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Tim and his family are visiting all 41 state parks in North Carolina this year. Follow his journey and learn more about this adventure that takes him to the beaches, mountains and every corner of Nor…

On this special Halloween edition of Hike, Lori takes you on her haunted hike to the Jump Off Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and then she brings on guest Andrea Lankford, author of …

Ask a Ranger podcast hosts Ranger Jess and Ranger Crystal share what it's really like to work as park rangers, the things they love about their jobs and some of the challenging parts too. They talk a…

Shyla takes us on her backpack of the West Coast Trail, what it takes to plan a hike on the WTC, the beauty of it's rugged, coastal terrain and making the most of an experience even when things don't…

Nancy East of Hope and Feather Travels Blog shares her adventures living with the mountains in her backyard. She's a certified Naturalist through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tremont Insti…

Mike Bartolotti discusses what it's like to be a wilderness guide in the Adirondacks, living and recreating in Adirondack Park and how he co-founded a challenge to get people exploring the local moun…

Luke Channer is on his way to exploring all the fire lookout towers and cabins in Montana and Idaho. Listen to him talk about his goal of hiking in (and sometimes being flown in!) to 300+ lookouts in…

Rebecca Fedewa, Executive Director, of the Flint River Watershed Coalition shares how the organization educates, promotes recreation, sustainability and conservation of the Flint River.

"The Flint Ri…

Riley Smith talks with me about making the transition from day hiker to backpacker, backpacking basics, international hiking experiences and what it was like to thru hike the John Muir Trail (JMT). W…

Nicole Diaz of Nutmeg Yoga shares how she has combined hiking and yoga to allow students and fellow adventurers the opportunity to experience wellness on the trail.

A Texan transplant to Connecticut,…

Bill Manning, Executive Director of The Colorado Trail Foundation shares info about the Colorado Trail, how to prepare for thru hiking or day hiking it, and the key resources you should have and when…

Lori discusses how she handles post-adventure blues and shares ten tips that keep her motivated and help fill the gap between adventures.

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression and t…

Johnny Osborne is a runner, hiker and up for a challenge when it comes to the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Listen as he talks about his love for the mountains, how he has hiked every marked trail …

Lori walks among the giant trees and hikes in the Sierra Nevada in this episode about Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

With two and a half days in her itinerary, Lori shares how she got a cha…

Joan Maloof, Professor Emeritus at Salisbury University, founded the Old-Growth Forest Network to preserve, protect and promote the country's few remaining stands of old-growth forest. She spends her…

Lori explores solo camping in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

Lori's tips for solo camping

Tip 1. Do your research.

Tip 2. Stay flexible - whether it's about where you are pitching your tent …

Join Cheryl Talbert as she talks about her experiences as a member volunteer and Hiking and Backpacking leader for the Mountaineers.

"The Mountaineers is an outdoor community teaching you skills to ex…

In this episode, Lori shares with listeners her first hand account of trying out the Garmin inReach Mini while traveling in areas with limited or no cell phone coverage. The Garmin inReach Mini is a …

Rod shares his love of hiking the Columbia River Gorge among other places in the Pacific Northwest. Born and raised in the PDX/Vancouver area - Rod has his pick of beautiful landscapes to both hike a…

Lori explores Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan, one of the most beautiful coastal wonders of the United States. She gives an overview of Sleeping Bear, Manitou Islands and thin…