Podcasts about Hoosier National Forest

Join host Jeremiah Byron from the Bigfoot Society podcast as we delve into the intense and compelling encounters experienced by Brian the hunter in Southern Indiana. Brian recounts his first unnerving experience while deer hunting in 1993, leading to a series of sightings and unexplained phenomena on his 10-acre property near Hoosier National Forest. From hearing eerie screams and witnessing massive creatures to observing mysterious orbs and discovering intricate woodland structures, Brian's story is filled with spine-tingling events. Learn about his interactions with both Bigfoot and Dogman, and the impact these entities have had on his daily life. Brian also shares his efforts to document these occurrences through photos, videos, and audio recordings, offering a rare glimpse into southern Indiana's enigmatic wilderness. Don't miss this intriguing episode!Contact Brian - owensbrianallen@gmail.comSasquatch Summerfest this year, is July 11th through the 12th, 2025. It's going to be fantastic. Listeners, if you're going to go, you can get a two day ticket for the cost of one. If you use the code "BFS" like Bigfoot society and it'll get you some off your cost.Priscilla was a nice enough to provide that for my listeners. So there you go. I look forward to seeing you there. So make sure you head over to www. sasquatchsummerfest. com and pick up your tickets today.If you've had similar encounters or experiences, please reach out to bigfootsociety@gmail.com. Your story could be the next one we feature!

In this episode of Turkey Season, host Paul Campbell sits down with legendary turkey hunter and author Doc Weddle for a wide-ranging, heartfelt, and hilarious conversation about life in the turkey woods. From tube calls and smoky gray gobblers to van life, funky old camps in Florida, and 40+ years of hard-earned wisdom, Doc opens up about his journey from the Hoosier National Forest to a five-time U.S. Super Slam. You'll hear about: His favorite turkey calls and the art of calling The magic (and heartbreak) of hunting Florida's Osceolas Why sunrise gobbles still stir the soul Lessons learned from failure, missed shots, and humble beginnings The deeper meaning behind his book dedication and a lifelong friendship This is one of those conversations where time stands still—two passionate hunters swapping stories, laughing, and reflecting on what it really means to chase wild turkeys. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, this episode will remind you why we love the hunt.

Welcome back to Tinfoil Tales! On this episode I am joined by my guest Don and he shares some of his recent experiences while camping in the Hoosier national forest. From strange noises and stuff being tossed, is he dealing with a possible sasquatch or is it something else?Tinfoil Tales Podcast - Show Notes 

Hickory Ridge Fire TowerToday we will visit the Hickory Ridge Fire Tower in the Hoosier National Forest.  Based on the Book:Camping Across IndianaThe Author's WebsiteThe Author on LocalsThe Author on FacebookThe Author on TwitterThe Author on RumbleThe Author on YouTubeThe Author's Amazon Page

On this week's Sustainability Now!, we bring you to he heart of the woods to join the struggle to protect southern Indiana's Hoosier National Forest from the extractive economy. Your host, Justin Mog, welcomes back to the program Kari Nolan, an herbalist, educator, and therapist and spokesperson for Save The Hoosier National Forest, and Heartwood (https://heartwood.org); and we also have Heartwood's founder, Andy Mahler, who also co-founded the 40-year old organization Protect Our Woods. In 2025, Kari will be moving back into the forest permanently, after 40 years of living there periodically between travels; and the efforts of this small group have been going on for 40 years, among friends who have lived in the forest even longer, some for many generations. This rich and diverse area, and the people working to protect it, exist in deep connection with the air and water quality of our entire Ohio Valley & beyond, globally. The escalation of some National Forest Service practices, designated as a current "Buffalo Springs Restoration Project,” after nearly 30 years of relative peace in the forest include: commercial logging of old growth timber, unwarranted burn cycles (not native forest cycles in this region) and clear-cutting (often without leaving a mother tree in place, leading to no forest regeneration in clear-cut areas); air quality & watershed destruction is also a huge cascading issue for the Louisville & Southern Indiana regions, from these practices. Basically, the group is asking only for cessation of these few practices, as a change in Forest Service management policies, "letting the forest be, and regenerate itself,” to align with what is needed now, in our present era of climate & forest change.

You can donate to support this work at https://heartwood.org/support/donate/ Or send checks to: Protect Our Woods P.O. Box 352 Paoli, Indiana 47454 Heartwood encourages listeners to contact MIke Braun, Indiana's new governor, with a message to protect our public lands by stopping the Buffalo Springs project until an inclusive study of potential significant impacts can be completed through an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and a new updated Forest Management plan can be created for the Hoosier National Forest: Mike Braun 200 W Washington St Indianapolis IN 46204 317.232.4567 To send an email, go to http://www.in.gov/gov/ then select "Ask Mike" Governor Braun is aware & listening: https://www.wishtv.com/news/politics/gov-mike-braun-urges-withdrawal-of-buffalo-springs-forest-project/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIUSX1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSsibnCnFuHfk6M3tkcYREB_JVo84ipYn5nKP2Xjp9Ce-eVG9bp8Vk0Ahw_aem_WTT__HSZQ82tyRtAz8wa1w Find updates on this work at: Protect Our Woods Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/209054591368266/ Heartwood Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/34815829952 For more, listen to this 2022 podcast with Andy: https://greenrootpodcast.podbean.com/e/exposing-the-buffalo-springs-restoration-project-with-andy-mahler-of-protect-our-woods/ As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

The Bug Light Room Interview with Gregg McManus In this My Life Now episode, Dallas interviews Gregg McManus, author of "The Bug Light Room". About The Book: In this novel, two militia men, Jimmie Hatter and Brian Spangle, accidentally destroy an alien spacecraft in Indiana's Hoosier National Forest just weeks before a close Presidential election. As chaos unfolds, a secret U.S. agency called the Office of Retrieval and Analysis (ORA) and the President scramble to cover up the escalating crisis, while Indiana's Governor Kasson attempts to expose the truth for political gain. With the fate of the election hanging in the balance, the novel explores the mysteries of alien presence on Earth, the consequences of this discovery, and the survival of the unwitting protagonists. Buy Your Copy of the Book: https://a.co/d/dWQ5ZdK Thank you for listening to and supporting the My Life Now podcast show. We are excited to connect with each of our listeners on our various platforms. Below is the best way you can not only connect with us but also have an opportunity to be featured on our Podcasts. For Marketing and Publishing needs, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buscher's Social Media Marketing LLC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/buscherssmm)

In this episode, we dive deep into various intriguing Bigfoot encounters shared by our listeners spanning different states and periods. From mysterious sightings in Southern Indiana's Hoosier National Forest to eerie experiences in the McKenzie River area of Oregon, each comment brings a unique narrative. Whether it's the cryptic tales from Sasquatch territories in Pennsylvania and Tennessee or unsettling midnight encounters in Alabama and Texas, this compilation captures the wide range of Bigfoot stories. Listen as I read your comments, share expertise from different regions, and invite you to reach out for further discussions. Don't miss the engaging accounts and the opportunity to connect with the Bigfoot community.Share your Bigfoot encounter with me here: bigfootsociety@gmail.com

Andy Mahler first became involved in forest protection efforts in 1985 after encountering Forest Service clearcuts in the Hoosier National Forest near his southern Indiana home. As President of Protect Our Woods, a local grassroots forest protection organization he helped found, he led efforts to protect the Hoosier from off-road vehicle trails, clearcuts, and oil and gas leasing. In 1991 he founded Heartwood, a cooperative regional forest protection network that used legal challenges and other means to stop logging on the national forests in the heartland hardwood region. In his community in Orange County, Indiana, Andy led efforts to start the Lost River Market and Deli, a member owned, natural foods grocery in Paoli, Indiana, and Orange County HomeGrown which operates a very popular local farmers market. Andy hosts weekly music jams at both locations. He and his wife, Linda Lee own a rustic and eclectic farm and lodge called the Lazy Black Bear surrounded by the Hoosier National Forest in the rolling hills of southern Indiana where they raise, rehabilitate and release orphaned possums and other critters. Today we talk about cicadas.

This week on the pod we welcome Mark O'Leary, founder of Dust Bowl 100 event in Indiana. Learn the backstory and inspiration of the Dust Bowl 100 - a mix of historic landscapes and a balance of festivity and welcoming avenue for fresh gravel riders. Participants are welcomed with a fast and dynamic race course followed by delicious food, live music, and bike aid stations. Expanding rapidly, Dust Bowl 100 aims for nationwide participation with registrations opening January 1st. Website: https://www.dustbowl100.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustbowl100 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustbowl100   Episode Sponsor: Dynamic Cyclist (code: TheGravelRide for 15% off) Support the Podcast Join The Ridership  Automated Transcription, please excuse the typos:  [00:00:00]Craig Dalton: Hello, and welcome to the gravel ride podcast, where we go deep on the sport of gravel cycling through in-depth interviews with product designers, event organizers and athletes. Who are pioneering the sport I'm your host, Craig Dalton, a lifelong cyclist who discovered gravel cycling back in 2016 and made all the mistakes you don't need to make. I approach each episode as a beginner down, unlock all the knowledge you need to become a great gravel cyclist. [00:00:28]Craig Dalton (host): This week on the podcast. We welcome Marco Leary from the dust bowl. 100 in the Indiana. Got a funny story. One of my oldest cycling buddies, John Grantland. Texted me and asked me if I had ever heard of the Dustbowl 100. At event he'd done before that he had a blast at, I said, no, I hadn't heard of it. As I started digging in, I started to understand this is a really great event in Indiana. So I was super stoked to get mark on board to talk about the event. Super nice guy looks like he creates a really fun event with, um, dynamic and fundraising. So all those great to hear about new gravel and new parts of the country. So I hope you enjoy this episode. Before we jump in, I did want to apologize for the month long break, unexpected break that I took in publishing. It was kind of a combination of things in my life that ended up. Making the podcast difficult to schedule and produce. I got COVID. I had whatever the podcasting equivalent of writer's block is and just couldn't get off the ball and fell behind. And it started to feel like I just couldn't handle everything. That was going in on, in my life. So rather than force it, I decided to kind of forgive myself a little bit, take a step back, take a little bit of time off, but I'm excited to get back in the swing of things. I'm not quite out of the woods in terms of scheduling, but as always, I've got a great backlog of guests that I'm trying to reach out to and find time with. So, anyway, thanks for bearing with me. Look forward to getting back into the swing of things as always, we've got a vast back catalog. Of content you can tap into. If you ever miss my voice. I did need to thank this week. Sponsor, dynamic cyclist. This is always the time of year when I start seriously thinking about stretch. When I start seriously thinking about stretching and strengthening, I guess it's kind of natural. Given the ebb and flow of anybody's cycling season. But every year I say, this is the year I got a buckle down. And honestly it wasn't until I connected with the team at dynamic cyclist. And started doing their 15 minute or so videos on stretching that are focused on the needs of cyclists. That I kinda really crack the code and I need to recommit again this year because I do see a lot of benefit. Certainly if you're riding hard and riding technical terrain, it's just critical to remain limber and it gives your muscles a little bit of break and ease. Something, I think we could all use. So dynamic cyclists has a vast library of content. They've got injury, specific content that you can tap into. So if you've got a knee problem or back problem, they've got specific routines that can help support. Getting limber in those areas that are going to support say your low back, which is my consistent problem. Anyway, check them out@dynamiccyclists.com. You can get 15% off a monthly or annual membership. Using the code that gravel ride or by checking the link in the show notes. They also have a free one week trial. So now's the time to give dynamic cyclist a try. Where that business behind us. Let's jump right into my conversation with mark and the Dustbowl 100. Mark, [00:03:53]Craig Dalton (host): welcome to the show. [00:03:54]Mark O'Leary: You're glad to be here, Craig. It's a, it's exciting. I've been a listener to the podcast for a long time and I'm excited to be here to tonight to talk about the dust bowl. [00:04:04]Craig Dalton (host): I love it. And as a introduction to how I discovered the dust bowl, 100, I got a, uh, I got a text message from my long term cycling friend, a guy I used to work in a bike shop with when we were both in college, and he's like, Hey Craig, are you familiar with the Dust Bowl 100? I should probably read it to you. Have you considered interviewing Marco Leary, the founder of the Dust Bowl 100? That race has hit a tipping point where it will be one of the premier events in the country. If you're interested, I'll make the connection. And I was like, that's, that's awesome. [00:04:36]Mark O'Leary: Let's do it. That's really cool. Uh, he sent me a similar message and said, you know, have you heard of the gravel ride podcast? And, uh, I was like, absolutely. I listen to it every week. And he's like, well, I've got a connection there. I'll see if I can get you on. So I was, I was pretty pumped to hear that. Nice. [00:04:54]Craig Dalton (host): Let's start off as we always do. Mark, where'd you grow up and how did you discover cycling as a child? And then later, how did you discover it as a sport to participate in? Yeah. [00:05:05]Mark O'Leary: Okay. Um, I'm a lifelong Hoosier, born and raised in Indiana, um, grew up in Terre Haute, so the west side of the state, um, probably best known as a place where Larry Bird, um, went to college at Indiana State. Um, growing up, um, I've got three brothers, we were all into the, the stick and ball sports, so basketball and football were the big ones to play, um, and I was lucky enough to play basketball, uh, all the way through college. So, um, you know, the bike, um, growing up was, was, you know, something I did for fun. Um, I'd like to ride to my friend's house. Um, I love the exploration aspect of riding the bike, um, just going to find, um, you know, trails in the parks next to our, our neighborhood or, uh, you know, when I got to middle school, riding downtown to get a haircut in high school over the summer, I'd ride my bike into basketball practice, uh, here and there, but the bike was, was never really, uh, cycling was never really a sport that I would consider at that point. It was just more a means to get around and, uh, and, and just, you know, have some fun with friends basically. Um, and then as I said, I played basketball through college, um, with the Hanover college down in Southern Indiana, um, a little division three school on the, on the Ohio river. Um, and at that point, you know, the bike was, I could get to class, um, get across campus a little quicker by hopping on the bike. And, and that was the extent of my riding a bike, uh, in, in college. Yeah, [00:06:34]Craig Dalton (host): I can't imagine as being someone in indiana showing promise in the sport of basketball that anybody was encouraging you to do anything but basketball, [00:06:42]Mark O'Leary: right? That's, that is very true. I mean, indiana is basketball is the sport of indiana. So, um, that was the focus of, you know, I put all my focus into that and yeah, I didn't have, you know, I played football a little bit growing up. And by the time I got to high school, it was fully focused on basketball. So not much time for any other sports or activities. Nice. [00:07:02]Craig Dalton (host): So you, you played, continued playing basketball at the college level. Once you graduated, were you thinking about continuing to play basketball or was it, uh, you know, sort of the end of your career of basketball? [00:07:13]Mark O'Leary: As far as a, you know, competitive being on part of a team, that was the end of my career. Um, But, you know, I played in some men's leagues, some rec leagues after college, um, just try to keep the competitive juices flowing. Um, but, you know, after a year or two, the knees started to hurt a little bit more than they, um, than they had before. Uh, you know, I couldn't jump as high, I couldn't shoot as well as I, as I did in college. It's kind of one of those things like, well, I need to find something else to do. I, you know, I'm still really competitive, but my competitive. Uh, it wasn't getting scratched with how, how my transition of the basketball game was going. So I needed to look for something else. I tried doing some running, but again, the knees didn't enjoy that. So I'm really kind of just fell into the, um, fell into the bike. Um, are you in Indianapolis at that point? Yeah. Yep. So I, after college moved up to the Indianapolis area, I live in Plainfield, so it's a, it's on the west side. It's a west side suburb of Indianapolis, um, right by the airport. And we have a fantastic trail network, uh, rails to trails network here in town. Every single neighborhood is connected by a trail. We have tons of parks that are all connected with the trails and, um, really just got a bike at Walmart to go ride the trails and kind of explore town since, since we were newer to town at that point. And uh, did that for, you know, a month and it was like, you know what, I want to go venture out and get out on some of the county roads around here and see what else is out there. Things I don't see in a car on a day to day basis. You know, I think my first, what I call a long ride was probably 10 miles. I got, you know, five miles at a time and I thought I'd, you know, done a century ride. And I was, I was like, this is awesome. I can't believe all these things I'm seeing that I don't see on a day to day basis. And really from there, uh, I got bit by the bug quick and, um, you know, jumped right into, found some group rides and jumped into, you know, trying to ride faster than doing some training to keep up with the past group. And then jumped into the, you know, racing with, with crits and, um, and some cyclocross, you know, a year or two into writing. So. [00:09:20]Craig Dalton (host): Gotcha. Yeah. I was going to ask you in the Indianapolis scene as, as you got interested in writing. What was the easiest genre of cycling to get into? Was there a big road scene, a crit scene? What kind of was the easiest thing to kind of get that performance side of the sport? Uh, getting excited about it. [00:09:40]Mark O'Leary: So I started around 2011 is when I got into cycling. Um, so at that point. Um, there were still a lot of criteriums and a couple of road races in the Indianapolis area. Um, I tell my friends now, like, you know, they met, they, if they started writing recently, like they missed out on a great crit scene back then. Um, you could, you could raise a crit almost every weekend from April through, um, July or August within, you know, an hour, maybe two hours of Indianapolis. And great. So I, that, that helped me get into the sport again, but that competitive itch, um, And so that was great at that time. We also had a time trial series, um, that took place, um, just one town over from where I live. And, um, that was a five, I think, a five race series on Sunday mornings, um, throughout the summer. So that was another way just to get a quick, easy race in and get that competitive juice flowing. And, um, so I'd say time trials and criteriums were what, you know, initially got me into the competitive side of the sport. [00:10:39]Craig Dalton (host): Yeah. There's something to be said for both of those being like an hour long or less events because you can kind of leave your family, go race a race and be home before they're even done with brunch versus, you know, these gravel events we love now you've got to commit to an entire day or you've got to travel. It's a lot more of a production than a crit or a time trial [00:11:02]Mark O'Leary: would be. Yeah, that's exactly right. I love the time trial because it was a Sunday morning at like 7am so I could go there, race, come home, shower, get to church with the family, you know, by 9. 30 in the morning and it was, it was great. So, um, there is something to be said for those short and local races for sure. [00:11:21]Craig Dalton (host): Yeah, so, um, again, just naivete around Indianapolis and the riding around there. When did you start to discover gravel cycling and, and, and the off road riding possible around Indianapolis? [00:11:35]Mark O'Leary: Yeah. Um, I would say probably 2014, 2015, I was pretty early into riding gravel, kind of the riding gravel scene around here. Um, you know, at that point, um, I guess. I've always been interested in the outdoors and getting outside, seeing nature and kind of exploring, which I mentioned before. And so finding gravel was my way to kind of do that on the bike. And we've got a couple, uh, rails to trails in the neighboring county, Putnam County, which the Dust Bowl takes place in. Um, there's a rail trail system that's crushed limestone. And so that was my first kind of foray into getting into gravel and just rode that trail a couple of times and got out in the country. Um, over, over the course of time, um, kind of veered off, it would cross some gravel roads. I'd turn down that gravel road and see where it took me. And, um, at that time, you know, there wasn't a big gravel riding or racing scene in Indiana or really anywhere. Um, but there was a bike shop, um, on the Northwest side of Indianapolis that put on a, a week or a monthly gravel ride. They, they call it the most, most inconvenient. Um, weeknight or weeknight ride because it was, you know, 30 or 40 minutes outside of town. Um, it was at a park, but it was my, it was my first group ride gravel experience. And that was, uh, again, a monthly ride that they put on. Um, so that, that was kind of my first step into writing gravel as a group. And then there were a couple of events, a couple of events, um, that gravel events that, uh, you know, were taking place then. Um, I think the, the longest gravel. Longest running gravel event in Indiana, um, is called the Gravel Grovel, and it takes place the weekend after, uh, Thanksgiving every year. So, um, I think that's been going on since 2011, maybe. Um, so, I think 2016, 2017, I participated in that my first time, um, and that takes place in the Hoosier National Forest. So you're out in the middle of nowhere, out in the woods and the hills, um, and then there was a race on the north side of Indianapolis called the Harvest 50, and I believe that started in 2015, it's still going today, um, and that was kind of the first, uh, or the other gravel race that, that, you know, was happening around here. Um, I've participated in every Harvest 50 since it started. Um, and I've been, you know, participating in the Gravel Grovel almost every year as well. So those, those are the two events that got me into it. [00:14:05]Craig Dalton (host): And yet had you traveled out of state to participate in any events? [00:14:10]Mark O'Leary: Uh, no, with, with the young family, um, typically try to do all of my events in the state. Um, that said, you know, recently. Um, I, I went out to Unbound this year, um, participated, did the 200 mile race there. Um, went to Barrier Bay in Michigan this year. Um, went out to Mid South last year, have done some races in, in Illinois, but. Um, outside of those, most of my writing and racing is in Indiana, just, just to keep it close for the family and, you know, not have to spend too much time on the road. [00:14:40]Craig Dalton (host): So, yeah, with a couple of those great Indiana events already being on the calendar, what inspired you to create your own? [00:14:49]Mark O'Leary: Um, I, I think a couple of things is one is just, I was appreciative of those promoters and those events that they'd put on and felt like. You know, putting on my own event was another way to get back to that cycling community and do something that those events have been doing for a while and just give people another option to, um, you know, participate and get that, get out there and explore, see new roads that they wouldn't typically see. Um, and then going back to, you know, I mentioned earlier that there was a great print scene back in 2012, 2013, but over the years it has died out and there's very few events now on the roadside. Yeah, in Indiana. So, um, I also wanted to do something else to get another event on the calendar that, you know, everybody in Indiana can focus on and participate in and kind of create a big, um, you know, at least regional, if not national level of it, um, here in the state of Indiana. So that was. Kind of the the other reason behind [00:15:50]Craig Dalton (host): it and when you when you jumped into planning the first event Had you had any experience planning events like this or exposure to some of the other race? Organizers to understand what you were getting into. Yeah, [00:16:02]Mark O'Leary: just yes. Yes, and no so in college I hope Organize a 5k run for the first time on Hanover's campus. So I had some event, you know, management experience there. My first job out of college, um, was working for an event management company or event, um, merchandise company. Where we would go to events and set up pro shops that, you know, racing events, NFL stadiums, those types of things. So. Um, kind of had the, the event background from, from that career as well. Um, and then, uh, I've been the president of my cycling club here in, in, in Plainfield for a number of years. And as part of that, I would always just put on, you know, grassroots, um, fun weekend events where we'd go, you know, go out for some Strava segments, um, here and there, or we'd go do a race around a park or different things and just kind of had a little bit of experience with that. Um, and then I'd also. You know, as I got into thinking about doing an event, uh, an actual, you know, full scale event, um, I volunteered with a couple of organizations. Um, that put on like charity rides, uh, in the, in the area as well. Just got on there, you know, planning committee. So I can see how those events ran, how those, how, how they did, um, how they did those events and what went into it. So that gave me a good idea of getting into it. Like here's a checklist of things I need to do. To make it a successful event, [00:17:26]Craig Dalton (host): so yeah, interesting, you know, you answered my question, which was, you know, a lot of times event organizers will kind of create a group ride and then it will expand, then it will expand and then it will become an event, but you had done that. It sounds like in a lot of different capacities and taking the time to learn from other organizers. So it sounds like, and don't let me put words in your mouth, but when you decided to go for the Dust Bowl 100. It was going to be a thing, you know, you were going to have to invest capital in it. You were going to have to get sponsors. You were going to have to do a lot more. How did you approach kind of getting the capital together to put a race of this size [00:18:01]Mark O'Leary: together? So um, I think the, maybe the first thing is take a step back is I decided I think it's February of 2020. Um, to put on the dust bowl, I was out riding that day, um, out on some of the roads that we use on the course. And I was like, you know what, I need to just take the step and put on an event and show, you know, everybody these roads, they're worth showing off. Um, and then obviously, you know, a month later COVID hit and, um, that plan to have an event in July of, of, uh, 2020 that year didn't, didn't transpire. Um, but that said. When July of 2020 rolled around, we still had, uh, our restrictions have been lifted a little bit here. Um, so I basically did a, uh, a test run of the Dust Bowl that year with about 30, I think we had 34 participants, mainly teammates and friends, um, put a, a small event out on Facebook and, and had a few other people from the area join, actually had a couple of people from Illinois come over and participate. Um, but that was a real blessing in disguise because Um, I was able to do a test run of the event, get great feedback from the participants is, you know, is the course, how do, how do you like the course, what could be done better, um, just get a feel for how to manage an event. And, uh, and to do that with 34 people was really helpful. Um, and then that gave me, you know, 18 months to, to plan actually for the first event in 2021, the first official event. Okay. And so, you know, going back to the capital question, um, it was, I guess, just a risk. It was, you know, Spending a few thousand dollars of my own money to, you know, set up an LLC to run the event under get the initial permits and, you know, just crossing my fingers that I could get a hundred people to sign up to cover those, you know, to get those fees, uh, those fees back. Right. And, uh, it was able to do that. And then as the time went on, you brought some sponsors on board and all of that. [00:20:03]Craig Dalton (host): Yeah. Were you, were you able to get sponsors in that first year? [00:20:07]Mark O'Leary: Yeah. Um, I did, I did have a handful of sponsors. I with go contracting. Um, it's a, uh. Concrete company here in Indiana, but they're, they're nationwide. Um, they have a cycling team and I knew their, their president really well. Um, I was, I was blessed to have them come on board as a title sponsor for the, those first two years and provide some capital that we really needed to get the event going and to grow it and to do some of the things that I wanted to do, but couldn't do with just participant entry fees. Um, and then had a few other sponsors come on as well as, um, you know, a few monetary sponsors and then just product sponsors or giveaways or different things. Like, [00:20:46]Craig Dalton (host): yeah, that was one of the cool things in visiting the dustbowl 100. com website, scrolling down to the sponsors. It's not just simply cycling industry sponsors. You've clearly like tapped into the local community and different other types of sponsors, which I just think is cool to see because you, you don't always see that in events. [00:21:08]Mark O'Leary: That's one of those things where I think, you know, a lot of people rely on, and the first instinct is to go to a bike shop or go to somebody in the industry to sponsor the event. But I think if you can draw on some of those outside supporters as well, um, not only does that, you know, benefit the event, but, um, it gets that sponsor's name out there. And then it also just, you know, when, when a spot, when a, when a non endemic sponsor is involved in the event that just, you know, grows the, uh, The interest and the awareness of the event with, you know, the employees of that company, others in the community and stuff as well. So really try to, you know, approach it both ways and make the connections in the bike industry, but also, you know, support the local businesses as well. Yeah. [00:21:55]Craig Dalton (host): Can you paint a picture of what the course of the Dust Bowl 100 or courses looks like? What type of riding is there? You know, it sounds like at this point you've experienced a number of the kind of marquee events around the Midwest and experienced a bunch of different types of gravel. So maybe just give perspective on what are the key features of the ride? How much elevation are we talking? The distances and how would one sort of prepare themselves and their equipment? To come to the dust bowl. [00:22:24]Mark O'Leary: Yeah. So Indiana, um, our gravel here, it's crushed limestone. Indiana is one of the limestone capitals of the country. Um, our limestone, you know, goes, goes into a lot of the monuments in Washington, DC. And, um, so a lot of our roads, they're, they're that crushed limestone, white limestone. Um, our event is aptly named the dust bowl 100, because there is a dust cloud that follows the riders and vehicles on course, um, with that white, that white powder from the, from the gravel. Um, You know, Indiana, uh, most people are going to think it's completely pancake flat, um, in, in cornfields and bean fields and that's it. Um, but I think you'll discover on the Dust Bowl route, we do, we have a good variety of what you will see in Indiana. So there, there are a lot of cornfields and bean fields. It is fairly flat. So we've got three routes, um, 100 miles, 80 miles and 44 miles. And for the a hundred mile route, you'll hit, um, you'll get about 3, 500 feet of climbing, so, um, not much over the course of that, but, but the running joke is, is that we stack all 3, 500 feet in the last like 20 miles of the event, so, um, There's not much there are some flat stretches, but the event it's kind of all rolling There's I mean nothing more than you know, a hundred foot climb, maybe a 200 foot climb But it rolls enough by the end of the day All those little punchy times are going to add up and get to you. So But yeah, the course goes through, you know wide open farm fields that you would expect to see in Indiana But then we go down to some creek valleys Um, that are heavily wooded. We go through some nature preserves that are, um, you know, it gets pretty dark in there in the middle of summer with the tree cover. Um, we've got some climbs coming up out of the creek beds. Um, you know, the route, the hundred mile routes about 60 percent gravel. So, um, you've got that white limestone, um, for that part of it. And then the rest of the roads are primarily chip and seal. So, um, you know, those come at welcome times in the course though. Um, you know. A few people say, you know, I wish you had a little bit more gravel, but there's most people are saying, you know, the intermix chip and sealer pavement. Uh, is a really welcome relief from the, that white limestone that you're getting, getting pressed on all the rest of the race. So it's, it's nice to get, you know, a mile stretch where you're, you can stretch the legs, sit up a little bit and, uh, and then hit the gravel again shortly after that. Yeah. [00:24:49]Craig Dalton (host): Yeah. One other thing I love about the descriptions on, on the website is you, you say the number of historic bridges you're going to cross in each length [00:24:59]Mark O'Leary: course. Yep. Yep. Yep. Yep. I think the exploration and just the history of everything is, again, something that really appeals to me. And I think the bridges do set the event apart, though. We've got, um, the 100 mile course, it's two covered bridges, um, which are, uh, you know, kind of a focal point of historic Indiana is the covered bridges. Um, and those are always a key thing that the participants like. And then, Um, and then we've got, uh, a number of iron bridges, old metal bridges, um, that we cross as well. Um, and those, those are kind of, kind of cool just to see that, you know, the, the wooden slats that go across them and then the, the rusted out beams go across. And, uh, we've had some, some bridges in the past, um, that are closed down to traffic that we've, um, Been able to go across and, uh, and those are really cool too. Cause it's, again, it's not something you could drive in a car every day, um, to get to go across these bridges. So I don't know, the, the bridges are something that, that I enjoy, you know, finding on, on a route, we actually incorporated it into our car logo. It's one of the. You know, the beams from the, uh, uh, from the bridges. [00:26:07]Craig Dalton (host): So nice. And then the other thing you mentioned are the off road adventure sections. What's, what's the translation of [00:26:14]Mark O'Leary: that? Yeah. So, uh, we have two, two sections that we call the off road adventure section. So one of them, um, is about a mile long section. It goes through some private property. Um, it's an old county road that the county no longer maintains. So it kind of got reverted back to, uh, to the landowners there. And, um, you know, when you get onto, onto the road, you're going, you're, you go onto the road, it's, it's, uh, some broken pavement and then it just gets into some gravel and then you get to the end of it and it looks like it's a dead end, um, it turns to grass, there's some trees overhanging, you can't really see any, you can't see down the trail any, uh, but then the, the science is, you know, go straight here. And you go around a little corner and it opens up into a dirt trail through the woods. Um, kind of a washed out roaded G2 track section. Um, again, not really long, but it's, it's kind of something completely different from the rest of the course that, um, everybody seems to enjoy. It adds a little technicality to it. Um, it'd be fun to add more sections of that, but we just, there's really none that we have the ability to add. Um, and then the, the second adventure section. Um, is, is that the finish? So, um, the only way to get, so the event takes place, um, at eminent schools, um, a high school in the town of eminence. And the only way to get to the school property is, uh, is off of a, uh, is off of a highway or a county highway. And so we don't want to route people back through there, um, at the finish when, you know, they're, they're either exhausted and, or they're racing to the finish and we don't want to blow a stop sign, you know, with the traffic coming through there and stuff. So. Um, the local fire department owns, um, a big area that butts up to the school off one of the county roads. Um, and they have a tractor pull track. Um, they have a large grass area. There's a bridge that crosses a creek that connects to the school. So we basically build a cyclocross course, um, in the last half mile of the event where we wind around on some gravel. We go down the dirt tractor pull track, um, go through the grass, cross a bridge, go around the cross country course of the school, and then finish. They're at the school. So, um, it's just that it's a different finish that I don't think you see at a lot of events. That's a lot [00:28:33]Craig Dalton (host): of fun. When, um, do you describe the event to riders as a ride or a race? What's, what's sort of the tenor, what are you going for? [00:28:45]Mark O'Leary: That's something I always try to balance because yes, I want it to be a race with high caliber racers, um, a fast race. But at the same time, I also want to be completely welcoming to somebody that's brand new to gravel and never, you know, either never participated in a gravel event, never participated in an event at all. Um, so kind of try to balance that and try to share equal parts of, you know, this is a ride. It's also a race. Um, and, uh, I think we've done a pretty good job of that. I think we get a lot of feedback that our course is really welcoming to anybody. You can race it as fast as you want to race it. Um, the winning time this year was four hours and 28 minutes. So, you know, 23 miles an hour fast. Those guys were, were, you know, smashed at the end and they put all they could into it. Um, but it's also welcoming enough that anybody can go out as a first gravel ride, as a first event and feel comfortable in knowing that they can finish that event. Um, our 44 mile course is really popular with, um, with new riders. Um, it's a great way to get into gravel riding or racing and, um, at a. At a distance that, you know, really most people can, can, uh, it's a pretty, uh, friendly course for that. [00:30:01]Craig Dalton (host): Yeah. In some ways I'm jealous in, in where I live in Marin County. So difficult to invite new riders into the fold simply because we're always going up and down. You know, we have to do an hour long loop around here. You're probably climbing a thousand feet or 800 feet and that's just not appealing. I think to a lot of new athletes. So the idea of just being able to invite a newer athlete to, to go on an undulating ride Over 44 miles just sounds ideal to bring new people into the sport. [00:30:35]Mark O'Leary: Yeah, it's a, um, you know, one thing that we focused on this year is to increase our women and junior participants, um, kind of with that same idea, you know, make it a welcoming event for people who are in the sport. In 2022 we had 100 women sign up. So we made a goal this year to get 200 women. Um, we got to 195 So we were really close close. Um, and we we more than doubled our junior participants as well So I think it's it's the same thing, you know, kind of the word of mouth and then just promoting that You know, it's it's a it's an event that Um, the course could be as challenging as you want to make it. Yeah. Anybody can complete it. Um, and you can just ride faster if you want to make it harder. So, uh, we are, we are lucky with that. I think it's what's helped the event grow, uh, pretty quickly is, is that reason as well. [00:31:21]Craig Dalton (host): When you think about the men and women who are at the pointy end of the race, the, the Does the terrain sort of suggest that it, it sticks together in kind of a group until those adventure sections start to break it up a little [00:31:33]Mark O'Leary: bit? Yep. Yeah, that's exactly right. The, so the adventure sections and the um, uh, a couple of the creek climbs after the cover bridges. So, um, typically the front pack will stay together until about mile 50. So right about the mid midway point, um, there's a pretty good sized group, and then they hit a downhill section. Into the first covered bridge and then it's a steep climb out of that for about a half a mile And that's where the the winning break has gone every single year so far at least the winning selection where You know, it's either two to two to six riders get away at that point and stay away for the rest of time. So um, you know, I I thought Would like to find a way to split that front group up earlier in the event. Um, make it not quite as as big Um, but there's really limited options and how you can do that with not many significant hills around and yeah, um, and not many other other ways to do that. But, um, I think it makes for a fun and fast event of being able to have a pretty good group. Um, all the way through that first half of the event and then it becomes, you know, uh, a war of attrition at that point. [00:32:40]Craig Dalton (host): Yeah. I think there's something interesting about perennial events that sort of have that, that unique moment that the break always goes in this one spot. So like as an aspiring. Athlete, you can, you can kind of prepare for it and you can test your metal and you know where it's going down and may the strongest man or woman win. [00:33:00]Mark O'Leary: Yep. That's exactly right. Um, yeah, I think, I think all of that front group knows that when they get to that, that bridge, they better be towards the front to cross it and be ready to sprint up it as fast as they can. And, um, you'll see some guys that. Know that and then overcook the turn at the bottom going into the bridge because they're, you know, trying to you know just go all out and Misjudge it a little bit I [00:33:23]Craig Dalton (host): was I was watching a couple of your videos and I saw a few people drift off to the side and either have to Kick a leg out or saw one guy kind of in the woods over there So I get it the corners looked a little slick with the limestone [00:33:36]Mark O'Leary: gravel Yeah, we warned them multiple times, the event communications and, you know, right before the race. Hey, you're going to hit a downhill at mile 50 and mile 52, just be careful. But, you know, you get in the, the, um. The nature of just racing and there's going to be people that are going to overcook it no matter what. [00:33:54]Craig Dalton (host): Yeah, you bet. Hey, and then at the, at the end of the event, what kind of experience should riders have in their mind? [00:34:01]Mark O'Leary: Yeah. So that's, that's something we've, we've tried to grow and improve upon each year since we started. Um, so, uh, we've always offered a full meal afterwards. We have a catered barbecue. Um, so you get a barbecue sandwich, a sides and chips, a drink. Um, we also have some, some vegan and vegetarian options, um, and then, you know, the, the barbecues, you get an option of pork or, uh, or chicken, so, uh, quite a few meal options afterwards. Um, and then one of our, the favorites of everybody, um, you know, with the event taking place in Indiana in July, it's always, you know, warm, um, 80 to 80 to 90 degrees. And we have a, uh, a snow cone truck that shows up. And, uh, all the participants get a free snow cone, uh, or shave ice after the race. Um, so that, that's always a hit. Um, the last couple of years we've introduced live music afterwards, just trying to, you know, liven up the mood and get people to stick around and watch other people finish. So we've had. Um, a lot of local bands come and play that, uh, that, that play some great music. Um, we've got a, so we've got a stage with them set up, um, went with a pretty big stage this year and did our awards from that as well. Um, and then, you know, one thing we're continually continually trying to grow is like our vendor expo area. So, um, whether it's sponsors or other, uh, businesses that want to come out and set up, uh, you know, a tent and give participants an area to come. Kind of walk around mingle with the vendors after they get done racing as well. Again, trying to just have have that post race atmosphere There and encourage people to stick around and cheer for their friends We do a bike wash. Silica sponsored a bike wash station this year. It's free to all the participants Um, the school offers, uh, showers in their locker rooms for 5. And those, those funds go right back to the school, to their athletic department. So, um, those are really popular, popular as well, just to get cleaned up after that, get that dust off you after the race. Um, so lots of different things, do some giveaways throughout the day. Um, And just really try to make it a fun atmosphere. There's a, there's a playground right there in the vicinity. So it's, it's fun to see, um, you know, families come out as their, as their, you know, spouses or, um, siblings finish the event. You've got some families congregating their kids. My kids love to come out and just run around during the day. Um, it's a, it's a pretty fun atmosphere. [00:36:27]Craig Dalton (host): Nice. And, and let's just talk finally just about the size of the event, how has it grown in participation and are you seeking to continue to grow it? Or do you have caps on how many athletes you can reasonably support? [00:36:40]Mark O'Leary: Yeah. So, um, like I mentioned, the, the first test run year zero that we call it, um, we had 34 participants, um, 2021, we set a cap initially at 250 participants. That was just because of COVID restrictions. Um, and. Uh, was really surprised when we hit that 250 participant, uh, limit just about a month in after registration. So, uh, honestly, we lucked out at that point, you know, there had been no events for a year, year and a half. Everybody was looking for something to do. And we just happened to open registration at a time when there were very few events on the calendar. So I think we got people to, to sign up because of that. Um, the county let us in. Ended up letting us have 400 participants in 2021. So, uh, year, year one was 400 participants, um, went to 600 in 2022 and then went to 800 in 2023. Um, and I've sold out every year. Um, a couple, you know, You may ask, you know, why don't you just open up registration completely? Uh, and there's kind of two reasons for that is, is one is my goal is to make it the best participant experience that I can. And I don't want to just, you know, bring in a thousand or 2000 people and, and, you know, let them loose and not know how it's going to work. So I think. Capping registration, increasing it by 200 or so participants each year has allowed us to grow, manage to grow, make sure we're providing that experience, um, and make improvements each year to be able to bring more people on. Um, and then the, the second thing is, is again, the event takes place in Eminence, Indiana. Um, it's a town of, uh, less than a hundred people. There, there is not a stoplight in town. There's one stop sign in town. Uh, there's a gas station, two churches, a fire department. Um, in a bank, and that's what the town is, is basically made up of along with a few houses. So it is, it is a small town. We love the town. Um, they're fully supportive of it, but you know, even after the first year where you're basically maxing out all of the, uh, the paid parking spots in town, um, the, the, again, the organization has been awesome allowing us to use all their, all their space that we can. Um, the fire department has let us use their grounds and we, we have a lot of grass parking there. So. Uh, it's kind of one of those things too, though. We just want to make sure that we don't, that we can fit in the town each year by, by, you know, increasing registration incrementally. So 2024, uh, the goal is a thousand riders. Um, it'd be pretty cool to hit that a thousand participant mark and, um, you know, the town, we, we, we were able to fit 800 in the town pretty easily this year. So I think a thousand is a manageable number. Um, past that, we'll see, we'll see how next year goes and maybe a thousand is what we stick at, or maybe we continue to grow it. So. That's great. [00:39:27]Craig Dalton (host): Is there a time, a month of the year that you typically open up registration for the event? [00:39:32]Mark O'Leary: Yep. So we've, we've always done a registration on January 1st, the 1st of the year. So, um, I know a lot of events do that and it's, it can be hard on participants knowing there's, there's multiple events that they got to sign up for the 1st of the year. Um, that's what we've done. We plan to do that this year, but we may end up moving that at some point, um, just to get off that 1st date. But yes, for 2024, the plan is, uh, January 1st, that registration will open. Um, and we sold, we sold all 800 spots in 10 days last year. So, um, if anybody's interested in participating, I would say, you know, get on that registration pretty quick, um, to make sure you get into the event. [00:40:10]Craig Dalton (host): Yeah. Well, we'll make sure they have those links and, you know, going back to John's original text message to me, it's clear that the event will continue to grow from everything you've told me. You've got all the elements of a great event. You're putting the riders first. Sounds like a super fun course and a super fun after party. Amazing kudos for the town high school offering showers. I love that idea. I love the snow cones. So I think you're really onto something, Mark, and I appreciate you coming on and sharing the story with [00:40:38]Mark O'Leary: us. Thanks. Yeah, thank you. I appreciate the opportunity to do. And, um, you know, we've had, we've had, uh, riders represented from 31 different states so far. So. Um, I guess I'm going to throw it out there if you're, if you're from the West coast, besides California, if you're from the West coast anywhere, um, if you're from the Dakotas all the way across to Idaho, or if you're from the New England area, um, look us up. We'd love to have you out. We'll guarantee you a spot. If you, if you're from one of those 19 States that hasn't, uh, you know, hasn't been to the event yet. So we'd love to have representation from all 50 States at some point. [00:41:14]Craig Dalton (host): I love it. I think that's a great goal. Thanks [00:41:16]Mark O'Leary: again, Mark. Yes. Thanks, Craig. Appreciate it. [00:41:19]Craig Dalton (host): That's going to do it for this week's edition of the gravel ride podcast. Big, thanks to mark for telling us the story of the dust bowl. 100 and a big shout out to my friend jumping, John Grantlyn. for sending mark my way. If you're interested in supporting the show, please visit buy me a coffee.com/the gravel ride or ratings and reviews are hugely appreciated. You'd be surprised at how much it helps others find this content. If you're able to share hopefully a five star review. And as always here's to finding some dirt onto your wheels 

Marcus and Will pull from the literature to discuss the science-based management strategies across fire, silviculture, herbicide, and more, that can help turn your hardwoods into turkeys. Listen to Part 1 of this episode here: https://sites.libsyn.com/453219/WildTurkeyScience/managing-hardwoods-for-turkeys-part-12-52   Resources: Bogdziewicz, M., Crone, E. E., Steele, M. A., & Zwolak, R. (2017). Effects of nitrogen deposition on reproduction in a masting tree: benefits of higher seed production are trumped by negative biotic interactions. Journal of Ecology, 105(2), 310-320. Dey, D. C., & Schweitzer, C. J. (2018). A review on the dynamics of prescribed fire, tree mortality, and injury in managing oak natural communities to minimize economic loss in North America. Forests, 9(8), 461. FOOD PLOTS, FEED OR FIRE: THE REAL COSTS PER POUND OF DEER FORAGE Lashley, M. A., McCord, J. M., Greenberg, C. H., & Harper, C. A. (2009). Masting characteristics of white oaks: Implications for management. In Proceedings of the Annual Conference Southeast Association Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Vol. 63, pp. 21-26). Lashley, M. A., Harper, C. A., Bates, G. E., & Keyser, P. D. (2011). Forage availability for white‐tailed deer following silvicultural treatments in hardwood forests. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 75(6), 1467-1476. Mann, D. P., Wiedenbeck, J. K., Dey, D. C., & Saunders, M. R. (2020). Evaluating economic impacts of prescribed fire in the Central Hardwood Region. Journal of Forestry, 118(3), 275-288. Marschall, J. M., Guyette, R. P., Stambaugh, M. C., & Stevenson, A. P. (2014). Fire damage effects on red oak timber product value. Forest Ecology and Management, 320, 182-189. McDaniel, J. K., Alexander, H. D., Siegert, C. M., & Lashley, M. A. (2021). Shifting tree species composition of upland oak forests alters leaf litter structure, moisture, and flammability. Forest ecology and Management, 482, 118860. Stanis, S., Wiedenbeck, J., & Saunders, M. R. (2019). Effect of prescribed fire on timber volume and grade in the Hoosier National Forest. Forest Science, 65(6), 714-724. Turner, M. A., Gulsby, W. D., Harper, C. A., & Ditchkoff, S. S. (2020). Improving Coastal Plain Hardwoods for Deer and Turkeys with Canopy Reduction and Fire. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 44(4), 705-712. Turner, M. A., Gulsby, W. D., & Harper, C. A. (2021). Mixture of triclopyr and imazapyr more effective than triclopyr alone for hardwood forest stand improvement. Forest Science, 67(1), 43-48. Wiedenbeck, J. K., & Schuler, T. M. (2014). Effects of prescribed fire on the wood quality and marketability of four hardwood species in the central Appalachian region. In In: Groninger, John W.; Holzmueller, Eric J.; Nielsen, Clayton K.; Dey, Daniel C., eds. Proceedings, 19th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2014 March 10-12; Carbondale, IL. General Technical Report NRS-P-142. Newtown Square, PA: US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 202-212. (pp. 202-212). Wolgast, L. J., & Stout, B. B. (1977). Effects of age, stand density, and fertilizer application on bear oak reproduction. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 685-691. Dr. Marcus Lashley (@DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile) Dr. Will Gulsby (@dr_will_gulsby) (Academic Profile) Turkeys for Tomorrow (@turkeysfortomorrow)  UF DEER Lab (@ufdeerlab) (YouTube)   Watch these podcasts on YouTube: Wild Turkey Science YouTube   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund  This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.  Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

Marcus and Will pull from the literature to discuss the science-based management strategies across fire, silviculture, herbicide, and more, that can help turn your hardwoods into turkeys. Listen to Part 1 of this episode here: https://naturalresourcesuniversity.libsyn.com/wild-turkey-science-managing-hardwoods-for-turkeys-part-12-199   Resources: Bogdziewicz, M., Crone, E. E., Steele, M. A., & Zwolak, R. (2017). Effects of nitrogen deposition on reproduction in a masting tree: benefits of higher seed production are trumped by negative biotic interactions. Journal of Ecology, 105(2), 310-320. Dey, D. C., & Schweitzer, C. J. (2018). A review on the dynamics of prescribed fire, tree mortality, and injury in managing oak natural communities to minimize economic loss in North America. Forests, 9(8), 461. FOOD PLOTS, FEED OR FIRE: THE REAL COSTS PER POUND OF DEER FORAGE Lashley, M. A., McCord, J. M., Greenberg, C. H., & Harper, C. A. (2009). Masting characteristics of white oaks: Implications for management. In Proceedings of the Annual Conference Southeast Association Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Vol. 63, pp. 21-26). Lashley, M. A., Harper, C. A., Bates, G. E., & Keyser, P. D. (2011). Forage availability for white‐tailed deer following silvicultural treatments in hardwood forests. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 75(6), 1467-1476. Mann, D. P., Wiedenbeck, J. K., Dey, D. C., & Saunders, M. R. (2020). Evaluating economic impacts of prescribed fire in the Central Hardwood Region. Journal of Forestry, 118(3), 275-288. Marschall, J. M., Guyette, R. P., Stambaugh, M. C., & Stevenson, A. P. (2014). Fire damage effects on red oak timber product value. Forest Ecology and Management, 320, 182-189. McDaniel, J. K., Alexander, H. D., Siegert, C. M., & Lashley, M. A. (2021). Shifting tree species composition of upland oak forests alters leaf litter structure, moisture, and flammability. Forest ecology and Management, 482, 118860. Stanis, S., Wiedenbeck, J., & Saunders, M. R. (2019). Effect of prescribed fire on timber volume and grade in the Hoosier National Forest. Forest Science, 65(6), 714-724. Turner, M. A., Gulsby, W. D., Harper, C. A., & Ditchkoff, S. S. (2020). Improving Coastal Plain Hardwoods for Deer and Turkeys with Canopy Reduction and Fire. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 44(4), 705-712. Turner, M. A., Gulsby, W. D., & Harper, C. A. (2021). Mixture of triclopyr and imazapyr more effective than triclopyr alone for hardwood forest stand improvement. Forest Science, 67(1), 43-48. Wiedenbeck, J. K., & Schuler, T. M. (2014). Effects of prescribed fire on the wood quality and marketability of four hardwood species in the central Appalachian region. In In: Groninger, John W.; Holzmueller, Eric J.; Nielsen, Clayton K.; Dey, Daniel C., eds. Proceedings, 19th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2014 March 10-12; Carbondale, IL. General Technical Report NRS-P-142. Newtown Square, PA: US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 202-212. (pp. 202-212). Wolgast, L. J., & Stout, B. B. (1977). Effects of age, stand density, and fertilizer application on bear oak reproduction. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 685-691. Dr. Marcus Lashley (@DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile) Dr. Will Gulsby (@dr_will_gulsby) (Academic Profile) Turkeys for Tomorrow (@turkeysfortomorrow)  UF DEER Lab (@ufdeerlab) (YouTube)   Watch these podcasts on YouTube: Wild Turkey Science YouTube   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund  This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.  Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

Marcus and Will pull from the literature to assess various management strategies across fire, silviculture, herbicide, and more, that can help turn your hardwoods into turkeys. Part 2 of this episode releases next Monday.   Resources: Bogdziewicz, M., Crone, E. E., Steele, M. A., & Zwolak, R. (2017). Effects of nitrogen deposition on reproduction in a masting tree: benefits of higher seed production are trumped by negative biotic interactions. Journal of Ecology, 105(2), 310-320. Dey, D. C., & Schweitzer, C. J. (2018). A review on the dynamics of prescribed fire, tree mortality, and injury in managing oak natural communities to minimize economic loss in North America. Forests, 9(8), 461. FOOD PLOTS, FEED OR FIRE: THE REAL COSTS PER POUND OF DEER FORAGE Lashley, M. A., McCord, J. M., Greenberg, C. H., & Harper, C. A. (2009). Masting characteristics of white oaks: Implications for management. In Proceedings of the Annual Conference Southeast Association Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Vol. 63, pp. 21-26). Lashley, M. A., Harper, C. A., Bates, G. E., & Keyser, P. D. (2011). Forage availability for white‐tailed deer following silvicultural treatments in hardwood forests. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 75(6), 1467-1476. Mann, D. P., Wiedenbeck, J. K., Dey, D. C., & Saunders, M. R. (2020). Evaluating economic impacts of prescribed fire in the Central Hardwood Region. Journal of Forestry, 118(3), 275-288. Marschall, J. M., Guyette, R. P., Stambaugh, M. C., & Stevenson, A. P. (2014). Fire damage effects on red oak timber product value. Forest Ecology and Management, 320, 182-189. McDaniel, J. K., Alexander, H. D., Siegert, C. M., & Lashley, M. A. (2021). Shifting tree species composition of upland oak forests alters leaf litter structure, moisture, and flammability. Forest ecology and Management, 482, 118860. Stanis, S., Wiedenbeck, J., & Saunders, M. R. (2019). Effect of prescribed fire on timber volume and grade in the Hoosier National Forest. Forest Science, 65(6), 714-724. Turner, M. A., Gulsby, W. D., Harper, C. A., & Ditchkoff, S. S. (2020). Improving Coastal Plain Hardwoods for Deer and Turkeys with Canopy Reduction and Fire. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 44(4), 705-712. Turner, M. A., Gulsby, W. D., & Harper, C. A. (2021). Mixture of triclopyr and imazapyr more effective than triclopyr alone for hardwood forest stand improvement. Forest Science, 67(1), 43-48. Wiedenbeck, J. K., & Schuler, T. M. (2014). Effects of prescribed fire on the wood quality and marketability of four hardwood species in the central Appalachian region. In In: Groninger, John W.; Holzmueller, Eric J.; Nielsen, Clayton K.; Dey, Daniel C., eds. Proceedings, 19th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2014 March 10-12; Carbondale, IL. General Technical Report NRS-P-142. Newtown Square, PA: US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 202-212. (pp. 202-212). Wolgast, L. J., & Stout, B. B. (1977). Effects of age, stand density, and fertilizer application on bear oak reproduction. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 685-691. Dr. Marcus Lashley (@DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile) Dr. Will Gulsby (@dr_will_gulsby) (Academic Profile) Turkeys for Tomorrow (@turkeysfortomorrow)  UF DEER Lab (@ufdeerlab) (YouTube)   Watch these podcasts on YouTube: Wild Turkey Science YouTube   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund  This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.  Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

Marcus and Will pull from the literature to assess various management strategies across fire, silviculture, herbicide, and more, that can help turn your hardwoods into turkeys. Part 2 of this episode releases next Monday.   Resources: Bogdziewicz, M., Crone, E. E., Steele, M. A., & Zwolak, R. (2017). Effects of nitrogen deposition on reproduction in a masting tree: benefits of higher seed production are trumped by negative biotic interactions. Journal of Ecology, 105(2), 310-320. Dey, D. C., & Schweitzer, C. J. (2018). A review on the dynamics of prescribed fire, tree mortality, and injury in managing oak natural communities to minimize economic loss in North America. Forests, 9(8), 461. FOOD PLOTS, FEED OR FIRE: THE REAL COSTS PER POUND OF DEER FORAGE Lashley, M. A., McCord, J. M., Greenberg, C. H., & Harper, C. A. (2009). Masting characteristics of white oaks: Implications for management. In Proceedings of the Annual Conference Southeast Association Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Vol. 63, pp. 21-26). Lashley, M. A., Harper, C. A., Bates, G. E., & Keyser, P. D. (2011). Forage availability for white‐tailed deer following silvicultural treatments in hardwood forests. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 75(6), 1467-1476. Mann, D. P., Wiedenbeck, J. K., Dey, D. C., & Saunders, M. R. (2020). Evaluating economic impacts of prescribed fire in the Central Hardwood Region. Journal of Forestry, 118(3), 275-288. Marschall, J. M., Guyette, R. P., Stambaugh, M. C., & Stevenson, A. P. (2014). Fire damage effects on red oak timber product value. Forest Ecology and Management, 320, 182-189. McDaniel, J. K., Alexander, H. D., Siegert, C. M., & Lashley, M. A. (2021). Shifting tree species composition of upland oak forests alters leaf litter structure, moisture, and flammability. Forest ecology and Management, 482, 118860. Stanis, S., Wiedenbeck, J., & Saunders, M. R. (2019). Effect of prescribed fire on timber volume and grade in the Hoosier National Forest. Forest Science, 65(6), 714-724. Turner, M. A., Gulsby, W. D., Harper, C. A., & Ditchkoff, S. S. (2020). Improving Coastal Plain Hardwoods for Deer and Turkeys with Canopy Reduction and Fire. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 44(4), 705-712. Turner, M. A., Gulsby, W. D., & Harper, C. A. (2021). Mixture of triclopyr and imazapyr more effective than triclopyr alone for hardwood forest stand improvement. Forest Science, 67(1), 43-48. Wiedenbeck, J. K., & Schuler, T. M. (2014). Effects of prescribed fire on the wood quality and marketability of four hardwood species in the central Appalachian region. In In: Groninger, John W.; Holzmueller, Eric J.; Nielsen, Clayton K.; Dey, Daniel C., eds. Proceedings, 19th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2014 March 10-12; Carbondale, IL. General Technical Report NRS-P-142. Newtown Square, PA: US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 202-212. (pp. 202-212). Wolgast, L. J., & Stout, B. B. (1977). Effects of age, stand density, and fertilizer application on bear oak reproduction. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 685-691. Dr. Marcus Lashley (@DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile) Dr. Will Gulsby (@dr_will_gulsby) (Academic Profile) Turkeys for Tomorrow (@turkeysfortomorrow)  UF DEER Lab (@ufdeerlab) (YouTube)   Watch these podcasts on YouTube: Wild Turkey Science YouTube   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund  This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.  Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

Multiple bigfoot encounters have been reported in the Hoosier National Forest since 2017.  The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) website contains a catalog of fairly recently reported encounters from the region, including a report in 2018 from Martin County and a report in 2020 from Washington County. This episode includes an interview I had with Angela, who had an encounter in June, 2022, while driving eastbound on Interstate 64 between Evansville, Indiana, and Louisville, Kentucky.  The encounter occurred near mile marker 88 at Turkey Fork.  See below for link to map. I also interview Bill, an army veteran and avid hunter who had 3 encounters within a few miles of Shoals, Indiana, between 2017 and 2019.   If you've had an encounter in southern Indiana, southern Illinois, or western Kentucky, reach out to me at matt@rivercitymystery.com or you can share you story on my Discord server at rivercitymystery.com/discord.   Links mentioned in episode: Bill's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@billthreet1022 Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization:  https://bfro.net/ Washington County BFRO report:  https://bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=65589 Martin County BFRO report:  https://bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=60871 Indiana Bigfoot Researchers Organization Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/IBROrganization/ Map of the Turkey Fork area of Interstate 64 (88 mile marker) where Angela had her encounter:  https://www.rivercitymystery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/TurkeyFork.jpg  

Andy Mahler first became involved in forest protection efforts in 1985 after encountering Forest Service clearcuts in the Hoosier National Forest near his southern Indiana home. As President of Protect Our Woods, a local grassroots forest protection organization he helped found, he led efforts to protect the Hoosier from off-road vehicle trails, clearcuts, and oil and gas leasing. In 1991 he founded Heartwood, a cooperative regional forest protection network that used legal challenges and other means to stop logging on the national forests in the heartland hardwood region. In his community in Orange County, Indiana, Andy led efforts to start the Lost River Market and Deli, a member owned, natural foods grocery in Paoli, Indiana, and Orange County HomeGrown which operates a very popular local farmers market. Andy hosts weekly music jams at both locations. He and his wife, Linda Lee own a rustic and eclectic farm and lodge called the Lazy Black Bear surrounded by the Hoosier National Forest in the rolling hills of southern Indiana where they raise, rehabilitate and release orphaned possums and other critters.

Stacy and Brenda talk with Aim Me and Renee of the Troubadours of Divine Bliss about expanding our consciousness, freeing your dream, following your bliss to lead a soul centered life.We discuss: How music has impacted their life and how this can lift us to expand our consciousness? Freeing your dream. What does that mean and how can we tap into this energy? The importance of following your bliss. Why is this important for our soul?How to amplify love and what are some ways to tap into this energy and expand this outward? The importance of taking care of ourselves, each other and this sacred Earth. How their work is supporting the bigger picture of healing the world and what their Macrovision is for the work that they doAim Me and Renee have been best friends since their early teens when they met at an evangelical church outside of Louisville, Kentucky. They share a mutual vision of being traveling musicians who inspire a revolution of the spirit and courage of the heart. Following their bliss and freeing their dream, they picked up a guitar and an accordion and moved to New Orleans to become Troubadours of Divine Bliss.The Troubadours have 9 albums, not only are they musicians, but they are also inspirational speakers, writers, celebrants, and healing guides They lead retreat and workshop as founders of the Mariposa HeartWork for personal empowerment and survivors of abuse.They are spiritual, environmental, and social justice activists who sing of the Love that springs from within, respect for the Earth, human rights, and healing the heart. They are also the founders of Mighty Kindness, to create a circle of sustainability, connection in community, and to empower kindness. When they are not touring or performing weekly online concerts on YouTube and Facebook, they are nestled in As You Wish Woods in their Southern Indiana hOMestead in the Hoosier National Forest.Troubadours of Divine Bliss's linkshttps://www.troubadoursofdivinebliss.com/https://linktr.ee/troubadoursofdivineblissBe the Love Links:JOIN US IN COSTA RICA! Awaken Your Soul Women's Retreat, November 6-12th, 2023https://awakenyourempoweredsoul.com/be-the-love-costa-rica-retreatWebsite: https://www.bethelovepodcast.com/Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bethelovepodcastFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bethelovepodcast Instagram: @bethelovepodcastPatreon Website: https://www.patreon.com/bethelovepodcastYour Empowered Soul: A Natural Pathway to Healing Anxiety and Depression https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0578401851/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_Y764EDGHTVEKW7EV25H7--Free Journey to Abundant Energy video series with Brenda Carey. https://www.sacredpathyogaandreiki.com/journeyHeatherlyn's website: https://www.heatherlynmusic.com This episode was edited by Chelsea Weaverhttp://chelseaweaverpodcasting.comlinktree,

An update about the Buffalo Springs Forest Restoration project in Southern Indiana, with US Forest Service reps Chris Thornton, Marion Mason, and Todd Ontl.

On episode 60 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—host Josh Schlossberg talks with Andy Mahler of Protect Our Woods about how we can stop the ecological/climate disaster that is the Buffalo Springs “Restoration” Project in Indiana's Hoosier National Forest, and why it matters to the future of the planet.

Old growth forest with large tulip-poplar and white pine within the Hoosier National Forest. Intro: Bittersweet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3440-bittersweet License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Being an Indiana native, I get a lot of questions about Indiana Hoosier National Forest because it's kind of my stomping grounds. So, this week, I wanted to talk somewhat specifically about Hoosier National Forest and how to get out exploring and dispersed camping in it. However, the stuff I'm going to discuss is general enough that it pretty much applies to most National Forests, so it should be helpful for everyone. If you're wanting some suggestions for things that would help make dispersed camping easier, here are some of the things I mentioned in the video with links. Collapsible toilet: https://amzn.to/3CYipH7 Spare tire trash bag: https://amzn.to/3TmhkhJ Portable hand held, reusable trash bag: https://amzn.to/3TpZ9Ym Utty hook hanging system: https://amzn.to/3exYiWY If you enjoy the podcast and wouldn't mind, I'd be extremely thankful if you left a 5 star review on whatever podcast platform you listen on! Thanks and have a great week! A huge thanks to my featured partners: MOORE Expo 2023. Get your tickets here (and use code ALLTHINGSO10 to get 10% off your tickets!): https://bit.ly/3qewnxB REDARC (all kinds of trick power management solutions): https://bit.ly/3rt1ZiB Otzi Gear (Awesome fire pits and mounting solutions): https://bit.ly/3zzqEGC Rugged Bound Supply Co (my roof top tent, awnings, and more): https://bit.ly/3eyphi9 Northology Adventures (Sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!): https://bit.ly/3iww7Ue Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patch or sticker: https://bit.ly/3jxj7iw For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links: https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook: https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram: https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3b7RNos Thanks to these amazing Patreon Patrons! -Mike Hurley --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allthingsoverlanding/support

You may have heard that my truck broke an axle. It's sad, but because I can't stop going out exploring and camping, I decided to hop into daily driver, an 07 Lexus IS350, and just go hit Hoosier National Forest for a fun weekend of camping. This rear wheel drive, low, sporty sedan did great on the gravel and was actually a lot of fun to drive off road. While it's not the ideal choice for Overlanding or offroad exploring, it shows that if you're new to Overlanding or dispersed camping, you shouldn't just run out and buy a big lifted truck or SUV before ever trying it. I'll talk through some of the benefits of taking a vehicle like this (or any other normal daily driver) out to explore and learn what you like and where you want to go before droping 10's of thousands of dollars on a vehicle without knowing if you even like Overlanding. If you enjoy the podcast and wouldn't mind, I'd be extremely thankful if you left a 5 star review on whatever podcast platform you listen on! Thanks and have a great week! A huge thanks to my featured partners: MOORE Expo 2023. Get your tickets here (and use code ALLTHINGSO10 to get 10% off your tickets!): https://bit.ly/3qewnxB REDARC (all kinds of trick power management solutions): https://bit.ly/3rt1ZiB Otzi Gear (Awesome fire pits and mounting solutions): https://bit.ly/3zzqEGC Rugged Bound Supply Co (my roof top tent, awnings, and more): https://bit.ly/3eyphi9 Northology Adventures (Sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!): https://bit.ly/3iww7Ue Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patch or sticker: https://bit.ly/3jxj7iw For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links: https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook: https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram: https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3b7RNos Thanks to these amazing Patreon Patrons! -Mike Hurley --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allthingsoverlanding/support

From Earth Day to superstitions are covered this week. We go over superstitions from all over plus some of our own. In the news this week we have walleye regulation changes in Northern Wisconsin, Illinois man caught for poaching in Kentucky, anti-poaching hotline in Michigan, and a judge weighs in on Hoosier National Forest issues. Busch Lite Billy shares a beautiful prime rib he made and Kelsey has Earth Day facts to celebrate. Remember if you can hear this podcast that means you can be on it. Email us at whistlemissionpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-miller00/support

So what all is there to do in Perry County Indiana? And where is it? It's in the far southern part of the state, along the Ohio River, and packed with cute boutiques, great restaurants, coffee shops, homemade ice cream, train rides, cabins to rent right along the river, history, and lots of fun events all throughout the year. Of all of the 9 counties in the state that the massive Hoosier National Forest covers, Perry County has the most of it with over 60,000 acres of prime area to hunt, fish, hike and horseback ride. Listen to my conversation with my friend Betty Cash, Executive Director at the Perry County Visitor's Bureau, and hear about some of the interesting things this county has to offer. Find more at: www.pickperry.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michele-hardman/support

Today we welcome poet Kevin McKelvey who joins us to share his ecological, biological, and geological poetry. McKelvey is a place-based poet, writer, designer, and social practice artist. He teaches at the University of Indianapolis and directs the MA in Social Practice Art. His first book, Dream Wilderness Poems, is a poetic trail guide for the Deam Wilderness Area near Bloomington that represents years of exploration in the Hoosier National Forest. Other poems are collected in Indiana Nocturnes, a collaboration on Indiana's urban and rural divide with another native Hoosier, Curtis L. Crisler. McKelvey has been a writer-in-residence in the Long-Term Ecological Reflections program at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest in Oregon and at Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior. This inspired him to bring this model to Indiana, working with local land trusts to create annual, centuries-long creative and scientific reflections on natural areas, including NICHES Land Trust and ACRES Land Trust. His work in novels, essays, social practice, and placemaking continues to explore the intersections of art, writing, ecology, gardening, food, and farming. McKelvey attended DePauw University in Greencastle and completed his MFA in Poetry and Creative Writing at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

A discussion about a proposed forest restoration project in the Hoosier NF. 2:23 Ranger Chris Thornton, HNF 24:00 Kyle Brazil, Central Hardwood Joint Venture 34:11  Steven Stewart, Save Hoosier National Forest

We recorded this in the evening of Saturday Nov. 13, 2022; opening day of Indiana's deer firearm season. It was recorded at what we call the Fargo Hunt Club, our family owned property that contains 53.5 acres, a log cabin we built, an A frame cabin we call “The Chalet”, and a one acre pond. This is all backed up against thousands of Hoosier National Forest acres - my personal slice of paradise! This is the fourth annual SDDH, and something I enjoy immensely. Shane, Travis, and LJ along with for the first time, my brother Neil. We eat well, hunt hard, back slap and a lot of general jackassery, it a great time, and more proof that “If your not having a blast in your recovery, it's your own damn fault!” I'm actually publishing the episode about 20 foot up a sassafras tree in my Sunday morning hunting spot, it's cold and sprinkling… Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dan-reeves8/support

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, November 9th, 2021. Later in the program, WFHB Assistant News Director Noelle Herhusky-Schneider speaks with Steven Stewart about his concerns for logging in the Hoosier National Forest. More coming up in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, the American Civil Liberties Union …

I've said many times that it doesn't matter what you drive. If you want to get out and explore, just take what you've got and go. In this episode, since the Frontier is still broken down, I took the wife's stock 2017 Honda Pilot EX-L down to Hoosier National Forest for a quick trip with my son. I wanted to show that you could get to a lot of great places regardless of what kind of vehicle you drive. While I understand the Pilot isn't built out as an "Overland" vehicle, a lot of people have normal daily drivers. So, you could easily pack your gear in some storage crates and move it in and out of the vehicle and still do some awesome trips. Not only did the Pilot do great, but there were also some really nice pro's to this vehicle over my normal, Overlanding build. Check out the podcast for more details and drop your thoughts in the comments below! A huge thanks to my featured partners: REDARC (all kinds of trick power management solutions): https://bit.ly/3rt1ZiB Rugged Bound Supply Co (my roof top tent, awnings, and more): https://bit.ly/3eyphi9 Overland Addict (any type of Overlanding gear you could want): https://bit.ly/3dQ0MNC The Last US Bag Company (great quality Overlanding bags, get yours here): https://bit.ly/3fB7Xdh Northology Adventures (Sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!): https://bit.ly/3iww7Ue Lots of people have asked how they can support the channel, so I've now got morale patches and stickers! I've also started a Patreon where there is tons of exclusive content, early releases, polls on topics for future videos, and more! I'd love to have you join that community! Click here to join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patch or sticker: https://bit.ly/3jxj7iw For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links: https://bit.ly/3nbV7DL For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook: https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram: https://bit.ly/34pYS01 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3b7RNos --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allthingsoverlanding/support

This week, I wanted to talk about something that I get a lot of questions about. I also see people post up in Facebook groups and forums asking questions about where to go and how to know if you're in a spot you're allowed to be in. So, I'm going to talk through my experience with camping/overlanding in Hoosier National Forest, how to verify whether you're allowed to be in a spot, and what to do if you have a run in with DNR or Forestry folks. I'd love to hear from you guys about any tips you've got or any questions you have! Post up in the comments below! A huge thanks to my featured partners: REDARC (all kinds of trick power management solutions): https://bit.ly/3rt1ZiB Rugged Bound Supply Co (my roof top tent, awnings, and more): https://bit.ly/3eyphi9 Overland Addict (any type of Overlanding gear you could want): https://bit.ly/3dQ0MNC The Last US Bag Company (great quality Overlanding bags, get yours here): https://bit.ly/3fB7Xdh Northology Adventures (Sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!): https://bit.ly/3iww7Ue Lots of people have asked how they can support the channel, so I've now got morale patches and stickers! I've also started a Patreon where there is tons of exclusive content, early releases, polls on topics for future videos, and more! I'd love to have you join that community! Click here to join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patch or sticker: https://bit.ly/3jxj7iw For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links: https://bit.ly/3nbV7DL For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook: https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram: https://bit.ly/34pYS01 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allthingsoverlanding/support

Even though 17 years have zipped by since their last visit, no one is putting out welcome mats for the periodical cicadas that are about to take Indiana by swarm. The Hoosier state is considered one of the country's major hot spots for the 17-year emergence of the type of cicadas known as Brood X. "The bugs will show up pretty much anywhere there are mature trees, and the males will unleash loud mating calls that will fill the late spring with buzzing music," the Evansville Courier-Journal reported in a heads-up article about the insects that are typically considered pests, to say the least. According to the Courier-Journal, early pioneers of European heritage, alarmed by the swarms, incorrectly assumed that cicadas were like locusts and would ravage their crops, giving cicadas their "first jolt of bad publicity." So who can separate fact from myth about these critters? Hoosier History Live is summoning a top national insect expert who happens to be based in our own backyard. Dr. Tom Turpin, the Purdue University professor emeritus of entomology who created the annual Bug Bowl competition (touted as "the world's largest insect-themed event") on the West Lafayette campus, will be Nelson's guest. For decades, he wrote On Six Legs, a popular column (and starting in 2008, podcast) for the Purdue Extension service. Among the questions about cicadas that Dr. Turpin says he plans to tackle: Why do so many emerge at the same time? Will eating periodical cicadas kill my dog or cat, or make them sick? and How long will periodical cicadas be singing? "Singing" isn't the word most people use to describe the loud, persistent noise made by the 17-year cicadas. According to a recent analysis in USA Today, experts standing a few feet away from swarms have measured their sounds at 96 decibels, "slightly higher than a low-flying airplane, which can hit about 80 decibels." In any case, Dr. Turpin has a long track record of exploring insects that are regarded as annoying or even repulsive. Cockroach races and cricket-spitting contests have been frequent events at the Bug Bowl. "People are conditioned not to like insects," Dr. Turpin said in 2017 upon his retirement from the Purdue faculty. Also in 2017, he was a Hoosier History Live guest for a show titled Insect heritage: The As to Zzzzzs. He has shared insights about insects with ABC News' Good Morning America, Time magazine and other national media. During our show, Dr. Turpin will describe what cicadas eat. For 17 years, Brood X has been living underground, usually attached to the roots of trees. (Another brood of periodical cicadas emerges in 13-year cycles.) Their emergence is part of a mating process, as are their distinctive sounds. After mating with male cicadas, females lay their eggs on twigs and branches in trees. That means areas thick with mature trees tend to be where swarms of cicadas emerge. In central Indiana, Eagle Creek Park, the Geist Reservoir area and Fort Harrison State Park are likely sites for heavy swarms. Elsewhere in the state, Shades State Park, McCormick's Creek State Park and the Hoosier National Forest are probable hot spots, according to a recent report in the Indianapolis Star. Feeling a little creeped out at the thought of the cicadas' return? Take solace in the fact that the periodical cicadas - which date back to the dinosaur era - will have a fleeting presence. After one month or six weeks at most, Brood X cicadas will no longer be above ground - at least not for another 17 years.

This episode is special because Kendall has grown up all of her life visiting this sweet town. Perry County is one of the reasons she loves small towns! Listen to hear from the Pick Perry team about checking out the Hoosier National Forest, the Ohio River, incredibly unique shops, and a community that welcomes every visitor with open arms. Start planning your trip below! Website - https://www.pickperry.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pickperrycounty Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pickperrycounty/

This week the lads bring on a Park Ranger from the Hoosier National Forest in Indiana, Ranger Alexander Johnson. They discuss with him what it is like being a park ranger and how someone could become a ranger if they wanted to pursue that as a career. The conversation wanders into wild fire fighting, whales, the smell of cucumber, the Bourbon Trail, and two Denny's. Ranger Alexander leads the social media for Hoosier National Forest so give them a look on Facebook & Twitter: USforestservice/hoosiernationalforest Get your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at teespring.com/stores/wandering-ways Check out our instagram for the pictures discussed and more stories @Quartz_Lake_Productions Love the podcast or want to be a possible guest email us at wanderingwayspodcast@gmail.com or quartzlakeproduction@gmail.com Check out even more Quartz Lake and Wandering Ways fun at https://linktr.ee/WanderingWays --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Denise shares all of the adventures you can have on the trail and the waterways in Indiana. We also chat about Hiker Babes and how the community supports women getting outdoors. Denise recommends places to explore if you're out for a day, an overnight, weekend or even longer backpack. Hiker Babes Mission:We are a community of like-minded, diverse women who share a passion for the outdoors. Every day in nature is a gift. Hiking is good for body, mind and soul. We strive to provide a strong, positive support system for all women. (source: hikerbabescommunity.com)Connect with Denise:Instagram: @blondienbootsConnect with Hiker Babes:Hiker Babes web siteFacebookInstagramLearn more about Indiana State Trails here and National Forest Trails hereLearn about hiking the Knobstone TrailConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastSpecial thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel, Greg and Julie for being show patrons!Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by PachydermSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

On this episode of the podcast/vlog I spent some time in Hoosier National Forest thinking about some of the pros and cons of winter camping. I'll talk through what happens to traffic and distractions, bugs and critters, and even comfort. I'm sure there are other things I didn't think about, so if you've got some other ideas or anything I've missed, I'd love it if you posted up in the comments below with your feedback! A huge thanks to my featured partners: Overland Addict (any type of Overlanding gear you could want): https://bit.ly/3ncqz4R The Last US Bag Company (great quality Overlanding bags, check them out!): https://bit.ly/33sU1f4 Moore Expo (let them know that you're interested in attending here!!): https://bit.ly/2GmILIr For a limited time, you can enter to win a FREE set of ActionTrax traction mats! Go sign up for your chance to win here: https://bit.ly/3jzhu43 Northology Adventures (Sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!): https://bit.ly/3iww7Ue Lots of people have asked how they can support the channel, so I've now got morale patches and stickers! Check out the store here: https://bit.ly/33qU1vY For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links: https://bit.ly/3nbV7DL For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook: https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram: https://bit.ly/34pYS01 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allthingsoverlanding/support

Petition of the Week: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/save-united-states-postal-service-0Donate: https://directlyto.org/projects/zephaniah-trevinos-defense-fund/ “..the forest may hide much more than just tree limbs and dead bodies…”This is Meg Bliss with the Going Nowhere podcast, discussing the Cult of the Lost Forest and their subsequent end in the Hoosier National Forest. In the Woods was written, directed, and edited by A.M. Anderson.Meg Bliss was played by A.M. Anderson.Ellie Novak was played by Elizabeth PlantScottie Walker was played by Aaron Raye (@aaronrayevo on Twitter)Charlie Lyle was played by Rose K Morgan (@RoseKMorgan on Twitter) Content Warnings: head trauma, manslaughter, body horror, cults, mutilation, discussion of emotional manipulation, gore Sound Effects and Music provided by albertomarun, iamgiorgio, Natty23, Disagree, devy 32, jaide 714, nickrave, skradz, staticpony1, spleencast, musicjunk, craigsmith, newagesoup, morganveilleux, npeo, setuniman, akisloukas, makenoisemusic, tanapistorius, Dredile, sandermotions, Pub_Nation, Ferrettomato, and oldaccount via Freesound.org Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr: @thenowhereradio or #nowherepodEmail Us: goingnowherecast@gmail.comVisit our Twitter for a link to our Discord community!If you’d like to support Going Nowhere, subscribe. Rate and review us on iTunes, or whatever player you use for podcasts. This is an independent production with no budget for marketing, and your support helps get these stories out to more people.

On February 14th, the Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration project was approved by the U.S. Forest Service to begin logging and burning in the Hoosier National Forest despite comments and heat from local officials and the City of Bloomington. On May 13th, The City of Bloomington along with local citizens and environmental advocacy organizations …

Nestled among the hills of the Hoosier National Forest resides a classic American destination - French Lick Resort. An easy drive from Louisville, Indianapolis and Cincinnati it is home to two AAA Four-Diamond nationally historic hotels, three challenging golf courses, a Vegas-style casino – this resort is sure to exceed your buddy trip expectations. Today we are talking to Mr. Brendan Sweeney Director of Golf Media Relations & Player Development.Guest Link on TripCaddie.com: French Lick Resort Subscribe today to get weekly golf trip goodness delivered straight to your earbones! __________________________________________________ Key Take-Away’s from this EpisodeStrive to make the group experience as special as possible for all involved – two or three night stay can be customized to each group’s needs. You won’t be disappointed with the hospitality offered by Brendan and his team. Golf/Casino/Sportsbook/Sporting Clays are all available to guests at French Lick Resort.Due to the close proximity to major college and pro football cities, this is a great destination for those groups wanting to get together for gameday experiences. Also, a great venue to stay and enjoy the Kentucky Derby! Must Do’s – Go into the West Baden Spring Hotel lobby (been called the 8th Wonder of the World). Play both the Dye and Ross courses – very unique. Don’t forget that replays after your first round are no charge! Request a tour of the high school gym where Larry Bird played basketball. Key Resources MentionedTwo hours south of Indianapolis – Hour from Louisville – Three hours north of Nashville – Three hours east of St. Louis. Great resort for those groups that are dispersed throughout the US. Dead middle of our great country!West Baden Springs Hotel and French Lick Springs Hotel (468 rooms and attached casino). Valley Hotel is on campus as well – over 800 rooms in total. Full trolley system that takes guests between properties and courses. Cars are not needed once on property!Over 13 restaurants on property – higher end offerings at the West Baden Springs Hotel. Pete Dye mansion has great restaurant for groups as well. Guest Give-Away:Mention The Golf Trip Authority Podcast and receive a special gift following play at the Pete Dye course from Brendan and his team!Guest Contact Information:Brendan Sweeney can be reached at bsweeney@frenchlick.comReservations: 812-936-9300For more details, please visit www.Frenchlick.com or at Instagram @FL_resortSponsor LinksOrganize your group’s golf trip information all in one place with TripCaddie’s Golf Trip Manager and get 25% off with coupon code AWESOME25. Golf Travel has never been easier with Ship Sticks; get 10% OFF NOW!Support the show (https://www.tripcaddie.com)

When most people think of Indiana’s landscape they picture cornfields and flat terrain. Surprisingly, Indiana used to be almost completely covered with forests and wildlife with a limited space filled by bare hills. Indiana’s forest cover pre-settlement is estimated to be around 85%. By the early 1900s it was at 7%. Though the urban population …

The Hoosier National Forest saw a record year for prescribed fires in 2019. I asked myself what that means to local residents and about the environment’s current condition. To find some answers I took a journey to the headquarters of Hoosier National Forest in Bedford, Indiana. There I talked about the fires with their Fuel …

Michael, Julia, and Fabian are back this week and talking about the Curtis Hill scandal, Hoosier National Forest, VSCO girls, Waterside, and Emoji Me's.  https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/longform/curtis-hill https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/no-criminal-charges-against-attorney-general-curtis-hill https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/best-of-indy/the-hoosier-national-forest https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/what-is-a-vsco-girl-anyway.html  

This week: Community and environmental groups are suing the EPA for higher dust-lead standards, and environmental groups are concerned a Hoosier National Forest management plan may have a negative effect on the surrounding environment.

Indiana Public Land Turkey Hunting with Opus Outdoors Special Guest Rob Seilheimer, co-founder of Opus Outdoors This week, we're with our good friend Rob Seilheimer from Opus Outdoors featuring the Hoosier State. Rob and I talk about Indiana's public land turkey hunting, the Grand Kankakee Marsh, Sandhill cranes, Indiana Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Hoosier National Forest, Deam Wilderness, Wyoming pronghorn, Edward Abbey, Arches National Park, Simon Critchley and more. Thanks for giving it a listen. Check out Opus Outdoors on Facebook and like their page HERE Check out this quick Youtube video of the Grand Kankakee Marsh by clicking HERE

Five of us travel to a cabin in the Hoosier National Forest for fellowship, to hunt deer, eat great food, and we took an evening to sit around the table and discuss life in recovery. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dan-reeves8/support

In this week's solo episode, I am recording from Hoosier National Forest in Indiana since we are finally on the road! The Freedom Journey has officially begun and it hasn't been without both high and low moments. Take a listen to this episode to find out what happened on night one that could potentially be a deal breaker.   To find links to the things mentioned in today's episode, check out the show notes at www.livingunconventionally.com/episode071.   Click here to join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group or just search for Living Unconventionally on Facebook.   To sign-up for email updates on all things Living Unconventionally, just text FREEDOM to 444999.

The Hoosier National Forest is one of Indiana's grandest natural treasures. Boasting more than 200,000 acres over nine South Central counties, it is the largest recreational and protected area in the state.

The Hoosier National Forest is one of Indiana's grandest natural treasures. Boasting more than 200,000 acres over nine South Central counties, it is the largest recreational and protected area in the state.