Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,919,523,615 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

Pocono Mountains
(redirected from The Poconos)

   Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
Pocono Mountains (pō`kənō), range of the Appalachian system, c.2,000 ft (610 m) high, NE Pa. Forested and having many lakes and streams, the Poconos are a major resort area. There are year-round recreational facilities, including well-known ski areas. Housing construction has become abundant, and the presence of residents who commute to work in N.Y. and Philadelphia has greatly increased since the late 1970s.


Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Feedback
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Encyclopedia browser?   Full browser?
No references found
 
One GL reader will travel to the Poconos to learn about working out, healthy eating and losing weight the right way.
Poconos The Poconos in Pennsylvania is another destination which has been called the "Romance Capital of the World," popular as a destination for couples getting married or on their honeymoon.
The Poconos is well-known for its honeymoon suites.
 
 
 
Encyclopedia
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.