Pocono Mountains Podcast

Season 2, Episode 38 - This month is one of rebirth with spring’s arrival, celebrations of Irish heritage and more. And there’s a combination of the two with the reopening of Siamsa Irish Pub in downtown Stroudsburg just in time for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 19th. Siamsa is a staple in the Poconos for its traditional Irish fare and Guinness on tap and bounced back from some wate...

Season 2, Episode 37 - With spring right around the corner, winter is releasing its grip and that means cool nights, warm days that make the sap flow from the maple trees all across the Poconos. There are many ways you can experience the flavors of maple syrup produced right here in the Pocono Mountains and one of the locations, a sprawling maple farm – the biggest in the state – hosted us for an...

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 farme...

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 nice...

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...

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 L...

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...

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...

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 Racewa...

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 y...

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...

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...

This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine Jim unveils big upgrades at ski resorts across the Poconos, including Camelback Mountain , Blue Mountain Resort , Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain , Jack Frost Mountain , Big Boulder Ski Area , and Shawnee Mountain Ski Area . He also shares a new tourism survey, looks at how charities are geared up for giving, and spotlights two local small businesses, Wate...

Season 2, Episode 28 - Have you had a jump start on your holiday shopping? We have some great ideas throughout the Poconos… shops that specialize in gifts of all kinds for the season. This episode we’re going to meet the women behind Gather in Honesdale and Gorgeous Floral in Hawley. The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes...

Season 2, Episode 27 - The holidays are here and the Poconos is the perfect place to spend them and your hard-earned dollars at small businesses across the four-county region. This weekend marks Small Business Saturday when our retailers and hard working business owners and their employees look to make the season warm and bright for so many gift givers. Listen in on a conversation with Lauren...

Season 2, Episode 26 - It’s the season of giving thanks and no time could be more appropriate to talk about the gratitude the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau has for its 500+ members. That is a lot of members across all four counties including hotels, restaurants, mom and pop shops, attractions and for an organization that’s been around for the better part of a century, it’s a testament to the te...

This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine Jim shares a salute to small business with visits to Gather and Asparagus Sunshine , gets a history lesson on the Lenape at the Columns Museum in Milford and plays some pickleball at the newest indoor courts at Dropshots Pickleball . Brianna gets the full Lehighton experience, shares the story of reinstating Jim Thorpe’s Olympic gold medals, and gets a relax...

Season 2, Episode 25 - Our region is made up for four counties, plus numerous boroughs and townships, homeowners associations and miles and miles of roads. That’s a lot of territory to cover and public safety is always a big part of making living here or visiting here a good experience. Various police departments serve our Pocono communities across the region and lately the need for women and men...

Season 2, Flashback - A flashback to Season 1, Episode 30 - Halloween is a great time to experience some frightening fun in the Poconos! From the Candle Shoppe of the Poconos which has a haunted past, to Hotel of Horror and the Old Jail Museum in Jim Thorpe as well as Pocono Axe Works and Trapdoor Escape Rooms , there is no shortage of October haunts to visit! The Poconos is a year-round dest...

Season 2, Episode 24 - We are heading into the season of giving thanks and November marks Native American Heritage Month. "Pocono" is itself a Native American term meaning "stream between two peaks" referring to the Delaware Water Gap. The Columns Museum is where you can learn about so much history in Pike County, Milford and even including the assassination of President Lincoln plus, the Lenape e...

Season 2, Episode 23 - It is apparent how much tourism plays an integral role in the Pocono region; employing thousands, providing for a state and local tax base plus drawing roughly 30 million people per year it has a major impact on daily lives. And often, it may go overlooked just how much the industry, its business owners and dedicated employees give back to the Poconos. We have four counties...

This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: Giving back is a key part of being in Pocono tourism from charity causes to community support PTN has the story from all four counties. Brianna hops the Pocono Pony for its new ride-hailing service and weighs the impact of Pick Up the Poconos in the region. Jim experiences Lacawac Sanctuary from a both historic and scientific perspective and features two wi...

Season 2, Episode 23 - A flashback to Season 1, Episode 28 - Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year in the Poconos and Jim Hamill introduces us to those with FLETCHA and Christina Luna visits Latin Fest and Inti Cuisine.   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 fa...

Season 2, Episode 22 - This weekend marks the 5th annual Pick Up the Poconos Day across the four counties including Wayne and Pike counties where volunteers with the grassroots group Keep Hawley Honesdale Beautiful have been getting the job done cleaning area roadways of countless bags of litter. Jim chats with the catalyst behind the KHHB efforts, Michael Coppola, who saw a need and jumped into a...

Season 2, Episode 21 -  Lacawac Sanctuary is 550 pristine acres including a glacial lake and nine miles of hiking trails located a stone’s throw from Lake Wallenpaupack. PTN caught up with Craig Lukatch inside the historic Watres Lodge which is regarded as the first of the original Pocono Mountain vacation homes. The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square...