Travel With Hawkeye

Episode 303 - When people travel to Puerto Rico, the beaches are the most common destination. But Yara Gato, host of the new travelogue "Puerto Rico, Mountains to Coast" presents a different, wild and untamed side of the island.  From rock climbing, to incredible waterfall hikes and great mountain biking, Puerto Rico is really and adventurists paradise. 

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Episode 302 - Are you "that guy?" The guy that needs to stop and read all the historical markers along the road. So is Chris Woolsey (and me too) Chris has made it his mission to restore Texas's roadside historical markers and in the process has made a plethora of compelling social media post that have drawn thousands of fans.  

We do a deep dive into Chris' passion project and find out more about Texas' historical markers. 

Find Chris on social media @ChrisRestoresTX

Find my post on the most dangerous historical marker in Texas @HawkeyeOnAir 

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Episode 301 - KC Wright had an idea, hide a treasure somewhere in Texas and have treasure seekers buy his book SEEK TEXAS to find clues and the prize. What could go wrong? My morning show colleague Michelle Rodriguez and me talk to KC about the contest and what happened to the prize/.

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Episode 300 - Many have considered Route 66 from Chicago to LA the quintessential America Road Trip. But Kevin Long the CEO of The Dyrt recently published 6 other American Road trips that might be more worth your time, including retracing the Oregon Trail, The Great Northern Road Trip from Maine to Seattle and the highway known as America's Loneliest Road. 

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Episode 299 - After cartel violence in the Jalisco region of Mexico, is it safe to travel there? We talk with an American working abroad and to travel reporter David Yeskel with that question. 

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Episode 298 - David Yeskel, aka The Vegas Guru (@TheVegasGuru_ on Twitter / X) joins us to discuss what's new and hot in Las Vegas plus some incredible deals that you'll want to check out. 

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This interview was feature in my  and Michelle Rodriguez' Behind the Mike podcast.

We had a chance to talk with viral sensation Will Gavin, the NFL's broadcaster for all games played in Europe. His unique style adds a dimension to the game that takes the broadcast to a new level. 

We find out more how he got his start, how big football is now in the UK and would he ever consider being the full time broadcaster for a team in the US.

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Episode 297 - How can a simple pass for the National Parks becomes so controversial. A lawsuit has been filed against the Interior Department concerning President Trump's face on the new Residents' Pass. Plus a second lawsuit is being considered about a policy to void the pass if someone puts a sticker over the President's face. 

Kieran Suckling of the Center for Biological Diversity discusses the lawsuit and the controversies surround the pass. 

Note: A request was made to the Department of the Interior for an interview but they did not reply to our request.  

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Episode 296 - A recent internet meme has stated that it's cheaper to fly to Tokyo and go to Tokyo Disneyland than it is to fly to Orlando and visit Walt Disney World. Can that be actually true? Travel writer Andrew Long has been discussing this for years. The answer . . . is rather nuanced.

Read Andrew Long's post here 

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Episode 295 - Many skiers are packing up and headed out west to hit the champagne powder of Colorado and Utah. But how many have traveled east to check out the slopes of New England? We found tons of charming ski resorts that dot the east coast states that many people never consider visiting. Our goal; to get you, the outdoor enthusiast to consider a trip to Ski The East.  Bryan Rivard from Ski Vermont and Drew Zimber from the Granite Backcountry Alliance join the show to discuss what you've been missing. 

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