Episode 107 – An Interview with Todd Marts
In this episode, Todd talks about the importance of the Parks system and shares information about the myriad programs available to residents.
El Paso County Parks 2023 Review, a look at 2024
Could El Paso County see something similar to Colorado Springs’ TOPS Program?
El Paso County Parks Trailability Program
What is a Terrain Hopper, and who can use one?
Recent Wildlife Encounters
Seeing a mountain lion in the wild might be exciting, but it’s not a good thing.
El Paso County Parks 2022 review and 2023 preview
What were the significant accomplishments of the parks department in 2022 and what is instore for 2023?
The Problem with Illegally Built Trails
What is it with people that makes them think it’s OK to build their own trails on public lands?
ParkScore Update; Photography workshops; Park master plan, more
Are we giving the ParkScore more weight than it’s due?
Are Low Income Groups Being Forced Out of National Parks?
Why is the National Park Service not doing more to accommodate low-income, tax-paying, users?
Mt Whitney; North Cheyenne Canon; Santa Fe Open Space
People who have permits to climb Mt Whitney have never hiked a 14,000′ peak before. Is this a good situation?
El Paso County Parks Director Todd Marts is the guest
What did the department accomplish in 2021, and how did the pandemic affect parks? When will we see new county parks open in 2022?
A visit with the Friends of the Equestrian Skills Course
The Equestrian Skills Course helps riders and horses prepare for being on trails and interacting with other users.
Blizzard; Parks Dept head retiring; e-bikes on trails? and more
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the recent blizzard to hit Colorado and what it means for recreation and the environment
Avalanche safety; CPW Wildlife Area Pass?; Pay-to-play?; EPC parks hiring
Colorado may be on it’s way to becoming a “pay-to-play” state for outdoor recreation
El Paso County Parks Director Tim Wolken end-of-year update
What to expect in El Paso County Parks in 2021
Care for Colorado, Fishers Peak, Wildfires, Paint Mines, Tip and Trail of the week and more
On this week’s podcast, Bob and Kevin talk about Colorado’s #CareForColorado campaign, Cheyenne Mountain State Parks Trail Ambassador program, and “Leave No Trace” and how they all tie together. They also discuss Fishers Peak State Park and it’s progress towards opening. They discuss wildfires and how they can effect your health while hiking and your decision on whether or not…
Rocky Mountain Field Institute Executive Director Jennifer Peterson
On this week’s podcast, Bob talks with Jennifer Peterson, the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Field Institute. Topics covered include progress on the Devils Playground Trail on Pikes Peak, their work on the Kit Carson and Challenger Peaks, and also their on-going work in Colorado Springs and El Paso County Parks. They also discuss…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: El Paso County Parks Director Tim Wolken
On this New Year’s Day episode, Bob talks with El Paso County (CO) Community Services Department Director Tim Wolken about the accomplishments of the county parks department in 2019 and what’s ahead in 2020. It’s a lively discussion that covers a lot of ground. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information.…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Friends of the Equestrian Skills Course
On this week’s show, the guests are from the Friends of the Equestrian Skills Course. A one-of-a-kind facility built entirely with donated labor and funds, it readies equestrians and their riders for riding in the mountains. This week’s podcast is sponsored by Victorinox, the creators of the Swiss Army Knife Please consider becoming a patron…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: El Paso County Park Planner Ross Williams
Bob talks with El Paso County (CO) Park Planner Ross Williams about land becomes a park, the difference between a park and an open space and how parks are developed. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website The Nomadik: https://www.thenomadik.com/hikingbob Enter promo code “Hikingbob” Enter to win a free The Nomadik box: https://win.thenomadik.com/hikingbob
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Mountain Lion update and more
On this week’s podcast we discuss an update on the recent mountain lion attack and why you shouldn’t wear noise cancelling ear buds while hiking, putting together your own loop hike, an update on the progress of proposed rule changes in El Paso County Parks, and another giveaway! Mountain Lion attack survivor video Hiking Bob…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Who’s tracking you?
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about new and revised maps from Pocket Pals Trail Maps, proposed changes to El Paso County Parks rules, how a popular hiking and running tracking app help capture a murderer (and what that means to everyone else who uses it), why a couple fell 800′ in Yosemite National Park, how…