Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Welcome To Kalahari Resort

The Pocono Mountains is home to many different attractions that bring people from all over the nation to the Northeast including Resorts, Communities, and Events. The Poconos is about to bring a different kind of Resort to the Mountain. This will be the biggest Resort in the Northeastern part of the country, and their biggest location. Kalahari Resort will be opening up to the Pocono Mountains in the Summer of 2015. 

This $230 million, 150 acre complex will be completed in two phases. When Phase I is complete the Pocono Mountains resort will offer convention and meeting goers flexible space alongside extraordinary function areas throughout the indoor and outdoor waterparks and family entertainment center. Other signature amenities include Spa Kalahari and Salon, Camp Kalahari Activities, and plenty of indoor and outdoor adventures for the entire family to enjoy. This is certainly going to be an awesome edition to the already full of fun Mountain. 

Lakefront Homes In The Poconos

Lakefront housing in the Poconos has steadily been the most popular purchase of any home in the Pocono Mountains! Bodies of Water flow throughout the entire Mountain Region. The Lehigh River flows through Amenity Filled Communities such as Bear Creek Lake and Riverside Estates, The Delaware River flows through The Stroudsburg and Deleware Water Gap area, and there are so many Lakes, Streams, Creeks, and even waterfalls in some areas.  Everywhere you look in the Poconos, you are bound to see a lovely lake of some sort.

 Lakefront Housing in the Pocono Mountains gives you the chance to have a lake right in your backyard! There are homes that back up to many different bodies of water here in the Poconos including creeks, streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, and more. Whether it is aWaterfront HomeLakefront Homes, or any home near the Pocono Waters, it is certainly the BEST buy in the Pocono Mountains. Here are a few Pocono Mountain Communities with some Fantastic Lakefront Homes Available.










Monday, March 30, 2015

Thornhurst And The Lackawanna State Forest

Thornhurst PA is a big part of the Pocono Mountains, and it is very secluded in an almost Fairytale like setting! It is the Perfect Place for all of the Nature Lovers because it provides a number of Hiking Trails and much Wildlife including Whitetail Deer, Chipmunks, Groundhogs, Foxes, Owls, Turtles, Black Bear, Wild Turkey, Woodpeckers, and so much more! It is also the most Exclusive Place in almost the entire Pocono Mountain area for Hunters. Thornhurst is basically a Small Forest in the Mountains! It is Completely Surrounded by Pa Gamelands. The Lackawanna State Forest Engulfs this tight knit Community bringing you the Perfect Peaceful Serenity that the Pocono Mountains has to offer.

 Thornhurst Country Club Estates offers many amenities including a swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, clubhouse, and a 9 hole golfcourse. Thornhurst is also great in location being near some Pocono Attractions including Mohegan Sun Casino, Mount Airy Casino, Pocono Raceway, Pocono Ski Resorts, and it is completely surrounded by the Lackawanna State Forest.





Emerald Lakes Community. Close To Pocono Attrractions

Emerald Lakes also offers 2 Beaches with Complete Bathhouses and Playground Facilities. There is an Indoor Pool and an Outdoor Pool that go along with the Tennis Courts and Basketball Courts. After a day of Community Enjoyment, you can kick back at The Emerald Bar Grill and Restaurant without ever leaving the Community.

Emerald Lakes is also great in location to many different Pocono Mountain Attractions. Think of Emerald Lakes as the Community Connecter of the BEST Pocono Resorts! Take your chances at the 5 Diamond Mt Airy Casino after checking into your Perfect Pocono Mountain Home in Emerald Lakes. Mt Airy Casino has Poker Tables, Slot Machines, Table Games, Black Jack, Restaurants, A Bar, and it is a Luxerious Hotel. The Casino is only 10 minutes away. Also, The Great Wolf Lodge, and Camelback Mountain are only a few minutes down Route 611 Southbound and both offer an Inside Water Parks. 




Friday, March 27, 2015

The Francis E Walter Dam

With Spring technically here, The Pocono Mountains is gearing itself up for outdoor adventures. Come on down to The Francis E Walter Dam and have some outdoor fun. Take a walk through and breathe in the Fresh Mountain Air from the Lehigh River and the surrounding Trees and wildlife.

There is An 1,800-acre project, with a small 80-acre reservoir but no Corps-operated recreation facilities. There is a boat launch area (no ramp), and there is a 10 hp limit. Picnicking, hiking and fishing are available, as is hunting, in season, on adjacent Pennsylvania Game Commission lands. This is somewhere almost all Poconoans go for their Outdoor Experience to be One With Nature. It is only a minute or 2 off of I- 476 and I-80. There are biting fish to be caught and trails to be explored. There is no cost to experience The Francis E Walter Dam, just show up!





Outdoor Fun In The Poconos

The Crossings Outlet Stores in Tannersville Pa provide a variety of shopping including Namebrand Clothing Outlets, Restaurants, Family Stores, Candy Stores, and much more! Also, only a few minutes up the road is Camelback Mountain & Waterpark. Spend a Day at Camelbeach and a mile or two away find yourself at The Crossings spending the night going threw your favorite shopping stores and dining out with the Family.

Fishing is one of the biggest Recreational Activities in the Pocono Mountains with the many Bodies of Water that run through the Mountain. Some Pocono Communities have their own Boat Launches and offer Sailing, Water Skiing, Canoeing, and much more.

The Mountain Vista Campgrounds offers a tremendous amount of activities such family attractions, campfires, and natural scenic beauty. Camping families and friends will find secluded campsites for tents and all types of RV's including Big Rigs. There are also Cabins available.




Thursday, March 26, 2015

The Amenity Filled Split Rock Resort

Split Rock Resort & Golf Club is a four season family resort located on 125 acre Lake Harmony, in the western region of the Pocono Mountains. The Split Rock Lodge overlooks Lake Harmony and nearby are Cottages with Cozy Fireplace Features. The Willowbrook Suites surround the 27 Hole Golf Course and offer one or two Bedroom Suites. Guests may also enjoy a much more Contemporary room or suite in The Galleria.

Split Rock Resort comes with a number of fun amenities including an indoor waterpark, 27 holes of championship golf, 18 hole miniature golf course, 2 indoor pools, 1 outdoor pool, swimming lagoon, 3 indoor tennis courts and 8 outdoor (6 clay and 2 all-weather) courts, racquetball, archery, bocci ball, shuffleboard, softball, volleyball, fully equipped fitness center, massage center, whirlpools, steam rooms, video arcade, billiards room, 8 lane bowling alley, movie theater, gift shop, video rentals, fishing, and paddle boats all on site.





The Gameland Bordering Property Of The Poconos

Another niche for Pocono Mountain Home Buyers is the Abundance of Gamelands and Wild life That Surround almost every square inch of Northeast Pa.  You can't drive anywhere through the Poconos without stumbling upon a Breath Taking Mountainside, View of Never Ending Mountains, or a Lake full of Fish. PA State Gamelands are all over the Poconos making Our Area a Hunters Paradise! A Great Pocono Mountain Home Purchase is that Elusive Pa Gameland Bordering Property. The entire region includes a vast range of different Pa Gamelands or Pa State Forests, some of which have homes bordering them or backing right up to them. Even many of the Pocono Communities themselves back right up to Gamelands. Check out a few of our Communities that are surrounded by The Gamelands.








Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Split Rock Wine Festival

Split Rock Resort is one of our most amenity filled communities boasting a number of fun activities, events, and amenities for the whole family to enjoy. Split Rock is great in location to many Pocono Attractions including Pocono Ski Resorts Big Boulder and Jack Frost, Mountain Laurel Golf Course, and Penns Peak. Split Rock also hosts a number of events all year round that bring in people from all over! 

This year Split Rock will be hosting The 25th Annual Great Tastes Of Pennsylvania Wine And Food Festival. This Festival is held in the Community Of Split Rock every Spring. Mark your calenders now because the dates for this year are June 20th and 21st from noon to 6pm.

This two-day, outdoor festival features musical entertainment, many of Pennsylvania's finest wineries, and a wide selection of food and craft vendors. Educational seminars are held during festival hours. Come experience everything you loved about wine fest in the past and all the great new things happening this year.

Golfing In The Pocono Mountains

When Spring time rolls around, the Cold Pocono Winter air transforms into Warm and Crisp Spring Time Air and The Pocono Golf Season kicks off. The Setting of the Pocono Mountains creates a Beautiful Environment for Golfing with the Fresh Mountain Air, Sunshine, and Shade from the Pocono Trees. There is no shortage of accomodations if you are planning a Pocono Mountain Golfing Get Away! A lot of Resorts have Full 18 Hole Golf Courses. Many are Pocono Communities that are full of Amenities such as Golf Pro Shops, Golf Carts, and Players Clubs. Mt Airy Casino Resort is one of the many Pocono Mountain Resorts with an 18 Hole Golf Course along with many other Amenities including Spa, Fitness Center, Fine Dinging and much more. Here are some Pocono Resorts and Pocono Communities with Golf Courses!






Brier Crest Woods Of The Poconos

Located just 2.5 Miles from Slopes at the Legendary Big Boulder Ski Resort you can find the Shangri La of the Beautiful Pocono Mountains. Brier Crest Woods Boasts Enjoyment on the Fabulous Sandy Beaches of the Lake, Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts, and Picnic and Playground Facilities. Brier Crest Woods is the Best the Poconos has to offer if you are looking for a Perfect Getaway in the Woods and Amongst Nature, Wildlife, Seclusion, and to be Nestled into a Forest like Atmosphere.

Brier Crest Woods Community and its 43 Acre Lake Shangri La can be found Conveniently right off of Route 903 and very close to PA Route 115. Not only is Brier Crest close to the Slopes, it is also Close to Pocono Raceway so Brier Crest Woods Certainly Welcomes all Race Fans! Brier Crest Woods is Almost Completely Surrounded by PA State Gamelands. Gamelands run all the way up and down Route 903. Be prepared to see an Abundance of Wildlife at Brier Crest Woods Community including Whitetail Deer, Foxes, Wild Turkey, Black Bear, a Variety of Birds, and so much more.





Lake Naomi Club In Pocono Pines Pa

 Lake Naomi is a Five Star Platinum Club Located in the tiny town of Pocono Pines PA. Enjoy Golfing at the 9 Hole Executive and Private Golf Course, and be sure to check out the Two Olympic Sized Outdoor Swimming Pools including the Largest Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool in the State of Pennsylvania. Also, enjoy the Fun Filled Activities at the 48,000 Square Foot Community Center which offers a number of Community Amenities including an Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, Indoor Tennis, and Family Filled Activities all Year Long! Lake Naomi offers The Best in Upkeep and Recreational Staff and Community Amenities. Lake Naomi is a very Peaceful Retreat for its Homeowners and Renters with Massive Stretches of PA State Gamelands all around with an Abundance of Nature and Wildlife.






Monday, March 23, 2015

Holiday Pocono. Surrounded By Gamelands.

Holiday Pocono is a Cozy, Charming, Nestled in Gated Lake Community in Albrightsville PA located just off of Route 534. An easy Community to slip off the Radar because of its Nestled in Nature and Seclusion being Completely Surrounded by PA State Gamelands. Holiday Pocono is small in size, but certainly makes up for it because of its Tight Knit Ties and its oneness with the Nature that surrounds it! Although it is small in size, Holiday Pocono is no Stranger to Community Amenities just like all the other Pocono Communities. ATV's are welcome. Holiday Pocono offers its Homeowners 2 Lakes. One of the lakes is for Fishing, and the other is a 35 Acre Lake for Swimming and has its own Pavillion, Bath house, and Playground on site. Also including a Clubhouse, Beach, and 24 Hour Security. This Cozy Community Consists of a Mixture of Houses and Lots set Nicely Among the Huge Trees. Don't Forget, Hickory Run State Forest is right down the street from Holiday Pocono.




Pinecrest Lake In Pocono Pines

Pinecrest Lake is very Secluded and Nestled in the Heart of the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains. This Wonderful Community offers you the Premiere Vacation and Full Time Living Accommodations in a Private Estate Setting. Pinecrest Lake is located in the tiny town of Pocono Pines PA only minutes from Lake Naomi Club. It has been developed by Oriented Professionals that bring to it's home owners a Quality Vacation Home and a Supreme Vacation Experience! It is one of the many Amenity Filled Communities that make it not only Perfect in it's Privacy and Location, but also full of Fun Filled Activities Perfect for Golfers, Swimming, and Family Fun!

Amenities in this Lovely Community include an 18 Hole Golf Course with a Clubhouse, a 77 Acre Lake with a Beach used for everything including Boating.Also, there are Har - Tru Tennis Courts with a Proshop, Miles of Cross Country Jogging Trails and, an outdoor Swimming Pool with Slide and Diving Boards on site. Pinecrest Lake also has Amenities for Winter Fun. Enjoy on - site Winter Activities including Snowmobiling, Skiing, and Ice Skating! Pinecrest appreciates the outdoors as well with it's own Nature Reserve for Local Wildlife to dwell Safely and Undisturbed. Pinecrest keeps it's Residents safe with a 24 Hour Roaming Security System.






Friday, March 20, 2015

Waterfront Homes In The Poconos

Looking to a buy a home in the Pocono Mountains? The Pocono Mountains offers its Home Owners, Second Home Buyers, and Vacation Renters A lot of options. The most popular Home Setting of Choice is the Lakefront Home. Lakefront housing in the Poconos has steadily been the most popular purchase of any home in the Pocono Mountains! Bodies of Water flow throughout the entire Mountain Region. The Lehigh River flows through Amenity Filled Communities such as Bear Creek Lake and Riverside Estates, The Delaware River flows through The Stroudsburg and Deleware Water Gap area, and there are so many Lakes, Streams, Creeks, and even waterfalls in some areas.

Everywhere you look in the Poconos, you are bound to see a lovely lake of some sort. Lakefront Housing in the Pocono Mountains gives you the chance to have a lake right in your backyard! There are homes that back up to many different bodies of water here in the Poconos including creeks, streams, rivers, lakees, ponds, and more. Whether it is a Waterfront Home, Lakefront Homes, or any home near the Pocono Waters, it is certainly the BEST buy in the Pocono Mountains. Here are a few Pocono Mountain Communities with some Fantastic Lakefront Homes Available.





Golfing Events In The Poconos

Spring Time is only a month away here in the Poconos, and that doesn't just mean all of the trees will be coming back to life. In the Pocono Mountains there are many different Resorts and Communities that have their very own Golf Courses such as Mount Laurel, Thornhurst Country Club Estates, Jack Frost Mountain, and much more. Take a look at this Golfing Event coming this June in the Poconos. 

The Pocono Mountains Hospitality Scholarship Golf Tournament hosted by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau will be held at Mount Airy Golf Club. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Hospitality Scholarship Fund. Registration includes: green fees and cart, Continental breakfast, luncheon, awards ceremony, and raffle prizes. 

CLICK HERE  to check this event out at Mount Airy Casino

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Pocono State Parks

Spring is on the way here in the Pocono Mountains. That means the sun will be shining and the fish will be biting very soon. Fishing and Hiking in the Poconos are just a couple of the best ways to take in the nature that surrounds the Mountains of Northeast Pa. Some Pocono Communities have their very own lakes to fish in and their own trails to hike. Here are a couple of our famous Pocono State Parks that offer some good fun for the great outdoors. 

Come and enjoy yourself at The Francis E Walter Dam! This is a Park located in Lake Harmony in the Northeastern Region of Pennsylvania known as the Pocono Mountains. Take a walk through and breathe in the Fresh Mountain Air from the Lehigh River and the surrounding Trees and wildlife. There is An 1,800-acre project, with a small 80-acre reservoir but no Corps-operated recreation facilities. There is a boat launch area (no ramp), and there is a 10 hp limit. Picnicking, hiking and fishing are available, as is hunting, in season, on adjacent Pennsylvania Game Commission lands.

The Lehigh Gorge State Park awaits all of the Pocono Mountain Travellers! This park goes a little unnoticed in the Poconos. You may find yourself hiking or biking through the trails and stumble upon all kinds of wildlife and natural beauty.There is  Spectacular Scenery all across the Gorge.The 25 Mile downhill grade from White Haven to Jim Thorpe makes the Trail popular with cyclists who use various ways from the Jim Thorpe area to reach the White Haven trail for an easy downhill pedal.







Camping In The Pocono Mountains

The Mountain Vista Campgrounds offers a tremendous amount of activities such family attractions, campfires, and natural scenic beauty. Camping families and friends will find secluded campsites for tents and all types of RV's including Big Rigs. There are also Cabins available.

Nearby are some other Pocono Mountain Attractions such as Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Center, Bushkill Falls, Mt. Airy Casino, Golf Courses, Shopping, Flea Markets, and Restaurants.

The Pocono Mountains is full of The Earth's Natural Habitat boasting 150 Lakes, 18 Waterfalls, 170 Miles of River, and The Deleware Watergap Recreation Area.

Mountain Vista Campgrounds has there very own Amenities. Some of these include Tennis Court, Shuffleboard Court, Bocce Court, Basketball Court, Swimming, Horseshoes, Fishing, Hiking, Bingo, and so much more.




Tuesday, March 17, 2015

The Woodloch Pines Resort

If you're looking for a fun place to unwind with family and friends this Summer in the Poconos, The Woodloch Pines Resort is the place for you. This Resort is located in Hawley Pa. This is one of our bigger Resorts that can house over 1,000 people at once. Take a look at some of the amenities this Resorts offers.

There are over 30 activities scheduled daily including popular game show spin - offs, family friendly competitions, olympics, scavenger hunts, holiday themed games, and much more. Some of the many amenities at The Woodloch Pines include a six sided rock climbing wall (600 Feet), Eagle Eye zip line, indoor and outdoor pools, Kiddie splash zone, bumper cars, go carts, bumper boats, kayaking, and that is just to name a few! Even when the sun goes down the fun continues at The Woodloch Pines. Nightly Entertainment may include a Broadway - Style Theme Show, or a hilarious staff show always followed by some great live music, comedy acts, jugglers, or magicians. Woodloch is also home to a 4.5 star championship, par- 72 Golf Course. Nearby, there is The Dashing Lodge at Woodloch with a lavish destination spa.




Splash Into H2O Waterpark At Split Rock Resort

Split Rock Resort in the Pocono Mountains is one of our most amenity filled Resorts. Coming with indoor and outdoor amenities it also has its very own water park. Splash into Split Rock this upcoming Summer. When the slopes at Big Boulder close, Split Rock becomes the ideal spot for fun in the Poconos.

H2OOOOO Waterpark at Split Rock Resort- This Fun Filled Splash Adventure is located in Lake Harmony Pa of The Pocono Mountains, and it is on site inside of the Beautiful Split Rock Resort. This is a complete Indoor Waterpark boasting Pennsylvania's first ever indoor Flow Rider. Other Awesome Features include the Viper, Piranha, and Amazon Blast Slides that drop Four Stories! Fun for the kiddies is also a special feature to The H2O Indoor Waterpark with such Amenities like the Jungle Falls and Leaping Lizards play areas. This Park is also open for Birthday Bashes. Book yourself with special birthday packages such as The Splash Birthday Party or The Classic Birthday Package!





Monday, March 16, 2015

Bushkill Falls Of The Pocono Mountains

Bushkill Falls is one of the Pocono Mountains number one landmarks, and it draws in tourists every year to soak in the beauty. Here's a little bit you should know about this wonderful spot on the Mountain before planning your family trip!

Bushkill Falls Drops 100 Feet along Bushkill Creek, and it is sometimes called The Niagara Falls of the Pocono Mountains. There is a Hiking Trail going Right along the Waterfalls making this a very popular Tourist Attraction for the Poconos. Bushkill Falls is a very popular Destination for Tourists staying at the Grand Hotels and Resorts in the Poconos.
Fulmer Falls drops 55 feet along Dingmans Creek in the George W Childs Recreation Site in the Pocono Mountains, and it is located just upstream from Dear Leap Falls and just downstream from Factory Falls.
Silverthread Falls is a really Beautiful Waterfall that drops 80 Feet along a tributary of Dingmans Creek near Dingmans Falls in the Poconos. Silverthread Falls can be seen from a Boardwalk that leads to Dingman Falls from the Visitor Center.





Two Summer Time Pocono Resorts

The Pocono Mountains is full of Resorts that offer fun amenities for a Pocono Vacation Getaway.  With winter and the Ski Resorts coming to a close, take a look at some of the Pocono Resorts that offer Summer and Spring time Fun. 

Skytop Lodge - Skytop is a Town in the Beautiful Pocono Mountains but more specifcally Barrett Township, Monroe County just North of MountainHome. This Town Boasts a Spectacular Resort Known as The Skytop Lodge! They have a Blend of Pocono Mountain Outdoor Fun inside their Beautiful Lodge. It is a nice Getaway To experience Outdoor Fun and Luxurious Living. The Skytop Lodge Includes Pocono Biking, Swimming, Hiking, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Lawn Bowling, Kayaking, Shooting, Fishing, and Golf.

The Pocono Manor has been serving the Pocono residents for hospitality and enjoyment for 110 years, and it has been providing its Golf Resort for 100 years! Pocono Manor is a Resort located in Pocono Summit of the Pocono Mountains. This Top Notch Pocono Resort provides many amenities and services like other Resorts in the Poconos including Golf, Indoor Pools, Weddings, and Dining. This Resort of over 3,000 Acres if a perfect Getaway for Family, Honeymoons, Corperate Meetings, and much more. It is also in great location to many other Pocono Mountain Resorts, Accomodations, and Attractions including Mount Airy Casino, The Crossing Outlet Stores, and CamelBeach.






Friday, March 13, 2015

Two Off The Radar Pocono Communities

If your main goal when you come to the Pocono Mountains is to simply get away, these communities are for you. These two communities are very low key and off the radar while still boasting amenities that give you that mountain feel such as lakes and boating. They are very tucked away in the woods of the Poconos.

Wagner's Forest is a Private and Very Quiet Community located in Pocono Lake in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. This is a Community for all of those Nature Lovers who are just looking to be Secluded in the Woods. The trees are HUGE! Homes in Wagner Forest are basically a forest inside of a forest. It is a Conservation Oriented Community Dedicated to Preserving the Natural Environment and Wildlife of the area. Parcel sizes average 2+ Acres. Wagner forest is conveniently located just off of Route 940 and is close to Route 80, Route 380, and The Pennsylvania Turnpike ( I476).

Hickory Run Forest is a Quiet and Decorated Community that is very low key. It is Very Secluded and Woodsy located off of Route 903 in Jim Thorpe Pa. The Community also offers Amenities including a Clubhouse with Playground Facilities as well as a Lake. This Community has become home to commuters to the Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia Areas. It is also a quiet a secluded second home community to many folks just looking for that quiet, out of the way Community to take their families to on Weekends and Vacations to simply just get away from it all! This Community borders The Bethlehem Watershed with its Open Lands and Forests.