In this special episode, Mike sits down with his sister, Kate, her husband Jed, and their newborn daughter Anne, to explore the theme of travel and family. While much of the podcast revolves around hunting and fishing, this conversation takes a different turn—highlighting adventure, international travel, and a unique relationship with the outdoors.

From childhood family vacations filled with fishing excursions to Kate’s solo journeys around the world, the episode dives into her experiences in New Zealand, Italy, and Morocco, her passion for seeing new places, and how it shaped her career in international education.

Along the way, they cover:
✔️ The Ruhl family’s travel traditions and why nearly every trip involved fishing 🎣
✔️ The one time Kate went fishing in New Zealand—and how she unintentionally upheld the family legacy
✔️ Studying abroad and how it opened the door to global adventures
✔️ A harrowing near-drowning experience while fly fishing in Scotland with their nephew Grant
✔️ Jed’s reluctance toward boats (and a hilarious kayaking mishap in Alaska) 🚣
✔️ The unexpected miracle of baby Anne, named after a beloved family friend
✔️ Future travel plans, from Maine to Italy and beyond

It’s a funny, heartwarming, and insightful conversation about how travel shapes our perspectives and strengthens family bonds.