Outdoors with Hiking Bob

Bob talks with Friends of Monument Preserve president Bill Normile about the volunteer groups rich history, mission and accomplishments. You can find out more about them at their website. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Bob and Kevin discuss Coal's (Bob's dog) hiking miles for 2017; recent hikes; trails at risk of being lost; North Cheyenne Canon Park Master Plan process 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 Kevin are back for the new year, and discuss their accomplishments from 2017 and their goals for 2018. Also, where's the snow?, being prepared for winter weather, 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 talks with El Paso County (Colorado) Community Services Director Tim Wolken and they discuss what 2017 was like for county parks and what's ahead for 2018 Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Bob talks with Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services director Karen Palus about what the department accomplished in 2017 and what is in store for 2018. Note: The parks department did get the grant mentioned during this interview. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

On this week's show, Bob and co-host Kevin talk (briefly) about the "Blue Frame" in the Garden of the Gods controversy, then move on to some recent hikes they've done, a new schedule at Aiken Canyon Preserve, and last minute gift ideas. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Po...

Bob sits down with Susan Davies, Executive Director of the Trails and Open Space Coalition to recap 2017 and what it meant for outdoor recreation and advocacy in the Pikes Peak region. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Bob discusses his visit to Kauai: what it was like to hike and take photos there; local food; Spam; Chickens; 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 recent hikes; more information regarding proposed entry fee increases to some National Parks; temporary jobs with the US Forest Service (https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r2/jobs) ; gift ideas; donating to the IndyGive campaign, and more. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Pod...

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about what they're thankful for on Thanksgiving; the re-opening of the Manitou Incline after it's latest repair work; the IndyGive campaign; the work done by the Palmer Land Trust; gift giving suggestions. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcas...

Bob talks with hiker/author Jeff Alt about his book "A Walk for Sunshine", which details his hike on the Appalachian Trail for charity. This episode sponsored by Pocket Pals Trail Maps (pptrailmaps.com) Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Bob and Kevin hit all kinds of topics on this episode: Hiking in Canyonlands National Park; Green Mountain Falls; IndyGive; New Keen boots; and ask listeners to send in gift ideas. Trails discussed in this episode: tinyurl.com/ycyfaa4j, tinyurl.com/yc98k54d, tinyurl.com/y72kgpo9, tinyurl.com/y72kgpo9 Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Insta...

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about their recent hikes and trips, including Arches and Zion National Parks and Monument Valley. Also proposed fee increases for many National Parks, and the annual Indy Give (www.indygive.com) fund raiser. This episode sponsored by Pocket Pals Trail Maps (www.pptrailmaps.com) Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, I...

On this week's show, Bob talks with photographers David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick, who travel around the western United States in a camper all year, taking photographs and conducting photography workshops. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Bob and El Paso County Commissioner Mark Waller discuss TABOR ballot issue 1A, and what it means to the county parks and outdoor recreation in general. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

A week after Waldo Canyon re-opened after the devastating fire 5 years ago, Bob and co-host Kevin have already hiked into the area, and talk about what they've seen. 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 talk about recent hikes in Great Sand Dunes National Park and also the new and re-routed trails in the Bear Creek Watershed. Also, changes coming to Hanging Lake and rumors about Waldo Canyon re-opening. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subs...

Bob talks with David Leinweber, owner of Anglers Covey in Colorado Springs, and president of the non-profit Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (http://ppora.org/). Topics include: History and mission of the alliance; the state of funding of national and local lands and parks; commercial and non-profit partnerships; stewardship and more. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Li...

Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Colorado State Parks funding; bike event at Cheyenne Mt. State Park; efforts to reduce deaths on Colorado's 14,000′ peaks; and dissect a Washington Post article about using technology while hiking. Items discussed in this podcast: Parks and Wildlife Funding – Events at Cheyenne Mountain State Park – Efforts to reduce fatalities in the mountains – Using technology whil...

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about backpacking to Colorado's Ice Lake, hiking to the bottom of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, a ballot initiative to provide extra money to El Paso County Parks, trail maps (https://www.pptrailmaps.com) , Ring the Peak trail system, allowing dogs in Cheyenne Mountain State Park (cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/New….aspx? NewsID=6288), and a personal app...

Bob talks with Larry Fariss, president of the Black Forest Trails Association, about their history and mission. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

Bob and Kevin discuss Kevin's trip to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks, Red Rocks Canyon Recreation Area near Las Vegas and hiking in Sedona, Arizona. Also the eclipse, tragedies on Capital Peak and Bob's online photography store. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podc...

It's just Bob this week, and he talks about his chasing and eventually photographing the 2017 solar eclipse 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 Kevin's current trip to Utah and Nevada, the upcoming solar eclipse, Bob's experiences hiking in New Jersey, and more. Link to topic discussed: time.com/4882923/total-solar-…pse-map-places-view/ Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Su...

Bob talks with Deborah Wall, the author of "Base Camp Las Vegas", a comprehensive guide to hiking in Nevada, Utah and northern Arizona Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android