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Season 3 Episode 9. Layering Basics - don't skip this episode! We interview Lawson Glidden, President of Minus33 Merino Wool, to bring a pro's perspective on layering with merino wool. This was Minus33's inaugural podcast appearance - a first ever interview that we are lucky to scoop! Cristen had a lot of fun talking to Lawson - the history of this New Hampshire-based family business that spans well over 100 years is fascinating on its own. Add the fact that they're producing some of the nicest merino wool socks, base layers, shirts, hats (and more) and you have a personalized experience in the quality layers you collect. We love that. Besides gushing about Minus33 (this isn't a sponsored episode - while we are affiliates, we are simply this enthusiastic about finding this brand), we share a couple of our own stories about layering failures and successes so that you can consider your own needs when heading out in varying temperatures and conditions. Learning the basics of layering is a key factor in your outdoor adventure comfort and safety - we hope this episode gives a foundation for your excursions and makes you smile as much as we did! Check out Minus33 here! (Links from here take you to our affiliates - we do get a small commission if you make a purchase at no cost additional cost to you. Thank you!) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 3 Episode 8. Your camp cooking game can be as simple or complex as you want it to be. From boiling water and a stick over fire, to propane pizza ovens and gourmet meals, the options are endless - and so are the cooking systems. Regardless of your cooking style, you can make tasty meals when you're camping in front country, backcountry, and everywhere in between! We talk about some basic systems that have worked for us over the years, including some insights that we aim to help you narrow down the cooking system that might work best for your needs (and cooking expertise). No episode that includes fire would be complete without us oversharing our own stories of accidentally lighting things on fire... please tell us if you're in that club: embarrassment loves company! Thanks for tuning and chuckling with us. We hope to join you around the camp kitchen in the future! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 3 Episode 7: Adults Only! In this episode, we're going to talk about the importance of adult time in the outdoors. Whether solo, as a couple, or with a group of friends, having this time to head outside for your adult-time adventure is important for your playfulness, reconnection, and psyche. We're going to talk about the how's and why's of adult-only adventure and how the kids are perfectly ok in the care of a loved one. We cover how to have humor with one another and not take everything quite so seriously, plus how to let your pace adjust for your own needs. While we love introducing, leading, and instructing our son on adventures, sometimes our relationship needs the time with just the two of us... ... or it's one of the only ways we can truly set time aside to be with friends... ... or our solo batteries need to recharge with the peace, quiet, and refreshment of being on nobody's agenda but our own. Absence makes the heart grow fonder... and the grown-ups grow stronger for the next adventure, even if it's just the upcoming day-to-day routine. Thanks for listening! Please check out our website for more information on Eddie Bauer Gear Rentals and other great resources for your adventure outings. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 3, Episode 6: Camping Sleep Systems! Just the facts, ma'am. We're going over the basics of camping sleep systems from sleeping pads to bags and blankets. We'll talk about different types, when one is more appropriate or preferred over the other, the rating systems, pros and cons of all the options, you name it. If you're thinking of getting your first sleep system or perhaps updating from what you have, we've got ya' covered. And if we don't, please send us a question. We would also love to know: are you a side sleeper or a back sleeper? Sleeping pad or hammock sleeper? There are so many options! We're trying Spotify's new polling feature for the fun of it - if you're listening on Spotify, please chime in :) Check out the website for a blog post about Sleep Systems so that all of this information can be right at your fingertips (and visualized) as well. And we have some websites featured from affiliates who are running really good deals on quality gear to get you into your next adventure. www.keywordadventure.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 3 Episode 4 In this episode, we talk to Emily Carlson of Magnetic North (www.magneticnorth.us) about family nutrition during a variety of outdoor activities and ages of participants! Magnetic North focuses on durability training, continuing to do the things you love doing for as long as you want to do them. Covered in this episode: Foods that are best to pack for your outdoor adventures Are packaged foods necessary? Choosing foods that will power you best for the activity you're doing Including kids in food packing Grab-and-go vs full-on cooking Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats and what they do for us Short trips vs long trips: is there a difference in what you eat? How elevation affects the way your body burns fuel (and water) The other necessities: Sleep and Hydration How to avoid spikes and crashes How elevation changes the macros your body is burning Things you can do to help your body prepare in the weeks leading up to a longer trip Supplements and shakes Why taking time with your meals - and focusing on that - is important How stress affects digestion Fads and fasting A Super Special Secret S'mores technique! We loved creating this episode. There are so many wonderful nibbles about nutrition and fueling yourself and your family for any adventure. If you're interested in learning more about Magnetic North, their new Durability School, or coaching one-on-one with Emily (she's awesome and so is her cohort, Brittany) you can find them on www.magneticnorth.us and on Instagram @magneticnorth___. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast! Remember to check out our website at www.keywordadventure.com to sign up for our newsletter and see the latest gear deals and blogs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 3 Episode 3. Grab a drink, sit back, and listen to Matt and Cristen talk about pitching a tent… Guess who wrote this? LOL. In this episode, we are talking about what has worked for us when we go camping. Tent advice, camp furniture favorites, keeping the bugs at bay, where to pitch your tent and some hazards to avoid, organization tips, and dad jokes. We hope you love this episode and don't forget to get out there and enjoy the outdoors as a family! Below are Affiliate Links, This helps us keep the podcast going so if you heard something that you are interested in please click the link below! REI Kingdom 6 (https://alnk.to/3naN2KU) REI Camp Table (https://alnk.to/3TV3Zbo) Kelly Loveseat (https://alnk.to/9T2PkTL) Bug Sprays (https://alnk.to/9I84mdr) Dog Run Ruff Wear Knot-A-Hitch (https://alnk.to/5F4DNup) #Camping #Podcast #Optoutside #REI #Familycamping #FamilyTravel #Dadjokes, #Outdoors #Outdoorpets #keywordadventure #outdoorpodcast #Travelpodcast #Outdoorlove #pitchatent #campingwithpets #campingwithdogs #Learntocamp --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 3 Part 2.  In this episode, we help you go farther. Beginning with short 1-3 hour walks, we are moving into the realm of hiking all day and building up some distance. We talk about clothing including rain gear, base-layers, and why to avoid cotton. The right gear can really make the difference: we go into depth about what to wear and how to outfit your family so that everyone can focus on the fun and not being miserable. We are also going to give some basic first aid tips - always seek expert advice when you get the chance. This is all in an effort to get you the skills and knowledge you need to feel comfortable pushing farther into the outdoors with your adventures. Born To Be Adventurous  These are links to some of the items that we mentioned in this episode. We do have an Affiliated Relationship with some of these companies. This means that they help support the channel if you purchase something using our link. It doesn't cost you anything and it does make a BIG difference for us. Thank You!  Please Visit our website (Link is below) to see our gear links!! KeywordAdventure.com  App Links (not affiliated)  All Trails (https://www.alltrails.com)  Trail Forks (https://www.trailforks.com) Affiliated Links Adventure Clothing   - Backcountry.com   - Eddie Bauer   - Title Nine   - REI Merino Wool Socks   - Backcountry.com Hiker's First Aid Book: My Medic Stay Alive Guide   - Amazon Link First Aid Kits   - My Medic Moleskin Blister Kit   - REI  Favorite Trekking Poles   - Black Diamond  LOTS MORE INFO AND LINKS FOR AWESOME OUTDOOR PRODUCTS ON OUR WEBSITE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Kids, are you tired of being indoors? Do you have a thirst for adventure that YouTube is just not satisfying? We here at Keyword Adventure are here to help! In this episode, we are going to share with you ways to teach them how to get outdoors and start soaking up some fun. From nature walks to all day epics, we give you some tips, tricks, and fun advice for getting outside. Remember to take those pictures!  We help you find the motivation to get outside and explore the world around you!   Tons more information including some awesome gear recommendations at Keyword Adventure Season 3 Episode 2 Part 1 #Family #Hiking #smelltheflowers #kids #optoutside #takethemhiking #keywordadventure #podcast #tipsandtricks #getoutdoors #familyhiking #familyadventure #adventurefamily #hikingadvice #kidsknowbest #outdoormotovation #oudoorpodcast #adventurepodcast #funoutside #takepictures #therightstuff #kidsknowtheway #Hikingmotivation #gearadvice #outdoorfamilies  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Welcome to Season 3! We're so glad you're here. The Season 2 wrap is complete and we're excited to embark on a new season that's geared more towards helpful steps to get you into your adventures. Season 3 Episode 1 is all about starting out. Perhaps you've wanted to try camping and never had the know-how. Maybe you have experience camping, but not with kids. Or maybe your kids are even asking to try it out and now you're doing your best to figure out just how to make that happen. This episode is all about getting the foundation laid for a good experience camping in tents with your family: particularly how to set it up so that your kids are comfortable, have fun, and it takes the pressure off of you. Our goal in this episode is to give tips and tricks to get you started in the comfort of your own home. Visit our website and sign up for our newsletter to be one of the first people to have access to gear, discounts, checklists, and more. www.keywordadventure.com #keywordadventure #family #travel #camping #tent #getoutside #funforkids #familyadventure #adventure #campinglife #campingwithkids #campinglove #campingwithfamily #outdoorfamilies #adventurefamilies #travelpodcast #podcast #outdoorpodcast #adventurepodcast #familypodcast #kidsoutside #campingpodcast #childreninnature --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Well it has been a minute or three months… but as they say,”we are back!” From modern day naval battles to setting sail on our final voyage of the season, finishing with what to do when hurricane season comes we can't help but enjoy every minute of this adventure. Have you heard of the Conch republic? Well there's a great story! On April 23 1982 after a series of denials and rejections from the legal courts, the city of Key West took matters into their own hands in response to a Boarder Patrol Station being setup on the main route into the keys leading to very long backups and hours of waiting to have everything in your vehicle searched for drugs and illegal immigrants. They reasoned that if they were going to be treated like a separate country then they would just happily become another country. Thus the Conch Republic was born. Spying a target of opportunity in the USCG Cutter Diligence the wooden schooner Western Union, under the command of Captain John Kraus, attacked with water balloons, conch fritters, and stale Cuban bread. The US Coast Guard responded with fire hoses and Prime Minister (Mayor) Wardlow surrendered and then demanded foreign aid… which has not been paid to this day. However a quiet victory was achieved in the removal of the Boarder Patrol checkpoint and the the relief of the traffic jam. Our story of our time in Key West is not over but we are going to head back north and prepare for Hurricane Season ( June 1 - October 31) and that will include sailing north overnight back to our home port of Punta Gorda, in Charlotte Harbor, on the west coast of Florida. This will be only our second blue water over night passage and we are feeling much better prepared, even though we had been hanging in the straps at the work yard just a week before! A full safety inspection, including the mast and rigging, and a little bit of provisioning and we just needed the weather to be perfect. When passage planning we rely on forecasts from a few different weather apps like Predict Wind, Weather Underground, and we double check it with the National Weather Service Forecast. Lucky for us the weather was spectacular with winds out of the SSE at 12 knots and a gentle following sea. We made great time on what was by far our most comfortable passage to date. This is why people sail, smooth seas, good breeze and the open water experience. It was perfect, sailing into the sunset and arriving the next afternoon happy and confident in our skills and in our beloved Moon Dragon. Hurricane season and preparing Moon Dragon to be on the Hard (stored on land strapped down on stands in a hurricane approved marina) was our next challenge and I am super grateful that I had the help of my brother and father to help with getting her all set up and ready! We cleaned her out of food (donating all that they would accept), Stripping the sails, clearing the decks of gear and lines, and rigging a sunshade across the entire deck of the boat. We did a lot of work in a very short time!! 
Cristen took on the challenge of driving north with Eric and the dogs (who were super gassy) and all of our stuff. Eric had a couple of Dr appointments (yearly checkups) that we really didn't want to miss (rescheduling is a pain) back in Missouri. Needless to say she is amazing and really stepped up to the challenge and did awesome! (Matt is the author of this Blog and is her biggest fan). I was able to join them back in Missouri a couple of weeks later… but that's another story… Now that we are back in Missouri we are all set to take on new challenges and needless to say, we always keep in mind that when facing the unknown, the keyword is ADVENTURE! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 2 Episode 11 Bonus What is "adventure?" We use this word a lot around here and it's time to clarify a bit. If you've ever asked yourself "what if I...," then you're already taking that first step into a new adventure. What if I... cycle across the country? What if I... climb Grand Teton? What if I... check out that nature trail down the road that I've never been to? This question can bring on some of the next best adventures. Let's dive in! Welcome to a Keyword Quickie: a short dose of inspiration that we hope lifts your mind and motivates your day. Not only is this episode our entry to the RODE Podcast Contest 2021, but we're excited to introduce a new episode format to add to the podcast periodically. Stay tuned and make sure to check out www.keywordadventure.com for the newest updates! #myrodecast #myrodecastcompetition #myrodecast2021 #myrodecastcontest #myrodecastentry #rodemic #adventure #keywordadventure #keywordadventurepodcast #podcast #inspiredliving #adventureliving #whatif #launchyouradventure #anchorpodcasting #adventurefamily #adventurelife #getoutside --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 2 Episode 10. We're hanging out in Key West. Well, Stock Island to be exact. There is the natural tendency to focus attention on Key West itself, but there is a lot on Stock Island that is also a great island experience: fantastic local food at The Hogfish Bar and Grill or breakfast at the Dolphin Deli, botanical gardens, a zoo, and lots of local art. We continue exploring on both land and in the water with the Dude’s first snorkeling experience. All of this is happening around the leak repairs that are keeping us from island-hoping around like we had planned, but adventurers adapt and overcome! Who knows what we are going to get into next! Keyword Adventure Hogfish Bar and Grill Dolphin Deli 3D Boat Yard Diver’s Direct Key West #sailingpodcast #Sail #Podcast #Travelfamily #saltlife #StaySaltyFlorida #GulfCoast #Sailboat #Anchorpodcast #Travelpodcast #Classicsailboat #Wellington47 #optoutside #keywordadventure #StaySalty #adventurelife #Beachlife #Sailinglife #Liveaboardlife #Florida #Floridasailing #Sailing #Sailingfamily #pineisland #FortMyers #fortmyersbeach #Keywest #ICW #Travelwithdogs #dolphinsmakeitbetter #keepsearching #livingonthehook #thewaterford #foodie #floridacoast #explore #onthewater #boatlife #kids4sail #sailingfamily #livingsimply #adventure #adventuretravel #adventurefamily #getoutside #livedifferently #nobettertimethannow #spaday #saltydogs #sailingwithfamily #optoutside #visitflorida #floridakeys #Conchrepublic #History #boatwork #onthehard #stockisland #boatrepairsintropicalplaces --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 2 Episode 9. While in search of a quiet place to go, we found PARADISE!!! Ocean’s Edge Resort and Marina on Stock Island is just the place. It's beautiful, full of amenities, and let us relax and really enjoy Key West. That is, until the boat started sinking! Ok, only very slowly sinking, but still. As the saying goes, "owning a boat is just boat work in exotic places," but hey - this is just something else to learn. With repair facilities close by and fantastic customer service from Ocean’s Edge Marina, we are able to get the repair time set which allows us to start really enjoying Key West. There is so much history! Key West has been the subject of books, movies, and songs and its wild and wacky history provides plenty of fodder. We just scratched the surface in this episode, but don’t worry: we will tell more tall island tales in the next episode. One of the most fun parts of Key West for us is getting to explore it with the Dude (our son) and one of the favorite places for us is the Key West Aquarium. What a ridiculously cool place! As always, be sure to subscribe to our podcast, that way you don’t miss any episodes. Thanks for listening. Links Key West Annual Calendar of Events Keywordadventure.com Ocean’s Edge Resort and Marina 3D Boat Yard Key West Key West Aquarium Mattheeson’s Ice Cream Only Wood Pizzeria Red Bouy Coffee Funky Rooster Coffee House #sailingpodcast #Sail #Podcast #Travelfamily #saltlife #StaySaltyFlorida #GulfCoast #Sailboat #Anchorpodcast #Travelpodcast #Classicsailboat #Wellington47 #optoutside #keywordadventure #StaySalty #adventurelife #Beachlife #Sailinglife #Liveaboardlife #Florida #Floridasailing #Sailing #Sailingfamily #pineisland #FortMyers #fortmyersbeach #Keywest #ICW #Travelwithdogs #dolphinsmakeitbetter #keepsearching #livingonthehook #thewaterford #foodie #floridacoast #explore #onthewater #boatlife #kids4sail #sailingfamily #livingsimply #adventure #adventuretravel #adventurefamily #getoutside #livedifferently #nobettertimethannow #spaday #saltydogs #sailingwithfamily #optoutside #visitflorida #floridakeys #Conchrepublic #History --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 2 Episode 8. Have you ever wanted to sail at night? Offshore? Ok, maybe that’s not for you but how about a trip to Key West?This episode covers that and a little more. Key West is a major sailing hub and has been for hundreds of years now. To some it is a country unto itself. And yes that would be the Conch Republic. We also get into our voyage planning process and will include links for those resources that we talk about in the list below. Safety, weather, route planning, standing watch, sea sickness, we touch on all of them and much more. Join our family as we discover some of the history of these famous pirate waters! Be sure to check out our website and sign up for our newsletter! Keyword Adventure Navionics Predict Wind Windy American Sailing Association Garmin InReach Astral Kids PFD A Brief History of Key West #sailingpodcast #Sail #Podcast #Travelfamily #saltlife #StaySaltyFlorida #GulfCoast #Sailboat #Anchorpodcast #Travelpodcast #Classicsailboat #Wellington47 #optoutside #keywordadventure #StaySalty #adventurelife #Beachlife #Sailinglife #Liveaboardlife #Florida #Floridasailing #Sailing #Sailingfamily #pineisland #FortMyers #fortmyersbeach #Keywest #ICW #Travelwithdogs #dolphinsmakeitbetter #keepsearching #livingonthehook #thewaterford #foodie #floridacoast #explore #onthewater #boatlife #kids4sail #sailingfamily #livingsimply #adventure #adventuretravel #adventurefamily #getoutside #livedifferently #nobettertimethannow #spaday #saltydogs #sailingwithfamily #optoutside #visitflorida #floridakeys #Conchrepublic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 2 Episode 7. Sailing is fun: sailing with family is more fun! We are having a great time doing all these interviews with family and friends. This episode is a double-header. Not only do we interview Jennifer (Cristen's sister), we also get to interview Matt's mom (Marilyn) and stepfather (Ron) who came and spent a week with us on Moon Dragon as we sailed down the west coast of Florida. Join us as we cruise down the ICW (intercostal waterway) from Burnt Store Marina, across Charlotte Harbor, and down the west coast of Pine Island. We explore the super cool town of St. James on Pine Island, where we luck into finding a boat-up restaurant that even has a pup menu! The Waterfront is a fantastic place to go, especially if you love good food and your pets! I think that the dogs were having their doubts about this sailing thing, but this adventure really won them over for sure! In this episode we also get to celebrate Cristen's birthday with a spa day at the Pink Shell Resort and Marina on Fort Myers Beach! But to get there, we had to pass under our first bridge and that was definitely a test for Matt's nerves! Once we get to the Pink Shell Resort and Marina, we discover that not only do they have a fantastic spa but a huge pool area. With lots of fun waterfalls and pools for the kids to play in, it is definitely up the little Dude's alley. He even got to check out his first video game arcade on a rainy afternoon! Sailors, even if you don't do the massage or enjoy the pool, you will love the bathroom and shower accommodations: they are the spa facilities. Bar none these are some of the best that we have ever had the pleasure of using in our travels. Well done, Pink Shell! Once all the birthday celebrations are done, we bid a fond farewell to Ron and Marilyn and prepare for our first ever overnight off-shore trip - to Key West! That is... until the weather and seas aren't quite as forecasted. Check out all the fun and interviews and then be sure to go over to Keywordadventure.com and sign up for our NEW newsletter so you don't miss out on weekly blog posts and affiliate link specials! Keyword Adventure Website Burnt Store Marina Pine Island Florida The Waterfront Restaurant Pink Shell Resort and Marina Euro World Design #sailingpodcast #Sail #Podcast #Travelfamily #saltlife #StaySaltyFlorida #GulfCoast #Sailboat #Anchorpodcast #Travelpodcast #Classicsailboat #Wellington47 #optoutside #keywordadventure #StaySalty #adventurelife #Beachlife #Sailinglife #Liveaboardlife #Florida #Floridasailing #Sailing #Sailingfamily #pineisland #FortMyers #fortmyersbeach #pinkshellresortandmarina #ICW #Travelwithdogs #dolphinsmakeitbetter #keepsearching #livingonthehook #thewaterford #foodie #floridacoast #explore #onthewater #boatlife #kids4sail #sailingfamily #livingsimply #adventure #adventuretravel #adventurefamily #getoutside #livedifferently #nobettertimethannow #spaday #saltydogs #sailingwithfamily #optoutside #visitflorida --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 2 Episode 6. Wow! Well here we are, bouncing on the bottom near the coast of Egmont Key in Tampa Bay. Yikes! Then, we "camp" - anchor out - in a very pleasant space in Anna Marie Island before returning south for another visit to the wonderful coastal town of Venice, Florida, where we treat our adventurous guest (Lisa from Episode 5) to a fantastic dinner at The Crow's Nest. We keep the trip going the next morning: setting sail for the island of Cayo Costa and a bit of beach time on this remote barrier island of Charlotte Harbor (it can only be reached by boat or helicopter). This uninhabited island is a state park and wildlife sanctuary that has some of the best camping and shell hunting on the Florida coast. Boaters beware, though! The popular channel entrance to the Pelican Bay area on the east side of Cayo Costa into a protected anchorage is tricky, shallow, and not well-marked. We witnessed a few boats that were unsuccessful in finding the right line and found the ground instead! The trick is to stay on the west side of the channel, very close to the island and the sand bar that runs on that side of the inlet. If you are not feeling that brave or, as was in our case, it is a very busy weekend, then you can anchor on the east side of the northern end of the island. Just be sure to stay out of the intercostal waterway and clear of the Boca Grand Pass. Once you are safely anchored, you are free to explore the island. They even have a tram that will take you to the Gulf side of the island, thus saving you the walk across. As much as we have enjoyed having Lisa onboard, her vacation time is coming to a close and we have to get her to an airport. Luckily, we know just the place! Burnt Store Marina (not sponsored) is only a short sail away. This works out in our favor because during the recent sailing leg, our forward head (toilet) decided to become fussy (non-functional). I, of course, picked the perfect time to do the repairs... you will have to listen to find out. Jennifer (Cristen's sister) arrives and we set out on another day of sailing, which turns into a night of sailing... Keyword Adventure Cayo Costa State Park Leave No Trace Burnt Store Marina Mote Marine Lab #sailingpodcast #Sail #Podcast #Travelfamily #saltlife #StaySaltyFlorida #GulfCoast #Sailboat #Anchorpodcast #Travelpodcast #Classicsailboat #Wellington47 #optoutside #keywordadventure #StaySalty #adventurelife #Beachlife #Sailinglife #Liveaboardlife #Florida #Floridasailing #Sailing #Sailingfamily #Tampabay #Egmontkey #Travelwithdogs #dolphinsmakeitbetter #keepsearching #livingonthehook #thecrowsnest #foodie #veniceflorida #floridacoast #explore #onthewater #boatlife #kids4sail #sailingfamily #livingsimply #adventure #adventuretravel #adventurefamily #getoutside #livedifferently #nobettertimethannow --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 2 Episode 5. Sailing in a big city, just like traveling with an RV, has its challenges! Some are really familiar, such as crazy traffic and busy intersections, where to park or walk the dogs, and getting into and out of gas stations. Join us as we figure out life in super-busy Saint Petersburg Beach during its peak tourist season and have fun exploring the history of the area. What is the Gasparilla Pirate Festival? Where is Treasure Beach? Pirates, treasure, and some wild seas are just the beginning of this fantastic journey! We also get to welcome our first "sailing" friend, Lisa, on-board and go out for some coastal cruising while we explore around Tampa Bay. But an afternoon excursion to Egmont Key has us testing the nerves of the crew of SV Moon Dragon! Every time things don't go as planned, that's when the adventure begins... right? Keyword Adventure Keyword Adventure FaceBook Link Keyword Adventure Instagram Link Lisa Ziebell - Shamanic Practitioner Gasparilla Pirate Festival Sweet Water Kayaks Kayak Symposium (Updated information for 2021 will be posted here) #sailingpodcast #Sail #Podcast #Travelfamily #saltlife #StaySaltyFlorida #GulfCoast #Sailboat #Anchorpodcast #Travelpodcast #Classicsailboat #Wellington47 #optoutisde #keywordadventure #StaySalty #adventurelife #Beachlife #Sailinglife #Liveaboardlife #Florida #Floridasailing #Sailing #Sailingfamily #Tampabay #Egmontkey #Travelwithdogs #dolphinsmakeitbetter #keepsearching #livingonthehook #thecrowsnest #foodie #veniceflorida #floridacoast #explore #onthewater #boatlife #kids4sail #sailingfamily #livingsimply --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 2 Episode 4, Things have been fixed, sails are raised, and off we go! Come along with us as we explore the heart of Florida's Gulf Coast and check out some of the great sailing destinations along the west coast of Florida. Having discovered what that crazy noise was and the solution ;), we are starting to really get into the swing of cruising life as we head out of Charlotte Harbor after exploring some of the beautiful barrier islands like Gasparilla, and Cayo Costa. Then we head north to Venice, Florida, where we indulge our stomachs and go for a wonderful dining experience at the Crow's Nest Restaurant and Marina. If you find yourself in this particular area of Florida, you really should stop in for dinner: you never know... you might spot Moon Dragon as we pass through! From there we go north to Tampa Bay and drop anchor behind historic Egmont Key. Lastly, it is north a little farther to explore along Saint Petersburg beach! There is bound to be booty along the famed Treasure Coast, right? The adventure is just getting started as this new sailing crew explores the coast of Florida! Keyword Adventure Venice Florida The Crows Nest Egmont Key #sailingpodcast #Sail #Podcast #Travelfamily #StaySaltyFlorida #GulfCoast #Sailboat #Anchorpodcast #Travelpodcast #Classicsailboat #Wellington47 #optoutisde #keywordadventure #StaySalty #Saltlife #Beachlife #Sailinglife #Liveaboardlife #Florida #Floridasailing #Sailing #Sailingfamily #Tampabay #Egmontkey #Travelwithdogs #dolphinsmakeitbetter #keepsearching #livingonthehook #thecrowsnest #foodie #veniceflorida #floridacoast #explore #onthewater #boatlife --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Well, that didn't start out the way we had planned!  Cristen went into the drink just as we were pushing off the dock.  Sometimes things don't go exactly as planned; and sometimes they really don't go as planned!  That said everyone came out ok (maybe a little wet) and at least there were dolphins.  Dolphins make every day better and remind us why we're doing this.   Come join us in this cascade of firsts as we set off on day one and knock out a bunch of last minute - but very necessary - jobs on our sailboat named Moon Dragon.  We finally get to spend the first night on our sailboat and learn about life in a marina (Burnt Store Marina).  We even get to welcome our first overnight guest, Rachael Dunville, who gives her perspective of life on Moon Dragon in her voice!  We interview her about her experiences coming and staying with us, including her impressions of Moon Dragon and boat life. Be sure to check her out on Instagram and her websites (linked below).  There will be more to come from Rachael (who is fabulous) and her experiences traveling in our Adventurer Series where we interview fellow Adventurers and get to see travel through their eyes and experiences. Now, we break out of the marina and spend our first night anchored out on the Gulf Coast of Florida.  But a mystery sound keep us up before we've even gotten into bed and we wonder how to pinpoint the odd ticking in the middle of the night.  If you have ever thought that you might like to take your family sailing, here is your chance to learn from our experiences and as always feel free to reach out and ask questions!  Keywordadventure.com Aerosha.com Rachael-Dunville.com #SailingPodcast #SailingFamily #newadventures #Sailingadventure #podcast #Travel #travelfamily #Classicsailboat #Familypodcast #Florida #gulfcoast #charlotteharbor #Sail #liveaboard #Sailing #kids4Sail #newatthis #Travelpodcast #Americansailingassociation #ASA #FloridaSailing #Interview #anchoredout #keywordadventure #comesailaway #sailboatpodcast #optoutside #sailinglife #outdoorfamilies #adventuremamas #adventureinspired #outdoorwomen #womenwhosail #findyouradventure #adventurelikeyougiveadamn #tinybigadventure   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 2 Episode 2. So what do you do after buying a boat? Well, we hope that this episode can give you a place to start. From making lists of upgrades, assessing your sails, dealing with contractors, and realizing that there is always more work than you thought there would be. Have you been to the top of your mast? We have! Getting to know your new floating home in and out is important not only for safety but also for when you want to make upgrades or new purchases: it is good to have your own set of measurements when ordering new items for your boat. I would like to emphasize once again that this process would not have been possible without help from family, friends, and Rodney and Cheri who really worked with us to make this sailing dream happen. Also a shout out to Mads from Sail Life of the Land of YouTube. Without him and his cheerful approach to "Oh Glorious Sanding," I might have lost the battle with the amount of work that I had to do. Cristen would like to give a special shout out to Sail Rite and their fantastic video's and equipment that literally put the wind back in our sails. Lastly, to Highfield, where we got our new dinghy - you made the decision easy and we have loved exploring in our new ride. We hope that this episode leaves you with the feeling that you too can take on a big challenging project and overcome the obstacles that can come up on your next adventure. Oh, and one last thing... sometimes when you think that everything is set and you've got it all figured out, the thing you least expect is just waiting for you. Listen to the end, have a laugh with us, and see why Cristen always latches the safety line gates now before pushing off the dock (heheheh...). Sail Life Sail Rite Highfield --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 2 Episode 1. We caught the bug; It was slow, it was surprising, it was sailing! Going from land travel-life to buying a sailboat can be a real challenge, especially if you really don't know what you are doing. We go from complete landlubbers to the owners of a classic 1975 Wellington 47 ketch sailboat. Let us share our journey with you as we check out boats and spend a lot of time "researching" on YouTube. We learn to sail with the American Sailing Association on a lake in Missouri. Then lastly we learn about brokers, and navigate the way ahead when you find "The One." Our sailboat buying experience was definitely challenging at times but, in the end, we found the one for us! This new season is going to be exciting and we are thrilled to start sharing this story with you! After listening to the episode let us know what you think! Have we lost our minds? Here are a few resources that we found especially helpful in on our new journey. These are not sponsored links. American Sailing Association Good Old Boat Magazine Pier One Yacht Sales Keyword Adventure --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Sailing? Pirates?? Family travel! In Season II we move from land to the sea! We are looking forward to bringing you along as we make a major decision to buy, repair, and sail a classic sailboat. We share our learning experiences in the hunt for a good old boat and the purchase process. If you have loved traveling with us by land in our RV, then you are going to find this transition to water really fascinating. Join us on our next great adventure!! Keyword Adventure #sailing, #Travel, #buyingaboat, #keywordadventure, #sailingadventure, #RVofthesea, #vitaminSEA, #adventurefamily, #podcast, #sailingpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 1 Episode 17.  The last episode in Season 1 finds us in the second oldest city in the US, Santa Fe New Mexico.  Santa Fe is like an onion, there are so many layers that it is easy to get lost, but the heart of the town is the Historic Plaza, food, history, mystery, and more this is a great place to start your Santa Fe adventure.  Visit the Loretta Chapel and wonder at the Miraculous Staircase, hiking in White Rock, stretching the boundaries of our imagination at Meow Wolf, and we push our mountain biking game to the next level with a trip down Windsor Mountain thanks to the Mellow Velo Bike Shop.  While this might be the last stop on this road trip the adventures continue in Season 2 with a whole different type of adventure.  We hope that over the last 17 episodes we have inspired you in some small way to pursue an adventure of your own.  We would love to hear about them!   We can't wait to share this next chapter with you.  The similarities between RV life and the Sailing life are in some ways shocking. The best part is the new season will start NEXT WEEK!!!! Until then remember that when life throws you a curve, the keyword is adventure! Keyword Adventure  Loretta Chapel Meow Wolf Mellow Velo #keywordadventure, #familytravel, #Santfe, #Roadtrip  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 1 Episode 16. As we move on from Moab we head to Bears Ears, Monument Valley, Valley of the Gods, and Natural Bridges National Monument, and then on to Durango Colorado. If you are going to visit this area be prepared to be in a very remote place, pack accordingly and fuel up whenever possible! It is a stunning part of America that is only now really getting lots of attention. This is an amazing place with big vistas and natural wonders around every turn. We boondocked at an abandoned air strip that we found using the App Campendium (link below). What a great find that was! Beautiful, not crowded and a view of of Bears Ears National Monument and Natural Bridges National Monument. Be sure to check out our Facebook Page to see some of the pictures we took! To be sure this is only a place to park your rig, it doesn't have any electricity, water, septic, nothing. Come prepared to be self sufficient. Monument Valley is a Navajo Tribal Park and not a US Park, there are fantastic tours, hikes, history and more and the best resource that I can give is their website (linked below) the park is currently Closed for Covid but updates are found on the site. John Ford and John Wayne really helped put this area on the map by making some beautiful and memorable old western movies here. This has continued into today with modern movies like Transformers and one of the Lego movies. It is one of the most iconic places in the American West. Valley of the Gods (not to be confused with Garden of the Gods in Colorado) is a stunning and often overlooked area that offers lots of fun adventure and is free and accessible via a gravel road running 17 miles through the park, there is remote camping, hiking, and photos galore, the only thing is you have to be very aware of the weather in the area as it is very prone to flash flooding. This can very much be the case of rain falling miles away uphill in the mountains and causing problems for the unwary tourist. As always when visiting areas like this take more water than you think you will need, enough to last a couple days if necessary, it could make the difference between life and death. The Moki Dugaway is about as treacherous a road as you will find, it is the most dangerous road in Utah, narrow, with very tight switchbacks and oh yeah it is all gravel! It descends 1200 ft from the mesa rim to the valley floor and wow will it get your attention, beautiful yes, dangerous? You bet! Do not attempt this with large vehicles like RV's or pulling trailers. Natural Bridges National Monument is one of the oldest National Monuments ( Theadore Rosevelt 1908) and was once very difficult to get to, but with better roads were built in 1977. This is one of the areas that has seen people living here for since 7,500 BCE. A stable water source in the desert with over-hangs that they were able to build buildings and granaries in made this a good place to survive and thrive for Native Americans. Challenging hiking and beautiful natural rock formations make this a great place to explore on your trip through the area. Bears Ears National Monument has definitely gotten a lot of exposure in the press over the last few years, and has unfortunately been reduced in size by 47% which is a real shame. Then Durango Colorado stole the Show.. Campendium Monument Valley Valley of the Gods Natural Bridges National Monument Trail of the Ancients The Polar Express -https://durangosilvertonrailroad.com/the-polar-express/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Episode 15, Magnificent Moab, finds us having way too much fun in Moab Utah, exploring Arches National Park, partying with the Adventure Mamas Initiative during their Dirtbag Family Bash, and hitting the trail on some fantastic mountain bikes near Canyonlands National Park! We talk about the Trail Forks App that helps you find fantastic trails with ratings, pictures, and off-line available maps so you don't get lost. For you hikers and runners out there, All Trails is another app that we have found to be super useful when you are looking for some awesome hiking trails. Of course, that doesn't replace local knowledge and you can get the best local knowledge for biking at Chili Peppers Bike Shop or Poision Spyder Bikes (fantastic name btw). Hiking, climbing, camping, or need to do some laundry? Then Gearheads is your shop! They even have free filtered water. We picked up a 5 gallon a Scepter Water container and flow control spout to keep in the truck: it is fantastic to have that added water insurance on our back country adventures. I can't tell you how many times that has come in handy. Moab is an unparalleled adventure locale for everything from climbing, 4X4 adventures, mountain biking, hiking, canyoneering, and of course whitewater paddling! I have to admit, I found it very difficult to find an outdoor itch that you can't scratch in this adventure mecca of the American West. We even got to catch the Banff Mountain Film Festival (Eric's first in-the-theater experience). Keyword Adventure Arches National Park. Canyonlands National Park Adventure Mama's Initiative Chili Peppers Bike Shop Poision Spyders Bikes Gearheads Outdoor Store Trail Forks All Trails Banff Mountain Film Festival #Moab #Utah #familytravel #rvtravel #Adventuretravel #optoutside #keywordadventure #RVlife #Mtnbike #trailforks #alltrails #rvfamily #Travelpets #outdoor #adventure #hiking #nationalparks #archesnationalpark #Banf #takethekidsoutside #outdooradventure #adventuremamas #podcast #travelpodcast #familyfriendly #outdoorpodcast #utahoutdoors #Canyoncountry #hikingwithkids #travelwithkids --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 1 Episode 14 finds us in Kanab Utah with plans to visit Bryce Canyon National Park and then Zion National Park, but along the way we discover so much more! We find ourselves on the door step to the Grand Staircase Escalante! Of course Cristen has to go on a gravel biking mission to explore this amazing part of America's public lands. We also find ourselves digging for treasure, and exploring the rich Movie history around and in Kanab Utah! This is our longest episode yet and for good reason there is so much to cover in this episode that we just couldn't stop! We really hope that you get the bug to explore this American treasure for yourself! Keyword Adventure Website link Willow Canyon Outfitters Website Link The Rock Stop Patagonia Activism Keyword Adventure Affiliate Links Affiliates #travel #Familytravel #RVTravel #NationalParks #Keywordadventure #optoutside --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Great Basin National Park needs to be on your must see list. it is stunning, diverse, remote, and free to visit! So much history and raw beauty that this episode went way longer than we thought! This was our first cold camping experience this season, in September, and we learned that our memory foam mattress doesn't like the cold. From hiking to high alpine lakes to learning about some of the oldest living things on this planet you can find it all at Great Basin National Park! For more updates, pictures, and to be sure you don't miss an episode be sure to subscribe and follow us on FaceBook and Instagram and of course on our website Keywordadventure.com! Keyword Adventure Keep searching for that next adventure! #keywordAdventure #Travel #familytravel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 1 Episode 12: We're diving into and across Nevada on "America's Loneliest Road." AAA was once quoted saying, "we warn all motorists not to drive there, unless they're confident of their survival skills." So, let's go! We find long stretches, lots of mountain passes, great camping, history, petroglyphs, incredible stars, and even some ties back to our home-state of Missouri. In this episode, we definitely geek-out on the history, but we find a wonderful reprieve of camping at Hickison Petroglyph Recreation Area (BLM) after the busy bustle of Lake Tahoe. Taking time and soaking in the frontier of US-50, "The Backbone of America," allows a visitor to come away with much more than a badge of "I drove that": there's a whole other way of life and rootedness to the people, places, and wildness that exists along the way. We hope you enjoy this episode. Please share it and comment if you do! Also, we have really been updating and adding to our website and we'd love for you to check it out. We're preparing a newsletter that you can subscribe to (don't worry, we don't like a lot of extra emails either, so this will be monthly at most) so that you can get updates on our new podcasts/blogs, get the Daily Discoveries for the week, get freebies, and we will let you know about sales that our affiliates (REI, Backcountry, Steep and Cheap, Toad and Co, and more) are having a tad bit earlier than you'll see in other places. Check it out: www.keywordadventure.com Ok, enough about business, let's get back to the road trip! Thank you again - we really appreciate you listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 1, Episode 11. Tahoe Misadventures. Well, nothing like arriving in an area and nearly leaving your mark on the landscape... literally! Be careful driving with your RV in the Tahoe area and remember if you are coming from the West / North go clockwise around the lake and save the pretty scenery for a time when you are not pulling a trailer. There are a lot of great campgrounds in the Tahoe area and with a little planning ahead you can stay at one of the stunning State Parks that surround the south side of the lake. Or if you are looking to be closer to the action, then you can even find some great spots in town to set up camp. Whether you are looking for food, gambling , outdoor adventures, or just stunning scenery, the Lake Tahoe area can give you a memories that will last a lifetime. There is a reason that this has been one of America's Playgrounds for more than 150 years! Ever since the Gold Rush, Americans have been coming here in search of escape and exciting adventures. Advice we would give when visiting Tahoe... Enjoy!! AND DON'T GO THE WRONG WAY AROUND THE LAKE!! Travel Blog — Keyword Adventure -Family Travel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 1 Episode 10. The Redwoods. If you took dinosaur habitat and combined it with a fairy realm, you might get close to what these ancient forests embody. Today, we visit the giants and are just as blown away as everyone says we would be. However, our "plan" was given several twists and we didn't end up where we thought we would, which led us to the glorious Stout Grove, around Crescent City, and over to Trinidad to explore, discovery eateries, and another brewery. Sometimes things go awry and it turns out really well anyway! Sometimes you end up having to back down a one-lane mountain road with an audience. We can laugh at that now, right? Then, we drive across northern California to check out Redding. This area is well-known for its community, hiking, mountain biking, and (unfortunately at that time) for a couple of raging wildfires happening way too close to people's homes. Again, we had a WHOLE lot more on our agenda for the Redding area, but the smoke from these fires was so dense, we decided to move on. Not to mention wanting to give a grieving community some space and humility. We did visit a couple of great gear shops, though, and made some fun acquaintances for future visits! Sometimes when you keep running into unexpected obstacles, you decide the time is right to just move along. We set our sights on Tahoe via a winding path through agricultural land and through beautiful foothills. The town of Grass Valley, CA, was an unexpected and wonderful surprise. Especially when we discovered the Empire Mine State Historic Park. Whoa!! Following that unplanned detour was a highlight of this trip leg as we make our way to Lake Tahoe for the next episode. Links for the Episode: - Redwood National and State Forests: https://www.nps.gov/redw/index.htm - Stout Memorial Grove Trail (Crescent City, CA): http://www.redwoodhikes.com/JedSmith/StoutGrove.html - USDA Forest Service Active Fire Mapping Program: https://fsapps.nwcg.gov/afm/index.php - Jefferson State Adventure Hub (Redding, CA): https://jsahub.com - SeaQuake Brewing (Crescent City, CA): https://seaquakebrewing.com - The Hermit's Hut (Redding, CA): https://hermitshut.com - Vita Cucina Bakery and Gourmet Foods (Crescent City, CA): unfortunately, closed :( - Crescent City Crab Shack (Crescent City, CA): https://www.facebook.com/Crescent-City-Crab-Shack-613900832082614/ (unsure if it's open - COVID times are hard on some of our favorite places... call before committing) - Trinidad Memorial and Memorial Lighthouse Park (Trinidad, CA): https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33188-d4493315-Reviews-Trinidad_Memorial_and_Memorial_Lighthouse-Trinidad_Humboldt_County_California.html - Empire Mine State Historic Park (Grass Valley, CA): https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=499 Send us a message or leave a podcast voicemail on Anchor and we'll happily answer your questions! Thank you, as always, for liking, subscribing, commenting, and most of all - sharing! May all of our traveling dreams return safely and swiftly. It's always a perfect time to scheme and plan for your next adventure . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 1 Episode 9: We've all been thrown for a loop. It's not that we've never experienced something in life that's completely thrown us off our course, but we definitely haven't experienced something that's changed the world as we know it on such a broad scale for an extensive period of time. We've been sitting with this experience for a couple of weeks, reevaluating how travel and adventure currently look and how it will be going forward. We are examining the tools we've found ourselves using during our return journey and our time of staying home. It turns out, there are many things about travel and adventure (whether with a partner, solo, or in a family) that are coming in handy. Tools that help us stay a little more sane, communicate better with one another, and use our time effectively while also honoring that... things are weird and we need to be good to ourselves. In this episode, we're talking about two of the most important aspects of spending so much time together while also maintaining a healthy personal existence: Adaptability and Discovering and Making Room for Our Fundamental Needs. We'll share tips on how this works in our life, when on the road and also staying home during a pandemic. We hope helps you and your family now - and definitely when the road trips start up again. Don't stop that dreaming and scheming! We will see each other having adventures very soon. On an important note, Cristen recently lost a high school friend to a silent struggle and she noticed that it's been a devastatingly unfortunate occurrence over the last few years - particularly with men. Tending our mental health is something that all of us need to spend time doing and paying attention to. For some of us, it's outlandish to imagine a mental/emotional landscape that could cause a person to take their life. But for others (and many more than we ever recognize), it's a fight that they contend with every day. In our view, tending your mental/emotional health is like going to the gym for physical health and - if the every day choices we're making aren't addressing our bigger concerns - then going to the doctor for a check-in. Our society doesn't talk about it enough because getting a mental health check-up (whether you're a woman or a man) IS normal, it IS acceptable, and it may save a life. If you are questioning your own need to check in with someone, please talk to a trusted friend, call your doctor, or reach out to one of the numbers we're providing below. We want to keep seeing you out there dreaming, planning, and doing your adventures, too. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 Trevor Lifeline (leading organization providing intervention/prevention services to LGBTQ young people under 25): 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 TrevorSpace (online international peer-to-peer community for LGBTQ young people/friends): www.trevorspace.org Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 press 1 or text 838255 TalkSpace (online therapy): www.talkspace.com BetterHelp (online therapy): www.betterhelp.com Find a local therapist: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists Online support for new moms dealing with postpartum challenges: www.postpartum.net OR www.supportingmamas.org (Moms: check out the organization The Adventure Mamas Initiative to connect with other AdvMoms - www.adventuremamas.org) Online support for new dads/partners dealing with postpartum challenges: www.postpartum.net/get-help/resources-for-fathers/ (Dads: check out this article from Fatherly: www.fatherly.com/play/6-websites-built-connect-community-dads/amp/) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 1 Episode 8 takes us to the Oregon Coast and back to mountain bike along the McKenzie River. In light of everyone being socially distanced currently for the Covid-19 pandemic, we talk about something that can occur when spending lots of time together in a smaller space: overwhelm. When we're traveling together each day, homeschooling, sharing meals, and so on... what do we do when we need some healthy solo time? We'll give our simplistic answer. Highlights this episode: ocean, sand dunes, huckleberries, Cape Perpetua, mountain biking, and looking forward to a little movement south towards the northern coast of California and the Red Wood Forests!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 1 Episode 7 took us a while to finish: turns out traveling and working remotely takes a bit of extra planning... In this episode, we get to start exploring around the town of Eugene, Oregon. It is way too much fun, with gear shops, greenways trails, and breweries. We explore waterfalls and talk a bit about gear... of course. From biking on the local trails, to sailing and paddle boarding, this Oregon adventure gets off to a fantastic start. Let's dive in! Episode Tidbits Brewery: Plank Town Brewery, Springfield, OR (www.planktownbrewing.com) Watery Place Features: Sahalie Falls, McKenzie River, Willamette River, Willamette River Greenway, Waldo Lake Apps: AllTrails, Trailforks Gear Shops: Backcountry Gear (www.backcountrygear.com), REI (www.REI.com) Outfitter (Mountain Bikes and Much More): Horse Creek Lodge (www.horse-creek.com) The Gear: Paddleboards - BOTE Inflatable SUP Boards - NRS Inflatable SUP Boards - Werner Zen SUP Paddle Trekking Poles - Black Diamond Distance Z Trekking Poles - Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles (what we use for Eric) Rain Gear (Jackets and Pants) - Arc'Teryx Beta AR Men's and Women's - Outdoor Research Helium Pants Kid's Outdoor Gear - REI Rainwall Jacket - REI Rainwall Pants Favorite Pants :) - Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants Favorite Packs - Osprey These are affiliate links, so if you purchase something through the link we provide above, we do earn a small percentage of that sale. It does NOT affect the price of the item for you to do this. Yea! Thank you for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 1 Episode 6 finds us on the final leg of our drive to Oregon and past the beautiful mountain town of Bend, Oregon. We get into some of the details around our motivations for loading up the family and heading west: visiting family, and pursuing Cristen's Adventure Mamas project of 1000 Miles of Adventure. We're in awe of the landscape from Boise to Vida, OR, and give some pin drops for Rail Trails in Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We twist our tongues around the topic of self-efficacy and sweat over squeezing our rig into tight spaces. The Adventure Mamas Initiative is a 501c3 non-profit organization that supports maternal wellness. Their visions is redefining motherhood by creating a world where women feel empowered to prioritize their own wellness. Check them out at www.adventuremamas.com as well as on Facebook and Instagram. The training group Cristen mentioned is Magnetic North, founded by Brittany Aäe. Their purpose is the journey. It's a values-based business; these values encompass self-sufficiency, durability, creativity, audacity, abundance, dignity, resilience, and commitment. Learn about this and SO much more on their website www.magneticnorth.us (make sure to check out the blog) - and on Instagram. Finally, our under-tended YouTube channel, where you can find the interview about Cristen's 1000 Miles of Adventure is here at Keyword Adventure. Please subscribe, like, share, and comment! We love hearing from you. It makes us feel good. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 1 Episode 5. Our family keeps the journey going and head to Boise, Idaho, one of the greatest outdoor towns of the West.  In this episode, we are testing a new presentation of our podcast with a more conversational format style.  Please let us know what you think!  Boise captivates us with the variety of outdoor adventure it offers and the friendly people we encounter.  If you are interested in some of the guides or recipes we mention, then we will include links below.  Thanks for checking us out and, as always, we are super stoked to share our adventures with you in the hope that you will get out and search for your own adventures! Helpful Links mentioned in Episode 5: InstantPot Pulled Pork:  https://thesaltymarshmallow.com/instant-pot-pulled-pork/ Malad Gorge, Idaho:  https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/thousand-springs National Fire Reports:  https://fsapps.nwcg.gov Boise Greenbelt:  https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/boise-greenbelt/ Keyword Adventure Trailer Video:  https://youtu.be/-zsYmtfWB-w Links to Products we enjoy and recommend: (These are affiliate links.  If you purchase a product that we recommend through these links, we do receive a small percentage of that sale, but it doesn't add to your cost at all.  Thanks for using our links!) Boise Books The Hiker's Guide: Greater Boise: Scott Marchant - https://amzn.to/2RE7jzn A Kid's Guide to Boise: Rick Just - https://amzn.to/2ObVezl Arkansas Books Arkansas Waterfalls Guidebook: Tim Ernst - https://amzn.to/3181ixX Buffalo River Hiking Trails: Tim Ernst - https://amzn.to/2t80QmU Arkansas Dayhikes for Kids & Families: Tim Ernst - https://amzn.to/2RFaEOA Stuff Sena SPH10-10 Outdoor Sports Bluetooth Stereo Headset - https://amzn.to/2RZDVmn "Sorry for what I said" Pillow - https://amzn.to/2RZE21h Music Credits: Epidemic Sound Come with Me Tonight - Mid Knight Fire and Bones - Biddy Sullivan Lovin Life - Stefan Netsman Ozone - Michael Keeps Vagabond Train - Dez Moran --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Season 1 Episode 4 - In this episode we have a pretty day on the road and sight the Rocky Mountains for the first time on the trip. This inspires Matt to go over the truck and travel trailer to see if anything needs to be fixed. Cristen works her magic and finds a fantastic place to eat that the whole family loves!! If you are in Rock Springs, Wyoming, be sure to check out the Bitter Creek Brewery! We hope you love episode 4 and we are looking forward to really getting this adventure started as we get into the mountains!!  Music By Epidemic Sound Keep Trucking - Grant Lamotte Then We Cross America - Mike Parr --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

In this episode (Season 1, Episode 3), we make a decision on whether to charge ahead to see just how good our timing is with the storm ahead OR to hang back and spend the night in a Walmart parking lot with dozens of truckers.  Weather resources and safety are covered, as well as touching on a bit of human safety in every day scenarios.  And finally, we introduce ourselves!  You gave us some great feedback and we realized we haven't give a proper introduction - yet.  Get to know who we are, how we travel, what we're doing and why, and what the mission is that's inspired the creation of Keyword Adventure. Music and Sound Effects come from Epidemic Sound --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

On this episode (Season 1 Episode 2) we talk about comfort for you and your pets, how to stay sane by making and using some simple check lists, and some of our favorite smartphone apps for finding camping and checking the weather along the way. Of course on our first day out while crossing the Great Plains on I-80 across Nebraska we encounter a dangerous line of thunderstorms. Summer in the Great Plains is always a prime place to encounter some fierce resistance from Mother Nature. While this can be beautiful it can also be dangerous and intimidating, best to have a plan in place! Keywordadventure.com On The Apple Store Camping Spots - Campendium, Park Advisor Navigation - Waze, Apple Maps, and Google Earth Weather - MyRadar (Great for forecasts as well), NOAA and Hi-Def Radar Pet Medical Kit You can also follow us on Social media on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! @Keyword Adventure! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

Travel Podcast Season 1 Episode 1. The time has come! Travel preparation for a three-month family RV trip in the American West can be daunting. So, let's start with the logistics we used to get comfortable with our rig and set-up that might help you in your planning, too. We give some tips and tricks about how we prepared for the trip, as well as some stumbling blocks we discovered along the way. Have you ever dreamed about taking that great extended adventure? You can do it and we are here to share the experience with you while entertaining a bit! This is a kid, adult, and pet friendly episode. This is our very first podcast, so bear with us while we learn as we go! Additionally, we do hope to have a video up in the near future. Stay tuned here and at Keyword Adventure on Youtube!! Feel free to send us comments and stories. We are going to be posting weekly, so please be sure to rate us, subscribe, and share! It boosts our confidence and audience: the people we envision having these conversations with each week. Thank you! :) www.keywordadventure.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keywordadventure/message

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