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With a plethora of national parks and stunning scenery in the Northern Territory, we sit down and discuss the hiking options going from the north to the south.
In and around Philly, Pennsylvania has some spectacular nature walks and hikes. Whether you're a birder, a waterfall lover, or just want to get some steps in outside, there's a trail or a park for you. Producer Abby Fritz speaks with Jim Cheney, the writer and photographer behind the travel website UncoveringPA.com, about the best day hikes in our area, just in time to make your spring trail wishlist. The hikes, parks, and nature walks mentioned in this episode, in order: Wissahickon Gorge John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge Valley Forge National Historical Park and the Mount Misery hike Ridley Creek State Park Marsh Creek State Park Nottingham Park Serpentine Barrens Ringing Rocks Park Lehigh Gorge State Park and the Tank Hollow Trail Ricketts Glen State Park and the Falls Trail System Cliff Park Trail System/Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Bushkill Falls Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Tonto Trail is one of Grand Canyon's longest, but most sparsely traveled routes. Stretching for 95 miles below the South Rim, Tonto zigs and zags its way across the relatively level Tonto Platform, 3,000 feet below the rim and roughly 1,500 feet above the river. In this episode, we'll explore the most accessible part of Tonto—the 4.5-mile leg between the South Kaibab and Bright Angel trails. If you're looking for a stunning, quiet day hike away from the crowds but still right in the middle of it all, this Grand Canyon adventure could be for you. ******* For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms: YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) ******* For the latest on the Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters, please go to BrightAngelOutfitters.com ******* For the best and most helpful Facebook groups dedicated to hiking the Grand Canyon, search for: Grand Canyon Hikers Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Grand Canyon R2R2R Run! Grand Canyon R2R+ Training Grand Canyon Ridesharing and Transportation - Rim to Rim & More
Host: Carol MacAllister Guest: Kristin Holloway Description: When Kristin Holloway returned to her home in Central Pennsylvania, she searched for a book that would tell her where to find day hikes she could explore alone or with her son and husband. There was none to be found. So, after deciding a book would take too long, she spent nine months learning how to construct a website. Her photography rivals that of professionals, and her tips for hikers is thorough and unique. Look for yourself. https://www.lancastercountydayhikes.com/
In this episode we hand out the awards for our favorite trail town categories of our Appalachian Trail Towns Podcast Season. We hand out our best of awards for the following categories: Campgrounds, States, Day Hikes, and Trail Towns Links for the show: AT Conservancy: https://appalachiantrail.org/ Subscribe and leave us a review if you like the podcast and thanks for listening! Learn more about us at www.Hashtag59.com for all our blogs, past podcast episodes, and trash cleanup events. Because Adventure Feeds the Soul! Mike R & Jill G
Back in 2020 I had the opportunity to meet up with and chat with Tara Dower aka Candy Mama! She met up with me while I was out completing the 40 Day Hikes on the Mountains to Sea Trail. I split her interview up and added it to my 40 Day Hike Series of shows but always wanted to put it out there as its own episode so I am re-releasing our chat today! Tara and I talked about her first attempt at an AT Thru Hike, her anxiety and how she deals with that, working at Blue Ridge Hiking Company during COVID, and her Mountains to Sea Trail FKT. I know you will enjoy my interview with Tara on this "Throwback Saturday". Follow Tara On YouTube MST FKT Video Series Tara On Instagram Hiker Safety Collaboration With Tara Woods Hole Weekend (September 28 - October 1, 2023): Woods Hole Hostel Woods Hole Weekend - 2 Minute Video Clip Woods Hole Weekend - 2022 Re-Cap Episode Hope To See You At ALDHA: (October 6-8, 2023): Register For ALDHA Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Website: Julie Gayheart YouTube: Follow Jester On YouTube Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"
Join us in Maryland and Pennsylvania as we explore the Trail Towns of the Appalachian Trail for this episode. Links for this episode: 1. Trail Towns we explored in New Jersey: Branchville, Sussex, Vernon, and Delaware Water Gap. 2. Day Hikes we did on the AT in New Jersey: Sunfish Pond, High Point State Park, Pochuk Boardwalk Area, and Culvers Gap. 3. Mountain House Grill: https://mountainhousenj.com/ 4. Hainesville General Store NJ: https://hgsnj.com/ 5. Trail Angel: "Moose" 6. High Point State Park: https://nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/highpointstatepark.html 7. Deli Blazing: Alpine in Blairstown NJ & Mitch's Roadside Grill in Vernon. Subscribe and leave us a review if you like the podcast and thanks for listening! Learn more about us at www.Hashtag59.com for all our blogs, past podcast episodes, and trash cleanup events. Because Adventure Feeds the Soul! Mike R
How often do we let our dreams die because life gets in the way? When is the last time you chased your dream? Perry Gabbard sat on his dream for more than 40 years before taking that first step. As a teenager he dreamt of hiking the entirety of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). After retirement, he set out to realize his dream. But his path was not a cake walk….not at all. Perry shares with us his struggles, his turmoil and his path to recovery while learning how to trust God along the Pacific Crest Trail. His book “Stepping Out on an Adventure of Faith” What I learned about trusting God while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Is available through all book outlets including, Books a Million, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and your local library. If you like to hike, enjoy the out of doors, or just enjoy reading someone's life journey. Get a copy today. You can find him at; www.inspiretoseek.com
Get outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/
All 50 states in the U.S. are participating in the annual "First Day Hikes." WBZ's James Rojas reports.
Interpretive Ranger, Linley Mayer, is our guest this week, with some great information regarding First Day Hikes in Wyoming. These events are a great way to ring in the New Year and are an opportunity to connect with nature, get some exercise... and maybe win a prize!
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Joshua and Amber Niven. Joshua and Amber are the co-authors of "Discovering the Appalachian Trail: A Guide to the Trail's Greatest Hikes." Appropriately, we chat all about the AT including some fun historical facts, their favorite day hikes, the most underrated spots on the trail, the hardest hikes on the trail, and much more. We wrap the show with a triple crown of things we're NOT looking forward to this holiday season, a preview of some QA episodes we're putting together, 10 things someone ought to know before hiking the CDT, and more! RTIC Outdoors: Shop at rticoutdoors.com. Organifi: Use code “BACKPACKER” for 20% off at organifi.com/backpacker. Enlightened Equipment: Use code “ULTRALIGHT10” for 10% off Enlightened Equipment's Stock Revelation Quilt or Torrid Jacket at enlightenedequipment.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “TAKELESSTREKMORE” for 15% off at gossamergear.com. [divider] Interview with Amber & Joshua Niven Amber's AT Day Hikes Trek Post Amber's Website Joshua's Website Discovering the AT Book Website Get the book at REI Asheville Fine Art Printing Time stamps & Questions 00:04:58 - QOTD: What things baffle you about the opposite sex? 00:16:27 - Reminders: Patreon Q&A video episodes will be coming out in 2023 00:17:37 - Introducing Amber & Joshua Niven 00:18:20 - How long was Joshua in Germany? 00:19:40 - When did Zach and Joshua first meet? 00:20:19 - How did Amber and Joshua meet? 00:22:26 - Tell us about the printing shed and business. 00:24:19 - What's the strangest thing you've ever printed? 00:25:37 - Where in the journey did hiking the AT happen? 00:28:20 - Was it hard to get off trail? 00:30:30 - Tell us about your old log cabin and building a new one. 00:33:02 - Discussion about kids and parenting 00:35:36 - What is The Thru Project? 00:38:14 - Discussion about how the Thru Project transformed into the book 00:40:46 - What are some wheelchair accessible hikes along the AT? 00:43:50 - Joshua's ‘what not to do on trail' story 00:48:20 - Did you two ever butt heads in the process of writing the book? 00:50:10 - What would you say is the most underrated day hike along the AT? 00:55:35 - Give us a second underrated day hike! 00:57:26 - What do you mean by secret camping? 00:59:40 - What are some really difficult day hikes? 01:03:43 - What are some easier day hikes? 01:04:55 - What's a good hike for stargazing? 01:07:07 - Tell us some interesting history facts about the AT. 01:11:55 - How much did you travel to write the book? 01:14:00 - Legend about Frog Town 01:14:52 - Discussion about hiking with kids 01:17:40 - Are you still able to appreciate nature while hiking with kids? 01:19:32 - Fuck Marry Kill: McAfee Knob, Dragon's Tooth, and Grayson Highlands 01:21:00 - Discussion about the trail in Virginia 01:22:56 - The history of Tinker Cliffs 01:23:43 - Fuck Marry Kill: New Jersey, Vermont, and Pennsylvania 01:29:00 - Duncannon stories 01:33:41 - What camera setup are you using? 01:35:50 - What are your best photography tips for thru-hikers? 01:39:23 - Do you still do your own photography? 01:40:32 - What are your favorite yoga poses and breathing techniques for hikers? 01:44:10 - Where can people get the book and follow you? SEGMENTS MG Check-In Stupid Thing of the Week Trek Propaganda 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Hiking the CDT by Jenn Wall Triple Crown of things we're NOT looking forward to this holiday season Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @paulyboyshallcross. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Christopher Marshburn, Sawyer Products, Brad and Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Patrick Cianciolo, Paul Packman Sealy, Matt Soukup, Greg Mac, Tracy “Trigger” Fawns, Mike Poisel, Kristina Diaz, and Dayne. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Liz Seger, Cynthia Voth, Emily Brown, Dcnerdlet, Jeff LaFranier, Peter Ellenberg, Jacob Northrup, Peter Leven.
Whether you prefer hiking through forests, deserts, or to the top of mountains, this list covers them all. It wasn't easy narrowing the list to just ten, but these are the hikes we find ourselves doing over-and-over again when we visit the national parks. And as a bonus, we offer alternatives to each of these trails in case you're looking for easier options or just want more hiking suggestions near these great hikes. Check out our fun and inspiring apparel at Dirtlander.com Subscribe to The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and if you've enjoyed our show, please leave us a review or rating on Apple Podcasts. Five-star ratings help other listeners find our show. Follow us on Instagram at @mattandkarensmith, on Twitter at @mattandkaren, on Facebook at dearbobands, or check out our blog at www.mattandkaren.com. To advertise on The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast, email us at mattandkarensmith@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hands down one of the most frequent questions I get asked is about finding the right hunting/ backpacking pack. Questions like: How do I know what size bag is right for the adventures I have planned? How many cubic inches do I need for an 8-day backcountry trip? How should my pack fit? What size frame do I need? What is the best way to load my back to save my back? All of the above questions are a great place to start and finding the right pack for you is vital in keeping you comfortable on and off of the trail. Listen in as co-founder of Initial Ascent, Joe Elliston and I discuss all the ins and out's of packs along with learning more about the origin of IA. Keep up with us online @heroutdoorjourney2.o @soulsummitmedia Or tune into our YouTube Channel to take the journey together! Today's episode was brought to you by: Sawyer - Protect yourself from disease-carrying ticks and mosquitos on your next trip outdoors. Head to Sawyer.com to check out their full line of insect repellants, as well as water filtration systems, sun protection, and first aid supplies. Bergara - Whether you're a backcountry hunter and want a rifle that doesn't compromise accuracy for weight, a long-range competition shooter, or just looking to get started with your first rifle, Bergara has something for everyone. South Dakota - Head to South Dakota to hear from women who hunt and learn what makes SD the world's pheasant capital. You'll also find public land maps, season information, our favorite pheasant recipes, and resources for beginners. Did you enjoy this episode? We'd love to hear from you! Please take a minute to leave a review on the show. Tell us what you think OR what you want to hear next! We appreciate this community of outdoor junkies and we're looking forward to what the future holds! Now go get after it! Tag us in your adventures #SoulSummitPodcast
The notion of beginning a new year with a brisk walk goes back ages, but the modern concept of First Day Hikes is relatively new, dating back only to 1992 when a Massachusetts State Park held the first First Day Hike. With the lure of hot soup, the hike drew 380 hikers. Massachusetts State Parks began offering similar First Day Hikes throughout Massachusetts in 2008, and the concept went national in 2012 thanks to America's State Parks, which represents State Parks nationwide. More than 400 hikes were held across the US that first year. Last year, more than 55,000 people welcomed 2022 with a First Day Hike.In today's episode, we look at First Day Hike options at state parks throughout the Southeast. You can learn more about the hikes mentioned, as well as other First Day Hikes in the region, by clicking the appropriate State Park link below:GeorgiaNorth Carolina South CarolinaVirginiaTennesseeWest VirginiaNot in our listening area? You can find a rundown of First Day Hikes nationwide at the America's State Parks website, here.Find a history of the First Day Hikes concept here.Not accustomed to cold weather hiking? The American Hiking Society offers tips for cold weather hiking here. You can learn more about our GetHiking! and GetBackpacking! adventures, and everything else we do at GetGoingNC.com, click on Explore with us!
This sesh I'm smoking Wedding Cake by Spinach, a 31% THC Indica leaning Hybrid and Platinum Cookies by Palmetto, a 23.8% THC Sativa. I'm on my Big Lebowski this week. I've been feeling a little under the weather for the last couple days. So hopefully this is still entertaining and not to much of a shit show. I guess we'll see! You'd think being forced to trek through Northern Ontario in the middle of winter, for a high school class would be awesome. Wen I think back, it is. As it happened, meh, not so much! It did provide some good stories and a few fond memories. Mostly silly cartoonish moments you wouldn't think would really happen. I can tell you this. When real life plays out like a cartoon, there's gonna be some solid laughs. You just have to watch out for the potholes and beaver shit. Oh and keep your clothes on. You don't want to freeze! The result of a bong hit and a sense of humor. We smoke weed, ponder life and tell some ridiculous stories. We're creating a vibe in the community. So join the sesh with your friendly neighborhood pothead and SUBSCRIBE to Thoughts Off The Stem podcast. While you're between PUFFS hit the LIKE button, then PASS this on to someone who needs a Sesh Buddy! Now you can visit Tots420.com to parooze the Tots420 Shop, find more content, discover new platforms, donate to the show if you feel like supporting our growth and shop our affiliate links for Amazing dab rigs, bongs, pipes and glass smoking accessories. So visit Tots420.com Are you looking for New, Innovative ways to Promote and Advertise your products and services? Thoughts Off The Stem is now offering Advertising and Sponsorship opportunities. Built on steady organic growth, loyalty and personal connection, this is the perfect platform to show case your business, products and services. Our goal is to cultivate a vibe that appeals to the masses. For any and all inquiries contact us at thoughtsoffthestempodcast@gmail.com Thank you for your support! #comedy #fiction #cannabis #indie #weedfacts #myths #canadiancannabis #canadianpodcast #cannabispodcast #comedypodcast #fictionpodcast
In this episode, Ken & Charley recount more memorable multi-day hikes. Ken takes us to the high Andes of Bolivia in search of Stygian Own and Charley, down the Manu Road to the Peruvian Amazon. Check out a Google map of all the places mentioned in the podcast. https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1odNpvBMAVcQzxcbf_wmvz-2XFBLqPCFh&usp=sharing Episode Photo Gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-photo-gallery/naturally-adventurous---season-2---episode-3---photo-gallery If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast Travel Nature Adventure Birding --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ken-behrens/message
In this episode, Ken & Charley recount a memorable multi-day hike. Ken takes us in search of the Helmet Vanga in Madagascar and Charley, the Marvellous Spatuletail & Long-whiskered Owlet in Northern Peru. Check out a Google map of all the places mentioned in the podcast. https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=15Qju-UJFYyjeyCm15q2RLXw1oF08bqi1&usp=sharing Episode Photo Gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-photo-gallery/naturally-adventurous---season-2---episode-2---photo-gallery If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast Travel Nature Adventure Birding --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ken-behrens/message
Jester has completed the 40 Hike Challenge and all 40 Day hikes from the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains To Sea Trail. In this last episode of the series Jester shares with you day hikes 37-40. Jester brings you along as she completes the road walk on Cedar Island, visits the lighthouse on Cape Hatteras, takes in the views on the Pea island wildlife refuge, has a crazy trek on the Beach, and finishes with hike #40 on the tallest active sand dune at Jockey's Ridge State Park, the Eastern Terminus of the Mountains To Sea Trail. Thank You to our show Sponsor, The MST Guide by Pocket Trails. Providing up-to-date maps and extensive trail information, Pocket Trails plans to give MST hikers everything they need to know, both when they need it and in the palm of their hand. The MST Guide App is now available in the Google Play Store and coming to the iPhone very soon! The MST Guide App by Pocket Trails: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.pockettrails.themstguide The MST Guide on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themstguide/ Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking! Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail: https://stores.portmerch.com/mountainstoseatrail/featured-products/great-day-hikes-on-north-carolina-s-mountain-to-sea-trail.html Mountains to Sea Trail: https://mountainstoseatrail.org/challenges/40-hike-challenge/ Jockey's Ridge State Park (MST Eastern Terminus): https://www.ncparks.gov/jockeys-ridge-state-park/home "Jester" 40 Hike Challenge Complete Itinerary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SjgM4CACCopSAL8GlnongRns7B-NGYL2rjtAoywRK58/edit?usp=sharing "Jester" Reference Tools, Gear Lists, Hiking Resume and more: https://solo.to/jestersectionhiker Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/ Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/ Music for the Podcast provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers - "Through The Woods" https://www.okeedokee.org/
81. Justin "JustRoc" Rimon has always believed in going all in when it comes to embracing your passions. And for years he did just that as a competitive B-Boy (aka breakdancer) and event producer active in the street dance community for several years. But after retiring from competitions he discovered a brand new passion in "trekking". A life changing sunset hike up to the top of Sandstone Peak gave him the clarity to go all in on his new found mission to try to explore all of what the great Los Angeles outdoors has to offer and share it with others. In this interview Justin shares more about his story, some recent bucket list adventures, the future of Just Trek and some amazing LA day hiking trips that you use to plan your own adventures. You can find out more about Justin and the Just Trek Podcast on the website at: https://www.justtrek.net/ or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just.trek/ and you can find more LifeHacksLA at: www.lifehacksla.com www.instagram.com/lifehacksla www.lifehacksla.com/lahackersclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifehacksla/support
Jester decided to give herself a little bit of a challenge for this week's episode as she is inching closer to hiking all 40 Day Hikes from the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains To Sea Trail. Jester takes you along with her for the day as she hikes, soaks in the views, and road walks her way to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Thank You to our show Sponsor, The MST Guide by Pocket Trails. Providing up-to-date maps and extensive trail information, Pocket Trails plans to give MST hikers everything they need to know, both when they need it and in the palm of their hand. The MST Guide App is now available in the Google Play Store and coming to the iPhone very soon! The MST Guide App by Pocket Trails: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.pockettrails.themstguide The MST Guide on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themstguide/ Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking! Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail: https://stores.portmerch.com/mountainstoseatrail/featured-products/great-day-hikes-on-north-carolina-s-mountain-to-sea-trail.html Mountains to Sea Trail: https://mountainstoseatrail.org/challenges/40-hike-challenge/ "Jester" 40 Hike Challenge Complete Itinerary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SjgM4CACCopSAL8GlnongRns7B-NGYL2rjtAoywRK58/edit?usp=sharing "Jester" Reference Tools, Gear Lists, Hiking Resume and more: https://solo.to/jestersectionhiker Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/ Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/ Music for the Podcast provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers - "Through The Woods" https://www.okeedokee.org/
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, content creator, former MTV's America's Best Dance Crew Champion, World of Dance Tour Judge, and movement artist, Just Jet (formerly Jet Li), join me on the show. We talk about he has re-discovered LA through epic peaks such as Sunset Peak, Mount Baldy, Strawberry Peak, Mount Baden Powell, and more. We chat about bringing style and dance to the trails, finding True North, how the outdoors is a powerful place to seek answers, the importance of "stilling one's emotions," top adventures as a touring dance artist, tips for being a content creator, and how he likes being apart of the #JustTrekCrew. Just Jet is a multi-faceted creative who inspires others to be their genuine and honest selves in order to achieve self growth. Follow Just Jet on https://www.instagram.com/justjet_ Shop Just Trek merch on https://www.justtrek.net/shop View photos from the discussed hikes on https://www.justtrek.net/ Want to send me a message? Email me at justtrekofficial@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @just.trek Like the show? Leave a 5 star rating and review on https://ratethispodcast.com/justtrek and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Consider supporting the podcast by donating on anchor.fm/justtrek/support or on Venmo @justroc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justtrek/message
On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, college athlete, content creator, and outdoor adventurer, Conley Harris aka Harris Hikers, join me on the show. We talk about trekking through the pandemic, backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail, her top SoCal hikes, tips for long day hikes, advice for newbie hikers, how one of her videos went viral, body positivity, her partnership with Decathlon & Atomic Bear, Hawaii adventures, tackling the SoCal Six Pack of Peaks challenge, and how hiking is the new form of travel. Conley's passion for hiking and adventure as a college student & athlete is a true inspiration to her fellow peers and the outdoor community. Follow Harris Hikers on Instagram and Tik Tok https://www.instagram.com/harrishikers/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@harrishikers Shop Just Trek merch on https://www.justtrek.net/shop View photos from the discussed hikes on https://www.justtrek.net/ Want to send me a message? Email me at justtrekofficial@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @just.trek Like the show? Leave a 5 star rating and review on https://ratethispodcast.com/justtrek and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Consider supporting the podcast by donating on anchor.fm/justtrek/support or on Venmo @justroc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justtrek/message
This week, Jester brings us the highlights from Day Hikes 27 - 31 from the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail. Each time Jester goes out to spend time hiking on the MST there seems to be something special with every hike. This week's special moments not only come from the day hikes themselves but from interviews with Mayor Alice Butler with the Town of Roseboro, NC and Ben Jones, who is the Coastal Crescent Project Manager with the Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail. Once you hear from these two, you will know why the episode is titled "Hope on the MST". Thank You to our show Sponsor, The MST Guide by Pocket Trails. Providing up-to-date maps and extensive trail information, Pocket Trails plans to give MST hikers everything they need to know, both when they need it and in the palm of their hand. The MST Guide App is now available in the Google Play Store and coming to the iPhone very soon! The MST Guide App by Pocket Trails: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.pockettrails.themstguide The MST Guide on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themstguide/ Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking! Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail: https://stores.portmerch.com/mountainstoseatrail/featured-products/great-day-hikes-on-north-carolina-s-mountain-to-sea-trail.html Mountains to Sea Trail: https://mountainstoseatrail.org/challenges/40-hike-challenge/ Connect with Mayor Alice Butler: www.roseboronc.com http://www.facebook.com/roseboronc Connect with Ben Jones: Coastal Crescent Project Manager - Friends of the Mountains To Sea Trail bjones@mountainstoseatrail.org Buddy Melvin - Treehouse: https://www.carolinacountry.com/carolina-stories/buddy-melvin-s-treehouse Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/ Connect with Hiking Radio Network: Email: steve@hikingradionetwork.com Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/ Music provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org
Jester hikes on to bring us Day Hikes 24, 25, and 26 from the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains To Sea Trail. For Hike #24 you will hear that Jester is totally enamored with all the Bridges. After Hike #24 you will hear Part II of Jester's interview with Tara Dower, the current Fastest Known Time holder for the Mountains To Sea Trail. Hike #25 takes Jester to the Smithfield Neuse Riverwalk and then on to Hike #26 at the Bentonville Battlefield. Thank You to our show Sponsor, The MST Guide by Pocket Trails. Providing up-to-date maps and extensive trail information, Pocket Trails plans to give MST hikers everything they need to know, both when they need it and in the palm of their hand. The MST Guide App is now available in the Google Play Store and coming to the iPhone very soon! The MST Guide App by Pocket Trails: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.pockettrails.themstguide The MST Guide on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themstguide/ Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking! Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail: https://stores.portmerch.com/mountainstoseatrail/featured-products/great-day-hikes-on-north-carolina-s-mountain-to-sea-trail.html Mountains to Sea Trail: https://mountainstoseatrail.org/challenges/40-hike-challenge/ Connect with Tara Dower (Candy Mama): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDowerDuo/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_dower_duo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/ Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/ Connect with Hiking Radio Network: Email: steve@hikingradionetwork.com Website: hikingradionetwork.com Music provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org
Jester's quest to complete all 40 Day Hikes from the book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail continues in this episode! Jester chats to us about hikes 21, 22, and 23 but also shares some awesome interviews along the way with those who have completed some "challenges" of their own. During Hike #21, you will hear from Mary Stewart who was the guest in Episode #39 and Jester's friend Kansas who she hiked with on the AT in 2015. After Hike #22, Jester met up with Hussein El-Genk and Nashua Oraby and their four kids who are the first people to complete the "40 Hike Challenge". During Hike #23, Jester got a chance to hike with and interview Tara Dower, who is the current Fastest Known Time Holder for the Mountains to Sea Trail. You will hear Part I of that interview in today's episode. Thank You to our show Sponsor, The MST Guide by Pocket Trails. Providing up-to-date maps and extensive trail information, Pocket Trails plans to give MST hikers everything they need to know, both when they need it and in the palm of their hand. The MST Guide App is now available in the Google Play Store and coming to the iPhone very soon! The MST Guide App by Pocket Trails: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.pockettrails.themstguide The MST Guide on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themstguide/ Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking! Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail: https://stores.portmerch.com/mountainstoseatrail/featured-products/great-day-hikes-on-north-carolina-s-mountain-to-sea-trail.html Mountains to Sea Trail: https://mountainstoseatrail.org/challenges/40-hike-challenge/ Connect with Mary Stewart: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/episode-39-mary-angel-stewart-section-hiker-mountains-to-sea-trail/ Connect with "Kansas": https://www.facebook.com/susan.levy.71 Connect with Hussein, Nashua, Zakariyya, Ayyub, Kareema, and Rafheed: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/6andavan/ Connect with Tara Dower (Candy Mama): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDowerDuo/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_dower_duo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/ Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/ Connect with Hiking Radio Network: Email: steve@hikingradionetwork.com Website: hikingradionetwork.com Music provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org
On this episode I have LA based art director, design assassin, trekker, backpacker, and member of the #JustTrekCrew, Deanna Hjerling, join me on the show. We talk about her perspective as a daughter of a mountaineer, backpacking The Narrows in Zion, the Summerland Trail (Mt. Rainier), her top California hikes, surfing in LA, tips for long day hikes, and her Iceland adventures. Follow Deanna on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deannayukiko/ Check out Deanna's portfolio on https://www.deannahjerling.com/ Shop Just Trek merchandise on https://www.justtrek.net/shop View photos from the discussed hikes on https://www.justtrek.net/ Want to send me a message? Email me at justtrekofficial@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @just.trek Like the show? Leave a 5 star rating, review, and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Consider supporting the podcast by donating on anchor.fm/justtrek/support or Venmo @justroc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justtrek/message
Jester set out on her Birthday in September 2020 to begin the goal of hiking all 40 Day Hikes from the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail. In this episode, Jester focuses on Day Hikes 18, 19, and 20. As you will hear these particular 3 hikes ended up being so much more than Jester expected. Tune in as Jester has a chance meeting with a Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail Board Member, a Section Hiker working on completing the entire Mountains to Seat Trail, and a fellow hiker working on completing the Day Hikes! Thank You to our show Sponsor, The MST Guide by Pocket Trails. Providing up-to-date maps and extensive trail information, Pocket Trails plans to give MST hikers everything they need to know, both when they need it and in the palm of their hand. The MST Guide App is now available in the Google Play Store and coming to the iPhone very soon! The MST Guide App by Pocket Trails: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.pockettrails.themstguide The MST Guide on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themstguide/ Thanks for Listening and Happy Section Hiking! Glencoe Mill Village - Hike #19: https://www.visitalamance.com/listing/glencoe-mill-village/310/ Hillsborough Mill Garden - Hike #20: https://www.hillsboroughurbangardens.org/ Historic Hillsborough - Hike #20: https://www.historichillsborough.org/ Greg Yahn - Friends of the MST Board Member Email: gregyahn99@gmail.com Connect with "Gritty": Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rydog2/ Connect with Alonda: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mommy3g/ Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail: https://stores.portmerch.com/mountainstoseatrail/featured-products/great-day-hikes-on-north-carolina-s-mountain-to-sea-trail.html Mountains to Sea Trail: https://mountainstoseatrail.org/challenges/40-hike-challenge/ Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/ Connect with Hiking Radio Network: Email: steve@hikingradionetwork.com Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/ Music provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org
Jester continues to hike her way East across the State of North Carolina by completing the 40 Day Hikes from the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail. This episode features Hikes 15, 16, and 17. Jester also took the opportunity to go to Priddy's General Store in Danbury, NC and was able to get a quick interview with Jane Priddy! Hike #15 took place at Pilot Mountain State Park with a 6.3 mile hike around the prominent peak of Pilot Mountain, Hike #16 was a great hike through Hanging Rock State Park that included a visit to Moore's Knob Fire Tower, and Hike #17 featured a 2.1 mile hike surrounded by pine trees. And a Big Thank You to our show Sponsor, The MST Guide by Pocket Trails. Providing up-to-date maps and extensive trail information, Pocket Trails plans to give MST hikers everything they need to know, both when they need it and in the palm of their hand. The MST Guide App is now available in the Google Play Store and coming to the iPhone very soon! The MST Guide App by Pocket Trails: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.pockettrails.themstguide The MST Guide on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themstguide/ Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking! Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail: https://stores.portmerch.com/mountainstoseatrail/featured-products/great-day-hikes-on-north-carolina-s-mountain-to-sea-trail.html Mountains to Sea Trail: https://mountainstoseatrail.org/ Priddy's General Store: https://www.facebook.com/est.1888 Hiking NC Lookout Towers - Peter J. Barr: https://www.amazon.com/Hiking-North-Carolinas-Lookout- Towers/dp/0895873567 Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/ Connect with Hiking Radio Network: Email: steve@hikingradionetwork.com Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/ Music provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org
This is our second JOIN THE EXPERT episode of our BioBlitz! Oklahoma podcast. These episodes highlight activities that you can join to explore biodiversity. This week, Angelina Stancampiano, BioBlitz! Co-coordinator, chats with Nick Conner, Oklahoma State Park Captain about visiting our parks this winter and joining the First Day Hikes – a great way to begin the new year. We hope this episode inspires you to join a First Day Hike at one of our State Parks. Find the schedule at: https://www.travelok.com/article_page/first-day-hikes-at-oklahoma-state-parksWe have new episodes lined up for the new year. And we would love to explore your questions on future ASK the Experts episodes! You can send your questions to us as a Facebook message, a tweet, or simply email to: prill@ou.edu. BioBlitz! Oklahoma Links are:Facebook page – BioBlitz! Oklahoma Twitter @okbioblitz Website: https://biosurvey.ou.edu/bioblitzok/ This podcast is a project of BioBlitz! Oklahoma, an outreach program of the Oklahoma Biological Survey at the University of Oklahoma.
For this episode of the podcast, Jester introduces us to the town of Elkin, NC. Hike #14 from the book Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail centers around the town of Elkin, NC. Jester introduces us to Leslie Schlender, from the Town of Elkin, Bill Blackley, with the Elkin Valley Trails Association, and then shares with us her thoughts about Hike #14. You will hear Hike #14 ended up being a real special hike for Jester. And a big "Thank You" to our show sponsor, The MST Guide by Pocket Trails. Providing up-to-date maps and extensive trail information, Pocket Trails plans to give MST hikers everything they need to know, both when they need it and in the palm of their hand. The MST Guide App is now available in the Google Play Store and coming to the iPhone very soon! The MST Guide App by Pocket Trails: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.pockettrails.themstguide The MST Guide on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themstguide/ Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking! Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail: https://stores.portmerch.com/mountainstoseatrail/featured-products/great-day-hikes-on-north-carolina-s-mountain-to-sea-trail.html Mountains to Sea Trail: https://mountainstoseatrail.org/ Connect with Leslie Schlender: Email: lschlender@elkinnc.org Town of Elkin: elkinnc.org / https://www.yadkinvalleync.com/ Connect with Bill Blackley: Email: wjblackley@gmail.com Elkin Valley Trails Association https://elkinvalleytrails.org/ Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/ Connect with Hiking Radio Network: Email: steve@hikingradionetwork.com Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/ Music provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org
On this episode I have LA based peak bagger, adventurer, outdoor blogger, and mental health advocate, Ayumi Nicole, join me on the show. We talk about how California sparked her hiking journey, top 5 hiking adventures, Grand Canyon Rim to Rim B-Day Trek, tips & advice for challenging day hikes, mental health awareness, and her Iron Mountain experience. We further discuss her adventures in Hawaii, her first and only 14er Quandary Peak, Mount Baldy, and the Grand Canyon. Ayumi has been chasing peaks non-stop and has been an inspirational and infectious energy in the SoCal outdoor community and beyond. Her openness and seriousness about mental health is a beacon for those struggling. Follow Ayumi's journey on Instagram www.instagram.com/_chasingpeaks_/ Subscribe to Ayumi's new Youtube channel https://bit.ly/3lW7Atl Shop Just Trek merchandise on https://www.justtrek.net/shop View photos from the discussed hikes on https://www.justtrek.net/ Want to send me a message? Email me at justtrekofficial@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @just.trek Like the show? Leave a 5 star rating, review, and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Consider supporting the podcast by donating on anchor.fm/justtrek/support or Venmo @justroc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justtrek/message
Jester continues to hike her way East across the State of North Carolina by completing the 40 Day Hikes from the Book, Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail. Jester describes Hike #11 as a very smooth terrain, Hike #12 contains excellent views of the trail moving into the Piedmont area of North Carolina, and Hike #13 is all within Stone Mountain State Park. Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking! Benge Gap 268 Restaurant: https://www.facebook.com/Benge-Gap-268-101886201668362/?ref=page_internal And a Big Thank You to our show Sponsor, The MST Guide by Pocket Trails. Providing up-to-date maps and extensive trail information, Pocket Trails plans to give MST hikers everything they need to know, both when they need it and in the palm of their hand. The MST Guide App is now available in the Google Play Store and coming to the iPhone very soon! The MST Guide App by Pocket Trails: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.pockettrails.themstguide The MST Guide on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themstguide/ Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail: https://stores.portmerch.com/mountainstoseatrail/featured-products/great-day-hikes-on-north-carolina-s-mountain-to-sea-trail.html Mountains to Sea Trail: https://mountainstoseatrail.org/ Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jesternc2212@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesterhikes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jestersectionhiker/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCiNmowF8oy0C_tM3Ga7hPDg Connect with Hiking Radio Network: Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HikingRN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org
Jester continues to hike her way East across the State of North Carolina by completing the 40 Day Hikes from the Book, Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail. On this Episode of the Podcast Jester brings you Hikes 8, 9, and 10. Jester has rated Hike #8 as the best hike so far in the quest, Hike #9 a wet and slippery trek, and Hike #10 a tour through the property of Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Thanks for Listening and Happy Section Hiking! Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail: https://stores.portmerch.com/mountainstoseatrail/featured-products/great-day-hikes-on-north-carolina-s-mountain-to-sea-trail.html Mountains to Sea Trail: https://mountainstoseatrail.org/ History of Linville Gorge area in NC: https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/destinations/linville-gorge-and-falls/ Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jesternc2212@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesterhikes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jestersectionhiker/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCiNmowF8oy0C_tM3Ga7hPDg Connect with Hiking Radio Network: Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HikingRN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org
Jester continues to hike her way East across the State of North Carolina by completing the 40 Day Hikes from the Book, Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail. On this episode of the podcast Jester brings you Hikes 4, 5, 6, and 7. These hikes cover some of the best hiking Western North Carolina has to offer in the Great Balsoms, Mt. Pisgah, Rattlesnake Lodge, and The Craggies! Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking! Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail: https://stores.portmerch.com/mountainstoseatrail/featured-products/great-day-hikes-on-north-carolina-s-mountain-to-sea-trail.html Hiking NC Lookout Towers - Peter J. Barr: https://www.amazon.com/Hiking-North-Carolinas-Lookout- Towers/dp/0895873567 Carolina Mountain Club - Lookout Tower Challenge: https://www.carolinamountainclub.org/index.cfm/do/pages.view/id/25/page/Lookout-Tower-Challenge-(LTC) Emergency Bivvy: https://www.surviveoutdoorslonger.com/survive-outdoors-longer-emergency-bivvy.html Nitecore Headlamp: https://www.nitecorestore.com/NITECORE-NU32-550-Lumen-LED-Rechargeable-Headlamp-p/fl-nite-nu32-bk.htm Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jesternc2212@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesterhikes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesterhikes YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCiNmowF8oy0C_tM3Ga7hPDg Connect with Hiking Radio Network: Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HikingRN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org
Jester begins her quest to complete all 40 Day Hikes from the book Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail. In this week's episode, we hear about Hikes 1, 2, and 3. Jester starts with Hike #1 at the Western Terminus of the MST at Clingman's Dome. Hike #2 brings a 0.7-mile hike that has a lot of awesome surprises, and Hike #3 brings few views but a sign of fall and an amazing trail. Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking! Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail: https://stores.portmerch.com/mountainstoseatrail/featured-products/great-day-hikes-on-north-carolina-s-mountain-to-sea-trail.html The "Prince of Politicians" - Thomas L. Clingman: https://www.ncdcr.gov/blog/2014/07/27/the-prince-of-politicians-thomas-l-clingman The 11th Essential: Website: https://sites.google.com/view/11thessential/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/11thessential/ Carolina Mountain Club: https://www.carolinamountainclub.org/index.cfm Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jesternc2212@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesterhikes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesterhikes Connect with Hiking Radio Network: Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HikingRN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org
Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
On today's show, we're talking butter ball turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner. St-Lewis residents have opted for less service but more peace of mind. Starting today they will be down one nurse at the clinic. We tell you what's in place to help the community. We check out what Labrador Grenfell's Medical of Officer of Health is growing at his home in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Daycare dilemma: Too much red tape and not enough spaces in Newfoundland and Labrador. CBC's Lindsay Bird brings us the details. We find out why two Labrador runners want to set a speed record for the 60 km Pioneer footpath in the Labrador Strait. We also get advice from an intrepid hiker who has some tips for doing it as day hikes.
On this episode I have California based peak bagger, explorer, US Marine veteran, and the creator of California Hiking Group, Ray Medearis, join me on the show. We talk about about how the great outdoors saved his life, the origins behind @CaliforniaHikingGroup, his #52HikeChallenge feature, Black Lives Matter, tips for long day hikes, and his favorite hikes in all of California. We also discuss the catalyst to why Ray recently felt it was important to reveal himself to the outdoor community - an African American man behind one of the largest California inspired Instagram accounts @CaliforniaHikingGroup. This is part 1 of Ray Medearis' story. Stay tuned for part 2. Follow Ray Medearis on Instagram @californiahikinggroup @thatrndsttr View photos from the discussed hikes on https://www.justtrek.net/ Want to send me a message? Email me at justin@justtrek.net or DM on Instagram @just.trek Like the show? Leave a 5 star rating, review, and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Consider supporting the podcast by donating on anchor.fm/justtrek/support or Venmo @justroc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justtrek/message
Shanty and Mary are joined by hiker, guidebook author, and licensed therapist Scott Turner. Turner has written guide books to five national parks and well as his home of San Diego County, CA. He shares insight on how to get the most out of a one-day visit to a national park, including insider tips for beating the crowds, secret ways to get off the beaten path, and the best times of year to go. In addition to his national park tips, Turner does the first "Out and Back" podcast pack shakedown, running through everything he brings in his pack, and talks about everything you should bring to have fun and stay safe on a day hike, including the “10 essentials” you need to survive an unplanned night outside and when to bring them.
On this episode I have LA based peak bagger, explorer, community leader, and the founder of Complete Summit hiking, Jesse Vallejo, join me on the show. We talk about the backstory behind Complete Summit, tips & advice for long day hikes, his favorite Southern California mountains, and the awesome work he has done in the community. Jesse aims to spread the positivity we share in the mountains to the rest of the world. He lives by the slogan A.I.M. -- Achieve, Inspire, and Motivate one mountain at a time. Follow Complete Summit on Instagram @cs_hiking View photos from the discussed hikes on https://www.justtrek.net/ Want to send me a message? Email me at justin@justtrek.net or DM on Instagram @just.trek. Like the show? Leave a 5 star rating, review, and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Consider supporting the podcast by donating on anchor.fm/justtrek/support or Venmo @justroc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justtrek/message
On this episode I have LA based peak bagger, dog lover, mechanic, trail boss, and the founder of MidWeekHikers, Jess Fernandez, join me on the show. We talk about the backstory behind creating MidWeekHikers, tips for long day hikes, Iron Mountain to Mount Baldy (aka San Antonio Ridge Traverse), and must do outdoor experiences in the Southern California mountains. Jesse is a beloved person in the outdoor community who has brought many people together through his infectious energy and humor. This is part 1 of Jesse's story so make sure to stay tuned for part 2 in the future. Follow MidWeekHikers on Instagram @midweekhikers View photos from the discussed hikes on https://www.justtrek.net/ Want to send me a message? Email me at justin@justtrek.net or DM on Instagram @just.trek. Like the show? Leave a 5 star rating, review, and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Consider supporting the podcast by donating on anchor.fm/justtrek/support or Venmo @justroc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justtrek/message
1. The particulars of day hiking2. Benefits (creativity, escape, introspect & challenge)3. Reality checkPLEASE READ: The Perfect Stress podcast does not provide medical or nutritional advice, nor is it a substitute for medical or nutritional advice, and is not intended for the prevention, cure or mitigation of a medical condition or disease. This podcast provides information only. Please consult a physician or nutritionist for advice.
On this episode I have LA based peak bagger, educator, and explorer Dora Santana (@hiking_lotusflower) join me on the show. We talk about her journey completing the SoCal Six Pack of Peaks challenge, tips for long day hikes, slaying the beast Iron Mountain, and how hiking has been a transformational journey to becoming the best version of herself and achieving sobriety. To conclude the episode, we have a fun rapid fire question segment and Dora leaves us with a powerful final message about self love + care. Visit our sponsor Showgrow on www.showgrowmarketplace.com for all your CBD needs. Use code "trek" for 20% off your purchase! View photos from the discussed hikes on https://www.justtrek.net/ Want to send me a message? Email me at justin@justtrek.net or DM on Instagram @just.trek. Like the show? Leave a 5 star rating, review, and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Consider supporting the podcast by donating on anchor.fm/justtrek/support or Venmo @justroc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justtrek/message
Find out how the Disney and Universal theme parks compete for your time and money, and what other things you can plan to enjoy when attractions open up again in Orlando and central Florida. And get inspired to build a day hike into your travel plans or explore the attractions of Switzerland's most interesting cities the next time you're in Europe. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
Here are 10 great hikes you can do in a day within a short drive from downtown Denver! Moving to Denver Podcast Season 3 Episode 8
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the use of e-bikes on trails and their concerns over users "hacking" the bikes; President's Day hikes; winter is back and where to go snowshoeing; Bob's new photography website. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website
On this week's show, Bob and co-host Kevin talk about responsible winter hiking, last minute holiday gift ideas, "First Day" hikes, a record setting Grand Canyon hike, and more. This week's podcast is sponsored by Victorinox, the creators of the Swiss Army Knife Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, hiking enthusiast, landscape photographer, and author Derek Dellinger discusses his new book, "America's Best Day Hikes: Spectacular Single-Day Hikes Across the States." This beautiful hardcover book shares a bucket list of the 50 best day hikes in major regions throughout America, as well as important advice on how to prepare for your hike. Derek Dellinger is the author/coauthor of several Countryman hiking titles, including “50 Hikes in the Catskills” and “50 Hikes in the Upper Hudson Valley.” Featured music is “Loving the Land” by Wally Lawder. Thanks to Porto-Vino wine bags and backpacks for sponsoring this episode.
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, hiking enthusiast, landscape photographer, and author Derek Dellinger discusses his new book, "America's Best Day Hikes: Spectacular Single-Day Hikes Across the States." This beautiful hardcover book shares a bucket list of the 50 best day hikes in major regions throughout America, as well as important advice on how to prepare for your hike. Derek Dellinger is the author/coauthor of several Countryman hiking titles, including “50 Hikes in the Catskills” and “50 Hikes in the Upper Hudson Valley.”Featured music is “Loving the Land” by Wally Lawder. http://wallylawder.com/Thanks to Porto-Vino wine bags and backpacks for sponsoring this episode. https://porto-vino.com/
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Links Mentioned in today’s show: Episode Sponsor: https://polarprofilters.com Use this link AND the code "latitude15" the next time you need to rent gear. I'll get a small percentage and you'll get 15% off. Lensrentals.com affiliate link: https://www.gopjn.com/t/SENJRktJT01DR09OS0lLQ0dLT0tGTg Need to carry your gear in style? Treat yourself to a ThinkTank Photo bag with this link and get a free gift at checkout: http://bit.ly/2IMRhOT The Big Announcement I’ve finally got plans lined up for the release of my newest adventure, that is, Latitude Photography School. Right now you can go to the website, https://latitudephotographyschool.com and all that you’ll see is a sign up form. I’m busy working on my next course offerings and other tutorial items. I’ll also have an associated YouTube channel to go along with this new service. The two courses I’m crafting have to do with beginning photography and an intermediate course on creativity in photography. With each course there will be associated assignments or projects. You’ll be able to post the assignment results in the private facebook group and you’ll get some feedback from myself and other students. I will also have smaller items that are more tutorial based. Topics will cover everything from understanding the camera to being out in the field to doing things right in post-production. It will take some time to produce all these items, but one thing I need to make sure you’re aware of, you’ll be able to purchase access to the courses individually as you want, or you can have a membership option and you can have access to the courses for as long as you’re a member. So head on over to the site if you’re interested and sign up to be notified when the doors are open for business. I have closed the cart on my online print course as well for the time being but you can still purchase the shoot-n-print workshop in the Palouse in May or June, direct links are in the show notes. Winter Day Hikes I love backpacking, but there’s nothing like a good day hike either. You go out for the day and come back to a hopefully cozy bed to get a good night’s rest. If you’re traveling you may also be eating out in restaurants, or maybe cooking in your room or Airbnb. Either way, your experience is way less rugged than if you’re full-on backpacking. I should insert here that the advice I’m giving is not intended to be thorough nor does it address all situations or skill levels. Please be aware of your own abilities and if you have a doubt about something, don’t do it. I’ll be looking at ways to get properly prepared for such an outing. As you know, I’m heading to Unalaska Island in a couple weeks. I do have a podcast listener coming along so that’s certainly good. And that takes us to item number 1. Hiking buddy It’s always good to have a hiking buddy along if safety is in any way a concern. There’s so many times where I love going out alone and just being there in God’s big beautiful creation with just my cameras. But when I called up to the visitor’s office in Dutch Harbor and I got some information on the weather in mid December I knew it’d be best to have a hiking buddy. Not only to share costs with, but simply for safety. They also require registrations for hikers, so they know someone is out there, which is good, but there’s nothing like having someone with you when you’re out there on a trail, several miles from town and hundreds of miles out in the middle of the ocean. Notifications Jared Yoder posted a great question in the Master Photography Podcast group about this idea of getting prepared for a day hike. And I’m glad he did. And then David Patton gave some very good advice right away. And one of those items was to be sure you tell someone where you’ll be going and when you plan to return. This is especially important if you head out of cell phone range. If they don’t hear from you they can at east give the local rescue and law enforcement authorities a heads up and maybe they’ll need to go out and search for you. The timeframe might be much longer if no one knows when to expect you back. So do let someone know of your plans. Non-photography tools I always carry a knife with me. It’s not a big knife, but I have one just the same. I have a Gerber that my brother gave me for being the best man at his wedding, I have a CRKT that someone left in a bathroom and after a search of who it might belong to I simply kept it, and then I have another that I purchased in Poland as a souvenir. I also have a leatherman that is invaluable when camping, but sometimes it comes with me hiking as well. I also always take a good waterbottle with me. It’s always good to have more than you think you’ll need. Especially when it’s cold, you don’t think you’ll need as much, but you do. You can always melt snow, but I say why bother when you can just have enough water for the day. I go for between 20–32 oz. for a few hours hike, but I also have a secondary bottle in the car that I guzzle just before heading out. Water purifier. If you’re going to be out longer I say bring along a water purifier. It can provide good clean water for your whole party and you don’t have to carry as much with you. Of course it only works if you actually have a water source you can get water from. Hand warmers. These little packets of warmth are perfect for keeping your water from freezing and your fingers too. I use them in my fold over mittens when I’m not shooting and when the weather is super cold. Sometimes I also put them in my boots but not usually, they’re more uncomfortable than they are worth. I’ve tried the flatter kind that adhere to your sock and those are OK, but really, good socks will do the trick better than anything. More on that in a bit. Maps etc. It’s always good to have a map to study. I use the Alltrails app on my phone and that’s good, but with the pro account you can also print off maps. I’ve not actually done that yet, but I plan to in the near future. Not with my trip to Alaska, because there’s so few trails listed on the app, but with other areas here in the PNW I’ll be able to do that. Off-line maps are best because what would you do if your battery died on your phone? There’s nothing like studying the map before hand and really having the place sink in as much as possible. Before I went to Europe for three weeks with my father several years ago I bought several maps and just studies them over and over. When there I rarely referenced them but I always knew where I was and where things were in relation to other things. Absorbing maps is a good thing for sure. Clothing - Footwear You need good boots, there’s no other way around it. For winter boots I’ve used Sorel and Kamik brands. Both have been exceptionally good. Shop at reputable places like REI, Cabellas, Dicks Sporting Goods and others that I’m not thinking of at the moment. I’m sure you’ll find some on Amazon as well, but the point I want to drive home is the insulation rating and waterproofing. Winter boots are certainly different than hiking boots in size and overall function. I’ve got the Kamik Nation Plus Pac Boots. They’re a fine boot but they are listed as having a “200 gram Thinsulate liner.” But the Cabellas brand that’s 2x as much has 2,000 gram Thinsulate. Other brands have other insulations as well. The best thing I can recommend is going to the store and trying them on. Talk to the associate and see what works for you. I like mine because I also use SmartWool socks with them. The only time I really felt cold in these boots and socks like that was after a full day in Banff National Park in February. I’d sweated enough that finally, at the end of the day it didn’t matter what I did, I just needed to get out of those boots. Had I brought a fresh pair of socks I’m sure I’d have been fine. When I go to AK, I plan to bring fresh socks with me on the trail so I can swap them out as needed. I also am trying out some Alpaca wool liners. I bought them at the homesteading life conference this summer in Missouri. I bought them from Alpacas of Troy. https://alpacasoftroy.com I’ve only been out on one small hike with them to the proof will be in the pudding when I go to Alaska. Clothing - Pants If it’s not too cold I’ll just wear regular hiking pants. No cotton though please. Has to be a quick drying type of materials. I have some excellent hiking pants from Mountain Hardwear. I bought them on clearance from REI. They’re listed as a 30” waist and let me tell you, I’m NOT a 30” waist, that’s probably why they were on the clearance rack. But they fit perfectly. I just love them. But all too often in winter time those are way to thin. So I have some larger hiking pants that I’ll wear as an outer layer and use either a base layer underneath or I’ll just wear some flannel pants as insulation. If it’s a short jaunt I’ll go with the flannel pants, if it’s a longer time out I want the base layer protection against moisture buildup. The point here is layering is good. I’ve even been known to go with all three layers. However, that does get a bit uncomfortable if I need to sit down or whatnot. But when I kneel in the snow, no problem. I don’t even feel the cold on my knee. I’ll use snow pants when it’s downright frigid cold, like when I was in Banff last winter and the warmest it got was about 9 degrees F. Starting the day out at -26 or so requires more insulation and the bib overall style of snow pants does the job. Ad read, Episode Sponsor. Clothing - Upper body I’ll go with recommending layering once again. When it’s ultimate cold I’ll go with four layers. A base layer, an insulation layer, an insulation coat such as my Eddie Bauer goose down jacket, and then an outer shell. I like a built in hat on my outer shell. It’s almost funny, when it gets super cold the outer shell tends to get rather crunchy. By going with an oversized coat I can also guarantee that wind won’t get up underneath it and I won’t get frozen out that way either. I’m not sold on any one brand per se, but I do recommend that you go with quality items. Even Wal-Mart may have some quality items from time to time. I could never spend hundreds of dollars on a single piece of gear like a jacket. My down coat cost about $50 and my outer shell was more than that, about $60 or so on sale. Head wear I’d like to say I never take my hat off, but that’s just not the case. When it comes to winter photography I need to stay warm, but the head is the first thing that gets modified as it’s prime temp control. I have a really warm hat from REI, I totally forget the brand, but it’s so warm and light weight, I can easily forget I have it on except for my head and ears are warm. I like a hat that covers the ears as I hate ear muffs. I also have another hat that is rather warm but it also has an embedded light in the front part. Makes for a great setup when hiking at night. You can also use a head lamp which I always have in my backpack. When I combine the insulation hat with the outer shell jacket it’s almost always going to keep you warm enough. But in times like when I was in Banff, I needed something extra. I needed a Balaclava. This is the type of device a bank robber would wear, but having it covering your head and neck is invaluable in keeping the chills out. When I use this I always have to be careful with my glasses, and I hate how the moisture always gathers around the mouth so I usually extend the hole and force it around my chin which stretches it out a bit. But it’s better than having the moisture condense right there. Gloves I wear three kinds of gloves, depending on the weather and the nature of my hike. I like a thin glove by Columbia that has touch sensitive pads for the touch screen on my camera for generally cold days. If it’s getting colder I’ll cover them with some thick wool mittens that fold over the finger tips. I’ll put a heat pack in the fingers area and I’ll be good when I’m not shooting. If I need to be a bit more active I’ll use standard skiing gloves by Serius. They’re not all that warm, but when you’re moving about the blood circulation keeps the fingers warm and functioning anyway. Only when you stop does it start to get cold. Either way, I’m prepared for anything with these glove options. Other clothing related items. I’m considering getting some ski goggles for my trip to Alaska. The wind is potentially going to get very blustery and having some goggles might be the best option to keep the eyes clear and functioning properly. I am also considering some gaiters. These are items that go around the top of your boot and extend up the leg a bit. The point here is to keep all the snow out of the boot top if at all possible. And a gaiter can really make that happen for you. My snow pants are oversized and essentially do the same job but having dedicated gaiters would still be better. Micro spikes are another item that can work really well. They’re like snow chains for your boots. I have little diamond shaped grippers and getting some that are actual spikes are also on my list. They do a great job of gripping the slippery snow and ice and I recommend them if you’re doing anything even remotely risky. A couple years ago I got down to the base of Palouse Falls in the middle of the biggest freeze we’ve had in a long time. The journey down there is frightful at best and to me, impossible without some grippers on your boots. Though I did see others down there in standard tennis shoes which I though was just unnecessarily foolish. Backpacks For camera gear, backpacks specifically, I’m partial to ThinkTank Photo. Probably because I have an affiliate link with them. But they do make some serious bags. The best options right now for this type of photography is going to be the Backlight Elite 45 or the Backlight 36 or 26. I personally have the 26 model and find it suitable for what I need. However I also have the Urban access 15 which in overall design is superior to the Backlight 26, but only because it has two different compartments, plus the front pouch area. I like how the top of the bag is expandable and you could put a whole mess of stuff in there and you can still have a pretty good camera kit too. If your camera kit is larger (maybe I should say “standard”) then the Backlight 36L and the Elite 45 will be more to your liking. It comes in at about $400 US but it’s so versatile and huge. I just wish they had functionality and design of the Urban Access 15 in a MindShift styling and materials. LowePro also makes some great bags. For this type of shooting I’d recommend their Whistler line. I also really like their powder line but the photos they show on their site don’t cover how the gear fits in which is too bad. I have not personally tried either of these bags. If you want something that’s styled just a bit differently, check out Langly bags. Their Alpha Globetrotter has two separate sections (something I like in a backpack) and their Multi-pack Globetrotter is massive. Might not be perfect for a winter’s hike, but it’s worth looking into. Of course, there’s Shimoda Designs with their newly released Action X line of bags, built really well and very durable to boot. And finally Peak Design just updated their everyday backpack as well. So you should probably check that out too. The things I really look for in a bag is flexibility of how the gear is stored, protection, size and materials. There’s many fine bags out there that I didn’t mention only because I think they’re using the “wrong” materials. I want something water proof and durable and flexible. A bag that’s too rigid doesn’t work for me. Other camera thoughts When it’s cold you want multiple batteries. Keeping them warm is also a must. I’ll stash them in my jacket pockets, inside the outer shell if possible, and swap them out as necessary. An item to keep water off can be a good thing, but it can also get in the way. I have a rain jacket and a much larger item (can’t recall the brand right now) for inclement weather, but really, a weather sealed camera is your best bet for sure. When I was at Palouse that winter and I was close to the falls, and the wind shifted, I got about 1/4 in of ice on my camera and lens. It was fine but I just put it away for the rest of the shoot. I didn’t want to risk damage when it was all frozen. By allowing it to simply melt off I was able to not have any issues at all. You’ll probably want some spiked feet on your tripod. Gripping the snow is better than having it slide all over the place. Almost anything will do, just get something that’s not the rubber feet. Memory card wallets are another good thing to have when out in the cold. I have a very rugged wallet by Polar Pro. I couldn’t help but think it overkill until I thought of the rugged conditions I’ll be in. It’s not waterproof, but it’s super rugged and will protect the cards when not in use. I used to just let them float around in a little pocket in the bag but no longer. I either use the Pixel Pocket Rocket by Think Tank Photo or this option by Polar Pro. I also have a Defender Lens cap which is pretty sweet. First aid and other emergency kit The size of my kit is generally proportional to the length I’m gone and the distance I’ll be away from civilization. One time when I went to South America I remember thinking I want a kit so good I can do minor surgery with it. That’s probably overkill, but when going out for the day you probably don’t need a suture kit and all sorts of different types of bandages. But maybe you do, just depends on where you’re going. I have various sizes and it’s hard to specifically recommend one over the other, I can only stress that it’s important and you should look through your options and consider your plans and see what makes sense for you. Bear spray is also important if you’re going to a place like Yellowstone or some other place like that. Be sure you read the instructions and have it ready to go. The worst thing is to have it and not have it accessible when you need it. Sunglasses are also important. Can’t forget those. In white out conditions like a snowy scene, there’s nothing like cutting out all that UV light. Your rods and cones will thank you! Shooting tips When I’m all dressed up like this I tend to absolutely rely on the live view shooting mode the camera offers. That keeps the camera on the tripod and I don’t have to breath on it all the time with it mashed up against my face. I like the bigger tripod as well since the legs will likely sink in the snow quite a bit, and it’s just easier to manage the bigger controls. I still try to challenge myself to get low, high, and find unique ways of viewing my subject. But I know if I’m not at least mostly warm and comfortable no matter what my subject is I’ll get cranky and lose interest in photographing it if I’m too cold for too long. Though there have certainly been times where I didn’t feel cold until I was done shooting and it was time to head back to the room, all of a sudden I get the chills and start hustling it back to the car! Closing Remarks Thank you so much for listening. I would love to have your feedback or questions, just simply email me at brent@latitudephotographypodcast.com and I’ll try to answer your question in a future episode. Also, there’s a new benefit for listeners with lensrentals.com. Use my link in the show notes and the code “latitude15” for 15% off your next order. You can use the code without the link but if you use that link a few pennies are tossed my way and I thank you for your support. So, that’s it for today, until next time, happy shooting!
On this weeks John discusses his recent self-supported adventure hiking the 177 mile Offas Dyke in Wales & Jake discusses his recent trip to Wales including tackling Mount Snowdon and mother nature. Meanwhile, Graham is jet setting the globe on business! Trust me its a good one & its all available on iTunes, Spotify and all other decent podcast apps! Rise & Grind Host Details: Jake Barber – @Riseandgrindrunning Graham Roberts – @ispiremc John Chambers – @idesignthisway George Edwards – @ge_training Aaron Selfe – @the.a_ron126 Glenn Coleman – @glennyc1981 Sign up to the mailing list and receive a free Ebook on how to Master Your Run as well weekly emails and an email every time the podcast drops! Click Here
Sirena Rana Dufault is an advocate for the outdoors and wildlife. For over a decade, Sirena has helped to build, maintain and promote the 800-mile Arizona Trail (AZT) and has hiked it twice. Right now, she's in the process of writing a book, Day Hikes on the Arizona National Scenic Trail, which will be published Continue Reading…
Sirena Rana Dufault is an advocate for the outdoors and wildlife. For over a decade, Sirena has helped to build, maintain and promote the 800-mile Arizona Trail (AZT) and has hiked it twice. Right now, she's in the process of writing a book, Day Hikes on the Arizona National Scenic Trail, which will be published Continue Reading…
Jayme & Ryan discuss their experiences doing muti-day hikes and road trips. They go over expected difficutlies and solutions to problems that are sure to arise.
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about a couple of "extreme" day hikes they've recently done, encounters with moose and other wildlife on trails, having updated maps, and Bob gets a old hiking guide book. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android
In this episode, Matt speaks with J.R. Collier, Wallowa Lake State Park manager; Darlene Bridges recreation program manager for the Sawtooth National Forrest; and Ed Cannady backcountry recreation manager for the Sawtooth National Recreation Area about local day hiking and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Day hiking is the simple idea of getting a short hike in on just about any single summer day. The idea is to get outdoors and enjoy the world around us.
Description: This is episode 6.4, the fourth episode in our series on Great Smoky Mountains National Park. First, Bryan speaks with Dana Soehn, the parks spokesperson. Dana talks about recreation and how to tackle this vast and myriad park. Next, Danielle speaks with Brent McDaniel of the park’s nonprofit partner, Friends of The Smokies about insider tips for visitors. Discussion includes the following: · National Park Service plans to close Claude Moore Colonial Farm. Voice your opinion to save the farm. Visit 1771.org/savethefarm (0:28) · Support the show on Patreon (1:18) · Overview of the park’s services and activities (2:34) · Recommendations for 1 week long trip (5:30) · Kid-friendly hikes (9:07) · Front country and backcountry camping (13:39) · Lodging outside the Park and LeConte Lodge (20:40) · Trout fishing (24:45) · Cades Cove 11 mile loop bike ride (27:33) · Guided horseback ride (28:27) · Suggestions for mitigating crowds (29:22) · Dana’s favorite Smokies Experience (32:31) · Brent McDaniel’s Recommended hikes for families (36:30) · Alternative activities – horseback riding, ranger programs, tubing, fishing (39:27) · Other tips for planning a visit (44:34) · Elk (47:52) · Friends of the Smokies programs (50:38) Resources: Scavenger Hike Adventures (if website down, call Great Smoky Mountains Association to order by phone 888.898.9102, ext. 226.) Hiking Trails of the Smokies Day Hikes of the Smokies Trillium Gap Trail Three waterfall hike from Deep Creek Campground Little Cataloochee Things to Do Quiet Walkways Friends of the Smokies Greenbrier hiking trails Clingmans Dome Gregory Bald Great Smoky Mountains Ranger programs Actions: Subscribe to our podcast from our website https://www.everybodysnationalparks.com Tell your friends about Everybody's National Parks Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Please tag us from the parks you are visiting at #everybodysnationalparks
In our second podcast we each list our Top 5 Day Hikes in Perth and discuss/compare what Perth has to offer for the day hiker. The discussion also names a few honourable mentions and what areas we would like to see developed with more hiking trails. Donovan's List 5) Whistlepipe Gully 4) Eagle View Walk Trail 3) Mt Cooke (Plantation Entry) 2) Kitty's Gorge 1) Numbat Track Mark's List 5) Kitty's Gorge 4) Gabby Karniny Bidi 3) Kattamordo Heritage Trail 2) Numbat Trail 1) Sullivan Rock
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Every year, New Jersey’s state parks celebrate the New Year with First Day Hikes. To welcome 2017, the New Jersey State Park Service is hosting 19 guided hikes, 1 mountain bike ride and 1 horseback ride in state parks, forests and historic sites on New Year’s Day. Stephanie Fox, Resource Interpretive Specialist for the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, sat down with Bob Bostock to discuss how people can start the new year off right by getting outside in New Jersey’s beautiful outdoors. For more information First Day Hikes, please visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/first_day_hikes.html. For more information on New Jersey’s State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites, please visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/.
In our latest installment of Top Ten of the National Parks, we are sharing our favorite day hikes. Day hikes are a wonderful way to get up and out of the parks' main hubs of activity. Travel light, bring your lunch, reach new heights, climb mountains, and come back. All in the same day. From Great Sand Dunes to Pinnacles to Kenai Fjords, here are our favorite day hikes from our year in the national parks. And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: http://bensound.com
Aku Oppenheimer and Paul Paryski on the 8th edition of Day Hikes in the Santa Fe Area, published by the Northern New Mexico Sierra Club Group
Traveling by foot is perhaps the best way to see a new area. On this episode, we share our favorite day hikes in Asia. In recent months we’ve had guests on to talk about trekking in the Himalayas and we’ve told a few stories that involve trekking, including some great hikes in New Zealand. Literally traveling at ‘street level’, you meet people along the way, see key sites, can try local foods, and get some good exercise while exploring. On this episode we’ll share some of our favorite day hikes in Asia that are ideal for you to try while traveling. These can be done in a few hours, provide great views, interaction with locals, and are a ton of fun.
If feeling like you are on the top of the world and being able to see for miles are things that you love, checking out the many amazing Smoky Mountain day hikes with mountain views may be right up your alley! The Smoky Mountains are full of many gorgeous mountain views that you can see […] The post The 3 Best Smoky Mountain Day Hikes with Mountain Views appeared first on Visit My Smokies.
A ranger describes strenuous hikes in Yosemite Valley, including the Yosemite Falls Trail, Mist Trail to the top of Nevada Fall, and Panorama Trail.
A ranger describes moderate hikes along the Valley Loop Trail, to Vernal Fall Footbridge, and Columbia Rock.
A ranger describes easy hikes to Bridalveil Fall, Mirror Lake, and Lower Yosemite Fall.