The Poconos region has an abundance of small towns—each with their own unique character and history. One town in the heart of the Poconos Mountains that merits a closer look is Stroudsburg. Located 38 miles north of Allentown and 53 miles southeast of Scranton, Stroudsburg was founded by the Jacob Stroud family in the mid-1700s. It serves as the Monroe County seat.

For many people, the Poconos region is synonymous with woods and water. That's not surprising when you consider that the area is home to 19 beautiful waterfalls, almost 200 miles of rivers, and 150 lakes. It's a great area to explore and here’s a post that takes a look at some of the great waterfall hikes in the area. But what about actually living near the water? What are the pros and cons of lakefront property in the Poconos?

There are plenty of good reasons why building a home in the Poconos can be a great idea. Here’s a look at 7 reasons the Poconos are a fantastic place for a first home, a vacation getaway, or a retirement destination. On top of that, building a home here can be a great investment. Still, building a home requires some forethought and planning in order to end up with a home you’ll really love. Here’s a quick look at some of the biggest regrets homeowners have after buying or building a new home. We’re sharing them so that you can make sure you don’t make the same mistakes!

Outdoor activities are a big reason people enjoy the Poconos so much. Some residents come here for the water sports such as boating or fishing. Some build here (either as a vacation home or a permanent residence) to take advantage of the great skiing. Others are enthralled by the great hiking trails. Here's a look at some of the best hikes in the Poconos region.

You’re probably already aware that the Poconos Mountains is a great place to live. There are great communities in the region and you can take your pick from a wide variety of fantastic floor plans when building a new home here. In spite of all of that, however, there are times when you may just want to get out of the house and get back to nature. Here’s a look at a few of the best places to camp in the Poconos.

You may think you’re ready for your kids to head back to school, but are they really ready?  The school year has a way of sneaking up on us—particularly when you live in the Poconos where there is so much to do in the summer. One struggle a lot of families tend to have is that there is so much to do in such a little amount of time. One way to get around that is to do a bit of planning ahead so that you don’t have to do everything at the same time. Here are 13 tips to preparing for the school year in the Poconos.

There are many great things to see and do in the Poconos area. One destination that tops many lists is the town of Jim Thorpe. But many people are unaware that the town they currently know as Jim Thorpe (“The Swiss Alps of America”) began its existence in 1815 as the village of Coalville—so named because of its close proximity to a major anthracite coal seam that brought miners to the area. In 1918 it was established at Mauch Chunk—"Mountain of the Sleeping Bear," the Lenni Lenape Indian name for the nearby mountain.

Hearing the name Camelot Forest may conjure up images of King Arthur, Lady Guinevere, Sir Lancelot, and the rest of the Knights of the Round Table. It’s a fairly safe bet, however, that Arthur—in all of his splendor—was never as comfortable in his Camelot as the residents of Camelot Forest in the Poconos. Camelot Forest is just one of the areas where Liberty Homes builds comfortable and inviting homes for vacationing, retirement living, or year-round family living.

In case you hadn’t noticed, water parks have become a big thing all across the country. And speaking of big things, you might not even be aware that the Poconos is home to the biggest indoor water park in all of the United States! Of course, Poconos residents (and visitors) have more than one water park from which to choose. Still, there’s no need to stress out about which one is right for you. Relax and glance through this Complete Guide to Water Parks in the Poconos.  Then grab an inner tube, slip on your sunglasses, and chill out this summer!

There are always plenty of activities going on around the Poconos, but that’s especially true around the 4^th of July. Some people like to hike. Some get together with friends for a cookout. Others just kick back and enjoy the great natural scenery.