On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Melodie Edwards, the host of the podcast series "The Modern West". They talk about how environmental change is affecting ranchers in Wyoming, and also about the difference between the mythology and reality of cowboys. The newest season of the podcast series, "The Great Individualist" by Wyoming Public Media premeries May 11th, 2022. The Modern West podcast: https://themodernwest.org/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: HikingBob.com Wildwestendorf website: Wildwestendorf.com

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss an upcoming entry fee increase at Rocky Mountain National Park and also discuss the "Timed Reservation System" in use there and at other National Parks during certain times of the year. Does the high cost of entry to some National Parks and the need to reserve a time and date to visit, sometimes far in advance, prevent low income groups from visiting? Why isn't the National Park Service doing something to make visiting parks less expensive, instead of making them into playgrounds only for the well off? Also, we talk about how Colorado is lowering the cost for annual state park passes, and that city and county parks don't charge entry fees. This podcast sponsored by the realtors at Springs Homes. (www.Springshomes.com) Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: HikingBob.com Wildwestendorf website: Wildwestendorf.com

On this week's podcast - the 300th! - Wild Westendorf took over the show while Bob was away on a trip and conducts an interview with a VERY special guest. It's someone listeners are familiar with, but have never heard from before. Thanks to Rich Gustason for his assistance, and to Joanne Peterson for suggesting this guest. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website (HikingBob.com) Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website (Wildwestendorf.com) Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Becky Leinweber, the Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance. They discuss how public land managers are dealing with greatly increased visitor and usage numbers, and how other agencies, such as visitors bureaus, are helping visitors prepare for busier parks. Also, they mull over whether things will ever go back to "how they used to be", and how outdoor enthusiasts can better manage their own expectations and prepare for what is probably now the new normal. This podcast sponsored by the realtors at Springs Homes. (www.Springshomes.com) Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (https://ppora.org/) Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: HikingBob.com Wildwestendorf website: Wildwestendorf.com

On this week's episode, Bob interviews Britt Haley, the program manager of the Colorado Springs TOPS (Trails, Open Space and Parks) program, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2022. They discuss the history of the program, how the program works, how it has benefitted Colorado Springs, and what is ahead for the program. More info on the TOPS program: https://bit.ly/3jCawwJ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website (HikingBob.com) Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website (Wildwestendorf.com) Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

On this week's show, Bob interviews Aaron Egbert from the City of Colorado Springs about the North Cheyenne Canon Bridge Replacement Project. Also discussed: National Park Service week; more lands facing usage restrictions; cabins opening at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. This podcast sponsored by SpringsHomes.com Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website (HikingBob.com) Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website (Wildwestendorf.com) Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Kevin's upcoming hike on Mt Whitney; the status of the road project in North Cheyenne Canon Park; the opening of Santa Fe Open Space; and should Standard Time become permanent. Colorado Sun article about time change: https://bit.ly/3uE9KEn https://bit.ly/3uE9KEn Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob (https://bit.ly/3wTPUb1) for more information Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website (hikingbob.com) Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website (wildwestendorf.com) Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android Apple podcast/itunes users: if links aren't visible, go to the podcast page on at hikingbob.com/podcasts

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss how land managers are dealing with increased usage, and they ask the question: Is it reasonable for users to ever expect our park experiences to return to a time when crowding, and traffic was not a problem and when advanced reservations were almost unheard of? And, should our public land managers even try to get back to those times? Is what we're experiencing now the new "normal"? Also, a discussion of a hiker who had to be rescued. Twice. On the same hike, in two days. What went wrong and how you can avoid it. Hiker rescued twice: https://bit.ly/3IxaNeg This podcast sponsored by SpringsHomes.com Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss an update on the Keep Colorado Wild Pass; timed entry reservations may be coming to Colorado's Eldorado Canyon; a new El Paso County Park, and more. Previous column about Eldorado Canyon: https://bit.ly/3KRmBtB Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Victoria Newhouse, the author of "Parks of the 21st century. Reinvented landscapes, reclaimed territories". They discuss the book's examination of parks that have been built on land formerly occupied by highways, railroads, airports, industrial sites, quarries and other property. The discussion goes over the effectiveness of using property that would at first glance not seem to be viable park land, with examples taken from many different countries. It's an engaging discussion on how to make the most of our natural resources. Buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Cp9LzI This podcast sponsored by SpringsHomes.com Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android