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Amanda "Forward" Koumariotis chats with Lori about how Appalachia and the Appalachian Trail have transformed her life. From spending time with legendary A.T. trail angel Miss Janet, to stories of personal injury, facing challenges and being inspired by trail magic - we discuss both the highs and lows of life on trail.

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Lucy Bryan talks about how Appalachia has influenced her and provided roots as she discusses her memoir of essays, “In Between Places”. 

 Lucy Bryan is a writer, adventurer, mother, teacher, and lover of alpenglow, fungi, tiny streams, tall trees, native wildflowers, campfires, homegrown vegetables, thunderstorms, and tents. 

She splits her time between Ohio’s Appalachian Plateau and Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, where she teaches writing at James Madison University. Her award-winning essays have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and listed as 'notable' in Best American Essays. Homebound Publications published Bryan’s first book, In Between Places: A Memoir in Essays, in June 2022. She is currently working on a novel set in Ohio’s hill country about land and water, fracking waste, surrogacy, community, and the complicated business of putting down roots. When she’s not writing, she enjoys hiking with her son and daughter, cooking with her husband, and napping with her cat. 

Catch Lucy discuss her new book:

Thursday, September 29 at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA

Brevard College in North Carolina on the evening  of Tuesday, Oct. 3

Infusion Tea in Orlando, Florida on Friday, Oct. 12

Learn more here:
https://www.lucybryan.com/about

https://www.lucybryan.com/in-between-places


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Buy the book:
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https://bookshop.org/books/in-between-places-9781953340528/9781953340528

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Joshua and Amber Niven come on the show and share their new book released by Falcon. "Discovering the Appalachian Trail" is not your usual guidebook, but uses Joshua's photography and Amber's storytelling to add to a rich experience of taking you through all 14 states and the trail's greatest hikes. Their book has something for every type of hiker and they share some of their favorite places on trail - both well known and secret spots.

You can buy the book at a bookseller near you!

Upcoming Event:

11/19/22 - Book signing at Nantahala Outdoor Center in Gatlinburg, TN

Connect with Joshua and Amber:
Instagram: @amber.a.niven, @Joshua_niven, @discoveringtheappalachiantrail
Facebook: Discovering the Appalachian Trail
Website:  DiscoveringtheAT.com

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In this episode Lori shares how even though you may leave a place like Appalachia it exists within your DNA. Hear words from her Father and Lori also shares words from special contributor Patricia Price.


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Author Brian Livingston takes listeners to his Appalachia from his home base of Charleston, SC. We chat about hiking the A.T, writing a book inspired from hiking and how Appalachian music inspires his life. 

Brian also shares his rendition of Red Haired Boy on the mandolin. 

Brian's upcoming events:

10/7 - Marion Outdoors in Marion, VA

10/19 - Washington & Lee Outing Club in Lexington, VA

10/22 - Winchester Book Gallery in Winchester, VA

10/28-29 - Louisville Book Festival in Louisville, KY

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Instagram: @brianlivingstonbooks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrianLivingstonBooks
Website:  https://www.brianlivingstonbooks.com

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This week's bonus episode features the Virginia Outdoor Adventures podcast. Host Jessica Bowser interviews Kyle King and Brad Mathisen of the Central Appalachia Climbers Coalition.

Tucked away in a remote corner of Southwest Virginia on the Kentucky border, lies a canyon with towering sandstone cliffs like layers of a tiered cake, natural geologic formations that make this area a climber’s paradise. Kyle King and Brad Mathisen, President and Past President of the Central Appalachia Climbers Coalition, describe the effort undertaken in recent years to offer world-class outdoor recreation at Breaks Interstate Park. Kyle and Brad share the range of beginner and kid-friendly to advanced rock-climbing opportunities at Breaks, as well as their advice for first-time climbers. The collaborative partnership between climbers and Breaks Park is playing a role in revitalizing towns and stimulating economic growth, transforming Central Appalachia into a nationally recognized ecotourism destination. Let’s Go!

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Breaks Interstate Park

Guide Book: Breaks Interstate Park Rock Climbs by Bradly Mathisen

Central Appalachia Climbers Coalition

Access Fund

Mountain Sports Limited, Bristol

Spearhead Trails

Hidden Valley

Grayson Highlands Bouldering Guidebook

Gravelachia Bike Race in Norton

Sugar Hill Cidery

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Jester takes listeners to her Appalachia where we walk through small towns, listen to music and find community in the mountains and on trail.


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Instagram: @jestersectionhiker and @hikersafety
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jestersectionhiker/
Podcast - https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/

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Misty shares how trail magic and the Appalachian community inspires her and also how the community defines Appalachia and the Appalachian Trail.

Misty's an experienced backpacker and thru-hiker of the Oauchita National Recreation Trail and the Appalachian Trail.  You'll find her spending as much time on the trail as possible with her husband and their dog Dante.  She also loves to give trail magic and has done trail maintenance as a way to give back to the hiking community.

Listen to her episode on some of her favorite Michigan backpacking trails here

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Jessica shares some of the reasons she feels so inspired by Appalachia and the Appalachian Trail after recently doing a section hike with her good friend and hiking partner Jenny.

Also listen to her previous episode here with The Wandering Squad as we chat about Isle Royale.

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Brian and Jennifer of Easy Wind Outfitters talk to Lori about what Appalachia means to both of them. It's a mix of sweet memories and sweet corn, the freedom of the trail and the beauty of it and finding joy in bringing that to others who love both the Appalachian trail and the land we call Appalachia.


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