Derek and Carl discuss deranged, irrational, unusual, odd, weird and funky outdoor adventures that you might consider adding to your bucket list. Are you tired of loops, out and backs and point-to-point hiking trails? It’s time to increase the intensity, purpose and strangeness of your trips with this list.
Some of the Topics Discussed
-National Park Adventures
-Area 51 and Area 51 Trivia
-Traveling to the odd corners of the Earth
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