What is Means to be Pocono Proud
Pick Up The Poconos
The Poconos is practicing an environmentally-friendly lifestyle. Read about some resources and tips for visitors.
Pocono 3C
Pocono 3C is a program designed to give persons who are homeless, or in danger of becoming homeless, a job and case work, to get back up on their feet.
Landmark Poconos Theater has New Leadership
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Nonprofits aim to enhance arts and cultural destination The historic Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg is entering a new chapter in its legacy as the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) officially assumes management responsibilities.
Spotlight on Carbon County’s Panther Valley
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New History Trolley Tour Launches to Celebrate Local Heritage As tourism continues to flourish across the Pocono Mountains, the Panther Valley is stepping into the spotlight as a must-visit destination – rich in history, community spirit, and exciting new experiences.
Poconos Sets Highest Visitor Spend Ever
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Billions generated by tourism, reinforces industry importance New data from a state-level study of tourism’s economic impact shows steady growth and a new record visitor spend for the four-county Poconos region in 2024.
Experience the Pocono History & Art Trail
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Download the free mobile passport to visit and step back in time With July 4th celebrations planned for later this week, 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and numerous events are planned to celebrate the United States’ Semiquincentennial.
Pocono 3C Helps People, Beautifies Poconos
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Program celebrates six years of success and measurable impact This month marks six years since the launch of the Pocono Community Caring Company, or Pocono 3C, which has made a significant impact on the Pocono Mountains—beyond the sheer volume of litter removed from the region’s picturesque landscape.
New Pocono Mountains Travel Guide Released
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2025-2026 guide is free resource for planning trips to Poconos Including a pullout map, trip ideas, and itineraries, the Pocono Mountains Travel Guide has returned with updates for visitors to the region.
PMVB Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
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Program aims to inspire future tourism and hospitality leaders The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s PMVB scholarship funding, awarded on an annual basis to high school seniors and undergraduate students pursuing degrees in tourism and hospitality, as well as related fields.
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From parks to playgrounds, 25 regional projects receiving financial boost The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 PMVB Community Impact Grant, a program created to enhance the quality of life in communities across the region.
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Nearly 50K bags of trash collected through overall litter efforts Roads, trails, and parks throughout the Pocono Mountains are significantly cleaner following the Pick Up the Poconos Spring Cleanup held Saturday, April 26, in honor of Earth Day. And throughout the month, even more groups of volunteers are scheduled to hold cleanups!
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Returns With More Action for June's NASCAR Xfinity Series Race
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• PMVB serving once again as the entitlement sponsor for the Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 on Saturday, June 21.
Tourism Dollars Help Promote Wayne Events/Nonprofits
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Hotel tax dollars to support marketing efforts for 2025 events, overnight stays Wayne County Commissioners, Wayne County Hotel Tax Board, and the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) are proud to announce roughly $150,000 in funding for events and nonprofit organizations for the coming year thanks to the Tourism Project Disbursement Allocation Program.