The Pocono Mountains have been a recreational haven for city dwellers, honeymooners and families for decades. Now it’s time for you to discover the charms of eastern Pennsylvania for yourself. From Columbus, travel east on I-80 to the picturesque hamlet of Jim Thorpe – your base camp for this Road Adventure. Park your vintage trailer in one of the area’s campgrounds, such as the Jim Thorpe Camping Resort, or Mauch Chunk Lake Park, then set out to explore this quaint village. Nicknamed “the Switzerland of America,” Jim Thorpe’s narrow streets and terraced gardens hug the mountainside, offering breathtaking views in every direction. Old-world shops, unique eateries and nightly entertainment options abound, but it’s the proximity to the great outdoors that you’ll really love. A good place to start your adventure is the Pocono Mountains Visitor Center. Here you’ll learn the history of the area and find information on everything there is to see and do. With nine state parks in the region, there’s no shortage of hiking, biking, kayaking or simply soaking in the magnificent mountain vistas. Adventurists can fly down a mountain on a zip line or parasail over a lake. If golf is your game, you’re in luck. There are more than 30 golf courses in the Poconos, including courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, A.W. Tillinghast and Donald Ross. These are just a few of the exciting activities you’ll discover on your Pocono Mountains Road Adventure.