Pocono Mountains Podcast

This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: learn how adventure is a way of life at Northeast Wilderness Experience as Deanna meets the owner whose lifelong passion for the outdoors drives every expedition. Jim discovers the power of hospitality and tourism careers in the Poconos at companies like Kalahari Resorts & Conventions and Camelback Resort and highlights the people who work every day to make us Pocono Proud. Tag along with Brianna as she tours the ForEvergreen Nature Preserve, a former golf course in Stroud Township that has it all: hiking, wildlife, public workshops, access to the Brodhead Creek for fishing, and more! Tourism pros share their favorite Pocono Places with Jim, then Deanna learns about the journey of Mountain View Vineyard from its humble beginnings as a small family venture to its present as one of the region’s most beloved wineries, breweries and distilleries.  Summon your courage and be one of the first the first to step inside the attic at The Candle Shoppe of the Poconos; this corner of the former biological research lab has never before been open to the public and is part of the "The Haunted" tour. Gouldsboro State Park is next up in the “State Parks in the Poconos” series as Jim explores the park’s ideal outdoor recreation for visitors and job training for future parks employees. Finally, the new "Chefs of the Poconos" series kicks off with an interview with Lyman Winner and Eric Noone of The Frogtown Chophouse as they share an inside look at the signature dishes and story of this iconic fine dining restaurant in the Poconos.

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 on the June Pocono Mountains Magazine premiering Sunday, June 1st. It's right next door to Tobyhanna State Park which we featured in April. 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 5, Episode 9 - No matter where you are in the Poconos, you are not far from a state park, national park, borough or township park, or a piece of land conserved for generations to come and open to the public for hiking, exploring nature, and experiencing the wildlife all around.

Near East Stroudsburg, there's such a place: ForEvergreen Nature Preserve, which has a one-mile trail—an easy hike—plus fly fishing and lots of nature viewing.

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 5, Episode 8 - We have paid a visit many times over the years at Mountain View Vineyard the only winery, brewery, and distillery in the Poconos! Linda and Randy Rice have devoted their lives to the cultivation of the grapes and a business model that's inviting and always expanding. This season there's a lot on tap including food and live music and Deanna stopped by recently to feature the stop on the Pocono Beverage Trail.

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: explore Prompton State Park as Jim hikes to the falls, plays disc golf with Northeast Wilderness Experience, and sits with an author who wrote the book on nature at this four-season park near Honesdale. Come along with Bri & Dee as they check out the greenhouses at Pocono Organics and trace the journey of the microgreens cultivated there from seed to plate. Join Brianna for part two of the Pocono Bed & Breakfasts series at The Inn at Birch Wilds in Carbon County and 1870 Roebling Inn on the Delaware in Pike County. Follow Deanna to Jack Frost National Golf Club, where mountain views meet perfect fairways as she takes a lesson and gets fitted for the right club to improve her swing. Chris Barrett sits down with Jose Cornejo from CornejoRentals to discuss short-term rentals, a home-away-from-home way to vacation in the Pocono Mountains. Just in time for Mother's Day, PTN's Brianna Strunk introduces us to the mother-daughter-duo behind Pocono Soap and The Main Street Makery, two beloved, longstanding small businesses in downtown Stroudsburg!Cast a line into the relaxing rivers of the Poconos, the perfect way to unplug and enjoy the outdoors, as Deanna takes an outing with Pocono Fly Fishing. Finally, listen to great tunes in the new Pocono Showcase with Joey Lannigan and his three-piece band.

Season 5, Episode 7 - A mother's love in the heart of the Poconos . We are fortunate to have so many stories from across the Poconos of moms who have made our region what it is.

Pocono Soap and Main Street Makery are two beloved, longstanding small businesses in downtown Stroudsburg. Brianna spoke with the mother daughter duo behind them.

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 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.

Season 5, Episode 5 (Flashback to S2E3) - It is spring and it is once again time to be vigilant when it comes to the outdoors and ticks. Learn about the amazing program in place at ⁠East Stroudsburg University⁠ that handles testing of those ticks. Brianna Strunk sat down at the campus of East Stroudsburg with the people who make the ⁠Pennsylvania Tick Testing Laboratory⁠ function as a resource for everyone in the Poconos and beyond.

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: escape to The French Manor Inn and Spa for luxury, relaxation, and the ultimate girls' getaway with Bri and Dee! Visit Tobyhanna State Park with Jim in the second part of our series, Exploring State Parks in the Poconos, to discover trout fishing in the stocked lake, camping, boat rentals, hiking trails and the important part ice harvesting played in the park’s past.Journey into the cultures behind the cuisine at Shinjiru Ramen and Bluefoot Cuisine then marvel at legendary sparkling cut glass at the Dorflinger Factory Museum in White Mills, one of many stops along the Pocono History and Art Trail. Embark on the first part of a Touring Pocono Bed & Breakfasts series with stops at Four Seasons for Fun and Mountaintop Lodge at Lake Naomi, two B&Bs providing unique 'home away from home' experiences. Sit back and prepare to sip and savor flavors at Pocono Mountains wineries with Sip and Play Tours. Cast your line at Big Brown Fish and Pay Lakes in Effort and learn how they raise trout for stocking all over the country at the family-run hatchery. Eight rooms, three locations, and one hour to get out: dive into the escape room empire built by three brothers at Big Screen Escapes and Klues Escape Room. Finally, meet Justin Genzlinger, CEO of Settlers Hospitality & Holdings, to hear how he helped build a new local legacy from the foundation his parents began at the Settlers Inn.

Season 5, Episode 4 - The Poconos has a rich history in industry.. from the transport of anthracite coal, to textiles, to some of the finest cut glass in the world. The Dorflinger Factory Museum is a shining example of the craftsmanship and ingenuity of this part of the Poconos manufacturing glass tableware for high society, the White House and the wealthy.

The Dorflinger Factory Museum is a stop on the Pocono History and Art Trail.

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.