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Noteworthy Stories 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 can't-miss events—all in one unforgettable destination. Tap below to see what others are saying in our latest media highlights!

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2025/2026

January 2026
December 2025
November 2025
October 2025
September 2025
August 2025
July 2025
June 5, 2025 - July 2, 2025
May 8, 2025 - June 4, 2025
April 3, 2025 - May 7, 2025
March 6, 2025 - April 2, 2025
February 6, 2025 - March 5, 2025
January 2, 2025 - February 5, 2025

January 2026

This Poconos Destination Is A Year-Round Escape Packed With Festivals, Cafes, And Music - Yahoo! life
Pocono Mountains: A winter getaway guide for families - The Keystone
PTN Makes Cloud-Powered Shift to Multiplatform Distribution - tvtech
I Left Tahoe for My Old Home Mountain in Pennsylvania, It Was Lovely - Powder
Gary Cee spotlights Pocono’s musical talent at Sherman Theater - 28/22 News
Shawnee Mountain celebrates 50 years with retro anniversary bash - Pocono Record
A new car-free ski bus service will take you from Manhattan to the Catskills and Poconos - TimeOut New York
Camelback Resort Names New Culinary Leadership to Elevate Pocono Dining Experience - Food & Beverage Magazine
New era for Pocono Indian Museum - WNEP-TV
Historic Stroudsburg hotel reopens with modern amenities - 28/22 News
Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. Head Brewer Logan Ackerley Talks No Frills Pils - The Beer Connoisseur
A Cheese Shop’s Role in the Community - Culture
Local restaurant owner heading to Italy for Olympics - 28/22 News
Tannersville distillery wins 'Best Brandy in the State' at Pennsylvania Farm Show Spirits Competition - WNEP-TV
Elements Festival Releases Phase 1 Lineup for 2026 Edition - EDM Identity
Great Wolf Lodge Poconos introduces snow globe chalets for 20th anniversary celebration - FOX 56
Shawnee Mountain prepares for milestone anniversary - WNEP-TV
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Poconos - WNEP-TV
STR conference set for Kalahari - Times News Online
Upcoming Entertainment at the Sherman Theatre - abc27
MILLERTECH, KOA TEAM UP ON NASCAR O’REILLY AUTO PARTS SERIES RACE ENTITLEMENT - Pocono Raceway

December 2025

Now that it’s snowed, it’s time to ski. Poconos resort opens this week with others set to follow. - Lehigh Valley Live
New businesses brought fresh flavors to Monroe County in 2025 - Pocono Record
'Returning the building to the community': Popular theater in downtown Stroudsburg entering new chapter - WFMZ 69 News
Camelback Resort leads Pennsylvania ski season with new trails - Fox 29 Philadelphia
Camelback names new director of mountain operations - LVB - Lehigh Valley Business - Lehigh Valley Business
A tree lighting in Milford - The River Reporter
Snow-making machines boost ski season at Blue Mountain - WNEP-TV
President Trump to visit Monroe County for remarks at casino resort - WFMZ 69 News
Visit beautiful Browning Beaver Meadow Sanctuary - PA Live, 28/22 News
Great Ideas in Destination Branding: Pennsylvania Tourism Office - Sports Business Journal
Frogtown Tavern leaps onto region's dining scene with 'great food, welcoming atmosphere' - WFMZ 69 News
Why the Poconos' Skytop Lodge is a go-to holiday getaway for the family - CBS Philadelphia
Poconos Axe Works Offers Competition, Adventure & Fun - ABC27
Barley Creek Brewing Company produces award-winning beers in the Poconos - 6abc
Casino surprises shoppers with over $5,000 in gift cards - 2822news.com

November 2025

Camelback Resort and Blue Mountain Resort, PA, Invite Guests to Celebrate the Season - Snow Brains
Wayne County Historical Society and Museum - Atlas Obscura
Trolley showcases Lansford’s history - Times News
Historic Castle Inn - Atlas Obscura
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau – Barley Creek Brewing Company - abc27
Celebrate the holiday season in the Pocono Mountains with these family-friendly activities - NBC 10 Philadelphia
Kalahari marks 8th Macy's Parade appearance with new float and Ciara performance - WFMZ 69 News
New 110-room hotel approved by Pocono Township commissioners - Pocono Record
Rapper Yung Gravy set to perform at Stroudsburg's Sherman Theater - WNEP
Two resorts in the Poconos get top spots on USA TODAY's 10Best snow tubing list - Yahoo!
Indoor Water Fun at Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos - Uncovering PA
Eateries cooking up special deals for Pocono Mountains Restaurant Week - WFMZ
See what Pocono Organics is cooking up for restaurant week | PA Live! - WBRE
2 Pocono ski resorts turn to Norse god of snow to celebrate upcoming winter season - Lehigh Valley Live
Poconos set to delight foodies with Restaurant Week - WNEP
A fall getaway with cozy cabins, art, eats, and small-town flavor in Honesdale, Pa. | Field Trip - Philadelphia Inquirer
Community Development of the Poconos, Inc. launches to expand housing opportunities - The River Reporter
Veterans Day full of celebration and relaxation in Hawley - WNEP
Pennsylvania’s Overlooked Mountain Town Offers Some of the State’s Most Enjoyable Waterfall Walks and Mountain Views - Family Vacations
13 Cozy (and Convenient) Winter Weekend Getaways From NYC - Conde Naste Traveler
These all-inclusive resorts go all-out for unforgettable Christmas fun - USA Today

October 2025

9 Darling Small Towns in Pennsylvania - World Atlas
Dry weather means early fall colors for region; tourist spots prepare for leaf-peepers - WVIA
Lehigh Valley fall foliage update: When will peak color arrive? - The Morning Call
Pennsylvania's Small Poconos Mountains Community Is A Scenic Escape To Hike And Kayak - Yahoo!
Marker for lynching victim Richard Puryear approved for Stroudsburg - Pocono Record
Poconos tourism hits record $7.2B spend, supporting local jobs and communities - WNEP
How is 2025 treating Carbon County? Business leaders take a look - WFMZ
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is now managing the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg - Pocono Record
Sherman Theater's new partnership hopes to expand arts in Stroudsburg - WNEP
Grand Ole Opry of the Mountains: Historic Sherman Theater under new management - FOX 56
Heckman Orchards in the Pocono Mountains Produces Award-Winning Fruits & Veggies - ABC 27
Pocono Maple Water taps into natural hydration opportunity - Beverage Daily
Treat yourself to a relaxing vacation at the Lodge at Woodloch in the Pocono Mountains - NBC10 Philadelphia
Moyer Aviation Offers Year-Round Air Tours in the Pocono Mountains Region - ABC 27
Precision Fly and Tackle – Guided Fishing Trips in the Pocono Mountains - ABC 27
Wayne County's fourth Lackawaxen River access for boats dedicated at Indian Orchard - Tri-County Independent
Pennsylvania's Historic Train Takes You On A Scenic Ride Through The Pocono Mountains - Yahoo!
Peak leaf peeping season arrives in Jim Thorpe, attracting thousands of visitors - WFMZ
Wellness and spiritual destination replacing former Pocono Palace - Pocono Record
The 3 Most Haunted Golf Courses in America (and Why They're So Scary) - PGA.com

September 2025

Visitors to the Poconos spent almost $5 billion last year on lodging, food, more - The Pocono Record
Track Wolves, Dive Shipwrecks, Hunt for Truffles: 52 Epic Adventures in Every State - Afar
This Family-Friendly Resort Doubles as a Full-Body Workout - Men's Fitness
The Heartbeat: Stroudsmoor Country Inn - CBS Philadelphia
Honesdale toasts its third Beer and Wine Festival with music and craft vendors - WNEP-TV
An inside look at Skytop Lodge in the Poconos - NBC10 Philadelphia
What you need to know about the Pocono Beverage Trail - NBC10 Philadelphia
Pocono Maple Water - Athleisure Mag
Five family-friendly spots to go pumpkin picking in the Poconos - The Pocono Record
Where to catch Pennsylvania's fall colors right now, according to DCNR's foliage report - Yahoo
Dry conditions brought fall foliage early this year - Times News
Tourism summit touts projects - Times News
Pennsylvania’s Honesdale, The Surging Quaint Poconos Town, Drawing Families and History Buffs Seeking Rich Heritage and Scenic Views - Travel and Tour World
Performances for the people at the new Pedranti Pavilion - Pike County Courier
Pennsylvania approves historical marker for 1894 lynching victim in Poconos - Lehigh Valley Live
Lansford to launch trolley tours - Times News
All eyes stay on PA: Tourism generates billions more in recent years, report says - WFMZ
Visitors flock to the Poconos as trees reveal early hints of fall color - WNEP
Pennsylvania Roundup: Pocono Mountains fall foliage map returns for 2025 season - Times Leader
Kalahari Resorts Gorilla Grove offers treetop adventures - 6abc Philadelphia

August 2025

Visitors Bureau joins with PA Sports - Times News
Pocono Daytripper operations impacted as owner's family seeks answers in I-80 crash - Pocono Record
NASCAR Cup Series returns to Pocono a week early in 2026; Truck Series on one-year hiatus - Yahoo Sports
Pennsylvania hotel rated as best in the nation for sleep, according to a new list - CBS News - CBS News
America 250 PA Carbon County Calls for Community Support of 250th Anniversary Initiatives - The Valley Ledger
The Family Resort that Makes You Want to Stay Forever - Woman's Day - Woman's Day
Regenerative Hemp Field Day at Pocono Organics - Lancaster Farming - Lancaster Farming
Pocono Chamber welcomes new restaurant to Stroudsburg - LVB - Lehigh Valley Business
Remember The Poconos? Why It Fell Off The Map, And Why It's Time To Go Back - TheTravel
An inside look at Skytop Lodge in the Poconos - NBC10 Philadelphia - NBC10 Philadelphia
47th annual COTA Jazz Festival returns to Delaware Water Gap | wnep.com - WNEP
I went to a women-only adult summer camp — and it's worth the $900 price tag - The Independent - The Independent
Eye on Travel — The Lodge at Woodloch — August 30, 2025 - Peter Greenberg Worldwide
The best things we ate this week - The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Cooperage Project, Tusten Social join forces to expand senior programing - The River Reporter
The Family Resort that Makes You Want to Stay Forever - AOL
Review: Elements Festival 2025 – A Weekend of Surprise Sets, Great Vibes, and Mind-Blowing Afters in the Pocono Mountain… - NewsBreak
Elements Continues Reign As Best Dance Festival in Northeast
Settlers Hospitality adds Frogtown Chophouse to portfolio - The Times-Tribune
Adults Are Going to Sleep-away Camp to Make Friends. It Seems to Actually Work. - WSJ
There’s a World of Wellness To Explore - AAA
Wayne County Farmers Market, celebrating 50th anniversary, gets annual Ag Award at fair - The Tri-County Independent
Habitat for Humanity brings back piece of Poconos history - WYOU-TV
Arctic wolf pups are newest additions to Wayne County zoo - WNEP-TV
A beer for the people: Honesdale brewery showcasing America in new brew - The Times-Tribune
An area about twice the size of Trexler Nature Preserve is now protected in the Poconos - LehighValleyLive.com

July 2025

River Reporter - New trail connects communities in Hawley
WFMZ - Bring a little bit of holiday cheer to the summer': Christmas in July kicks off at Camelbeach
Good Info News Wire https://goodinfo.news/7-quaint-historical-bbs-to-book-in-pennsylvania/
Yahoo Life These Are the Best Spas in the World—Plus the Top 10 Winners in the U.S.
Gant News - 7 Hidden-gem Fishing Holes Across Pennsylvania
The Keystone - 9 must-see outdoor art displays & installations in Pennsylvania
Newsbreak - Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Founders of National Waterpark Day, Celebrates Ninth Annual Holiday July 28 Across All U.S. Locations
Only In Pennsylvania - You Have to Experience This Ravine Hike in Pennsylvania For Yourself
Pocono Record - A new kind of trail for the Poconos: PMVB launches Pocono History & Art Trail
WBRE - Summer thrills at Camelback's Mountain Adventures
WNEP - Pocono 3C Program offers stepping stone to those without housing
Philadelphia Magazine - Need to Cool Off? Try One of These Great Lakes Near Philadelphia

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

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