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Hemlocks to Hellbenders

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Christian Alexandersen

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.

#72

Salt Springs State Park - Explore ancient hemlocks, waterfalls and wildflowers in NEPA

What is it that makes a state park special? It’s a question I’ve asked my self countless t... more

08 Oct 2025

26 MINS

26:53

08 Oct 2025

#71

Uncovering the battles that scarred Pennsylvania's public lands with author Brady J. Crytzer

When people think about history, especially armed conflicts, many picture dusty textbooks,... more

24 Sep 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:14

24 Sep 2025

#70

Connecting communities through conservation with the South Mountain Partnership

When you stand on the ridgeline of South Mountain and look out across the valleys, you see... more

10 Sep 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:14

10 Sep 2025

#69

Hyner Run & Hyner View State Parks - Uncover adventure in the forest & in the clouds

When you stand at the edge of Hyner View State Park, it feels like Pennsylvania has stretc... more

27 Aug 2025

43 MINS

43:59

27 Aug 2025

#68

Hidden heroes of Pennsylvania’s bat conservation and rehabilitation efforts

As the sun dips below the tree line and the night sky takes over, a quiet but critical pro... more

13 Aug 2025

31 MINS

31:47

13 Aug 2025

#67

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve - America's only native plant museum

While most of the places we feature on this podcast are either a state park or forest, thi... more

30 Jul 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:41

30 Jul 2025

#66

Watching over the waters with the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper

Stretching 444 miles from New York through Pennsylvania and into Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay... more

16 Jul 2025

48 MINS

48:44

16 Jul 2025

#65

Shikellamy State Park - Where cultures and currents converge

High above the meeting point of two mighty rivers, where the Susquehanna splits into its N... more

02 Jul 2025

30 MINS

30:35

02 Jul 2025

#64

Chasing Pennsylvania waterfalls with Uncovering PA's Jim Cheney

When it comes to rewarding outdoor experiences, there are few things that can compete with... more

18 Jun 2025

33 MINS

33:47

18 Jun 2025

#63

Here's how Pennsylvania fights nearly 2,000 wildfires every year

Michaux State Forest is the place I spend the most time outdoors. Located about 30 miles f... more

04 Jun 2025

48 MINS

48:09

04 Jun 2025

#62

Clear Creek State Forest - Endless adventures through unbroken wilderness

Tucked away in the rugged hills of northwestern Pennsylvania, Clear Creek State Forest off... more

21 May 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:00

21 May 2025

#61

On Pennsylvania parks, forests and friendships with DCNR's Wes Robinson

I’ve known my guest Wes Robinson for more than a decade, beginning when we started at our ... more

07 May 2025

52 MINS

52:58

07 May 2025

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