Month: April 2015

Let them eat cake in Jim Thorpe

Posted on April 30, 2015 by jimthorpenews

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This first weekend of May not only marks the arrival of regular season train excursions with the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway but also the start of National Tourism Week. What better place to celebrate than Jim Thorpe! Back in 1850, known then as Mauch… Continue Reading “Let them eat cake in Jim Thorpe”

Category: UncategorizedTags: Free Range Folk, Jim Thorpe, Jim Thorpe Tourism Agency, Josiah White Park, Mauch Chunk Opera House, National Tourism Week, Steepwater Band

Jim Thorpe celebrates Earth Day – a better late than never post

Posted on April 18, 2015 by jimthorpenews

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Today Jim Thorpe celebrates its 16th annual Earth Day. Organized by Race Street’s Horizons Gift Store owner Shelli Holland, activities include a river clean-up, live music, hula hoops, rock climb, book readings, crafters, and much more. Click here for more info. The Race Street Park… Continue Reading “Jim Thorpe celebrates Earth Day – a better late than never post”

Category: UncategorizedTags: Big Creek Winery, historic Race Street, Jim Thorpe, Jim Thorpe Earth Day, Mauch Chunk Opera House, Times House