Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Bob talks with the Guardians of Palmer Park
Bob talks with John Hawk, president of the Guardians of Palmer Park about the park and their organization
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Bob and Kevin discuss economic benefits of parks, additional parks funding
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a recent study regarding the economic benefit of city parks, attempts to raise more money for parks, stormwater issues, and Kevin’s big plans for 2018
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob and Kevin talk about where to go and what to do when it snows
Bob and Kevin discuss snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, winter cycling, and where to go in the Pikes Peak region to have fun when the snow flies.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob and Kevin review 2016 and talk about plans for 2017
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about their outdoor recreation highlights from 2016, plans and resolutions for 2017, and challenge listeners to make their own resolutions for the coming year.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus
Bob talks with Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus about the departments accomplishments in 2016 and plans for 2017. Lots of great information.
Council Matters – December 22 2016
Wants for 2017: Council election in 2017, Utilities governance, focus on Broadband build out, Separate Parks & Rec with own funding source, Shook’s Run project (25 years?) Public transport, low income housing, jobs. Your comments (below) are welcome! Let us know what you think, and what you’d like to hear about on future episodes.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: El Paso County Parks Director Tim Wolken
Bob talks with El Paso County Parks director Tim Wolken about their accomplishments in 2016 and plans for 2017
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Friends of Ute Valley Park
Bob talks with Dan Woods, president of the Friends of Ute Valley Park, about the organization, Ute Valley Park and current and future projects in the park.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob and Kevin talk about the Incline and winter hiking
Bob and Kevin discuss the recent re-opening of the Manitou incline, parking for Barr Trail users, and being ready for winter hiking
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Holiday gift giving suggestions
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about ideal gifts in all price ranges for the outdoor enthusiasts on your holiday gift giving list.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob and Kevin give thanks on Thanksgiving
Bob and Kevin talk about the groups, people and businesses they are thankful for in providing outdoor recreation opportunities. Also, Bob’s Black Friday “Opt Outside” hike, and an update to an earlier blog about the “Missing Link” trail.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob and Kevin talk about millennials and the outdoors
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about a recent survey about millennials and the outdoors, getting them involved in non-profit groups and expanding their influence in local policy
CityTalk – October 28 2016
Jan’s continuing Comcast adventures and a vote for Trump? Companies that care about customer service. Springs has highest water rates in the state. Will council refer a Strawberry Fields charter amendment? 2017 city budget update. It’s hard to keep police officers. Threat to city’s therapeutic recreation program.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob talks with the Incline Friends
Bob talks with Incline Friends President Dave Adair and Board Member Bill Beagle about all things related to the Manitou Incline
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob & Kevin talk about cell phone apps, winter hiking & more
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about hiking related cell-phone apps, getting ready for winter hiking, wildfires, and rescued bunnies.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob and Kevin talk about cell phones, trail ethics and more
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about the use of cell phones in National Parks and on trails, trail misuse and vandalism, trail and hiking ethics, and more
CityTalk – October 7 2016
Heartburn over parking rates doubling at the Manitou Incline, Jan’s pet peeve, the Utilities budget and water for city parks, medians and historic trees. A new apartment building for the homeless. QuikCycle coming to town.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Drones, Loose Dogs and Fall Colors
Bob talks about the use of drones in parks, loose dogs, the changing of seasons and more.