Pocono Mountains Podcast

Season 3, Episode 21 - This 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 soon and the Fall Foliage Forecast is up and running showing when peak foliage will arrive in three zones in the Poconos. Jim Hamill talked with a state forester, photographer and excursion manager of a train line in the Poconos for Pocono Mountains Magazine in September 2022.

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: Weekly Wiffle ball games at Barley Creek Brewing Company's Pint Size Park for a good cause, tapping the new Runaway Train Brewery in Honesdale, and what's new at Jam Room Brewing Company in Greentown, plus a tour of the spectacular Serenite at Camelback Mountain. PTN also takes a ride on the rail bikes along the Lackawaxen River in Hawley. Then, an in-depth look at the inspiring work of four non-profits and how they're being recognized by the 20th Annual Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser at Mount Airy Casino Resort.

Season 3, Episode 20 - The newest stop along the Pocono Beverage Trail is right on the railroad tracks in Honesdale. Runaway Train Brewery has pulled into the station with some great craft beer and menu to go with it plus lots of fun in store from live entertainment to future expansions! 

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 19 - Eating in the Pocono Mountains just keeps getting better and better with diverse offerings across our small towns and various corners of the region. There are all sorts of delicious dining spots but one is about as authentic as it gets: La Posada and Felix’s Cantina in Milford and is named after the late Mexican immigrant, Felix Rosado. His family carries on his traditions at the restaurant part of the Milford Hospitality Group.

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 18 - There has been a lot of development happening across the Poconos. Great Wolf Lodge is expanding and just unveiled its new water slides and outdoor waterpark. The villas and rooms are next! Plus, desaki’s upscale hotel, The Swiftwater, is on the way too! And now, Serenité, a Private Residence Club is on its way to being the go-to for private getaways atop Camelback Mountain with an all new pool! And soon, a clubhouse and spa to add to its arsenal of amazing accomodations. 

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 Deanna climbs atop Blue Mountain's Summit Adventure Park, samples a little bit of everything for visitors in the Lehighton area, Brianna shares the history at the Antoine Dutot Museum and immerses you in nature at the Tannersville Cranberry Bog and Preserve plus interviews NASCAR driver Brennan Poole at Pocono Raceway. Jim introduces the new art gallery and home of the Wayne County Arts Alliance, recounts the storied traditions at summer sleepaway camp for girls, Camp Oneka and presents 4 Questions with celebrity chef Robert Irvine at Vault 240. 

Season 3, Episode 17 - A new home for the arts and artists in Honesdale and Wayne County. The Wayne County Arts Alliance in its new home on Main Street in Honesdale is part of a transformation of the group’s newly acquired building and gallery and part of a robust arts scene across the region and especially in Wayne County.

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 16 (Flashback to S1E18) - 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 PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.

Season 3, Episode 15 - 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 this year. 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.

Season 3, Episode 14 - The Pocono Mountains is home to so many different trails. Some are in the state or national parks and wind along ridges, through forests and alongside bodies of water. Some cut right through towns and connect the communities in more ways than one. And that’s exactly what has happened along the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. The D&L Trail, as it’s affectionately known, is a huge draw to the Poconos and has breathed new life into coal towns along its expanse helping to grow the outdoor economy. George Roberts Productions partnered with PTN on a three-part series about the trail - here is part 3.

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.