There was plenty of parking and room on the beach Monday at Mauch Chunk Lake Park. Kathleen Sikorsky had the only blanket on the sand when the beach opened at 10 a.m. The Bowmanstown woman was waiting ...

All three swimming areas of Mauch Chunk Lake will be fully open this weekend with four lifeguards and a supervisor on duty. The park has four additional lifeguards whose hirings are not yet finalized.

CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — The sun is glistening off the water at Mauch Chunk Lake Park near Jim Thorpe as beachgoers take in the last bit of summer even if the weather doesn't feel like summer. "I have my ...

JIM THORPE, Pa. — From playing a small-sided soccer game to having a whole section of the swimming area to yourself, there was plenty of space for those who chose to celebrate the Fourth of July on ...

SUMMIT HILL – Andrew Kurtz of Weatherly tucked a beach towel under his arm and headed toward the cool, wind-rippled water of Mauch Chunk Lake on Friday afternoon, taking advantage of the last weekend ...

SUMMIT HILL – There was plenty of parking and room on the beach at Mauch Chunk Lake Park Monday. Kathleen Sikorsky had the only blanket on the sand when the beached open at 10 a.m. The Bowmanstown ...

Emergency crews rescued two people after their boat capsized in Mauch Chunk Lake in Carbon County Saturday afternoon. A fireman who was nearby heard a distress whistle coming from the lake, crews say.

JIM THORPE – When it came time to celebrate turning 40, Ryan Boyle decided jumping into chilly water was the perfect way to do it. “It’s fun,” he said. The Slatington resident was one of around 30 ...

Carbon County commissioners may consider changes at Mauch Chunk Lake Park to ensure everyone stays safe and enjoys their visit to the beach, picnic pavilions and campgrounds. Commissioner Chris ...

A kayaker made an unusual sighting this month at a lake in Carbon County: Freshwater jellyfish. Tiffany Raeburn made the discovery while paddling on Mauch Chunk Lake, an excursion she and her family ...