The Poconos is a dream come true for the outdoor enthusiast. The area is host to a variety of parks. The summit at Big Pocono State Park offers a dazzling view of Eastern Pennsylvania, parts of New York and New Jersey. Tobyhanna State Park offers hiking, picnicking, boating, camping, snowmobiling and ice skating. Promised Land State Park has two lakes, several small streams, picnic and play areas. For more information visit: www.dcnr.state.pa.us/statepark/parks/promisedland.aspx.

The area is also host to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, The Appalachian Trail, Tannersville Cranberry Bog, and three major ski areas. AlpineMountain: www.alpinemountain.com, Camelback: www.skicamelback.com, Shawnee Mountain: www.shawneemt.com. During the summer, visit waterparks at Camelbeach: www.camelbeach.com and Shawnee Place: www.shawneeinn.com

For the sports enthusiast the area offers golf: www.golfpoconos.com, tennis, boating, canoeing: www.adventuresports.com, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, cross-country and downhill skiing and much more.

If you are interested in cultural activities, we have playhouses, music and film festivals, jazz clubs, and art galleries.

For the serious shopper or the leisurely browser, there is a wide selection of outlet stores and unique country craft and antique shops.

For more information on events and attractions in the area visit www.800poconos.com.

If you would like to relocate to this area, visit www.lehighvalleyrelocationguide.com or www.poconorelocationguide.com for more information.