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Restore Hetch Hetchy in Yosemite National Park, with Spreck Rosekrans

Episode 79

mardi 2 février 2021 • Duration 01:02:03

Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park was described by John Muir as “one of nature’s rarest and most precious mountain temples" and was once considered one of the most unique and diverse ecosystems in the world. However, in 1913 the city of San Francisco won Congressional approval to dam and flood Hetch Hetchy, thus burying this extraordinary valley under 300 feet of water. Spreck Rosekrans is the Executive Director at Restore Hetch Hetchy and is leading the fight to bring back what was once lost.

Links from the Episode:

Restore Hetch Hetchy

Restore Hetch Hetchy’s Plan for Restoration

Sierra Club

Raker Act

President Theodore Roosevelt in Yosemite National Park

The National Parks: America’s Best Idea Series

Calaveras Reservoir

DamNation Film

Glines Canyon Dam Removal in Olympic National Park

National Parks - The Great Disaster

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Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places Facebook Group

Orvis Clearwater 6-Weight 9’ Fly Rod

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The Last Best Place, with Jordan & Logan Lefler

Episode 72

mardi 1 décembre 2020 • Duration 50:46

Jordan & Logan Lefler are two brothers who grew up in the heart of the Mission Mountains in Northwest Montana. On this episode, we talk about their favorite photography gear, some of their best tips for both aspiring photographers and fishermen and why they continually make the outdoors a big part of their lives. Listening to the Lefler brothers will leave you inspired to get outside and breath in some fresh air and you’ll also learn about why Montanans call their home state “The Last Best Place.”

Links from the Episode:

Jordan’s Instagram

Logan’s Instagram

Sony a7 III Camera

Sony Alpha a6300 Camera

Sony Alpha a6500 Camera

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Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places Facebook Group

Basecamp Outdoors Facebook Group

Outdoor Dream Jobs, with Ali Carr and Jenna Celmer

Episode 71

mardi 24 novembre 2020 • Duration 50:35

Ali Carr and Jenna Celmer are the hosts of the Outdoor Dream Jobs Podcast as well as the creators of the very popular and resourceful Facebook Group, Basecamp Outdoors. On our chat today, we talk about their personal backgrounds and how they were drawn to a life outdoors. We also discuss how they came to be the founders of Basecamp Outdoors, how it’s grown and what the best way to utilize it is for people looking for work outside the typical 9 to 5.

Links from the Episode:

Outdoor Dream Jobs Podcast

Ali’s Website

Ali’s Instagram

Jenna’s Instagram

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Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places Facebook Group

Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains Book

Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains, with Paul Barach

Episode 70

mardi 17 novembre 2020 • Duration 01:05:04

Paul Barach has done some pretty incredible things in his life, to include backpacking across Europe, backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail, teaching English in South Korea, running marathons, biking across the United States and he’s also a black belt in karate. He's also one of the few people to have completed the 750 mile Shikoku pilgrimage trail in Japan, which he wrote about in his book Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains and is the story he vividly recounts on today's episode.

Links from the Episode:

Paul’s Instagram

Shikoku Pilgrimage

Paul’s Favorite Mid-Weight Jacket

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Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group

Race and Privilege in the Outdoors Article

Mental Health and Equality in the Outdoors, with Alexandra Lev

Episode 69

mardi 10 novembre 2020 • Duration 01:06:40

Alexandra Lev loves to travel, ski volcanoes and is also a big advocate for some important, yet often overlooked aspects to getting outdoors: mental health, privilege, race, inclusion and gender equality. On this episode, Alexandra talks about her experiences relating to some of these topics and shares how we can all do better to make the great outdoors more accessible to all.

Links from the Episode:

Alexandra’s Instagram

Alexandra’s Website

To Father From Daughter Article

AndrewSkurka.com - For Women

Exum Mountain Guides

Alta Ski Area

Snowbird Ski Area

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Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group

Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group

Rugged Conservation, with Adventure Photographer Alex Haraus

Episode 68

mardi 3 novembre 2020 • Duration 59:11

Alex Haraus is a full-time outdoor photographer, who initially grew up finding adventure in Chicago. After discovering “roof topping” and urban exploration, he eventually traveled west and worked with organizations such as Americorps to take part in backcountry trail building. But Alex’s real passion is ‘Rugged Conservation,’ which is basically using adventure photography as a hook to teach others about climate change and conservation by encouraging them to develop their own relationship with nature.

Links from the Episode:

Alex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattspencer94/

Alex’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alexharaus

AmeriCorps: https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps

Texas A&M Job Board: https://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/job-board/

American Bear Association: https://www.americanbear.org

Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary: https://goo.gl/maps/Qr3K7Ztdgm3wsXs46

Canon EOS 6D Mark II Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Mark-Digital-Camera-Body/dp/B072MZCJKN

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Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group

How to Conquer Your Fears and Fight Imposter Syndrome, with Matt Spencer

Episode 67

mardi 27 octobre 2020 • Duration 01:29:55

Matt Spencer is living a life full of adventure. On this episode we chat about how he got into river guiding, first in Colorado and then in Africa on the Zambezi River (even though he was initially scared of water) and then talk about his other adventures in the developing world, working for Americorps and moving to New Zealand. We also have a conversation on dams and whether or not they belong on certain rivers that once ran wild and discuss how people can overcome imposter syndrome in the outdoors.

Links from the Episode:

Matt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattspencer94/

Down River, A Novel: https://www.amazon.com/Down-River-Novel-John-Hart/dp/0312677383

Cadillac Desert: https://www.amazon.com/Cadillac-Desert-American-Disappearing-Revised/dp/0140178244

Zambezi River: https://www.zambiatourism.com/destinations/rivers/zambezi/

Victoria Falls: https://www.zambiatourism.com/destinations/waterfalls/victoria-falls/

Batoka Gorge Dam Project: https://www.zambezi.com/blog/2017/batoka-dam-update/

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Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group

Searching for Answers, with Wild Thing Podcast Host Laura Krantz

Episode 66

mardi 20 octobre 2020 • Duration 41:02

Laura Krantz is the creator and host of Wild Thing, a podcast about the relationship between science and society and all the strange and unusual happenings that capture our imaginations. On this episode, Laura talks about the behind the scenes of producing her podcast and we dive deep into why she decided to research Bigfoot and extraterrestrial life in the first place. We also talk about her craziest moment from recording Wild Thing and what searching for Sasquatch and aliens has taught her about herself.

Links from the Episode:

Laura’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krantzlm/

Laura’s Website: https://www.laura-krantz.com

Wild Thing Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-thing/id1434465245

FOXTOPUSink: https://www.foxtopus.ink

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Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group

How Early Intervention Led to a Life Outdoors, with NASA Director Justin Pane

Episode 65

mardi 13 octobre 2020 • Duration 01:06:57

Justin Pane is currently the Director of the Multi-Mission Operations Center at NASA Ames and in his free time, lives a life synonymous with adventure. On this episode, we talk about how a court-mandated outdoor retreat at 18 ultimately changed Justin's life for the better - one that includes his love of adventure, mountain biking, being a new father and discovering things bigger than ourselves from the outdoors. Justin also shares some NASA insight and his thoughts about life on other planets.

Links from the Episode:

Justin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeardpane/?hl=en

School of Urban & Wilderness Survival (Carolinas): https://www.suwscarolinas.com

Santa Cruz Bicycles: https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US

Stealth Mode 4x4 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gzQWcw4Olk

Stealth Mode - Storyteller Overland: https://storytelleroverland.com/stealth-mode-4x4-2/

Cape-Epic: https://www.cape-epic.com

Keplar Mission Overview: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/kepler/overview/index.html

NASA Finds Another Habitable-Zone World: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/nasa-planet-hunter-finds-its-1st-earth-size-habitable-zone-world

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