Hemlocks to Hellbenders

By Christian Alexandersen

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Episodes: 65

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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. 

Episode Date
Shikellamy State Park - Where cultures and currents converge
Jul 02, 2025
Chasing Pennsylvania waterfalls with Uncovering PA's Jim Cheney
Jun 18, 2025
Here's how Pennsylvania fights nearly 2,000 wildfires every year
Jun 04, 2025
Clear Creek State Forest - Endless adventures through unbroken wilderness
May 21, 2025
On Pennsylvania parks, forests and friendships with DCNR's Wes Robinson
May 07, 2025
Point State Park - From military stronghold to Pittsburgh's downtown gem
Apr 23, 2025
Snacks solve everything and other backpacking tips with Tory Mather
Apr 09, 2025
Susquehannock State Park - Breathtaking views of the Lower Susquehanna River
Mar 26, 2025
Grab your boots, bike and kayak! Take Huntingdon County's trails for your next adventure
Mar 12, 2025
Canoe Creek State Park - Where endangered bats thrive and industrial ruins remain
Feb 26, 2025
Rediscovering Pennsylvania's conservation legacy with author Allen Dieterich-Ward
Feb 12, 2025
Developing future foresters with the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps
Jan 29, 2025
Cook Forest State Park – Forest Cathedral of ancient trees offers peaceful retreat
Jan 15, 2025
Ricketts Glen State Park - Experience Pennsylvania's premiere waterfall destination
Jan 01, 2025
Hemlocks to Hellbenders Season 3 Trailer
Dec 25, 2024
A progress report on Pennsylvania's three newest state parks with Parks Director John Hallas
Nov 20, 2024
Allegheny National Forest - A half-million acres of adventures
Nov 06, 2024
Things that go bump in Penn's Woods with the Ghost Furnace Podcast
Oct 23, 2024
Hickory Run State Park - Journey through prehistoric geology in the Poconos
Oct 09, 2024
Discover the wonderful world of mushrooms with the Philadelphia Mycology Club
Sep 25, 2024
Breaking trails and building community with the Keystone Trails Association
Sep 11, 2024
Timber! Harvesting history at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
Aug 28, 2024
Poe Paddy and Poe Valley State Parks - Uncover rugged wilderness in Happy Valley
Aug 14, 2024
Forbes State Forest - Endless outdoor adventures in the Laurel Highlands
Jul 31, 2024
Moraine State Park - From ruined to reclaimed in less than 100 years
Jul 17, 2024
Beltzville State Park - Beach, boating and beyond in the Poconos
Jul 03, 2024
How fireflies light up Pennsylvania's night skies with Dr. Sarah Lower
Jun 19, 2024
Presque Isle State Park - Pennsylvania's Great Lake Getaway
Jun 05, 2024
Michaux State Forest - Exploring Pennsylvania’s 'cradle of forestry' in the Appalachian Mountains
May 22, 2024
Benjamin Rush State Park - Cultivating community through gardening
May 08, 2024
Getting hooked on fishing with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Apr 24, 2024
Embracing Leave No Trace principles with Ben Lawhon of Sawtooth Outdoor Education
Apr 10, 2024
Dude, where’s the sun? Experiencing Pennsylvania’s total solar eclipse
Mar 27, 2024
Black Moshannon State Park - Charting a course through wilderness and wetlands
Mar 13, 2024
Oil Creek State Park - Much more than the birthplace of the American oil industry
Feb 28, 2024
A beginners guide to birding with Jason Hall of the In Color Birding Club
Feb 14, 2024
Preserving paradise with the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation
Jan 31, 2024
Delaware Canal State Park - Take a 59-mile towpath through history & nature
Jan 17, 2024
Cherry Springs State Park - Spend a night in the stars
Jan 03, 2024
Hemlocks to Hellbenders Season 2 Trailer
Dec 25, 2023
A Conversation with PA DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn
Nov 29, 2023
Helping the hungry with Hunters Sharing the Harvest
Nov 15, 2023
Tuscarora & Locust Lake State Parks - Lakeside retreats in the mountains
Nov 01, 2023
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center - History, heritage and hiking in the Lehigh Valley
Oct 18, 2023
Protecting Pennsylvania's ancient forests with the Old Growth Forest Network
Oct 04, 2023
Chasing the best fall foliage with the PA Bureau of Forestry
Sep 20, 2023
Elk State Forest - Exploring Pennsylvania’s premier elk viewing destination
Sep 06, 2023
Celebrating culture and community with Latino Outdoors Philadelphia
Aug 23, 2023
Allegheny Islands State Park - A boater's dream, a runner's nightmare
Aug 09, 2023
Caring for the Appalachian Trail with the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club
Jul 26, 2023
Exploring the sights, sounds and history of 'Wild Philly' with author Mike Weilbacher
Jul 12, 2023
Grab your chalk bag and let's go rock climbing at Pennsylvania's state parks
Jun 28, 2023
Pennsylvania's booming $14B outdoor recreation industry with Nathan Reigner
Jun 14, 2023
Pennsylvania Trappers Association - Furbearers in the Keystone State
May 31, 2023
Climbing the tallest tree on the highest point in all 67 counties with Van Wagner
May 17, 2023
Worlds End State Park - Rugged Beauty in the Endless Mountains
May 03, 2023
Planning the Perfect Pennsylvania State Park Trip with Emily Scalzo
Apr 19, 2023
Ohiopyle State Park - Southern Gateway to the Laurel Highlands
Apr 05, 2023
Pennsylvania Game Commission - The Seriousness of Chronic Wasting Disease
Mar 21, 2023
Demystifying the Eastern Hellbender - Pennsylvania's State Amphibian
Mar 08, 2023
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park - The President & the Park
Feb 22, 2023
Pine Grove Furnace State Park - Halfway Point of the Appalachian Trail
Feb 08, 2023
Leonard Harrison State Park - Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon
Jan 25, 2023
Now Introducing... Hemlocks to Hellbenders
Jan 11, 2023
Hemlocks to Hellbenders Trailer
Jan 05, 2023