Pocono Mountains Podcast

Season 4, Episode 20 - Wedding bells are in the air as we transition to the fall months here in the Poconos. One of the newest venues on the scene is Valley View Farm and Venue north of Honesdale. Marion Hunsberger and her team have outdone themselves with the renovations of the old dairy barn on a special piece of rolling hills and fields including an orchard and an upgraded farmhouse where the wedding party can stay for the weekend!

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.

Season 4, Episode 19 - With fall arriving soon, the leaves will change color and we’ll have a gorgeous view from all the vantage points across the Poconos. One location in particular is situated along a pristine creek with ponds, cottages, and a restored former church. Split Creek Preserve and Resort is a labor of love by the Blakeslees who entertain guests throughout all four seasons and take a lot of pride in doing it.

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.

Season 4, Episode 18 - We are in the midst of growing season here in the Pocono Mountains, all sorts of farms and farmers are busy with veggies, apiaries, livestock and so much more. We are extremely fortunate to have some amazing farmers markets too right here in Stroudsburg, Hawley, and Jim's go-to, the Wayne County Farmers Market in Honesdale going strong for 50 years! Jim dropped by to chat with some of the farmers for National Farmers Market Week earlier this month.

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.

This 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 good meal and a day of a family fun with some mini golf and a sweet treat, Apple Valley Family Restaurant and Village in Milford is a one stop shop.

Explore the recent upgrades and unique amenities to suit any style at Mountain Springs Lake Resort near Tannersville.

Join Bri & Dee for their second adventure together at Pocono Raceway for a recap of 2024 NASCAR weekend, with sold out crowds in the stands and camping.

Plus, get a look ahead at the county fairs this month in the Poconos starting with the Wayne County Fair, Carbon County Fair, West End Fair and GDS Fair. 

Finally, a sneak peek of the upcoming Pocono Showcase with local talent Elizabeth Gillen.

Season 4, Episode 17 - Hollywood is known as the film capital of the world yet the Poconos has a lot to offer in providing a backdrop for movies, commercial productions and more. Now there’s a film office dedicated to growing the industry in the Poconos – aptly named the Poconos Film Office. Announced a couple weeks ago at Pocono Raceway during NASCAR weekend, the film office along with a sports, entertainment and film commission will help leverage resources that are already here in the Poconos for the big screen, the major sporting events and the main stage!

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.

Season 4, Episode 16 (Flashback to S3E15) - We have no shortage of camps throughout the Pocono Mountains. There are a few dozen in Wayne County alone and in Pike County, quite a few draw kids from all over the map year after year.. and in ⁠Camp Oneka’s⁠ case that’s been a tradition 115 years strong in 2023. 1908 is when the camp on the shores of Fairview Lake near Lake Wallenpaupack got its start and has led to 3rd and 4th and 5th generation campers and one very well known alumna – Grace Kelly. PTN's Jim Hamill sits down for a chat with the owners for this episode.

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.

This 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. Explore the charming Babbling Brook Cottages located directly next to George W. Childs Park, which is slated to reopen to the public this summer, plus step inside one of Pennsylvania's most historic performance venues, Shawnee Playhouse, which is hosting a variety of shows for all ages this summer. Jim Thorpe River Adventures at Lehighton Outdoor Centerprovides an adrenaline rush with a splash during white water rafting trips on the Lehigh River, and PTN gets the latest on the new barn for farming and farm-based theatrical performances at Farm Arts Collective along the Delaware River. Finally, don’t miss a new Pocono Perspectives with Chris Barrett as the Wayne County Commissioner shares a love of farming, family and hometown values.

Season 4, Episode 14 - The agriculture industry is important in Wayne County by providing families with a way of life and our communities with local, healthy food. We’ve shared those stories of farms and farmers before on the podcast from Calkins Creamery, to Robinson Family Farm to Bialecki Farms and no one is more of an advocate for those farms and farming than Wayne County Commissioner Brian Smith.

Smith is as passionate as they come, a family guy with a great amount of care for our community and for our heritage. He recently sat down with Chris Barrett for an episode of Pocono Perspectives – here’s the full uncut version of that discussion.

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.

Season 4, Episode 13 - This time of year is THE time of year to be out on the river whether it’s the Delaware which just held its annual sojourn or on the whitewater rapids on the Lehigh River – with numerous outfitters on the Lehigh our Deanna Fontanez caught up with Jim Thorpe River Adventures in Lehighton recently – and river veteran Jerry McAward! He’s the guy behind the Lehighton Outdoor Center which serves all your needs out there on the trails and the river!

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.