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Seasons of Change | Woodloch Resort

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Seasons of CHANGE at Woodloch!

There’s something rather bittersweet about the end of summer.

The days get ever so slightly shorter, the nights just a smidge cooler, and at Woodloch, we bid adieu to many friends- seasonal workers and summer guests alike – until next year. However, along with the sunsets and the accompanying golden hue that paints the Pocono canopy, there is much to be anticipated as we transition into FALL at Woodloch!

Every year, we always hope for a little bit of a “slow burn” fall- after all, water skiing, swimming and sailing on our lake go straight through Columbus Day Weekend. That’s when the true fun of FALL begins!

October nights are famous, or should we say, INFAMOUS for our creepy crawly HAUNTED WALKS. The fun begins at the top of our trail- your 20 minutes of terror will snake through a dozen terrifying scenes from some of your favorite Halloween movies and lore. Costumed characters, blinding lights, booming pyrotechnics and more all add to the charm. You’ll laugh, maybe cry and scream on this rollercoaster of terror. Woodloch’s “Hallo-Weekends” bring our Boo-Lympic Family Games, Trick-Or-Treating, costume parties and more!

Crisp and cool days are just about perfect for that long-awaited corporate retreat. Get the team together for old fashioned team building, with “only at Woodloch” features like Boat Building, Minit-2-Win-It, Woodloch Feud and “The Ultimate Woodloch Games.” Autumn is also simply a superb time for late season golf at Woodloch Springs– not to mention the beauty of The Lodge at Woodloch!

Just like the season itself, the arrival of the holidays at Woodloch is just about as MAGICAL as it comes. Every year, just as the Thanksgiving leftovers are boxed up and the wishbones are cracked, Woodloch starts its (literally) overnight transition to Christmas. Our “elves” transform the resort’s indoor and outdoor décor to a full-on holly jolly spectacular. Black Friday culminates with our first heartwarming “Festival of Lights” illuminated wagon rides, which continue straight through New Years!

As the air grows ever colder, Woodloch fires up their famous red snow cannons to create a “Winter Wonderland” of our own! Over the course of a few weeks, we will shape tens of thousands of gallons of water into frosted peaks for use in our Winter Olympics and TWO snow tubing hills!

And thus, a new year of fun and adventure begins at our resort… enjoy it in all four seasons!

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Get Spooked at our Pennsylvania Resort | Woodloch Resort

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Get Spooked at our Pennsylvania Resort

The fog is creeping up over the Poconos mountains, spider webs hang from the trees and wrap around the cabins, and you’ll want to be here this October for the spookiest time of the year. As one of the leading Pennsylvania resorts, the Woodloch Resort is chock-full of family fun when it comes to fall, October, Halloween, and everything SPOOKTACULAR.

A Haunted Night

If you’re looking for a frightful evening, head out on our haunted hayride which is sure to get your heart racing! When October hits our Pennsylvania resorts property turns into a scare-fest! We recommend that you hop aboard our nightly hayride, but only if you dare… our annual ride is ideal for those who like to be spooked during this time of the year. Our woods are dotted with monsters, ghosts, ghouls; you might even see a few explosions along the way.

We do have to say that this activity at Woodloch Resorts is not suited for the littlest ghouls in your group or anyone who can’t handle the intense nature of this scary adventure.

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Frighten quickly? No worries, take a look at our daytime hayrides fit for the whole family, and the best part, it’s minus all the scary stuff so you won’t have to cover your eyes on this trip through our nature trail.

Need even more Halloween fun? You’ve come to the right resort! This year we’re teaming up to bring you the best Halloween crafts and an amazing scarecrow building contest! A game of Olympics might be what your family needs but you’ll want to try our Halloween wars this season along with bringing your favorite costume to show off during our Halloween parade!

Spooky Specials

When you stay with us in October, you’ll be in for more than just trick or treating, and we can promise there will be lots of that! Our rates change to include our Halloween weekday and weekend events, so we hope you’ll join us for some fall fun this season. Don’t forget to look at our Spooktacular mid-week or our weekend stays that will fit every budget and family wanting to enjoy a trip to the Poconos mountains.

However, you want to enjoy the October and autumn season make sure you book a vacation at Woodloch Resort, one of the best Pennsylvania resorts. Your family will be in enjoy all the festivities and more with over 30+ activities for you to choose from, and our list keeps growing! So check out all that you can do on-site, then book your trip today and we’ll see you soon on the haunted hayride!

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Poconos Getaway – The Best Times to Visit Woodloch Resort

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Top-Rated Poconos Getaway: The Best Times to Visit Woodloch

There’s never an offseason for good, old-fashioned family fun in the Pocono Mountains, especially here at Woodloch Resort, which is conveniently located only two hours from Manhattan. Regardless of the season, Woodloch provides every family with a one-of-a-kind Poconos getaway. Splash in Lake Teedyuskung under the warm Pennsylvania sunshine, hike through our pristine wilderness during autumn’s peak, and ski down the slopes at Masthope Mountain – the choice is yours! While it was challenging to choose just four of our favorite times to visit Woodloch, these specific occasions certainly stood out.

Autumn Midweeks

A Poconos getaway during autumn’s peak should be on everyone’s bucket list, which is why we urge families to avoid weekends during the leaf-peeping season’s pinnacle. Not only will you get to enjoy some of the most colorful foliage on the planet, but the roads will be practically empty. Autumn Midweeks are also one of the best deals on the East Coast as we offer outrageous savings for children six and under as well as teenagers. You’ll be able to combine fun Halloween-themed games and seemingly endless homegrown activities while appreciating the glorious combination of tiger orange, marigold, Tuscan yellow, and emerald in our lush forestry.

July & August

There’s no secret that July & August are the most popular months here at Woodloch Resort, as thousands of families from New York City flock to Hawley, PA, for a well-deserved, summertime, Poconos getaway. Many of our homegrown activities are centered around water during the summer months. Splash in one of our pristine pools, explore Lake Teedyuskung in a family-sized rowboat, and enroll in the Summer Olympics. One of the biggest perks of a midsummer Poconos getaway is that you can do just about anything!

Spooktacular Weekends

During select weekends in October, we transform our family resort into a Halloween-themed wonderland – we call them Spooktacular Weekends! Not only is the surrounding wilderness a colorful natural painting, but your family can hop aboard the world-famous Haunted Hayride, show off their costumes in the Halloween Parade, and even go trick or treating. Autumn is especially fantastic because you can still partake in home-grown outdoor activities but also enjoy the splendors of fall: leaf-peeping, s’mores, pumpkin-spiced lattes, and cozy sweater weather!

Ski & Stay

Earlier this winter, we detailed the incredible savings and value that comes with the Ski & Stay packages here at Woodloch Resort. There isn’t a better mid-week, wintertime, Poconos getaway available. With the Ski & Stay package, families can enjoy unlimited skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing at Ski Big Bear as well as two meals daily, countless on-site activities, and nightly live entertainment. Take a break from the slopes with ice skating, and the Winter Olympics. Woodloch is one of the best family resorts in North America because our team is dedicated to creating a warm, friendly, and exciting atmosphere which pairs perfectly with the Pocono Mountains’ beauty.

To plan a well-deserved Poconos getaway to Woodloch Resort, please give us a call today at 1-800-966-3562, or browse through our packages online. We cannot wait to see all of your smiling faces this year here at Woodloch!

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3-Day Vacation Ideas in the Pocono Mountains | Woodloch Resort

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3-Day Vacation Ideas in the Pocono Mountains

Whether it’s summer, fall, winter, or spring, there’s a potential, once-in-a-lifetime, family getaway waiting for you in the serene Pocono Mountains. Coming up with 3-day vacation ideas for your next extended weekend getaway with the kids isn’t easy. You don’t want to spend too much time packed in a stuffy car, and you definitely don’t want to spend hours planning, preparing, and packing for just a three-day getaway. Not only does Woodloch Resort have countless on-site activities, inclusive meals, and daily schedules, but our 3-day extended stays are too inexpensive to pass up. Here are four, seasonal, 3-day vacation ideas, perfect for families, groups, and couples alike.

Snowy Winter Wonderland

Let’s start with the most affordable season of the year: the wintertime. As we detailed in a recent money-saving blog, 3-day extended stays from March through May are one of the cheapest times to visit Woodloch Resort. Winter escapes to Woodloch, in combination with alpine skiing at Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, are undeniably entertaining. We also have on-site snow tubing, and ice skating to go along with dozens of indoor activities.

Spring Fling in the Poconos

With New Year’s Eve in the rearview mirror, perhaps it’s time to start thinking about your next spring getaway to the Pocono Mountains. All 3-day vacation ideas should include ample time spent outdoors. After a winter spent shoveling, scraping, and slipping, you’ll want to explore Woodloch Resort’s 1,200 acres of lush forestry. Spring is the perfect season for go-karting, golfing, archery, rock climbing, and hiking.

Summertime Water Fun

Despite being the busiest season of the year here at Woodloch Resort, you’ll never have to wait in line to enjoy the sun-splashed glory of a Pennsylvania summer. Most of our visiting families take full advantage of the warm temperatures and sunny skies by swimming, water skiing, boating, and sunbathing at Lake Teedyuskung. We’re one of the only Pocono Mountains resorts to have our own private lake. Summer availability fills fast, so book now before it’s too late!

Colorful Autumn Foliage

It makes sense to have separate, seasonal, 3-day vacation plans because we’re a year-round family resort after all. We finish this list with the season of falling leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, cozy flannel, and, of course, Woodloch Resort’s famous Haunted Hayrides. The Pocono Mountains transform into a stunning mixture of kelly green, amber orange, straw yellow, and brick red every autumn. Spend your days fishing, driving, go-karting, rock climbing, and playing paintball before enjoying live entertainment from the region’s best comedians, magicians, and performers.

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Woodloch, one of the best Poconos resorts, is just a scenic 96-mile drive from New York City, so you shouldn’t have to spend much more than two hours en route to get to our beautiful mountain escape. To learn more about our family-centric resort, give us a call today at 1-800-966-3562, or visit Woodloch.com to discover a 3-day package that perfectly suits your family.

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Family Resorts in PA | Trick or Treat in the Poconos | Woodloch Resort

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Trick or Treat in the Poconos

Reward your kids with something they’ve always wanted: an action-packed, multi-day Halloween party! Woodloch Resort is gearing up for yet another “Spooktacular” October here in the colorful Pocono Mountains. Guests from the greater New York City area arrive every October for the crisp air, bright leaves, and spooky delights.

Plan a two, three, or four-day Halloween vacation at the premier all-inclusive resort in North America. All other family resorts in PA strive to match the high standard that we set all the way back in 1958. Join us for a full weekend of haunted hayrides, scarecrow building, pumpkin painting, costume parties, Halloween parades, and trick or treating!

Haunted Hayrides

Much like all of our homegrown activities, the Woodloch Haunted Hayride rises to new heights every October. Every fall, we have scarier monsters, intensified pyrotechnics, and top-of-the-line props. Here’s your friendly reminder: the Haunted Hayride is not for the faint of heart! We produce dozens of terrifying nightmares based on popular horror films, television series, and our wild imaginations. We take Halloween very seriously – it takes weeks to transform our tranquil trail into a haunted forest thrill ride. Do you have the courage to hop aboard our homegrown Haunted Hayride?

Spooktacular Midweeks and Halloween Weekends

Woodloch Resort‘s Halloween celebration began as a two-day event and has quickly blossomed into a 21-day extravaganza. Choose between a three or four-day Spooktacular Midweek stay or a Friday and Saturday Halloween Weekend. Each day is jam-packed with costume parties, pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, parades, scavenger hunts, crafts, and, of course, trick or treating. Every event will be SCARY fun and appropriate for all ages. Don’t miss out on our “Halloween Wars” baking contest and the annual “Boo-Lympics.” No other family resorts in PA offer these crowd-pleasing activities and events.

Terrifyingly Fun Autumn Activities

When your children aren’t baking a ghoulish cupcake, painting Jack Skellington’s face on a ripe pumpkin, or collecting yummy bite-size candy, they will surely enjoy one of our many homegrown fall activities. Guests of all ages love animal; that’s why we have a petting zoo with adorable baby cows, rabbits, lambs, and sheep. Your little princess also deserves a pony ride! Autumn is the perfect season for a complimentary mystifying magic show or a thrilling puzzle in our haunted Escape Room.

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The entire staff here at Woodloch Resort is counting down the days until October. Not only is our Poconos wilderness setting a stunning blend of crimson, amber, and marigold, but our Halloween-themed events are beloved by children and adults alike. Give your entire family the Halloween jamboree they deserve by booking a Spooktacular getaway to beautiful Woodloch Resort!

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Things to Do in the Poconos | Fall Fishing in the Poconos | Woodloch

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Fall Fishing in the Poconos

Autumn is the best season of the year to spend a morning or afternoon with a line in Lake Teedyuskung. Anglers young and old are swept off their feet by our lake’s stunning foliage, the crisp autumn air, and the quick bite of a delicious walleye. Woodloch Resort rests on three genuinely breathtaking miles of Lake Teedyuskung shoreline. An all-inclusive family getaway to Woodloch has quickly become one of the top things to do in the Poconos. Among the dozens of homegrown family-friendly activities at Woodloch, fishing remains a popular option.

Lake Teedyuskung

Lake Teedyuskung is a pristine, spring-fed body of water with eight sizable species. Guests at Woodloch Resort are always a short walk from a leisurely afternoon of dock fishing or an in-depth excursion onto Lake Teedyuskung and the surrounding lakes, rivers, and creeks. Lake Teedyuskung is home to largemouth bass, walleye, pike, catfish, perch, pickerel, bluegill, and sunfish. You’ll have the opportunity to fish alongside local angling experts by enrolling in a free class or a lengthy excursion.

Lake Wallenpaupack

Fishing at Lake Wallenpaupack is among the top things to do in the Poconos because it covers over 5,700 acres and is home to 11 unique fish species. Anglers can launch from the Wilsonville Recreation Area, only ten miles from Woodloch Resort. This famous lake is teeming with smallmouth bass, striped bass, muskie, crappie, and brown trout. Much like Lake Teedyuskung, Wallenpaupack is surrounded by stunning foliage and active birdlife.

Nearby Fishing Excursions

Embark on a fishing expedition with one of our local fishing experts to one of their local secret hotspots. Woodloch Resort is surrounded by tranquil lakes, rivers, ponds, and creeks. You never know where you’ll end up on any given day. You may spend an afternoon on the Delaware or Lackawaxen Rivers or West Falls Creek. Even if the fish aren’t biting, the surrounding serene beauty will provide a lasting memory.

Things to Do in the Poconos

Fall fishing is merely one of the huge variety of things to do in the Poconos. Woodloch Resort has family-friendly, all-inclusive packages that include meal plans, luxurious accommodations, and endless fun and excitement. Relax in our world-class spa, play 18 holes of championship golf, and witness live entertainment! An autumn visit to the number one family resort in the U.S. is more affordable than you may think – simply browse through our various packages to find the getaway that your family deserves.

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