We thank the businesses and organizations listed below who helped support the Hawk Mountain 75th Anniversary Celebration with an ad in our program book. THANK YOU! Look for their ads and listings in the appropriate categories below.
Adam Refuse Removal
Albright's Mill
American Bird Conservancy
Ark Rentals
Art Gone Wild Studios
Berks County Conservancy
Ceiba Nature Tours
Dan's Camera City
Gillespie Printing
Greater Reading Convention and Visitors Bureau
Green Valley Coalition
Hawk Mountain Bed & Breakfast
HawkWatch International
Healthy Habits Natural Market
J. Bertolet Volkswagen
Kunkel's Saw and Mower
Kutztown University
Lehigh Gap Nature Center
Little Round Top Migration Observatory
Longswamp Bed & Breakfast
Madeline's Restaurant
Microtel
Montclair Hawkwatch
Might Mealies
Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology
Pamela's Forget-Me-Not
Raptor Research Foundation
Peter Bros. Meat Markets
Rodale Institute
REEDdesign Studio
Second Nature Health Food Store
Schaeffer's Harley Davidson
Shannon Brockmeier, VMD
Semaki & Bird
Technicom
SW Bauman General Contracters
The McKeansburg Hotel Bar & Restaurant
TexStyles Garment Printing
Weidenhammer
Wanamaker's General Store
Wildlife Artist Dan Christ
Wildlands Conservancy
Yuengling Brewery
Wolf-Run Landscapes
Campgrounds
Appalachian Campsites, I-78, Exit 23, Shartlesville. Open Year Round. www.AppalachianRVresort.com or 610-488-6319
Blue Rocks Campground, I-78, Exit 35, Rte 143 N, Lenhartsville. Follow signs. Access to Appalachian Trail , Pinnacle and Blue Rocks Boulder Field (trail fee). Open April 1 - Nov 1. www.bluerockscampground.com or 610-756-6366
Christmas Pines Campground, Rte 895, 2 miles W of Rte 61, Auburn . Open April 15 through early November. Call 570-366-8866 or www.christmaspines.com
Laurel Lakes Campsites, Rte 895 E, New Ringgold. 8 mi past New Ringgold Inn. Open April through October. Before Memorial Day and after Labor Day, weekends only. 570-386-5301 Mountain Springs Camping Resort, I-78, Exit 23, Shartlesville. Open April through October. 610-488-6859 or www.mountainspringscampground.com
Pine Hill RV Park, On “Old” Rt. 22, 1.5 miles east of Krumsville. Open April 1 through first weekend in November. www.pinehillrvpark.com or 800-217-6776.
Robin Hill Camping Resort, Old Rt. 22, 1.5 miles east of Lenhartsville, follow signs. Open April 1 through November 1. www.robinhillrvresort.com or 800-732-5267.
Rosemont Camping Resort, 4 mi N on 895 E, follow signs past Heisler’s Dairy Bar. Full service campground, open April 1 through October. 570-668-2580 or www.rosemontcampingresort.com
American House Hotel, Corner of 4th and State Sts, Downtown Hamburg . Victorian style rooms with modern amenities. Restaurant open Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. www.americanhousehotel.comor 610-562-4683
Bear Creek Mountain Resort, 1I-78, Exit 49A Trexlertown, Rte 100 S to Macungie. 116 Rooms/Suites, skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, hiking, biking, fishing, boating and tennis courts. Indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs. Dining includes The Grill at Bear Creek or Trail’s End Café. Spa services available. www.bcmountainresort.comor 866-754-2822
Comfort Inn at Midway Diner, I-78 W, Exit 16. Indoor pool, fitness room, jacuzzi suites, restaurant, conference room, discounts. 717-933-8888 or www.comfortinn.com.
Hampton Inn, Rte 209, near PA Turnpike, Lehighton. Complimentary breakfast and 24-hr coffee, indoor pool and spa. www.lehighton.hamptoninn.com or 610-377-3400.
Holiday Inn Conference Center Allentown/Lehigh Valley, I-78, Rte 100 S, Exit 49A (Trexlertown). Located just off Rte 100 on Adrirenne Drive. Fully renovated rooms, two restaurants, outdoor pool, bar. www.hilehighvalley.com or 610-391-1000. Direct Line: 610-530-4622.
Holiday Inn Express, 958 Schuylkill Mall Road, Frackville. 100% Tobacco-Free, refrigerator and microwave in every room, hot breakfast buffet and fitness center. 888-897-0084
The Inn at Jim Thorpe, 13 mi from Rte 309 Tamaqua, Jim Thorpe. World-class, 45-room hotel sits in the heart of historic village. Includes suites with whirlpools and fireplaces. 800-329-2599 or www.innjt.com.
The Inn at Reading. Gracious accommodations. Two on-site restaurants, The Publick House English Pub and Cabana Bar and Outdoor Patio. www.innatreading.com or 610-372-7811
Madeline's Restaurant (SEE AD), Orwigsburg. Just off Rte 61 N, turn at the red church. Gourmet food in a relaxed atmosphere. Visit www.madelinesorwigsburg.com for complete menu, special events and seasonal specials. Open seven days a week and serving Sunday brunch. Enjoy great views of the Kittatinny Ridge from their enclosed porch. 570-366-8930.
Mahoning Inn, Blakeslee Blvd., Lehighton.4 mi from historic Jim Thorpe. Newly renovated, Wifi. Ski packages available. 610-377-1600 or www.mahoninginn.com.
Port Clinton Hotel, see dining. Catering to AT hikers, hotel rooms include A/C, cable TV and laundry facilities. Showers available. 610-562-3354 or www.portclintonhotel.net
Super-8 Motel, I-78, Exit 45, New Smithville. Free continental breakfast. AAA and AARP discounts. 610-285-4880 or http://www.portclintonhotel.net
Artist Garden Cottage, Reading. Situated in the countryside of the Historic Oley Valley , Berks County , this restored and tastefully furnished cottage is surrounded by majestic trees, flowering plants and variety of birds and butterflies. Open year-round. 610-468-2448 or www.artistgardencottage.com
The Alexander Benjamin House, Route 895 E past New Ringgold in Andreas.www.abhouse.net or 570-386-3731
Blue MountainSummit, Rte 309, New Tripoli , along the Appalachian Trail . Rustic, private rooms, country breakfast. Restaurant open Thur-Sun, lunch, fine dining, entertainment. 877-386-2003 or www.bluemountainsummit.com
Crystal Bed and Breakfast, Kutztown. 1 guest room with private deck. Efficiency kitchen available. Continental Breakfast. 610-683-7081
Dockside Bed and Breakfast, 6089 Herring Court, 2 miles from Rte 309, New Tripoli. 3 large, themed rooms, each with private bath and Jacuzzi. Located next to private lake for fishing and paddle boat. www.docksidebed.comor 610-698-2448
Glasbern Country Inn, 2141 Pack House Road, Fogelsville. Elegant country hideaway with deluxe amenities and fine dining. Five-star restaurant. 610-285-4723 or www.glasbern.com
Hawk Mountain Bed & Breakfast, 2.5 mi E of Rte 143 on Stony Run Valley Rd, Kempton. Rustic lodge combines European tradition with American comfort. 610-756-4224 or www.hawkmountainbb.com
Hope Pryde Farm Bed & Breakfast, 806 Onyx Cave Road, Hamburg. Experience farm life while relaxing in private accommodations. Enjoy a PA Dutch country breakfast with farm-fresh ingredients. www.hopeprydefarm.com or 610-562-9639
Longswamp Bed and Breakfast, 1605 State St, Mertztown. Nine rooms and suites with private baths, queen-size beds and A/C. Full hot breakfast served daily. Additional accommodations offered in the Barn Complex and Cottage. www.longswamp.com or 610-682-6197
Mountain Peek Bed and Breakfast, 404 Focht Lane, Hamburg. mary@mountainpeek.org or 610-562-7663 for more information
Pamela’s Forget Me Not Lodging, 33 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton. Fine country accommodations in a late-1800s Victorian, updated for comfort and convenience. Just 7 miles from Hawk Mountain . Celtic Folkworks shop in the Carriage House. 610-756-3398 or www.pamelasforgetmenot.com.
Partridge House Bed & Breakfast, 315 South Centre St, Pottsville. Experience a fully-restored 1829 Gothic Revival. Private baths. 570-622-8388 or www.thepartridgehouse.com
The Rieser Inn, 411 Main St, 1-mile off Rte 61, Leesport. Restored farmhouse, modern accommodations, full breakfast menu, 4 suites. Exercise area, office space and outdoor hydrotherapy spa. www.rieserinn.com or 610-926-2788
Steinheim Haus, Rte 895, New Ringgold. Owners speak German. King-size bed, private bed. No smoking. 570-386-2133
Stone House Bed and Breakfast, 16 Dock St, Schuylkill Haven. 5 guestrooms, Full complimentary breakfast, Rated “immaculate” by The New York Times, 570-385-2133
Yellow House Hotel, Rts 562 & 662, Boyertown Pike, Douglassville. Pleasing, comfortable atmosphere. 5 guestrooms, restaurant open lunch and dinner. www.yellowhouse-pa.com or 610-689-9410
American House Hotel, See Hotels and Motels Bear Creek, See Hotels and Motels
Brick House Grill, 705 W Market St, Orwigsburg. Steaks, seafood, salads, burgers. 570-366-5220
The Country Cupboard, 71 W Penn Street, Lenhartzville. Open Daily. Homemade soups, made-to-order subs, Hershey’s ice cream, baked goods, groceries, gifts. 610-562-5844.
Devito’s Italian Eatery, 508 Centre Street, Rt. 61, Ashland. Home of Ashland’s Favorite Sweet Sauce Pizza! Take-out available. 570-875-2400
Haag’s Hotel, Shartlesville. Featuring PA Dutch Country cooking and family-style dinners. 610-488-6692
Heisler’s Dairy Bar, 743 Catawissa Rd, Tamaqua. Homemade Ice Cream, hot food, miniature golf and driving range. www.heislersdairy.com or 570-668-3399
The Inn at Jim Thorpe, See Hotels and Motels.
The Inn at Orwigsburg, 200 West Market St. A historical Victorian building, the Inn offers casual fine dining, famous crab cakes and prime rib. Outside eating available. Open Tues-Thurs 4-9, Fri-Sat 4-10, Sun Breakfast 9-1. 570-366-3658
The Inn at Reading , See Hotels and Motels
Judy’s on Cherry, a hearth-fired euro cafe at 332 Cherry Street, Reading. 610-374-8511 or www.judysoncherry.com for menu.
Kempton Hotel, 9910 Kistler Valley Rd., just off Rt. 737, Kempton. Located in historical building.Country-style cooking. 610-756-6588
Madeline’s, 1100 E Market St, Orwigsburg. Casual fine-dining, full menu and bar selection, specials and seasonal items. Open daily. www.madelinesorwigsburg.com or 570-366-8930.
McKeansburg Hotel Bar and Restaurant, 4 mi from Hawk Mountain , just off Rte 895/Rte 443 intersection. Great American cuisine in a century-old brick hotel. 570-943-2898.
Normal Square Inn, 30 Fritz Valley Rd, Lehighton. Open Wednesday thru Sunday, Private parties Mon and Tues. 570-386-3287
Port Clinton Hotel, Rte. 61 S just north of Cabelas. Casual dining, full bar, local flavor. Known for the biggest and best portions in the area. Popular among Appalachian Trail through hikers. Open Tues-Sun, lunch and dinner. www.portclintonhotel.net or 610-562-3354
The Restaurant at the Station, 18 North Railroad St, 309 S, downtown Tamaqua. Located in restored train station, gift shop the restaurant has great historic theme with gourmet dining. Open Wed-Sun, Weekend Breakfast.
Schleichers Family Restaurant, 6937 Rte. 309, New Tripoli . Open Tues-Sun. Specializing in homestyle cooking and home baked goods, Lobster first Sat of every month. 610-298-3388
Smith’s Country Inn, Cold Run Road, just off Rte 895 before New Ringgold. Fine dining, casual attire. Closed Mon-Wed. 570-943-2785.
The Westy Bar & Grill, 279 W. State St., Hamburg. Casual Dining, Restaurant and Bar, Entertainment. 610-562-9303
Valenti’s Pizza, Center Square, Orwigsburg. open Mon-Sat, 11-11; Sun, Noon-11. 570-366-1408
The Virginville Hotel, 458 Main Street, Rte. 143, Virginville. Offering homestyle PA Dutch favorites.Homemade specialties. 610-562-7072
Jonathan Bond Gallery and Studio Oil paintings, pastels and sketches inspried by the rustic scenery of northern Berks County. Bond paintings reflect the atmosphere of the Kitatinny Ridge and the iconic farmsteads of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. 59 kempton Road, Kempton. bondart@ptd.net or www.jonathanbond.com.
The Country Seat Basket and Seat Weaving Supply Store Basketry, gourd art and seat weaving supplies, finished products and classes. 1013 Old Philly Pike, Kempton. 610-756-6124 weaving@countryseat.com or www.countryseat.com.
Dan Christ Gallery Wildlife artist specializing in realistic portrayals of wildlife in natural settings. Studio and gallery includes oil paintings, limited edition pritns, signed and numbered, and painted turkey feathers. dpchrist@verizon.net or www.danchristgallery.com.
Attractions
Bear Creek, See Hotels and Motels
Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery. 9850 Newton Rd, Breinigsville. Tastings Mon-Sat, 11-5; Sun 12-5. Call for summer tour schedule. Private tours by appt. www.cloverhillwinery.com
Crystal Cave , I-78, Exit 35, Rte 143 S, follow signs, Lenhartsville. Guided tours. Open 9–5 pm, Mar 1- Nov 30. www.crystalcavepa.com or 610-683-6765
Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery, Rte 895 E to Andreas, follow signs. Sat 10-5 pm, Sun Noon-5 pm. 25 miles from Hawk Mountain . 570-386-3682 or www.galenglen.com for tours, tastings
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, Rte. 209, Downtown Jim Thorpe. Train rides, May thru Dec, on weekends and holidays. www.lgsry.com or 570-325-8485
Pinnacle Ridge Winery, I-78, Exit 40, along “Old” Rte 22 in Krumsbille. Award-winning wines & champagne. Sat 10–5 pm, Sun 12–5 pm or by appointment. 610-756-4481 or www.pinridge.com
Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine, Ashland. Tour a real Anthracite coal mine and ride an old-fashioned, narrow-gauge steam train. Seasonal hours at www.pioneertunnel.com or 570-875-3850
Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad, 2 miles N of I-78, Exit 29B in Port Clinton. 1920s-era coaches, fall foliage excursions. See website for schedule and events. 610-562-2100 or www.readingnorthern.com
The Rodale Institute, 1 mile N Kutztown , off Rte 222. Self-guided tours of 333-acre regenerative and organic agriculture farm. Many hands-on activities for children. Tues-Sat 10-4 pm, Mon (May-Oct) from 10-2 pm. www.rodaleinstitute.org or 610-683-1400
W. K. & S. Steam Railroad, Rtes 143 & 737 on 737, just past the Kempton Hotel. 6-mile scenic steam train rides. Weekends May–October. See website or call for schedule. 610-756-6469 or www.kemptontrain.com
Yuengling Brewery Tour, Pottsville. Tour America ’s oldest brewery. Gift shop open Mon-Fri 9-4. Tours at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Saturday, shop open 10-3 and tours at 11, noon and 1 pm. For info email giftshop@yuengling.com or 570-628-4890.
American Bird Conservancy. Dedicated to conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. www.abc.org.
Berks County Conservancy. Local non-profit conservation advocacy group serving the Berks County community. www.berks-conservancy.org.
Ceiba Nature Tours. Personally planned and guided small group travel. Discover incredible beauty on a flexible schedule. Take part in scheduled outings with knowledgeable local guides. Each Ceiba Nature Tour is filled with wildlife, culture and fun. www.eibanaturetours.com or 1-877-626-2456.
Green Valley Coalition.
Lehigh Gap Nature Center.
Mighty Mealies: Large Live Mealworms. An irresistable year-round food source for bluebirds and other songbirds, reptiles, fish, amphibians and more. Mealworms make great bait. Also offering homemade mealworm suet cakes. Realiable and affordable. Just call 610-488-9008 or email mightymealies@yahoo.com.
County Line Orchard, 2 miles N of Kempton on Rte 143. Fresh, local produce. Pick your own blueberries and apples. Open Fri-Sun, July-Oct and Sat & Sun, Nov. www.clorchard.com or 610-756-6411
Healthy Habits Natural Market. Route 61, Orwigsburg. Local store with broad range of health conscious and organic products and strong focus on wellness promotion and education. www.healthyhabitsnaturalmarket.com or 570-366-2620.
Mighty Mealies. Large, live mealworms. An irresistable year-round food source for bluebirds and other wildlife. Also offering HOMEMADE mealworm suet cakes. Call 610-488-9008 or email mightymealies@yahoo.com.
Peters Brothers Meat Market, 65 Penn Street, Lenhartsville. Featuring PA Dutch specialties. Closed Sunday. 610-562-2231
Rabert’s Auto Service, Rte 143 and Hawk Mtn Rd, Kempton.Auto repairs, gas station and mini-mart.610-756-6565
Appalachian Trail (AT) and the Pinnacle/Pulpit Rock AT is accessible from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary's Blue Trail, about 3 miles from Visitor Center. You can also access the AT on the car approach to the Sanctuary by turning left at the School Bus Shelter near Eckville at the base of Hawk Mountain (Berks County side; turn into the second unmarked drive to the Game Lands parking area and check posted map. The Pinnacle is a 5-mile hike from the parking area. No facilities, no charge. Note: There is also easy access to the AT near Hamburg off Rt 61, north of I-78 and south of Port Clinton.
Blue Rocks Campground Trails Access to Pinnacle/Pulpit Rock for $2 via a 2-mile trail. This trail is steep but much shorter than AT access as described above. View of Blue Rocks boulder field. Turn off Blue Rocks Road or Sousley Rd on Rt. 143 N (south of Hawk Mountain); follow signs to campground.
State Game Lands #106 Three miles west of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Several hiking trails, one leading to Port Clinton Fire Tower. One of these is a very scenic trail following Little Schuylkill River at the end of Rockland Rd above Drehersville as you approach Hawk Mountain. No charge, no facilities. Seasonal hunting. No hunting on Sundays. West on Hawk Mountain Rd. 2 miles; take hairpin left before crossing Drehersville bridge and railroad at bottom of Mountain; parking lots on left.
Leaser Lake 15 miles northeast of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Lehigh County-PA Fish Commission park. Hiking, biking, fishing, picnicking; seasonal facilities, no charge. East on Hawk Mountain Rd.; left on Rt. 143 N 3.5 miles to the first of three entrances on left along Rt. 143.
Locust Lake State Park 19 miles north of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Weiser State Forest. Locust Lake State Park has 7 miles of trails that loop through wooded and open areas. Paved biking trail available. No charge, seasonal facilities. Camping available seasonally for charge. West on Hawk Mountain Rd.; left on Rt. 895 W; right on Rt. 61 N; Rt. 209 to park entrance.
Weiser State Forest 5 miles from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Entrance road leads to Port Clinton Fire Tower & trails. No charge, no facilities. West on Hawk Mountain Rd.; left on Route 895 W; left on Route 61 S 5 miles entrance is on left, but accessed by U-turn by continuing .5 miles to Port Clinton.
Bake Oven Knob About 20 miles east of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary near New Tripoli. Bake Oven Knob is an excellent site to observe fall migration. A 0.6 mile rocky walk leads to two rocky outcroppings on the Kittatinny Ridge. No charge, no facilities. Follow Hawk Mountain Rd. east 7 miles; 9 miles on Rt. 143 N to New Tripoli; Rt. 309 N for 2 miles; turn right on Mountain Rd. for 3 miles; left to Bake Oven Rd., left continuing on Bake Oven Rd.; right at "Y" (turns to gravel); bear right at next intersection; parking lot on right at top of mountain.
Second Mountain Hawk Watch About 30 miles southwest of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Viewing point adjoins parking area. No charge, no facilities. Hawk Mountain Rd.; left on Route 895 to Route 61 S; I-78 W for 25 miles to I-81 S -- Exit 29 (Indiantown Gap North); at Texaco station (1 mi), turn left at Second Mountain Hawk Watch sign; follow signs to top of mountain, 2.5 miles; parking on right.
Militia Hill 80 miles southeast of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Five miles west of Philadelphia in Fort Washington State Park. Lookout platform next to parking area is accessible to disabled. Bring lawn chairs/blankets. No charge. Picnic tables, limited facilities. East on Hawk Mountain Rd. to 143 S; I-78 E to 309 S; Exit Rt 73 W (Church Road) to Fort Washington State Park; on Militia Hill Rd.
Baer Rocks Drive to the parking lots at Bake Oven Knob. Then walk southwest (in the opposite direction for visiting the Knob) on the Appalachian Trail to a grove of hemlocks and other trees through which the boulder pile can be seen to the right about 200 feet north of the trail. No facilities. No Charge.
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