Pocono Mountains Podcast

Season 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 and agriculture mean to him, his family and 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 always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.

This 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 off a series of Pocono Perspectives featuring farms 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 2, Episode 35 - With so much to do even in winter here in the Poconos, we are blessed to have some great enclaves of art across the region. Our historic downtowns have galleries and artists’ studios, public art galore and in part of Wayne County there is an entire factory dedicated to it!

Well – it doesn’t manufacture art – but the Art Factory is a one-stop shop for more than 1000 pieces of art from dozens of artists, many of them from the Poconos! Meet the owners of the Art Factory of White Mills.

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 2, Episode 34 - It's mid-winter here in the Poconos and we have a ton of fun outdoor activities from hitting the slopes at 6 ski resorts with snow tubing at each of them too! Plus, plenty of dining spots offer globe experiences so you can be outside but comfortable while you sample the delicious meals and beverages across the Poconos but one experience is different altogether: Picturesque Luxury Picnics and this time, they go indoors.

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 2, Episode 33 - 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 County 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 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 Mountains Magazine.

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:

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 Fontanez has a look at Pocono ski history over the years while Chris Barrett serves up the story of the Dimmick Inn in Milford and a history lesson with Pike County Commissioner Matt Osterberg.

Season 2, Episode 31 - Rounding out 2022, we're going to share a story of a cafe that's been around since the late 1980's in Milford - The Waterwheel Cafe, Bakery & Bar. Listen as the owner explains how they have managed to keep churning out good food and memorable experiences all these year. Plus, an update on the Jam Room Brewing Company now open at its new location!

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 2, Episode 30 - Ski season is back! All six resorts are open in the Pocono Mountains and all of them have new upgrades this season, four added new chairlifts! In this episode we chat with Molly at Camelback and Trent at Jack Frost - Big Boulder about the new chairlifts installed this season at their resorts. Head to PoconoSki.com for all you need to know on the slopes this 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 more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.

Season 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 loved him. He leaves behind family and friends who will carry on his tradition of promoting 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 always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.