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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 water parks. Come fall and winter, rolling mountain terrain plays host to an autumn canopy of color and an adventure course for snow sports enthusiasts. HIGHLIGHTS BUSHKILL FALLS, BUSHKILL Fondly referred to as the “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” Bushkill Falls provides trails in varying lengths and difficulty, offering several angles from which to view some or all of the eight waterfalls. LAKE WALLENPAUPACK Activities abound at this 5,700- acre freshwater lake in the Pocono Mountains. A popular destination for families, couples, and thrill-seekers, you’ll find plenty of water activities and lakeside lodging. DELAWARE WATER GAP NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, STROUDSBURG Miles of trails and beaches make up this designated Natural Recreation Area — bordering New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware — where swimming and hiking reign supreme. GREY TOWERS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, MILFORD The picturesque chateau once belonging to Gifford Pinchot, former governor and first chief of the United States Forest Service, now stands as a museum and educational site. KALAHARI RESORTS, POCONO MANOR It’s easy to keep the kids busy at this sprawling resort, which boasts America’s largest indoor water park, escape rooms, black light mini-golf, mini-bowling, virtual reality, and more. CAMELBACK RESORT LODGE AND AQUATOPIA INDOOR WATERPARK, TANNERSVILLE The fun never ends at the Aquatopia indoor water park, accessible to guests of Camelback Lodge. Open year-round, families enjoy recreational activities aplenty. GREAT WOLF LODGE, SCOTRUN For indoor waterpark adventures that will delight the entire pack, bring the family to Great Wolf Lodge. You’ll enjoy recently renovated suites, kid-friendly activities, dining, and shopping. FIND MORE MOUNTAIN DELIGHTS Spread across the breathtaking Pocono Mountains, Hickory Run State Park in White Haven offers adventurers an opportunity to tour the vast trails, streams, and waterfalls. At the southern foothills of the Pocono Mountains lies Beltzville State Park in Lehighton where fun in the sun is top of mind. Swimming, fishing, boating, and picnicking await you at this 3,002-acre state park and lake. For more excitement, bring your group to Pocono TreeVentures in East Stroudsburg for ziplining, a ropes course, and tree climbing. Take a dip, dive or splash at the H20ooohh! Indoor Waterpark at Split Rock Resort at Lake Harmony. For a truly wild experience, head to Claws ‘N’ Paws Wild Animal Park in Lake Ariel where you’ll find over 100 varieties of birds and animals. Get up close and personal with wild animals such as a Bengal tiger, a gentle giraffe, and others throughout the park. Round out the experience at the petting zoo. History is a collection of artifacts and stories woven through generations. Take a journey through time on the historic Stourbridge Line in Honesdale. Winding your way through the Lackawaxen River Valley in a restored railroad coach is an unforgettable way to behold the Pennsylvania countryside. Immerse yourself in Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Stroudsburg, where actors interpret farm life in the 1800s. In East Stroudsburg, sip award-winning craft spirits made by a mother-daughter distilling duo at Silverback Distillery, where an array of spirits — from citrus-forward gin to honey liqueur-infused rye whiskey — are mixed into specialty cocktails. THIS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA SPANS 70,000 ACRES.
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