Although we're on the verge of yet another early spring snowstorm in Poconos(they're calling for 5-10 inches overnight tonight in the higher elevations), warm weather is right around the corner and before we know it spring will be here! One of the great outdoor activities available in the Poconos is golf. There are a number of great courses in the area and we've been given … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Patch Picking in the Poconos 2010
So last year pumpkin picking wasn't really available due to the wet weather. By the time we decided to get pumpkins all we could find were "pre-picked" pumpkins in patches. They weren't really available off the vine and although a pumpkin is a pumpkin, there is something truly special about being able to actually grab it off the vine. This year though pumpkin picking is in … [Read more...]
Grab Your Skiing Season Passes Soon
We're barely out of summer but school is back in session and the fall weather days are already starting up. We've had snow as early as the beginning of October and winter always seems to creep up quicker and quicker each year. For skiing/snowboarding enthusiasts now is the time to lock in your season passes before the rates get hiked up for the season. If you already are … [Read more...]
5 Great Winter Activities in the Poconos
The Poconos has a bunch of things to do whether you live here or vacation here. The Winter months especially offer a large variety of things to do.Here is my Top 5 list of of Winter things to do in the Poconos.Some of these are really obvious, and others are not so obvious, but all of them are a ton of fun! 1. Skiing/ Snowboarding This is probably the most obvious and a … [Read more...]
First significant 2009 snow fall in the Poconos
It's here!! In early October we got about an inch or two of snow, and now in early December we are finally getting our first snowfall that is much needed. Right now the Pocono ski resorts are rejoicing, every skier, snowboarder and snow sports lover are getting ready to take advantage of it. I am far from a snow bunny, I am definitely the "grab a cup of hot cocoa and watch … [Read more...]