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Pocono Mountains PodcastBig Pocono State Park: A 2025 CountdownSeason 5, Episode 32 - Flashback to the top 4 episodes of 2025. Back on episode 19, we took you to the summit of one of the region’s most iconic peaks—Big Pocono State Park. With panoramic views stretching across the Pocono Mountains and beyond, this park offers a thrilling experience for those who don’t mind heights and love rugged trails.Jim is joined by environmental educator Stephanie Sherman, who shares fascinating insights into the park’s unique geological features and rich natural history. Plus, hear from Nathan Reigner, Pennsylvania’s first Director of Outdoor Recreation, as he discusses the importanc...
2025-12-1713 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - November 2025This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: join Brianna Strunk for a look at the recent press conference announcing a new, exciting chapter at The Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg. Perfect for a cold or rainy day, take aim at Pocono Axe Works with Bri & Dee for some indoor fun. Next, dive into what drives a maker’s passion as the Head Brewer at Barley Creek Brewing Company shares his story.See how the new Narrow Valley Sportsplex and its neighbor, the Reading & Northern Rail Station, are helping to revitalize Nesquehoning in Carbon County. Explore the Delaware State Forest with Ji...
2025-11-0251 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - September 2025On this episode of Pocono Mountains Magazine we’re celebrating adventure, culture, and community across the Poconos! Here’s what’s waiting for you on this episode: Explore Big Pocono State Park with Jim Hamill — hike, zip line, and take in the fall foliage. All aboard! Ride the Stourbridge Line in Honesdale and the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in Jim Thorpe with Bri & Dee. Step inside the Milford Theater revival with Deanna Fontanez — a story of creativity and vision. Discover the AgroLegacy of the Northern Poconos with a multigenerational dairy farm keeping Wa...
2025-09-0852 minPocono Mountains PodcastAll Aboard the Pocono Trains 🚂Season 5, Episode 21 - Take a journey through the Pocono Mountains aboard two iconic passenger trains: the Stourbridge Line in Honesdale and the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in Jim Thorpe. These railways offer breathtaking views of the region’s rivers, vibrant fall foliage, and abundant wildlife—all while sharing the rich history of the Pocono rail corridor.The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it's the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more...
2025-09-0334 minPocono Mountains PodcastExploring State Parks in the Poconos - Big PoconoSeason 5, Episode 19 - We take you to the summit of one of the region’s most iconic peaks—Big Pocono State Park. With panoramic views stretching across the Pocono Mountains and beyond, this park offers a thrilling experience for those who don’t mind heights and love rugged trails.Jim is joined by environmental educator Stephanie Sherman, who shares fascinating insights into the park’s unique geological features and rich natural history. Plus, hear from Nathan Reigner, Pennsylvania’s first Director of Outdoor Recreation, as he discusses the importance of outdoor spaces like Big Pocono in shaping the future o...
2025-08-2019 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - August 2025This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: join Bri & Dee on the Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Trolley, a unique and worry-free way to explore the Pocono Beverage Trail and beyond! Watch Jim tee off with some golfing buddies at Woodloch Springs, where guests will find beautiful scenery and a family-first approach to hospitality across the resort properties. Come along with Deanna as she visits Magnolia Streamside Resort and Magnolia Quantum Wellness Center, where two sisters turned their shared dream into a place of peace and renewal. Brianna takes a tour of Pocono Camp & Glamp, a beloved former summer camp in Jim T...
2025-08-0454 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - July 2025This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: go beyond the beach at Beltzville State Park as Jim Hamill explores the trails and falls plus meets some friends who love and care for the park. Join Deanna Fontanez and Mila as they dive into a day of sun, slides, and fun during their first-ever visit to Camelbeach. Board the new train at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions which takes guests from the indoor waterpark to outdoor, seasonal fun at Gorilla Grove Treetop Adventures.Summer is here! The Poconos welcomed NASCAR Race Weekend at the Tricky Triangle as well as Governor...
2025-07-0757 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - June 2025This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: learn how adventure is a way of life at Northeast Wilderness Experience as Deanna meets the owner whose lifelong passion for the outdoors drives every expedition. Jim discovers the power of hospitality and tourism careers in the Poconos at companies like Kalahari Resorts & Conventions and Camelback Resort and highlights the people who work every day to make us Pocono Proud. Tag along with Brianna as she tours the ForEvergreen Nature Preserve, a former golf course in Stroud Township that has it all: hiking, wildlife, public workshops, access to the Brodhead Creek for fishing...
2025-06-0252 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - May 2025This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: explore Prompton State Park as Jim hikes to the falls, plays disc golf with Northeast Wilderness Experience, and sits with an author who wrote the book on nature at this four-season park near Honesdale. Come along with Bri & Dee as they check out the greenhouses at Pocono Organics and trace the journey of the microgreens cultivated there from seed to plate. Join Brianna for part two of the Pocono Bed & Breakfasts series at The Inn at Birch Wilds in Carbon County and 1870 Roebling Inn on the Delaware in Pike County. Follow Deanna to J...
2025-05-0553 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - April 2025This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: escape to The French Manor Inn and Spa for luxury, relaxation, and the ultimate girls' getaway with Bri and Dee! Visit Tobyhanna State Park with Jim in the second part of our series, Exploring State Parks in the Poconos, to discover trout fishing in the stocked lake, camping, boat rentals, hiking trails and the important part ice harvesting played in the park’s past.Journey into the cultures behind the cuisine at Shinjiru Ramen and Bluefoot Cuisine then marvel at legendary sparkling cut glass at the Dorflinger Factory Museum in White Mills, one of...
2025-04-0753 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - March 2025This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: explore Hickory Run State Park, home to the geological marvel Boulder Field and 40 miles of trails, with Jim as he begins a new 2025 series that will include all eight Pennsylvania state parks located within the Pocono Mountains. Join Bri & Dee for a relaxing girls’ getaway at the historic Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort with pampering spa treatments and local brews from ShawneeCraft Brewery then step inside The Gallery at 530 Main, the newest gallery on the Stroudsburg art scene that blends its architectural past with creative new ideas.Find out how Jim Thorpe Elopements helped a c...
2025-03-0354 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - February 2025This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: learn how Blue Mountain is leading the way in snowmaking technology with 500+ snow guns and a dedicated crew of snowmakers then take an exhilarating ride down Camelback's snow tubing lanes with Bri & Dee.
Get inspired as you step inside The Artist Studio Loft, a creative vacation rental made for artists, by artists, then meet the couples uncorking love at Three Hammers Winery and Milford Wine & Cheese Co. Find out what’s new and exciting in dining at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions and explore Pocono Mountain Maple, PA's largest organic maple farm, which offers a unique...
2025-02-0357 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - December 2024This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: meet the man who inspired Stroudsburg’s latest and largest mural, a Stroudsburg native who went on to become an astronaut. Tour the newly refurbished Childs Park, back open after a six-year hiatus, then get styled with Bri & Dee, just in time for the holidays, at The Apple Tree on Main.
Check off your gift list as you shop small at spots like BetterWorld in Milford, Wayne County Arts Alliance and Across the Tracks Antiques in Honesdale, Antique Vintage Mercantile & Auctions, in Lehighton, and Mudita Gaming Lounge at the Pocono Premium Outlets plus ex...
2024-12-0257 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - Pocono ShowcaseThis month on Pocono Mountains Magazine join us for a musical journey through the Poconos as we highlight the region's rich tapestry of talented artists featured on Pocono Showcase. Headlining the episode is Christian Porter from Stroudsburg, a seasoned musician who took the stage on "The Voice" in 2012 and continues to enchant audiences at venues like The Sherman Theater. Sol Katana from East Stroudsburg blends Latin and American music into a genre he calls "Latin Space Funk," while Nancy and Spencer Reed share their fascinating story from meeting in NYC in the 1970s to settling in the Poconos and...
2024-11-0455 minPocono Mountains PodcastWay, Way Up on Big PoconoSeason 4, Episode 26 - Jim joined a crew from the Bureau of Forestry to climb into the fire tower at Big Pocono State Park and learn about fire management back before modern technology and today. A different kind of Pocono Mountains Podcast with a state forester in his own words.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 2,400 square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.
2024-10-2323 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - October 2024This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine...check out the town of Delaware Water Gap's music scene by stepping inside the legendary Deer Head Inn, the oldest continuously running jazz club in the country. Just in time for Halloween, learn about the connection between the historic Harry Packer Mansion Inn in Jim Thorpe and Disney World's Haunted Mansion, plus join Bri & Dee for a tour of the Hotel of Horror, a 200-year-old resort turned walk-through seasonal attraction. Spoiler alert: live actors aren't the only ones inhabiting these rooms!
Discover two new Pocono trails including a new river launch along the...
2024-10-0757 minPocono Mountains PodcastThe Pocono Mountains - A Listen to the ProsSeason 4, Episode 24 - For generations, the Pocono Mountains has set the standard for getaways to family resorts, lakeside cabins, seasonal attractions and so much more. A few months back, our industry came together at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions for a summit to celebrate the magic of hospitality. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau and its members and partners shared insights as well as a collaborative spirit.
The Pocono Mountains Tourism Day Summit was held back in May with a keynote speaker who was dynamic – but one of the more insightful moments was a discussion between industry peers. The kind of...
2024-10-0237 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - September 2024This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine:
Explore the scenic back roads with Bri & Dee for their latest adventure together with Pocono Slingshot Rentals, a perfect way to enjoy the fall foliage this autumn!
Tour the magical Valley View Farm & Venue which hosts weddings and other events throughout the seasons, visit Split Creek Preserve and Resort to see how you can stay and play in their cabins and renovated former church, plus take to the skies with the PTN drone for an ode to summer and a look ahead to fall and the Fall Foliage Forecast! ...
2024-09-0255 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - August 2024This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: Take an adventure with Deanna through the mountains, literally, as she experiences all they have to offer at Camelback Mountain Adventures. Hit the Big Lake with a package for an overnight stay at Lakeside Cabins, golf and arcade simulators at The Wake Zone and rent a pontoon boat for your stay from Pirate’s Cove Marina before capping it all off at Wallenpaupack Brewing Co.
Jump on the ropes course, zip through the trees, putt around and play laser tag at Gorilla Grove at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions.
For a go...
2024-08-0555 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - July 2024This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: take a tour of The Swiftwater, the brand new luxury hotel now open in the Pocono Mountains, then join Brianna and Deanna for the launch of a new series, Bri & Dee, as they spend a day on the Delaware River with Edge of the Woods Outfitters. Learn how visitors to Camelbeach at Camelback Resort can check out 35 lifelike dinosaurs for no added cost this season as PA's largest outdoor waterpark goes prehistoric, then discover a fun-filled place to take the whole family, Costa’s Family Fun Park, with attractions for everyone to enjoy. Explor...
2024-07-0858 minPocono Mountains PodcastMeet Mary, 50 Years at the Pocono Mountains VBSeason 4, Episode 12 - This Pocono People episode on the podcast features Mary Ravert who has devoted 50 years of her life to the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau and is calling it a career this month. From the early days as a Pocono Snow Bunny, working all the way up to the office manager and executive assistant, Mary has been a force for good, a role model, and the glue that keeps our nearly 100 year old organization together.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 2,400 square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns...
2024-06-1926 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - June 2024This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: learn how Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is giving back to communities in Africa and how you can get involved with the life-changing mission. Start the summer season with a fun and affordable way to enjoy nature with your family, camping at Mountain Vista Campground, then head to Dunkelberger's Sports Outfitters for a candid conversation with the owner, Jere, about his beloved small business and everything the Poconos has to offer outdoors lovers at this time of year! Watch how the governor kicked off the launch of Pennsylvania's new tourism brand, "Pennsylvania: The Great American...
2024-06-0358 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - May 2024This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: sip and sample some true Pocono craft brews and wines at Bovino's Brewery and Eagles Rest Cellars, two of many great stops along the Pocono Beverage Trail! Raise a glass at another winery on the Pocono Beverage Trail, Lehighton's Radical Wine Company, which is anything but your traditional winery, discover timeless treasures during part two of Antiquing in the Poconos, then cast your line with Captain Joe as he guides the PTN team for a day of fishing and fly fishing. This month’s episode also includes a stop at the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, wh...
2024-05-0658 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - April 2024This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: prepare for Pocono Mountains Restaurant Week coming up April 7-12, 2024! Get in the kitchen and chow down with the culinary crew at The Settlers Inn in Hawley plus meet the performer and host at Crazy Country Club, then experience delicious food and mountain charm at Sycamore Grille in Delaware Water Gap, some southern comfort at Willie Mae's Place and an authentic Victorian pub and restaurant at Broadway Grille in Jim Thorpe. Explore the Hawley Antique Exchange, where there's more than meets the eye, during part one of Antiquing in the Poconos. Tour the...
2024-04-0855 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - February 2024This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: celebrate the Month of Love with the third installment in our series on the Land of Love at Pocono Palace, get a spectacular glimpse of winter in the Pocono Mountains from the skies, and listen to African-American leaders in the Poconos reflect on Black History Month. This episode also includes a new Chairlift Chat with some great mainstays at Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain and a new Poconos Perspectives interview with Poconos icon John Kiesendahl, also known as JK, diving into the history and love of hospitality at Woodloch Resort. Find out...
2024-02-0558 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountain Maple - A 2023 CountdownSeason 3, Episode 32 (Countdown) - There’s a little more than a week left in 2023. Winter is here with all the great skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and more in the Pocono Mountains. However, in this countdown episode we'll look forward to spring especially if we’re talking about delicious Poconos-made maple syrup. We visited Pocono Mountain Maple earlier this year to see the operation, learn about the spectacular property and sample the goods. And just recently, Nicole from Pocono Mountain Maple gifted me some tasty syrup that I had for some homemade French toast! Plus, that episode was the 2nd most...
2023-12-2713 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - December 2023Learn how two businesses, Trap Door Escape & Madness Distillery, are bouncing back after a devastating fire, discover the new magical tram tours this season at Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, and find indoor winter fun at S&S Speedways and Splinters' Hatchet & Axe Throwing.
Visit the iconic Land of Love in part one of a three-part series on Cove Pocono Resorts, plus take a look back at the year in review with all the adventures Pocono Television shared in 2023 and a recap of celebrity appearances in the Poconos this past year. Finally, don't miss an exclusive studio performance...
2023-12-0454 minPocono Mountains PodcastPride in the Pocono MountainsSeason 3, Episode 13 - Pride Month may be ending but pride is a year-round feeling for the Pocono Mountains including within two mayors who are representative of the LGBTQ+ community as well as their respective boroughs. Mayor Sean Strub of Milford and Mayor Mike Moreno of Stroudsburg. Jim Hamill spoke with both mayors about their community pride and more! The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau celebrates diverse events, businesses, and offerings in the region.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family...
2023-06-2838 minPocono Mountains PodcastCelebrities and on Two Wheels in the Pocono MountainsSeason 3, Episode 12 - We are fortunate to have some great roads for motorcycles and bikes here in the Pocono Mountains. One of the most recognizable names in custom motorcycles spends time making creations at the mecca of Harley Davidson along Interstate 80 in Tannersville. That’s Pocono Mountain Harley Davidson. And Rick Petko – from American Chopper. Brianna sat down with him for a brief chat recently and Jim got to sit down with another celebrity, this time, of the chef variety recently, at Vault 240 in Hawley, a new Settlers Hospitality property.. and it was with Chef Robert Irvine of Food Netw...
2023-06-2115 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - June 2023This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: Jim previews summer at Pocono Raceway, Camelbeach, Pocono Organics and Pocono Whitewater's Big Day Out and for Pride Month, he introduces us to two Pocono mayors who represent the LGBTQ+ community too! Deanna heads out on Lake Wallenpaupack with Pocono Action Sports and hits the trail on e-bikes with Bronson E-Bikes then joins Chris for a tour of historic Jim Thorpe! Brianna travels back in time with No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum, then George & Connie Roberts take us on part two of the series on the D&L Trail.
2023-06-0557 minPocono Mountains PodcastHomegrown Cannabis in the Pocono MountainsSeason 3, Episode 5 - We’re talking all about the Earth and what comes from it! This weekend is Earth Day – a perfect opportunity to help Pick Up the Poconos and remember to leave no trace. Hundreds of volunteers will head out to pick litter and make our roadways, public spaces and more clean and green. Speaking of green, this weekend is also the first time Pocono 420 – The Pennsylvania Cannabis Festival will be held at Pocono Raceway. The two day festival brings out hundreds of vendors and thousands of people who share in celebrating the unofficial holiday 4-20 together and one bus...
2023-04-1922 minPocono Mountains PodcastCalkins Creamery in the Pocono MountainsSeason 3, Episode 4 - Wayne County has a long history of dairy farming, supporting the local food scene with farm fresh produce and more. Pocono Television Network launched a three part series on farming in the Northern Poconos, three Pocono Perspectives at three farms in Wayne County, part of the Agrolegacy of the region. Chris Barrett wanted to learn more about the importance of farms and farmers in the Poconos and visited three farms in Wayne County. The third – Highland Farm in the Milanville area – is a dairy farm. The Bryant family has turned that milk into award-winning cheeses at Calkin...
2023-04-1220 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - April 2023This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: Brianna has an update on how tourism continues giving back in the Poconos by way of Mount Airy Casino Resort, stops by a longtime candy destination (Callie's Candy Kitchen) just in time for Easter, then visits Country Junction - The World's Largest General Store, a great place for some rainy day fun! Jim takes his daughter on a VIP experience at Kalahari which has new kiosks at check-in, and experiences the new Bar Louis and its menu in Milford. Plus, Deanna sees how farm fresh ingredients at Pocono Organics go into the culinary c...
2023-04-0352 minPocono Mountains PodcastDeanna Fontanez of the Pocono Television NetworkSeason 3, Episode 2 - Pocono Television Network has been around since 2018. Jim and Brianna were fortunate enough to join in 2019 and Chris has always headed up the hosting and added a new co-host in 2022, Deanna Fontanez. Deanna is no stranger to the Poconos. In fact, she dreamt of being a host of a travel show when she grew up. We caught up with Deanna after a shoot for the April episode of Pocono Mountains Magazine at Pocono Organics.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with...
2023-03-2223 minPocono Mountains PodcastBialecki Farms in the Pocono MountainsSeason 3, Episode 1 - Wayne County has a long history of dairy farming, supporting the local food scene with farm fresh produce and more. Pocono Television Network launched a three part series on farming in the Northern Poconos, three Pocono Perspectives at three farms in Wayne County, part of the Agrolegacy of the region. Chris Barrett wanted to learn more about the importance of farms and farmers in the Poconos and visited three farms in Wayne County. The second – Bialecki Farms in the Lakewood area – is a hydroponic farm. Stan and Amy Bialecki spent time sharing what farming and agriculture mean...
2023-03-1520 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - March 2023This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: Brianna showcases the big changes in store for the newly-renamed Pocono Premium Outlets, gets creative at Main Street Makery, then visits Siamsa Irish Pub, re-opened just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Jim tours the largest maple farm in PA, Pocono Mountain Maple/Lake Russell Maple, checks out what's on the menu at Macaluso's near Jim Thorpe, and shares details about the Pick Up the Poconos Clean Up on Saturday, April 22. Plus, Deanna Fontanez takes aim at Archery Addictions and Sunset Hill Shooting Range, while Chris stops by Bialecki Farms in Wayne County...
2023-03-0652 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountain Maple at Lake Russell in the PoconosSeason 2, Episode 37 - With spring right around the corner, winter is releasing its grip and that means cool nights, warm days that make the sap flow from the maple trees all across the Poconos. There are many ways you can experience the flavors of maple syrup produced right here in the Pocono Mountains and one of the locations, a sprawling maple farm – the biggest in the state – hosted us for an upcoming segment on Pocono Mountains Magazine for March. Pocono Mountain Maple – at Lake Russell in the Newfoundland area.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and wit...
2023-02-2218 minPocono Mountains PodcastRobinson Family Farm in the Pocono MountainsSeason 2, Episode 36 - Wayne County has a long history of dairy farming, supporting the local food scene with farm fresh produce and more. Pocono Television Network launched a three part series on farming in the Northern Poconos, three Pocono Perspectives at three farms in Wayne County, part of the Agrolegacy of the region. Chris Barrett wanted to learn more about the importance of farms and farmers in the Poconos and visited three farms in Wayne County. The first – Robinson Family Farm in the Waymart area is a 5th generation farm and farmer Zach Jones spent time sharing what farming an...
2023-02-1521 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - February 2023This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: Brianna shows what a day in Delaware Water Gap is all about, gets to know Picturesque Luxury Picnics, and shares an update on how the Pocono Mountains Community Grant impacts all who live, work, and play in the region. Jim heads out on the Delaware River for an eagle watch bus tour, finds out how a new culinary experience - Barrel & Table - pairs nicely with Three Hammers Winery, and explores the expansive and unique Art Factory of White Mills. Plus, Deanna checks out the spa scene in the Poconos, while Chris kicks...
2023-02-0657 minPocono Mountains PodcastThe Pocono Beverage TrailSeason 2, Episode 32 - 2023 is off and running and the Poconos is the perfect place to venture out on the slopes, in the brew pubs along the Pocono Beverage Trail or settle into a spa or a charming downtown! We have it all! Over the years, we have seen more and more of those aforementioned breweries that’s why the beverage trail has a digital passport at PoconoBeverageTrail.com where you can check in at different spots and score gear including a snazzy hat I got to model at Barley Creek and Log Tavern brewing companies for the January Pocono Mo...
2023-01-1130 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - January 2023This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine:
Jim introduces the new Ski Text feature available this season at several Pocono ski resorts, including Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, and showcases the new gear you can score on the Pocono Beverage Trail, with stops at Log Tavern Brewing and Barley Creek Brewing Company. Brianna lands the story of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels coming to The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow Memorial Day Weekend of 2023, then stops by two salt caves, Northern Light Counseling & Salt Cave and Crystal Garden Metaphysical & Salt Cave, for unique wellness experiences.
Plus, Deanna F...
2023-01-0247 minPocono Mountains PodcastA Fond Farewell to Mr. Pocono - Robert UguccioniSeason 2, Episode 29 - The Poconos lost someone recently who had a major impact on our region, having served for four decades as the executive director of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. He went by several names, Mr. U, Mr Pocono, Bob Uguccioni.
Mr. U was 87 when he passed away in November of this year. He leaves behind a legacy of hospitality, helping to navigate the changes in the tourism industry and our Pocono Mountains. He loved the Poconos – and based on the outpouring of love for him at a memorial service recently, the people of the Poconos lo...
2022-12-1426 minPocono Mountains PodcastGratitude for Membership in the Pocono MountainsSeason 2, Episode 26 - It’s the season of giving thanks and no time could be more appropriate to talk about the gratitude the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau has for its 500+ members. That is a lot of members across all four counties including hotels, restaurants, mom and pop shops, attractions and for an organization that’s been around for the better part of a century, it’s a testament to the team. On this episode, we meet one of the instrumental people on that membership team and broader Pocono Proud team player – Marlyn Kissner.
The Poconos is a year-rou...
2022-11-1623 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - October 2022This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine:
Giving back is a key part of being in Pocono tourism from charity causes to community support PTN has the story from all four counties.
Brianna hops the Pocono Pony for its new ride-hailing service and weighs the impact of Pick Up the Poconos in the region.
Jim experiences Lacawac Sanctuary from a both historic and scientific perspective and features two winners of PA Route 6 awards: Lackawaxen River Trails & Lisa the Maker.
2022-10-0353 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - September 2022Brianna takes a tour of Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson and takes her first ride, introduces us to students who received PMVB scholarships this year, visits Blissful Existence Healing Acres and its healing horses, plus explores historic Jim Thorpe's walking tour. Jim introduces us to the people of Hawley who are #PoconoProud of their hometown, shares stories of the future farmers of Wayne County from the fair, takes a look at Jam Room Brewing Company's newly-opened location on the Pocono Beverage Trail and talks with local experts about the fall foliage season ahead and how you can experience it!
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2022-09-0549 minPocono Mountains PodcastFall Foliage in the Pocono MountainsSeason 2, Episode 18 - It may only be August but, next month, we arrive at the fall season and the crisp, vibrant colors will start to appear across the Poconos. Fall foliage will be on full display and again this year, the Pocono Mountains is in the running for USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Best Destination for Fall Foliage. Voting is open now and you can vote once per day for the Poconos with the last day for votes September 12th.
Jim Hamill talks with a state forester, photographer and excursion manager of a train line in the Poc...
2022-08-1722 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - August 2022This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: Jim highlights the big expansion at Great Wolf Lodge (hint: more lodging and slides!), experiences Dream on the Farm from the performing arts group Farm Arts Collective, and takes on two more signature golf holes at the historic Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort and Split Rock Golf Club. Brianna checks out the new glamping spot Camptel Poconos, boards Pocono Historic Trolley Tour at its new home at The Castle Inn for a ride through Delaware Water Gap, tours St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Jim Thorpe and recounts the historic survival story of a cabin...
2022-08-0852 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Community FundraiserSeason 2, Episode 17 - Nonprofits are a big part of the Pocono Mountains and there is one big way everyone can help give a helping hand to those in need during an event in September. The Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser set for September 14th at Mount Airy Casino Resort. The fundraiser got its start in 2004 and has become ever-more important to the charities that help so many in the Pocono Mountains every day.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family...
2022-08-0321 minPocono Mountains PodcastExplore the Pocono Mountains at Pocono RacewaySeason 2, Episode 16 - It was another great NASCAR race weekend at the historic Pocono Raceway at Long Pond. Three days of racing including the Xfinity Series race, Explore the Pocono Mountains 225. We had a Pocono Television Network crew there to cover all the action for families and fans during the day and we wanted to share more about the "Tricky Triangle."
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an en...
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Pocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - July 2022This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: Jim hits "The Tricky Triangle" for a tour of Pocono Raceway ahead of NASCAR Weekend July 22-24, tests out the new Pocono Beverage Trail app at Three Hammers Winery and Here & Now Brewing Company, and shares updates from fairs and festivals on tap this season. Plus, he discusses America 250 PA with champions of local history at Grey Towers National Historic Site. Christina goes glamping at Blue Mountain Resort, and Brianna visits with butterflies at Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary, takes a tour of Lake Wallenpaupack on Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tours, and finds out what’s...
2022-07-0451 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - June 2022This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: Brianna showcases Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in its 50th year, previews sweet festivals that are abuzz at Equestrian House and updates us where the Snowmen of Stroudsburg ended up. Christina camps out at Mt. Nebo for Pride Month and Chris talks Juneteenth at a historic church in Stroudsburg. Jim visits Mountain View Vineyard to scope out all the new things on the Pocono Beverage Trail, updates the economic outlook for all four Pocono counties and hits two more signature golf holes at Skytop Lodge and Paupack Hills.
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2022-06-0651 minPocono Mountains PodcastFoodies Guide to the Pocono MountainsSeason 2, Episode 7 - Time to dine! We are visiting some of the foodie hot spots in the Pocono Mountains including Native Honesdale, Tom Quick Inn in Milford, Del Tacos and Los Tres Amigos for Cinco de Mayo, plus a Pocono Mountains Podcast Extra with our friends from Philly Live!
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watc...
2022-05-1117 minPocono Mountains PodcastFlashback to Delaware Water Gap in the Pocono MountainsSeason 2, Episode 5 - Flashback to Episode 7 - Fresh off the announcement for Margaritaville Resort Village Pocono Mountains, learn all about Delaware Water Gap located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, from history professor Dr. Martin Wilson. For generations, Delaware Water Gap has been making visitors feel at home. A host of hiking, kayaking, and rafting adventures, a vibrant jazz scene, historic inns, and family-friendly camping await at the Gateway to the Poconos.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family reso...
2022-04-2031 minPocono Mountains PodcastMiracle Meals in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 45 - Miracle Meals for Miracle Workers is a new effort from the Pocono Mountains United Way and the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau to support local restaurants while showing appreciation to workers serving in healthcare professions. Plus, an upcoming virtual telethon for Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA, two charitable causes near and dear to the heart of the Poconos.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire wee...
2022-02-2326 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - January 2022This Month on Pocono Mountains Magazine:
Jim Hamill gets on the slopes to learn how to snowboard at Jack Frost - Big Boulder, finds out what's new at Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, takes his daughter for a day at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, gets a sneak peek of the future home of Jam Room Brewing Company and discusses national mentoring month with a pair who have been matched up through Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA.
Brianna shows us what makes Mount Pocono a cool town, takes a look into outer space at the...
2022-01-0350 minPocono Mountains PodcastBest of 2021 in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 38 - It's the last episode of 2021 so we wanted to look back at the best of the year that was. From a sit-down with Mr. Pocono, Bob Uguccioni, to sampling the sweets at Moka Origins to providing a respite for thru hikers on the Appalachian Trail, Pocono Mountains Podcast had a little bit of everything for our listeners. Happy New Year!
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an...
2021-12-2951 minPocono Mountains PodcastStorytelling in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 37 - Introducing you to the people who make the Poconos a great place to live or visit! This episode features Brianna Strunk, one of the hosts of Pocono Television Network and Pocono Mountains Magazine as well as Tom Gregory who shoots video and edits alongside Brianna. The duo has been working together for years and it shows!
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can...
2021-12-2222 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - December 2021This Month on Pocono Mountains Magazine:
Brianna Strunk previews the ski and snowboard season at 3 of the 6 Pocono resorts (Blue Mountain Resort, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area and Camelback Mountain), welcomes the return of an additional adventure at Great Wolf Lodge, and showcases the Snowmen of Stroudsburg back for another season. Christina explores part of the Poconos on horseback at Happy Trails Stables Waymart. Jim Hamill was there for the unveiling of a historical marker for the home of Winter Wonderland - the famous tune written by a Honesdale native, explores the newest outdoor hiking spot at the...
2021-12-0651 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - November 2021This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: Brianna Strunk goes sky-high with Pocono Helitours, meets some new friends at Pohopoco Creek Alpacas, and heads out on the town shopping for #SmallBusinessSaturday! Jim Hamill shares a lesson on short-term rentals, visits another new hotel (Hotel Darby on the Delaware River), and highlights big changes in Milford with a new owner of The Milford Theater and other landmark properties. Christina Luna ventures onto the stunning and historic Race Street in #JimThorpe, and Chris Barrett discusses the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion with community leaders.
Thanks to sponsors St. Luke's...
2021-11-0850 minPocono Mountains PodcastHalloween in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 30 - Halloween is a great time to experience some frightening fun in the Poconos! From the Candle Shoppe of the Poconos which has a haunted past, to Hotel of Horror and the Old Jail Museum in Jim Thorpe as well as Pocono Axe Works and Trapdoor Escape Rooms, there is no shortage of October haunts to visit!
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can...
2021-10-2023 minPocono Mountains PodcastMoka Origins in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 29 - The Poconos is known for many things: the outdoors, resorts, charming towns and so much more. Some of the best chocolate is made right here in the Pocono Mountains at Moka Origins. The bean-to-bar chocolate maker and coffee roaster is also on the campus of the Himalayan Institute which is highly regarded for its yoga, meditation and wellness retreat.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 2,400 square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire wee...
2021-10-1324 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - October 2021This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: Brianna tours Jim Thorpe aboard Jim Thorpe Trolley Company to take in the fall foliage, goes on a picnic with Pocono Picnic, spooks us all with the The Candle Shoppe of the Poconos and discusses breast cancer awareness with Lehigh Valley Health Network. Christina Luna shows us the fun celebration of Hispanic heritage during Pocono Latin Fest. Jim tours The Rex Hotel in Promised Land, tees off at The Wake Zone - Indoor Golf + Taproom and samples some delicious treats at Moka Origins!!!
Thanks to sponsors St. Luke's University Health Network...
2021-10-0450 minPocono Mountains PodcastFall in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 27 - Fall has arrived in the Poconos and there are plenty of things to do while you bask in the vibrant fall foliage including Carbon County Oktoberfest, Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival, Pocono Slingshot Rentals, Hotel of Horror and desaki to top it all off! There are lots of ways to experience fall, just read the blog!
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can...
2021-09-2220 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - September 2021This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: Brianna Strunk goes on and under the river for a cleanup effort spearheaded by Kittatinny Canoes ahead of Pick Up the Poconos Day, Christina Luna helps us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Jim Hamill goes to Second District Brew Farm with his family, then spends a day at Lake Wallenpaupack golfing at Paupack Hills and boating with Pocono Action Sports at Lighthouse Harbor Marina and even catches a ride on the Stourbridge Line talking fall foliage excursions. Brianna talks with experts about events surrounding Recovery Month, then she heads to Pocono Organics to see...
2021-09-0650 minPocono Mountains PodcastHiking in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 25 - Hiking has a long history through the Pocono Mountains including multiple trails that bring out hikers of all skill levels. Edge of the Woods Outfitters in Delaware Water Gap caters to hikers as well! Learn all about the Appalachian Trail which brings thru-hikers into the Poconos each summer and get some tips on hiking safety from the NPS.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire wee...
2021-09-0123 minPocono Mountains PodcastFour Diamond Resorts in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 24 - Four resorts in the Pocono Mountains have the distinguished honor of being AAA Four Diamond-rated properties including French Manor Inn & Spa, Skytop Lodge, The Lodge at Woodloch and Mount Airy Casino Resort. Each has a long history of providing refined and distinctive experiences for guests.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Tel...
2021-08-2526 minPocono Mountains PodcastThe Great Pocono Raceway AirshowEpisode 23 - The Great Pocono Raceway Air Show will include over two hours of aerobatic entertainment and incredible performances. In addition to the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, this event will feature the GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team. August 21st & 22nd at Pocono Raceway - order tickets here.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Poc...
2021-08-1818 minPocono Mountains PodcastWaterparks in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 22 - Get ready for year-round fun at an indoor or outdoor Pocono Mountains waterpark! From the outdoor adventures at Costa's Family Fun Park and Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark to the indoor waterparks including Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Great Wolf Lodge and Aquatopia at Camelback Resort, there is no shortage of exciting ways to splash around in any season in the Poconos!
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire wee...
2021-08-1115 min
Pocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - August 2021This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: ✏️ We’re headed back to school and getting a lesson on what to expect when students are in class again. Learn what St. Luke’s University Health Network recommends and how Stroudsburg Area SD is preparing for in-school learning.
Jim also explains the options for students who may want to learn a trade at MCTI, or get on the job training through and internship while studying Hospitality and Tourism at ESU.
Christina Luna shares how diversity, equity and inclusion are being incorporated into more schools.
Brianna meets some thru...
2021-08-0250 minPocono Mountains PodcastShopping in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 21 - From outlet stores including The Crossings Premium Outlets to the quaint downtown shops throughout the region, the Pocono Mountains has great shopping for everyone including at Holley Ross Pottery, American Candle and Country Kettle.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.
2021-07-2820 minPocono Mountains PodcastLive Music in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 20 - From music festivals to performance venues, the Pocono Mountains has live music for everyone’s taste including Penn’s Peak, Cove Haven Resort, Sherman Theater and Harmony in the Woods.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.
2021-07-2122 minPocono Mountains PodcastDining in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 19 - The Pocono Mountains is home to countless spots to get a bite to eat and enjoy great hospitality! Go along with Chris & Ashley as they visit Jubilee Restaurant, Bar Louis, Slopeside Pub & Grill, Kitchen Chemistry, Double Cut Charcoal Grill and The Gem & Keystone Brewpub.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Ne...
2021-07-1431 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - July 2021This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: 🎆 It's the return of fairs and festivals throughout the Poconos! Join Brianna & Jim as they find out the plans for many of those events making a comeback in 2021 including county fairs: Wayne County Fair, GDS Fair, Carbon County Fair, West End Fair. Many more events are slated for the year including: Wally Lake Fest, The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow, Stroudfest, Latin Fest, Carbon County Oktoberfest, Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival and more! Find out more at PoconoMountains.com/events.
Pocono Mountains Magazine is a 1-hour program produced by the Pocono Mountains Vis...
2021-07-0536 minPocono Mountains PodcastParks in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 18 - The Pocono Mountains is home to plenty of public parks including national and state parks that offer so much for everyone! Go along with Chris & Ashley as they visit Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Promised Land State Park and find out the latest addition to Hickory Run State Park!
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on Po...
2021-06-3018 minPocono Mountains PodcastOutdoor Adventure in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 17 - Now that summer is here, the outdoors is primed for fun in the Pocono Mountains! Skirmish Paintball lets you take aim, Kittatinny Canoes lets you zip from great heights along the Delaware River, Pocono Whitewater takes you on rapids down the Lehigh River, Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park is the "Zoo in the Woods" and Soarin' Eagle Railtours lets you bike along the Lackawaxen River on the railroad!
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, i...
2021-06-2324 minPocono Mountains PodcastPocono Raceway in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 16 - Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA is celebrating 50 years this year! And it’s also host to the only NASCAR doubleheader June 25-27, including that Sunday race: Explore the Pocono Mountains 350! It’s a great way to spend the weekend with the family. Kids 12 and under are free to get in and there’s a ton to see and do while you’re watching the best drivers in the world compete for the checkered flag!
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic...
2021-06-1629 minPocono Mountains PodcastDistilleries in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 15 - Pour a glass and learn all about the Pocono Beverage Trail! The Pocono Beverage Trail is a craft beverage lover's dream. It's a beer trail, a wine trail, and spirits trail in one. Including Mountain View Vineyard Winery, Brewery & Distillery and Silverback Distillery, just a couple of the distilleries available for sampling within the Pocono Mountains!
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You ca...
2021-06-0926 min
Pocono Mountains PodcastPocono Mountains Magazine - June 2021This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: 🏎 Jim previews the NASCAR doubleheader at Pocono Raceway including the Explore the Pocono Mountains 350. 🛶 Christina gets a lesson in water safety as the weather heats up. 🚲 Brianna bikes the D&L Trail, visits Paradise Lavender Farm, gets up close with the animals at Claws ’N’ Paws and celebrates Pride Month with a visit to Rainbow Mountain. Then Jim visits summer camps, back in business this season, and rides the rails along the Lackawaxen River with a brand new attraction: Soarin’ Eagle Railtours!
Pocono Mountains Magazine is a 1-hour program produced by the Pocono Mount...
2021-06-0752 minPocono Mountains PodcastWineries in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 14 - Pour a glass and learn all about the Pocono Beverage Trail! The Pocono Beverage Trail is a craft beverage lover's dream. It's a beer trail, a wine trail, and spirits trail in one. Including Blue Ridge Winery, Tolino Vineyards, Three Hammers Winery and Sorrenti Family Vineyard as just a few of the many wineries available for sampling amidst the Pocono Mountains!
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or...
2021-06-0220 minPocono Mountains PodcastBreweries in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 13 - Grab a pint and learn all about the Pocono Beverage Trail including Wallenpaupack Brewing Company, Pocono Brewery Company, Barley Creek Brewing Company, Here & Now Brewing Company and more! The Pocono Beverage Trail is a craft beverage lover's dream. It's a beer trail, a wine trail, and spirits trail in one.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on Poc...
2021-05-2624 min
Pocono Mountains PodcastWayne County History in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 12 - Wayne County is well known for its rich history from the Dorflinger Glass Museum in White Mills, to riding the Stourbridge Line from Honesdale to Hawley, plus the home of the original heart-shaped tub! Go along with Chris Barrett as he meets the stewards of these historic locations and learns about the legacies that live on today in the Pocono Mountains.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or...
2021-05-1918 min
Pocono Mountains PodcastMonroe County History in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 11 - Monroe County has a rich history on display including Stroud Mansion in downtown Stroudsburg, Pocono Indian Museum dedicated to the Delaware Native American and Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, a 19th century Pennsylvania German farmstead. Go along with Chris Barrett and Ashley Brooks as they meet the stewards of these historic locations and learns about the legacies that live on today in the Pocono Mountains.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect ge...
2021-05-1226 min
Pocono Mountains PodcastCarbon County History in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 10 - Carbon County is full of history from the No. 9 Mine & Museum which takes you underground in the mine, Old Jail Museum in Jim Thorpe which imprisoned the infamous Molly Maguires, and the Harry Packer Mansion also in Jim Thorpe. Go along with Chris Barrett and Ashley Brooks as they meet the stewards of these historic locations and learns about the legacies that live on today in the Pocono Mountains.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts...
2021-05-0523 min
Pocono Mountains PodcastPike County History in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 9 - Pike County is full of history from the Columns Museum which houses the Lincoln Flag, Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen and Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford. Go along with Chris Barrett as he meets the stewards of these historic locations and learns about the legacies that live on today in the Pocono Mountains.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can al...
2021-04-2818 min
Pocono Mountains PodcastWaterfalls in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 8 - Find out about all about waterfalls located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania including Bushkill Falls, Raymondskill Falls and many others. From roadside cascades to Bushkill Falls, known as the “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” the region is home to some truly stunning sights. For spectacular must-see falls, read our blog.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or...
2021-04-2118 min
Pocono Mountains PodcastDelaware Water Gap in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 7 - Learn all about Delaware Water Gap located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, from history professor Dr. Martin Wilson. For generations, Delaware Water Gap has been making visitors feel at home. A host of hiking, kayaking, and rafting adventures, a vibrant jazz scene, historic inns, and family-friendly camping await at the Gateway to the Poconos.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can alw...
2021-04-1430 min
Pocono Mountains Podcast"Mr. Pocono" on the Evolution of the Pocono MountainsEpisode 6 - Meet the man who helped bring millions of visitors to the Pocono Mountains for roughly half a century, Bob Uguccioni, also known as Mr. Pocono! Chris Barrett sits down with Mr. U to discuss the evolution of the Poconos and how it continues to be a huge draw to visitors every year.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out mo...
2021-04-0728 min
Pocono Mountains PodcastHonesdale in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 4 - Learn all about Honesdale in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania known as the Birthplace of the American Railroad. The town is located along the Lackawaxen River in Wayne County. Honesdale was the location of the terminus of the D&H Canal as well as inspiration for the lyrics to "Winter Wonderland." Jim Hamill sits down with former mayor Ab Rutherford for a chat about their hometown.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the pe...
2021-03-2420 min
Pocono Mountains PodcastMilford in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 3 - Learn all about Milford in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania known as the Birthplace of the American Conservation Movement. The town is located along the Delaware River in Pike County and was home to Gifford Pinchot, former governor of Pennsylvania and the person responsible for the creation of the U.S. Forest Service. Jim Hamill sits down with Milford Mayor Sean Strub for a history lesson on the historic town.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family...
2021-03-1720 min
Pocono Mountains PodcastStroudsburg in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 2 - Learn all about Stroudsburg in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania known as the Gateway to the Poconos. The town is located right in the heart of the Poconos just off Interstate 80 and near the Delaware River.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.
2021-03-1032 min
Pocono Mountains PodcastJim Thorpe in the Pocono MountainsEpisode 1 - Learn all about Jim Thorpe the town and the man! Jim Thorpe is located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, a charming destination and wonderful place to call home. It's named after the greatest athlete of the 20th Century, Jim Thorpe.
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.
2021-03-0328 min
Pocono Raceway PodcastJubilee- Pocono Pub Tour Season FinaleThis week on the season finale of our Pocono Raceway Podcast Pub Tour we visit the Jubilee Restaurant in Pocono Pines. We learn all about the Jubilee's history in the Pocono Mountains from owner Billy Van Gilder and we get you all ready for Daytona!
2020-02-0737 minPocono Raceway PodcastB-Lux Grill & Bar at Kalahari - Pocono Pub TourThis week we visit our friends at Kalahari Resort in B-Lux Grill & Bar, One of the many restaurants located inside the resort! We learn about all there is to do at this amazing on-of-a-kind resort in the Pocono Mountains. Including the water park, many restaurants and the spa. We also have another special guest making his second appearance out on the Pocono Pub Tour.
2020-01-3035 minPocono Raceway PodcastChampionship Chitchat & Pocono MemoriesThis season we are taking the show on the road and our first stop is in the Pocono Mountains Activities and Welcome Center located in the Pocono Raceway Infield. On this episode, we chat about the NASCAR Championship battles, our favorite Pocono memories and more!
2019-11-1434 minPocono Raceway PodcastIt's Almost Race Week! Daniel Hemric Joins our Pocono 400 ChatDaniel Hemric joins the Pocono Raceway Podcast to chat all things Pocono 400. Daniel will make an appearance in our Tricky Triangle Club with his NASCAR Hall of Fame car owner Richard Childress before the Pocono 400 on June 2nd.https://www.poconoraceway.com/tricky-triangle-club.html
2019-05-2325 minPocono Raceway PodcastPocono Raceway Podcast- Ben May, President of Pocono Raceway (S1:E13)Switching gears! On this week's episode we feature our President Ben May to help us transition into preparing for the upcoming Verizon IndyCar weekend on August 18-19\. Ben explains what he is most excited for during the ABC Supply 500 weekend and also shares his story on how he got his start at Pocono Raceway.
2018-07-3125 minPocono Raceway PodcastPocono Raceway Podcast- MRN's Steve Post (S1: E12)Its Race Week! This week on the Pocono Raceway Podcast we feature PA Native Steve Post from Motor Racing Network along with our special guest host our President Ben May. Steve helps us preview the Gander Outdoors 400 weekend and also tells some stories about how he got his start in motorsports including a stint in our Pocono Raceway Media Center.
2018-07-2427 minPocono Raceway PodcastWilliam Byron- Pocono Raceway Podcast (S1:E11)Recently, Hendrick Motorsports driver and Rookie of the Year Contender, William Byron, joined us at Camp Minsi in Pocono Summit, PA. We had a great day which included a Q&A with the scouts, canoe racing, and archery! William also took some time to sit down and talk about being an Eagle Scout himself, his current NASCAR Cup season and other shenanigans on the Pocono Raceway Podcast.
2018-07-1715 minPocono Raceway PodcastAlex Bowman- Pocono Raceway Podcast (S1:E8)Alex Bowman joins us on the Pocono Raceway Podcast to discuss his racing career to date, what it is like driving for Rick Hendrick in the 88 car, and helps us announce a unique experience in which he will take part in on the Saturday of our Pocono 400 race weekend.
2018-04-1725 minPocono Raceway PodcastMatt DiBenedetto- Pocono Raceway Podcast (S1:E6)This week on the Pocono Raceway Podcast we talk with Monster Energy NASCAR Cup driver, Matt DiBenedetto. We chat about how he got his start in Motorsports, where his multiple nicknames came from and some of his favorite spots in the Pocono Mountains.
2018-04-0333 min