By Erin Farley
Beautiful Bugs at Bear Mountain
Pesky insects can put a damper on being outdoors, but not all bugs bite. To liven up your summer with some extraordinary insects, why not go for the ultimate butterfly experience? Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary in Jim Thorpe offers a fresh look at the unique winged creatures. Started in 2002 as an educational experience for children with disabilities, the sanctuary features an interactive butterfly video for children, plus an opportunity to enter the Flutterarium to hang out with real-live butterflies! This year, Bear Mountain Butterflies will also be featuring a fascinating exhibit of Poison Arrow Frogs. The eco-friendly sanctuary is also wallet friendly at just $8 for adults and $6 for children, plus weekly features such as Marvelous Mondays and Thrifty Thursdays. Public walk-in hours are happening now, so check out Bear Mountain Butterflies at www.bearmountainbutterflies.com for contact information, directions, a calendar of events and more!
Summers Splashing with Jim Thorpe River Adventures
Take a break from the cannonballs and deep-end dives and try a real aquatic summer adventure. The Lehigh River hosts a tremendous group of professional river outfitters that provide training and guidance for kayaking, group white water rafting, and easy family floating trips. Bring a group of friends and get some great exercise while enjoying the scenic mountains surrounding the raging waters. If water just isn’t for you, Jim Thorpe River Adventures also provides directions to amazing mountain biking trails that run through Lehigh River Gorge State Park, the trails run along former railroad beds and exemplify the beauty of nature reconstituted. Call 1-800-424-RAFT to book your outdoor adventure.
Beautiful Bugs at Bear Mountain
Pesky insects can put a damper on being outdoors, but not all bugs bite. To liven up your summer with some extraordinary insects, why not go for the ultimate butterfly experience? Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary in Jim Thorpe offers a fresh look at the unique winged creatures. Started in 2002 as an educational experience for children with disabilities, the sanctuary features an interactive butterfly video for children, plus an opportunity to enter the Flutterarium to hang out with real-live butterflies! This year, Bear Mountain Butterflies will also be featuring a fascinating exhibit of Poison Arrow Frogs. The eco-friendly sanctuary is also wallet friendly at just $8 for adults and $6 for children, plus weekly features such as Marvelous Mondays and Thrifty Thursdays. Public walk-in hours are happening now, so check out Bear Mountain Butterflies at www.bearmountainbutterflies.com for contact information, directions, a calendar of events and more!
Summers Splashing with Jim Thorpe River Adventures
Take a break from the cannonballs and deep-end dives and try a real aquatic summer adventure. The Lehigh River hosts a tremendous group of professional river outfitters that provide training and guidance for kayaking, group white water rafting, and easy family floating trips. Bring a group of friends and get some great exercise while enjoying the scenic mountains surrounding the raging waters. If water just isn’t for you, Jim Thorpe River Adventures also provides directions to amazing mountain biking trails that run through Lehigh River Gorge State Park, the trails run along former railroad beds and exemplify the beauty of nature reconstituted. Call 1-800-424-RAFT to book your outdoor adventure.
