Panorama of Wilkes-Barre and the Market Street Bridge

This is a view looking across the Susquehanna River toward downtown Wilkes-Barre and the Market Street bridge.  The River Commons amphitheater can be seen on the far shore of the river. 

Manning the Barricade

The National Guard was manning barricades at intersections a few blocks away from the cresting Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre and nearby communities to keep people out of the evacuated areas.  The evacuation order was finally lifted yesterday afternoon.

Wilkes-Barre River Commons

This is a view of the southern section of Wilkes-Barre's River Commons, looking south.  The Susquehanna River can be seen on the right in this image taken a week ago.  With the remnants of tropical storm Lee dumping about nine inches of rain on the area in the last couple of days, as of this evening the River Commons is likely already under water.  The river is expected to crest three feet below the top of the dike which can be seen in the upper left of the photo.

The River Common Amphitheater in Wilkes-Barre

The Wilkes-Barre River Common Amphitheater can be seen across the Susquehanna River.  The amphitheater can seat about 750 people for concerts and other performances when it is not under water.

Riverwalk Ramp

Don't know what made these tire tracks, but I do know skateboarders love this long ramp.

Above the Floodgate

This perspective of the Wilkes-Barre riverwalk is from the top of the bridge that passes over a floodgate.  The people in the photo are enjoying the view of the Susquehanna River.

The Wilkes-Barre Riverwalk

This is a view of the riverwalk in Wilkes-Barre where it crosses over the flood gate built into the dike.  The Luzerne County Courthouse is in the background. 

Luzerne County Courthouse

The Luzerne County Courthouse can be seen in the lower left part of this picture beyond the river walk dike wall in Wilkes-Barre.  The Luzerne County Courthouse is where Judge Mark Ciavarella, Jr. worked before being convicted in the "kids for cash" case for which he was sentenced this week to 28 years in prison.  

Rooftop Time in Downtown Wilkes-Barre

This rooftop vantage point in downtown Wilkes-Barre offers a good view of a modern clock-tower and a local TV station's extensive satellite dish collection.

Leo the Lion, King's College Mascot

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This statue of Leo the Lion, the King's College mascot, exudes some serious character.  King's College is located in neighboring Wilkes-Barre.

Got Milk?

This giant fiberglass cow in Wilkes-Barre is udderly amazing!  Tourists are hoofing it and coming in herds to see this unusual attraction.  The cow is named Three-O-Nina.  She is owned by and permanently pastured next to Krugel's Georgetown Deli and Beer. Her owners milk her for all she is worth as a landmark and tourist attraction.  She is quite famoos and has been featured in Parade Magazine.

Winter Alley

Wilkes-Barre and the Market Street Bridge

This picture shows downtown Wilkes-Barre, and the Market Street bridge crossing over the Susquehanna River.