In this week’s episode we’re heading to Utah to talk to amazing guest, her name is Mack and you can follow her outdoor adventures on Instagram, @exploreandhike Mack shares some of her favorite places in and around Utah, including the Antelope Island state park. She also shares with us her experiences visiting all of Utah’s Mighty 5 in a single year, and about her special adventure pup that joins her on many of her hikes. Episode Links:Explore and Hike Blog Follow us on Instagram, @Hikesandmics This episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic  Episode Spons ..read more

In this week’s episode we’re heading to the Lake Tahoe region to talk to amazing guest, her name is Rachel and you can follow her outdoor adventures on Instagram, @rachelobendorf Rachel shares some of her favorite places in and around Lake Tahoe, including the majestic Lake Aloha, her unforgettable trip to Half Dome, and how she’s been able to build out such a great hiking community online. Episode Links:Lake AlohaHorsetail Falls Follow us on Instagram, @Hikesandmics This episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic  Episode Sponsor(s): Ursa Minor Outfitte ..read more

In this week’s episode we’re heading back down to Austin, Texas to speak with an incredible hiker and traveler, he’s one half of the Hop The Earth team and his name is Jonathan. You can follow him and his wife Jessica, as the traveler the globe on Instagram, @hop.the.earth Jonathan shares about they’re outdoor experiences in and around Texas, some favorite places in Hawaiʻi, and their incredible trips in Europe, including stops in Italy and Switzerland. Episode Links:Hope The Earth Website Follow us on Instagram, @Hikesandmics This episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instag ..read more

In our Season 6 premiere we’re heading back down to Southern California to speak with an inspirational hiker and founder of Hiking On Purpose, who's helping make a difference one hike at a time. Her name is Yvonne and you follow her on Instagram, @thevonn3only Yvonne shares with us some of her favorite places in and around Southern California, including Mt. Baldy, the origin story of Hiking on Purpose, and her inspirational story of getting back on the trails after an injury. Episode Links: Hiking on Purpose Instagram We Explore Earth Instagram The Heroes Project Instagram Reach Your Peak A ..read more

In today's episode, we’re talking to Joe and Melissa, co-founders of Tellus, an outdoor clothing company who are not only creating high-quality, eco-conscious outerwear, but actively providing their customers with a means to give back. Tellus allows you a way to not only explore the planet, but restore it, by donating 100% of all net profits (yes, every penny) to an environmental initiative you choose at check out. Joe and Melissa share their own personal hiking experiences, which includes both domestic and international bucket list destinations. They also share the story behind Tellus and ho ..read more

In today's episode, we’re talking about Mental Health and Hiking with Deborah, who is a Certified Trauma Professional and founder of the amazing non-profit, Paths With Healing, whose mission is to help individuals heal from trauma by engaging in hiking adventures that promote empowerment and resilience. You can follow Deborah on Instagram, @pathswithpadilla Deborah shares with us what are some of her favorite hikes in and and around the great state of New York, the benefits of hiking and getting outdoors when it comes to Mental Health, and the great work that she’s doing with her Non-Profit ..read more

In this week's episode we have our first in-person interview in quite some time, I sit down with another local hiker from Yakima, his name is Kyle and you can follow on Instagram on his own podcast channel, @ourtravelexperiencespodcast Kyle shares with us some of his favorite hikes in and around Central Washington. We learn about how a trip to Europe helped him catch the travel bug and lastly we talk about his incredible experience trekking to Everest base camp. Episode Links: Our Travel Experiences WebsiteOur Travel Experiences Linktree Follow us on Instagram, @Hikesandmics This episode's ..read more

In this week's episode we’re heading down to Bakersfield, CA to talk to a returning guest from the Caminatas y Micrófonos episodes. His name is Jonathon and he’s the founder and creator of Outdoor Adventures+, you can follow him on Instagram, @__juanflowers__ Jonathon shares with us his personal hiking journey and experiences, the origin story of Outdoor Adventures+, and what some of his favorite hikes he’s experienced across the West. Episode Links: Outdoor Adventures+ Instagram Jonathon on TikTok Outdoor Adventures+ YouTube Outdoor Adventures+ on Thatch:Ambassador: Athletic Brewing Co. Use ..read more

In this week's episode we’re heading to Southern Oregon to talk with an incredible hiker and waterfall chaser, her name is Tana and you can follow her on Instagram, @fallsintolove Tana shares with us how she first got waterfall chasing not just in Oregon but all across the West. She also shares with us some of her favorite waterfalls, including those at Havasupai, as well as some tips and tricks for taking incredible waterfall pictures. Follow us on Instagram, @Hikesandmics This episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic Episode Sponsor(s): Ursa Minor Outfitte ..read more

In this week's episode we’re heading back to my home state of Washington to talk to an amazing hiker from the PNW, her name is Daniela and you can follow her on Instagram, @petrichor_dc Daniela shares with us some of the incredible places she's been able to explore both in Washington and Oregon. We learn about some of her favorite waterfalls in the PNW, some unique Fungi found on our local trails, and even some bear encounters in the North Cascades. Episode Links: Cat's Tongue Mushroom Follow us on Instagram, @Hikesandmics This episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram ..read more