In this episode about camping, hiking, and the state and national parks that the boys have visited, Tim opens it up before handing the reins over to Austin who explains the idea behind this episode’s theme. The conversation starts off with how and when the Funnell family tradition of camping and hiking got started. Tim talks a little about his memories of going on hikes with Erin (Mom), Austin, and Noah when they were very young and then leads into the story about the family’s first big camping trip outside of Wisconsin to the Black Hills in South Dakota. All three of the guys have very fond memories of that trip and they talk about it for a while, including their favorite parts of the park and recommendations for other places to visit in the area there in South Dakota.

Following the talk about the South Dakota trip, Noah talks about the trip that he and Tim took to the Grand Canyon just a couple of years ago and what they thought about that experience. The discussion then turns to how important they think that camping can be, both for families and for people in general, and how important it is to get out, enjoy nature, and disconnect a little. Austin adds to that a short story about a trip that he, Noah, and their friend Zach took to the Sawtooths in the American Rockies. After that, Austin and Noah launch into a story about a camping trip they went on with their friends to the Upper Peninsula (UP) of Michigan, as well as another trip that they took to a forest in northern Wisconsin. Those stores include a few hilarious happenings that the boys all enjoy laughing about and sharing.

To finish up the talk for this show, Tim, Austin, and Noah each talk about the area or specific park that they would like to visit in the future, and why they want to go there.

Podcast Recorded March 2024

First Released March 2024

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Intro Track: Motivational Uplifting

Outro Track: Inspirational Flight

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Music Owner: Aleksandr Shamaluev