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Pocono Mountains

The Pocono Mountains Region covers most of NEPA’s eastern edge and contains Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne Counties.
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From the New York border in the north to Blue Mountain in the south and essentially everything between the Lehigh and Delaware Rivers — all of the rolling hilltops, dense forests, green valleys, bustling villages, lake towns and small cities are part of the world-famous Pocono Mountains.

Community Spotlight
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Honesdale

The region’s rich history comes alive in this quiet borough boasting a mix of  turn-of-the-century architecture and modern amenities.

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Jim Thorpe

Put the historic town of Jim Thorpe on your list of places to see! From shops and entertainment to a gorgeous landscape, find out what the popular destination has to offer from a local expert.

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Lake Wallenpaupack

This manmade, 5,700-acre hydroelectric dam serves as the heart of the Lake Region of the Pocono Mountains.

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Lehighton

Put Lehighton on your day trip list! From outdoor activities to great eats and nostalgic sweets, we took a tour to bring you a look at what the borough has to offer.

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Milford

This popular, historic borough saddles up next to the Delaware River and features a modern downtown with easy access to nature.

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A Region on the Move

 

The Pocono Mountains, known predominantly for ski resorts, summer camps and weekend getaways, has made a name for itself as NEPA’s vast wilderness playground. Many of the region’s communities have inspired a boom in local, top-notch restaurants, an ever-growing craft beer scene, homegrown wineries and so much more.

A Peak at the History of the Pocono Mountains

The Pocono Mountains Region was once home to six major Native American tribes – Delaware, Iroquois, Lenape, Shawnee, Minisink and Paupack. Several centuries later, Dutch, English and German settlers staked out early designs of what would become some of the first towns in the Pocono Mountains. Coal took hold in Carbon County, while the first steam engine clanked along the old Gravity Railroad in Honesdale. By the mid 20th century, the opening of the interstate highway system made easy work of accessing even the farthest reaches of the Pocono Mountains.

Did you know?

Artificial snowmaking started in the Pocono Mountains! In the winter ski season of 1956-57, John Guresh, an employee at Big Boulder Ski Resort successfully fired up what was believed to be the first snowmaking machine in the U.S. The device ultimately paved the way for the Pococno Mountains to become one of the premier ski destinations in the east.

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