9 Holes, public.
Red Maples, South Canaan: 9 Holes, public. (570) 937 4543
ZOOS
Claws & Paws Wild Animal Park: Lake Ariel. 689-6154
Churches of Wayne County, Pennsylvania
And nearby communities
|
Beach Lake, PA |
Free Methodist Church |
Beach Lake |
729-7544 |
St. Bernard Church |
Beach Lake |
253-0307 |
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Beach Lake |
729-7625 |
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Bethany, PA |
Bethany United Methodist Church |
Rt. 670 |
253-6682 |
Bethany Presbyterian |
Rt. 670 |
253-6316 |
Latter Day Saints |
Beach Grove Rd |
253-5195 |
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Damascus, PA |
Damascus Baptist Church |
Damascus |
224-4022 |
United Methodist Church |
Damascus |
224-4637 |
The Church of Acts 1:8 |
Rt. 371 |
729-8869 |
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Forest City, PA |
St. Agnes Church |
715 Delaware St. |
785-3675 |
St. Anthony's Church |
612 Hudson St. |
785-3838 |
St. Joseph Catechetical Center |
731 Delaware St. |
785-5887 |
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Hamlin, PA |
Hamlin Assembly of God Church |
Hamlin |
689-2630 |
Pentecostal Assembly of God |
Hamlin |
688-9936 |
St. John's Episcopal Church |
Hamlin |
689-2630 |
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Hawley, PA |
Christian Science Society |
512 Spring St. |
226-0536 |
Cole Memorial Baptist Church |
Church & Bishop Ave. |
226-4312 |
First Presbyterian Church |
815 Church St. |
226-4835 |
Hawley Methodist Church |
314 Maple Ave. |
226-3876 |
Jewish Fellowship |
Hemlock Farms |
775-7497 |
Lakeville Methodist Church |
Lakeville |
226-2337 |
New Covenant Fellowship |
Columbus Ave. |
226-2507 |
Paupack United Methodist Church |
Route 507 Paupack |
857-1141 |
St. Paul's Lutheran Church |
405 Church St. |
226-2411 |
St. Veronica's Catholic Church |
Lake Wallenpaupack |
857-9019 |
Queen of Peace Church |
319 Chestnut St. |
226-3183 |
United Methodist Church |
Hawley |
226-3789 |
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Honesdale, PA |
Central Methodist Church |
Church & 11th |
253-3291 |
Grace Episcopal Church |
Church St. |
253-2760 |
Honesdale Assembly of God |
1112 Church St. |
253-1223 |
Honesdale Gospel Tabernacle |
Grove St. |
253-0720 |
Honesdale Jehovah's Witness |
Rt.l91 |
253-0969 |
Latter Day Saints |
RD#1 |
689-0640 |
Living Word Christian Fellowship |
603 Main St. |
253-6279 |
Presbyterian Church |
10th & Church St. |
253-3250 |
St. John's Evangelist Church |
160 Terrace |
253-4561 |
St. John's Evangelist Lutheran |
7th & Church St. |
253-1444 |
Seventh Day Adventist Church |
307 Erie St. |
253-5816 |
Temple Beth Israel |
Court & 7th St. |
253-2222 |
First Baptist Church |
Church & l2th St. |
253-3276 |
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Lake Ariel, PA |
Calvary Bible Church |
RD 1 Maplewood |
689-5239 |
Canaan Bible Chapel |
RR 2 |
937-4848 |
His Healing Hand Community Church |
Rte. 196 |
689-4653 |
St. Thomas Moore Parish |
Lake Ariel |
698-5584 |
Wimmers Bible Fellowship |
RD 4 |
689-9352 |
|
Lake Como, PA |
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
Lake Como |
448-2211 |
United Methodist Church |
Lake Como |
448-2071 |
|
Milanville, PA |
Caulkins Union Baptist Church |
Milanville, PA |
729-7017 |
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Newfoundland, PA |
Bible Fellowship |
Rt. 607 |
676-9224 |
First Assembly of God Church |
Rt. 507 |
676-4464 |
Jericho Independent Church |
Newfoundland |
689-2336 |
Moravian |
Newfoundland |
676-3334 |
St.Anthony's Church |
Newfoundland |
676-3624 |
St.Luke's Lutheran Church |
Greely |
685-4221 |
St. Tikhons Church |
S.Canaan |
937-4411 |
|
Tobyhanna, PA |
Shawnee Tabernacle |
16 Carriage Square |
894-9650 |
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Waymart, PA |
Baptist Church of Waymart |
Honesdale Road |
488-5233 |
United Methodist Church |
Belmont St. |
488-6885 |
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White Mills, PA
|
St. Joseph's Church |
White Mills |
253-0307 |
White Mills United Methodist |
Rt. 6, White Mills |
253-6682 |
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