As I was talking with someone last week about various Pocono expos that go on throughout the year and they had mentioned the Pocono Parent Magazine Expo. Pocono Parent Magazine is/was a local magazine dedicated to articles about families and children in the Poconos - it was a free subscription and provided some great information. I realized I haven't received a copy in at … [Read more...]
Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
Next Wednesday and Thursday March 10th and 11th the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual Business Expo at the Koehler Fieldhouse at East Stroudsburg University. Wednesday March 10th it will be open from 2:30-7pm and Thursday March 11th it will be open from 12noon to 7pm. There is an admission cost of a few dollars but plenty of free pens and … [Read more...]
Snow Totals For Last Week
Last week my son got out of school early on Tuesday due to the weather. That night and into Wed we got about a foot of snow. Over the next few days we had snow showers then another storm hit on Friday and ended up with 2+ feet for the week. With the snow drifts there were some spots in our yard measuring up to 3+ feet while parts of the driveway the snow was blown away to … [Read more...]
Caesars Pocono Resort now Cove Haven Resorts
To clear up any confusion, if you are looking for Caesars Pocono Resorts (famous for their heart shaped tubs and champagne whirlpools) they recently changed hands so rather then being Caesars Pocono they are Cove Haven Pocono Resorts. Caesars aka Cove Haven is a perfect honeymoon getaway or for a romantic Poconos weekend. There are 3 locations - Paradise Stream in Mount … [Read more...]
More Snow On The Way
I had to mention the lack of snow didn't I? I've been online to get work done the past few weeks but that's about it due to a series of illnesses that my kids and I had - hopefully we're in the clear now. Last night we were expected to get 1-4 inches of snow - we ended up getting 11-12 inches - the largest amount we've gotten in a storm this winter. I swear, the weather … [Read more...]
Finally Some Snow In The Poconos!
The snow started late last night (around 12am) and it hasn't stopped since. After a series of disappointing storms where we received next to no snow it feels great to finally get a big storm! I almost forgot what the ground looked like covered in snow. Although its been a pretty dull snow season in the Poconos just a few hours south in Philadelphia with this most recent … [Read more...]
Big Storm ‘a Comin?
After a VERY uneventful winter so far we look like we might actually be getting some REAL snow accumulations. We had 2 maybe 3 storms that actual required a bit of snow clearing - besides that it was some light shoveling but that was about it. There have been a few what they're calling "coastal storms" that have passed by just to our South. Typically The Poconos is where … [Read more...]