Hemlocks to Hellbenders
By Christian Alexandersen
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Description
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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What's killing Pennsylvania's trees and how DCNR’s fighting it
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May 27, 2026 |
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Little Buffalo State Park - Activities, events and history bring visitors year-round to Perry County
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May 13, 2026 |
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Appreciating the sound of silence with Quiet Parks International
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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The arduous task of creating a trail from scratch with Appalachian Dirt
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Upper Pine Bottom State Park - Don't blink or you'll miss it
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Little Pine State Park - Surrounded by mountains, filled with activities
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Washington Crossing Historic Park - Experience the American Revolution's boldest endeavor
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Trough Creek State Park – Where rugged cliffs, creeks and waterfalls shape a wild landscape
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Pymatuning State Park - Explore the largest lake in Pennsylvania, where ducks walk on the backs of fish
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Celebrating Pennsylvania's historic place in America's 250th birthday
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Exploring ancient rock carvings in the Susquehanna River with Paul Nevin
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Hemlocks to Hellbenders Season 4 Trailer
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Feeling posh? Try one of Pennsylvania's new state park glamping sites
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center - How one tree led to a thriving outdoor classroom
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Under the surface of the Keystone State with geologist Russell Losco
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Salt Springs State Park - Explore ancient hemlocks, waterfalls and wildflowers in NEPA
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Uncovering the battles that scarred Pennsylvania's public lands with author Brady J. Crytzer
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Connecting communities through conservation with the South Mountain Partnership
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Hyner Run & Hyner View State Parks - Uncover adventure in the forest & in the clouds
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Hidden heroes of Pennsylvania’s bat conservation and rehabilitation efforts
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve - America's only native plant museum
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Watching over the waters with the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Shikellamy State Park - Where cultures and currents converge
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Chasing Pennsylvania waterfalls with Uncovering PA's Jim Cheney
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Here's how Pennsylvania fights nearly 2,000 wildfires every year
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Clear Creek State Forest - Endless adventures through unbroken wilderness
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May 21, 2025 |
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On Pennsylvania parks, forests and friendships with DCNR's Wes Robinson
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May 07, 2025 |
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Point State Park - From military stronghold to Pittsburgh's downtown gem
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Snacks solve everything and other backpacking tips with Tory Mather
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Susquehannock State Park - Breathtaking views of the Lower Susquehanna River
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Grab your boots, bike and kayak! Take Huntingdon County's trails for your next adventure
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Canoe Creek State Park - Where endangered bats thrive and industrial ruins remain
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Rediscovering Pennsylvania's conservation legacy with author Allen Dieterich-Ward
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Developing future foresters with the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Cook Forest State Park – Forest Cathedral of ancient trees offers peaceful retreat
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Ricketts Glen State Park - Experience Pennsylvania's premiere waterfall destination
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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Hemlocks to Hellbenders Season 3 Trailer
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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A progress report on Pennsylvania's three newest state parks with Parks Director John Hallas
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Allegheny National Forest - A half-million acres of adventures
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Things that go bump in Penn's Woods with the Ghost Furnace Podcast
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Hickory Run State Park - Journey through prehistoric geology in the Poconos
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Discover the wonderful world of mushrooms with the Philadelphia Mycology Club
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Breaking trails and building community with the Keystone Trails Association
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Timber! Harvesting history at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Poe Paddy and Poe Valley State Parks - Uncover rugged wilderness in Happy Valley
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Forbes State Forest - Endless outdoor adventures in the Laurel Highlands
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Moraine State Park - From ruined to reclaimed in less than 100 years
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Beltzville State Park - Beach, boating and beyond in the Poconos
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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How fireflies light up Pennsylvania's night skies with Dr. Sarah Lower
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Presque Isle State Park - Pennsylvania's Great Lake Getaway
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Michaux State Forest - Exploring Pennsylvania’s 'cradle of forestry' in the Appalachian Mountains
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May 22, 2024 |
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Benjamin Rush State Park - Cultivating community through gardening
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May 08, 2024 |
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Getting hooked on fishing with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Embracing Leave No Trace principles with Ben Lawhon of Sawtooth Outdoor Education
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Dude, where’s the sun? Experiencing Pennsylvania’s total solar eclipse
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Black Moshannon State Park - Charting a course through wilderness and wetlands
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Oil Creek State Park - Much more than the birthplace of the American oil industry
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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A beginners guide to birding with Jason Hall of the In Color Birding Club
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Preserving paradise with the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Delaware Canal State Park - Take a 59-mile towpath through history & nature
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Cherry Springs State Park - Spend a night in the stars
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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Hemlocks to Hellbenders Season 2 Trailer
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Dec 25, 2023 |
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A Conversation with PA DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Helping the hungry with Hunters Sharing the Harvest
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Tuscarora & Locust Lake State Parks - Lakeside retreats in the mountains
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center - History, heritage and hiking in the Lehigh Valley
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Protecting Pennsylvania's ancient forests with the Old Growth Forest Network
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Chasing the best fall foliage with the PA Bureau of Forestry
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Elk State Forest - Exploring Pennsylvania’s premier elk viewing destination
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Celebrating culture and community with Latino Outdoors Philadelphia
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Allegheny Islands State Park - A boater's dream, a runner's nightmare
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Caring for the Appalachian Trail with the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Exploring the sights, sounds and history of 'Wild Philly' with author Mike Weilbacher
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Grab your chalk bag and let's go rock climbing at Pennsylvania's state parks
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Pennsylvania's booming $14B outdoor recreation industry with Nathan Reigner
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Pennsylvania Trappers Association - Furbearers in the Keystone State
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May 31, 2023 |
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Climbing the tallest tree on the highest point in all 67 counties with Van Wagner
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May 17, 2023 |
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Worlds End State Park - Rugged Beauty in the Endless Mountains
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May 03, 2023 |
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Planning the Perfect Pennsylvania State Park Trip with Emily Scalzo
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Ohiopyle State Park - Southern Gateway to the Laurel Highlands
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Pennsylvania Game Commission - The Seriousness of Chronic Wasting Disease
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Demystifying the Eastern Hellbender - Pennsylvania's State Amphibian
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Buchanan's Birthplace State Park - The President & the Park
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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Pine Grove Furnace State Park - Halfway Point of the Appalachian Trail
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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Leonard Harrison State Park - Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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Now Introducing... Hemlocks to Hellbenders
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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Hemlocks to Hellbenders Trailer
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Jan 05, 2023 |