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Boat rentals of all sizes are
available from a variety
of marinas on Lake
Wallenpaupack. For those who
just want to sit back and enjoy
an informational tour of the
lake, there is the Wallenpaupack
Scenic Boat Tour.
photo-Alex Zidock Jr.

are a few no-wake or no-ski areas on weekends and major
holidays. The majority of boats on the lake are family fun
boats, ski and wakeboard boats, fishing boats and plenty of
personal watercraft.
Several marinas rent all types of boats from paddleboards
and kayaks to personal watercraft and fishing boats as well
as larger pontoon boats that can accommodate up to a dozen
friends and family for a day's outing. If you want to spend
some time on the water but don't want to rent a boat, there is
a sightseeing boat that offers short trips, longer excursions or
special event trips.
Parasailing has been featured on the lake for the past
few years. The specially designed boat, with professionally
trained parasailing crew and a parasail harness that can
accommodate one or two people at a time, is in operation
on weekdays and non-holidays. Bring your water-resistant
camera for some great lake shots.
The only public beach on Lake Wallenpaupack is in
Palmyra Township directly in back of the newly constructed
Pocono Mountains Visitor Bureau (PMVB) visitor center.
The beach is open daily, weather permitting, and there is a
nominal fee. Infants and seniors over 65 are complimentary.
There are four islands in Lake Wallenpaupack-Burns
Island, Cairns Island, Epply Island and Kipp Island-
available for picnicking, birding and hiking. In recent years,
American Bald Eagles have taken a liking to one tall pine
tree on Kipp Island, the second largest island in the lake,
and built a nest. The island has been closed until the end of
July each season to protect the eagle nesting area. Boaters
park just outside the restricted area to watch the eagles and
get some great photographs.
The Wallenpaupack Creek Trail is a great vantage point
of lake activities and wetlands observations. For 1.5 miles,
the trail begins at the parking area near the Tafton Dike,
goes across the dike and winds along the lake to the PPL
Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center. From there,
it approaches the dam and for a while follows the flow line
and the original riverbed, offering photo opportunities of
many wetland species of birds and amphibians.
If you are planning a trip to Lake Wallenpaupack, you can
get information from PMVB at www.800poconos.com or call
1-800-POCONOS (1-800-762-6667). A stop at the PMVB
visitor center on Route 6, Hawley, is a must to find all the
happenings in the Lake Region. Direct contact with the Lake
Wallenpaupack Visitor Center is 570-226-2141.

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