Rick's Pocono Mountain Blog

As October Gently rolls in and the Vibrant Colors of Fall begin to take shape we are once again reminded of the circle of life. This particular circle of life pertains to Mother Nature herself. There really is no better part of the country to witness this Majestic Masterpiece than the Northeast and in particular The Great Pocono Mountains of Northeast PA. You simply can't talk about the month of October without bringing up "Haunted Happenings" as Halloween is the holiday of the month. Check out the various Pocono Spooktacular Events for the month of October:  

Halloween Events and Activities 

Howl-o-ween at Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge presents the Wiley and the Wizard Trick or Treat Trail including a journey along the "Yellow Brick Road" to Oz. The Trick or Treat Trail will be open October 17-31, 2008, Monday - Thursday from 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.; Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. For more information call 800-768-9653 or visit greatwolf.com. 

Halloween Fun at the Stourbridge Line Rail Excursion
The Stourbridge Line Rail Excursion invites families to celebrate Halloween with a 2 ½ hour trip on Oct. 26, 2008 including sing-alongs, costumes and treats as well as a stop at the Hawley Station Pumpkin Patch where cider, pumpkins and donuts are available for purchase. Train departs at 1:00 p.m. and tickets are $18 per adult and $15 per children under age 13.  For more information call 800-433-9008 or visit waynecountycc.com. 

PEEC-A-BOO! Halloween Trail
The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites families to enjoy a journey along its enchanted trail with crafts, campfire stories and other activities. The tour will take place on Oct. 25, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets are five dollars; guests three years and under are free. For more information call 570-828-2319. 

Halloween: A Night With Poe
The American Readers Theatre Company offers families the opportunity to enjoy a Halloween dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe. The reading will take place on Oct. 31, 2008 at the Grey Towers National Historic Site. For more information call 570-296-9630 or visit greytowers.org.

About the Pocono Mountains
With 2,400 square miles encompassing Pennsylvania's Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties, the Pocono Mountains region is home to rolling mountain terrain, breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls, thriving woodlands and 170 miles of winding rivers.  Winters offer guests the opportunity to ski, snowboard, snow tube and even snowshoe their way through snowy wonderlands encompassing over 163 ski trails, while summers also cater to the active traveler allowing exploration of 261miles of hiking and biking trails, over 35 golf courses, whitewater rafting, boating, fishing and open access to nine state and two national parks. 

Any time of year is a good time to visit the Pocono Mountains, located within driving distance of most major East Coast cities.  This region teeming with history offers year-round cultural tours and art exhibitions, abundant antiquing and brand-name shopping and a full calendar of festivals showcasing the heritage, music and food of the Pocono Mountains. 

Even the most discerning traveler will find comfortable accommodations in the Pocono Mountains, which offers an eclectic mix of resorts, distinctive properties and quaint, country inns and bed and breakfasts.

Comprehensive Pocono Mountains visitor information is available online at www.800poconos.com or by phone at 800-POCONOS (800-762-6667).  The Pocono Mountains Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the four counties of Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne in northeastern Pennsylvania.   

Check us out on the web also at www.poconomountainlakes.com and www.poconomountainlakes.net !