Dog Sledding by Jared O’Neill

Jared O’Neill, Owner/Operator Snow Caps Sled Dogs PA It seems so many of us, humans that is, feel a common bond with our furry counter-parts. This isn’t at all by coincidence. There’s no other animal on the planet with whom we mesh so well as our beloved dogs. They weren’t always the pint-sized, short-haired, take anywhere in your purse kind of companion we have today. No,...

Kim’s Top Ten for Winter Fun at Skytop!!

My Top 10 for Winter Fun at Skytop Taking in the peace and serenity with a snowshoe outing, exploring the wilderness trails. Being the first skater on the rink at the start of the session, carving long, flowing outside edges, adding a jump or two! Making gooey s’mores at the outside bonfire. Yum! Chattering down the toboggan chute at 40 mph, the shooting out across frozen Skytop Lake! What...

A Magical Mountain Retreat

Ever want to escape to a magical mountain retreat? Jillian Mele, with NBC Philadelphia “The 10! Show” recently spent a day at Skytop Lodge to enjoy everything we have to offer. From ice-skating and dog sledding to snow shoeing and tobogganing, Jillian experienced it all! Check out the special feature, which aired yesterday http://bit.ly/f9IPTT. The question is… Why wouldn’t you...

Put down the shovel, enjoy the snow!

It’s February.  The driveway is covered in snow… again.  Why not put down the shovel and enjoy everything winter has to offer. I’m talking downhill skiing, sledding, ice-skating, exhilarating toboggan runs.  Pristine slopes with picturesque views spanning 5,500 acres of winter wonderland make Skytop Lodge an ideal getaway.  Why not don a pair of snowshoes or cross-country...

They’re Back…Dog-sledding at Skytop Lodge

WNEP – TV 16 visits Skytop to enjoy a rare treat, dog-sledding visit WNEP-TV.16 to watch their video.  A cool Skytop factoid — dog sledding was a popular activity up until the 1940s when at that time the dogs were called to duty during World War II. “The government confiscated the team of dogs for the war effort and we never got them back and we just stopped doing it,”...

iVillage Parenting Picks Skytop in their new trends report

iVillage Parenting just released “12 Hot Family Travel Trends”. Skytop was picked amongst several others as one of the best all inclusive family resorts. Anybody who has visited Skytop will agree with these findings as guests are offered a plethora of activities when booking the all inclusive vacation package option. Thanks iVillage for the...