What's New and Wild in Harrisburg?

It's a "wild" time of year—a time to come out of hibernation and rediscover the great outdoors. Our April podcast guests explore Harrisburg's and Pennsylvania's wild side, from the Susquehanna River to its parks and outdoor recreation.   The state's first director of outdoor recreation, Nathan Reigner explains how big of an outdoor gem Pennsylvania really is.   The Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat's new president of the board Kim Board explains what it means to be responsible for such an iconic symbol of Harrisburg, as the riverboat gets ready to launch a new season.   Richelle Corty of Harrisburg's Wildwood Park previews this year's Art in the Wild exhibit—composed of all-natural materials—and explains what that artwork naturally does for the community.   This month's "Most Harrisburg Thing" is off the wall. Really. Lawrance Binda, editor of TheBurg, sorts out a recent controversy that started with grocery store artwork.   TheBurg Podcast is hosted and produced by longtime Harrisburg-area journalist Karen Hendricks. Every month, TheBurg Podcast expands stories from the pages of TheBurg magazine because "there's always more to the story."   Backstories that coordinate with this episode include: Reigner Reigns | Setting Sail | The Painted Word: Art in the Wild   DYK? TheBurg Podcast received two prestigious awards in 2021: First place, Excellence in Journalism, Society of Professional Journalists, Keystone Chapter; and Honorable mention, Keystone Media Award, Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation.   Visit Karen Hendricks' website for more of her writing, journalism and PR work. TheBurg Podcast is a great Central PA vehicle for sponsors and/or advertisers: Contact Lauren ([email protected]). TheBurg is a monthly community magazine based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Lawrance Binda, co-publisher/editor.