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...]
Fall In The Poconos Is Quickly Approaching
Although the official start of fall isn't until September 22nd, the temperature changes over the past few weeks have definitely made it feel like fall is already here. For the past 2-3 weeks there has been a battle between summer temperatures (96 last Thursday) and Fall temperatures (74 on Sunday), for the most part though it looks like we'll be staying in the 70-80s from here … [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 pl … [Read more...]
Pocono Garlic Festival September 4th and 5th 2010
The Pocono Garlic Festival is this weekend at Shawnee - it runs on Saturday & Sunday September 4th and 5th from 10AM to 6PM. Every year we try to go but have never made it, something always comes up - this weekend is Labor Day so we're unable to make it again. My husband is a garlic lover so we'll get there one of these years I'm sure! Get more details at their w … [Read more...]
Kids Parties in the Poconos
Searching around for a place to have a birthday party for my son in the Poconos I could find very little information or ideas so I've compiled a list of places I've looked into before to give you some ideas. Keep in mind each location is "your kid" dependent. Are they really active? Do they want to open presents in front of friends? Do you want to sing happy birthday? Ho … [Read more...]