Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!
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From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia is a mecca for outdoor travel and adventure. Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast is your local guide to hiking, camping, kayaking, travel and so much more. Get the information and the inspiration to plan your own adventure, right here in Virginia. Lets Go!
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Virginia's Adventure Towns: Lebanon, Russell County - Clinch River, Mountain Landscapes & Outdoor Adventures, with Maddie Gordon of Clinch Life Outfitters (Ep 93, Part 1)
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Nov 03, 2026 |
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Beyond Hiking in Shenandoah National Park: Climbing, Cascading, Navigation, & Survival Skills with Andy Nichols, Shenandoah Mountain Guides (Ep 92, Part 2)
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Oct 20, 2026 |
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Beyond Hiking in Shenandoah National Park: Climbing, Cascading, Navigation, & Survival Skills with Andy Nichols, Shenandoah Mountain Guides (Ep 92, Part 1)
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Oct 13, 2026 |
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Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Harrisonburg – Friendly by Nature with Vince Mier, Walkabout Outfitter (Ep 91, Part 2)
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Sep 29, 2026 |
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Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Harrisonburg – Friendly by Nature with Vince Mier, Walkabout Outfitter (Ep 91, Part 1)
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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Summer Hiking & Travel Adventures: Shenandoah National Park, British Columbia, Mount Rainier, & Mexico City (Ep 90, Pt 5)
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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Summer Hiking & Travel Adventures: Shenandoah National Park, British Columbia, Mount Rainier, & Mexico City (Ep 90, Pt 4)
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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Summer Hiking & Travel Adventures: Shenandoah National Park, British Columbia, Mount Rainier, & Mexico City (Ep 90, Pt 3)
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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Summer Hiking & Travel Adventures: Shenandoah National Park, British Columbia, Mount Rainier, & Mexico City (Ep 90, Pt 2)
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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Summer Hiking & Travel Adventures: Shenandoah National Park, British Columbia, Mount Rainier, & Mexico City (Ep 90, Pt 1)
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Bonus: Episode Swap with Hiker Trash Radio
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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Breaks Park Hiking Guide: New Trails, Swinging Bridges & Hidden Places You've Never Been Before, with Rangers Daniel Flores and Ronnie Hylton (Ep 89, Part 2)
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Breaks Park Hiking Guide: New Trails, Swinging Bridges & Hidden Places You've Never Been Before, with Rangers Daniel Flores and Ronnie Hylton (Ep 89, Part 1)
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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National and State Park Travel Stories from California, Alabama, and Virginia (Ep 88, Part 2)
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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National and State Park Travel Stories from California, Alabama, and Virginia (Ep 88, Part 1)
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Birding in Virginia: A Guide to Virginia State Parks with Ranger Evan Spears (Ep 87, Part 2)
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Birding in Virginia: A Guide to Virginia State Parks with Ranger Evan Spears (Ep 87, Part 1)
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Stargazing in Virginia: Dark Sky Parks with Ranger Patrick Mcnamara, Sky Meadows State Park (Ep 86, Part 2)
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May 12, 2026 |
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Stargazing in Virginia: Dark Sky Parks with Ranger Patrick Mcnamara, Sky Meadows State Park (Ep 86, Part 1)
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May 05, 2026 |
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Virginia's Adventure Towns: Norton - High Knob Region Hikes, Waterfalls, and Travel Guide with Katie Dunn, Tourism Director (Ep 85, Part 2)
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Virginia's Adventure Towns: Norton - High Knob Region Hikes, Waterfalls, and Travel Guide with Katie Dunn, Tourism Director (Ep 85, Part 1)
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Across America’s Wild Places: National Park Travel Stories from Saguaro, Channel Islands & Pictured Rocks, Plus an Inside Peek at New Episodes (Ep 84, Part 2)
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Across America’s Wild Places: National Park Travel Stories from Saguaro, Channel Islands & Pictured Rocks, Plus an Inside Peek at New Episodes (Ep 84, Part 1)
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Massanutten: Your Backyard Mountain Resort for Mountain Biking, Trails, and Shenandoah Valley Adventures with Morgan Mowbry and Charles Sexton (Ep 83, Pt 2)
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Massanutten: Your Backyard Mountain Resort for Mountain Biking, Trails, and Shenandoah Valley Adventures with Morgan Mowbry and Charles Sexton (Ep 83, Pt 1)
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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A Hiker’s History of the Appalachian Trail with Mills Kelly, Author and A.T. Historian (Ep 82, Pt 2)
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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A Hiker’s History of the Appalachian Trail with Mills Kelly, Author and A.T. Historian (Ep 82, Pt 1)
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Fries – Grayson County’s Hidden Gem on the New River, with Kevin Combs and Ricky Barton (Ep 81, Pt 2)
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Fries – Grayson County’s Hidden Gem on the New River, with Kevin Combs and Ricky Barton (Ep 81, Pt 1)
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Mushroom Foraging in Virginia: Wild Edibles, Seasonal Finds, and Foraging Tips with Gabrielle Cerberville, aka the Chaotic Forager (Ep 80, Pt 2)
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Mushroom Foraging in Virginia: Wild Edibles, Seasonal Finds, and Foraging Tips with Gabrielle Cerberville, aka the Chaotic Forager (Ep 80, Pt 1)
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Virginia’s Adventure Towns: King George – Rivers, Rail Trails, and Recreation between the Potomac and Rappahannock with Jenna and Warren Veazey, Friends of Caledon State Park and Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail (Ep 79, Part 2)
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Virginia’s Adventure Towns: King George – Rivers, Rail Trails, and Recreation between the Potomac and Rappahannock with Jenna and Warren Veazey, Friends of Caledon State Park and Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail (Ep 79, Part 1)
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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New Inspiring Stories, Hidden Gems, Travel-ready Resources, and more (Ep 78 Season 6 Trailer)
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Mountain Peaks to Coastal Getaways: Season 5 Finale, Win a $50 Gift Card to River Rock Outfitter (Ep 77)
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Primitive Camping and Backpacking in Virginia State Parks with Ranger Amelia Hulth, Powhatan State Park (Ep 76, Part 2)
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Primitive Camping and Backpacking in Virginia State Parks with Ranger Amelia Hulth, Powhatan State Park (Ep 76, Part 1)
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Martinsville – Blueways, Trails, Camping and more in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge with Anna Wheeler and Brian Williams, Dan River Basin Association (Ep 75, Part 2)
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May 27, 2025 |
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Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Martinsville – Blueways, Trails, Camping and more in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge with Anna Wheeler and Brian Williams, Dan River Basin Association (Ep 75, Part 1)
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May 20, 2025 |
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Wild Cave Adventures in Virginia State Parks with Ranger Erin Pitts (Ep 74, Part 2)
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May 13, 2025 |
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Wild Cave Adventures in Virginia State Parks with Ranger Erin Pitts (Ep 74, Part 1)
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May 06, 2025 |
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Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Big Stone Gap – Mountains, Music, and Culture with Town Manager Steve Lawson (Ep 73, Part 2)
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Big Stone Gap – Mountains, Music, and Culture with Town Manager Steve Lawson (Ep 73, Part 1)
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Camp-Ready: My Ultimate Packing Checklist + Road Trip Recap (Ep 72)
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, The Parks Podcast (Bonus Episode)
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Wilderness Survival Skills That Could Save Your Life When You’re Lost, Injured, or Stranded with Tim MacWelch, Advanced Survival Training (Ep 71, Part 2)
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Wilderness Survival Skills That Could Save Your Life When You’re Lost, Injured, or Stranded with Tim MacWelch, Advanced Survival Training (Ep 71, Part 1)
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Ten Spring Adventures in Virginia to Add to Your Travel Plans (Ep 70, Part 2)
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Ten Spring Adventures in Virginia to Add to Your Travel Plans (Ep 70, Part 1)
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail, Host Steve Adams on Thru Hiking in Virginia (Bonus Episode)
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Forest Bathing and the Power of Nature Connection with Ana Ka’ahanui, Capital Nature (Ep 69 Part 2)
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Forest Bathing and the Power of Nature Connection with Ana Ka’ahanui, Capital Nature (Ep 69 Part 1)
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Winter Adventures in Virginia: Whale Watching, Stargazing, Ice Climbing, Caving, Wildlife Watching, and more (Ep 68 Part 2)
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Fan Mail Bag, Gear Discounts, Parks Advocacy Day Recap (Ep 68, Part 1)
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Conquering Resolutions: Setting Outdoor Goals and Challenges for the New Year with Alejandra Villanueva, Girls Who Hike Virginia (Ep 67, Part 2)
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Conquering Resolutions: Setting Outdoor Goals and Challenges for the New Year with Alejandra Villanueva, Girls Who Hike Virginia (Ep 67, Part 1)
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Parks Advocacy Day: Be a Champion for Our State Parks with Michelle Schopp, Virginia Association for Parks (Special Edition Episode)
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Gear for Good: Secondhand Consignment Gear for Sustainable and Accessible Adventures with April Peterson, River Rock Outfitter (Ep 65)
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Behind the Scenes of Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Guest Appearance on Second Act Sucess Career Podcast (Bonus Episode)
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Onancock – Paddling, Boating, Fishing, and Camping the Eastern Shore with Mary and Bill Burnham, Burnham Guides (Ep 64, Part 2)
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Onancock – Paddling, Boating, Fishing, and Camping the Eastern Shore with Mary and Bill Burnham, Burnham Guides (Ep 64, Part 1)
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Haunted Hikes, Cabin Gear Packing List, Backpacking and First Aid Gear Discounts, Podcast Behind the Scenes, Fan Mail Bag, and more (Ep 63, Part 2)
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Haunted Hikes, Cabin Gear Packing List, Backpacking and First Aid Gear Discounts, Podcast Behind the Scenes, Fan Mail Bag, and more (Ep 63, Part 1)
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Virginia's Venomous and Nonvenomous Snakes: Hiking Safety, Myths, and Appreciation with Caroline Seitz, Virginia Herpetological Society (Ep 62, Part 2)
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Virginia's Venomous and Nonvenomous Snakes: Hiking Safety, Myths, and Appreciation with Caroline Seitz, Virginia Herpetological Society (Ep 62, Part 1)
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Scenic Hikes in Southwest Virginia: Breaks Park and Pine Mountain Trail (Ep 61, Part 2)
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Scenic Hikes in Southwest Virginia: Breaks Park and Pine Mountain Trail (Ep 61, Part 1)
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Hurricane Helene in Southwest Virginia: Status of Trails/Parks/Public Lands, Our Outdoor Community Can Help (Special Edition)
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Oct 05, 2024 |
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Season 5 Trailer - New Episodes, Giveaways, Upcoming Events, Fan Mail Texting, Shout Outs and more (Ep 60)
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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59. Wandering Waters Paddle Quest with Sammy Zambon, Virginia State Parks
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May 14, 2024 |
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58. Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Urbanna's River Life - Fishing, Crabbing, Boating, Camping & Paddling with Rivah Sistah
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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57. Walk Ride Paddle: A Life Outside with Senator Tim Kaine
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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56. Let’s Go Adventures - Camping, Hiking, Kayaking, Fly Fishing, Archery, and Orienteering with Diego Riffle and Sarah King, Virginia State Parks
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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55. Appalachia’s Greatest Conservation Story: Elk Restoration in Southwest Virginia with Jackie Rosenberger, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, and Avery Rose, Breaks Interstate Park
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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54. Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases: Protecting Yourself in the Outdoors with Dr. Holly Gaff, Old Dominion University
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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53. Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Farmville with Mayor Brian Vincent
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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52. Dragon’s Tooth, Cascade Falls, and other gems of the Eastern Divide Ranger District with Ranger Beth Christensen, George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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51. Trail of Transformation: Discovering Nature’s Path to Inner Strength and Resiliency with Kevin Conley, Wildland Firefighter and Author of Above the Ashes
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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50. Virginia's Adventure Towns: St. Paul with Maddie Gordon, Clinch Life Outfitters
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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49. Hiking Virginia’s Summits with Erin Gifford, Go Hike Virginia
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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48. Journey along the James: Paddling, Camping, and Exploring Virginia's Iconic River with Charles Johnson, James River Association
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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47. Ocean Connections: Catching Waves and Conserving Coastlines with Drew White, Coastal Plant Ecology Lab at VCU
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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46. Jeep Overlanding with Shawn Van Der Poel and Dawn Creamer, Terra Overland
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May 30, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode: Backcountry Meal Prep with Aaron Owens Mayhew, Registered Dietician and owner of Backcountry Foodie
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May 16, 2023 |
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45. Waterfalls of Shenandoah National Park with Ranger Kevin Moses
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May 02, 2023 |
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44. Beginner Backpacking with Alison Wata, Exploration Solo
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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43. Virginia’s Lost Appalachian Trail with Mills Kelly, Historian and Host of The Green Tunnel Podcast
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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42. A Glimpse into the Wonderful World of Virginia’s Wildlife with Meagan Thomas, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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41. Stargazing in Virginia’s Dark Sky Parks with Jayme Hanzak, Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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40. Whale Watching in Virginia Beach with Mike Mizell, Virginia Aquarium
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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39. Ice Climbing in Virginia’s Blue Ridge with Grant Price, Blue Ridge Mountain Guides
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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38. Hiking to Heal with Jessica Chenard, Her Hike Collective
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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37. Adventure is for Everyone with Shep Roeper, Beyond Boundaries
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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36. Caverns and Caving in Virginia's Karst Regions with Dave Socky, Blue Ridge Grotto
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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35. Whitewater Paddling with Jen Jimenez and Berkley Nestler, James River Women
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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34. Foraging for Wild Edible Plants with Tim MacWelch, Advanced Survival Training
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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33. Hiking Old Rag Mountain with Gabby Dreyfus, Old Rag Mountain Stewards
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode: How to Recreate in Virginia, VML Voice Podcast
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode: Brian Livingston, Author of The Habits of Squirrels
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode: Aaron Owens Mayhew, Backcountry Foodie
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode: Tara Fisher, Author of Virginia is for Adventurers
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode: If She Can Do It So Can You Podcast with Amanda Creasey
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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32. Exploring the Wild at Wildlife Management Areas with Lisa Ghidotti
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May 31, 2022 |
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31. Rock Climbing in Breaks Park and Southwest Virginia with Brad Mathisen and Kyle King, Central Appalachia Climbers Coalition
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May 17, 2022 |
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30. Paddling Virginia's Coastal Region with Laura Scharle, Virginia Water Trails
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May 03, 2022 |
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29. Great Hikes in Virginia with Erin Gifford, Founder of Go Hike Virginia
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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27. Hiking, Cycling, and Paddling the Virginia Nature Triathlon with Senator Tim Kaine
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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26. Elizabeth River Trail with Kindra McDonald Greene, Executive Director I Elizabeth River Trail Foundation
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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25. Good Fire with Sam Lopez, Wildlife Area Manager I Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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24. Paddleboarding, Hiking, and Van Life with James Gregory, The Ethnic Explorer
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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23. There's Something for Everyone in a Virginia State Park with Tim Kennell, President I Virginia Association for Parks
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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22. Hiking McAfee Knob and Virginia’s Triple Crown with Diana Christopulos, Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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21. Mountain Biking with Thomas Jenkins, Co-Owner of Shenandoah Bicycle Company
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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20. Thru-Hiking with Kristen Musselman, Chief Hiking Officer I Devils Backbone Brewing Company
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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18. BONUS EPISODE with She Opts Out
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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17. Hiking and Photographing SNP with Larry W. Brown I Author of 'Guide to Waterfalls of Shenandoah National Park'
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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16. Creating an Outdoor Space for Women of Color with Shara and Nicole I Founders, Black Girls Hike RVA
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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15. Backyard Adventuring and Edible Landscaping with Cory Suter, Suters Glen Permaculture Farm
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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14. Empowering the 'Wiser Female Adventurer' with Linda and Mandi I Founders, She Opts Out
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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13. Endless Outdoor Rec Opportunities on Shenandoah Mountain with Lynn Cameron I Co-Chair, Friends of Shenandoah Mountain
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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12. Inspiring a Love of Nature with Kevin Divins, Virginia Master Naturalist
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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11. This Isn't Your Grandfather's Pastime. Fly Fishing with Ethan Martin I Owner, TaleTellers Fly Shop
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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10. Gearing Up for an Outdoor Adventure with Michelle Millben, Outdoor Enthusiast
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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9. Bird is the Word with Matt Felperin I Roving Naturalist, NOVA Parks
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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8. Trip Planning and Trail Recommendations with Jacqueline I YouTuber, RVA Hiker Girl
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Dec 09, 2020 |
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7. 9,000 Acres of Public Land and Outdoor Rec on the Mason Neck Peninsula with Scott Stroh I Executive Director, Gunston Hall
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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6. Adaptive Outdoor Sports with Kyle Hitzelberg, Sportable
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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5. Bikepacking and Bike Safety with Brantley Tyndall, Bike Walk RVA
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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4. Overnight Kayaking and Backpacking with Donna Shaunesey, Solo Adventurer
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Sep 15, 2020 |
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3. Hiking Virginia with Phil Riggan I Author of '60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Richmond'
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Sep 07, 2020 |
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2. Love for Virginia State Parks with Kindra McDonald I AmeriCorps Alum, Virginia Service and Conservation Corps
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Aug 23, 2020 |
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Trailer, Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast
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Aug 11, 2020 |