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The crackle of a campfire, the roar of the river, the whir of a fishing reel — the Pocono Mountains offer a soundtrack of simpler times and richer experiences. Sun-drenched summer days offer endless chances for fishing, hiking, camping, or relaxing on the porch. Bring the whole family to enjoy sprawling resorts and larger-than-life waterparks. Come fall and winter, rolling mountain terrain plays host to an autumn canopy of color and an adventure course for winter sports enthusiasts. “SO MANY BEAUTIFUL AREAS TO SEE AND VISIT AND NO MATTER WHERE YOU GO EVERYONE IS BEYOND FRIENDLY AND WELCOMING! I’M A TRUE MOUNTAIN GIRL WITH THE POCONOS BEING MY FAVORITE GETAWAY!” — LILI MARIE, FACEBOOK 10 HAPPY MOMENTS Kalahari Resort in Pocono Manor is a stay-and- play adventure land for kids of all ages. Zoom down whirly waterslides at the country’s largest indoor waterpark, drift down the lazy river, or reach new heights on the zip lines or at Gorilla Grove Treetop Adventures Ropes Course. Adventure-seekers of any ability can explore the wilderness aboard the All- Terrain Pinzagauer Tours in Jim Thorpe. This high-mobility military vehicle rumbles over boulders, along Hades Hollow quarry, and even through water to bring you up close to Blue Lake. Climb, balance, and zip through the trees with Pocono TreeVentures in East Stroudsburg. Five rope courses offer 66 elements to explore, with something for all levels, starting with “Kidventures.” In Stroudsburg, step into history at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, a museum where period-dressed actors portray a 19th-century Pennsylvania German family spinning, weaving, hearth cooking, and candle making. For decades in the 19th century, the Dorflinger Glass Factory was a mainstay for the town of White Mills. Now, the site hosts a museum where visitors can tour the restored buildings and view more than 1,000 pieces of the delicate crystal. Seeking a bit more thrill from a zip line course? Camelback Mountain Adventures in Tannersville has you harnessed. Take a chair lift up to the 4,000- foot summit and fly side-by-side with another racer aboard the Soaring Camel. Bushkill Falls in Bushkill is a family-friendly favorite. Hike a network of boardwalk trails to watch the frothing water break over a series of eight falls, gathering in a deep pool banked by ferns, mosses, and wildflowers. Chocolate lovers delight in Callie’s Candy Kitchen in Mountainhome, a sweets shop that coats anything in chocolate, from potato chips to the pretzels made in the on-site factory. You also can enjoy traditional favorites like almond brittle. Escape to another century and explore the breathtaking estate at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford. The Medieval French castle sits among a trail network through white pine and hemlock trees. Dine with the winemakers at sunset at Mountain View Vineyard in Stroudsburg. Live music comes to your vineyard-side table as you savor an upscale, seasonal menu. Each course is perfectly paired with handcrafted wine. KEY: = Adventurer = Arts & Culture = Family = Foodie = History Buff = Party Animal = Shopper EVENTS June 1–3; July 27–29 & Aug. 18–19, 2018 Race Weekends at Pocono Raceway Watch the NASCAR XFINITY Series race June 2 and a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race June 3. NASCAR returns with Overton’s 150 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race July 28 and Overton’s 400 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race July 29. The Verizon IndyCar Series closes out the Pocono racing season with ABC Supply 500 August 19. July 21 & Aug. 18, 2018 “Kids ‘n’ Critters” Days At Claws ‘N’ Paws Wild Animal Park in Lake Ariel, bring the kids to enjoy activities such as face painting, helping keepers prepare animal food, and a meet-and-greet with small critters. Kids get $1 off Junior Admission. Aug. 24-26, 2018 Wally Lake Fest Lake Wallenpaupack is celebrated during this action-packed, three-day event in Hawley, with a boat parade, motorcycle ride, live music, vendors, and more to help the summer last a little longer. October 2018 Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Weekends Weekends in October, the town of Jim Thorpe comes alive with scenic train rides, delicious food, free live music, children’s activities, spooky ghost tours, horse and carriage rides, and more. October 2018 Halloscream Nights at Pocono TreeVentures On weekends in October, fly through the dark forest on aerial ropes courses and zip lines, and enjoy autumn activities including the haunted trail, pumpkin painting, and scary movies.
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