Pocono Mountains Blog

When venturing on a fall foliage tour, there’s no better place than the Poconos. 

The Pocono Mountains is an easily accessible, scenic escape from the East Coast’s urban corridor—and autumn is the perfect time to visit. 

Dominated by wild rivers, wooded mountains, historic sites, and charming towns, Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains is a quick outdoor getaway from the urban centers of Philadelphia and New York City. 

The Delaware Water Gap, which straddles the Delaware River along the Pennsylvania-New Jersey state line, is an historic destination that offers some of the Poconos' best hiking, cycling, boating, and camping. 

Hike to towering waterfalls, climb an ancient boulder field, and marvel at an old Wonder of the World in Poconos’ state parks. 

You’ll find hundreds of breathtaking waterfalls in Pennsylvania, and the Poconos is the epicenter of the action. 

Known for its dramatic waterfalls, rocky outcroppings, and river views, Lehigh Gorge State Park is a Poconos hot spot for summer recreation. 

From the rapids on the Lehigh River to the flatwater of Lake Wallenpaupack, you’ll find lots of places to enjoy kayaking, canoeing, rafting, and stand-up paddleboarding. 

Pennsylvania’s picturesque Poconos has been dazzling visitors for hundreds of years—and area leaders want to keep it that way.