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
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 ...
In today’s episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we sit down with dynamic travel duo Mikkel and Dan Woodruff, the creative minds behind the "Small Ship Cruise Talk" podcast and founders of the travel sites Sometimes Sailing and Sometimes Home.
Mikkel and Dan share stories from their unconventional journey—into how travel has shaped their relationship, recount adventures from memorable destinations like Belize, Cambodia...
Explore Riverton: The Rendezvous City’s Outdoor Experiences, Small-Town Charm, and Community Spirit.
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we chat with Cindy Olson Roden, the Executive Director of the Riverton Chamber and Visitor Center in Wyoming. Join us as we journey to the heart of Fremont County—known as the Rendezvous City—where rivers, history, and adventure converge. Cindy shares what makes Rivert...
Beneath the African Sun: Serendipity, Family, and Journalism with Barry Maughan.
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today’s episode, we're joined by Barry Maughan, an international broadcast journalist, accomplished author, and true world traveler. Barry shares stories from his fascinating memoir, Beneath the African Sun, which chronicles his extraordinary six-year journey across Africa with his family. We...
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today’s episode, we chat with Cody Johnston, a software engineer, entrepreneur, and the voice behind the Weird Canadian Podcast. Cody and his partner recently made the leap from Ontario to the breathtaking landscapes of Lewisport, Newfoundland—a move inspired by a desire to reconnect with nature and embrace a quieter, more adventurous way of life.
Join us as Cody shares his journey of...
Regenerative Gardening for Biodiversity and Wellness in Your Backyard.
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this episode, we're chatting with Matthieu Mehuys, an author, landscape architect, and host of the Regenerative Design podcast.
Matthieu, originally from Belgium and now living in the Azores, shares his passion for making the world greener and healthier, starting right in our backyards.
During the conversation,...
Sole-Man Sportfishing - Experiences and Transformation for San Francisco Youth.
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we sit down with Captain Don "Sole-Man" Franklin, a longtime San Francisco Bay fishing guide and the heart behind Sole-Man Sportfishing. Don has been fishing the San Francisco waters for over 41 years and has spent the last 14 leading unforgettable charters from iconic Fisherman&...
True Nature: Resilience and Healing in the High Sierra.
In today’s episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we sit down with Lisa Michelle, an outdoor adventurer and author of "True Nature: Hidden in the High Sierra."
Join us as Lisa shares the transformation that took her from a life deeply rooted in rodeo and horses to one of solo wilderness adventures across the Sierra Nevada. With warmth and authenticity, Lisa opens up...
Rollin' Down the River. From Headwaters to Heartland: Missouri River History, Communities, and Outdoor Wonders.
On today's episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we chat with Larry N. Campbell, retired math professor and author of Rollin' Down the River: Discovering People and Places along the Mighty Missouri.
After decades in the classroom, Larry embarked on a journey that would take him along the entire l...
Outdoor Exploration and Photography With Mike Hillman, Natural Habitat Adventures.
On today's episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we’re thrilled to introduce Mike Hillman, the Photo Expeditions Director for Natural Habitat Adventures—known to many as Nat Hab. Mike’s story is a true outdoor enthusiast’s dream: from running wild in the woods of Michigan as a kid to becoming a zoologist and eventually leading extraordinary wi...
Inside Tacoma & Pierce County: Adventure, Growth, and Community.
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we chat with Andrea Reay, President and CEO of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, and Dean Burke, President and CEO of Visit Tacoma-Pierce County. Together, they share the inside story of how their organizations collaborate to fuel economic development, promote vibrant small businesses, dr...
Visit Nome, Alaska: 4-Season Beauty, Culture, and Heritage.
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today's episode, we're taking you to the far reaches of Western Alaska for a conversation with Shauntel Bruner-Alvanna, Executive Director of the Nome Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Shauntel shares her journey from Chicago to the rugged, off-grid heart of Nome—a community shaped by breathtaking landscapes, rich in...
Visit Leadville - Twin Lakes: History, Adventure, and Community in Colorado’s High Country
Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! Today, we’re taking you to the rugged heart of the Rockies as we sit down with Adam Ducharme, the Tourism Director for Visit Leadville- Twin Lakes in Lake County, Colorado. Adam joins us to share the rich tapestry of history, adventure, and community that defines this authent...
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