nICE

words by Heather Hanson

Feeling cooped up inside and fearing winter will never end? Bundle up and head to several outdoor activities around the Poconos that are making frigid conditions fun. First experience the 5th Annual Clark Summit Ice Festival, “The Frozen Rennaisance Faire”, being held February 12-16. Here you can say hello to the Ice Prince & Princess, enjoy over 40 icy works of art, ice carving demonstrations, musical performances and renaissance entertainment. While in Clark Summit, be sure to try a unique Ice Wine tasting event at the Chinchilla Wine and Spirits Shoppe. The whole family will delight in a trip to Lakeville, PA to experience “Crystal Cabin Fever”, a spectacular full-size cabin made entirely from ice. From February 13 through March 1 you will discover a crystalline wonderland of ice animals, every day objects and a dual 40-foot racing slide. Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for kids under 15. Shawnee Winter Carnival Day is February 22. The wintertime festivities will include demonstrations, ice sculptures, vendors, product sampling, an outdoor barbeque and more. Golf skills getting rusty? Gear up for spring and paticipate in 9 Holes of Golf atop frozen Lake Wallenpaupack at the Ice-tee golf tournament. The day of frozen fun for golf lovers and novices alike is presented by the Hawley-Lake Wallenpaupack Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by and held at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront. The cost to participate is $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the event. Now, stop going stir crazy and get outside for some fun!