Pocono Mountains Magazine - October 2025

This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: the eighth and final state park in our series boasts a river, a railroad, a rail trail and lots of history! Don’t miss a visit to Lehigh Gorge State Park with Jim Hamill. Join Bri & Dee for a sky-high adventure with Moyer Aviation, offering year-round air tours including flights for the upcoming fall foliage.Head out on the water with Deanna Fontanez and Precision Fly and Tackle as she learns to cast a line and discovers the importance of sustainable fishing. See what's abuzz at the apiary and garden at Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, giving guests a true farm-to-fork experience. Plus, meet Jamie, the award winning manager of a popular gem in the Poconos, the Gem & Keystone Tavern, and find out how you can launch a similar career!  Come along with Brianna Strunk as she gets a behind-the-scenes look at how apple cider is made at Heckman Orchards, a beloved three-generation farm providing homegrown produce and pick-your-own experiences throughout the year. Next, explore PEEC, Pocono Environmental Education Center, a place to learn, explore and connect with nature.We conclude this month's episode by introducing you to Carbon County’s Open Space Advisory Board which serves to guide the voter-approved $10M Open Space Grant Program. The county’s expert panel vets proposals and recommends funding to protect water, farms, habits, and open space - already achieving a 72-acre conservation in June 2025.