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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