Outdoors with Hiking Bob

On this episode, it's just Bob as he talks about visiting Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park in southern California. He also discusses the effect of the government shutdown on Joshua Tree. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on An...

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about what they accomplished during 2018 and what they plan to do in 2019 and what resolutions they made for the coming year. Also, some discussion about the affects of the government shut down on National Parks and a reminder about new fees at Colorado State Parks. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, an...

Bob talks with Rocky Mountain Field Institute's executive director Jennifer Peterson about the history, accomplishments and future goals and plans of the organization. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Bob talks with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Executive Director Chris Castilian about the history of GOCO and how it contributes to outdoor recreation in Colorado. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Bob's recent trip to the Galapagos Islands with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions. They discuss the preservation of the islands, the recreation opportunities, photography, and life on the ship. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podc...

Bob and Colorado Springs Parks Department Director Karen Palus have a lively discussion about what the department did in 2018, and what is in store for 2019. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Bob talks with Tim Wolken the director of the El Paso County Community Services Division, which also includes the parks department. They discuss the accomplishments of the parks department in 2018 and look ahead to 2019 and beyond. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Recorded live at Trails End Taproom in Colorado Springs, Bob interviews Trails and Open Space Coalition executive director Susan Davies. They discuss the progress of the Ring the Peak trail, Waldo Canyon recovery, the effect of the November election on outdoor recreation and more. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe...

Bob talks with Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area Wildlife Manager Frank McGee. They discuss the various duties of a Wildlife Manager, how McGee became a wildlife manager, and how the job is like - and different - than reality TV, and more. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

On this week's episode, co-host Kevin Westendorf tells the story of his hike going from rim-to-rim-to-rim in the Grand Canyon. Bob and Kevin also take listener questions. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Bob met with Cass D'Alessandro, who travels around the world hiking, touring and blogging, while she was in Colorado Springs recently. The lively conversation covers where Cass has been, where she is going and why the Toronto native feels at home in Colorado Springs. Check out her website at Lovinglifewithcass.com, and follow her on Instagram (@CassRose), Twitter (@cassdalessandro) and also Facebo...

On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin talk about the final days before Kevin's Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike; a landmark, long term study of the effects of aerobic exercise on health; how the proper equipment and training saved a rock climber from serious injury; Dixon Trail ribbon cutting; Bob's 2019 photo calendar release soon. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website...

Bob interviews Parrish Watson, the senior Park Ranger at Colorado's Mueller State Park. They discuss the job duties of a park ranger, what makes Mueller State Park different from other parks, the challenges of being a park ranger, and more. Very interesting in-sight into the life of a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Park Ranger. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google P...

Bob and co-host Kevin talk a little bit more about Kevin's 45 mile hike; other podcasts they listen to; what the "Motorless Morning" in the Garden of the Gods was like; getting ready for hiking in winter weather. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Andr...

Topics this week include how a 28 mile 2-day hike backpacking trip turned into a 45 mile 2-day trip; fall colors update for the Pikes Peak region; Waldo Canyon planning update and public input survey; Colorado Springs Parks funding increases in 2019 city budget; theft prevention at parks and trailheads; "motorless" day at Garden of the Gods Park; Colorado Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation...

In this week's podcast, Bob talks with Darcy Mount, the senior ranger at Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Cheyenne Mountain State Park. They discuss what a park ranger does, how she got her start as a ranger and more. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about fall colors viewing; how lucky we are to live here; what visitors think of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region; Waldo Canyon recovery and more. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Bob and co-host Kevin discuss their preview hike of the new Dixon Trail in Cheyenne Mountain State Park; discuss the difference between day hiking and backpacking and some bad advice they've heard; Bob asks listeners for a personal favor Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple P...

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about a couple of "extreme" day hikes they've recently done, encounters with moose and other wildlife on trails, having updated maps, and Bob gets a old hiking guide book. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Bob's co-host talks about a recent experience while training for his Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike. Also discussed: recent incidents where hikers got lost or worse while going off trail; a recent bear encounter and why it happened; new trails about to open in the Pikes Peak region; Fall colors forecast Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitte...

Bob talks with Chris Lieber of NES about the efforts to close the gaps in the Ring the Peak Trail system. They discuss what the Ring the Peak trail system is, the challenges on completing the loop, the progress made so far, and what will happen next. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Bob and co-host Kevin catch up on some recent hikes they've done; Kevin's training for the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike in October; Colorado's severe summer weather; Bob is heading to the Pacific; Bob and Kevin's total hiking mileage so far this year; a preview of next week's podcast Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and...

On this week's podcast, the tables are turned on Bob and he gets interviewed by Carrie Simison, the publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent. Find out how Bob got into hiking, how he chooses where to go and more. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Mandy Horvath, the LifeProof Bionic Woman stops back in for an update on what she has done since her last visit, including being part of a movie in Hollywood, climbing Pikes Peak, appearing on the Today Show, and what she has planned for the future. Listen in to what this inspiring woman has to say. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple...

Bob and co-host Kevin hit on a variety of topics including safety during the summer monsoon season; Kevin continues to prep for the Grand Canyon; things to carry other than the "10 Essentials"; Bob discusses getting requests from the public; where to find wildflowers; hiking in the Southern Colorado Mountains; what hike should Bob do for his birthday? Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and...