Hemlocks to Hellbenders
από Christian Alexandersen
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Grab your binoculars for Pennsylvania’s raptor migration at…
Grab your binoculars for Pennsylvania’s raptor migration at…
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Hemlocks to Hellbenders is an award-winnning podcast hosted by Christian Alexandersen highlighting Pennsylvania’s parks, forests and great outdoors.
Our episodes feature engaging conversations with park managers, forest rangers, scientists, educators, outdoor recreationalists, volunteers, officials and more that help you plan your next adventure in the Commonwealth's incredible parks and forests.
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- Grab your binoculars for Pennsylvania’s raptor migration at Waggoner’s Gap Hawk Watch · 48 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 22Since the 1930s, generations of birders have made their way to Waggoner’s Gap Hawk Watch, a 125-acre rocky outcrop perched atop the Kittatinny Ridge. Waggoner’s Gap is the…
- Charlie No-Face and other strange tales from Pennsylvania with the Ghost Furnace Podcast · 1 ώ. 49 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 21There’s something about a good ghost story that stays with you. Maybe you heard your first one around a campfire, with the flames popping and crackling while someone swore they…
- Yellow Creek State Park - Experience a lakeside retreat without all the crowds · 33 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 20Wouldn’t it be nice to just get away from the crowds? To visit a park that’s not crammed with people, with their music, and their yapping dogs and all their other stuff. To…
- Inside the strange and beautiful world of Pennsylvania bogs with Dr. Mary Ann Furedi · 1 ώ. 3 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 19Pennsylvania is home to lot of interesting and unique habitats. We have old growth forests, meadows, grasslands, lowlands, highlands, rivers, lakes, creeks, mountains, hills and…
- Pawpaws: The sweetest secret in Pennsylvania’s forests with Dr. Eric Burkhart · 55 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 18Here’s a trivia question for you. What is the largest edible fruit tree native to North America? It’s not the persimmon. Or the wild apple. And it’s not the cherry tree. It’s a…
- New fish ladder helps native species safely travel the Susquehanna River · 41 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 17In 1608, English explorer and soldier of fortune John Smith left Jamestown, Virginia, on a mission to chart the upper Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries - including the…
- Discover Pennsylvania's hidden trails and wild places with Purple Lizard Maps · 55 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 16There’s something about a trail map that just makes me excited for an adventure. The contour lines, the roads, the trails, the bodies of water, the towns. Trail maps – when made…
- Laurel Caverns State Park - Descend into one of Pennsylvania's natural wonders · 34 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 15There’s no law or policy that requires Pennsylvania to keep creating new state parks. Over the history of the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources – and its…
- Loyalsock State Forest - Endless Mountains offer waterfalls, vistas and hikes for your next adventure · 29 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 14CORRECTION: The Loyalsock Trail and the Old Loggers Path is maintained by the Alpine Club of Williamsport. When people find out that I’ve visited every state park, I often get…
- Bilgers Rocks - Create your own adventure through a towering rock city · 40 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 13What’s the best gift you’ve been given? It’s a tough question. I’ve been fortunate to have received a lot of great gifts over the years. The minibike from my parents. The…
- New to nature? Find free inclusive, guided activities with Centred Outdoors · 46 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 12For every Pennsylvanian that grew up stomping through creeks, wandering through the woods and exploring our magnificent forests, there’s many more that are just discovering the…
- What's killing Pennsylvania's trees and how DCNR’s fighting it · 49 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 11The more time I’ve spent outdoors, the more I’ve learned about the threats our trees face here in Pennsylvania. It seems like every other day I’m finding out about a new disease…
- Little Buffalo State Park - Activities, events and history bring visitors year-round to Perry County · 49 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 10Little Buffalo State Park is the place that kicked off my love for Pennsylvania’s state parks. I’ve told this story many times, but I’ll do it quickly here right now. In 2020, my…
- Appreciating the sound of silence with Quiet Parks International · 1 ώ. 0 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 9What does it mean for a place to be truly quiet? It’s a question I’ve been pondering over the last several months following a webinar from the Keystone Trails Association and…
- The arduous task of creating a trail from scratch with Appalachian Dirt · 1 ώ. 3 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 8There’s a lot of thoughts that float through our minds when we’re out on the trails hiking. Am I in the right career? Is that snake poisonous? Look at that beautiful view! Did I…
- Upper Pine Bottom State Park - Don't blink or you'll miss it · 8 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 7Driving down Route 44 from Lycoming County to Montgomery County, you may be able to spot a brief break in the trees and rhododendrons. It’s so quick that if you blink, you’ll…
- Little Pine State Park - Surrounded by mountains, filled with activities · 22 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 6If you’ve ever stood beside a cold mountain stream at first light — mist rising off the water, hemlocks towering overhead and the gentle sound of moving water— then you already…
- Washington Crossing Historic Park - Experience the American Revolution's boldest endeavor · 1 ώ. 7 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 5It’s December 26th, 1776. Gen. George Washington has just successfully gotten 2,400 men from the Continental Army across the Delaware River from Pennsylvania into New Jersey. The…
- Trough Creek State Park – Where rugged cliffs, creeks and waterfalls shape a wild landscape · 30 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 4When I was on my journey of running one mile in all-then 121 Pennsylvania state parks in 2021, I took notes after every run. It was an effort to make sure I would remember my…
- Pymatuning State Park - Explore the largest lake in Pennsylvania, where ducks walk on the backs of fish · 55 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 3Pymatuning State Park is big in every sense of the word. It is the largest state park in Pennsylvania. Its Pymatuning Reservoir is the largest lake in Pennsylvania. And it’s one…
