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In today's episode we’re chatting with our first guest from Connecticut, her name is Suzanne and you can follow her on Instagram @suzanne_kath_b

My apologies to both Suzanne and our listeners for the audio at the end of the episode, our lines got out of sync by a second or two at the start of the This or That questions, including in our backup audio file. Not all the questions were impacted, so we kept the section in, but you will hear a small overlap during the responses to the questions.

Suzanne shares with us some of the great outdoor opportunities Connecticut has to offer, including viewpoints and local hiking challenges to help you get outside. She’s also a coordinator for the American Perimeter Trail and provides us with updates on APT and the work she’s been doing locally to help develop the APT in Connecticut.

Episode Links:
Suzanne on Facebook
The American Perimeter Trail website

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This episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic 

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In today's episode we’re chatting with another amazing guest, our first from the Bay area, his name is Chris and you can follow him on Instagram, @venturing__further

Chris not only shares with us some of his favorite places in and around the Bay area, but he also talks about what it's like growing up in Wales and enjoying the beautiful landscape it has to offer. We also hear about some truly unique experiences being on the water, including an unexpected close encounter with Orcas in the PNW.

Episode Links:
Playa Del Amor
The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

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This episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic 

AllTrails+
I'm excited to share that I’m now a Trailheads Ambassador for AllTrails+! If you love exploring the outdoors, AllTrails+ is your ultimate adventure companion. Get offline maps, real-time wrong-turn alerts, and trail previews to help you hike smarter and safer. Plus, with 3D maps and deeper trail insights, planning your next trek has never been easier.

Try AllTrails+ free for 7 days, and when you sign up using my referral link, you’ll get 30% off your AllTrails+ membership!

Sign up here: AllTrails+ (promo is only redeemable via web and not the app)

Ursa Minor Outfitters - Inspired by the outdoors, Created by local artists

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In today's episode we’re chatting with another amazing guest who is traveling across the country and enjoying the great outdoors. Her name is Kenzie and you can follow her adventures on Instagram, @kenziefromkansas

Kenzie shares with us some of the amazing places and adventures she’s been able to see, including completing the HIGHLANDER in Kalispell, Montana. She also shares with us some of her other unique adventures like spending a few months living on a glacier in Alaska and summiting the second highest peak in Africa, Mt. Kenya. Kenzie also recently completed the Erase the Trace Challenge, helping pick up over a thousand pounds of trash from the Outdoors.

Episode Links:
Messages from the Mountain Blog
HIGHLANDER - Use code KENZIE20 at Checkout
Near Zero Backpacking Kits

Follow us on Instagram, @Hikesandmics

This episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic 

AllTrails+
I'm excited to share that I’m now a Trailheads Ambassador for AllTrails+! If you love exploring the outdoors, AllTrails+ is your ultimate adventure companion. Get offline maps, real-time wrong-turn alerts, and trail previews to help you hike smarter and safer. Plus, with 3D maps and deeper trail insights, planning your next trek has never been easier.

Try AllTrails+ free for 7 days, and when you sign up using my referral link, you’ll get 30% off your AllTrails+ membership!

Sign up here: AllTrails+ (promo is only redeemable via web and not the app)

Ursa Minor Outfitters - Inspired by the outdoors, Created by local artists

Go check them at www.ursaminoroutfitters.com and don’t forget to enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.

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In today's episode we’re heading down to the Southwest to speak with our first guest from New Mexico. She’s an amazing ambassador for her state and the outdoor opportunities it has to offer, her name is Krys and you can follow her adventures on Instagram, @justakrys

Krys shares with us some of his favorite hikes and areas around New Mexico, including the beautiful Organ Mountains near Las Cruces. She also shares with us some of New Mexico’s other hidden gems, including Hot Springs and a giant Roadrunner statue made out of recycled materials with an amazing viewpoint.

Episode Links:
Women Who Explore Website
Nuestra Tierra Website
African Oryx(Wildlife)

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This episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic 

AllTrails+
I'm excited to share that I’m now a Trailheads Ambassador for AllTrails+! If you love exploring the outdoors, AllTrails+ is your ultimate adventure companion. Get offline maps, real-time wrong-turn alerts, and trail previews to help you hike smarter and safer. Plus, with 3D maps and deeper trail insights, planning your next trek has never been easier.

Try AllTrails+ free for 7 days, and when you sign up using my referral link, you’ll get 30% off your AllTrails+ membership!

Sign up here: AllTrails+ (promo is only redeemable via web and not the app)

Ursa Minor Outfitters - Inspired by the outdoors, Created by local artists

Go check them at www.ursaminoroutfitters.com and don’t forget to enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.

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In today's episode we’re heading to the great state of Alabama to talk to our special guest, “B” , which you can follow him on Instagram @nola_roots

B shares with us some of his favorite hikes in and around Alabama, including some amazing and unique waterfall hikes. He also shares with us his incredible hiking experiences in the PNW, Hawaiʻi, and Iceland.

Episode Links:
We Hike Too Instagram
Stephens Gap Callahan Cave Preserve

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This episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic 

AllTrails+
I'm excited to share that I’m now a Trailheads Ambassador for AllTrails+! If you love exploring the outdoors, AllTrails+ is your ultimate adventure companion. Get offline maps, real-time wrong-turn alerts, and trail previews to help you hike smarter and safer. Plus, with 3D maps and deeper trail insights, planning your next trek has never been easier.

Try AllTrails+ free for 7 days, and when you sign up using my referral link, you’ll get 30% off your AllTrails+ membership!

Sign up here: AllTrails+ (promo is only redeemable via web and not the app)

Ursa Minor Outfitters - Inspired by the outdoors, Created by local artists

Go check them at www.ursaminoroutfitters.com and don’t forget to enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.

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And in today's episode we’re heading back to the great state of New Hampshire to talk to our special guest, Shandi, which you can follow her on Instagram @shandi_does_it_all

Shandi shares with us some of the unique hiking challenges NH has to offer, including several she’s been able to complete or on the brink of completing. With the Fall season in full swing, she also shares some great tips and advice for folks planning on visiting NH during the Fall. Lastly Shandi shares with us about her special four legged hiking buddy, Sayje.

Episode Links:
Shandi on Facebook
Sayje on IG
Sayje on Facebook
AMC NH Chapter website
Finding Philip website
4000Footers.com

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This episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic 

AllTrails+
I'm excited to share that I’m now a Trailheads Ambassador for AllTrails+! If you love exploring the outdoors, AllTrails+ is your ultimate adventure companion. Get offline maps, real-time wrong-turn alerts, and trail previews to help you hike smarter and safer. Plus, with 3D maps and deeper trail insights, planning your next trek has never been easier.

Try AllTrails+ free for 7 days, and when you sign up using my referral link, you’ll get 30% off your AllTrails+ membership!

Sign up here: AllTrails+ (promo is only redeemable via web and not the app)

Ursa Minor Outfitters - Inspired by the outdoors, Created by local artists

Go check them at www.ursaminoroutfitters.com and don’t forget to enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.

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In today's episode we’re talking to our first guest from Ohio, his name is Bob, otherwise known as Jon’s Dad on the trail and you can follow him on Instagram @jonsdadhikes

Jon’s Dad shares with us some of his favorite places in and around Ohio. We also hear about his incredible backpacking experiences on The Kings Trail in Sweden and the Alaskan Wilderness. He also shares with us a solid tip on what he packs for a little extra kick to his backpacking meals.

Episode Links:
Jon's Dad YouTube
Jon's Dad Hikes: Kungsleden: The Guide to Hiking The King's Trail in Sweden (Kindle or Paperback Edition)

Follow us on Instagram, @Hikesandmics

This episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic 

AllTrails+
I'm excited to share that I’m now a Trailheads Ambassador for AllTrails+! If you love exploring the outdoors, AllTrails+ is your ultimate adventure companion. Get offline maps, real-time wrong-turn alerts, and trail previews to help you hike smarter and safer. Plus, with 3D maps and deeper trail insights, planning your next trek has never been easier.

Try AllTrails+ free for 7 days, and when you sign up using my referral link, you’ll get 30% off your AllTrails+ membership!

Sign up here: AllTrails+ (promo is only redeemable via web and not the app)

Ursa Minor Outfitters - Inspired by the outdoors, Created by local artists

Go check them at www.ursaminoroutfitters.com and don’t forget to enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.

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In today's episode we’re talking to an incredible individual whose been an amazing supporter of the podcast and has done some amazing hikes across California and the Southwest, her name is Bekka and you can follow her on Instagram @i.am.bekka

Bekka shares with us some of his favorite places in and around Central California, including the beautiful Eastern Sierras. We also hear about her recent visit to the Grand Canyon, which included her adorable kitten Buttons, who’s also been exploring other National Parks across the Southwest with Bekka and her family.

Follow us on Instagram, @Hikesandmics

This episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic 

AllTrails+
I'm excited to share that I’m now a Trailheads Ambassador for AllTrails+! If you love exploring the outdoors, AllTrails+ is your ultimate adventure companion. Get offline maps, real-time wrong-turn alerts, and trail previews to help you hike smarter and safer. Plus, with 3D maps and deeper trail insights, planning your next trek has never been easier.

Try AllTrails+ free for 7 days, and when you sign up using my referral link, you’ll get 30% off your AllTrails+ membership!

Sign up here: AllTrails+ (promo is only redeemable via web and not the app)

Ursa Minor Outfitters - Inspired by the outdoors, Created by local artists

Go check them at www.ursaminoroutfitters.com and don’t forget to enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.

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En nuestro cuarto episodio, tenemos un invitado especial que también es de mi pueblo de Yakima, es el autor de un increíble libro, Spirit Run: A 6,000-Mile Marathon Through North America's Stolen Land, su nombre es Noé Álvarez y puedes seguirlo en Instagram @noealvarez509

En este episodio hablamos con Noé de su juventud en Yakima y de la importancia que tuvo la naturaleza en su juventud, y de su participación en las maratones épicas llamadas Peace and Dignity Journeys (Viajes por la Paz y la Dignidad), que tienen como objetivo renovar los intercambios culturales a través de Norteamérica. Y cómo cambió su opinión de la naturaleza y la comunidad después de terminar su maratón.

Enlaces del episodio:
Spirit Run Book
Pre-order Accordion Eulogies: A Memoir of Music, Migration, and Mexico

Síguenos en Instagram, @Hikesandmics

La música de este episodio fue creada por el hermano Leo de Colombia, síguelo en Instagram, @leomilanr

AllTrails+
I'm excited to share that I’m now a Trailheads Ambassador for AllTrails+! If you love exploring the outdoors, AllTrails+ is your ultimate adventure companion. Get offline maps, real-time wrong-turn alerts, and trail previews to help you hike smarter and safer. Plus, with 3D maps and deeper trail insights, planning your next trek has never been easier.

Try AllTrails+ free for 7 days, and when you sign up using my referral link, you’ll get 30% off your AllTrails+ membership!

Sign up here: AllTrails+ (promo is only redeemable via web and not the app)

Ursa Minor Outfitters - Inspired by the outdoors, Created by local artists

Go check them at www.ursaminoroutfitters.com and don’t forget to enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.

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And in today's Season 4 premiere episode we’re talking to an amazing individual who you may know for his hidden gem features on his Instagram and most recently on his new website, offthebeatentravel.com, his name is Sasha and you can follow him on Instagram @sasha_traveler

Sasha shares with us some of his favorite hidden gems that he and his family have come across as they travel around the US. Which include some picturesque places in Montana, the beautiful Southwest, and much much more! Looking for places outside the US, Sasha has you covered there as well, creating off the beaten path locations across the globe.

Episode Links:
Off the Beaten Travel Website

Follow us on Instagram, @Hikesandmics

This episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic 

AllTrails+
I'm excited to share that I’m now a Trailheads Ambassador for AllTrails+! If you love exploring the outdoors, AllTrails+ is your ultimate adventure companion. Get offline maps, real-time wrong-turn alerts, and trail previews to help you hike smarter and safer. Plus, with 3D maps and deeper trail insights, planning your next trek has never been easier.

Try AllTrails+ free for 7 days, and when you sign up using my referral link, you’ll get 30% off your AllTrails+ membership!

Sign up here: AllTrails+ (promo is only redeemable via web and not the app)

Ursa Minor Outfitters - Inspired by the outdoors, Created by local artists

Go check them at www.ursaminoroutfitters.com and don’t forget to enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.