Tunkhannock Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is a stunning, ecologically rich community nestled in the Pocono Mountains, known for its rare biodiversity, forested landscapes, and growing residential appeal. It’s a place where conservation meets quiet living, with a deep commitment to preserving its natural heritage.
🗺️ Civic & Geographic Snapshot
Location: Northwestern Monroe County
Area: ~38.9 sq mi (100.9 km²), with ~0.8% water coverage
Elevation: ~1,841 ft (561 m)
Population: ~7,037 (2020 Census)
School District: Pocono Mountain School District
🌿 Ecological Significance
Long Pond Preserve: One of the most ecologically distinctive areas in the Northeast U.S., home to 35 rare, threatened, or endangered species
Tunkhannock Creek: Forms the namesake “Long Pond” and is designated by the PA DEP as an Exceptional Value Waterway
Conservation Partners: Includes the Nature Conservancy, Wildlands Conservancy, and PA Department of Forest and Waters, protecting thousands of acres
🏘️ Communities & Features
Includes parts of Blakeslee, Long Pond, Emerald Lakes, Indian Mountain Lake, and Sierra View
Hosts the Pocono International Raceway, a major venue for motorsports and festivals like the Elements Music Festival
🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
Permit Required: STRs must be licensed and inspected
STR Friendliness: Rated very STR-friendly, with clear guidelines and active oversight
🧭 Township Identity
Tunkhannock Township is a place of rare natural beauty and quiet resilience. Its forests and wetlands are among the most biologically diverse in Pennsylvania, while its communities offer a peaceful lifestyle with access to recreation and culture. Whether you're hiking through Long Pond or attending a race at Pocono Raceway, the township invites you to experience nature and community in harmony.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION The following Executors, Administrators, Trustees, or Guardians have filed Accounts and Statements of Proposed Distribution in the Office of the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court Division: In Re: ESTATE OF CHARLES F. MATTHEW, DECEASED Late of Township of Tunkhannock First and Final Account of Bernadette C. Fox, Executor TRUST ESTABLISHED UNDER AGREEMENT OF POCONO LAKE CEMETERY CO. INC.
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Watch our Road to Victory Lane special from NASCAR weekend at Pocono Raceway.
Get a full recap of the Xfinity and Truck series race and hear from the winners of both.
It was Martin Truex Jr.'s last time racing to the Tricky Triangle. We spoke to him ahead of The Great American Getaway 400, Truex Jr. says The Tricky Triangle is one of his favorite tracks with winning twice in 2015 and 2018. He has come in the top 10 in the last two seasons.
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Those who served their country were honored at Pocono Raceway thanks to a national program.
It was a liberating moment for two Pennsylvania veterans. Both were gifted a refurbished car and can now rebuild their lives.
A refurbished 2017 Hyundai Tucson was donated to Marine Corps veteran Lucas Somishka and a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus was donated to U.S. Army Veteran Richard Kozuck.
The veterans are members of the Valor Clinic Foundation in Kunkletown.
Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney, whose first Cup Series victory came at Pocono Raceway in 2017, added another Sunday for his second victory of the season.
LONG POND, Pa. (July 14, 2024) – It may have been a different Victory Lane and team when Ryan Blaney won at Pocono Raceway seven years ago, but the feeling of elation was the same Sunday after winning The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA NASCAR Cup Series race.
Points leader Cole Custer lands his first win of the season to solidify his NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs position.
LONG POND, Pa. (July 13, 2024) – Stewart-Haas Racing’sCole Custer took a pivotal step toward defending his NASCAR Xfinity Series title by securing his first victory of the season in Saturday’s Explore the Pocono Mountains 225 at Pocono Raceway.
–Ty Gibbs of Joe Gibbs Racing earns his second Cup Series pole of the season.
–Teammate Martin Truex Jr. qualifies third in his final start at Pocono Raceway.
LONG POND, Pa. (July 13, 2024) – Ty Gibbs of Joe Gibbs Racing unseated defending polesitter William Byron as the final qualifier to earn the pole during Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series qualifying for The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA at Pocono Raceway.
Corey Heim sweeps all the stages and leads a race-high 55 laps for his series-leading fifth win of the season.
LONG POND, Pa. (July 12, 2024) – Corey Heim arrived at Pocono Raceway with a vengeance and left with a victory.
Heim, who lost on the final lap in last season’s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at “The Tricky Triangle,” rebounded with a dominant victory in the CRC Brakleen 175. The 22-year-old TRICON Garage driver swept all the stages and led a race-high 55 laps as he earned his series-leading fifth victory of the season.
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LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — With six races left in the NASCAR regular season many drivers are still looking to claim one of the last four spots in the NASCAR playoffs.
Here are four things you need to know heading into Pocono Raceway this weekend.
Four-time Pocono Cup Series winner Kyle Busch looking to punch his ticket for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs with a return to Victory Lane at “The Tricky Triangle.”
Pocono Raceway among Denny Hamlin’s best-performing tracks in his entire career.
