Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSusquehannock State Park - Breathtaking views of the Lower Susquehanna River
Season 3 Episode 7
The best part about having 124 state parks to explore in Pennsylvania is the variety. Each park is special in its own way. Each park offers a natural…
1 year, 7 months ago
Grab your boots, bike and kayak! Take Huntingdon County's trails for your next adventure
Season 3 Episode 6
In the heart of Central Pennsylvania lies a true outdoor recreation paradise. If you're looking for adventure, Huntingdon County delivers—hiking, bik…
1 year, 7 months ago
Canoe Creek State Park - Where endangered bats thrive and industrial ruins remain
Season 3 Episode 5
Tucked away just outside of Hollidaysburg, Canoe Creek State Park is underrated treasure. It’s got a little bit of everything to keep visitors busy, …
1 year, 8 months ago
Rediscovering Pennsylvania's conservation legacy with author Allen Dieterich-Ward
Season 3 Episode 4
For generations, Pennsylvanians have been at the forefront of conservation movements that have shaped the United States. Pennsylvanians like Gifford …
1 year, 8 months ago
Developing future foresters with the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps
Season 3 Episode 3
When taking a hike, people don’t often think about everything it takes to keep trails operational. The bridge building, the trail restoration, the ha…
1 year, 9 months ago
Cook Forest State Park – Forest Cathedral of ancient trees offers peaceful retreat
Season 3 Episode 2
It’s 1910 and Anthony Wayne Cook has just inherited his family’s land. Over the last 80 years, the Cook family had made their money off the land. It …
1 year, 9 months ago
Ricketts Glen State Park - Experience Pennsylvania's premiere waterfall destination
Season 3 Episode 1
In the 1930s, a beautiful forest in northeast Pennsylvania was set to become a national park. Which made sense. The area was special, even to those t…
1 year, 9 months ago
Hemlocks to Hellbenders Season 3 Trailer
Season 3
Welcome, fellow explorers. My name is Christian Alexandersen and I’m the host of Hemlocks to Hellbenders, a podcast highlighting Pennsylvania’s parks…
1 year, 10 months ago
A progress report on Pennsylvania's three newest state parks with Parks Director John Hallas
Season 2 Episode 24
In September of 2022 before leaving office, then Gov. Tom Wolf announced the creation of three new state parks. Susquehanna Riverlands in York County…
1 year, 11 months ago
Allegheny National Forest - A half-million acres of adventures
Season 2 Episode 23
In the early 20th Century, Americans had become alarmed at the disappearing forests in the eastern United States. Whether through private land purcha…
1 year, 11 months ago