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Hemlocks to Hellbenders

Christian Alexandersen
Pennsylvania
Little Pine State Park
Trough Creek State Park
Salt Springs State Park
Upper Pine Bottom State Park
Safe Harbor Petroglyphs
Pymatuning State Park
Outdoor Recreation
DCNR
Laurel Caverns State Park
Trail Building
Appalachian Dirt
Little Buffalo State Park
Susquehanna River
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
Quiet Parks International
Bilgers Rocks
Timberline Glamping
Pennsylvania State Parks
Centered Outdoors

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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Wouldn’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 experience some damn peace and quiet.

Since the pandemic, outdoor spaces hav... more

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Pennsylvania is home to lot of interesting and unique habitats. We have old growth forests, meadows, grasslands, lowlands, highlands, rivers, lakes, creeks, mountains, hills and glaciated plateaus. 

And it’s not difficult to find these habitats, as ... more

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Here’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 little-known, misunderstood tree that’s fruit was consumed by Native Am... more

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In 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 Susquehanna River. He became the first European to find out that the Susquehanna ... more

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Mary Ann Furedi
Ecologist and ecological assessment manager, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Episode: Inside the strange and beautiful world of Pennsylvania bogs with Dr. Mary Ann Furedi
Corie Eckman
Manager at Laurel Caverns State Park
Laurel Caverns State Park
Episode: Laurel Caverns State Park - Descend into one of Pennsylvania's natural wonders
John Hecker
District Manager, Moshannon State Forest
Pennsylvania DCNR Bureau of Forestry
Episode: Bilgers Rocks - Create your own adventure through a towering rock city
Gary Gilmore
Member, Bilgers Rocks Association
Bilgers Rocks Association
Episode: Bilgers Rocks - Create your own adventure through a towering rock city
Mariah Dunsmore
Representative, Bilgers Rocks Association
Bilgers Rocks Association
Episode: Bilgers Rocks - Create your own adventure through a towering rock city
Olivia Stas
Program Coordinator for Centered Outdoors
Centered Outdoors / Clearwater Conservancy
Episode: New to nature? Find free inclusive, guided activities with Centred Outdoors
Rosa Yoo
Forest health manager
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
Episode: What's killing Pennsylvania's trees and how DCNR’s fighting it
Jim Eckert
Park Manager, Little Buffalo State Park
Little Buffalo State Park
Episode: Little Buffalo State Park - Activities, events and history bring visitors year-round to Perry County
Mindy Wilt
Park Educator, Little Buffalo State Park
Little Buffalo State Park
Episode: Little Buffalo State Park - Activities, events and history bring visitors year-round to Perry County

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Christian Alexandersen
Host of the show focusing on Pennsylvania's parks, forests, and outdoor heritage.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Great podcast highlighting great PA outdoor information!

    What an awesome podcast to highlight the state! Listening about places I have been and about places I have yet to visit and everything nature or outdoor related in between!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arhertlein
    United States2 years ago
  • I love Pennsylvania even more after listening to this podcast!

    You think a park is just a park until you learn the history, activities, and resources they provide. I’ll never look at a park the same after hearing all the information shared on this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    .5amazing.5man
    United States2 years ago
  • Fun podcast with lots of good info!

    If you are looking to know more about Pennsylvania Parks, listen to these podcasts! Definitely have taken notes for our future adventures!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emdemt6b
    United States3 years ago
  • Sounds like this is going to be an excellent series. Smokebros

    Podcast Addict
    5
    gioadn
    4 years ago

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High-quality guests and local PA focus come through consistently.
Listeners appreciate the mix of history, nature, and practical park tips.
Engaging PA outdoor community storytelling.

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Inside the strange and beautiful world of Pennsylvania bogs with Dr. Mary Ann Furedi
Q: What can visitors do to minimize their impact when visiting bogs?
Visitors should stick to established trails and boardwalks, avoid disturbing the peat mats and edges, respect signage, and understand that bogs are sensitive; leave-no-trace practices help preserve these ecosystems for future generations.
Inside the strange and beautiful world of Pennsylvania bogs with Dr. Mary Ann Furedi
Q: Why are bogs important ecologically beyond their beauty?
Bogs store and regulate water, filter pollutants, support high biodiversity, and serve as giant carbon stores that help mitigate climate change, which makes their preservation critical for downstream ecosystems and climate resilience.
Inside the strange and beautiful world of Pennsylvania bogs with Dr. Mary Ann Furedi
Q: What exactly is a bog and what makes it different from other wetlands like marshes or swamps?
A bog is a precipitation-fed wetland with acidic, nutrient-poor water, peat accumulation, hydric soils, and a unique aquatic plant community; it differs from marshes and swamps which are fed by groundwater and streams, making bogs more acidic and nutrient-poor overall.
Laurel Caverns State Park - Descend into one of Pennsylvania's natural wonders
Q: Do you have any information about the bat population and how it impacts operations?
The guest notes collaboration with game officials, responses to white-nose syndrome, maintaining cave humidity and temperature, and adjusting tour timing to protect bats while allowing visitor access.
Laurel Caverns State Park - Descend into one of Pennsylvania's natural wonders
Q: How would you describe the cave to someone who's never been there before?
Corie details that Laurel Caverns lacks typical stalactite/stalagmite formations and instead features slick insides, air-flow and mountain-erosion features, plus waterfalls and a variety of sections like the maze, with both lit and unlit parts for different tour experiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hemlocks to Hellbenders

What is Hemlocks to Hellbenders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on Pennsylvania's parks, forests, and outdoor heritage, featuring conversations with park managers, educators, scientists, and volunteers who run, study, and shape outdoor experiences. Episodes highlight park history, preservation, trail building, soundscapes, glamping partnerships, and civic programs, often weaving practical visitor tips with broader regional insights. A recurring strength is connecting on-the-ground park operations with cultural and environmental storytelling, offering actionable ideas for travelers, families, and outdoor professionals. A standout trait is the steady engagement with PA DCNR partners and local organizations to illuminate both well-known and under-the-radar parks, making it useful for list... more

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1. Mary Ann Furedi
2. Corie Eckman
3. John Hecker
4. Gary Gilmore
5. Mariah Dunsmore
6. Olivia Stas
7. Rosa Yoo
8. Jim Eckert

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