Lackawaxen PA: Where Two Rivers MeetSettled in a valley in Upper Delaware Region, the sleepy village of Lackawaxen PA is found where the Delaware and Lackawaxen Rivers come together.  In fact, “Lackawaxen,” is a Lenape name meaning “The Place where Two Rivers Meet”.  Leni-Lenape and Seneca tribes used the land along these two rivers for hunting and trading. Afterward, the first Europeans arrived and settled the area in 1770.During the 1800s, this Pike County town bustled with activity. In particular, local industry included logging, quarrying for Pennsylvania blue stone, shipping via the D & H canal, and rail traffic. By comparison, it is now pleasantly quiet with a subtle historic flavor.The Stourbridge Line runs regular scenic rail excursions. Starting in Honesdale (the birthplace of ... 05/15/2019

Wallenpaupack Business Spotlight: Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain Looking for a great place to ski or snowboard in the Pocono Mountains? Check out Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain located in Lackawaxen, PA. Ski Big Bear creates a winter experience for skiers, showboarders and snow tubers by ensuring the mountain is covered in fresh snow - they are very serious about snowmaking! Ski Big Bear has an impressive snowmaking system to create a winter wonderland outdoor experience so that skiers, snowboarders and snowtubers have the best time on the mountain! Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain has 18 trails for skiing and snowboarding, tubing, a terrain park, 6 chairlifts and 2 magic carpet lifts, 650' of vertical and approximately 50 inches of snow. Ski Big Bear is constantly updating and e... 01/10/2014

Masthope Contemporary - Pocono Mountain Home for Sale in Pike County PA Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood Market Stats $319,900 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms4 Bathrooms1 Partial BathroomInterior: 3400 sqftLot: 0.50 acre(s) When it comes to this Masthope luxury home, FANTASTIC is an UNDERSTATEMENT.   An opportunity like this does not come along every day.  Masthope is known for beautiful custom built homes, but this contemporary masterpiece goes above and beyond.   Truly a one-of-a-kind home with custom touches and additions, there is not another like it in Masthope; this is the only one G Anderson Homes built. This award-winning builder has been long recognized as the leader in Masthope new construction.  One look inside this showcase home and you'll ... 05/15/2011

G Anderson Homes has done it again - built one of Pike County's most beautiful homes in Northeast PA's greatest communities - Masthope. The Bayview I is all finished and ready to go. The home is 3,250 square feet and features the following: 3 bedrooms 3.5 baths Granite kitchen with stainless appliances Full finished basement with family room & stone fireplace Cathedral ceiling living room w/ stone fireplace Tasteful mix of hardwood, tile, and carpeted floors Comfortable loft for relaxing Central air An inviting floor plan, featuring G Anderson Homes' signature dramatic windows Roomy decks on the front and back 1 car garage The most amazing part of this home is THE PRICE.  It is PRICED TO SELL at only $259,900 and is absolutely the GREATEST DEAL IN MASTHOPE TO DATE.   OPEN HOUSE WILL BE ... 01/04/2011

I'm very excited to announce that I'm going to be partnering with Santos Rolon and listing G. Anderson Homes in Masthope - these beautiful homes are the most popular new construction homes being built in Masthope. That's appropriate, because Masthope is probably one of the most popular home owner communities in all of Wayne and Pike County, due to the four-season appeal, especially skiing in the winter and motorboating in the summer...and hiking and horseback riding anytime in between! G. Anderson Homes are distinctive and stand out from the crowd - they feature luxury options as STANDARD whereas the competition considers them an upgrade.  You will not find a more graceful or stunningly beautiful home than G Anderson Homes. Offering a wide variety of styles and floorplans, G Anderson Ho... 11/23/2010

Every year the little hamlet of Lackawaxen PA is home to the River Jam Music Fest, at the Lackawaxen Volunteer Fire Department Fairgrounds; easy to find, right on Route 590.  River Jam Music Fest is a non-profit event, organized to benefit the Soldiers Angels program. Soldiers Angels helps our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Additionally, the River Jam benefit also helps fund higher education with a memorial scholarship fund in the Wallenpaupack School District. The 2010 River Jam Fest starts at 12 noon.  Click here for a list of bands that will be playing during this all day event in Lackawaxen.   Donation is only $25.00. (Buy tickets in advance for $20!) Here is a list of requested items - please bring something to send to our soldiers overseas. FREE ADMISSION for Veterans and act... 07/17/2010

It truly is ALL ABOUT LOCATION! Homes in Masthope are very popular and with good reason!A home in Masthope is perfect for those who want to be back in the woods a bit, a little off the beaten path, & enjoy the sounds of nature. This Masthope home is no longer for sale and is not available.  However, there are other  homes for sale with all the amenities Masthope has to offer:  skiing on Big Bear and using the gorgeous ski lodge, cross country skiing, hiking, motorboating, jet ski fun, horseback riding, basketball, volleyball, etc.Masthope Homes are in the Wallenpaupack Area School District SEE MASTHOPE HOMES FOR SALE BY CLICKING HERE Do you have a home in Pike or Wayne County PA to sell? Contact me (email, call or text - 570-647-5170) and I will share my innovative marketing plan, perso... 03/21/2009

Forest Homes of Lake Wallenpaupack is completing their first Green Certified home in Pike County this month.  Located in Pike County, this Lakewood Chalet will be the first of it's kind in Masthope Mountain Community.   Forest Homes of Lake Wallenpaupack completed Wayne County's first Cerfitified Green home this summer and hopes to continue the trend in both Pike and Wayne Counties as families concerns for the environment and energy conservation grow.  Kevin Coutts, CGP, recently became one of the select group of professional builders, remodelers, and other industry professionals nationwide who have earned the Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation, identifying him as someone with knowledge of the best strategies for incorporating green building principles into homes.The CGP pro... 01/30/2009

Previously, I wrote a blog article on Lackawaxen - a quiet and secluded area in Pike County, by the Delaware and Lackawaxen Rivers. Similar villages nearby are Rowland, Shohola, and Greeley. Lackawaxen and the surrounding area has a lot of appeal for those wanting to "get away", with a bit of rustic mountain charm of days gone by. Fishing and hunting enthusiasts find the areas around Lackawaxen to be a paradise. There are several homeowner communities in Lackawaxen - two of the more popular ones are Fawn Lake Forest and Masthope. Both of these developments are built up around Lake Westcolang, a 250-acre lake that allows jet-skis and powerboats for lots of summer fun.Two additional developments are Riverview Acres and Bear Ridge Estates. These are more quiet and low-key than Fawn Lake Fo... 06/01/2007