Politics and Outdoor Recreation
Will the new elected officials have a positive influence on city parks and open spaces?
Vote Yes for the TOPS Renewal
Without TOPS, many of our treasured open spaces would not exist.
Give! Participant Trails and Open Space Coalition
What does TOSC do to support outdoor recreation and why you should donate to them during the Give! Campaign.
TOPS Story Map from TOSC
How TOSC created a virtual story map to illustrate the story and successes of Colorado Springs’s TOPS program.
Public Lands Day; Starlight Spectacular; Palus leaving; Trail 756, more
There’s a lot of news this week!
TOSC Exec Director Susan Davies Discusses 2C and the IndyGive campaign
A discussion about Colorado Springs ballot issue 2C, and also the upcoming IndyGive campaign.
Who are the sociopaths vandalizing our parks?
“If you’re the person vandalizing our city parks, your parents failed at raising you, and you should know better”
An Update on the Ring the Peak Trail System
An update on the Ring the Peak Trail system around Pikes Peak
2020 Indy Give participating group Trails and Open Space Coalition
TOSC executive director Susan Davies is the returning guest
Trails and Open Space Coalitions Susan Davies is the guest
This week’s guest is Susan Davies, the Executive Director of the Colorado Springs based Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC). She discusses with Bob the effect of COVID-19 on parks funding and and on TOSC. Also, the persistent closure of the Manitou Incline, Waldo Canyon, the Ring the Peak project, and will the TOPS tax…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Colorado Springs Ballot issue 2B
Bob talks with Trails and Open Space Coalition Executive Director Susan Davies about Colorado Springs ballot issue 2B, and the impact it could have on city parks. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Elk in RMNP; Huron Peak; getting ready for cool weather, more
On this week’s show, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Bob’s observations of how people behaved near elk in Rocky Mountain National Park; the lack of fall colors and when leaves should be changing; Kevin climbs Huron Peak; hiking preparedness during fall weather; National Public Lands Day, and a whole lot more. Please consider becoming a…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: TOSC Exec Director Susan Davies
What’s going on in the Pikes Peak Region
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Colorado Springs 2019 election
On this episode, Trails and Open Spaces Coalition Executive Director Susan Davies talks with Bob about Colorado Springs’ 2019 city council and mayoral election. They discuss what voters who love Colorado Springs parks and trails should look for in a candidate. Links: TOSC website Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Trails and Open Space Coalition’s Susan Davies
Recorded live at Trails End Taproom in Colorado Springs, Bob interviews Trails and Open Space Coalition executive director Susan Davies. They discuss the progress of the Ring the Peak trail, Waldo Canyon recovery, the effect of the November election on outdoor recreation and more.
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 Podcast: Carrie Simison, publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent
Bob interviews Carrie Simison, publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent. They discuss outdoor recreation, being a Colorado transplant, cycling, living in Colorado Springs, and the role of the alternative weekly newspaper in modern society.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: 100th Podcast and guest Susan Davies from TOSC
Susan Davies, Executive Director of the Trails and Open Space Coalition joins Bob for the 100th episode of the Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast. They discuss a wide range of topics concerning outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak region. Thanks to all the listeners for making the podcast a resounding success!
SoapBox: N Cheyenne Cañon Master Plan Has Issues
Ruth Obee, award-winning poet and author, and husband Kent Obee – both prominent, long-time open space advocates in Colorado Springs, share their significant concerns about the proposed North Cheyenne Cañon Master Plan. This plan is scheduled for a vote by the Parks Advisory Board on May 10. They also provide an update and perspective on…
Reality Check, February 16, 2018
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss current events. We have a special guest this week, John Hawk who discusses the Banning Lewis Ranch annexation story. We discuss the NRA and the carousel of White House appointments among other topics. DISCLAIMER: While discussing Banning Lewis Ranch, we posit that there will be 17 houses per acre. This was…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob talks with Susan Davies from the Trails and Open Space Coalition
Bob sits down with Susan Davies, Executive Director of the Trails and Open Space Coalition to recap 2017 and what it meant for outdoor recreation and advocacy in the Pikes Peak region.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Thanksgiving Day, Incline re-opening, gift ideas, Indy Give, and more
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about what they’re thankful for on Thanksgiving; the re-opening of the Manitou Incline after it’s latest repair work; the IndyGive campaign; the work done by the Palmer Land Trust; gift giving suggestions. This episode sponsored by Conundrum Outfitters. Get 20% of with discount code “Hikingbob”
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Backpacking to Ice Lake, hiking in Black Canyon, and more
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about backpacking to Colorado’s Ice Lake, hiking to the bottom of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, a ballot initiative to provide extra money to El Paso County Parks, trail maps (https://www.pptrailmaps.com) , Ring the Peak trail system, allowing dogs in Cheyenne Mountain State Park (cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/New….aspx?NewsID=6288), and a…
Council Matters:
They’re at it again – discussing things you won’t hear at council meetings. Tom & Bill discuss Red Light cameras (being considered by Chief Carey). Plus: Should council put recreational marijuana to a vote? There’s a lot crammed into this 40 minute segment with Colorado Springs city councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand. (recorded 7/28/17)
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob talks again with Allen Beauchamp about the progress on the Legacy Loop
Bob sits again with cycling expert Allen Beauchamp and they discuss the progress on the Legacy Loop project.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Memorial Day, National Trails Day, Starlight Spectacular and more events
Bob and Kevin talk about the Memorial Day weekend, the upcoming National Trails Day, the recent first annual Colorado Public Lands Day, the upcoming Starlight Spectacular bike event, hiking the Ute Pass Trail and more.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob sits down for another interview with Susan Davies from TOSC
Bob chats with Susan Davies from the Trails and Open Space Coalition. She provides updates on TOSC’s activities since the previous interview and TOSC’s plans for 2017
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Susan Davies from the Trails and Open Space Coalition
“Hiking Bob” Falcone talks trails, open spaces, parks and more with Trails and Open Space Coalition executive director Susan Davies