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How to Budget for a Woodloch Summer Getaway

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How to Budget for a Woodloch Summer Getaway

Photo of the pool and Woodloch grounds for a Poconos summer vacation

Summer is right around the corner, and it’s time to start budgeting your summer getaway at Woodloch! We help make budgeting a breeze with our all-inclusive vacation packages that include the price of your accommodations, dining, and activities. No worrying about setting aside money for meals or things to do; we have you covered with one convenient price. We also offer special packages and discounts throughout the year, so you can plan ahead and save on your Poconos summer vacation. Read on to discover our tips for budgeting your vacation!

Examine Your Finances

The first step to budgeting your Woodloch vacation is to examine your finances. After reviewing your finances, determine what kind of vacation experience you want. An all-inclusive vacation package makes budgeting your vacation more manageable. Otherwise, you would have to factor in the costs of lodging, meals, and activities separately.

Plan Ahead of Time

One of the best ways to budget for a vacation is to plan well in advance. This gives you plenty of time to save for the trip and find the best deals. Create a clear outline of how much money you will have to save and decide if you should wait till next summer to plan your vacation.

Factor in Travel Costs

Travel costs are another essential factor in your budget. Out-of-state guests will have to budget for airfare. The best way to save money is to book your flight as early as possible. We also recommend doing your research and comparing several sites before you book. If you are traveling from Pennsylvania, don’t forget to factor in the cost of gas and transportation.

Use Our End of Summer Special

Woodloch offers special packages and discounts for you to save money on your family vacation. This year we are offering an end-of-summer special where you can save 15% on your getaway from August 27th to September 2nd.

You can also Subscribe to Woodloch to keep up to date with last-minute deals and special offers throughout the year.

Your Poconos Summer Vacation Awaits

We recommend starting now if you haven’t already started budgeting for your Poconos summer vacation! Learn more about our accommodations, dining plan, and daily activities to see if Woodloch is right for you. We are the number one family resort in the country, and we would love to share the magic of Woodloch with you this summer!

Things to Do at Big Pocono State Park

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Things to Do at Big Pocono State Park

Woodloch is nestled in the beautiful Pocono Mountains offering endless outdoor adventures for our guests. You could easily spend your entire vacation at our resort, but if you are interested in getting out and exploring the nearby area, then this post is for you! Big Pocono State Park is just over an hour from Woodloch and offers incredible hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife watching. Gather your family and discover all of the things to do at Big Pocono State Park!

Go for a Hike

There are eight miles of trails available for hiking at Big Pocono State Park. Most paths are rugged and steep since the park is on Camelback Mountain. If your family is up for the challenge, you will be rewarded with spectacular mountain views and local flora. Walk through forests as you look for wild blueberry, mountain laurel, and rhododendron on the trails.

Explore the Mountain Biking Trails

Embark on a bike ride in the mountains with the family! Mountain biking is available on the South Trail and North Lower Loop trails. Start on the South Trail, where you will bike steep terrain with a 600-foot elevation change. The route then connects to the North Trail Lower Loop, which offers a flatter and more leisurely ride.

Plan a Family Picnic

Big Pocono State Park is the perfect place for a summer picnic. There are three picnic areas in the park with tables and charcoal grills. Take in beautiful views of Camelback Mountain as you enjoy the summer breeze. Pack lunch, snacks, and juice boxes, and set up your picnic in the park together!

Watch for Local Wildlife

While hiking, biking, or enjoying your picnic, keep an eye out for local wildlife. Common species include rabbits, coyotes, deer, fox, raccoon, ruffled grouse, squirrel, and turkey. See how many wildlife species you can spot during your day trip at Big Pocono State Park.

Get Outside and Explore Big Pocono State Park

Explore the great outdoors surrounding Woodloch this summer! We are located on scenic Lake Teedyuskung, where you can kayak, sail, or boat all summer long. And if you don’t want to make the drive to Big Pocono State Park, you can walk our on-site nature trails. We can’t wait to bring your family together through delicious food, incredible entertainment, and wholesome fun!

Visit the Poconos Waterfalls near Woodloch

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Visit the Poconos Waterfalls near Woodloch

Photo of Poconos waterfalls from a wooded trail

Springtime in the Poconos is beautiful. When the snow melts, nature comes alive with blooming wildflowers and cascading waterfalls. Springtime is also one of the best times to see Poconos waterfalls and plan a getaway to Woodloch! There are several waterfalls less than an hour away from our family resort, so you can easily plan a day trip and see them all. Discover nature’s bounty in Pennsylvania this spring!

Shohola Falls

Shohola Falls is the closest waterfall to Woodloch and a great halfway point for the other falls on the list. The trail is a short half-mile loop, perfect for families with little ones. You will see spectacular views of this 50-foot waterfall throughout your walk on the trail.

Raymondskill Falls

Raymondskill Falls is the largest waterfall in Pennsylvania and a must-visit during your Woodloch vacation! At 150 feet tall, this waterfall is an impressive sight to see. Two trails lead to an upper and lower viewing area providing different perspectives of the cascading water.

Bonus waterfall: Head across the street and hike Hackers Trail to see Hackers Falls!

Dingmans Falls

Fifteen minutes down the road from Raymondskill, you will find the second-highest waterfall in the state, Dingmans Falls. The trail is less than half a mile and offers views of two incredible waterfalls. Start on the wooden walkway until you reach Silverthread Falls dropping an impressive 80 feet. After you marvel at the falls, continue on the trail and watch for wildlife along the way. Soon after, you will reach Dingmans Falls where you can stop to sit on a bench and admire the view.

Bushkill Falls

Known as Pennsylvania’s Niagra Falls, Bushkill is a series of eight waterfalls. If you are up for a challenging hike, you can take the two-mile Red Trail to see all of the falls in the park. The falls include Bridal Veil Falls, Bridesmaid’s Falls, Pennel Falls, and Lower Gorge Falls. Have fun and happy hiking!

Witness Captivating Poconos Waterfalls near Woodloch

Woodloch is conveniently located near some of the best Poconos waterfalls in Pennsylvania. After exploring the outdoors, return to Woodloch for dinner and discuss your day together. End the night with family-friendly entertainment and games. Woodloch is an all-inclusive resort where your lodging, meals, and activities are included with your stay. Learn more about vacationing at Woodloch on our inclusive experience page.

Plan Your Spring Getaway at Woodloch!

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Plan Your Spring Getaway at Woodloch!

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At Woodloch, every season is unique, and after another successful season of winter activities, we are ready to continue the family fun into spring. Spring is the perfect time to plan a getaway; the weather is perfect, the flowers are blooming, and our exciting outdoor activities reopen. Join us for nature walks, boat cruises, scavenger hunts, and marshmallows around the campfire during a spring getaway at Woodloch!

Spring Activities at Woodloch

Wondering what to expect at Woodloch during your spring getaway? Our tentative activity schedule is an excellent resource for planning your trip ahead of time. Here are some of the activities and amenities you can expect for April, May, and June.

Our Woodloch Olympics are some of the most popular events year-round. See if your family has what it takes to win gold this spring!
At Woodloch, our petting zoo animals reemerge this time of year. Animal lovers of all ages can visit our rabbits, sheep, baby cows, and lambs.
Lake Teedyuskung comes alive with activity in the spring. Join us for a scenic boat ride and cruise along the shores of our mountain lake.
Explore the lake with our on-site watercraft like kayaks, sailboats, paddleboards, or bumper boats.
Our outdoor playground offers endless fun for the kiddos at Woodloch. The playground includes swings, ladders, mini zip lines, slides, and crawling compartments.
Experience our 2022 theme show “Islands of the World” with musical productions, dancers, pyrotechnics, and more!
Gather the family and join the Woodloch scavenger hunt solving puzzles and finding mystery items.
End an exciting day of activities around the campfire, roasting marshmallows and sharing stories from the day!

As long as the weather is nice, by June all of our outdoor activities and facilities are open such as our disc golf course, horseshoes, climbing wall, bumper cars, outdoor basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts.

Visit Our Poconos Resort this Spring!

Join us at Woodloch for a spring getaway and enjoy the beautiful Poconos weather. Say goodbye to winter, explore nature, play games together, and get on the water. With 30 activities scheduled each day, there is always something new happening at our family resort! Discover what’s included with your Woodloch package, and start planning your spring vacation today!

Pocono Events: Woodloch’s Author & Survival Weekends

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Pocono Events: Woodloch’s Author & Survival Weekends

Photo of our authors weekend Pocono event at Woodloch

If you’ve already vacationed with us, you know that there is always something new happening at Woodloch. This March, we are excited to host two new events at our resort. Spend a weekend celebrating authors Meaghan Murphy and Dana Pollack with our Fully Charged & Delicious event. Or join us for an epic Survival Weekend with contestants from the hit CBS show Survivor. Even if you can’t make it to our March Pocono events, don’t worry; you can expect many more fun events to come in 2022!

Fully Charged & Delicious

Our Fully Charged & Delicious Weekend will kick off the first weekend of March at Woodloch! We will be hosting two talented and inspiring authors, Meaghan Murphy and Dana Pollack. Murphy is an accomplished magazine author excited to celebrate the release of her new book, Your Fully Charged Life. This exciting event is sure to help you find more yay in the everyday!

Dana Pollack, an accomplished pastry artist, will join Murphy with her recently published recipe book. Learn how to take your desserts to the next level during the fully charged and delicious weekend.

Survival Weekend at Woodloch

Survival Weekend at Woodloch has been two years in the making, and we are incredibly excited to host the celebrity castaways. We will be welcoming Survivor season 39 champion Tommy Sheehan, season 32 champion Michele Fitzgerald, and contestants Jamal Shipman, Janet Carbin, and Lauren Beck from season 39.

Survival Weekend will kick off with a bonfire and Q&A discussion with the castaways on Friday, March 25th. The next day we will have a special survivor edition of our popular winter Olympics with our castaways as referees. Then you will end the day by competing with our guests during the Bakery Wars.

Plan Your Vacation Around Woodloch Events

We can’t wait to host these special events at Woodloch this March! There is still time to book your room and join us for our survival and fully charged weekends. These are just two of the upcoming events at Woodloch. Keep up to date with what’s happening at our resort by signing up for our email subscription. This will keep you in the loop of all the fun to come this year!

The Perfect Girlfriends Getaway at Woodloch

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The Perfect Girlfriends Getaway at Woodloch

Photo of a group of friends enjoying a girlfriends getaway at Woodloch

It seems like the stressors of everyday life are constantly getting in the way of spending time with friends. That’s why vacations like girlfriends getaways are becoming more and more popular every year. Girlfriends getaways are an opportunity for you and your gal pals to reconnect and escape to a relaxing weekend together. At Woodloch, we offer the perfect all-inclusive girlfriend’s getaway package. Our on-site amenities, activities, and spa access are the best way to spend the weekend together. Read on to learn more about what’s included in your package:

What’s Included with the Girlfriends Getaway Package?

The all-inclusive girlfriends getaway package includes lodging, meals, amenities, and an allowance for our on-site spa.

Spa Discount

Relax and rejuvenate with your girlfriends at The Lodge at Woodloch. Your package includes a base spa allowance to use how you please. Our eucalyptus steam room, dry sauna, hydro massage water walls, and whirlpools are available for guests to use. Then choose from one of these spa treatments for the ultimate pampering experience:

Daily Activities and Entertainment

Every day (and night) at Woodloch offers dozens of unique and fun things to do together. The daily scheduled activities can include bakery wars, bingo, scavenger hunts, fitness classes, Olympic Games, and more!

The night activities feature live entertainment ranging from spectacular magicians to rock n’ roll musicians. Dance the night away with music from our talented DJs or challenge each other to a game of late-night trivia. There’s so much to do at Woodloch you are sure to find something all of your girlfriends will love.

Girlfriends Getaway Lodging at Woodloch

We have several lodging options at Woodloch to host your girlfriends getaway. Choose one of our signature accommodations or stay in one of our luxury vacation rentals instead. We have vacation rentals that are 2-5 bedrooms that can cater to any group size. Reminisce about the day’s activities in the spacious living rooms and relax with your gals. Choose Woodloch for your girlfriends getaway and make memories that last a lifetime at our resort.