Matt Dunn shares his backpacking trip of the Ozark Highlands Trail and writing the book “A Moss-Covered Trail: A Walk Across the Ozark Highlands” about his experience. We also chat about Matt’s wildland firefighting background and his love of the outdoors. Connect with Matt Dunn Instagram: @ plantstrongmatt Purchase his book: A Moss-Covered Trail: A Walk Across the Ozark Highlands OHT Resources Learn about the Ozark Highlands Trail Association here Ozark Highlands Trail Guide can be found here C...
Feb 20, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Danielle shares her journey to National Parks adventurer and how being a Peace Corps volunteer in Madagascar provided her inspiration for visiting our own National Parks in the United States. We chat about why her and her husband Bryan started their travel guide podcast. This episode will give you a look into how they bring you such a comprehensive view into the parks they visit - which include deep dives that go far beyond basic trip planning. Listeners hear about how Danielle and Bryan incorpo...
Feb 13, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Kailey, Kassie and Jeannie of Military Wild share their adventures as they explore Guam's beautiful landscapes. Military Wild was founded with a goal to connect members of the military community with one another and to the landscapes they call home. They believe that outdoor recreation is an incredible way to embrace the places they live and form bonds with the people they meet there. Military Wild also has chapters across the United States. Membership eligibility is for active US Military membe...
Feb 06, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Mike DeBonis, Executive Director of GMC and native of Vermont, shares with listeners his own first hand hiking experiences with The Long Trail, including how in 2017 he completed a thru hike as if he was attempting it in 1917. Mike shares some of his favorite sections of the Long Trail, and how GMC is working hand in hand with local community partners and trail volunteers to maintain this unique historic trail for future generations. "Vermont’s Long Trail System, with its 272-mile footpath, 166 ...
Jan 30, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Joanna Young, Director of Alaska programs of Inspiring Girls Expeditions, and Sarah Clement, Program Coordinator, share information about the tuition free programs that are offered to young women. 16-17 year old girls can start the application progress through January 31st for the Summer 2020 program. This opportunity offers a transformative experience for participants. Expeditions are led by professional women scientists, artists, and wilderness guides. Throughout each expedition, the team enga...
Jan 23, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Lori takes listeners on a recap of her recent trip to the Muskegon area where she visited Hoffmaster and Muskegon State Parks. This short episode gives you a first hand account of hiking forested dunes and walking along Lake Michigan on a late December day. Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast , @lori_the_explorer Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show Connect with Hike: Instagram: @thehikepodca...
Jan 19, 2020•15 min
Benny "Plug-it In" Braden shares his story of hiking, healing from PTSD and sharing all of it in the soon to be released Highline Film by Outmersive Films. We discuss how Reboot Recovery has helped him in healing from Post Traumatic Stress and what it was like to share his own story as part of the Highline film. If you want to hear more of Benny's backstory, he was my featured guest in Season 1, episode 3. You can listen to him talk about his Smokies FKT, his struggles with PTSD and the healing ...
Jan 16, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Catey Terry, President and CEO, shares her personal story of how she is connected to nature and the Great Smoky Mountains through her time as a young girl at Tremont and then today as its leader. She speaks about the important work that Tremont Institute is doing to promote conservation and enable youth and adults to engage in hands on learning. From Firefly Camp to becoming a Southern Appalachian Naturalist, Tremont offers many ways for participants to immerse themselves in the beauty and diver...
Jan 09, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Ashley openly talks about the important role nature played and continues to play as someone with PTSD and anxiety. We talk about nature in healing and how it has not only helped him but how he's seen it in his family life - including the positive impact he sees with his son who was diagnosed with autism. He shares how he strives to keep balance when he is both the Gentleman (corporate persona) and Lumberjack (outdoorsy persona). We talk about diversity in the outdoors and how Ashley is creating ...
Jan 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Lori shares five tips for setting goals. 1. Identify your goal and the motivation behind it 2. Define smaller objectives and sub-goals 3. Visualize the process 4. Find someone to help you be accountable 5. Track your progress and reassess Read the blog post about goal setting here Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast , @lori_the_explorer Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Special thank you to Isabella...
Dec 26, 2019•22 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Robin Wilcox, Senior Parks and Trails Planner, with Oregon Parks and Recreation, shares what is being done to close the gaps and make the Oregon Coast Trail an end to end trail. In 2017, Oregon passed a bill that directed the State Parks and Recreation department to work with other interested agencies, local governments and interested parties to develop an action plan to complete the Oregon Coast Trail. Robin shares an overview of the Oregon Coast Trail, the action planning process including the...
Dec 19, 2019•46 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Dan Durston and his wife did a yo-yo of the Great Divide Trail (GDT) in 2017. Listen as he shares his experiences preparing for the trail and the hike itself. We talk permits, route finding, resupplies, water sources, wildlife and the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Dan also explains the differences between his thru hike of the PCT and being on the GDT. Announcements: Congrats to Instagram giveaway winner James. Check out his hiking group @kasamahiking Connect with Dan Durston Web site: Into Cas...
Dec 13, 2019•47 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Season 2 of Hike will kick off on December 12th! In this season, Lori takes you deep into the PNW, out into the wild and rugged Canadian Rockies and south into the Ozark Highlands just to name a few places. She will share tips for winter hikes, urban hiking and take you on more of her adventures in the Southern Appalachians. Lori interviews hikers and adventurers who explore and through the trail are finding ways to both heal and keep their life in balance. She highlights people and organization...
Dec 05, 2019•2 min
Lori celebrates one year of Hike with a 50th episode and season 1 finale that provides reflection on all the hiker wisdom she learned from her guests, listeners and those who supported her. Featuring audio of former guests The 11th Essential , Jim Tabor , Stacia Bennett , The Cairn Project , Latinas Who Hike , Johnny Osborne , Plug It In, Danny Bernstein and Jen Theisen! A very special thank you to ALL my guests from Season 1, my listeners, and those who supported me. Want to let me know what yo...
Nov 21, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Jen takes listeners on her journey of what was an attempted through hike of the Superior Hiking Trail which became this amazing adventure where she learned about herself, her inner strength and the power of bringing together and creating community via hiking. In this episode Jen shares her background of coming to hike later in life and transforming into "Super Jen" as an active volunteer for her son's Boy Scouts troop. These experiences taught her confidence and many outdoors skills that she was...
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 49
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 North Carolina as they fill out their passports. Connect with Tim Robbins: Web site: Parkschallenge.com Instagram: @parkschallenge Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast , @lori_the_explorer Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email Lori at hikepo...
Nov 07, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 48
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 Haunted Hikes: Spine Tingling Tales and Trails from North America's National Parks (Santa Monica Press, 2006). Andrea talks about what inspired her to write this haunted hiking guide book, how her work in the national parks as a ranger provided first hand chilling accounts of paranormal activity. We ...
Oct 31, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 47
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 about why they started the podcast and what it's been like to make education and outreach fun for visitors to their parks and listeners around the world. We even talk about our love for Mr. Rogers. So come listen to my conversation with "podcast neighbors" Ranger Jess and Ranger Crystal. Connect with ...
Oct 24, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 46
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 exactly go as intended. The West Coast Trail is a 75km (47 mi) backpacking trail that follows the southwestern edge of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It was built in 1907 as a lifesaving trail to rescue shipwrecked survivors. It's now part of the Pacific Rim National Park and has been...
Oct 17, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 45
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 Institute, a Search and Rescue Volunteer and shares her wilderness safety knowledge with fellow hikers through holding classes (both virtual and in the field!) and her blog posts. After 25 years of hiking in the Smokies, Nancy recently completed her map of hiking all the official trails becoming a member ...
Oct 10, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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 mountains during every season. We chat hike peaks challenges, the Fulton Chain Trifecta, 90 mile canoe races, and the many ways to recreate in the Adirondacks. Mike also shares his advice for becoming a wilderness guide and the steps he took to get there, including being a Search and Rescue volunteer. Co...
Oct 03, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 43
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 the western wilderness. Hear more about how fire lookout enthusiasts join forces and share knowledge in order to reach sometimes very challenging - but rewarding - historic places. Learn more about the Forest Fire Lookout Association and Forest Fire Lookouts in the PNW Facebook: Forest Fire Lookout ...
Sep 26, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 42
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 River Watershed Coalition is a membership organization that promotes citizen stewardship of our natural resources by providing our members with the sources, knowledge, and capacity necessary to protect local water quality and watershed habitat. The Flint River Watershed is more than 1,358 square miles ...
Sep 19, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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). We chat about permits, water crossings, resupply, hiking tips and his favorite section of the JMT. The JMT is 211 miles long and runs (mostly in conjunction with the PCT) from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, in California. The trail goes through the Sierra Nevada and passes through what are consider...
Sep 12, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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, Nicole established meet ups to bring yoga to the outdoors. She breaks down barriers to getting people outdoors by offering both free and pay as you can afford offerings, and ensures that at least once a quarter one of her events is on a public transit route. Nicole's passion for service, giving back...
Sep 05, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 39
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 you should get out on the trail. Check out the many books and resources CTF offers here . He also shares how trail adopters and trail maintainers are the unsung heroes and angels of the trail. Learn how to get involved and also how to become part of a network of many people who are giving back to th...
Aug 29, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 38
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 the blues aren’t going away, please reach out to a medical professional or your primary physician. List of Mental Health resources and referral info https://www.healthyplace.com/other-info/resources/mental-health-hotline-numbers-and-referral-resources Post trail depression articles and blog posts htt...
Aug 22, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 37
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 in the Great Smoky Mountains and now is hiking the South Beyond 6000 challenge of ascending 40 peaks over 6000 feet. Johnny talks about having the Smokies as his backyard playground and tips for all of us who want to hike the backcountry - including his own bear and wild boar encounters. Lastly, he s...
Aug 15, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 36
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 chance to take in some of the best parts of the national parks. Listen as Lori shares her experiences and the best parts of her two and a half days in the beautiful Sierra Nevada. Day 1 Drive through the Giant Forest Set up camp at Lodgepole Campground Hike the General Sherman Trail and Congress Trails ...
Aug 09, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 35
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 time lecturing, writing, visiting forests, assisting private landowners, and supporting local groups trying to protect community forests from development. In this episode, Joan shares: How to identify old growth forests How to recommend that a forest becomes part of the protected network Map of prot...
Aug 02, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 34
