Outdoor Adventure Series
Howard A Fox
Subscribe
The Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coaching, Inc. We celebrate individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, conservation, stewardship, access, and enjoyment of the outdoors.
Available episodes
Newest first
Oldest first
May 23, 2023
Drew YoungeDyke - Hook, Line, and Sisu: The Determination of Conservation Efforts
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 ongoing efforts to prevent invasive carp from entering Lake Michigan. Drew also shares his experience with Trout Unlimited and the organization's work in expanding and improving trout and salmon habitats.
We also explore the importance of supporting conservation efforts, regardless of whether you are a hunter, angler, or simply someone who enjoys outdoor activities. Join us for an informative and eye-opening discussion on the importance of protecting our natural resources for future generations.
*Discussion Points*
* What is Trout Unlimited, and what is its focus?
* What does "sisu" mean, and how does it relate to conservation work?
* How can non-hunters and non-anglers benefit from joining conservation organizations like Trout Unlimited and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers?
* What actions can individuals take to minimize their impact on the environment when hunting and fishing?
*Learn More*
To learn more about Drew’s work, click here to visit the *Trout Unlimited* website.
*Next Steps
*If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at* **https://outdooradventureseries.com**. *We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.
#FlyFishing #NorthernPike #BrookTrout #Sisu #ConservationWork #WaterConservationFund #Culverts #Habitat #ClimateChange #InfrastructureFunding #TroutUnlimited #NationalWildlifeFederation #GreatLakes #OutdoorWriterAssociationAmerica #OWAA2023 #Hunting #Fishing #Camping #Backpacking #FishingLicense ConservationOrganizations #BackcountryHuntersandAnglers #PublicLands #Volunteering.
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add
May 9, 2023
Emanuel Rose: Transformative Outdoor Adventures
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 author of the Wenaha Henry Children Book Series. He is driven to keep his brain engaged while simultaneously pursuing his passions - a true example of living life to the fullest.
*Topics We Discussed *
* How his love for the natural world has been a constant in his life, and how he finds joy in exploring towering forests and the energy of the ocean.
* His award-winning documentary a few years ago about steelhead fishing
* How his childhood fantasy of discovering special wild places inspired him to write a children's book series, Wenaha Henry.
*Media*
Click here to watch Emanuel’s award-winning video - *The Treasure is Steelhead**. *
*Learn More
*To learn more about Emanuel, visit his website at http://emanuelrose.com/ or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2b-leadgeneration/.
*Next Steps
*If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at* **https://outdooradventureseries.com**. *We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.
#ChildhoodMemories #Camping #Yosemite #Fishing #Outdoorsman #SteelheadFishing #OutdoorAdventureSeries #FlyFishermen #WildernessSummerCamp #WenahaRiver #DeschutesRiver
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add
Apr 25, 2023
Chris Blankenship - From Game Warden to Commissioner: Managing and Protecting Resources in Alabama
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 projects that the Alabama Department of Conservation is working on to increase public access to natural resources?
* What outdoor education initiatives are available for young people and adults in Alabama?
*Aha Moment*
When I saw the total of the land we had acquired for public ownership since I was appointed, it was very satisfying. It is 75,000 acres and counting we have bought in the last five years that are now owned and accessible by our citizens and visitors!
*InSight2Go
*Two items:
* First, as quoted by many, "It is amazing what you can accomplish together if no one cares who gets the credit."
* Second, "Ideas without money usually just remain ideas."
*Media
*https://yellowhammernews.com/innovate-alabama-leverages-outdoor-recreation-to-bolster-economy/.
*LEARN MORE
*To learn more about Chris and his work, visit the Outdoor Alabama website at* **https://www.outdooralabama.com/** *and Forever Wild at *https://alabamaforeverwild.com/**.
*You can also find Outdoor Alabama on their Facebook page at *https://www.outdooralabama.com/social*.
*
NEXT STEPS
*To begin planning your beach vacation, getaway, or outing, visit the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism website at *https://www.gulfshores.com/.*
*
*If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at* **https://outdooradventureseries.com**. *We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.
#OWAA2023
#Alabama #OutdoorEducation #101Program #AlabamaDepartmentofConservationandNaturalResources #HuntingLicenseSales #FishingLicenseSales, #Outdoorsmen #CommercialFishing #PublicAccess #BoatRamps #WildlifeManagementAreas #MarineResources #GulfShoresandOrangeBeachTourism #ForeverWildProgram #HiltonHotel #GulfStatePark #NationalTurkeyFederation #DucksUnlimited.
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add
Apr 18, 2023
Robert Annis and The Ultimate Guide to All 8 Midwest National Parks
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-national-parks/?fbclid=IwAR268KF5vD52hw3FpLxOKmZtAsvaFIxc1DpFOg58tW5f2Q2T_zOZd6rQtuo**.*
* *Badlands National Park - SD*
* *Wind Cave National Park - SD*
* *Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Northern OH*
* *Gateway Arch National Park - St. Louis*
* *Indiana Dunes National Park - IN*
* *Isle Royale National Park - Lake Superior*
* *Theodore Roosevelt National Park - Western ND*
* *Voyageurs National Park - Northern MN*
*Additional Resources
*To learn more about Rob and read his work, visit his website at* **https://robertannis.com/** *or check out his in-progress adventures at* **https://www.instagram.com/robannis.**
*Click *here *to listen to our first podcast episode with Rob.
Click here to read Rob's article for Fodor's Travel, *The Largest Island on the Largest Lake on the Largest Island on the Largest Lake in the World*.
Click here to learn about* **Oru Portable Boats**.*
Click here to learn about the best* **PackRafts *from the folks at Gear Junkie.* *
If a visit to Minnesota is in your future, click here to check out* **Tettegouche State Park**.
*Click here to learn more about the *Outdoor Writers Association of America** (OWAA).
Next Steps
*If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at *https://outdooradventureseries.com**.* We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add
Apr 11, 2023
Cortney Weatherby, Coastal Outreach Manager for Alabama Audubon
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?
*Aha Moment(s)*
*Two stories ---- *
Cortney led a bird walk for about 20 people, and during the hour and a half walk, they saw birds that most birders would consider common, but many of these people might have seen some of those birds before but not necessarily known what they were. It was a super fun and engaged group, and they had some birds really cooperate and stay in view long enough to point out identifying features.
Cortney gave a program about beach-nesting birds and how to help them to a group of third and fifth-graders at a local school before Christmas. At the conclusion, when she was answering questions they had, one of them asked me what college degree they would need to work for Alabama Audubon, and another asked that even though they are young if there was a way for them to help the birds nest on the beach.
*InSight2Go
*I want to leave with an easy reminder of how to help these birds when people visit the beautiful sugar sand beaches of Alabama. If you head to a beach or island that has active bird nesting on the beach, remember two sayings:
* Fish, swim, and play from 50 yards away. Giving these birds space makes a huge difference.
* If the birds are squawking, keep on walking! A lot of people ask us how close to the birds is too close...If the birds start to shuffle around and start making noise at you, you know you are too close!
*MEDIA
**https://www.outdooralabama.com/articles/alabama-conservation-birds.*
*LEARN MORE
*Thank you to the Alabama Audubon funders, the Alabama Dept of Conservation and Natural Resources, the AL Trustee Implementation Group (TIG), the National Audubon Society, and the USFWS, who allow the Alabama Audubon to keep doing this important work on the Alabama coast. And to all of their partners who allow them to conduct surveys and monitoring on their property and are working to help preserve the AL gulf coast. Anyone who lives in Alabama and is interested in learning more about the programs offered or volunteer opportunities, please visit their website at* **www.alaudubon.org**.
*You can also visit the Alabama AuDubon on these social sites:*
Facebook - **www.facebook.com/alaudubon*
*Instagram - **www.instagram.com/alaudubon/**
*Click here if there is anyone out there who is interested in learning more about how to ID birds but doesn’t know where to start; download the* **Merlin Bird ID app.**
*To begin planning your beach vacation, getaway, or outing, visit the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism website at *https://www.gulfshores.com/.**
*If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add
Apr 4, 2023
Terry Adkins and Jean Wise, Authors of Iditarod Sled Dog Tales and Tails
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 Iditarod and other dog-powered races
* Treatment and care provided to sled dogs and its impact on other areas of veterinary medicine
*Ah Ha Moment
*Terry has had the opportunity to do multiple research projects in regard to dog nutrition and general care for working dogs; one project involved observation and treatment solutions for military dogs. Terry and Jean were able to conduct a study in their kennel focusing on parasite control and management; the findings can improve health and well-being for all dogs, not just sled dogs.
*Insight2go
*Iditarod Sled Dog Tales and Tails is an 'easy' read and entertaining, yet provides information many people do not know about the Iditarod.
*Media & Resources
*Click here to find Iditarod Sled Dog Tales and Tails on Amazon.
Link: *https://amzn.to/3T8JEFz
Next Steps
*To learn more about Terry and Jean’s work, email them at sleddogstories@gmail.com.
If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at *https://outdooradventureseries.com*. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add
Mar 21, 2023
Amy Gulick, Outdoor Enthusiast, Photographer, and Award-Winning Author
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?
*Aha Moment(s)*
* With my first book, "Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska's Tongass Rain Forest," when I explain to audiences the ecological connection between salmon and forests and I see their faces light up and the invisible light bulb over their heads blink on.
* With my current book, "The Salmon Way: An Alaska State of Mind," when I explain to audiences the difference between "resources" and "relationships," and hear them say that "this changes my entire way of thinking."
* To see my books in the hands of decision-makers, and then at some point, those decision-makers go on to do the right thing and conserve the places, species, and cultures featured in my books.
*Insight2go*
"Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive."
~ Howard Thurman
*Next Steps*
To learn more about Amy and her work, visit her website at https://www.amygulick.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.gulick14/
IG: @Amy_Gulick
If you enjoy podcasts that are devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at *https://outdooradventureseries.com*. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add
Mar 14, 2023
Suzanne Downing, Publications Editor for the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA)
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, living in rural Montana. She loves helping others get inspired to get outdoors and out of their comfort zone. She is also interested in the conservation of our shared outdoor spaces.
*TOPICS WE DISCUSSED:*
1. What is your favorite task or project to work on?
2. What was your OWAA assignment that brought you to Gulf Shores, Alabama?
3. For outdoor communicators, what are three ways to generate story leads when visiting Gulf Shores, Alabama?
4. What was a stand-out moment for you in Gulf Shores, Alabama?
5. What were your favorite dishes from your visit (Restaurant name and dish)?
*SUSANNE'S RECOMMENDATIONS*
*Gulf State Park* - https://www.alapark.com/parks/gulf-state-park
*Admiral Shellfish Company* - https://admiralshellfishcompany.com/
*Weeks Bay Pitcher Plant Bog *- https://www.outdooralabama.com/weeks-bay-reserve/weeks-bay-pitcher-plant-bog
*Claude Peteet Mariculture Center/Marine Resources Division* - https://www.gulfshores.com/things-to-do/claude-peteet-mariculture-centermarine-resources-division/
*DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen *- https://desotosseafoodkitchen.com/
*AHA MOMENT*
About a year after my Father-in-Law had open heart surgery, my husband and I took a trip with him and my mother-in-law to Yellowstone National Park. It was the end of April, and the park was closed for a couple of days to car traffic, so we rented bicycles and rode into the park. Seeing how joyful my father-in-law was on his bike coasting down hills and enjoying the scenery in Yellowstone was an "aha" moment for me. He looked free. He was truly living!
*INSIGHT2GO*
Move out of your comfort zone! To grow is to feel uncomfortable. As adults, we can often stop learning or trying new things. If you have something you've always wanted to do, make it happen. By stepping out of your comfort zone, you may find you love it! Or, you may find you don't enjoy it. Either way, you'll grow as a person.
*MEDIA*
https://owaa.org/gulf-shores-alabama-story-leads-for-journalists/.
*LEARN MORE*
Suzanne wants you to know that the OWAA is not just for writers! Although it's the Outdoor Writers Association of America, we have outdoor communicators that are podcasters, videographers, illustrators, photographers, radio hosts, and more. You don't need to be a writer to be a member. Visit the OWAA on their website at https://owaa.org.
*NEXT STEPS*
Orange Beach Tourism website at *https://www.gulfshores.com/.**
*If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us o
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add
Mar 7, 2023
Jeff Potter, World Traveler, and Founder & CEO of Manifest
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" Manifest address?
*Next Steps *
To learn more about Jeff and Manifest, visit their web and social sites here:
Website: *https://www.manifestescapes.com*
Facebook:* https://www.facebook.com/manifestescapes*
Instagram: *https://www.instagram.com/manifestescapes*
LinkedIn (1):* https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpotterco/*
LinkedIn (2): *https://www.linkedin.com/company/manifest-escapes*
If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at *https://outdooradventureseries.com*. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add
Feb 28, 2023
Colin True, Outdoor Enthusiast and Host of the Rock Fight Podcast
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 the HydraPaK.
* Trail - Mid Mountain Trail on Park City.
* Mountain Town - Leavenworth, Washington.
* Beer - Lucille from Georgetown, Beer & Budweiser.
* Campfire Song - Take Me Home Country Roads by John Denver and music by Old Crow Medicine Show - Wagon Wheel.
* Coffee Gear - Aeropress
* YOU TELL US
*Insight2go*
It all comes down to a simple choice, really, and it's what Andy Dufresne told Red, and I have it tattooed on my left forearm: Get Busy Livin' or Get Busy Dyin'.
*Next Steps
*
To learn more about Colin and Rock Fight, visit his website at https://rockfightllc.com/ or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockfightllc
Click here to find and subscribe to Rock Fight on Apple Podcasts or wherever
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-fight/id1654929486
The *Outdoor Adventure Series** *is a production of *Fox Coaching, Inc.*
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add
Feb 21, 2023
Scott Bannon, Director, Marine Resources Division, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
*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, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resource
* How the reef zone expansion is going for both inshore and offshore
* How will the expansion impact anglers?
* What other projects have we been working on to provide access to anglers?
Ft Morgan Fishing Pier, boat ramps, etc.
*Aha Moment
*I experience "aha" moments almost daily. I like to be out and about to meet with the public. So often, I hear their fishing stories or see their smiles. When I speak to commercial angler…
playlist_add
Feb 14, 2023
Anthony Ricciardone, Co-Owner of Admiral Shellfish Company, Fort Morgan, Alabama
*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 discussed*:
* Wild oysters have been harvested for centuries in Alabama. When did commercial farm-raised cultivation get established?
* What are the characteristics of a premium Oyster?
* What are the major obstacles to sustainable Oyster Farming in Alabama?
* What can the public do to make a difference to ensure commercial Oyster Farming continues to thrive in Alabama?
* How has working with Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism impacted the public’s awareness of businesses like…
playlist_add
Jan 19, 2023
Erica Nelson, Outdoor Enthusiast, Angler & Fly-Fishing Guide, and Host of the Awkward Angler Podcast
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 much work with public speaking and different articles and things, and I think it was finally when I was bombarded after the New York Times article came out. Doing this interview, and then once it came out, it was like, wow, this is a big national publication, and my inbox blew up with different things and opportunities.
At the end of the year, being invited on this VIP Brazil fishing trip down in the Amazon. And it was a very, very luxurious trip to catch some Peacock Bass. A…
playlist_add
Jan 12, 2023
Syren Nagakyrie, Outdoor Enthusiast, Author, Blogger, and Founder of Disabled Hikers
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://amzn.to/3BGWi7f
Topics We Discussed
* Lack of access to information and resources for people with disabilities
* What steps can park management take to improve trail information for disabled hikers?
* What are the important steps a disabled hiker should take before getting out onto the trail?Media & Resources
https://www.audubon.org/news/hiking-trails-and-maps-often-exclude-people-disabilities-group-changing
Next Steps
Please consider supporting Disabled Hikers’ fundraising…
playlist_add
Dec 22, 2022
Christine Peterson, Outdoor Enthusiast, and Freelance Journalist
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 wrote: ‘A peculiar virtue in wildlife ethics is that the hunter ordinarily has no gallery to applaud or disapprove of his conduct. Whatever his acts, they are dictated by his own conscience rather than by a mob of onlookers.’ We should all still live by that.”
*Media & Resources
*https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/future-trout-fishing-out-west/
https://www.hcn.org/issues/54.11/birds-to-protect-eagles-hunters-and-conservationists-rebuild-old-alliances
https://www.ou…
playlist_add
Dec 20, 2022
Wade Kisner, Owner of Sweet Point Setters and Host of the Setter Tales Podcast
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 Hunting
* What makes the Setters such great dogs for Upland Bird Hunting
* What advice would you give to someone interested in experiencing Upland Bird Hunting
*Aha Moment*
Attending outdoor trade shows and having people thank us for sharing our setters with them through the videos, taking them back to memories of hunting with family members long passed.
*Insight2go
*
The best shot I ever made of a flushed bird was only witnessed by my gun dog. The worst shot I ever made on a flush…
playlist_add
Dec 13, 2022
Kim Smith, Marketing Director at Heart of Appalachia
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 Tourism Authority?
* How are you promoting the Heart of Appalachia as a Tourist Destination?
* What surprises do tourists visiting the Heart of Appalachia Tourism experience?
* How are you and your family/friends enjoying the Heart of Appalachia?
*Insight2go*
I want to encourage people to pursue their dreams, work hard, and, most importantly...believe in themselves. If you do all those things, one day, you'll look back over the trajectory of your life and be astounded at how far…
playlist_add
Nov 17, 2022
Ian Mackay, Outdoor Enthusiast, Accessibility Advocate, and Executive Director of Ian’s Ride
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 he works with Apple to promote accessible tech for folks with severe mobility impairment.
What prompted him to create Ian’s Ride.
What advocacy needs to continue to promote advocacy on our bike trials further.
*Aha Moment*
The excitement after year one of our flagship event: Sea to Sound, a 74 mile, three-day, multi-modal group ride spanning the entire length of the Olympic Discovery Trail. The Olympic Peninsula is the farthest northwest expanse of land one can explore along the US co…
playlist_add
Nov 15, 2022
Tracy Hajduk, National Education Coordinator for the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
Today on the Outdoor Adventure Series, our guest is Tracy Hajduk, the National Education Coordinator for the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.
She has worked for NOAA for the past 13 years, coordinating national partnerships to help increase ocean and climate literacy and access to the national marine sanctuaries through education.
*Topics We Discussed *
* How students who are not near a sanctuary can still get engaged.
* What teachers can do if they want to use more ocean and Great Lake resources in their classrooms.
* What makes you hopeful for the future with what you see in the youth today?
*Aha Moment*
For me, the most concrete time is seeing the youth I have worked with really take things and positively absorb things. Whether it is an intern who now knows this is the career path for them or hearing that something I helped create got the attention of a student who typically isn't as engaged and was asking questions about the ocean and participating is what I f…
playlist_add
Nov 10, 2022
Tane Casserley, Monitor and Mallows Bay - Potomac River National Marine Sanctuaries
Tane Casserley is our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series.
Tane is a Research, Resource Protection, and Permitting Coordinator at the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary and Mallows Bay - Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary. He is responsible for developing programs to address commercial and recreational uses in and around the sanctuaries.
Tane has led NOAA archaeological expeditions in the Florida Keys, the Great Lakes, California, the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, Alaska, and USS Monitor. He's participated in projects including a sunken Boeing B-29 Superfortress in Lake Mead, a Civil War blockade runner in Bermuda, USS Arizona, and was most recently part of an expedition to RMS Titanic. Tane's projects have used technical diving, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and manned submersibles.
*Topics We Discussed *
* The 2022 telepresence expedition to USS Monitor and helping to create VR video experiences at both Monitor and Mallow…
playlist_add
Nov 1, 2022
Rick Saez, Outdoor Enthusiast and Host of the Outdoor Biz Podcast
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast is Rick Saez
Rick is an adventurer, author, accomplished photographer, and podcaster. He is the host of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. Rick joined us back in 2021 to chat about his work. He recently returned from Ireland, where he accompanied a group of journalists on a press trip sponsored by Tourism Ireland and Steller.
He is also an author, speaker, adventurer, accomplished photographer, outdoor industry insider, and product development expert.
*Topics we discussed*
* What value can podcasts offer small businesses?
* How easy is it to start a podcast?
* How can a small business leverage a podcast if they don't have one?
*Ah Ha Moment*
When someone approaches me at an event to tell me, they loved an episode of the podcast.
*
Insight2Go*
Never, ever give up.
To learn more about Rick and his work, you can visit his website and check out his podcast library *https://ricksaez.com/.*
Rick also invites you to connect with him…
playlist_add
Oct 27, 2022
Sarah Fangman, Superintendent at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, stewardship, conservation, access, and enjoyment of the outdoors.
In this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we continue to celebrate the National Marine Sanctuaries' 50th year of ocean conservation and stewardship. The National Marine Sanctuary System is made up of 15 marine protected areas.
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Sarah Fangman. Sarah is the Superintendent of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, overseeing
the management and operations of a protected area covering 3,800 square miles.
She was appointed to the position in July 2017 after serving as superintendent of Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, Georgia.
Sarah has been with the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries since 1998, after serving as a U.S. Presidentia…
playlist_add
Sep 29, 2022
Bernie Verwiel, Senior Manager, Partner Relations, at Covac Global
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Bernie Verwiel
Bernie is the Senior Manager, Partner Relations at Covac Global. His responsibilities include creating partnerships with travel agencies, tour operators, and companies to add Covac Global’s services to their travel assistance portfolios.
*Aha Moment*
When I learn about a successful evacuation conducted for a traveler connected to one of my agencies or companies.
*Articles & Stories*
* *https://www.itij.com/latest/long-read/interview-ross-thompson-founder-and-ceo-covac-global*
* *https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2022/08/27/fall-travel-booking-plans/7907402001/*
* *https://www.itij.com/latest/news/covac-global-adds-cover-monkeypox-membership-plan*
* *https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/travelers-who-test-positive-for-covid-on-vacation/index.html*
*Next Steps*
To learn more about Covac Global, visit their website at https://covacglobal.com/
Facebook
Link: https://www.facebook.com/CovacGlobalLLC/…
playlist_add
Sep 27, 2022
Heather Physioc, Outdoor Enthusiast, Photographer & Writer
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast.
Our guest today is Heather Physioc.
Heather is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Photographer & Writer. She is passionate about traveling, exploring, photographing, and writing about the natural world. She hopes her images and writing can inspire a closer connection to nature and greater adoption and awareness of conservation needs.
Heather is also the granddaughter of Bruce Cochran. Bruce was a cartoonist, illustrator, and author. He was a celebrated member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA). He served on its Board of Directors, won numerous Excellence In Craft Awards, and was the 2017 recipient of the prestigious OWAA lifetime Excellence In Craft Award.
Bruce passed away this past August, and we are anxious to hear how Bruce inspired Heather to pursue her current path.
*Aha Moment*
The power of "*Atomic Habits*" to make true lifestyle/habit changes completely opened up my world in p…
playlist_add
Sep 15, 2022
Dr. Leila Hatch, Research Ecologist at the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
In this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we continue to celebrate the National Marine Sanctuaries' 50th year of ocean conservation and stewardship.
Our guest today is Dr. Leila Hatch.
Leila Hatch is a Research Ecologist at the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries' Science and Heritage Division. She coordinates NOAA’s efforts to monitor underwater sound across the sanctuary system and apply that information to protect these special places better.
*Topics We Discussed *
* Why is sound important to animals underwater?
* What can underwater sound tell us that we can use to make better decisions offshore?
* Is it all about reducing the noise people make, or are there other ways that sound information can help us protect animals and their habitats?
*Aha Moment*
Our large-scale projects have had some gratifying high visibility moments generating opportunities in Emmy-winning films and media to reach many people and further engage them in the importance of sound und…
playlist_add
Sep 1, 2022
Matt McIntosh, Visual Information Specialist at NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
In this episode, we continue our celebration of NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries’ 50th year of ocean conservation and stewardship.
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Matt McIntosh.
Matt is a Visual Information Specialist at NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries via the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. He provides graphic design, illustration, photography, video, and motion graphics expertise.
*Aha Moment*
After months of planning and design work, I traveled to Hawaii to assemble exhibits and interior elements for a new visitor center on the island of Kauai. We spent an extremely long week working from sun up to sun down, as you see on those home remodeling shows where they need everything to be done by the open house. I didn't realize the power of my work until I got a surprise ovation the night before we opened from a room full of sanctuary stakeholders and volunteers, many of whom were native Hawaiians who were happy and relieved that my…
playlist_add
Aug 25, 2022
Jeff Gray, Superintendent at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Jeff Gray.
Jeff is the Superintendent at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, an underwater museum in a section of Lake Huron. Nestled up against the shores of northeastern Michigan are nearly 100 known shipwrecks. These shipwrecks tell the story of the Great Lakes' maritime history.
The waters of Thunder Bay are treacherous: to mariners, they were nicknamed “Shipwreck Alley,” and through fire, ice, collision, and storms, the lake frequently claimed vessels and crews. Today, the sanctuary protects these historical artifacts so that we can all – researchers, divers, and members of the public alike – continue to explore and learn from them – and last summer, sanctuary researchers found two more.
Jeff studied Maritime History and Underwater Archaeology at East Carolina University, and he is a former State Underwater Archaeologist at the Wisconsin Historical Society
* Topics We Discussed *
* The ways that the scienti…
playlist_add
Aug 23, 2022
Ed Arnett, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer at The Wildlife Society
Our guest today is Ed Arnett, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer at The Wildlife Society
Ed has been a wildlife biologist, researcher, conservationist, and educator for more than 30 years. He has worked in the conservation policy and communications space in the last decade.
*Aha Moment*
The day I truly learned that policy is vitally important for conservation and that most of what happens to ensure policies that positively impact wildlife and natural resources happens behind the scenes - where those responsible often never get any credit. As an example, myself and several colleagues played very heavily behind the scenes of the recently passed Bi-partisan Infrastructure Bill that included a first-of-its-kind pilot program dedicated hundreds of millions of dollars to wildlife crossing structures…this program will help both people and wildlife, and most will never really know who helped make this happen.
Favorite Aha Moment Quote: It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care…
playlist_add
Aug 19, 2022
Keith Caceres, Event Organizer, Las Vegas Astronomical Society
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Keith Caceres.
Keith is an Astronomy Enthusiast and Member of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society.
In today’s episode, we chat about:
* What makes the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) so special?
* How does the performance of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) compare to the Hubble Space Telescope
* What advice would you give someone that wanted to discover astronomy?
Aha Moment
___.
Insight2Go
____.
To learn more about the Las Vegas Astronomical Society, visit their website at https://lvastronomy.org/Home.html
You can also find them on these social sites:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/81273219287/
The Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coachinhg, Inc.
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add
Aug 17, 2022
Dan Clouser, Podcast Host and Author of The Journey of My Mother’s Son
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Serie is Dan Clouser.
Dan is an Author, Blogger, Podcast Host, Speaker, and Consultant. After running the Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club, a nonprofit youth sports organization he founded over 30 years ago, In 2019, Dan, his wife Sandy, and their faithful golden retriever, Youkilis, tackle RV life as they travel across the country.
Dan shares that the travels are missions in many ways: honoring the legacy left by Dan’s mother, volunteering and serving others, cherishing friends and family, having faith, and just living in the moment.
*Aha Moment*
The many times I have had the opportunity to reconnect with my former players since we've been traveling full-time have shown me the fruit of my labor. To see the young men and women who I have coached make positive impacts in the world has been an incredible experience for me.
*Insight2Go*
This is always my "go-to" quote - "A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives." ~Jac…
playlist_add
Aug 12, 2022
Ed Lyman, Natural Resource Specialist and Regional Large Whale Entanglement Response Coordinator
In this episode, we continue our celebration of the National Marine Sanctuaries' 50 Years of ocean conservation and stewardship.
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Ed Lyman.
Ed is a Natural Resource Specialist, and Regional Large Whale Entanglement Response Coordinator at the NOAA Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
He works closely with NOAA Fisheries under their Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program and many other partners.
For more than 25 years, Ed has worked with NOAA, state agencies, and others to understand the animals better and to address the threats that impact them, especially ship strikes and entanglements.
Ed leads the sanctuary’s long-term health and risk assessment program that monitors the risks to and health of humpback whales within the sanctuary and nearby waters. He has participated in over 120 disentanglement efforts and helped free more than 70 large whales – more than 40 with the sanctuary.
*Aha Moment…
playlist_add
Aug 10, 2022
Katie Hearsum, Author of Urban Hikes Denver: A Guide to the City's Greatest Urban Hiking
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Katie Hearsum.
Katie is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Freelance Writer, and the Author of *Urban Hikes Denver: A Guide to the City's Greatest Urban Hiking*.
Based in Colorado, Katie covers topics about tourism and the outdoors for publications such as U.S. News & World Report, 5280, and Elevation Outdoors magazine. She has explored all around the globe yet states that her favorite trail is the one that passes through her backyard.
*Aha Moment*
A few years ago, I was writing travel articles for a well-known national publication, and one day an old friend reached out to say that she had been researching an upcoming trip and had come across a great article that she had saved, which turned out to be mine, so that was neat.
I’ve had that happen a few times, actually, and it’s always really fun to notice when someone is referring to something I’ve written, and they don’t realize that it was mine.
Urban Hikes Denver hasn’t been out v…
playlist_add
Aug 5, 2022
Steve Ramirez, Outdoor Enthusiast, Author, Naturalist, and Educator
Our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Steve Ramirez.
Steve is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Author, Naturalist, and Educator. He has always seen his life as a quest that is driven by a search for meaning and a desire to make a positive contribution to humanity and the natural world.
Steve is also the author of two books:
*Casting Forward: Fishing Tales from the Texas Hill Country* (Nov. 2020).
*Casting Onward: Fishing Adventures in Search of America's Native Gamefish* (May 2022).
He is working on his third book, Casting Seaward: Fishing Adventures in Search of America’s Saltwater Gamefish.
*InSight2Go *--- While it is my intent that the reader will be entertained by these stories of outdoor adventure, I hope that they will become more accurately informed about native fish and other wildlife as well as the environments that sustain them and us. They will learn more about themselves, humanity, society, and the power of choice. Hopefully, this book will inspire and empower action…
playlist_add
Aug 3, 2022
Robert Annis, Freelance Outdoor Journalist
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Robert Annis.
Rob is a former print journalist who is now an outdoor travel writer and gear reviewer. As he likes to state, he gets paid to go out in the woods and chronicle the stupid things I do. His goal is to have readers go, "If this idiot can do it, so can I."
*Aha Moment* -- When I wrote about traveling to the Dakotas to grapple with his father's death and the legacy of his and another childhood hero's racism:
*https://hiddencompass.net/story/eroded-myths/. *
Rob received a lot of really great feedback from readers who said it helped them come to terms with similar figures in their lives.
*Insigt2Go --* Steinbeck’s Travels with Charlie.
To learn more about Rob and read his work, visit his website at https://robertannis.com/
You can also visit him on the following social sites:
*Twitter*
Link: https://twitter.com/RobertAnnis
*Instagram*
Link: https://www.instagram.com/robannis/
*Next Steps*
Click here to learn more…
playlist_add
Jul 28, 2022
William (Brad) Bradley, Regenerative Agriculture and Ecosystem & Wildlife Conservation
Our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today is William (Brad) Bradley.
Brad is a retired co-founder of NIC Inc., a technology solutions company. He is the owner and President of Little Osage Ranch, LLC, and the President and co-founder of FarmTender, LLC.
He manages 2,000 acres of pasture, cropland, and timber using regenerative agriculture along the eastern Kansas border, including cattle, sheep, and goats,
FarmTender’s mission is to connect regenerative farmers with eco-friendly landowners.
I met Brad at the *Outdoor Writers Association of America** (OWAA) *conference in Casper, WY, this past May. Brad sat on a panel discussion, where he spoke about Regenerative Agriculture and Ecosystem/Wildlife conservation.
*Aha Moment*
I got into land ownership through hunting. I wanted to do better management than those managing the land where I was hunting. I gradually progressed into regenerative agriculture over half a dozen years. When it took me three years to find a farmer for…
playlist_add
Jul 25, 2022
Grace Bottitta-Williamson, National Recreation and Tourism Coordinator at the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Grace Bottitta-Williamson.
Grace is the National Recreation and Tourism Coordinator at the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), our nation’s system of underwater parks.
The National Marine Sanctuaries are celebrating 50 Years of ocean conservation and stewardship. The Office serves as the trustee for a network of underwater parks encompassing more than 620,000 square miles of marine and Great Lakes waters from Washington state to the Florida Keys and Lake Huron to American Samoa.
*Aha Moment*
[Abridged] I've talked about how important community engagement is. I think we're ready for the next level of like, how do we work more closely with communities together and collaboratively? The conversations are there, but how do we get there? How can they be ambassadors for us and vice versa? How can we come to a mutually beneficial, like this sanctuary is sacred to some degree? I don't wanna put those words in it, but it's a…
playlist_add
Jul 22, 2022
Matthew Dickerson, Writer and Trout and Fly-Fishing Enthusiast
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Matthew Dickerson.
Mathew is a Writer and Trout and Fly Fishing Enthusiast. He is the manager, editor, and feature writer for Trout Downstream. He is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (and has served on the OWAA board of directors since 2021). He is the author of numerous books about trout, fly-fishing, rivers & ecology.
And in his spare time, he is a professor at Middlebury College in Vermont.
*Aha Moment*
Any time I hear from a reader that tells me my writing has had a meaningful impact on them.—especially if my writing has impacted how they think and, therefore, how they live, or perhaps simply has brought them delight through good writing and a story well told.
*Insight2Go*
Treat people kindly when you meet them—especially when you are doing some outdoor activity like fishing, hiking, or camping. If (like me) you enjoy fly fishing, make a point of giving away a fly or a useful piece of information (or…
playlist_add
Jul 20, 2022
Katie McKalip, Outdoor Enthusiast and Communications Director at Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Katie McKalip.
Katie is an Outdoor Enthusiast and Communications Director at Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. She is also the President of the Outdoor Writers Association of America.
Katies shares a little about her background and how she ended up in Montana, her internship with the Outdoor Writers Association of America, and now as the Communications Director at Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.
Katie discussed an initiative that the BHA is actively involved in, the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. The bill passed the House (06/14/2022) and provides funding for the conservation or restoration of wildlife and plant species of greatest conservation need, including endangered or threatened species, and establishes related requirements.
You can join BHA in urging the Senate to vote on this legislation and thank your Representative for passing this bill by taking action here: https://www.congressweb.com/BHA/289?framed_parent_url_id=91B096…
playlist_add
Jul 15, 2022
Heath Seiner, Upland Bird Hunter, and Co-Founder at Hunt Redi
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Heath Seiner
Heath is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Upland Bird Hunter, and Co-Founder at Hunt Redi.
Hunt Redi gear is sourced and handcrafted in the USA, down to the thread. They are committed to providing quality products, innovative solutions, and a focus on customer service to the upland community.
We met through Heath via our friend and Upland Bird Hunter, Edgar Castillo. You can find our episode with Edgar here: https://outdooradventureseries.com/edgar-castillo-episode-3114/
*Aha Moment*
We launched Hunt Redi at PheasantFest a few years ago. As upland hunters, we really wanted more modern gear to meet our needs in the field and felt the upland market community had been starved when compared to other markets we are into like big game, waterfowl, etc. We didn't have the proof until the launch. We took an initial batch of upland vests and went home with nothing, it was a very rewarding feeling. There have since been a number of additi…
playlist_add
Jul 13, 2022
John Armor, Director, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
In this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we continue celebrating The National Marine Sanctuaries' 50 Years of ocean conservation and stewardship.
Our guest today is John Armor, Director of NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), our nation’s system of underwater parks. John provides a strategic vision for the program and overall policy direction.
*Aha Moment
*
[Abridged] Maybe seven, eight years ago, I was in American Samoa on the island of Aunu'u, and we were in a community meeting in the Fale.
And we're sitting on the ground, and the entire meeting is taking place in Samoan. And my folks are trying to translate as best they can. But even if I didn't understand every word of what was being discussed, the relevance that the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa had to a community like Aunu'u, and a community that is so in touch with its ancestral path and how the connection that the sanctuary has in supporting that community in supporting its wellbeing g…
playlist_add
Jul 11, 2022
Anietra Hamper, Outdoor Adventure Journalist & Owner of ThreeWordPress
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast.
Our guest today is Anietra Hamper. Anietra is an award-winning Outdoor Adventure Journalist & Owner of ThreeWordPress.
Anietra began her career as a television news anchor and investigative reporter. She now writes for a variety of publications with a niche in outdoor adventure and fishing around the world.
Anietra brings a unique perspective to travel, fishing, and the outdoors to inspire people to step outside their comfort zone. She enjoys researching & writing. She has two books published and is collaborating on a 3rd bilingual book.
Anietra's work addresses a misconception from people who do not fish that anglers are not concerned about conservation or fish populations. That couldn't be further from the truth.
Anglers are leading the way in using fishing techniques, handling techniques, and equipment that specifically help protect the fish. In recent years there has been an impressive ef…
playlist_add
Jul 8, 2022
Scott Kovarovics, Executive Director at the Izaak Walton League of America
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Scott Kovarovics
Scott is the Executive Director at the Izaak Walton League of America.
The League is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022 and is one of America’s oldest and most successful conservation organizations. The League has carved out a unique role, promoting hands-on conservation and citizen science while advocating for strong state and national policies to protect our air, water, and wildlife.
The League promotes outdoor recreation, especially fishing, hunting, and recreational shooting sports such as trap, skeet, and archery.
*Insight2Go*
The threats to our environment today may be less visible than 100 years ago, but they are equally - if not more - serious
To learn more about the Izaak Walton League of America, visit their website at *https://www.iwla.org*
You can also learn more about the League on their social sites:
*Facebook*
Link: https://www.facebook.com/iwla.org
*Instagram*
Link: https://instagram.c…
playlist_add
Jul 6, 2022
Michael Juergens, Outdoor Adventurer, Certified Sommelier & Specialist of Wine
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Michael Juergens.
Michael is an Outdoor Adventurer, Certified Sommelier & Specialist of Wine, and Founder of Bhutan Wine Company. He is a senior partner with a Big Four consulting firm, where he runs the Winery Solutions practice, overseeing the portfolio of services the firm provides to wineries. He is also a Bestselling Author, Serial Entrepreneur, and Professor at UC Irving.
Other interesting notes on Mike:
* Currently, a candidate to become the 58th American to qualify as a Master of Wine
* Speaker and author, and also is a professor at the University of CA, Irvine
* Owns the award-winning SoCal Rum company
* He plays the drums in a punk rock band and spends his free time diving with great whites, building motorcycles and hot rods, and running adventure races in remote locations around the world
* Adventure Race Addict who has optimized the runners' mindset in all areas of his life
*InSight2Go*
I mentioned this a co…
playlist_add
Jul 1, 2022
David N. McIlvaney, Outdoor Enthusiast, Adventure Writer & Producer
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is David N. McIlvaney.
David is a New York-based Outdoor Enthusiast. He helps outdoor brands communicate with their customers. He is an essayist on fly fishing, upland and deer hunting, and general outdoor skills. David is also a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) and Vice-President of the NYC Chapter of Trout Unlimited.
*Insigt2Go *-- Pierre Trudeau wrote an essay on canoeing where he states: "What sets a canoeing expedition apart is that it purifies you more rapidly and inescapably than any other. Travel a thousand miles by train and you are a brute; pedal five hundred on a bicycle and you remain basically a bourgeois; paddle a hundred in a canoe and you are already a child of nature.
For it is a condition of such a trip that you entrust yourself, stripped of your worldly goods, to nature. Canoe and paddle, blanket and knife, salt pork and flour, fishing rod and rifle; that is about the extent of your wealth.…
playlist_add
Jun 29, 2022
Terry Creekmore, Conservationist, and Outdoor Adventure Writer
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Terry Creekmore.
Terry is a Livermore, Colorado-based Outdoor Enthusiast, Conservationist, and Freelance Outdoor Adventure Writer. He served as a master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and then spent 36 years specializing in wildlife diseases for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Wyoming Game and Fish. Terry is also a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA).
*Aha Moment* -- A few of us who worked for the Wyoming Game and Fish were hosting an elk hunt for veterans; wall tents, and horses when the game warden rode into camp. He dismounted, ate a plate of red beans and rice, then climbed back up in the saddle and headed upcountry, pack horse in tow, to spend the week in the back of beyond. To those of us in the Game and Fish, it was nothing extraordinary, business as usual, kind of like a banker working a mortgage, but those vets all stared in awe. It was then I realized I was part of something special, something…
playlist_add
Jun 22, 2022
Michelle Johnston, Research Ecologist at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
We are proud to support the National Marine Sanctuaries, as they celebrate 50 Years of ocean conservation and stewardship.
Our guest today is Dr. Michelle Johnston.
Michelle is a Research Ecologist and NOAA dive master at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.
She completed her B.S. with honors in Marine Biology at the UNCW, and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Univ. S Carolina, where she conducted research at NOAA's Center for Coastal Health and Biomolecular Research.
Michelle was awarded a NOAA Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy fellowship with NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, and also served as the Acting Dep. Supt. for the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa in 2013. Currently, Michelle is the project manager for the East and West Flower Garden Banks' long-term coral reef monitoring program, as well as the coordinator for marine sanctuary invasive lionfish activities.
*Aha Moment* -- When I left Ohio to go to North Carolina for school, there w…
playlist_add
Jun 17, 2022
Lauren Monitz, Dir. of Comm. for the City of Beaumont, TX, and Former Tourism Developer of the BCVB
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is *Lauren Monitz.*
Lauren is the Director of Communication for the City of Beaumont, TX, and Former Tourism Developer of Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Lauren loves to talk to visitors about why they should come to this weird little corner of the world, and share with locals everything they didn't know about their city -- services they didn't know were offered, things to do, things they had no idea about how a local government operates.
*Aha Moment*
When I did my FEMA certification classes to learn about communication during crises. We're in a huge hurricane area and when people are glued to their screens during an emergency, you really have their full attention. It's that moment that it's not about the fluffy, feel-good clickbait stories, but you are the trustworthy news source"
*Insight2Go*
I've been reading Untamed, which is all about teaching females to unlearn all the societal norms they've been taught for so long. One…
playlist_add
Jun 15, 2022
Vernon Smith, National Media Coordinator at NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is *Vernon Smith*
Vernon provides communications leadership for the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, whose mission is to conserve and protect special places in the ocean.
The National Marine Sanctuaries, are celebrating 50 Years of ocean conservation and stewardship, and the Office serves as the trustee for a network of underwater parks encompassing more than 620,000 square miles of marine and Great Lakes waters from Washington state to the Florida Keys, and from Lake Huron to American Samoa. The network includes a system of 15 national marine sanctuaries and Papahānaumokuākea and Rose Atoll marine national monuments.
*Aha Moment*
I had an opportunity to join some of the researchers at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary off of Boston as they were out in the sanctuary doing some humpback whale research. One of the most humbling things that I've ever experienced happe…
playlist_add
May 27, 2022
Rod Ciardullo, Founder and Chief Exercise Officer at RCX Mountain Bike Adventures
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, stewardship, and enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Rod Ciardullo.
Rod is the Founder and Chief Exercise Officer at RCX Mountain Bike Adventures. For over 20 years, he has been creating and implementing custom, personalized fitness programs for busy professionals that have helped them transform their lives.
*Aha Moment*
On our first Sedona trip, we had the bronze medalist of the 2021 Mountain Biking World Championships in the 60 to 69-year-old division on our trip. After the second day, he declared, "That was the most spectacular day of riding I have ever had!" My reply was, "That's amazing, but I think you will change your mind tomorrow since that ride will be even more spectacular."
*Insight2Go*
I like to tell my online fitness clients t…
playlist_add
May 25, 2022
Mitch Miller, Landscape Photographer and Founder of Fine Earth Photography
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, stewardship, and enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Mitch Miller.
Mitch is an award-winning Landscape Photographer and Founder of Fine Earth Photography.
Mitch is known for capturing the beauty of rugged landscapes, deserts, and alpine environments. To learn more about Mitch and his work, visit his website at *Fine Earth Photography*. You can see more of Mitch’s work on these social sites:
*Facebook*
Link: https://www.facebook.com/FineEarthPhotography/
*Instagram*
Link: https://www.instagram.com/fineearthphotography/
*Aha Moment*
I set up a booth each Thursday night at Palm Springs Village Fest. I was shooting a live Instagram feed on April 14 when someone behind me uttered "Wow!" in response to the metal prints I display. Moments lik…
playlist_add
May 18, 2022
Kevin Mitchell, Founder of North Pier Angling
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast.
This is your Host, Howard Fox.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, and enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Kevin Mitchell, Founder of North Pier Angling.
Kevin provides guided fishing experiences in Western Massachusetts & Southern New England.
To learn more about Kevin and North Pier Angling, visit their website at *https://northpierangling.com.*
You can also learn more about North Pier Angling on the following social sites:
*Facebook*
*Instagram*
*YouTube*
The *Outdoor Adventure Series* is a Podcast Production of *Fox Coaching, Inc.*
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add
Apr 20, 2022
Heather Saulsbury - Outdoor Adventure Enthusiast and Co-founder of PNWBUSHCRAFT
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast.
This is your Host, Howard Fox.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, and enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Heather Saulsbury
Heather is an Outdoor Adventure Enthusiast and Owner and Co-founder of PNWBUSHCRAFT, the producer of rugged outdoor gear for your next adventure.
PNWBUSHCRAFT is a family business she started with her husband in 2014. They focus on creating amazing handcrafted outdoor gear that is a sustainable product that will help create years of wonderful experiences and not end up in a landfill after a couple of uses.
To learn more about Heather and PNWBUSHCRAFT, check out their website at https://www.pnwbushcraft.com/
You can also check out PNWBUSHCRAFT on these social sites:
*Facebook*
Link: https://www.facebook.com/pnwbushcraftshop
*Instagram*
Link: https://…
playlist_add
Mar 29, 2022
Paul Sieswerda - Executive Director of Gotham Whale, and the Author of Big Whale, Big City
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast.
This is your Host, Howard Fox.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, stewardship, and enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Paul Sieswerda.
Paul is the Executive Director of Gotham Whale, a 501c3 organization whose mission is the study, education, and advocacy for the marine mammals around NYC.
Paul is the author of *Big Whale, Big City*, an illustrated children’s book that tells the story of a humpback whale named Jerry, whose journey to New York City parallels the story of humpbacks that are returning to NYC.
Link: https://amzn.to/3I34G12
The Illustrator for Big Whale, Big City was Joy S. Reidenberg, Ph.D.
The book's cover photo is based on the photography of Artie Raslich.
Paul was also a longtime Curator at both the New England and NY Aquariums. He is also the author of*…
playlist_add
Mar 23, 2022
Kevin Belanger - Great American Rail-Trail Project Manager
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast.
This is your Host, Howard Fox.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, stewardship, and enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Kevin Belanger, Great American Rail-Trail Project Manager for the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.
The Rails-to-Trail Conservancy was founded in 1986. Its mission is to build a nation connected by trails. They’re reimagining public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike, and be active outdoors.
*Aha Moment*
The Great American Rail-Trail is a huge vision to connect the country via a multi-use trail across 12 states and DC. I'm continually amazed at how many people are inspired by the vision to start Bikepacking, especially people for whom big, outdoor adventures haven't always been on their bucket lists.
*Insight2Go*
They didn't teach me in scho…
playlist_add
Mar 15, 2022
John Asselin - Public Affairs Specialist, Bureau of Land Management
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast.
This is your Host, Howard Fox.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, and enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is John Asselin.
John has been with the Bureau of Land Management since August 2016 as a public affairs specialist. He is responsible for communication for Red Rock Canyon and Sloan National Conservation Areas (NCAs), and Gold Butte National Monument in Nevada.
The* **Bureau of Land Management* is an agency within the United States Department of the Interior responsible for administering federal lands. Click here to learn about the BLM and its mission.
*Insight2Go
*
With any job, there are frustrating days. And then there are days that are not at all frustrating, that are wonderful. And, things that, you know are, you're just amazed that. When cool things happen, document th…
playlist_add
Mar 8, 2022
Chris Midgette - Outdoor Enthusiast, Writer, Waterfowl and Upland Birds Hunter
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host, Howard Fox.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, and enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Chris Midgette.
Chris is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast that writes about dogs, hunting, and stories from the field. Most of his stories involve his Boykin Spaniels, Cooper & Traveller, as they chase waterfowl and upland birds across the US.
*Aha Moment*
As far as my writing, it was when my first story got picked up by the Boykin Spaniel Society for their magazine. As far as working with my dogs, it was when I took Traveller on his first hunting trip and how well he did. That's when I really started focusing on experiencing different hunts/places across the US.
*Insight2Go*
To just take that trip. I've talked to so many people that say they can't, don't have time, or can'…
playlist_add
Mar 2, 2022
Ethan Gallogly - Outdoor Enthusiast, Hiker, Professor, and Author of, The Trail: a novel
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host, Howard Fox.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, and enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Ethan Gallogly.
Ethan, or "Po", as he is known on the trail, is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Hiker, Professor, and Author of The Trail: a novel.
The Trail is more than just a novel about hiking that details the origins of the John Muir Trail: a 211-mile trail spanning the rooftop of the Sierra Nevada from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States.
The Trail is an interpretation of the Hero’s Journey, which invites the reader to explore how nature can help us to rediscover what’s missing in our lives
The trail has earned numerous awards. It was included in Kirkus Reviews BEST BOOKS OF 2021 issue • "Unreservedly Recommended" by Midw…
playlist_add
Feb 23, 2022
Richard Bangs - Chief Adventure Officer at Steller, and the Father of Modern Adventure Travel
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host, Howard Fox.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, and enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Richard Bangs.
Richard is an Outdoor Enthusiast, co-founder, and Chief Adventure Officer of Steller - the app that connects travelers with cool new places and experiences.
The NYTimes calls him the Father of Modern Adventure Travel and Explorers Web named him one of 100 Great Explorers of the Last 100 Years.
Richard has spent 30 years + as an explorer and communicator. Back in the 90s, Richard produced the first internet travel site - MTSobek (www.mtsobek.com), the first travel CD ROM - The Adventure Dis), and the first virtual expeditions site - Terra Quest (www.terra-quest.com ).
Richard has been an Adventure Filmmaker and Director, Contributing Author for many magazine…
playlist_add
Feb 15, 2022
Ryan McMahon - Outdoor Enthusiast and Founder of Elite Custom Adventures
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host, Howard Fox.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, and enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Ryan McMahon.
Ryan McMahon is the Founder of Elite Custom Adventures. I was introduced to Ryan by Chez Chesak, Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America - https://owaa.org
Ryan and his team at Elite Custom Adventures here in Las Vegas, specializes in creating experiences for their clients that they’ll remember for a lifetime.
ECA’s adventures include Las Vegas Day Trips & National Park Experiences.
ECA works with individuals, Corporate, and International Clients,
ECA National Park Scholarship - The ECA provides a scholarship to a family of up to 6 who:
* Have never experienced a national park,
* Would not be able to afford the experience o…
playlist_add
Feb 9, 2022
Rob Vinson - Wildlife Refuge Manager at the Pahranagat and Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuges
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another year of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host Howard Fox.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, and enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Rob Vinson.
Rob is a Wildlife Refuge Manager with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He is currently the Wildlife Refuge Manager at the Pahranagat and Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuges, here in Southern Nevada.
In this episode, Rob shares his passion for wildlife habitat and population management and seeing migratory birds utilize habitats that the Refuge Crews work hard to provide.
Rob also discussed the ongoing research that takes in the refugees throughout the US, including the annual Christmas Bird Count.
To learn more about Rob and his work, visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website at https://www.fws.gov/ and the Pahranagat and Moapa Valley National Wildlif…
playlist_add
Jan 26, 2022
Alec Sills-Trausch, Outdoors Writer, and Landscape Photographer
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host Howard Fox.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, and enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Alec Sills-Trausch.
Alec is an Outdoors Writer, Landscape Photographer, and is a passionate advocate for pushing boundaries in the wild. He loves to write about his travels, and craft articles that help educate and inspire others to find their joy in nature. By showing off the beauty of planet earth, he hopes to bring more people into the environmental movement to protect our greatest treasures.
Alec’s current writing roles include SunnyScope and Adorama. He also wanted to share that he is a cancer survivor, and he hopes to show the world that there is a future beyond this terrible disease. Alec resides in Santa Barbara, CA, and has plans to move to Seattle in 2022.
*"ah-…
playlist_add
Jan 19, 2022
David Young, Outdoor Enthusiast, Freelance Writer, and Blogger
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host, Howard Fox.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration and enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is David Young.
David is a Colorado-based Freelance Writer specializing in outdoor adventure, public relations, and the production of Creative Custom Content. He is also an avid skier, fly fisherman, MTB, golfer & whiskey lover.
To learn more about David, you can visit his website at http://davidyoungcommunications.com/.
You can also visit David on the following social sites:
LinkedIn
Twitter
Click here to learn more about the *Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA)**.*
The Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of *Fox Coaching, Inc.*
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add
Jan 14, 2022
Retha Charette, Professional Pedestrian, Adventure Travel Writer, and Adventure Manager
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host Howard Fox.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration and enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Retha Charette.
Retha is a Professional Pedestrian, Adventure Travel Writer, and Adventure Manager.
Retha works with women who want to get outside, build their hiking skills, and push themselves, and she loves hiking big mountains and long trails
In this episode you’ll also learn more about Retha’s adventure travel spirit, including the moment she and her hiking buddy climbed onto the ferry to get across the Kennebec River in Maine, to finish her AT hiking adventure.
To learn more about Retha and her adventure opportunities visit her website at https://roamingnanny.com.
You can also retrieve a free download on her website, the Beginner’s Guide to Hiking: https://roam…
playlist_add
Jan 12, 2022
Tom Luba, Fishing Enthusiast, Jig Craftsman, and Freelance Outdoor Writer
Hello everyone. Welcome back for another year of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host, Howard Fox.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration and enjoyment of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Tom Luba.
Tom is a Fishing Enthusiast, Jig Craftsman, and Freelance Outdoor Writer. His writing focuses on open-water fishing.
Where you can find Tom’s work:
Midwest Outdoors
On Wisconsin Outdoors, Distributed at the Quick Trip Gas Stations
To learn more about what you need to make your own fishing lures and tie your own flies, visit these sites:
LurePartsOnline
Barlow's Tackle Shop
Jann’s Netcraft
Insigt2Go:
Follow this link to our Dropbox folder where you’ll find to documents that Tom has shared:
1. Making Jigs Outline with Photos; and
2. Jig Making 101 instructions
The Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of *Fox Coaching, Inc.*
*Podcast hosted by **B…
playlist_add
Dec 29, 2021
Chris Paparo, Outdoor Enthusiast, Freelance Writer, and Wildlife Photographer
Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host Howard Fox. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Chris Paparo
Chris is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Freelance Writer, and Wildlife Photographer.
Chris was born and raised on Long Island (New York). He’s been exploring the wilds of the Island for over 30 years. He is the owner of Fish Guy Photos, Chris is a wildlife photographer, writer, and lecturer who enjoys bringing public awareness to the diverse wildlife that calls the island home.
*Articles*
Chris also writes features for the NY/NJ edition of On The Water Magazine.
https://news.stonybrook.edu/university/great-horned-owls-descend-on-stony-brook-southampton/
*Insigt2Go*: "get outside and explore nature"
To learn more about Chris and his work, you can visit his website at www.fishg…
playlist_add
Dec 27, 2021
Jim Boone, Outdoor Enthusiast, Ecologist, and Environmental Activist
Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host Howard Fox. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Jim Boone.
Jim is an Outdoor Enthusiast, and Ecologist. His professional interests include looking at the way things interact, focusing now on the local effects of climate change on the desert ecosystem, and things that can be done to ease the transition to a different climate system.
Jim also runs the Bird and Hike Website - is intended for two audiences: (1) people who might not visit public lands on their own, and (2) visitors from afar who don't know the area. But really, the main audience is people who haven't gotten out on public lands but want to.
PASSION
Hiking alone in the desert knocking down abandoned, bird-killing mining-claim markers.
WEBSITE PURPOSE
Hopefully, novice hik…
playlist_add
Dec 22, 2021
Edgar Castillo, Outdoor Enthusiast, Wild Bird Hunter, and Freelance Writer
Hello everyone, this is Howard Fox, host of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Edgar Castillo
Edgar is a recently retired law enforcement officer. He also served in the United States Marine Corps for twelve years. Edgar has a passion for exploring the landscapes in search of wild birds in wild places. He documents his travels across public lands, throughout his home state of Kansas and the greater US, hunting in open fields, walking tree lines, & busting’ through plum thickets.
To learn more about Edgar, you can visit his website at https://projectupland.com/author/huntbirdz/
*Articles by Edgar:
*
Edgar has written over 75 articles for both print and online content for various magazines and online e-magazines and European journals.
https://hunttoeat.com/hunting/check-your-harvest-a-game-birds-crop-te…
playlist_add
Dec 17, 2021
Kelsey Roseth, Outdoor Adventure Enthusiast, Freelance Journalist, and Founder of Kero Creative
Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Kelsey Roseth
Kelsey is an entrepreneur, she runs Kero Creative, an advertising//marketing agency, and she is a Freelance Journalist.
As a woman with a disability, Kelsey writes about birding (a disability-friendly activity), nature and the outdoors, and how to pursue outdoor recreation as a person with a disability, or a person experiencing chronic pain.
To learn more about Kelsey and her work, visit her website at https://keslseyroseth.com
Links to articles by Kelsey:
https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/lifestyle/1709302-Undefeated-by-pain-Duluth-woman-battles-back-with-a-positive-spirit-and-minimal-painkillers
https://www.birdsandblooms.com/author/kelsey-roseth/
https://medium.com/@kelseyroseth (older content)…
playlist_add
Dec 15, 2021
Ruth Hoyt, Award-winning Nature Photographer
Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Ruth Hoyt.
Ruth is a Naturalist, an Award-winning Nature Photographer, and Owner of Photo Bound Tours. She is based in Deep South Texas, and specializes in teaching bird and nature photography. She works with Texas photo ranches as a guide, workshop leader, and consultant.
Ruth has led tours and workshops for various companies such as Kodak and agencies such as the National Parks system. She also has many Exhibitions, Photo Credits, and Photo Competitions to her credit.
Ruth is a long-time active member of OWAA (Outdoor Writers Association of America) and currently serves on the Board of Directors. Her Committee work includes support for the Photography and Excellence In Craft competition sections. She also maintai…
playlist_add
Dec 13, 2021
Mary Forgione, Outdoor Enthusiast, Freelance Writer, and Editor
Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Mary Forgione.
Mary is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Freelance Writer, and Editor, specializing in travel and Outdoors adventures worldwide.
Mary Forgione writes “The Wild”, a weekly newsletter featuring insider tips on the best of Southern California beaches, trails, parks, deserts, forests, and mountains. She loves tips and stories about running, hiking, and anything to do with the great outdoors. Click here to sign-up for “The Wild” Newsletter - *https://www.latimes.com/newsletters/the-wild*
Stories We Chatted About With Mary:
Hiking with a disability
The bonds you make on the trail
To learn more about Mary, you can connect and follow her on these social sites:
LinkedIn
Twitter
Instagram
*Recommendations*…
playlist_add
Dec 10, 2021
Phil Bloom, Outdoor Enthusiast, Journalist, Freelance Writer, and Author
Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host Howard Fox. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Phil Bloom
Phil is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Journalist, Freelance Writer, and Author. Phil spent 33 years as a newspaper reporter and 10 more as communications chief for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
He continues to write articles for Outdoor Indiana magazine, the official publication of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Subscription are $15 per year or $28 for two years. Follow the magazine staff on Facebook, at http://www.facebook.com/OutdoorIndiana.
Phil is researching the history of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. He enjoys digging into the past, learning about the people and events that shaped the organization, which was founded in 1927.
Click…
playlist_add
Dec 8, 2021
Erin McDermott, Executive Director at Friends of Red Rock Canyon
Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Erin McDermott.
Erin is the Executive Director at Friends of Red Rock Canyon.
Friends of Red Rock Canyon (Friends) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve, protect and enrich Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
Erin J. McDermott began her career in the non-profit sector a decade ago by opening a Habitat for Humanity Restore in her hometown of Easton, Maryland while working with AmeriCorps.
Prior to Friends of Red Rock Canyon, Erin was Director of Lending Partnerships with Accion, a global non-profit committed to inclusive small business financing. Erin is a member of the Impact Las Vegas Foundation, Inc., was a 2016-17 Curator of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers LV, and in…
playlist_add
Dec 1, 2021
Bridget Butler, The Bird Diva and the Owner of Bird Diva Consulting
Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Bridget Butler.
Bridget is the Bird Diva and the owner of Bird Diva Consulting.
Bridget is a naturalist that helps people connect with the place that they live through building a relationship with birds and the land - nature connection/immersion, “Sit Spot", and “Slow Birding”.
In her own life and with her clients, Bridget believes that we need the space & time to sit in nature alone, slow down, and be present in the moment with birds.
She loves to facilitate those "wow" moments, listening to people's stories about their experiences with birds and teasing out a bit more, guiding them to their own identification or realization about what was happening in that moment.
Bridget feels that there's a lot to discu…
playlist_add
Nov 29, 2021
Pat Wray, Outdoor Enthusiast, Freelance Writer, and Author
Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Pat Wray
Pat is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Freelance Writer, and Author.
Pat has penned three books:
A Chukar Hunter's Companion
Corvallis Reflections
Gift of the Grenadier: A Novel
*Insigt2Go*
I think we would all be better off if everyone got their news from the written word. Depending on talking heads and ax-grinding anchors is creating a mess of our country.
Pat’s Book Recommendation
Writer's Market 100th Edition: The Most Trusted Guide to Getting Published Paperback
To learn more about Pat and his work, visit his website at *www.patwray.com* or *www.outdoorinsights.com*
Pat can also be found on the following social site(s):
Facebook
The Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of *Fox Coaching, Inc…
playlist_add
Nov 24, 2021
Rick Saez, Host of the Outdoor Biz Podcast
Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series on the Success InSight Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Rick Saez
Rick is an adventurer, author, accomplished photographer, and podcaster. He is the host of the Outdoor Biz Podcast.
He is also an author, speaker, accomplished photographer, outdoor industry insider, and product development, expert.
Rick is committed to helping as many people as possible learn about, enjoy, and get energized by Outdoor and Adventure Travel experiences.
Rick is also a member of the *Outdoor Writers Association of America*.
To learn more about Rick and his work, you can visit his website and check out his podcast library https://ricksaez.com/
Rick also invites you to connect with him following social sites
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Success InSight is a producti…
playlist_add
Nov 22, 2021
Jacob Deutsch, Outdoor Recreation Enthusiast & Freelance Writer
Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series on the Success InSight Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Jacob Deutsch
Jacob is an Outdoor Recreation Enthusiast, Freelance Writer, and Founder of Iron Triangle Writes.
Jacob writes professional blog posts, articles, website content, social media content, and product-focused content that will get his clients noticed.
Jacob is a member of the *Outdoor Writers Association of America*
To learn more about Jacob and his work, you can visit his website and checkout is Outdoor Articles at https://www.irontrianglewrites.com/
Jacob’s Niches include Outdoor Recreation, Backpacking, Wildland Trekking, Outside, *FitForTrips*, *American Off-roads*.
Jacob also invites you to connect with him on LinkedIn
The Hiking Trails mentioned by Jacob:
The New England…
playlist_add
Nov 3, 2021
Isabelle (Izzy) Edwards, Wildlife & Nature Photographer, Artist, and Conservationist
Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series on the Success InSight Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Isabelle Edwards
Izzy is 18 year old Nature & Wildlife Photographer, Artist, and Conservationist in the Pacific Northwest. She is also a Jumping Spider appreciator and keeper
To learn more about Izzy and her work, visit her website at www.isabelleedwardsphoto.com
You can follow Izzy on her Instagram Page
You can also find Izzy's work on the Journal of Wildlife Photography's website.
The Coaching and Consulting Insights Series on Success InSight is a Podcast Production of *Fox Coaching, Inc.*
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add
Oct 6, 2021
Danielle Taylor, Outdoor Adventure and Travel Journalist and Managing Editor of The Journal of Wildlife Photography
Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series on the Success InSight Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Danielle Taylor.
Danielle is a Freelance Outdoor Adventure and Travel Journalist, and the Managing Editor of The Journal of Wildlife Photography.
To learn more about Danielle and her work, visit her website at https://adventureeditorial.com/
If you would like to learn more about The Journal of Wildlife Photography, and perhaps signup for an Annual Subscription or a Lifetime Membership, visit their website at https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JournalofWildlifePhotography
Danielle's *InSight-2-Go*
Danielle recommends the book Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard, the founder, and owner of Patagonia, Inc. Chouinard’s book includes pri…
playlist_add
Sep 22, 2021
Matthew Dickerson, Outdoor Enthusiast, Environmental Journalist and Outdoor Writer, and the Author of A Fine-Spotted Trout on Corral Creek: On the Cutthroat Competition of Native Trout in the Northern Rockies
Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series on the Success InSight Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Matthew Dickerson
Matthew began writing about fishing and environmental issues in 1997 with an award-winning newspaper column in Middlebury, VT. He is the author of numerous books on fly fishing and river health throughout the US.
He is a professor at Middlebury College in Vermont, a scholar of the writings of J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, and an environmental journalist and outdoor writer. He is also the author of three novels of historical fiction, three fantasy novels, and several books on the theological and moral aspects of the work of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.
Matthew is also the Manager, Editor, and Feature Writer, for Trout Downstream, an online magazine.
His most recent boo…
playlist_add
Sep 10, 2021
Joyce Yoo & Shane Borza, Outdoor Adventure Enthusiasts and The Stars of EL CAP WEDDING
Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series on the Success InSight Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guests today are Joyce Yoo and Shane Borza
Joyce is a Voice Actor & Career Coach and her husband Shane is a Filmmaker & Life Coach
Joyce & Shane are both rock climbers and filmmakers. They have collaborated on several shorts and feature films about climbing, including their El Cap Wedding, and we enjoy getting outdoors as much as they can.
The couple shared that El Cap Wedding was one of the most fulfilling projects to work on creatively and in terms of collaboration - it was fairly complex being simultaneously a wedding, a complex climbing trip, and a film shoot. They got to be authentic to themselves and despite many challenges, together with their unlikely team, they made it happen.
Reactions were receiv…
playlist_add
Aug 18, 2021
Amy Grisak, Outdoor Enthusiast, Freelance Writer, Photographer, Author, and Founder of Endless Endeavors
Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series on the Success InSight Podcast.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Amy Grisak.
Amy is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in everything from gardening to outdoor recreation and natural history issues, particularly in her beautiful home state of Montana.
She is the author of two books:
*Nature Guide to Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks (Nature Guides to National Parks Series)* – May/June 2021; and
*Found Photos of Yellowstone: Yellowstone's History in Tourist and Employee Photos** Paperback – September 2021 (150th Anniv)*
To learn more about Amy and her work, please visit her website at https://www.amygrisak.com.
You can also find Amy on the following social sites:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
YouTube Story about Amy
To le…
playlist_add
Aug 13, 2021
Patrick Durkin, Outdoor Recreation Enthusiast, Wisconsin Resident, Award-winning Outdoor Writer, Freelance Newspaper Columnist, and Outdoors Reporter
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series on the Success InSight Podcast.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Patrick Durkin.
Patrick is an award-winning outdoor writer with nearly 40 years on the job. While he covers mainly Wisconsin, Patrick is a Wildlife-Research Contributing Writer for MeatEater, and he also writes nationally for Outdoor Life and Quality Whitetails. He is also the current president of the Wisconsin Outdoor Comunicators Association.
To learn more about Patrick and his work, and to read his blog, visit his website at PatrickDurkinOutdoors.com
You can visit https://www.themeateater.com/authors/patrick-durkin, to read the latest insights written by Patrick, about wildlife behavior and biology.
You can also visit Patrick on the following web & social sites:
Facebook
Instagram
To learn more about the…
playlist_add
Aug 9, 2021
Dan Small, Outdoors Enthusiast, Author, Writer, Host & Producer of Outdoor Wisconsin - a Production of Milwaukee PBS, and of Outdoors Radio with Dan Small.
Today's episode of Success InSight is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Dan Small.
Dan has been host/producer of OUTDOOR WISCONSIN, a production of Milwaukee PBS, since its premiere in November 1984. He also produces and hosts a weekly radio show, Outdoors Radio with Dan Small, which airs on 17 broadcast stations throughout Wisconsin and is available as a podcast.
Dan is a contributing editor of WISCONSIN OUTDOOR NEWS, a bi-weekly newspaper that covers outdoor activities, environmental concerns, and other items of interest to Wisconsin's sportsmen and women.
And he is past president of the Wisconsin Outdoor Communicators Association and a past board member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America and the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers.
To learn more about Dan and his work,…
playlist_add
Aug 4, 2021
Walter Till, Lifelong Outdoor Adventure Enthusiast and Car Camping Evangelist
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Success Insight Podcast.
This episode is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series.
We are very happy to partner with the great folks from Luno, the first-ever brand dedicated to creating a better car-camping experience. Luno is creating a movement through their belief in spontaneous getaways, dirt road discoveries, and any outdoor pursuit in between.
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Walter Till.
Walt is a retired manager in the medical device industry and a longtime outdoor adventure enthusiast. Walt is enjoying his retirement by going on outdoor adventures out west with his wife and family. He just returned from a fantastic trip in Utah where he and his wife visited 5 National Parks and 4 National Monuments, along with stunning BLM lands to car camp in.
To see highlights from Walt’s western adventures, you can visit his Instagram page at www.instagram.com/walt_till_sports/.
To learn about Luno, the first-ever br…
playlist_add
Jul 28, 2021
Allie Vaughan, Outdoor Adventure Enthusiast, and Head of Product for Luno
Welcome back to the Success InSight Podcast. Today’s episode is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Allie Vaughan, Head of Product at Luno.
Allie is an accomplished product designer and developer. She is passionate about creating simple, useful gear for outdoor recreation, and enjoys strategizing and conducting big-picture thinking within her role.
To learn more about Allie and her work, visit the Luno website at https://lunolife.com/
You can also connect with Allie on the following social sites:
LinkedIn
Instagram
Success InSight is a production of *Fox Coaching, Inc.*
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add
Jul 16, 2021
Kris Millgate, Outdoor Journalist, Author, Publisher, and Documentary Filmmaker
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Success InSight Podcast. Today's episode is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is *Kris Millgate.*
Kris is an outdoor journalist who covers outdoor and natural resource stories for print and video media outlets nationwide, including stores for PBS, USA Today, Field & Stream, and East Idaho Outdoors. She is also the founder of Tight Line Media. And she is working on a film and a book about salmon migration from the ocean to Idaho.
Kris is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, a life member of Trout Unlimited, an elementary school volunteer, and a former Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation commissioner. She is an avid fly fisher, ultra trail runner, and youth hockey coach. Her mission is to help humans form a stronger connection with the plane…
playlist_add
Jul 9, 2021
Benjamin Barakat, Award-winning Astrophotographer, Milk Way Galaxy Enthusiast, and Workshop Facilitator
Today's episode of Success InSight is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Benjamin Barakat
Benjamin is an award-winning astrophotographer, Milk Way enthusiast, and workshop facilitator.
He is also a real estate & architecture photographer, offering high-end photography, drone, & 360 Virtual tour images.
Benjamin resides in Basel, Switzerland with his wife and their newborn child.
Benjamin was designated a 2021 Milky Way Photographer of the Year by Capture The Atlas
https://capturetheatlas.com/
To learn more about Benjamin and his work, you can visit his website and Instagram.
Success InSight is a production of *Fox Coaching, Inc.*
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add
Jun 30, 2021
Colleen Miniuk, Freelance Outdoor Photographer, Writer, Publisher, Instructor, and Motivational Speaker
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Success InSight Podcast. Today's episode is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is *Colleen Miniuk*
Colleen is a Corporate-America-escapee, turned full-time freelance outdoor photographer, writer, publisher, instructor, and motivational speaker. Colleen specializes in nature and outdoor recreation. Her purpose as an outdoor communicator is to inspire and help others enjoy the Great Outdoors.
She is the author of two award-winning guidebooks, "Wild in Arizona: Photographing Arizona’s Wildflowers, A Guide to When, Where, & How" (2nd ed.) and "Photographing Acadia National Park: The Essential Guide to When, Where, and How."
Colleen writes the Dear Bubbles Blog, where she shares advice & insights about photography, art, and the creative life.
You can l…
playlist_add
Jun 18, 2021
Barbara Ann Mojica, Author of The Little Miss HISTORY Book Series - Little Miss HISTORY Travels to TOMBSTONE ARIZONA
Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of the Success InSight Podcast.
Today's episode of Success InSight is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Barbara Ann Mojica and her husband, Victor Mojica.
Barbara Ann is the creator and author of the award-winning, Little Miss HISTORY book series. Little Miss HISTORY is a whimsical character Barbara uses to narrate her book series. With this series, Barbara hopes to educate, entertain and inspire children to learn about historical people and places. The design and illustrations for the book series were produced by her husband, Victor.
Barbara Ann & Victor joined us in 2020 when we were first introduced to the *Little Miss HISTORY book series*.
When we launched the Outdoor Adventure Series, Barbara & Victor joined us to chat about *Little…
playlist_add
Jun 16, 2021
Travis Puglisi, Outdoor Adventurer, Educator, Blogger, and Founder of Wandering Mojave Hiking Services
Welcome back to the Success InSight Podcast. Today’s episode is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series. Our guest today is Travis Puglisi, founder of Wandering Mojave Hiking Services.
We first met Travis back in February, when he recorded his first podcast episode, and he introduced us to—Wandering Mojave Hiking Services. Here’s a link to episode 3006 with Travis.
You’ll recall that Travis is a 20-year desert resident and offers guided hiking and backpacking experiences in Joshua Tree National Park. Now that summer is in full swing, we’ve asked Travis back so that we can discuss how to prepare for your outdoor desert adventure and stay safe.
*Travis’ Outdoor Essentials*
* The fuel for your car
* Headlamp & Spare Batteries
* Knife
* Lighter
* Pencil (and notepad)
* Duct Tape or Gaffers Tape
* Satellite Messenger
* Water - one gallon per person
* Food - Protein Bar, Can of Tuna, Sardines, Mixed Nuts, Sugar, Electrolytes or Salt Tablets
* Trek…
playlist_add
Jun 2, 2021
Channing Lindsay, Lifelong Outdoor and Car Camping Adventure Enthusiast
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Success Insight Podcast. This episode is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series.
We are very happy to partner with the great folks from Luno, the first-ever brand dedicated to creating a better car-camping experience. Luno is creating a movement through their belief in spontaneous getaways, dirt road discoveries, and any outdoor pursuit in between.
Our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series is Channing Lindsay. Channing has been going on outdoor adventures since he was a small child. Click here to follow Channing’s adventures on Instagram
To learn about Luno, the first-ever brand dedicated to creating a better car-camping experience, and see their product line, we invite you to click here, and you'll be taken to their website.
The *SuccessInSight Podcast* is a production of Fox Coaching, Inc.
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add
May 28, 2021
Barbara Ann Mojica, Author of The Little Miss HISTORY Book Series - Little Miss HISTORY Travels to Mount Rushmore
Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of the Success InSight Podcast.
Today's episode of Success InSight is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Barbara Ann Mojica and her husband, Victor Mojica.
Barbara Ann is the creator and author of the award-winning, Little Miss HISTORY book series.
Little Miss HISTORY is a whimsical character Barbara uses to narrate her book series. With this series, Barbara hopes to educate, entertain and inspire children to learn about historical people and places.
The design and illustrations for the book series were produced by her husband, Victor.
Barbara Ann & Victor joined us in 2020 when we were first introduced to the Little Miss HISTORY.
We invited Barbara Ann & Victor back on the podcast earlier this year to chat about Little Miss HISTORY Trav…
playlist_add
May 24, 2021
Pete Ducato, Outdoor Adventurer and Founder of Luno
Welcome back for another episode of the Success InSight Podcast.
Today’s episode is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series
Our guest today is Pete Ducato.
Pete is the Founder of Luno. An Industrial Designer by trade, Pete has been in the product world for the past 10+ years. He started a multi-discipline design firm, STEL, in 2015 developing products for a variety of industries. It was here where he learned how to bring a product to the mass market while working with other entrepreneurs, small businesses, & fortune 500 companies (i.e. Under Armour, Sonos, Nomad, Bosch, Fitbit).
Pete is joining us today, to introduce us to the Luno product line, while highlighting their flagship product that has made Overlanding, Car Camping, spontaneous getaways, and outdoor adventures a more enjoyable experience.
Click here to connect with Pete on LinkedIn.
To learn more about Luno and their line of outdoor adventure products, you can visit their website at https://lunolife.com/
You…
playlist_add
May 21, 2021
Elinor DeWire, Award-Winning Researcher, Photographer and Writer About Lighthouses, and Amateur Astronomer
Today's episode of Success InSight is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series
Our guest today is Elinor DeWire. Elinor is an award-winning researcher, photographer, and writer about lighthouses
Elinor joined us on Success Insight back in January 2020, before our lives took a hard turn. During that episode, we learned about Elinor’s fascination and passion for Lighthouses, and how this informed her career pursuit.
Here’s a link back to that episode for you.
https://www.successinsightpodcast.com/2020/01/elinor-dewire.html
Elinor has been researching, photographing, and writing about lighthouses since 1972. She has visited more than eight hundred sentinels in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. She is the author of over twenty books and more than 250 articles on the subject of Lighthouses.
In today’s episode, Elinor shares how outdoor adventure and lighthouses can make great memories. She also shares some of her favorite lighth…
playlist_add
May 19, 2021
Jen Sotolongo, Outdoor Enthusiast, Adventure Dog Parent, Athlete, Writer, and Blogger
Hello everyone and welcome back to the Success InSight Podcast
Today's episode of Success InSight is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series
It's a pleasure to introduce you to Jen Sotolongo. Jen and Sitka are the team behind Long Haul Trekkers, a site devoted to outdoor adventures with your dog. Jen is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Adventure Dog Parent, Athlete, Writer, and Blogger. She is also the author of “The Essential Guide to Hiking with Dogs: Trail-Tested Tips and Expert Advice for Canine Adventures”.
Click here to get your copy of The Essential Guide to Hiking with Dogs: Trail-Tested Tips and Expert Advice for Canine Adventures on Amazon.
Jen’s writing & blogging include insights for camping, flying, cycling, hiking, traveling, and running with your dog, as well as the essential gear you’ll need to keep your adventure dog safe and healthy.
To learn more about Jen and her passion for being an Adventure Dog Parent, visit her website at https://longhaultrekkers.com…
playlist_add
Apr 26, 2021
Ralf Rohner, Landscape Astrophotography, Deep Space Imaging, and "Deepscape" Photography Enthusiast
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Success InSight Podcast
Today's episode of Success InSight is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series.
It's a pleasure to introduce you to Ralf Rohner.
Ralf captains a Boeing 777-300ER for an International Carrier. When he's not working in the cockpit, his interests include landscape astrophotography and deep space photography.
Ralf is passionate about combining advanced landscape astrophotography and deep space imaging techniques into a new photographic field called "deepscape" photography, and he has had numerous articles about astrophotography, published on the Milky Way Photographers website, including:
https://milkywayphotographers.com/article/2021/03/11/sky-watcher-az-gti-the-perfect-mount-for-mobile-astrophotography/
https://milkywayphotographers.com/article/2019/09/13/airborne-astrophotography/
https://milkywayphotographers.com/article/2020/01/24/going-deep-pushing-the-limits-of-nightscape-photography/
To learn more about…
playlist_add
Apr 24, 2021
Scott Leuthold, Adventurer, and Founder of 4XPEDITION
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Success InSight Podcast
Today's episode of Success InSight is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series.
It’s a pleasure to have Scott Leuthold return as our guest. Scout is an adventurer, and Founder of 4xpedition. For more than 30 years, Scott has been exploring the natural world on foot, driving and riding off-road vehicles, riding touring and mountain bikes, and paddling watercraft. His adventures have taken him to the remote corners of the world.
This past week I reached out to Scott and asked if he would like to join me here on Success InSight - Outdoor Adventure Series to discuss how to prepare for an outdoor adventure?
In today’s episode, Scott shares his recommended Health-related Essentials and Vehicle Recovery Essentials. We hope that today’s episode will help you prepare for your upcoming outdoor adventures, either solo (with your pet too), with loved ones, and with friends.
The list below is an initial one that Scot…
playlist_add
Apr 14, 2021
Ken Keffer, Freelance Writer and Speaker, Professional Naturalist, and Award-winning Environmental Educator and Author
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Success InSight Podcast
Today's episode of Success InSight is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series.
It's a pleasure to introduce you to Ken Keffer. Ken is a freelance writer and speaker. a professional naturalist, and an award-winning environmental educator and author. Ken’s career is spent highlighting the importance of nature and encouraging people to explore the outdoors. Ken has penned seven books connecting kids and the outdoors.
Ken received the Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education’s Nonformal Educator of the Year Award, and “The Kids’ Outdoor Adventure Book: 448 Great Things to Do In Nature Before You Grow Up” was awarded a National Outdoor Book Award honorable mention.
Ken is also a regular contributor to Birds & Blooms magazine, he has also written for regional and national outlets in both print and online including Wyoming Wildlife, Backcountry Journal, the National Wildlife Federation, Parks & Rec…
playlist_add
Apr 1, 2021
Peter Zelinka, Astrophotography Enthusiast, YouTube Content Creator, and Online Educator
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Success InSight Podcast
Today's episode of Success InSight is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series
It's a pleasure to introduce you to Peter Zelinka - Astrophotography Enthusiast, YouTube Content Creator, and Online Educator
In June 2016, Peter quit his full-time IT job to pursue photography.
Peter is an avid hiker and backpacker. He describes himself as a nomadic nature photographer.
As Peter's photographs attest to, he is also a gifted astrophotography professional.
You can learn more about Peter and his work, including registering for one of his astrophotography tutorials or signing up for a personalized online class by visiting his website at https://www.peterzelinka.com/
You can also follow Peter on the following social sites:
Instagram (5300 + followers)
YouTube Channel (41K + followers)
The *SuccessInSight Podcast* is a production of Fox Coaching, Inc. and First Story Strategies.
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Sh…
playlist_add
Mar 25, 2021
Barbara Ann Mojica, Author of The Little Miss HISTORY Book Series - Little Miss HISTORY Travels to SEQUOIA National Park
Today's episode of the Success InSight Podcast is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series.
The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors.
Our guest today is Barbara Ann Mojica
Barbara Ann is the creator and author of the award-winning, Little Miss HISTORY book series.
Little Miss HISTORY is a whimsical character Barbara uses to narrate her book series. With this series, Barbara hopes to educate, entertain and inspire children to learn about historical people and places.
We're excited to invite Barbara Ann back on the podcast today to chat about one specific book in the series, *Little Miss HISTORY Travels to SEQUOIA National Park**.*
The design and illustrations for the book were produced by her husband, Victor Ramon Mojica. Click here to learn more about Victor's work at *Eugenus Studios**.*
You may recall that we interviewed Barbara Ann & Victor in 2020 when…
playlist_add
Mar 16, 2021
Andrée Martin, The Outdoor Adventure Series - Golf and The Great Outdoors
Andrée Martin, The Outdoor Adventure Series - Golf and The Great Outdoors.
Andrée Martin is Your Leadership Mindset & Golf Performance Coach.
Andrée is an LPGA Class A Life Member, a Nationally Recognized Top 50 Golf Teacher and Expert, and a member of the Maine Golf Hall of Fame.
Recognizing Golf’s value as a business tool in today’s competitive marketplace, Andrée works with individuals, groups, corporate or organizational clients to create educational and team-building programs that enhance the professional success of aspiring executives.
Andrée returns to the Success InSight Podcast for the Outdoor Adventure Series - Golf and the Great Outdoors.
Key points include:
* Golf courses around the world are associated with Audubon Sanctuaries
* Golf courses around the world are associated Wildlife Sanctuaries
* Migrating animals and birds often pass through golf courses
* Golf courses & Dark Sky Photography
* The early morning dew, fog, smells, and sound
* Leave…
playlist_add
Feb 23, 2021
Adam Pauli, Teacher, Entrepreneur, Overland Enthusiast, and Owner of Symmetry Trailers
Our guest today on the Success InSight Podcast is *Adam Pauli*
Adam is a Teacher, Entrepreneur, Overland Enthusiast, and Owner of Symmetry Trailers.
Symmetry Trailers builds quality custom overland trailers, expedition trailers, backcountry utility trailers, and rooftop tents.
Building trailers began as a hobby, born out of Adam's summers off as a welding teacher and working on personal projects. Eventually, these projects evolved into working on old and broken trailers for friends and family, turning them into usable units once again.
Adam soon combined his love for Jeeps and the outdoors, and his skills in CAD design, welding, and fabrication, and this is how Symmetry Trailer was born.
To learn more about Adam & Symmetry Trailers, you can visit their website at https://symtrailers.com/
You can also find Symmetry Trailers on the following social sites:
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
You can also follow Symmetry’s Brand Ambassador, Macie, and her adventures, on Instagram at https…
playlist_add
Feb 11, 2021
Travis Puglisi, Founder of Wandering Mojave Hiking Services
Our guest today on the Success Insight Podcast is Travis Puglisi
Travis Puglisi, a 20-year desert resident, and the founder of Wandering Mojave Hiking Services. Wandering Mojave offers guided hiking and backpacking experiences in Joshua Tree National Park.
Travis is eager to share his stories and knowledge of the desert with you.
Wandering Mojave is regularly exploring Joshua Tree National Park in order to create unique routes customized outdoor adventures for the individual or group.
Travis utilizes a combination of trails and cross-country trekking, and guests have opportunities to view the park in a way that is always beyond their expectations.
You can reach out to Travis and learning more about Wandering Mojave Hiking Services by visiting their website at *https://wanderingmojave.com/*
You can also learn more about Wandering Mojave on the following social sites:
*Facebook**
**Instagram**
**Blog*
The *SuccessInSight Podcast* is a production of Fox Coaching, Inc. and First St…
playlist_add
Aug 11, 2020
Scott Leuthold, Adventurer & Founder of 4XPEDITION
Scott Leuthold is an adventurer and Founder of 4XPEDITION. For more than 30 years, Scott has been exploring the natural world on foot, driving and riding off-road vehicles, riding touring and mountain bikes, and paddling watercraft. His adventures have taken him to the remote corners of the world.
Just as his adventure experience and skill have spanned decades, so has his career in graphic design, product design, corporate branding, and digital marketing. Scott ran his own award-winning branding agency for more than 16 years.
To learn more about Scott and his work, visit his website at https://4xpedition.com.
You can also learn more about Scott and his work by following him on these social sites:
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
The *SuccessInSight Podcast* is a production of Fox Coaching, Inc. and First Story Strategies.
*Podcast hosted by **Buzzsprout*
*Show Notes powered by **Castmagic*
playlist_add