Managers at local parks are expecting a busy Fourth of July and holiday weekend. “We’re ready for the weekend,” said Dave ...

The beach at Mauch Chunk Lake Park is closed after higher than normal bacteria levels were noted during a water sample test.

Jim Thorpe police said the 9-year-old Allentown boy is still in ICU, but is doing well. Around 3 p.m. Saturday, police were called to Mauch Chunk Lake Park in Carbon County for a reported drowning.

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 ...

Residents say they wish officials would limit access to Mauch Chunk Lake Park to county residents on every holiday. Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel.

JIM THORPE – Overcrowding, lost revenue and swimmer safety are issues the Carbon County Commissioners hope to solve before Mauch Chunk Lake Park opens for swimming beginning Memorial Day weekend ...

JIM THORPE, Pa. — Work has started along the beach at Mauch Chunk Lake Park, on the outskirts of Jim Thorpe. In just a few short weeks, people will begin to enjoy the lake, and thanks to a ...

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 ...

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.

JIM THORPE, Pa. -- Mauch Chunk Lake Park is making a temporary change to its beach admission policy for the Labor Day Weekend, September 3-5. Beach access will be limited to County residents ...

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 ...

The Slatington resident was one of around 30 people who jumped into Mauch Chunk Lake on Saturday in below-freezing temperatures for the ninth annual Polar Plunge benefitting Marian Catholic High ...