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Noteworthy Happenings In The Poconos!

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.

2024/2025

February 6, 2025 - March 5, 2025
January 2, 2025 - February 5, 2025
December 5, 2024 - January 1, 2025
November 7, 2024 - December 4, 2024
October 3, 2024 - November 6, 2024
September 5, 2024 - October 2, 2024
August 8, 2024 - September 4, 2024
July 4, 2024 - August 7, 2024
June 6, 2024 - July 3, 2024
May 2, 2024 - June 5, 2024
April 4, 2024 - May 1, 2024
March 7, 2024 - April 3, 2024

February 6, 2025 - March 5, 2025

NBC New York - Unique stays in the Pocono Mountains
NBC New York - Celebrating Women’s History Month with female owned businesses in the Poconos
Pocono Record - Delaware River named Pennsylvania's River of the Year for 2025
Scranton Times-Tribune - VISITPA.com back to sponsor NASCAR Cup Series at Pocono Raceway
CBS Philadelphia - Meet the newest luxury hotel right in the heart of the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania
WNEP-TV - Explore Pocono history with new Art and History Trail
Matador Network - Camelback Resort: Learning to Ski in Pennsylvania's Poconos
Times News Online - Visitors Bureau offers scholarships
Pocono Record - Ruth Jones, former Kittatinny Canoes owner, dies at 92
SheBuysTravel.com - Girls Weekend in the Poconos for Endless Fun
Islands.com - The Breathtaking Pennsylvania Park With Tranquil Lakes, A Massive Boulder Field, And Hidden Waterfalls

January 2, 2025 - February 5, 2025

The Philadelphia Inquirer - Honesdale in the Poconos was dubbed cool in 2020 — and it’s not cooling off
Forbes - Shawnee Inn And Shawnee Mountain Combine For An Idyllic Pocono Vacation
Forbes - Enjoy A Snowy Romp Through The Fun-Filled Pocono Mountains
News12 The Bronx - Go from snowy slopes to sunny splashes all in one weekend at Camelback Resort
Times News Online - Camelback employee honored
The Associated Press - The 2025 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America® Most Romantic Hotels List Is Announced
Washingtonian - Dial Up the Romance at This Getaway Resort
PA live! - Learn to ski and snowboard at Shawnee Mountain
WNEP-TV - Discover skiing: PA resorts offer family-friendly Bunny Hill Weekends
Times News Online - Monroe County kicks off America250 celebration
FOX56 News First at Ten - Reading & Northern Passenger reports 'best year ever' in 2024
Weekender - Redd’s Piano Bar & Lounge now open nightly at Kalahari Resort
Newsday - Poconos resorts offer fun for adults like swim-up bars and water slides
City & State Pennsylvania - PA tourism marketing efforts get long-overdue upgrade
WNEP-TV - New 'Jimmy' beer honors late President Carter's legacy
Pocono Record - Tobyhanna Ice Harvest back in 2025 for the first time in three years
Islands.com - Pennsylvania's Gorgeous Poconos Mountains Hides An Artsy Little Lake Town With Wineries And Antiques

December 5, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Philadelphia Magazine - Four Seasons of the Poconos!
NBC10 Philadelphia - Planning a romantic weekend getaway? Here’s why you should check out the Pocono Mountains
WNEP-TV - Pocono resorts see busy holiday weekend
Travel + Leisure - 10 Best Small-town Ski Destinations in America
LehighValleyLive.com - All 6 Pocono Mountains ski areas to be open by weekend, tourism group says
6abc Philadelphia - Blue Mountain is expecting a big crowd this weekend
PA live! - Experience Skytop Lodge during the holidays
PA live! - The giant gingerbread house at Skytop Lodge
Forbes - The Beer Of The Year, According To The Beverage Testing Institute
ABC7 New York - The Birthplace of the American Railroad is spreading Holiday Cheer
The River Reporter - Barking for joy: Honesdale celebrates dog park dedication
Pocono Record - Winter trips to the Poconos: How to book the best experience
WVIA.org - Poconos art scene sees rebirth through Stroudsburg art gallery
WNEP-TV - Three waterways are in the running to be PA River of the Year, and one of them is local
USA TODAY - These 9 clubs provide a blend of entertainment and education
Newsday - Pennsylvania water parks, Xanadu Roller Arts and more: Getaways Long Islanders should take this month

November 7, 2024 - December 4, 2024

CBS Philadelphia - This town tucked away in the Pocono Mountains offers new tastes and experiences all year round
The Philadelphia Inquirer - For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation opening a Poconos retreat center
WFMZ-TV - Leaders joins to open 'More Front Doors' to affordable housing in Poconos
NBC10 Philadelphia - Foodies rejoice! It’s time to make your reservations for Pocono Mountains Restaurant Week
13 WTHR-TV - Chuck's Big Adventure in Pennsylvania: The Stourbridge Line scenic train excursions
13 WTHR-TV - Chuck's Big Adventure in Pennsylvania: Jim Thorpe River Adventures
13 WTHR-TV - Chuck's Big Adventure in Pennsylvania: No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum
News12 Long Island - Pocono Mountains: Woodloch Pines Resort
Times News Online - PMVB honors railroad CEO, Thorpe police
WNEP-TV - Snowmen to line the streets of downtown Stroudsburg
Pocono Record - Astronaut mural in Stroudsburg pays tribute to Byron Lichtenberg
WFMZ-TV - How staff at lodge in Monroe County pull off preparing meal for 300 for Thanksgiving
Forbes - 9 Last-Minute Thanksgiving Vacation Ideas
Islands.com - Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains Boast The State's Tallest Waterfall Promising Picturesque Views
USA TODAY 10Best - Where to ski in 2024/25: Best ski resorts and snowboarding spots
WNEP-TV - Celebrity chefs create life-size candy masterpiece for holiday charity
PAHomepage.com - Spruce Ridge Reindeer Farm busy ahead of Christmas
Times News Online - The Swiftwater makes its mark with AAA Four Diamond award
Good Housekeeping - 27 Vacation Ideas for Families Who Can't Sit Still

October 3, 2024 - November 6, 2024

NBC New York - Plan a getaway to the Pocono Mountains
Weekender - Pocono Mountains Restaurant Week is back for November
ABC7 New York - The mansion that inspired Walt Disney's 'The Haunted Mansion' is in Pennsylvania
PA live! - PA live! hits the road, stops by Delaware Water Gap
WFMZ-TV - A look at Mount Airy Casino Resort during 69 News Sunrise edition
Tri-County Independent - America250PA Liberty Bell honors immigrant story at Hawley Silk Mill
Forbes - 4 Ski Vacation Ideas For Every Type of Winter Traveler
Condé Nast Traveler - 24 Christmas Vacation Ideas for 2024
Lehigh Valley Business - NEPA celebrates opening of The Swiftwater in the Poconos
NorthJersey.com - Best charming towns to visit near North Jersey: Our list
Times Leader - Funding secured to begin construction on Scranton to New York rail line
WFMZ-TV - Childs Park in Pike County reopens after winter storm damage closure
Lehigh Valley Live - Section of Route 611 closed 2 years ago partially reopens
The River Reporter - Wind energy agreement to power Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
FOX56 News First at Ten - All aboard! Historic Honesdale train hosts fall excursions
10best.com - 10 best hotels and resorts for babymoon relaxation
Islands.com - Hidden In The Mountains Are A Mesmerizing Series Of Waterfalls Known As Pennsylvania's Niagara

September 5, 2024 - October 2, 2024

NBC New York - Spend Autumn in the Pocono Mountains
Lehigh Valley Business - Skytop Lodge named finalist for Best Historic Hotel
Philadelphia Business Journal - Kalahari Resorts investing $8M to open 2 new dining concepts at Pocono Manor property
CNBC - Coolcations had another big summer. Here are the places travelers went
U.S. News & World Report - The 9 Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Teens
NBC10 Philadelphia - Poconos resort offering stay in candy corn-themed suite
PGA.com - Best Fall Golf Destinations
PennLive.com - Scenic park at Delaware Water Gap reopening 6 years after closure for storm damage
Islands - Pennsylvania's 5 Best Train Rides For Unbelievably Vibrant Fall Foliage Views, According To Travelers
WNEP-TV - Pocono fall foliage forecast
PAHomepage.com - Customers experience the paranormal at The Candle Shoppe
WVIA - New Carbon County trail could help revitalize Weatherly

August 8, 2024 - September 4, 2024

News 12 New Jersey - Poconos Mountains: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
6abc Philadelphia - Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Pocono Mountains is a blast from the past
Good Housekeeping - 30 Best Weekend Spa Getaways of 2024, Reviewed by Experts
WNEP-TV - Visitors Bureau launches Poconos Ambassador Program
PureWow - The 19 Best Places to See Fall Foliage Near NYC in 2024
PAHomepage.com - Experiencing Fall foliage while whitewater rafting in the Poconos
Pocono Record - 2024 fall foliage forecast for the Poconos
SnowBrains.com - Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, PA, Expands Sustainability Initiatives With Groundbreaking Renewable Energy Agreement
AARP.org - 5 Fall Foliage Mountain Destinations
Times News Online - Iron Horse pulls out of new station
Redbook Magazine - The Best Poconos Resorts for an Unforgettable Mountain Getaway
Centre Daily Times - These PA amusement parks are among the world’s most attended
WFMZ-TV - Mount Airy Casino Resort ranks in USA TODAY list for top casino hotels

July 4, 2024 - August 7, 2024

Forbes - Camelback Resort Offers An Idyllic Pocono Mountains Vacation
WVIA - Sports, Entertainment & Film Commission launched in Pocono Mountains
CBS Philadelphia - Poconos' Kalahari Resorts and Convention is home to world's largest indoor waterpark
Times News Online - Drivers enjoy Pocono experience
PAHomepage.com - NASCAR race weekend drives fans to local businesses
NBC10 Philadelphia - Resort in the Poconos offering fun for everyone this summer
Hotels Above Par - 8 Remote Weekenders For East Coasters
House Beautiful - The Best Poconos Resorts for an Unforgettable Mountain Getaway
Times Leader - 8 of the Best Panoramic Views in the Poconos
WNEP-TV - Check It Out: Hi-Tech Helicopters in Monroe County
CBS Philadelphia - Explore the Pocono Mountains with Kittatinny Canoes
FOX56 News First at Ten - Yenser's Tree Farm celebrates fourth annual sunflower festival
WNEP-TV - A trip to the Lacawac Sanctuary
News 13 (BRC TV) - Summer Fun: The Wake Zone in Tafton
Forbes - In The Kitchens At Woodloch Resort, A Tradition Of Excellence

June 6, 2024 - July 3, 2024

Forbes - Bleisure Travel: The Rise Of Mixing Business With Pleasure
NBC10 Philadelphia - A glimpse of all of the summertime fun in the Pocono Mountains
Weekender - Camelbeach unveils “Dinobeach” with lifelike animatronic dinosaurs
PureWow - 23 of the Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S., According to a Finicky Travel Writer
WNEP-TV - 2024 Women's Eastern Golf Association Amateur Championship
PA live! - PA live! is On the Road with Summer at the Poconos
News 13 (BRC TV) - New Historical Plaques Hope To Attract More Visitors To Stroudsburg
The Times-Tribune - All Aboard!: Iron Horse ramble excites rail enthusiasts from Reading to Jim Thorpe
WNEP-TV - Resorts prepare for busy holiday week
Travel Noire - 10 Things To Do In The Poconos For $25 Dollars Or Less
WFMZ-TV - 4-day Lehigh River Sojourn returns
Happenings Magazine - Keen Lake Camping & Cottages Resort celebrates 70 years
Times News Online - Mauch Chunk Lake Park turns 50
PAHomepage.com - Stroudsburg farm gives 19th-century experience
WVIA - Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau to roll out free ambassador program
The Philadelphia Inquirer - 5 places Appalachian Trail hikers like to eat in Pennsylvania

May 2, 2024 - June 5, 2024

NBC New York - Experience extraordin”Airy” in the Pocono Mountains
Pocono Record - Kalahari, Aquatopia, Great Wolf Lodge make top indoor water parks list
6abc Philadelphia - Bushkill Falls features 300 acres of natural beauty | One Tank Trips
PAHomepage.com - Governor Shapiro pays visit to Poconos in RV tour
Pocono Record - Great American Getaway: Race at Pocono named for Pa. tourism brand
Times News Online - Pocono Raceway voted best NASCAR track by USA Today
WNEP-TV - Celebrating pride in Monroe County
WVIA - Pocono Pride set to draw biggest crowd yet, with expanded entertainment, security
FOX56 News First at Ten - Kalahari Resort hosts first Food and Not Just Wine Festival
LehighValleyLive.com - Free shuttle connecting adventurers with Water Gap wonders gets rolling for 2024
WFMZ-TV - Poconos resorts gearing up for Memorial Day weekend
USA TODAY - Visiting the Woodloch Resort and spa without kids: A full review
FOX56 News First at Ten - Blue Mountain Resort's glamping sells out on opening green season weekend
PureWow - We Found It: A New Go-To Destination for Your Next Family Vacation
Times News Online - Free Pocono Mountains Travel Guide has trip ideas, more

April 4, 2024 - May 1, 2024

NBC10 Philadelphia - New luxury hotel set to open in the Pocono Mountains
FOX56 News First at Ten - Volunteers clean and promote recycling for Earth Day celebration
ABC27 - Plan Your Next Getaway in the Pocono Mountains
USA TODAY - Lazy retreat: 14 family resorts with the best lazy rivers in the US
PA live! - Kalahari’s Food and (not just) Wine Festival is May 19th!
Pocono Record - Smithfield Township celebrates opening of Marshalls Falls Park
New York Post - Best places to stay in the world for 2024, according to Tripadvisor
Forbes - These Ski Resorts Offer Exciting Summer Activities
WFMZ-TV - St. Luke's celebrates expansion of its Monroe County campus
Times News Online - Visitors Bureau gives grants to community projects
The River Reporter - Hotel tax supports trails, concerts, and more
Northern Virginia Magazine - 4 Mountain Coasters to Try Out This Summer
KSBW Action News 8 - 13 Local spots tortured poets can go to listen to Taylor Swift's new album
The Times-Tribune - Mount Airy Casino Resort announces concert series of tribute acts
Tri-County Independent - Harmony in the Woods sets concert lineup for fourth season

March 7, 2024 - April 3, 2024

CBS Philadelphia - A hidden gem found within the Pocono Mountains at The Lodge at Woodloch
Tri-County Independent - State funding announced to begin upgrading Honesdale's Main Street
Travel + Leisure - 9 Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania
The Times-Tribune - Dreaming of rail service to NYC: Proposed train promises economic benefits, advocates say
WVIA - Pick up the Poconos for Earth Day
PA live! - Pocono Mountains Restaurant Week kicks off on Sunday
Times News Online - STR conference connects owners, experts
Republican Herald - Reading & Northern Nesquehoning campus seen as an engine of growth
PAHomepage.com - Tourism tax dollars amplify 2024 events in Wayne County
Natural Awakenings Magazine - Farm Vacations: American Agritourism Grows in Post-Pandemic Times
LUXUO - The Most Luxurious Hotels in Pennsylvania
PAHomepage.com - Stourbridge Line and Runaway Train Brewery partner on beer-tasting events
WNEP-TV - Celebrating Stroudsburg's 45th St. Patrick's Day Parade
FOX56 News First at Ten - Shawnee Mountain honors military and first responders with special weekend offers

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