Archives for July 2019

LAST 5 Dam Release Weekends – August 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Sept. 1, 2019

Enjoy Poconos Mountain Biking in the Lehigh Gorge State Park on the world famous Lehigh Gorge Trail, then go Whitewater Rafting in the Poconos on that very same river! You are guaranteed the lowest pricing to see spectacular wonders of nature combined with some of our nation’s most cherished historical remains! Over 3 hours of fun on the Pocono whitewater and 3 hours of Pocono biking on one of our modern Sport Bikes! (Add $5 to upgrade to a Comfort Bike or $10 for a Performance 29er Mountain Bike with bigger tires!) This is the lowest Bike/Raft Combo Price in the Poconos and offers a big day of Poconos FUN for the most value and excitement! (Available Sunday – Friday)

Choose a Bike/Raft or Bike/Kayak combo:

• 1 Day Bike/Raft $99.95 Weekends – $89.95 Weekdays
• 1 Day Bike/Kayak $119.95 Weekends – $109.95 Weekdays
• 1 Day Bike/Tandem Kayak $109.95/pp Weekends – $99.95/pp Weekdays

(Ask about our Antonio’s $10 Box Lunch Deal, call ahead for availability.)

LAST 5 Dam Release Weekends – August 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Sept. 1, 2019

Trip Type and Time Slot:

Bike/Raft Midweek – Adult/Youth $89.95 USD Bike/Raft Sunday – Adult/Youth $99.95 USD Bike/Kayak Midweek – Adult/Youth $109.95 USD Bike/Kayak Sunday – Adult/Youth $119.95 USD Bike/Tandem Midweek – Adult/Youth $99.95 USD Bike/Tandem Sunday – Adult/Youth $109.95 USD

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Notes:

If you are going to try this adventure it is a 9:00 AM PROMPT Start Time! Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.  – BONUS: After you finish biking and before the rafting portion you may have time for lunch and sight see in the famously historic coal mining and railroad town of Jim Thorpe, PA. This event begins in Bowmanstown and includes a VIP shuttle North to White Haven. Must be booked in advance please call for availability and custom invoicing. (Available Sunday – Friday only)

This action packed activity needs to be reserved in advance and is therefore subject to availability. For more information and to find out how to book this Pocono Whitewater Rafting and Lehigh Gorge Trail Biking Combo Package you can contact us daily at: 570-899-5025 or use our contact us form. A same day booking fee of $10/person may apply, without a timely advanced reservation, at our discretion. (2 person minimum on weekends, 4 persons midweek and only available Sunday through Friday)

Check out our Lehigh Gorge Trail Biking Videos to see exciting Poconos biking footage of the Lehigh Gorge State Park where the biking portion takes place.

LAST 5 Dam Release Weekends – August 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Sept. 1, 2019

White Haven, PA USA – July 14, 2019 – – PoconoBikeRental.com® today announced that it has received a Trip Advisor® Certificate of Excellence. It’s the fourth year in a row being awarded, the achievement celebrates businesses that are consistently excellent – having earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include restaurants, accommodations and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience. 

An actual Trip Advisor reviewer named Randy K. states: “Great experience with Tom and Pocono Bike Rentals. Timely, informative and careful with high end bikes. New limo style vans as opposed to crowded school buses.Job well done…. Thanks!”

“TripAdvisor is excited to announce the recipients of the 2019 Certificate of Excellence, which for nearly a decade has celebrated businesses that have consistently received positive ratings from travelers and diners on the world’s largest travel platform,” said Neela Pal, Vice President of Brand, TripAdvisor. “This recognition allows us to publicly recognize businesses that are actively taking into account customer feedback to help travelers confidently experience the most highly reviewed places to eat, stay, and explore.”

The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months. Pocono Bike Rental has won this award for 4 years in a row since 2016.

About TripAdvisor.com – the world’s largest travel site*, enables travelers to unleash the full potential of every trip. With 760 million reviews and opinions covering the world’s largest selection of travel listings worldwide – covering approximately 8.3 million accommodations, airlines, experiences, and restaurants — TripAdvisor provides travelers with the wisdom of the crowds to help them decide where to stay, how to fly, what to do and where to eat. TripAdvisor also compares prices from more than 200 hotel booking sites so travelers can find the lowest price on the hotel that’s right for them. TripAdvisor-branded sites are available in 49 markets, and are home to the world’s largest travel community of 490 million average monthly unique visitors**, all looking to get the most out of every trip. TripAdvisor: Know better. Book better. Go better.

TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP), through its subsidiaries, manages and operates websites under the following other travel media brands: www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bokun.io, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.cruisecritic.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.thefork.com, www.lafourchette.com, www.eltenedor.com, www.restorando.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk,  www.holidaywatchdog.com, www.housetrip.com, www.jetsetter.com, www.niumba.com, www.onetime.com, www.oyster.com, www.seatguru.com, www.smartertravel.com, www.tingo.com, www.vacationhomerentals.com and www.viator.com.

*   Source: Jumpshot for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, February 2019

** Source: TripAdvisor internal log files, average monthly unique visitors during season peak in Q3 2018

About PoconoOutdoors d.b.a. PoconoBikeRental.com, operates as a marketing partner and service provider to several outdoor adventure companies and wellness based entities throughout the Northeast PA Poconos Region. We partner with both for profit and charitable organizations to provide everyone the opportunity for outdoor adventure sports fun! Pocono Outdoors and it’s affiliates offer world class Mountain Biking, Whitewater Rafting, Stand up Paddle Boarding, Hiking, Outdoor Yoga Adventures, Disc Golf Tours, VIP Shuttle Service and Outdoor Gear Delivery throughout the Poconos.

Pocono Outdoors, LLC through its subsidiaries, manages and operates websites under the following other travel media brands: www.PoconoBikeRental.com, www.PoconoOutdoors.com, www.JimThorpeBikeRentals.com, www.PoconosWhitewaterRafting.com, www.PoconosHiking.com, www.PoconosDiscGolf.com, www.YogaontheBikeTrail.com.

Media Contact: Pocono Bike Rental- Tom Williams- Phone: 570-899-5025

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Top 5 things to do for the 4th of July in the Poconos

1. Go Whitewater Rafting on the Lehigh River
2. Go Mountain Biking on the Lehigh Gorge Trail
3. Play Disc Golf in the Poconos
4. Go Swimming at Hickory Run State Park
5. Go Hiking at Hawk Falls, Boulder Field, Buttermilk Falls and more…

#1 Lehigh River Poconos Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking Adventures

The best valued, most adrenaline pumping, whitewater rafting and kayaking adventures on the Lehigh River are with us! You will have the best service, most value and the thrill of your life! Our Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking trips are available daily from May through September but some of the biggest thrills fall on the weekends throughout the Summer season when there are dam releases which is why it’s #1 of the top 5 things to do for the 4th of July. These sell out quickly so please book ahead. Get ready for the best day you’ll have all year! Click here for our whitewater rafting prices.

#2 Mountain Biking in the Poconos

Pocono Bike Rentals and Outdoor Adventures – Pocono Bike Rentals is centrally located at the heart of the Poconos, in the historic timber and coal industry town of White Haven, PA. Nestled between the newly minted D&L Black Diamond Rail Trail (10 miles) and what’s nationally recognized as a must see while in PA is the Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail (26 miles). Pocono Bike Rental is at the epicenter of Poconos Biking and has the lowest price and best VIP bike rentals in the Poconos. Alongside the trail you follow the famous Class III+ Lehigh River.

Enjoy Poconos Mountain Biking in the Lehigh Gorge State Park on the world famous Lehigh Gorge Trail, after going Whitewater Rafting or Kayaking on that very same river! You are guaranteed to see spectacular wonders of nature combined with some of our nation’s most cherished historical remains! Over 3 hours of fun along the water biking making it #2 of the top 5 things to do for the 4th of July. ! These VIP bike rentals in the Poconos sell out quickly so please book ahead. Get ready for the best day you’ll have all year!

#3 Learn to Play Disc Golf

– 1 Day Disc Golf – Rental Discs and Bag – All you need to play disc golf, rent disc golf gear for $14.95  Bag, Scorecard/Map, Pencil, 3 Discs: (Driver, Mid-range and Putter).

– 1 Day Package – Poconos DISC GOLF & BIKING  – $69.95 Discs and Bag rental included. (2 person min.) with a sport mountain bike rental and Glen Summit bike shuttle (10am), plus disc golf bag rental for use at the Linesville Park Disc Golf Course, Eurana Park,  Mountain Top American Legion, Francis E. Walter Dam or Hickory Run State Park. This is an unguided biking and disc golf event, anyone can participate. (Approx. 4-5 hours.)

– 1 Day Lesson – Poconos DISC GOLF Lesson & Round – $59.95 Discs and Bag rental included. (2 person min.) meet at Linesville Park Course or the Francis E. Walter Dam Course(s), limited availability please call ahead to reserve. (Hickory Run course add $10/pp.) This is a guided/instructed event and anyone can participate. (Approx. 2-3 hours.)

#4 Are you ready for swimming at the beach?

You can enjoy a clean sandy beach at Sand Spring Lake, which is open from late May to mid-September, 8:00 A.M. to sunset. Please read and follow posted rules for swimming. Swim at your own risk (NO LIFE GUARD ON DUTY). Smoking is prohibited on the beach and in the swimming area.

Get 10% at the Hungry Bear just by mentioning Pocono Bike Rental on the day of your bike tour with us. The Hungry Bear Snack Bar has; sandwiches, drinks, ice cream, and snacks. They can cater for parties, picnic style lunches and school outings in the 100’s. Some beach equipment is available for purchase as well. Just another reason why this outdoor activity makes it #4 of the top 5 things to do for the 4th of July.

#5 Go Hiking in the Poconos at Hawk Falls, Boulder Field and Buttermilk Falls

Natural Wonders and Waterfalls Tour – One of the best Poconos Hiking tours premiers from Pocono Bike Rentals and Outdoors. These are WEEKEND ONLY events from May through September and MUST be reserved in advance. The Natural Wonders and Waterfalls Adventure Tour begins at high noon, 12:00 PM, when your shuttle departs from the heart of the Poconos in White Haven, PA. We start our journey in our Modern, Chartered VIP Shuttle from the Lehigh Gorge State Park, White Haven South Access Point and proceed to the Francis E. Walter Dam, an engineering marvel that offers both flood protection for hundreds of square miles, great fishing and supports a boating, SUP, kayaking, commercial and recreational whitewater rafting industry.

The Poconos Hiking portions of this event are at; Hawk Falls, Buttermilk Falls and Boulder Field which are in the famous Hickory Run State Park! These and other Poconos Hiking Trails in PA are exciting and fun.All four seasons here in the Northeastern PA Poconos Region offer a great experience for anyone wanting to see nature and stay fit at the same time! These truly AMAZING waterfalls and creek confluences are easy to hike for most anyone on these beginner to moderate trails. For more info go to the:Hickory Run State Park web page to learn more.

Pocono Bike Rentals is at the epicenter of Poconos Biking and has the lowest price and best VIP bike rentals in the Poconos. Join our VIP Club below…