pocono: Scenic Chairlift Rides
- 09/23/23 08:48 AM
Looking for more ways to take in the beauty of fall in the Poconos? Visit Blue Mountain Resort. Blue Mountain is known as a destination for winter weather adventurists; skiers and snowboarders alike enjoy fresh snow on the trails all winter long. These activities are staples for those visiting the Poconos in the winter. However, these trails also offer a great opportunity to take in the autumn views!
Recurring weekly on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, Blue Mountain offers scenic chairlift rides. These rides are offered through the summer and fall, but the views are at their best come peak leaf … (3 comments)
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pocono: Lehigh Gorge Autumn Leaf Train Rides
- 09/07/23 05:26 AM
With Labor Day and the summer 2023 season behind us, it’s time to turn our focus to the coming season. Autumn in the Pocono region is a sight to see: leaves turning vibrant reds and golds, creating picturesque images wherever you turn. Pennsylvania is known to have one of the best fall foliage seasons, with the weather allowing for the leaves to remain colorful for longer periods than in some of the New England states. There is plenty to do and see in the region to enjoy the fall foliage at its finest.
One of the most popular activities for leaf … (2 comments)
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pocono: 17 Kent Clarke Road: A Unique Pocono Home
- 09/01/23 05:19 AM
Are you looking for a unique and luxurious space for all of your family and friends to gather? Do you want to be at the center of all that the scenic Pocono Mountains have to offer? Look no further: this property is for you.
Located in the picturesque community of Lake Harmony, this recently redesigned home offers a sprawling layout for all of your guests to gather. With 10 bedrooms (three with private fireplaces) and 6 bathrooms, you and your guests will have space to come together comfortably. This home boasts plenty of living space, with an endless kitchen, multiple dining and … (2 comments)
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pocono: Quiet Valley Historical Farm and Arts Fair
- 08/23/23 06:57 AM
Visiting the scenic Pocono Mountains this summer for a family vacation? Looking for a fun and educational way to spend your summer day? Think about setting up a trip to the Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm located in Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA. Quiet Valley prides itself as “A living history museum preserving 19th century Pennsylvania German agricultural heritage.” They hold a wide variety of events, including but not limited to Victorian picnics, pottery days, and Music in the Valley, which includes groups performing traditional 19th century music around the farm.
This is also the location for the Pocono State Craft Festival, taking … (1 comments)
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pocono: West End Fair: Gilbert, PA
- 08/17/23 06:58 AM
It’s almost time for the annual extravaganza: the West End Fair in Gilbert, PA! For over 100 years, the West End Fair has brought endless entertainment to the west end of the Pocono Mountains. This year, the fair begins on Sunday August 20th and runs until the 26th – plenty of time to enjoy all it has to offer.
There is more to enjoy at the West End Fair than just the countless games and carnival rides. Each day that the fair runs, there are numerous scheduled events to attend and observe. Just some of these events include live music, tractor pulls, … (0 comments)
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pocono: Promised Land State Park
- 08/02/23 05:38 AM
Promised Land State Park is located in Greentown, Pennsylvania, in Pike County. The park spans an impressive 3,000 acres and is surrounded by over 12,000 acres of Delaware State Forest. There are also several streams and two lakes scattered within the park. All of this provides the perfect setting for nature and wildlife enthusiasts!
Endless activities are available for visitors to enjoy at Promised Land, including but not limited to, hiking, camping, swimming, fishing, biking, and boating. Two sand beaches are open throughout the summer season, and the lakes are available for fishing both during the warmer and winter months: 422 acre … (0 comments)
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pocono: Gouldsboro State Park
- 07/25/23 06:07 AM
Gouldsboro State Park spans 2,800 acres of land across both Monroe and Wayne counties in Northeast Pennsylvania. A main attraction to this park is Gouldsboro Lake, a beautiful, 250 acre lake that offers endless possibilities for visitors.
Boating and fishing are both popular activities at Gouldsboro State Park. Both motorboats and non-powered boats are welcome on the lake, and there are boat rentals at the park available throughout the summer season. Ice fishing is available on the lake, as well as standard fishing. Common fish in the lake include Bass, Pickerel, Yellow perch, Catfish, Sunfish, Walleye, and Crappie, offering tons of options … (2 comments)
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pocono: Delaware State Forest
- 07/19/23 05:30 AM
Spanning four northeast PA counties – Pike, Monroe, Northampton, and Carbon, – Delaware State Forest encompasses an impressive 83,519 acres. This forest is named for the Delaware River, and is home to glacial lakes, bogs, and wetlands full of plants and wildlife. Delaware State Forest is part of Pennsylvania’s vast 2.2 million acres state forest system of working forests.
There are endless ways to spend your days inside of Delaware State Forest, including camping, fishing, and hunting. Hikers can spend days in the park without running out of trails; the Thunder Swamp Trail System alone offers 26 miles in Pike County speckled … (1 comments)
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pocono: Big Pocono State Park
- 07/10/23 09:27 AM
Big Pocono State Park, located in Monroe County in Northeast Pennsylvania, is a smaller park that packs a big punch. At 1,306 acres, Big Pocono offers rugged, challenging terrain that overlaps the peaks and valleys of Camelback Mountain. From the paved, 1.4 mile ADA accessible scenic drive, park visitors are provided with views of eastern Pennsylvania, as well as New York, and New Jersey.
This park has plenty to offer for nature enthusiasts, such as hiking, mountain biking, downhill skiing at Camelback Mountain, and horseback riding. There are miles of hiking trails at Big Pocono ranging from easy to moderate and most … (1 comments)
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pocono: Pinchot State Forest
- 07/04/23 04:47 AM
Named for environmentalist and the first head of the United States Forest Service - Gifford Pinchot – Pinchot State Forest encompasses a whopping 50,000 acres of forested protected lands and mountainous terrain. Pinchot spans over five Pennsylvania counties: Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wyoming, Susquehanna, and Wayne. Here, you can find the meeting of the Susquehanna and Lackawanna rivers. Being as large as it is, there are endless ways to explore and engage with nature in Pinchot State Forest.
Some of the most popular activities within the sprawling forest are hiking, mountain biking, hunting, and fishing. Fishing enthusiasts have no shortage of choices for … (0 comments)
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pocono: Lehigh Gorge State Park
- 06/27/23 05:53 AM
Situated across both Luzerne and Carbon counties in the Pocono Mountains, Lehigh Gorge State Park follows the Lehigh River from Francis E. Walter Dam all the way to Jim Thorpe: all in all, over 6,000 acres of park land! In addition, the park follows a full 20 miles of the D&L trail, a 165 mile trail running from Wilkes Barre, PA, to Bristol, PA.
With all of this in mind, it is clear that this park is a dream for nature lovers, bicyclists, and water enthusiasts alike. A main attraction of Lehigh Gorge is whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River. Designated a … (2 comments)
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pocono: Hickory Run State Park
- 06/20/23 05:05 AM
Hickory Run State Park brings in visitors from states away to see all the beauty it has to offer. Located in the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains in White Haven, Hickory Run spans a whopping 15,990 acres. This includes camping sites and over forty miles of hiking trails, as well as miles of trout streams for both the avid and novice fishermen. Hickory Run is also home to Boulder Field, a National Natural Landmark – a 400 by 1,800 foot field of walkable flat boulders (some as long as 26 feet!). Boulder Field has remained unchanged for 20,000 years and … (2 comments)
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pocono: Nescopeck State Park
- 06/16/23 07:24 AM
Located in Drums, PA, and bordered by Mount Yeager to the south and Nescopeck Mountain to the north, Nescopeck State Parks is a gorgeous place for hiking, picnicking, fishing, and wildlife-watching. Nescopeck is a sprawling 3,550 acres, inhabiting dense, rich forests, plentiful wetlands, and countless habitats for a whole range of wildlife that call this park home. Whether spending time at your second home in the Poconos or just visiting for a short vacation, Nescopeck should be part of your plans. Enjoy hiking trails of varying difficulty or some peaceful fishing in the early morning hours, either in Lake Frances or … (4 comments)
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pocono: Fireworks Displays This 4 th of July Weekend in the Pocono Mountains!
- 07/01/10 03:02 AM
Below is a list of places who are setting off Fireowrks Displays this Holiday Weekend! Courtesy of This Week in The Poconos!
July 3 - Celebrate Independence Day at Camelbeach Waterpark/Camelback Ski Area in Tannersville with a GIANT FIREWORKS DISPLAY tonight. Live musical entertainment will be provided by fantastic local rock band The Maybabies beginning at 5:00pm. Fireworks start at 9:30. A per-car charge of $10 applies beginning at 5:00pm, and there will be plenty of nearby viewing sites. No coolers or alcoholic beverages permitted. Camelbeach is located off I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Fireworks proceeds benefit the Pocono Township … (1 comments)
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pocono: The Old Jail Museum in Historic Jim Thorpe PA
- 09/14/09 05:52 AM
In 1877 four men accused of being Molly Maguires were hanged together on gallows inside The Old Jail Museum. In 1878 and 1879 three more accused Molly Maguires were hanged there. The men swore they were innocent. One man, to prove his innocence, placed his hand firmly on the wall of his cell. He proclaimed his handprint would remain forever as a sign of his innocence. The Handprint is Still On The Wall of Cell 17 Today!
Built in 1871, The Old Jail Museum contains 28 cells, the warden's living quarters and 16 eerie dungeon cells. The reconstructed gallows follow original … (1 comments)
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pocono: Big Bass Lake - The Best of The 4 Season Gated Pocono Communities
- 07/07/09 12:13 AM
Located in Gouldsboro, PA is Big Bass Lake. Conveniently located close to Rte 380 you will find this wonderful gated lake community with full amenities.The community offers two lakes complete with sandy beaches, marina, picnic and playground facilities, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, ice skating rink (weather permitting), ski hill with T-Bar, tubing hill, indoor and outdoor pool, dry sauna and clubhouse.Needless to say Big Bass Lake is LOADED with things to do.When you are ready to make that magical purchase of a home inside this wonderful community be sure to give Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty a call at 570 234 0634 as we … (1 comments)
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pocono: Arrowhead Lakes Market Report as of July 7, 2009
- 07/06/09 11:31 PM
The market in Arrowhead Lakes is once again starting to pick up steam. As of this writing there are 106 Active listings, 32 Closed for the year 2009 and 12 more pending or 'under contract for sale'. The pendings are a clear sign that the 'buyers' are starting to 'buy' in this 'buyers market'. For all of the fear that the cable news world puts out there the numbers stand for themselves. The true "Buyers" realize that now is the time for a deal and are taking advantage at still ever low mortgage interest rates as well as discounts on homes … (0 comments)
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pocono: Finished Central Sewer Lot in Arrowhead Lakes For Sale!
- 06/23/09 12:13 AM
This one is READY TO GO!! No Delays. Build Your Dream Home in This Dream Community Now! Nice Cul De Sac Street and Close to Lake and Pool!
1 Maxatawny Ct, Pocono Lake, PA 18347 List #09-3448Opportunity Knocks! Central Sewer Lot With Clean Wetland Study Already in Hand! Ready To GO! Land and Home Package Available. Check out Photo Tour!
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pocono: Want Seclusion in The Poconos - Hickory Run Forest Provides it!
- 06/09/09 11:02 PM
Hickory Run Forest is a VERY SECLUDED and WOODSY community located off of rte 903 in Jim Thorpe, PA. The community offers a clubhouse with playground facilities as well as a lake. Close to I-476 at exit 74 (Jim Thorpe). This community has become home to commuters to the Lehigh Valley and Philly areas as well as a quiet and secluded second home community to many just looking for that quiet, out of the way community to take their family on weekends and vacations to get away from it all!Please feel free to call Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty to speak with our Hickory … (0 comments)
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pocono: Condo Living in Pocono Golfing and Lake Community
- 06/02/09 11:02 PM
Pinecrest Lake Community, conveniently located just off of rte 940 in the Pocono Pines of PA, is set in a Spectacular Park Like Setting and offers the Following:18 hole golf course including clubhouse,Breathtaking 77-acre lake with beach and boating, har-tru tennis courts with pro shop, miles of scenic cross country jogging trails, outdoor heated swimming pool with slide and diving boards, on-site winter activities including snowmobiling, cross country skiing and ice skating, nature preserve for local wildlife to dwell safely and undisturbed, public water and sewer, electric, telephone and CATV underground and 24 hour roaming security. To Speak to one of our Pinecrest … (0 comments)
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Looking for more ways to take in the beauty of fall in the Poconos? Visit Blue Mountain Resort. Blue Mountain is known as a destination for winter weather adventurists; skiers and snowboarders alike enjoy fresh snow on the trails all winter long. These activities are staples for those visiting the Poconos in the winter. However, these trails also offer a great opportunity to take in the autumn views! 
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