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(Kids their their first skiing lesson at Spring Mountain, in Montgomery County, Pa. Credit: Jay Lloyd)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: Learning To Ski

“All our instructors love kids. They love teaching,” says Rick Buckman, who owns and operates Spring Mountain.

2013/01/03

(The indoor water park at Great Wolf Lodge. Photo provided)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: The Poconos, With or Without Snow

Mother Nature can be fickle this time of year, but Pocono mountain ski areas have lots of alternatives if there is no blast of winter before the big holiday week.

2012/12/13

Getaway Guide: Jack Frost Mountain

The guns of winter – the ones that lay down light powdery snow on the Pocono Mountain slopes are firing away at Jack Frost Mountain.

2012/12/05

(Ski instructors provide a lesson on Bear Mountain. File photo by Jay Lloyd)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: Prepping For Winter Fun

It’s embarrassing to be flopping around in the snow like a beached whale, trying to get up after taking a spill on skis. Here’s a word of advice for the novice.

2012/11/15

(Fall colors at the Shawnee Inn. Photo provided)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: Leaf-Peeping Above The Treetops

For Delaware Valley leaf peepers the color shift may still be a few weeks away, but in New England the parade of fall hues is already shifting.

2012/09/27

Getaway Guide: Pocono Mountains

As the calendar turns, the colors of autumn aren’t far behind. They can be found within two hours of home in the expansive Pocono Mountains.

2012/09/13

Getaway Guide: Weekend Road Trip To Camelback

There is so much more to do in the Pocono Mountains at resorts like Camelback than just skiing! The area offers fun for the entire family year-round, from fall foliage to stock car racing.

2012/09/08

Guide To Bushkill Falls In The Poconos

Bushkill plunges toward the Delaware River below, sending a cool spray over descending paths that follow eight falls separated by creeks and natural pools.

2012/09/06

Two Bodies Found In Pocono Mountains Park

Police say they’re investigating the fatal shootings of two men whose bodies were discovered in a township park in northeastern Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains.

2012/08/17

(A shot from a web camera today at Jack Frost Big Boulder.)

Mild Winter Takes Toll On Southeastern Pennsylvania Ski Resorts

“The winter that wasn’t” has left some local ski resorts reeling.

2012/03/22

(Rick Buckman, owner of Spring Mountain, stands in front of a snowmaking machine. File photo by Jay Lloyd)

Unseasonable Ski Season Has Area Resort Operators Making Snow

The mild weather is having an impact on ski resorts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

2012/01/09

(Snow at Spring Mountain. Credit: Jay Lloyd)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: They’re Making Snow at Pennsylvania’s Ski Slopes

Skiers and snowboarders are about to get their first taste of a new season, and Jay Lloyd reports it’s just a short drive to a snow sports getaway.

2011/12/15

(Shemekia "Queen of the Blues" Copeland. Photo provided)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: Weekend Blues Fest in the Pocono Mountains

This weekend, a celebrated Pocono Mountains event marks 20 years of captivating audiences. But it has a new name and a new venue.

2011/07/28

No Joke, More Snow Expected For Parts Of Pennsylvania

More snow is on its way. No foolin’. The National Weather Service says up to 8 inches of snow is possible in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains from a storm expected to move through the area by Friday.

2011/03/31