Where Adventure Lives

I have been looking forward to this episode for a while now! Kayla Adams and Brian Weimer spent six months hiking the length of the Pacific Crest Trail. They talk about the dynamics and challenges of the hike and post-hike has been like! We also want to thank our sponsor, ReMax Team Realtors! Find the perfect place to live at: movetojohnstown.com or call (814)262-7653 Last but not least, visit us...

The Mountain Laurel Chapter of Trout Unlimited is a volunteer cold water preservation and enhancement group. They partner with other non-profits to clean up the area's waterways. They also have a number of community outreach programs that provide education on their programs. President, Dave Maher sat down with me and we talked all things trout! Check them out and get involved at: https://www.mltu....

Wow, 50 episodes, and Nick and Jenny were the perfect guests for a milestone episode like this. They host the Small Town Johnstown podcast and are bring fresh voices to the awesome things happening around the City. Check them out: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558000808655 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGN1es60Ciib2_cH0FR_1A We also want to thank our sponsor, ReMax Team Realtors! F...

Len Lichvar has been instrumental in the efforts to clean up our rivers. He joined me today to talk about what a Conservation District is, what they do, and what still needs to be done. For more information check out: https://somersetcd.com/ We also want to thank our sponsor, ReMax Team Realtors! Find the perfect place to live at: movetojohnstown.com or call (814)262-7653 Last but not least, visit...

My good friend Mike Burke joined me today to talk about the ways you can stay safe while enjoying winter recreation, what kind of training it takes to be a ski patroler, how you can get involved, AND a fairly gorry horror story (I saw the pics so you don't have to!). For info visit: https://blueknob.com/ https://war-nordic.org/laurel-summit-nordic/ We also want to thank our sponsor, ReMax Team Rea...

What a fascinating episode! We recorded a special Saturday edition with Brian Wargo from the Allegheny Plateau Audubon Society. Hes is also the author of Bird! An Exploration in Hawkwatching. I never realized how much the Audubon Society did OR how rich our area was for birding until this conversation. Copies of his book are available on amazon OR at Classic Elements. For more info: www.alleghenyp...

Today I was joined by Stephanie Daniels, director of the Johnstown Running club. We talked about... wait for it... running! JRC isn't just a running club, they are also involved in community betterment as well. We covered a lot in this one! For more information on JRC: https://www.facebook.com/groups/117817154959390 We also want to thank our sponsor, ReMax Team Realtors! Find the perfect place to...

For more than 100 years, the Game Commission has managed the Commonwealth's wildlife resources for all Pennsylvanians. April Whitsell, State Game Warden for the Southwest Region, joined me to talk about the challenges that the game commission faces, how to get the next generation exctied about the outdoors, and more! For more information visit: pgc.pa.gov We also want to thank our sponsor, ReMax T...

The guys behind Allegheny Origins are creating amazing content of their outdoor recreation adventures in the Portage/Johnstown area. THey cover everything from hiking and biking, to whitewater kayaking, to hunting and fishing. My friend Justin Hazlett joined me to talk about all of the rich recreational resources our area has to offer. Check them out below! https://linktr.ee/alleghenyorigins?fbcli...

Thanks to grassroots organizations, like the Shade Creek Watershed Association, our waterways are once again becoming recreation destinations. Vice President, Larry Hutchinson, joined us today to talk about past and future projects SCWA has and is tackling. For mor info: https://www.shadecreekwatershed.org We also want to thank our sponsor, ReMax Team Realtors! Find the perfect place to live at: m...

Georgetta Frederick, also known as Trail Mama Hikes, recently completed a 98 day through hike of the Appalacian Trail. She also offeres guided hiking services on our local trails! Find her at: https://trailmamahikes.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089539843928 We also want to thank our sponsor, ReMax Team Realtors! Find the perfect place to live at: movetojohnstown.com or call (814)...

Angela Godin joined me to talk about this weekend's Log House Artst Fest. Is Billy Mays in the house? But wait, there's more! We also talked about theater productions, art classes, and all of the OTHER events they hold there. Check them out on their socials (at the bottom of their page) or visit them at: www.caccc.org We also want to thank our sponsor, ReMax Team Realtors! Find the perfect...

Things are in flux around here as I work on setting up a new studio! However, I couldn't pass up a chance to chat with Jeff Mitchell from Rock Run again about this weekend's Summer Blast event. We just Zoomed things up for this episode. Enjoy! https://www.rockrunrecreation.com/summer-blast https://www.facebook.com/rockrunrecreation

Joe Fogel, one of the organizers of Squonkapalooza joined me to talk Squonks and Apalooza's! Now in its second year, Squonkapalooza is growingn and is an awesomly unique event right in downtown Johnstown. For more info: https://squonkapalooza.com/ https://www.facebook.com/squonkapalooza https://www.instagram.com/squonkapalooza/ Thanks to Remax team realtors for supporting Where Adventure Lives...

I was joined by Amber Sanna, Secretary and Newsletter Editor for Stackhouse park, and Dan Foshee, Micologist, to talk about local foraging and the upcoming class on mushroom foraging in Stackhouse. You can find Dan at: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.foshee.5 And more info on Stackhouse and the ongoing programming in the park at: https://www.stackhousepark.com/ Thanks to Remax team realtors for su...

A packed house for this episode. Ricky Price from Cambria County Swift Water Rescue, Amy Swick from YMCA and Dr. Morrissey From Conemaugh Trauma Services came in to talk about safety on the water, the Y Drown event and swimming lessons, the importance of CPR, and more. For more info, check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/CambriaWaterRescue https://www.facebook.com/GJCYMCA https://www.johnsto...

Time for a different kind of adventure! Wes Ed, owner of The Wolf and Wyvern game and hobby shop came in to talk about tabletop gaming and the services they offer the gaming community. After the podcast I visited the shop and snagged some pics. Check those out over on our new Instagram page ( HERE ). For more info on the Wolfe and Wyvern, go to: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Wolf-and-Wyvern-Game-...

Bryanna Keiser is the owner of Trippy Hippy Healing (in downtown Johnstown) and specializes in Reki, breathwork, yogic practices and more. I was really excited to sit down and talk about everything that she offers her clients and think you'll really enjoy this enlightening chat! For more info on Bry and Trippy Hippy, check out: https://trippyhippyhealing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/staytripp...

One of my favorite events of the year is Art Walk in the Park. Organizer, Denise Urban, came in to give us the details on this year's event. Everything from planning the event to the live music to the dog competition! For more info on what we talked about visit: https://www.artwalkinthepark.com/ https://www.thewritecupcoffee.com/ https://www.studioujohnstown.com/ Thanks to Remax team realtors...

Shelley Johansson came in to talk about all of the amazing artists that will be floating through Peoples Natural Gas Park this Summer. From the free summer series to the Ameriserv Flood City Music Festival, she covered it all! Find out more: https://www.floodcitymusic.com https://www.jaha.org Thanks to Remax team realtors for supporting Where Adventure Lives: The Podcast The Bob Colvin team is rea...

It's time for the annual Stonycreek Rendezvous, so Jen Tiffany took over the hosting seat to talk to me about this year's Rendezvous, the history of the event, and SO much more! https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/ https://www.facebook.com/stonycreekrendezvous Thanks to Remax team realtors for supporting Where Adventure Lives: The Podcast The Bob Colvin team is ready to help you discover all of...

Have you ever been walking through Central Park and found yourself wondering what Gallery on Gazebo was? Kaylee and Maryann came in today and told us ALL about the events they have going on! For More Info: https://www.galleryongazebo.org/ https://www.facebook.com/GalleryonGazebo. JohnstownPA info@galleryongazebo.org Thanks to Remax team realtors for supporting Where Adventure Lives: The Podcast Th...

Eric Knopsnyder, Director of Public Relations for GoLaurelHighlands is back! The Laurel Highlands is in the running for USA Today's Top Summer Destination. We talk about what that means for the region and so much more! Vote here: USAToday Voting Check out GoLaurelHighlands at: ⁠https://www.golaurelhighlands.com⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/GOLaurelHighlands⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/go_laurelh...

James Blachly, Music Director for the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra and Eric Renner, President and CEO of First Summit Bank (and Erin Codey, hiding in the background!) came in to talk about the big May 18th show at First Summit Arena featuring the muisc of The Police and Sting. Find out more: JSO https://www.facebook.com/johnstownsymphon https://www.johnstownsymphony.org/ First Summit Bank https://...

As we approach summer recreation season, we need to pause and talk about safe recreation. Kris Dubics joined be to talk about the Joey's Jackets program. It provides life jackets for those that need them after Kris lost her son, Joey, in an accident at the Que. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/joeysjackets Thanks to Remax team realtors for supporting Where Adventure Lives: The Podcast T...