From fly fishing for rainbow trout to navigating the waters in a kayak, there are so many things to do on the Lackawaxen River. If you prefer to stay on dry land, there are also plenty of hiking and biking trails that follow the waterway as it flows for 31 miles through Northeastern Pennsylvania. We’re lucky …
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Though the Pocono Mountains are a year-round destination, we can’t help but fall in love with spring in the Poconos. The season brings about blossoming trees and flowers and temperatures perfect for exploring the outdoors. Celebrate spring in the Poconos with biking, hiking, scenic driving tours, and more. To top off your spring getaway, we …
If you crave time spent in the outdoors, find your way to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. This 70,000-acre park stretches through New Jersey and Pennsylvania and is a lovely drive from the Settlers Inn. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the many miles of hiking trails, the abundant opportunities for fishing, the array of wildlife …
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If you’ve never had the opportunity to visit the Pocono Mountains, put it on your To Do List for this year! A Poconos getaway can be as relaxing or active as you make it. Here at The Settlers Inn in Hawley, PA, we have specials ranging in everything from a spa retreat to a foodie getaway. Which …
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It’s that time of year again. Sunny skies and warmer weather mean trout season is here and you can spend some quality time fishing in Lake Wallenpaupack. Before you head out on the lake, check out our list of 5 of the best tips for fishing Lake Wallenpaupack. Lake Wallenpaupack is Pennsylvania’s third largest lake. …
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When making plans for this summer’s vacation, an adventure at Promised Land State Park in Greentown, Pennsylvania might be just what you’re looking for. Surrounded by Pennsylvania’s Delaware State Forest, this 3,000 acre park sits on the Pocono Plateau. Promised Land State Park offers fishing and boating, camping and plenty of trails perfect for hiking, biking and …
Pennsylvania is the place to be for some of the best trout fishing in the world. There are thousands of miles of streams well stocked with Brook, Brown and Rainbow trout. Trout season opens in early April. To fish for trout, a person must be 16 years and older and obtain a trout/salmon permit in …
Forbes listed their top ten fly fishing states last year and Pennsylvania was one of them. PA fly fishing is a must for any outdoorsman. There are an abundance of streams and rivers in the state to explore. Temperature, location, species, weather and season are all factors in fly fishing. Let this guide help you …
It’s hard to imagine as one stands along the shady shores of the Lackawaxen River at The Settlers Inn that this tranquil waterway was once a bustling canal used to transport anthracite coal and other goods from the high-pitched mountains of Pennsylvania to the bustling streets of New York City! It’s true! Once anthracite was introduced to …
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While enjoying your escape to the Pocono Mountains and reveling in all that The Settlers Inn has to offer, you may be interested in a day of fishing out on Lake Wallenpaupack. Lake Wallenpaupack (or “The Pack” as local anglers call it) is 5,700 acres in area and has 52 miles of shoreline. At its deepest points, …
