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.
Hemlocks to Hellbenders
Latest Episodes
Loyalsock State Forest - Endless Mountains offer waterfalls, vistas and hikes for your next adventure
When people find out that I’ve visited every state park, I often get asked the same question. What’s my favorite? And consistently I give the same answer, Worlds End State Park. It’s an easy answer for me since I fell in love with t...
Bilgers Rocks - Create your own adventure through a towering rock city
What’s the best gift you’ve been given? It’s a tough question. I’ve been fortunate to have received a lot of great gifts over the years. The minibike from my parents. The engraved knife from my brother. The souvenir medal from my wife. And coun...
New to nature? Find free inclusive, guided activities with Centred Outdoors
For every Pennsylvanian that grew up stomping through creeks, wandering through the woods and exploring our magnificent forests, there’s many more that are just discovering the outdoors. Maybe they grew up in a city. Or they mostly ...
What's killing Pennsylvania's trees and how DCNR’s fighting it
The more time I’ve spent outdoors, the more I’ve learned about the threats our trees face here in Pennsylvania. It seems like every other day I’m finding out about a new disease or invasive plant or insect that’s come to our shores and is devas...
Little Buffalo State Park - Activities, events and history bring visitors year-round to Perry County
Little Buffalo State Park is the place that kicked off my love for Pennsylvania’s state parks. I’ve told this story many times, but I’ll do it quickly here right now. In 2020, my wife Abby and I were looking for something to do afte...
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