| Located a reasonable distance from many cities in | | | | or not-so-practical, supplies that you might need |
| Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey, Lake | | | | during your Lake Wallenpaupack vacation, including |
| Wallenpaupack makes a fine vacation destination | | | | several shops filled with antiques. All in all, while the |
| for lake-lovers and those in need of a few days' | | | | lake will put you closer to nature than you've |
| reprieve from the unrelenting tempo of daily life. | | | | been in quite a while, you'll hardly feel cut-off |
| Time seems to slow down when you're near the | | | | from the world thanks to a healthy |
| water, so make plans to experience this | | | | representation of banks, churches and businesses |
| phenomenon for yourself if you've had about | | | | that are interspersed throughout the area. |
| enough deadlines, sleepless nights, and traffic | | | | If you decide to stray from the lake for a bit, |
| jams. | | | | then you'll have a few attractions to choose from. |
| This man-made lake in northeast Pennsylvania | | | | The kids will like the Family Fun or Wild Animal |
| was built in 1927 as a source for hydroelectric | | | | Park, and arts lovers shouldn't miss the Audubon |
| power. It has since become a powerhouse of | | | | Festival, which displays the work of dozens of |
| tourist attractions, as its 52 miles of shoreline and | | | | crafters as well as live birds and a nature film |
| vast stretch of enticing blue water make for | | | | festival. The historical society will fill you in on the |
| nonstop lighthearted opportunities to swim, dive, | | | | background of the region, and the golf club will |
| and frolic. | | | | allow the putters in your family to get their fix. |
| Surrounding the lake are six recreational areas and | | | | The theme of your Lake Wallenpaupack vacation |
| hundreds of acres of trails, forests, and wildlife | | | | will likely be lake-oriented, so it would be best to |
| habitats. Hikers will be in their element as they | | | | secure a vacation rental right on the water for |
| explore the terrain of the Poconos, and small | | | | the utmost convenience. Having your own dock |
| delights like wild deer, fresh fruit and vegetable | | | | out back with room for your vehicle (and perhaps |
| stands, and pick-you-own blueberry patches will | | | | your friends') will save time and promote plenty |
| make for a memorable experience. | | | | of socializing. Also, as the lake tends to bring out |
| As for the lake itself, the possibilities are endless. | | | | the loafer in all of us, you'll be thankful to be |
| Whether you bring your own boat or plan to rent | | | | staying in a place with a kitchen, entertainment |
| one, you'll have all the supplies at hand to take full | | | | center, and washer and dryer. You'll find the allure |
| advantage of the water. Power boats will satisfy | | | | of staying in to be overpowering once you've |
| your need for speed, and pontoon boats will | | | | gotten used to living in your swimsuit and bare |
| encourage parties and do-it-yourself dinner cruises. | | | | feet, so fix a casual meal on the grill, sit out on |
| Slide your feet into some water skis for a rush | | | | the patio with some drinks, and break out the |
| of adrenaline, or settle into a sailboat for a | | | | cards for a series of utterly relaxing and |
| low-key skim across the placid surface. | | | | minimally-demanding days on the water. |
| Five boat ramps line the perimeter of the lake for | | | | Vacation rentals like this are plentiful in this area, |
| easy access wherever you are, and each has a | | | | so don't hesitate to claim one for yourself. Many |
| gas dock and pump-out station to keep | | | | have amenities that you've only dreamed of, that |
| everyone's motor running. Zooming around for a | | | | is if you're used to staying in hotels most of the |
| few hours will do wonders for lightening the | | | | time. If so, the time has come to break out of |
| heavy load that your shoulders are used to | | | | the usual patterns and embrace the lakefront |
| bearing, and the whole family will be exhilarated | | | | chalet, grassy yard, and spacious deck that |
| by the feeling of soaring across the water. Pack | | | | you've been longing for. |
| lots of sunscreen and a few snacks, as you'll likely | | | | There's a hammock out there calling your name, |
| find it hard to tear yourself away from this | | | | so go online to book the Lake Wallenpaupack |
| never-tiring activity. | | | | Vacation Rental that would best suit your needs |
| Restaurants can be found all around the shoreline | | | | as you immerse yourself in the languid, luxurious |
| and range from no frills to a little more fancy. The | | | | lake. |
| nearby town of Hawley will provide any practical, | | | | |