The Fernwood Hotel

Fernwood’s 440-acre resort provides a picturesque backdrop for your vacation memories. Surrounded by the rolling hills of Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, our year-round resort offers a host of activities and amenities. Ranging from an 18-hole par 71 golf course, full service meeting facilities, a winter fun recreation area, themed restaurants, live entertainment, fitness facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, and a planned schedule of daily activities for guests of all ages.

Fernwood is located less than two hours from New York City and within an easy day’s drive for attendees from throughout the Boston-Richmond corridor. Only a few minutes drive from Interstate 80, it is easily accessible by auto and air. Fernwood features an 18,000 square foot events center and all conference activities within the resort complex. The conference will feature 90 vendor booths, and numerous networking and marketing opportunities.

The Poconos

The Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, USA offer 2,400 square miles of wooded peaks and valleys with numerous sparkling lakes, rushing rivers, and some of the loveliest waterfalls in the east. In the midst of such natural beauty are literally hundreds of attractions and places to stay, making the Pocono Mountains the perfect place to vacation year-round. The Pocono Mountains region encompasses four separate counties: Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne. Each has its own special appeal for the perfect vacation spot.

Since the 1800's, the Pocono Mountains in northeast Pennsylvania have been a favorite destination for vacationers. Spanning four counties -- Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne -- and 2,400 square miles of mountains, lakes, streams and woodlands, the Pocono Mountains are a natural choice for nature, sports and outdoor enthusiasts.

For more information, visit www.800poconos.com

The PA APCO Website

Over the next few weeks, you will see changes in the PA APCO website. Recently design and update responsibilities for PAAPCO.org were taken over by Mike Groover, an APCO member and employee of Chester County Department of Emergency Services. Mike would like to thank PA APCO and Kathy Skiles, the previous webmaster, for their assistance during the transition. Update and story information can be sent to Mike at mgroover@chesco.org

The PAAPCO.org website will be "under construction" for the next few weeks. We apologize for any inconvenience.