- Five not-so-expensive and very practical items for your personal packing list that could make your stay better.
- Find pits are smokeless, meaning that they have airflow features that keep the fire burning cleanly, while others are also Bluetooth-enabled that convert them into bona fide grills.
- Buy a house and ski, hike, fish, and boat to your heart’s content in the Pocono Mountains. Convenient to NYC and Philly and draws some 28 million visitors each year.
- Enjoy authentic charcoal cooking on the go. Easy to store, set up, cook, and clean. Get outside and grill!
- The Central Color Zone pops up on October 20. OR SO THEY SAY. Here in northern Monroe we see gold leaves popping out on the golf course and in our own backyard.
- Perfect for couples looking for a romantic atmosphere or a beautiful outdoor adventure. Adults-only resort, a bed & breakfast, or a historic downtown inn.
- One unique aspect of marrying in PA is that it permits self-uniting marriage ceremonies. A couple can declare themselves married, or marry without an ordained officiant.
- Want to experience the great outdoors with a little pampering? Try an island in the middle of the gorgeous Delaware River.
- I learned the hard way when I spent three months in a cabin in the woods that ran on lake water. Drink the lake water!
- Camping or picnicking? Here’s a great list of picnic blankets, transportable and sweet, from cheap to expensive.
- Runs north to south alongside Lake Wallenpaupack’s eastern side. The Travel Channel ranked Route 507 as one of its “Best Fall Foliage Road Trips.”
- Escape NYC in a Real Car luxury rental and make your journey upstate the most memorable part of your trip. Free delivery and pickup.
- Set to explode into brilliance October 20. Mother Nature puts on a dazzling display and i’s peak season to be outside and sure you enjoy all the autumn goodness.
- Todd Oldham is in Milford. He lives in NYC, of course, but his country place is in this part of the northeastern Poconos. It’s a patchwork of new and old ideas … and “it’ll never be finished.”
- Route 390 Fall Foliage Drive starts at Lake Wallenpaupack in the north, goes thru Promised Land, and runs down to Mountainhome and Cresco.
- GrowlerWerks Travel Keep It Carbonated keeps your beer or kombucha cold and fizzy while you camp, fish, boat, or hike.
- It’s Time for Trout Fishing in the Poconos! Opening day in 2023 is April 1 at 8 am. Fishing hours are 24 hours a day after the 8 am opener on April 1.
- For a surefire stress reliever, immerse yourself in the scenery surrounding this Pocono Mountains boutique hotel – a luxurious escape into outdoor adventures.
- Curious about winter camping? Here’s some great news for you: A night under the stars can be done safely and comfortably in any climate. Even January.
- “Top Scenic Routes in America” by Car and Driver Magazine. Harley-Davidson recognizes “PA’s Best Tour Road.” National Geographic sez it’s one of the most scenic drives in the U.S.
- If you’re planning to fish in PA you can get one, three, and seven-day tourist licenses for non-residents. The area is renowned for trout fishing. Largemouth and smallmouth bass, catfish, panfish, and more, too.
- Magical and luxurious holidays on 5500 acres of woodlands, waterfalls, and lakes. Hayrides, a visit from Santa, skate nights, fireside stories, more.
- Woodloch Lodge spa announces (for 2022) the first Snow Room in the U.S., a Tyrolean bucket shower, and a Himalayan salt sauna.
- The grand old resort has activities and events for all ages, and they make a special point to cater to the enjoyment of the youngest guests.