Stephen did some hiking recently, but it didn't exactly turn out like he had hoped.  Travis's recent interactions spark a discussion about what it means to live in a "river town" and how some places are better than others at maximizing their water access.  

Yes, Stephen really found a restaurant named Dr. Ho's Humble Pie: https://www.drhoshumblepie.com/ 

To read more about the James River Association and the planned James River Center: https://thejamesriver.org/james-river-center/ 

Richmond, Virginia was named Best River Town 2012 by the readers of Outside Magazine. https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/destinations/north-america/best-river-towns-america/

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#hiking #everytrailconnects #BlueRidge #Appalachia

#JamesRiver #RVA #JamesRiverAssociation #rivertown

Stephen talks about what he learned by listening to himself talk.  Then we discuss what it means to be a responsible user of public spaces.  We even learned a few things to help us in the future!

If you're wondering where we got the tasty BBQ: https://alamobbq.com/menu.html   

To read more about Leave No Trace principles: https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/ 

We have a website! www.exploretheeveryday.com

Travis's IG: @travis.fellows 

Stephen's IG: @rvasteveb

#kiptopeke #vastateparks #inspiration #getoutside #takeahike #leavenotrace

This week we explore what stops us from doing the things that we love (or at least makes it difficult to start).  Then we discuss a video from Beau Miles and what it means to get into the rhythm of something like a hike or even a habit.

The Commute: Walking 90km to work

https://youtu.be/R-Zyud8xh2c

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Travis's IG: @travis.fellows 

Stephen's IG: @rvasteveb

Find out how awful Travis is at maintaining work/life balance and listen to us discuss ideas for changing that. Then hear some stories about issues we have had with using public and private properties for various activities.  

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/07/opinion/google-job-harassment.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage 

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Travis just moved to a new apartment and he has some thoughts on that process.  Then the guys discuss the inherent accumulating of stuff that happens whenever you begin a new hobby or sport.

Travis and Stephen discuss their 'attainable goals' for the year and what they need to do to get there.  They also talk about ugly trails and why you want to explore them. 

Ugly Trails link: https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/hiking-and-backpacking/hiking-ugly-trails/

Ugly Garden link: https://annehelen.substack.com/p/how-does-your-ugly-garden-grow

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In this first episode Travis and Stephen explore their past, present, and future.  Learn how they each got interested in outdoors and photography, what they are doing in their everyday lives to fuel these passions, and what items are on their respective bucket lists.

We get our music from Epidemic Sound and you can too!

Explore the Everyday is coming soon!  This new podcast is a creation of Travis Fellows and Stephen Bowling.  Listen weekly to hear stories and thoughts about anything that gets us out of the house and exploring the world around us.