While it is never too late to reflect on where you've come from, this episode looks back at our 2023 journey. We reflect on the year and where we might be heading. ---- Save 10% on your order from Ellaswool.com with coupon code HIKINGTL2023

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In this episode, we talk with Linda McGurk. Linda is the author of Open-Air Life. She previously wrote There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather. Both books focus on the importance of getting outside. Linda is an advocate for practicing the Nordic art of friluftsliv, or open-air life. She advocates for connecting children with nature. In this episode, we discuss the many benefits of getting outdoors not only for children but for yourself as well. We discuss how simple getting outdoors truly can be. The benefits are just out your front door.

Website: ⁠http://lindamcgurk.com/about-me/⁠

Blog: ⁠http://rainorshinemamma.com/

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In this episode, we talk with Christy Teglo. Christy is a world traveler and adventure seeker.  We talk about her thru-hike of the John Muir Trail with no prior hiking experience.  We dive into some of her preparation, the people she met, and what it was like to travel solo on the trail.  We also discuss her memoir Weathered, which is about her journey and experience on the John Muir Trail.  We talk about her life after the trail - selling her house, finalizing her divorce, and deciding to make a lifestyle change of traveling a goal in life.  If you think it is too late to start a new life, this episode is here to prove you wrong.

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In this episode, Andy reflects on his recent thru-hike. He shares what he learned both physically and mentally while hiking all 310 miles of the Superior Hiking Trail. This episode was recorded on mental health awareness day and ties in the importance of why taking care of yourself before anyone else is a number one priority.

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In this episode, we interview our friend So Way in Monson, Maine. He has completed the AT Sobo (southbound) and Nobo (northbound) and now owns a property just a few miles from the Appalachian Trail at the southern end of the 100 Mile Wilderness. The property he has named "Homestead 0" is 1.5 acres and is being completely built from scratch with his manual labor.  Listen to this episode to hear a glimpse into So Way's life on "Homestead 0".

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While hiking the Long Trail in Vermont, we met solo backpacker Dawn who quickly became our trail angel. We instantly connected and shared meaningful conversation with her. After time on the trail with her, we spent a night at her home. Listen to our interview with Dawn where we cover what it's like to be a solo backpacker and how to best prepare! We also dive into why we declared her our "trail angel" on our Long Trail section hike. To listen more about our Long Trail section hike listen to Summer Road Trip Day 10, 11 and 12 episodes.

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Andy will be setting out to thru-hike the Superior Hiking Trail on September 8th. His goal is to complete the 310-mile trail in 21 days.

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In this episode, we talk with Alan Carpenter. Alan has logged 11,800 miles of long-distance hiking and cycling adventures. They include the John Muir Trail, Colorado Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and the Appalachian Trail. His long-distance adventures also include cycling. Most impressive, he got started in his long-distance hiking career much later in life than most. He's also an author of long-distance hiking and healthy lifestyle books. If you are looking for some motivation to get into an active lifestyle at a later age in life, this is the episode for you!

Websites:

• https://longdistanceadventures.com
• https://alantcarpenter.com

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In this episode, we talk with Sallyanne Pisk. She is the author of the book Eating for You, has a blog, and leads online courses about mindful eating practices. This episode is an important listen for anyone who is trying to seek some balance in their life when it comes to eating and integrating it together for an overall healthy lifestyle.

Website: eatingforyou.com.au

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In this episode, we talk with Sam and Bill Wegert. This is a father-son combination who are two members of a martial arts-involved family. The family founded UpLevel Martial Arts and together Sam and William have written the book The Modern-Day Black Belt. We discuss the journey of homeschooling, martial arts, outdoors integration, family values, and a whole lot of mindsets. If you are seeking an inspiring conversation to help better connect with yourself and your family, this is the one for you.

Website: https://www.uplevelmartialarts.com/

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In this episode, we talk with Meghan Fitzgerald. Meghan, alongside her husband, is the co-founder of Tinkergarten, a program promoting outdoor learning activities for children and giving support to families on the topic of child development.  We talk about a variety of topics that families face today including screen time, finding ways to get outdoors, building community in your area, and most importantly what Tinkergarten is all about. If you are a parent, caregiver, outdoor lover or advocate for kids, this episode is for you!

Website: https://tinkergarten.com/

#OutdoorsAll4 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outdoorsall4

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