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Explore the PNW
Follow along while we explore the amazing trails, food and interesting locations in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We get out and hike, snowshoe, kayak, mountain bike and shoot photos every week. Your hosts Joel & Debi will share their adventures, through lively banter and make you feel you are in nature with them. With 20 years as a Wilderness Guide in the PNW, Joel has tons of experience and knowledge for the hidden gems, will give gear reviews to help you get out comfortably and safety and…
Episodes
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Wildwood in Portland
We stumbled on to the Wildwood Crow Sculptures in Downtown Portland. They were designed by local artists in anticipation for the upcoming Wildwood Movie. There…
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Timothy Lake Or Lake Timothy? Beautiful Either Way!
We met up with our daughter Cal and her husband Dylan for 4 days of camping, kayaking and fishing. Timing was perfect but wildfires were circling. A wonderful…
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Yellowstone Revisited
We took another spin through Yellowstone National Park. Early June is definitely the best month to visit. His are still in school so less crowded and very…
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Return Of Explore the PNW
We have had a large gap in episodes. We had a medical emergency at Explore the PNW but Debi is healing well and we are back traveling and sharing our…
Explore the PNWOver the River and...Into the Snow!?!
We explore the area around Chewelah, Washington in this episode. Including a trip to 49 Degrees North Ski resort, Crystal Falls and the town of Chewelah…
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Winter Weather Workouts
In the Inland NW the snow should be arriving but currently it is raining and cold. We are avid Mountain bikers but are storing the bikes until Spring. We have…
Explore the PNWFall Foliage Hike In Paradise
We drove over to Wenatchee, WA for a quick weekend trip to hopefully view the turning of the Larches from green to yellow needles. Does that make us tree…
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Get Out and Ride your Bike
Season 6 Episode #1 We explore the newest trail on Mt Spokane...Trail 182. It's a great Fall Day to get out and ride your bike!!!…
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Season 5 Wrap-Up
Thank you for following us as we continue to explore the PNW. We revisited Glacier National Park this season, rode seemingly endless mountain bike trails and…
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Early Morning Rambling with PNW Crew
Ok...so technically this episode is about riding Antoine Peak Trail system near Spokane Valley. But we got up very early so the conversation touches on many…
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Mountain Bike Exploration on Mt. Spokane
we road trails 110 and 100 on Mt Spokane, and discuss it on the Pod. We also had a Cougar in our backyard last week...twice. To view video of that big cat go…
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Explore North of the Border in Rossland, BC
We headed North for the 4th of July weekend to ride in Rossland, BC. Spoiler alert...it was amazing!!!! What did you think about this weeks episode? We love…
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Glacier National Park
We had the opportunity to visit Glacier National Park twice in May and June '24. The Going To The Sun" road was closed at Avalanche Lake but we hiked and…
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Bucket List Experience
The Freakin Northern Lights!!! Enough said...tune in to experience this monumental evening with Explore the PNW! What did you think about this weeks episode?…
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Bandon 4 Fun!!!
We spend our winter break in Brandon, Oregon. Join us for an episode about Sea Stacks, Golf and Winter weather patterns in the idyllic beach community on the…
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Season Wrap Up Episode
Another Summer and Fall have flown bye. We enjoyed a ton of great Mountain Bike Trips and Loads of Golf. We will put a bow on our favorites from the season in…
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Mountain Bike Trail Rating System
We went riding in Idaho and it started a conversation about how a trail gets a Green, Blue, Black Diamond classification. Who decides what color a trail should…
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E-Bike's...Hype or Electric!!!
We just got a new Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Alloy E-Bike. We discuss the E-Bike craze. Pro's and Cons and some safety thoughts on riding E-Bikes. What did…
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Pickleball Craze Sweeping the Nation...Hype or Worth it!!???
No Debi today. My Co-Host doesn't play Pickleball and is extremely busy with work. I decided to try a one person podcast today...thoughts? What did you think…
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Join the Gravel Brigade!!!!
We went on our first gravel bike ride with the crew from Wheel Sport South and we dish about the experience this week. Hint: It was awesome! What did you think…
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Route of the Hiawatha
We finally made it to the Route of the Hiawatha. Take Exit 5 in Montana and follow the signs tot he tunnel. Be sure to get your tickets prior and be prepared…
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Wildlife Abounds in the PNW
we discuss the multitude of wildlife we have encountered on our travels in the past year. What did you think about this weeks episode? We love feedback…let’s…
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Golf...it really is addicting
Explore the PNW has been sucked into the vacuum that is golf in 2023. We didn't actually mean for it to happen but we are addicted. Listen to this podcast to…
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New RTT (Roof Top Tent) Day!!!!
We discuss our recent purchase of a New RTT from IKamper!!! What did you think about this weeks episode? We love feedback…let’s connect
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Aloha From Hawaii
Welcome back to Explore the PNW. We survived winter in the PNW and were able to escape the cold and wet for a trip to Hawaii. In this episode we discuss that…
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Season Recap
We had a super fun summer '22...we recap our adventures, add some places we didn't get to on other episodes and hope to leave you with a positive attitude for…
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Banff Take 2
We teased it in the end of our last Podcast...this is part 2 of our Adventures in Banff. We visit Lake Louise, Hike Johnston Canyon and discuss iconic…
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Basking in the Glory of all things Banff!!!
We made it to Banff, BC. Lake Louse, Moraine Lake. so much amazing blue glacier water. It was an amazing trip that we finally made happen. What did you think…
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Fun Fantastic Fernie Festivities
we did it!!! we crossed into Canada to get some sweet Fernie dirt on our bike tires, under our nails and recorded some amazing bucket list memories. What did…
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Pleasure Cruise on Lake Coeur D'Alene
We discuss our pontoon boat ride on Lake Coeur D'Alene in Idaho. Great food, great company and wonderful shoreline. What did you think about this weeks…
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Bear Grass Super Bloom
Mt. Spokane is experiencing a super bloom of bear grass...We couldn't resisit heading up to Mt. Spokane to see it for ourselves. It didn't disappoint!! What…
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Explore Southern Utah
I trip to Southern Utah without my travel partner Debi. I visited Zion, Bryce and Kanab. Listen to this slightly longer podcast to learn more about the area…
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It's too tacky to be called Slickrock
Join us as we talk about mountain biking in Moab. We rode several cool trails, visited Dead Horse Point and Canyonlands on this episode too. What did you think…
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Arches NP + Fiery Furnace
We camped for 2 nights in Arches NP and spend Debi's Birthday in the Fiery Furnace. What did you think about this weeks episode? We love feedback…let’s connect
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5 Good To Go Gear Items
Today we discuss 5 of our favorite gear items on the podcast for car camping. 1.) https://www.fenixlighting.com/product/fenix-hm70r-rechargeable-headlamp/…
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Spokane Fab 5
In this episode we introduce you to 5 fun hiking and/or mountain biking trails in the Spokane, WA area. The areas are: Dishman Conservation Area Iller…
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Clark County Gems
The Lewis & Clark Expedition was synonymous with exploration. They embodied the adventurous spirit, the search of the unknown, uncharted area West of the…
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Lose Yourself in the Numerous Beaches near Lincoln City
From Land's End to Curtis Street we take time to explore the beaches near Lincoln City...and eat some Fish & Chips!! What did you think about this weeks…
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Lumens for Days...Explore Oregon Lighthouses!
We visited 4 lighthouses on the Oregon Coast: Heceta Head Yaquina Head Cape Meares Tillamook Rock Listen in and learn more about theses amazing Oregon Coast…
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Cape Perpetua...the PNW's Natural Waterpark
157 Miles South of Portland you will find the Cape Perpetual Natural Area. This 2700 acre coastal wilderness area has it all. Geysers, Spouts, and Thor's Well…
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Roof Top Tent Tacoma Exploration Rig
We discuss our Tacoma and how we have outfitted the perfect Overlanding Rig for exploring the PNW plus the Pro's and Con's of a Roof Top Tent (RTT). We also…
Explore the PNWHiking In Snow vs Snowshoeing...It's the same thing huh???
Join us for 30 minutes as we snowshoe on a couple of trails on Mt. Spokane. We see a cool animal, talk about snowshoes and snowshoeing and spin a good story…
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End of Year Wrap Up
Our first year of traveling and doing Explore the PNW has drawn to an end. This episode is a short recap of the year. We look forward to more travels and…
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Winter Wonderland In Joseph, Oregon
Our Anniversary Trip brought us back to Joseph Oregon again this year. We snowshoed, hiked, and took photos around the beautiful Wallowa Lake area. What did…
Explore the PNWShould We Turn Around? Listen to Your Gut!
We went to explore a hike in Idaho...those Forest Service Roads get steep. After accessing the road conditions do you keep driving in the ice or turn around?…
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Get your Western Vibe On...Visited Winthrop, Washington
We spent a long weekend exploring the small central Washington community of Winthrop, Washington. This town feels like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid could…
Explore the PNWA Slice of Heaven On Earth
A return to the North Cascades for a snowy hike, camping outing and photography exploration. What did you think about this weeks episode? We love…
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Chasing Larches in The Enchantments
We took a quick drive to Leavenworth to hike the Enchantments. The strenuous hike to Colchuck Lake was so worth the payoff. Tons of Yellow Larches and the most…
Explore the PNWDispersed Camping Options
We did a last minute trip to Missoula. We hit our fav mountain bike trail at Rattlesnake again and visited the Garden of 1000 Buddhas in Arlee, MT. We discuss…
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Permission to Enter?...New Regulations at Glacier NP
We did a completely last minute trip to Glacier National Park. Several changes to the park entry in 2021. Listen for the steps you need to take OR just enter…
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Paddling the Spokane River
We discovered the beautiful paddling opportunities below the Nine Mile Dam. Great park, put in was easy and the area was perfect for an afternoon of Kokopelli…
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Living The Dream In Sandpoint, Idaho
Whats better then paddling Kokopelli's on a beautiful lake...doing that AND taking a pontoon boat ride to town for Ice Cream!!! When you travel you have to be…
Explore the PNWFitness hike at Mineral Ridge Recreation Area
Good fitness hike just outside the City of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Not too steep but enough to get your heart rate up and finish with a tasty view of the Lake…
Explore the PNWKokopelli...A Flute Player or Epic Packraft???
Kokopelli, flute player, symbol of fertility and joy A symbol of fertility, joy, feast, and long life, he is also a minstrel, a spirit of music, a storyteller…
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Climb the M and Ride the Snake
We visited Missoula Montana in this weeks travels. Tune in to hear more about hiking to the M looking over the city and mountain biking in the Rattlesnake…
Explore the PNWExplore Yellowstone National Park
we traveled slightly out of the PNW for this trip but it was so worth it. Listen as we discuss the Flora & Fauna of this National Treasure. What did you think…
Explore the PNWHome Cooked Meal on the Road-El Ranchito Review
We visited the town of Chewelah on an exploratory drive in Northeastern Washington. We stopped for lunch at the mexican restaurant El Ranchito. It was like…
Explore the PNWMountain Biking In Spokane, WA
we got out and rode Riverside and The Bluff trails this past week. Follow along to see how it went!!! Keep the rubber side down. What did you think about this…
Explore the PNWMt. Spokane...Where the Deer Roam Free
A snow shoe trip takes a turn as we attempt to co-exist with a couple of enthusiastic Deer. What did you think about this weeks episode? We love feedback…let’s…
Explore the PNWWe Dish About Dishman
We did a fun snow hike at the Dishman Hills Natural Area recently....this is our report. https://dishmanhills.org https://dishmanhills.org/maps/ What did you…