Hiking the Highlands

About Hiking the Highlands

A podcast about the numerous hiking trails in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania and interviews with individuals interested or active with this outdoor activity. Released the third Monday of every month.

Publisher

The Tribune-Democrat

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Sept 2021

Latest episode

31 Oct 2024

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Oct 2024

   Haunting the Highlands: Witches of Hexie

   The second installation of Haunting the Highlands again features a legend from Somerset County, this time focused on the small area of Hexebarger, or Hexie, and the witches that lived there throughout the years. I'm joined by local folklore enthusiast Michael Cook and The Tribune-Democrat photographer Thoams Slusser on this adventure through the hills and history outside Confluence. Music credit: "Spellcraft" by Geoff Harvey

2. 

   30 Oct 2023

   Haunting the Highlands: Jacob Thomas and his devils

   On this special spooky episode of Hiking the Highlands the Somerset County legend of Jacob Thomas, his seven devils and hidden treasure, is explored, as well as how the myth has changed through the years.

3. 

   25 Sept 2023

   Exploring Prince Gallitzin State Park

   Prince Gallitzin State Park Manager Jessica Lavelua acts as a guide through the more than 6,000 acre green space and all of its amenities from fishing, boating and hiking to camping and snowmobiling in this episode of Hiking the Highlands. The park is located in the northern part of Cambria County.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

6 ratings

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