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

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 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 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

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 (WOLF-TV) - 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

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