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...]
First snowfall in the Poconos, no I’m not joking
It gets me every year...just when I think that snow can't begin, or end, too late here it comes. It's just barely mid-October, it's the peak week for the fall changing of the leaves and what's this? From my weather.com email alert: "AS THE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVES FARTHER OFFSHORE THE INTENSITY WILL LESSEN OVERNIGHT AND ACCUMULATING SNOW SHOULD COME TO AN END DURING … [Read more...]
Trick-or-Treating Pocono Style – Multiple Days!
Seeing the enthusiasm of children trick-or-treating, definitely brings out my inner child and adds to the excitement of the fall season. I love decorating for Halloween, handing out candy, and yes even dressing Pocono pumpkins up. I'm not ashamed to admit my husband and I dressed to the nine's last year to hand out candy and to take our son out trick-or-treating. … [Read more...]
Fall Fun at Klingel’s Farm and Mazezilla
If you're looking for fall fun in the Poconos look no further then Klingel's Farm and Mazezilla - it is a must for all ages. My husband and I attended our sons field trip there this past Monday and everyone had tons of fun. When you arrive the Farm stand is directly next to the parking lot with all kinds of fresh produce and wide variety of affordable fall products. I will … [Read more...]