Pocono Mountains Blog, Trip Ideas, Things to Do & Visitor Stories

A group of golfers stands on the green at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in the Poconos.

The Complete Guide to the Best Golf Courses in the Poconos

A beautiful rhododendron bush in full bloom in the Poconos.

Wildflower Season in the Poconos

With the advent of April, the best time to see wildflowers Poconos has arrived! Throughout April, May, and June, you'll find…

With the advent of April, the best time to see wildflowers Poconos has arrived! Throughout April, May, and June, you'll find spring blooms Poconos bringing bright spots of colors to our hiking…

A statue of a lion stands outside Kalahari Resort in the Poconos

Complete Guide to Dining at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions

You may know Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Pocono Mountains for its 220,000-square-foot indoor waterpark or its…

You may know Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Pocono Mountains for its 220,000-square-foot indoor waterpark or its 205,000-square-foot convention center, but this enormous resort also has a…

Visitors meet a baby bunny at Quiet Valley Historical Farm in the Poconos.

Pocono Mountains Spring Events You Can't Miss

Things to Do

A girl enjoys a day at the waterpark at Kalahari Resort in the Poconos.

Poconos Indoor Water Park Guide

Drivers celebrate at the Winners Circle at Pocono Raceway after a NASCAR race.

11 Reasons to Catch the NASCAR Action at Pocono Raceway This Summer

A scenic aerial look at beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack in the Poconos.

Activities to Do around Lake Wallenpaupack

Two women and two men take a walk down a forest path in the Pocono Mountains.

Celebrate Mother’s Day in the Poconos

A father and daughter enjoy a slide at Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark at Camelback Resort in the Poconos.

12 Kid-Friendly Indoor Things to Do on a Rainy Day in the Poconos

Eat & Drink

Sample delicious craft brews in the Pocono Mountains

Breweries in the Pocono Mountains

Best Ice Cream in the Pocono Mountains

Friends meet up for happy hour in the Poconos.

Best Happy Hours and Drink Specials in the Poconos

Poconos Indoor Water Park Guide

Thursday, April 23, 2026 12:00 PM by Emily Whalen

No need to travel to a tropical climate: it’s always beach season at the Pocono Mountains' impressive waterpark resorts, where you can swim, splash, play and stay any time of year.

Categories: Things to Do, Places to Stay

11 Reasons to Catch the NASCAR Action at Pocono Raceway This Summer

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 12:00 PM by Emily Whalen

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Race Weekend revs up in the Pocono Mountains June 12-14, 2026 at Pocono Raceway.

Categories: Things to Do, Events

Activities to Do around Lake Wallenpaupack

Thursday, April 16, 2026 12:00 PM by Emily Whalen

It's a big year for the Big Lake! A shimmering blue jewel set in the midst of Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, Lake Wallenpaupack turns 100 years old in 2026. Created in 1926, this 5,700-acre reservoir is the…

Categories: Things to Do

Celebrate Mother’s Day in the Poconos

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:00 PM by Emily Whalen

Spend this Mother’s Day in the Poconos and celebrate your mom with everything she deserves and more!

Categories: Things to Do

12 Kid-Friendly Indoor Things to Do on a Rainy Day in the Poconos

Thursday, April 9, 2026 12:00 PM by Emily Whalen

The Pocono Mountains region offers exciting outdoor adventures in every season, but there are also plenty of great indoor activities in the Poconos to enjoy when the weather turns wet!

Categories: Things to Do