Our fourth wedding anniversary trip to the Poconos was no less than adventurous. Planned, got the bookings done and we set sail (on the road) on the morning of 6th of September.
The first place, we had to visit was 'The Bushkill Falls', known as the Niagara of Pennsylvania. Around 10:30, we were there after a small detour from a campsite as the GPS had some tracking issues. Bought the tickets and decided to do one of the trails given in the brochure. The red trail covered most of the falls region and was good for hiking as well.
Red Trail Description from the brochure
The entrance to the trail began through a wildlife exhibit and there began our hike through the nature. The first was the top of the main falls, which was a beautiful sight. With lush greenery around and a small wooden bridge over the creek, it looked like a picture. Some more steps down the side and we were at the bottom of the main falls. One could get a clear view of the falls from this point.
Following the read trail, we moved on to the Lower gorge falls and it was breathtaking. It looked massive and there was a lot of mist around as well. So we had to click pictures quickly before the camera got soaked. From then on, it was a long hike uphill along the picturesque creek and we got some awesome shots there. We were quick enough and arrived at the first Bridesmaid's falls within 10-15 minutes.
Main Falls
And climbed up the steps to see the Bridal Veil falls, which was unbelievably stunning. We were able to go quite close to the falls and the view was mesmerizing. Spent some time there and went to the next Bridesmaid's falls, which was amazing too, as it came from behind a wall of rocks. Clicked pictures and took the numerous steps up again. Then, it was a long walk through the forest and we even spotted a dear on the way. It was definitely intimidating, as there was absolutely no human visible and it was almost like we were walking through the dense forest, just the two of us.
We got to the Delaware Valley lookout, in 20 minutes. It was a great point to see the Pocono mountains. Then we headed back to the main falls and on to see the Upper Canyon and Adams Flats. We were out around 2:30, completely enervated and hungry, we went straight to the cafeteria for lunch. Had a hearty lunch and also, bought souvenirs from the store.
Then it was time, we left for the hotel from there.
And climbed up the steps to see the Bridal Veil falls, which was unbelievably stunning. We were able to go quite close to the falls and the view was mesmerizing. Spent some time there and went to the next Bridesmaid's falls, which was amazing too, as it came from behind a wall of rocks. Clicked pictures and took the numerous steps up again. Then, it was a long walk through the forest and we even spotted a dear on the way. It was definitely intimidating, as there was absolutely no human visible and it was almost like we were walking through the dense forest, just the two of us.
We got to the Delaware Valley lookout, in 20 minutes. It was a great point to see the Pocono mountains. Then we headed back to the main falls and on to see the Upper Canyon and Adams Flats. We were out around 2:30, completely enervated and hungry, we went straight to the cafeteria for lunch. Had a hearty lunch and also, bought souvenirs from the store.
Then it was time, we left for the hotel from there.