In the News

Everyone is talking about the Pocono Mountains! It's no wonder why, with stunning mountain scenery, so many beautiful places to stay and countless exciting events. See who is saying what in our media clippings below.

2022/2023

May 4, 2023 - June 7, 2023
April 6, 2023 - May 3, 2023
March 2, 2023 - April 5, 2023
February 2, 2023 - March 1, 2023
January 5, 2023 - February 1, 2023
December 8, 2022 - January 4, 2023
November 3, 2022 - December 7, 2022
October 6, 2022 - November 2, 2022
September 8, 2022 - October 5, 2022
August 4, 2022 - September 7, 2022
July 7, 2022 - August 3, 2022
June 2, 2022 - July 6, 2022

May 4, 2023 - June 7, 2023

6abc Philadelphia - Nascar, Camelbeach milestone anniversaries highlight summer at the Pocono Mountains
6abc Philadelphia - Pride Month in the Pocono Mountains
NBC10 Philadelphia - Summer in the Poconos Offers Something for Everyone
Lehigh Valley Live - Blue Angels, F-22s set for Pocono Raceway Airshow on Memorial Day weekend
WNEP-TV - Entertainment ambassador | Do My Job
Business Insider - A Couple Lived a Real-Life 'Schitt's Creek' Renovating a Rundown Motel
Best Life - Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S.
Times News Online - PMVB is sponsor of NASCAR Xfinity race
WNEP-TV - Pocono Raceway upgrading paddock, victory lane
Weekender - Gettin’ dirty for a good cause: MUDGIRL’s return to The Poconos
Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal - Resorts gear up for summer
PAHomepage.com - Lost Highway Concert to kick off in the Poconos
Pocono Record - ESU to host camp for high school students with Kalahari, Camelback
Tri-County Independent - Take a free train ride through the northern Poconos this June
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Taste of the Poconos raises funds for local library
Times News Online - Poconos travel guide available
Pocono Record - NPS, MCTA offer shuttles for river, Raymondskill Falls, busy hikes
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Opening weekend at Blue Mountain Resort's bike park
PAHomepage.com - Monroe County expands historical landmark
WFMZ-TV - Regional, national experts meet to celebrate thriving tourism industry in Poconos, discuss whether strong tourism will last

April 6, 2023 - May 3, 2023

Good Housekeeping - 42 of the Best Solo Travel Destinations in the United States
PennLive.com - Great Wolf Lodge opens another restaurant; new villas, pool coming soon
WFMZ-TV - Volunteers collect more than 1K bags of trash as part of Pick Up the Poconos Spring Cleanup
WNEP-TV - Tourism grant in the Poconos benefits community projects
Forbes - High Demand For Upscale Hospitality Real Estate Despite Inflation
Travel + Leisure - 15 Best Places to Visit on the East Coast
TODAY.com - Family Vacation Ideas: Best Places To Vacation With Toddler
Weekender - Rockstar John Waite to perform Mount Airy Casino Resort in Poconos
The Times-Tribune - They turned a tired Poconos motel into a travel hot spot. Now they're going glamping.
Times News Online - Jim Thorpe film festival back for more razzle-dazzle
WNEP-TV - Outdoor activity companies prepare for busy summer
Nasdaq.com - 5 Great Places to Buy a Vacation Home
HOTELSMag.com - KSL Resorts launches sustainability program
WNEP-TV - Gearing up for summer at Camelback Mountain
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Asa Packer Mansion receives grant funding from the state
PAHomepage.com - Kalahari hosts 2023 Empower Nepa Women's Conference
VERANDA - These Are the 12 Best Spa Resorts in the USA
Tri-County Independent - Harmony In The Woods announces summer 2023 lineup for third year

March 2, 2023 - April 5, 2023

Town & Country Magazine - 20 Best Luxury Spas 2023 — Best Destination Spas in the World
Travel + Leisure - This Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania Is Getting a $125-million Redesign and an Even Bigger Water Park
PureWow - 16 Charming Small Towns in Pennsylvania You Might Just Want to Move to
NBC10 Philadelphia - Jump in at Aquatopia in the Poconos Year Round
The New York Times - Can You Bring Kids to Adult Resorts? Many Are Now Open to Families
WFMZ-TV - New Amtrak study on NYC-Scranton line estimates nearly 500K riders by 2030
WNEP-TV - Mount Airy Casino in Monroe County donates to nonprofits
PAHomepage.com - Pocono Organics program helps families in need
The Citizens' Voice - Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. acquires naming rights to PNC Field beer bar
WNEP-TV - Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort prepping for spring
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Meals on Wheels hosts guest drivers
Weekender - Boutique Poconos Hotel offers “Forest Field Trips” for World Forestry Day and Earth Day
Parade.com - 35 Best All-inclusive Resorts
PAHomepage.com - Largest Home and Outdoor show in NEPA held in Poconos
WNEP-TV - Volunteers needed for spring cleanup in Monroe County
WFMZ-TV - Upcoming events and activities in the Pocono Mountains
PAHomepage.com - Skirmish Paintball celebrates 40 years
U.S. News & World Report - The 18 Best Weekend Getaways From New York City
LehighValleyLive.com - U.S. News names best waterparks. 4 Pa. parks, including 2 Lehigh Valley favorites, make list

February 2, 2023 - March 1, 2023

WFMZ-TV - Poconos tourism leader attends Biden's State of the Union address
LehighValleyLive.com - New name, major upgrades announced for former Crossings Premium Outlets
FOX 29 Philadelphia - Fun in the Poconos for Presidents' Day weekend
NBC10 Philadelphia - Planning a Bachelorette Party? The Poconos Is the Perfect Getaway for Your Bridal Party
U.S. News & World Report - 25 Best Hotels in Pennsylvania
Travel + Leisure - 7 Best Small-town Ski Destinations in America
WNEP-TV - Wayne Co. ice sculptors ready for Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg events
PAHomepage.com - February in the Poconos: A month to remember
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Mount Airy Casino Resort Donates to Camp Papillon Animal Shelter
WNEP-TV - Breast Cancer awareness at Shawnee Ski Resort
Fodor's Travel - 9 Best Sex Resorts in World for a Pleasure Vacation
New Jersey Digest - Top 10 Road Trip Destinations From New Jersey, USA
Times Leader - Reading & Northern to launch Pittston-Jim Thorpe train excursions
Times News Online - Camelback turns 60 this year
WRNJ Radio - National Park Service to close River Road on select evenings to protect breeding amphibians
Times News Online - Mt. Airy Casino appoints CEO
WNEP-TV - Area resorts gearing up for Valentine's Day
PureWow - The 31 Coziest Winter Weekend Getaways from NYC

January 5, 2023 - February 1, 2023

WNEP-TV - A new way to scope out the slopes in the Poconos
Tripadvisor - Winter weekend in the Poconos: What to do, see, and eat
Newsday.com - Romantic getaways on Long Island, New York State, Pennsylvania and New Hampshire to book this season
Tri-County Independent - Settlers Hospitality to break ground on PRVR headquarters near Hawley
DelawareCurrents.com - More than $235 million in revenue tied to Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
NBC10 Philadelphia - Take a Look Back at the History of Skiing in the Poconos
WFMZ-TV - Supervisors get 1st look at proposed resort in the Poconos
PAHomepage.com - Poconos prove to be a Winter Wonderland
SkiMag.com - Best Ski Resorts for Beginners
Times News Online - Pocono Mountains travel guide returns for 23-24
Ask.com - Recharge at the Best Wellness Retreats in the U.S.
10Best.com - 10 top destinations for snowshoeing this year
Westchester Magazine - 4 Fun Family Getaways in Driving Distance From Westchester
The Times-Tribune - Wallenpaupack Brewing Company earns awards at world championships
VUE Magazine - Camelback Resort: A Perfect Lodge in the Pocono Mountains
Rock 107 - Lynyrd Skynyrd coming to Poconos Park
Weekender - Elements Festival releases lineup featuring Skrillex, Porter Robinson, and more
Washingtonian.com - 6 Romantic Getaways Near DC for Every Couple
WNEP-TV - Good snow conditions make for busy MLK weekend on the slopes
USA TODAY - Bears in hibernation: Pennsylvania webcam shows black bear and cubs

December 8, 2022 - January 4, 2023

Philadelphia Magazine - 23 Things to Do in the Poconos in the Winter
Philadelphia Magazine - Your Guide to the Pocono Beverage Trail
Philadelphia Magazine - Which Poconos Ski Resort Is Right For You?
Philadelphia Magazine - 7 Outdoor Activities in the Poconos That Aren’t Skiing
NBC New York - Weekend Getaway At The Pocono Mountains
WNEP-TV - Manger scenes from over the world on display at Poconos resort
Philadelphia Inquirer - Seven creative winter weekend getaways only a short drive from Philly
PAHomepage.com - Mount Airy helping shoppers pay for holiday groceries
LehighValleyLive.com - Mount Airy Casino Resort off limits to guests under 21 starting this weekend
The New York Times - Where Are the Most Profitable Winter Vacation Rentals?
6abc Philadelphia - Pennsylvania ski resorts making snow as colder temperatures arrive
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - All aboard the Pocono Winter Wonderland Express
WFMZ-TV - Camelback Mountain unveils its new 6-person chair lift
PAHomepage.com - Milestone anniversary for 'Jack Frost Ski Resort'
WNEP-TV - Christmas At Skytop Lodge
Pocono Record - Hospitality, tourism in Poconos still bringing jobs to the area
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Pocono Organics holds annual winter wonderland
Travel + Leisure - 7 Best Places in the U.S. to Buy a Ski Vacation Home
Travel Awaits - 19 Most Popular Mountain Vacation Rentals In The U.S. (2022)

November 3, 2022 - December 7, 2022

The Morning Call - ‘Mr. Pocono’ Robert Uguccioni remembered for devotion to resort region
Forbes - Top 10 Best Places To Buy A Winter Vacation Home
Travel + Leisure - 10 Best Ski Resorts in North America for Seniors
Philadelphia Magazine - This Ledges Hotel Wedding Feels Like a Romantic Getaway
Lehigh Valley Business - A Conversation With: Christopher Barrett, president and CEO of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau
LehighValleyLive.com - Delaware Water Gap tourism gave $235M boost to Pa. and N.J. communities in 2021, study finds
NBC10 Philadelphia - Pack Up For the Poconos This Fall
WNEP-TV - Snowmen bring holiday cheer in Stroudsburg
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - US Navy Blue Angel to make appearance in the Great Pocono Raceway Airshow
Times News Online - Carbon commissioners honor railroad operator
Philadelphia Magazine - A Philadelphian’s Guide to Off-Roading
Tri-County Independent - Celebrate the season at Hawley Winterfest in Poconos' Lakes Region
Times News Online - Krampusnacht Fest draws a crowd
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - 8th Annual ULLR Fest at Camelback Resort
Travel + Leisure - 12 Best Places to Buy a Lake House in the U.S. in 2023
WNEP-TV - Sweet And Savory Butter Boards for Holiday Entertaining
CBS Philadelphia - This Ronald McDonald House volunteer has a heart for helping
GoErie.com - Hiking, biking, camping, kayaking fishing, swimming help PA economy
Pocono Record - Poconos skiing 'royalty' inducted into Snowsports Hall of Fame
The Standard-Journal - Pocono wins Best Motor Speedway RV Tailgate Experience award

October 6, 2022 - November 2, 2022

Vegetarian Times - Fermented Trail in Pennsylvania: Where to Stop
6abc Philadelphia (WPVI-TV) - Jim Thorpe's Old Jail Museum is full of ghost stories, haunts from former inmates
Travel + Leisure - This Pennsylvania Town Is Known As the 'Switzerland of America' — Here's Why
NBC10 Philadelphia - Fall Fun and Foliage From the Roads, Rail and Air in the Poconos
Philadelphia Inquirer - Fall colors are reaching their peak in Pennsylvania's Poconos
WNEP-TV - Resorts in Poconos preparing for ski season
PAHomepage.com - Fall Happenings & Must-Stop Places in Lehighton
WFMZ-TV - Workers, helicopter pilots install towers for high-speed lift at Blue Mountain Resort
The Times-Tribune - Pocono Organics launches mini mushroom farm kits
WNEP-TV - Visiting The Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center And The Cranberry Bog
Fodor's Travel - Best U.S. Destinations to Visit in the Fall
Times News Online - QR codes coming to lake
Best Life - The Best Themed Hotels in the U.S.
SnowBrains - Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Jack Frost Big Boulder, PA
WFMZ-TV - Pa. gives $3.7M to Poconos rail project, in plan to connect Scranton, NYC
Pike County Courier - Construction to begin at Childs Park
Wherever Family - Get Ready for Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge
Fox56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - The Electrifying Jack-O-Lantern Experience

September 8, 2022 - October 5, 2022

PureWow - 12 Best Places to See Fall Foliage Near New York City 2022
WFMZ-TV - Pocono Mountains named country's 3rd best destination for fall foliage
WNEP-TV - Embracing Hispanic, Latino growth in the Poconos
LehighValleyLive.com - New Poconos Park venue opens with plans to host 2-day country festival
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Construction underway for new hotel in the Poconos
Best Life - Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S.
Times News Online - Camelback names new marketing executive
WTAJ-TV - Spa Getaways to check out in the Pocono Mountains
PAHomepage.com - Volunteers ‘pick up’ the Poconos in clean-up event
U.S. News & World Report - The Most Romantic Weekend Getaways in the U.S.
Skin Inc. - The Lodge at Woodloch Creates Massage Education Program With Lackawanna College
WNEP-TV - Pocono Raceway holds lantern festival
WorldAtlas.com - 5 Cozy and Cute Small Towns You Must Visit in the Poconos
PoconoRecord.com - East Stroudsburg's Pickle Me Poconos fest set for Oct. 1
PAHomepage.com - Austin-Healey 70th-Anniversary Vintage Car Show
GoBankingRates.com - 10 Surprisingly Affordable Lake Towns To Own Property in Across the US
Lifney.com - Prettiest American Hiking Trails in the Fall
Northeastern Pennsylvania Business Journal - Fall tourism picking up
WNEP-TV - 'Glamptainer' camping in Carbon County
Livability - 6 Unique Food Trails to Explore This Fall
10best.com - 10 best health and wellness resorts in the US
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - The haunted Pocono Trolley Tour at its original place, taking guests to haunted spots
The Associated Press - The Nelson Family Life Foundation to Sell 100 Authentic African Sculptures in Second Year of "Sculpting the Future" Initiative

August 4, 2022 - September 7, 2022

PennLive.com - Two fall foliage destinations in Pennsylvania in the running for top 10 nationally
Forbes - Woodloch Pines Resort: Welcoming Generations Of Families Since 1958
Travel + Leisure - 21 Best Places to See Fall Foliage in the United States
WNEP-TV - Volunteers needed to 'Pick Up the Poconos'
TODAY.com - 22 Best Hotels With Water Parks For A Fun Time For All
NBC10 Philadelphia - Boutiques, Restaurants and Family Friendly Activities Thriving in Pocono Mountains
The Times-Tribune - Wallenpaupack beer tabbed as best in world
Tri-County Independent - Honesdale Main Street recognized by state as Keystone Community
10best.com - Best hotels and resorts of 2022, according to readers
PAHomepage.com - Historic Pocono trolley returns to its roots
Pocono Record - A trip to Delaware Water Gap to relive Poconos history
WNEP-TV - Pocono resort auctioning ski chairs
Times News Online - Pocono Raceway sets records
Fodors.com - Best Spots for a Classic American River Float
U.S. News & World Report - 15 Top Romantic Getaways in Pennsylvania
PureWow.com - The 13 Best Fall Road Trips Near NYC
WTAJ-TV - Small town getaways with big adventures in the Pocono Mountains
INSIDER.com - Some of the Coolest Hiking Spots to Visit in the US
WNEP-TV - Busy summer tourism season in the Poconos
PennLive.com - This Pennsylvania town is one of the best for fall festivities: study
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Blue Mountain Resort's new and exciting additions
WNEP-TV - Wally Lake Fest at Lake Wallenpaupack
ColLive.com - New Mikvah to Be Built in the Poconos for Locals and Tourists
Pocono Record - What's new at county fairs in Monroe, Carbon and Wayne in the Poconos
MidHudsonNews.com - Coffee Crawl returns to Orange and Sullivan counties (and Pennsylvania)
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Blue Mountain Resort begins lift renovations
Local10.com - Staying on track for scenic views: The best places to experience railbike tours

July 7, 2022 - August 3, 2022

The New York Times - Stroudsburg, Pa.: A Small Town at the ‘Heart of the Poconos’
Forbes - Pocono Raceway Finds Sweet Spot On Nascar Schedule With Dedication To The Environment
USA TODAY - 5 best July family vacation spots: Alaska, Aruba, Costa Rica
WNEP-TV - New passport helps users explore Pocono Beverage trail
PAHomepage.com - Country music stars to take the stage at new Poconos venue
Travel + Leisure - The 15 Best Destination Spas in the U.S.
NBC New York - Ready For Fun? Explore The Poconos!
The Associated Press - As heat records fall in Northeast, some city dwellers flee
Times News Online - Weis gift cards available to Pocono hospitality, restaurant workers
WNEP-TV - Kalahari Resorts brings clean water access to Africa
WTAJ-TV - Biking, paintball, and more fun adventures in the Pocono Mountains
Eater - Where to Eat and Drink in the Poconos
Good Housekeeping - 25 Best Spa Weekend Getaways & Top-Reviewed Spa Vacations in U.S
U.S. News & World Report - 18 Top Indoor Water Park Resorts in the U.S.
WFMZ-TV - New distillery open for business in Jim Thorpe
New Jersey Digest Magazine - If You Love Atlantic City, Add These Weekend Getaways To Your List
Realtor.com - Small-Town Lake Living: 10 Most Affordable Lake Towns, 2022 Edition
Tri-County Independent - Major gift moves Milford Community House music pavilion project forward
Philadelphia Magazine - A Summer Mahoning Drive-In Theater Wedding With Retro and DIY Details
Yahoo! Finance - Why Buying Property in These Vacation Destinations Could Be a Great Investment
LINKS Magazine - Great Mid-Atlantic Golf Resorts
The New York Times - Jim Thorpe Is Restored as Sole Winner of 1912 Olympic Gold Medals
Times News Online - Start your engines: Arnold family takes on Pocono Raceway
World Atlas - The Best Small Towns to Retire in the US
TravelAwaits.com - 15 Beautiful Places To Escape The Summer Heat
Pocono Record - Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau releases "Pocono Mountains Magazine" 2022-23 travel guide

June 2, 2022 - July 6, 2022

PennLive.com - Great Wolf Lodge begins next phase of $125M expansion, adding rooms and slides
New York Daily News - Huge Pennsylvania waterpark Camelbeach gets new attractions
NBC10 Philadelphia - The Poconos Offers Many Spots to Unplug, Relax and Enjoy This Summer
PAHomepage.com - Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau gives $292K for community projects
Billboard.com - Entertainment Complex Coming to the Pocono Mountains
WNEP-TV - Pocono region popular for 'staycations'
ABC11 - For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation gives patients a "break" from cancer
Lonely Planet - The best time to visit the Poconos
WTAJ-TV - Summer festivals & events in the Pocono Mountains worth the trip
NewJerseyStage.com - Stroudsburg's First Latin Fusion Fest to Take Place On Saturday
U.S. News & World Report - 13 Top Water Parks in Pennsylvania
PAHomepage.com - Youth-led mural project brightens up Honesdale park
Pocono Record - Delaware River Sojourn takes more than 100 kayakers on 8-day trek
NBC12 (WWBT) - Great Wolf Lodge offers free nights to stranded airline travelers Fourth of July weekend
Times News Online - Blue Mtn. opens bungee trampoline
Thrillist.com - Best Day Trips & Weekend Getaways from Philadelphia
WFMZ-TV - Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark set to open for the season
SkookNews.com - Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau returns to sponsor the NASCAR Xfinity Series race
ArchitecturalDigest.com - The Best Poconos Cabins, Homes, and Hotels to Book
WNEP-TV - Events celebrating Pride Month in the Poconos
PAHomepage.com - Small Town Charm Meets Big Adventure in Stroudsburg & The Pocono Mountains
Tri-County Independent - The Cooperage Project celebrates 10 year milestone in Wayne County
ABC27 (WHTM) - Plan a trip to the Pocono Mountains
WFMZ-TV - Kalahari Resorts raising money for clean water access in Africa
LehighValleyLive.com - Mount Airy announces full summer entertainment lineup, featuring classics, currents and comedy

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