Get your thrills on speedy waterslides at Montage Mountain Resort. Do a little body surfing in the wave pool at Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark. Of course, you can just chill poolside with a frozen drink or two. Find everything you need for a chill day in the sunshine at NEPA’s outdoor waterparks.

NEPA’s 18 state parks offer an endless list of easy summer fun. From exploring hundreds of hiking trails and finding that perfect fishing spot to picnicking under a shady tree and paddling out onto the lake, there’s almost no end to the recreational opportunities at our beautiful state parks.

Claim your own soul-refreshing plot in the great outdoors. From swimming to fishing to chillin’ by the campfire, NEPA summers are all about camping underneath the stars. You’ll even find plenty of camping spots at many of our state parks and forests.

Pull the old bike out of the garage, dust off your helmet and reclaim that sweet freedom of a long ride in the great outdoors. From the Poconos to the Endless Mountains, NEPA offers everything from of challenging mountain bike trails to beginner-friendly bike trails.

Take a day off. Load up the kids and plan a lazy day by the neighborhood pool. Or, head to one of our state parks for a picnic and a bit of lake swimming. When it comes to cooling off, NEPA has it all from pristine public pools to sandy lakeside beaches and splash pads.

Summer is a blanket excuse to eat ice cream pretty much every day. And there’s no shortage of shops, stands and old-fashioned parlors all over NEPA. Check out our comprehensive ice cream list and plan your next sweet treat adventure.

You can’t have summer with out carnival rides, classic midway games, live entertainment and all that delicious food. NEPA’s events calendar is filled with amazing, summer festivals and county fairs that you won’t want to miss.

Head to Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA. Revisit classic roller coasters like the Phoenix and Twister. Hop on the Antique Cars and the old-fashioned carousel. And don’t forget to fill up on all that tasty food.

There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh popped popcorn wafting along on a warm summer breeze. Now, pair that with some Milk Duds and a cool summer flick and you’re talking classic NEPA drive-in movie theaters.

Spend a day hooking bass on the Susquehanna River. Go for the big ones on Lake Wallenpaupack. Or wade out into a cool mountain stream as you target finicky trout with one of NEPA’s local fishing guides.

Embark on a paddle down the Lackawanna River or the scenic Delaware River. Check out the largely unexplored waters of the Lackawaxen River or the Little Schuylkill River. Or head to a state park and launch into one of our stunning mountain lakes.

Get a closer look at the Poconos and the Lackawaxen River while discovering a bit of NEPA railroad history on a 10-mile or 20-mile excursion with Pennsylvania Rail Bike in Hawley, PA. Rail bikes feature two-seat or four-seat options, and they are all equipped with electric assist.

There’s certainly no shortage of wild thrills for the extreme sports enthusiast in NEPA. From skydiving and stock car racing to soaring over the clouds in a hot air balloon and epic paintball battles, you’ll have little trouble getting that adrenaline pumping with these unique activities.

Hop on a guided whitewater rafting tour through the beautiful Lehigh Gorge State Park. Take on the class II & III rapids of the mighty Lehigh River and, if you’re brave enough, plan to book your rafting trip during one of the popular Dam Release weekends.

Warm summer nights are all about cold beer, ballpark hot dogs and watching the sun set over the left field fence at PNC Field in Moosic. With 75 home games on the schedule this season, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are a sure bet for enjoying pure summer fun.