“I’m BORED. There’s nothing to do.” If you don’t have anything planned for your kids this summer, get used to those words. But what if you could find a way to get them active, build their confidence and have a blast all at the same time? Fortunately, there are a lot of outdoor activities that do just that. Challenging activities like rock climbing, kayaking and hiking … [Read more...]
Wildlife & Animal Encounters In The Pocono Mountains
When we have friends visit that aren't familiar with the area they're always curious as to what kind of wildlife they can expect to encounter while they are visiting. While we don't live in a "remote" area in the sense that we have homes surrounding us, to many people it's still living "out in the sticks" because there are trees and it takes 15 minutes to get into "town". … [Read more...]
A Great Park To Take The Kids / Grandkids – Mountain View Park In Tannersville, PA
Each Spring as the weather gets warmer we're always on the lookout for new places to take the kids outdoors, so in our hunt for a great park, someone suggested we try Mountain View Park in Tannersville, PA. It's a great place to take the kids if you live in the area, and it's also just a short distance from Great Wolf Lodge and The Crossings, so it's also great if you're … [Read more...]
Where To Get A Christmas Tree in the Poconos
Last weekend we went out and got our Christmas tree at the Farmers Basket in Stroudsburg which is located directly to the left of Ritas Water Ice(which is closed for the season). Every year since I moved to the Poconos I have gotten my tree from there, initially simply because it was close to where I was living, but even after I moved I still continue to shop there. I've … [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...]