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

A view of the charming cabin availabale through Cabins-4-Rent in the Pocono Mountains.

Top Pocono Cabin Rentals, Cottages and Vacation Homes

A snowboarder enjoys a run at Camelback Mountain in the Poconos.

Best Ski Resorts in the Pocono Mountains For All Levels

The Pocono Mountains is the perfect place to take a skiing or snowboarding trip! Just a two-hour drive from New York City and…

The Pocono Mountains is the perfect place to take a skiing or snowboarding trip! Just a two-hour drive from New York City and Philadelphia, the Poconos is home to six fantastic ski areas that are…

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

Pocono Mountains golf offers players plenty of choices when it comes to scenic mountain fairways. Roughly two hours' driving…

Pocono Mountains golf offers players plenty of choices when it comes to scenic mountain fairways. Roughly two hours' driving distance from major East Coast hubs like Philadelphia and New York…

Things to Do

A fisherman shows a freshly-caught trout in the Pocono Mountains.

Everything You Need to Know About Trout Fishing in the Pocono Mountains

A bagpiper prepares for a St. Patrick's Day Parade in the Pocono Mountains

Poconos St. Patrick's Day Celebrations for All

Cherry blossoms bloom on branches above the Himalayan Institute in the Poconos.

Think Spring! 12 Must-Experience Activities in the Poconos

The Complete Guide to the Best Golf Courses in the Poconos

An opulent Victorian room at the Harry Packer Mansion in Jim Thorpe, PA.

Murder Mystery Weekends 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

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

Complete Guide to Dining at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions

Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 PM by Emily Whalen

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 huge selection of…

Categories: Eat & Drink

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

Pocono Mountains Spring Events You Can't Miss

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:00 PM by Emily Whalen

The weather is warming up, and that means Pocono Mountains spring events 2026 are starting to bloom!

Categories: Events

Everything You Need to Know About Trout Fishing in the Pocono Mountains

Thursday, March 5, 2026 12:00 PM by Emily Whalen

The 2026 Pennsylvania Trout Season will officially kick off on Saturday, April 4, and the stocked waters of the Pocono Mountains are calling! Start planning your fishing getaway now to explore our 150 pristine lakes and…

Categories: Things to Do

Poconos St. Patrick's Day Celebrations for All

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 12:00 PM by Emily Whalen

No blarney here: the Pocono Mountains has St. Patrick's Day festivities for everyone! If you can't get away to the Emerald Isle, celebrate this March with a trip to the Poconos. Get decked out in green and…

Categories: Events, Things to Do

Think Spring! 12 Must-Experience Activities in the Poconos

Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 PM by Emily Whalen

Spring is on the horizon, and it's the perfect time to start planning a trip to enjoy the delicate green hues, warmer temperatures and abundance of outdoor experiences in the Pocono Mountains.

Categories: Things to Do