Episodes

Dr. Chad Nelsen is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Chad is an environmentalist and the driving force behind the Surfrider Foundation. With a strong belief in the power of grassroots movements, Dr. Nelsen and the Surfrider Foundation aim to protect and conserve coastal and ocean environments. Bringing together individuals who share a love for the coasts and oceans, the foundation has successfully channeled their passion into actionable steps toward stewardship. TOPICS WE DISCUS...

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...

Ashley J. Peters is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast today. Ashley is a passionate Writer, Conservationist, and Servant Leader. She is the Communication Manager at the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota, an Outdoor Writer, and a Conservationist. She is also on the board of many organizations, including the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA). Ashley has spent time at Americorp, the State of Minnesota, Dept. of Natural Resources, The National ...

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...

Meet Emanuel Rose, a passionate outdoorsman and marketing guru based in Southern Oregon and Northern California. With access to some of the most breathtaking wilderness areas in the world, he leads a unique and fulfilling life balancing his love for the great outdoors and his profession as a marketing consultant. Despite not having kids, he dedicates time to introducing his grandkids (by marriage) to outdoor adventures. Emanuel produced an award-winning documentary about fishing; he is the aut...

Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast today. The ADCNR is responsible for Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, State Lands, State Parks, and the Marine Resources Divisions. Alabama is the most aquatically biodiverse state in America, with more miles of navigable waterways than any state. Questions We Asked What is your favorite division of your department? What are some of the pro...

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...

Amy Gulick is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Amy is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Photographer, and Award-Winning Author. She is the author of two books, "Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska's Tongass Rain Forest.”, and her newest book, "The Salmon Way: An Alaska State of Mind. Amy uses her images and words to help people understand the importance of nature to humanity and all beings. Topics We Discussed What makes you come alive? Why are stories powerful? What keeps you going? ...

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...