Outdoor Adventure Episodes

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! Our special guest is Anand Kumar Sankaran. Anand is a first-generation immigrant who moved to the US and California in 1999. Despite living in California for most of his life, he had never visited the Sierra Nevada. Anand takes us on a journey of self-discovery and exploration, and how he ventured into the great outdoors to pursue his new-found love for hiking and photography. QUESTIONS WE DISCUSSED Anand's journey of coming to the US and pursuing...

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Matthew Dickerson. With a passion for the Bristol Bay area in Alaska, Matthew has written extensively on the region's ecology and the magnificent sockeye salmon that call it home. His latest book, "The Salvelinus, The Sockeye, and the Egg Sucking Leech," takes readers on a captivating journey through the rivers and streams that feed into Bristol Bay. QUESTIONS WE DISCUSSED 1. How has Matthew's experienc...

In today's episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast, we have the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Cami Baker, an accomplished real estate professional, bestselling author, and podcaster. Cami's expertise includes funding nonprofits and strategizing social responsibility campaigns through the power of real estate. We also learn that Cami runs her business from the comfort of a 31ft Class C RV. Stick around to learn all about the RV lifestyle, the platforms that facilitate RV trave...

Amy Grisak is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in everything from gardening to outdoor recreation and natural history issues, particularly in her beautiful home state of Montana. Amy is also a freelance writer for The Farmers’ Almanac. She discovered the importance of almanacs in everyday life, particularly for farmers. These books provided vital information about the moon phases and weather forecasts and contained practical articles and advertisements. Amy continues her journey...

Melea Hames is the social media manager at Visit North Alabama, also known as the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association. She is also the host of the Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama Podcast. WHAT WE DISCUSSED How did the idea for the North Alabama Waterfall Trail come about, and what factors were considered when selecting the waterfalls to include on the trail? How has social media played a role in promoting the North Alabama Waterfall Trail and attracting visitors to the region? H...

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! Kay Donaldson, the director of the Alabama Bass Trail, is our guest today. Get ready to dive into the exciting world of fishing tournaments and angling in Alabama as Kay shares some incredible insights and experiences with us. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Who influenced Kay's love of fishing in the waters of North Alabama? What are the main reasons people travel to North Alabama for fishing? 3. How has the Alabama Bass Trail expanded marketing efforts in ...

Jackie McGonigal, Coordinator at Orange Beach Wind and Water Learning Center, is our guest on the Outdoor Adventures Series Podcast today. Jackie is a passionate outdoor educator with a strong background in outdoor leadership, environmental science, and education. Growing up in the community, Jackie spent significant time on the waterways she now teaches on. With a desire to combine her academic knowledge in biology, ecology, and community-based conservation with outdoor recreation, Jackie beca...

Kris Millgate is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Kris is an Emmy-nominated outdoor journalist, CEO of Tightline Media, and the mastermind behind the upcoming documentary "On Grizzly Ground." Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem as Kris shares the fascinating life and struggles of the iconic grizzly bear. TOPICS WE DISCUSSED What led Kris to want to plan and produce this project? Why are Yellowstone Bears and their habitats so im...

Carey Kish is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast today. Carey has been writing professionally for 20 years. He has been writing for Maine's largest newspaper since 2002. He shares his fascinating journey of combining a love for hiking and beer in his new book, Beer Hiking New England: The Tastiest Way to Discover Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. TOPICS WE DISCUSSED What inspired Carey to write about hiking and beer? How many hikes did...

Jeff Alt is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Jeff is an award-winning author, speaker, adventurer, and family hiking and camping expert. He is a prolific author with a new book called Time Traveling Through Yellowstone National Park: The Adventures of Bubba Jones, the fifth book in the Adventures of Bubba Jones series. Jeff is an Outdoor Writers Association of America member and lives with his family on the East Coast. TOPICS WE DISCUSSED 1. How did Jeff develop the idea for t...

Anietra Hamper is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Anietra is an award-winning travel and outdoor journalist. She specializes in extreme fishing experiences around the world. She is a former television news anchor and investigative journalist. Anietra joins us today to chat about her new venture Reel-Ality, which offers extreme sports and fishing trips in South America. Anietra shares her experience catching ancient fish like the Arapaima, Wolffish, and Piranha. She also talks a...

Shelly Rivoli, author of Hiking with Kids Southern California: 45 Great Hikes for Families, joins us on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. She shares her year-long project of visiting spots throughout Southern California with her family and creating maps for each hike. We discuss the importance of traveling with children, some must-visit parks in Southern California, and what to expect when exploring them. Tune in to get tips on outdoor gear, traveling, and what to pack for a hike with kids. F...

Drew YoungeDyke is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Drew grew up being exposed to various outdoor activities from a young age, such as hunting, camping, and fishing. Being out in the woods and riding horses on trails was a common occurrence in his childhood. Drew believes these experiences shaped his career choices. On this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we discuss the various equipment needed for fly fishing, the importance of "sisu" in conservation work, and the ong...

Robert Annis is our return guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Rob is a Freelance Outdoor Journalist, Travel Writer, and Gear Reviewer. Rob joined us last year on the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. We’ll share the episode in our show notes. He is joining us today to discuss one of his recent pieces, The Ultimate Guide to All 8 Midwest National Parks, which he wrote for Midwest Living. LINK https://www.midwestliving.com/travel/state-and-national-parks/the-ultimate-guide-to-midwest-...

Cortney Weatherby is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Cortney is the Coastal Outreach Manager for Alabama Audubon. She is an environmental educator and conservationist. She loves spending time outdoors in various capacities: birding, fly fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, or diving when the opportunity arises. Questions We Discussed What threats do beach-nesting birds face? How can people help these birds when they visit the beach? Why would you recommend people get into birding...

Terry Adkins and Jean Wise are our guests on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Terry and Jean are the Authors of Iditarod Sled Dog Tales and Tails. Terry was the only veterinarian on the first running of the Iditarod in 1973; he subsequently raced Iditarod 22 times after that. Terry and Jean currently maintain a kennel of Alaskan huskies and belong to organizations to enhance working dogs' well-being, progress, and research. Topics We Discussed Training Dogs to be leaders The future of Idi...

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism sponsor this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. Warm temps and fresh seafood make the Alabama Gulf Coast the perfect beach destination for family vacations, couples getaways, outdoor adventures, meetings, conferences, and conventions. Our guest today is Suzanne Downing. Suzanne is the Publications Editor for the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA). Suzanne is an outdoor communicator with environmental science and journalism background, livi...

Colin True is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Colin is an Outdoor Enthusiast and Host of the Rock Fight Podcast. Topics We Discussed Why did you start The Rock Fight? What is LAYERS, and is it going to make a comeback? What does success look like for Rock Fight, LLC? Top Ten List Mountain - MT Washington in New Hampshire. Sport - Trail Running for a long time. Mountain Biking and Surfing. Movie - Point Break. Piece of Gear - PROBAR. Howard's choice was Hiking Poles and t...

Erica Nelson is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Erica is a self-taught angler and fly-fishing guide passionate about sharing her learning journey. Topics We Discussed What advice would you give BIPOC to begin exploring the outdoors? What’s your favorite part of being a fishing guide? What is the Angling for All Pledge? Ah Ha Moment Last year was an incredible year for me professionally, and I ended up launching and registering Awkward Angler as a business. I was getting so ...

Syren Nagakyrie is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. Syren is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Author, Blogger, and Founder of Disabled Hikers, a 501 (c)(3) building a disability community and justice in the outdoors through resources, training, and advocacy. Syren is the author of numerous trail guides and travel itineraries for people with disabilities, and author of, The Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Western Washington and Oregon, published in September 2022 by Falcon Books. Link: https...

Christine Peterson is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Christine is an Outdoor Enthusiast and Freelance Journalist. She is the past president of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. She has written for Outdoor Life, National Geographic, High Country News, and TROUT. Topics We Discussed What is important about focusing on the environment and outdoor recreation What’s your favorite part of being a journalist and writer Hope for the future Insight2go “Aldo Leopold wrot...

Wade Kisner, Owner of Sweet Point Setters and Host of the Setter Tales Podcast, is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Wade learned quail hunting in west central Missouri and found a love for gun dogs. A career in Law Enforcement led him to Iowa, where pheasant hunting was huge. Since retirement, he jumped deep into Upland bird hunting and educating a new generation of bird hunters through guiding, producing a video series, and Podcasting. Topics Discussed What is Upland Bird Hun...

Kim Smith, Marketing Director at Heart of Appalachia, is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Recognizing the Coalfield Counties have a unique culture, history, and scenic beauty, the VA Legislature created the Heart of Appalachia in 1993 to tell that authentic story and promote this region as an exciting tourism destination. Focusing our exciting outdoor adventure and serene scenic beauty to encourage Virginia's southwest treasure. Topics Discussed What is the Heart of Appalachia ...

Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Ian Mackay, Executive Director of Ian’s Ride. Ian is an outdoor enthusiast and accessibility advocate. He believes nature is the best medicine, and community is instrumental to an individual's success. Ian’s Ride is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization that advocates for a more accessible outdoors by offering annual events for people with mobility impairments, demonstrating what's possible for people of all abilities. Topics Discussed How...