Magical Mountains

Jewish Week, The, November, 2005 by Levenson, Gabe

Levenson, Gabe The Jewish Week 11-18-2005 You don't have to be a newlywed to enjoy the Poconos, notwithstanding the hype that these mountains of eastern Pennsylvania are the "honeymoon capital of the world." Such grandiose claims may well be validated by the presence of heart-shaped swimming pools and champagne-glass bathtubs at the four Caesar's Palaces there. But as I learned on my trip to the region last weekend, the Poconos are well worth exploring even if you never dip your toes in pool or tub. With their natural and man-made features, the Poconos are a special and affordable travel destination only 100 miles from Times Square -- and with a significant Jewish presence. The 70,000 acres of the Delaware Water Gap, spanning both the Pennsylvania and New Jersey...

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