State Parks

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Your Bucket List for Summer in the Poconos

One of the joys of vacationing in the Pocono Mountains is leaving behind your to-do list. After all life here moves at a slower pace. But there are some bucket list items for summer in the Poconos you’re going to want to complete. Don’t worry, the dress is casual and there’s no deadline to finish. …

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firepit in winter

7 Winter Activities in the Pocono Mountains

Come out and play! Check out these 7 winter activities in the Pocono Mountains. Bundle up and head outdoors to take advantage of the avalanche of things to do during the colder months. 1. Skiing Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain is the closest ski area to Silver Birches. There are 26 skiable acres, 18 trails and six …

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Fall on Lake Wallenpaupack

8 Great Ways to Enhance Remote Learning in the Poconos

Remote learning and work from home mean more together time than ever before. But that doesn’t mean you have to stare at the same four walls. Take a working vacation and let the kids have a schoolcation with a getaway to the Pocono Mountains. You can unplug from your everyday routine while staying connected to …

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Ultimate Guide to Visiting Promised Land State Park

Relax! You’ve reached the Promised Land. When you stay at a Silver Birches Resort, Promised Land State Park is only 10-minutes away by car. For over 100 years it’s been the go-to destination in the Pocono Mountains for outdoor recreation. We took a trip to explore some of its 3,000 acres. Here’s our ultimate guide to visiting Promised …

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