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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.

2021/2022

May 5, 2022 - June 1, 2022
April 7, 2022 - May 4, 2022
March 3, 2022 - April 6, 2022
February 3, 2022 - March 2, 2022
January 6, 2022 - February 2, 2022
December 2, 2021 - January 5, 2022
November 4, 2021 - December 1, 2021
October 7, 2021 - November 3, 2021
September 2, 2021 - October 6, 2021
August 5, 2021 - September 1, 2021
July 8, 2021 - August 4, 2021
June 3, 2021 - July 7, 2021

May 5, 2022 - June 1, 2022

NBC10 Philadelphia - Get Away and Relax in the Poconos at These Resort Spas
Pocono Record - Aquatopia named best waterpark in country by USA TODAY's 10Best
PEOPLE.com - PEOPLE's 2022 Travel List: 25 Things to Do, Eat & See This Year!
CNN.com - Tripadvisor's top 10 hotels in the world and the US for 2022
Times News Online - Rail service needed
Philly Bite Magazine - Top Places To Camp in Pennsylvania
WNEP-TV - Get up close & personal with farm animals at frolic in Monroe Co.
WVIA News - PA Fish & Boat Commission celebrates National Safe Boating week
Travel + Leisure - 13 Best Indoor Water Parks in the U.S.
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania sake brewery Sango Kura thrives in the Poconos
WNEP-TV - Campgrounds in Wayne County anticipate busy summer
Forbes - These Restaurants Thrive On Locally Sourced, Fresh Ingredients
Lonely Planet - The 6 best hikes in the Poconos Mountains
WNEP-TV - New chair lift planned for Carbon County resort
PAHomepage.com - Pocono businesses benefit from holiday weekend
Times News Online - Blue Mountain Resort’s Bike Park opens Saturday
FOX56 News First at Ten - Shuttle service in Delaware Water Gap returns
InsideTravelReport.com - KSL Resorts Enhances Seven Properties with New Activities & Attractions
Bethesda Magazine - Luxurious camping experiences near Montgomery County, Maryland
WNEP-TV - Monroe County airport celebrating aviation this weekend
Mashed.com - The Best Wine Festivals In America
TheTravel.com - 10 Poconos Resorts That Are Perfect For Couples This Summer
NASCAR.com - M&M'S to sponsor Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway

April 7, 2022 - May 4, 2022

Travel + Leisure - Margaritaville Is Coming to the Poconos — With Tiny Homes, RV Setups, and a Swim-up Bar
Philadelphia Magazine - Wilderness and Style Meet at The Rex in the Poconos
6abc Philadelphia - Summer 2022: Pocono's Camelback Resort offers numerous indoor, outdoor attractions
Pocono Record - Pick up the Poconos, PEEC anniversary: Here's how to spend Earth Day
NBC10 Philadelphia - Take a Poconos Food Tour With Sheila Watko
PAHomepage.com - Tourism Day Summit at Kalahari Resort
Forbes Magazine - How The Great Wolf Lodge Is Encouraging Others To Support Autism Acceptance
WFMZ-TV - New Rodale Institute, Pocono Organics research center aims to increase regenerative organic farming in Pa.
Lonely Planet - Best beaches in Poconos
Times News Online - Steam locomotive rebuilt, ready for May 28 trips
The Bradford Era - Senators urge PA communities to clean up litter
PHL17 - Poconos and Beyond: Summer activities in PA
LehighValleyLive.com - Railroad that runs Jim Thorpe train buys shuttering firetruck factory
Times News Online - Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival begins
Stroudsburg Herald - 20k+ Bags Of Trash Collected | Records are broken in latest Pocono Litter Cleanup
Lifney.com - The Top Reasons to Visit the Poconos This Spring
Northern Virginia Magazine - The Biggest Indoor Water Park in the U.S. Is Within Driving Distance of NoVA
NBC10 Philadelphia - 5 Fun Things to Do — Outside or Inside — This Easter Weekend
BreweriesInPA.com - Wallenpaupack Brewing Wins “Pennsylvania Brewery Of The Year” For 3rd Consecutive Year At New York International Beer Competition
WorldAtlas.com - 9 Small Towns In Pennsylvania Where Everyone Knows Your Name
PAHomepage.com - St. Luke's Groundbreaking on a multi-million project
Fox56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - 12 hours of Jazz to support Ukraine
New Jersey Family - Camelback Resort to Debut New Water Park Attractions
WNEP-TV - Busy days on the green in Monroe County
365AtlantaTraveler.com - 30 things to do in the Poconos you can't miss
WTAJ-TV - Calling all Foodies! Book your trip to the Poconos for unique and delectable eats

March 3, 2022 - April 6, 2022

New York Daily News - Great Wolf Lodge Poconos revamp includes new villas, eatery
HGTV - The 16 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in America
WNEP-TV - Pick Up the Poconos cleanup planned
NBC10 Philadelphia - It’s Always Summertime in the Indoor Water Parks of the Poconos
The Washington Post - A roundup of the best off-the-grid creative retreats near the D.C. area
Forbes - Led By Destination Spas, Wellness Travel Is Booming
PAHomepage.com - Camelback Resort 'skims' into spring
Philly Bite Magazine - Top 10 Best Irish Bars and Pubs in Pennsylvania
Times Leader - Reading & Northern returning historic steam locomotive to excursion service
Wild Precious Now - Pocono Mountains: Small Town BIG Flavor!
PureWow.com - 17 of the Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S.
Fox56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Golf season is underway at Shawnee Inn
Realtor.com - The Most Affordable Places To Buy A Vacation Home
WTAJ-TV - Year-round waterpark fun in the Pocono Mountains
Tri-County Independent - This county in the Poconos will help mark nation's 250th birthday
Forbes - Expect Great Spring Skiing At These Eastern Ski Resorts
WFMZ-TV - Pa. jazz venues team up for Ukraine benefit event
Times News Online - CCTI hosts program for Women’s History Month
10best.com - 10 of the best hotels for nature experiences in the US
U.S. News & World Report - The 18 Best Weekend Getaways From New York City
90.5 WESA - Pennsylvania businesses eager for kickoff to whitewater rafting season
Tri-County Independent - Telethon to honor individuals, groups for service to Poconos
TravelAwaits.com - National Park Service Closes Parts Of 6 Popular Parks To Protect Breeding Wildlife
TripSavvy.com - The 8 Best Destinations for a Vintage Family Vacation
Pocono Record - Stroudsburg's annual St. Patrick's Day parade to return after 2 years
WNEP-TV - A bridge into the past on the Pennsylvania Road

February 3, 2022 - March 2, 2022

NBC New York - Hitting The Slopes Of The Pocono Mountains
Thrillist.com - Best Adaptive Sport Resorts for People With Disabilities
FOX29 Philadelphia - Poconos is home to the world's largest paintball facility Skirmish Paintball
BRC TV13 - Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau's Community Impact Grant
WNEP-TV - Newly renovated rooms at Split Rock Lodge
NBC10 Philadelphia - The Poconos Are for Lovers: Check Out the Champagne, Heart-Shaped Tubs
Pocono Record - Ice carving, train rides on deck for winter festivals in the Poconos
Times News Online - Camelback opens new immersive waterslide
PAHomepage.com - Report to Business Breakfast held in Stroudsburg
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Paint the mountain pink event in Monroe Co.
Times News Online - Poconos network to show ‘Jim Thorpe – All American’ on Sunday
TravelAwaits.com - The Best Poconos Resorts For Mature Travelers
Centre Daily Times - What National Park Service site in Pennsylvania was most visited in 2021?
6abc Philadelphia - Touring The Rex at Promised Land state Park in the Pocono Mountains
WNEP-TV - Busy Presidents Day weekend on the slopes in the Poconos
WTOP-FM - 13 Top Water Parks in Pennsylvania
Trekaroo.com - Snow Tubing in Pennsylvania- 17 Awesome Spots for Families!
TimesUnion.com - Winter vacation ideas near the Pocono Mountains
WTAJ-TV - Snowshoeing fun offered in the Pocono Mountains

January 6, 2022 - February 2, 2022

The Wall Street Journal - Second Homes Are Fueling a Rebirth in the Poconos
CNBC - The top spots to shop for the winter vacation home of your dreams
WFMZ-TV - Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau redesigns website
Escape Brooklyn - A Guide to Milford, PA
NBC10 Philadelphia - The Poconos Are for Lovers: Check Out the Champagne, Heart-Shaped Tubs
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Pocono Raceway Airshow returns in 2023
Pocono Record - Winter in the Poconos: Ice rinks open for season, 'snowmen' grace streets of Stroudsburg
Vice.com - 14 Unique Couples Vacations and Airbnbs 2021
PAHomepage.com - Pocono Organics on PA live!
Forbes - Snow Is Almost Guaranteed At These Eastern Ski Resorts
InsideTheMagic.net - Disney's Haunted Mansion Was Inspired by Harry Packer's Historic Home
MarketWatch.com - Inside a Black-owned bed-and-breakfast empire
Thrillist.com - Best Romantic Weekend Getaways & Couples Trips in America
WNEP-TV - Snowshoeing now at Shawnee Inn
FOX56 News Fist at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Helping out a different 'Claws' donate your Christmas tree to those with 'Paws'
PennLive.com - Best romantic getaways for Valentine’s Day weekend: Travel sites, rentals, destinations
PAHomepage.com - Honesdale Irving Cliff Star shining bright for local healthcare workers
BRC TV13 - Blue Mountain Resort Opens 40th Trail
LehighValleyLive.com - Restoring passenger rail through Poconos no longer a pipe dream. It’s reality.
Pocono Record - A gem of the Poconos, Jim Thorpe offers history and fun things to do
PHL17 - Winter Fun: Things to do in the Pocono Mountains
SundayEdit.com - 7 Wellness Retreats and Spas That Recharge Your Mind, Body, and Soul
Thrillist.com - Best Day Trips & Weekend Getaways from Philadelphia
TheStreet.com - 7 Fun Winter Travel Destinations

December 2, 2021 - January 5, 2022

Boston Magazine - Three Adventurous Honeymoon Locations in New England and Beyond
NBC New York - Visit Stroudsburg: A Winter Wonderland
CNN - 13 best family ski resorts: Fun for all ages
Condé Nast Traveler - The Best Winter Weekend Getaways from NYC
Forbes - These Mid-Atlantic Ski Resorts Provide Exceptional Downhill Experiences
NBC10 Philadelphia - Sheila Watko Grabs a Beer, Takes a Rest in This Pocono Mountain Town
WNEP-TV - Viewers share family-friendly spots to check out this winter
Standard Speaker - Pocono business, tourism leaders express support for Scranton-NYC Amtrak route
NBC10 Philadelphia - Learn to Ski and Snowboard in the Poconos
PAHomepage.com - PA live! On The Road in the Pocono Mountains
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Hawley Winterfest 2021 kicking off the holiday season in the Poconos
WNEP-TV - Rock-climbing gym in Mount Pocono back open after spring crash
TravelAwaits.com - 21 Adorable Mountain Towns Our Readers Couldn't Get Enough Of In 2021
Self.com - 19 Best Airbnb Cabins for a Winter Escape
MyNewOrleans.com - Dream Bachelorette Parties: Healthy Hoedowns for Your Bridal Posse
PennLive.com - Pa. hotels named to the 2021 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Gingerbread Displays list
PAHomepage.com - Pocono tourism and travel seeing a big rise in business
NBC10 Philadelphia - Get a Taste of Holiday Shopping at Stroudsburg in the Pocono Mountains
Pocono Record - Where to welcome the New Year in the Poconos
WFMZ-TV - Life-size snowmen return to Stroudsburg
Times News Online - Another season of Olde Time Christmas begins in Jim Thorpe
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Nativity display in Monroe County benefits disaster relief across the world
WNEP-TV - Mount Airy Casino pays for holiday grocery shoppers
PAHomepage.com - Revitalization efforts underway in Lansford
Fodors Travel - 16 Resorts that are Perfect for Family Reunions—Even During COVID
Thrillist.com - Best Ski Destinations Within 5 Hours of New York City

November 4, 2021 - December 1, 2021

CNBC - Most popular U.S. tourist destinations for European travelers
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Blue Mountain preparing for opening day, hundreds of snow guns get to work
Family Vacationist - 9 Fun Hotels for Kids with Incredibly Cool Kids Clubs
PAHomepage.com - The Frogtown Chophouse on PA live!
AllRecipes.com - How to Make Your Own Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie
WTAJ-TV - Take in the great outdoors & unwind along the Pocono Beverage Trail
Times News Online - Jim Thorpe employee earns statewide award
LoveExploring.com - America’s best mountain resorts you’ll want to stay at
USA TODAY - Family travel: 8 East Coast vacations great for any time of year
Philly Grub - Fantastic Pocono Mountain Resorts for Foodies
Hop Culture - The 12 Best Beers We Drank in November
WFMZ-TV - St. Luke's shows off new facility in Carbon County
PAHomepage.com - PA's First Litter Action Plan
WNEP-TV - Thanksgiving tradition returns to Shawnee Inn in the Poconos
Pennsylvania Capital-Star - Happy Trails Pa. looks to big boost from infrastructure bill to build, connect rail trails
Recreation News - Holidays in the Poconos
Pocono Record - Casey touts infrastructure deal while touring Dansbury Depot
Yahoo! - Pocono Organics Introduces News CBD Gourmet Gum Drop Line
PennLive.com - Camelback, Blue Mountain launch new features, more food and more snow for ski season
Lifney.com - The Ultimate Family Snow Day: Ski Resorts in the Poconos
MSN.com - Ranked: America's best RV parks - and why
WNEP-TV - International travelers return to U.S.
PAHomepage.com - Poconos is Celebrating Small Business Saturday
Pocono Record - Pocono Mountains Music Festival to put on first holiday show

October 7, 2021 - November 3, 2021

NBC10 Philadelphia - Ride a Bike, Relax and Taste ‘Autumn in a Glass’ in Jim Thorpe in the Poconos
Philly Grub - Three Towns in the Poconos to Visit for Good Food & Drink While Leaf-Peeping
Escape Brooklyn - A Guide to Promised Land State Park in the Poconos, PA
Good Morning America - Most wishlisted holiday destinations and travel trends to spark your wanderlust
WFMZ-TV - Pocono Food Truck Festival showcases great eats, beverages and fall foliage
WTAJ-TV - See the Poconos by Slingshot or take a spin around the Pocono Raceway
PAHomepage.com - Poconos Businesses Recovering From COVID
WNEP-TV - ‘Mystery Around Main Street’ in Stroudsburg
WFMZ-TV - Great Wolf Lodge rolls out 'MagiQuest' live-action adventure game
Delaware Today - See Fall Foliage at These 5 Destinations Within Hours of Delaware
Philadelphia Magazine - 6 Gorgeous Philadelphia-Area Hikes Near Breweries
PAHomepage.com - Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau on PA live!
Philadelphia Inquirer - Poconos foliage reaching peak color, foresters say
AMNY - 'Escape the City' trend plus low interest rates equals boom of Poconos’ Classic Homes
Times News Online - Jim Thorpe festival brings in the people
Travel Awaits - 11 Best Things To Do In The Delaware Water Gap
SpeedwayMedia.com - 2022 Pocono Raceway NASCAR Tickets and Camping Now Available
WNEP-TV - Let the ghoul times roll! Hotel of Horror scares up fun in the Poconos
Pocono Record - Make the most of fall at cozy Pocono bed & breakfasts, historic inns
Golf.com - The tiniest greens I’ve ever seen and Wawa mornings: My new favorite fall golf trip
WNEP-TV - The Stourbridge Line makes it easy to see foliage by train
WHTM-TV (ABC27) - Ready to scream? 15 scariest haunted houses in Pa.

September 2, 2021 - October 6, 2021

Newsday - Hiking trails, ziplining, water rafting and more unique ways to see fall foliage in the Northeast this season
Times News Online - Poconos named USA’s third best fall foliage destination
Brides Magazine - The 21 Best Places to Elope Around the World
Travel + Leisure Magazine - 10 Best Small Towns in the U.S. to Retire
Forbes - Why Now Is The Best Time To Visit This Poconos Luxury Wellness Resort
WildPreciousNow.com - Choose Your Own Adventure in Jim Thorpe, PA
Pike County Courier - Local tourism going stronger than before Covid, visitors bureau says
PennLive.com - Top fall foliage spots in Pennsylvania from the people who developed the national map
Forbes - From Beetroot To Barbecue, These Chefs Create Delectable Dishes
Women's Health Magazine - 10 Best Sex Resorts And Erotic Vacation Spots In 2021
WNEP-TV - Volunteers Needed for Pick Up the Poconos
Times News Online - Carbon is seeing banner year in hotel tax collections
WNEP-TV - Pocono Mountains remain popular through pandemic summer
WFMZ-TV - Many already looking ahead to fall as some see early signs of fall foliage
Main Line Today - 4 Fall Foliage Getaways That Are an Easy Drive From the Main Line Area
Newsday - Indoor water parks close to Long Island to visit this season
The Associated Press - Kalahari Resorts and Conventions Makes Waves with New Float for 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®
Pocono Record - The Poconos offer the best in leaf peeping
EastHamptonStar.com - A Family Destination
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Hotel in Hawley documents Wallenpaupack dam release
Pocono Record - Pocono Latin Fest moves to East Stroudsburg University
PAHomepage.com - Local pastry chef to compete on Food Network’s Halloween Wars
WTAJ-TV - The Jim Thorpe Trolley is just another great way to take in the Fall Foliage
6ABC Philadelphia (WPVI-TV) - Pocono Television Network visits the Pocono Slingshot Rentals

August 5, 2021 - September 1, 2021

WFMZ-TV - Poconos among top 10 most profitable areas for new Airbnb hosts
The River Reporter - Pocono region reaps benefit of tourism boom
USA TODAY 10Best - Best Family Resort (2021)
WTAJ-TV - The Pocono Mountains offers four seasons of endless fun
Forbes - Top Eastern Golf Courses That Offer An Artistic Design
Pocono Record - Celebrate PA Produce Month by supporting local farms, markets
Newsday - Visiting the Poconos this summer: Things to do, where to stay
BRC TV13 - New Winery Opens in Honesdale
WNEP-TV - Colorful crosswalk project brightens up downtown Stroudsburg
WTAJ-TV - Say “goodbye” to Summer and “hello” to Fall at the Pocono Mountains
Times Leader - Quiet Valley plans Heritage Craft Day
Pocono Record - At 88, Ruth Jones is again leading annual Delaware River cleanup
Parade.com - 12 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the USA
The Times Tribune - Wallenpaupack Brewing Company opens the Wake Zone
Times News Online - Registration open for Pick Up the Poconos Day
Pocono Record - Stroudfest returns for its 16th year after 2020 break
BRC TV13 - Wayne County Fair Returns for 159th Season
WNEP-TV - Carbon County Fair kicks off
WNEP-TV - The Greene Dreher Sterling Fair returns
Times News Online - Wine, beer, lots of food choices at West End Fair
Fox 56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Jam packed weekend for Wally Lake Fest
BreweriesInPa.com - Wallenpaupack Brewing Company; A Shining Gem In The Poconos
TravelAwaits.com - Most Scenic Accessible Hikes In U.S. National Parks
The Morning Call - Historic Harry Packer Mansion, which was the model for Disney's Haunted Mansion, has new owners

July 8, 2021 - August 4, 2021

Fox Business - VR waterslide, first in America, debuts at Poconos water park
The New York Times - The Schlock-Horror Drive-In That Rose From the Grave
PA.gov - First Lady Wolf Celebrates Pennsylvania Tourism During Visit to Honesdale
Times News Online - Glamping is a modern twist to traditional camping
WFMZ-TV - Volunteers needed for Poconos litter pick-up day
PAHomepage.com - Vote for the Pocono Mountains!
Pocono Record - Pocono Organics achieves regenerative organic hemp certification
WNEP-TV - Looking for a new adventure? Put your pedal power to use at this Poconos attraction
The Morning Call - East Stroudsburg University, Northampton Community College partner
WNEP-TV - Harmony in the Woods in Hawley
WFMZ-TV - The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow announces additional performers, event times
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Road Trippin': The Mount Airy Casino and Resort
PAHomepage.com - Welcome Back, Brianna Strunk
Reader's Digest - Coolest Indoor Water Parks in the U.S.
WFMZ-TV - Stroudsburg one of 10 towns aiming to win $3M tech makeover
PAHomepage.com - Honesdale winery honors first responders
TripsToDiscover.com - 15 Most Charming Small Towns in Pennsylvania (2021 Guide)
SkinInc.com - Woodloch Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary with New Spa Treatments
BRC TV13 - Shawnee Riverfest Celebrates Ten Years
Parade.com - Glamping Near Me - Best Glamping Spots in Every State (USA)
Pocono Record - Avoid the crowds in Delaware Water Gap NRA and Worthington State Forest
WNEP-TV - Eagles hall of fame kicker holds camp in the Poconos
The Washington Post - Summer of KidsPost: State parks and beach fun
NJFamily.com - 5 Great Spots for Your Summer Staycation
TheTravel.com - What To Expect At Kalahari, Poconos, And When To Go To Avoid The Crowds
Hollywood.com - The Drive-In Will Never Die: Miracle at the Mahoning
Happenings Magazine - Pocono State Craft Festival

June 3, 2021 - July 7, 2021

Philadelphia Magazine - 13 Awesome Things to Do in the Poconos This Summer
Times News Online - Visitors bureau reports seeing strong interest in area
U.S. News & World Report - 16 Top Poconos Resorts to Visit
WFMZ-TV - NASCAR weekend kicks off in the Poconos, fans are excited to be back
BRC TV13 - Soarin' Eagles Rail Tours Open in Hawley
WNEP-TV - New way to soak in summertime sights: Brand new trolley tour hits Jim Thorpe
ABC27 (WHTM-TV) - Good Day PA Road Trip to the Lodge at Woodloch
TODAY.com - Highlights magazine celebrates 75 years in publication
Happenings Magazine - Skytop Lodge
WFMZ-TV - Doubleheader NASCAR weekend to benefit Poconos charities
93.1 WPOC - Chris Barrett, President & CEO of Pocono Mountain Visitor Bureau | CEOs You Should Know
WNEP-TV - Campgrounds predict another busy summer
Philadelphia Magazine - The Poconos Real Estate Market Is in a COVID-Fueled Frenzy
FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - First ever Pocono Pride Festival
NewsChannel 34 (WIVT-TV) - NASCAR allows local fan to walk around Pocono Raceway to celebrate weight loss
WNEP-TV - Settlers Hospitality increases employee pay
NBC10 Philadelphia - You Can Get in the Driver’s Seat for Fun in the Poconos This Summer
Forbes - Celebrate The Lodge At Woodloch’s 15-Year Anniversary With New Spa Treatments, Activities, And A Cocktail You Can Enjoy At Home
Philadelphia Inquirer - How to get to the Poconos from Philly without a car, including by bus and rideshare
Parade.com - Where to Find a Water Park Near Me - Best Water Parks in Every State
Forbes - Beat The Heat With Wet And Wild Summer Experiences
PAHomepage.com - Campers beat the heat in Wayne County
WNEP-TV - Resorts in Monroe County ready for long holiday weekend
FOX43 (WPMT-TV) - Barna behind the wheel at Pocono Raceway
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Things to do in the Poconos: The best hiking, boating, museums, car racing, wineries, restaurants, and more.

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