Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Coal Region is well known for having the largest deposit of anthracite coal in the Americas. While there are still coal operations throughout the region, in the late …
Read moreTouring the Number 9 Coal Mine: The World’s Longest-Operating Coal Mine
Beltzville State Park in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, is primarily known for its nearly 1,000-acre lake that is popular with both boaters and swimmers, as well as for its covered bridge. However, …
Read morePennsylvania Waterfalls: Visiting Wild Creek Falls in Beltzville State Park
There are many beautiful waterfalls in the Poconos, but few have the same reputation as the three waterfalls in Glen Onoko near the small community of Jim Thorpe. It seems …
Read morePennsylvania Waterfalls: The Truth About Hiking Glen Onoko in Jim Thorpe
I’m always on the lookout for waterfalls in my travels around Pennsylvania. And, while I love a great hike along little-explored creeks, there is something awesome about finding easy-to-reach waterfalls …
I’m not a fan of winter at all. However, when I was invited by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau to ski and snow tube at Jack Frost Ski Resort in Carbon …
Read moreA Beginner’s Thoughts on Skiing and Snow Tubing at Jack Frost Ski Resort
The Poconos is well known as one of Pennsylvania’s best outdoor destinations. And, outdoor enthusiasts flock to the Delaware Water Gap and Glen Okono near Jim Thorpe to see some of …
Read morePennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Hawk Falls in Hickory Run State Park
Visiting Carbon County, Pennsylvania, has been near the top of my to-do list for a while. I’ve always heard great things about the county, but I’d never had the chance …