Outdoor Adventure Series
The Outdoor Adventure Series is an award-winning podcast produced by Fox Coaching, Inc. It celebrates individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, conservation, stewardship, access, and enjoyment of the outdoors. We are also profoundly interested in the connection between Nature and mental Health. Please enjoy our episodes, and don't forget to like, comment, and share. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RADIO/PODCAST Excellence in Craft Awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA): 2024 CONSERVATION or NATURE (Sponsored by The Pew Charitable Trusts) Second Place: Protecting Coastlines and Waterways: Dr. Chad Nelsen on the Surfrider Foundation’s Mission. 2024 FAMILY PARTICIPATION/YOUTH OUTDOOR EDUCATION Third Place: Jackie McGonigal – Artful Adventures: Kayaking, Painting, and Connecting with Nature at the Orange Beach Wind and Water Learning Center 2023 - FAMILY PARTICIPATION/YOUTH OUTDOOR EDUCATION (Sponsored by Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation) Second Place: Jeff Gray, Superintendent at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Third Place: Tracy Hajduk, National Education Coordinator for the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. 2022 CONSERVATION or NATURE (Sponsored by Pew Charitable Trusts) First Place: Kris Millgate, Outdoor Journalist Third Place: Matthew Dickerson, Outdoor Enthusiast 2022 FAMILY PARTICIPATION/YOUTH OUTDOOR EDUCATION (Sponsored by Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation) First Place: Isabelle (Izzy) Edwards, Wildlife & Nature Photographer, Artist, and Conservationist 2022 OUTDOOR FUN & ADVENTURE First Place: Travis Puglisi – Wandering Mojave Hiking Services 2022 PRESIDENT’S CHOICE AWARDS Isabelle (Izzy) Edwards: Wildlife and Nature Photographer, Artist, and Conservationist
Episodes
Welcome to a special year-end edition of the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this reflective episode, host Howard Fox is joined by fellow outdoor enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and podcasters Emanuel Rose and Rick Saez—all proud members of the Outdoor Writers Association of America.
Together, the trio dives deep into the highs and surprises of their 2023 podcasting journeys, swapping stories about new show launches (including Em...
Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this episode, we chat with Scott Dahl, the Director of Visit Springfield Illinois, to explore everything that makes Springfield a legendary destination for adventurers and history buffs alike. With 37 years in tourism and a deep love for his “heart of Illinois” hometown, Scott shares insights into Springfield’s vibrant tourism scene, the city’s rich Abraham Lincoln heri...
Impact Destinations: Philanthropic Travel Adventures with Christopher Hill.
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today’s episode, we welcome Christopher Hill, the founder of Impact Destinations and Hands Up Holidays. Christopher’s lifelong passion for travel led him to create unique adventures that go far beyond sightseeing—they combine exploration with giving back to communities and supporting wildlife conservat...
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In this episode, we're welcoming back Mitch Miller, an award-winning landscape photographer known for his stunning captures of Joshua Tree National Park and the Sierra Nevada Range. Mitch shares stories from his recent nine-day backpacking adventure to a remote, little-known lake in Sequoia National Park, detailing the grit, planning, and creativity that go into photographi...
In today’s episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we're joined by Francisco Silva, a STEAM educator, Solar System Ambassador, and all-around astronomy enthusiast known for his infectious energy, storytelling, and connecting communities with nature, science, and exploration.
Francisco shares his journey from a childhood fascination with the stars—sparked by mythology and a first telescope in Spain—to his work today in Las Veg...
Lincoln County, Nevada: Tourism, Stars, and Dark Sky Preservation at Spring Valley State Park.
On today’s episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we're chatting with Marcia Hurd, Executive Director for the Lincoln County Authority of Tourism in Nevada, and Dawn Andone, an Interpretive Ranger with Nevada State Parks. Together, they shine a light on Lincoln County’s remarkable dark sky preservation and awareness initiative—a pas...
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In this episode, we're chatting with Ken Koskey, Executive Director, and Mackenzie Steagall, Director of PR & Events, from Festival Country Indiana—a destination organization dedicated to showcasing the vibrant communities of Johnson County, just south of Indianapolis.
Festival Country is more than just a collection of towns; it’s a hub for live music, farmers' markets, fam...
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In this special episode, recorded at the Illinois Destinations Association Fall Meeting in Danville, IL, we're chatting with an all-star panel to spotlight the remarkable legacy of the NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament, which has been hosted in Danville for an impressive 33 consecutive years.
You'll hear from Scott Eisenhower, who helps drive the tourna...
Welcome back to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, where today we’re taking you out to the historic Danville Dan’s Baseball Stadium for a unique blend of networking, community, and baseball nostalgia.
Whether you love travel, tourism, or just a good old-fashioned ballgame, today’s episode celebrates local pride, hidden treasures, and the beauty of enjoying what's in your own backyard.
INTERVIEWS
1. Kristen Ball - I...
Illinois Destinations Association Fall Membership Meeting: Tracey Fentem interview at the David S. Palmer Arena.
Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series! Today, we're back in beautiful Danville, Illinois, where we're chatting with Tracey Fentem, Sales and Event Coordinator for the Danville Area Visitors Bureau. We explore what makes Danville a unique destination—highlighting its central location in Illin...
Illinois Destinations Association Fall Member Meeting: Mayor's Reception at the Historic Fischer Theater.
Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! This multi-episode series takes us to Danville, Illinois, for the Illinois Destinations Association Fall Member Meeting. Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. is our host for the kick-off event at the beautifully restored Fischer Theatre.
DISCUSSION
1. Interview with Mayor Rickey Williams ...
Volunteer-Driven Success: How Freedom Waters Foundation Changes Lives On the Water.
Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we're chatting with Debra Frenkel, founder and chief operating officer of the Freedom Waters Foundation, live from beautiful Naples, Florida. Debra shares the inspiring journey that led her from working as a clinical social worker in Chicago to establishing a nonprofit dedicated to enh...
Exploring Ireland’s Beauty, Health, and Wellness with Leafy Green Tours.
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today’s episode, we're chatting with Ruth O’Meara, a hiking guide, surf instructor, and the director of Leafy Green Tours—a bespoke adventure company based in Ireland.
Ruth shares her fascinating journey from the world of international business to her passion for outdoor wellness and guidin...
Man’s Search for Sustainability: What Bees and Locusts Teach Us About a Sustainable Future.
Welcome back to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we sit down with David Auge, a sustainability expert and author of "Man's Search for Sustainability," a first-place winner in the Reader's Favorite Book Award contest for 2025 in the Non-Fiction, Environment category.
With over 35 years of ...
Discover Madison Wisconsin: Outdoor Adventures, Lakes, and Local Flavor with Destination Madison.
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this episode, we're chatting with Rob Gard, the Director of Communications and Public Affairs for Destination Madison. We dive into what makes Madison, Wisconsin, a true gem for outdoor enthusiasts, families, and anyone seeking to explore vibrant city life intertwined with nature.
Ro...
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series, the podcast that shines a spotlight on the explorers, nature lovers, and innovative entrepreneurs who make it easier for us all to access and enjoy the great outdoors. In this episode, host Howard Fox sits down with Richard Peter and Erica Pugh, the dynamic co-founders of CompoCloset—a company on a mission to revolutionize off-grid sanitation.
Richard and Erica share the unconventional j...
Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. Today, we're chatting with a truly inspiring guest—Barry Shimelfarb. Barry is a single dad, cancer thriver, and the creative force behind Carmel Retreats, a unique boutique destination in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, dedicated to healing, wellness, joy, and romance.
Barry shares the story of transforming a family vacation home into a transformative retreat space and ...
Building Ethical Brands: Joshua Onysko’s Approach to Travel, Sustainability, and Giving Back.
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we chat with Joshua Onysko, a dynamic entrepreneur, world traveler, and advocate for sustainability in the beauty industry.
As the founder of Pangea Organics and Alpine Provisions, Joshua has spent over 25 years reshaping what it means to create products that are not just goo...
Welcome to a new episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! Today, we sit down with Andrew Lewin, marine biologist, science communicator, and the passionate voice behind the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast. Andrew shares his fascinating journey from being inspired by Jacques Cousteau as a kid to spending months at sea in the Gulf of Mexico and ultimately finding his true calling in science communication and ocean...
Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series—Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to Marat Omarov, the visionary founder behind The ARK, a regenerative village nestled in the stunning landscape of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.
Marat unpacks his extraordinary journey: from growing up in Kazakhstan under strict Soviet influence, to breaking free from programming, and ultimately discovering his calling to design a new ...
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