Podcasts about Mikah Meyer

My guests today are Mikah Meyer and Larry Edwards.Mikah is an avid outdoorsman who set a record of being the first person to visit all 419 National Park sites in the US in a single 3-year journey.  He also made history by being the first openly gay man to be in an outdoor recreation campaign by REI.Larry, is Dr. Lawrence Edwards, the Artistic Director of the Memphis Symphony Chorus since 1988, often conducting both the orchestra and the chorus.  He is a retired professor, having served as the Coordinator of Choirs for the University of Memphis School of Music from 1987 to 2021.I first was introduced to Mikah and Larry through the short film, Canyon Chorus.  This brilliant 16-minute adventure film explores “the journeys we've had and the people who've been in our lives that are important to us.”  I saw a link in an email from the Adventure Journal, clicked on it, and was immediately drawn into a fantastic story of the friendship of Mikah and Larry.  In such a short amount of time, I laughed, I cried, and I immediately wondered if I could get them on my podcast!Lucky for me and for you, Mikah and Larry accepted the invitation to the Make Life Less Difficult podcast and here's our inspiring conversation.In our conversation, Mikah and Larry share pieces of their individual journeys of coming out as gay, how they met and developed a forever friendship.  This is an amazing story on many levels, and perhaps particularly on how having mentors in our lives opens up so much possibility.  Mikah and Larry – thank you SO much for this delightful connection.  You both share pieces of your stories and journeys with beautiful authenticity, lightness of heart, and grace.  I've been touched and inspired and know that so many others have been and will be as well.You'll find links below to Mikah's website, the film Canyon Chorus:Mikah's website: https://www.mikahmeyer.com/Watch Canyon Chorus: https://youtu.be/hnLdPs1gjls?si=zVIZZGZ2OXSezP6FMake Life Less Difficult

In the new short film “Canyon Chorus,” openly-gay adventurer Mikah Meyer takes his choral mentor and some friends on a rafting trip.

In the new short film “Canyon Chorus,” openly-gay adventurer Mikah Meyer takes his choral mentor and some friends on a rafting trip.

Mikah Meyer is the first person to experience all 419 U.S. National Park Service sites in a single journey. He also made a different kind of history along the way, becoming the first openly gay man featured in an outdoors recreation campaign, for REI. Now he advocates for greater inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community in the outdoor space. His documentary short film, "Echoes in the Canyon," will have its world premiere later this month. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode394.   Thank you to HydraPak, AG1, and Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode.    HydraPak is the number one original equipment manufacturer of reservoirs and soft flasks in the world. They are continually looking for ways to help runners and their communities lessen their environmental footprint, and consequently their reusable hydration products are aimed not only at supporting athletes in pursuit of their personal goals, but at reducing single-use waste. Most recently, they unveiled their Cupless Racing Partnership Program, designed to support trail and road races across the country in eliminating race day waste by offering their collapsible and reusable SpeedCup as an alternative to single-use cups at running events. Find out more at https://hydrapak.com/pages/tina.   AG1 is the daily Foundational Nutrition supplement that delivers comprehensive nutrients to support whole-body health.  With its science-driven formulation of vitamins, probiotics, and whole-food sourced nutrients, AG1 replaces your multivitamin, probiotic, and more in one simple, drinkable habit. And just as importantly, it actually tastes good! If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplemental routine, go to http://drinkag1.com/TINA and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND five free AG1 Travel Packs with your first order!   Tracksmith is an independent running brand inspired by a deep love of the sport. They're so committed to their mission of getting runners to do their best that they are offering a $100 gift card to any runner who runs a PR before April 30th. You can find all of the details under the “It's PR Season” section at tracksmith.com/tina. If you're a new customer, go to tracksmith.com/tina and use the code TINANEW at checkout to get $15 off your order of $75 or more. Returning customers can use the code TINAGIVE, and Tracksmith will give you free shipping and donate 5% of your order to TrackGirlz.   Thanks for listening! If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe wherever you're listening to this podcast. And if you enjoy “Running for Real,” please leave us a review! Keep up with what's going on at Running for Real by signing up for our weekly newsletter on our website, https://runningforreal.com/.   Follow Tina on Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter). You'll find Running for Real on Instagram too! Want to be a member of the Running for Real community? Join #Running4Real Superstars on Facebook!  Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@TinaMuir) for additional content, including our “RED-S: Realize. Reflect. Recover” series of 50+ videos. Thank you for your support - we appreciate each and every one of you!

On this episode, we get to chat with legendary road tripper, National Park System aficionado, and determined advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Mikah Meyer.He visited every one of the sites under the National Park System on what can only be described as an epic adventure.  Host Justin Yoder and co-hosts Patrick Thompson and JC Rienton chat with Mikah about his road tip origins, the power and importance of corporate Pride, and a simple-but-meaningful way to be an advocate for the queer community out on the trails.Mikah's InstagramOutside Safe SpaceMikah's WebsiteTo help support this podcast and the mission of LGBT Outdoors, join our Patreon for perks and bonus episodes.Join our main Facebook group to get connected!To learn more about LGBT Outdoors, visit our website at LGBTOutdoors.com.To check out our upcoming LGBT Outdoorfest 2023 in Groesbeck, Tx.  click this link.

It's summer break time at Humans Outside, which means it's the perfect time for some “Best Of” episodes. Today, LGBTQ outdoor advocate Mikah Meyer is known for his work representing his community and advocating for inclusion in nature. But that hasn't always been the case. In fact, when Mikah set out on his journey to become the youngest person to visit the over 400 National Park units in the U.S., inclusivity advocacy wasn't his goal at all. MIkah's story is not just one of growing into an advocacy role, it also is a perfect demonstration of how immersing ourselves in nature can help us discover what we really want to be doing with our lives and who we want to be doing it for. In this powerful interview Mikah reveals the steps on that journey, empowering us to find out our own whys just like he did. Some of the good stuff: [3:55] MIkah Meyer's favorite outdoor space [7:11] How MIkah became someone who likes to go outside [9:30] The importance of the stories we tell ourselves [10:43] Mikah's original ‘why' [17:20] Changing goals [20:09] Finding his focus of advocacy [26:05] Finding a vocation [29:21] The role of nature in making that happen [36:13] How that practice can help everyday life [37:45] What's next for Mikah [44:07] Mikah's favorite and most essential outdoor gear Connect with this episode: Visit Mikah's website Follow Mikah on Instagram Follow Mikah on Facebook Follow Mikah on Twitter

Mikah Meyer is the gay Bear Grylls that America's national parks fans have always needed. As the first person to visit all 419 US National Parks Service sites, Mikah has established himself as a leader in bringing LGBTQ+ rights to the forefront of the American outdoors. He speaks at events and churches around the country about his quest to promote inclusivity outside. Mikah joins No Blackout Dates this week to discuss what we all can do to show support for those who may feel unwelcome in the great outdoors, and dives into the complex issue of reconciling religious devotion with an LGBTQ+ lifestyle. Mikah and the guys discuss whether or not it's a good thing that Pride events have gone mainstream, and why he feels so strongly corporations washing their logo in rainbow colors during pride month is a good thing. He also discusses the role of the church in welcoming the LGBTQ+ community, and his participation in advocating for it. The takeaways are relevant all year long, but especially during Pride month.In Hot Takes, Tim and Eben discuss why neither of them particularly care for multi-day camping festivals. They also discuss whether or not an expensive suitcase is better than a basic suitcase or even a lowly backpack. Relevant links: Mikah Meyer Outside Safe Space All of America's NPS sites Mikah's Instagram Tim's Instagram Eben's Instagram News of the Day: 4 Gorgeous International Vacations That Are More Affordable Now Than in 2019 These Are the 11 Cheapest Michelin-Starred Restaurants in the World Lodging deals of the week:Northern Michigan is beautiful in the summertime, and these Northern Michigan Airbnbs give you the best access.

Today, LGBTQ outdoor advocate Mikah Meyer is known for his work representing his community and advocating for inclusion in nature. But that hasn't always been the case. In fact, when Mikah set out on his journey to become the youngest person to visit the over 400 National Park units in the U.S., inclusivity advocacy wasn't his goal at all. MIkah's story is not just one of growing into an advocacy role, it also is a perfect demonstration of how immersing ourselves in nature can help us discover what we really want to be doing with our lives and who we want to be doing it for. In this powerful interview Mikah reveals the steps on that journey, empowering us to find out our own whys just like he did.   Some of the good stuff: [3:55] MIkah Meyer's favorite outdoor space [7:11] How MIkah became someone who likes to go outside [9:30] The importance of the stories we tell ourselves [10:43] Mikah's original ‘why' [17:20] Changing goals [20:09] Finding his focus of advocacy [26:05] Finding a vocation [29:21] The role of nature in making that happen [36:13] How that practice can help everyday life [37:45] What's next for Mikah [44:07] Mikah's favorite and most essential outdoor gear   Connect with this episode: Visit Mikah's website: https://www.mikahmeyer.com/ Follow Mikah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikahmey/ Follow Mikah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikahMey/ Follow Mikah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikahMey Register for the Humans Outside newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/newsletter/ Find full show notes at humansoutside.com: https://www.humansoutside.com/podcasts/ 

Ready to explore how building a daily outdoor habit can change your life, amp up your hapiness and help you find yourself? It's been four years since we started our own daily outdoor habit -- and now we're bringing you with us through insights and helps from nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and experts. Join us for Humans Outside Season 4 to hear from experts like Karla Amador, founder of the world-famous 52 Hike Challenge, author Michael Easter whose new book explores the benefits of discomfort and activists Mikah Meyer and Melody Forsyth. Follow Humans Outside on Instagram: https://instagram.com/humansoutside Follow Humans Outside on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansoutside Register for our newsletter and enter to win a decal: http://humansoutside.com/newsletter/

Mikah Meyer is a record-breaking road tripper. His cross-country adventures started at 19 years old when his dad passed away. On Mikah's first trip, he traveled for 260 days. Five years later, he spent three years living out of a van, venturing to all 419 U.S. National Park service sites. As he documented his trips online, his following grew and he realized he had a platform. He now travels with the goal of promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusivity in the outdoors with his Outside Safe Space Campaign.Connect with Mikah:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeResources:Outside Safe Space“Across” seriesEpisode Sponsor:SonosParks Project

Such a fun interview in this episode of The BibRave Podcast! Tim and Jess talk with Mikah Meyer who - in case you missed his 3-year, world record road trip to all 419 U.S. National Park Service sites - was also the first openly gay man featured in an Outdoors Recreation Campaign (which he did with REI).  The three talk about Mikah's experience traveling across the country to all of the National Parks and also running across Mississippi and Minnesota. Mikah shares his passion for making the outdoors a safe space for everyone, and why certain groups feel excluded or worse when the environment isn't clearly welcoming for all.  Have you ever had to worry about whether or not it was safe to hold your loved one's hand in a park or on a trail? Mikah has and he's made it his life's work to erase that worry for others. Ready to Chase the Sun this summer? This week's episode is sponsored by BUFF® and Strava! Join them to log 206 minutes of running and once completed, you'll receive a discount code for 30% off BUFF® products. Sign up here! This week's episode is also sponsored by Athletic Brewing - your new fav non-alcoholic beer! As runners, we love to plan our long runs on the weekends… but we'd also like to enjoy a cold one or two! Check out their numerous options, get FREE shipping on two six-packs or more, and use code “BIBRAVE15” for 15% off at checkout! For a deeper podcast dive, check out this week's show notes

Mikah Meyer grew up the son of a pastor and secretly struggled with his sexuality. But on a record-setting road trip to all of America's national parks, he realized its success hinged on being open about who he was.

We’re back with another episode of: Of Bangarangs and Daggers. This week features a special day at the heart of the episode: America’s Independence Day. With our favorite country’s birthday coming up on Saturday, we decided to break from our Nebraska Cornhuskers coverage. Instead we focus on other athletic endeavors of the more day to day life and the time honored American traditions we all love for this episode. To help us talk about road-trips, hiking, camping, and other great American traditions, this week we feature Nebraska native Mikah Meyer on to talk to us about his record setting trip visiting all 419 National Park sites in one go! Mikah grew up in Lincoln, but after college has embarked on numerous road-trips and visited countless must see destinations in that time. In particular we focus on his successful attempt at becoming the first person to ever visit all National Park sites in one trip (you’ll find out the backstory about his effort at being the youngest as well by being sure to listen in on the episode). Besides indulging Kevin in highlighting the park sites Michigan and Nebraska offer in particular, you’ll hear about some of the most remote, best day trip, and most American sites to visit in our salute to America’s rich natural beauty. So be sure to listen in as we pay special tribute to the plentiful bounty of outdoor hiking, biking, running, kayaking, rafting, scuba-diving, climbing, camping, and simple breathtaking beauty our great country offers us as we get ready to celebrate its 244th birthday this Saturday! A big thank you to Mikah for coming on the pod this week. If you want to read about any individual park site from Mikah’s travels, follow along with his future trips, or contact him for speaking engagements then you can find all of that at his website. Believe me, the recaps of the various park sites are something to easily get lost in so make sure you take a look! Please Subscribe! Be sure to download and subscribe to our podcast on whatever platform you prefer (that way you won’t miss next week’s very special episode), and you’ll also get all of the other great, but not quite as great, Corn Nation Radio podcasts as well. Finally, please follow us on twitter for all the latest Nebrasketball and Husker action. Follow us on Twitter at @Bangs&Dags Follow Kevin on Twitter at @SpartyOnHuskers Follow Patrick on Twitter at @PatrickGerhart Follow Nate on Twitter at @nmchugh85 Follow Mitch on Twitter at @mitch_lohmeier Leave a Review! You could go out on the Apple podcast app and leave a review for us as well or send us feedback by making a comment on this article. Please Listen And Share! If you don’t feel like subscribing, you can listen in the player below. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Notes Mikah Meyer's Website Mikah's Twitter Mikah's Instagram Guide to Allyship At the end of today's episode, you heard the song "Sum Of My Fears" by Dazie Mae. Find out more at https://disconnect.pinecast.co

In this episode of CWP's Go West, Young Podcast, Mikah Meyer talks about his once-in-a-lifetime road trip to all 419 sites run by the National Park Service in a single three-year-long road trip. Check out Mikah's epic park photos and videos on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. We're taking the podcast on the road this […] The post Mikah Meyer's epic national park adventure appeared first on Center for Western Priorities.

In this episode of CWP’s Go West, Young Podcast, Mikah Meyer talks about his once-in-a-lifetime road trip to all 419 sites run by the National Park Service in a single three-year-long road trip. Check out Mikah’s epic park photos and videos on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. We’re taking the podcast on the road this […]

Brian discusses a new art installation with the “Queen of Tape” Anna Dominguez, then talks to Mikah Meyer about how he accomplished his goal of visiting more than 400 National Park Service sites. Plus: the crew celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week! Brian opens the show by talking about the amusing homily at his niece’s First Holy […]

419 national parks. 3 years of travel. 1 adventure.

Fewer refugees are coming to the United States and to Colorado, and they represent different countries. Then, Mikah Meyer is opening the door for LGBT representation in the outdoors industry. Next, this Colorado "30 Under 30" lister is 13. Also, the science behind moon rocks. Finally, meet the Denver Art Museum expansion architect.

Mikah Meyer just finished visiting his 308th park on his world-record trip to be the youngest person to visit all 417 U.S. National Parks. We talk about his childhood as the kid of a campus pastor, how he knew that gay was wrong, and how he decided to attempt this extraordinary feat. As a kid, Mikah prayed to be ordinary (straight) but after he embraced his sexuality, he realized that he could become extraordinary. THE BIG SURPRISE - Christians around the country are supporting his mission. Please support Mikah in his efforts by helping fund his last big hurdle. Visiting all 23 parks in Alaska. www.mikahmeyer.com  

Mikah Meyer is 2 years into a 3 year journey to travel to all of the 417 US National Park Units, and if he completes this in the timeframe that he’s set he will break two world records. He will be the first person to visit all 417 parks in one continuous trip and the youngest to visit them all but this is only half of the story. Mikah is also a Christian and openly gay. His journey of visiting all of the US parks started as a way to honor his late father that loved the outdoors and passed away at 58. Over time, it’s transformed him into being a vocal ambassador for LGBT inclusion in the Outdoor community. [caption id="attachment_3053" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Photo credit The Huffington Post[/caption] But the publicity that he is garnering is coming at a price, literally.  One of his sponsors recently dropped him because they felt like his voice had become too loud and that he was doing too much outreach to the LGBT community. In this episode we discuss... The original 'why' for his trip to honor his father that passed away. Planning the trip and buying his moving home, a decked out van. When his trip transformed into him being a global voice for LGBT inclusion in the outdoor community. One of his sponsors cancelling the sponsorship because he was doing too much for the LGBT community. How he is continuing to pay for the trip to all 417 US National Park Units. How will he end the trip and when he successfully breaks two world records. Shout out to Bill Sycalik, also a National Park fanatic and a previous guest on the podcast. Check out Bill's story of running a marathon in all of the US National Parks after reaching a breaking point, "my lifestyle wasn't feeding me, it was feeding ON me." ---Show Notes--- Mikah Meyer Mikah Meyer's $50 for 50 fundraiser to get to all of the US National Park Units in Alaska. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @MikahMey

Mikah Meyer is on a journey of a lifetime. He's taking on a road trip that is bringing him to all corners of the country and he is checking off all of the 417 National Parks managed sites along the way. As he's traveled over the last few years his project has transformed as he's discovered a bigger purpose; increasing the LGBT inclusion in the outdoor industry. Mikah's story is beyond inspiring. Through his father's passing, he learned that "Tomorrow is not guaranteed; only today is. So take to the road and experience your dream journeys--now. Life is too short to wait." In this episode we mainly focus on the emotional origin of his journey, why road trips are transformative and how they can begin the healing process? Mikah also shares what this has taught him about our country, what are the NPS sites beyond just the 59 National Parks, which ones have been his favorite so far, the highs and lows of such an epic quest, and his philosophy of incorporating a "retirement year" into every 5 years of your life. I had a wonderful time chatting with Mikah and really encourage you to follow his journey. You can find his wonderfully written blogs on his website at www.mikahmeyer.com and you can also follow him on Instagram by searching Mikah Meyer! I hope this episode encourages you to step outside your comfort zone and start seeing, doing and chasing the dreams you've always wanted to chase! MORE FROM MIKAH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikahmey/?hl=en Website: https://www.mikahmeyer.com Outside Magazine Article: https://www.outsideonline.com/2247916/have-you-ever-seen-openly-gay-guy-outdoors-ad MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2 Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

Bob interviews Mikah Meyer, who is not only visiting all 417 sites owned by the National Park Service, but also doing it in one long road trip, and will also be the youngest person to do it. But, that's not all. Listen and learn the whole story. Find out more at his Hiking Bob on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

When we were on our own all-59 national parks tour, we heard about another young man gearing up for a bigger adventure: all 417 National Park Service sites on one continuous road trip. Meet Mikah Meyer, epic national parks traveler and write at tbcmikah.com. In today's podcast, he explains his inspiration for traveling, his aim to serve as a different kind of LGBT role model, and of course, his love for our country's national parks. And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: http://bensound.com

April 15-23 is National Park Week, and this coming weekend, April 22-23, you get free admission to every National Park in America. In this episode, I interview Mikah Meyer, who is on a mission to become the youngest person to experience all 417 units in America’s National Park System. He started around this time last year, and as of the release of this episode, he’s a little over a third of the way. In today’s episode you’ll hear about his motivation for the project, how he makes it work, and a change in lifestyle that makes it all worth it. Follow along Mikah's journey on his website tbcmikah.com or follow him on Instagram @TBCmikah. To sign up for our Grand Teton climb this summer to benefit Big City Mountaineers, visit mtnmeister.com/teton

On the 11th Anniversary of his father’s death, Mikah Meyer stepped into a van and launched on a tour. His publicized objective was to be the youngest person to visit all 412 sites managed by the U.S. National Park Service. The first to do it in one continuous 3-year trip. But, it’s also a resurrection trip, done in honor of his father, to bring a sense of new life out of his death. I interviewed Mikah at Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp in Amery, WI, three months into his journey. We talked about his father, Pr. Larry Meyer, the trip and faith. As you listen, you’ll discover why the landscape of Mikah’s life is easily defined as This is My Father’s World.