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Lackawaxen Postcard

Previously, I wrote a blog article on Lackawaxen - a quiet and secluded area in Pike County, by the Delaware and Lackawaxen Rivers. Similar villages nearby are Rowland, Shohola, and Greeley.

Lackawaxen and the surrounding area has a lot of appeal for those wanting to "get away", with a bit of rustic mountain charm of days gone by. Fishing and hunting enthusiasts find the areas around Lackawaxen to be a paradise.

There are several homeowner communities in Lackawaxen - two of the more popular ones are Fawn Lake Forest and Masthope. Both of these developments are built up around Lake Westcolang, a 250-acre lake that allows jet-skis and powerboats for lots of summer fun.

Two additional developments are Riverview Acres and Bear Ridge Estates. These are more quiet and low-key than Fawn Lake Forest or Masthope.

Did I mention that Masthope is home to a popular ski area? Yes! Ski-Big Bear, formerly known as Masthope Mountain, has been keeping the snowbunnies happy for decades...lest anyone think the appeal of Lackawaxen is limited to the summer months.

Get more Lackawaxen / Pike County PA Real Estate Info:

Homes for Sale in Fawn Lake Forest

Homes for Sale in Masthope


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Thesa Chambers
West + Main - Bend, OR
Principal Broker - Licensed in Oregon
Karen - this is great information - but I really wanted you to know that I personally think your blogs are getting better and better - they hold the interest you have wonderful photos and good links - keep up the great work
Jun 01, 2007 11:58 AM
Karen Rice Keller Williams Real Est
Keller Williams Real Estate - Hawley, PA
Northeast PA & Lake Wallenpaupack Home Sales
Wow, thank you Thesa, for such a nice comment.  I really appreciate it.
Jun 01, 2007 03:00 PM
Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes
Karen - this is a super blog - love the whole thing - I agree with Thesa - you're blogs are getting very compelling - enjoying getting to know you and Lackawaxen PA.
Jun 01, 2007 05:01 PM
Karen Rice Keller Williams Real Est
Keller Williams Real Estate - Hawley, PA
Northeast PA & Lake Wallenpaupack Home Sales
Thank you so much, Cyndee.  Your kind words made my night.  Lackawaxen and the area around it are what comes to MY mind as the ideal Pocono spot...I'm not one for much hustle and bustle; I prefer the rustle of the leaves!  :)  
Jun 01, 2007 05:09 PM
Tina Howell
RE/MAX DFW Associates VI - Little Elm, TX
Little Elm & Frisco Area Real Estate
Karen -- wonderful post.  I could close my eyes and feel like I was by the lake.  It reminded me of summer camp lakeside in the mountains.  Any camps nearby?
Jun 04, 2007 12:32 AM
Wayne McMullan
Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty - Belleville, ON
Quinte Real Estate
A great informational post Karen. It must be great to live in such a pretty part of the country.
Jun 07, 2007 11:24 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro
I love the old post card!  Lackawaxen looks like a beautiful place!  Does the name of the town mean anything in particular?  You have some really interesting names for towns in your area.
Jun 11, 2007 03:57 PM
Karen Rice Keller Williams Real Est
Keller Williams Real Estate - Hawley, PA
Northeast PA & Lake Wallenpaupack Home Sales

Hi Marchel,

Actually, the name Lackawaxen is a mispronunciation of a Native American word (Lechauwesink) meaning "Where roads [rivers] part." I have also seen "Where rivers fork" which makes total and complete sense; Lackawaxen is where the Lackawaxen and Delaware Rivers meet.

I have seen others say it means "Swift and slow water" but that's Wallenpaupack

Jun 12, 2007 12:23 AM
Karen Rice Keller Williams Real Est
Keller Williams Real Estate - Hawley, PA
Northeast PA & Lake Wallenpaupack Home Sales
Tina, thanks for the question on the camps - I am going to get that information together and post it in a new blog.
Jun 12, 2007 12:24 AM