Hemlocks to Hellbenders
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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 64 episodes
Hemlocks to Hellbenders
Latest Episodes
Chasing Pennsylvania waterfalls with Uncovering PA's Jim Cheney
When it comes to rewarding outdoor experiences, there are few things that can compete with seeing a waterfall. There’s just so much to enjoy. The mesmerizing sight of water cascading over rocks, the soothing sound of its rhythmic splash and the...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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33:47
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 from where I live, it’s where I hike and camp. It’s where I bring visitors to show off the South Mountain region. It’s where I breath in fresh air and expl...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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48:09
Clear Creek State Forest - Endless adventures through unbroken wilderness
Tucked away in the rugged hills of northwestern Pennsylvania, Clear Creek State Forest offers a peaceful escape into one of the Commonwealth’s most scenic and secluded natural areas.Spread across thousands of acres, this forest is a have...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:00:00
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 new jobs together at PennLive/The Patriot News.When it comes to friends, I tend to seek out fun, critical thinkers. Someone that can challenge me a...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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52:58
Point State Park - From military stronghold to Pittsburgh's downtown gem
Point State Park stands as the crowned jewel of downtown Pittsburgh. It is a lush, 36-acre greenspace nestled at the historic confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, where the mighty Ohio River is born.Point State Park is a f...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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45:26
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