Dive into a new fun adventure, swimming with wild manatees in Florida. Lauren shares manatees facts, how to prepare, what it's like firsthand, and why she supports this activity.

Check out the blog post: Everything You Need to Know About Swimming with Manatees

Ad Sponsors: Visit Florida

Music: zatsplat.com

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Lauren discusses why she speaks out on race and politics as an adventure travel blogger and shares her honest thoughts on the insurrection events of January 6, 2021 through her lens as a Black woman in America.

For access to the full audio and video version of this bonus episode subscribe to the Patreon at www.patreon.com/outdoorsydiva

Lauren takes us on a travel journey to some of her favorite Florida springs. Learn about the freshwater swimming holes with waters that rival the Caribbean Sea.

-The best Florida springs to visit

- The best time of year to visit a Florida spring

- Fun activities you can do at a Florida spring

Episode sponsor: Visit Florida www.visitflorida.com

Music: www.zatsplat.com

This episode is sponsored by Discover Martin

Martin County Florida is a hidden gem on the Atlantic Coast of Florida. I took a day trip there to go sailing and have a private tour of the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center.

Learn all about my fun day on the water, the unique beaches, and the parks that make this area a great road trip destination.

Blog Post: https://outdoorsydiva.com/martin-county-florida-day-trip/

https://www.DiscoverMartin.com

https://www.treasurecoastsailingadventures.com/

https://www.floridaocean.org/

We are chatting with the founders of the California-based hiking group, Black Girls Trekkin. Hear how Michelle Race and Tiffany Tharpe got started in the outdoors, their perspective on diversity in the outdoor industry, and fun stories of hiking misadventures in a national park.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlstrekkin

Website: https://www.blackgirlstrekkin.com

Music: zatsplat.com

Outdoorsy Diva recaps her Venice Beach, FL getaway. Get all the details on where to stay, what to eat, and safe things to do. Also get tips on how to travel safely and smartly during the pandemic.

This episode is brought to you by Visit Florida www.visitflorida.com

Local Businesses: Visit Sarasota www.visitsarasota.com, Escape Casey Key, Shark Frenzy, The Ringling, Pops Sunset Grill On the Water, Chaz 51 Steakhouse, Sharky's on the Pie, Big Bam E-Bikes

Music: www.zatsplat.com

Listen to Part 2 of the Mountain Mic interview. This second half of the interview we hear some of Mountain Mic's hilariously crazy hiking stories, like the time he hiked Stairway to Heaven and some of his other misadventures. Also, learn about Trap Hikes. If you don't know what a trap hike is you are definitely missing out.

Instagram: @mountain_mic

www.mountainmic.com

Mountain Mic is the Black Outdoors Spotlight guest for this week. He's sharing how he started his outdoor and travel business and opening up on how nature has played a pivotal role in healing from trauma in his past.

We had so much to talk about that this episode is in two parts. Listen to Part 2 of the Mountain Mic interview in episode 36.

Instagram: @Mountain_mic

Website: https://www.mountainmic.com

Trigger Warning: sexual abuse

Meet Black Outdoors Spotlight guest Demiesha Dennis, founder of Brown Girl Outdoor World in Toronto, Canada. Hear how Demiesha got into birding, fly fishing, and how she's inspiring other Black women to give outdoor recreation a try through her adventure company. We also discuss the lack of representation in outdoor media and what needs to happen to change the narrative for a more diverse outdoor industry.

Instagram: @browngirl_outdoorworld

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Browngirloutdoorworld/

Celebrating National Great Outdoors Month with Nailah Blades, founder of Color Outside where she helps women of color create unapologetic, joy-filled lives through outdoor adventure.

We talk about what it's like to run an outdoor club as a black woman in Salt Lake City and some of the fun outdoor activities Nailah and her family love, like snowshoeing!

Instagram: instagram.com/wecoloroutside

Linktree: linktr.ee/wecoloroutside

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