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 or the trip itself. Tip 3. Make sure you have the right gear and clothes for the trip. Tip 4. Set up your tent and check your gear ahead of time to make sure all are in good shape. Tip 5 . Write out and share your itinerary as best as you can . Tip 6. Arrive to the campground or site early and plent...
Jul 26, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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 explore the outdoors safely and responsibly. Founded in 1906, we've been getting people of all ages outside for over 100 years. We are passionate about building a community of people who are knowledgeable and care about the outdoors. We work to protect the outdoor experience for generations to come. O...
Jul 18, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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 handheld GPS and satellite communicator that can be used to send out an emergency SOS using the Iridium satellite network. You can learn more about the Garmin inReach Mini here . She provides an overview of the basic functionality of the device and experience using it as a satellite communicator - in...
Jul 04, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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 and photograph. In this episode we talk about the benefits of hiking to keep balance in your life, the ten essentials, Leave No Trace and the hikes he recommends in the Gorge. We also touch on his firsthand view of the impact of the Eagle Creek fires and the devastation to the trails. Links to hikes m...
Jun 21, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 30
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 things someone visiting can do to explore them and the surrounding areas. Find out more about Sleeping Bear Dunes and the surrounding area: Visit the National Park web site: https://www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm Blog post: The Working Mom Travels Detroit Free Press: https://www.freep.com/story/travel/michig...
Jun 14, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Meet Latinas who Hike founder Victoria Buitron and listen to her story of hiking and engaging the Latina Hiking Community. We talk about how she founded the group and the ideas she has to expand it through both organic growth and further collaboration with other groups and organizations. She's created a space where all Latinas are welcome and encouraged to explore the outdoors. Learn more about Latinas who Hike by listening to our conversation. For more information and to connect with Latinas Wh...
Jun 07, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Gabby Gilmer just recently finished a thru hike of the Arizona Trail. Listen to us talk about how her journey to hiking after injury forced her to quit competitive soccer and training to be an Olympian. Gabby's positive attitude and ability to roll with all the challenges she faced, eventually brought her to the Arizona Trail. Gabby shares how hiking and being on the trail changed her and how staying positive has made a difference in her life - no matter where it takes her. For more information ...
May 31, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Annoucements: *New* Support the show and get exclusive content and bonus material Lori is working on a new edition of Hike Magazine featuring the Greater Atlanta area and North Georgia! Coming this summer. Eric Sherman of the Ice Age Trail Alliance shares with listeners what it's like to hike the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin. He offers tips and suggestions for both day hikers and long distance hikers and goes into detail about the maps and resources offered by the Ice Age Trail Alliance. Eric shar...
May 24, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Welcome to the 25th episode of the Hike: Explore | Wander | Live podcast. Thanks so much for being a listener, and whether you've just found the show or have been listening from the start - I appreciate you taking time to listen! In this episode, my guest is Misti Little of the Orange Blaze podcast. She shares her passion for the Florida Trail, her experience thru hiking the FT and tips for hiking it. Also learn how she is blazing the way for awareness of the FT through her podcast. Connect with...
May 09, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Today’s guest is Matt Nelson, Executive Director of the Arizona Trail Association. Matt has a passion for the mountains, being outdoors and providing opportunities for the next generation to become adventurers and stewards of the land. The Arizona Trail stretches 800 miles across Arizona from Mexico to Utah. It links deserts, mountains, canyons, forests, communities and people. Whether you plan on spending one mile or 800 on the AZT, you’ll appreciate all of the hard work his organization does t...
May 01, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Clayton Pannell, former Appalachian Trail thruhiker (1995), shares how he worked to create the Benton MacKaye Trail (BMT) and his years of maintaining that trail. As a former Benton MacKaye Trail Association (BMTA) president, Clayton has many years of trail knowledge and experience. Listen in as he shares his oral history of the BMT and all that went into creating and maintaining it. The Benton MacKaye Trail is a nearly 300 mile footpath that runs from Springer Mountain, GA to Davenport Gap in t...
Apr 24, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Hailing from Wyoming and living just outside of Yellowstone, this week’s guest has the wilderness basically at his back door. Brian has a lot of experience in the outdoors and is a veteran, emergency responder and a wilderness response team member. Brian goes over how to be prepared when hiking, including the essential items he packs for emergency situations. He shares what is essential to carry in your first aid kit and how to be prepared and handle emergency situations. We discuss Leave No Tra...
Apr 18, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Lori takes listeners on an off season, day trip exploration of Acadia National Park, visiting Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliff, Downtown Bar Harbor, Jordan Pond and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. Links/References to get more info on Acadia: https://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm https://acadiamagic.com https://acadiaonmymind.com/favorite-facts-about-acadia-national-park/ Picture of a snowy Jordan Pond Connect with Lori: • Instagram: @thehikepodcast , @lori_the_explorer • Twitter: @thehikepodcast ...
Apr 13, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Author, avid hiker and hiking guide Matt Reeder (The Ruddy Hill Press) shares a collection of lesser traveled and fantastic hikes along northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Listen to Matt discuss how he curated the fifty hikes from his book, what criteria he used and how things have changed between the first and second editions of "Off the Beaten Trail" Matt shares how his love for hiking started at an early age and how he manages to capture so many details about his hikes - including the ...
Apr 03, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, Lori interviews Oregon Desert Trail Coordinator and Triple Crown Hiker Renee Patrick. Renee takes listeners on a journey which starts with her personal hiking experiences and how that led her to work for the Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA). She talks about hiking the AT, PCT and CDT and how that love of being on the trail led her to take the role of the ODT Trail Coordinator. As the ODT celebrates its 5th birthday, Renee informs how both beginners and expert hikers can ...
Mar 27, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Bill Cox, Superintendent of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), informs listeners about the 48 mile stretch of the river and 15 different units that make up the CRNRA. The Chattahoochee has been a source of food, power and recreation for thousands of years - and continues to be a central gathering place for Atlanta locals to relax and recreate. Bill shares his stories about the river, including the legend of the Cochran Shoals alligator (it's true!) and all the opportunitie...
Mar 20, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, Shannon gives listeners a look into what it's like to take a Wilderness Training Course, hiking in LA and starting up a hiking podcast. She gives us a peek into her future hiking plans which include a trip to Africa to hike Mount Kilimanjaro and an international thru hike. Lori and Shannon talk about a mutual love of hiking, adventure, postcards and putting out a podcast. So take a listen and be inspired to take your own hike. Connect with Take A Hike: • Follow the show: Instagr...
Mar 12, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Erin from Collectively Outside shares how she got into trail running, decided to organize a trail festival for women and how all women who enjoy the outdoors can gain value from attending this summer festival in Clayton, GA - June 14- 16, 2019. Featuring Ultra Runner, Adventure, Author and 2018 National Geographic Adventurer Mirna Valerio , this festival will both inspire women and connect them to like minded adventurers. Visit Collectively Outside's festival page to learn more about the speaker...
Mar 06, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Find out how Springer Mountain became the Southern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail and some facts about hiking it all the way from Georgia to Maine...or Maine to Georgia...or some other variation. Learn about the short but memorable hike up to the summit of Springer Mountain that thousands of hopeful thru hikers embark on either from Amicalola Falls or the Springer Mountain Trailhead. Do you have a story to share about hiking either part of the A.T. or part of it? Drop me an email at hikepodca...
Feb 27, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Learn about Jim Tabor, who is better known as Barefoot Carver and Spoon Man. He’s a Trail Angel who carves spoons and leaves them out on the Appalachian Trail as a bit of Trail Magic for hikers along the way. Jim shares his experiences of how he got into carving spoons, stories of some of the special spoons he’s carved and how he hopes that others are inspired to leave a little trail magic. Whether you are a thru hiker or just spend the day on the trail, you’ll be inspired by Jim’s story. And ma...
Feb 20, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Stacia shares her personal experiences of being on the Appalachian Trail and how it helped her grow and find purpose in life. Anyone who is planning a section or thru hike or has done one will find that listening to her story gives a candid and honest perspective that gets to the heart of why we hike. Stacia reflects on overcoming obstacles, pushing her body to its limits and the bonds of her trail family as she set out to reach Katahdin. What she discovered along the way is that the Appalachian...
Feb 13, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Meet Alison Wright and Sarah Castle of the Cairn Project. Two inspiring women and friends who are doing great things to support young girls and women become confident adventurers. They share their story of how during planning for a thru hike of the JMT they founded the Cairn Project. The Cairn Project has a mission of supporting and encouraging young women to get outdoors through community funded grants. They also share their own personal experiences and how connected they are to the things that...
Feb 06, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, Lori talks with Anna Zanetti, North Carolina Director of Friends of the Smokies. Learn more about: The mission of Friends of the Smokies and the things they do to support the natural resources of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park How Friends of the Smokies provided financial assistance and worked together with the National Park Services to keep visitor centers and restrooms open during the shutdown The Trails Forever program that rehabs and protects some of the most used t...
Jan 30, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Note: This episode has some technical issues/audio quality issues, but I decided to still post it and share out a great conversation with Chris of Outmersive Films! Thanks for listening. In this episode, Lori has a chance to talk to Chris Smead of Outmersive Films. They cover: How Outmersive Films started The High Sierra Trail film (available on iTunes, Amazon and Google Play) The making of Highlne film - currently in post-production (Watch the Highline trailer ) Possible future projects Learn m...
Jan 21, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
From deserts to coast to rainforests to mountains, Oregon has a wealth of beautiful hiking. In this episode, Lori interviews Franziska Weinheimer of Hike Oregon. They talk about the resources she provides on her hiking web site, the publishing of her recent book, and the inspiration behind the hikes. Visit Hike Oregon to learn more about the posted trail guides, how to become a member and order your copy of '52 Hikes for 52 Weeks in the Willamette Valley, Central Oregon Cascades & Coast'. Co...
Jan 12, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, I interview Fernando Rios about his thru hike of the A.T. in 2018. We talk about the challenges of long distance hiking and transitioning back to non trail life. Fernando speaks candidly about his hike and what advice he would give to potential and upcoming thru hikers. Looking forward to following more of Fernando's adventure. Follow him on Instagram and read more about his thru hike here on The Trek. Connect with Lori and Hike on social media Music track "Two Mountains at a Ti...
Jan 05, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, Lori shares some of the goals her followers have shared and gives three simple tips for successful goal setting. Write it down Make it a habit Share your results Lori also shares her conversation with Kathy Dalton of Go Adventure Mom . They discuss a range of topics, from goal setting, social media use, keeping families active and the 365 Mile Challenge. Links: Head over and listen to Kathy's Go Adventure Mom podcast Register for the 365 Mile Challenge here . Learn more about th...
Dec 30, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Lori speaks with Britany Freeman, who started the 11th Essential as a way to help clean up our parks and public lands. As a strong advocate for Leave No Trace, Britany uses The 11th Essential to both educate others and make a difference. Listen to Britany tell Lori about her love of the outdoors, taking a road trip with her best friend through Colorado in a camper van and how she started The 11th Essential. Read more about the trip here . Learn about the places Britany suggests for hiking: https...
Dec 23, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Whether you are a hiking expert or beginner, it's important to understand the Leave No Trace principles and meaning around them. The Seven Leave No Trace Principles Plan ahead and prepare. Travel and camp on durable surfaces. Dispose of waste properly. Leave what you find. Minimize campfire impacts (be careful with fire). Respect wildlife. Be considerate of other visitors. Copyright: The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. For more information, visit the official Leave No Trace site Connec...
Dec 15, 2018•9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Lori explores the history of the Great Smoky Mountains Civilian Conservation Corp Camps including a quick review of Kephart Prong Trail and the CCC camp relics found there. See Lori's Kephart Prong trail video here. She also interviews Liz Skene of Western Carolina University's Hunter Library about their digital archives and how the archives are enabling people to learn about the rich history of Western North Carolina. Explore the WCU digital archives here. Dig into the collection of Kephart Pro...
Dec 08, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4
