Willis Outdoor Adventures

So fun revisiting this memory with andrew and dad. Please reach out if you have an idea for a future episode. 

If you want to spend 40 minutes upside down every day or wake up in a new place every month, this podcast is for you.  Today on the podcast, by popular demand, I am chatting with Anna and Laura about goals to grow themselves into the person they want to be.  Listen to find out how to stick with your goals and resolutions as they both have some incredible insights on how they stay motivated as well...

Mary Beth rode the first half of the Katy trail with us and made it look easy! Listen to hear how challenging herself has impacted how she perceives her own limits! 

Janelle has loved horses as long as she can remember. Listen to hear about her Laos soon for horses and how it led her to spend a summer in the Colorado mountains leading trail rides and fighting off bears! 

A review of my favorite book. 

Which was our favorite???? Mary Beth joins to tell the story of our 3 week van trip to the west coast! Check out our Instagram page for photos from the trip: https://instagram.com/willisoutdooradventures?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

This ride was one of the highlights of 2023 for me! So many funny memories and experiences in just a day and a half. Listen along to hear how poor decisions lack of planning can still lead to fun memories! Psa: it was 5am for me and 11pm for the other guys so my brain was working a little slow; you may consider listening on 1.25 speed. If you want to check out photos from the trip I’ll be posting...

On this episode we hear from Anna and Laura about the adventures and misadventures in the last frontier! They have some great take aways and perspectives about their trip that I believe are worth sharing. To see a few photos to help visualize the trip you can check out our Instagram https://instagram.com/willisoutdooradventures?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Want to go on a similar adventure of your own?...

Shout out to the Glacial Esker 6-12-24 and all the volunteers and runners! Here was my training plan I wrote for myself: Training:  Week 1:20  Week 2: 27  Week 3:35  Week 4: 12  Week 5: 40  Week6: 45  Week 7: 20  Week 8: 60  Week 9: 40  Week 10: 10

Dad has been running about as long as I can remember! Tag along as he shares some of his favorite stories and tips. 

Uncle Scott, Unlce Mark, and cousin John-Mark relive a riveting adventure in Colorado as well as their past biking experience.  Don’t forget to write a review of the podcast and follow up with your New Years resolution.  

Tune in for the most mentally and physically grueling day of our lives! 

Bear with us as we laugh and reminisce the ups and downs of this wild adventure.  

Mark and Joy’s family recently went on a four day backpacking trip in the high elevation of Colorado. And, while this may have felt like a simple feat for some of the kids, Joy had to overcome and persevere through a lot of mental and physical challenges. This story is a great example of how beneficial it can be to push ourselves above whatever our personal comfort level is.  Only one homework ass...

We had a request to recap seeing 30 states in just our first two years of marriage! We go through some of our favorite road trips (excluding the one we are on now), and even talk about a couple states we think are super underrated.  Homework: 1) Go out and identify 10 different bird species. Bonus points if you see a bird you aren’t familiar with and have to look it up.  2) share your favorite epi...

My parents had one of the best trips of their lives while mom was 7 months pregnant! Listen along to hear how this trip came about and what their highlights were.  Optional homework:  1) tell me who you would like to hear from on the podcast 2) watch the full moon rise 

My brother-in-law, Rylan, has an itch to travel as strong as any of us. I wanted to ask him about his 2 month trip across Europe and just how long a man can live on bread alone. Thanks Bec for helping interview! 

Shovel or knife? This is what Jon was trying to decide as a defensive momma bear was charging him in the bush of America’s last frontier. Jon has been on countless adventures and quite a list of countries but I really wanted to hear about his time in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Hope you enjoy!  This weeks(optional) homework: 1) write a 5 star review 2) Take a quick mental check of a...

Parents: Lydia has gone through a lot, and details a lot of those things that are super important to her story but may not be very kid-friendly. Today Lydia is outlining her journey with alcohol, smoking, and ultimately how her relationship with God has completely changed her life. Don’t forget to check out her blog https://the-beauty-of-life.com/  

A couple months ago, we set out to run/hike 50 miles in under 12 hours. Listen along to hear about how the trek went and if we made it! 

My sister, Bec, has done tons of super impressive feats and been to some beautiful places. I was super excited to chat with her about her love for the mountains and the time she hiked 10 mountains in a single day. 

If you enjoy traveling, physical fitness, or the outdoors there’s a good chance you’ll love this podcast.