Rural features and expansive state parks around Foster
Foster is a rural township in the tree-dotted foothills of Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. “It’s a nice rural location close to a lot of major highways and amenities from the two nearby boroughs,” says Randy Hockman, a Realtor with RPA Real Estate with 28 years of experience serving northeastern Pennsylvania. Two small boroughs, Freeland and White Haven, to the west and east of the community, are home to supermarkets and local restaurants. Closer to home, residents of Foster enjoy wide-ranging outdoor activities, from whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River to hiking in state parks or touring Eckley Miners’ Village, a preserved historic site and museum.
D&L Trail near Foster is popular for mountain biking and outdoor recreation.
Eckley Miners’ Village in Foster offers immersive displays of coal town life.
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Hickory Run State Park, and history at Eckley Miners Village
State Game Lands 149 is a wildlife preserve within the township that is a popular spot for hunting deer, turkeys and squirrels. Parkgoers may also spot grey foxes and black bears roaming the dense woodlands. Hickory Run State Park sits east of town and stretches over 15,000 acres. Visitors to the park can cast lines at several trout streams, swim at Sand Spring Lake’s beach, or explore the wilderness on 40 miles of hiking trails. Eckley Miners Village is a regional attraction south of Foster Township. It is a preserved coal mining company town from the 19th century. Visitors can take tours of the village to learn about the mining history of northeastern Pennsylvania. Many small businesses like Whitewater Challengers offer rafting excursions on the Lehigh River. “Whitewater rafting is big in White Haven,” says Hockman.
Hickory Run State Park features scenic hiking paths through wooded terrain near Foster.
The old mining car displayed at Eckley Miners’ Village highlights Foster’s industrial past.
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White Haven and Freeland have markets and diners
Foster has very little commercial development, and residents usually head out of town for shopping and dining needs. For groceries, White Haven Market is a few miles east, next to Antonio’s Pizza and Hoagies for carryout pies, pasta and subs. To the west in Freeland is Carone’s Market, a grocery store with a deli and bakery. A few blocks from the market is The Other Side, a popular bar and grill serving craft cocktails with a menu of wings, prime rib and cheesesteaks. Hazleton is 11 miles west and features diners and boutiques along Broad Street.
White Haven Market near Foster is a go-to spot for groceries and essentials.
Antonio’s Pizza and Hoagies near Foster Park offers dine-in seating and carryout slices.
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Rural homes and private community options in Hickory Hills
Single-family homes in Foster range from $160,000 to $450,000, with prices varying by square footage, lot size and interior updates. Buyers can find ramblers, Colonial Revivals and farmhouses along winding country roads. Though homes in most of the town sit on spacious, wooded lots, there are also options in the gated community of Hickory Hills, which features a playground and pool maintained by the Hickory Hills Property Owners Association.
Colorful homes in Foster sit on spacious lots with long driveways that can accommodate RVs.
Setback homes in Foster offer privacy and wooded lots.
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Served by Hazleton Area School District
The Hazleton Area School District serves the Foster area’s youth. Students can attend Freeland Elementary Middle School, which has a C-rating on Niche, and Hazleton Area High School, which has a B-minus rating. Hazleton High is the only high school in the district. It offers Advanced Placement courses and a career readiness curriculum, through which students build resumes and portfolios and learn how to fill out job applications.
Freeland Elementary Middle School serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
Hazleton Area High School students show 33% proficiency in math, per state scores.
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Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton employers less than an hour away
Commuters can take Pennsylvania Route 437 just 21 miles north to Wilkes-Barre, a trip that takes roughly 40 minutes. Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton is the nearest medical center,14 miles west. The Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is 31 miles north of Foster. Several employers call the area home, too. “There are a number of industrial parks around, especially in Hazleton,” says Hockman. “Mountain Top has some businesses and employers as well.” The Greater Hazleton area has three industrial parks and a corporate center, and commutes to these employers can take around twenty minutes by car.
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