Pocono Mountains, Mountain range in northeastern Pennsylvania, United States.
The Pocono Mountains form a forested highland region in northeastern Pennsylvania with rolling hills and clear streams. This area covers several counties and includes both wooded slopes and river valleys.
Loggers cleared timber throughout the early 1800s and floated logs down the rivers to market. The railroad later brought vacationers from New York and Philadelphia into the mountains.
The name originates from the Munsee word Pokawachne, reflecting the Native American heritage of the region through its meaning of Creek Between Two Hills.
Several state parks offer trails and camping areas with different levels of difficulty. Access roads wind through forested valleys and connect to local highways.
In autumn, the hardwood forests turn bright shades of red and orange that draw visitors from nearby cities. The tree canopy offers a changing display of color over several weeks.
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