Outdoors & Adventure
With Pocono meaning the "stream between two mountains,” the region encompasses 2,400 square miles of lakes, rivers and woodlands just waiting to be discovered.
Enjoy campfire-toasted marshmallows as you experience the outdoors firsthand at your campsite. Pack a lunch and travel around countless mountains, ravines and untouched wilderness. Nourish your soul while soaking in the majesty of a mountain vista. Listen to the birds as you float along the river.
After you've explored the tamer side of nature, why not try a walk on the wilder side. Bike through the gorge or navigate some single track. Feel your adrenaline rush as you raft down the rapids. Hike into nearly unexplored territory and discover tumbling waterfalls. Experience the wonder of a clear-bottom kayak. Test your lure as you catch largemouth bass, rainbow trout, walleye and countless other fish in our lakes and rivers. Whatever adventure you are looking for, the Pocono Mountains will help answer nature's call.
Events
Spring Hiking Weekend 2024
- 04/19/2024 - 04/21/2024
Keystone Trails Association hiking weekend features three days of hiking, camaraderie, and looking…
Bike Train
- 04/20/2024 - 11/10/2024
All aboard the scenic Bike Train! Step back in time and enjoy a relaxing train ride up the Lehigh…
Bridge the Gap: Evening Pond Paddle
- 04/20/2024 - 07/12/2024
Join PEEC for a paddle around the ponds! Beginners are welcome – PEEC will teach you…
Predator Days
- 04/21/2024 - 10/05/2024
The Predator is back! Do you and your team have what it takes to go up against our trained…
ShawneeCraft Brewery Running Club
- 04/25/2024 - 12/26/2024
Join the ShawneeCraft Brewery running club on Thursday evenings. Enjoy a three-mile run or walk…
Big Day Out
- 04/27/2024 - 10/05/2024
Three awesome adventures in one big day! Check-in at Pocono Whitewater and then hop on a Trek bike…
Jaycees Annual Canoe Classic
- 04/27/2024
Come and join the Jaycees for a nine mile race on the beautiful Lackawaxen river. Check in begins at…
The Jim Thorpe Running Festival
- 04/27/2024 - 04/28/2024
The JTARF roars back for its fifth installment, all on the beautiful D&L and Lehigh Gorge…
May Dam Releases of 2024
- 05/11/2024 - 05/18/2024
Join Whitewater Rafting Adventures for the First Dam Releases of 2024. Bigger rapids, higher water…
Whitewater Dam Release
- 05/11/2024 - 09/01/2024
You’ll be surrounded by state park protected mountains while enjoying 12 miles of Class II, III…
Memorial Day Whitewater Weekend
- 05/25/2024 - 05/26/2024
Celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer with a Whitewater Dam release Memorial Day weekend May…
Plant ID 101
- 05/25/2024
Join the Botanical Hiker Heather Houskeeper for this introductory botany lesson! This program will…
Class III Inflatable Kayak Trip
- 05/26/2024 - 06/09/2024
These exclusive Class III Whitewater Inflatable Kayak trips take place on the Upper Lehigh Gorge…
Jack & Jill’s Downhill Marathon
- 06/01/2024
Like its sister race, the Jack and Jill’s Downhill Marathon and Half Marathon in Washington, the…
Tank Day
- 06/01/2024
Skirmish will have several scenario tank teams out and about to see if your infantry game is up to…