There's Nothing Like A Poconos Vacation!
By Elizabeth Morgan, Thu Dec 8th

The first tourists who occupied riverside houses as far back asthe 1800s experienced this ultimate relaxation. Situated inPennsylvania, getting there is quite easy since it's accessiblefrom major cities like New York, New Jersey, Boston andPhiladelphia.

From hopeless romantics, to retirees, family and friends, thosewho visit the Poconos will agree that it is habit forming. Thewoodlands and mountains which frame picturesque lakes, riversand enticing waterfalls as you drive by, seem to serve as theperfect welcome mat for all the fun which lies ahead.

Lovers of the sea won't get enough of canoeing, kayaking, jetskiing, fishing and rafting, Poconos-style. And if you feel atone with nature, you can hike on one of the challenging trailsor experience dirt/ mountain biking.

There are over 30 state and national parks to visit and golf canbe enjoyed at one of the 60-plus locations.

Take a walk downmemory lane by visiting historical museums and parks and evenpreserve a picture of some of the Poconos' historical railroadsfor posterity. The Poconos are the home of quaint galleries,NASCAR racing, outlet shopping and hitting the slopes for someintense action.

Skiing is no doubt synonymous with the Poconos. In 1946, BigBoulder became the first commercial ski area opened inPennsylvania. Ten years later, the process of man-made snow waspatented, perfected and the Pocono Mountains were introduced asa ski destination in the Big Boulder Ski area. Some of the hotskiing spots during winter include Alpine Mountain, Shawnee,Blue Mountain, Camelback and Jack Frost to name a few, with over20 trails to choose from.

About the author:Poconos Info providesdetailed information about the Poconos mountains, vacations,resorts, real estate, hotels, and honeymoons. Poconos Info isthe sister site of Steamboat SpringsWeb.