Camp Bonfire offers new summer camp for adults in the Poconos
If you’re missing the bygone days of summer camp, when your biggest worries in life were mosquitoes and sunburn, then Camp Bonfire may be the perfect summer vacation for you. Situated at Lake Owego in the Pocono Mountains, Camp Bonfire is for adults, ages 21 and over, but all the traditional camp activities will be […]
Steamtown NHS presents ‘A Cool Look at the Ice Industry,’ starting Feb. 7 in Scranton
From a press release: To celebrate winter and the tradition of ice harvesting in the Pocono Mountains, including the 22nd annual Tobyhanna Ice Harvest on Mill Pond No. 1, the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton will feature an exhibit entitled “A Cool Look at the Ice Industry.” Through historic artifacts and images from local […]
PosiPress Project aims to make NEPA news a little more optimistic
Northeastern Pennsylvania can be a great place to live, work, and enjoy quality entertainment, but it doesn’t always seem that way with all the negative news that the local and national media tends to focus on. The PosiPress Project is looking to change that, but it requires community involvement to work. Gerard Durling, a Kingston […]
BEHIND THE BLOCK: Auctions are not…
As an auctioneer, I often encounter individuals who are either misinformed or who have come to erroneous conclusions as to what live auctions actually are. Before I explain their true purpose, let me elaborate on what auctions are not… Auctions are not yard sales. Auctions are not for used baby clothes or under-inflated basketballs. They […]
VIDEO: Experience the serene frozen landscape and waterfalls of Ricketts Glen
It’s easy to appreciate Pennsylvania scenery in the spring, summer, and fall, but winter is often overlooked due to the inevitable drop in temperatures. That didn’t stop photographer and videographer Zach Heaton from traversing through Ricketts Glen State Park in Benton to take photos and video of the frozen landscape, however. The park stretches across […]
Events happening this week in downtown Wilkes-Barre: Feb. 3-9
Every Tuesday, the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association and Diamond City Partnership release a list of events happening in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Subscribe here to receive this list via e-mail or just check NEPA Scene each week. Downtown events Tuesday, Feb. 3 Event: Wyoming Valley Art League Artists Social Time: 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Location: Wyoming Valley […]
STRENGTH & FOCUS: 7 tips for a highly effective snow day
Greetings, friends! Before we begin, let’s just clear the air for a minute. Today’s piece has nothing to do with stocking up on bread, eggs, and milk or driving tips for better navigation – sorry, not here. I will, however, give a few tips on being awesome and enjoying your snow day. We live in […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Brody (tri-color pit bull) and Pumpkin (orange tabby)
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features one dog, one cat, and occasionally some surprises up for adoption in the hopes of finding them a loving home. Blue Chip Farm (974 Lockville Rd., Dallas) is a no-kill shelter, a place where no animal […]
Sledding is back at McDade Park in Scranton
From a press release: McDade Park is once again offering some exciting winter fun – sledding. Thanks to the recent snowfalls, the hill is ready and families are making their way to the park (1 Bald Mountain Rd., Scranton) for this old-fashioned winter activity. According to the Lackawanna County Commissioners Corey D. O’Brien, Jim Wansacz, […]
PHOTOS: Resolutions at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center, 01/25/15
Organized by life coach and NEPA Scene “Strength & Focus” columnist Rich Perry, Resolutions was the first event of its kind in Northeastern Pennsylvania, transforming the typical health and well conference into a day of fun and self-discovery on Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center. The gathering included presentations by Sharon […]
