Travel & Day Trips

It’s green season again at Blue Mountain Resort!

PALMERTON – Blue Mountain Resort welcomes everyone to another thrilling green season at this mountainscape outdoor destination playground with a little bit of everything.

Reading & Northern 2024 steam trips will include Pittston, Tunkhannock

PORT CLINTON — One of the largest operating steam locomotives on the East Coast will be hauling three special passenger excursions this summer, including trips to bring visitors up to the Pittston Tomato Fest and Tunkhannock Founder’s Day Festival.

High-touch service hotel, The Swiftwater, to open in the Poconos

SWIFTWATER — Service is about to take on a whole new meaning in the Pocono Mountains when The Swiftwater opens. The Swiftwater broke ground on January 5, 2023, with the promise of bringing an unfulfilled desire for a contemporary high touch hotel to the Poconos.

Vibrant fall foliage season expected throughout Pa.

WILKES-BARRE — Ryan A. Reed, of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Department of Forestry said that so far, the growing season conditions have been sufficient to set us up for a very nice fall foliage season.

AAA: Labor Day travel expected to be up over last year

WILKES-BARRE — Jana Tidwell, public relations manager at AAA Mid-Atlantic, this week said whether you are hitting the road, headed to the airport or getting ready to set to sail over the holiday weekend, travelers should expect a lot of company and plan accordingly.

Uncovering PA celebrates 10 years of sharing statewide wonders

CARLISLE — Saturday, August 5 marks a significant milestone for Uncovering PA as the popular Pennsylvania travel website celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Experience Boston over St. Patrick’s Day weekend with Paulson Tours

Ready to get away? Paulson Tours is shipping up to Boston to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoy some of the oldest Irish pubs in the country along with the famous Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the largest in America!

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