Throughout its diamond anniversary, the PMVB will also be acknowledging the many memories made in its long history of providing cost-effective getaways with an online album where visitors can add their pictures to the 'Pocono Mountains Family Album,' www.800poconos.com/75.  Guests are encouraged to tell their story and share their images of Pocono Mountains' vacations and adventures through the decades.  Images could also capture unique "firsts" that took place during a trip to the region, ensuring that every special moment during a Pocono Mountains experience, be it a first fish caught, first kiss or first adventure skiing or whitewater rafting, be proudly displayed.

"Our 75^th Anniversary provides the perfect opportunity for us to look back and reflect on our history of providing great family, value, golf and outdoor getaways," remarked President & CEO Carl Wilgus.  "As we reflect on our rich past we also look forward to continuing to provide an idyllic and value-conscious destination for every type of traveler."       

The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau's 75^th Anniversary events include a vow-renewal ceremony for 75 couples at the Paradise Stream Resort along with a golf tournament, holiday get-togethers and the Run for Red 5K race – with 75 partners from the Visitors Bureau taking part, including staff, family and friends.  The PMVB will also be celebrating its anniversary with a new logo, a dedicated 75^th Anniversary calendar and a centennial time capsule.

For more information or to book a trip to the Pocono Mountains, visit www.800Poconos.com.

About the Pocono Mountains
With 2,400 square miles encompassing Pennsylvania's Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties, the Pocono Mountains region is home to rolling mountain terrain, breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls, thriving woodlands and 170 miles of winding rivers.  Winters offer guests the opportunity to ski, snowboard, snow tube and even snowshoe their way through snowy wonderlands encompassing over 163 ski trails, while summers also cater to the active traveler allowing exploration of 261miles of hiking and biking trails, over 35 golf courses, whitewater rafting, boating, fishing and open access to nine state and two national parks. 

Any time of year is a good time to visit the Pocono Mountains, located within driving distance of most major East Coast cities.  This region teeming with history offers year-round cultural tours and art exhibitions, abundant antiquing and brand-name shopping and a full calendar of festivals showcasing the heritage, music and food of the Pocono Mountains. 

Even the most discerning traveler will find comfortable accommodations in the Pocono Mountains, which offers an eclectic mix of resorts, distinctive properties and quaint, country inns and bed and breakfasts.

Comprehensive Pocono Mountains visitor information is available online at www.800poconos.com or by phone at 800-POCONOS (800-762-6667).  The Pocono Mountains Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the four counties of Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne in northeastern Pennsylvania.   

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