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

ShawneeCraft Brewery Running Club

03/20/2025 - 12/18/2025

Join the ShawneeCraft Brewery running club on Thursday evenings. Enjoy a three-mile run or walk…

Stalingrad Scenario Game

03/29/2025

Stalingrad will fall. Will it land in the hands of the Russian Army or the German powers? The choice…

Pocono Whitewater Adventures Opening Day

04/01/2025

Join Pocono Whitewater today and be one of the first rafters on the river this year!

2025 Whitewater Season Opening Day

04/05/2025

Be the first to hit the rapids in 2025! Enjoy a special rate of just $61.95 that includes free…

Adult Easter Egg Hunt

04/12/2025

Why should the kids have all the fun? Join Lehighton Outdoor Center when it gets dark to participate…

The Jim Thorpe Running Festival

04/26/2025 - 04/27/2025

The JTARF roars back on the beautiful D&L and Lehigh Gorge Trails. On Saturday, enjoy a…

Big Day Out

05/03/2025 - 10/04/2025

Three awesome adventures in one big day! Check in at Pocono Whitewater and then hop on a Trek bike…

May Dam Releases of 2025

05/10/2025 - 05/25/2025

Join Whitewater Rafting Adventures for the First Dam Releases of 2025. Bigger rapids, higher water…

Whitewater Dam Release

05/10/2025 - 08/31/2025

You’ll be surrounded by state park protected mountains while enjoying 12 miles of Class II, III…

Bike Train

05/17/2025 - 09/21/2025

All aboard the scenic Bike Train! Step back in time and enjoy a relaxing train ride up the Lehigh…

Climb To Conquer Cancer Pocono

05/17/2025

Join the American Cancer Society can Climb to Conquer Cancer at Big Pocono State Park. Hike from…

J.E.E.P Go Topless Day

05/17/2025

Mountain View Vineyard Winery, Brewery & Distillery is participating in the annual worldwide Go…

Memorial Day Whitewater Weekend

05/24/2025 - 05/25/2025

Celebrate the unofficial beginning of Summer with a Whitewater Dam release Memorial Day weekend May…

Class III Inflatable Kayak Trip

05/25/2025 - 06/08/2025

These exclusive, private Class III Whitewater Inflatable Kayak trips take place on the Upper Lehigh…

June Dam Releases 2025

06/07/2025 - 06/22/2025

It's summer dam release time! Hang on tight and experience the thrill of Class III Whitewater on…

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