About Carbon County, PA

This Outdoors Haven known as Jim Thorpe is located in the Northeastern Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains in Carbon County. There is much to see in the Town of Jim Thorpe, and it is popular for Tourists for a number of reasons including Hiking, Bicycle Riding, Entertainment, Resorts, Shopping, Dining, and much more. Jim Thorpe was founded as Mauch Chunk in 1818. The town itself was founded Josiah White who was also the founder of The Lehigh Coal Navigation Company. Today, the town is one of the Pocono Mountain Ideal places to visit.

Jim Thorpe is very close to the Legendary Pocono Ski Resorts Jack Frost and Big Boulder Resorts. Jim Thorpe is also a town that celebrates all four seasons of Pocono Mountain Living offering its residents many fun things to do. The Stellar Acoustics of Mauch Chunk Opera House give you the best of live Blues and Rock. Penns Peak is another Venue offering live shows from many different genres of Music, Dinner, Drinks, and a great time. Enjoy a nice night out to Dinner at one of the Prime Restaurants such as the Victorian Emerald Restaurant or the Flow Restaurant, named for the Mauch Chunk Creek that flows beneath it.

In the Spring, the tree lined streets are in Bloom. Spring and Summer Bring Starry nights and all sorts of outdoor fun including River Rafting, Hiking, Biking, and Horseback Riding. Stroll the Beautiful and historic County Seat of Carbon County and enjoy a relaxing meal at one of the many Restaurants, or spend the night in one of the relaxing Hotels and Bed and Breakfasts. Autumn is known in Jim Thorpe for brings Beauty and Color to the Valley and the surrounding Mountains along with Crisp days and Brisk nights. The Winter in Jim Thorpe is a Beautiful and Romantic Weekend Destination in the Very Decorated Town.

Jim Thorpe has it all from Biking, Boating, Camping, Festivals, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Paintball, Parks, Nature, Skiing, Tours, Ghost Walks, Trains, Antiquing, Art Galleries, Family Fun, Historic Attractions, Library, Live Music, Spa, Massage, and Wine! There are also many Perfect and Private Pocono Mountain Communities with their very own Amenities including, Boating, Festivals, Beaches, Playgrounds, Heated Pools, and much more. All is located in the Historic and Beautiful Jim Thorpe Pa!

Downtown in the Historic Fun Filled Jim Thorpe Pa!

Come and enjoy yourself at The Francis E Walter Dam! This is a Park located in Lake Harmony in the Northeastern Region of Pennsylvania known as the Pocono Mountains. Take a walk through and breathe in the Fresh Mountain Air from the Lehigh River and the surrounding Trees and wildlife.

There is An 1,800-acre project, with a small 80-acre reservoir but no Corps-operated recreation facilities. There is a boat launch area (no ramp), and there is a 10 hp limit. Picnicking, hiking and fishing are available, as is hunting, in season, on adjacent Pennsylvania Game Commission lands. This is somewhere almost all Poconoans go for their Outdoor Experience to be One With Nature. It is only a minute or 2 off of I- 476 and I-80. There are biting fish to be caught and trails to be explored. There is no cost to experience The Francis E Walter Dam, just show up!

There are also many Communities only a short drive from the Dam including White Haven Poconos, Wagner Forest, and many more.

Split Rock Resort & Waterpark is also right around the corner!

The Francis E Walter Dam from the Sky!

The Lehigh Gorge State Park awaits all of the Pocono Mountain Travellers! This park goes a little unnoticed in the Poconos. Located in White Haven Pa in the Northeastern Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains, you may find yourself hiking or biking through the trails and stumble upon all kinds of wildlife and natural beauty. There is so much to see and fun things to do if you are one of those Earthy Outdoor Enthusiasts. The Pocono Mountains and The Lehigh Gorge State Park is the place for you to be!

There is simply Spectacular Scenery all across the Gorge. Bring your cameras to snap a picture of Pure Beauty on these trails!You will find yourself running out of film ( Old School) or Batteries (More Modern). The Lehigh Gorge is a place to take family, friends, or to venture off on your own personal adventure through the 20+ mile crushed stone multi use trail that is available for hiking oppurtunities. Follow the Lehigh River down the rocky riverside.

Mostly located in White Haven, The Lehigh Gorge also runs through Jim Thorpe! The 25 Mile downhill grade from White Haven to Jim Thorpe makes the Trail popular with cyclists who use various ways from the Jim Thorpe area to reach the White Haven trail for an easy downhill pedal.

Also, Pocono Community White Haven Poconos has its own hidden paths that connect the Community to The Lehigh Gorge State Park!

WOO HOO The Lehigh River running through the Spectacular Lehigh Gorge State Park!

Amenities- ADA Compliant, Free Admission, Handicapped Access, Pets Accepted, Vending Machines

On Site Activities Include- Bicycling, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, and Hunting!

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Also, Towamensing Trails is a Beautiful Amenity Filled Lake Community with 190 Acre Lake, Private Pool, Beach, Tennis, Volley, and Basketball Courts! There is a Sports Lounge/Restaurant right in the Community. A Beautiful Wooded Community, and a Gorgous Home to go with it!

Towamensing Trails is a Private Lake Community Located in Albrightsville Pa in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Towamensing Trails keeps its residents privately nestled into the Beautiful Woods and Mountains of the Poconos, but it is still Great in Location for your nearby Living Essentials. This is a very Woody and Rustic Community and offers all of the Full Perks that most Amenity Filled Communities in the Poconos offers. There are also many Pocono Resorts and Pocono Attractions nearby that you can enjoy Skiing, Snowboarding, White Water Rafting, and much more.

Towamensing Trails is no stranger to Pocono Mountain Amenities. This Community offers to its residents a Private Pool, Beach, Basketball & Volleyball Courts, Ball Field, and Playground. The 190 Acre Lake is Full of Fish. Private Boats are free to Sail the Beautiful Lake as long as they are not Gas Powered. Right across the way from the Pool and Lake is the Towamensing Trails Community Center. This is where many Pocono Festivities and Recreational Activities may take place such as Halloween Parties, Easter egg Hunts, Memorial and 4th of July Celebrations, Teen Activities, Flea Markets, and many other fun filled activities. Towamensing Trails has its very own Lounge. The Lounge is offered to Owners, Renters, and Authorized Guests. The Lounge offers alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. On many occasions, there are meals, snacks, music, and dancing available at the Lounge as well. During good weather, many activities are held outdoors and on the deck. The Lounge is Available in the Summer and Winter!

There is a Trails Lake & Tennis Club. It is a non profit private club which rents a portion of the Clubhouse.

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