Spring Time in the Poconos - Winter's Twin Sister

Spring time to most folks means blooming flowers, warmer temps, Rita's Water Ice and a whole lotta other things associated with Warmth!

Spring time in the Pocono Mountains means one last snowboarding event at Big Boulder! One more sunny afternoon spent in the slopes at Jack Frost Mountain! It means one more long weekend away in your ski resort homes at Jack Frost's Snow Ridge Village or Big Boulder's Midlakes or Blue Heron units for another cold snowy weekend spent skiing, tubing, boarding and more!

See Old Man Winter don't let ho of the Poconos until somewhere around mid April and even then the threat of a snowstorm is Real!

Get your winter fun on here in the Poconos! Let me help you find the perfect getaway home!

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The Poconos is very well known for it's wildlife. Everyone in the Poconos has seen a whitetail deer or black bear at some point in their Pocono experience.You can't drive anywhere through the Beautiful Pocono Mountains without stumbling upon a Breath Taking Mountainside, View of Never Ending Mountains, or a Lake full of Fish. Pa Gamelands are another niche to Pocono Homes with some homes backing right up to Gamelands. This three story Gameland bordering Chalet located in Arrowhead Lakes Community is Beautiful for a Getaway to the Poconos. This home sleeps 14-16 people comfortably. It is almost brand new, and it is big enough for two families or a perfect family get together or reunion. This home has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathroom, a living room, dining room, a loft, washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, and a microwave. Some fun extras to this Lovely Chalet include a deck with furniture, a propane grill, a propane fireplace, playstation 2, stereo, high speed internet, 4 color TVs, air conditioning unit, and of course it borders the Pa Gamelands. There is a huge deck facing the Gamelands and Wildlife. This home is also in great location to some of Arrowhead's funest amenities including a sandy beach, pool, and playground! Book this Beauty for you, your family, and friends today! Arrowhead Lakes is a private Gated Community in Pocono Lake. Amenities include 4 beaches, 3 pools, 2 lakes, basketball & tennis courts, and a lodge with a full fitness center and computer stations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some Upcoming Pocono Mountain Events!

Pocono Festivities are running wild throughout the mountain this winter season. Many of our Resorts, Communities, and Towns hold many different events for its residents to enjoy the winter season to the fullest. Winter time is prime time in the Pocono Mountains whether its Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing, Sledding, Icefishing, Iceskating, and some simple winter time festivities. There is something for everyone here in the Poconos. One of our corner stone towns known as Stroudsburg Pa ( home to the Sherman Theater), celebrates winter in many ways. Downtown Stroudsburg will be hosting the Fourth Annual Ice Festival during Presidents' Weekend. There will be a live ice carving demonstration of a five-block larger than life throne on the corner of 7th and Main Street. There will be amazing three dimensional ice sculptures displayed throughout Downtown Stroudsburg in front of many of the great stores. Enjoy hot cocoa or hot apple cider at Sarah's Corner Cafe.

 

Another fun festivity coming on March 3rd, 2013 is the 11th annual Chili and Wing Cook off! A perfect event for those food lovers who love to eat and have a good time. Sponsored by the Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce. Taste, judge, and vote for your favorite wings and chili. Businesses or individuals are welcome to enter free of charge. Enjoy live entertainment provided by Emerald Entertainment and Abbey Road.

Come to the Pocono Mountains and enjoy these fun filled festivities with your fellow Poconoans!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valentines Day Special At Split Rock Resort!

Many fun events coming up here in the lovely Pocono Mountains. The Poconos has its very own entertainment and festivities all year round at our Pocono Communities and Pocono Resorts. A very special Resort located in the tiny town of Lake Harmony known as Split Rock is a true Pocono Favorite sponsoring some of the funnest events that happen here in the Poconos. Split Rock Resort has many fun things including its own golf course, movie theater, waterpark, and it is only minutes away from the famous Jack Frost & Big Boulder Ski Resorts. This upcoming Valentines Day take a trip and book yourself into one of Split rock's finest sweets. Split rock offers its Romance Package for this year's day of love and romance. You and your partner may choose from delicious dishes including pasta pescatore, pancetta chicken, and grilled lamb chops. The Romance Package includes champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, a deluxe suite, and friday morning breakfast.

Split Rock Resort is a four season family resort that includes the following - 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some Fun Events At Big Boulder & Jack Frost Mountain!

Here in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania we have some of the funnest Resorts that you could find. Winter time in the Poconos means Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing, Ice Fishing,and many other Winter Sports that brings the crowds from all over the country to our Beautiful little spot on this Mountain in the Northeast. Jack Frost Mountain & Big Boulder Resort are two of our most visited Resorts in the Poconos! It is truly a Winter Wonderland. Here are some fun events coming up at Jack Frost and Big Boulder!

Live Entertainment at the T Bar in Big Boulder throughout the month of February 2013. Many fun acts including UUU, Mother Nature's Sons, YMI, Pair of Nuts, Goodman Fiske, and UUU Duo.

 

Big Boulder Park will be throwing a Wing Bowl. They are partaking in the Wing Bowl of Philadelphia on February 1st, 2013. That's this Friday!

 

Race Day at Jack Frost will be racing against other areas on February 9th, 2013.

 

Many fun events are still on the way all winter long at Big Boulder & Jack Frost and all of your favorite Pocono Resorts. It's warm today, but that won't last long. There is more snow in the forecast for this week. Winter is still here and strong in the Pocono Mountains!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Private And Woodsy Community Surrounded By Gamelands

The Pa Gamelands are another niche to Pocono Homes with some homes backing right up to Gamelands. You can't drive anywhere through the Beautiful Pocono Mountains 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! 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!