Podcasts about cascade mountains

Head to the foothills of Oregon's Cascade Mountains and the shores of the Deschutes River with Randy, Caly, and RV full-timer Casey Kilgore. In this episode, they explore the breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, luxurious resort activities, and other top things to do in one of America's premier resort destinations—Sunriver, Oregon.Subscribe to RV Destinations Magazine at https://RVDestinationsMagazine.com. Use code PODCAST20 to get 20% off your subscription today!Learn more about Casey Kilgore and Through the Eyes of Our Tribe at https://throughtheeyesofourtribe.comCHAPTERS05:08 The Last Blockbuster07:18 Fun Facts09:23 Most Haunted Places in Sunriver12:43 Allstays14:13 Golfing16:51 Kayaking20:58 Swimming Pools23:03 Biking24:41 Horseback Riding26:03 Ox Blox27:00 Snow Activities29:07 Dining30:39 Shopping at The Villages at Sunriver32:04 Coffee Shops34:31 Wildlife36:37 Recommended Campgrounds38:21 About Casey KilgorePARTNERSHIPSFind your perfect campsite, RV park, or overnight stop with Allstays—the essential travel companion for every road trip adventure. Learn more at https://allstays.onelink.me/AoQx/duwbhx6lGet 10% Ox Blox, the strongest, most durable, and most versatile trailer support on the market, by going to https://myoxblox.com and endring code RVD.

Travis Decker Case: 7 Red Flags the Judge IGNORED Before Father Murdered His Three Daughters The Travis Decker case exposes catastrophic failures in America's custody system that led to the murders of three innocent girls. This in-depth investigation examines how Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia (5) Decker were failed by every system meant to protect them. On May 30, 2025, Travis Decker picked up his daughters for a court-ordered visitation and never returned them. Their bodies were discovered at Rock Island Campground in Washington State, suffocated with plastic bags. Despite his ex-wife Whitney's desperate warnings about his deteriorating mental health, homelessness, and untreated PTSD, Judge Robert Jourdan maintained Decker's unsupervised visitation rights. This video analyzes the shocking timeline of missed opportunities, including Washington State Patrol's denial of an Amber Alert request, the VA system's failure to provide mental health services to a combat veteran in crisis, and the family court's refusal to enforce its own safety orders. We examine the digital evidence, including Decker's Google searches about relocating to Canada just days before the murders. As the FBI-led manhunt enters its second week with a $20,000 reward, we explore why this trained Army Ranger remains at large in the Cascade Mountains. Learn about the custody red flags that were ignored, the systemic reforms needed to prevent similar tragedies, and what every parent needs to know about protecting children in high-conflict custody cases. This case study reveals how Travis Decker's military training, combined with institutional failures, created the perfect storm for an preventable tragedy. From the August 2024 incident where one daughter was found with a bathrobe tied around her neck to Decker's refusal to comply with court-ordered psychiatric evaluations, every warning sign was documented yet dismissed. #TravisDecker #DeckerSisters #TrueCrime #CustodyMurder #AmberAlert #Manhunt #WashingtonCrime #FailedSystem #JusticeForPaitynEvelynOlivia #ArmyRangerFugitive Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Travis Decker Case: 7 Red Flags the Judge IGNORED Before Father Murdered His Three Daughters The Travis Decker case exposes catastrophic failures in America's custody system that led to the murders of three innocent girls. This in-depth investigation examines how Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia (5) Decker were failed by every system meant to protect them. On May 30, 2025, Travis Decker picked up his daughters for a court-ordered visitation and never returned them. Their bodies were discovered at Rock Island Campground in Washington State, suffocated with plastic bags. Despite his ex-wife Whitney's desperate warnings about his deteriorating mental health, homelessness, and untreated PTSD, Judge Robert Jourdan maintained Decker's unsupervised visitation rights. This video analyzes the shocking timeline of missed opportunities, including Washington State Patrol's denial of an Amber Alert request, the VA system's failure to provide mental health services to a combat veteran in crisis, and the family court's refusal to enforce its own safety orders. We examine the digital evidence, including Decker's Google searches about relocating to Canada just days before the murders. As the FBI-led manhunt enters its second week with a $20,000 reward, we explore why this trained Army Ranger remains at large in the Cascade Mountains. Learn about the custody red flags that were ignored, the systemic reforms needed to prevent similar tragedies, and what every parent needs to know about protecting children in high-conflict custody cases. This case study reveals how Travis Decker's military training, combined with institutional failures, created the perfect storm for an preventable tragedy. From the August 2024 incident where one daughter was found with a bathrobe tied around her neck to Decker's refusal to comply with court-ordered psychiatric evaluations, every warning sign was documented yet dismissed. #TravisDecker #DeckerSisters #TrueCrime #CustodyMurder #AmberAlert #Manhunt #WashingtonCrime #FailedSystem #JusticeForPaitynEvelynOlivia #ArmyRangerFugitive Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

This episode originally aired on June 29, 2021. By May 23, 2020, 41-year-old Ian Eckles had been missing for a week. He had made plans to go hunting with a friend, but never showed up at their meeting spot. When he failed to report to work the next day, concern quickly turned into alarm.Ian's family and friends launched a desperate search across the rugged terrain of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest along Washington's Cascade Mountains. Exhausted and running on adrenaline, they scoured the wilderness for any sign of him.Then, something surreal happened. Ian's FJ Cruiser came barreling down the mountain. But Ian wasn't driving. A brief, tense encounter with the man behind the wheel ended with him fleeing into the forest, and a chase that didn't last long.That encounter triggered a massive manhunt for an armed and dangerous fugitive, and it raised even more questions about what really happened to Ian Eckles.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form: http://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/case-submission/.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oregon is famous for its waterfalls, but not all are so easy to find. On this week's episode of Peak Northwest, we explore a hidden waterfall corridor along the North Umpqua River in the southern Cascade Mountains, ranking the best plunges and falls in the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode - The Armchair ExplorerHello and welcome to this week's episode! I've got something a little different—and very exciting—for you. Today, I'm sharing a powerful episode from The Armchair Explorer, hosted by my good friend Aaron Millar. It is called "IMMERSION: Homecoming: Chief Joseph's Promise and the Flight of the Nez Perce" from the Hidden Trails of Oregon Series.The episode is called Homecoming, and it tells a moving story about the Native American tribes of Eastern Oregon—specifically, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla. It uncovers a nearly forgotten chapter of history involving two chiefs and a sacred promise to bring their people home.The Armchair Explorer is a phenomenal travel podcast that blends immersive audio, rich storytelling, and a deep sense of human connection and adventure. It's a huge inspiration to me, and I think you'll find yourself transported by the vivid way these stories are told. I am absolutely delighted to share this episode today, as quality content is the most important aspect, and Aaron has that in abundance with his podcast.See the shownotes below for all the links to the Armchair Explorer Podcast and everything mentioned in the episode. You have to check in to Aaron's podcast like I do every week!So sit back, relax, and let this journey take you somewhere unforgettable. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.ShownotesWelcome back to the Hidden Trails of Oregon! In the first episode of our new season, host Aaron Millar heads to the eastern edge of the state, far from the bustle of coastal cities and the craggy heights of the Cascade Mountains.We're going on location in the traditional lands of the Nez Perce to uncover a piece of history unknown to most outsiders. In the late 19th century, the Wallowa Band of the Nez Perce tribe were driven from their homeland. 200 warriors, protecting hundreds more women and children, fought for five days against 520 US soldiers. Their leader, before surrendering, promised his people that one day they would come home. After nearly 200 years, his promise may just be starting to come true. This is a unique story of generational resilience, cultural preservation, and the ongoing work for recognition and ancestral lands. RESOURCESTo plan your next Oregon adventure:traveloregon.comAdventure Along With The Hidden Trails of Oregon - https://traveloregon.com/plan-your-trip/destinations/lakes-reservoirs/adventure-along-with-the-hidden-trails-of-oregon-podcast/Visiting the Nez Perce Homeland and the Tamkaliks Celebration powwow:wallowanezperce.orgLocal and cultural history at the Josephy Library: library.josephy.orgThank you to our guests: Bobbie Conner, Rich Wandschneider, Jacey Sohappy, and Nancy Crenshaw.CREDITSThis series was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry. Find out more at armchair-productions.comBrian Thacker: pre-productionCharles Tyrie: assistant audio editingJason Paton: writing, recording, mixing, sound designAaron Millar: host, writing, executive producerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit

In this thrilling and mysterious episode, we sit down with Norman Sollie, an avid Sasquatch researcher, to hear his captivating experiences across multiple states, including Washington, Alaska, and Massachusetts. From solo trips into the Cascade Mountains where he felt an inexplicable pull to leave, to eerie encounters near his home in western Massachusetts, Norman shares stories that will challenge what you think you know about Sasquatch. He discusses unusual tracks, mysterious tree bends, and even the peculiar behavior of the creatures near his farm. What happens when a seasoned researcher encounters unexplained phenomena that seems to push him beyond the physical world? Don't miss this deep dive into the elusive world of Sasquatch sightings, paranormal experiences, and the search for truth.Resources: Norman's presentation referred to at the end of the episode:  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fRg4cdAdBJAiJuHTj_plaIz1I5KLs12dxrOCDJNvydI/edit?slide=id.p1#slide=id.p1

In 1910, two trains became stranded in Washington's Cascade Mountains during a record-breaking snowstorm. After six harrowing nights, a massive avalanche swept them off the mountainside — the deadliest avalanche in U.S. history. More than a century later, one question still lingers: could the disaster have been prevented? Sources: “A ‘haunted hike' brings Washington disaster to life,” by Courtney Flatt (Northwest Public Broadcasting, 2023). “White Death in the Cascades,” by Lauren Tarshis (Scholastic Scope, 2022). “The 1910 Wellington Train Disaster,” (Washington Our Home, 2021). The White Cascade: The Great Northern Railway Disaster and America's Deadliest Avalanche, by Gary Krist (2007). For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark TikTok: @nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to the week's partners! IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping Harvest Hosts: For 20% off your order, head to HarvestHosts.com and use code NPAD. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off. Ollie: Use NPAD to get 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today.

Five people. Five remote regions. Five encounters that leave more questions than answers. In this chilling episode, we dive deep into the raw, first-person accounts of individuals who came face-to-face with something impossible—and survived to tell the story.From a veteran park ranger in Olympic National Park who locked eyes with a towering, silent figure by a remote creek, to a hiker in northern Minnesota who stumbled across an eerie structure and felt something watching from just beyond the trees… these aren't blurry photos or secondhand stories. These are firsthand moments where fear met something real in the woods.We'll take you through the Blue Ridge Mountains with a seasoned deputy who followed the trail of a missing hunter and found only silence—and massive, barefoot tracks. Then we head into the dense, oppressive swamps of the Florida Everglades, where a wildlife officer encounters stacked stones, peeled trees, and heavy footfalls around his tent.But the episode ends with a story that still gives us chills.An experienced solo hiker heads into the Cascade Mountains for what should've been a quiet weekend off the grid. By the third day, the forest falls silent. Claw marks too high for any known animal, giant human-like prints, and a primitive shelter lead to a direct encounter with an eight-foot-tall creature communicating through knocks and strange calls.What follows is a relentless, three-day pursuit—an intelligent, calculated display by multiple creatures working together in the deep woods. And though they had every opportunity to take him, they didn't. Instead, they left a message: his lost gear, neatly displayed where he couldn't miss it. A warning. Or maybe… a test.This episode isn't about belief. It's about the people who went into the woods and came back changed. Listener discretion advised.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AM

In this special episode of Stories from the River, Manny Rodrigues, Presiden & COO of Broad River Retail, welcomes Charlie Malouf, CEO of Broad River Retail, and host of the podcast, into the studio. The discussion focuses on a significant new venture for Broad River Retail: the planned expansion into Spokane, Washington,and the Inland Northwest, scheduled for late 2025 or early 2026. Charlie explains that the decision to move into a 101,000 square foot former Macy's at NorthTown Mall in Spokane was driven by a chance conversation with an executive from Ashley Global Retail. The venture represents a strategic expansion aimed at broadening Broad River's traditional aperture relative to new markets and seizing new growth opportunities. The project is known as "Project Cascade" because it involves an attempt to expand and replicate Broad River's culture and operational methods far from its current geographical base, and the Cascade Mountains are nearby geographically. Charlie highlights the rationale behind choosing Spokane as a market, citing the opportunity to select prime real estate and the potential of the greater market area, which boasts a population approaching one million. The project will include a dual-store concept featuring a 7.0 Ashley Store with an Ashley Outlet and an expansive Sleep Shop on the 3rd floor.  In fact, the Spokane store will be the first multi-level, multi-floor store that Broad River will open.  Manny and Charlie emphasize the importance of executing this venture in the "Broad River Way," ensuring a blend of cultural values and operational excellence. This expansion provides growth opportunities for current Memory Makers, with several already expressing interest in contributing to the success of the Spokane store.  This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Q_H3Mjltjk  Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com                              Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail  

In this special episode of Stories from the River, Manny Rodrigues, Presiden & COO of Broad River Retail, welcomes Charlie Malouf, CEO of Broad River Retail, and host of the podcast, into the studio. The discussion focuses on a significant new venture for Broad River Retail: the planned expansion into Spokane, Washington,and the Inland Northwest, scheduled for late 2025 or early 2026. Charlie explains that the decision to move into a 101,000 square foot former Macy's at NorthTown Mall in Spokane was driven by a chance conversation with an executive from Ashley Global Retail. The venture represents a strategic expansion aimed at broadening Broad River's traditional aperture relative to new markets and seizing new growth opportunities. The project is known as "Project Cascade" because it involves an attempt to expand and replicate Broad River's culture and operational methods far from its current geographical base, and the Cascade Mountains are nearby geographically. Charlie highlights the rationale behind choosing Spokane as a market, citing the opportunity to select prime real estate and the potential of the greater market area, which boasts a population approaching one million. The project will include a dual-store concept featuring a 7.0 Ashley Store with an Ashley Outlet and an expansive Sleep Shop on the 3rd floor.  In fact, the Spokane store will be the first multi-level, multi-floor store that Broad River will open.  Manny and Charlie emphasize the importance of executing this venture in the "Broad River Way," ensuring a blend of cultural values and operational excellence. This expansion provides growth opportunities for current Memory Makers, with several already expressing interest in contributing to the success of the Spokane store.  This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Q_H3Mjltjk  Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com                              Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail  

Küste und Wüste, Lavafelder und Regenwälder, Weinberge und Wasserfälle, malerische Küstenorte und eine hippe Metropole: All das und noch viel mehr vereint Oregon. Der Bundesstaat im Nordwesten der USA, zwischen Kalifornien und Washington State am Pazifik gelegen, ist für einen Road Trip wie geschaffen. Also bitte einsteigen bei Susanne Schmitt! Die USA-Expertin, die den Beaver State seit 25 Jahren regelmäßig bereist und wie ihre Westentasche kennt, nimmt uns mit auf eine Rundreise von Portland zur Küste, runter gen Süden, über die Cascade Mountains in die Hochwüste und ins Hochgebirge und zurück durch das Columbia Valley. Meine-Reise-Gastgeber Holger Jacobs hat allen Grund zu staunen über die Superlative: tiefster See und zweithöchster Wasserfall der USA, größte Buchhandlung und größtes Lichtschutzgebiet der Welt, eine Schlucht tiefer als der Grand Canyon – das alles gibt es ebenso zu entdecken wie ein Windsurfrevier auf einem Fluss, „Familien“ von Imbisswagen, Übernachtungen im Tipi und mehr als 170 Jahre alte Planwagenspuren auf dem Oregon Trail. Als Zugabe gibt es O-Töne von einem Sandboarding-Trainer, einem Häuptling und einer Recycling-Künstlerin. Kurzweiliger kann ein Podcast nicht sein! Klingt spannend? Ist es auch. Am besten gleich reinhören in die aktuelle Folge von Meine Reise USA!

Born and raised in the Cascade Mountains, Bob Antone hails from a family of storytellers, artists and musicians. He and his wife Laura have spent years collecting folktales and legends of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Bob is a tour guide, wood carver, writer, musician, visual artist, historian and public speaker. He and his wife Laura host storytelling gatherings as well as paranormal research and walking tours of historical locations. As a result, the couple wrote and published a book in 2019 known as THE ODD MAN UP including a deep dive into North American mythology.Their anthology of paranormal mysteries and true crime tales is available on Amazon as an e-book. Laura, a registered member of DENE 1st Nations from Fort Liard Northwest Territories Canada, brings her indigenous heritage to the table.They've recently finished a second book of regional folk tales entitled "By Candlelight: Stories For the Dark" which is scheduled for release later this year.Having listened to countless family tales regarding UFO'S, Bigfoot, strange supernatural beings, ghost towns, logging camps, railroaders and bootleggers, Bob Antone brings authentic 1st hand and oral histories for all ages and diverse audiences.Bob and Laura's THE ODD MAN UP is available here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W687ZX9You can purchase and download THREE FORKS the latest album from Bob's band - Tinkham Road - here: https://tinkhamroad.bandcamp.com/album/three-forksBob, one of Talking Weird's most popular regular guests, was a projectionist at the North Bend Theater for the American Premiere of David Lynch's TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME, in August of 1992. He is a long time resident of the area, and visits with Talking Weird to memorialize the recent passing of David Lynch. This is a very special episode about the legends and dark history of North Bend, and its surrounding environs, the filming location of the iconic TV series TWIN PEAKS.This episode also marks the 5th anniversary of TALKING WEIRD! Thank you to all of our guests, viewers, and listeners: Those of you who have been with us from the start, and those that have joined us along the way! Your support is very much appreciated!And please, keep it weird!

Fitz Cahall, host of the 17-year-running podcast Dirtbag Diaries and Climbing Gold with Alex Honold, is now author of the recently published States of Adventure. Released in 2024, States of Adventure brings to print, in both words and photography, 30 stories from the 17-years of Dirtbag Diaries. As an adventurer himself, Cahall spends his free time rock climbing, back country snowboarding and bike packing through his local Cascade Mountains and other areas of the West. You can find the book at https://www.ducttapethenbeer.com/wear-dttb Follow the Dirtbag Diaries on instagram or at https://dirtbagdiaries.com/Climbing Gold with Alex Honold is found at https://www.climbinggold.com/This episode is brought to you by Pogie Lites, invented by Scott Sumpter and available now at www.pogielites.com or on the online store at www.bikeiowa.comBIKEIOWA is your home for all things bike related: News, Events, Trails, Gear and more! Make it your homepage at www.bikeiowa.com.We would love it if you would consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/biketalkwithdave/ and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!And if you need any digital media work: photography, videography and editing, podcast production and editing, look no further than Mable Media. Connect at www.mablemedia.net to help grow your brand and connect with your audience!

In this episode, host Zach Urness talks with two Oregon researchers that just published a study about a massive underground aquifer below the Central Cascade Mountains east of Salem and Eugene. Leif Karlstrom, a University of Oregon earth scientist, and Gordon Grant, a hydrologist with the U.S. Forest Service, discuss an aquifer they estimate as containing 81 cubic kilometers of freshwater — or roughly as much water contained in three Lake Meads, the largest reservoir in the United States. Karlstrom and Grant talk about how the aquifer is formed, where it's located (roughly between Mount Jefferson and south of McKenzie Pass) and why it's important in a warming future. They also talk about how it fuels many of Oregon's most famous rivers and spurs dramatic volcanic eruptions at places such as Sand Mountain.

Researchers have long known there was some kind of aquifer in the Cascade Mountains that feeds rivers like the McKenzie and the Deschutes. But they never knew just how big it might be — until now, that is. A new study found that the Central Oregon aquifer holds 80 cubic kilometers of water, roughly three times the size of Nevada’s Lake Mead. Leif Karlstrom is an associate professor of earth sciences at the University of Oregon. He led the study and joins us with more details on what the discovery could mean for the region — and why we shouldn’t view it as a water windfall

Born and raised in the Cascade Mountains, Bob Antone hails from a family of storytellers, artists and musicians. He and his wife Laura have spent years collecting folktales and legends of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Bob is a tour guide, wood carver, writer, musician, visual artist, historian and public speaker. He and his wife Laura host storytelling gatherings as well paranormal research and walking tours of historical locations. As a result, the couple wrote and published a book in 2019 known as "The Odd Man Up" including a deep dive into North American mythology.Their anthology of paranormal mysteries and true crime tales is available on Amazon as an e-book. Laura, a registered member of DENE 1st Nations from Fort Liard Northwest Territories Canada, brings her indigenous heritage to the table.They've recently finished a second book of regional folk tales entitled "By Candlelight: Stories For the Dark" which is scheduled for release later this year.Having listened to countless family tales regarding UFOs, Bigfoot, strange supernatural beings, ghost towns, logging camps, railroaders and bootleggers, Bob Antone brings authentic 1st hand and oral histories for all ages and diverse audiences.Bob and Laura's THE ODD MAN UP is available here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W687ZX9You can purchase and download THREE FORKS the latest album from Bob's band - Tinkham Road - here: https://tinkhamroad.bandcamp.com/album/three-forksBob is one of Talking Weird's most popular regular guests. He returns to share tales about all kinds of strange phenomena: from Thunder Beings and the Tenneriff (also know as the Hide Behind), through Time Travel and hauntings, to food and the supernatural.As with every episode with Bob, this Talking Weird is loaded with unique and strange stories that you do not want to miss!

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we are taking you on a journey through the Tunnel Marathon destination race in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing the Race Director to get an inside look at the event, as well as hearing from four runners about their experience from start to finish.The Tunnel Marathon is known for its stunning course, which takes runners through a historic railway tunnel that stretches for over two miles, providing a unique and memorable backdrop for the race. With its gradual downhill slope, many runners come to this race aiming for a personal best or simply looking to soak in the breathtaking scenery of the Cascade Mountains.We kick off our episode by speaking with the Race Director, who shares insights into the history of the race, the logistics of organizing such a large-scale event, and what makes the Tunnel Marathon truly special. We then hear from four runners who participated in the event, each with their own unique perspective. From the anticipation at the starting line to the exhilaration of crossing the finish line, we dive into their experiences, challenges, and moments of triumph throughout the race. So sit back, relax, and join us as we explore the Tunnel Marathon and all it has to offer! Explore more at www.runninganthropologist.com or @runninganthropologist on FB/IG

Join us as Dean, a longtime listener and outdoorsman, shares his chilling encounters with mysterious creatures in southern Washington State. From his childhood experience in Battle Ground, WA in the early 1980s, where he witnessed a massive figure with broad shoulders and hairy arms, to eerily similar roars and screams during his adult expeditions in the Cascade Mountains. Dean's detailed recounting of these events, including unexplained three-knock sounds and a terrifying night alone with heavy scratches left on his truck, will leave you questioning the unknown lurking in the wilderness.

Stories in this episode:  - Creepy Experiences at a Resident Facility, by CreepyCryptid1969 - Gettysburg Hotel, by 4thdegreeknight - I Just Had The Bejeezus Scared Out Of Me The Other Night. by Blonde_Dambition - My UFO Experience in 2007, by Nico - My Experience in Washington's Cascade Mountains. by JackSprat90 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Hate ads? Sign up for our Patreon for only $5 a month! You'll also hear episodes at even better audio quality. Your support is very much appreciated. Connect with us on Instagram, the Odd Trails Discord, and the Cryptic County Facebook Group. Listen to Odd Trails on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com. MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to MasterClass.com/OddTrails for the current offer. Head to embarkvet.com and use code TRAILS to save $65 on Embark's Breed + Health Test and get free shipping!

Is this surprise episode (at least for those of us at Tragedy with a View), Danielle and Maegan from Off the Trails invited me to join them in their finally Sunday Scary series which airs the month of October. Here we are talking about spooky and haunted trails, and figments of our imagination so frightening that it makes me want to stay far away from some of these beautiful and pristine areas.Take a walk with us through Angelina National Forest, Black Forest National Park, the Cascade Mountains, and much more! The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled with light and bliss and many different ways to bring yourself closer to those you love and yourself. But they can also be filled with terror and death, imminent and oppressive. Join me as we dig into these stories that inspire you to be just a little bit more careful while you're in the outdoors. Please rate and subscribe from whatever listening platform you use. Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content, sneak peaks, BOOK CLUB, and more!Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the most up to see photos and relevant episode information. And don't forget to send us a Campfire Confessional to tragedywithaview@gmail.com - accepting all stories from the outdoors but especially looking for those that make us laugh to help lighten the heaviness that comes with tragedy.

The Boat Geeks #25 - Dave Upthegrove (candidate for WA State Public Lands Commissioner) Recorded 10.10.24 at the NMTA Marina & Boatyard ConferenceFor Dave, running for State Lands Commissioner is the culmination of a life and career focused on environmental and natural resources issues, not a stepping stone to higher office. Recorded on location at the Kitsap Conference Center in the Port of Bremerton during the 2024 Marina & Boatyard Conference, hosted buy the Northwest Marine Trades Association (NMTA), Darren and Daeron take a deep dive into the world of boating.This episode: The Boat Geeks learn how Dave's love of water and the outdoors developed at a young age. He spent his youth on Lake Burien, and summers in high school and college working outdoors — teaching young people about conservation on Dabob Bay in the Hood Canal and leading week-long treks through the Cascade Mountains. He spent 12 years as a State Representative and was was honored as Legislator of the Year by the Washington Conservation Voters. Dave brings all his public service experience and love of the water to his quest to become the next WA State Commissioner of Public Lands, a position which oversees the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and manages the state's public waterways.Brought to you by the Boater's Guide, a free mobile app for PNW boaters. Available on iOS and Android devices, The Boater's Guide is information and adventure right at your fingertips, right when you need it. Download for free in the App Store or Google Play: https://www.pnwboatersguide.com/boaters-guideDave Upthegrove: https://upthegrove.org/NMTA: https://nmta.net/Be sure to like and subscribe, and tell your boating friends! For more information on The Boat Geeks, visit https://www.theboatgeeks.com/Look for new episodes of The Boat Geeks on the 1st and 15th every month. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your boating friends!

Today I talked to Scott Nadelson's novel Trust Me (Forest Avenue Press, 2024).  After his divorce, Lewis moves into the cabin he bought as a vacation home towards the end of his marriage. It's in the foothills of the Cascade mountains, a forty-five-minute drive from his twelve-year-old daughter's school and his tedious government job in Salem, Oregon. In fifty-two short stories that alternate between Skye and her father's viewpoint, we learn about a challenging, sometimes difficult year of hiking, fishing, reading, foraging for mushrooms, and cooking meals without television, computers, or cellphones to distract them from nature or each other. Their relationship changes over the months, but the love between father and daughter pulls them through the tragedy that changes everything. Scott Nadelson is the author of nine books, most recently the novel Trust Me and the short story collection While It Lasts. His work has appeared in Ploughshares, New England Review, Harvard Review, and The Best American Short Stories, and he teaches a range of creative writing classes, including introductory multi-genre, fiction, and creative nonfiction at Willamette University and in the Rainier Writing Workshop at Pacific Lutheran University. He earned a BA in English from the University of North Carolina, an MA from Oregon State University, and an MFA in creative writing from the Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers. When he isn't reading, writing, or teaching, he spends much of his time foraging for wild mushrooms in the foothills of Oregon's Cascade Mountains and cheering on his child's roller derby team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today I talked to Scott Nadelson's novel Trust Me (Forest Avenue Press, 2024).  After his divorce, Lewis moves into the cabin he bought as a vacation home towards the end of his marriage. It's in the foothills of the Cascade mountains, a forty-five-minute drive from his twelve-year-old daughter's school and his tedious government job in Salem, Oregon. In fifty-two short stories that alternate between Skye and her father's viewpoint, we learn about a challenging, sometimes difficult year of hiking, fishing, reading, foraging for mushrooms, and cooking meals without television, computers, or cellphones to distract them from nature or each other. Their relationship changes over the months, but the love between father and daughter pulls them through the tragedy that changes everything. Scott Nadelson is the author of nine books, most recently the novel Trust Me and the short story collection While It Lasts. His work has appeared in Ploughshares, New England Review, Harvard Review, and The Best American Short Stories, and he teaches a range of creative writing classes, including introductory multi-genre, fiction, and creative nonfiction at Willamette University and in the Rainier Writing Workshop at Pacific Lutheran University. He earned a BA in English from the University of North Carolina, an MA from Oregon State University, and an MFA in creative writing from the Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers. When he isn't reading, writing, or teaching, he spends much of his time foraging for wild mushrooms in the foothills of Oregon's Cascade Mountains and cheering on his child's roller derby team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Hi friends! Before I head off for a quick break, here is what I'm chatting about today in Emma Diaries;Forbes Article : Did you know LTK is using an AI tool called LTK Match, to help cast creators for brand collaborations?I recently chatted with Stephanie Sandbo, Vice President of Brand Partnerships. I learned what hiring influencers for brand campaigns looked like before LTK Match. And I found out how using LTK Match has helped their brand partners/internal teams find creators for brand campaigns.First girls trip since 2022: LeavenworthThis Bavarian town in the Cascade Mountains is so fun to visit year-round. While Leavenworth is probably the most popular during the holiday season, it's also beautiful to visit during the summertime.Secured my biggest brand campaign of all time…. And the journey to securing 5-figure partnerships.Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.

From the late 1970s through to the early 90s, there were a number of of victims, all young women, who disappeared along the same highway, running through Oregon in the US. It was highway 20, connecting the whole state, from west to east and running through the Cascade Mountains. It runs through cities and some of the most remote areas of the state; there are plenty of areas in which someone could run into trouble. Several stretches of the highway runs through thick, thick forest, so heavily wooded that you can walk into it and immediately find yourself lost and disorientated. Any body hidden in there would be near-on impossible to find. 

James Alexander is a resident of British Columbia, where he goes off into the coastal Cascade Mountains searching for sasquatch. Over the years, he's found some strange occurrences when the creature is around. Tonight he tells us about them.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.

Dr. Marcus Whitman and some friendly New Perce Indians helped prevent the hostile Walla Wallas from attacking their wagon train. On reaching the Columbia River, she joined her husband in taking the cattle over the Cascade Mountains. Their food was stolen, a blinding snowstorm nearly froze them, cold and starving they finally made it to Oregon City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On June 24, 1946, a bus carrying the Spokane Indians high in the Cascade Mountains in Washington, crashed to the bottom of a ravine, killing nine of its players. In this episode of the podcast, host Dana Auguster talks with Eric Vickrey about his book "Season of Shattered Dreams: Postwar Baseball, the Spokane Indians and A Tragic Bus Crash That Changed Everything." He discusses what inspired him to write this book, the events leading up to the tragic events of that day nearly one year after the end of World War II and the days and months after the accident and how the city of Spokane Washington dealt with the tragedy. Later in the show, Dana will send a shout out to the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates who is marking its 45th anniversary of winning the World Series. The Pirates were led by Hall of Fame first baseman Willie Stargell outfielder Dave Parker, known as "The Cobra" and reliever Kent Tekulve. That season the Bucs were not only powered by those key contributors but by a disco classic that made the Pirates into a pop culture phenomenon. To contact the show, please e-mail the show at Historically.Speaking.Sports@gmail.com and you could follow us on Twitter at HistoricallySP2.

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we take you to the foothills of the Cascade Mountains to experience the enchanting Darrington Bluegrass Festival. There's something undeniably magical about listening to Americana roots music amidst this stunning natural backdrop. Bluegrass, a quintessentially American genre, is deeply rooted in our culture and history, much like jazz. If you have a deep love and or an appreciation for this genre of music, the Darrington Bluegrass Festival is a truly special experience. Tune in to learn about this laid back intimate music festival that happens every July in Darrington, Washington.

Send us a Text Message.Cascadia was born of fire and ice. A string of 19 volcanic peaks stretch from Canada to California. Sulfur, lava, ocean mist, evergreens, and fog commingle to create one of world's most haunting, mysterious realms. Venture with me into the Cascade Mountain range. Find ALL Cascadia episodes on your regular Curious Cat stream.Episode Intro:In the wee hours one summer morning while driving home from a concert held at the Gorge, an outdoor venue near the banks of the Columbia River Gorge, I was helping my friend, who was driving us back to Seattle, stay awake. I took my duty seriously and as the landscape passed out the windshield, I noticed a car's occupants as we passed them. The occupants all wore white sheets, not even their eyes or mouth exposed. To say it was odd is quite the understatement. It was downright chilling. As I told my friend about what I'd seen, we looked out at the road ahead with even more vigilant eyes and witnessed a bright object vault across the starry sky. And then I turned around to track the van with the strange occupants and it was gone. I'd forgotten about the incident, marked it down to both of us being exhausted. And we never spoke of it again.But as I prepped our episode today, the memory moved to the front of my brain files. It's all the more reason we need to take a good long look at the enigmatic Columbia Gorge.Let's get into it.Show Sources and MaterialsCCC News article titled, Is the Columbia River Gorge a Supernatural Hotbed?The Strange Disappearance of Alissa McCrann of Multnomah Falls (she still has not been found. Follow the link to find out more on NamUs - the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System)Listen to Coast-to-Coast episode about Columbia Gorge Strangeness Here!The Mysterious Disappearance of the Martin Family from WikipediaCCC News article titled, Is the Columbia River Gorge a Supernatural Hotbed?Curioucity (sic) dot com's article on Washington State's StonehengeOregon's extraterrestrial history: The 1950 Trent UFO sighting (McMinnville) CIA's Reading Room on UFOs Look for some fun new twists to the podcast format SOON. I'd love to hear what you think - or a story/subject you'd like me to cover. Click on the, "TEXT THE SHOW" button and share! :)Curious Cat Crew on Socials:Curious Cat on Twitter (X)Curious Cat on InstagramCurious Cat on TikTokArt Director, Nora, has a handmade, ethically-sourced jewelry company!

Over the past fifteen years of Cathy Terepocki's ceramics career she's had a diverse practice exhibiting, teaching, designing, and producing multiple collections of work. The backdrop of Cathy's studio is a large expanse of forest, with a river close by and the Cascade Mountains in view on a clear day. The influence of living close to nature is also something that has worked its way into Cathy's design practice. Cathy is most keenly aware of it in her choice of surface decoration - patterns abstracted from nature, vertical lines that mimic bare trees or grids that reference orchard rows. Glaze surfaces are inspired by mossy fence posts or the speckled smooth matte finish of a river stone. http://ThePottersCast.com/1048

This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, Thomas sits down with someone many of our listeners are likely familiar with, Steven Yeager. Proudly serving as the Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs for Mountain Rose Herbs, Steven joins us for a different style of interview from his usual entertaining and educational Plant Walks with Howie Brownstein. Listen in as Thomas and Steven take a deep dive analysis into the numerous facets involved within Quality Control, and how these tedious steps are crucial to upholding Mountain Rose Herb's standards for quality in every herbal product we offer. From the time of procurement to when a box of herbal goodness arrives at your doorstep, rest assured that quality is always at the forefront of our minds throughout each step of the botanical journey to you. As always, we thank you for joining us for a new type of botanical adventure and are honored to have you join us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from will be invaluable to this new series. So please email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what problem you want us to tackle next within the vast world of herbalism.

Washington State is the second-largest wine producing state in the US with about 1,050 wineries making over 17 million cases of wine. In this show I cover the largest sub region of the Columbia Valley AVA, Yakima Valley AVA (and its sub-AVAs).   Map: Yakima Valley Tourism   Yakima is in south-central Washington, at 46˚  N latitude. In 1983 it became Washington State's first federally-recognized AVA. Responsible for nearly 1/3 of Washington's total planted land,  the major grapes in Yakima Valley are the American standards: Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, plus Riesling and Syrah.   Photo: Vineyard in Rattlesnake Hills AVA Source: Washington Wine Commission Yakima is on what locals call the ‘dry side' of Washington state, the high desert east of the Cascade Mountains, which consists of irrigated farmland and sagebrush-covered wild land. The area is known for a handful of very large wineries but is dominated by small family run operations.     Photo: Snipes Mountain AVA Source: Washington Wine Commission   The podcast includes a review of the region's history, the fascinating geology and climate of this area and then the sub-appellations of this relatively new and somewhat underrated Washington powerhouse region. Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Become a member today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   Check out my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access.  They have an amazing selection -- once you get hooked on their wines, they will be your go-to! Make sure you join the Wine Access-Wine For Normal People wine club for wines I select delivered to you four times a year!    To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth or get a class gift certificate for the wine lover in your life go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes    

This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a little summer break from our regular podcast schedule. Production assistant Monica Haro selected this episode from May of 2022 to reshare. Enjoy!Julie was 35 when she was diagnosed with DCIS and mucinous carcinoma. She is a park ranger in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, and a co-founder of Wild Homestead Living. Today, Julie reads her piece “After Death Leaves Its Calling Card” from Wildfire Magazine's 2022 “Cancer Culture” issue. It's a piece about a cancer diagnosis meeting you exactly where you are on life's path and folding into your existing life. Cancer and the loss of Julie's best friend in an accident 20 years prior become interlinked. That earlier loss is deeply connected to the trauma cancer brings, and Julie finds a breakdown becomes a breakthrough. April and Julie discuss using writing to recenter, writing as a means to help those close to you understand you better, and finding joy in choosing yourself and realizing your dreams.More about Julie and Wild Homestead Living: https://wildhomesteadliving.com More about Wildfire: https://www.wildfirecommunity.orgPurchase the 2022 "Cancer Culture" issue here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/printcc22Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today's Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Get the free Wildfire “Hot Flashes” email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletterLearn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshopsShop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/freeMore about Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.orghttps://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunityInformation on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Magazine: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions

Hello plant people! It's been a year and some change since we launched our Plant Stories series on Herbal Radio, and we thought what better time to reshare our first-ever episode in this series than during the sunny and blooming spring season!

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Chicken Scratch pilsner from Little Harpeth Brewing in Nashville. She shares recent fun attending Tanya Tucker's opening of her new tequila bar, and supporting her pals Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura in their 2 Bears 5K run. COURT NEWS (12:50): Kathleen shares the news that Queen Tanya Tucker opened her pop-up bar “Tanya Tucker's Tequila Cantina” in Nashville, Jelly Roll completed the 2 Bears 5K in LA, Taylor Swift is launching her European leg of her Eras Tour, and Snoop Dogg hung with Martha Stewart at the Kentucky Derby.TASTING MENU: (0:56): Kathleen samples Better Made Old Fashioned Licorice, Picard's Ranch Potato Chip-Covered Peanuts, Smoki Serbian Baked Peanuts, and Hannaford White Cheddar Cheese Crackers. UPDATES (25:05): Kathleen shares updates on the TN bill to prohibit first cousin marriage, the status of the real-life stalker in Baby Reindeer, and Thai monkey gangs tear down anti-monkey posters in tourist hotspot Lobpuri. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (38:29): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of the fossil of the largest snake to have ever existed, Michigan researchers find a 1909 shipwreck in Lake Superior, and new Roman paintings are found in Pompeii. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (43:45): Kathleen shares articles on the original Harry Potter cover art being sent to auction, a strange fungus transforms cicadas into “zombies”, Burger King is moving to self-ordering kiosks, Southwest Airlines evaluates seating changes, and federal wildlife agencies will relocate grizzly bears into Washington's Cascade Mountains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 Leah Roberts was five foot, three inches with short dark hair and a beauty mark above the right side of her lips. Leah's life took a pretty standard path, starting with a happy childhood in Durham, North Carolina where she lived with her parents and two older siblings, sister Kara and brother Heath, until she began attending college at North Carolina State University in nearby Raleigh. Because of unexpected events and tragedies, Leah would change direction in her early 20's and begin a journey of self exploration that would take her on an impromptu road trip. On March 9th, 2000, Leah Roberts left her Durham, North Carolina and began driving West. Nine days later, her white Jeep Cherokee was found wrecked and abandoned at the base of the Cascade Mountains, 80 miles north of Seattle, Washington. Leah was not inside the Jeep, and to this day she still has not been found, but a later examination of the vehicle would show the engine had been tampered with and maybe someone had targeted Leah Roberts as she was out in the world, trying to find herself. Use code CRIMEWEEKLY at www.CrimeCon.com for a discount on your CrimeCon 2024 Nashville tickets! Try our coffee!! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Become a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly Shop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcast Website: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.com Instagram: @CrimeWeeklyPod Twitter: @CrimeWeeklyPod Facebook: @CrimeWeeklyPod ADS: 1. DailyHarvest.com/CrimeWeekly - Get $30 off your first box and FREE shipping! 2. ZipRecruiter.com/CrimeWeekly - Try Ziprecruiter for FREE! 3. Smalls.com/CrimeWeekly - Use code CRIMEWEEKLY for 50% off your first order and FREE shipping! 4. SkylightFrame.com/Weekly - Get 15% off your purchase! 5. EatIQBAR.com - Text WEEKLY to 64000 for 20% off ALL IQBAR products and FREE shipping!

In November of 2012, Shupe, who lives in the Cascade Mountains near Mount Rainier in Washington state, had a strange encounter while hiking. She heard what sounded like talking, whistles and a grunt. To her surprise, she spotted what appeared to be a Bigfoot possibly hunting some elk.That encounter helped her to understand things she had been experiencing while out in the woods.Over the years, she has grown to trust and respect the creatures and has, in several ways, learned to co-exist with them.Shupe, along with other like minded folks, has created B&G Group which has had numerous encounters with Bigfoot. She also has a Youtube channel, "Squatchin' with Barb and Gabby." where she documents all her encounters.Websites Barbara Shupe Facebook youtube.com/@Barbshupe1964

Leah Roberts was five foot, three inches with short dark hair and a beauty mark above the right side of her lips. Leah's life took a pretty standard path, starting with a happy childhood in Durham, North Carolina where she lived with her parents and two older siblings, sister Kara and brother Heath, until she began attending college at North Carolina State University in nearby Raleigh. Because of unexpected events and tragedies, Leah would change direction in her early 20's and begin a journey of self exploration that would take her on an impromptu road trip. On March 9th, 2000, Leah Roberts left her Durham, North Carolina and began driving West. Nine days later, her white Jeep Cherokee was found wrecked and abandoned at the base of the Cascade Mountains, 80 miles north of Seattle, Washington. Leah was not inside the Jeep, and to this day she still has not been found, but a later examination of the vehicle would show the engine had been tampered with and maybe someone had targeted Leah Roberts as she was out in the world, trying to find herself.  Use code CRIMEWEEKLY at www.CrimeCon.com for a discount on your CrimeCon 2024 Nashville tickets! Try our coffee!! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Become a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly Shop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcast Website: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.com Instagram: @CrimeWeeklyPod Twitter: @CrimeWeeklyPod Facebook: @CrimeWeeklyPod ADS: 1. AloMoves.com - Use code WEEKLY for a FREE 30-Day trial and 20% off an annual membership! 2. Big Mad True Crime - Check out Big Mad True Crime wherever you get your podcasts!

The pandemic has reshaped lives in unprecedented ways, leaving an indelible mark on our collective history. For one family, it became a catalyst for change, prompting a shift in lifestyle that led them to the breathtaking landscapes of the United States as well as the Pacific Northwest. Join us as we chat with Jamie and Clay from Letters From the Road, a family who embarked on an adventure of a lifetime. Tune in as they share their inspiring journey from seeking solace in the great outdoors and embracing RV living to a chapter amidst the Cascade Mountains. 

Oregon isn't much of a snorkeling or scuba diving destination in the way people typically think of the activities: There are no tropical waters here, no clownfish or coral reefs. What Oregon does have is Clear Lake, a beautiful setting high in the Cascade Mountains where divers and snorkelers can swim through crystal clear waters to an ancient underwater forest. On this week's episode of Peak Northwest, we speak to Bend-based freelance journalist Haley Nelson, who shadowed scuba divers at the lake last summer. She talks of a beautiful, otherworldly scene, which divers must brave frigid waters to see. Here are some highlights from this week's show: How Clear Lake, and its underwater forest, were formed. Just how cold is the water anyway? Diving in Clear Lake requires some specialized gear. There are other things to do at Clear Lake, other than explore underwater. -- Jamie Hale and Vickie Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tasting notes:  Carefully crafted under watchful (yet often dozing off) canine eyes, Mr. Pickles Gin is an Eugene, Oregon original born from 100% soft, white winter wheat, mono-sourced just down the road at the Camas Country Mill. The exceptionally soft base spirit is triple distilled with the final distillation including a vapor basket to introduce the botanicals. It leads with the same enlivening juniper notes you might encounter on a hike to majestic Mount Hood, which are quickly softened by 11 other botanicals, including sencha green tea, pink peppercorns, and marshmallow root, revealing an approachable, aromatic, and sweet spirit reminiscent of Cascade Mountains meadows. Mr. Pickles is an exceptionally flavorful gin that opens with juicy citrus and sweet, bright herbal notes, with a slight undernote of black pepper. Soft woodland notes accompany the more traditional, aromatic pine and spice, grounded in an earthy, herbaceous base. The finish is long and smooth, allowing the flavors to continue to reveal themselves long after the gin leaves the palate.

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Karen Spears Zacharias about her new novel NO PERFECT MOTHERS. Karen Spears Zacharias is an American writer whose work focuses on women and justice. She holds an MA in Appalachian Studies from Shepherd University and an MA in Creative Media Practice from the University of West Scotland. She lives at the foot of the Cascade Mountains in Deschutes County, Oregon. Zacharias taught First-Amendment Rights at Central Washington University and continues to teach at writing workshops around the country.

Leavenworth, Washington. Nestled in the Cascade Mountains, this charming Bavarian-inspired haven wholeheartedly embraces the enchantment of winter. Have you been to Leavenworth? What activities have you done there? We touch on some of the activities that we have done and also what we will do this weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randy-budano1/support

In this episode, Zach reposts an episode about visiting Oregon waterfalls covered in snow and ice. With heavy snow forecasted in the lower elevations of the Cascade Mountains this coming week, Zach decided to post a podcast he originally recorded four years ago that details the best places to ski or snowshoe to Oregon's best waterfalls covered in snow. The waterfalls are at their best following a nice fresh low-elevation snow, which makes this coming week a fun moment to go winter waterfall hunting.

Today, we're taking you just beyond the breathtaking landscapes of North Cascades National Park to discover a hidden gem: Alpine RV Park. Located in picturesque Marblemount, Washington, Alpine RV Park is more than just a campground – it's a gateway to outdoor paradise in the Cascade Mountains of Skagit County. Nestled along the banks of the Skagit River, this RV park offers unparalleled opportunities for paddling, fishing, and hiking amidst stunning natural beauty.But that's not all – with North Cascades National Park just a stone's throw away, Alpine RV Park serves as the perfect basecamp for your wilderness adventures. Join us as we chat with Lee Jennings, one of the new owners of Alpine RV Park, about the park's rich history, exciting recreational activities in the area, and his ambitious vision for the future. From campground upgrades to community initiatives, Lee shares his passion for creating an unforgettable experience for guests.So, whether you're planning your next outdoor getaway or simply dreaming of scenic RV destinations, tune in to this great episode as your starting point for adventure in the great Cascade Mountains.Visit Alpine RV Park

The snow is finally falling in the Cascade Mountains, meaning it's high time to get going on those winter adventures. On this week's episode of Peak Northwest, we're joined by former co-host Jim Ryan, who discusses a pair of exciting ski trips on his horizon this winter: a trek to the Tilly Jane A-Frame on Mount Hood and a vacation to the slopes of Banff National Park in Canada. Ryan, a lifelong snow enthusiast, gets into everything from flying with skis to convincing skeptical friends to join up on a magical ice-skating experience. Here's the full episode: The Tilly Jane A-Frame offers a different kind of way to spend the night in a snowy forest. Canada's Banff is a beautiful national park and resort town with a lot to offer winter visitors. Flying with ski gear presents a host of possible complications. Why you shouldn't be too disappointed (yet) about the weak snowfall this season. Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! Crater Lake is a caldera lake in the Cascade Mountains in Oregon—the remnants of an ancient volcanic eruption. It's the deepest lake in the country and one of the deepest in the world. And this place is steeped in lore: unexplained events, murders and suicides, disappearances and hauntings, and a strange 200-year-old floating log that probably controls the weather. But the history of this lake goes back even farther: to the volcanic eruption that created it 7,700 years ago. People were there to witness that event—and its memory is preserved, both in archaeology and an ancient mythological tradition that describes the eruption with scientific precision. Join us as we plumb the depths of Crater Lake. Sponsors and Advertising This podcast is a member of Airwave Media podcast network. Want to advertise on our show? Please direct advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show in our Cryptids in the News and other oddities segment, Kevin covers a train disaster from1920 in the Cascade Mountains. And in part two, Bill reviews a detailed Bigfoot encounter in Mt. Revelstoke National Park in British Columbia, Canada. And in part three, we've got some excellent listener mail which we will be reviewing, that you don't want to miss Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.com Produced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."