Showing posts with label Francis E Walter Dam. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Francis E Walter Dam. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

The Great Outdoors in the Poconos!

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.

 

Miles of Hiking Trails run all through out the Mountain having State Parks including Tobyhanna State Park, Gouldsboro State Park, Hickory Run Forest, and much more. The Sun is Shining and the Fish are biting! 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 Lehigh River running straight through The Lehigh Gorge!

Thursday, May 3, 2012

A Few of the Many Pocono Resorts & Parks!

The Lehigh State Gorge - The Lehigh Gorge State Park awaits all of the Pocono Mountain Travellers! This park goes a little unnoticed in the Poconos. Located in White Haven Pa in the Northeastern Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains, you may find yourself hiking or biking through the trails and stumble upon all kinds of wildlife and natural beauty. There is so much to see and fun things to do if you are one of those Earthy Outdoor Enthusiasts.

Francis E Walter Dam - This is a Park located in Lake Harmony in the Northeastern Region of Pennsylvania. 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.Take a walk through and breathe in the Fresh Mountain Air from the Lehigh River and the surrounding Trees and wildlife.

Hickory Run State Park - This is a Park with many Hiking Trails and Trout Streams. Hickory Run State Park has a National Natural Landmark known as The Boulder Field. The field comprises about 720,000 Square Feet of Boulders that can be reached by hiking Long Boulder Field Trail, or by car on Boulder Field Road. Hiking Trails overlook very Scenic Lakes and Swimming is available in the Summer months at Sand Spring Lake.

Split Rock Resort - Split Rock Resort & Waterpark is the Cornerstone to the tiny town of Winter Fun, Whitewater Rafting, and Nightlife known as Lake Harmony. Split Rock Resort is PACKED with Fun including a Waterpark, Golfing, Lodges, Massage Centers, Bowling, and much more. Stop into Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty and find Discount Coupons for Split Rock's Water Park and Bowling Alley right here in the office!

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.

 

 

 

 

Friday, February 24, 2012

Right Off The PA Turnpike is The Francis E Walter Dam!

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. 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!

There are also many Communities only a short drive from the Dam including White Haven Poconos, Wagner Forest, and many more.

Split Rock Resort & Waterpark is also right around the corner!

 

 

 

 

The Francis E Walter Dam from the Sky!

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Come And Hike The Francis E Walter Dam Trails!

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 breath in the Fresh 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 Poconoians go for their Outdoor Experience with being in nature. It is only a minute or 2 off of Route 476 and Route I80. There are biting fish to be caught and trails to be explored. There is no costs to experience The Francis E Walter Dam, just show up!

There are also many Communities only a short drive from the Dam including White Haven Poconos, Wagner Forest, and many more.

Split Rock Resort & Waterpark is also right around the corner!

 

 

 

 

The Francis E Walter Dam from the Sky!