Author Randi Minetor Talks About Accidents in National Parks
People seem to get in trouble now much the same as they did 100 years ago
Voices of the Pikes Peak Region
People seem to get in trouble now much the same as they did 100 years ago
Where is her favorite hike?
Colorado is making it easier for low income people to visit its state parks
The National Park Service is doing nothing to make sure lower income users have the opportunity to visit the most popular national parks.
The iPhone 14 has fallen victim to the law of unintended consequences
Why is the National Park Service not doing more to accommodate low-income, tax-paying, users?
Will our outdoor recreation experiences ever go back to “how they used to be”?
Is the Grand Canyon really the most dangerous U.S. National Park? What is wrong with a website’s ranking of dangerous national parks.
How could a hiker death have been prevented? What kind of winter will we have?
If Pikes Peak becomes a National Park, do we lose the ability to enjoy the peak as we do now? Is that good or bad?
On this week’s episode, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a wide variety of topics, including hiking in 100 degree weather, whether we’re having a “normal” spring, hiking Bison Peak and Beaver Creek Wilderness Area. Also, hiking on Hankins Pass, and using COTREX and the US Forest Service on-line tools to determine trails are open or closed during COVID-19, planning for hiking during the…
On this week’s show, Bob and co-host Kevin talk about responsible winter hiking, last minute holiday gift ideas, “First Day” hikes, a record setting Grand Canyon hike, and more. This week’s podcast is sponsored by Victorinox, the creators of the Swiss Army Knife Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking…
On this week’s episode, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a report that recommended that the National Park Service privatize campgrounds, bring in food trucks, Amazon deliveries and wifi to National Parks. Find out what Bob and Kevin think of the plan. Also, the IndyGive! is under way. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast!…
On this week’s show, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss negative on-line reviews of National Parks, and explore some possible reasons why people are dissatisfied. Also, Kevin’s recent first time visit to Rocky Mountain National Park, and more If you like this podcast, consider becoming a patron! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf…
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the places they visited and hikes they did before and during Memorial Day weekend. Also, a bear attack in Aspen, wildflowers starting to appear, the latest box from sponsor The Nomadik, and more. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram The Nomadik: https://www.thenomadik.com/hikingbob Enter promo code “Hikingbob” Enter to win a free The…
This week, Bob talks with Jeff Wolin, the Lead Interpretive Ranger at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. The closest National Park Service site to Colorado Springs, it celebrates it’s 50th anniversary in 2019. They discuss the history of the site, it’s unique features, education and recreation opportunities and planned events to celebrate it’s anniversary. Florissant…
On this week’s show, Bob and Kevin discuss the 100th anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park, the upcoming 50th anniversary of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, a new national park in Indiana, and much more. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
On this episode, it’s just Bob as he talks about visiting Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park in southern California. He also discusses the effect of the government shutdown on Joshua Tree.
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about what they accomplished during 2018 and what they plan to do in 2019 and what resolutions they made for the coming year. Also, some discussion about the affects of the government shut down on National Parks and a reminder about new fees at Colorado State Parks.
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Bob and co-host Kevin talk about Kevin’s recent climb up Colorado’s Mt Elbert; Bob’s recent trip to Mesa Verde National Park and Colorado’s Mancos State Park; Clothes that repel ticks, and more
Lyn’s out sick. Gary and Dee discuss topics of the day and current events. We talk about the $1,000 bonuses that aren’t really $1,000. We discuss the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce luncheon. (Look for our Special, already out on the website.) We discuss Robert Reich’s response to the State of the Union Address. We talk…
Bob interviews Mikah Meyer, who is not only visiting all 417 sites owned by the National Park Service, but also doing it in one long road trip, and will also be the youngest person to do it. But, that’s not all. Listen and learn the whole story. Find out more at his website
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day. We’ll start with Senator Gardner’s request for your feedback on taxes. And, if you don’t know what to say, we discuss what will happen to your taxes. So, give a listen and you’ll know how this proposal affects your bottom line. http://www.Gardner.Senate.gov/taxes is your link to…
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