Winter In the Pocono Mountains of PA

Well winter has finally set in here in the Pocono Mountains and all my local friends have come by for a free meal. At least someone is using the picnic table. I've seen more Turkey this year then in the past few winters and the Deer are fewer in number then last winter.
The Pocono's has a lot to offer. With Skiing being the biggest draw, There is still some good hiking to be done in the Local State Parks and Wild life refuge areas on Rout 115,  Ice fishing is not up to par with the thin ice we have but hopefully that will change in the next couple of weeks. Trout Fishing is still active on the Lehigh and the Toby having good water levels. Snowmobiling is happening in the Lackawanna State forest along with Hickory Run State Park. Not into the cold weather activities then maybe one of the many indoor Water Parks might interest you.  So come and enjoy all that the Pocono's has to offer this time of year.

                                   

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State Park and State game Lands in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania

When most people think of the Pocono Mountains I'm sure Skiing in the winter and Swimming at the community Lakes and pools in the summer come to mind. But this area is made up of some of the best Game lands,State Parks and State Forest. The area I am talking about is from Pocono Pines Pa west to Jim Thorpe. Pa. and north to Thornhurst Pa. with in this area there is SGL 127, SGL 129, SGL 040, SGL 135 and SGL 091. Then there is the Hickory Run State park to the west side and Lackawanna State forest (Pinchot State Forest)to the north side.

Hickory Run State Park is around 16000 acres. There are plenty of camping sites, a Beach area and over 40 miles of hiking Trails. There is some great trout fishing on the Lehigh River, Hickory Run, Sand Spring and good hunting in this area. Other Attractions include Boulder Field, Hawk Falls.  Snowmobiling trails are open in the winter usually after the hunting seasons. The parks main entrance is on route 534 just north of Albrightsville.

Lackawanna State Forest now called the Pinchot State Forest main entrance is on Bear Lake Road in Thornhurst Pa. There are camp sites, Hiking, Bike Trails and Picnic area. Snowmobiling trails are open in the winter usually after the hunting seasons.

The State game lands Listed above all offer good Deer, Bear and Turkey hunting and are within a 15 minute drive from Blakeslee Corners Route 115 and 940.  The Largest one in the area is SGL 127 with around 25519 acres located around Brady's Lake. Arrowhead Lakes and Locust Lake Village are two Pocono communities that border this Game Land 127, Timber Trails also borders it on the east side of route 423.

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The Beach at  Towamensing Trails on an early spring day congers up images of what the summer season will be like. This place has everything you are looking for in a vacation or full time community. Towamensing is a large non gated private community with a Large lake and outdoor pool, Club house,Tennis courts and play grounds for the little ones. There are gorgeous lakefront homes, Chalets, Ranch and contemporary homes to choose from. This community is only a few minutes away from Big Boulder Ski mountain and The Hickory Run state Park. Located on rt 903 and only minutes from the Pa Turnpike EZ Pass exit. Drive 30 minutes in any direction and you will find many of the Pocono Area attractions, Pocono Raceway, Historical Jim Thorpe,  Camel Back ski and water park, Jack Frost ski Mountain and many more sights to be seen. So if your looking for that one community with it all put Towamensing Trails on the top of your list.  Only 90 Minutes from Philadelphia, 2 Hrs  from New York. Come see it today. If you are interested in purchasing a home or are just curious what the Poconos has to offer CLICK HERE  to start your search.Follow me on twitter                                                                                                                                                     

                              

Well spring has arrived in the Pocono's. It's time to get out the fishing rods and hit streams and Lakes here in the mountains. Whether your looking for a Lakefront, A stream front property or maybe it's a Log cabin in the woods. It all can be found here in the Pocono Mountains. A lot of the communities stock their lakes with Trout and Bass to up your odds of catching something but either way even a bad day fishing is better then a good day at work. Not sure what area you are looking for or the style of home. Click Here to start your search.

Waynes World in the Pocono's

OK! I was only kidding with you MOTHER Nature, it might be spring everywhere else in the state PA, but oh no not here that happens on April 30th and then summer starts the next day, I am not sure if this is the Robin snow or the onion snow. I was in south Jersey on Sunday in a short sleeve shirt getting a nice dose of sun and it was about 65 out. Today 30+ with 4 to 5 inches of snow.What am I suppose to do sell ski resort housing all year round?  OK enough wining already, things are still looking good for this year as far a Real Estate, Interest rates are still under 5 Percent, Houses are priced to sell and the Agents at Pocono Mountain Lakes are filling their Appointment books with buyers to view homes all over the Pocono Region,  Areas such as Jim Thorpe, Hickory Run State Park,  Lehigh River Gorge, Francis Walter Dam,  Bradys Lake,  are great places to see no matter what time of year it is. If these places sound like an area that you would like to vacation in or live full time near START YOUR SEARCH HERE.   
          Bye for now

                            Wayne