Episodes

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...

Jeff Potter is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Jeff is a World Traveler, a former Aviation Executive, and at present, the Founder & CEO of Manifest. Manifest is pioneering a new way to vacation via a lifestyle and travel club model that delivers custom-crafted getaways to iconic domestic and international destinations. Topics We Discussed 1. The consumer value proposition that Manifest provides? 2. The short and long-term view for the travel industry? 3. What is "The Why" Ma...

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...

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism is the sponsor of this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. Warm temps and fresh seafood make the Alabama Gulf Coast the perfect beach destination for your family vacation, couples getaway, outdoor adventure, meetings, conferences, and conventions. Our guest today is Scott Bannon. Scott is the Director of the Marine Resources Division, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Questions What is the role of the Marine Resources Division,...

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism is the sponsor of this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. Warm temps and fresh seafood make the Alabama Gulf Coast the perfect beach destination for your family vacation, couples getaway, outdoor adventure, meetings, conferences, and conventions. Our guest today is Anthony Ricciardone. Anthony is the Co-Owner of Admiral Shellfish Company, based out of Fort Morgan, Alabama. Admiral raises and harvests prime oysters grown in South Alabama. Topics we di...

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...

Today on the Outdoor Adventure Series, our guest is Tracy Hajduk, the National Education Coordinator for the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. She has worked for NOAA for the past 13 years, coordinating national partnerships to help increase ocean and climate literacy and access to the national marine sanctuaries through education. Topics We Discussed How students who are not near a sanctuary can still get engaged. What teachers can do if they want to use more ocean and Great Lake r...

Tane Casserley is our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series. Tane is a Research, Resource Protection, and Permitting Coordinator at the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary and Mallows Bay - Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary. He is responsible for developing programs to address commercial and recreational uses in and around the sanctuaries. Tane has led NOAA archaeological expeditions in the Florida Keys, the Great Lakes, California, the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, Alaska, and USS ...

Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast is Rick Saez Rick is an adventurer, author, accomplished photographer, and podcaster. He is the host of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. Rick joined us back in 2021 to chat about his work. He recently returned from Ireland, where he accompanied a group of journalists on a press trip sponsored by Tourism Ireland and Steller. He is also an author, speaker, adventurer, accomplished photographer, outdoor industry insider, and product development expe...

Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, stewardship, conservation, access, and enjoyment of the outdoors. In this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we continue to celebrate the National Marine Sanctuaries' 50th year of ocean conservation and stewardship. The National Marine Sanctuary System is made up of...

Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Bernie Verwiel Bernie is the Senior Manager, Partner Relations at Covac Global. His responsibilities include creating partnerships with travel agencies, tour operators, and companies to add Covac Global’s services to their travel assistance portfolios. Aha Moment When I learn about a successful evacuation conducted for a traveler connected to one of my agencies or companies. Articles & Stories https://www.itij.com/latest/long-read/interview-r...

Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. Our guest today is Heather Physioc. Heather is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Photographer & Writer. She is passionate about traveling, exploring, photographing, and writing about the natural world. She hopes her images and writing can inspire a closer connection to nature and greater adoption and awareness of conservation needs. Heather is also the granddaughter of Bruce Cochran. Bruce was a cartoonist, illustr...

In this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we continue to celebrate the National Marine Sanctuaries' 50th year of ocean conservation and stewardship. Our guest today is Dr. Leila Hatch. Leila Hatch is a Research Ecologist at the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries' Science and Heritage Division. She coordinates NOAA’s efforts to monitor underwater sound across the sanctuary system and apply that information to protect these special places better. Topics We Discussed Why is sound ...

In this episode, we continue our celebration of NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries’ 50th year of ocean conservation and stewardship. Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Matt McIntosh. Matt is a Visual Information Specialist at NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries via the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. He provides graphic design, illustration, photography, video, and motion graphics expertise. Aha Moment After months of planning and design work, I trave...

Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Jeff Gray. Jeff is the Superintendent at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, an underwater museum in a section of Lake Huron. Nestled up against the shores of northeastern Michigan are nearly 100 known shipwrecks. These shipwrecks tell the story of the Great Lakes' maritime history. The waters of Thunder Bay are treacherous: to mariners, they were nicknamed “Shipwreck Alley,” and through fire, ice, collision, and storms, the lake freque...

Our guest today is Ed Arnett, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer at The Wildlife Society Ed has been a wildlife biologist, researcher, conservationist, and educator for more than 30 years. He has worked in the conservation policy and communications space in the last decade. Aha Moment The day I truly learned that policy is vitally important for conservation and that most of what happens to ensure policies that positively impact wildlife and natural resources happens behind the scenes - where those...

On this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we interview Keith Caceres, Astronomy Enthusiast, and former Las Vegas Astronomical Society president. This episode focuses on the highly anticipated James Webb Space Telescope, the next generation of space telescope and the replacement for the Hubble. Keith discusses the significance of James Webb in astronomy and technology, comparing and contrasting it with the Hubble telescope. He also encourages aspiring astronomers to visit local astronomy...

Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Serie is Dan Clouser. Dan is an Author, Blogger, Podcast Host, Speaker, and Consultant. After running the Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club, a nonprofit youth sports organization he founded over 30 years ago, In 2019, Dan, his wife Sandy, and their faithful golden retriever, Youkilis, tackle RV life as they travel across the country. Dan shares that the travels are missions in many ways: honoring the legacy left by Dan’s mother, volunteering and servin...

In this episode, we continue our celebration of the National Marine Sanctuaries' 50 Years of ocean conservation and stewardship. Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Ed Lyman. Ed is a Natural Resource Specialist, and Regional Large Whale Entanglement Response Coordinator at the NOAA Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary He works closely with NOAA Fisheries under their Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program and many other partners. For more than ...