It was a nice long Fall this year, with leaves still on some trees we've had a relatively 'mild' Poconos Fall so far. Although temperatures have been pretty chilly at times, we have avoided any accumulating snowfalls. We've had significant snow as early as October some years, so this year has been a luxury to see the leaves slowly change and it has even stayed warm enough … [Read more...]
Fall Into the Hawley Harvest Hoedown
Just under two weeks away, one of NEPAs favorite annual events, The Hawley Harvest Hoedown celebrates the harvest season in the charming town of Hawley, PA. Hosted by the Downtown Hawley Partnership, local residents and visitors have enjoyed this weekend event for over a decade. “The Hawley Harvest Hoedown is an excellent way to start off the fall season, “ says Simon Knox, … [Read more...]
Fall Skies
This week started official "fall" weather, we had a warm summer like day last week but it's forecast to be in the high 70s during the days and around 50 at night. In the Poconos we get each season in it's fullest form - cold snowy Winters, warm Springs, hot Summers and probably our most favorite - cool crisp Falls accompanied by gorgeous color changing trees as the weather … [Read more...]
Thank you from the Hawley Harvest Hoedown Committee
Families from surrounding counties and states descended into the charming town of Hawley, PA, this past weekend, proving once again that Northeast PA is a great place to be in the fall. A variety of activities engaged people of all ages throughout the weekend, as visitors and residents alike strolled through the beautifully decorated streets, explored our festive shop fronts - … [Read more...]
October 2013 Fall Foliage Train Rides in the Poconos
Fall is in full effect in the Poconos! The cooler weather has arrived, the trees are changing into their breathtaking color combinations, and one of the best ways to experience the full beauty of fall is to take a Fall Foliage Train Ride. Sit back and relax, don't worry about having to drive, and just take in all of the beauty that fall in the Poconos has to offer. The … [Read more...]
Hurricane Sandy Eyeing The Poconos
Just when you thought you could pack up the summer storms and settle into cool fall rain and possibly snow - the unpredictable weather that is so...predictable in the Poconos is ready to hit. Last year we were hit pretty hard with Hurricane Irene - power outages were widespread and most people were without power for a few days, but the unlucky ones didn't get it back for a … [Read more...]
Fall In The Pocono Mountains – Pies, Pumpkins, Mums and More
We've been away on a little hiatus the last month as we welcomed our fourth child in late September and we've been quite busy to say the least. With everything going on we didn't have the time this year to get out and do any pumpkin picking which we love to do and have posted about in the past: 2010 Pumpkin Picking Locations in Poconos & 2009 Pumpkin Picking Poconos … [Read more...]