Outdoor Adventure Episodes

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…

Welcome back to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series! Today, we're joined by Dr. Wenfei Tong, a conservationist, wildlife biologist, writer, nature photographer, artist, and educator. Wenfei holds a PhD in evolutionary biology from Harvard University and serves as the science editor at C…

Route 66 Centennial: Newberry Springs Bagdad Cafe - Magic, Memories, and Community.In this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! We're back at the iconic Bagdad Café in Newberry Springs, California, right off the historic Route 66—also known as the Mother Road—celebrating its 100th a…

Visit Lake Tahoe: Four-Season Playground, Outdoor Adventures, Events, and Sustainability Initiatives. Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, where we dive into the people, places, and organizations committed to making the outdoors accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable. In this…

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…

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,…

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…

Madagascar Adventure: Culinary Riches with Emmanuel LarocheWelcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series! Today, we’re exploring the intersection of food, travel, and the great outdoors with our guest, Emmanuel Laroche—a food and travel writer, host of the Flavors Unknown podcast, …

Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series! Today, we welcome back Cody Johnston, CEO and content creator for the Weird Canadian podcast, and now the Tourism Coordinator for the town of Lewisporte, Newfoundlan...

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...

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…

The Outdoor Adventure Series welcomes Lydia Beck, the Communications Chair for Reno-Tahoe Territory and Marketing & PR Manager for Visit Carson City. Together, they dive into the vibrant, collaborative world of the Reno-Tahoe...

The Outdoor Adventure Series welcomes Teddy Bloom, a cyclist, civil rights and free speech advocate, and the driving force behind the Ride 4 Rights—a cross-country bike tour and protest spanning over 3,700 miles from San Fran...

The Outdoor Adventure Series welcomes Ellie Lloyd-Jones, founder of Elevate with Ellie and Elevate Networking, and Jonathan Passmore, professor, award-winning psychologist, Master Coach, and author, to chat about their new book, Outdoor Coaching: A Practical Guide for Coaches and Supervisors to Wor…

On this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series! Today, we’re thrilled to introduce our remarkable guest, James D. Paulk —a 92-year-old author, lifelong stor yteller, and passionate angler whose military service and tireless ...

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today’s episode, we’re heading north to explore the beauty, history, and welcoming spirit of the Carson Valley communities (Genoa, Minden, Gardnerville, and Topaz Lake)...

Welcome to a special year-end edition of the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this reflective episode, host Howard Fox is joined by fellow outdoor enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and podcasters Emanuel Rose and Rick Saez —all proud m...

Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this episode, we chat with Scott Dahl, the Director of Visit Springfield Illinois, to explore everything that makes Springfield a legendary destination for advent...

Impact Destinations: Philanthropic Travel Adventures with Christopher Hill. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today’s episode, we welcome Christopher Hill, the founder of Impact Destinations and Hands Up Holidays. Christopher’s lifelong passion for travel led him to create un…

Exploring Nature's Wonders: Landscape Photography Adventures with Mitch Miller - Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In this episode, we're welcoming back Mitch Miller, an award-winning landscape photographer known for his stunning captures of Joshua Tree National Park and the S…

In today’s episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we're joined by Francisco Silva, a STEAM educator, Solar System Ambassador, and all-around astronomy enthusiast known for his infectious energy, storytelling, and connecting communities with nature, science, and exploration. Francisco shares his j…

Lincoln County, Nevada: Stargazing, Tourism, and Dark Sky Preservation at Spring Valley State Park. On today’s episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we're chatting with Marcia Hurd, Executive Director for the Lincoln County Authority of Tourism in Nevada, and Dawn Andone, an Interpretive Ranger …

Discover Festival Country Indiana: Outdoor Adventures, Community Events, and Hidden Gems - Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In this episode, we're chatting with Ken Koskey, Executive Director, and Mackenzie Steagall, Director of PR & Events, from Festival Country Indiana—a destinat…

IDA Membership Meeting: Attracting Large-Scale Tournaments to Your Destination Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In this special episode, recorded at the Illinois Destinations Association Fall Meeting in D...