by Nicole Etolen | Oct 8, 2012 | Health & Beauty, Kids & Family, Poconos
Fall is my favorite season for so many reasons. The stinging bugs die off or go into hibernation (or whatever it is that stinging bugs do during the winter), the leaves turn beautiful shades before they vanish for the winter, and the temperatures are friendly enough...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 14, 2012 | Poconos, Travel
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...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 3, 2012 | Poconos, Travel
Last week, Sal and I took advantage of a gorgeous day and some free time in the early afternoon to take a quick trip up the road to Bushkill Falls, aka the Niagara of the Poconos. I really wanted to work on my photography skills and being outside in nature seemed like...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 28, 2012 | Poconos, Travel
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...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 17, 2012 | Poconos, Travel
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...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 6, 2012 | Poconos, Travel
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,...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 6, 2012 | Poconos, Travel
Exactly where are the Poconos? That’s a question I get asked pretty often. It surprises me because we’re kind of a big tourist destination. I just assume everyone knows where we are, like people from, say, the Ozarks, assume the rest of us know exactly...
