Imagine your perfectly quaint summertime get-away. Booking your stay at a quiet bed and breakfast or charming inn, nestled in a historic town teeming with vintage shops and outdoor activities. Bonus points if you can envision the perfect geographic location for this imaginary vacation haven. Perhaps a mountainous and wooded region in an otherwise overlooked location would suite your fantasy well.

If you have ever heard of the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, you would have known this dream is in fact a reality. With the previously mining-centered town of Jim Thorpe, PA, any inn you choose to stay at has years of history behind its front doors. The “Gateway to the Poconos,” as it is affectionately referred to, offers a large array of sites, shopping, and other activities. With so many possibilities here, Pocono Bike Rental decided it was time to make the town even more accessible to those visitors who are seeking an extra adventure.

PoconoBikeRental.com is a bike rental shop operating within the town of White Haven, 26 miles north of Jim Thorpe. In the past you needed to drive to this town in order to begin your mountainside adventure. Now we are very excited to introduce another shuttle to our fleet.

Perhaps you are visiting overnight and your hotel is in Jim Thorpe. Maybe you’re only here for the day, but you wish to begin and end in this rustic crossroads. You could also just be one of around 4,000 residents of Jim Thorpe. Whichever it is, Pocono Bike Rental saw this as a huge opportunity to offer an even better service.

With the same luxurious  VIP shuttle service and equal pricing, the main difference is the location. On weekdays, the Jim Thorpe Bike Rentals and VIP Shuttle Service is offered at 9:00 and 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM. On weekends there are 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM options available, with the possibility of drop-offs at Rockport, White Haven, or to the top of the trail at Glen Summit. Now with two different van possibilities, you can catch our staple gold-colored van or our new steel blue one could be waiting for you at the end of the trail, we will keep you posted.

With this new Jim Thorpe bike rental and shuttle service, there is added convenience to your Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail, Poconos Biking trip. The service includes a return trip for your rental bikes back to the White Haven bike shop. This gives you the chance to hop off your bike, bring it to a designated secure location, and we will take care of the rest. Now once you reach Jim Thorpe, you can celebrate your arrival to Jim Thorpe without having to leave once more.

Now that you can get straight to the activities in Jim Thorpe, you have a downtown stocked with charming small-town storefronts to check out. After a long bike ride, a stop into Rainbow’s End corner candy store might be an appealing proposition. You can take your treats with you for a stroll down Broadway Street. Passing by the retro Vintagerie, Soundcheck Records, Antiques on Broadway, and Sellers Books and Fine Art just to name a few, there is bound to be a shop inviting you in. On Thursday nights you can check out Broadway Grille or Stone Row Pub and Eatery for an open mic night. Otherwise, you can take your pick of museums, ghost tours, motorcycle sidecar rides, or stop by the Mauch Chunk Opera House for any number of music genres played live.

With so much to take in throughout Jim Thorpe, let Pocono Bike Rental show you the wilder side of the Poconos. With a possible 36 miles of riverside trails to explore, the Lehigh Gorge Bike Trail is a must-see during your stay here. Nicknamed the “Switzerland of America” by the Swiss Tourist Board, the Pocono Mountains is a picturesque getaway destination that rivals with the priciest of vacation spots. For a beautiful trip full of adventure and history, schedule your stay, book your hotel room, and find a day to stop by www.PoconoBikeRental.com.

Written by: Amber Jadus, Public Relations, PoconoBikeRental.com
Edited by: Tom Williams, Publisher, PoconoBikeRental.com

Lehigh Gorge State Park Fall Foliage Video – Presented by: PoconoBikeRental.com

The Lehigh Gorge Bike Trail is the most spectacular rail trail system in the world during the colorful fall season. The Pocono Mountains have over 127 deciduous tree varieties changing color for your viewing pleasure. The orange-red leaves are falling down along the Lehigh River with amazing beauty. Autumn is your last chance to get on the trail before the snow covers it and go biking with us. Fall Foliage bike tours and Jim Thorpe Bike Rentals starting at $29.95. Just follow the signs while near the White Haven area! Stay tuned for more by subscribing to our YouTube channel!

The Lehigh Gorge State Park, Hickory Run State Park and Nescopeck State Park in the Poconos offer unlimited outdoor fun!

Written by: Amber Jadus, Public Relations, PoconoBikeRental.com
Photo Credits: Nicholas Toro, Tom Williams and stock (rf) photos.

You look down to see a handlebar, a tire, a path zipping by beneath you. You look around to take in the trees, the Lehigh Gorge, the wind in your face. This is your surroundings on the Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail at face value. What may not be as easily observed is the history behind it all. What was once used to transport coal is now home to an array of recreational activities from biking to hiking to white water rafting. Looking around at the current scenery is only scratching at the surface. If you choose to bike or hike in the Lehigh Gorge State Park, try stopping now and again to scan the sides of the river. You can find evidence of past river transportation methods from a series of dams, locks, and canals from the historical markers along the way. Not only are there sights to see and activities to do along the bike trail, there are also numerous other places to check out at a couple nearby parks.

One local architectural marvel, The Francis E. Walter Dam, lies on the Lehigh River just below Bear Creek. After flooding that prohibited the river’s ability to transport goods, the dam was necessary to salvage the river’s usefulness. With a storage capacity of nearly 36 billion gallons of water, the dam lends a safe area to catch a fish, grill it, and picnic tables to sit down and eat it. You can boat; canoe, kayak and Stand-up Paddle Board (SUP) just have all your paperwork in order. A unique feature at this dam is its shoreline boulders and steep cliffs right off the water. The “Dam” as it is called, is also where you can find 2 Championship Level Disc Golf Courses which are FREE to play. Local retailer PoconoBikeRental.com sells and rents the “Frisbee golf” discs to play with. Located less than 8 miles north of the White Haven biking trail head, this spot is worth the 15-minute drive.

Maybe you showed up to the Poconos on a whim with no fishing pole and no desire to rent a bike or raft. With a total of 96 miles’ worth of hiking between the three local state parks, you can quickly get lost trying to explore all the woodlands at your disposal. Hickory Run State Park has 24 lettered hiking trails as shown on their park map, Nescopeck features two quaintly-named trails, and the Lehigh Gorge has 26 mainline miles and 7 miles of unmarked hiking. While all three state parks enable hiking, each park offers its own set of unique attractions that deserves an individual trip.

 

The Lehigh Gorge State Park’s main attraction, the Lehigh River, is nothing short of magnificent. Home to Class 3 whitewater rapids, the park offers a rafting experience that is both challenging and thrilling. If you would rather stay dry on your trip, you can catch the views of the river from the famous Lehigh Gorge Bike Trail. Part of the D&L Trail Network, this biking and hiking trail is ranked one of the Top 100 Rail Trails in the US.  A further option is to check out combination trips. Many different local outdoor businesses have joined forces to offer combo packages that can be booked in advanced. Some quick research on the shops’ websites will ensure you have time to tackle all the activities offered at reasonable prices. For more information on Pocono Bike Rental’s Outdoor Adventure Packages: Poconobikerental.com/pocono-fun/

A 12-minute drive from White Haven offers over 40 miles of hiking in the Hickory Run State Park. This park, having the most miles of trails to explore, gives you a unique look into the natural beauty of the Pocono Mountains. Beneath your feet, the rocky soil serves as a reminder of what once covered the region, a gigantic sheet of ice. This glacial till is spilled away by a remote mountain stream called Mud Run. Here is where you might spot a fisherman or two in search of their prized trout. There’s also always the possibility of bumping into some slightly wilder creatures like a black bear. Better admired from afar, these animals are native to the habitat. The beauty of this park is that your visit does not need to be wrapped up in just one day. With amenities that enable anything from basic camping all the way to RV hook-ups and cabin rentals, you can take off your hiking boots and spend the night. The Hickory Run State Park Championship-level disc golf course is also a great option for the day or to play as part of a package with another outdoor adventure.

Popping up on Honey Hill Road, Nescopeck State Park unravels across the mountains. The park’s combinations of wetlands, forestry, and the pristine Nescopeck Creek harbors over 160 species of birds, 50 species of mammals, 30 species of amphibians and reptiles and over 650 species of plants. Whether you wish to observe its inhabitants from afar, or you’re more driven to reel in one or two on a fishing pole, this territory provides opportunities for whatever you may prefer. PA Boating laws apply on its 9-acre lake; call the park for more information on this and any other questions you have.

The recreational activities at these parks cater to adventure-seekers of all ages and budgets. With East Stroudsburg University being under an hour away, college kids have three parks with a variety of mainly free activities for a cheap yet memorable trip. If you are looking to explore beautiful scenery at a reasonable price, a good option is to rent a bike for around $20 and alternate between soaring down the trails and taking the time to jump off periodically to hike along the way. Populated by both natural animal wildlife and like-minded adventure-seekers out for a visit of their own, you never know what you’ll find on the trail. Whether you grab your hiking boots, your bike, your kayak, or your fishing rod for the trip, we will be here anxiously awaiting your next adventure to the Pocono Mountains!

Here’s what’s happening in August at the local state parks in the Poconos:

• Nescopeck State Park offers educational programs on:

Star Gazing, Saturday, August 13^th at 8:00 PM – FREE – Reg. Req.

Hiking Series #5, Tuesday, August 16^th at 9:00 AM – FREE – Reg. Req.

Golden Day Out, Friday, August 19, 10:00 AM – $10 – Reg. Req.

Volunteer Work Day, Tuesday, August 23, 5:30 PM – Reg. Req.

For more info and to reserve your spot:

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/nescopeck/

• Lehigh Gorge State Park:

Whitewater Dam Release Weekend, August 6^th, 7^th

Whitewater Dam Release Weekend, August 13^th, 14^th

Whitewater Dam Release Weekend, August 20^th, 21^st

Whitewater Dam Release Weekend, August 27^th, 28th

Lehigh Gorge Bike Trail open 7 days a week Sunrise to Sunset

For more info and to reserve your outdoor adventures:

https://poconobikerental.com/pocono-fun/

• Hickory Run State Park:

Star Gazing, Saturday, August 8^th at 8:30 PM – FREE – Reg. Req.

Hiking Series #5, Tuesday, August 16^th at 9:00 AM – FREE – Reg. Req.

For more info and to reserve your spot:

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/hickoryrun/

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Pocono Biking on the Lehigh Gorge Trail – Compilation – Presented By: PoconoBikeRental.com

This is a compilation video of most of our Lehigh Gorge Trail and Pocono Bike Rental videos to date. We hope you enjoy this brief summary of our video adventures in 2015 biking on the Lehigh Gorge Trail in the Poconos. Pocono biking in the Lehigh Gorge Trail System is unlike any other biking experience in the world! What awaits you is a class 3 pristine whitewater river along side a smooth surfaced rail trail that sits deep inside a forest covered gorge created millions of years ago. It offers spectacular waterfalls, beautiful plants, trees and animals unique to the Poconos and this region of the world. Stay tuned for more by subscribing to our YouTube channel!

Poconos vacation goers look to small businesses like Pocono Bike Rental for big savings!

Pocono Bike Rental in cooperation with it’s outdoor adventure partners offer you the best savings on your Poconos Summer Vacation Attractions like Pocono Biking, Whitewater Rafting, Hiking and Disc Golf! Our already lowest bike rental prices in the Poconos at $19.95 per day can be discounted even further by utilizing the current promotional offers below.

Besides our Daily Economy Bike Rental prices, remember to watch our specials page where you can find our $14.95 half day online special bike rental as well our early bird bike tour special with bike rental and VIP Shuttle for only $24.95.

Check out the 5 ways you can save on your Lehigh Gorge Biking Adventure with Pocono Bike Rental!

1. $1 OFF Brochure Bounty (bring with you a bike rental competitor’s brochure, coupon, 2015 receipt or return customer promo code) <one use per 30 days>
2. $1 OFF Newsletter Sign-up (bottom of: www.PoconoBikeRental.com) <one-time use only>
3. $1 OFF Like, Check in, Facebook (comment as well and tag pics: www.facebook.com/poconobikerental) <one use per visit>
4. $1 OFF Coupon Codes (found on promotional media such as: business cards at hotels, restaurants, cabins, newspapers, magazines, websites.) <one use per 30 days>
5. $2 OFF VIP Returning Client (found on VIP cards, or email marketing coupon codes) <one use per visit>

Some of our Pocono Bike Rental partners where you can find coupon codes are:

• Hotels: Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Mountain Laurel, Split Rock Resort, Econo Lodge.
• Restaurants: Antonio’s, Jireh’s, White Haven Diner, Subway.
• Luxury Living Rentals: PoconosLogCabin.com for all your family, corporate or bachelor party home rental needs.
• Outdoor Adventure Sports, Health and Wellness: ExtremeAdventureTravel.com, 940Boards.com, PetersonsSkiandCycle.com, BalanceYogaNEPA.com. 
• Media Partners: PoconoMountainVisitorsBureau.com, www.VisitPoconos.com, PoconoNewspapers.com.

Jim Thorpe biking is one great area for mountain biking like the Pocono Plateau in which it skirts. The Jim Thorpe bike trail that is most famous is the Lehigh Gorge bike trail which is 26 miles long and climbs uphill out of town to the heart of the Poconos, White Haven, PA.

If you are in search of a Jim Thorpe bike rental shop that is reputable and will take care of your every need, I, with all due respect, wish you would try our bike rental shop in White Haven, PA. Especially if you want to avoid instances such as the negative customer experience described in the image to the right, come see us in White Haven instead. If however, you are set to bike Jim Thorpe, then call us we can help with our preferred Jim Thorpe Bike rentals partner.

The Pocono Bike Rental location in White Haven, PA is in the heart of the Poconos area where hundreds of mountain biking miles exist. Pocono Biking fun starts at Pocono Bike Rentals in White Haven, PA. We are the #1 Bike rental shop in the Poconos according to tripadvisor and have received a Certificate of Excellence from them for our bicycle rental service. We operate on the Lehigh Gorge Trail and offer the best half/day and daily bike rental prices in the Poconos. Lehigh Gorge biking is like no other experience on the East Coast. With 26 miles of Class 3 Whitewater River Rafting action alongside this restored historic rail trail, White Haven, PA is truly an outdoor adventure sports enthusiast’s mecca!

Whitewater Rafting in PA is also the most amazing experience one can have for the affordable cost in the tri-state area and beyond. Pocono Whitewater Rafting and the fun that comes with it will leave you wanting to come back every dam-release weekend. White water Rafting Poconos fun is nature at it’s finest, the indoor and synthetic outdoor water parks cant’ hold a candle to this Nature’s BEST Adrenaline RUSH! Lehigh River Rafting is nationally known as the most family friendly fun introduction to White water Rafting in PA. Poconos Whitewater Rafting and the Jim Thorpe, PA bike trail combine for cool same day fun packages Pocono Bike Rental offers with it’s partner outfitters. Poconos White water Rafting can also be further discounted in combination with Jim Thorpe, PA biking if you book it as a 2 day adventure package.

BONUS SAVING TIP: Head over to our Whitewater Rafting in the Poconos page for more information and to recieve 10% OFF!

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Pocono Bike Rental – Lehigh Gorge State Park – Presented by: PoconoBikeRental.com

June 3, 2016 White Haven, PA – Happy June everyone! The Poconos Summer Vacation Season is in full swing a little early this year! With temperatures consistently above 70 and reaching 80, low humidity this time of year, it is perfect for biking in the Poconos, PA! With affordable family fun at your fingertips from hundreds of hotel, bed and breakfast stay and play packages to online only specials that local Pocono outdoor adventure companies and summer Poconos attractions offer, there is a deal to be had around every corner. For more info check out the Pocono Bike Rental webpage at: The Pocono Mountains Visitor’s Bureau.

Our spring mountain biking season was awesome, Pocono Bike Rental in just it’s second spring in business was busy from Passover to Memorial Day weekend and served hundreds of satisfied guests while justly receiving a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.com! (TripAdvisor gives this award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers.)

So having all these comments from our awesome customers about their adventures and experience while staying in the Poconos, we decided to come up with the top 10 reasons to spend your weekends in the Poconos this Summer 2016! So make it a memorable one immersing yourself in the great outdoors of the Poconos, Enjoy Enjoy!

#10. You can Pay it Forward in the Poconos! There are many charity events involving the great outdoors, be sure to check out the The Cultural Homestay International, it is a Foreign Exchange Student Experience PoconoBikeRental.com is promoting during the month of June to host young adults in the Poconos. For more details click here: (Referral CHI Flyer)

#9. The Poconos and it’s outdoor activities are a great way to celebrate things like; Father’s Day Fly Fishing on the Lehigh River, the many fireworks displays over the 4^th of July weekend, graduation gifts like a mountain biking vacation, company whitewater rafting trips for top sales executives and team building, family reunions at resorts like Split Rock with their Indoor Waterpark and their many family activities, bachelor and bachelorette parties at places like Shenanigans and Nick’s Lake House on Lake Harmony with boating and jet skiing during the day!

#8. The Poconos offers Affordable Family FUN! Check out PoconoBikeRental.com’s Online Whitewater Rafting Deals for 10% OFF, the Midweek Bike Rental and Tour for $24.95 with VIP shuttle, also; check out the Antonio’s Pizza and Subs Picnic Lunch Deal on the Specials page!

#7. The convenient location of (2 hours from NYC and Philadelphia) the historic town of White Haven, PA in the heart of the Poconos and its surrounding communities like Lake Harmony offer the best of the best the Poconos has to offer. Click here for directions.

#6. The weather is amazing up here on Top of the Pocono Plateau. Its untouched and protected natural landscape has its own microclimate always pushing the clouds away with a nice cool breeze resulting in low humidity. Some of the fauna, lichen, moss, flowers, trees, boulder fields, birds, butterflies and other animals are unique to the Poconos.

#5. SUP, no not slang for “What’s Up?” but America’s fastest growing sport, Stand-up Paddle-boarding. We know just the places to SUP in the Poconos; for Whitewater goSUP on the Lehigh River and for flatwater the Francis E. Walter Dam is close by for cruising and sun catching! You can even try SUP Yoga on Lake Nuangola: (Balance Yoga Outdoor Summer Activities – Front and Balance Outdoors Summer Schedule – Back) Check out Balance Yoga and Wellness’s hiking, acro and slack line yoga series that’s listed in the PDF and be sure to tell Corinne we said hello! For more info: BalanceNEPA.com

#4. White Haven, PA is the Poconos Disc Golf Mecca with over 4 courses! The NEW Linesville Park Disc Golf Course, 2+ courses @ the Francis E. Walter Dam and 1 @ Hickory Run State Park all boasting amazing scenery and wildlife within 6 miles of each other! PoconoBikeRental.com offers Disc Golf Tours, Bag and Disc Rentals and Lessons to learn how to Disc Golf in the Poconos.

#3. The Poconos Premier State Parks – The hiking, biking and whitewater rafting in the 3500+ acre Lehigh Gorge State Park along the mighty Lehigh River is an outdoor adventure freak’s paradise. The many waterfalls like Buttermilk Falls and the falls trail at Glen Onoko, provide epic views of the Lehigh Gorge. Its neighboring giant 6k acre, Hickory Run State Park with its towering, Hawk Falls (and multiple swimming holes), offer some of the best hiking trails on the East Coast! The camping there is First Rate from their tent sites to rentable cabins.

#2. Whitewater Rafting on the world famous class 3+ Lehigh River is arguably the highlight of the Poconos which is why you should make it a mandatory stop while on vacation in the Poconos. For the experienced boater the many surrounding Class 4 and 5 creeks make for epic runs! Aquatics don’t always have to be at indoor waterparks.

#1. Pocono Biking on the Lehigh Gorge Trail is second to none! With 10 new miles added, it now comprises 36 adventurous miles from the Black Diamond Trailhead in Glen Summit, PA near Mountaintop then finishing in Jim Thorpe! Located at the beginning of it, right at 322 Main Street is PoconoBikeRental.com where you can rent quality mountain bikes for just $19.95 per day! So come to the quaint historic town of White Haven, PA and this world famous Top 100 rail trail in America!