Aug 10 (Sun), NE PA Ricketts Glen and Knobles Run

BluDragon · 08-01-2008, 04:46 AM

Falls and more falls... just two different kinds!

Here's your opportunity to tour some of the very scenic North East Corner of PA. We'd start off in the morning by meeting for breakfast at the Cracker Barrel in Wilkes-Barre, PA (right off Hwy 81) and then taking a 1 hour drive from Wilkes-Barre, PA to Ricketts Glen State Park. Ricketts Glen State Park

There we would spend an hour hiking up the trails to the multiple falls. A great chance to enjoy one of PA's little jewels. After the Falls, we'll head out for about another hour drive through some of the remote roads of PA to Knobles Park. Strong possibility for a mini-stop along the way to Knobles. I need to confirm, but I think we pass a Winery on the way that would be worth a stop.

At Knobles, you'll step back in time to the only privately owned amusement park in the US. It's FREE admission. Rides cost from $1-2 depending on the ride. The park offers antique rides from the 20's, classics rides like Tilt-a-whirl as well as they have several roller coasters, and water rides. In addition, they have a very fun haunted house. The food is good and prices are reasonable.

Knoebels Amusement Resort

If you're interested in joining some of the fun just chime in. If you have any questions, please ask.

Also, I designed this trip to be an easy day trip for most of us here in the NE. But, if you want to come to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area on Saturday, there are plenty of reasonable places to stay and we're having a BBQ on Saturday at our house in West Pittston in which all fanatics are more than welcome to attend.

Attendees So Far:

Sloe Ryder
my05ssr (tentative)
ChevSSR
BluDragon

We hope you join in and see you soon!

jewlz965 · 08-01-2008, 08:21 AM

Michael - no wonder we get along so well. You and Dave are big kids at heart!

Add us to the fun - we'll be coming in on Saturday. Probably going to take the long route (scenic) in, and the highway route back on Sunday evening.

Take care,

BluDragon · 08-01-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jewlz965

Michael - no wonder we get along so well. You and Dave are big kids at heart!

Add us to the fun - we'll be coming in on Saturday. Probably going to take the long route (scenic) in, and the highway route back on Sunday evening.

Take care,

Too cool! Looking forward to seeing you two!!!!

Come on Fanatics... join in! The More the Merrier!

BluDragon · 08-01-2008, 03:39 PM

Bump...

Come on NE... party and a drive? How can you go wrong?

Sloe Ryder · 08-04-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BluDragon

Bump...

Come on NE... party and a drive? How can you go wrong?

This is going to be a very fun event. August can be a busy month, but , gee, summer is on it's last breath.

Claudia

BluDragon · 08-04-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sloe Ryder

This is going to be a very fun event. August can be a busy month, but , gee, summer is on it's last breath.

Claudia

Claudia,
I couldn't agree more!!!! Summer is slipping away.... it's time to put the top down and hang out with some fanatics!

I think we have my05ssr Joining in now... Roger is a great guy and a lot of fun as is Julie and Dave!

The more the merrier!

chevssr · 08-04-2008, 06:39 PM

Where is breakfast and what time?????

BluDragon · 08-04-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chevssr

Where is breakfast and what time?????

9am if you are planning on having Breakfast, or 10am if you jut want to do the cruise at Cracker Barrel in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Are you planning on coming? It would be great to have you join in!

chevssr · 08-06-2008, 06:49 AM

I will be there. Do you have an address foe the Cracker Barrel so I can plug it into the GPS?

BluDragon · 08-06-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by chevssr

I will be there. Do you have an address foe the Cracker Barrel so I can plug it into the GPS?

Here is the Address... it will be good to see you Sunday!

Cracker Barrel, Wilkes-Barre, PA
I-81 , Exit# 168
I-81 & Highland Park Blvd
2320 Highland Park Blvd
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Located off I-81
(570) 822-7913

BluDragon · 08-07-2008, 06:47 PM

Any other takers? We plan on having a great time!

my05ssr · 08-08-2008, 09:38 PM

I am planning on being there.

BluDragon · 08-09-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by my05ssr

I am planning on being there.

Awesome! See you Sunday!

Michael

BluDragon · 08-10-2008, 07:41 PM

Claudia, Ed and Roger... it was great seeing you this weekend! We had a blast... too bad the weather didn't cooperate just a tad better on Sunday afternoon... but that is the way it goes sometimes!

Attached are some of the pics we took from the day! Enjoy!

Michael & Sandy

BluDragon · 08-10-2008, 07:55 PM

And some more...

Sloe Ryder · 08-11-2008, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BluDragon

Claudia, Ed and Roger... it was great seeing you this weekend! We had a blast... too bad the weather didn't cooperate just a tad better on Sunday afternoon... but that is the way it goes sometimes!

Attached are some of the pics we took from the day! Enjoy!

Michael & Sandy

Thanks for setting this up. We had a blast too

. The trolley ride was by far a hoot!
Loved the door to door service to the 3 most beautiful trucks in the world.

Claudia