Outdoors with Hiking Bob

On this week's show, Bob sits down with Karen Palus, the director of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services for a wide ranging discussion. They discuss what the department has done since their last interview during the summer, and what's ahead for the department in 2020 and beyond. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for mor...

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 Bob on Facebook,...

On this week's show, the guests are from the Friends of the Equestrian Skills Course. A one-of-a-kind facility built entirely with donated labor and funds, it readies equestrians and their riders for riding in the mountains. 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/hikingbo...

On this week's show, guests from the Friends of Monument Valley Park discuss their organization, and their role in preserving one of the oldest parks in Colorado Springs. 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 Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscr...

This week, Bob chats with Jim and John from the outdoors group Wild Connections. Part of the IndyGive! they discuss what the group does, it's history, and why you should consider donating to them. 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 Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify...

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about "hidden gems", parks or trails that fly under most people's radar, or that are unmarked or unmapped. Also, #OptOutside and #FreshAirFriday, IndyGive, and is Colorado Springs going to lose professional baseball? Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram...

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! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hik...

Bob talks with Bill Beagle, president of the Incline Friends about a variety of topics surrounding the Manitou Incline, including trail development, crowd control, parking and traffic, etc. 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 Incline Friends website Listen on Google...

On this week's episode Bob and co-host Kevin talk about how early winter seems to have arrived in Colorado and their favorite local places to go snowshoeing. Also, the end of Daylight Saving Time, Veterans Day, new signage for TOPS open spaces and more. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter,...

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 Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on A...

This week, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a report that shows that a record number of people climbed Colorado's 14,000' peaks in 2018. Also discussed are rescues made on Cheyenne Mountain, and steam engine 168 inaugural run after being rebuilt. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram...

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the approaching winter weather; Kevin's recent trip to the Great Smoky Mountains and the Appalachian Trail; the challenges with hiking in different terrain than Colorado's; Bob's book now for sale at REI; photo exhibit at Denver International Airport. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob fo...

Bob talks with Shawn Nielsen from Focus on the Forest, a volunteer group that is working hard to clean up the Pike National Forest. Hear what they do and how they do it on this episode. 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 Focus on the Forest website: focusontheforest...

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 patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob...

On this week's show, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss hiking in Colorado's state parks and national forests, the advantages of checking multiple sources for trail information, fall colors, hunting during hiking season, and cyclists and helmets. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram a...

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 an...

Bob gets an update from Cory Sutela and Dave Adair with Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates on the groups recent activity, future plans and changes in the organization. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about Kevin's hikes in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and Bob's hike in the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness. They also discuss an incident where a Colorado Park Ranger was assaulted, and an incident where a group of 44 hikers had to be rescued in the Arizona desert. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Insta...

This week, Bob talks with Chris Phillips, the General Manager of the Rocky Mountain Vibes baseball team. The team, the Rookie League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, replaced the AAA level Sky Sox after they moved to San Antonio. They talk about the transition from the highest to lowest level of minor league baseball, how the team got its name, and the teams goal of connecting with outdoor recr...

On this week's show, Bob and Kevin discuss the new permit system for visitors to Hanging Lake, and what can be done to manage visitors to local parks and trails. Also, recent hikes, upcoming plans, and an update on an aggressive bear in Colorado Springs. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and...

In an inspiring visit, Mandy Horvath, the "Life Proof Bionic Woman" stops back in to talk about overcoming not only her disability, but also substance abuse and PTSD. She also talks about her plans to race up the Manitou Incline and Pikes Peak, and her charity work involving veterans and first responders. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Mandy Horvath on Facebook , Twitter, I...

On this week's podcast, Bob talks about his recent hiking road trips, and Kevin talks about how he dealt with getting sick on a recent hike. Also, upcoming free entry opportunities at Colorado State Parks in August. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Bob interviews Heather "Anish" Anderson, author of "Thirst - 2600 Miles to Home" about her hike on the Pacific Crest Trail that led to the writing of the book. Also, they discuss her other through hikes, including doing the Appalachian, Continental Divide and Pacific Crest trails in one calendar year. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Heather Anderson on: Instagram, Facebook,...

On this week's podcast, Bob talks about his memories of watching the first moon landing, and other space events as a kid and then as an adult. Kevin talks about his affinity for the space program, and they both discuss the benefits to technology and outdoor recreation that came from the space program. Also discussed: recent and future hikes, water safety due to the large snow run-off and reports t...

Bob talks with El Paso County (CO) Park Planner Ross Williams about land becomes a park, the difference between a park and an open space and how parks are developed. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android