Summer In The Poconos

The Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania is a region of incredible beauty, fascinating history and a virtual playground for vacationers. Encompassing an area of over 2500 square miles, the Poconos hosts 150 lakes and hundreds of miles of hiking trails through lush forest and rolling hills. The accommodations throughout the area include exclusive resorts, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds and many private cabin rentals. The Pocono Mountains are a popular skiing destination being easily accessible from the major east coast cities but it is the summer months that draw the masses for recreation, touring and relaxation.

From May through September there are numerous festivals at Shawnee Mountain beginning with the Celtic festival featuring music, dancing and dining. Independence Day features a dazzling fireworks display, the always fun Octoberfest is in July and there is even a rodeo and chili cook off in September. There are various waterparks that always enthrall the kids and a myriad of excellent restaurants and pubs for the adults. Theaters and concerts provide unlimited entertainment, the living history museum is absolutely fascinating and there is access to pre historical Native American sites.

The word Pocono comes from the Native American phrase for a stream between two mountains referring to the Delaware river. A great many are drawn to the historic river to fish for trout, canoe on the lazy waters, swim or just relax and sunbathe on her beaches.

Whitewater rafting is wild on the Lehigh river, horseback trips are readily available and the forests are bountiful with wildlife. The Pocono Mountains have a large population of black bear, whitetail deer are everywhere and racoons, squirrels, chipmunks and birds are forever entertaining. With its stunning scenery, multitude of activities and diverse attractions, there’s not anything quite like summer in the Poconos.