Podcast appearances and mentions of pam leblanc

Fall is in the air, and for some in Central Texas, the itch to spend more time outside must be scratched. Host Nikki DaVaughn likes nature from afar, and is joined by Pam LeBlanc, adventurer extraordinaire, to share all of her top tips for where to pitch a tent this fall, how to prepare for a successful outing, and why the best views in nature are actually found on the loo. Among her tips: Reserve state campsites in advance, check out the LCRA's glamping options, borrow gear, and sign up for a guided camping trip if you're just getting started.  This episode originally aired on September 9.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about the sponsor of this November 7th episode: Tecovas BetterWay Blood Testing - Get 20% off your first order with code CITY at BetterWay.com

Fall is in the air, and for some in Central Texas, the itch to spend more time outside must be scratched. Host Nikki DaVaughn likes nature from afar, and is joined by Pam LeBlanc, adventurer extraordinaire, to share all of her top tips for where to pitch a tent this fall, how to prepare for a successful outing, and why the best views in nature are actually found on the loo. Among her tips: Reserve state campsites in advance, check out the LCRA's glamping options, borrow gear, and sign up for a guided camping trip if you're just getting started.  We'd like to thank Tecovas, who makes our favorite Western wear in town, for being our exclusive launch sponsor.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Pam LeBlanc is an Austin, Texas based freelance writer specializing in stories about adventures in the great outdoors. Six years ago, she reached out to an old friend, Marcy, with an invitation to repair their fractured relationship. An intensive trip to the Grand Canyon was the backdrop for this life affirming account. Spoiler alert: they now have a regular tradition of spending Thanksgiving together.  Join us to hear Pam share more of her story with Marcy on this week's show. To learn more about Pam and her many travels, go to www.pamleblancadventures.com  Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

Let's start an online travel magazine in the middle of a global pandemic! Sounds brilliant, right? Well, it turns out, it was brilliant and today I talk to the three female founders of the brand new Austin Travels Magazine.  Pam LeBlanc, Mauri Elbel, and Kristin Finan — three journalists with a shared passion for travel and exploration, and all coming at this project from a vastly different lens. Last Fall, these former colleagues and longtime decided, "Why the heck not?" and pursued this new business venture that marries their careers with their passions. In just six months, they're on their second issue.  Through staycations, day trips, family travel around Texas, and beyond, the women of Austin Travels Magazine aim to showcase the wide world around us while treasuring a broad array of perspectives. Episode Resources: Austin Travels Magazine Carrying Hope

In this episode, John catches up with Pam LeBlanc, a free-lance writer based in Austin, TX who is constantly creating content about adventure, fitness, and travel. In addition to chatting about some of her recent and upcoming explorations, they talk about her recently published book. NOTE: Video episode available.

May is bike month! Pam Leblanc, long time Statesman journalist who now writes for a variety of regional and national publications, calls in to encourage everyone to get out there and ride! LeBlanc writes about adventure, fitness and travel. She loves anything that makes her muddy, results in mosquito bites or poison ivy, rips her pant legs and brings her closer to nature. https://pamleblancadventures.com/

Pam has been quite the adventurer including running a naked 5K, rappelling down a 38-story building and more as part of her Year of Adventure. She written about travels that took her from the John Muir Trail in California to the rivers of West Texas and the oceans surrounding Fiji and the Galapagos Islands. Today she’s an Austin-based freelance writer who specializes in stories about outdoor adventure and recreation. Through her writing, she introduces readers to other adventurers and explorers, keeps them informed about the latest fitness trends, and challenges herself to try new things.

Join our community of Patreon supporters. First 10 patrons receive a Be Bold gift! Today's conversation is with Pam LeBlanc. Pam spent nearly 21 years writing about fitness, adventure and travel for the Austin American-Statesman, Austin’s daily newspaper. It was there that she wrote a weekly column called Fit City. And it’s a befitting column for someone who considers herself to be an Outdoor Junkie. While she had done a number of things over the years that tested her confidence and really forced her to stretch herself, she declared 2017 as her Year of Adventure and she set out to purposely do things that she was uncomfortable with. In her article declaring her year of adventure, she ends with this, “Take a flying leap, splash hard, get your hair wet and smudge your makeup.” During her adventurous year, she jumped off a 10-meter diving board, she ran a naked 5K race and she rappelled down a 38 story high-rise in Austin (dressed in a Wonder Woman suit, of course!) – all of which she describes in this episode. Pam is someone who confronts life head on and lives it to the fullest. You’re going to hear all kinds of stories about her adventures here but what I hope you’ll take away from this conversation is that we can create adventures in our lives, big and small, every single day. With that, enjoy this conversation with Pam LeBlanc.   ***** Have a burning question and want to be featured on a future episode! Call 877-280-5170 and leave a message or email me here. *****   Connect with Pam:Instagram | Twitter Links/books/people mentioned Life on the John Muir Trail (by Pam LeBlanc) Fit City Declares Her Year of Adventure (by Pam LeBlanc) What's it Like to Run a Naked 5K? (by Pam LeBlanc) What's it Like to Rappel Down a 38-story High Rise in Downtown Austin? (by Pam LeBlanc) How Does it Feel to Jump Off a 10-Meter Dive Platform? (by Pam LeBlanc) West Hansen - The Amazon Express Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine Texas Highways Texas Water Safari Gar fish (photos) Burro racing Sue Hollis (on Be Bold Podcast) Connect with me: Facebook Instagram WanderTours Be Bold Facebook Group (women-only) Twitter Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe then tell a friend! Be Bold, Beth

For our 50th episode of Austin360’s “I Love You So Much” podcast, we’re going places. In this special travel episode, we talked to some of our travel expert friends and colleagues about staycations, affordable excursions and nearby adventures for adrenaline junkies. Statesman travel editor Kristin Finan joins in to talk trips that get you the most bang for your buck: creative day trips from Austin, Texas beaches post-Hurricane Harvey and even a new obstacle course on Lake Travis. Travel writer Helen Anders discusses hotels vs. Airbnb and tells us what's the deal with Frontier Airlines. Austin360 fitness reporter Pam Leblanc gives you options for trips to take it from merely eyebrow-raising to heart-pounding to satisfy your thirst for adventure this summer. In a quiz with Statesman media editor Gary Dinges, we talk direct flights from Austin and see how well Gary knows how to (quickly and efficiently) get out of town. And in a travel-themed "A Toast," we recommend destinations Denver, Santa Fe and the Back Porch in Wimberley. Plus hear about a free happy hour we're hosting Aug. 1 at Indian Roller! More info: http://austin360.com/loveaustin360

To help kick off our Austin360 Grackle Week, this week’s grackle-themed episode of “I Love You So Much” brings stories from fellow Austinites who interact with this loud and prolific bird species on an everyday basis. Judith Bailey, who is a volunteer birding guide with the Travis Audubon Society, talks about the biology, geography and behavior of grackles and what it was like playing herself in a grackle-themed Fusebox Festival performance earlier this year.Breaking: Heloise Gold talks to video journalist Reshma Kirpalani what she's learned about Grackles while working on an April Fusebox Festival performance of "Grackle Call," an audiovisual performance inspired by Austin's birds. We also get to hear a story from longtime Austinite Brady Coleman, whose life was actually saved by a grackle. (No, really.) And then, co-hosts Tolly Moseley, Addie Broyles Omar L. Gallaga join in on the bird chatter in a conversation about whether grackles should replace bats as the true mascot of the city, in a nod to Grackle Week stories by Pam LeBlanc and Nicole Villalpando. In our “Toast” recommendations, we love Pixar's new “Bao" short, "Queer Eye" star Jonathan Van Ness’ podcast, “Getting Curious,” and the Netflix stand-up special "Nanette" from Australia's Hannah Gadsby. More info: http://austin360.com/loveaustin360

This week’s guest is Austin based journalist Pam LeBlanc. I’m not gonna lie, she kinda has my dream gig...getting paid to try new sports, activities, hikes and other crazy adventures.   If you live around Central Texas, you’ve, no doubt, followed Pam in the Austin American Statesman and her popular “Fit City” Column and Blog.  Pam is the real deal and by that I mean she was actually raised in Austin -- What? A local?? Even if you’re not familiar with Pam and her work, you will NO doubt, gain a tremendous amount of respect FOR her and inspiration FROM her. Because, if you think Pam was born a natural and gifted athlete, think again. She talks openly about her awkward years and low self-esteem that held her back from doing many things. It wasn’t all trophies and finish lines for this woman growing up. Good Lord no...She developed courage in spite of her fear...and it’s that courage that keeps pushing her to try new things whether it’s running a naked 5K, rappelling off a building or even writing her first novel… None of these take athletic prowess. They take BRAVERY and Pam LeBlanc musters it every day. After hiking the John Muir trail for 15 days, Pam decided to start writing about her “Year of Adventure.” After listening to this, I think you’ll agree that Pam has had a LIFE of adventure.   Fit City Blog Austin American Statesman Fit City - Facebook Fit City Instagram Fit City Twitter Theme Music: "Aitech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/