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
- October 5, 2023 - November 1, 2023
- September 7, 2023 - October 4, 2023
- August 3, 2023 - September 6, 2023
- July 6, 2023 - August 2, 2023
- June 8, 2023 - July 5, 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 5, 2023 - November 1, 2023
- CBS News - "Mobituaries": The final resting place of sports superstar Jim Thorpe
- PennLive.com - Keanu Reeves was spotted in this Pa. town: ‘You just never know who you’re going to run into’
- PAHomepage.com - Great Wolf Lodge completes multi-million dollar expansion
- NBC10 Philadelphia - Escape for a weekend in the Pocono Mountains
- Insider - Jim Thorpe, the 'Little Switzerland of America,' Is a Great Fall Vacay
- Pocono Record - Pocono Raceway's NASCAR weekend honored by hospitality association
- WFMZ-TV - Camelback Resort celebrating 60th ski season, looking to hire over 200 workers
- Thrillist - The Best Fall Mountain Towns for Group Getaways
- WNEP-TV - A growing workforce in the Poconos
- Business Insider - Family of 4 Downsized to Small, Remote PA Cabin Bought Sight-Unseen
- Pocono Record - NASCAR comes a week early to Pocono Raceway in 2024
- WNEP-TV - Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival
- 6abc Philadelphia - It's a costume party for FYI Philly with new places to go in the fall, Halloween
- WFMZ-TV - Spooky Stroudsburg features scavenger hunt, decor contest, and festivities
September 7, 2023 - October 4, 2023
- CBS Philadelphia - 1st 2023 fall foliage map report for Pennsylvania released of the season
- WNEP-TV - Monroe County ready for fall foliage season
- Pocono Record - Pocono casino named one of nation's top casino hotels
- 6abc Philadelphia - Control your own speed on the Camelback Resort Mountain Coaster
- WNEP-TV - Monroe County life skill students get real-world experience
- WVIA - Stroudsburg History highlighted in walking tours
- NBC10 Philadelphia - Get on board in the Poconos this fall and take in breathtaking views
- Dwell - How the Poconos Became the Birthplace of the Heart-Shaped Bathtub
- SKI Mag - Ikon Pass Adds Two Pennsylvania Ski Resorts
- Pocono Record - Pocono Twp. has approved Great Wolf employee housing expansion
- WFMZ-TV - Park in the Poconos closed since 2018 due to storm damage preparing to reopen next year
- Explore.com - This East Coast Region Is A Must-Visit If You Are Looking For Outdoor Adventures
- WNEP-TV - Pocono Food Truck Festival returns
- FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Over 1000 participants conquer Tough Mudder races at Pocono Raceway
- WFMZ-TV - More than 100 volunteers "Pick Up The Poconos"
August 3, 2023 - September 6, 2023
- NBC10 Philadelphia - Find out why Milford is the perfect Poconos spot for a fall getaway
- LehighValleyLive.com - Poconos waterpark resort marks expansion and renovation with half-price stays, NFL star power
- Reader's Digest - Enjoy Bottomless Pumpkin Spice Lattes with Your Hotel Stay
- WNEP-TV - New shuttle for Fall Foliage Festival in Jim Thorpe
- 6abc Philadelphia - Explore the scenic Pa. railways without worrying about steering or even pedaling on a bike
- Seventeen - The Coolest Trips to Take From NYC
- Pocono Record - Finish your summer with these Pocono fairs, festivals, and activities
- BRC TV13 - Milford Hospitality Group Gets Cliff Park
- U.S. News & World Report - 20 Most Romantic Getaways in Pennsylvania
- NBC10 Philadelphia - Poconos’ Skytop Lodge named 1 of Top 16 all-inclusive USA resorts
- WNEP-TV - On The Pennsylvania Road | A cool break in Monroe County
- Family Vacationist - 12 Best Mountain Towns for Fall Foliage in the U.S.
- PennLive.com - Fall foliage 2023: Here are 7 great places to stay in Pa. to see the leaves turn
- Times News Online - Registration open for Pick Up the Poconos Day
- PAHomepage.com - Last day of the season at Camelbeach
- The Times-Tribune - Little big town: Honesdale a charming destination for culture, history and eats
- Pocono Record - Study: Pocono summer camps have $251 million economic impact
- The Times-Tribune - Amtrak officials visit Scranton, Poconos, Jersey for passenger train research
- LehighValleyLive.com - Fast-casual chicken chain, co-owned by Shaquille O’Neal, headed to the Poconos
- 6abc Philadelphia - Pocono Television Network takes you to Camp Oneka for girls
July 6, 2023 - August 2, 2023
- The Associated Press - Pocono Raceway boasts its largest NASCAR crowd in more than a decade for Denny Hamlin's win
- LehighValleyLive.com - Pocono Raceway marking 50th anniversary of NASCAR competition with 3 days of racing
- WFMZ-TV - Members-only, private luxury residence club planned for Camelback Mountain
- Forbes - A Hospitality Icon Reflects On Decades In The Business
- WNEP-TV - New permanent bridge at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort put in place
- Insider - Best Sustainable Vacation Destination in Every State
- PureWow - 17 Awesome Places to Go Glamping Near New York City
- PennLive.com - This Pa. lodge was named one of the best in the U.S.
- Tri-County Independent - Paupack Falls roars again with release from Lake Wallenpaupack
- PAHomepage.com - Recent rain helping whitewater rafting business
- BRC TV13 - The Lodge at Woodloch Receives Three Awards
- WNEP-TV - Historical farm in Monroe County celebrates 60 years
- PAHomepage.com - PA live! On the Road: Milford's attractions for all
June 8, 2023 - July 5, 2023
- CBS Philadelphia - Jet dryer from Pocono Raceway being used at I-95 construction site
- 6abc Philadelphia - Here's great things to do on a trip to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
- WFMZ-TV - Things to do in the Poconos this summer
- PureWow - 19 Best Summer Weekend Getaways from NYC
- NBC Connecticut - CT LIVE!: Taylor’s Trip to the Pocono Mountains
- NBC10 Philadelphia - Gear up and venture out in the Pocono Mountains
- WNEP-TV - Pedaling the Path: White Haven Trail Festival
- PAHomepage.com - Quiet Hills Lavender Farm proves to be the perfect place to relax
- WFMZ-TV - Camelbeach kicks off opening season with new waterpark attraction
- Times News Online - Visitors Bureau reviews successful 2022
- WFMZ-TV - Officials hold groundbreaking for new Heritage Center in Stroudsburg
- The River Reporter - The Wildflower Concert Series returns
- WFMZ-TV - Race begins at the Poconos Triathlon Festival
- Newsday - Things to do this summer at ski resorts: Mountain Creek, Camelback, Jiminy Peak, Killington and Smugglers' Notch
- WNEP-TV - Poconos celebrating freedom and fathers for Juneteenth
- ABC13 Houston - Take a ride on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
- Times News Online - Carbon’s Skirmish recognized on business’ 40th anniversary
- BRC TV13 - Summer Fun Profile: Riverside Glamping
- FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Poconos Park raises first flag in honor of Flag Day, gifted by Vietnam War veteran
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
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