If you are looking for a new playground to experience some hands on Pocono Mountain Fun, Jim Thorpe is the place for you. This is Not just because in the 2007 Nation Geographic Magazine Jim Thorpe was voted one of the top ten Mountain Towns for Fun and Adventure, but because Jim Thorpe is simply packed with Fun straight from the Mountains and Waters that surround it! The Lehigh Gorge is a very Scenic State Park and The Lehigh River Flows right through it. Jim Thorpe Pa and The Lehigh Gorge are home to some of the BEST Pocono Mountain Fun you can experience. Come to Jim Thorpe and enjoy White Water Rafting, Easy Family Rafting Trips, Exciting White Water Kayaking, and some of the BEST Pocono Mountain Biking around. Rafting in Pennsylvania is the Northeast's favorite outdoor adventure. Le... 02/23/2012

If you are looking for a new playground to experience some hands on Pocono Mountain Fun, Jim Thorpe is the place for you. This is Not just because in the 2007 Nation Geographic Magazine Jim Thorpe was voted one of the top ten Mountain Towns for Fun and Adventure, but because Jim Thorpe is simply packed with Fun straight from the Mountains and Waters that surround it! The Lehigh Gorge is a very Scenic State Park and The Lehigh River Flows right through it. Jim Thorpe Pa and The Lehigh Gorge are home to some of the BEST Pocono Mountain Fun you can experience. Come to Jim Thorpe and enjoy White Water Rafting, Easy Family Rafting Trips, Exciting White Water Kayaking, and some of the BEST Pocono Mountain Biking around. Rafting in Pennsylvania is the Northeast's favorite outdoor adventure. Le... 02/17/2012

This Outdoors Haven known as Jim Thorpe is located in the Northeastern Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains in Carbon County. There is much to see in the Town of Jim Thorpe, and it is popular for Tourists for a number of reasons including Hiking, Bicycle Riding, Entertainment, Resorts, Shopping, Dining, and much more. Jim Thorpe was founded as Mauch Chunk in 1818. The town itself was founded Josiah White who was also the founder of The Lehigh Coal Navigation Company. Today, the town is one of the Pocono Mountain Ideal places to visit. Jim Thorpe is very close to the Legendary Pocono Ski Resorts Jack Frost and Big Boulder Resorts. Jim Thorpe is also a town that celebrates all four seasons of Pocono Mountain Living offering its residents many fun things to do. The Stellar Acoustics of Mauch Chun... 02/15/2012

The Lehigh Gorge State Park awaits all of the Pocono Mountain Travellers! This park  goes a little unnoticed in the Poconos. Located in White Haven Pa in the Northeastern Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains, you may find yourself hiking or biking through the trails and stumble upon all kinds of wildlife and natural beauty. There is so much to see and fun things to do if you are one of those Earthy Outdoor Enthusiasts. The Pocono Mountains and The Lehigh Gorge State Park is the place for you to be! There is simply Spectacular Scenery all across the Gorge. Bring your cameras to snap a picture of Pure Beauty on these trails!You will find yourself running out of film ( Old School) or Batteries (More Modern). The Lehigh Gorge is a place to take family, friends, or to venture off on your own person... 02/07/2012

Lying in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania 1,500 Feet Above Sea Level there is Bear Creek Lake. Bear Creek Lake is a peaceful and restful Community with Permanent and Vacation Homeowners. Located along Route 903 in Jim Thorpe, Bear Creek sits quietly in the woods, but it is also close to some of the Finest Pocono Resorts for Skiing and Winter Time Fun. Three miles of shoreline surround 160 Acres of Bear Creek Lake! The Beautiful Lake is Fully Stocked for Fishing, Boating, Sailing, and Swimming along with two private beaches. Bear Creek Lake is your ideal Pocono Mountain Amenity Filled Community. Amenities for Bear Creek Lake include 2 Private Beaches, a Lake, a Heated Olympic Sized Swimming Pool, a Wading Pool, Tennis Courts, Shuffleboard, Bocce Court, Softball Field, Basketball Cour... 02/01/2012

Lying in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania 1,500 Feet Above Sea Level there is Bear Creek Lake. Bear Creek Lake is a peaceful and restful Community with Permanent and Vacation Homeowners. Located along Route 903 in Jim Thorpe, Bear Creek sits quietly in the woods, but it is also close to some of the Finest Pocono Resorts for Skiing and Winter Time Fun. Three miles of shoreline surround 160 Acres of Bear Creek Lake! The Beautiful Lake is Fully Stocked for Fishing, Boating, Sailing, and Swimming along with two private beaches. Bear Creek Lake is your ideal Pocono Mountain Amenity Filled Community. Amenities for Bear Creek Lake include 2 Private Beaches, a Lake, a Heated Olympic Sized Swimming Pool, a Wading Pool, Tennis Courts, Shuffleboard, Bocce Court, Softball Field, Basketball Cour... 01/24/2012

Lying in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania 1,500 Feet Above Sea Level there is Bear Creek Lake. Bear Creek Lake is a peaceful and restful Community with Permanent and Vacation Homeowners. Located along Route 903 in Jim Thorpe, Bear Creek sits quietly in the woods, but it is also close to some of the Finest Pocono Resorts for Skiing and Winter Time Fun. Three miles of shoreline surround 160 Acres of Bear Creek Lake! The Beautiful Lake is Fully Stocked for Fishing, Boating, Sailing, and Swimming along with two private beaches. Bear Creek Lake is your ideal Pocono Mountain Amenity Filled Community. Amenities for Bear Creek Lake include 2 Private Beaches, a Lake, a Heated Olympic Sized Swimming Pool, a Wading Pool, Tennis Courts, Shuffleboard, Bocce Court, Softball Field, Basketball Cour... 01/19/2012

Lying in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania 1,500 Feet Above Sea Level there is Bear Creek Lake. Bear Creek Lake is a peaceful and restful Community with Permanent and Vacation Homeowners. Located along Route 903 in Jim Thorpe, Bear Creek sits quietly in the woods, but it is also close to some of the Finest Pocono Resorts for Skiing and Winter Time Fun. Three miles of shoreline surround 160 Acres of Bear Creek Lake! The Beautiful Lake is Fully Stocked for Fishing, Boating, Sailing, and Swimming along with two private beaches. Bear Creek Lake is your ideal Pocono Mountain Amenity Filled Community. Amenities for Bear Creek Lake include 2 Private Beaches, a Lake, a Heated Olympic Sized Swimming Pool, a Wading Pool, Tennis Courts, Shuffleboard, Bocce Court, Softball Field, Basketball Cour... 01/05/2012

The Best Vacation and Year Round Living start at Bear Creek Lake! Bear Creek Lake is Located just off of Route 903 in Penn Forest Township in the Northeastern Region of Pennsylvania known as the Pocono Mountains. Bear Creek lies in the Scenic Poconos 1,500 Above Sea Level. Bear Creek takes its Place high on the Roster of Americas Best Communities. This Community Provides Peacefulness and Restfulness of Permanent Residents and Vacation Homeowners. Great in Location Bear Creek is 8 Miles from the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and it is very close to some of the Legendary Ski Resorts such as Big Boulder & Jack Frost.  If Hiking is what you're looking for, Bear Creek Lake is also very close to Hickory Run State Park and the Francis E Walter Dam. Three Miles of Shoreline Surround 160 Acres of Unspo... 12/23/2011

The Best Vacation and Year Round Living start at Bear Creek Lake! Bear Creek Lake is Located just off of Route 903 in Penn Forest Township in the Northeastern Region of Pennsylvania known as the Pocono Mountains. Bear Creek lies in the Scenic Poconos 1,500 Above Sea Level. Bear Creek takes its Place high on the Roster of Americas Best Communities. This Community Provides Peacefulness and Restfulness of Permanent Residents and Vacation Homeowners. Great in Location Bear Creek is 8 Miles from the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and it is very close to some of the Legendary Ski Resorts such as Big Boulder & Jack Frost.  If Hiking is what you're looking for, Bear Creek Lake is also very close to Hickory Run State Park and the Francis E Walter Dam. Three Miles of Shoreline Surround 160 Acres of Unspo... 12/14/2011

Penn Forest Streams is a Heavily Wooded Private Community Located just off of Route 903 in the Beautiful Pocono Mountains in Northeastern Pennsylvania. This Cozy Community is Comprised of 710 Home Sites within Five Different Sections having 14 miles of moedern roadways. Just 7 Miles North of the County Seat of Carbon County Jim Thorpe, Pa, Penn Forest Streams sits as a Very Scenic and Private Seclusion of Homes that are Nestled into the Beautiful Never Ending Woods of the Pocono Mountains. Being Nestled in the Woods doesn't exclude Penn Forest Streams from the Landmarks and Establishments! Penn Forest is not far from Pocono Raceway, Penns Peak, Fine Dining, Shopping, and much more! Penn Forest Streams is also close to Whitewater Rafting, Skiing, Hiking, Camping, Hunting, Biking, and Pai... 12/07/2011

The Best Vacation and Year Round Living start at Bear Creek Lake! Bear Creek Lake is Located just off of Route 903 in Penn Forest Township in the Northeastern Region of Pennsylvania known as the Pocono Mountains. Bear Creek lies in the Scenic Poconos 1,500 Above Sea Level. Bear Creek takes its Place high on the Roster of Americas Best Communities. This Community Provides Peacefulness and Restfulness of Permanent Residents and Vacation Homeowners. Great in Location Bear Creek is 8 Miles from the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and it is very close to some of the Legendary Ski Resorts such as Big Boulder & Jack Frost.  If Hiking is what you're looking for, Bear Creek Lake is also very close to Hickory Run State Park and the Francis E Walter Dam. Three Miles of Shoreline Surround 160 Acres of Unspo... 12/02/2011

Penn Forest Streams is a Heavily Wooded Private Community Located just off of Route 903 in the Beautiful Pocono Mountains in Northeastern Pennsylvania. This Cozy Community is Comprised of 710 Home Sites within Five Different Sections having 14 miles of moedern roadways. Just 7 Miles North of the County Seat of Carbon County Jim Thorpe, Pa, Penn Forest Streams sits as a Very Scenic and Private Seclusion of Homes that are Nestled into the Beautiful Never Ending Woods of the Pocono Mountains. Being Nestled in the Woods doesn't exclude Penn Forest Streams from the Landmarks and Establishments! Penn Forest is not far from Pocono Raceway, Penns Peak, Fine Dining, Shopping, and much more! Penn Forest Streams is also close to Whitewater Rafting, Skiing, Hiking, Camping, Hunting, Biking, and Pai... 11/30/2011

The Best Vacation and Year Round Living start at Bear Creek Lake! Bear Creek Lake is Located just off of Route 903 in Penn Forest Township in the Northeastern Region of Pennsylvania known as the Pocono Mountains. Bear Creek lies in the Scenic Poconos 1,500 Above Sea Level. Bear Creek takes its Place high on the Roster of Americas Best Communities. This Community Provides Peacefulness and Restfulness of Permanent Residents and Vacation Homeowners. Great in Location Bear Creek is 8 Miles from the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and it is very close to some of the Legendary Ski Resorts such as Big Boulder & Jack Frost.  If Hiking is what you're looking for, Bear Creek Lake is also very close to Hickory Run State Park and the Francis E Walter Dam. Three Miles of Shoreline Surround 160 Acres of Unspo... 11/28/2011

Penn Forest Streams is a Beautiful Amenity Filled Community that is Certainly the Best in Location for Pocono Mountain and Surrounding Areas Activity, Sites, and Entertainment as well! Penn Forest Streams is Comprised of 710 Homesites, 5 Different Sections, leaving 14 Miles of Roadway. This Community is Located just off of Route 903 in Carbon County only a few Miles North of Jim Thorpe which sits as the Carbon County Seat. It is only minutes from the Legendary Pocono Raceway and the Hot Night Concert Scene of Penns Peak. Entertainment is not the only Plus Close to Penn Forest Streams, there are many Recreational Activities just a hop and a skip away! Enjoy Many Fun Things including White Water Rafting, Hiking, Biking, Camping, Hunting, Paint Ball, Fine Dining, Site Seeing, Shopping, and... 11/18/2011

There is a lot to say about Penn Forest Streams! It is a Beautiful Private  Ammenity Filled Community that seems to go with notice. Probably, because it's so Private and in Nature! It goes to show you how Wonderful a Pocono Community can be as Penn Forest Streams is almost off the map because of it's Seclusion and Oneness with the Nature that surrounds it! The Community does not offer a lake, but makes up for it with it's Many Ammenities including 2 Swimming Pools, a Clubhouse, Pavilion, Tennis Courts, and Basketball Courts! That's not even including the close proximity to White Water Rafting, Skiing, Skirmish, and much more! Penn Forest Streams is located just off of State Route 903 in Carbon County. This heavily wooded Private Community offers homeowners the peace and tranquility that... 11/10/2011

Bear Creek Lake is another one of the Pocono Amenity Filled Communities that sits in Penn Forest Township. This Community is perfect for your seclusion and privacy. It is a Peaceful and Restful Community of Permenant Residents and Vacation Homeowners. Bear Creek Lake is and it's 120 acres of Gorgeous Water is one of the best kept secrets in the Jim Thorpe Area of the Poconos! The Lake is fully equiped for your Pocono Mountain Fun. It is perfect for your fishing, boating, and sailing experience. Also, enjoy your swimming along the two private beaches that Bear Creek holds.   Bear Creek Lake is also great in location. In the midst of it's privacy, it sits in between everything! It is just nestled in it's own private world in the woods of the Poconos. It is only 8 miles from the turnpike. ... 11/07/2011

Bear Creek Lake Community is conveniently located just off Rte 903 in Penn Forest Township, close to exit 74 off of The Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike. This community is a secluded and private lake community with great amenities including a 137 Acre Lake, Beach, Outdoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Clubhouse and Road Maintenance. If that's not enough for you, the community is right next door to Pocono Whitewater Challenges for all of your River Riding Adventures! Bear Creek is fantastic in location because its in between Wilkes Baree and Pocono Raceway. It is close to the major highways that bring you through the Pocono Mountains as well. Many great homes available. Search for free! Just a few pictures from a few beautiful Bear Creek homes on the market today. There are some great deals... 10/06/2011

  JIM THORPE WINTERFEST2/19/2011 - 2/20/2011 Location: Downtown Jim ThorpeBroadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229Town: Jim ThorpePhone: (888) JIM THORPE A mix of family-activities, special shopping and dining promotions and Opera House performances mark a weekend of winter fun this Presidents' Day weekend.  The weekend activities will include ice and wood carvers, Civil War re-enactors, and a chamber of commerce fundraiser Mug Walk.  The festivities will begin at 10am.     Visit Website     Jeff and Heather Rickert, Realtor®, RSPSPoconos of PA Real EstateVacation Homes/Vacation RentalsNew Home Construction SalesInvestment PropertiesContact Us For The "Best Deals" In The Poconos    inShare Keller Williams Real Estate601 Bethlehem PikeBuilding B, Suite 100Montgomeryville, PA 18936Main Office: 215-... 02/16/2011

Allow me to introduce you to Jim Thorpe the town named after the man. High up in the Poconos Mountains in Pennsylvania is a town named Jim Thorpe that it seems is magical. The town that was founded as Mauch Chunk in the early 1800's  and at one time claimed that 19 of the 26 wealthiest millionaires in America called it home. This picturesque town is steeped in history and it is a fascinating story of struggle, survival, boom times and bust and now revival. I will not overwhelm in you in this post of all of it's history but hopefully Jim Thorpe will capture your imagination as well as your heart. Because I have written a recap of the key parts of it's history and you may not be interested to read it, I will present the slide show first with some of the views around the town and I will in... 11/14/2010