To experience that first streak of 60 degree weather is to experience a jolt of adrenaline. While it's not exactly hot, it sure feels like it is after months and months of snow and ice. I've seen people in shorts and t-shirts already. This weather makes me want to do one thing - get outside and enjoy it!
Whether it's biking on the Lehigh Gorge Trail with Pocono Whitewater or running up the McDade Trail in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, I just want to be outdoors. I want to get away from carpets, fluorescent lights and those pesky little things called "walls." Maybe I'll go golfing this weekend at the Water Gap Country Club. I'm sure this time the wheels will stay on. Or I could go fishing in Beltzville State Park. There are almost too many options. Almost. A quote from a famous funny movie says it best, "It's all deadly."
It doesn't matter what I do this weekend, as long as I'm doing it outside, I'll be happy. It's time to roll down the windows, break out the polos and slip on the shades. It's getting warm out, baby! Needless to say, I'm excited.









As if you needed another reason to visit Great Wolf Lodge Pocono Mountains, their newest addition is about to be unveiled. To compliment their themed-suites and 84 degree outfitted indoor waterpark,
Growing up the daughter of Margaret Anne Ryan there was little chance of me not embracing my Irish heritage, no matter how long ago my ancestors crossed the mighty, mighty seas. Mom was one of seven including twins Kathleen and Patrick born on... you guessed it, St. Patrick's Day.
On March 14, in the historic town of Jim Thorpe, everyone is Irish for the day! Celebrate the joyous history and culture of the Irish with your family. Festivities start early and will spill throughout the streets. Enjoy live entertainment, as well as the famous St. Patrick's Day Parade. Treat your family to a lunch or dinner of corned beef and cabbage, or maybe some Guinness beef stew at one of the many


