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The Poconos, or the Pocono Mountains region, is a mountainous region of about 2,400 square miles (6,200 km²) located in northeastern Pennsylvania. The Poconos are a popular recreational destination for local and regional visitors. The region lacks any major population center, although small towns are scattered through the area. State nickname: The Keystone State Other U.S. States Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Governor Ed Rendell Official languages None Area 119,283 km² (33rd) - Land 116,074 km² - Water 3,208 km² (2. ...
Geography
The Poconos encompass Carbon, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne Counties of Pennsylvania, as well as portions of neighboring counties such as Susquehanna, Lackawanna and Northampton. They are mountainous, geologically a southwestern extension of the Catskills, although not as high: their highest summit, Elk Hill’s North Knob, reaches 2,693 feet (821 m), while its lowest elevation is 350 feet (107 m) in Pike County. Carbon County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ...
Monroe County is the name of several counties in the United States, named after President James Monroe: Monroe County, Alabama Monroe County, Arkansas Monroe County, Florida Monroe County, Georgia Monroe County, Illinois Monroe County, Indiana Monroe County, Iowa Monroe County, Kentucky Monroe County, Michigan Monroe County, Mississippi Monroe County, Missouri...
Pike County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ...
Wayne County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ...
Susquehanna County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ...
Lackawanna County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ...
Northampton County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ...
Catskill State Park as seen from Overlook Mountian The Catskill Mountains are an extension of the Appalachian Mountains into New York State. ...
The Delaware River flows through the Poconos and gives the region its name, from a Native American term roughly translating to "stream between two mountains." The Lehigh and Lackawaxen Rivers also flow through the region, totalling about 170 miles (270 km) of waterways. The Poconos is also home to some 150 lakes. The Delaware River at New Hope, Pennsylvania The Delaware River is a river on the Atlantic coast of the United States. ...
The Lehigh River is a tributary of the Delaware River, approximately 103 mi (166 km) long, in eastern Pennsylvania in the United States. ...
The Lackawaxen River is a tributary of the Delaware River, approximately 25 mi (40 km) long, in northeastern Pennsylvania in the United States. ...
Recreation The Poconos is a well known recreation destination for visitors around the northeast. Primary attractions center around the region's diverse natural offerings. The Poconos encompass 7 state parks and one national park: The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. There are extensive opportunities for watersports, with many of the lakes and rivers stocked for fishing. Other outdoor activities, particularly golf, are also popular options. There is also a major automobile racetrack located in the Poconos.
The region is also a popular winter destination, with ski resorts operating offering some of the closest and most accessible skiing to the major population centers of the East Coast.
Many resorts cater to summer and winter visitors.
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