Outdoor Adventure Episodes

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series, the podcast that celebrates the thrill of outdoor activities and the beauty of our natural world. This is the 7th episode of our collaboration with Visit El Paso to promote El Paso, Southwest Texas, New Mexico, and the State of Chihuahua MX, as they host the OWAA's 2024 annual conference this year. Today, we have a remarkable journey to share with you as we explore the Rio Bosque Wetlands Park. John Sproul, this incredible natural oasis's dedicated...

Enjoy the 13th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the sixth day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. Enjoy! We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh Glacier, Neka Bay, and Takatz. On Day 6, our adventures take us to the Robert and Crow Islands. We were gifted with numerous sig...

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series, the podcast that celebrates the thrill of outdoor activities and the beauty of our natural world. This is the 6th episode of our collaboration with Visit El Paso to promote El Paso, Southwest Texas, New Mexico, and the State of Chihuahua MX, as they host the OWAA's 2024 annual conference this year. During today's episode, we're diving into the wonders of Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site with our special guest, Nicole Roque. Nicole is the Co...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! Today, we have a special guest who embodies the spirit of adventure and resilience: Colleen Miniuk, an award-winning outdoor photographer and author of "So Said the River: Life, Loss, and Pie on the Colorado." In this episode, we delve into Colleen's profound journey of self-discovery. It began with a 14-day adventure that ended abruptly, leading her through a challenging period of personal struggle. This transformativ...

Enjoy the 12th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the sixth day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. Enjoy! We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh Glacier, Neka Bay, and Takatz. On Day 6, our adventures take us to the Robert and Crow Islands. We were gifted with numerous sig...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. This is the 5th episode of our collaboration with Visit El Paso to promote El Paso, Southwest Texas, New Mexico, and the State of Chihuahua MX, as they host the OWAA's 2024 annual conference this year. Our guest today is Mike Coulter, the seasoned race director of the El Paso Marathon, who's been a cornerstone in the running industry for over 30 years. With the marathon now in its 17th year, Mike shares the inspiring jou...

In today's episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, Howard welcomes outdoor adventurer and podcast host Rick Saez and outdoor adventurer, travel writer, and public relations professional Clay Abney. Throughout the episode, Rick encourages listeners to seize the day and embark on adventures, even if it means making bold moves like quitting a job. Clay echoes this sentiment with a quote from Jack Kerouac, emphasizing the profound impact of outdoor experiences. The trio dives deep into their exhil...

Enjoy the 11th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the fifth day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. Enjoy We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh Glacier and Neka Bay. Today, on Day 5, we explored Takatz Bay, where guests enjoyed kayaking, paddleboarding, and skiff rides al...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. This is the 4th episode of our collaboration with Visit El Paso to promote El Paso, Southwest Texas, New Mexico, and the State of Chihuahua MX, as they host the OWAA's 2024 annual conference. In today's episode, we're chatting with Jamil Moutran, the Owner of Rent A UTV Off Road Adventures. We dive deep into the off-roading scene in El Paso, Texas, where the thrill of exploration meets the community's dedication to safet...

The Outdoor Adventure Series chats with Erika Ebsworth-Goold, freelance travel writer and adventure enthusiast. Erica's stories have appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's, Well + Good, and the New Zealand Herald. Erika shares her remarkable journey into freelance travel writing, starting with her first piece about Mumbai for Travel Awaits. She recounts her adventures in destinations like Baja California Sur and Alaska, the empowering essence of solo travel, and the increasi...

Enjoy the 10th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the fifth day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. Enjoy We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh Glacier and Neka Bay. Today, on Day 5, we explored Takatz Bay, where guests enjoyed kayaking, paddleboarding, and skiff rides al...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. This is the 3rd episode of our collaboration with Visit El Paso to promote El Paso, Southwest Texas, New Mexico, and the State of Chihuahua MX, as they host the OWAA's 2024 annual conference this year. In today's episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Rodney DuBois, race director for the Borderland Mountain Bike Association. Rodney, a passionate mountain biker who has called El Paso home since 1994, dives into ...

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 University (ETSU) students, faculty, and local business leaders to address workforce challenges through innovative programs. We learned about ETSU's impact on education, especially in rural medicine, and how it influences local housing and workforce needs. Bob shares insights into...

Enjoy the ninth episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the fifth day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. Enjoy We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh Glacier and Neka Bay. Today, on Day 5, we explored Takatz Bay, where guests enjoyed kayaking, paddleboarding, and skiff rides a...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. This is the 2nd episode of our collaboration with Visit El Paso to promote El Paso, Southwest Texas, New Mexico, and the State of Chihuahua MX, as they host the OWAA's 2024 annual conference this year. In today's episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Cesar Mendez, the Park Superintendent of Franklin Mountains State Park. Cesar shares insights from his upbringing, love of nature and the outdoors, educational jo...

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today's special episode, Discover Gems in Northeast Tennessee: Reflections from the OWAA Inaugural Field Fest 2024, we're diving into the recent OWAA Field Fest—a groundbreaking event that brings outdoor enthusiasts, writers, and journalists to lesser-known, rural destinations. We're joined by attendees and hosts who made this event a stellar success. We'll hear firsthand experiences from a dynamic mix of guests who explored northeast T...

Enjoy the eighth episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the fourth day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour, experiencing the Lamplugh Glacier. For day 4, we headed to Neka Bay, seeking more beautiful scenery and watching for creatures of all shapes and sizes. The intertidal walks and bushwacks allowed us to see marine creatures usually seen underwater. We went on shore walks to lo...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. This is the first episode of our collaboration with Visit El Paso to promote El Paso, Southwest Texas, New Mexico, and the State of Chihuahua MX, as they host the OWAA's 2024 annual conference this year. Today's episode with the Frontera Land Alliance is a real treat. We dive into the heart of conservation in the Chihuahuan Desert with our special guests, Janae' Reneaud Field, Executive Director, and Rocio Ronquillo, Ope...

Enjoy the seventh episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we continue to enjoy the fourth day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour, experiencing the Lamplugh Glacier. For day 4, we headed to Neka Bay, seeking more beautiful scenery and watching for creatures of all shapes and sizes. The intertidal walks and bushwacks let us see marine creatures that live underwater. We went on shore walks to...

Enjoy the sixth episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the fourth day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour, experiencing the Lamplugh Glacier, and headed to Neka Bay for day #-4, seeking more beautiful scenery and watching for creatures of all shapes and sizes. The intertidal walks and bushwacks let us see marine creatures that normally live underwater. We went on shore walks to lo...

Enjoy the fifth episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the second day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. We spent another day in Glacier Bay National Park, seeking the region's iconic glaciers. We were treated to humpback whales, eagles, other birds, sea otters, and the spectacular Margerie Glacier at the northern reach of Tarr Inlet. We had the opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of a few calving moments, go guided...

Enjoy the fourth episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the second day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. We spent another day in Glacier Bay National Park, seeking the region's iconic glaciers. Today, we were treated to humpback whales, eagles, other birds, sea otters, and the spectacular Margerie Glacier at the northern reach of Tarr Inlet. We had the opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of a few calving moments an...

Enjoy the third episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the second day of cruising and adventures on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. We spent another day in Glacier Bay National Park, seeking the region's iconic glaciers. Today, we were treated to humpback whales, eagles, other birds, sea otters, and the spectacular Margerie Glacier at the northern reach of Tarr Inlet. We even had the opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of a few calving moment...

Earlier this year, UnCruise Adventures invited me for a seven-night cruise on their Small Ship, Wilderness Discoverer. We spent two days in Glacier Bay National Park, seeking the region's iconic glaciers. We explored the Tongass National Forest shores and fjords and the Tracy Arm Fjord and searched for wildlife—bears, whales, sea lions, seals, eagles, and more. This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. Enjoy OUR GUES...