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. View the full list of outdoor adventures.
Events
Monster Trout Derby
- 07/01/2025 - 10/01/2025
The merchants of the Lackawaxen River Watershed have announced the return of the Monster Trout…
ShawneeCraft Brewery Running Club
- 07/03/2025 - 12/18/2025
Join the ShawneeCraft Brewery running club on Thursday evenings. Enjoy a three-mile run or walk…
Ducky Derby
- 07/04/2025
Join Camelbeach for their Rubber Duck Derby in partnership with the American Cancer Society Relay…
Moonlight Rafting
- 07/04/2025 - 08/31/2025
Journey under the stars on the Lehigh River. Moonlight Rafting Adventures provides a nighttime…
Big Day Out
- 07/06/2025 - 10/04/2025
Three awesome adventures in one big day! Check in at Pocono Whitewater and then hop on a Trek bike…
Singles Only Big Day Out
- 07/06/2025
Looking for a thrilling way to meet new people while tackling an epic adventure? Imagine a 23-mile…
Dog Days of Summer
- 07/11/2025 - 08/22/2025
Does your dog love adventure as much as you do? Bring your four-legged friend on a family-style…
Firework Fridays at Camelbeach
- 07/11/2025 - 08/29/2025
Kick off your weekend with a bang at Firework Fridays at Camelbeach, happening every Friday from…
Invasion of Normandy
- 07/11/2025 - 07/13/2025
Join Skirmish and over 4,000 paintball players at Invasion of Normandy Scenario Game as you gather…
The Expedition
- 07/11/2025 - 09/06/2025
Independently navigate an inflatable kayak and explore 12 miles of the Lehigh River when it is not…
July Dam Releases
- 07/12/2025 - 07/27/2025
Ready for a wild ride? Hang on tight and experience the thrill of Class III Whitewater. With nearly…
Palmerton Spartan Super
- 07/12/2025
There’s nothing mediocre about this middle distance race. The Spartan Super offers the ideal blend…
Whitewater Dam Release
- 07/12/2025 - 08/31/2025
You’ll be surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of state-park-protected mountains while…
Palmerton Spartan Sprint
- 07/13/2025
The Sprint may be the shortest distance race, but it’s still a favorite amongst both new and…
Bike Train
- 07/19/2025 - 09/21/2025
All aboard the scenic Bike Train! Step back in time and enjoy a relaxing train ride up the Lehigh…
Take a Tour
Jim Thorpe Trolley Company
Discover and explore Jim Thorpe aboard an open-air trolley! The Historic Trolley Tour Pass is a…
The Pocono Historic Trolley Tour
The Pocono Historic Trolley is an elegantly restored trolley the harkens back to a bygone era with…
Pocono Slingshot Rentals
The Polaris Slingshots' dual seats are the perfect way for couples to tour the area on vacation. Let…
Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tours
Enjoy a leisurely, captained patio boat cruise on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack! Sit back and relax…
Moyer Aviation
Experience breathtaking views of the Delaware Water Gap and other sights from the air with your own…
Pocono Helitours
See the Pocono Mountains from a new perspective with a scenic helicopter air tour! The helicopter…
No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum
Tour a real coal mine dating back to 1855! Hop in a mine car and take the tracks over 1,600 feet…
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Experience a ride the whole family will enjoy! Comfortable, vintage coaches built as early as 1917…
The Stourbridge Line
All aboard The Stourbridge Line! Scenic passenger trains through the Pocono Mountains. Experience a…
Steamtown National Historic Site
All aboard at Steamtown National Historic Site! Take off on a train tour to the Pocono Mountains!…