Welcome to the first episode of Inside the Outside.

Here are a few fun things we mentioned in the show we thought you might enjoy:

Andrew Skurka's Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide. 

Backpacker Magazine is a great resource for novice and experienced hikers. 

Check out David West's YouTube channel.  He helped Gary finally make fire with a bow drill.  

Finally, we mentioned some hikes we've enjoyed.  There are many options if you want to take a day hike or a multi-day hike on the Appalachian Trail.  We hiked through the Great Smoky Mountains which is a national park and has rules and regulations you must follow while on the AT.  Plus, bears.  Learn more here , here, or here.

Croatan is a national forest in North Carolina and worth a visit. It was in the path of Hurricane Florence, so the forest is temporarily closed.  Check status before planning a trip.  

Shenandoah National Park has some Appalachian Trail action plus the infamous Old Rag. 

We also mentioned that Gary made fire with a bow drill for the 1st time. If you want to see that, check out the video on our YouTube page. 

We'll leave you with a little outdoor inspiration until next time:  "Keep close to Nature’s heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean."- John Muir