Pocono Mountain Winter Festivities!

Here in the Pocono Mountains we have an abundance of Fun Festivities all year long for all of the tourists and the full time Poconoans. Here is a list of some fun filled Pocono Mountain Events that are going to be taking place this winter all across the Mountain!

 

Down in the tiny town of Milford PA there is a free admission to the Winter Lights Festival which is holding it's final weekend of festivities 2/1/13 and 2/2/13. Nestled within the historic and charming village of Milford, a mystical luminance of a winter's light will fill the air. During the Winter Lights Festival, the town will be aglow with ice presentations, dance ensembles, mac and cheese contest, puppeteer and much more. The festival is free of charge. The closing ceremony will feature local champion Jordan Hartey. Donations are accepted and will go toward next years festival.

 

Many events happen in one of the Pocono Mountain'smost historic and popular towns Jim Thorpe Pa all year round. Jim Thorpe Winterfest happens the weekend of 2/16/13 and 2/17/13. A mix of family-friendly activities, special shopping and dining promotions, and Opera House performances mark a weekend of winter fun this Presidents' Day weekend. The festival will also feature ice and wood carvers, the Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce fundraiser Mug Walk, live strolling music up and down Broadway and much more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some Fun Pocono Winter Events

Here in the Pocono Mountains we have an abundance of Fun Festivities all year long for all of the tourists and the full time Poconoans. Here is a list of some fun filled Pocono Mountain Events that are going to be taking place this winter all across the Mountain!

 

Down in the tiny town of Milford PA there is a free admission to the Winter Lights Festival recurring weekly on Saturday from 1/26/13 throughout 2/2/13. Nestled within the historic and charming village of Milford, a mystical luminance of a winter's light will fill the air. During the Winter Lights Festival, the town will be aglow with ice presentations, dance ensembles, mac and cheese contest, puppeteer and much more. The festival is free of charge. The closing ceremony will feature local champion Jordan Hartey. Donations are accepted and will go toward next years festival.

 

Many events happen in one of the Pocono Mountain'smost historic and popular towns Jim Thorpe Pa all year round. Jim Thorpe Winterfest happens the weekend of 2/16/13 and 2/17/13. A mix of family-friendly activities, special shopping and dining promotions, and Opera House performances mark a weekend of winter fun this Presidents' Day weekend. The festival will also feature ice and wood carvers, the Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce fundraiser Mug Walk, live strolling music up and down Broadway and much more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concerts at Penns Peak in Early 2013

Here in the Pocono Mountains we get a lot of top notch acts and concerts. There are plenty of concert venues spread all across the Mountain, and we get some big names. One of those spots is The Legendary Penns Peak in Jim Thorpe Pa. Here is a list of some upcoming concert events coming in early 2013 to Penns Peak!

 

Dickey Betts & Great Southern this January 12th, 2013. It's a Saturday at 7:30 PM.

Little River Band with Fran Cosmo Friday February 1st, 2013 at 8 o clock PM.

The Pink Floyd Experience on Friday February 15th, 2013 at 8 o clock PM.

Back to the 80s show with Jessie's Girl on Friday February 22nd, 2013 at 9 o clock PM.

Bruce in the USA Saturday February 23rd, 2013 at 8 o clock PM.

Queensryche on Saturday March 9th, 2013 at 8 o clock PM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surrounded By Gamelands and Great Location

The Best Vacation and Year Round Living start at Bear Creek Lake! Bear Creek Lake is Located just off of Route 903 in Penn Forest Township in the Northeastern Region of Pennsylvania known as the Pocono Mountains. Bear Creek lies in the Scenic Poconos 1,500 Above Sea Level. Bear Creek takes its Place high on the Roster of America's Best Communities. This Community Provides Peacefulness and Restfulness of Permanent Residents and Vacation Homeowners. Great in Location Bear Creek is 8 Miles from the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and it is very close to some of the Legendary Ski Resorts such as Big Boulder & Jack Frost Mountain. If Hiking is what you're looking for, Bear Creek Lake is also very close to Hickory Run State Park and the Francis E Walter Dam. Three Miles of Shoreline Surround 160 Acres of Unspoiled Bear Creek Lake! The Lake is Stocked and Ready at your Enjoyment with Fishing, Sailing, Boating, and Swimming along with Two Private Beaches. There is a Heated Olympic Sized Swimming Pool, a Wading Pool, Tennis Courts, Shuffleboard, Bocce Court, Regulation Softball Field, Basketball Courts, Volleyball Courts, Picnic Areas, and Playgrounds. Residents are also offered a Clubhouse and a Pavillion which can hold Private Parties. Bear Creek Lake brings Crisp Days and Brisk Nights, and the Surrounding 26,000 Acre of Pa Gamelands become Breathtaking Blankets of Flaming Colors All Over!

 

 

 

Very Woodsy and Amenity Filled Community

Penn Forest Streams is a Heavily Wooded Private Community Located just off of Route 903 in the Beautiful Pocono Mountains. This Cozy Community is Comprised of 710 Home Sites within Five Different Sections having 14 miles of moedern roadways. Just 7 Miles North of the County Seat of Carbon County Jim Thorpe, Pa, Penn Forest Streams sits as a Very Scenic and Private Seclusion of Homes that are Nestled into the Beautiful Never Ending Woods of the Pocono Mountains. Being Nestled in the Woods doesn't exclude Penn Forest Streams from the Landmarks and Establishments! Penn Forest is not far from Pocono Raceway, Penns Peak, Fine Dining, Shopping, and much more! Penn Forest Streams is also close to Whitewater Rafting, Skiing, Hiking, Camping, Hunting, Biking, and Paintballing! Community Amenities Include 2 Pools, Security Services, a Clubhouse, Pavillion, Tennis Courts, and Basketball Courts. Penn Forest Streams offers Pocono Mountain Festivities, and they are friendly to events including Community Sponsered BBQs and other social events. With the Average Lot size being around One Acre, it allows for home to Nestle even further into the woods for that 'Forest' Like Setting. This Community is not Gated and does allow Four Wheelers and Golf Carts. Penn Forest Streams offers Homeowners Peace and Tranquility that comes with Pocono Mountain Living at its Very Best!

 

 

 

Hot Shows Storming into the Poconos!

The Pocono Mountains is certainly known for its Skiing, Fall Foliage, Lakes, Hunting, Fishing, and many other things. One of the things the Poconos also has is a very active nightlife with entertainment spreading all across the mountain! Entertainment comes from Pocono Resorts such as Split Rock or Mount Air Casino, or from concert events held at the Poconos very own Sherman Theater or Penns Peak! Here's a list of some fun concert events making their way to the Poconos this Holiday Season!

 

-The worldwide 10 million album selling country music legends known as Lonestar are making their way to Penns Peak in Jim Thorpe Pa Friday November 16th, 2012 at 8 PM.

-Continuing the Thanksgiving Eve Tradition the Dark Star Orchestra is also making their way to Penns Peak in Jim Thorpe Pa on Wednesday November 21st, 2012 at 8 PM. Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead cover band.

-Coming back to Penns Peak in Jim Thorpe is the legendary classic rock band Blue Oyster Cult. Listed on VH1 as one of the greatest rock bands of all time, they grace Penns Peak Friday December 7th, 2012 at 8PM.

- A true metal mayhem concert storming through Stroudsburg Pa at the Sherman Theater on Main Street featuring heavy metal favorites Lamb of God, In Flames, Hatebreed, and Sylosis on November 14th, 2012.

- One of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time are coming to The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg. Megadeath! Speed and Thrash Metal Kings make their way to the Sherman Theater November 19th, 2012

- For the indie pop rock fans of the Pocono Mountains, Never Shout Never is making their way to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg this Holiday Season on Friday November 30th, 2012 at 8 PM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holiday Celebration in Jim Thorpe

In the Pocono Mountains we try to cherish every second of every season. Being a 4 Season Region, The Pocono Mountains celebrates all holidays and festivities perfectly, and not a single day goes by where there aren't some festivities, celebrations, or Pocono Resort Specials happening in celebration of a Pocono Tradition. Is it ever to early to get ready for the Holiday Season? Christmas in the Poconos is 2 months away, but that 2 months flies by! Everyone agrees that getting ready for Christmas starts in October as it is. There are certainly some Christmas and Holiday Celebrations going on this 2012 Holiday Season.

Jim Thorpe Pa is one of the more historic towns in the Pocono Mountains. It is also one of the hot spots for Pocono Festivities and Holiday Celebrations. In Downtown Jim Thorpe, the Celebrating of Olde Time Christmas begins December 1st and 2nd and then December 8th and 9th. Christmas is a special time of year in Jim Thorpe, and so the town will celebrate with the 2012 Jim Thorpe Olde Time Christmas Celebration. The celebration will included train rides with Santa, a live Nativity, Historic District Ghost Walks, Olde Time Christmas Arts Bazaar, gingerbread house contest, strolling carolers and musicians, expanded shopping hours, and seasonal dinner specials. If that is not enough, ticketed entertainment will take place each Saturday night of the Olde Time Christmas at the Mauch Chunk Opera House. Let the beautiful downtown transport you to a different era.

 

 

 

 

 

 

List Of Upcoming Shows in the Northeast!

-Martina McBride One Night 2012 performing at Penns Peak in Jim Thorpe Pa Sunday October 28th, 2012 at 8 PM.

-Paul Revere & The Raiders performing at Penns Peak in Jim Thorpe Pa Friday October 26th, 2012 at 8 PM.

-Umphrey's McGee performing at Penns Peak in Jim Thorpe Pa on Friday November 2nd, 2012 at 8 PM.

-Lonestar performing at Penns Peak in Jim Thorpe Pa Friday November 16th, 2012 at 8 PM.

-Medski Martin & Wood Jazz Funk Band performs at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg Pa on October 11th, 2012

-Trey Anastasio Band. Guitarist from the band Phish performs at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg Pa on October 22nd, 2012.

-The Main & Mayday Parade perform at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg Pa for a double headliner on October 23rd, 2012

-Theory of a Deadman performs at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg Pa on Sunday November 4th, 2012

-Lamb of God and Hatebreed perform at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg Pa on November 14th, 2012

-Classic Heavt Metal Band Megadeath performs at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg Pa on Monday November 18th, 2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holiday Celebrations in Jim Thorpe!

In the Pocono Mountains we try to cherish every second of every season. Being a 4 Season Region, The Pocono Mountains celebrates all holidays and festivities perfectly, and not a single day goes by where there aren't some festivities, celebrations, or Pocono Resort specials happening in celebration of a Pocono Tradition. Is it ever to early to get ready for the Holiday Season? Christmas in the Poconos is 2 months away, but that 2 months flies by! Everyone agrees that getting ready for Christmas starts in October as it is. There are certainly some Christmas and Holiday Celebrations going on this 2012 Holiday Season.

Jim Thorpe Pa is one of the more historic towns in the Pocono Mountains. It is also one of the hot spots for Pocono Festivities and Holiday Celebrations. In Downtown Jim Thorpe, the Celebrating of Olde Time Christmas begins December 1st and 2nd and then December 8th and 9th. Christmas is a special time of year in Jim Thorpe, and so the town will celebrate with the 2012 Jim Thorpe Olde Time Christmas Celebration. The celebration will included train rides with Santa, a live Nativity, Historic District Ghost Walks, Olde Time Christmas Arts Bazaar, gingerbread house contest, strolling carolers and musicians, expanded shopping hours, and seasonal dinner specials. If that is not enough, ticketed entertainment will take place each Saturday night of the Olde Time Christmas at the Mauch Chunk Opera House. Let the beautiful downtown transport you to a different era.

 

 

 

 

 

Tons of Fun in the Northeast This Fall

The Traditional Holiday Extravaganza that always makes its way through the Northeast is coming back once again this Holiday Season! Trans - Siberian Orchestra are coming to the Northeast like they do every Holiday Season to gives their electric lightshow , rock n roll mixed with Christmas music, and a holiday season cheer. They've been coming to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes Barre for years now, and it is a show you do not want to miss! Showtime is November 25th, 2012 at 7:30 PM, and tickets go on sale to the public on September 14th, 2012.

 

Megadeath is coming to The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg Pa of the Pocono Mountains. Yes, Megadeath the legendary Heavy Medal band that has many hits, and is one of the most influential heavy medal bands of the 80s. The Sherman Theater is right on Main Street in Stroudsburg Pa. See them live on November 19th, 2012 at 8PM. VIP Packages are available.

 

Take a stroll through the historic and colorful Jim Thorpe this Fall Foliage season for a number of Fall fun activities. Jim Thorpe celebrates everyone's favorite season with Fall Foliage Days! There is always something for the entire family during these fall foliage weekends. Train rides, vendors, crafters, goodies from the Jim Thorpe Farmers Market, bike rentals and rides in the surrounding hills or along the Lehigh River on the newly-opened rail-trail, free entertainment at different venues throughout the downtown, and seasonal specials from restaurants and shops.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some Fall Foliage Events Coming Your Way in the Pocono Mountains

Fall Foliage in the lovely Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania brings in people from all over the country to this Beautiful part of the Great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The scenary is just something that you don't just get anywhere are on your normal day to day travels. Home to more than 127 varieties of trees, shrubs and plants, the Pocono Mountains is truly a spectacular sight during the fall season. The region stretches for 2,400 square miles, three distinct color zones are present allowing you to catch peak colors not only once, but three times! Here are some fun Fall Foliage Events coming your way in the Pocono Mountains for Fall 2012.

Downtown Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Days! 10/20/12 and 10/21/12. Jim Thorpe Pa has something special for all members of the family when it comes to Fall Foliage in its tiny little Pocono Town. The historic town of Jim Thorpe Pa offers train rides, crafters, goodies from The Jim Thorpe Farmers Market, bikes rides, rides in the surrounding hills along the newly opened rail trail on the Lehigh River, and free entertainment all throughout the downtown part of the Legendary Pocono Town of Jim Thorpe Pa.

Hotel of Horror in Saylorsburg Pa. The Legendary Abandoned Lake House Hotel! - Three state of the art attractions located inside the Legendary Abandoned Lake House Hotel in Historic Saylorsburg, PA. Attractions include The Apocalypse, The Carnival of Armageddon, and The Exhibition Macabre. Live actors, paranormal activity and award winning lighting and sound. Open rain or shine with a covered wait line. ATM, vendors and concessions onsite. Celebrate the Halloween Season at the Pocono Mountains Premier Haunted House attraction. Tickets are $7/Exhibition Macabre, $15/Altered Nightmares and $20/Hotel of Horror. Combo tickets and VIP upgrades available at additional savings. Free parking. Open weekend evenings at 7pm, including Halloween night!