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Outdoor Explorer - Alaska Public Media

On “Outdoor Explorer” you're invited to step outside into Alaska. Follow us to a new trail or fishing hole, learn what to pack, when to go, and most importantly, how to stay safe. Learn about life-long fitness and get inspired to go outside in the backcountry or on the bike trails.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Visiting Alaska Pacific University’s Kellogg Campus in Palmer | Outdoor Explorer

    A historic working farm in Palmer is home to a unique outdoor education experience that blends agriculture, a Masters Degree program and a place-based elementary school designed for local homeschoolers. What happens when you mesh the outdoors as education with a degree program and how does it shape your life? Join Outdoor Explorer as we head to Alaska Pacific University’s Kellogg Campus in Palmer and discover what’s happening on the farm, how they’re using the outdoors as education for students young and old, and just what it’s like out at the Field School. We’ll talk on location at the farm to students, instructors and former students who loved it so much they stuck around to teach. ]]>

    59 min

  2. JAN 16

    Getting to know the Eagle River Nature Center | Outdoor Explorer

    The Eagle River Nature Center opened in 1996 and has served as a gateway to Chugach State Park ever since. Located at the end of Eagle River Road the Center is a log building with a long history including being a bar and a state park visitor center. When the State of Alaska started cutting budgets in the late 80s and early 90s, a dedicated group of volunteers formed a nonprofit to lease the building and turn it into a nature center. The Center offers a warm place to learn about the area and start numerous hikes, including the Crow Pass Trail. They also offer a bevy of natural history and outdoor skill programs for all ages, and have yurts and cabins to rent. On this Outdoor Explorer host Paul Twardock visits the Center and talks to staff and volunteers about the history, facilities, trails and programs. LINKS: Eagle River Nature Center Chugach State Park ]]>

    59 min

  3. JAN 9

    Running through grief | Outdoor Explorer

    What drives someone to attempt a Fastest Known Time? We talk with author and endurance athlete Emily Halnon about her record-breaking run on a section of one of the most iconic trails in the world and the book she wrote about it. Emily shares her journey of running through the grief of losing her mother, finding strength in the wilderness, and the training, planning, and determination it takes to achieve an FKT. Join us as we explore the intersection of running, resilience, and the healing power of nature. Host: Martha Rosenstein Guest: Emily Halnon Links: https://www.emilyhalnon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/emilysweats https://emilyhalnon.substack.com/ ]]>

    59 min

  4. 11/21/2024

    Max Romey’s outdoor art | Outdoor Explorer

    Max Romey is a watercolor artist and outdoor filmmaker from Anchorage, who is known internationally for his work. He has joined us before to tell us about his creative style of using watercolors in his films focusing on the outdoors. Using pictures instead of words to tell stories was born from his life with dyslexia. Romey's grandmother was a huge influence on him and he is currently visiting locations around the world that she visited and he is recreating the sketches from her prolific collection. Since last visiting us, he has had two films show at the Banff Film Festival, “If you Give a Beach a Bottle,” and most recently, “Footprints on Katmai.” He is also the creator of the new Fish Creek Art Installation at Cuddy Park. HOST: Lisa Keller GUEST: Max Romey LINKS: Trailbound Sketches Max Romey’s YouTube Channel ]]>

    59 min

  5. 11/14/2024

    Sarah Poynter: Alone | Outdoor Explorer

    Sarah Poynter competed on the most recent season of the History Channel’s show, "Alone." The competitors on the show are truly alone. They rely on their knowledge and skills, building their own shelter, hunting and fishing and gathering plants and berries. While they eke out living off the land, they are also carting around camera gear and setting up their own shots, narrating the journey to survive. It is often a starvation game of body and soul as food is difficult to procure and there is no human contact. Sarah lives in Skwentna, and along with her husband Chris, owns the Talvista Lodge, a popular destination for locals and out-of-state adventurers alike. HOST: Lisa Keller GUEST: Sarah Poynter, recently competed on History Channel's "Alone" LINKS: History Channel Sarah Poynter videos Sarah Poynter Instagram ]]>

    59 min

  6. 11/07/2024

    "The Aurora Guy" | Outdoor Explorer

    This week on Outdoor Explorer, we dive into the science and magic of the aurora borealis with Vince Ledvina, aka "The Aurora Guy." Vince, an aurora chaser and Space Physics PhD student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, shares his passion for the northern lights and offers insights into what creates this stunning phenomenon, why it’s so tricky to predict and how to increase your chances of seeing it. Whether you're an aurora veteran or dreaming of your first sighting, you'll have an illuminating journey into the night skies! HOST: Martha Rosenstein GUEST: Vince Ledvina, "The Aurora Guy," Space Physics PhD student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks LINKS: Vince's website Aurora webcams Space Weather Live ]]>

    59 min

  7. 11/07/2024

    60 Years of the Wilderness Act | Outdoor Explorer

    In 1964 President Lyndon Johnson signed the federal Wilderness Act into law, culminating decades of effort and compromise. Over the past 60 years, Congress has designated millions of acres as Wilderness, including over 57 million acres in Alaska. During that time the concept of Wilderness and how it is managed has changed. For instance, the original definition of Wilderness as being 'untrammeled by man' is challenged by the fact of thousands of years of Indigenous use. On this Outdoor Explorer host Paul Twardock discusses the past, present and future of the Wilderness Act with James Edward Mills, an African American filmmaker, and Karlin Itchoak, United States Fish and Wildlife Service Assistant Regional Director of Refugees in Alaska and an Alaskan Native. Alaska Wilderness Film Week is 11/12 to 11/15 and will feature "American Ascent," James Mills film about the first all African American ascent of Denali. ]]>

    59 min

  8. 10/10/2024

    Becoming an Outdoors Woman | Outdoor Explorer

    When was the last time you took on a completely new outdoor skill? Outdoor skills like hunting and fishing are part of Alaska’s rich cultural history, But they can also be intimidating to learn or prohibitively expensive to dive into, especially if you don’t know someone who can show you the ropes. Fortunately, people in Alaska have access to an affordable program that can help. Offered by the state’s Department of Fish and Game, classes under the Becoming an Outdoors Woman program provide a fun, friendly environment where students can learn new skills. In this episode of Outdoor Explorer on Alaska Public Media, we’ll talk to some folks who run it about what makes this program special and how Alaskans can participate. HOST: Amy Bushatz GUESTS: Maria Bakic, Alaska Department of Fish and Game Outreach & Education Coordinator Katelyn Zonneville, Information Officer and instuctor, Alaska Department of Fish and Game sport fish division Abby McAlister, Becoming an Outdoors Woman Alaska Southeast coordinator LINKS: Sign-up for classes with BOW Alaska HERE BOW on Facebook ]]>

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On “Outdoor Explorer” you're invited to step outside into Alaska. Follow us to a new trail or fishing hole, learn what to pack, when to go, and most importantly, how to stay safe. Learn about life-long fitness and get inspired to go outside in the backcountry or on the bike trails.

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