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.
2023/2024
- February 8, 2024 - March 6, 2024
- January 4, 2024 - February 7, 2024
- December 7, 2023 - January 3, 2024
- November 2, 2023 - December 6, 2023
- October 5, 2023 - November 1, 2023
- September 7, 2023 - October 4, 2023
- August 3, 2023 - September 6, 2023
- July 6, 2023 - August 2, 2023
- June 8, 2023 - July 5, 2023
- May 4, 2023 - June 7, 2023
- April 6, 2023 - May 3, 2023
- March 2, 2023 - April 5, 2023
February 8, 2024 - March 6, 2024
- NBC10 Philadelphia - Things to do in the Pocono Mountains this winter
- WNEP-TV - Gov. Shapiro says 'Main Street Matters' in visit to Wayne County
- Pocono Record - Camelback, Blue Mountain offer joint pass for unlimited winter sports
- People.com - Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S.
- PureWow - 10 Best Family Getaways Near NYC For a Vacation That Actually Feels Like One
- The River Reporter - Silk Mill bell to honor the immigrant women who built PA
- Times News Online - Camelback honored at awards ceremony in NYC
- Thrillist - Heart-Shaped Hot Tubs Made the Poconos the Best Romantic Getaway in the U.S.
- Forbes - The 20 Best All-Inclusive Resorts For Families 2024
- LehighValleyNews.com - Old-time charm: Take a trip to Jim Thorpe during Winterfest
- PAHomepage.com - Over 50 ice sculptures to fill Stroudsburg for Winterfest
- FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Mount Airy Casino revives 'Double Down on Love' vow renewal event after a decade hiatus
January 4, 2024 - February 7, 2024
- CBS Pittsburgh - Perfect destinations for a Valentine's Day getaway
- WNEP-TV - New luxury Pocono hotel The Swiftwater now booking
- Times News Online - Poconos tourism agency offering community grants
- New York Post - The 21 best romantic getaways for couples in 2024
- WDIY 88.1 - Winter Fun in the Poconos with Chris Barrett
- Parents.com - Beating the Winter Blues With a Family Getaway Weekend
- WVIA - Next semiquincentennial bronze bell location announced
- Travel + Leisure - 15 Best Weekend Getaways in Pennsylvania
- Forbes - These Luxurious Destination Spa Retreats Take Nutrition To New Heights
- Pike County Courier - Mount Airy Casino Resort announces mass wedding vow renewal ceremony
- Weekender - Sherman Theater celebrates 95 years of entertainment, arts, and community
- Forbes - Seniors Thrive At These North American Ski Resorts
- Washingtonian.com - 10 Romantic Getaways Near DC For Your Next Couples Retreat
- Main Line Today - 6 Cozy Poconos Getaways Perfect for a Winter Escape
- Thrillist - Best Romantic Weekend Getaways & Couples Trips in the US
December 7, 2023 - January 3, 2024
- WVIA - Celebration honors the past and future of rail service in NEPA
- The Times Leader - Cartwright: Return of rail service ‘a once in a lifetime opportunity’
- NBC New York - Winter Skiing In The Pocono Mountains
- Forbes - It’s ‘Snowing’ At Fontainebleau Las Vegas And Other Luxury Spas
- Pocono Record - Camelback Resort kicks off winter season, celebrates 60 years
- WMFZ-TV - ShopRite shoppers surprised with holiday gift cards from Mount Airy Casino elves
- WMMR - Pennsylvania Mountain Ranks The Best For Snowtubing
- Parents.com - The 2023 Parents Family Travel Awards
- Tri-County Independent - River of the Year: Lackawaxen faces Allegheny, Youghiogheny
- WNEP-TV - Families celebrate New Year's weekend at Poconos resort
- PAHomepage.com - Poconos offers endless winter fun
- PAHomepage.com - You’ll never be ‘board’ at Blue Mountain Resort’s ski and snowboard lessons
- Centre Daily Times - These 5 PA places are among America’s ‘coziest’ winter towns
- Forbes - The 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts In The US 2023
November 2, 2023 - December 6, 2023
- The Morning Call - Poconos to NYC train takes a major step forward
- FOX29 Philadelphia - Skiers, snowboarders flock to the Poconos as slopes open for winter season
- WBAL-TV - Jim Thorpe makes for exciting weekend trip
- News 13 (BRC TV)- Students Explore Careers In Hospitality Bootcamp
- NBC New York - Taste Your Way Around The Region With The Pocono Beverage Trail
- Times News Online - Pocono NASCAR weekend is event of the year
- The Independent - Best ski resorts on the East Coast of the USA
- WNEP-TV - Snowmen of Stroudsburg return for sixth year
- Thrillist - 7 Fun BFF Road Trips Within 3 Hours of Philly
- CNN - Heart-shaped beds and champagne hot tubs: Inside America’s adults-only hotels
- Travel + Leisure - 16 Best Spa Weekend Getaways in the U.S.
- WNEP-TV - Hawley Winterfest weekend returns soon to Wayne County
- FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Kalahari Resorts pledges $50 million to provide clean water for one million people in Africa
October 5, 2023 - November 1, 2023
- CBS News - "Mobituaries": The final resting place of sports superstar Jim Thorpe
- PennLive.com - Keanu Reeves was spotted in this Pa. town: ‘You just never know who you’re going to run into’
- PAHomepage.com - Great Wolf Lodge completes multi-million dollar expansion
- NBC10 Philadelphia - Escape for a weekend in the Pocono Mountains
- Insider - Jim Thorpe, the 'Little Switzerland of America,' Is a Great Fall Vacay
- WFMZ-TV - Camelback Resort celebrating 60th ski season, looking to hire over 200 workers
- Thrillist - The Best Fall Mountain Towns for Group Getaways
- WNEP-TV - A growing workforce in the Poconos
- Business Insider - Family of 4 Downsized to Small, Remote PA Cabin Bought Sight-Unseen
- Pocono Record - NASCAR comes a week early to Pocono Raceway in 2024
- WNEP-TV - Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival
- 6abc Philadelphia - It's a costume party for FYI Philly with new places to go in the fall, Halloween
- WFMZ-TV - Spooky Stroudsburg features scavenger hunt, decor contest, and festivities
September 7, 2023 - October 4, 2023
- CBS Philadelphia - 1st 2023 fall foliage map report for Pennsylvania released of the season
- WNEP-TV - Monroe County ready for fall foliage season
- Pocono Record - Pocono casino named one of nation's top casino hotels
- 6abc Philadelphia - Control your own speed on the Camelback Resort Mountain Coaster
- WNEP-TV - Monroe County life skill students get real-world experience
- WVIA - Stroudsburg History highlighted in walking tours
- NBC10 Philadelphia - Get on board in the Poconos this fall and take in breathtaking views
- Dwell - How the Poconos Became the Birthplace of the Heart-Shaped Bathtub
- SKI Mag - Ikon Pass Adds Two Pennsylvania Ski Resorts
- Pocono Record - Pocono Twp. has approved Great Wolf employee housing expansion
- WFMZ-TV - Park in the Poconos closed since 2018 due to storm damage preparing to reopen next year
- Explore.com - This East Coast Region Is A Must-Visit If You Are Looking For Outdoor Adventures
- WNEP-TV - Pocono Food Truck Festival returns
- FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Over 1000 participants conquer Tough Mudder races at Pocono Raceway
- WFMZ-TV - More than 100 volunteers "Pick Up The Poconos"
August 3, 2023 - September 6, 2023
- NBC10 Philadelphia - Find out why Milford is the perfect Poconos spot for a fall getaway
- LehighValleyLive.com - Poconos waterpark resort marks expansion and renovation with half-price stays, NFL star power
- Reader's Digest - Enjoy Bottomless Pumpkin Spice Lattes with Your Hotel Stay
- WNEP-TV - New shuttle for Fall Foliage Festival in Jim Thorpe
- 6abc Philadelphia - Explore the scenic Pa. railways without worrying about steering or even pedaling on a bike
- Seventeen - The Coolest Trips to Take From NYC
- Pocono Record - Finish your summer with these Pocono fairs, festivals, and activities
- BRC TV13 - Milford Hospitality Group Gets Cliff Park
- U.S. News & World Report - 20 Most Romantic Getaways in Pennsylvania
- NBC10 Philadelphia - Poconos’ Skytop Lodge named 1 of Top 16 all-inclusive USA resorts
- WNEP-TV - On The Pennsylvania Road | A cool break in Monroe County
- Family Vacationist - 12 Best Mountain Towns for Fall Foliage in the U.S.
- PennLive.com - Fall foliage 2023: Here are 7 great places to stay in Pa. to see the leaves turn
- Times News Online - Registration open for Pick Up the Poconos Day
- PAHomepage.com - Last day of the season at Camelbeach
- The Times-Tribune - Little big town: Honesdale a charming destination for culture, history and eats
- Pocono Record - Study: Pocono summer camps have $251 million economic impact
- The Times-Tribune - Amtrak officials visit Scranton, Poconos, Jersey for passenger train research
- LehighValleyLive.com - Fast-casual chicken chain, co-owned by Shaquille O’Neal, headed to the Poconos
- 6abc Philadelphia - Pocono Television Network takes you to Camp Oneka for girls
July 6, 2023 - August 2, 2023
- The Associated Press - Pocono Raceway boasts its largest NASCAR crowd in more than a decade for Denny Hamlin's win
- LehighValleyLive.com - Pocono Raceway marking 50th anniversary of NASCAR competition with 3 days of racing
- WFMZ-TV - Members-only, private luxury residence club planned for Camelback Mountain
- Forbes - A Hospitality Icon Reflects On Decades In The Business
- WNEP-TV - New permanent bridge at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort put in place
- Insider - Best Sustainable Vacation Destination in Every State
- PureWow - 17 Awesome Places to Go Glamping Near New York City
- PennLive.com - This Pa. lodge was named one of the best in the U.S.
- Tri-County Independent - Paupack Falls roars again with release from Lake Wallenpaupack
- PAHomepage.com - Recent rain helping whitewater rafting business
- BRC TV13 - The Lodge at Woodloch Receives Three Awards
- WNEP-TV - Historical farm in Monroe County celebrates 60 years
- PAHomepage.com - PA live! On the Road: Milford's attractions for all
June 8, 2023 - July 5, 2023
- CBS Philadelphia - Jet dryer from Pocono Raceway being used at I-95 construction site
- 6abc Philadelphia - Here's great things to do on a trip to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
- WFMZ-TV - Things to do in the Poconos this summer
- PureWow - 19 Best Summer Weekend Getaways from NYC
- NBC Connecticut - CT LIVE!: Taylor’s Trip to the Pocono Mountains
- NBC10 Philadelphia - Gear up and venture out in the Pocono Mountains
- WNEP-TV - Pedaling the Path: White Haven Trail Festival
- PAHomepage.com - Quiet Hills Lavender Farm proves to be the perfect place to relax
- WFMZ-TV - Camelbeach kicks off opening season with new waterpark attraction
- Times News Online - Visitors Bureau reviews successful 2022
- WFMZ-TV - Officials hold groundbreaking for new Heritage Center in Stroudsburg
- The River Reporter - The Wildflower Concert Series returns
- WFMZ-TV - Race begins at the Poconos Triathlon Festival
- Newsday - Things to do this summer at ski resorts: Mountain Creek, Camelback, Jiminy Peak, Killington and Smugglers' Notch
- WNEP-TV - Poconos celebrating freedom and fathers for Juneteenth
- ABC13 Houston - Take a ride on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
- Times News Online - Carbon’s Skirmish recognized on business’ 40th anniversary
- BRC TV13 - Summer Fun Profile: Riverside Glamping
- FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Poconos Park raises first flag in honor of Flag Day, gifted by Vietnam War veteran
May 4, 2023 - June 7, 2023
- 6abc Philadelphia - Nascar, Camelbeach milestone anniversaries highlight summer at the Pocono Mountains
- 6abc Philadelphia - Pride Month in the Pocono Mountains
- NBC10 Philadelphia - Summer in the Poconos Offers Something for Everyone
- Lehigh Valley Live - Blue Angels, F-22s set for Pocono Raceway Airshow on Memorial Day weekend
- WNEP-TV - Entertainment ambassador | Do My Job
- Business Insider - A Couple Lived a Real-Life 'Schitt's Creek' Renovating a Rundown Motel
- Best Life - Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S.
- Times News Online - PMVB is sponsor of NASCAR Xfinity race
- WNEP-TV - Pocono Raceway upgrading paddock, victory lane
- Weekender - Gettin’ dirty for a good cause: MUDGIRL’s return to The Poconos
- Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal - Resorts gear up for summer
- PAHomepage.com - Lost Highway Concert to kick off in the Poconos
- Pocono Record - ESU to host camp for high school students with Kalahari, Camelback
- Tri-County Independent - Take a free train ride through the northern Poconos this June
- FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Taste of the Poconos raises funds for local library
- Times News Online - Poconos travel guide available
- Pocono Record - NPS, MCTA offer shuttles for river, Raymondskill Falls, busy hikes
- FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Opening weekend at Blue Mountain Resort's bike park
- PAHomepage.com - Monroe County expands historical landmark
- WFMZ-TV - Regional, national experts meet to celebrate thriving tourism industry in Poconos, discuss whether strong tourism will last
April 6, 2023 - May 3, 2023
- Good Housekeeping - 42 of the Best Solo Travel Destinations in the United States
- PennLive.com - Great Wolf Lodge opens another restaurant; new villas, pool coming soon
- WFMZ-TV - Volunteers collect more than 1K bags of trash as part of Pick Up the Poconos Spring Cleanup
- WNEP-TV - Tourism grant in the Poconos benefits community projects
- Forbes - High Demand For Upscale Hospitality Real Estate Despite Inflation
- Travel + Leisure - 15 Best Places to Visit on the East Coast
- TODAY.com - Family Vacation Ideas: Best Places To Vacation With Toddler
- Weekender - Rockstar John Waite to perform Mount Airy Casino Resort in Poconos
- The Times-Tribune - They turned a tired Poconos motel into a travel hot spot. Now they're going glamping.
- Times News Online - Jim Thorpe film festival back for more razzle-dazzle
- WNEP-TV - Outdoor activity companies prepare for busy summer
- Nasdaq.com - 5 Great Places to Buy a Vacation Home
- HOTELSMag.com - KSL Resorts launches sustainability program
- WNEP-TV - Gearing up for summer at Camelback Mountain
- FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Asa Packer Mansion receives grant funding from the state
- PAHomepage.com - Kalahari hosts 2023 Empower Nepa Women's Conference
- VERANDA - These Are the 12 Best Spa Resorts in the USA
- Tri-County Independent - Harmony In The Woods announces summer 2023 lineup for third year
March 2, 2023 - April 5, 2023
- Town & Country Magazine - 20 Best Luxury Spas 2023 — Best Destination Spas in the World
- Travel + Leisure - This Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania Is Getting a $125-million Redesign and an Even Bigger Water Park
- PureWow - 16 Charming Small Towns in Pennsylvania You Might Just Want to Move to
- NBC10 Philadelphia - Jump in at Aquatopia in the Poconos Year Round
- The New York Times - Can You Bring Kids to Adult Resorts? Many Are Now Open to Families
- WFMZ-TV - New Amtrak study on NYC-Scranton line estimates nearly 500K riders by 2030
- WNEP-TV - Mount Airy Casino in Monroe County donates to nonprofits
- PAHomepage.com - Pocono Organics program helps families in need
- The Citizens' Voice - Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. acquires naming rights to PNC Field beer bar
- WNEP-TV - Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort prepping for spring
- FOX56 News First at Ten (WOLF-TV) - Meals on Wheels hosts guest drivers
- Weekender - Boutique Poconos Hotel offers “Forest Field Trips” for World Forestry Day and Earth Day
- Parade.com - 35 Best All-inclusive Resorts
- PAHomepage.com - Largest Home and Outdoor show in NEPA held in Poconos
- WNEP-TV - Volunteers needed for spring cleanup in Monroe County
- WFMZ-TV - Upcoming events and activities in the Pocono Mountains
- PAHomepage.com - Skirmish Paintball celebrates 40 years
- U.S. News & World Report - The 18 Best Weekend Getaways From New York City
- LehighValleyLive.com - U.S. News names best waterparks. 4 Pa. parks, including 2 Lehigh Valley favorites, make list
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