Gather a group of friends and family for an adrenaline-pumping trip down the Lehigh River. Hit the water on a family-style rafting adventure. Test your courage on a dam-release weekend, or take on other boats in a pirate rafting adventure.

You won’t have to travel far for a quick weekend escape. NEPA’s parks feature miles upon miles of carefully maintained hiking trails. Take it all in from waterfalls and wildlife to epic views and unmatched tranquility.

Pack up the kids and head out for a round of this consummate summer classic. Putt your way through all of NEPA’s amazing mini golf courses. And, whether or not you keep score, the first round of ice cream is on you.

Few NEPA pastimes scream summer more than a night at the drive-in. Luckily, we have four incredible theaters right here in our own backyard. Pack up the car with your favorite snacks and catch a picture show under the stars.

It’s no secret. You’ve been scarfing down ice cream all summer. But soon, some of those seasonal shops are going dark. Get out there and check off as many as you can from our convenient list of sweet frozen treats.

Hit the open road in a stylish and sporty Slingshot. Explore the mountain roads, historic towns and all the Poconos have to offer with 360-degree views from the open-air cockpit. Ride solo, or bring a friend.

Rekindle your connection to nature with a weekend in the woods. Gather your closest friends and family for days filled with outdoor activities and nights around the campfire. And don’t forget the s’mores.

Grab a bike and hit the trail for a 25-mile journey through the beautiful Lehigh Gorge State Park. Follow the mighty Lehigh River on this scenic, 3-to-5-hour, downhill cruise past waterfalls and relics of NEPA’s railroad history.

Embark on a night time treetop adventure at this activity-packed resort in Palmerton. Climb your way to the top of an awesome ropes course. Then, strap in and zip your way back down.

Spend one last summer day cruising around Lake Wallenpaupack in a spacious pontoon boat. Or, grab the life jacket and take to the water on a paddle board. Or, bring the tackle box, hop on a fishing boat and spend a day chasing after the big one.