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Big Adventures with Brian Dierker
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Big Adventures with Brian Dierker
Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight
Grand Canyon boatman Brian Dierker sits down to chat with fellow guides, scientists, politicians and oddballs about adventure, conservation, and all things outside.
Bob Falcone shares tips and news about outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak region. Bob covers trails, clothing, equipment, volunteerism, tourism, politics, photography, destinations and preparedness.
For those believing that getting outside, breathing fresh air and taking risks along the way are crucial components to living a happy and fulfilled life. Host Rob Roy fields in-depth interviews with professional athletes, thrill seekers, entrepreneurs and everyday people who continually make conscious decisions to spend more time outdoors, while doing what they love, so you can too.
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An Outsiders Guide to the Smoky Mountains
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An Outsiders Guide to the Smoky Mountains
Chuck Schmidt
Are you planning a vacation getaway to the Smoky Mountains? Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a journey through Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as surrounding communities. Learn about attractions, hiking trails, the best places to dine as well as tips and suggestions for saving time and saving money on your vacation.
Are you Celiac? Are you new to gluten-free or have been gluten-free for years? Still not sure where to travel or eat out when you are outside the comfort zone of your home? Then you are in the right place! Learn how to find safe, delicious gluten-free restaurants, places and food when you are Celiac or gluten free. Discover how to pack your bags for flying, take a cruise, go on a road trip, and where to find the best gluten-free friendly foods and gluten free friendly cities while traveling ...
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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Glacier Bay Wolves
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Coastal grey wolves in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska seem to be feasting well these days on an unlikely food source - sea otters. In fact, the shorelines of Glacier Bay offer wolves a cornucopia of otters and other marine menu items, providing this carnivorous predator safe and dependable locations for food and raising offspring.…
On this week's podcast, Wild Westendorf returns and the topic of discussion is whether there are some instances where people should be charged for the cost of their back-country rescues. Also discussed is the recent announcement from Sixty35 Media that they laid off half of their staff due to an unknown debt that created a financial crisis, and wha…
Ed Smith is a river runner and skier, celebrating his recent retirement from Northern Arizona University. He and Brian sit down to chat about the early days guiding in the Grand Canyon and the American west, skiing, and much more. Enjoy Ed Smith!By Ed Smith, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Bill Gloeckler, Margaret Knight
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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Ninety-Pound Rucksack, Part 2
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How did America get hooked on skiing? In 1939, Hannes Schneider moved from Austria to North Conway, New Hampshire, to teach skiing. But before the sport really took off, World War II broke out. After the war, a gritty band of soldiers who fought in the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division, returned home into the mountains they loved. Last week, Christi…
Putting a spotlight on new Black owned Web3 company, Pega Visão Salvador Club (PVSC). Co-founders Javonté Anyabwelé and Aaron Mitchell break down what Web 3 is, how they came up with PVSC, why Salvador, Brazil is Black travel goals, and how the community can get involved with this ground breaking movement. Learn more and stay in the know about the …
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Adventure Is a Lifestyle
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That Time I Looked a Shark in the Eye - EP.50
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Celebrating Episode 50 with a recap of my birthday shark snorkel adventure. I swam with sharks to celebrate my birthday and it was an epic, beautiful experience. I share the challenges I faced, where and how to swim with sharks in Florida, and the lesson I learned. See pics on Instagram: @Outdoorsydiva Video: Outdoorsy Diva YouTube www.outdoorsydiv…
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Outdoors with Hiking Bob
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345 The Barr Trail, the A Frame and the Colorado Mountain Club
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On this week's episode, Bob chats with Dean Waits, from the Pikes Peak Group of the Colorado Mountain Club. They talk about the history of the Barr Trail, the most popular hiking route to the summit of Pikes Peak, and Fred Barr, who the trail is named after. They also discuss Barr Camp, about half-way up the trail, and also the A-Frame shelter, on …
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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Ninety-Pound Rucksack, Part 1
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How much do you know about World War II history, Grand Teton National Park, and the evolution of outdoor recreation in the United States? Believe it or not, they’re all intertwined. Ninety-Pound Rucksack is a podcast about the U.S. Army’s legendary 10th Division, and the dawn of outdoor recreation in America. Hosted by veteran alpinist and climbing…
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344 The Healthy Hiker Talks About Balance and Hiking
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On this week's podcast, Bob welcomes frequent guest Alicia Filley, "The Healthy Hiker" back to the show. On this episode, they discuss how having good balance is eseential to healthy hiking, how to recognize if your balance might be off, and how to improve it. As both an avid hiker and a physical therapist, Alicia is well equipped to help you becom…
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National Parks Traveler Podcast | What's Going On At Big Bend National Park
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Big Bend National Park is not simply a park that you pass along the way. Located in West Texas along the US/Mexico border, this 1,252-square-mile park is five hours from the closest commercial airport. In other words, you must make Big Bend your final destination if you’re going to visit. You’re not going to just happen upon it as you drive down th…
On this week's podcast, Bob and guest Susan Davies from the Trails and Open Space Coalition discuss 2023 Colorado Springs ballot measure #1, which extends the Trails, Open Space, and Parks (TOPS) progam to 2045. They discuss what the TOPS program is, how it has benefitted Colorado Springs, what minor changes are included in the ballot, and also dis…
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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Watch the Bear
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Bears tend to scare us when we’re outdoors and they’re not behind steel bars. Particularly grizzly bears. They’re big, with sharp claws and powerful jaws, and seem to be in a bad mood whenever we spot them. We hear about people being mauled to death by bears, and even of black bears attacking campers in their sleeping bags. Are bears really as terr…
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342 Pike National Forest District Ranger Carl Bauer
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On this week's podcast, Bob sits down with Carl Bauer, the District Ranger for the Pikes Peak Ranger District of the Pike National Forest. In their first interview, Bauer, who has been the District Ranger for just under a year, talks about his history with the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. He discusses the different places arou…
Dave and Mimi Demaree founded Demaree Inflatable Boats (DIB) in 1982. They sit down with Brian to chat about boat building, old types of rafts and whitewater craft, and some of the adventures they've shared. Enjoy Dave and Mimi Demaree!By Dave Demaree, Mimi Demaree, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler, Margaret Knight, Gavin Boughner
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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Gauging Western Views
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For more than a decade, Colorado College has sponsored a poll to gauge conservation sentiments of residents in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Nevada. Over the years, the questions have ranged from whether the members of the public view themselves as conservationists, whether land conservation and protection can be …
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341 El Paso County Parks 2022 review and 2023 preview
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On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Todd Marts, the Executive Director of the El Paso County (CO) Parks and Community Services Department. They discuss some significant accomplishments of the department in 2022 and a preview of what the department is planning for 2023. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon…
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National Parks Traveler Podcast | The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
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The US Geological Survey operates five different volcano observatories around the country. These observatories monitor real-time volcanic, hydrothermal, and earthquake activity in Alaska, the Cascade Mountains, California’s Long Valley Caldera, Yellowstone National Park, and the State of Hawaii. There are virtual partnerships between federal and st…
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340 Colorado Springs Parks 2022 review and 2023 preview
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On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Britt Haley, the director of the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. They discuss some significant accomplishments of the department in 2022 and a preview of what the department is planning for 2023. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.…
Ken Phillips is a search and rescue expert who spent 27 years at the Grand Canyon working for the National Park Service. He chats with Brian about his start at the canyon, teaching rescue techniques around the world, and much more! Enjoy Ken Phillips!By Ken Phillips, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloecker, Gavin Boughner
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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Exploring the Oregon Trail
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It is one of the longest units of the National Park System in the country. "It," of course, is the Oregon National Historic Trail, which stretches more than 2,100 miles from Missouri to Oregon. It’s been estimated that between 1840 and 1860 some 300,000-400,000 men, women, and children embarked on the four-month-long trip to head to the West Coast.…
Dr. Nadeen White, creator of The Sophisticated Life blog, is here to share all about her unique Culinary Travels curated group trips. We also have a great discussion about being a Black woman in the wine world. IG: @thesophislife @culinarytravels_thesophislife Website: www.thesophisticatedlife.comBy Lauren Gay
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339 Winter weather, Volunteerism; TOPS ballot
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On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the value of volunteerism, how it's quantified, and how one local news outlet got it wrong. Also, recent winter weather, and why the weather is a constant topic of conversation; the TOPS extension is now on the Colorado Springs ballot for April. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast!…
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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Migratory Corridors with Dr. William Newmark
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It’s a problem that’s been coming for quite some time, and one that really comes as no surprise. The large landscape national parks that are home to many species of wildlife have been turning into biological islands as development hems them in. You can look back to 1993 when the Yellowstone to Yukon Initiative launched to begin to see the discussio…
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338 Study: NPS Reservation Systems Locks Out Most Needed Users
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In this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a 2022 study from the University of Montana which shows that the National Park Service's advance reservations systems effectively locks out lower income users. They discuss how this has been a concern of theirs when these systems were first introduced, and also how the high entry fees charged at…
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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Wildlife Migratory Corridors
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There is a wide acceptance that we have drifted too far away from nature, and that we need to pull closer. Many have called for 30 by 30 - conserving 30% of nature by 2030. The 2022 State of the Birds Report pointed out that more than half of bird species normally found in habitats as diverse as forests, deserts and oceans in the United States are …
Don'Witt Penn known as Hiking With the Bear shares his story as a plus-sized backpacker and nature lover inspiring others to defy the odds and break stereotypes of the outdoors. IG: @hikingwiththebear Music: zapsplat.comBy Lauren Gay
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337 Legal Protections for Private Recreational Land Owners; Fishers Peak Trails Update; TOPS Ballot Update
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On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss possible legislation in Colorado to free private landowners of liability if they allow recreational use. Also, an update on trails in Fishers Peak State Park, the TOPS ballot measure advances, and new levels for Patreon supporters. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.pa…
Phyllis Hogan is an herbalist and the proprieter of Winter Sun Trading Company in Flagstaff AZ. She sits down with Brian to chat about her journey to the Southwest, ethnobotany, and starting a small business. Enjoy Phyllis Hogan!By Phyllis Hogan, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner
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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Exploring Waco Mammoth National Monument
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Exceptionally well-preserved fossils of Columbian Mammoths and other Ice Age animals are found at the Waco Mammoth National Monument in Waco, Texas. In this unit of the National Park System, you can see the only recorded evidence of a nursery herd of Columbian mammoth mothers and their offspring and get a rare glimpse into the behavior and ecology …
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336 TOPS ballot; Altitude sickness explained; "Listening Sessions"
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On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the upcoming election to re-authorize Colorado Springs' "TOPS" program, answer a listener question about altitude sickness, upcoming "Listening Sessions", where recreationists can make their voices heard with public land managers, and more. Altitude sickness article: https://wb.md/3iwUZRU Listen…
