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A history Making Adventure!
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Two presidents. One governor. And a cast of movie stars. Pike County has some pretty interesting stories to tell. The starting point of your Route 6 adventure will take you back in time to the heart of the Pocono Mountains' natural treasures.
Begin in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Some 70,000 acres have been set aside along a 40-mile stretch of the Delaware River. The park offers scenic drives, hiking, biking trails, swimming and conoeing. |
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Visit the scenic town of Milford. Named one of the state's "Prettiest Painted Places," the charming setting has been attracting tourists and movie stars for decades. In the early days of film, |
a number of silent movies were made in and around Milford. The quaint setting hosted the likes of Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish and Harry Carey.
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Beside the charming bed and breakfasts, antique shops and restaurants of Milford, lies The Columns Museum. The extensive collection of artifacts includes an American flag used to cushion President Abraham Lincoln's head after he was shot. |
Pennsylvania Governor Gifford Pinchot called Milford home. His 100-acre estate, Grey Towers, is open to the public for tours. A staunch conservationist, Pinchot was the first chief forester for the US Bureau
| of Forestry. His dedication to preservation and conservation may be seen in the design and decor of the National Historic Landmark. In 1963 President John F. Kennedy delivered the key address at Grey Towers' dedication ceremony. |
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Lush wilderness and abundant wildlife mark the stretch of Route 6 through Pike County. Villages such as Lords Valley, Greeley and Shohola offer a glimpse of the region's vast history. Spend some time at Lake Wallenpaupack. The state's
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third largest man-made lake encompasses 5,700 acres. Opportunities for fishing, swimming and boating abound here.
Each season brings something new to Pike County. Fireworks and fairs are popular summer time activities while autumn brings a harvest of colors to the countryside. In winter there's snow much to do! Enjoy cross country or downhill skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating and ice fishing.
The sights and sounds of Pike County are yours to discover.
For more information, contact Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau
1-800-POCONOS or visit www.800poconos.com |
Scenic. Historic. Exciting.
Start your Pike County
adventure today! |
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