Deirdre Denali lives in the San Juan mountains of southwest Colorado and is a professional photographer of anything that is wild. On this episode, she goes into detail about her extensive animal tracking experience and the scary encounter she recently had with a mountain lion. We also talked about some of her extensive backpacking trips, landscape photography and conservation and her overall adventure lifestyle that she experiences by living very close to the backcountry of the American Southwest.

Links from the episode:

Deirdre’s Website: https://www.deirdredenaliphotography.com

Deirdre’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Deirdredenaliphotography

Leave No Trace: https://lnt.org

www.backpackers.com

Links from the Host:

Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group

Adventure Bound on Instagram

Rob’s YouTube Channel

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Rob Suminsby quite literally grew up in Acadia National Park. On this episode, we hear all about Acadia and Rob shares some of his favorite spots on the island, the history of the park and insider information that only locals know. We then switch gears and go into some of his recent adventures that he’s taken in his 50s and talk all about outdoor mindset. Rob lives by the motto that your age is just a number and not a limiting factor for getting outside and taking more adventures.

Links from the episode:

Acadia National Park: https://www.nps.gov/acad

Suminsby Park: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Suminsby-Park/137152383125221

Cadillac Mountain: https://acadiamagic.com/CadillacMountain.html

Hunter’s Beach: https://acadiamagic.com/little-hunters-beach.html

Bald Peak Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/bald-peak-trail

Bar Harbor, ME: https://www.visitbarharbor.com

Links from the Host:

Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group

Adventure Bound on Instagram

Rob’s YouTube Channel

Support the Podcast on Patreon

Jenny Kotlyar is the creator of the Campsite Vibes Blog and her mission is to serve as hiking guide for those looking to get more involved in the outdoors.  On this episode we talk all about her story with discovering the outdoors, hiking Mount Whitney, what ultimately led her to create the blog and what Campsite Vibes has meant for those its impacted.  She is also a self-made expert on obtaining outdoor permits and shares several lessons learned and pro tips from her experiences in the backcountry. 

Links from the episode:

Campsite Vibes: https://www.campsitevibes.com

Jenny’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen.outdoors/

Links from the Host:

Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group

Adventure Bound on Instagram

Rob’s YouTube Channel

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Kate Kimball is the Director of Branding and Communication for Explore Van X.  Van X is the internet's best resource for any van building, van living or van life question you may have.  They have a team of adventurous people who are dedicated to scouring the internet to compile all the best van resources and bring everything together on their website, for YOU.  This is a great episode for any one that is interested in learning more about Van Life.

Links from the episode:

Explore Van X Website: https://explorevanx.com

Explore Van X Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explorevanx/?hl=en

Winnebago: https://winnebago.com

Storyteller Overland: https://storytelleroverland.com

Sporstmobile: https://sportsmobile.com

Outside Van: https://www.outsidevan.com

Aluminess: https://www.aluminess.com

Links from the Host:

Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group

Adventure Bound on Instagram

Rob’s YouTube Channel

Support the Podcast on Patreon

Matt and Karen weren’t always associated with National Parks.  It wasn’t until they experienced a series of sudden and tragic events in their lives that they decided that it was now or never to go on the adventure of a lifetime.  So they set out to visit all 59 National Parks in two years, something that very few have ever done.  Since then, they have been to the additional three that have been added to the National Park system.  Their lives have been forever impacted by the beauty of our nation’s public lands and they have become stewards for the protection and preservation of these magnificent spaces, authoring the “Dear Bob and Sue” book series on their adventures through the National Parks system.  If you love National Parks and a few good laughs, then you’ll absolutely love this episode!

Links from the episode:

Elwha River Restoration - Olympic National Park: https://www.nps.gov/olym/learn/nature/elwha-ecosystem-restoration.htm

Brooks Falls Bearcam - Katmai National Park: https://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/photosmultimedia/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-falls.htm

Bumpass Hell Trail - Lassen Volcano National Park: https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/hiking_bumpass_hell.htm

Chilkoot Trail - Klondike Gold Rush, Alaska: https://www.nps.gov/klgo/planyourvisit/chilkoottrail.htm

Dear Bob & Sue: https://www.dearbobandsue.com

Dear Bob & Sue Podcast: https://thedearbobandsuepodcast.com

Dear Bob & Sue Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0985358157/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dbs1-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0985358157&linkId=73c9337710e7915a5d9804fd8f8d8be3 Dorries, Ho! Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dories-Ho-Matt-Smith-ebook/dp/B076GVW1X7/ref=pd_sbsd_14_3/131-8066770-2903453?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B076GVW1X7&pd_rd_r=ec717804-ba52-4d3c-9dcb-c46951c4572b&pd_rd_w=RkqyI&pd_rd_wg=2WFwe&pf_rd_p=165a2065-d6ae-4925-85bd-dec8c4f375a9&pf_rd_r=D253F7Y8E34WA39Z4HS8&psc=1&refRID=D253F7Y8E34WA39Z4HS8

Links from the Host:

Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group

Adventure Bound on Instagram

Rob’s YouTube Channel

Support the Podcast on Patreon

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Joy always dreamed of becoming a park ranger.  She currently works at one of Washington’s busiest state parks and always has a smiling face when answering visitor's questions. Throughout the year, she leads guided hikes, coordinates special events and develops several park-run programs.  On this episode, we talk about her love for the outdoors, how others can help protect our natural spaces and the typical career path to becoming a full-time park ranger.

Links from the episode: 

Washington Trails Association:  https://www.wta.org

Student Conservation Association: https://www.thesca.org/#

Mountains to Sound Greenway: https://mtsgreenway.org

Washington State Parks: https://www.parks.wa.gov

Zion National Park: https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm

Links from the Host:

Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group

Adventure Bound on Instagram

Rob’s YouTube Channel

Support the Podcast on Patreon

On this episode, I sit down with my wife Elly to talk about what Coronavirus means for our family and how we’re still trying to responsibly get outside.  We discuss some recent adventures we’ve been on in our local area and talk about tips from the outdoor industry to help everyone remain healthy and happy during these unprecedented times.

Links from the Episode:

“Leave No Trace” Recommendations for Getting Outside During Covid-19: https://lnt.org/the-leave-no-trace-recommendations-for-getting-outside-amidst-covid-19/

Links from the Host:

Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group

Adventure Bound on Instagram

Rob’s YouTube Channel

Support the Podcast on Patreon

Courtney Reardon made history when she became one of the few women in history who has climbed Mount Everest and survived.  In parts 1 & 2 of her story, we discuss climbing Mount Everest from beginning to end, including:

• The physical preparation she did in advance
• Her mindset going in
• Beginning the climb
• Her Sherpa partner and teammates
• Her favorite memories and some scary stories (including passing by a dead body)
• The Ted X talk she gave after becoming the 68th American woman to summit Mount Everest

It’s an awesome interview that you don’t want to miss!

Links from the Episode:

Ted X Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq6CIitNxjA

Courtney’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtreardon/?hl=en

Links from the Host:

Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group

Adventure Bound on Instagram

Rob’s YouTube Channel

Support the Podcast on Patreon

Courtney Reardon made history when she became one of the few women in history who has climbed Mount Everest and survived.  In parts 1 & 2 of her story, we discuss climbing Mount Everest from beginning to end, including:

• The physical preparation she did in advance
• Her mindset going in
• Beginning the climb
• Her Sherpa partner and teammates
• Her favorite memories and some scary stories (including passing by a dead body)
• The Ted X talk she gave after becoming the 68th American woman to summit Mount Everest

It’s an awesome interview that you don’t want to miss!

Links from the Episode:

Ted X Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq6CIitNxjA

Courtney’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtreardon/?hl=en

Links from the Host:

Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group

Adventure Bound on Instagram

Rob’s YouTube Channel

Support the Podcast on Patreon

After active duty, Michael Matthews hit the road for what became a 30,000 mile back and forth trip across the U.S. and into Mexico, out of his beloved camper van called “The Mystery Machine.”  Today, he is a seasoned rock climber and has climbed all over the world, including a multi-day climb that involved sleeping on a portaledge on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.  On this episode, we talk about his typical preparation for a climb, some of his hardest climbs and his scariest moment on a wall.

Links from the Episode:

Michael’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialmysterymachine/?hl=en

Climbers for Bat Conservation Website: https://www.climbersforbats.colostate.edu

Climbers for Bat Conservation Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ClimbersForBatConservation/

Links from the Host:

Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group

Adventure Bound on Instagram

Rob’s YouTube Channel

Support the Podcast on Patreon