The Poconos are a mountain range that spans more than 2,400 square miles throughout northeastern Pennsylvania, located along the stretch of the Delaware River between the Lehigh and Wyoming Valleys and Lake Wallenpaupack. The region is one of the most popular outdoor tourism and recreation areas in the United States, accessible within a two-hour drive of millions of American East Coast residents, including the residents of the greater New York-New Jersey metropolitan region.
Two national parks and nine state parks are located throughout the mountain range, including Big Pocono State Park, known for its ski resort areas, and Lehigh Gorge State Park, a popular whitewater rafting spot during the spring months. As most parks are located within a 30-mile radius of one another, the Poconos make for an excellent combined trip getaway, with overnight rental properties and backcountry camping sites located throughout many parks.
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