MOUNTAINS, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES

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Pocono Mountains, also called Poconos, highland region in Wayne, Pike, Monroe, and eastern Carbon counties of northeastern Pennsylvania, U.S. The Poconos are bounded on the west by the Lehigh River; on the northwest by river valleys containing the cities of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre; and on the east by the Delaware River, which forms the Pennsylvania–New York and Pennsylvania–New Jersey borders.

The Poconos were part of the notorious Walking Purchase (1737) negotiated between Thomas Penn (then proprietor of Pennsylvania) and the Delaware Indians.

Trail at Bushkill Falls on Bushkill Creek in the Pocono Mountains, Pike county, Pennsylvania.

The Poconos are a series of flat-topped mountains that reach 1,400 to 1,800 feet (430 to 550 meters) in elevation. They trend southwest to northeast and link up with the Catskill Mountains to the northeast. Hard sandstones and conglomerates in the Poconos have resisted erosion and thus kept the mountains raised above the surrounding lowlands, forming a heavily forested plateau that is flat to hilly in character. The plateau’s southern and eastern edge drops abruptly to the lowlands and is specifically known as the Pocono Mountains. This escarpment, with its relatively cool climate and the scenic beauty of its forests, lakes, and streams, has long been the site of many resort facilities for tourists in both summer and winter.

This beautiful area of the universe is still a hot destination spot for fun and thrill seekers throughout the nation and the world.

All seasons; Summer, winter, autumn and fall is filled with appropriate seasonal activities for all. From serene rest and leisure, to the high adrenaline rush of the Pocono Speedway.

Skiying durings winter, Ziplining, and all the glories of the summer outdoors awaits you. Canoeing, swimming, horseback riding, trails and parks to fill the soul. It is still a honeymoon destinatiion for many, but the poconos is more than just for honeymooners. it is for everyone in the entire famila of all ages. all year long.