Before I left the lake, I had the pleasure of speaking with Joe Harcum, and what a treat it was! Joe and his wife, Nancy, began their search for property in 1984.

I was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, PA to wonderful parents and had a sister Geri who was three years older than I.  My Mother Mary was a seamstress and Dad Alex worked in the anthracite coal mines.  They preferred lake life rather than ocean or river.

On October 22, 2024 I met with a Waterways Conservation Officer who works with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. What an interesting visit! 

The phrase for the day was “Common sense.” If something doesn’t look right, it might not be,  so call or talk to your neighbors and if needed, contact the fish and boat commission. If you see something, say something. 

Celeste loves to travel with us in the car, boat, train, and plane. She has her own passport, and both US and International chips.

The famed Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon was purchased one week ago by Fay Hospitality Catskills, said Ira Steingart, the executive director and a member of the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency.

This month, we're celebrating TWO anniversaries and a birthday! Cheers to our wonderful and thriving Duck Harbor Community!

PSK has offered every Peck’s associate their job, with the same pay and benefits.  The stores will remain as Peck’s Market, the name will not change.

Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer for many Americans. Whatever Labor Day activities you have lined up for the long weekend this September, how about adding some holiday trivia to the mix?

Have you met Jerry? He lives here in Duck Harbor, and has found a niche in creating beautiful benches and birdhouses right here at Duck Harbor. He is an amazing craftsman!

Did you know the Wayne County Fair was organized by the Wayne County Agricultural Society in 1862, the same year the nation witnessed the start of the Civil War?

On a perfect Labor Day in 1984, a friend of ours asked me to come up and look at a property in Milanville that he was considering buying and he wanted my opinion.

Did you know…..????

In the late 1980’s there was no restrictions on the lake?? Meaning…. anyone was allowed to use any boat, anytime.

If you spend any time at Duck Harbor, you might begin to wonder about the rich history, great stories, immeasurable memories everybody shares.

It’s nice that most of you know me. I’ve been coming up to Duck Harbor for over 65 years – Where did the time go?! I can’t possibly be that old! But, if I had to choose one place to grow old at, it would be Duck Harbor.

Did you know that Duck Harbor Pond used to be called Lookout, PA? Yes, this is a TRUE story!

We lost a beloved fisherman on the lake this year. While Franklin did not live at Duck Harbor, he had many friends here and loved being by Duck Harbor to hunt and fish.