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“Winter is Coming”- we’re gonna make it SNOW in our corner of the Poconos! 

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“Winter is Coming”- we’re gonna make it SNOW in our corner of the Poconos!

Oh the weather outside is… weather.

It seems like year over year, we never seem to know exactly what we’re going to be getting from Old Man Winter and Mother Nature. Maybe three feet of snow. Sometimes there’s abundant sunshine and no flakes to be found. It’s all a giant game to them.

But here at Woodloch- USA Today’s “Best Family Resort in America”-we love games. So we’ll play.

What do we do when we don’t get the snow we need from the sky? Answer: WE MAKE IT SNOW! That’s right, since 1991, Woodloch has been manufacturing piles and piles of artificial snow to keep our guests happy all season long. Once temperatures consistently reach 20 degrees and below, we fire up our snow guns and magically transform a blank canvas of grass into a towering mountain of white. Woodloch sculpts their own snow tube runs!

Our famous snowtube run is sculpted every year. The Lakeside run overlooks our beautiful lake and sends riders plummeting down the bank at a top speed of 25 miles per hour before spinning riders safely to the side of the hill. To add to the winter fun, we even build ANOTHER snowscape for our world-famous Winter Olympics!

We get a lot of questions on our snow-making operation so we thought we’d give you the behind-the-scenes scoop on the magic!

  • Woodloch has three “snow guns” similar to those found at ski resorts. At peak operation, they transform 60 to 70 gallons of water into snow per minute!
  • With ideal conditions, i.e. very low temperatures and humidity, the guns can make more than enough snow to fill four triaxle dump trucks in eight hours!
  • Our “Snow Cat,” which resembles a bulldozer and a tank, is used by our staff to craft our tube runs. It is also used throughout the season for one to two hours a day grooming our runs.
  • On average, we need about 10 solid nights of snowmaking to have enough powder to manufacture our tube runs. In total, it takes us about two weeks to manufacture and sculpt our tube runs!
  • Water for the runs is supplied to us by both Lake Teedyuskung and our private water tower.
  • The snow will typically stay with us through the winter season as long as temperatures aren’t unseasonably warm. The last of it is pushed in the lake around the start of April. If it wasn’t, the massive quantities would linger on the beachfront until about May!

Our snowmaking operation is a never-ending effort to keep both of our snow tube runs open for as long as conditions permit!  The “Cats” also groom and sculpt our Olympic areas so we can keep the fun going all winter long!

If you haven’t yet visited our resort during the winter months, now is the perfect time to start! In 2018, Woodloch also opened an all-year round outdoor skating rink featuring synthetic ice. Just in case temperatures aren’t as chilly as you might be hoping for, our guests will all be able to go and skate to their heart’s delight on our new rink! 

After all… there’s no business like “snow” business! 

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Family Bonding Activities to Try This Winter at Woodloch Resort

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10 Family Bonding Activities to Try This Winter

While family bonding is a natural integral aspect for us all, no two families are the same. Mastering a healthy home and work balance takes years, sometimes decades, of practice. Bonding as a family unit often takes a backseat to individual sports, work deadlines, and school projects. To make matters even more complex, many families have kids in nearly every age group—from teens to toddlers. 

Thus, family-focused vacationing has evolved into a crucial practice for large families. Woodloch, a multigenerational family-owned and operated business, knows the importance of incorporating a bevy of family bonding activities while vacationing. Thus, we’ve pieced together 10 unique ways to bond this winter here at the number one family resort in the country, according to USA Today.

Photo of Two Siblings Hugging while Ice Skating, One of the Best Family Bonding Activities.10 Wintry, Festive Family Bonding Activities

At Woodloch, on any given day, lucky guests can partake in 30-plus, homegrown, family bonding activities, ranging from “Trebek-ardy” (a Jeopardy spin-off) to The Amazing Race and extreme paintball. In the wintertime, we embrace the snowy, frosty landscape by constructing a blazing-fast snow hill and crafting a lake-top ice skating rink, among many other things. Woodloch has a splendid mix of indoor and outdoor pursuits during core hours so that guests will always have a place to thaw while simultaneously having loads of fun.

  1. Go for gold at the Winter Olympics, a family-focused, six-event extravaganza that would make Lindsay Vonn, Shaun White, and Mikaela Shiffrin proud.
  2. Blast down Woodloch’s famous snow tubing hill, perfect for adventurous parent-kiddo tandems!
  3. Lace ‘em up! Channel your inner Dorothy Hamill or Scott Hamilton on Lake Teeduskung’s natural ice skating rink. Or, utilize the synthetic, four-season ice sheet to work on that Zdeno Chara slapshot.
  4. Gather for a family-style dinner where the littlest ones can learn essential skills, such as sharing, table manners, and healthy food groups. Oh, and the edibles here at Woodloch are nothing short of delicioso!
  5. Embark on a scavenger hunt that will challenge your wits and stamina.
  6. Crash into each other in our spacious bumper car facility—giggles will assuredly ensue.
  7. Start a (baking) war. Woodloch is known for its cupcake wars, but we also offer many seasonally-inspired cooking contents, such as the “Gingerbread Wars.”
  8. Test your knowledge via a trivia conquest, such as the “Brain Quest,” “Cash Cab,” “Survey Says,” or the classic Woodloch Feud.
  9. Outsmart a themed escape room as a family unit. This winter’s theme is “Get a Clue.”
Photo of a Family Photo During the Winter Olympics, One of the Best Family Bonding Activities.

The Best Family Bonding Vacations: Welcome to Woodloch!

Because Woodloch is magnificently situated in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, only two hours from Manhattan, we’ve grown into an elite family bonding vacation destination, even amid winter’s snowy hearth. An all-inclusive stay includes two (or three) meals daily, comfortable accommodations, countless on-site activities, and live entertainment. Please read through the extensive Woodloch Wellness Standard before your arrival. It’s our collaborative goal to “Resort Responsibly.” And, as we near Santa’s arrival, remember to browse through our seasonal packages.

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Ice Skating in PA: Go for Gold at Woodloch Resort

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Ice Skating in PA: Go for Gold at Woodloch!

So many young Americans dream about being the next Mike Modano or Michelle Kwan within seconds of successfully taking that first stride on a fresh sheet of ice. Upon winter’s arrival, families across North America flood their backyards in hopes of creating a homemade ice rink—one that supplants all others because it’s uniquely yours. Woodloch, America’s number one family resort, employs hundreds of people, many of whom grew up dreaming about donning a Flyers sweater and lighting the lamp at the Wells Fargo Center. Conversely, many kids daydream about landing a quadruple jump at the Winter Olympics. Well, here at Woodloch, we bring the NHL and the Olympics right to you, in the form of an authentic Lake Teedyuskung ice rink and a synthetic, four-season facility.

Synthetic Ice Skating Glory

Thanks to our brilliantly-engineered EZ Glide 500, we have ice year-round at Woodloch. This 9,000-square-foot rink is a covered, semi-open facility that’s a marvelous place for your youngest ones to learn how to skate, shoot, pass, and, of course, score! For those that have “mastered” the art of ice skating, the memory of that first spill-free ice skating session is indelible—much like that first bike ride. Skate rentals start at $5. Although, we suggest guests bring your own blades to save a few bucks.

Skate Circles on Pristine Lake Teedyuskung

Once temperatures dip well before freezing, Lake Teedyuskung gradually transforms into a dreamlike figure skating destination. With the Pocono Mountains as your backdrop, your whole family can glide, spin, and stride on this 5,700-acre frozen pond. Once the lake boasts approximately five inches of ice (we’ll make that call), guests are free to lace up their skates and give Lake Teedyuskung a whirl. As you can imagine, snowfall often plays a role in this process. We meticulously shovel an ice rink-sized (and shaped) surface that plays host to countless skaters for the rest of the winter. Remember: No pucks—just blades.

As always, please keep in mind that some on-site activities and amenities may be affected by COVID-19. Both the lake’s ice rink and the indoor facility may or may not be open, depending on restrictions and seasonality. If that’s the case, trade your skates for a snow tube, or skis!

The Ultimate Family Resort in Pennsylvania

The all-inclusive experience at Woodloch includes all meals, spacious accommodations, nightly live entertainment, and countless daily activities, as noted in our Activity Sheet. Besides winter-based sports, on-site activities include batting cages, paintball, rock climbing, trivia, bingo, silent DJ parties, and so many more incredible, family-focused experiences. Woodloch’s sprawling campus includes so many indoor and outdoor adventures that you’ll naturally forget about work deadlines, social media, and at-home learning.

Please thoroughly read through the Woodloch Wellness Standard before booking directly. Surely, there’s a package that’s tailor-made for your wonderful family!

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A Holiday "DeLIGHT"- The Festival of Lights at Woodloch! | Woodloch Resort

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Holiday DeLIGHTS – Illuminating the Season at Woodloch

Clark W. Griswold has always been a spirit animal of sorts to us. That’s why every single holiday, you’ll find our sprawling Nature Trail covered from tree limb to limb with thousands and thousands of vibrant holiday lights.

Throughout the holiday season, Woodloch is proud to offer our illuminated “Festival of Lights” wagon rides. Family and friends alike are encouraged to bundle up and enjoy a half-hour spirited journey through our Nature Trail featuring beautifully shining lights displays celebrating the spirit of the season’s various holidays, as well as our favorite movies and more!

The buildup leading to our “Festival of Lights” Holiday wagon rides is months in the waiting. The process begins in late summer as bulbs are
tested- blinking, dim or dead bulbs are no good for showtime. “While our trail is getting prepped for our Halloween, new lightboards are being
built and painted by our talented staff, and we review literally hundreds of holiday songs, old and new, for the rides,” says Joey Ranner, Social Director.
“There is about a two week grace period between the Halloween’s conclusion and our first Festival- we simply MOVE to get it all done.” The rides traditionally debut Black Friday.

In addition to your favorite traditional holiday scenes, the team at Woodloch thinks outside the box when designing scenes. We’ve seen fluorescent “under the sea” aquariums, patriotic salutes to America, and your favorite characters from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away all make an appearance.

“It’s a never-rending quest to keep our rides fresh for returning guests. If a response to a ride is ‘we thought it was better last year,’ we consider that a big disappointment on our behalf. Bigger and better is what we always strive for.”

Everything ends with hot chocolate and even a visit from St. Nick himself. Of course, the rides are just part of the seasonal fun at
Woodloch. No December Woodloch visit would be complete without joining in our Yule Log Hunt, Gingerbread Wars, Holiday Scavenger Hunt and more.

Woodloch’s “Festival of Lights” run from Thanksgiving to New Year’s.

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Holiday Rentals: Discover Pennsylvania's "North Pole" | Woodloch Resort

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Discover Pennsylvania’s “North Pole” | Woodloch’s Holiday Rentals

The holiday season is just around the corner. Where did the time go? It seems like only yesterday we were gearing up for spring’s arrival, but 2020 effectively threw us all a head-high curveball. Despite COVID-19, Woodloch remains stronger than ever thanks to its “resort responsibly” wellness standard. 

Photo of a Group of Employees at Woodloch, Dressed as Elves. Click Here for Info on Our Holiday Rentals.

In fact, Woodloch’s holiday rentals have never been more enticing for large families in desperate need of a Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s escape into the Pocono Mountains. Today, we’re going to focus solely on Pennsylvania’s “North Pole.” Hint: It’s located along the northeastern banks of Lake Teedyuskung.

Holiday Season Packages and Festivities

While Christmas may look and feel a tad bit different this winter, we’ve never been more excited about welcoming back Santa Claus and re-introducing a bevy of our holiday-themed activities, such as the annual Festival of Lights, yule log hunt, and reindeer races. Combine an extended stay in one of Woodloch’s luxurious holiday rentals with a seasonally-inspired package, including the Christmas Break, late-autumn midweeks, and an “Olde Fashioned Holiday.” Every year, we wholly embrace winter’s arrival by munching on Christmas cookies, sipping on eggnog, and caroling throughout campus. Meanwhile, the whole family can join the “gingerbread wars” and embark on the brand new holiday scavenger hunt before sharing secrets with Santa and observing the dazzling Festival of Lights display.

Woodloch’s Spacious, Modernized Holiday Rentals

Photo of One of Woodloch's Luxurious Holiday Rentals.

Christmas, much like Thanksgiving and Independence Day, is a time for family, fellowship, and generosity. We wholeheartedly understand that many families are going to need ample space for homemade dinners, presents, and long-standing traditions. Thus, we present a bevy of on- and off-campus holiday rentals, all of which are equipped with multiple bedrooms, newly-updated kitchens, spacious living areas, cozy fireplaces, and private acreage (for those who want to build a snowman and create snow angels). These modernized holiday rentals were crafted with special events and outings in mind, including Thanksgiving and Christmas. These homes offer the warm secluded atmosphere that many families are actively seeking this winter.

To book a well-deserved holiday getaway to the number one family resort in the U.S., please check availability online (or call us directly at 800-966-3562). Click the links below to learn more.

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Surprise Vacation: The Ideal Family Christmas Gift | Woodloch Resort

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The Ideal Family Christmas Gift: Plan a Surprise Vacation

There’s nothing quite like a surprise vacation with the kids, especially when it’s wrapped with a tidy bow under the Christmas tree. Santa Claus knows how much your family deserves an extended break from the city en route to the Pocono Mountains. It’s hard to imagine a Christmas-themed wonderland that’s more jolly and festive than Woodloch, the top-ranked family resort in the U.S. Saint Nick himself and his faithful reindeer are scheduled to visit Woodloch this December, just in time for your well-deserved surprise vacation.

All-Inclusive Christmas Packages

The “Ultimate Christmas Break” is tailor-made for a surprise vacation with the kiddos, as it runs from December 26–29. What’s better than a holly jolly Christmas at home, surrounded by loved ones and a mountain of presents? A four-day post-Christmas extravaganza at Woodloch! OK, so here’s how it works: Mom or Dad book the “ultimate holiday gathering” online, place the gift under the tree (From: Santa Claus, To: Fam), and save it for last. Just make sure there aren’t full glasses of eggnog around, because the whole gang is bound to leap, shriek, and high-five in a fit of joy. If you prefer to speak with a friendly reservationist, simply dial 800-966-3562.

Photo of Santa Claus at Woodloch. Plan a Surprise Vacation around Christmastime!

Surprise Vacation = Unending Christmas Cheer

Woodloch’s village of employees takes Christmas to…ANOTHER LEVEL. Not only do we have Santa Claus on speed dial, but our annual Festival of Lights remains one of the most dazzling spectacles in the Pocono Mountains around the holidays. Meanwhile, the stimulating yule log hunt will keep the kids (and adults) guessing for hours until, of course, it’s time for some eggnog, sugar cookies, and perhaps a visit from the North Pole’s fearless leader! Other smile-inducing activities include the gingerbread wars, Christmas caroling, reindeer races, and hot cocoa around a crackling bonfire.

Snow-Packed Fun under the Sun

If you’re a good girl or boy this autumn, maybe Santa Claus will talk Jack Frost into providing some sunshine and moderate temperatures? Regardless, the family will be able to partake in dozens of homegrown activities throughout your stay, including snow tubing, ice skating, and, of course, the Winter Olympics, a hair-raising family-based competition for the ages! When you need to warm up, feel free to swish inside for a swim, a splash, and a crash.

It’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays. To learn more about a potential surprise vacation to Woodloch, please visit our packages page.

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