Visiting Big Bend, CPW Centennial and Columbine Park Passes
Colorado is making it easier for low income people to visit its state parks
National Parks Reservation Systems Locks Out Most Needed Users
The National Park Service is doing nothing to make sure lower income users have the opportunity to visit the most popular national parks.
Winter hiking safety; 2022 stats; GPS watches; iPhone 14 update
The iPhone 14 has fallen victim to the law of unintended consequences
Are Low Income Groups Being Forced Out of National Parks?
Why is the National Park Service not doing more to accommodate low-income, tax-paying, users?
Managing Our Outdoor Recreation Expectations
Will our outdoor recreation experiences ever go back to “how they used to be”?
How Dangerous are National Parks?
Is the Grand Canyon really the most dangerous U.S. National Park? What is wrong with a website’s ranking of dangerous national parks.
How could a hiker death have been avoided; Fall Colors; La Niña Winter?
How could a hiker death have been prevented? What kind of winter will we have?
Should Pikes Peak be a National Park?
If Pikes Peak becomes a National Park, do we lose the ability to enjoy the peak as we do now? Is that good or bad?
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Desert Hiking, planning for summer, coping with COVID-19
On this week’s episode, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a wide variety of topics, including hiking in 100 degree weather, whether we’re having a “normal” spring, hiking Bison Peak and Beaver Creek Wilderness Area. Also, hiking on Hankins Pass, and using COTREX and the US Forest Service on-line tools to determine trails are open or closed during COVID-19, planning for hiking during the…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Winter hiking, last minute gift ideas, First Day Hikes, more
On this week’s show, Bob and co-host Kevin talk about responsible winter hiking, last minute holiday gift ideas, “First Day” hikes, a record setting Grand Canyon hike, and more. This week’s podcast is sponsored by Victorinox, the creators of the Swiss Army Knife Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Commercialization of National Parks?
On this week’s episode, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a report that recommended that the National Park Service privatize campgrounds, bring in food trucks, Amazon deliveries and wifi to National Parks. Find out what Bob and Kevin think of the plan. Also, the IndyGive! is under way. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast!…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Online reviews of national parks, Kevin visits RMNP, more
On this week’s show, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss negative on-line reviews of National Parks, and explore some possible reasons why people are dissatisfied. Also, Kevin’s recent first time visit to Rocky Mountain National Park, and more If you like this podcast, consider becoming a patron! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Recent hikes in CO and UT, a Bear attack
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the places they visited and hikes they did before and during Memorial Day weekend. Also, a bear attack in Aspen, wildflowers starting to appear, the latest box from sponsor The Nomadik, and more. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram The Nomadik: https://www.thenomadik.com/hikingbob Enter promo code “Hikingbob” Enter to win a free The…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
This week, Bob talks with Jeff Wolin, the Lead Interpretive Ranger at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. The closest National Park Service site to Colorado Springs, it celebrates it’s 50th anniversary in 2019. They discuss the history of the site, it’s unique features, education and recreation opportunities and planned events to celebrate it’s anniversary. Florissant…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: National Parks Anniversaries
On this week’s show, Bob and Kevin discuss the 100th anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park, the upcoming 50th anniversary of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, a new national park in Indiana, and much more. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Bob visits southern California
On this episode, it’s just Bob as he talks about visiting Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park in southern California. He also discusses the effect of the government shutdown on Joshua Tree.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: A look back at 2018 and forward to 2019
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about what they accomplished during 2018 and what they plan to do in 2019 and what resolutions they made for the coming year. Also, some discussion about the affects of the government shut down on National Parks and a reminder about new fees at Colorado State Parks.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: 45 mile hike? And a whole lot more…
Topics this week include how a 28 mile 2-day hike backpacking trip turned into a 45 mile 2-day trip; fall colors update for the Pikes Peak region; Waldo Canyon planning update and public input survey; Colorado Springs Parks funding increases in 2019 city budget; theft prevention at parks and trailheads; “motorless” day at Garden of…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Climbing a 14er; hiking in Mesa Verde NP; National Trails Day
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about Kevin’s recent climb up Colorado’s Mt Elbert; Bob’s recent trip to Mesa Verde National Park and Colorado’s Mancos State Park; Clothes that repel ticks, and more
Reality Check, February 2, 2018
Lyn’s out sick. Gary and Dee discuss topics of the day and current events. We talk about the $1,000 bonuses that aren’t really $1,000. We discuss the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce luncheon. (Look for our Special, already out on the website.) We discuss Robert Reich’s response to the State of the Union Address. We talk…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Interview with Mikah Meyer about his travels and mission
Bob interviews Mikah Meyer, who is not only visiting all 417 sites owned by the National Park Service, but also doing it in one long road trip, and will also be the youngest person to do it. But, that’s not all. Listen and learn the whole story. Find out more at his website
Reality Check, October 27, 2017
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day. We’ll start with Senator Gardner’s request for your feedback on taxes. And, if you don’t know what to say, we discuss what will happen to your taxes. So, give a listen and you’ll know how this proposal affects your bottom line. http://www.Gardner.Senate.gov/taxes is your link to…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob and Kevin talk about where to go and what to do when it snows
Bob and Kevin discuss snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, winter cycling, and where to go in the Pikes Peak region to have fun when the snow flies.