Fall Foliage walks at Skytop Lodge
Growing up not far from the Poconos, I enjoyed the dance of color across the hillsides each autumn, leaves turning crimson, gold, and orange on maples, oaks, beech, and birch.
A recent press release from Skytop Lodge, a Historic Hotel of America on more than 5,500 acres of mountain terrain in the Poconos, offers up a special “Walk into Fall” package for a two-night stay at the grand lodge, three meals a day, and afternoon tea to complement a guided nature walk with naturalist John Serrao to experience the height of fall foliage. More than 30 miles of hiking trails give you more reason to roam on your own, and they’ll even provide a carved hiking stick for you on check-in.
At $480 per night, it’s a romantic getaway well-suited to couples who love the comforts of a grand hotel along with their outdoor adventures. For details about this fall getaway package, visit www.skytop.com


A perpetual traveler, I'm Sandra Friend, the author of more than 20 books on outdoors, nature, and travel subjects. I'm an award-winning member of the Society of American Travel Writers, the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and the Florida Outdoor Writers Association.