There is nothing better then renting a cottage whether it is for a weekend or a whole week. Lake Wallenpaupack is man made recreation lake in the Pocono Mountains. Minutes from New York and New Jersey making it the perfect vacation destination.

Since the beginning of time gem stones have fascinated man. Even prehistoric man was drawn to the glimmer of shinny pebbles in the sand. Most gemstones are hard making them ideal for jewelry making.The rarest of all products produced in the Earth gem stones must posses three attributes, rarity, color, and of course beauty. A gemstone is a piece of mineral that is used to make jewelry however certain rocks such as lapis lazuli and organic material such as amber are classified as gem stones even thought they are not minerals.

Have you ever sat down and wondered why there are so many types of champagne glasses. Tall ones, skinny ones, short saucer shaped ones, and tulip shaped ones. What do they all mean, what are they all used for? Who came up with so many glasses for one type of drink?

The Mountain lake region of Pennsylvania is home to some of the best antique shops in the area. Located minutes from Lake Wallenpaupack is the village of Hawley. This peaceful village is comprised of peaceful country inns & resorts, scenic by-ways, pristine rivers and creeks, historical sites, and a rich diversity of restaurants which make this the ideal place for a memorable vacation or a wonderful day trip.