Outdoors with Hiking Bob

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the flooding in Yellowstone National Park; how a forest fire is directly impacting a trip Bob is taking; a kidnapping that occurred in a Colorado park; summer recreation safety; Pikes Peak, and more. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: www. HikingBo...

On this week's podcast, Bob talks about his conversation with the people at the Trust for Public Land, and what he learned about the ParkScore ranking system. What he found was that a lot of what we have been told by local officials may not have been entirely accurate (and much of it was...). Kevin talks about why piling rocks on trails is not acceptable in almost all situations. Bob has a wildflo...

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin provide an update on last week's episode featuring the ParkScore; El Paso County seeking comments on a new master plan; Bob is teaching wildflower photography workshops this week and next; Bob reviews a guidebook to national parks; a couple of new outdoor clothing stores; hiking the Dixon trail, and more. "Your Guide to the National Parks" : https://am...

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the Trust for Public Land's ParkScore rating. Headlines roared when the most recent rating resulting in Colorado Springs dropping in ranking. Bob and Kevin discuss some flaws in the rating system, while acknowledging that some of the deficiencies in the report are legit. Also, a popular trail closed due to a rock slide, Bob has found another "l...

On this week's podcast, Bob chat's with CJ Runge from the Mile High Youth Corps. The group trains and employs 18-24 year olds in trail reclamation, construction and maintenance for various land managers in southeastern Colorado. Find out all the many services they perform and provide in this podcast. https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: http...

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin cover a variety of topics, including the upcoming Colorado Public Lands Day, the return of the Starlight Spectacular event, the re-opening of the Catamount Falls trail, and Bob's role in the recovery of Trail 756. Also, the departure of Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus. This podcast sponsored by the realtors at Springs Homes. (www. Springsho...

On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Melodie Edwards, the host of the podcast series "The Modern West". They talk about how environmental change is affecting ranchers in Wyoming, and also about the difference between the mythology and reality of cowboys. The newest season of the podcast series, "The Great Individualist" by Wyoming Public Media premeries May 11th, 2022. The Modern West podcast: h...

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss an upcoming entry fee increase at Rocky Mountain National Park and also discuss the "Timed Reservation System" in use there and at other National Parks during certain times of the year. Does the high cost of entry to some National Parks and the need to reserve a time and date to visit, sometimes far in advance, prevent low income groups from vi...

On this week's podcast - the 300th! - Wild Westendorf took over the show while Bob was away on a trip and conducts an interview with a VERY special guest. It's someone listeners are familiar with, but have never heard from before. Thanks to Rich Gustason for his assistance, and to Joanne Peterson for suggesting this guest. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patre...

On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Becky Leinweber, the Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance. They discuss how public land managers are dealing with greatly increased visitor and usage numbers, and how other agencies, such as visitors bureaus, are helping visitors prepare for busier parks. Also, they mull over whether things will ever go back to "how they used to be...

On this week's episode, Bob interviews Britt Haley, the program manager of the Colorado Springs TOPS (Trails, Open Space and Parks) program, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2022. They discuss the history of the program, how the program works, how it has benefitted Colorado Springs, and what is ahead for the program. More info on the TOPS program: https://bit.ly/3jCawwJ Please consider...

On this week's show, Bob interviews Aaron Egbert from the City of Colorado Springs about the North Cheyenne Canon Bridge Replacement Project. Also discussed: National Park Service week; more lands facing usage restrictions; cabins opening at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. This podcast sponsored by SpringsHomes.com Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hik...

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Kevin's upcoming hike on Mt Whitney; the status of the road project in North Cheyenne Canon Park; the opening of Santa Fe Open Space; and should Standard Time become permanent. Colorado Sun article about time change: https://bit.ly/3uE9KEn https://bit.ly/3uE9KEn Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/h...

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss how land managers are dealing with increased usage, and they ask the question: Is it reasonable for users to ever expect our park experiences to return to a time when crowding, and traffic was not a problem and when advanced reservations were almost unheard of? And, should our public land managers even try to get back to those times? Is what we...

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss an update on the Keep Colorado Wild Pass; timed entry reservations may be coming to Colorado's Eldorado Canyon; a new El Paso County Park, and more. Previous column about Eldorado Canyon: https://bit.ly/3KRmBtB Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob on Facebook...

On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Victoria Newhouse, the author of "Parks of the 21st century. Reinvented landscapes, reclaimed territories". They discuss the book's examination of parks that have been built on land formerly occupied by highways, railroads, airports, industrial sites, quarries and other property. The discussion goes over the effectiveness of using property that would at first...

In this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the spread of mis-information and lies in regards to outdoor recreation in social media. Also, a report from Colorado Parks and Wildlife about bear activity in the state in 2021; hiking in Oil Well Flats; supporting the people of the Ukraine. Colorado Parks and Wildlife report: https://bit.ly/3pt86E1 Please consider becoming a patron of this po...

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin provide an update on the tragic deaths of a family while hiking in California last year. Also, a law working it's way through the Colorado legislature would insure that parents don't get in trouble for letting their kids play or walk around on their own. Some silliness in Wyoming over what constitute "trespassing". ...and much more! Links mentioned in...

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a USA Today article that looks at a websites ranking of "dangerous" U.S. National Parks, and what is wrong with the data. Also, vehicle break-ins, a trailhead closure, an interesting video, and another podcast's look at climate change. USA Today article (subscription required): https://bit.ly/3sLxbuI Website in USA Today article: https://bit.ly...

On this episode, Bob chats with Michelle Seubert, the manager of Colorado's Barr Lake State Park. She is heading up the celebration of Colorado Parks and Wildlife's 125th anniversary. She shares tidbits of information about the history of the agency, including significant dates in the agencies history. Also, upcoming events to commemorate the anniversary. Colorado Parks and Wildlife website: https...

On this week's podcast, Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Karen Palus is the guest. The discussion covers what the parks department accomplished in 2021 and what's ahead in 2022. There's a lot covered in this podcast! Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Inst...

In this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss how climate change is affecting winters in Colorado, and also the dramatically dropping water level in Lake Powell, and how this affects outdoor recreation. The discussion then goes to Kevin's recent hikes on the new trails in the Sweetwater Canyon in North Cheyenne Canon Park. They also discuss a recent winter storm rescue in North Carolina and why th...

This week's guest is El Paso County (Colorado) Community Services Director Todd Marts. As part of the Community Services department, he also oversees the county parks department, and has been a long-time parks department employee and was promoted to director in 2021. The discussion involves the past years successes and future plans for El Paso County Parks, including when new parks will open, and...

Alicia Filley, Physical Therapist a/k/a "The Healthy Hiker" and a frequent show guest, returns. On this episode the discussion centers around how someone who is usually a "day hiker" can train and prepare to do long, multi-day hikes, such as the Colorado Trail. https://www.thehealthyhiker.com/ This podcast sponsored by Springs Homes Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https:/...

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin start the New Year by reviewing their experiences from 2021 and their plans for 2022. They also discuss preparing for winter weather recreation, and a lawsuit involving a guided hike on Cheyenne Mountain that resulted in a search and rescue operation. Winter weather prep article: https://bit.ly/3zona9J Broadmoor lawsuit: https://bit.ly/3JGvoyE Please c...