News Releases
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions with 2,400 square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts.
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Rain Cannot Stop ‘Pick Up the Poconos’ Volunteers
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125+ volunteers collect 150 bags of trash across 50 miles Tropical Storm Ophelia could not deter roughly 130 volunteers from heading out into the Poconos and picking up litter along area roads and public spaces. A rainy Saturday, September 23 saw those volunteers cover 50 miles of roads across the four counties of the Poconos.
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The Pocono Mountains consistently ranks as one of the country’s top fall foliage destinations, with 2,400 square miles and four counties to explore. To help locals and visitors alike plan their ultimate leaf-peeping adventure, the popular Fall Foliage Forecast has returned to PoconoMountains.com.
Registration Open for Pick Up the Poconos Day
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Volunteers needed for September 23rd region-wide litter cleanup. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is seeking volunteers for its next region-wide litter pick-up day on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (rain or shine).
Shawnee Mountain Annual Fireworks
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Saturday Evening, July 1, 2023 Shawnee on Delaware, PA – Returning this year, Shawnee Mountain’s Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks, which benefits the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company on…
PMVB Supports Future Tourism, Hospitality Leaders
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New scholarship award & student support program introduced The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) has awarded a variety of 2023 scholarships totaling $9,240 to nine recent high school graduates and undergraduate students pursuing degrees in or related to the hospitality and tourism industry.
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Where Families Gather and Traditions Are Born TANNERSVILLE, PA — Located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, Serenité Private Residence Club at Camelback Mountain is excited to announce its arrival as one of the East Coast’s most luxurious and exclusive clubs.
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PoconosVRO to be the voice of short-term rentals in the Pocono Mountains In response to a growing interest in an organization to advance the interests of vacation rental owners in the Poconos, a group of volunteers has come formed a formal trade association: PoconosVRO, a 501 (c)(6) corporation, supported by membership dues.
Visitors Bureau Celebrates Industry Success
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2022 Annual Report highlights and awards recipients honored The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) touted a successful 2022 in marketing the four-county region as well as developing and executing numerous initiatives. The PMVB also celebrated honorees at its Annual Report Luncheon at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono.
Free, Official Travel Guide Returns to Pocono Mountains
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’23-’24 edition available in five states, 800 locations The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) announces the return of its highly popular, free travel guide just in time for the unofficial start to summer. 200,000 copies are currently being distributed to 800 locations across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland.
Dates Announced for Pocono Fairs, Festivals & Fireworks
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Memorial Day weekend kicks off 2023 spring/summer event season Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and with that, the kickoff of fairs, festivals, and fireworks in the Pocono Mountains.