Summer Adventure Bucket List

Summer Adventure Bucket List

Here are 13 thrilling things to do in the Poconos in summer!

There are so many family-friendly summer activities in the area to try, and we love seeing your Pocono Mountains stories! As you cross items off your summer bucket list, share your experiences on social media using #PoconoBucketList.

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Fill your summer up with sunshine and thrills in the Poconos.

This summer, make the Pocono Mountains your playground and check off a bucket list packed with adventures. Whether you’re after adrenaline, fresh air, or unforgettable memories with family and friends, there are plenty of summer outdoor activities in the Pocono Mountains for everyone.

Take on a trifecta of biking, hiking, and whitewater rafting through scenic trails and roaring rapids during the Big Day Out with Pocono Whitewater or suit up for an epic battle at Skirmish Paintball, the largest paintball park in the world. Get behind the wheel of a high-powered UTV for an off-road adventure along rugged mountain trails, take a lap around an iconic NASCAR track during a stock car racing experience, or rent a sleek and stylish Pocono slingshot to explore the winding roads at your own pace.

Get out on our lakes and rivers for Pocono Mountains water sports! Enjoy a relaxing afternoon trying stand-up paddleboarding, embark on a multi-day paddling and camping trip to appreciate nature and culture during the Delaware River Sojourn, or fill your need for aquatic speed with some high-octane jet skiing.

For land lovers, there are biking challenges to conquer at scenic Poconos parks, mountain adventure parks with treetops ropes courses to traverse, and the twists and turns of the mountain coaster to experience at Camelback. Take to the skies during a helicopter tour that delivers sweeping, cinematic views or soar through the air on a zipline. Choose from our bucket list picks to experience something new this summer in the Poconos.