If you’re planning a trip to the Poconos this spring, you may be wondering just what there is to do here to keep your family busy. Once upon a time, the Poconos were pretty much known just for skiing in the winter and its plethora of honeymoon resorts, like the gorgeous Paradise Stream. Now, though, there are so many fun things to do in the Poconos year-round! With water parks, hiking trails, and hidden gems like Quiet Valley, there’s something for everyone. Check out a few fun things to do in the Poconos this spring. Quiet Valley 25th Annual Farm [...] Read more »

If you’re going to be in the Poconos (or already live here), and are planning a wedding in the future, check out the Mountaintop Lodge Bridal Expo on August 19th. The Expo is located at the gorgeous Mountaintop Lodge, now owned by Lake Naomi. Last year, I had the chance to tour Lake Naomi, and they run an amazingly beautiful community, so I’m really interested to see what they’ve done with the Mountaintop Lodge. Read more »

Last Monday, I decided it would be fun to drag Jacob and my boyfriend up to Promised Land State Park. I grew up in that area, and I really wanted to get some good nature pictures to practice my skills. I’ve decided it’s time to stop blaming my “crappy” camera for my lack of photography skills and start working on making do with what I have.  Well, Promised Land was pretty much a bust. It was like 15 degrees colder there than it was in my town a mere 45 minutes away. Jacob couldn’t even take his hands out of [...] Read more »

My boyfriend and I had the amazing opportunity to spend two nights and three days, including Valentine’s Day, at Paradise Stream in Paradise Township, PA. It’s only 20 minutes away from my house, but it was like being in a whole different world. We had such an amazing time, I’m just trying to figure out where to begin! I suppose the beginning is as good a place as any! Checking in and discovering my incredible room From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, every single member of the staff that we encountered made us feel welcome and [...] Read more »

I am so excited to share this awesome news! My boyfriend and I get to spend our first Valentine’s Day at Paradise Stream, an all-inclusive couples resort in the Poconos. I’ve driven past Paradise Stream numerous times, but like many places in my area, I’ve never actually been there.  The coolest part? We’re staying in the Champagne Towers by Cleopatra suite, which features a 7-foot tall whirlpool shaped like a champagne glass, a heart-shaped pool, a fireplace, and a sauna all right in our 4-level suite! Throughout the entire month of February, Paradise Stream and the other resorts in the [...] Read more »

If I’m going to be doing a few more local posts here and there, I suppose I should answer the question of exactly where are the Poconos? I just assume everyone knows where we are, like people from, say, the Ozarks, assume the rest of us know exactly where they are. To be honest, I have a vague idea of where the Ozarks are, but couldn’t really point to themon a map. The Poconos, first and foremost, are in Pennsylvania. For those on the other side of the world who do not know US geography, we’re in the Northeast. We’re [...] Read more »