Rolling hills, waterfalls, rivers, lakes and evergreen forests; the Pocono Mountains offer 2,400 square miles of astonishing natural beauty. With a wealth of wonderful places to hike, make plans to repeat the feat and visit these fabulous destinations:

BUSHKILL FALLS

Bushkill Falls Road, Bushkill

Opening day for this spectacular scenic spot filled with waterfalls is planned for March 25 (weather permitting) www.visitbushkillfalls.com

KETTLE CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg

This center sponsors numerous year-round activities, including guided hikes, within its wildlife sanctuary www.mcconservation.org

LACAWAC SANCTUARY

94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel

Enjoy hiking trails, bogs & more within 545 sprawling acres that includes the near pristine glacial Lake Lacawac & its watershed www.lacawac.org

POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry

Located within the Delaware Water Gap Recreational Area, PEEC offers trails for every fitness level. Some afford splendid views of the Kittatinny Mountains across the river www.peec.org

WIPE YOUR FEET!

With so many things to do outdoors, evidence weighs heavily on the side of stays. Offering thoughts on creating your own ideal Pocono Mountains full time or vacation home, leads us to two of the top Pocono Lake home improvement stops: MICHAEL’S and LIBERTY.

Each sharing decades serving the region for a reason, here’s THIS WEEK’S SUPER SAVER SPOTLIGHT incentive when planning this season