Pocono Mountains Podcast

Season 6, Episode 9 (Flashback to 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 6, Episode 8 (Flashback to 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 ⁠The Springs - Golf Resort at Woodloch 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.

This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine, Brianna Strunk previews Pride Month with the return of Pocono Pride Festival in downtown Stroudsburg and visits Camp Out Poconos, an LGBTQ+ campground fostering friendship and family. Bri & Dee take aim at Sunset Hill Shooting Range, an exhilarating adventure for first-time shooters as well as experts. The action continues as Deanna Fontanez steps inside The Wake Zone, where golf simulators aren’t just for die-hard players. It’s a space where guests can tee off, kick back, grab a drink and hang out.From coal and iron rails to historic hotels, hometown banks, and lifesaving vaccines, the industries that built the Pocono Mountains still power its future. Step back in time during an America250 history lesson with Jim Hamill as we celebrate America's Semiquincentennial. We also share a story of survival from Don Pleau, General Manager of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Pocono Mountains, for National Stroke Awareness Month.What started as one mom’s personal mission has grown into a trusted space for clean, natural living: learn the story behind the small business at Simply Sage, where every product is chosen with care and every customer is treated like family. Next, listen to the Hannah Noel Band, whose lead singer taught herself to play the piano and guitar. We close this episode with our latest of Pocono Perspectives featuring Rob Howell from the Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort.

Season 6, Episode 7 - We are heading to the banks of the Delaware River to explore one of the region's most storied destinations: The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. From misty mornings along the river and bald eagles soaring overhead, to legendary golfers, presidents, entertainers, and over a century of Pocono history — this place has seen it all.

Chris Barrett's guest on the upcoming Pocono Perspectives is Rob Howell, General Manager of Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, who takes us on a journey through time — from the Buckwheat Inn of 1911, to early American television, championship golf, grand summer porches, and the timeless idea of escaping to nature.

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 6, Episode 6 (Flashback to Season 5, Episode 10) - We are half way through our 8-part series on Exploring State Parks in the Poconos now with ⁠Gouldsboro State Park⁠. It's right next door to ⁠Tobyhanna State Park⁠ which we featured in April 2025. Both are similar being high in elevation, having lakes that were used for ice harvesting back in the day and now have beautiful outdoor recreation opportunities throughout all four seasons.

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 6, Episode 5 (Flashback to Season 5, Episode 6) - A state park for all the senses including disc golf, boating, fishing, mountain biking and hiking at ⁠Prompton State Park⁠.

Prompton is intermixed with U.S. Army Corps and a massive flood control dam, the reservoir is a scenic lake fed by the west branch of the Lackawaxen River and hiking trails surround it weaving up to waterfalls and to places that inspire nature authors. Jim played some disc golf with friend Dan Corrigan of ⁠Northeast Wilderness Experience⁠, sat with author John Harvey and hiked with the Park Manager Lee Dillon on the 3rd part of our series ⁠Exploring State Parks in 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: discover a new way to learn about Monroe County’s rich history! Brianna Strunk shows how residents and visitors alike can scan and score through the Monroe County Historical Marker Passport Program, an America250PA initiative available through 2026.

Next, meet Executive Pastry Chef Cristina Ruggiero, whose leadership and craftsmanship bring a balance of refinement and efficiency to the artisan breads, delicate cream puffs, intricate chocolate creations, and more served up through Kalahari’s pastry program.

April showers bring May flowers, and we know a few perfect places to spend a rainy day in the Poconos! Follow the yellow brick road through Country Junction - The World's Largest General Store in Lehighton with Bri & Dee. Explore the Morgan Gallery in Blakeslee, a stop on the Pocono History and Art Trail, where local creativity comes to life through every piece. Step inside dot + jo on Crystal Street in East Stroudsburg, a boutique built by women, for women. Owner Heather Williams shares how she came from NYC’s fashion scene to plant roots in the Poconos as well as the heartfelt meaning behind the name of her small business.

Join Deanna Fontanez for a new episode of “Behind the Maker” as she enters the day-to-day of maple season at Streamside Maple, meeting the person at the heart of the operation and tapping into the craft and dedication that go into turning sap to syrup.

Looking at the push to develop more housing for seniors, workers and everyone else in the Poconos, James Hamill gives the latest from the More Front Doors initiative and finds out how several organizations are spearheading the effort in Carbon County.Finally, we close out this episode with a Pocono Perspectives Interview with Nick Igdalsky and Ben May from the Pocono Raceway, who take us back into time to the days when “The Tricky Triangle” was first built, then bring us up to speed on what families can enjoy at the track in the present.

Season 6 , Episode 4 - We are ready to go racing this June at the Tricky Triangle. June 12-14, 2026 the Great American Getaway 400, presented by VisitPA.com returns to Pocono Raceway for another unforgettable lap.

For decades, huge crowds have made their way to Long Pond, helping cement Pocono Raceway as not just a NASCAR staple—but a Pocono icon. Thanks to the vision of the Mattioli family, the Raceway’s legacy lives on today as one of the region’s biggest economic drivers and a crown jewel of race weekend in the Mountains.

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 6, Episode 3 - Our small towns have a lot to offer - including East Stroudsburg - home to ESU and Crystal Street , one of our charming walkable downtowns where you can dine, drink, relax, and shop. And tucked right into the heart of it all is a boutique that combines creativity, and community.

We're stepping inside dot + jo boutique, a vibrant space curated by owner Heather Williams.

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 6, Episode 2 - We have met Liam from BetterWorld in Milford before on PTN. He's the extremely nice fellow from down under.. with a background in wellness and eventually led to an expansion of his business in downtown Milford to Health House. A place where cutting‑edge wellness tech meets hands‑on, human care.

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.