Anyone who knows Berwick, Pennsylvania, has probably heard of our nationally recognized high school football program. Our beloved Berwick Bulldogs - or "Dawgs" - are Pennsylvania 's first six-time state champions and became the first high school football team to be named three-time national champs by USA Today.

While football is a passion among Berwick residents, it's only one recreational aspect to love about this wonderful area.

When it comes to spectator sports in general, there are a wide range of events to attend, with several minor and major league baseball, basketball, hockey and football teams located nearby.

Professional fans can also enjoy Arena Football II. The Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Pioneers play their home games in the fabulous Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza just to the northeast in Wilkes-Barre.

All the excitement of professional baseball can be experienced with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons. The Triple A minor league club of the Philadelphia Phillies, the Barons are perennial crowd-pleasers every spring, summer and fall.

How about hockey? During the season, the hottest team to hit the ice is the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The AHL farm team of the Pittsburgh Penguins, the local Penguins succeeded in making it to the Calder Cup Finals in 2000/2001, just their second year of existence!

For those who live for the thrill of a live harness race, there's always action to be found at Pocono Downs. Whether you come to play or watch, The Downs is guaranteed to provide an unforgettable night at the races.

And speaking of racing. You can slip into high gear and catch the fastest growing sport in America at the Pocono International Raceway , which hosts NASCAR, ARCA, SCCA, and IMSA racing.

And if you'd rather not be a couch potato you can test your mettle at the national class Steamtown Marathon, a 26.2-mile USATF-certified marathon held in Scranton every October or at the Wilkes-Barre Triathlon held every August at Harvey's Lake.