June 16, 2020

Episode 14: Casey Schreiner and the Joy of Local Hikes

52 minutes

In this episode, Griffith Park, mountain lions, blogs, Lyme disease, and the benefits of local hiking. We’re talking with Casey Schreiner, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Modern Hiker and author of LA Times bestseller ‘Discovering Griffith Park.’

Show Notes

01:00 – What is Modern Hiker how did it get started?

03:50 – First book: ‘Day Hiking Los Angeles’

08:00 – What makes Griffith Park a special place

14:50 – Mountain lions, rattlesnakes and other wildlife of Griffith Park

16:50 – Personal highlights of Griffith Park

20:10 – The “best” way to hike to the Hollywood Sign

24:06 – Did you ever imagine that hiking would be a big part of your identity?

26:00 – Advocacy for the outdoors vs social shaming

34:39 – ‘Lost LA’ history show on KCET, and the “Untold History of Griffith Park”

36:25 – Getting caught in the big earthquake in Nepal

39:13 – Favorite international hike

40:45 – The joy and benefits of local hikes and parks

45:30 – The best ways to find local parks and trails

Mentioned in this Episode

Modern Hiker

Day Hiking Los Angeles

Discovering Griffith Park

Lost LA – The Untold History of Griffith Park

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Our Co-hosts

Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject

Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com

Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

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