Outlandish

By Outlandish Production Team

What's Outlandish about?

Outlandish is a podcast started by the United States Forest Service as part of our "Your Forests Your Future." campaign. Through this podcast we will bring you interesting and relevant stories about what's happening out on your public lands right now!

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Outlandish episodes:

08.05.2019
'Forever Wild'
New York's Adirondack State Park is bigger than Yellowstone, the Everglades, Glacier, and Grand Canyon National Parks... combined. This week, we're handing the mic off to producers Emily Russell and Brian Mann, who show us how the Adirondacks serve as...
07.29.2019
The Pickle of the Palisades
On the Idaho-Wyoming border, the future of a special piece of land hangs in the ether. It’s called the Palisades. Some people want to see it protected as Wilderness. Others want to preserve its wild character AND keep it open...
07.22.2019
Julian Carr and The Fix
What happens when a professional skier/cliff jumper decides to start a trail running series? Well, let's just say running isn't the main focus. The Cirque Series in the brain child of famous cliff-jumper Julian Carr, and takes place on some...
07.15.2019
The Selfless Act of Trail Magic
Trail magic is part serendipity, part heroism, part… well, magic. It's a helping hand when hikers need it most. Outlandish is partnering with the Out There podcast to bring you today's story. We'll meet Willow Belden, a radio-maker who's thru-hiked...
07.08.2019
Is There Gold in Them Thar Hills?
How many people know a gold miner? Producer Monica Gokey knew exactly zero before she set off into the backwoods of Idaho to find one. She thought she'd find grizzled old men hellbent on striking it rich. Instead, she found...
07.01.2019
Secret Climbs in the Big Choss
Producer Nick Mott moved to Montana about a year ago. He’s an avid rock climber – and he noticed something really weird when he first moved there: It was super hard to find information on where and what all the...
06.24.2019
Fly-Fishing: A Journey of Persistence
Does getting better at something increase our enjoyment of it? In today's episode, producer Monica Gokey asks the question of whether aptitude affects how much we enjoy a particular activity - in this case, fly-fishing. We'll also hear from an...
03.09.2019
Iditarod Flashback
Outlandish is in full-on production with season three around the corner... but in the meantime, we're re-releasing an interview with our favorite Iditarod musher, Jesse Royer. Jesse's running at the front of the pack in this year's race. We couldn't...
12.10.2018
S2E28: Mark Bethke: Join the Conversation
On this episode of Outlandish we speak with Mark Bethke, Director of Planning and Budget for the U.S. Forest Service Region 4 (and Liz's boss!) to discuss why it's important for you to be engaged in your region and exactly...
12.03.2018
S2E27: Ya ‘a’ tey
Team outlandish explores the intersection of public lands and public health.
11.19.2018
S2E26: Steph Ellis: Outfitting on the Salmon River
On this bonus episode we go Steelhead fishing down the Salmon River with our friend Steph Ellis from Aggipah River Trips. Listen as we discuss what it takes to be a river guide and how she handles the challenges of...
11.12.2018
S2E25: Celebrating 50 Years of Protecting our Most Scenic Rivers
This week on Outlandish we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic River Act, an Act that gives back to our splendid rivers by armoring them against the pressures of the outside world. Listen in as we follow its...
11.05.2018
S2E24: Matt Rinella- Hunting with Llamas
Today on Outlandish our guest reporter Monica Gokey has a chat with rangeland researcher and llama packing hunter, Matt Rinella. When it comes to public lands and hunting, Matt and his llamas have some great stories.
11.02.2018
S2E23: Live at SHIFT 2018: Story Slam Pt. 2
Today on Outlandish we continue with part two from the SHIFT (Shaping How We Invest For Tomorrow) Outdoor Festival Story Slam. The Story Slam is a space where folks come to offer their gift, their story. If you haven't checked...
11.01.2018
S2E22: Live at SHIFT 2018: Story Slam Pt. 1
This week on Outlandish we present some more bonus episodes from the SHIFT (Shaping How We Invest For Tomorrow) Outdoor Festival. This SHIFT Story Slam is a space where folks come to offer their gift, their story. We hope you...
10.29.2018
S2E21: Hunting: Bringing Generations Together
On this episode of Outlandish, we dive into the traditions and stories behind hunting. Hunting on public lands builds family bonds and cements an incredible important sense of place for many of us. It also allows many of us to...
10.22.2018
S2E20: Live at SHIFT 2018: Olivia Van Damme
On this bonus episode of Outlandish we interviewOlivia Van Damme from the SHIFT (Shaping How We Invest For Tomorrow) Outdoor Festival to discuss San Francisco's City Surf Project's physical education program.
10.19.2018
S2E19: Live at SHIFT 2018: Barton Robison
On this bonus episode of Outlandish we interview Barton Robison from the SHIFT (Shaping How We Invest For Tomorrow) Outdoor Festival in Jackson Wyoming to discuss the Oregon Outdoors Health Initiative and how they help low-income minorities and people with disabilities get more...
10.18.2018
S2E18: Live at SHIFT 2018: Christian Beckwith
On this bonus episode of Outlandish we interview Christian Beckwith from the SHIFT Outdoor Festival in Jackson Wyoming to discuss how public lands are an important part of public health.
09.24.2018
S2E17: Monica Gokey: The Three P's of Life - Public Lands, Podcasting, and Parenthood
On this bonus episode of Outlandish, we talk with our guest reporter Monica Gokey to discuss podcasting and public lands while on a hike in Idaho.
09.17.2018
S2E16: Grazing Part 2: Cattle Among Us
This week on Outlandish we're continuing our discussion on grazing and public lands. Outlandish is going on a cattle drive! We'll hear from a long-time buckaroo, plus recreational users whose hiking overlaps with cattle country. We'll spend the episode on a grazing allotment on...
09.10.2018
S2E15: Grazing Part 1: Sagebrush Sea
This week on Outlandish, we're diving into a two-part series on grazing and public lands. We're handing the mic off to Monica Gokey, who's taking us out to the great sagebrush sea - to a place where the relationship between ranchers and...
09.03.2018
S2E14: Dan Seffeirt: Ice Patch Archaeology
On this bonus episode of Outlandish, I dig deeper into glaciers with an amazing geologist: Dan Seffeirt. He explains "ice patch archaeology" and how glaciers impact our ecosystems.
08.27.2018
S2E13 What You Can Find in Glaciers
On this episode of Outlandish, we bring you one of the most incredible stories I've ever heard. It all started with our adventure to see a glacier full of extinct bugs, that sadly no longer exists. My fascination...
08.20.2018
S2E12: The Brooks Brothers
On today's bonus episode of Outlandish we're meeting the Brooks brothers. They grew up in a really outdoorsy family, and all those formative years hunting and fishing drove both brothers to pursue careers in conservation.
08.13.2018
S2E11: Building a Community Through Fisheries
On this episode of Outlandish, we hand the mic off to Caroline Lester. She takes us to public lands where fish frenzies take bring communities together, and Atlantic Salmon complete their unique life cycles.
08.06.2018
S2E10 Beth Waterbury: Finding Fledglings
On today's bonus episode, we take one of our local salmon wildlife heroes to find out more about our new little bird friends.
07.30.2018
S2E9: The Many Migrations
On this episode of Outlandish we explore a variety of migration types happening in our own backyard. Join us as we see what's happening in the air, in the water, and on the land as we bring in a...
07.23.2018
S2E8 Greg Peters: National Forest Foundation
On this episode we speak with Greg Peters from the National Forest Foundation to discuss exactly what a national forest is, how it differs from other public lands, and how everyone should be out enjoying them.
07.16.2018
S2E7: Wild Plans on Wild Lands!
On this episode of Outlandish we explore groups of individuals raising awareness on public lands and social issues at the same time.
07.09.2018
S2E6 Gina Knudson: Learning the Appalachian Ways
Continuing our bonus content series, we bring you Gina Knudson to get a behind the scenes look at the Appalachian Trails episode.
07.02.2018
S2E5 The Appalachian Trail
On this episode of Outlandish, Liz and Mindy take a trip to the Appalachian Trail to learn about it's history with the native people and how much beauty it still holds today.
06.25.2018
S2E4 Bjorn Frederickson: Life in the Forest Service
As part of our new interview series, I was interested in talking with Bjorn Frederickson from the Fossil Creek episode about life in the forest service, and all things wild and scenic.
06.18.2018
S2E3 Shangri La
On this episode of Outlandish, we explore one of the most beautiful bodies of water we've seen: Fossil Creek. We also learn about the history of the river, and it's relationship with the native people. Download this episode...
06.11.2018
S2E2 Jessie Royer: A Doggone Champion
For this season of Outlandish, we wanted to do something different. In between our adventures we are going to dive a little deeper into some of our topics by interviewing the experts. On this episode, we interview Jessie Royer: champion...
06.04.2018
S2E1 Iditarod. Did you?
Find out more at yourforestsyourfuture.org. Welcome to Season 2 of Outlandish! For this episode, we traveled to Alaska to see the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Often referred to as “The Last Great Race,” this 1,000-mile long challenge is some...
05.10.2018
Outlandish Season 2 Promo
The gateway to all things public lands, out•LAND•ish is a brand new podcast brought to you by The United States Forest Service. Whose ready for another exciting season of public lands adventures!
02.12.2018
Ep.10 Get Out, Get Active, Be Heard
Find out more at https://www.yourforestsyourfuture.org/ For our final episode of Season 1 we really wanted to go out with a bang! We really loved our first episode and our guest, Char Miller, and his knowledge of our public lands. As...
11.03.2017
Ep.9 A National Natural Deficiency
Been feeling a little low lately? Like something's missing in your life? Perhaps you've got a case of NDD! In this episode we explore the growing phenomenon known as "Nature Deficiency Disorder" starting with the future of our public lands......
10.23.2017
Ep.8 Livin' That RV Life
What does RV’ing have to do with Public Lands? Get ready for an adventure with Mindy and Liz as they set out to discover just that….in an RV of course! As summer fades to fall, make time for one last...
09.28.2017
Ep.7 The Great American Road Trip: Part I
Is it the destination? Or the journey? Everyone has a story to tell about road trips and our nation's often overlooked public lands serve as both the destination and journey. Because of this we have dedicated a two part series...
09.14.2017
Ep.6 Conquering the Continent | The Great American Through Hikes
Canada or Mexico? out.LAND.ish guest reporter Gina Knudson takes us on an adventure along her favorite National Scenic Trail; the Continental Divide Trail, which spans the United States, north to south, border to border. We'll learn about Trail Angles, Hiker...
08.30.2017
Ep.5.2 Total Eclipse of My Heart: Part 2
This solar eclipse business is a big thing. Find out how agencies across the path of totality are bracing for the millions of visitors planning on catching this celestial wonder on America’s prime backdrop of public lands. Catch part 2...
08.11.2017
Ep.5 Total Eclipse of My Heart: Part 1
This solar eclipse business is a big thing. Find out how agencies across the path of totality are bracing for the millions of visitors planning on catching this celestial wonder on America’s prime backdrop of public lands. Catch part 1...
07.25.2017
Ep.4.5 Mid-Season Break!
Hey folks! We're taking a mid-season break! Be back soon : )
06.29.2017
Ep.4 Chop. Chop. Chop.
Take a deep breath and head out on a snowy adventure. Join Mindy Crowell as she immerses herself in all things trail running. There is a trail running camp? Is running like life? Or is it just plain hard? Find...
06.13.2017
Ep.3 Fungus Amongus!
Put on your mushroom goggles and join Rachel Layman as she takes you on the spore-to-plate journey of a wild mushroom, with a few choose-your-own-adventure detours along the way. Don't try this at home unless you're sticking to the "foragers'...
06.01.2017
Ep.2 Uncorking Magic
In Episode 2 of out.LAND.ish Liz Townley takes you on the Main Salmon River, to explore one of the greatest wild places in the lower 48.
04.22.2017
Ep.1 Ajax, Pinchot, and a Marching Band
Join Mindy, Liz and Rachel as they delve into the history of our public lands-but, don't yawn or click on S-town just yet- this history may be more poignant than you think! Join a public lands rally without even making...

What's Outlandish about?

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Outlandish episodes:

'Forever Wild'

The Pickle of the Palisades

Julian Carr and The Fix

The Selfless Act of Trail Magic

Is There Gold in Them Thar Hills?

Secret Climbs in the Big Choss

Fly-Fishing: A Journey of Persistence

Iditarod Flashback

S2E28: Mark Bethke: Join the Conversation

S2E27: Ya ‘a’ tey

S2E26: Steph Ellis: Outfitting on the Salmon River

S2E25: Celebrating 50 Years of Protecting our Most Scenic Rivers

S2E24: Matt Rinella- Hunting with Llamas

S2E23: Live at SHIFT 2018: Story Slam Pt. 2

S2E22: Live at SHIFT 2018: Story Slam Pt. 1

S2E21: Hunting: Bringing Generations Together

S2E20: Live at SHIFT 2018: Olivia Van Damme

S2E19: Live at SHIFT 2018: Barton Robison

S2E18: Live at SHIFT 2018: Christian Beckwith

S2E17: Monica Gokey: The Three P's of Life - Public Lands, Podcasting, and Parenthood

S2E16: Grazing Part 2: Cattle Among Us

S2E15: Grazing Part 1: Sagebrush Sea

S2E14: Dan Seffeirt: Ice Patch Archaeology

S2E13 What You Can Find in Glaciers

S2E12: The Brooks Brothers

S2E11: Building a Community Through Fisheries

S2E10 Beth Waterbury: Finding Fledglings

S2E9: The Many Migrations

S2E8 Greg Peters: National Forest Foundation

S2E7: Wild Plans on Wild Lands!

S2E6 Gina Knudson: Learning the Appalachian Ways

S2E5 The Appalachian Trail

S2E4 Bjorn Frederickson: Life in the Forest Service

S2E3 Shangri La

S2E2 Jessie Royer: A Doggone Champion

S2E1 Iditarod. Did you?

Outlandish Season 2 Promo

Ep.10 Get Out, Get Active, Be Heard

Ep.9 A National Natural Deficiency

Ep.8 Livin' That RV Life

Ep.7 The Great American Road Trip: Part I

Ep.6 Conquering the Continent | The Great American Through Hikes

Ep.5.2 Total Eclipse of My Heart: Part 2

Ep.5 Total Eclipse of My Heart: Part 1

Ep.4.5 Mid-Season Break!

Ep.4 Chop. Chop. Chop.

Ep.3 Fungus Amongus!

Ep.2 Uncorking Magic

Ep.1 Ajax, Pinchot, and a Marching Band