Seasonal , Winter , Hiking & Biking , Local, State & National Parks , Sports & Outdoors , Winter Sports
NEPA Winter Fun is on the Way for the 2022/2023 Season

Posted: December 14, 2022
Discover Endless Hours of Winter Fun
Winter is coming, NEPA. When the holidays come to a close, we have to fill the season with enough fun to keep spirits high despite the cold. Now is the time for shredding slopes, hiking snowy trails and embracing a sense of adventure.
Don’t let chilly temps and a little snowfall trap you inside. Check out one of NEPA’s award-winning ski resorts, grab your skates or a pole and hit your favorite frozen lake or explore majestic, snow-covered local and state parks.
We’ve rounded up plenty of winter fun to keep you going all season long.
Ski Resorts
Winter is for thrill seekers and NEPA’s ski resorts are a dream come true for all the daredevils who prefer carving down a mountain to cozying up by the fire. Whether you’re a black diamond shredder or a snow tube racer, these 8 resorts cover all the winter adventure sport bases.
Hit the Slopes


Big Boulder Ski Resort
Lake Harmony, PA
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Blue Mountain Resort
Palmerton, PA
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Camelback Resort
Tannersville, PA
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Union Dale, PA
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Jack Frost Ski Resort
White Haven, PA
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Montage Mountain Resorts
Scranton, PA
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Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Ski Big Bear
Lackawaxen, PA
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NEPA’s local, state & national parks don’t let the cold weather slow them down. Some might even say these forests come alive in the winter. Bundle up and go for a tranquil trek along snowy trails and frozen lakes. You might even bring your camera to capture a few wintry wildlife shots.
Explore Snowy Trails


Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area
Blakeslee, PA
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Beltzville State Park
Lehighton, PA
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Dick & Nancy Eales Nature Preserve at Moosic Mountain
Jessup, PA
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Frances Slocum State Park
Wyoming, PA
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Francis E. Walter Dam
White Haven, PA
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Gouldsboro State Park
Gouldsboro, PA
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Hickory Run State Park
White Haven, PA
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Lackawanna State Park
North Abington Twp., PA
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Lehigh Gorge Trail
White Haven, PA
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Lake Scranton Walking Trail
Scranton, PA
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Thomas Darling Preserve
Blakeslee, PA
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Seven Tubs Recreation Area
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Just because your favorite lake is frozen over doesn’t mean you can’t drop a line. NEPA’s fishermen know that winter is prime time to get out on the lake. Brave the cold, gear up and hit the ice. You might catch the big one when you least expect it.
Take to the Ice



Beltzville State Park
Lehighton, PA
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Frances Slocum State Park
Wyoming, PA
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Francis E. Walter Dam
White Haven, PA
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Harveys Lake
Harveys Lake, PA
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Lackawanna State Park
North Abington Twp., PA
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Lake Wallenpaupack
Hawley, PA
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Promised Land State Park
Greentown, PA
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Ricketts Glen State Park
Benton, PA
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Sylvan Lake
Ross Twp., PA
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Tobyhanna State Park
Tobyhanna, PA
View DetailsIndoor Waterparks
Despite all the cold weather fun NEPA has to offer, the winter blues might grab ahold regardless. Don’t let it get you down, just head indoors to one of the Poconos incredible waterpark resorts. Trade the slopes for slides and snow boots for flip flops for a little taste of summer in the dead of winter.
Make a Splash

