Outlandish

New York's Adirondack State Park is bigger than Yellowstone, the Everglades, Glacier, and Grand Canyon National Parks... combined. This week, we're handing the mic off to producers Emily Russell and Brian Mann, who show us how the Adirondacks serve as a testing ground for ideas shaping public lands management across the U.S.

On the Idaho-Wyoming border, the future of a special piece of land hangs in the ether. It’s called the Palisades. Some people want to see it protected as Wilderness. Others want to preserve its wild character AND keep it open to motorized and mechanized uses. Producer Scott Stuntz wonders if the two sides have more in common than they think.

What happens when a professional skier/cliff jumper decides to start a trail running series? Well, let's just say running isn't the main focus. The Cirque Series in the brain child of famous cliff-jumper Julian Carr, and takes place on some of the most well-known ski resorts around the West. Producer Claire Jones sets off to learn more about the series and Julian, which leads her down a path to answer one question: What on earth draws people to run up and down 3000 vertical feet?

Trail magic is part serendipity, part heroism, part… well, magic. It's a helping hand when hikers need it most. Outlandish is partnering with the Out There podcast to bring you today's story. We'll meet Willow Belden, a radio-maker who's thru-hiked the Colorado Trail. She helps us answer the question of why trail angels are so kind. What makes an angel commit to offering repeated acts of altruism?

How many people know a gold miner? Producer Monica Gokey knew exactly zero before she set off into the backwoods of Idaho to find one. She thought she'd find grizzled old men hellbent on striking it rich. Instead, she found an eclectic community of people for whom gold mining is a hobby, a social connection, and their bridge to the great outdoors. 

Producer Nick Mott moved to Montana about a year ago. He’s an avid rock climber – and he noticed something really weird when he first moved there: It was super hard to find information on where and what all the climbs were. People were tight-lipped. At the same time, social media meant all kinds of public lands were getting busier than ever. So he started wonder: What does sharing information – or being secret about it – mean for the places we play?

Does getting better at something increase our enjoyment of it? In today's episode, producer Monica Gokey asks the question of whether aptitude affects how much we enjoy a particular activity - in this case, fly-fishing. We'll also hear from an expert on how waterway access differs from public land access. Pull out your fly rod, tie a fly, and put in your earbuds - Outlandish is heading to the river! 

Outlandish is in full-on production with season three around the corner... but in the meantime, we're re-releasing an interview with our favorite Iditarod musher, Jesse Royer. Jesse's running at the front of the pack in this year's race. We couldn't pass up the chance to put her amazing voice back on the airwaves. We're rooting for you, Jesse! Mush on.

On this episode of Outlandish we speak with Mark Bethke, Director of Planning and Budget for the U.S. Forest Service Region 4 (and Liz's boss!) to discuss why it's important for you to be engaged in your region and exactly how you can join the conversation.      

Team outlandish explores the intersection of public lands and public health.

On this bonus episode we go Steelhead fishing down the Salmon River with our friend Steph Ellis from Aggipah River Trips. Listen as we discuss what it takes to be a river guide and how she handles the challenges of being a female outfitter and a mom.   

This week on Outlandish we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic River Act, an Act that gives back to our splendid rivers by armoring them against the pressures of the outside world. Listen in as we follow its origin story and the brothers who made it happen.  

Today on Outlandish our guest reporter Monica Gokey has a chat with rangeland researcher and llama packing hunter, Matt Rinella. When it comes to public lands and hunting, Matt and his llamas have some great stories. 

Today on Outlandish we continue with part two from the SHIFT (Shaping How We Invest For Tomorrow) Outdoor Festival Story Slam. The Story Slam is a space where folks come to offer their gift, their story. If you haven't checked out our previous episodes from SHIFT we highly recommend that you do. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy these beautiful stories. 

This week on Outlandish we present some more bonus episodes from the SHIFT (Shaping How We Invest For Tomorrow) Outdoor Festival. This SHIFT Story Slam is a space where folks come to offer their gift, their story. We hope you enjoy this bit of ear-candy, the first episode of our two-part Story Slam series.   

On this episode of Outlandish, we dive into the traditions and stories behind hunting. Hunting on public lands builds family bonds and cements an incredible important sense of place for many of us. It also allows many of us to feed our families. Download this episode today to hear how hunting deepens our relationships, both with each other and our environment.  

On this bonus episode of Outlandish we interviewOlivia Van Damme from the SHIFT (Shaping How We Invest For Tomorrow) Outdoor Festival to discuss San Francisco's City Surf Project's physical education program.

On this bonus episode of Outlandish we interview Barton Robison from the SHIFT (Shaping How We Invest For Tomorrow) Outdoor Festival in Jackson Wyoming to discuss the Oregon Outdoors Health Initiative and how they help low-income minorities and people with disabilities get more access to public lands.

On this bonus episode of Outlandish we interview Christian Beckwith from the SHIFT Outdoor Festival in Jackson Wyoming to discuss how public lands are an important part of public health.

On this bonus episode of Outlandish, we talk with our guest reporter Monica Gokey to discuss podcasting and public lands while on a hike in Idaho.

This week on Outlandish we're continuing our discussion on grazing and public lands. Outlandish is going on a cattle drive! We'll hear from a long-time buckaroo, plus recreational users whose hiking overlaps with cattle country. We'll spend the episode on a grazing allotment on the Boise National Forest. Giddyup, Outlandish!

This week on Outlandish, we're diving into a two-part series on grazing and public lands. We're handing the mic off to Monica Gokey, who's taking us out to the great sagebrush sea - to a place where the relationship between ranchers and the land they run cattle on is so intertwined that people can hardly remember it any other way.

On this bonus episode of Outlandish, I dig deeper into glaciers with an amazing geologist: Dan Seffeirt. He explains "ice patch archaeology" and how glaciers impact our ecosystems.

On this episode of Outlandish, we bring you one of the most incredible stories I've ever heard. It all started with our adventure to see a glacier full of extinct bugs, that sadly no longer exists.  My fascination with this concept lead me to someone who made one of the most significant archeological finds.  Download this episode today to hear this amazing tale of friends on a hunting trip that discovered history.

On today's bonus episode of Outlandish we're meeting the Brooks brothers. They grew up in a really outdoorsy family, and all those formative years hunting and fishing drove both brothers to pursue careers in conservation. 

On this episode of Outlandish, we hand the mic off to Caroline Lester. She takes us to public lands where fish frenzies take bring communities together, and Atlantic Salmon complete their unique life cycles.

On today's bonus episode, we take one of our local salmon wildlife heroes to find out more about our new little bird friends. 

On this episode of Outlandish we explore a variety of migration types happening in our own backyard.  Join us as we see what's happening in the air, in the water, and on the land as we bring in a special guest reporter to help us uncover these fascinating facts.

On this episode we speak with Greg Peters from the National Forest Foundation to discuss exactly what a national forest is, how it differs from other public lands, and how everyone should be out enjoying them.

On this episode of Outlandish we explore groups of individuals raising awareness on public lands and social issues at the same time.

Continuing our bonus content series, we bring you Gina Knudson to get a behind the scenes look at the Appalachian Trails episode.

On this episode of Outlandish, Liz and Mindy take a trip to the Appalachian Trail to learn about it's history with the native people and how much beauty it still holds today. 

As part of our new interview series, I was interested in talking with Bjorn Frederickson from the Fossil Creek episode about life in the forest service, and all things wild and scenic.

On this episode of Outlandish, we explore one of the most beautiful bodies of water we've seen: Fossil Creek. We also learn about the history of the river, and it's relationship with the native people.  Download this episode now to hear about a truly remarkable gym that's hidden in Arizona.

For this season of Outlandish, we wanted to do something different. In between our adventures we are going to dive a little deeper into some of our topics by interviewing the experts. On this episode, we interview Jessie Royer: champion dog sledder to discuss the life of a dog musher.

Find out more at yourforestsyourfuture.org. Welcome to Season 2 of Outlandish! For this episode, we traveled to  Alaska to see the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Often referred to as “The Last Great Race,” this 1,000-mile long challenge is some of the roughest, most beautiful terrain Mother Nature has to offer. Listen to this episode to hear us speak with the founders of The Iditarod. We hear their perspectives on what the event means to the state of Alaska and to the greater picture of humanity and our public lands.

The gateway to all things public lands, out•LAND•ish is a brand new podcast brought to you by The United States Forest Service. Whose ready for another exciting season of public lands adventures!

Find out more at https://www.yourforestsyourfuture.org/ For our final episode of Season 1 we really wanted to go out with a bang! We really loved our first episode and our guest, Char Miller, and his knowledge of our public lands. As a result, we brought him back for more information. He gives us great insights on how anyone can take action and have a say on how our public lands are used and transformed. Speaking of taking action, we decided it would be a great idea to take our own advice. We decided to go on an adventure for the episode, visit some of the most beautiful canyons, and even go for a ride on snow bikes. Download this episode now to hear our adventure, and how you too can take part in having an active voice over our public lands. 5 Ways to Get Involved: 1) Go Hiking 2) Camp for a weekend 3) Hit the bike trails 4) Take a fishing trip 5) Join an organization that aligns with your interests Find out more at https://www.yourforestsyourfuture.org/

Been feeling a little low lately? Like something's missing in your life? Perhaps you've got a case of NDD! In this episode we explore the growing phenomenon known as "Nature Deficiency Disorder" starting with the future of our public lands... kids!

What does RV’ing have to do with Public Lands? Get ready for an adventure with Mindy and Liz as they set out to discover just that….in an RV of course! As summer fades to fall, make time for one last road trip and come along for an audio journey into the amazing world of RVing on public lands.

Is it the destination? Or the journey? Everyone has a story to tell about road trips and our nation's often overlooked public lands serve as both the destination and journey. Because of this we have dedicated a two part series on the Great American Road Trip. Experience the Windshield Wilderness as Rachel explores public lands through the lens of the Great American Road Trip and builds some family values along the way.

Canada or Mexico? out.LAND.ish guest reporter Gina Knudson takes us on an adventure along her favorite National Scenic Trail; the Continental Divide Trail, which spans the United States, north to south, border to border. We'll learn about Trail Angles, Hiker Boxes, and the lucky among us may even just get our own "Trail Name."

This solar eclipse business is a big thing. Find out how agencies across the path of totality are bracing for the millions of visitors planning on catching this celestial wonder on America’s prime backdrop of public lands. Catch part 2 of Total Eclipse of my Heart to find out how different people from across the country experienced this once in a lifetime event!

This solar eclipse business is a big thing. Find out how agencies across the path of totality are bracing for the millions of visitors planning on catching this celestial wonder on America’s prime backdrop of public lands. Catch part 1 of Total Eclipse of my Heart to find out how you need to prepare to hit the road for your own 2017 solar eclipse adventure.

Hey folks! We're taking a mid-season break! Be back soon : )

Take a deep breath and head out on a snowy adventure. Join Mindy Crowell as she immerses herself in all things trail running. There is a trail running camp? Is running like life? Or is it just plain hard? Find out for yourself without even breaking a sweat.

Put on your mushroom goggles and join Rachel Layman as she takes you on the spore-to-plate journey of a wild mushroom, with a few choose-your-own-adventure detours along the way. Don't try this at home unless you're sticking to the "foragers' golden rule."

In Episode 2 of out.LAND.ish Liz Townley takes you on the Main Salmon River, to explore one of the greatest wild places in the lower 48.

Join Mindy, Liz and Rachel as they delve into the history of our public lands-but, don't yawn or click on S-town just yet- this history may be more poignant than you think! Join a public lands rally without even making a cleaver sign and find out how to call in your pack of mules on Episode One: Ajax, Pinchot, and a Marching Band. You haven't heard the story behind our favorite national real estate until you've heard it from Dr. Char Miller.