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Lori shares how the summer before her 3rd grade road trip influenced her life. She shares the roller coaster roads and what farm to table really means in Appalachia. From walking the forest roads collecting rocks or marveling at the hilltop cemeteries, she'll also read the short essay she wrote for her 3rd grade writing assignment.

Roller coaster sound effects downloaded from BBC Sounds.

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Denise shares how her father's land in Albany, Kentucky has inspired her and how her family ties to Appalachia has intersected the past and present in her own life.

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Listen to her previous  episode here

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When Lori set out to unravel her father's story and her own story of what Appalachia meant to her, she never imagined the connection she would find to so many others who held Appalachia in their own hearts.

This episode is a sneak peak of what is to come this season as Hike brings you "Our Appalachia". 

A special thank you to the all the featured voices and guests who's own stories about Appalachia will be part of the season.  

A special thank you to the guests who had interview clips included in this episode:

Denise Kivett
Jennifer and Brian Eschbach
Lucy Bryan
Brendle Wolf
Jessica Page
Misty Bischoff
Amanda Koumariotis
Brian Livingston
Julie Gayheart
Brandon Cox

There is much more to come as Lori uncovers what Appalachia means to her and to those in the hiking community. 

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Lori brings listeners into Appalachia with this next season of the podcast.  Stories from her father are interwoven with other people's narratives - all culminating in a season dedicated to "Our Appalachia".

Season 6 coming Summer 2022.

"Name & Noise" music clips used under Creative Commons license. Go check out and support Thorn & Shout here. 

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Jordan Meeder talks about hiking the Loyalsock Trail and how a chance encounter with Ruth Rode inspired him to create a short documentary about the trail. 

Watch the documentary here.
Learn more about Jordan Meeder here.

"The name Loyalsock Creek is from the Indian phrase, “LAWI-SAQUICK,” meaning middle creek, since it flows between Muncy Creek and Lycoming Creek. The Loyalsock Creek begins in Wyoming County and ends at Montoursville, PA, where it flows into the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. The Loyalsock Trail (LT) is a footpath which begins on PA Route 87, 9.0 miles north of the Route 87-Montoursville Exit of Interstate 180 (US Route 220), and ends at a parking lot on Meade Road, 0.2 miles from US Route 220. The entrance to Meade Road is 2.4 miles north of the intersection of Routes 220 and 154 near Laporte. The LT follows mountain ridges and streams through the Loyalsock Creek watershed as it travels through the woods on footpaths, old logging roads and abandoned railroad grades. It passes through parts of the Loyalsock State Forest for most of its 59.21 miles. The extremes of elevation are 665′ at its lowest, and 2140′ at its highest." (source: Alpine Club of Williamsport)

Visit the Alpine Club of Williamsport to learn more about the Loyalsock Trail and how you can order their trail guide.

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Erin Gifford shares some of her favorite Virginia hikes for families with Hike listeners. We chat about leave no trace, hiking with kids, tips for making hikes enjoyable (like snacks, good shoes and more snacks!) and teachable moments on trail.

Here are some of the trails mentioned and links to Erin's hikes on Go Hike Virginia:

Devil’s Bathtub

Crescent Rock

Big Cedar Creek Falls

First Landing State Park (Bald Cypress Trail)

Manassas National Battlefield Park

Belle Isle

Buzzard Rocks

Rose River Falls

Connect with Erin:
Web: Go Hike Virginia
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Instagram: @gohikevirginia
Buy the Book: Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for Families

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Misti from Orange Blaze catches listeners up on what's been happening with her Florida Trail podcast. We talk about her 2020 trip to Billy Goat Day on the FT and how COVID impacted the trail community.

She gives a glimpse into the expansion her show has had as she integrates topics such as  land management, cultural history and the land projects that have impacted the trail. 

We also cover her hikes on the Lone Star Trail and Wichita Mountains.

Check out her bonus episode on the Charon's Wilderness Trail in the Wichita Mountains.
Listen here to my Season 1 episode featuring Misti and the Florida Trail.

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Blog/Podcast: Orange Blaze podcast
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Will MacKinnon of Trek Virginia Outdoors shares the origin of the Trek Virginia Outdoors hiking community and it's focus on connecting others to Virginia's outdoors while promoting responsible stewardship.

We also talk about foraging for mushrooms, hiking responsibly and some of the partnerships he's created with other like minded folks.

Here are some of Will's favorite local trails near Floyd, VA and the Blue Ridge Parkway  (links below)
Smart View Overlook
Black Ridge
Rock Castle Gorge Loop
Stiles Falls
Dragons Tooth, Tinkers Cliff and McAfee Knob
Audie Murphy Monument

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A special shout out to my patrons who support the show and keep this podcast independent and hosted! And a special shout out to my newest patrons Julie and Christine! 

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Miller and Debbie (MAD) share their thru hike of the Colorado Trail and what it is like to backpack and thru hike as a couple in their 50s. After 40 years together, these high school sweethearts have shown that they are still mad as ever for each other and have taken their love for the hippie lifestyle to the trail.

Get to know Miller and Debbie's approach to hiking as a couple, the road to the Colorado Trail, selecting gear, considerations when hiking with their chihuahuas, and how both of them find their trail time to be therapeutic.

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Web site: MAD Hippies Life
Instagram: @mad_hippies
YouTube: MAD Hippies Life
Twitter: @MAD_Hippies

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Victoria shares how she went from solely hiking to incorporating rock climbing into her outdoor (and indoor) adventures. We cover ways to transition to climbing as a beginner including:

• Key differences between hiking and climbing
• Guided climbs
• Building skills at your local gym
• Finding climbing partners
• Communication essentials
• Basic gear needed 
• Ice climbing 

Learn about Victoria's memoir and other writing which we touch on briefly in this episode by visiting her social media links here.

For more information and to connect with Victoria Buitron and Latinas Who Hike:
Instagram: @vic_toriawrites, @latinaswhohike
Facebook: Latinas Who Hike group
Blog: A Traveling Translator
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