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January 04, 2023
10 Winter Fun Activities in NEPA
Enjoy the season with 10 winter fun activities in NEPA! From skiing to snowshoeing and festive events, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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Winter in Northeastern Pennsylvania is packed with opportunities for fun and adventure. Whether you’re into snow-filled thrills like skiing and snow tubing or prefer peaceful activities like winter hikes and ice fishing, NEPA offers something for everyone to enjoy. Bundle up and explore these 10 winter activities that are sure to make the season memorable.

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1. Snow Tubing

Bundle up the kids and enjoy some of the largest snowtubing parks in the country. Most of NEPA’s popular ski resorts offer tubing throughout the entire ski season.

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2. Snowboarding
Two skiiers on the slope at Jack Frost Ski Resort in White Haven, PA.
3. Skiing

NEPA’s got over 200 slopes and trails. See if you can hit them all at these awesome ski resorts: Big Boulder Ski Resort, Blue Mountain Resort, Camelback Resort, Elk Mountain, Jack Frost Ski Resort, Montage Mountain Resorts, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area and Ski Big Bear.

Woman and children sledding on a snowy day in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
4. Sledding

Free winter fun can be found around just about every corner in NEPA. All you need is a couple of trusty sleds and some fresh snow. Whether it’s a popular neighborhood hill or a mammoth run at a state park, you’ll find classic sledding all over NEPA.

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5. Ice Skating & Hockey

Dig out the old skates and hockey gear for hours of chilly fun at local outdoor rinks and state parks throughout NEPA. Always be sure to check with park officials about ice conditions on lakes and ponds.

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6. Snowmobiling

Experience over 200 miles of meticulously-maintained snowmobile/ATV trails in Wayne and Susquehanna counties. All snowmobiles, ATVs and UTVs utilizing the trail system must be registered with NEPA Sno & ATV Trails.

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7. Hiking

Nothing restores the soul quite like a snowy, winter hike in the quiet woods. Head to NEPA’s local, state and national parks for stunning views, a little peace and quiet and maybe a peek at some brave winter wildlife.

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A group of participants of various ages running into a freezing lake for the annual Paupack Polar Plunge. The edges of the water are lined with thick chunks of ice.
8. Polar Plunging

If you’re brave enough, take a frosty plunge in the icy waters of a NEPA lake. Every winter, a handful of NEPA organizations challenge residents to take a chilly dip to benefit great local causes.

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9. Snowshoeing

A few inches of snow on the ground, doesn’t mean you can’t hit the trails. Take on NEPA’s frozen wilderness with a pair of snowshoes. The region’s abundance of state parks and rail trails make for perfect snowshoe adventures.

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Group of four people in a horse-drawn sleigh dashing through the snow at Happy Trails Stables in Waymart, PA.
10. Horse Carriage Rides

As the snow falls, there’s no better way to experience the natural beauty of NEPA than with a horse-drawn carriage ride in the mountains. See it all from rolling hills and open pastures to snow-covered forests.

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