The Poconos Mountains– celebrated for its majestic scenery, phenomenal resorts and exhilarating outdoor adventures; there’s no question it ranks high as one of the nation’s pinnacle destinations for where to go, what to do and what to see.
Within a two hour car ride from major metropolitan areas including New York and Philadelphia with an increasingly loyal following from New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland this vacation hotspot boasts recognition as a phenomenal place to revisit.
Unbound by seasonal constraints, the Pocono Mountains’ top resorts have used that geographic plus to their advantage. Cleverly utilizing spacious facilities for more than expected, their teams ensure vacationers and residents alike enjoy year round entertainment by hosting events including increasingly popular extreme sports challenges, along with shows for all ages.
Camelback Mountain in Tannersville leaves little to no down time after the spring thaw ceases snow making. Hosting regional events including the Civilian Military Combine and family friendly shows like Cole Bros. Circus, theirdoors seem to never close. Transitioning from a ski and snowboarder’s paradise, to Camelbeach Waterpark’s refreshing summer oasis; with CBK’s zipline and tree top adventures keeping things moving right along, they pride themselves as keeping an eye on community growth.
“Camelback Mountain Resort has always offered outdoor enthusiasts and families a variety of seasonal activities,” says Co-Owner Arthur Berry III adding, “We also host a variety of events including mud and adventure runs, the circus and on June 20th the world’s largest swimming lesson allowing us to give back to the community and attract guests.”
Pocono Raceway President Brandon Igdalsky recently noted more than $30 million has been reinvested in the track since 2007. He considers it money well spent as the Long Pond venue rakes in thousands of fans to the area for not only nationally televised NASCAR and Indy Car racing but also a slew of grueling outdoor enthusiast challenges including last April’s Tough Mudder and the Warrior Dash slated for August 23rd.
He echoes Berry’s sentiments that reinvesting in the community ranks high as the catalyst in igniting enthusiasm for the resort from not only repeat visitors from afar but also local fans bringing the track full circle, or triangle, with well rounded fun.
