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With 2,400 square miles of outdoor recreation, history, family fun, agritourism and romance, the Pocono Mountains is making news!
Below are our latest news releases and featured stories.
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01-06-2021
The Lehigh River is in the running to become Pennsylvania’s 2021 River of the Year. One of only five state waterways nominated, the Lehigh River needs…12-17-2020
Ski resorts across the Pocono Mountains are embracing the freshly fallen snow and frigid temperatures as they gear up for the 2020-2021 season. Blue…12-15-2020
At a press conference this morning, Pocono Mountains United Way introduced its newly established Hospitality & Restaurant Worker Relief Fund. The goal…12-08-2020
Despite a difficult year, all is merry and bright on Main Street in downtown Stroudsburg. That’s because streaming giant Netflix gifted the borough an…12-02-2020
With the arrival of winter weather, the need to redouble efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 is vitally important to everyone in the Poconos as…11-25-2020
In a time when outdoor and socially distant activities are preferred, our six ski resorts across the Pocono Mountains are ready to provide a safe, fun…11-24-2020
As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise across the Commonwealth and country, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is encouraging more businesses to sign…11-20-2020
A cool way to experience downtown Stroudsburg for the holidays!11-11-2020
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is pleased to announce the return of its highly-popular travel guide, “Pocono Mountains Magazine” for…09-30-2020
NASCAR plans to make a pitstop in the Pocono Mountains for the 2021 season for two Cup Series races on back-to-back days, Pocono Raceway announced…09-30-2020
In just its third year (9/26/20), the volunteer litter cleanup event “Pick Up the Poconos Day” expanded to cover all four counties (Wayne, Pike,…09-08-2020
For the third year in a row, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is seeking volunteers for an official litter pick-up day to take place on…09-04-2020
The Pocono Mountains has been chosen by USA TODAY 10Best readers as the 8th Best Destination for Fall Foliage for 2020. The Poconos has now been…08-06-2020
Despite the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, the Poconos’ hospitality industry continues to offer the warm, personalized and safe service for…07-22-2020
Pick Up the Poconos Day takes place on September 26, 2020.07-08-2020
This week, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) 2020 Travel Guides began hitting shelves throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and…07-01-2020
It is with a heavy heart our region says a final goodbye to the matriarch of Pocono Raceway, Dr. Rose Mattioli. Over her more than 90 years of life,…06-12-2020
About an hour ago, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pike and Monroe counties will go green next Friday, June 19th. Wayne and Carbon counties entered…06-12-2020
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is celebrating the summer season a bit early with the full-time reopening of two of its visitors centers.…05-21-2020
Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer in the Pocono Mountains. Although COVID-19 has altered travel plans this year, there…05-18-2020
Following this morning’s virtual signing ceremony led by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, more than 150 businesses and counting have pledged to…04-29-2020
Golfers will once again be able to play more than a half-dozen courses throughout the Pocono Mountains after a delayed opening of the season. Governor…04-22-2020
Eight non-profits in Monroe County can continue serving our community through the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to financial assistance from the Crisis…04-09-2020
The Fall Music Festival is bringing some of your favorite local musicians right into your own home this month to raise money to support a growing need…04-06-2020
As the Pocono Mountains wages a battle against an invisible threat, its most vulnerable face a significant need in order to withstand the economic…03-30-2020
As COVID-19 continues to spread, information is fast-paced and constantly evolving. The rapid communication can seem overwhelming, and it becomes hard…03-27-2020
Contributions to Crisis Response Fund Reach $100K and Counting03-18-2020
Pocono Mountains United Way and its coalition of partners are working together to establish the Crisis Response Fund. This initiative aims to rapidly…03-11-2020
The Jim Thorpe Tourism Agency, in collaboration with state, county and borough officials, along with the regional tourism office and those involved in…03-05-2020
The nearly 30 million guests who visit the Pocono Mountains each year will now be greeted by new ‘Welcome to the Pocono Mountains’ signs. This project…02-20-2020
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is pleased to welcome its new 2020 Board of Directors, which includes many well-respected members of the…02-12-2020
The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway will resume operations in Jim Thorpe this weekend, February 15, 2020. This will be a wonderful accompaniment to Jim…02-05-2020
The unprecedented bout of warm weather this season has led organizers of the annual Wally Ice Fest to put safety first and move to a plan B to salvage…01-30-2020
Cold weather means one thing for the second weekend of February in the Lake Wallenpaupack area: Wally Ice Fest. This year’s event will be held at a…01-22-2020
The time is here to sit down and plan your vacation days for this year, so you don’t let them go unused in 2020. National Plan for Vacation Day is…01-16-2020
Race Dates: June 12-14, 2020 Registration for the inaugural Poconos Triathlon Festival is now open at Kinetic Multisports. In conjunction with…12-18-2019
Pick Up the Poconos and Pocono 3C highlight 2019 successes! In its first full year, Pick Up the Poconos has achieved remarkable results in the effort…11-26-2019
In its tenth year, Small Business Saturday urges everyone to “Shop Small” Saturday, November 30, 2019.11-01-2019
The Pocono Mountains hospitality community is rallying together to support Pocono Manor, its guests and employees.10-30-2019
Fresh off a record year for visitation and spending in the tourism industry, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) touted a successful 2018-19…08-07-2019
For as long as the Pocono Mountains have been a destination for visitors, its residents have been able to provide a place for them to stay. A study…07-24-2019
Wally Lake Fest is now in its 10th year celebrating beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack and the surrounding lake region. The last weekend in August promises…06-27-2019
July is almost here and so are a host of favorite July 4TH celebrations across the Pocono Mountains. From dazzling pyrotechnics over Lake…05-28-2019
Today the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) has announced expansions regarding the Pick Up the Poconos campaign. A press conference was held…05-08-2019
Impressive statistics on tourism’s local economic impact were provided by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, as well as numerous campaign updates.03-21-2019
There is no shortage of outdoor experiences and attractions this summer from waterparks and lakes to festivals, fairs, and state parks. Discover the…03-20-2019
Break out of winter hibernation and check out these upcoming spring events in the Pocono Mountains!11-08-2018
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) launched an anti-littering campaign called Pick Up the Poconos this past spring, aimed at cleaning up the…11-07-2018
Four-county guide serving Wayne, Pike, Monroe, and Carbon Counties highlighting member businesses to be produced by the Pocono Mountains Visitors…
