Pocono Mountains Podcast

Season 2, Episode 15 - Each summer, an organic farm in the Poconos is transformed into a stage for a decade-long performance entitled Dream on the Farm. Learn why Farm Arts Collective is performing a new chapter each year to bring attention to the climate crisis.

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 14 - Lake days are calling! Lake Wallenpaupack is the 3rd largest man-made lake in Pennsylvania and has been bringing visitors to the Poconos for swimming, boating, camping and tons more! Brianna Strunk hopped aboard Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tours and spoke with the captain and owner for this episode. Watch the entire story on PTN too!

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 hits "The Tricky Triangle" for a tour of Pocono Raceway ahead of NASCAR Weekend July 22-24, tests out the new Pocono Beverage Trail app at Three Hammers Winery and Here & Now Brewing Company, and shares updates from fairs and festivals on tap this season. Plus, he discusses America 250 PA with champions of local history at Grey Towers National Historic Site. Christina goes glamping at Blue Mountain Resort, and Brianna visits with butterflies at Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary, takes a tour of Lake Wallenpaupack on Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tours, and finds out what’s new at Camelback Mountain this year!

Season 2, Episode 13 - We've said it before, we'll say it again, the Poconos is steeped in history and 2026 will be an historic year! Jim Hamill sat down with America 250 PA at Grey Towers National Historic Site and two representatives leading the charge in Monroe and Pike counties for the semiquincentennial!

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 12 - The Poconos is steeped in history and this week our region celebrates, having held events commemorating Juneteenth which is being recognized as a federal holiday for the first time. Listen in on a conversation between leaders in the Pocono community about the holiday and its significance.

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 11: It’s festival time in the Poconos. Each summer we welcome the return of the county fairs and festivals that make visiting the Poconos so special. That includes the first ever Honey and Blueberry Festival over several weekends starting this month at Equestrian House. Brianna sits down with the owner to learn all about the operation.

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 showcases Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in its 50th year, previews sweet festivals that are abuzz at Equestrian House and updates us where the Snowmen of Stroudsburg ended up. Christina camps out at Mt. Nebo for Pride Month and Chris talks Juneteenth at a historic church in Stroudsburg. Jim visits Mountain View Vineyard to scope out all the new things on the Pocono Beverage Trail, updates the economic outlook for all four Pocono counties and hits two more signature golf holes at Skytop Lodge and Paupack Hills.

Follow Jim and Brianna on Pocono Television Network for more great stories on the Pocono Mountains.

Thanks to sponsors St. Luke's University Health Network, East Stroudsburg University and Lehigh Valley Health Network. Watch on PoconoTelevision.com, PTN (Channel 734 on Blue Ridge Cable), Roku, FireTV and YouTube!

Season 2, Episode 10 - Tourism is the lifeblood of the four-county region in northeastern Pennsylvania. This year, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau celebrated National Travel & Tourism Week by hosting a Tourism Day Summit at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions touting the successful programs and approaches to marketing visitation throughout four seasons in the Poconos. President/CEO Chris Barrett and Executive Vice President/CMO Brian Bossuyt share insights into the future outlook and trends in tourism marketing as well as social media.

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 9 - Whether you're swimming, kayaking, canoeing, boating or enjoying other forms of water recreation in the Poconos this summer, suit up to protect yourself and loved ones from drowning. Wear that life jacket and follow these other water safety tips from National Park Service rangers, PA Fish & Boat officials and first responders in the Pocono Mountains.

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 8 - Flashback to S1E11 - Monroe County has a rich history on display including Stroud Mansion in downtown Stroudsburg, Pocono Indian Museum dedicated to the Delaware Native American and Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, a 19th century Pennsylvania German farmstead. Go along with Chris Barrett and Ashley Brooks as they meet the stewards of these historic locations and learns about the legacies that live on today in the Pocono Mountains.

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.