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Discover Fall Foliage on Hikes to Pennsylvania Waterfalls

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Discover Fall Foliage on Hikes to Pennsylvania Waterfalls

One of the waterfalls in the Poconos region of Pennsylvania .

Tucked away in the Pocono Mountains, Woodloch is surrounded by breathtaking views and incredible examples of Mother Nature’s beauty. These picturesque sights are made even more stunning when they take on their fall hues. There are numerous ways to take in the fall foliage during an autumn escape at our Poconos resort, including visiting nearby Pennsylvania waterfalls.

A Checklist of 5 Waterfalls to Explore

As cooler temperatures start to settle in, leaves begin to change to golden and amber hues. While peak foliage season can vary year to year, most trees start to transform around mid-September before reaching their peak around early October. The best way to keep an eye on where foliage levels are is by looking at a fall foliage forecast.

There are several waterfalls within a short drive from our all-inclusive resort. We highly recommend adding one or a few spots to your leaf-peeping itinerary.

Found inside Promised Land State Park is Little Falls. The 1.4-mile loop trail starts near the Lower Lake dam and features several creek waterfalls along the way. You can access the other side of the creek via a footbridge.
Another popular option is Shohola Falls, which is visible as you make your way along the .6-mile loop trail. Thanks to its shorter distance, this is an excellent option for anyone visiting with younger children.
Make your way to one of the two observation platforms to take in the three cascades that makeup Raymondskill Falls. This is the tallest waterfall in the state and features a trail that takes you to the top of the falls.
Give yourself plenty of time to explore Bushkill Falls. Nicknamed the “Niagra of Pennsylvania,” this area is home to eight waterfalls, all of which are visible when you hike the Red Trail. For a shorter hike, walk along the Green Trail to view the Main Falls.
Start at the on-site visitors center in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and walk along the boardwalk trail to Dingmans Falls. Make your way up the staircase to the upper falls for a birdseye view.

Plan a Picture-Perfect Poconos Getaway

Booking your stay with Woodloch means you have everything you need to unwind after a day of leaf-peeping at waterfalls near our Pennsylvania resort. Enjoy a delicious meal as part of your dining plan before catching one of our entertaining shows. Start planning your autumn escape by checking our availability and booking your stay with the click of a button.

The Ultimate Guide to Dining in the Poconos at Woodloch

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The Ultimate Guide to Dining in the Poconos at Woodloch

A group enjoying dining in one of the restaurants at a Poconos resort.

At Woodloch, we take advantage of every inch of our lakefront location to provide our guests with everything they need for the best vacation possible. With over 30 scheduled activities daily, which means you never have to worry about someone complaining about being bored! You’re also sure to work up an appetite. As an all-inclusive resort, we have all your needs covered, including delicious meals. Booking your stay with us means you get access to some of the best dining in the Poconos with a fantastic meal plan.

Get Your Fill with Our Meal Plans

As part of our all-inclusive experience, you are required to choose a meal plan with either two or three meals served in our Main Dining Room. Guests staying at Woodloch Springs have the option of adding a meal plan. The menu changes daily and offers a wide selection of options. This ensures we have something for all palates and diets. If you have any dietary restrictions, email SpecialDiets@Woodloch.com or call 570-685-8243 after completing your reservation.

We have taken care to partner with vendors known for the highest quality products. Whether enjoying a decadent breakfast or something light for lunch, your meal is prepared and served in a warm and hospitable manner.

Other Delicious On-Site Restaurants

If you feel like taking a break from the Main Dining Room, there are several other restaurants found at our Poconos resort.

The Grille Room is known for being a relaxed golf course dining experience with everything from sandwiches to steaks to kid-friendly options.
If you’re looking for a date night option, try The Overlook, which pays tribute to our stunning setting with picturesque views and birch accents.

If you’re in a hurry, there are plenty of quick-bite options like Gigi’s Coffee House, The Market at Woodloch, and Harry’s Lakeside Scoops.

Book at Relaxing and All-Inclusive Poconos Getaway Today

Reserving your stay at Woodloch gives you access to more than some of the best dining options in the Poconos. In addition to a filling meal plan, our all-inclusive packages include incredible accommodations that’ll have you feeling relaxed the minute you walk through the door. Reserve your visit today online with the click of a button.

Visit Pocono Lakes near Woodloch

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Visit Pocono Lakes near Woodloch

Nestled on the shores of Lake Teedyuskung, Woodloch offers the perfect summer destination for family fun on the lake. Experience lakeside fun with attractions and activities like waterslides, water skiing, scenic boat tours, paddling equipment, and bumper boats. More fun on the water awaits at several Pocono lakes, just a short drive from the resort!

Corilla Lake

If you are looking for a small lake nearby, we recommend visiting Corilla Lake, just one mile down the road! The 72-acre lake is a great place to spend an afternoon fishing.

Lake Wallenpaupack

One of the most popular Pocono lakes is just 20 minutes from our resort! Lake Wallenpaupack is 13 miles long, offering 5,700 acres and 52 miles of shoreline. The family-friendly Palmyra Township Public Beach is a great place to kick off summer fun with swimming, fishing, boating, and paddling. There are six recreation areas to explore here, with hundreds of acres of forest lands, walking trails, campsites, and boat slips. Explore the water with Wallenpaupack Boat Tours & Rentals!

Promised Land Lake

Promised Land State Park is 30 minutes from Woodloch, offering two lakes for summer recreation. Enjoy fishing, swimming, and boating at the 422-acre Promised Land Lake or the 173-acre Lower Lake. Take advantage of seasonal amenities such as boat rentals, refreshment stands, and picnic areas.

Gouldsboro Lake

Gouldsboro Lake is approximately one hour from Woodloch, nestled within Gouldsboro State Park. The 250-acre lake is open from Memorial Day through mid-September, with amenities like public restrooms and boat rentals, where you can reserve rowboats, kayaks, paddleboats, canoes, and motorboats on-site! Cast your line and see if you can catch bass, pickerel, yellow perch, catfish, sunfish, walleye, or crappie during your day on the lake!

Tobyhanna Lake

Discover more lakeside fun at Tobyhanna Lake, just fifteen minutes from Gouldsboro. This 170-acre lake is open from Memorial Day through September and is ideal for swimming, boating, fishing, and picnicking.

Plan Your Summer Getaway in the Poconos Today!

Woodloch is your perfect basecamp for fun on Pocono lakes during the summertime! Discover fun for the whole family on Lake Teedyuskung and make the short drive to Lake Wallenpaupack to unlock even more fun. Browse our summer availability and book now to experience summertime in the Poconos!

Woodloch Add-Ons: Paintball in the Poconos

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Woodloch Add-Ons: Paintball in the Poconos

Experience exhilarating fun for the whole family this summer at Woodloch! Take advantage of over 30 daily activities and unlock even more adventures with our additional offerings. Add paintballing to your Woodloch itinerary and challenge your family to skirmishes along the scenic backdrop of the Pocono mountains. What are you waiting for? It’s time for paintball in the Poconos!

Paintball in the Poconos at Woodloch

Sign up for Woodloch’s paintball skirmishes! The sprawling woodland terrain becomes your battleground, with strategically placed obstacles and forts creating an immersive and challenging environment. The cost is $40 for one hour, and you are guaranteed at least three skirmishes. Here are a few rules and regulations for your paintball skirmish:

Please wear closed-toe shoes
You must be over the age of 11 to participate (participants under the age of 18 must have a guardian present to sign the waiver)
Only Woodloch equipment is allowed
You must arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time
Two hundred fifty paintballs, camo suit, paintball mask, and paintball gun included.

Paintball Games

Experience the adrenaline-pumping action of our paintball games with options like:

Speed Ball: Teams start on opposite ends of the field and try to get to the home base without getting shot. The team with the most players on the other team’s base wins!
Capture the Flag: This is a classic game where you capture the other team’s flags and try to return them to your home base without getting shot.
Survivor: Go head-to-head with the competing team until one squad is eliminated.

Book Your Poconos Family Getaway Today!

Paintballing in the Poconos is a great way to kick off your family getaway at Woodloch! But, if you don’t want to pay for additional offerings, don’t worry; we offer 30 daily activities and amenities across the campus with your all-inclusive package. Learn more about what’s included in your getaway and browse our summer availability before booking!

Where to See Pocono Wildlife Near Woodloch

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Where to See Pocono Wildlife Near Woodloch

Woodloch has something for everyone, even wildlife lovers! Our Poconos resort is bustling with native wildlife like deer, turtles, foxes, herons, squirrels, and the occasional black bear! We also offer a petting zoo where kids can get up close and personal with baby cows, rabbits, sheep, and lambs. Travel down the road from Woodloch to encounter more Pocono wildlife at state parks and nature sanctuaries!

Wildlife at Woodloch

Woodloch offers nature trails perfect for watching wildlife during your stay. Explore the one-mile loop around Lake Teedyuskung and watch for deer, turtles, foxes, herons, and many varieties of fish. We also offer three miles of hiking trails that wind through Pennsylvania forests. Keep an eye out for wildlife like owls, hawks, squirrels, rabbits, songbirds, raccoons, and bears.

Woodloch Petting Zoo

Visit the Woodloch Petting Zoo and visit our resident sheep, rabbits, baby cows, and lambs. We also offer pony rides for our youngest guests.

More Wildlife Near Woodloch

Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary

Less than twenty minutes from Woodloch is the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, offering 600 acres for exploration. Explore the natural beauty of Pennsylvania as you watch for wildlife like deer, foxes, snapping turtles, and herons.

Promised Land State Park

Promised Land State Park offers fantastic exploration opportunities on the Pocono Plateau. The park is a designated Important Bird Area and a fantastic place to enjoy bird watching. Visit the wildlife observation station on Lower Lake and watch for migratory birds and bald eagles. On the trails, you can spot deer, foxes, turkeys, and black bears.

Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

Make the one-hour drive to the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center to learn all about local wildlife! They offer live wildlife educational programs to educate the public about rehabilitating injured animals like reptiles, birds, and mammals.

Discover Poconos Wildlife near Woodloch

Whether you want to stay at the resort or explore everything the region has to offer, there is an abundance of Pocono wildlife to spot during your getaway! Woodloch has everything you need to plan an epic family vacation, with meals, dining, lodging, and entertainment available at one convenient price. Browse our summer availability, and if you don’t find what you’re looking for, we recommend visiting us this autumn instead!

Tips to Plan the Best Summer Weekend Getaway

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Tips to Plan the Best Summer Weekend Getaway

Are you looking for the ultimate summer weekend getaway in the Poconos? Then take your family to Woodloch and experience a getaway where everything is taken care of with our all-inclusive packages. We are here to give you a few tips to help you plan the best weekend getaway at Woodloch for your family!

Book Your Summer Weekend Getaway Now!

The first tip for planning your summer weekend getaway is to book your trip well in advance. This allows you to pick between weekends and events that work best for your family. Check our summer availability for 2023 and book your getaway today!

Research Poconos Travel Options

There are several ways to get to Woodloch, including airports, train stations, bus stops, and driving on your own. Please reach out to our reservationist to help arrange pick ups and drop offs from mass transit services such as:

The closest airport is Scranton/Wilkes-Barre International Airport, approximately one hour from the resort.
The closest train station is in Port Jervis, NY, and is easily accessible from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
The closest bus stop is in Hawley, less than 15 minutes from Woodloch! The bus departs from New York City daily.

Don’t Overpack

You are planning a weekend getaway; you don’t need to bring your whole closet! Some necessities include swimsuits, sneakers, clothes you can layer, and sunscreen. Pack smart and utilize our Woodloch Packing List to determine what else to bring.

Make sure to leave room in your bag to bring back some souvenirs from The Shoppes at Woodloch. Discover a wide variety of merchandise, including clothing, home decor, mugs, doggie treats, golf merch, and more!

Consider the Best Accommodations for Your Group

We offer two accommodation options at the resort. Keep in mind that our all-inclusive rate is based on hotel accommodation style. Choose from Woodloch’s Signature Accommodations or enjoy more rate flexibility with a vacation rental at Woodloch Springs. Book the best summer weekend getaway at Woodloch today!