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Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia is a mecca for outdoor travel and adventure. Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast is your local guide to hiking, camping, kayaking, travel and so much more. Get the information and the inspiration to plan your own adventure, right here in Virginia. Lets Go!
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Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Virginia's Adventure Towns: Lebanon, Russell County - Clinch River, Mountain Landscapes & Outdoor Adventures, with Maddie Gordon of Clinch Life Outfitters (Ep 93, Part 1)
The Heart of Appalachia is full of mountain adventures, but Russell County brings something extra to the mix - extraordinary geological formations, rugged…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Beyond Hiking in Shenandoah National Park: Climbing, Cascading, Navigation, & Survival Skills with Andy Nichols, Shenandoah Mountain Guides (Ep 92, Part 2)
When you think about Shenandoah National Park, you probably picture scenic overlooks, waterfalls, and miles of hiking trails. But what if there’s another side…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Beyond Hiking in Shenandoah National Park: Climbing, Cascading, Navigation, & Survival Skills with Andy Nichols, Shenandoah Mountain Guides (Ep 92, Part 1)
When you think about Shenandoah National Park, you probably picture scenic overlooks, waterfalls, and miles of hiking trails. But what if there’s another side…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Harrisonburg – Friendly by Nature with Vince Mier, Walkabout Outfitter (Ep 91, Part 2)
What makes a great adventure town? Is it the mountains and trails that surround it? The endless opportunities to get outside? Or is it what you find when you…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Harrisonburg – Friendly by Nature with Vince Mier, Walkabout Outfitter (Ep 91, Part 1)
What makes a great adventure town? Is it the mountains and trails that surround it? The endless opportunities to get outside? Or is it what you find when you…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Summer Hiking & Travel Adventures: Shenandoah National Park, British Columbia, Mount Rainier, & Mexico City (Ep 90, Pt 5)
What do you get when you pack a season with mountain hikes, national park trails, sunset paddles, waterfall rappelling, and a little international travel? A…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Summer Hiking & Travel Adventures: Shenandoah National Park, British Columbia, Mount Rainier, & Mexico City (Ep 90, Pt 4)
What do you get when you pack a season with mountain hikes, national park trails, sunset paddles, waterfall rappelling, and a little international travel? A…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Summer Hiking & Travel Adventures: Shenandoah National Park, British Columbia, Mount Rainier, & Mexico City (Ep 90, Pt 3)
What do you get when you pack a season with mountain hikes, national park trails, sunset paddles, waterfall rappelling, and a little international travel? A…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Summer Hiking & Travel Adventures: Shenandoah National Park, British Columbia, Mount Rainier, & Mexico City (Ep 90, Pt 2)
What do you get when you pack a season with mountain hikes, national park trails, sunset paddles, waterfall rappelling, and a little international travel? A…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Summer Hiking & Travel Adventures: Shenandoah National Park, British Columbia, Mount Rainier, & Mexico City (Ep 90, Pt 1)
What do you get when you pack a season with mountain hikes, national park trails, sunset paddles, waterfall rappelling, and a little international travel? A…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Bonus: Episode Swap with Hiker Trash Radio
Every now and then, I like to introduce you to other podcasts that I genuinely enjoy and think you might love too. Today's episode is a little different…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Breaks Park Hiking Guide: New Trails, Swinging Bridges & Hidden Places You've Never Been Before, with Rangers Daniel Flores and Ronnie Hylton (Ep 89, Part 2)
What if I told you there are places inside one of Virginia’s most spectacular landscapes that no hiker has ever experienced…until now? We're heading to Breaks…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Breaks Park Hiking Guide: New Trails, Swinging Bridges & Hidden Places You've Never Been Before, with Rangers Daniel Flores and Ronnie Hylton (Ep 89, Part 1)
What if I told you there are places inside one of Virginia’s most spectacular landscapes that no hiker has ever experienced…until now? We're heading to Breaks…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!National and State Park Travel Stories from California, Alabama, and Virginia (Ep 88, Part 2)
In this solo episode, I'm taking you along on another whirlwind journey that spans thousands of miles and some of the most memorable outdoor adventures I've…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!National and State Park Travel Stories from California, Alabama, and Virginia (Ep 88, Part 1)
In this solo episode, I'm taking you along on another whirlwind journey that spans thousands of miles and some of the most memorable outdoor adventures I've…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Birding in Virginia: A Guide to Virginia State Parks with Ranger Evan Spears (Ep 87, Part 2)
A flash of color across a meadow. A flute-like melody sung from a nearby branch. A raptor soaring high above a mountain ridge. These small moments of discovery…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Birding in Virginia: A Guide to Virginia State Parks with Ranger Evan Spears (Ep 87, Part 1)
A flash of color across a meadow. A flute-like melody sung from a nearby branch. A raptor soaring high above a mountain ridge. These small moments of discovery…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Stargazing in Virginia: Dark Sky Parks with Ranger Patrick Mcnamara, Sky Meadows State Park (Ep 86, Part 2)
What if I told you that one of the most incredible outdoor experiences in Virginia doesn’t happen during the day, but after the sun goes down? We’re heading…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Stargazing in Virginia: Dark Sky Parks with Ranger Patrick Mcnamara, Sky Meadows State Park (Ep 86, Part 1)
What if I told you that one of the most incredible outdoor experiences in Virginia doesn’t happen during the day, but after the sun goes down? We’re heading…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Virginia's Adventure Towns: Norton - High Knob Region Hikes, Waterfalls, and Travel Guide with Katie Dunn, Tourism Director (Ep 85, Part 2)
We’re heading deep into the mountains of Southwest Virginia to explore Norton, a small city with a big reputation as an outdoor recreation hub in the Heart of…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Virginia's Adventure Towns: Norton - High Knob Region Hikes, Waterfalls, and Travel Guide with Katie Dunn, Tourism Director (Ep 85, Part 1)
We’re heading deep into the mountains of Southwest Virginia to explore Norton, a small city with a big reputation as an outdoor recreation hub in the Heart of…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Across America’s Wild Places: National Park Travel Stories from Saguaro, Channel Islands & Pictured Rocks, Plus an Inside Peek at New Episodes (Ep 84, Part 2)
Welcome back to the second half of Season 6 of Virginia Outdoor Adventures! I’ve got a packed episode for you today, coming off a stretch of incredible…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Across America’s Wild Places: National Park Travel Stories from Saguaro, Channel Islands & Pictured Rocks, Plus an Inside Peek at New Episodes (Ep 84, Part 1)
Welcome back to the second half of Season 6 of Virginia Outdoor Adventures! I’ve got a packed episode for you today, coming off a stretch of incredible…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Massanutten: Your Backyard Mountain Resort for Mountain Biking, Trails, and Shenandoah Valley Adventures with Morgan Mowbry and Charles Sexton (Ep 83, Pt 2)
We’re heading to Massanutten - “your backyard mountain resort” and one of the best places in Virginia to dive into mountain biking. For Morgan Mowbry and…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Massanutten: Your Backyard Mountain Resort for Mountain Biking, Trails, and Shenandoah Valley Adventures with Morgan Mowbry and Charles Sexton (Ep 83, Pt 1)
We’re heading to Massanutten - “your backyard mountain resort” and one of the best places in Virginia to dive into mountain biking. For Morgan Mowbry and…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!A Hiker’s History of the Appalachian Trail with Mills Kelly, Author and A.T. Historian (Ep 82, Pt 2)
The Appalachian Trail is more than a footpath - it’s a living piece of American history. Stretching over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine, the A.T. winds…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!A Hiker’s History of the Appalachian Trail with Mills Kelly, Author and A.T. Historian (Ep 82, Pt 1)
The Appalachian Trail is more than a footpath - it’s a living piece of American history. Stretching over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine, the A.T. winds…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Fries – Grayson County’s Hidden Gem on the New River, with Kevin Combs and Ricky Barton (Ep 81, Pt 2)
When you think of Grayson County, you probably picture some of the most iconic outdoor destinations in Virginia, such as the sweeping vistas of Grayson…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Fries – Grayson County’s Hidden Gem on the New River, with Kevin Combs and Ricky Barton (Ep 81, Pt 1)
When you think of Grayson County, you probably picture some of the most iconic outdoor destinations in Virginia, such as the sweeping vistas of Grayson…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Mushroom Foraging in Virginia: Wild Edibles, Seasonal Finds, and Foraging Tips with Gabrielle Cerberville, aka the Chaotic Forager (Ep 80, Pt 2)
Virginia’s forests are alive with hidden treasures—and they taste delicious. From morels to chicken-of-the-woods, Virginia is a forager’s dream. Dive into the…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Mushroom Foraging in Virginia: Wild Edibles, Seasonal Finds, and Foraging Tips with Gabrielle Cerberville, aka the Chaotic Forager (Ep 80, Pt 1)
Virginia’s forests are alive with hidden treasures—and they taste delicious. From morels to chicken-of-the-woods, Virginia is a forager’s dream. Dive into the…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Virginia’s Adventure Towns: King George – Rivers, Rail Trails, and Recreation between the Potomac and Rappahannock with Jenna and Warren Veazey, Friends of Caledon State Park and Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail (Ep 79, Part 2)
Nestled between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers, King George County is a destination that offers adventure on land and water. Our guests, Jenna and Warren…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Virginia’s Adventure Towns: King George – Rivers, Rail Trails, and Recreation between the Potomac and Rappahannock with Jenna and Warren Veazey, Friends of Caledon State Park and Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail (Ep 79, Part 1)
Nestled between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers, King George County is a destination that offers adventure on land and water. Our guests, Jenna and Warren…
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New Inspiring Stories, Hidden Gems, Travel-ready Resources, and more (Ep 78 Season 6 Trailer)
Big news, Adventurers - Virginia Outdoor Adventures is back with a brand new season! That means more inspiring stories, hidden gems, travel-ready resources…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Mountain Peaks to Coastal Getaways: Season 5 Finale, Win a $50 Gift Card to River Rock Outfitter (Ep 77)
After 10,000 miles crisscrossing Virginia, 17 full episodes, and 4 bonus features, Season Five of Virginia Outdoor Adventures has been a remarkable journey of…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Primitive Camping and Backpacking in Virginia State Parks with Ranger Amelia Hulth, Powhatan State Park (Ep 76, Part 2)
If you’ve ever dreamed of backpacking through the wild but felt unsure about jumping straight into the backcountry, primitive camping in Virginia State Parks…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Primitive Camping and Backpacking in Virginia State Parks with Ranger Amelia Hulth, Powhatan State Park (Ep 76, Part 1)
If you’ve ever dreamed of backpacking through the wild but felt unsure about jumping straight into the backcountry, primitive camping in Virginia State Parks…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Martinsville – Blueways, Trails, Camping and more in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge with Anna Wheeler and Brian Williams, Dan River Basin Association (Ep 75, Part 2)
Tucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Martinsville reveals itself as an unexpected paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Anna Wheeler and Brian…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Martinsville – Blueways, Trails, Camping and more in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge with Anna Wheeler and Brian Williams, Dan River Basin Association (Ep 75, Part 1)
Tucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Martinsville reveals itself as an unexpected paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Anna Wheeler and Brian…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Wild Cave Adventures in Virginia State Parks with Ranger Erin Pitts (Ep 74, Part 2)
Descend with us into Virginia's spectacular underworld as we explore the hidden realm of wild caves. Unlike commercial show caves, wild caves offer an…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Wild Cave Adventures in Virginia State Parks with Ranger Erin Pitts (Ep 74, Part 1)
Descend with us into Virginia's spectacular underworld as we explore the hidden realm of wild caves. Unlike commercial show caves, wild caves offer an…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Big Stone Gap – Mountains, Music, and Culture with Town Manager Steve Lawson (Ep 73, Part 2)
The mountains of Appalachia wrap around Big Stone Gap like a warm embrace, creating a community where outdoor adventure, history, and culture converge. Town…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Big Stone Gap – Mountains, Music, and Culture with Town Manager Steve Lawson (Ep 73, Part 1)
The mountains of Appalachia wrap around Big Stone Gap like a warm embrace, creating a community where outdoor adventure, history, and culture converge. Town…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Camp-Ready: My Ultimate Packing Checklist + Road Trip Recap (Ep 72)
Planning your next camping trip? Let’s take the guesswork out of packing! In this episode, I’m sharing my go-to camping checklist — everything I bring to the…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, The Parks Podcast (Bonus Episode)
I'm often asked for park recommendations both inside and outside of Virginia. Like you, I'm always looking for a great weekend hike or campground, but also…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Wilderness Survival Skills That Could Save Your Life When You’re Lost, Injured, or Stranded with Tim MacWelch, Advanced Survival Training (Ep 71, Part 2)
Could your outdoor adventure turn into a survival situation? In this eye-opening conversation with wilderness expert Tim MacWelch of Advanced Survival…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Wilderness Survival Skills That Could Save Your Life When You’re Lost, Injured, or Stranded with Tim MacWelch, Advanced Survival Training (Ep 71, Part 1)
Could your outdoor adventure turn into a survival situation? In this eye-opening conversation with wilderness expert Tim MacWelch of Advanced Survival…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Ten Spring Adventures in Virginia to Add to Your Travel Plans (Ep 70, Part 2)
Episode 70 marks a milestone for Virginia Outdoor Adventures podcast, celebrating nearly five years of epic adventures across the Commonwealth. Looking back, I…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Ten Spring Adventures in Virginia to Add to Your Travel Plans (Ep 70, Part 1)
Episode 70 marks a milestone for Virginia Outdoor Adventures podcast, celebrating nearly five years of epic adventures across the Commonwealth. Looking back, I…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail, Host Steve Adams on Thru Hiking in Virginia (Bonus Episode)
This week I’m sharing a conversation I had with my friend, Steve Adams, or known by his trail name, Mighty Blue. Steve is an AT thru hiker and host of the…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Forest Bathing and the Power of Nature Connection with Ana Ka’ahanui, Capital Nature (Ep 69 Part 2)
Immerse yourself in nature’s healing embrace with the transformative power of forest bathing. Ana Ka’ahanui, co-founder of Capital Nature, uncovers the secrets…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Forest Bathing and the Power of Nature Connection with Ana Ka’ahanui, Capital Nature (Ep 69 Part 1)
Immerse yourself in nature’s healing embrace with the transformative power of forest bathing. Ana Ka’ahanui, co-founder of Capital Nature, uncovers the secrets…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Winter Adventures in Virginia: Whale Watching, Stargazing, Ice Climbing, Caving, Wildlife Watching, and more (Ep 68 Part 2)
Start planning your next epic winter adventure like whale watching in Virginia Beach, stargazing in one of Virginia’s Dark Sky Parks, wild caving in Virginia’s…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Fan Mail Bag, Gear Discounts, Parks Advocacy Day Recap (Ep 68, Part 1)
Jessica answers podcast fan mail, shares discounts for outdoor gear, and recaps Parks Advocacy Day in Richmond. Follow VAOA Podcast: Instagram I Facebook I…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Conquering Resolutions: Setting Outdoor Goals and Challenges for the New Year with Alejandra Villanueva, Girls Who Hike Virginia (Ep 67, Part 2)
It’s that time of year when we set intentions for the future. Will your resolutions be outdoorsy? Alejandra Villanueva of the hiking community, Girls Who Hike…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Conquering Resolutions: Setting Outdoor Goals and Challenges for the New Year with Alejandra Villanueva, Girls Who Hike Virginia (Ep 67, Part 1)
It’s that time of year when we set intentions for the future. Will your resolutions be outdoorsy? Alejandra Villanueva of the hiking community, Girls Who Hike…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Parks Advocacy Day: Be a Champion for Our State Parks with Michelle Schopp, Virginia Association for Parks (Special Edition Episode)
In this special edition episode, I invited Michelle Schopp to share her first Parks Advocacy Day experience. Less than a year ago, Michelle was in the early…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Gear for Good: Secondhand Consignment Gear for Sustainable and Accessible Adventures with April Peterson, River Rock Outfitter (Ep 65)
What if you could acquire the outdoor gear you need for your epic adventures without breaking the bank or contributing to the fast fashion and throwaway…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Behind the Scenes of Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Guest Appearance on Second Act Sucess Career Podcast (Bonus Episode)
I’m often asked how I got started podcasting, how I pivoted from education to entrepreneurship, and what it takes to run a podcast as a small business. I was…
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Virginia’s Adventure Towns: Onancock – Paddling, Boating, Fishing, and Camping the Eastern Shore with Mary and Bill Burnham, Burnham Guides (Ep 64, Part 2)
This is part 2 of a two-part episode. Check your podcast listening app for part 1. What if you could explore a destination that's off the beaten path yet…