Four Seasons of the Poconos!
Plan the perfect Poconos getaway all year round. / Illustration by Eric Hinkley
Winter, spring, summer, fall — whenever our mountain playground beckons, we come running to indulge our inner nature lovers, our passion for camping (or, no judgment, swanky hotels), and our desire to escape from it all, even just for a weekend. Here’s how to make the most of it, no matter when you go.
Hiking awaits in the Poconos along routes such as the Switchback Railroad Trail in Jim Thorpe. / Photograph by Jon Lovette/Getty Images
Winter
Hitting the slopes at Blue Mountain in the Poconos / Photograph by Kevin Furst/Pocono Mountains Tourism Board
A chic new resort, snowy adventures, and a holiday-filled jaunt to Jim Thorpe. Keep reading.
Spring
The tranquil ambience of Magnolia Streamside Resort / Photograph courtesy of Magnolia Streamside Resort
A spa retreat, the best breweries, and places to perfect your golf swing. Keep reading.
Summer
Fall for Bushkill Falls in the Poconos / Photograph by Ali Majdfar/Getty Images
A glamping experience, lavender picking, and all the ice cream you could ever eat. Keep reading.
Fall
Fall in the Poconos / Photograph via Getty Images
A hotel-meets-water park, scenic hikes, and the freshest autumn food in Honesdale. Keep reading.
7 Things to Do in the Poconos, No Matter the Time of Year
An Albrightsville A-frame / Photograph via Airbnb
From staying in a woodsy-chic Airbnb to getting hitched, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading.
Published as “Four Seasons of the Poconos!” in the December 2024/January 2025 issue of Philadelphia magazine.