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Fall Treats, Adventures at Camelback Resort

by Mary Melnick

Aug 23, 2022

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North America

Camelback Resort, located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, has everything you need for ultimate fall family travel. The resort offers breathtaking autumn scenery and plenty of activities to enjoy the lovely fall air.

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Movie on The Mountain Series

Spend your Saturday night outdoors enjoying the beautiful fall air and a movie. Each Saturday in September, Camelback shows family favorites such as Sing, Cars, The Lion King and Despicable Me.

 

New Sky Flyer Ziplines

On Sept. 16, Camelback Mountain Adventures offers a new exhilarating new experience – Sky Flyer Zipline. Human zippers can fly like superman over the Pocono Mountains on two of the longest zip lines in the state of Pennsylvania.

 

Weekend Nighttime Adventures

When the sun starts to go down, Mountain Adventures hosts special hours on Friday and Saturday nights. Starting Sept. 30 and through Oct. 29, guests can take their adventures to the next level. The Climbing Wall offers a unique light-up experience where climbers can choose from three types of walls. The New Euro Bungee lets jumpers do flips and tricks under lights featuring jumping beats. On the Mountain Coaster, adrenaline seekers can ride down the mountains with special night lighting. Slide down the snowless mountains at the Sunbowl or take on the 1,000-foot zip line for a scream-worthy experience in the dark.

 

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© Camelback Resort

Happy Halloween Event

On Oct. 22, dress to impress in your best costume to celebrate the spirit of Halloween. Guests can sit back and watch the popular Halloween movie Halloweentown while enjoying popcorn and a variety of beverages. Don’t forget to follow the treat trail, decorate a tote bag and participate in the costume contest.

 

Cozy Campfires and More

After enjoying a day full of fun, cozy up around the private firepits, lounge on the Adirondack chairs and take in the beautiful scenery while roasting marshmallows for the perfect s’mores. Guests 21 years and older can enjoy seasonal cocktails, craft brews and local ciders at Trail’s End Pub & Grille.

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