REGIONS Pocono Mountains 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 Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford Go on a guided mansion and grounds tour of the castle-like home of Gifford Pinchot, founder of the USDA Forest Service, or explore the picturesque trails and gardens on your own. Bushkill Falls, Bushkill Take your pick from four hiking trails of varying lengths and difficulty, and get rewarded with views of this series of waterfalls, fondly referred to as the “Niagara of Pennsylvania.” Lake Wallenpaupack Water activities are endless at this 5,700-acre freshwater lake, where fishing, boating, jet skiing, and swimming are all game. Stay in a lakefront cottage, resort, or campground for the ultimate escape. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Miles of trails and beaches make up this designated Natural Recreation Area on the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Kayak or raft the Delaware River, or go hiking for dramatic vistas. Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, Jim Thorpe Go on a narrated tour alongside the Lehigh River and into the spectacular Lehigh Gorge as you ride in a vintage passenger car pulled by a diesel engine. Claws N Paws Wild Animal Park, Lake Ariel At this “wild” park, get close to more than 120 species of animals, hand feed parrots and giraffes, dig for dinosaur fossils, and make some four-legged friends in the petting zoo. Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Pocono Manor This family-friendly resort comes loaded with activities all year long: the country’s largest indoor waterpark, laser tag, black light mini-golf, escape rooms, mini bowling, a 7-D motion theater—and for parents, Spa Kalahari, offering relaxing facials, massages, and manicures. Lake Wallenpaupack Pike & Wayne counties Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway Jim Thorpe 96 visitPA.com * Explore all of Pennsylvania’s regions at visitPA.com/regions POCONOMOUNTAINS.COM (2 PHOTOS)
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