Pocono Mountains Podcast

Season 3, Episode 37 - A tradition of excellence is the Woodloch way, started in the mid 20th century by the first generation of the Kiesendahl family to have the resort on Lake Teedyuskung. Today, Woodloch has expanded to include Woodloch Springs with an 18-hole golf course and the Lodge at Woodloch, a destination spa resort. John Kiesendahl, also known as JK, sat down with our Chris Barrett for a Pocono Perspectives for a discussion about the history and current-day operations at Woodloch.

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.

Season 3, Episode 36 - Cozy, warm and artsy energy in one place to stay and experience the Pocono Mountains. 

Whether you’re looking to hit the slopes or the historic downtown of Jim Thorpe, the Flagstaff Lodge just on the outskirts of town is a home away from home. Listen as Jim discusses why the owners turned a former artist's home into a bed and breakfast worth a visit, or two or more!

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.

Season 3, Episode 34 - Chairlift Chats is back with a new edition after a couple runs down the mountain at Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain. The resort has been open since December and is benefitting from some new year snow fall.. and some cold nights to make snow too! Plus – it’s the ideal spot to learn how to ski or snowboard. The instructors are great – we’ll meet one of them who is an award-winning veteran and also share a chair on the lift with General Manager Lori Phillips.

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: learn more about a major step forward in efforts to restore passenger rail service from New York City, through the Poconos, to Scranton; explore The Y on Broadway, downtown Jim Thorpe's newest boutique hotel where the modern meets the historic; and take a tour of Paradise Stream Resort during part two of three in the series on the Land of Love. PTN hosts also take a look at the historical significance of the Poconos as a vacation destination as revealed by a 1930s vintage map, tour one of the modern-day vacation homes, Flagstaff Lodge, in Jim Thorpe, and jump on a snow tube and skis for a winter adventure at Camelback Resort, followed by indoor splash time at Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark! Step back in time at The Castle Inn in Delaware Water Gap, where a once-famous band came together once again, spend the day exploring the historic Pocono town of Honesdale, and enjoy an exclusive performance from The Cramer Brothers Band, a premier country band right here in the Poconos!

Season 3, Episode 34 - It’s a new year and we have a great Pocono Mountains Magazine lined up for you premiering Sunday on PTN. Some great stories including one that connects the Poconos Vacationland a century ago with today’s hospitality options.

One of the ways a historical society in Wayne and Pike counties is keeping that history relevant is with a map, hand drawn depicting the Lake Wallenpaupack region in the 1930’s and now selling the map’s update to support the mission of keeping history alive here in the Poconos.

The Greene Dreher Historical Society has reproduced a map nearly a century old depicting the region during the beginnings of its days as a vacation destination. Jim Hamill spoke with several members of the historical society about the map and their mission.

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.

Season 3, Episode 33 (Countdown) - The Poconos is made up of four counties: Wayne, Carbon, Monroe and Pike. ⁠Pike County⁠ borders New York and New Jersey as well as the National Parks of the Delaware Water Gap and Upper Delaware plus Lake Wallenpaupack. Its county seat is the charming, historic town of ⁠Milford⁠. One of the people who know Milford and Pike County best, is Commissioner Matt Osterberg and our Chris Barrett ⁠sat down with him⁠ at the Milford Community House. 

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.

Season 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 listened to episode of the year from 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 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.

Season 3, Episode 31 - The crews around the 6 ski resorts in the Poconos have been busy capitalizing on cold weather when able – to make snow and get open when possible. One of those resorts which opened – Shawnee Mountain Ski Area – started making snow last month when I caught a ride up and back down with Rachel Wyckoff. She’s extremely pleasant to chat with – on a chairlift or anywhere! Especially talking about what she knows best – Shawnee and ski/snowboard season.

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.

Learn 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 from an up-and-coming singer/songwriter Christian Porter in Pocono Showcase.

Season 3, Episode 30 (Countdown) - There is just a month left until we say "Goodbye 2023!" and "Hello 2024!" We wanted to look back at the top podcast episodes of the year from Homegrown Cannabis to history in our Pocono counties and maple syrup!! But this episode on the countdown focuses on the discussion Jim had with our very own Deanna Fontanez. Deanna joined the Pocono Television Network a while back but this year, joined the monthly show in a regular capacity with her fun, outgoing and adventurous segments!

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.