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Andrea Ketchmark, Executive Director of the North Country Trail Association, gives listeners an overview of the North Country Trail - including some must hike sections across the 8-state 5000 mile trail. The North Country Trail Association is located in my home state of Michigan in Lowell - and you can follow the blazes right to their office. Andrea shares some of the behind the scenes work the NCTA does and the many ways that we can enjoy and also support the trail.

Connect with North Country Trail Association:
Instagram: @northcountrytrail
Facebook: North Country Trail Association
Website: North Country Trail Association

Additional Ice Age Trail Resources:
Ice Age Trail Alliance
Mammoth Hike Challenge
Thousand Miler Wannabees Facebook Group

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Links to learn more about Northern California and PNW Wildfire Relief:
Northern California
Oregon
Washington

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Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm

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Kris shares her story of section hiking Wisconsin's Ice Age National Scenic Trail. She's a two time completer of the trail and is currently working on her third completion. In this episode she talks about logistics, gear and the transition from day hiking to backpacking. Kris shares advice for those interested in hiking the Ice Age trail, including some sections to check out in Interstate State Park and the Kettle Morraine State Forest. We also talk about the upcoming Mammoth Hike Challenge and ways to support the trail.

Connect with Kris Van Handel:
Check out her book: Hiking with Hair Tie
Instagram: @kris_vanhandel


Additional Ice Age Trail Resources:
Ice Age Trail Alliance
Mammoth Hike Challenge
Thousand Miler Wannabees Facebook Group

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Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
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Links to learn more about Northern California and PNW Wildfire Relief:
Northern California
Oregon
Washington

Special thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel and Greg for being show patrons!

Music intro track by Thorn and Shout

Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm

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Paul Fuzinski and Lori take you to the Great Lakes region and chat about their favorite locations in Michigan and Ohio to get outside - paddling, pedaling and backpacking. Get to know Paul as he talks about his journey from hitting the road in a metal band, thru hiking the A.T and then starting up an outdoors local cable tv show (Take It Outside). Now as the host of the wilderness podcast Aptitude Outdoors, Paul continues to share his passion for getting outside with guests and listeners.

Connect with Paul Fuzinski:
Facebook: Aptitude Outdoors
Instagram: @aptitudeoutdoors
Twitter: @aptitudeoutdoor

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Instagram: @thehikepodcast
Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
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Email: [email protected]

Links to learn more:
Maumee River Water Trail (Ohio)
Manistee River Trail (Michigan)
Hoist Lake (Michigan)
Hartwick Pines (Michigan)
Hoffmaster State Park (Michigan)
Sleeping Bear Dunes (Michigan)
Pictured Rocks (Michigan)
Isle Royale (Michigan)
Hocking Hills (Ohio)
Oak Openings (Ohio)
North Country Trail

Special thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel and Greg for being show patrons!

Music intro track by Thorn and Shout

Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm

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Lori shares what's in store for this season of Hike. Take a deep dive of the Great Lakes and the outdoor recreation opportunities within 8 states, 1 province and 5 Great Lakes. Hear from diverse voices in the hiking community, sharing their journeys of transformation on the trail. This season will bring tips on gear, trip planning and things to consider on trail whether you're a beginner or an expert. Go on the road and on the trail with Lori and her guests as they explore the Midwest and beyond. 

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Lori shares some of her own audio clips from the trail, with moments from her first day hike, and solo adventures on the trail. Hike is celebrating it's 100th episode and the end of Season 2.

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Instagram: @thehikepodcast
Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
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Email: [email protected]


Special thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel and Greg for being show patrons!

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Lori celebrates her second season of Hike and closing in on her 100th published episode. She reflects on some of the hiker wisdom she learned from her guests, listeners and those who supported her.

Featuring episode clips from the following guests:
Ashley White
Felicia Hokenstad
Leisel Bailey
T Durston
Neville @ Woods Hole Hostel

A very special thank you to ALL my guests from Season 2, my listeners, and my patrons Isabella, Tim, Leisel and Greg!

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William L. Sullivan is best known for his Oregon hiking guidebooks. He has hiked every trail he could find in the state. In this On The Trail, he shares with listeners the unique features of his books that make them so successful. We talk about the map making process and how he keeps his books current and what advice he gives people who are interested in hiking Oregon.

Connect with William L. Sullivan:
Website: Oregon Hiking
Learn more about the trails and books
Speaking calendar

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Special thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel and Greg for being show patrons!

Music intro track by Thorn and Shout

Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm

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Benny Braden (Plug-it In), Julie "Jester" Gayheart and Johnny Osborne join Lori as they discuss their fears on the trail, including some scary moments in the woods. Keep your light on for this episode. Special guests Eric "Toast" Matos and Skunkape join the four hosts as they share their own fears and stories from the trail.

Base Camp Chat was a weekly web show in April and May that was created when four friends and fellow hikers were sheltering in place. It was a place where friends chatted about all things trail just like they would around the campfire.

Connect with Benny Braden - Plug-it In:
Instagram: @plugitinhikes
Website: Plug It In Hikes

Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart:
Instagram: @jesterhikes
Facebook: Jester Hikes
Podcast: Jester Section Hiker

Connect with Johnny:
Facebook: @johnnyonthetrail, Hiking the Smokies
Instagram: @johnnyonthetrail
YouTube: Johnny on the Trail

Connect with Lori:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorer
Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: [email protected]


Special thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel and Greg for being show patrons!

Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm

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Steven Parker, Trail Maintenance Coordinator for the Ozark Highlands Trail Association, gives listeners an overview of the Ozark Highlands Trail - including logistics of planning a hike, best times to enjoy the trail and tips on making the most of your hike. We also discuss what it takes to maintain the trail and the things all hikers can do to support trail maintenance.

The Ozark Highlands Trail Association (OHTA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit all-volunteer organization that was founded in 1981 to build, maintain, and enjoy the Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT).  When complete, the OHT will stretch 320 miles across northern Arkansas from Lake Fort Smith State Park to Lake Norfork – where it will connect to the Ozark Trail in Missouri. (source: OHTA)

Connect with Ozark Highlands Trail Association:
Website: Ozark Highlands Trail and Trail FAQs
Instagram: @ozark_highlands_trail_assn
Facebook: Ozark Highlands Trail Association
Get the guidebook by Tim Ernst here

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Special thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel and Greg for being show patrons!

Music intro track by Thorn and Shout

Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm

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Bonnie Henderson shares her tips, resources and experiences from hiking the Oregon Coast Trail end to end. She's the author of Day Hiking Oregon Coast from Mountaineers Books and is currently in progress of completing a book about thru-hiking the Oregon Coast Trail. In our conversation we cover gear, special considerations about the OCT, boat shuttles, hiking with dogs and camping along the coast.

The Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) is a long-distance hiking route along the Pacific coast of Oregon. It follows the coast of Oregon from the mouth of the Columbia River to the California border south of Brookings. The trail was envisioned in 1959 by Samuel N. Dicken, a University of Oregon geography professor, approved in 1971 by the Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council. The walking length of the trail varies depending on choice of passage across or around estuaries and rivers along the route. If a ferry is not arranged or available, an alternate route around the estuary must be taken; if traveling on foot, this means road walking. The length of the trail is about 425 miles (680 km) if no ferries are used, though the official coastal guide gives a length of 382 miles (615 km). If no ferries are used, about 39 percent of the route is on the beach, 41 percent is on paved road, and 20 percent is on trail and dirt roads. (source: Wikipedia)


Connect with Bonnie:
Website: Hiking the OCT
Get the book "Day Hiking Oregon Coast, 2nd Edition" by Mountaineers Books here

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Special thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel and Greg for being show patrons!

Music intro track by Thorn and Shout

Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm

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