Podcast Episodes

Salt Springs State Park - Explore ancient hemlocks, waterfalls and wildflowers in NEPA

Season 3 Episode 19

What is it that makes a state park special? It’s a question I’ve asked my self countless times since I began exploring Pennsylvania’s public lands in 2021. 

For some it’s deep, meaningful history to i…

Published on 7 hours ago

Uncovering the battles that scarred Pennsylvania's public lands with author Brady J. Crytzer

Season 3 Episode 18

When people think about history, especially armed conflicts, many picture dusty textbooks, old maps and long-forgotten generals. But here in Pennsylvania, history isn’t just words on a page—it’s writ…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Connecting communities through conservation with the South Mountain Partnership

Season 3 Episode 18

When you stand on the ridgeline of South Mountain and look out across the valleys, you see more than just trees and farmland. You see orchards stretching toward the horizon, you see trails that have …

Published on 4 weeks ago

Hyner Run & Hyner View State Parks - Uncover adventure in the forest & in the clouds

Season 3 Episode 18

When you stand at the edge of Hyner View State Park, it feels like Pennsylvania has stretched itself out just for you. Rolling mountains covered in endless green, the West Branch of the Susquehanna w…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Hidden heroes of Pennsylvania’s bat conservation and rehabilitation efforts

Season 3 Episode 17

As the sun dips below the tree line and the night sky takes over, a quiet but critical process begins above our heads. Tiny silhouettes flit through the dark, weaving between branches and barn rafter…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve - America's only native plant museum

Season 3 Episode 16

While most of the places we feature on this podcast are either a state park or forest, this episode is about something a little different. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve is not just a garden or a …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Watching over the waters with the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper

Season 3 Episode 15

Stretching 444 miles from New York through Pennsylvania and into Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay the Susquehanna River is one of the oldest rivers in the world. 

And while it served generations as fertile h…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shikellamy State Park - Where cultures and currents converge

Season 3 Episode 14

High above the meeting point of two mighty rivers, where the Susquehanna splits into its North and West Branches, stands Shikellamy State Park. Perched on a forested bluff in central Pennsylvania, th…

Published on 3 months ago

Chasing Pennsylvania waterfalls with Uncovering PA's Jim Cheney

Season 3 Episode 13

When it comes to rewarding outdoor experiences, there are few things that can compete with seeing a waterfall. There’s just so much to enjoy. The mesmerizing sight of water cascading over rocks, the …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Here's how Pennsylvania fights nearly 2,000 wildfires every year

Season 3 Episode 12

Michaux State Forest is the place I spend the most time outdoors. Located about 30 miles from where I live, it’s where I hike and camp. It’s where I bring visitors to show off the South Mountain regi…

Published on 4 months ago