Podcast appearances and mentions of Jenny Lake

This episode is presented by RVshare. If you're dreaming of hitting the road, whether for a camping adventure, a cross-country journey, or a special event, RVshare makes it easier than ever. With RVshare, you can rent everything from luxury motorhomes to cozy camper vans, giving you all the comforts of home while you explore nature up close. RVshare connects you with trusted RV owners right in your area or at your destination, and with their secure booking system, 24-hour roadside assistance, and rental protection, you'll be traveling with peace of mind. Trip Tales listeners can get $30 off a booking of $500 or more by using code TRIPTALES through the end of the year (2024).Mentioned in this episode:Maddi rented a 2019 Winnebago RevelStayed overnight at the Park City RV ResortPark City favorites: High West Saloon, No Name Saloon, The Bridge CafeGrand Teton National Park: Wildlife Adventure through Eco Tours Adventures, Moose, Bison, Jenny Lake, Snake River, TA Moultan Barn, Grizzly Bear 399 and her cubsBoondocking and dispersed land campingDispersed RV camping at Shadow Mountain in Jackson, WyomingJackson Hole: Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, Antler ArchYellowstone: Old Faithful, Granite Hot Springs, Snake River, Madison Campground, Paradise Valley, Mammoth Hot Springs, Sage LodgeBozeman, Montana: Plonk Wine Bar, Bridger BrewerySUPPORTBuy me a coffee to show your support for the Trip Tales podcast! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFOLLOWKelsey on Instagram & TikTokSHOP Kelsey's Travel Favorites from her Amazon storefront.SHARE About your trip on the Trip Tales podcast: triptalespodcast@gmail.comPARTNER DISCOUNT CODESRVshare - Use code TRIPTALES for $30 OFF a booking of $500+ through the end of the year (2024).SPANX.COM - Use code KGRAVESXSPANX for 15% OFF full-price items and FREE SHIPPING. My current fav travel outfit is the Air Essentials Jumpsuit. CHASE SAPPHIRE CREDIT CARD - My preferred points earning credit card and a great card for newbies entering the points & miles space to get started. Open a Chase Sapphire Preferred with my link and earn 60,000 BONUS POINTS after you spend $4,000 in the first...

Today, we are going on an adventure in Ash's favorite national park—Grand Teton! We're hiking through Cascade Canyon, the most popular longer trail in the Tetons.  Join us as we visit Jenny Lake, Hidden Falls, Inspiration Point, and even Lake Solitude along the Cascade Canyon Trail!  Whether you're going for a multi-day backpacking trip or a quick hike, you will love the Teton views from up here! In this episode, we discuss:  The best season for hiking this trail How to see the “Disneyland” of Grand Teton Helpful tips to keep in mind while hiking this trail  All of the must-see spots in Cascade Canyon The animals you can see while hiking this trail  The two forks in this trail and what you need to know about each We hope you enjoy exploring the gorgeous Cascade Canyon in Grand Teton National Park. It truly is a choose-your-own-adventure kind of hike, and there are so many beautiful and iconic views on this trail.  Click over to Dirt In My Shoes to start planning your next epic vacation to Grand Teton National Park! Don't forget to complete your task for this week! Are you Team North Fork or Team South Fork?? Head over to the Dirt In My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page and let us know! Check out the full show notes here.

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical Helicasts. This is Part Two of a two-part series with Tyler Boeddeker and Sean MacHale from Massif, an apparel company that creates and produces some of the world's finest flame-resistant (FR) gear. Massif was founded in 1999 by two passionate visionaries who set the bar high for quality and excellence in everything they do. Randy Benham, one of Massif's founders, was a Jenny Lake search-and-rescue (SAR) crewmember in Grand Teton National Park who understood the demands of rugged, unpredictable and hazardous work conditions. On a mission to fill the gap and solve the problem, Massif partnered with the specialized Los Angeles based knitting mill Antex, and a core group of extraordinarily dedicated people.  Together, they invented never-before-seen FR fabrics and applied them to innovative clothing designs for numerous climates and contexts.  Boeddeker is a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in the Navy for six years as a Naval Aircrewman, with three deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve. He has multiple certifications as a rescue swimmer, SAR Petty Officer, SERE graduate, and more. He's now worked as a government sales manager for nearly 4 years. He is also a certified civilian rescue swimmer, EMT-B, and Wilderness EMT, and a licensed skydiver!  MacHale is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served 10 years as a Marine Corps tiltrotor crew chief on the MV-22 Osprey. MacHale is in-tune with the aviation world. He has deployed with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and the 15th MEU in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2009 and Operation Inherent Resolve in 2015. MacHale is a licensed private pilot, skydiver, and scuba diver, but will also indulge in sailing, surfing and any other outdoor activity! In this episode, Boeddeker talks about a rescue operation he was a part of involving two pilots who ejected from their stricken fighter jet. Hangar Z host Jon Gray and his guests also spend time talking about FR gear, which includes flight suits, and get into some of the tech behind FR materials. Lastly, they talk about some of the safety considerations that go along with the proper use of flame-resistant flight suits and apparel.   Thank you to sponsors MD Helicopters, Collins Aerospace's Goodrich, and Robinson Helicopters.

This is Part One of a two-part series with Tyler Boeddeker and Sean MacHale from Massif, and aviation apparel company that creates and produces some of the world's finest flame-resistant (FR) gear.Massif was founded in 1999 by two passionate visionaries who set the bar high for quality and excellence in everything they do. Randy Benham, one of Massif's founders, was a Jenny Lake search-and-rescue (SAR) crew member in Grand Teton National Park who understood the demands of rugged, unpredictable and hazardous work conditions.On a mission to fill the gap and solve the problem, Massif partnered with the specialized Los Angeles based knitting mill Antex, and a core group of extraordinarily dedicated people. Together, they invented never-before-seen FR fabrics and applied them to innovative clothing designs for numerous climates and contexts. Boeddeker is a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in the Navy for six years as a Naval Aircrewman, with three deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve. He has multiple certifications as a rescue swimmer, SAR Petty Officer, SERE graduate, and more. He's now worked as a government sales manager for nearly four years. He is also a certified civilian rescue swimmer, EMT-B, and Wilderness EMT, and a licensed skydiver! MacHale is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served 10 years as a Marine Corps tiltrotor crew chief on the MV-22 Osprey. MacHale is in-tune with the aviation world. He has deployed with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and the 15th MEU in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2009 and Operation Inherent Resolve in 2015. MacHale is a licensed private pilot, skydiver and scuba diver, but will also indulge in sailing, surfing, and any outdoor activity!In this episode, Boeddeker and MacHale talk about their military careers and their path to Massif. They also talk about some funny experiences during their active duty time.Thank you to sponsors Metro Aviation, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing and MD Helicopters. 

In this episode of National Park Explorers, we take you a journey through the dramatic peaks and serene valleys of Grand Teton National Park. From the rugged beauty of the Teton Range to the tranquil waters of Jenny Lake and the lung-busting challenge of the Paintbrush Divide Trail, we explore the park's natural highlights and shares tips for making the most of your visit. Whether you're a seasoned hiker, a history buff, or just a lover of natural beauty, this episode will inspire you to discover the stunning landscapes and fascinating history of Grand Teton National Park.

In this podcast, we cover how finally a few great trails, that are not to be missed on any Yellowstone Park vacation, are finally open after the snow melted off in the Canyon Area of the park.  And we also discuss the Grand Tetons and where you can expect to hike due to the high amount of snow still on its peaks. We then go over our new Facebook Group where you can join in and post your pics and videos on our pages for everyone to see. We even had an explorer who saw 10 bears in one day and as such, we have started up a Bear Sighting Competition where whoever sees the most bears each summer will receive notoriety on our Explore Pages as well as free t-shirts for everyone in their group! Should be a lot of fun. We also cover how riding 4 wheelers is going to be delayed on the what have been called the Best Trails in North America due to the heavy snow fall but also where you CAN ride if you are getting here in the next few weeks. We also go over how the White Water Rafting is just off the charts this year. Give me a lemon and I will make some lemonade and put a shot of Vodka in it! We also cover where and how to rent bicycles so you can get around better in the geyser basins and not miss anything. And we shot a video for the best ride in the Geyser Basin and discuss what you can see win this podcast. We finish off with updates on the road construction as well. 

This podcasts covers everything you need to know before you arrive for your 2023 Yellowstone and Grand Teton vacation this summer. Including some VERY IMPORTANT Road Closures that WILL affect your vacation and what you can do to avoid wasting time in Yellowstone sitting in your car for hours and I tell you how to avoid the construction areas entirely if you are visiting Yellowstone and I even have an alternate route for you to get to the Tetons. We also cover how the 3rd highest snow total in park history has affected everything from the Bison migrating into the park, to what is open and closed in the Geyser Basins as well as the Canyon Area because everything is on about a 2-3 week delay and how you can compensate for that delay. We also cover new bear locations for those of you wanting to see a bear on your Yellowstone Vacation as well as how one bear has forced an unforeseen closure to the Mud Volcano Area. We also cover the Grand Tetons and how Jenny Lake is still frozen solid and how accessing Yellowstone from the south is going to be greatly affected by the road construction between West Thumb and Old Faithful. We finish off this podcast with the announcement of the much needed and much anticipated opening of West Yellowstone's first world class outfitters shop called West Park Outdoor's. And how they can now provid you with some top notch gear that you may have forgotten or weren't prepared for and where you can also rent the best Bear Spray as well as High Powered Binoculars for finding Bears, Wolves and Elk who may be a bit too far from the roads to see with the naked eye.  

As a native Austinite that rarely spends a week out of eyeshot of our ever-elevating skyline, I’m hardwired to be somewhat of a city slicker. So I’m always kind of surprised when a folk performer decides to settle down in our noisy, crowded, metropolitan hub. But hey, more folk music for us, right? Among those […]

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Episode 354: Why I Am Doing This Podcast Episode Notes Why am I doing this podcast? Here is the semi-long answer to that question. It is more exciting when you hear me answer the question. The bottom line is that resilient relationships flourish with meaningful conversations. I knew that. I also knew that we learn best through stories. When we get the nudge to change, it helps to hear how others redefine how they lead as they redesign their businesses. I have had thousands of conversations since I started WeMentor in 1992 to change the leadership in this country and worldwide, and guest what? I needed a platform to capture those stories and share them with others. This podcast has been a gift from the source. It was divine intervention—a game changer. I had been looking for a medium to capture the conversations that I was having with clients. I didn't know when my search would manifest into something worthwhile and affordable, so I stayed on the hunt, gathering information as I went.    A 2015 family road trip to the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming inspired and answered my search. This wasn't my first visit to the Tetons. I worked in the 1980s at the Grand Teton National Park one summer in between college semesters. On this trip, I wanted to show my old stomping grounds to my husband, Matthew Foli, and our 13-year-old daughter, Olivia (I mistakenly said 8 years old). I cleaned bathrooms and fire pits and painted picnic tables. I was proud to be the first woman to have a cabin and be in charge of 50 campsites at one location and a five-mile bike ride to clean about 20 other campsites by Jenny Lake Lodge. Movie stars stayed at the main lodge. I saw Angie Dickinson from afar. Angie was a movie star and became famous in 1974 for her role in Police Woman. A photographer took a photo of me biking at Jenny Lake for his travel brochure. A mouse was my cabin mate. I fed her breadcrumbs and talked to her. It was a fantastic summer hiking, biking, meeting people from all over the world, making new friends, and having friends and family visit. They could set up camp next to my cabin. One day that summer, my boss showed me a letter he had received from a camping patron who said the bathrooms were the cleanest she had ever used in a national park. I told him it must have been during the weekend my parents visited. My mom, bless her soul, she crossed over in 2020, helped me clean those dirty bathrooms with a toothbrush—the memories. An 'aha' moment surfaced during that 2015 road trip. To get to the Grand Teton National Park, we made a big oblong loop from Minneapolis to Wyoming and hit the Badlands in South Dakota on the way back. We drove through Iowa and then headed west through Nebraska. As we approached the upper northwest corner of Nebraska, we lost our radio connection and almost ran out of gas. Matthew took out his iPhone and plugged it in to listen to some podcast episodes he had downloaded before we left. We were getting into podcasts at that time. Krista Tippet's, On Being podcast captivated our attention. Immediately, I was enthralled by the lack of commercials and uninterrupted listening. My senses were alive. The On Being podcast focuses on immersive conversations and explorations into the art of living. This episode was about yoga. The audio was crystal clear, and Krista's voice was soothing and informative. I fell in love with the platform. The Grand Teton National Park was unrecognizable as we approached it. The Grand Teton mountains were still there, but the campsite areas had been totally renovated. Nothing of what I remembered was there; even the entrance to that park area was different. So much development has occurred since the 1980s. The only thing familiar to me was the gorgeous mountain views. Throughout the trip, podcasting thoughts stuck with me. St. Boniface Catholic French African Confirmation Class 2023 As soon as we got home, I researched as much as possible on podcasting and found I could afford...

I really enjoy people who bring their own unique and creative perspective to adventures in the outdoors. They fully embrace their individuality and find interesting ways to express what it feels like to be pushing their limits in really beautiful places. It's that expression of these adventures that always fascinates me. This week we are chatting with adventurer and artist Kelly Halpin about the overlap between art and exploration. Kelly is a fantastic artist and an inspiring ultra endurance athlete living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming at the foot of the Tetons. She has taken on countless epic adventures in the mountains including multiple WURLs- Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup (which truly must be one of the hardest challenges out there) and Grand Teton Picnics- Triathlon combining cycling from Jackson Hole, swimming across Jenny Lake, summiting the Grand Teton and then doing everything in reverse. In this episode we talk about both of those huge challenges, how her journey as an artist and adventure have co-existed, and the freedom doing hard things in the mountains brings her. This is a really good one!! I hope you enjoy!! And be sure to check out Kelly's art at her website and some of the awesome films that have been produced about her adventures! Website: https://www.kellyhalpin.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyehalpin/ “A Walk in the Park” (Teton Picnic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQcOJ4EHXr4

If you've spent time in the National Park System, you've seen a mix of conditions in terms of a park's infrastructure. Some are in great condition, some not so great. Recently my wife and I had the opportunity to stop by Grand Teton National Park and the Jenny Lake area. The trails that lead around the lake and up onto the flanks of the Tetons are in wonderful condition. But it wasn't always so. When the Civilian Conservation Core built the original trails and overlooks, they weren't expecting millions of feet to pound them each year. Fortunately, the Grand Teton National Park Foundation stepped up to help the National Park Service raise millions of dollars to pay for projects at the Jenny Lake area as a gift for the National Park Service's centennial. But that's just one example of how the Foundation has been able to help Grand Teton National Park. This year is the foundation's 25th anniversary, and we have president Leslie Mattson with us to discuss the work the foundation has accomplished.

“It is not what music does,” writes Christine Stevens, “it is what music undoes.” In July 2022, as a crimson supermoon lit up the sky in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, Christine Stevens sat afloat in a kayak, beholding the still, alpine waters of Jenny Lake and attuning to the wisdom offered by the natural world. When the time was ripe, she reached into her backpack, took out the wooden flute that usually accompanies her, and played a mesmerizing ode to the moon. A certified naturalist, poet, and music therapist who has worked globally with survivors of trauma, war, and disasters, Christine was now preparing for her annual vision quest—alone for four days, fasting, and silent. Deeply connected with music and nature since a young age, Christine grew up in an “outdoorsy family,” adored her grandfather’s tree farm, and learned to play the piano and saxophone. Up until high school, however, she felt alone whenever she performed music. Then one day, she volunteered in a classroom of autistic children. They joined her in playing music together. And it was there that she discovered her life calling, going on to receive two master's degrees—one in music therapy, the other in social work.  Although her current work is comprised in large part by drumming (Upbeat Drum Circles), it wasn’t easy at first. “I thought I had no sense of rhythm at all,” Christine reflects. “I almost failed the percussion class in college.” But she stumbled into a drum circle while attending a music conference and immediately felt transformed by the energy. She learned to play congas and improvise freely. Inspired by the ease of handling drums, their spiritual depth, and historical significance, Christine became a “musical ambassador of peace,” bringing their healing potential to communities touched by significant trauma: Columbine High School, Ground Zero after 9/11, and Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Most recently, she worked with Iraqi refugees and created the first drum circle training program in northern Iraq. As a member of an integrative research team, she has published multiple studies on the scientific benefits of group drumming, including research that showed an increase in immunity and T-cells in participants of drum circles. Her book, Music Medicine: The Science and Spirit of Healing Yourself With Sound, goes deeper into music as a healing modality and teaches a paradigm of music that integrates the four directions and four elements with the four dimensions of the human being.  When it comes to spiritual background and beliefs, Christine is a self-described “smogasbordian.” She has been influenced by The Soul Saving Station for Every Nation, the Quakers, the Sufi lineage of Hazrat Inayat Khan, and the Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles—the latter in which her co-leading of the Drum Ministry has “really helped [her] consciousness of positive thought and affirmative prayer.” In her forties, she was adopted into the Lakota people after a sweat lodge purification ceremony and elaborate offerings of song, feast, and gifts. In addition to grassroots communities, Christine has also worked with the Department of Defense and many Fortune 500 companies including DuPont, Disney, and Verizon. For the general public, she offers multiple YouTube videos teaching simple rhythms with drummers from around the world.  Her other books include The Nature Sutras, The Healing Drum Kit, and The Art and Heart of Drum Circles. She is a contributing writer for magazines like US News and World Report, Fitness, and The Christian Science Monitor.  Ultimately, she feels her mission is to embody, with or without instruments, the music that moves through her and to support others in realizing that they, too, are music. Please join Mina Lee in conversation with this musician and poet of Earth’s wild beauty, and learn with us some ways to awaken through rhythmic and playful expression.  

Pretty lake, cool dam, osprey nearby and more! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://etbtravelphotography.com/2022/08/12/hungry-horse/

In this podcast, we cover what you will find when you arrive in Yellowstone Country. What is open and closed and the most updated park conditions that I have seen so far this year. We cover what trails are open in the Canyon Area and which ones are closed including 2 of the best-the trail to the Brink of the Lower Falls and Red Rock Point and when they should be open. We also cover how the best Visitors Center in the park is getting a quick facelift and when it should be open. We cover how the bears are REALLY moving around and staying down low due to the deepest snow this late in the year I think I have ever seen in my life.  We go over when you can dine at the fabulous Lake Hotel and more importantly-when you can't but how to find what may possibly be the best hot dog ever!!When then cover how the Old Faithful Inn is FINALLY open including the hippest bar in the US-The Bear Pit Bar. Finally we cover some big news about who wants to advertise on the Explore Podcasts and  then how the Forest Fenn Treasure simply won't die. And then top it all off with the summer launching  announcement of our 3rd podcast series-Who Killed Who? Which should be a lot of fun. And we start and end this podcast with some of our most popular intro music ever for a bit of fun!

Leslie Mattson is the President of The Grand Teton National Park Foundation. She has over 35 years of experience in nonprofit administration and fundraising. Since 2004, Leslie has helped raise over $80 million from private sector donors for park projects, including the renewal of the trails and educational elements at Jenny Lake, partnering with the National Park Service on the construction of the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center, and supporting wildlife conservation, youth engagement, and cultural resource improvement projects in Grand Teton National Park.  In this episode, Leslie shares why she left the northeast and made her way out to Jackson over 32 years ago. She talks about how the Jackson Hole non-profit community has changed and developed over the decades. Stephan and Leslie then discuss the impact that The Grand Teton National Park Foundation has had in shaping the inspiring park we love today.  Find out more about The Grand Teton National Park Foundation at http://GTNPF.org (GTNPF.org) Follow the GTNPF on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/grandtetonfoundation/ (@grandtetonfoundation) This week's episode is sponsored in part by Teton County Solid Waste and Recycling, announcing the new commercial Curb to Compost Program for restaurants and other commercial food waste generators. More athttps://tetoncountywy.gov/1459/Compost ( TetonCountyWY.gov) or athttps://www.instagram.com/roadtozerowaste.jh ( @RoadToZeroWaste.JH on Instagram) Support also comes from The Jackson Hole Marketplace. The Deli at Jackson Hole Marketplace offers ready-made soups, sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and hot lunch specials. More athttp://jhmarketplace.com/ ( )http://JHMarketplace.com (JHMarketplace.com) Want to be a guest on The Jackson Hole Connection? Email us at connect@thejacksonholeconnection.com. Marketing and editing support byhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmoeri ( Michael Moeri) (http://michaelmoeri.com/ (michaelmoeri.com),https://www.instagram.com/thatsamoeri/ (@thatsamoeri)).

Jenny Tolman is a critically acclaimed country music singer and songwriter and social media influencer from Nashville, TN. Jenny brings a kaleidoscope of stories and emotions to the country music scene with the swagger of a certified superstar. Born to a musical family and raised in the studios of Nashville, Jenny's forthcoming project was produced by Grammy-nominated producer - and now fiancé - Dave Brainard. In advance reviews, Jenny's newest album, Married In A Honky Tonk, has grabbed the attention of Billboard.com, which featured her alongside the likes of Maren Morris, Willie Nelson, and Thomas Rhett. Her 2019 debut album was included on numerous Best of 2019 lists, and debuted at #24 on Rolling Stone's Top 40 list. Rolling Stone has called Jenny one of the most “vivid and fascinating” artists to emerge on the music scene. She has honed her stage show by performing around the country with superstars including Alabama, Toby Keith, Brantley Gilbert, and Lee Ann Womack. And this year, Jenny will tour coast-to-coast in support of her new album. Jenny has a strong connection to Jackson Hole and its residents. She was engaged at Jenny Lake, and will soon be married there. Jenny also performed her original song, Lonely in the Lone Star, on national television to honor local fallen Marine, Rylee McCollum. You can learn more about Jenny at jennytolman.com and follow her on Instagram @jennytolman

Redwoods in Sequoia National Park. Pines that surround Jenny Lake in the Grant Tetors. Cottonwoods on the Big Sycamore Canyon Trail in Thousand Oaks. Trees are a beautiful and vital part of God's good creation. Trees also serve in Scripture's wisdom literature (e.g. Psalm 1 and Jeremiah 17) as representatives for people who are rooted in God's Word, resilient in their faith in Christ, and fruitful in doing the Holy Spirit's healing work. The question these passages ask of us: are we like trees or like tumbling, brittle, unproductive tumbleweeds? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/st-johns-lutheran-church/message

Mike and Dusty continue on from Paintbrush Canyon and hike around Jenny Lake and up to Inspiration Point, and also have their first bear encounter. Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Welcome to Episode 38, where your hosts take you along with them on their National Park adventure! This episode features live recordings from Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park and Firehole River at Yellowstone National Park. Katie and Chelsea take the show on the road and share about the establishment of the National Park Service (NPS), the educational opportunities provided by the NPS, and about a few of their favorite parks to visit. Chelsea picks a spot on Jenny Lake that becomes difficult as boats pass, and Katie complains about the critters and bugs in Yellowstone.Sources:About The National Park ServiceNational Park Service (Wikipedia)Every Kid Outdoors ProgramNPS Resources for Educators

This podcast covers what to expect when you arrive in Yellowstone this summer for vacation. We cover how busy the parks are as well as West Yellowstone and Jackson Hole. We cover the vitally important tips from the guidebook that you MUST follow to have a nice enjoyable vacation this summer. We then go over the new additions to the guidebook about how to be good Stewards of Yellowstone Park and our new Explorer Skills Challenge where you can get a free t-shirt and notoriety on our website when you solve some really fun riddles and puzzles and send us some pics of the places you visit in the parks. We have 3 levels; easy, moderate and the really tough and interesting Teddy G level. And if you solve all 3 levels, you can even win a cash prize to enjoy as well as a t-shirt of your choice. We also cover how the Firehole and Boiling River Swimming areas are closed for 2021 but hip you to all the other places you can swim in Yellowstone. As well as some changes we made to our website and why and when you can book your fall nix spring 2022 tours with us. 

Check the weather before you head out on this adventure and leave any metal objects at home. In this episode we head to Grand Teton National Park and follow the journey of a group of climbers from Idaho who head out to summit the Grand Teton. When a lightning bolt hits 6 climbers at once, their only chance of survival are the Jenny Lake Rangers, the most elite group of rescue climbers in the entire United States National Park system. Come follow along with their journey, based from the book and true story, A Bolt from the Blue by Jennifer Woodlief. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episode, bonus content and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook , and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website.   Sources: A Bolt From the Blue by Jennifer Woodleif 

Lisa shares about her road trip to Idaho, which was plan D for her fall vacation. We don’t hear much about tourism in Idaho, but Lisa calls it a hidden gem, and we get to hear why on today’s episode! Hotsprings City of McCall National Forest Wore a bright vest to be sure they stood out to hunters Loman Scenic byway Stayed in a Yurt - Loman Inn & Yurts Went to a hot springs in a park - just found a pool near the river Stanley Using the All Trails app for hiking Shows you hikes in the area, how difficult they are Saw the sawtooth mountains at the end of the hike, they were beautiful Bayhorse - Ghost Town Challis Victorian style house that serves enchiladas They are a Bed and Breakfast and make one thing for lunch each day; that day was enchilada day! Goldbug Hot Springs 2 mile hike - kind of hard, it’s about a mile high elevation It was like being in an infinity pool This is the only hotspring that got a 5 star rating of all the ones she saw Grand Tetons National Park Went back to Jenny Lake (had been there before) 8 mile hike around the lake Victor, ID is an hour away from the National Park City of Rocks National Reserve Dirt roads Lots of toilets! Could see Utah from where they were Shoshone Falls - the Niagara of the west But it’s all dried up in the fall Bruno Canyon No hiking there, but it’s a pretty deep canyon Driving on a dirt road...drive across an air force base where there was a sign warning of things dropping out of the side… Boise BACON Restaurant Bacon shooters - different types of bacon served in shot glassesCool Green belt Boise Gear Collective Rented bikes & spent 4 hours riding around the Boise river Really discounted 2nd hand outdoor gear in the back Mixed up digits to the room number and had to knock on a whole bunch of doors to try and find Jeff Drove back along the Columbia River Gorge Hood River Twin Tunnels Eastside Hike The Fruit Loop Burgerville Wish You Were Here Cheryl: Dry Fly Distilling, Spokane, WA Lisa: Teotihuacan Aztec Pyramid Site, Valley of Mexico, Mexico Ryan: Burgermaster, Bellevue, WA Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.comLisa’s Book Plug: Greatly, Deeply

Thirty feet down a dark, icy crevasse, Tyler Willis never gave up hope that he would be rescued. That he was eventually pulled from the depths of the Teton Glacier by his climbing partner and two passersby after more than an hour of rope rigging is testament to the value of companion rescue. The harrowing tale from August 8, 2020, includes two chapters: the fall and complicated extrication from the crevasse, and how Jenny Lake climbing rangers eventually got Willis off the mountain.

Exploring Jenny Lake, Bradley and Taggert Lakes, Hiking and Jackson Hole as we wrap up our trip.

While hiking with her mother last year, Tamara learned 3 great truths that can be applied to our rugged life journeys today. The Family TripJust before school started last year, our family took a last minute vacation to two National Parks: Yellowstone and the Tetons. I found out my 73-year-old mother had never been, so I invited her to come with us.  While in Teton National Park we did two hikes on the other side of Jenny Lake: Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. Mind you, we were hiking with Nathan, our son with low-functioning autism, so we go at a different pace than most and try not to push our luck with him.  It was beautiful and memorable—and we even made it without any autism tantrums (a miracle in and of itself). But the lessons I learned from my mother (who has had a hip replacement) as we hiked Inspiration Point will stick with me the rest of my life. (https://tamarakanderson.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Hiking-with-the-family.jpg) The HikeWe have taken our children to the Tetons National Park three times, and we’ve always done half of the hike up Inspiration Point because there is this beautiful overlook at the halfway point.  We haven’t wanted to push our luck with Nathan making him climb the rest of the steep rocky trail the other half (although I’m sure he’d make it if he were in a good mood).  After several photos of us with Jenny Lake behind us at the halfway mark, my three other children decided they wanted to go to the top. So they took off.  As the next group of hikers descended, my mom asked how the rest of the hike was. They responded enthusiastically that, “It is worth the climb!” Hiking with MomMy mom then said she wanted to go too, but we weren’t sure she should. She decided to go anyway, and I followed her—leaving my hubby with Nathan at the halfway point.  Even though she did catch her foot on one rock and did fall down at one point she picked herself up and kept going. She happily chatted and paused along the way mostly to take photos of wildflowers.  When we got to the steepest part with the rockiest path, I offered her my arm. She told me that she had learned helping others who are getting a little unsteady on their feet that it is better to hold onto something solid like a chair, table, or in our case the rocky mountain wall beside us than it was for her to hold onto me, because I was moving. So, she slowed down, held onto the rocky ledge beside her and stepped carefully as we made our way up that final rocky incline to the top of Inspiration Point.  (https://tamarakanderson.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Mom-holding-to-the-rock.jpg) The view at the top was spectacular, but not as amazing as the many lessons I pondered as we climbed back down. Today, I share 3 that are particularly meaningful in this time of distress. 3 Truths Learned Hiking with Mom#1-When Life Gets Steep and Rocky, Hold to the RockAmerican author, publisher, CEO and religious speaker Sheri Dew said, “He rarely moves the mountains in front of us. But He always helps us climb them.”As a young child I remember singing the song, The Wise Man Built His House Upon a Rock. Since then, I’ve always loved the image of Christ being my Rock to build on. When we hit the steep and bumpy parts of our life path, we should follow mom’s advice and hold to the rock. It is sturdy, it is stable and it will not shift or move. God can be our strength in good times and bad. (https://tamarakanderson.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Mom-holding-on-to-the-rock.jpg) The Psalmist wrote in Psalm 43:1-3, 7, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof… The Lord of hosts is with us.”So, the number one...

  I share some of the best tips to survive the crowds, parking, bugs, and just about everything else you’ll encounter when visiting Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park. There are some things you might not know about this famous park. You’ll learn when to arrive, how to manage the insects, and what the […] The post How to Survive Hiking Grand Teton National Park at Jenny Lake appeared first on AARON LINSDAU Adversity Expert.

Epic adventures require meticulous planning - and a trusted guidebook. Moon Guides author Carter G. Walker joins Danielle with recommendations for planning a two-week expedition covering three of the country’s best-loved national parks: Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Glacier based on her book Moon Yellowstone to Glacier National Park Road Trip. Discussion includes the following: [00:02] Introduction - Carter G. Walker, Moon Yellowstone to Glacier National Park Road Trip: Jackson Hole, the Grand Tetons & the Rocky Mountain Front (Travel Guide); Suggested additional reading Yellowstone Resources and Issues Handbook (updated yearly) [01:48] Pandemic park travel planning plus additional Moon Guide resources by Carter G. Walker [04:33] Time Travel: What’s the perfect amount of time to allot for your Yellowstone-to-Glacier road trip? [06:20] Car rental tips: Montana’s gateway cities maximize your budget - Billings, Missoula, Great Falls [07:53] Stocking up: Tips for buying road trip provisions in Jackson Hole (Grand Teton National Park), Bozeman, Livingston (Yellowstone National Park), and Great Falls, Kalispell, or Missoula (Glacier National Park) [08:58] Let’s Go: An overview of your epic journey [10:35] Beginning in Bozeman, MT: Tips and resources for your first days in Yellowstone, NPS Yellowstone app, recommended ENP episodes for Yellowstone 4.1 through 4.8, Mammoth Hot Springs, National Geographic May 2016, Upper Geyser Basin [14:18] Seasonal timing for your trip and the Yellowstone winter snow coach [15:58] Bozeman sightseeing [16:46] On to Jackson Hole, WY: Daytrips to Grand Teton and things to do [18:12] All about Grand Teton: Seasonal highlights and activities at Jenny Lake, Two Ocean Lake, Snake River, Jackson Lake [21:03] Jackson Lake Lodge activities and its environs: Signal Mountain, Oxbow Bend, Elk Island, DuBois, WY, Moran Junction, Ocean Lake, Emma Matilda Lake [22:45] Lodge booking tips [23:13] Yellowstone’s east side: Canyon Village, Tower Junction/Roosevelt, Mammoth Hot Springs, Paradise Valley, Lamar Valley [24:08] Paradise Valley area highlights:Gardiner, MT Chico Hot Springs, Chico Saloon [25:57] Rocky Mountain Front, MT to Great Falls, MT: Sluice Boxes State Park, Wishaw, MT, White Sulphur Springs, O’Haire Motor Inn and Sip 'n Dip Lounge, Piano Pat Spoonheim [28:12] Browning, MT: Glacier Country activities and lodging: Museum of the Plains Indian, Blackfeet Nation [29:03] Browning to Many Glacier highlights and camping resource [31:32} Seasonal challenges: avoiding the crowds, backcountry safety, Highline trail [34:04] Glacier National Park: Ranger-led programs and activities, St. Mary Visitor Center, [35:27] Glacier Institute programs and multi-day camps [36:37] Everything you need to know about Going-To-The-Sun Road [37:43] Lake McDonald Valley and Lake McDonald Lodge area highlights and activities [39:28] Crowd control: Planning your Highline or Going-To-The-Sun hikes including shuttle tips [42:19] Lake McDonald to Whitefish, MT: Activities and lodging in nearby Essex, MT at Izaak Walton Inn [43:28] Ending the trip in Bozeman: Flathead Lake, Jewel Basin, National Bison Range, Missoula, MT, Mission Mountains, Flathead Indian Reservation, Seeley Swan Valley, Helena, MT Thank you to Moon Travel Guides for sponsoring this episode. For complete show notes and archive, visit everybodysnationalparks.com. Resources: Buy your copy of Moon Yellowstone to Glacier National Park Road Trip Carter Walker http://www.cartergwalker.com Yellowstone Resources and Issues Handbook Note: This episode is coming out in spring of 2020 during COVID-19 please be safe and follow recommended guidelines. If you are going to a national park, check the website for specific closures and guidelines for that park. The content of this interview is to inspire travel once it is safe to do so. Thank you and we hope you and your loved ones stay healthy. Actions: Subscribe to our podcast. Tell your friends about Everybody’s National Parks Visit our website https://www.everybodysnationalparks.com/ Send us your national park stories, recommendations, comments, or questions to Hello at everybodysnps.com. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Please tag us from the parks you are visiting at #everybodysnationalparks and @everybodysnationalparks

Bryan talks with Dayton Duncan who, along with his creative partner Ken Burns, wrote and produced The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. How has our majestic national park system faired in the decade since PBS first aired that multi-episode documentary?  The prolific author offers some insight and takes us on an emotional tour of his favorite park. Also listen to the Everybody’s National Park’s Ken Burns podcast episode 13 in your podcast app or click here. Discussion Includes the Following: 0:02 - Introduction to Dayton Duncan: The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, Out West: A Journey Through Lewis And Clark's America, ENP #13 - Ken Burns Interview 2.27 - Ken Burns films Baseball and Country Music, Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980; Yosemite National Park 5:56 - Citizen Activism, Part I: Adina Emilia de Zavala, the Alamo 9:34 - The American Antiquities Act, National Park Service Centennial, national lands protected under the Obama administration 13:24 - Citizen Activism, Part II: Marjory Stoneman Douglas, John Muir 17:32 - Preservation And Shrinking Public Lands: Bears Ears National Monument, Yellowstone National Park 18:39 - Continuing land management challenges, Grand Canyon National Park 21:37 - Transcendence, Part I: The open space of democracy, Old Faithful, TerryTempest Williams 24:21 - Parks Promote Relationships 25:15 - Jenny Lake, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Canyon National Park 27:00 - Badlands National Park, Dinosaur National Monument 28:24 - Transcendence, Part II: A multi-generation connection to the parks and keeping memories safe 33:54 - The National Parks: America’s Best Idea companion book, John Muir 34:55 - Ken Burns’ Mark Twain biography 36:00 - Revisiting an old favorite: Glacier National Park 38:30 - Bearing Witness To Climate Change And The Call To Act: Joshua Tree National Park, Many Glacier Hotel, Grinnell Glacier 42:51 - ENP 2020 plans and preparations 45:07 - Dayton Duncan, Honorary Park Ranger For complete show notes and archive, visit everybodysnationalparks.com. We have covered parks including: Biscayne, Crater Lake, Everglades, Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Olympic, Rock Creek, Saguaro, Shenandoah, Virgin Islands, Yellowstone, Yosemite and Zion. We also have special conversations with a diverse group of national park champions. (Ep. 13) Acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns took time out of his busy schedule to discuss the creation and legacy of the National Park Service and celebrate the tenth anniversary of his series The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. (Ep. 14) Author Becky Lomax chatted with Danielle and Bryan about her guidebook and offered travel tips to lesser-known parks. (Ep. 19.5) Ranger Shelton Johnson introduced listeners to the Buffalo Soldiers of Yosemite National Park Actions: Subscribe to our podcast from our website https://www.everybodysnationalparks.com/ Tell your friends about Everybody’s National Parks Send us your national park stories, recommendations, comments, or questions to Hello at everybodysnps.com. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook     Please tag us from the parks you are visiting at #everybodysnationalparks

In this podcast, we visit Jackson Hole just outside the Grand Teton's. I give you the pros and cons about making Jackson Hole your home base for your vacation to Yellowstone. We go over some really expensive hotels, some not so expensive hotels as well as some budget options that work perfectly for me and will save you about 500 bucks a night. I tell you the best places for some nice meals all the way from a D.O.G. burrito to Harrison Fords place and my secret spot where you can dine right in front of the Tetons with zero crowds and other recommendations have withstood the test of time in a town where restaurants seem to come and go faster than the seasons. I'll tell you about buying some rather expensive art and then help you find the place where you can drown your sorrows while sitting in an actual saddle at the World Famous Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. I'll tell you about the best Karaoke bar you've ever been to and of course regale you with some great stories of my adventures in Jackson Hole.

We're spending some time in the great outdoors during this week's episode of "The Great Food Debate," a podcast about the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. But this week's topic aligns with our summer series thus far of barbecue and ice cream. We're discussing the greatest spots to go camping and the kinds of meals you should prepare while on your trip. This episode's panelists are: • Scott Felker, a naturalist with the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks • Paul Comstock, ThisWeek Community News freelance reporter and camping and Appalachian Trail enthusiast with his own YouTube channel: flatbrokeoutside • Sarah Sole, a reporter for ThisWeek Community News Where is the best place to go camping? Scott's pick: Yellowstone National Park (Yellowstone, Wyoming) -- No specific street address Paul's pick: Appalachian Trail (which spans from Georgia to Maine) Sarah's pick: Hocking Hills State Park (19852 state Route 664 South, Logan) Other campsites mentioned in this episode: • Jenny Lake (part of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming) • Madison campground (a specific campground inside of Yellowstone National Park) • Lake Hope State Park (27331 OH-278, McArthur) • Happy Hills Campground (22245 State Route 278 SW, Nelsonville) • Shenandoah National Park (3655 U.S. Highway 211 E., Luray, Virginia) • Lewis Mountain campground (a specific campground inside Shenandoah National Park) • Burr Oak State Park (10220 Burr Oak Lodge Road, Glouster) • Salt Fork State Park (14755 Cadiz Road, Lore City) • Alum Creek State Park (3305 S. Old State Road, Delaware) • Scioto Grove Metro Park (5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City) New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced by Scott Hummel, ThisWeek assistant managing editor, digital, and hosted by Abby Armbruster.

The park is justifiably famous for its namesake mountains which are some of the most beautiful in the lower 48. They have been photographed by Ansel Adams and millions of other photographers since him. But there’s more to the park than mountains, there’s the Snake River that runs through it North to South at the base of the mountains and there are multiple lakes large and small. Some well-known like Jackson Lake and Jenny Lake and lesser known lakes like aptly named Two Ocean Lake named for draining into the Atlantic as well as the Pacific oceans. The Teton’s are well known for their landscape photography locations like Schwabacher’s Landing, the Snake River Overlook and the Mormon Barns, it’s becoming increasingly well known for its wildlife photo ops. So, today I’ll talk about both as well as how to get here, where to stay and best times of year to be here. Steve Mattheis: http://www.sgm.photography/ Mike Jackson: http://www.bestofthetetons.com/ Kirby's Photos:

Retired UAC forecaster and Jenny Lake climbing ranger Tom Kimbrough has spent a lifetime in the mountains. He attributes his ability to survive his adventures to one thing: Luck. We discussed his thinking about a lifetime of risk exposure, what it's like now seeing his only son climbing and skiing at the highest levels, and what role Buddhism has played in his life as a climber, as a skier, and as a soon-to-be octogenarian, the role of mentorship in the world of forecasting and other professions and pursuits, and what has changed over the years in snow science.

On a Sunday in late June in Grand Teton National Park, rescue rangers started fielding multiple calls. The first call came at 5:55 p.m. An exhausted hiker was stuck on a steep snowy slope in Upper Granite Canyon. Just 35 minutes later, another call came in. A 27-year-old climber was seriously injured on Disappointment Peak. Park rangers called in two helicopters and Teton County Search and Rescue to help with yet another call for missing boaters following an accident on the Gros Ventre River. In this episode, we talk with climber Fio Lazarte and Jenny Lake climbing rescue ranger Nick Armitage about the longest and most challenging rescue that day. This podcast is produced by Backcountry Zero, a project of Teton County Search and Rescue. Support Backcountry Zero, a community vision to reduce fatalities in the Tetons, by simply sharing this podcast with friends and family. backcountryzero.com

Mark talks to Jenny Lake about the Christchurch development Ravenswood Jenny Lake is the Sales Manager for Ravenswood; Mark and Jenny discuss this development.  Property Ventures, in conjunction with Canterbury's hottest new subdivision, Ravenswood, has teamed up with the industry leaders, architects and builders and is bringing you an opportunity to own your own energy efficient home or otherwise, in one of New Zealand's fastest growing districts. Stage 1 sections are on sale now. Priced from only $119,000 these prices won't last long. Being located across the road from the popular Pegasus Golf Course, with most of the Commercial already sold, and the new 4 lane Western Bypass underway taking you from Ravenswood to the city, who knows what these properties will be worth in the future. Have a listen and when you want more information email Mark at mark@propertyventures.co.nz