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Desert to Oasis on the Mother Road: Keller Horton’s Permaculture Vision in Newberry Springs
March 7, 2026

Desert to Oasis on the Mother Road: Keller Horton’s Permaculture Visi…

Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. We're continuing on our journey through the Newberry Springs area of California—specifically, right into the heart of a thriving pistachio grove. Our guest is Dr. Keller Horton, a certified permaculture designer and passionate advocate for…

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Mapping Newberry Springs: Local Stories, History, and the Route 66 Centennial Celebration
Feb. 27, 2026

Mapping Newberry Springs: Local Stories, History, and the Route 66 Ce…

Mapping Newberry Springs: Local Stories, History, and the Route 66 Centennial Celebration with Paul & Paula Deel.On today's episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we’re exploring the heart and history of Newberry Springs, California, as we kick off celebrations for the 100th anniversary of th…

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Route 66 Centennial: Bagdad Café Interview with Mark Bradley
Feb. 23, 2026

Route 66 Centennial: Bagdad Café Interview with Mark Bradley

Route 66 Centennial: Bagdad Café Interview with Mark Bradley. Remembering ‘desert icon’ Andrea Pruett. In this heartfelt episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we're back in Newberry Springs, California, for a very special conversation inside the iconic Bagdad Café. Joined by Mark Bradley, a long…

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Route 66 Centennial: Bagdad Café Interview with John Wease
Feb. 21, 2026

Route 66 Centennial: Bagdad Café Interview with John Wease

Route 66 Centennial: Bagdad Cafe Interview with John Wease. Discovering Newberry Springs - Community,  Jam-Making, Festivals, and Desert Life.Welcome back to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. In this episode, recorded from the Historic Bagdad Café in Newberry Springs, California,…

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Route 66 Centennial: Interview with Jim Conkle at The Bagdad Café
Feb. 20, 2026

Route 66 Centennial: Interview with Jim Conkle at The Bagdad Café

Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this special episode, host Howard Fox takes us on a journey to Newberry Springs, California, home of the legendary Bagdad Café and a true gem along historic Route 66. Recording from the heart of the Mother Road, Howard Fox sits down with Jim Conkle—affect…

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Lake County Oregon Frontier: Dark Skies, Wild Adventures, and Hidden Magic
Feb. 10, 2026

Lake County Oregon Frontier: Dark Skies, Wild Adventures, and Hidden …

Lake County, Oregon Frontier Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we sit down with Shelley Batty, Director of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Oregon. Lake County is home to the world's larg...

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Rails, Trails, and the New Adventure Hub: Exploring Boulder City
Feb. 3, 2026

Rails, Trails, and the New Adventure Hub: Exploring Boulder City

Rails, Trails, and the New Adventure Hub: Exploring Boulder City. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this episode, our Host, Howard Fox, caught up with Jill Lagan, CEO of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce and host of the Best Dam Podcast. Together, they dive into the exciting d…

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Illinois Destinations Association Fall Member Meeting: Mayor's Reception at the Historic Fischer Theater
Oct. 28, 2025

Illinois Destinations Association Fall Member Meeting: Mayor's Recept…

Illinois Destinations Association Fall Member Meeting: Mayor's Reception at the Historic Fischer Theater. Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! This multi-episode series takes us to Danville, Illinois, for the Illinois Destinations Association Fall Membership Meeting. Mayor Rickey Willia…

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Explore Riverton: The Rendezvous City’s Outdoor Experiences & Small-Town Charm
Aug. 5, 2025

Explore Riverton: The Rendezvous City’s Outdoor Experiences & Small-T…

Explore Riverton: The Rendezvous City’s Outdoor Experiences, Small-Town Charm, and Community Spirit. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we chat with Cindy Olson Roden, the Executive Director of the Riverton Chamber and Visitor Center in Wyoming. Join us as we journey …

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Tacoma-Pierce County: Outdoor Adventure, Economic Growth, and Vibrant Community
July 3, 2025

Tacoma-Pierce County: Outdoor Adventure, Economic Growth, and Vibrant…

Tacoma-Pierce County: Outdoor Adventure, Economic Growth, and Vibrant Community. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we chat with Andrea Reay, President and CEO of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, and Dean Burke, President and CEO of Visit Tacoma-Pierce Co…

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Angel Island Tiburon Ferry: Experience History, Wildlife, and Sunset Cruises
June 5, 2025

Angel Island Tiburon Ferry: Experience History, Wildlife, and Sunset …

Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Experience: History, Wildlife, and Sunset Cruises. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today’s episode, we set sail in the San Francisco Bay with Captain Maggie McDonogh, fourth-generation captain and owner of the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Company. Captain M…

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Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce: Supporting Business, Community, and Outdoor Activities in Washington
June 3, 2025

Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce: Supporting Business, Community, and O…

Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce: Supporting Business, Community, and Outdoor Activities in Washington. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, host Howard Fox sits down with Dawn Bell, President, and Jessica Kipp, Vice President, of the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce in Rid…

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Rio Linda Elverta Chamber: Promoting Small-Town Charm and Outdoor Fun
May 22, 2025

Rio Linda Elverta Chamber: Promoting Small-Town Charm and Outdoor Fun

Rio Linda Elverta Chamber: Promoting Small-Town Charm and Outdoor Fun. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today's episode, we chat with Tonia Silva, a Rio Linda/Elverta Chamber of Commerce board member. Tonia gives us an inside look at this charming, rural community just north of Sacr…

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Meet the Sequim Chamber: Promoting Outdoor Wonders, Businesses, and Community Spirit
May 20, 2025

Meet the Sequim Chamber: Promoting Outdoor Wonders, Businesses, and C…

Meet the Sequim Chamber: Promoting Outdoor Wonders, Businesses, and Community Spirit Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In this episode, we chat with Beth Pratt , the executive director of the Sequim Dungen...

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Discover Kamiah, ID: Tourism, Community Events, and Outdoor Fun
May 13, 2025

Discover Kamiah, ID: Tourism, Community Events, and Outdoor Fun

Discover Kamiah, ID: Tourism, Community Events, and Outdoor Fun Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today’s episode, we sit down with Janet Brennan, the Kamiah Chamber of Commerce vice president in northern Idaho. Janet shares the rich history of Kamiah—a community that reinvented itse…

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Discover Birch Bay, Washington: Seasonal Fun and Small-Town Charm
May 1, 2025

Discover Birch Bay, Washington: Seasonal Fun and Small-Town Charm

Discover Birch Bay, Washington: Seasonal Fun and Small-Town Charm. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we're chatting with Sacha Sanguinetti, the Event Coordinator for the Birch Bay Chamber of Co...

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Explore Calimesa, CA: Community, Business Growth, and Natural Beauty
April 17, 2025

Explore Calimesa, CA: Community, Business Growth, and Natural Beauty

Explore Calimesa, CA: Community, Business Growth, and Natural Beauty On this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we're thrilled to have Melissa Monroe with us. Melissa is the President of the Calimesa Chamber of Commerce...

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Discover Chino Valley: Families, Businesses, and Outdoor Spaces
April 8, 2025

Discover Chino Valley: Families, Businesses, and Outdoor Spaces

Discover Chino Valley: Families, Businesses, and Outdoor Spaces. Today, on the Outdoor Adventure Series, our guest is Zeb Welborn, the president and CEO of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce in Chino Hills, CA. Zeb shares h...

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Johnson City & Northeast Tennessee Unpacked: Community, Education, and Outdoor Attractions
Aug. 2, 2024

Johnson City & Northeast Tennessee Unpacked: Community, Education, an…

After #OWAAFF2024, Howard had the pleasure of meeting Bob Cantler, the President and CEO of the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce . They discussed how the Johnson City Chamber is working to connect East Tennessee State Univers...

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Boosting Economic Development and Adventure Tourism
June 11, 2024

Boosting Economic Development and Adventure Tourism

Boosting Economic Development and Adventure Tourism through the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. Today we have an extraordinary guest, Jill Lagan, the...

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