Pocono Mountains Resorts Guide

T’is the season to be jolly because snow play is well underway with This Week in the Pocono’s Ski Guide giving details on the area’s top resorts. Trail map illustrations coax participants where to plan the day’s different level slopes; while mountain stats offer facts for selecting which resort to try the sport day one, […]

THIS WEEK…Head over to Shawnee for Oktoberfest July 14 & 15

Shawnee’s Costume Carnival Day Returns March 19!

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area invites one and all to Costume Carnival Day Sunday, March 19!  This festive atmosphere now in its 33rd year, folds a ton of amusement into the mountain’s exhilarating mix of snow sport sensations with perks to joining the day’s celebrations. Come in full costume and grab a FREE same day lift […]

How Shawnee Mountain Ski Area Gets Set for Some Serious Snow Making

Sensational slopes take some serious polar-know-how. With winter snow sport season is on the horizon, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area weighs in on what it takes to be one of the top ski and snowboarding facilities in the Pocono Mountains. Snowmaking improvements were a “top priority” over the summer season for this family and beginner friendly […]

Pocono Food Truck & Art on the Mountain this weekend October 15 & 16

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, one of the top Pocono Mountains resort destinations, has quite a reputation for hosting some of the most amazing outdoor attractions. Holding high ranks for harnessing the area’s sensational seasonal transition; they score big with October’s Pocono Food Truck Festival and Art on the Mountain show! Ready to stir slumbering slopes before ski […]

Locally LIVE

Taking time to appreciate the tremendous talent flourishing throughout the region, Pocono Mountains venues continuously introduce guests to live performances igniting enthusiasm to follow these outstanding musicians. This Week’s spotlight shines bright with sights focused on an increasingly popular spot comfortably nestled along the Delaware River—Shawnee Craft Brewery. Serving as the ideal serene setting, their […]

Shawnee set for the Season!

“Aggressive snowmaking” and the recent cold snap ignited Shawnee Mountain’s plans to re-open for skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing on a daily basis for the season. Standard operating hours, day 9am to 9pm, will be in effect. A minimum  of five open trails for skiing and snowboarding will include Hiawatha, Blue Mountain, Greenhouse Slope, Little […]

Intense> Shawnee Mountain Rodeo Days September 19th & 20th

Intense excitement heats up this year’s Shawnee Mountain Rodeo returning Saturday and Sunday, September 19th and 20th to Shawnee Mountain Ski Area. Experience the thrill of watching riders from the First Frontier Circuit compete in six fully-sanctioned Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) events including Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Calf Roping and more. Plan to […]

Passion for Performance

“Fostering tomorrow’s love of theater today,” proves protocol passionately pursued by The  Shawnee Playhouse as the admired theatre carries on a long standing tradition of not only entertaining but educating generations in Shawnee on Delaware. Executive Director Midge McClosky agrees entwining a clever mix of theatrical genres serves as a successful means to, “Touch every […]

Garlicious…Pocono Garlic Festival at Shawnee September 5 & 6

The local pick packing a kick, Pocono Garlic Festival returns to Shawnee Mountain Labor Day Weekend Saturday, September 5 & 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bursting with garlicious food and fun for everyone, this annual festival not only opens doors to innovative uses for garlic, it’s filled with live entertainment, cooking demos, displays […]

Mud Run Showers Shawnee August 15

A 5K mountain trail filled with natural and man-made obstacles favoring the magnificence of mud—oh yeah Shawnee Mountain’s annual Mud Run beckons! Ready to heed the call and tackle the terrain August 15? This popular timed event benefitting Pocono Girls on the Run really kicks up the dirt with a post race BBQ, live entertainment, […]

Points to Pique Interest: SPOTLIGHT SHAWNEE

THIS WEEK’S SPOTLIGHT shines on Shawnee. Breathtaking views with an assortment of amazing entertainment options. See for yourself… SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE Shawnee’s exquisite scenery leads to this magnanimous find just off River Road at Shawnee On Delaware. Noteworthy for its entertaining productions fit for all ages. Summer break reveals the opportune time to take in the […]

Shawnee…LET IT SNOW!

The recipe for spectacular slopes takes some serious polar-know-how. With Shawnee Mountain Ski Area positioned at the pinnacle of perfection, they’ve agreed to share a bit… Forecasting “dependable snow conditions” as a key ingredient in their formula for fun; this family and beginner-friendly ski resort, recently detailed their ongoing multi-million dollar snowmaking improvements including over […]