Pocono Mountains Podcast

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 squ...

Season 5, Episode 20 - Some places were made for more than just watching movies. We head to the heart of Milford, where the historic Milford Theater has undergone a remarkable transformation. What began five years ago as a series of screenings has blossomed into a vibrant cultural revival, thanks to the vision and investment of the Milford Hospitality Group.

From major upgrades to hosting events like the Black Bear Film Festival, th...

Season 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 his...

Season 5, Episode 18 - PTN visited Ellday Farm in Pleasant Mount, Wayne County. The dairy farm is where Ellis Dix has been farming since 1961 and over the years his granddaughter Ashley, along with many other family members, have joined him in that effort.

A lot has changed in those years, but the lessons Ellis Dix has learned along the way have contributed to the AgroLegacy of the Northern Poconos.

AgroLegacy of the Northern Pocon...

This 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 Quantu...

People have been camping in the Poconos for a VERY long time. There are campgrounds all over the map and campsites at state parks and other spots where you can park a camper or pitch a tent.
Recently, Brianna Strunk visited Pocono Camp and Glamp in the Jim Thorpe area and learned how glamping in addition to horseback rides resulted from a former YMCA camp for teens from Philly. The former summer camp has been upgraded to hav...

Season 5, Episode 16 - We are on the homestretch of our series Exploring State Parks in the Poconos. Recently, we explored Promised Land State Park which is in Pike County - not far from Interstate 84.
We learned some great insights from Park Manager Sara Jade Woodsmith about the park's beach, campgrounds, history and more. We also paddled for a bit around the lake with Kara Derry, who's helped lead the new group Friends...

Season 5, Episode 15 - What began as a vision for a tranquil retreat has blossomed into a beloved escape and wedding destination, as well as home to the sisters who live and breathe the philosophy of restoration and unplugging at Magnolia Streamside Resort. And with the recent expansion of the property and the re-launch of the Magnolia Quantum Wellness Center, their dream has evolved , now offering state-of-the-art holistic healing...

This 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 ...

Season 5, Episode 14 - We have featured Pohopoco Creek Alpaca Farm on Pocono Mountains Magazine before but never like this. Brianna Strunk traveled to the farm and chatted with its founder, Mary Baxter. Mary's passion for Alpacas is a heartwarming story all about how these animals can have a special impact on people's lives and will be in the upcoming July episode of Pocono Mountains Magazine.

The Poconos is a year-round des...

Season 5, Episode 13 - Summer is upon us and what better way to spend it than on the lake?! Beltzville State Park has a very popular beach that welcomes thousands of people at a time and at times, requires the park to close the gates. Beltzville State Park is one of the most popular places in the Pocono Mountains  for swimming, fishing, and boating. Some special guests join us to learn why Beltzville is so special.

The Poconos is a ...

Season 5, Episode 12 - We first introduced you to the guys at The Frogtown Chophouse in Swiftwater back on Episode 41 of Season 1! Eric and Lyman are the epitome of brotherly love.. and compliment each other well in the front and back of house..
PTN has just begun a series on Chefs of the Poconos and Lyman is our first chef who sat down and took us into his kitchen for a tour de force. He's traveled miles and miles in his cu...

Season 5, Episode 11 - The custom outdoor adventures that Northeast Wilderness Experience or N.E.W.E. can provide are the perfect way to get the full experience of what the Pocono Mountains has to offer.

You might recognize Dan Corrigan from the previous stories about the Delaware River Sojourn on PTN. Or even more recently, Dan was featured in Exploring State Parks in the Poconos playing some disc golf at Prompton State Park. Dan'...

This 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 wit...

Season 5, Episode 10 - We are half way through our 8-part series on Exploring State Parks in the Poconos now with Gouldsboro State Park on the June Pocono Mountains Magazine premiering Sunday, June 1st. It's right next door to Tobyhanna State Park which we featured in April. Both are similar being high in elevation, having lakes that were used for ice harvesting back in the day and now have beautiful outdoor recreation opportun...

Season 5, Episode 9 - No matter where you are in the Poconos, you are not far from a state park, national park, borough or township park, or a piece of land conserved for generations to come and open to the public for hiking, exploring nature, and experiencing the wildlife all around.

Near East Stroudsburg, there's such a place: ForEvergreen Nature Preserve, which has a one-mile trail—an easy hike—plus fly fishing and lots of na...

Season 5, Episode 8 - We have paid a visit many times over the years at Mountain View Vineyard the only winery, brewery, and distillery in the Poconos! Linda and Randy Rice have devoted their lives to the cultivation of the grapes and a business model that's inviting and always expanding. This season there's a lot on tap including food and live music and Deanna stopped by recently to feature the stop on the Pocono Beverage Trail.

Th...

This 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 t...

Season 5, Episode 7 - A mother's love in the heart of the Poconos . We are fortunate to have so many stories from across the Poconos of moms who have made our region what it is.

Pocono Soap and Main Street Makery are two beloved, longstanding small businesses in downtown Stroudsburg. Brianna spoke with the mother daughter duo behind them.

The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mou...