Outdoors with Hiking Bob

Trails and Open Spaces Coalition Executive Director Susan Davies provides updates on the Waldo Canyon planning process, the Ring the Peak Trail and much more. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Trails and Open Spaces Coalition: https://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/ Waldo Canyon Planning: https://www.waldocanyonplanning.com/ Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts S...

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about some recent hikes, water safety concerns due to the runoff from this winter's large snowfall amounts, wildflowers are in bloom and more. 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 gets a mid-year update on the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department from Director Karen Palus. They discuss the new facility under construction in the Garden of the Gods Park, the construction of the new Summit House on Pikes Peak, the master plan for Panorama Park, and much more. Lots of great information in this episode. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagra...

Bob talks with this week's guests Jim VanHoy and Joe Kovarik, landscape photographers who recently visited "The Wave", on the Utah/Arizona border. They discuss the procedure used to get the limited number of daily permits to enter the area, and a proposal by the Bureau of Land Management to more than quadruple the number of daily permits. They also discuss the permits for Colorado's Hanging Lake,...

Bob and co-host Kevin discuss National Trails Day and Bob's NTD group hike to the summit of Cheyenne Mountain. Also, what went right and wrong with the hiker was missing in Hawaii; hiking in the Lost Creek Wilderness; the opening of a new trail; advice for a hiker climbing Pikes Peak; Colorado's COTREX hiking app, and more. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on...

Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the places they visited and hikes they did before and during Memorial Day weekend. Also, a bear attack in Aspen, wildflowers starting to appear, the latest box from sponsor The Nomadik, and more. 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 A...

Hiking Bob talks with plant and survival expert Cattail Bob Seebeck, in another listener suggested interview. Cattail teaches survival and educates people throughout the west about the very diverse plant life in the Colorado and the western U.S. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Cattail Bob: https://www.survivalplants.com/ Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts...

Bob and co-host Kevin tackle a listener requested topic: How do you choose where to go hiking? Also, Mother's Day, and an incident on the Appalachian Trail. 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

In this podcast, we continue with listener suggested topics, with co-host Kevin discussing what is in his pack, and also his choice of boots. Also, Bob and Kevin discuss a recent incident that resulted in the death of a hiker in Arizona. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Pocket Pals Trail Maps: https://www.pptrailmaps.com/ Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts...

This week, the topic is a listener suggested topic. Also, a new sponsor, TheNomadik.com with a great offer for listeners of this podcast! Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Pocket Pals Trail Maps: https://www.pptrailmaps.com/ Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

In this episode, Bob talks with John Stark, TOPS Park Ranger Supervisor for the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department about the addition of seven permanent Park Rangers for the city's TOPS open spaces and parks. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Pocket Pals Trail Maps: https://www.pptrailmaps.com/ Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podca...

On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin talk about the rapidly changing and variable spring weather in Colorado; getting ready for summer hiking; big changes for Hanging Lake hiking; bears coming out of hibernation; is La Plata Peak the best hike in Colorado? Also, are there more mountain lions than in the past? And, we're giving stuff away! Links for this podcast: Hiking Bob on Facebook, Tw...

On this week's episode, Bob and Kevin catch up on hikes they did while Bob was away, and discuss the difference between hiking in Colorado's mountains vs Arizona's deserts. They also discuss thier plans for the coming spring and summer, including "road trip" hikes. Some places discussed include Mesa Verde National Park, Mancos State Park, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Monument Valley...

Bob talks with Colorado Parks and Wildlife District Wildlife Manager (Game warden...) Corey Adler. We discuss what he does, how he got here, what he did before getting here. Do you need to worry about bears and mountain lions while out hiking or camping? Find the answers in this podcast. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Su...

Bob talks with Britt Haley from the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department about the Trails and Open Spaces program she manages. What is it, what is it for, what is its history, and more. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

This week, Bob talks with Jeff Wolin, the Lead Interpretive Ranger at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. The closest National Park Service site to Colorado Springs, it celebrates it's 50th anniversary in 2019. They discuss the history of the site, it's unique features, education and recreation opportunities and planned events to celebrate it's anniversary. Florissant Fossil Beds National Mo...

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

On this week's podcast, Joe Lavorini from the Rocky Mountain Field Institute talks about the upcoming project to re-route and re-build the Devils Playground trail on the west side of Pikes Peak. Also, their work on other 14er's in Colorado. Links: Rocky Mountain Field Institute website Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subs...

On this week's show, Bob and Kevin discuss the 100th anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park, the upcoming 50th anniversary of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, a new national park in Indiana, and much more. 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

On this week's podcast we discuss an update on the recent mountain lion attack and why you shouldn't wear noise cancelling ear buds, putting together your own loop hike, an update on the progress of proposed rule changes in El Paso County Parks, and another giveaway! Mountain Lion attack survivor video Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and...

On this week's episode: mountain lion attack, videoing hikes, recent hikes, current winter recreation conditions, skin cancer and prevention Skin Cancer report 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 talks with Sarah DiPasquale and Janet Rennie from the Colorado Springs chapter of Hike It Baby, a group that helps parents and their kids go hiking. Links for this episode: Hike it Baby: Facebook, Website Bob's column about child development and outdoor recreation Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss snowshoeing conditions in Colorado, tracking your hikes on Google Earth, and what determines who survives or doesn't survive a bad situation. Also, a FREE give-away! Links for this episode: Pocket Pals Trail maps Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Listen on Google Podcasts,...

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about new and revised maps from Pocket Pals Trail Maps, how a popular hiking and running tracking app help capture a murderer (and what that means to everyone else who uses it), why a couple fell 800' in Yosemite National Park, how Care and Share is helping furloughed federal workers, and some rumor control. Links for this episode: Pocket Pals Trail maps Care and Share H...

Bob and co-host Kevin discuss how a social media post killed an event, and how to be a good steward of our open lands. Also, how do you define a trail? Waldo Canyon open house, lunar eclipse, Bob teaching a winter photography class, and more. Links for this episode: Bob's photography workshop at the Garden of the Gods Waldo Canyon open house Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website W...