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And check out .38 Special on the Jim Thorpe Patch calendar

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What's up Jim Thorpe! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How close is a top Poconos natural wonder to Jim Thorpe?
  • Why this writer says to skip crowded Jim Thorpe this fall.

Also on today's calendar: Splintered Sunlight and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 81, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In The Poconos This Year (worldatlas.com) — One of the featured Poconos "natural wonders" is Lehigh River Gorge, whose southern access and rail trail end right in Jim Thorpe. The article explains when to visit for peak foliage, how the free state park is laid out, and highlights other waterfalls, bogs, and overlooks across the region that make for easy day trips from town.
   

• 5 Crowded Pennsylvania Fall Spots to Skip (and 5 to Visit) (onlyinyourstate.com) — Jim Thorpe is singled out as Pennsylvania's most popular small-town leaf-peeping destination, but the writer warns that fall weekends can bring overwhelming crowds of visitors. They suggest Lancaster County as a quieter alternative with scenic countryside drives, covered bridges, and bustling Amish markets, while also sharing other lesser-known foliage spots and timing tips across the state.
   

📸 Around Jim Thorpe

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jim Thorpe

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday October 2
  • .38 Special →
    Penn's Peak, 325 Maury Rd, Jim Thorpe
    8:00 pm

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Ok Jim Thorpe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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