Outdoor adventure awaits in Wyoming! We'll visit some interesting places and meet some interesting folks along the way. And... we'll give you handy tips to handle our wide open spaces with confidence. So, join us each week beginning April 1, 2022!
The Pole Creek Challenge, sponsored by Powder Pass Nordic Club, is an annual Nordic Ski race held west of Buffalo, in the BighornMountains. In this episode, join Pathfinder Bruce… as he chats with participants and spectators at this fun-filled event. For more information about Powder Pass Nordic: https://www.powderpassnordic.org/
Beginning in Jackson, Wyoming this premier "stage format” sled dog race is hosted by area communities and is intended to promotehealthy and active lifestyles for people and their pets.In this episode, Outdoor Recreation Specialist, Jamie Hansen, attends the grand finale of the race in Dubois… chatting with spectatorsand mushers.
Based in Daniel Wyoming, Growing Adventures rents cabins and a wide range of campers for folks who want a step-up from a tent or who do not wish to tow their rig to Wyoming. In this episode, learn more about Growing Adventures and how their friendly, personalized service can make your trip a more comfortable adventure.For more information about Growing Adventures:https://www.growingadventuresllc.com/Phone: 970-274-4429
Join Pathfinder Bruce in this episode, as he chats with snow sledders at Trail End State Historic Site and discovers simple pursuits are often the best!
Looking for an outdoor event this coming weekend? Check-out “What's Up This Weekend in Wyoming!”For more great outdoor events, go to the Office of Outdoor Recreation's Event Calendar:wyorec.info/events
Combine a love of dogs and Nordic Skiing by skijoring with your pooch! In this episode, learn a few skijoring basics…. equipment needs, training tips, and how to choose the right skijoring dog.
In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce chats with Nikki Smerski, of Backcountry Grit Expeditions, about guiding folks on wilderness snowshoe hikes combining art and outdoor adventure. For more information about Backcountry Grit Expeditions: https://gritexpeditions.com/
In this episode, Nick Flores, of Black Mountain Nordic, stops by to chat about a good problem to have- too much snow on the group's Nordic ski trails. Nick also provides a run-down of upcoming events hosted by the Nordic ski club. For more information about Black Mountain Nordic: https://blackmountainnordic.com/
The Bear River Outdoor Recreation Alliance (BRORA) is a dynamic, non-profit organization promoting, developing and maintaining outdoor recreation opportunities in Evanston and Southwest Wyoming. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce chats with BRORA board member, Jason Banks, about the group, their yurt rental program and Winter recreation opportunities in SW Wyoming. For more information about The Bear River Outdoor Recreation Alliance: https://brorayurts.org/
Looking for an outdoor event this coming weekend? Check-out “What's Up This Weekend in Wyoming!” For more great outdoor events, go to the Office of Outdoor Recreation's Event Calendar: wyorec.info/events
Family Pheasant Hunt Day is a chance for families to enjoy bird hunting at Fort Phil Kearny State Historic site. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce chats with Game and Fish Department Regional Access Coordinator, Troy Tobiasson, about the cooperation between State Parks and Game and Fish in making the event possible. Bruce then hits the trail to talk with participants at the 2024 hunt.
Looking for an outdoor event this coming weekend? Check-out “What's Up This Weekend in Wyoming!” For more great outdoor events, go to the Office of Outdoor Recreation's Event Calendar: wyorec.info/events
Our guest this week is Dave Glenn, Director of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. Dave chats about the agency he heads, as well as how the Department is facilitating responsible, community-based growth of outdoor recreation in Wyoming.
Start the new year right…with a First Day Hike! Eighteen State Parks and Historic Sites will be hosting First Day Hikes on January 1 and these events are a great way to jump-start outdoor recreation in 2025. For more information about First Day Hikes 2025: wyorec.info/events
It's no secret- ice can be slick! In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce provides some ways to avoid injury on icy trails and lakes.
Marcus Dufort returns to the podcast to tell us how the Ski Patrol helps to keep skiers safe on the slopes… and provides some simple advice for those new to the sport of downhill skiing.
Avalanches can pose a danger to skiers, snowmobilers and anyone traveling in the Winter landscape. In this episode, Marcus Dufort stops by to discuss how you can reduce the threat of death or serious injury from these forces of Nature.
Professional ice climber, Aaron Mulkey, joins Pathfinder Bruce to discuss the allure of ice climbing and the upcoming Wyoming Ice Festival. For more information about the Wyoming Ice Festival: https://wyoicefest.com/
Nordic skiing is a great way to move across the Winter landscape. In this episode, Nick Flores, from Black Mountain Nordic, provides advice for getting started in the sport.
Traveling to and from your favorite recreation spots can be challenging in the Winter and requires a little extra preparation. In this episode, get some handy tips to build your own Winter survival kit for your vehicle.
Merry Christmas! We kick-off our Winter Recreation Week as hear why some people think Winter is the best season of the year!
In this episode, we continue our discussion with noted author and outdoorsman, Wells Jones, as we tackle the nuts and bolts of adventure. What makes an outdoor experience an adventure? Is it necessary to engage in extreme outdoor sports to experience adventure? For more information about Wells Jones and A Line in the Sand: https://www.audible.com/author/Wells-Jones/B0CZ4MH22W
What makes an outing an adventure? In this episode, we chat with noted author and adventurer, Wells Jones, about his world-wide quest for adventure and the impetus for his new book, A Line in the Sand. For more information about Wells Jones and A Line in the Sand: https://www.audible.com/author/Wells-Jones/B0CZ4MH22W
Outdoor Recreation Collaboratives bring together local community members, stakeholders, federal agencies, and state agencies to support sustainable outdoor recreation growth. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce and Outdoor Recreation Specialist, Sherry Joslyn, discuss the “nuts and bolts” of collaboratives and how their work improves Outdoor Recreation opportunities for all. For more Information about Outdoor Recreation Collaboratives: https://wyooutdoorrecreation.wyo.gov/index.php/outdoor-recreation-collaboratives/collaboratives
Wild Turkey will be gracing the Thanksgiving table in many Wyoming households this year. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce explains how the turkey became a game bird in Wyoming, provides cooking tips, and answers the burning question “Why is a game bird native to North America named after a country in Eastern Europe?
With blue-ribbon fishing, hiking, biking, water sports, skiing and snowshoeing, Casper offers surprising opportunities to get outside and enjoy the best of Wyoming's great outdoors. In this episode, Pathfinders Bruce and Linda chat about the adventures awaiting you in the Casper area.
The City of Newcastle, in cooperation with Bent Sprockets, is constructing a bike park within the community. In October, Bent Sprockets held a community workday…giving residents a chance to put-in the sweat equity needed to bring the project to fruition. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce chats with folks “digging trail.”
Solvitur Ambulando...It is solved with a walk. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce extols the virtues walking...to benefit your body and to clear your mind.
Some things seem spooky at the time but, upon a little reflection, are not so spooky after all. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce scores true outdoor stories on "The Creepy Scale" This is a fun look at creepy stuff...with a surprise ending!
Who…or what, was opening the woman's tent during the night? And will she ever feel safe camping in the wilderness again? A true “Spooky Tale of the Out-of-Doors.”
A young couple face an adversary just as dangerous as any hardened criminal, in this true “Spooky Tale of the Out-of-Doors.”
Who was the odd young man appearing on a rural Wyoming Road? And why did he return to haunt a couple with his wild tale? Another true “Spooky Tale of the Out-of-Doors.”
Our 2024 “Spooky Tales of the Out-of-Doors Series” kicks-off with a strange tale of a mystery ship on the North Platte River…a ship portending death!
Poaching is a problem that degrades conservation efforts, reduces hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities, and affects all who recreate outdoors. In this wide-ranging interview, Pathfinder Bruce discusses poaching with retired British Columbian Fisheries Officer, Randy Nelson. The pair discuss the impetus behind violation of conservation laws and consider how the public can help stem the tide of poaching. Want to help stop poaching in Wyoming? Call: 1-877-WGFD-TIP (1-877-943-3847). Out-of-state callers can call 1-307-777-4330. Tips can also be submitted by texting the keyword WGFD to 847-411.
This year's Bearlodge Classic mountain bike race was held in mid-September near Sundance. Join Pathfinder Bruce as he chats with folks at the starting line. For more information about the Sundance Chain Gang Mountain Bike Association visit: https://www.scgmba.org/
Looking for an outdoor event this coming weekend? Check-out “What's Up This Weekend in Wyoming!” For more great outdoor events, go to the Office of Outdoor Recreation's Event Calendar: wyorec.info/events
Wyoming's outdoor opportunities are as varied as the folks who enjoy them. In this episode, Pathfinder Bruce travels from the Bighorns to the Alps, posing the question, “Why Wyoming?”
Looking for an outdoor event this coming weekend? Check-out “What's Up This Weekend in Wyoming!” For more great outdoor events, go to the Office of Outdoor Recreation's Event Calendar:wyorec.info/events
Get the inside scope on prospects for the upcoming hunting season as Pathfinder Bruce chats with Sheridan Region Wildlife Management Coordinator, Tim Thomas.
Looking for an outdoor event this coming weekend? Check-out “What's Up This Weekend in Wyoming?” For more great outdoor events, go to the Office of Outdoor Recreation's Event Calendar: wyorec.info/events
The 3rd Annual Kemmerer Outdoor Discovery Day was held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 and featured fun, hands-on activities to learn about the Bridger-Teton Forest, Leave No Trace, and responsible recreation principles. Join Pathfinder Bruce in this episode, as he chats with folks at the event. For more great outdoor events, go to the Office of Outdoor Recreation's Event Calendar: wyorec.info/events
Looking for an outdoor event this coming weekend? Check-out “What's Up This Weekend in Wyoming!” For more great outdoor events, go to the Office of Outdoor Recreation's Event Calendar: wyorec.info/events
In August, the Bighorn Basin Outdoor Recreation Collaborative hosted a community float on an eleven mile section of the proposed Bighorn River Blueway Trail - from Basin Wyoming to Greybull City Park. In this episode, Outdoor Recreation Outreach Coordinator, Laurel Stephens, chats with floaters as they prepared to hit the water. For more information about outdoor recreation collaboratives: https://wyooutdoorrecreation.wyo.gov/
Looking for an outdoor event this coming weekend? Check-out “What's Up This Weekend in Wyoming!” For more great outdoor events, go to the Office of Outdoor Recreation's Event Calendar: wyorec.info/events
Join Pathfinder Bruce in this heart-warming episode, as he passes on his love of wild places to still another generation of family members.
Looking for an outdoor event this coming weekend? Check-out “What's Up This Weekend in Wyoming!” For more great outdoor events, go to the Office of Outdoor Recreation's Event Calendar: wyorec.info/events
Ok, the Bison may be on Wyoming's flag…but the Pronghorn may be the State's iconic symbol…perfectly adapted to the sagebrush steppe comprising much of the land we call home.
Wyoming is a trout fishing paradise. Whether expert fly fisher or casual angler, trout fishing is a great way to re-create yourself…in Wyoming's great outdoors!
You'll find this “Tiny Tiger of the Plains” in Wyoming…and you might be surprised to find this is no timid mouse!
Discover what may be Wyoming's cutest mammal…the Pika, as we continue WYO Wildlife Week!
Learn how to be Bear Aware and avoid bear conflicts, as you recreate in Wyoming's great outdoors.
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