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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.

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June 5, 2025 - July 2, 2025

Yahoo Life - Cool off and slow down at these 14 family resorts with the best lazy rivers
Philly Bite - Pennsylvania's Best Small-Town Coffee Shops
Outdoor News - Delaware is named Pennsylvania’s River of the Year for 2025
Family Destination Guide - 9 Humble Seafood Restaurants In Pennsylvania Locals Swear Are The Best In The State
Speedway Digest - Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 results from Pocono Raceway
Speedway Media - THREE-PEAT: POCONO RACEWAY SELLS OUT NASCAR CUP SERIES RACE FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
WNEP - Fans flock to Poconos for race weekend excitement
WJLA - Road Trip Ready: Guide to Family Fun in Pennsylvania
NewsBreak - Pocono 3C Helps People, Beautifies Poconos
KeyStone News Room - The 11 best places to zipline in Pennsylvania
WNEP - NASCAR driver Ross Chastain visits the Poconos ahead of Cup Series

May 8, 2025 - June 4, 2025

Digital Noise Magazine - The Most Scenic Place in Pennsylvania
River Reporter - River access, trails open up along Lackawaxen
WNEP - Pocono Pride Festival kicks off with vibrant celebration in Stroudsburg
WNEP - More paranormal monkey business in the Poconos | Creepy Side of NEPA Podcast
The Valley Ledger - Carbon County Community Festival Set to Celebrate Local Culture, Community and Commerce
Philly Bite - What's The Longest Train Ride in The State of Pennsylvania?
Entrepreneurship Reporter - Woodloch Becomes Official Resort Destination Partner of Penn State Athletics
Keystone News Room - 8 best Pennsylvania coffee companies
WFMZ - Camelbeach to mark 27th season with waterslide racing, surf simulator, fireworks and more
MSN - NASCAR's best five tracks decided by fans with surprising results

April 3, 2025 - May 7, 2025

NBC10 Philadelphia - Slide and splash into family fun at Poconos waterparks
Forbes - Why Traveling Locally Might Be Your Best Trip Yet
The Times-Tribune - Five short road trips into Scranton's extended back yard
Weekender - Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau returns to NASCAR Xfinity Series Race with more action
WNEP-TV - Blue Envelope Program aids drivers with ASD in Monroe County
Good Housekeeping - 15 Mother-Daughter Trips That Will Bring You Closer Together
USA TODAY - 4 best destinations for Taurus season, according to an astrologer
USA TODAY 10Best - Dive into the 10 best indoor water parks in the US
Condé Nast Traveler - 9 Destinations Where a (Relatively) Cheap Family Vacation Is Possible
WFMZ-TV - Pocono Mountains Restaurant Week: Explore delicious dining deals
PAHomepage.com - Registration still open to 'pick up' the Poconos

March 6, 2025 - April 2, 2025

The Morning Call - ‘Highest attended ski season ever’: Poconos finally catches a cold, but in a good way
NJ.com - Poconos is always a great winter trip from N.J., especially when a spa is involved
WNEP-TV - Volunteers needed to help pick up the Poconos
PA Live! - Pocono Restaurant Week is approaching
WFMZ-TV - Voters choose Inn at Jim Thorpe as Pa.'s Top 'Mom-and-Pop' Hotel in survey
Citizens Voice - Bresnahan “all aboard” for passenger train between Scranton, New York City
Scranton Times-Tribune - ‘A continual line of economic development’: Scranton-to-NYC train project promises workforce benefits
WNEP-TV - Celebrating Founder's Day in Monroe Co.
Times News Online - Applications being accepted for PMVB Community Impact Grant
Pocono Record - Kalahari's second annual Food & (Not Just) Wine Festival is April 13
WFMZ-TV - 'Just trying to be good to the earth': Nonprofit visits Poconos brewery as part of solar tour

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

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