Outdoor Adventure Series Howard A Fox

"On this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we interview Shelly Rivoli, author of the book 'Hiking with Kids Southern California: 45 Great Hikes for Families.' She shares her year-long project of visiting spots throughout Southern California with her family and creating maps for each hike.

Shelly also talks about the importance of traveling with children, some must-visit parks in Southern California, and what to expect when exploring them. Tune in to get tips on outdoor gear, traveling, and what to pack for a hike with kids. Finally, we wrap up with a discussion about the book and the inspiration readers can get from it."

TOPICS WE DISCUSSED
 What inspired Shelly to create her book, "Hiking with Kids, Southern California"? How did Shelly manage to gather all the information and take pictures for her book during these hikes?   Which of the Five National Parks in CA does Shelly recommend for families embarking on their first family adventure with kids? What are Shelly's top 5-10 top recommendations you should always pack for travel with the family?

MEDIA
Anza-Borrego's Best Hikes for Kids - my story with spring desert photos and loads of tips - https://familytravel411.com/anza-borrego-best-hikes-kids/
Good Housekeeping - I'm quoted with a June hiking recommendation in #8 (+ photo of my kids) - https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/g43633877/best-places-to-travel-in-june/

AHA MOMENT
There is nothing better than when you hear directly from readers who tell you exactly in specific ways how your book- or your blog- has helped them in their journeys, especially when that's the hope that kept you slogging through the book project.

Insight2go
Real life and growth begin at the edge of your comfort zone. It's essential to try and do something once a week beyond our comfort zones to keep learning, taking risks, and growing -- and ensuring we're not just living our lives on autopilot!

LEARN MORE

Click here to pick up your copy of Hiking with Kids Southern California: 45 Great Hikes for Families (Falcon Guides)
Click here to learn more about Shelly’s work at Family Travel 411, or on these social sites:

Facebook
Instagram

Click here to visit the Travel With Baby website, or pick up your copy of the Travels with Baby guidebook (now in its 2nd edition) and Take-Along Travels with Baby companion guide.

Next Steps

If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.

#CaliforniaTrails #FamilyTravel #HikingwithKids #CaliforniaNationalParks #DeathValleyNationalPark #SouthernCaliforniaParks #SequoiaNationalPark #ChannelIslandsNationalPark 


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Drew YoungeDyke is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today.

Drew grew up being exposed to various outdoor activities from a young age, such as hunting, camping, and fishing. Being out in the woods and riding horses on trails was a common occurrence in his childhood. Drew believes these experiences shaped his career choices.

On this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we discuss the various equipment needed for fly fishing, the importance of "sisu" in conservation work, and the ongoing efforts to prevent invasive carp from entering Lake Michigan. Drew also shares his experience with Trout Unlimited and the organization's work in expanding and improving trout and salmon habitats.

We also explore the importance of supporting conservation efforts, regardless of whether you are a hunter, angler, or simply someone who enjoys outdoor activities. Join us for an informative and eye-opening discussion on the importance of protecting our natural resources for future generations.

Discussion Points
What is Trout Unlimited, and what is its focus?What does "sisu" mean, and how does it relate to conservation work?How can non-hunters and non-anglers benefit from joining conservation organizations like Trout Unlimited and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers?What actions can individuals take to minimize their impact on the environment when hunting and fishing?Learn More

To learn more about Drew’s work, click here to visit the Trout Unlimited website.

Next Steps

If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.

#FlyFishing #NorthernPike #BrookTrout #Sisu #ConservationWork #WaterConservationFund #Culverts #Habitat #ClimateChange #InfrastructureFunding #TroutUnlimited #NationalWildlifeFederation #GreatLakes #OutdoorWriterAssociationAmerica #OWAA2023 #Hunting #Fishing #Camping #Backpacking #FishingLicense ConservationOrganizations #BackcountryHuntersandAnglers #PublicLands #Volunteering.
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Meet Emanuel Rose, a passionate outdoorsman and marketing guru based in Southern Oregon and Northern California. 

With access to some of the most breathtaking wilderness areas in the world, he leads a unique and fulfilling life balancing his love for the great outdoors and his profession as a marketing consultant. Despite not having kids, he dedicates time to introducing his grandkids (by marriage) to outdoor adventures. 

Emanuel produced an award-winning documentary about fishing; he is the author of the Wenaha Henry Children Book Series. He is driven to keep his brain engaged while simultaneously pursuing his passions - a true example of living life to the fullest.
Topics We Discussed 
How his love for the natural world has been a constant in his life, and how he finds joy in exploring towering forests and the energy of the ocean. His award-winning documentary a few years ago about steelhead fishingHow his childhood fantasy of discovering special wild places inspired him to write a children's book series, Wenaha Henry.Media
Click here to watch Emanuel’s award-winning video - The Treasure is Steelhead.  

Learn More

To learn more about Emanuel, visit his website at http://emanuelrose.com/ or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2b-leadgeneration/.

Next Steps

If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.

#ChildhoodMemories #Camping #Yosemite #Fishing #Outdoorsman #SteelheadFishing #OutdoorAdventureSeries #FlyFishermen #WildernessSummerCamp #WenahaRiver #DeschutesRiver
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Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast today.

The ADCNR is responsible for Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, State Lands, State Parks, and the Marine Resources Divisions.

Alabama is the most aquatically biodiverse state in America, with more miles of navigable waterways than any state.

Questions We Asked
What is your favorite division of your department?What are some of the projects that the Alabama Department of Conservation is working on to increase public access to natural resources?What outdoor education initiatives are available for young people and adults in Alabama?Aha Moment
When I saw the total of the land we had acquired for public ownership since I was appointed, it was very satisfying. It is 75,000 acres and counting we have bought in the last five years that are now owned and accessible by our citizens and visitors!

InSight2Go

Two items:  
First, as quoted by many, "It is amazing what you can accomplish together if no one cares who gets the credit."  Second, "Ideas without money usually just remain ideas."Media

https://yellowhammernews.com/innovate-alabama-leverages-outdoor-recreation-to-bolster-economy/.

LEARN MORE

To learn more about Chris and his work, visit the Outdoor Alabama website at https://www.outdooralabama.com/ and Forever Wild at https://alabamaforeverwild.com/.

You can also find Outdoor Alabama on their Facebook page at  https://www.outdooralabama.com/social.

NEXT STEPS

To begin planning your beach vacation, getaway, or outing, visit the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism website at https://www.gulfshores.com/.

If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.

#OWAA2023

#Alabama #OutdoorEducation #101Program #AlabamaDepartmentofConservationandNaturalResources #HuntingLicenseSales #FishingLicenseSales, #Outdoorsmen #CommercialFishing #PublicAccess #BoatRamps #WildlifeManagementAreas #MarineResources #GulfShoresandOrangeBeachTourism #ForeverWildProgram #HiltonHotel #GulfStatePark #NationalTurkeyFederation #DucksUnlimited.
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Robert Annis is our return guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today.  Rob is a Freelance Outdoor Journalist, Travel Writer, and Gear Reviewer.

Rob joined us last year on the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. We’ll share the episode in our show notes. He is joining us today to discuss one of his recent pieces, The Ultimate Guide to All 8 Midwest National Parks, which he wrote for Midwest Living.
Link: https://www.midwestliving.com/travel/state-and-national-parks/the-ultimate-guide-to-midwest-national-parks/?fbclid=IwAR268KF5vD52hw3FpLxOKmZtAsvaFIxc1DpFOg58tW5f2Q2T_zOZd6rQtuo.
Badlands National Park - SDWind Cave National Park - SDCuyahoga Valley National Park - Northern OHGateway Arch National Park - St. LouisIndiana Dunes National Park - INIsle Royale National Park - Lake SuperiorTheodore Roosevelt National Park - Western NDVoyageurs National Park - Northern MNAdditional Resources

To learn more about Rob and read his work, visit his website at https://robertannis.com/ or check out his in-progress adventures at https://www.instagram.com/robannis.

Click here to listen to our first podcast episode with Rob.

Click here to read Rob's article for Fodor's Travel, The Largest Island on the Largest Lake on the Largest Island on the Largest Lake in the World.

Click here to learn about Oru Portable Boats.
Click here to learn about the best PackRafts from the folks at Gear Junkie. 
If a visit to Minnesota is in your future, click here to check out Tettegouche State Park.

Click here to learn more about the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA).

Next Steps

If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.
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Cortney Weatherby is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today.
Cortney is the Coastal Outreach Manager for Alabama Audubon. 
She is an environmental educator and conservationist. She loves spending time outdoors in various capacities: birding, fly fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, or diving when the opportunity arises.


Questions We Discussed
What threats do beach-nesting birds face?How can people help these birds when they visit the beach?Why would you recommend people get into birding?Aha Moment(s)
Two stories ---- 
Cortney led a bird walk for about 20 people, and during the walk, they saw birds that most birders would consider common, but many of these people might have seen some of those birds before but not necessarily known what they were. It was a fun and engaged group, and they had some birds cooperate and stay in view long enough to point out identifying features.
Before Christmas, Cortney gave a program about beach-nesting birds to a group of third and fifth-graders at a local school. At the conclusion, when she was answering questions, one of them asked me what college degree they would need to work for Alabama Audubon, and another asked that even though they are young if there was a way for them to help the birds nest on the beach.

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If you head to a beach or island that has active bird nesting on the beach, remember two sayings: 


Fish, swim, and play from 50 yards away. Giving these birds space makes a huge difference. If the birds are squawking, keep on walking! A lot of people ask us how close to the birds is too close...If the birds start shuffling around and making noise at you, you know you are too close!MEDIA

https://www.outdooralabama.com/articles/alabama-conservation-birds.

LEARN MORE

Thank you to the Alabama Audubon funders, the Alabama DCNR, the AL Trustee Implementation Group (TIG), the National Audubon Society, and the USFWS, who allow the Alabama Audubon to keep doing this important work on the Alabama coast. And to all of their partners who allow them to conduct surveys and monitoring on their property and are working to help preserve the AL gulf coast. Visit the www.alaudubon.org website to learn more about the programs offered or volunteer opportunities,

You can also visit the Alabama AuDubon on these social sites:

Facebook - www.facebook.com/alaudubon
Instagram - www.instagram.com/alaudubon/

Get to know the Merlin Bird ID app. to learn more about how to ID birds.

To begin planning your beach vacation, getaway, or outing, visit the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism website at https://www.gulfshores.com/.

If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them too.

#Birding #eBird #MerlinBirdID #ProtectingBirdNests #AlabamaAudubon #NationalAudubonSociety #Conservation #ShoreBirds #NestingSeason #BirdSurveys



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