Nature Reliance Podcast

Craig and Tracy discussing common mistakes in part one of a three-part series.  Some of these are simple, others are hilarious, and others could have been downright deadly.   Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please subscribe/follow us in your favorite podcast program and consider the sponsors mentioned.  Here are some on-going sponsors: Nature Reliance School, wh...

Is it a yellow poplar, tulip poplar, soft poplar, tulip tree, or what?  Well, it is al of those things really.  In this podcast, Craig talks about the naming of things and why it is important for being a proper nature enthusiast. Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please subscribe/follow us in your favorite podcast program and consider the sponsors mentioned.  Here...

Tracy walks thru some 2017 search and rescue statistics for our national parks along with a national park's short list of ways to stay safe while hiking. Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please subscribe/follow us in your favorite podcast program and consider the sponsors mentioned.  Here are some on-going sponsors: Nature Reliance School, where Tracy, Craig...

In this look back into history, Craig discusses the topic of Kentucky as "The Dark and Bloody Ground".  He suggests some good resources to show that this is a myth, but also shows where this concept likely originated and persists today. You can follow this link to some a short blog, by A. Gwynn Henderson.  Look at the bottom of that blog article for a link to her book on the same subject...

In this look back into history, Craig discusses the topic of Kentucky as "The Dark and Bloody Ground".  He suggests some good resources to show that this is a myth, but also shows where this concept likely originated and persists today.   You can follow this link to some a short blog, by A. Gwynn Henderson.  Look at the bottom of that blog article for a link to her book on the same subje...

In this episode Craig breaks down some fact and fiction points of interest for Thanksgiving.  Several interesting surprises are to be found here.  Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please subscribe/follow us in your favorite podcast program and consider the sponsors mentioned.  Here are some on-going sponsors: Nature Reliance School, where Tracy, Craig et al teach...

In this episode Tracy and Craig discuss thermoregulation.   Big word for "how to stay warm".  We talk mindset, skills, tactics and LOTS of gear.  Another good one where you have two very experienced outdoorsman who sometimes do the same thing, and sometimes do things differently.  All the time we do what we can to help you learn from our successes and mistakes.   Your support is necessar...

In this episode, Craig discusses some common sounds by owls. Here is the link Craig mentioned about free downloadable owl sounds:  http://dl.allaboutbirds.org/evergreen_download-owl-sounds-form Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please subscribe/follow us in your favorite podcast program and consider the sponsors mentioned.  Here are some on-going sponsors: Nature...

In this episode, Craig discusses the life of Simon Kenton who had a large part in Kentucky history. Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please subscribe/follow us in your favorite podcast program and consider the sponsors mentioned.  Here are some on-going sponsors: Nature Reliance School, where Tracy, Craig et al teach about a wide range of topics in the outdoors. ...

In this episode, Tracy and Craig discuss another Search and Rescue Operation.  One in which two trout fishermen ended their day high on a cliff. Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please consider the sponsors mentioned.  Here are some on-going sponsors: Nature Reliance SCHOOL, where Tracy, Craig et  al teach about a wide range of topics in the outdoors.  Gets hands...

In this episode, Tracy and Craig discuss another Search and Rescue Operation.  One in which some socks were used for fire tinder and a boyfriend nearly became part of the problem.   Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please consider the sponsors mentioned.  Here are some on-going sponsors: Nature Reliance SCHOOL, where Tracy, Craig et  al teach about a wide range o...

In this episode Craig breaks down 15 ways to get your kids and outside and, more importantly, ensuring they have a good time doing it.  REI article referenced in the podcast:  https://www.rei.com/blog/hike/how-to-make-hiking-fun-with-kids Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please consider the sponsors mentioned.  Here are some on-going sponsors: Nature Reliance SCH...

In this episode Tracy and Craig discuss and share how to best get yourself prepared for outdoor adventure.  Is there a difference between practice, training, and testing yourself.? The short answer is YES!  Tune in and find out why each of these are very different but important in their own way. Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please consider the sponsors mentio...

Join us on our first episode of Lost and Found, where we break down an outdoor adventure gone awry.  We look at how the individuals got themselves lost (and how you can prevent it).  Along with the 911 call details and the rescue.  Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please consider the sponsors mentioned.  Here are some on-going sponsors: Nature Reliance SCHOOL, wh...

Join Tracy and Craig on the inaugural Nature Reliance Media Podcast as they go through there literal decades of experience in the outdoors.  The fun times, the near tragedies, and the lessons learned along the way.   Your support is necessary for us to grow and prosper this podcast.  Please consider the sponsors mentioned.  Here are some on-going sponsors: Nature Reliance SCHOOL, where Tracy, Crai...