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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Weekend Sherpa: Take It Outside</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/weekend-sherpa-take-it-outside</link><description><![CDATA[Adventure for your earbuds. California outdoors and travel: Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad Day and Holly Kulak discuss what's new in the world of travel in the West and where to get outdoors.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4308703/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Places &amp; Travel</category><copyright>Copyright Weekend Sherpa</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fc6afd4ceed7a08e0a77615166b68718.jpg</url><title>Weekend Sherpa: Take It Outside</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/weekend-sherpa-take-it-outside</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:37 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Brad Day</itunes:name><itunes:email>day@weekendsherpa.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fc6afd4ceed7a08e0a77615166b68718.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Adventure for your earbuds. California outdoors and travel: Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad Day and Holly Kulak discuss what's new in the world of travel in the West and where to get outdoors.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Adventure for your earbuds. California outdoors and travel: Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad Day and Holly Kulak discuss what's new in the world of travel in the West and where to get outdoors.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Places &amp; Travel"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Sports"><itunes:category text="Wilderness"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>70. The Holiday Express! Top 10 Travel and Outdoors Stories of 2025</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/70-the-holiday-express-top-10-travel-and-outdoors-stories-of-2025--69178170</link><description><![CDATA[Joy to the wild! And to the simpler ways to get outside and into nature. In this episode, Brad and Holly talk about holiday plans, movies, books, and of course--where to go and what to do for getting a soulful dose of wonder and discovery around California, and points beyond. From national parks to hidden treasures, even a bit of outdoors trivia, tune in for some festive conversation and tips based on Weekend Sherpa's Top 10 adventure stories of the year. <br /><br />Show Notes:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/top-10-travel-and-outdoor-adventures-in-northern-california/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Top 10 Outdoor Stories of 2025 SF/Northern California</a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/top-10-outdoor-adventures-of-the-year-for-southern-california-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Top 10 Outdoor Stories of 2025 LA/Southern California</a> <br /><a href="https://futurism.com/future-society/lab-mice-nature-rethink-life?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=topic/nature" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lab Mice in Nature</a><br /><br />Holiday Reads<br />The Penguin Book of Christmas Stories<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69178170</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:59:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69178170/podcastepisode70_12_23_25_12_22_25_7_00_pm.mp3" length="69090242" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b30f3e08-42f2-4a54-80be-987aae294afb/b30f3e08-42f2-4a54-80be-987aae294afb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b30f3e08-42f2-4a54-80be-987aae294afb/b30f3e08-42f2-4a54-80be-987aae294afb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b30f3e08-42f2-4a54-80be-987aae294afb/b30f3e08-42f2-4a54-80be-987aae294afb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Joy to the wild! And to the simpler ways to get outside and into nature. In this episode, Brad and Holly talk about holiday plans, movies, books, and of course--where to go and what to do for getting a soulful dose of wonder and discovery around...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joy to the wild! And to the simpler ways to get outside and into nature. In this episode, Brad and Holly talk about holiday plans, movies, books, and of course--where to go and what to do for getting a soulful dose of wonder and discovery around California, and points beyond. From national parks to hidden treasures, even a bit of outdoors trivia, tune in for some festive conversation and tips based on Weekend Sherpa's Top 10 adventure stories of the year. <br /><br />Show Notes:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/top-10-travel-and-outdoor-adventures-in-northern-california/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Top 10 Outdoor Stories of 2025 SF/Northern California</a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/top-10-outdoor-adventures-of-the-year-for-southern-california-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Top 10 Outdoor Stories of 2025 LA/Southern California</a> <br /><a href="https://futurism.com/future-society/lab-mice-nature-rethink-life?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=topic/nature" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lab Mice in Nature</a><br /><br />Holiday Reads<br />The Penguin Book of Christmas Stories<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2879</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,hike,hiking,holiday,losangeles,nationalpark,nature,outdoors,parks,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/db5cc80a9784ca2707b4aac86b9d4bc5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>69. Talking Turkey and Türkiye (+ Holiday Lights in California)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/69-talking-turkey-and-turkiye-holiday-lights-in-california--68733100</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode Brad and Holly talk about Weekend Sherpa's recent adventure hiking a section of Türkiye's relatively unknown world-class long-distance hiking trail, the Lycian Way. This marvelous and challenging trek overlooking the Turquoise Coast and passing ancient ruins, with beach stops and charming towns along the way, can be done as a guided adventure, a do-it-yourselfer, or a combo of solo hiking with the help of a guiding company's GPS and info App, plus luggage and trailhead transfers. Learn more about it in this episode, and also hear about the cats of Istanbul and the hot air balloon magic in Kapadokya. Then Holly and Brad turn it towards home, discussing some of the best places across California from the most festive and fabulous holiday light exhibitions, to where to enjoy <i>beauti-fall</i> beaches.  <br /><b></b><br /><b>Show Notes:</b> Fort Ord Dunes State Park <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/beach-sunset-at-ford-ord-dunes-state-park-in-monterey/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/beach-sunset-at-ford-ord-dunes-state-park-in-monterey/</a> <br /><br />Mendocino's Hidden Beach Stairway <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hidden-stairway-beach-to-town-hike-in-mendocino-california/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hidden-stairway-beach-to-town-hike-in-mendocino-california/</a> <br /><br />Redding Holiday Lights <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/holiday-getaway-to-redding-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/holiday-getaway-to-redding-2025/</a> <br /><br />Paso Robles Sensorio and Central Coast Trail Rides <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/experience-the-extraordinary-sensorio-light-exhibition-in-paso-robles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/experience-the-extraordinary-sensorio-light-exhibition-in-paso-robles/</a><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/go-on-a-guided-horseback-ride-at-the-historic-santa-margarita-ranch-in-paso-robles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/go-on-a-guided-horseback-ride-at-the-historic-santa-margarita-ranch-in-paso-robles/</a> <br /><br />Reno Tahoe's Tom Cooke Trail <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hike-tom-cooke-in-reno-tahoe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hike-tom-cooke-in-reno-tahoe/</a> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68733100</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 03:01:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68733100/podcastepisode69_11_25_25_11_24_25_6_48_pm.mp3" length="66165573" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0e55bf74-d785-4a8b-bffe-c6aa838215f6/0e55bf74-d785-4a8b-bffe-c6aa838215f6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0e55bf74-d785-4a8b-bffe-c6aa838215f6/0e55bf74-d785-4a8b-bffe-c6aa838215f6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0e55bf74-d785-4a8b-bffe-c6aa838215f6/0e55bf74-d785-4a8b-bffe-c6aa838215f6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode Brad and Holly talk about Weekend Sherpa's recent adventure hiking a section of Türkiye's relatively unknown world-class long-distance hiking trail, the Lycian Way. This marvelous and challenging trek overlooking the Turquoise Coast...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode Brad and Holly talk about Weekend Sherpa's recent adventure hiking a section of Türkiye's relatively unknown world-class long-distance hiking trail, the Lycian Way. This marvelous and challenging trek overlooking the Turquoise Coast and passing ancient ruins, with beach stops and charming towns along the way, can be done as a guided adventure, a do-it-yourselfer, or a combo of solo hiking with the help of a guiding company's GPS and info App, plus luggage and trailhead transfers. Learn more about it in this episode, and also hear about the cats of Istanbul and the hot air balloon magic in Kapadokya. Then Holly and Brad turn it towards home, discussing some of the best places across California from the most festive and fabulous holiday light exhibitions, to where to enjoy <i>beauti-fall</i> beaches.  <br /><b></b><br /><b>Show Notes:</b> Fort Ord Dunes State Park <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/beach-sunset-at-ford-ord-dunes-state-park-in-monterey/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/beach-sunset-at-ford-ord-dunes-state-park-in-monterey/</a> <br /><br />Mendocino's Hidden Beach Stairway <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hidden-stairway-beach-to-town-hike-in-mendocino-california/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hidden-stairway-beach-to-town-hike-in-mendocino-california/</a> <br /><br />Redding Holiday Lights <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/holiday-getaway-to-redding-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/holiday-getaway-to-redding-2025/</a> <br /><br />Paso Robles Sensorio and Central Coast Trail Rides <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/experience-the-extraordinary-sensorio-light-exhibition-in-paso-robles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/experience-the-extraordinary-sensorio-light-exhibition-in-paso-robles/</a><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/go-on-a-guided-horseback-ride-at-the-historic-santa-margarita-ranch-in-paso-robles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/go-on-a-guided-horseback-ride-at-the-historic-santa-margarita-ranch-in-paso-robles/</a> <br /><br />Reno Tahoe's Tom Cooke Trail <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hike-tom-cooke-in-reno-tahoe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hike-tom-cooke-in-reno-tahoe/</a> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2757</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventue,california,hike,hiking,mendocino,pasorobles,sonoma,travel,türkiye</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a7a930988107799ef1f3030710175952.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>68. A River Runs Through It</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/68-a-river-runs-through-it--67006438</link><description><![CDATA[Reno Tahoe is one of the most beautiful places in the country, with its mountain-to-desert scenery, extensive hiking and biking system, along with pristine rivers and lakes! In this episode Brad and Holly talk with adventurer Jim Litchfield, owner of Reno Fly Shop. Jim's passion for rivers knows no bounds: he's fished in places near and far, including Alaska, Bolivia, and Christmas Island. But his favorite spot is home: Reno Tahoe’s Truckee River is premier for fly-fishing experiences and float adventures. Jim talks about his favorite local and international places to enjoy the art and sport of fly fishing. Reno Fly Shop leads a tailored range of guided float and fish adventures within Reno Tahoe and points beyond.<br /><br />It’s time the for the <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/adventure-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Weekend Sherpa Adventure Challenge</a>! Get outdoors and get a stylish t-shirt from Weekend Sherpa plus other sponsor gifts as a reward! It’s so easy, but most of all it’s a fun way to enjoy time outside and get some cool stuff in return. You’ll also be entered to win an Adventure Trip for 2 to <a href="https://www.visitrenotahoe.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reno Tahoe</a>.<br /><br />Show Notes<br /><br />Learn more about <a href="https://renoflyshop.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reno Fly Shop’s Fly Fishing Lessons and Guided River Adventures</a>. <br />See our story <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/fly-fishing-lessons-and-adventures-with-reno-fly-shop-in-reno-tahoe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zen and the Art of Fly Fishing</a> about our beginner friendly river and fishing adventure with Reno Fly Shop.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67006438</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:15:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67006438/podcastepisode68_7_16_25_7_16_25_5_00_pm.mp3" length="68091529" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5762ac6-42a0-473b-8677-7fe05be3e83a/c5762ac6-42a0-473b-8677-7fe05be3e83a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5762ac6-42a0-473b-8677-7fe05be3e83a/c5762ac6-42a0-473b-8677-7fe05be3e83a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5762ac6-42a0-473b-8677-7fe05be3e83a/c5762ac6-42a0-473b-8677-7fe05be3e83a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reno Tahoe is one of the most beautiful places in the country, with its mountain-to-desert scenery, extensive hiking and biking system, along with pristine rivers and lakes! In this episode Brad and Holly talk with adventurer Jim Litchfield, owner of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reno Tahoe is one of the most beautiful places in the country, with its mountain-to-desert scenery, extensive hiking and biking system, along with pristine rivers and lakes! In this episode Brad and Holly talk with adventurer Jim Litchfield, owner of Reno Fly Shop. Jim's passion for rivers knows no bounds: he's fished in places near and far, including Alaska, Bolivia, and Christmas Island. But his favorite spot is home: Reno Tahoe’s Truckee River is premier for fly-fishing experiences and float adventures. Jim talks about his favorite local and international places to enjoy the art and sport of fly fishing. Reno Fly Shop leads a tailored range of guided float and fish adventures within Reno Tahoe and points beyond.<br /><br />It’s time the for the <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/adventure-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Weekend Sherpa Adventure Challenge</a>! Get outdoors and get a stylish t-shirt from Weekend Sherpa plus other sponsor gifts as a reward! It’s so easy, but most of all it’s a fun way to enjoy time outside and get some cool stuff in return. You’ll also be entered to win an Adventure Trip for 2 to <a href="https://www.visitrenotahoe.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reno Tahoe</a>.<br /><br />Show Notes<br /><br />Learn more about <a href="https://renoflyshop.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reno Fly Shop’s Fly Fishing Lessons and Guided River Adventures</a>. <br />See our story <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/fly-fishing-lessons-and-adventures-with-reno-fly-shop-in-reno-tahoe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zen and the Art of Fly Fishing</a> about our beginner friendly river and fishing adventure with Reno Fly Shop.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2837</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,california,fish,fly-fish,hike,nature,outdoors,reno,tahoe,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/14ead75871d96c1323a70fa8bbe6de0e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>67. Spring Into Summer!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/67-spring-into-summer--66162523</link><description><![CDATA[Camping on a remote coastal beach, bear sightings on a less remote coast (!), the possible forever closure of Yosemite’s High Sierra Camps’ tent cabins, and one of the best road trip vacations you can do that is sure to please everyone (even the dog!): Paso Robles! Paso is a down-to-earth revelation, home to one of the world’s coolest Lighted Art Shows (Sensorio), world-class and unpretentious wineries with full food menus; e-bike and side-car tours; a vibrant and creative downtown with a huge central park; great places to stay; and new experiences like guided horseback tours at a historic ranch with wildflowers, wildlife, and wowing views of the Santa Lucia Mountain range. Later in the podcast, Brad and Holly talk to Alex Villicana, an innovator in the evolution of Paso’s wine and spirits community. Alex is the Vintner/Distiller/Proprietor at Villicana Winery &amp; Re:Find Distillery. <br /><br />Show Notes:<br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/visit-paso-robles-sensorio-horesback-riding-e-biking-food-wine/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Road Trip to Real California</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.villicanawinery.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Villicana Winery and Re:Find Distillery</a><br />@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/refinddistillery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">refinddistillery</a><br /><br /><a href="https://sensoriopaso.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sensorio</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sensoriopaso/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@sensoriopaso</a><br /><br /><a href="https://pasoroblesinn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paso Robles Inn</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pasoroblesinn/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@pasoroblesinn</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.cctrailrides.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Central Coast Trailrides</a><br />@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/centralcoasttrailrides/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">centralcoasttrailrides</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.casswines.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cass Winery</a><br />@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cass_winery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cass_winery</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.travelpaso.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TravelPaso</a><br />@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/travelpaso/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">travelpaso</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66162523</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 02:25:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66162523/podcastepisode67_5_20_25_5_19_25_7_05_pm.mp3" length="96909397" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4f0d6a09-fde4-4cd6-be0e-c7b4a50e40ca/4f0d6a09-fde4-4cd6-be0e-c7b4a50e40ca.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4f0d6a09-fde4-4cd6-be0e-c7b4a50e40ca/4f0d6a09-fde4-4cd6-be0e-c7b4a50e40ca.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4f0d6a09-fde4-4cd6-be0e-c7b4a50e40ca/4f0d6a09-fde4-4cd6-be0e-c7b4a50e40ca.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Camping on a remote coastal beach, bear sightings on a less remote coast (!), the possible forever closure of Yosemite’s High Sierra Camps’ tent cabins, and one of the best road trip vacations you can do that is sure to please everyone (even the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Camping on a remote coastal beach, bear sightings on a less remote coast (!), the possible forever closure of Yosemite’s High Sierra Camps’ tent cabins, and one of the best road trip vacations you can do that is sure to please everyone (even the dog!): Paso Robles! Paso is a down-to-earth revelation, home to one of the world’s coolest Lighted Art Shows (Sensorio), world-class and unpretentious wineries with full food menus; e-bike and side-car tours; a vibrant and creative downtown with a huge central park; great places to stay; and new experiences like guided horseback tours at a historic ranch with wildflowers, wildlife, and wowing views of the Santa Lucia Mountain range. Later in the podcast, Brad and Holly talk to Alex Villicana, an innovator in the evolution of Paso’s wine and spirits community. Alex is the Vintner/Distiller/Proprietor at Villicana Winery &amp; Re:Find Distillery. <br /><br />Show Notes:<br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/visit-paso-robles-sensorio-horesback-riding-e-biking-food-wine/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Road Trip to Real California</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.villicanawinery.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Villicana Winery and Re:Find Distillery</a><br />@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/refinddistillery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">refinddistillery</a><br /><br /><a href="https://sensoriopaso.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sensorio</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sensoriopaso/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@sensoriopaso</a><br /><br /><a href="https://pasoroblesinn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paso Robles Inn</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pasoroblesinn/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@pasoroblesinn</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.cctrailrides.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Central Coast Trailrides</a><br />@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/centralcoasttrailrides/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">centralcoasttrailrides</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.casswines.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cass Winery</a><br />@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cass_winery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cass_winery</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.travelpaso.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TravelPaso</a><br />@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/travelpaso/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">travelpaso</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4038</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,california,getaway,pasorobles,roadtrip,sensorio,shopping,travel,wine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f067897f5b11cd6f92d90d54d276bcd1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>66. From Southeast Asia to Reno</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/66-from-southeast-asia-to-reno--64717551</link><description><![CDATA[Life can feel surreal. Being out into nature can provide a little nurture. Local and international travel can provide respite and perspective. And art and culture contribute to conversation and community. In this episode, Brad and Holly speak with artist and advocate Jesse James Ziegler, Reno's Poet Laureate, about his journeys in poetry, where he goes locally to find inspiration, and the thriving, supportive art community in Reno. Brad and Holly also talk about their recent Weekend Sherpa trip to a point beyond: Cambodia. Learn about how to see Angkor Wat by bike, the magnificent islands less traveled, and the Hero Rats of APOPO.  <br /><br />NOTE: At the beginning of this episode, in sharing some positive news about Jackie and Shadow—Big Bear’s celebrity bald eagle couple—Holly fumbles it with what you call newborn eagles… they’re eaglets, not chicks (but since she has chickens, we’ll grant her a pass on this one). <br /><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/fun-and-wellness-itinerary-for-a-reno-tahoe-getaway/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reno Tahoe Care Package</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mondaynightpoetrynv/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Monday Night Poetry at Shim's Tavern in Reno</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sidewayseightprojects/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jesse Ziegler, Poet Laureate for Reno</a><br /><br /><a href="https://fullmoonislandresort.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Moon Island Resort</a><br /><br /><a href="https://angkorcyclingtour.asia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Angkor Cycling Tour</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/herorats/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hero Rats</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g297390-d13204193-Kompong_Phluk_Floating_village_Mangrove_forest_cruise-Siem_Reap_Siem_Reap_Province.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kompong Phluk Floating Village Mangrove Forest Cruise</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64717551</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:42:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64717551/podcastepisode66_3_5_25_3_5_25_1_04_pm.mp3" length="89205573" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0841b158-8bbc-49f9-b09d-eeba486f7fb4/0841b158-8bbc-49f9-b09d-eeba486f7fb4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0841b158-8bbc-49f9-b09d-eeba486f7fb4/0841b158-8bbc-49f9-b09d-eeba486f7fb4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0841b158-8bbc-49f9-b09d-eeba486f7fb4/0841b158-8bbc-49f9-b09d-eeba486f7fb4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Life can feel surreal. Being out into nature can provide a little nurture. Local and international travel can provide respite and perspective. And art and culture contribute to conversation and community. In this episode, Brad and Holly speak with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Life can feel surreal. Being out into nature can provide a little nurture. Local and international travel can provide respite and perspective. And art and culture contribute to conversation and community. In this episode, Brad and Holly speak with artist and advocate Jesse James Ziegler, Reno's Poet Laureate, about his journeys in poetry, where he goes locally to find inspiration, and the thriving, supportive art community in Reno. Brad and Holly also talk about their recent Weekend Sherpa trip to a point beyond: Cambodia. Learn about how to see Angkor Wat by bike, the magnificent islands less traveled, and the Hero Rats of APOPO.  <br /><br />NOTE: At the beginning of this episode, in sharing some positive news about Jackie and Shadow—Big Bear’s celebrity bald eagle couple—Holly fumbles it with what you call newborn eagles… they’re eaglets, not chicks (but since she has chickens, we’ll grant her a pass on this one). <br /><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/fun-and-wellness-itinerary-for-a-reno-tahoe-getaway/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reno Tahoe Care Package</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mondaynightpoetrynv/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Monday Night Poetry at Shim's Tavern in Reno</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sidewayseightprojects/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jesse Ziegler, Poet Laureate for Reno</a><br /><br /><a href="https://fullmoonislandresort.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full Moon Island Resort</a><br /><br /><a href="https://angkorcyclingtour.asia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Angkor Cycling Tour</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/herorats/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hero Rats</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g297390-d13204193-Kompong_Phluk_Floating_village_Mangrove_forest_cruise-Siem_Reap_Siem_Reap_Province.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kompong Phluk Floating Village Mangrove Forest Cruise</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3717</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,asia,california,cambodia,hike,hiking,outdoors,reno,southeast,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f098950e674d9aba5b61719db6279dc8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>65. An Unexpected New Year</title><link>https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/weekend-sherpa-podcast-take-it-outside/</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode Brad and Holly discuss the devastating fires in Los Angeles County. They are joined by LA-based Weekend Sherpa contributor Yvonne Pasquini, who talks about the impact of the fires and how Angelenos are navigating the aftermath. Holly and Brad also discuss past fires, including the 2017 fires in the North Bay of northern California, where they were mandatory evacuated in the middle of the night. Turning to a more uplifting topic, they talk about one of the gem destinations in northern California—Redding. Find out where to go and what to do in this sunny destination flanked by iconic Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen. And have you heard of Sleep Vacations? Well, they’re a thing now, too.<br /> <br />Show Notes:<br /><br />To discover more about Redding, see our issue <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/gather-in-redding-bike-ride-outdoor-art-and-food-adventures/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Redding for You</a>.<br /><br />LA County Parks <a href="https://parks.lacounty.gov/care-camps/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Care Camps</a> support families impacted by the Eaton Fire Youth and teens can find a supportive community space for recreation and fun, including arts and crafts, music, sports, and field trips to places like Dodger Stadium and La Brea Tar Pits. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch provided daily. <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63981455</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 01:55:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63981455/podcastepisode65_1_28_25_1_27_25_8_36_pm.mp3" length="71979176" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/14e6673b-3586-49e6-bddd-a51c0bcb12bd/14e6673b-3586-49e6-bddd-a51c0bcb12bd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/14e6673b-3586-49e6-bddd-a51c0bcb12bd/14e6673b-3586-49e6-bddd-a51c0bcb12bd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/14e6673b-3586-49e6-bddd-a51c0bcb12bd/14e6673b-3586-49e6-bddd-a51c0bcb12bd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode Brad and Holly discuss the devastating fires in Los Angeles County. They are joined by LA-based Weekend Sherpa contributor Yvonne Pasquini, who talks about the impact of the fires and how Angelenos are navigating the aftermath. Holly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode Brad and Holly discuss the devastating fires in Los Angeles County. They are joined by LA-based Weekend Sherpa contributor Yvonne Pasquini, who talks about the impact of the fires and how Angelenos are navigating the aftermath. Holly and Brad also discuss past fires, including the 2017 fires in the North Bay of northern California, where they were mandatory evacuated in the middle of the night. Turning to a more uplifting topic, they talk about one of the gem destinations in northern California—Redding. Find out where to go and what to do in this sunny destination flanked by iconic Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen. And have you heard of Sleep Vacations? Well, they’re a thing now, too.<br /> <br />Show Notes:<br /><br />To discover more about Redding, see our issue <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/gather-in-redding-bike-ride-outdoor-art-and-food-adventures/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Redding for You</a>.<br /><br />LA County Parks <a href="https://parks.lacounty.gov/care-camps/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Care Camps</a> support families impacted by the Eaton Fire Youth and teens can find a supportive community space for recreation and fun, including arts and crafts, music, sports, and field trips to places like Dodger Stadium and La Brea Tar Pits. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch provided daily. <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2999</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,california,hike,hikes,hiking,nature,outdoors,parks,redding,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cb0b003468f3c30c097f2419a227b44d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>64. Make 2025 the Year of...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/64-make-2025-the-year-of--63621105</link><description><![CDATA[Travel shaming? That’s now a thing? Say it isn’t so! In this first episode of Take It Outside 2025, Brad and Holly discuss visiting Mexico City, tasting mezcal and cocktails at the bar named Best in the World, the Surgeon General’s alcohol warning (!), and whether or not travel truly changes a person. Plus, travel shaming—what the heck is that? In a year where we need more positive vibes, we’re sticking with why it’s good to get out and have experiences both locally and in points beyond. Later in the podcast, we talk with Marti Tedesco, Senior Manager of Media &amp; Communications for Peninsula Open Space Trust. Marti shares some of her favorite hikes, some updates on new developments for trail systems this coming year, and the <a href="https://guides.openspacetrust.org/hiking-calendar-25/?utm_campaign=hiking-calendar&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=weekend-sherpa&amp;utm_content=copy&amp;utm_term=251612" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025 POST Hiking Calendar</a>, which you can get online (complimentary) for some ideas and inspiration.<br /><br /><a href="https://guides.openspacetrust.org/hiking-calendar-25/?utm_campaign=hiking-calendar&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=weekend-sherpa&amp;utm_content=copy&amp;utm_term=251612" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025 POST Hiking Calendar</a><br /><br /><a href="https://openspacetrust.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peninsual Open Space Trust</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63621105</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:06:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63621105/podcastepisode64_1_8_25_1_7_25_7_17_pm.mp3" length="64739287" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aa59b30a-67a9-4d28-aa9a-18de6d4d404a/aa59b30a-67a9-4d28-aa9a-18de6d4d404a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aa59b30a-67a9-4d28-aa9a-18de6d4d404a/aa59b30a-67a9-4d28-aa9a-18de6d4d404a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aa59b30a-67a9-4d28-aa9a-18de6d4d404a/aa59b30a-67a9-4d28-aa9a-18de6d4d404a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Travel shaming? That’s now a thing? Say it isn’t so! In this first episode of Take It Outside 2025, Brad and Holly discuss visiting Mexico City, tasting mezcal and cocktails at the bar named Best in the World, the Surgeon General’s alcohol warning...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Travel shaming? That’s now a thing? Say it isn’t so! In this first episode of Take It Outside 2025, Brad and Holly discuss visiting Mexico City, tasting mezcal and cocktails at the bar named Best in the World, the Surgeon General’s alcohol warning (!), and whether or not travel truly changes a person. Plus, travel shaming—what the heck is that? In a year where we need more positive vibes, we’re sticking with why it’s good to get out and have experiences both locally and in points beyond. Later in the podcast, we talk with Marti Tedesco, Senior Manager of Media &amp; Communications for Peninsula Open Space Trust. Marti shares some of her favorite hikes, some updates on new developments for trail systems this coming year, and the <a href="https://guides.openspacetrust.org/hiking-calendar-25/?utm_campaign=hiking-calendar&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=weekend-sherpa&amp;utm_content=copy&amp;utm_term=251612" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025 POST Hiking Calendar</a>, which you can get online (complimentary) for some ideas and inspiration.<br /><br /><a href="https://guides.openspacetrust.org/hiking-calendar-25/?utm_campaign=hiking-calendar&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=weekend-sherpa&amp;utm_content=copy&amp;utm_term=251612" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025 POST Hiking Calendar</a><br /><br /><a href="https://openspacetrust.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peninsual Open Space Trust</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2698</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,california,hike,hiking,nature,openspace,outdoors,peninsula,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3fdd3fde31281aff79fcf0359958ad53.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>63. Holiday Edition: The Moment Is Now</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/63-holiday-edition-the-moment-is-now--63380830</link><description><![CDATA[In this special holiday episode, Brad and Holly catch up on their favorite local hikes this time of year, what festive libations they like, and "Christmas" movies (<i>Die Hard</i>, yes or no?). Then it's on to Reno Tahoe! Find out where Weekend Sherpa went and what adventures happened on their recent trip to Reno: hikes, hot soaks, après, and where to find the best outdoor gear at good prices. Later in the episode they're joined by Max Smith, vice president of <a href="https://www.momentskis.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Moment Skis</a>, based in Reno. Employee owned, Moment Skis is carving out an independent and successful path as the Biggest Little Ski Company in the World. Their factory in Reno is where the ski magic happens, and you can visit it to watch how the skis are made, check out the showroom, and get advice on gear and where to find the best snow in Reno Tahoe—plus enjoy a complimentary beer. It's the holidaze... enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/fun-and-wellness-itinerary-for-a-reno-tahoe-getaway/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reno Tahoe Care Package</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63380830</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:48:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63380830/podcastepisode63_12_18_24_12_17_24_7_07_pm.mp3" length="63561896" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3c84d000-43b7-4e28-973d-eb41c71bc399/3c84d000-43b7-4e28-973d-eb41c71bc399.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3c84d000-43b7-4e28-973d-eb41c71bc399/3c84d000-43b7-4e28-973d-eb41c71bc399.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3c84d000-43b7-4e28-973d-eb41c71bc399/3c84d000-43b7-4e28-973d-eb41c71bc399.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this special holiday episode, Brad and Holly catch up on their favorite local hikes this time of year, what festive libations they like, and "Christmas" movies (Die Hard, yes or no?). Then it's on to Reno Tahoe! Find out where Weekend Sherpa went...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this special holiday episode, Brad and Holly catch up on their favorite local hikes this time of year, what festive libations they like, and "Christmas" movies (<i>Die Hard</i>, yes or no?). Then it's on to Reno Tahoe! Find out where Weekend Sherpa went and what adventures happened on their recent trip to Reno: hikes, hot soaks, après, and where to find the best outdoor gear at good prices. Later in the episode they're joined by Max Smith, vice president of <a href="https://www.momentskis.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Moment Skis</a>, based in Reno. Employee owned, Moment Skis is carving out an independent and successful path as the Biggest Little Ski Company in the World. Their factory in Reno is where the ski magic happens, and you can visit it to watch how the skis are made, check out the showroom, and get advice on gear and where to find the best snow in Reno Tahoe—plus enjoy a complimentary beer. It's the holidaze... enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/fun-and-wellness-itinerary-for-a-reno-tahoe-getaway/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reno Tahoe Care Package</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2649</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,california,hike,hiking,nature,outdoors,parks,reno,tahoe,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f370fcaf1cd1a0c906e4df997d1205cc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>62. All the Right Movies (Outdoors Edition!)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/62-all-the-right-movies-outdoors-edition--59104846</link><description><![CDATA[Movies and the great outdoors combine for some best supporting scenery, including dunes for days and Death Valley's surreal-scape (and the new but temporary lake, Manly). In this episode, Holly and Brad discuss several sand dune sites to adventure at, plus the ethereal nature of Death Valley National Park, which is spring-primed. Find out the best spots there for private sunset viewings; where to get stellar vistas of the park's temporary phenomenon, Manly Lake (which reflects Telescope Peak and the Panamint mountains); and the best way to stargaze in this dark sky destination. Later in the pod, they are joined by Ginny Krieger, Executive Director of the Sonoma International Film Festival (March 20 to 24, 2024) to talk about the beauty of Sonoma, and the ways in which the film festival has become one of the best in the West. <br /> <br />Show Notes:<br /> <br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/enjoy-the-sonoma-international-film-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sonoma Valley International Film Festival</a> (March 20 to 24, 2024)<br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/sunrise-sunset-and-starry-night-hikes-in-death-valley-national-park/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Death Valley National Park Weekend Sherpa Edition</a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/explore-best-sand-dunes-in-west-coast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dunes for Adventure</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59104846</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:28:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59104846/podcastepisode62_3_19_24_3_19_24_11_58_am.mp3" length="63134324" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/316b5ff2-dd54-4819-962d-81f27729ba86/316b5ff2-dd54-4819-962d-81f27729ba86.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/316b5ff2-dd54-4819-962d-81f27729ba86/316b5ff2-dd54-4819-962d-81f27729ba86.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/316b5ff2-dd54-4819-962d-81f27729ba86/316b5ff2-dd54-4819-962d-81f27729ba86.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Movies and the great outdoors combine for some best supporting scenery, including dunes for days and Death Valley's surreal-scape (and the new but temporary lake, Manly). In this episode, Holly and Brad discuss several sand dune sites to adventure at,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Movies and the great outdoors combine for some best supporting scenery, including dunes for days and Death Valley's surreal-scape (and the new but temporary lake, Manly). In this episode, Holly and Brad discuss several sand dune sites to adventure at, plus the ethereal nature of Death Valley National Park, which is spring-primed. Find out the best spots there for private sunset viewings; where to get stellar vistas of the park's temporary phenomenon, Manly Lake (which reflects Telescope Peak and the Panamint mountains); and the best way to stargaze in this dark sky destination. Later in the pod, they are joined by Ginny Krieger, Executive Director of the Sonoma International Film Festival (March 20 to 24, 2024) to talk about the beauty of Sonoma, and the ways in which the film festival has become one of the best in the West. <br /> <br />Show Notes:<br /> <br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/enjoy-the-sonoma-international-film-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sonoma Valley International Film Festival</a> (March 20 to 24, 2024)<br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/sunrise-sunset-and-starry-night-hikes-in-death-valley-national-park/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Death Valley National Park Weekend Sherpa Edition</a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/explore-best-sand-dunes-in-west-coast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dunes for Adventure</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2631</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,california,camp,hike,hiking,movie,nationalpark,nature,outdoors,sonoma,sunrise,sunset,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3dc00b61d2c0708e5b80152f27cc6c4b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>61. Dune It Right!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/61-dune-it-right--58938741</link><description><![CDATA[<i>Dune 2</i> is the big blockbuster in theaters, but with a break in rain and cooler weather now's a great time to head outdoors to explore some of California's best dunes, including less known places, best for sunsets, and--bonus--the Oregon sand dunes that inspired the novel <i>Dune</i>. In this episode, Brad and Holly talk about some of these surreal sandscapes, in addition to other outdoor adventures that are good post-rains, what it means to hurkle-durkle, and Big Bear’s famous bald eagle pair—Jackie and Shadow. Later in the podcast, they are joined by Janice Lim, founder of the travel blog <a href="https://wheresjanice.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WheresJanice</a>, for a conversation about some top California waterfalls, national parks, camping areas, road trips, and tidepool destinations. Dune it right for outdoor adventures. <br /> <br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/explore-best-sand-dunes-in-west-coast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dunes to visit in California and Oregon</a> <br /> <br />Janice Lim, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wheresjanice/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@wheresjanice</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58938741</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 03:17:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58938741/podcastepisode61_3_4_24_3_4_24_6_28_pm.mp3" length="71265720" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a2e438f0-9ace-4f9f-912c-b9aa0f6807c3/a2e438f0-9ace-4f9f-912c-b9aa0f6807c3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a2e438f0-9ace-4f9f-912c-b9aa0f6807c3/a2e438f0-9ace-4f9f-912c-b9aa0f6807c3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a2e438f0-9ace-4f9f-912c-b9aa0f6807c3/a2e438f0-9ace-4f9f-912c-b9aa0f6807c3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dune 2 is the big blockbuster in theaters, but with a break in rain and cooler weather now's a great time to head outdoors to explore some of California's best dunes, including less known places, best for sunsets, and--bonus--the Oregon sand dunes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<i>Dune 2</i> is the big blockbuster in theaters, but with a break in rain and cooler weather now's a great time to head outdoors to explore some of California's best dunes, including less known places, best for sunsets, and--bonus--the Oregon sand dunes that inspired the novel <i>Dune</i>. In this episode, Brad and Holly talk about some of these surreal sandscapes, in addition to other outdoor adventures that are good post-rains, what it means to hurkle-durkle, and Big Bear’s famous bald eagle pair—Jackie and Shadow. Later in the podcast, they are joined by Janice Lim, founder of the travel blog <a href="https://wheresjanice.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WheresJanice</a>, for a conversation about some top California waterfalls, national parks, camping areas, road trips, and tidepool destinations. Dune it right for outdoor adventures. <br /> <br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/explore-best-sand-dunes-in-west-coast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dunes to visit in California and Oregon</a> <br /> <br />Janice Lim, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wheresjanice/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@wheresjanice</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2970</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,desert,eagles,hike,nature,sanddune,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3fd661d2cefecd5cfb983afc085a86e3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>60. Yodeling for Yosemite (&amp; other destinations in the West!)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/60-yodeling-for-yosemite-other-destinations-in-the-west--58481610</link><description><![CDATA[There are all kinds of ways to "winter" in the West over the coming months, including some fantastic adventures in Yosemite National Park. In this episode, Brad and Holly discuss some of the season's best activities in Yosemite, home to California's first ski resort, the old-school and budget-friendly Badger Pass. There's also snowshoeing to panoramic Dewey Point, outdoor ice skating under a huge view of Half Dome (with a firepit and s'mores!), and lots more. Later in the pod they're joined by Lisa Cesaro from Aramark Destinations, discussing lakeview adventures in South Lake Tahoe, snowmobile safaris in Jackson, Wyoming, and the beauty of Yellowstone and Crater Lake national parks. Yodel for Yosemite, yodel for the West's best winter adventures! <br /><br /><b>Show Notes:</b><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/winter-fun-and-lodging-deals-in-yosemite/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yosemite's Winter Wonders</a><br /><a href="https://thenationsvacation.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nation's Vacation Ideas</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58481610</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58481610/podcastepisode60_1_28_24_1_28_24_11_23_am.mp3" length="66129838" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0033aef8-5a6b-4bfa-80d7-cdae6ce9eb96/0033aef8-5a6b-4bfa-80d7-cdae6ce9eb96.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0033aef8-5a6b-4bfa-80d7-cdae6ce9eb96/0033aef8-5a6b-4bfa-80d7-cdae6ce9eb96.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0033aef8-5a6b-4bfa-80d7-cdae6ce9eb96/0033aef8-5a6b-4bfa-80d7-cdae6ce9eb96.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There are all kinds of ways to "winter" in the West over the coming months, including some fantastic adventures in Yosemite National Park. In this episode, Brad and Holly discuss some of the season's best activities in Yosemite, home to California's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There are all kinds of ways to "winter" in the West over the coming months, including some fantastic adventures in Yosemite National Park. In this episode, Brad and Holly discuss some of the season's best activities in Yosemite, home to California's first ski resort, the old-school and budget-friendly Badger Pass. There's also snowshoeing to panoramic Dewey Point, outdoor ice skating under a huge view of Half Dome (with a firepit and s'mores!), and lots more. Later in the pod they're joined by Lisa Cesaro from Aramark Destinations, discussing lakeview adventures in South Lake Tahoe, snowmobile safaris in Jackson, Wyoming, and the beauty of Yellowstone and Crater Lake national parks. Yodel for Yosemite, yodel for the West's best winter adventures! <br /><br /><b>Show Notes:</b><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/winter-fun-and-lodging-deals-in-yosemite/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yosemite's Winter Wonders</a><br /><a href="https://thenationsvacation.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nation's Vacation Ideas</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2756</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,california,hike,outdoors,ski,travel,vacation,yosemite</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2cb76e10c07a5da3c40b7ef2f0ae1efc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>59. Holidays the California Way</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/59-holidays-the-california-way--57605949</link><description><![CDATA[With the holiday season full steam ahead, Brad and Holly are joined by Weekend Sherpa contributing content creator Yvonne Pasquini, talking about what to do outdoors with friends, family, furry pals, or going solo this season. From day trips with apple cider, donuts, wine, bike trails, and beers, to the best fall foliage, sunset spots, picnic areas, stairway hikes, beaches, and festive restaurants, here's a collage of California fun.<br /><br />Follow Yvonne Pasquini <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yvonne_pasquini/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@yvonne_pasquini</a><br /><br />Links to a few of the places discussed:<br /><br />NorCal<br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/bike-the-el-dorado-trail-near-apple-hill-in-placerville/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">El Dorado Bike Trail</a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/apple-hill-farms-wineries-and-bike-trail-in-placerville/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Hill Adventures</a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hike-purisima-creek-redwoods-on-the-san-mateo-coast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Purisima Creek Redwoods</a> <br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/watch-a-sunset-at-windy-hill-open-space-preserve-in-portola-valley/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Windy Hill </a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/backpacking-and-camping-at-wildcat-camp-in-point-reyes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wildcat Camp</a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/picnic-and-bike-ride-at-samuel-p-taylor-state-park/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Samuel P Taylor State Park </a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/bike-the-vine-trail-to-yountville-in-napa-valley/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Napa Valley Bike Ride</a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/visit-reindeer-ridge-christmas-tree-farm-in-sebastopol/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Petaluma Tree Farm</a> <br /><br />SoCal<br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/urban-stairway-hike-at-hollywood-heights-in-los-angeles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hollywood Heights</a> <br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/go-on-an-urban-stairway-walk-in-echo-park/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Echo and Elysian Park </a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/backpack-to-rancheria-falls-in-yosemites-hetch-hetchy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hetch Hetchy Backpacking</a> <br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hike-a-2-mile-loop-at-baldwin-hills-scenic-overlook-in-los-angeles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Baldwin Hills</a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/forest-bathing-at-will-rogers-state-historic-park-in-los-angeles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Will Rogers State Park</a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hiking-to-cat-harbor-overlook-on-catalina-island/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Catalina Island</a><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57605949</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57605949/podcastepisode59_11_11_23_11_11_23_7_18_pm.mp3" length="84212633" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/527b3293-dab7-4122-9708-7831e752b98c/527b3293-dab7-4122-9708-7831e752b98c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/527b3293-dab7-4122-9708-7831e752b98c/527b3293-dab7-4122-9708-7831e752b98c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/527b3293-dab7-4122-9708-7831e752b98c/527b3293-dab7-4122-9708-7831e752b98c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>With the holiday season full steam ahead, Brad and Holly are joined by Weekend Sherpa contributing content creator Yvonne Pasquini, talking about what to do outdoors with friends, family, furry pals, or going solo this season. From day trips with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[With the holiday season full steam ahead, Brad and Holly are joined by Weekend Sherpa contributing content creator Yvonne Pasquini, talking about what to do outdoors with friends, family, furry pals, or going solo this season. From day trips with apple cider, donuts, wine, bike trails, and beers, to the best fall foliage, sunset spots, picnic areas, stairway hikes, beaches, and festive restaurants, here's a collage of California fun.<br /><br />Follow Yvonne Pasquini <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yvonne_pasquini/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@yvonne_pasquini</a><br /><br />Links to a few of the places discussed:<br /><br />NorCal<br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/bike-the-el-dorado-trail-near-apple-hill-in-placerville/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">El Dorado Bike Trail</a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/apple-hill-farms-wineries-and-bike-trail-in-placerville/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Hill Adventures</a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hike-purisima-creek-redwoods-on-the-san-mateo-coast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Purisima Creek Redwoods</a> <br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/watch-a-sunset-at-windy-hill-open-space-preserve-in-portola-valley/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Windy Hill </a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/backpacking-and-camping-at-wildcat-camp-in-point-reyes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wildcat Camp</a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/picnic-and-bike-ride-at-samuel-p-taylor-state-park/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Samuel P Taylor State Park </a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/bike-the-vine-trail-to-yountville-in-napa-valley/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Napa Valley Bike Ride</a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/visit-reindeer-ridge-christmas-tree-farm-in-sebastopol/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Petaluma Tree Farm</a> <br /><br />SoCal<br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/urban-stairway-hike-at-hollywood-heights-in-los-angeles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hollywood Heights</a> <br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/go-on-an-urban-stairway-walk-in-echo-park/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Echo and Elysian Park </a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/backpack-to-rancheria-falls-in-yosemites-hetch-hetchy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hetch Hetchy Backpacking</a> <br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hike-a-2-mile-loop-at-baldwin-hills-scenic-overlook-in-los-angeles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Baldwin Hills</a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/forest-bathing-at-will-rogers-state-historic-park-in-los-angeles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Will Rogers State Park</a><br /><a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hiking-to-cat-harbor-overlook-on-catalina-island/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Catalina Island</a><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3509</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,bike,biking,california,hike,hiking,losangeles,norcal,parks,pointreyes,socal,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9e225c9b177bcc735cd2601f0cdeaf2a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>58. Getting Deep</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-getting-deep--57475903</link><description><![CDATA[Death Valley reopens, Mount Diablo's "gated" community controversy, and all the hidden-gem ways to find some Zen this autumn in beautiful Monterey ... it's glow time! And that includes the brilliant bloody-belly comb jelly at Monterey Bay Aquarium's incredible new exhibit, Into the Deep. Brad and Holly are joined by the Aquarium's Ken Peterson and Allen Protasio, who share an ocean's worth of knowledge and tips on where to go and what to "sea" at the Aquarium, on sustainability initiatives for a better future, and on nearby hiking and biking trails, including a few truly hidden gems for birdwatching and sea otter sightings. Get the scoop on fall's best adventures in Monterey and beyond in the Golden State.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/?utm_source=weekend_sherpa&amp;utm_medium=sponsored_content&amp;utm_campaign=brand_awareness_visitation_2023&amp;utm_content=story_4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Monterey Bay Aquarium</a><br />Check out Weekend Sherpa's issue: <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/montereys-hidden-gems-and-natural-wonders/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Monterey's Many Hidden Gems</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57475903</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:36:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57475903/podcastepisode58_11_1_23_11_1_23_1_24_pm.mp3" length="82536198" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/53b3dd03-664c-4f1b-ba6d-a8727a8f788e/53b3dd03-664c-4f1b-ba6d-a8727a8f788e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/53b3dd03-664c-4f1b-ba6d-a8727a8f788e/53b3dd03-664c-4f1b-ba6d-a8727a8f788e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/53b3dd03-664c-4f1b-ba6d-a8727a8f788e/53b3dd03-664c-4f1b-ba6d-a8727a8f788e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Death Valley reopens, Mount Diablo's "gated" community controversy, and all the hidden-gem ways to find some Zen this autumn in beautiful Monterey ... it's glow time! And that includes the brilliant bloody-belly comb jelly at Monterey Bay Aquarium's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Death Valley reopens, Mount Diablo's "gated" community controversy, and all the hidden-gem ways to find some Zen this autumn in beautiful Monterey ... it's glow time! And that includes the brilliant bloody-belly comb jelly at Monterey Bay Aquarium's incredible new exhibit, Into the Deep. Brad and Holly are joined by the Aquarium's Ken Peterson and Allen Protasio, who share an ocean's worth of knowledge and tips on where to go and what to "sea" at the Aquarium, on sustainability initiatives for a better future, and on nearby hiking and biking trails, including a few truly hidden gems for birdwatching and sea otter sightings. Get the scoop on fall's best adventures in Monterey and beyond in the Golden State.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/?utm_source=weekend_sherpa&amp;utm_medium=sponsored_content&amp;utm_campaign=brand_awareness_visitation_2023&amp;utm_content=story_4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Monterey Bay Aquarium</a><br />Check out Weekend Sherpa's issue: <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/montereys-hidden-gems-and-natural-wonders/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Monterey's Many Hidden Gems</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3439</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,aquarium,bayarea,birds,california,hike,marine,monterey,nationalpark,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/35d8d5d5cc78a6350475e20063a3c920.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>57. Full Moon Fever + Peak Dancing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/57-full-moon-fever-peak-dancing--56949738</link><description><![CDATA[The mystery of the sailing stones of Death Valley, California's very own Blue Zone of health, and full moon dancing ... in this episode Brad and Holly talk about favorite places in California to have full moon adventures, from peak hikes and sand dunes, to guided hikes with wine. Then they're joined by Justin "Just Roc" Rimon, founder of Southern California-based Just Trek, a website and podcast about the great outdoors, including how spending time in nature can help improve both your physical and mental health. The podcast aims to inspire, motivate, and elevate people to a higher state of well-being through adventure filled conversations and guided adventure meetups. Learn about Justin's journey to founding Just Trek and get his excellent tips and ideas on where to go outdoors in Southern California (and do a "summit cypher dance").<br /><br />It's full moon fever time!<br /><br />Follow Justin "Just Roc" Rimon on Instagram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/just.trek/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@just.trek</a>. Website: <a href="https://www.justtrek.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">justtrek.net</a><br />Follow Weekend Sherpa on Instagram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/weekendsherpa/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@weekendsherpa</a> and check out all of our content on where to go and what to do outdoors in California at <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">weekendsherpa.com</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56949738</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:49:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56949738/podcastepisode57_9_26_23_9_26_23_5_41_pm_v2.mp3" length="93628626" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4e781b93-78e3-4e13-991b-9e53d9835ec6/4e781b93-78e3-4e13-991b-9e53d9835ec6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4e781b93-78e3-4e13-991b-9e53d9835ec6/4e781b93-78e3-4e13-991b-9e53d9835ec6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4e781b93-78e3-4e13-991b-9e53d9835ec6/4e781b93-78e3-4e13-991b-9e53d9835ec6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The mystery of the sailing stones of Death Valley, California's very own Blue Zone of health, and full moon dancing ... in this episode Brad and Holly talk about favorite places in California to have full moon adventures, from peak hikes and sand...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The mystery of the sailing stones of Death Valley, California's very own Blue Zone of health, and full moon dancing ... in this episode Brad and Holly talk about favorite places in California to have full moon adventures, from peak hikes and sand dunes, to guided hikes with wine. Then they're joined by Justin "Just Roc" Rimon, founder of Southern California-based Just Trek, a website and podcast about the great outdoors, including how spending time in nature can help improve both your physical and mental health. The podcast aims to inspire, motivate, and elevate people to a higher state of well-being through adventure filled conversations and guided adventure meetups. Learn about Justin's journey to founding Just Trek and get his excellent tips and ideas on where to go outdoors in Southern California (and do a "summit cypher dance").<br /><br />It's full moon fever time!<br /><br />Follow Justin "Just Roc" Rimon on Instagram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/just.trek/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@just.trek</a>. Website: <a href="https://www.justtrek.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">justtrek.net</a><br />Follow Weekend Sherpa on Instagram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/weekendsherpa/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@weekendsherpa</a> and check out all of our content on where to go and what to do outdoors in California at <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">weekendsherpa.com</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3902</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,california,hike,parks,roadtrip,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/46e56e7d92fad15548f2b1fd735495b4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>56. The Secluded Sierra</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/56-the-secluded-sierra--56630232</link><description><![CDATA[With just 3 traffic lights in the entire county, wild open spaces, charming small towns, mountain lakes for swimming, paddling, boating (wait there's more!), shorelines featuring beaches and campgrounds, and a national park that's a still a secret gem, Plumas County in the far northern Sierra is poised for its close up. In this episode, Brad and Holly talk about their recent trip to the Plumas County, the lakes they visited, hikes and paddles and bike rides to do in the area, towns to stay in, places to eat, drink, shop, and spend the night... and visiting "California's Yellowstone"—Bumpass Hell and other spectacular sites at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Plus, they talk to Karen Kleven, a longtime Plumas County local, adventurer, and advocate for the Feather River Land Trust.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56630232</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 21:11:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56630232/podcastepisode56_8_28_23_8_28_23_6_08_pm.mp3" length="83356861" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b547dbb8-0f46-42dd-a9e7-cec9d424c85f/b547dbb8-0f46-42dd-a9e7-cec9d424c85f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b547dbb8-0f46-42dd-a9e7-cec9d424c85f/b547dbb8-0f46-42dd-a9e7-cec9d424c85f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b547dbb8-0f46-42dd-a9e7-cec9d424c85f/b547dbb8-0f46-42dd-a9e7-cec9d424c85f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>With just 3 traffic lights in the entire county, wild open spaces, charming small towns, mountain lakes for swimming, paddling, boating (wait there's more!), shorelines featuring beaches and campgrounds, and a national park that's a still a secret...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[With just 3 traffic lights in the entire county, wild open spaces, charming small towns, mountain lakes for swimming, paddling, boating (wait there's more!), shorelines featuring beaches and campgrounds, and a national park that's a still a secret gem, Plumas County in the far northern Sierra is poised for its close up. In this episode, Brad and Holly talk about their recent trip to the Plumas County, the lakes they visited, hikes and paddles and bike rides to do in the area, towns to stay in, places to eat, drink, shop, and spend the night... and visiting "California's Yellowstone"—Bumpass Hell and other spectacular sites at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Plus, they talk to Karen Kleven, a longtime Plumas County local, adventurer, and advocate for the Feather River Land Trust.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3474</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bike,california,hike,lakes,lassen,outdoor,plumas,sierra,vacation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f1c0f40ef11c62717c5b47846f852957.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>55. Yosemite Karens, Make that Cairns</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-yosemite-karens-make-that-cairns--56493731</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode Brad and Holly catch up on summer travels and recommendations for California and Southern Oregon outdoor adventures, plus discuss Yosemite's controversial decision encouraging visitors to knock down cairns in the park. Also in the podcast: the climate crisis, and an interview with Weekend Sherpa contributing content creator Heather Werner, recently cast in <i>Naked &amp; Afraid</i> for an episode filmed in Africa, and currently solo biking from Canada to Mexico. <br /><br />Program Note: This podcast episode discusses wildfires in the US and Canada and was recorded before the devastation of the Maui wildfires, the deadliest in modern US history. Our thoughts are with the people in Lahaina and Maui who are suffering in the aftermath. If you are able to support Maui in giving what you can, reputable news outlets and individuals have provided guidance on places to donate, including American Red Cross, The Maui Strong Fund, and The Maui Humane Society, among others.<br /><br />To follow Heather Werner on her current solo biking adventure from Canada to Mexico, see her IG, @heath.er.wer.ner]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56493731</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56493731/podcastepisode55_8_16_23.mp3" length="63812045" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2e75670f-1ade-465f-9f42-d48f32b04865/2e75670f-1ade-465f-9f42-d48f32b04865.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2e75670f-1ade-465f-9f42-d48f32b04865/2e75670f-1ade-465f-9f42-d48f32b04865.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2e75670f-1ade-465f-9f42-d48f32b04865/2e75670f-1ade-465f-9f42-d48f32b04865.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode Brad and Holly catch up on summer travels and recommendations for California and Southern Oregon outdoor adventures, plus discuss Yosemite's controversial decision encouraging visitors to knock down cairns in the park. Also in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode Brad and Holly catch up on summer travels and recommendations for California and Southern Oregon outdoor adventures, plus discuss Yosemite's controversial decision encouraging visitors to knock down cairns in the park. Also in the podcast: the climate crisis, and an interview with Weekend Sherpa contributing content creator Heather Werner, recently cast in <i>Naked &amp; Afraid</i> for an episode filmed in Africa, and currently solo biking from Canada to Mexico. <br /><br />Program Note: This podcast episode discusses wildfires in the US and Canada and was recorded before the devastation of the Maui wildfires, the deadliest in modern US history. Our thoughts are with the people in Lahaina and Maui who are suffering in the aftermath. If you are able to support Maui in giving what you can, reputable news outlets and individuals have provided guidance on places to donate, including American Red Cross, The Maui Strong Fund, and The Maui Humane Society, among others.<br /><br />To follow Heather Werner on her current solo biking adventure from Canada to Mexico, see her IG, @heath.er.wer.ner]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2659</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bike,california,hike,sierra,travel,vacation,wildfire,yosemite</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a463f4437597a8bf0b08bad338098f00.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>54. Summit Dreams: Denali</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/54-summit-dreams-denali--52252190</link><description><![CDATA[Weekend Sherpa contributing writer Heather Werner joins Brad and Holly to share her recent experience climbing North America's highest mountain, Alaska's Denali. Hear just how challenging and intense the summit expedition was, and what it took to make it to the top. Plus hear about Brad and Holly's most memorable experiences from 2022.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52252190</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:12:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52252190/podcastepisode54_12_21_22_12_21_22_3_56_pm.mp3" length="70017485" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Weekend Sherpa contributing writer Heather Werner joins Brad and Holly to share her recent experience climbing North America's highest mountain, Alaska's Denali. Hear just how challenging and intense the summit expedition was, and what it took to make...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Weekend Sherpa contributing writer Heather Werner joins Brad and Holly to share her recent experience climbing North America's highest mountain, Alaska's Denali. Hear just how challenging and intense the summit expedition was, and what it took to make it to the top. Plus hear about Brad and Holly's most memorable experiences from 2022.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2918</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,area,bay,california,camping,denali,hike,hiking,mountains,nature,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d919f36879acdee8314f1a4797d8a079.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>53. Alone at Sea for 72 Days</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-alone-at-sea-for-72-days--51378559</link><description><![CDATA[In this special edition podcast, Brad and Holly talk with Carlo Facchino about his incredible solo rowing journey across the Pacific from San Francisco to the Big Island of Hawaii. Alone at sea for 72 days, Carlo encountered many challenges and obstacles in navigating the great wild open. He also found incredible peace and had extraordinary experiences, including in the pitch dark of night! You'll hear his stories and sentiments around the entire adventure: a most moving, inspirational, and candid account of what he went through and what he discovered about himself. Much of what he speaks about applies to our own experiences in life, and Carlo's wisdom shines through in sharing this epic adventure. <br /><br />Learn more about Carlo's journey and follow his plans for what's next <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SoloOceanRower" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/SoloOceanRower</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51378559</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:35:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51378559/podcastepisode53_9_25_22.mp3" length="100190795" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this special edition podcast, Brad and Holly talk with Carlo Facchino about his incredible solo rowing journey across the Pacific from San Francisco to the Big Island of Hawaii. Alone at sea for 72 days, Carlo encountered many challenges and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this special edition podcast, Brad and Holly talk with Carlo Facchino about his incredible solo rowing journey across the Pacific from San Francisco to the Big Island of Hawaii. Alone at sea for 72 days, Carlo encountered many challenges and obstacles in navigating the great wild open. He also found incredible peace and had extraordinary experiences, including in the pitch dark of night! You'll hear his stories and sentiments around the entire adventure: a most moving, inspirational, and candid account of what he went through and what he discovered about himself. Much of what he speaks about applies to our own experiences in life, and Carlo's wisdom shines through in sharing this epic adventure. <br /><br />Learn more about Carlo's journey and follow his plans for what's next <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SoloOceanRower" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/SoloOceanRower</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4175</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,area,bay,california,hawaii,ocean,rowing,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a436c1bcf6f032c4f65cd4c88cbd5e7f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>52. Life Comes at You Fast!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/52-life-comes-at-you-fast--50944304</link><description><![CDATA[When the going gets tough, it's nice to get outside for some respite. But what happens when your passion for the great outdoors is upended unexpectedly? In this episode, Brad and Holly discuss their brief hiatus from regularly scheduled podcasts after Brad broke his hip in a mountain bike crash. Six weeks later, Weekend Sherpa's beloved unofficial mascot, Hank the English Bulldog, died suddenly. Needless to say, sometimes we all need to take some time. But it's not all doom and gloom—they also discuss some fun adventures to do outdoors in California to round out summer... with a few extra surprises and pawsitive vibes!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50944304</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 21:27:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50944304/podcastepisode52_8_17_22.mp3" length="44445279" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When the going gets tough, it's nice to get outside for some respite. But what happens when your passion for the great outdoors is upended unexpectedly? In this episode, Brad and Holly discuss their brief hiatus from regularly scheduled podcasts after...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the going gets tough, it's nice to get outside for some respite. But what happens when your passion for the great outdoors is upended unexpectedly? In this episode, Brad and Holly discuss their brief hiatus from regularly scheduled podcasts after Brad broke his hip in a mountain bike crash. Six weeks later, Weekend Sherpa's beloved unofficial mascot, Hank the English Bulldog, died suddenly. Needless to say, sometimes we all need to take some time. But it's not all doom and gloom—they also discuss some fun adventures to do outdoors in California to round out summer... with a few extra surprises and pawsitive vibes!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1852</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,hike,hiking,mountainbike,sanfrancisco,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0b369c87693a07eb1eae5b190bb0b4ac.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>51. Here Comes the Sun</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/51-here-comes-the-sun--50646472</link><description><![CDATA[Sunny days are ahead! In this episode, Holly and Brad, along with Weekend Sherpa team adventurers, Ellen and Scott, talk about a very recent trip to Sun Valley, Idaho. This is a place where nature is nurture, and wellness is found in everything from alpine peak hikes to sublime car-free bike rides, botanical gardens, and free outdoor yoga at Bald Mountain. There's also stellar sunsets, starry nights, terrific dining, and the vibrancy of community events like Ketch'em Alive, where everyone gathers for live music and food and drink trucks galore. Sun Valley is how to do summer right! <br /><br />See details of the trip <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/yoga-hiking-biking-outdoors-nature-nurture-sun-valley-idaho/" rel="noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/yoga-hiking-biking-outdoors-nature-nurture-sun-valley-idaho/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50646472</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:37:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50646472/podcastepisode51_7_18_22.mp3" length="52184838" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sunny days are ahead! In this episode, Holly and Brad, along with Weekend Sherpa team adventurers, Ellen and Scott, talk about a very recent trip to Sun Valley, Idaho. This is a place where nature is nurture, and wellness is found in everything from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sunny days are ahead! In this episode, Holly and Brad, along with Weekend Sherpa team adventurers, Ellen and Scott, talk about a very recent trip to Sun Valley, Idaho. This is a place where nature is nurture, and wellness is found in everything from alpine peak hikes to sublime car-free bike rides, botanical gardens, and free outdoor yoga at Bald Mountain. There's also stellar sunsets, starry nights, terrific dining, and the vibrancy of community events like Ketch'em Alive, where everyone gathers for live music and food and drink trucks galore. Sun Valley is how to do summer right! <br /><br />See details of the trip <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/yoga-hiking-biking-outdoors-nature-nurture-sun-valley-idaho/" rel="noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/yoga-hiking-biking-outdoors-nature-nurture-sun-valley-idaho/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2175</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bike,hike,hiking,idaho,ketchum,mindfulness,relax,roadtrip,sunvalley,vacation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/85b28606863e714654c7e21651ffd34b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>50. Great National Parks &amp; Trying to Save One from Politics</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-great-national-parks-trying-to-save-one-from-politics--49495833</link><description><![CDATA[In celebration of National Park Week, Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad Day and Holly Kulak discuss eight great national park adventures they shared via this week's email newsletter in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Then they have a conversation with podcast guest Daniel Dietrich, the filmmaker behind "Tule Elk: The Killing of a Native Species." It's a discussion about a controversial decision to kill Tule Elk in Point Reyes National Seashore to make more room for cattle ranchers to let their cows graze more land. This is a highly charged topic, with politics and money shrouding the controversy. Find out ways to help save the Tule Elk living in the park.<br /><br />See the Eight Great National Park adventures here <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/eight-great-national-parks-in-the-west/" rel="noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/eight-great-national-parks-in-the-west/</a><br /><br />Learn more about Daniel's film here <a href="https://www.danieldietrich.com/video" rel="noopener">https://www.danieldietrich.com/video</a><br /><br />Get involved and comment to the national parks about Tule Elk here <a href="https://parkplanning.nps.gov/" rel="noopener">https://parkplanning.nps.gov/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49495833</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:18:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49495833/podcastepisode50_4_20_22.mp3" length="75938295" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In celebration of National Park Week, Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad Day and Holly Kulak discuss eight great national park adventures they shared via this week's email newsletter in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Then they have a conversation with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In celebration of National Park Week, Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad Day and Holly Kulak discuss eight great national park adventures they shared via this week's email newsletter in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Then they have a conversation with podcast guest Daniel Dietrich, the filmmaker behind "Tule Elk: The Killing of a Native Species." It's a discussion about a controversial decision to kill Tule Elk in Point Reyes National Seashore to make more room for cattle ranchers to let their cows graze more land. This is a highly charged topic, with politics and money shrouding the controversy. Find out ways to help save the Tule Elk living in the park.<br /><br />See the Eight Great National Park adventures here <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/eight-great-national-parks-in-the-west/" rel="noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/eight-great-national-parks-in-the-west/</a><br /><br />Learn more about Daniel's film here <a href="https://www.danieldietrich.com/video" rel="noopener">https://www.danieldietrich.com/video</a><br /><br />Get involved and comment to the national parks about Tule Elk here <a href="https://parkplanning.nps.gov/" rel="noopener">https://parkplanning.nps.gov/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3164</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,area,bay,california,conservation,elk,hike,hiking,marin,national,outdoors,park,point,politics,reyes,travel,tule,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6b8ab4a4ea16f2bb3cc0eb1b1d5637be.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>49. WTF Point Reyes?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/49-wtf-point-reyes--49346171</link><description><![CDATA[A few years ago, legislation passed to allow the killing of native Tule Elk in Point Reyes National Seashore amid pressure from the ranching community, who want room for their cattle to graze and roam. Cows outnumber Tule Elk by a factor of 10 to 1 in Point Reyes. Brought back from the edge of extinction, today the Tule Elk are again threatened … in a national seashore where commercial private gain is winning out against what national parks are supposed to do: protect and preserve the natural environment. The controversy surrounding Bill HR6687, sponsored by Democratic member of Congress Jared Huffman, has intensified since—and now a short and excellent film by Daniel Dietrich (danieldietrich.com) is making the rounds at film festivals, sharing important and vital information about this situation. Brad and Holly discuss this film and the Tule Elk that are a natural part of Point Reyes. They also share details and tips on some beautiful short hikes in wine country, filled with wildflowers and wondrous views, along with how to stay cool in SoCal when you want to get outdoors for an adventure and the weather is unseasonably hot. <br /><br />Watch “Tule Elk: The Killing of a Native Species”<br /><a href="https://www.danieldietrich.com/video" rel="noopener">https://www.danieldietrich.com/video</a><br /><br />More information and Take Action<br /><a href="https://www.rri.org" rel="noopener">https://www.rri.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49346171</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 21:52:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49346171/podcastepisode49_4_6_22.mp3" length="53682595" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A few years ago, legislation passed to allow the killing of native Tule Elk in Point Reyes National Seashore amid pressure from the ranching community, who want room for their cattle to graze and roam. Cows outnumber Tule Elk by a factor of 10 to 1 in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A few years ago, legislation passed to allow the killing of native Tule Elk in Point Reyes National Seashore amid pressure from the ranching community, who want room for their cattle to graze and roam. Cows outnumber Tule Elk by a factor of 10 to 1 in Point Reyes. Brought back from the edge of extinction, today the Tule Elk are again threatened … in a national seashore where commercial private gain is winning out against what national parks are supposed to do: protect and preserve the natural environment. The controversy surrounding Bill HR6687, sponsored by Democratic member of Congress Jared Huffman, has intensified since—and now a short and excellent film by Daniel Dietrich (danieldietrich.com) is making the rounds at film festivals, sharing important and vital information about this situation. Brad and Holly discuss this film and the Tule Elk that are a natural part of Point Reyes. They also share details and tips on some beautiful short hikes in wine country, filled with wildflowers and wondrous views, along with how to stay cool in SoCal when you want to get outdoors for an adventure and the weather is unseasonably hot. <br /><br />Watch “Tule Elk: The Killing of a Native Species”<br /><a href="https://www.danieldietrich.com/video" rel="noopener">https://www.danieldietrich.com/video</a><br /><br />More information and Take Action<br /><a href="https://www.rri.org" rel="noopener">https://www.rri.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2237</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,conservation,elk,hike,hiking,nationalpark,point,pointreyes,reyes,travel,tuleelk,wildflower</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53b8d7e9856917c2af3797ffb6b06e2e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>48. Flower Power</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/48-flower-power--49088140</link><description><![CDATA[It's wildflower season already! This year brings early blooms that should just get better in the coming weeks. In this episode Brad and Holly discuss some local places across the Bay Area to hike and bike among some beautiful blooms, as well as great places to enjoy picnics and barbecues with views. They also discuss some peak hikes in the San Gabriel Mountains that are great to do in spring, with more daylight. Speaking of daylight, Brad gives his takes on the recent decision in the US Senate to make Daylight Savings Time permanent, and the controversial decisions around Tule Elk in Point Reyes National Seashore.<br /><br />See their wildflower recommendations here <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/bay-area-hikes-and-bike-rides-spring-wildflowers" rel="noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/bay-area-hikes-and-bike-rides-spring-wildflowers</a><br /><br />And see their picnic with views recommendations here <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/beautiful-bbq-picnic-spots-marin-bay-area" rel="noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/beautiful-bbq-picnic-spots-marin-bay-area</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49088140</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 21:40:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49088140/podcastepisode48_3_16_22.mp3" length="74297596" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's wildflower season already! This year brings early blooms that should just get better in the coming weeks. In this episode Brad and Holly discuss some local places across the Bay Area to hike and bike among some beautiful blooms, as well as great...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's wildflower season already! This year brings early blooms that should just get better in the coming weeks. In this episode Brad and Holly discuss some local places across the Bay Area to hike and bike among some beautiful blooms, as well as great places to enjoy picnics and barbecues with views. They also discuss some peak hikes in the San Gabriel Mountains that are great to do in spring, with more daylight. Speaking of daylight, Brad gives his takes on the recent decision in the US Senate to make Daylight Savings Time permanent, and the controversial decisions around Tule Elk in Point Reyes National Seashore.<br /><br />See their wildflower recommendations here <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/bay-area-hikes-and-bike-rides-spring-wildflowers" rel="noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/bay-area-hikes-and-bike-rides-spring-wildflowers</a><br /><br />And see their picnic with views recommendations here <a href="https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/beautiful-bbq-picnic-spots-marin-bay-area" rel="noopener">https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/beautiful-bbq-picnic-spots-marin-bay-area</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3096</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,bike,california,daylightsaving,hike,hiking,nationalpark,nature,outdoors,pointreyes,travel,wildflower</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b73b7acef64ca9647ae4b785d4108dbe.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>47. Nature's Light</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-nature-s-light--48997120</link><description><![CDATA[Just when the Omicron crisis was starting to abate, the situation in Ukraine arose as another world event of devastation and heartache. How do you take a break from the doom-news? Sometimes it's helpful to be in nature. In this episode Brad and Holly talk about some less known local places in California that have everything from wildflowers to farm animals, including a place on the San Mateo Coast to try Goat Yoga. They also discuss where to start applying for camping and backpacking permits for summer adventures, including a beach next to the famous film location for parts of Jurassic Park 2, and a few top hike-in environmental campgrounds in Big Sur and the Sonoma Coast (this gem is first-come, first-served).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48997120</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:21:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48997120/podcastepisode47.mp3" length="52327153" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Just when the Omicron crisis was starting to abate, the situation in Ukraine arose as another world event of devastation and heartache. How do you take a break from the doom-news? Sometimes it's helpful to be in nature. In this episode Brad and Holly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Just when the Omicron crisis was starting to abate, the situation in Ukraine arose as another world event of devastation and heartache. How do you take a break from the doom-news? Sometimes it's helpful to be in nature. In this episode Brad and Holly talk about some less known local places in California that have everything from wildflowers to farm animals, including a place on the San Mateo Coast to try Goat Yoga. They also discuss where to start applying for camping and backpacking permits for summer adventures, including a beach next to the famous film location for parts of Jurassic Park 2, and a few top hike-in environmental campgrounds in Big Sur and the Sonoma Coast (this gem is first-come, first-served).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2181</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,camp,camping,hike,hiking,marin,nationalpark,nature,outdoors,sanfrancisco,sonoma,statepark,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b72f5694c45d07ae4c90210d0e7cab6e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>46. Dates Outside</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/46-dates-outside--48763038</link><description><![CDATA[Make a date with the great outdoors and bring along whoever you love (or just like a lot). In this episode, Brad and Holly and Weeknd Sherpa contributing writer Ben Replogle discuss close-to-home and off-the-beaten-path adventures in California: from a hike in San Francisco with a new work of "heart" overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, hikes with early wildflowers in Napa, bike rides with beaches and picnic stops, hiking to Joshua Tree's hidden old miner's cabin, and plenty more. Plus Brad and Holly discuss their recent trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, including tips on Volcanoes National Park, where to see loads of sea turtles, and a few other tips for planning some Aloha time. Who loves ya? The outdoors, that's who!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48763038</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:26:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48763038/podcastepisode46_2_16_22.mp3" length="76437338" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Make a date with the great outdoors and bring along whoever you love (or just like a lot). In this episode, Brad and Holly and Weeknd Sherpa contributing writer Ben Replogle discuss close-to-home and off-the-beaten-path adventures in California: from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Make a date with the great outdoors and bring along whoever you love (or just like a lot). In this episode, Brad and Holly and Weeknd Sherpa contributing writer Ben Replogle discuss close-to-home and off-the-beaten-path adventures in California: from a hike in San Francisco with a new work of "heart" overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, hikes with early wildflowers in Napa, bike rides with beaches and picnic stops, hiking to Joshua Tree's hidden old miner's cabin, and plenty more. Plus Brad and Holly discuss their recent trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, including tips on Volcanoes National Park, where to see loads of sea turtles, and a few other tips for planning some Aloha time. Who loves ya? The outdoors, that's who!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3185</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,california,goldengatebridge,hawaii,hike,hiking,joshuatree,losangeles,nationalpark,outdoors,sanfrancisco,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/91654ac6a85921a4398675f070856e30.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>45. Adventure Channel</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/45-adventure-channel--48459778</link><description><![CDATA[Is this California's wildest national park? Maybe! What's a for sure? You should absolutely visit Channel Islands National Park off Ventura County Coast. Channel Islands has been dubbed the Galapagos of North America for good reason: The five islands comprising this national park have over 2,000 terrestrial plants and animals, of which 145 are found nowhere else in the world. You won't find ice cream shops here ... but you might spy the island fox. In this episode, Brad and Holly share details from their recent road trip to Ventura County Coast, including taking a boat out to Channel Islands National Park for some hiking and kayaking into caves. Get ideas and inspiration for a road trip getaway to adventure on Ventura County Coast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48459778</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 23:23:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48459778/podcastepisode45_1_26_22.mp3" length="54788515" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Is this California's wildest national park? Maybe! What's a for sure? You should absolutely visit Channel Islands National Park off Ventura County Coast. Channel Islands has been dubbed the Galapagos of North America for good reason: The five islands...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is this California's wildest national park? Maybe! What's a for sure? You should absolutely visit Channel Islands National Park off Ventura County Coast. Channel Islands has been dubbed the Galapagos of North America for good reason: The five islands comprising this national park have over 2,000 terrestrial plants and animals, of which 145 are found nowhere else in the world. You won't find ice cream shops here ... but you might spy the island fox. In this episode, Brad and Holly share details from their recent road trip to Ventura County Coast, including taking a boat out to Channel Islands National Park for some hiking and kayaking into caves. Get ideas and inspiration for a road trip getaway to adventure on Ventura County Coast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2283</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,beach,beer,california,camarillo,cave,channelislands,hike,hiking,kayak,national,nationalpark,oxnard,park,roadtrip,southerncalifornia,travel,ventura,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8f70e30af26c2079ad63297490b04c97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>44. Outdoors to the Rescue</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-outdoors-to-the-rescue--48272112</link><description><![CDATA[Two years into a global pandemic and one thing remains true—the outdoors is a saving grace for physical and mental health. In this new year's episode, Brad and Holly discuss winter as the season of sunrises and sunsets, and the best outdoor settings in California to experience both. Also, where to find local waterfalls, and some of the best places to hike-in for a picnic with panoramic scenery. And, what's a spirit animal, anyway?! It's all new for 2022.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48272112</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:33:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48272112/podcastepisode44_1_12_22_1_12_22_final.mp3" length="48118513" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Two years into a global pandemic and one thing remains true—the outdoors is a saving grace for physical and mental health. In this new year's episode, Brad and Holly discuss winter as the season of sunrises and sunsets, and the best outdoor settings...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Two years into a global pandemic and one thing remains true—the outdoors is a saving grace for physical and mental health. In this new year's episode, Brad and Holly discuss winter as the season of sunrises and sunsets, and the best outdoor settings in California to experience both. Also, where to find local waterfalls, and some of the best places to hike-in for a picnic with panoramic scenery. And, what's a spirit animal, anyway?! It's all new for 2022.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2005</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,explore,hike,hiking,outdoors,picnic,sunrise,sunset,travel,waterfalls</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5920e01a7ee7b3263971b5c1dcd097f5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>43. Road Trip Ready!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/43-road-trip-ready--48026710</link><description><![CDATA[Waterfalls, wildlife, secret beaches, small towns, and epic sand dunes. The Oregon Coast and Highway of Waterfalls makes a magnificent getaway this winter. In this episode Brad and Holly share tips and itinerary ideas from their recent road trip along the Southern Oregon Coast and the Highway of Waterfalls, including "Secret Beach", the massive sand dunes that sparked the inspiration for the bestselling book (and hence the movie) Dune, and the incredible hike-in waterfalls along one of the most beautiful scenic byways in the West.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48026710</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:54:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48026710/podcastepisode43_12_20_21.mp3" length="48404397" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Waterfalls, wildlife, secret beaches, small towns, and epic sand dunes. The Oregon Coast and Highway of Waterfalls makes a magnificent getaway this winter. In this episode Brad and Holly share tips and itinerary ideas from their recent road trip along...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Waterfalls, wildlife, secret beaches, small towns, and epic sand dunes. The Oregon Coast and Highway of Waterfalls makes a magnificent getaway this winter. In this episode Brad and Holly share tips and itinerary ideas from their recent road trip along the Southern Oregon Coast and the Highway of Waterfalls, including "Secret Beach", the massive sand dunes that sparked the inspiration for the bestselling book (and hence the movie) Dune, and the incredible hike-in waterfalls along one of the most beautiful scenic byways in the West.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2017</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,california,coast,hiking,oregon,outdoors,roadtrip,travel,waterfalls</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c9c00b1c7e010b47723095c693022d3d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>42. Out Yule Go</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/42-out-yule-go--47844093</link><description><![CDATA[We may be biased, but getting outdoors is the best gift you'll give yourself this holiday. Brad and Holly talk about some areas around California that make excellent outdoor respites, with hiking, mountain biking, peak bagging and more. From desert escapes to summit hikes that are best in fall and winter, plus more easygoing walks the whole family can enjoy over the holidays together. We also catch up with Weekend Sherpa adventure writer Heather Werner on some South Bay adventures, including a 9-mile waterfall hike that comes to life after rains.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47844093</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:29:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47844093/podcastepisode42_12_8_21.mp3" length="68626935" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We may be biased, but getting outdoors is the best gift you'll give yourself this holiday. Brad and Holly talk about some areas around California that make excellent outdoor respites, with hiking, mountain biking, peak bagging and more. From desert...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We may be biased, but getting outdoors is the best gift you'll give yourself this holiday. Brad and Holly talk about some areas around California that make excellent outdoor respites, with hiking, mountain biking, peak bagging and more. From desert escapes to summit hikes that are best in fall and winter, plus more easygoing walks the whole family can enjoy over the holidays together. We also catch up with Weekend Sherpa adventure writer Heather Werner on some South Bay adventures, including a 9-mile waterfall hike that comes to life after rains.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2860</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,biking,birding,california,hikes,hiking,marin,outdoors,travel,weekendsherpa</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/946fcf70da00ae8d4f620490c7871ce3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>41. I Ain't Scared</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/41-i-ain-t-scared--47191773</link><description><![CDATA[What's brewing? How about some hikes with spirits (actually, beer!), or adventures with just a bit of ghostly presence, but mostly just really good hikes and adventures to do in fall. This podcast edition is like a variety-bag of Halloween candy: lots of options! From NorCal best beaches to where to find the best waterfalls now that there's been some rain, plus redwoods, tarantulas, and a bonus pop-up nature event happening on Halloween, get your fill of fall fun. SoCal-based Weekend Sherpa writer Matt Pawlik also joins the podcast, providing  the scoop on some secret hikes (with beer bonuses) in the San Gabriel Valley.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47191773</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 01:31:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47191773/podcastepisode41_10_27_21.mp3" length="78434765" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What's brewing? How about some hikes with spirits (actually, beer!), or adventures with just a bit of ghostly presence, but mostly just really good hikes and adventures to do in fall. This podcast edition is like a variety-bag of Halloween candy: lots...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What's brewing? How about some hikes with spirits (actually, beer!), or adventures with just a bit of ghostly presence, but mostly just really good hikes and adventures to do in fall. This podcast edition is like a variety-bag of Halloween candy: lots of options! From NorCal best beaches to where to find the best waterfalls now that there's been some rain, plus redwoods, tarantulas, and a bonus pop-up nature event happening on Halloween, get your fill of fall fun. SoCal-based Weekend Sherpa writer Matt Pawlik also joins the podcast, providing  the scoop on some secret hikes (with beer bonuses) in the San Gabriel Valley.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3268</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,beer,bike,biking,california,fun,hike,hiking,losangeles,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6db9f9a0e8dd1557ac6bafc542ff76d2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>40. The Amazon of Wine Country</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-the-amazon-of-wine-country--46750987</link><description><![CDATA[Ease into autumn with a conversation about one of the best ways to relax on the water in wine country... Brad and Holly discuss the "Amazon of Wine Country" one of the best kept secrets for river adventures. Also in the mix: mountain biking, the debate over adding 142 campsites to a state park, a special birthday, and red flag warnings. Later they are joined by Weekend Sherpa contributing writer, Breonna Carter, who shares some of her top recommendations for peak hikes in Southern California, where to camp on the beach last minute near Santa Barbara, and her very recent backpacking adventure on the John Muir Trail.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46750987</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 02:12:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46750987/podcastepisode40_9_29_21.mp3" length="79148221" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ease into autumn with a conversation about one of the best ways to relax on the water in wine country... Brad and Holly discuss the "Amazon of Wine Country" one of the best kept secrets for river adventures. Also in the mix: mountain biking, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ease into autumn with a conversation about one of the best ways to relax on the water in wine country... Brad and Holly discuss the "Amazon of Wine Country" one of the best kept secrets for river adventures. Also in the mix: mountain biking, the debate over adding 142 campsites to a state park, a special birthday, and red flag warnings. Later they are joined by Weekend Sherpa contributing writer, Breonna Carter, who shares some of her top recommendations for peak hikes in Southern California, where to camp on the beach last minute near Santa Barbara, and her very recent backpacking adventure on the John Muir Trail.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3298</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,california,hiking,ideas,johnmuirtrail,kayak,napa,nature,river,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a46e6fea7147cb5588193f9a16f340b1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>39. How the Outdoors Affects Health &amp; Wellness</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-how-the-outdoors-affects-health-wellness--46541757</link><description><![CDATA[As a new season comes and life continues with Covid variants, wildfires, and big changes to our lives as the result of a global pandemic, we've got to remember to take care of ourselves mentally and physically, and thankfully the outdoors still offers a respite for rejuvenation and proven health benefits. Brad and Holly discuss everything from meditation to local outdoor adventures to clear your head, and their favorite fall hikes for relaxing. <br /><br />Then they talk with Dr. Sean Amegadzie, a medical doctor in his second year residency specializing in psychiatry who is also an advocate of the benefits of nature and the outdoors to help improve individual health and wellness. Dr. Amegadzie (IG @drseanmdmba) shares his thoughts on nature and parks as a prescription for well-being, along with some of his favorite outdoor adventures and activities to do in the San Francisco Bay Area and greater California, along with profound and illuminating insights about what we may take for granted about access to outdoor space, and the importance of belonging, representation, and safety, because the outdoors is for everyone.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46541757</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:47:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46541757/podcastepisode39_9_15_21.mp3" length="91702670" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As a new season comes and life continues with Covid variants, wildfires, and big changes to our lives as the result of a global pandemic, we've got to remember to take care of ourselves mentally and physically, and thankfully the outdoors still offers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As a new season comes and life continues with Covid variants, wildfires, and big changes to our lives as the result of a global pandemic, we've got to remember to take care of ourselves mentally and physically, and thankfully the outdoors still offers a respite for rejuvenation and proven health benefits. Brad and Holly discuss everything from meditation to local outdoor adventures to clear your head, and their favorite fall hikes for relaxing. <br /><br />Then they talk with Dr. Sean Amegadzie, a medical doctor in his second year residency specializing in psychiatry who is also an advocate of the benefits of nature and the outdoors to help improve individual health and wellness. Dr. Amegadzie (IG @drseanmdmba) shares his thoughts on nature and parks as a prescription for well-being, along with some of his favorite outdoor adventures and activities to do in the San Francisco Bay Area and greater California, along with profound and illuminating insights about what we may take for granted about access to outdoor space, and the importance of belonging, representation, and safety, because the outdoors is for everyone.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3821</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,camping,health,hike,hiking,local,mindfulness,nationalpark,nature,outdoors,sanfrancisco,travel,wellness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/894a8e3259f25ce94322138401038fb6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>38. We're Apocalyoptimists</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/38-we-re-apocalyoptimists--46239917</link><description><![CDATA[With wildfires raging, a serious drought, and a sobering UN climate report, Brad and Holly discuss some of the impacts on California's great outdoors—state parks, national parks, thru hikes such as the Pacific Crest Trail, and more. They also talk about redwood hikes, car-free bike paths locally and beyond for do-it-yourself bike touring. Then Caitlin Cornwall, a biologist at the esteemed Sonoma Ecology Center and an expert in land use ecology, joins the conversation for an illuminating discussion about California's climate challenges, and ways to create a future where people, land, water, and wildlife can thrive.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46239917</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:07:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46239917/podcastepisode38_8_25_21.mp3" length="92736492" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>With wildfires raging, a serious drought, and a sobering UN climate report, Brad and Holly discuss some of the impacts on California's great outdoors—state parks, national parks, thru hikes such as the Pacific Crest Trail, and more. They also talk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[With wildfires raging, a serious drought, and a sobering UN climate report, Brad and Holly discuss some of the impacts on California's great outdoors—state parks, national parks, thru hikes such as the Pacific Crest Trail, and more. They also talk about redwood hikes, car-free bike paths locally and beyond for do-it-yourself bike touring. Then Caitlin Cornwall, a biologist at the esteemed Sonoma Ecology Center and an expert in land use ecology, joins the conversation for an illuminating discussion about California's climate challenges, and ways to create a future where people, land, water, and wildlife can thrive.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3864</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bike,california,camping,climate,ecology,hike,hiking,nationalpark,sonoma,travel,wildfire</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0dfdd659439b5576348670fc9356abfa.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>37. Chicken Soup for the Hiker's Soul</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/37-chicken-soup-for-the-hiker-s-soul--46042068</link><description><![CDATA[Like chicken soup for the soul, there are some hikes that just deliver comfort in their familiarity and natural beauty—from iconic views, ocean scenery, wildlife sightings, and locations within national, state and regional parks. Brad and Holly talk about some "comfort food" day hikes and backpacking trails to do in California and a few points beyond (Wyoming), including a 3-beach day hike in the Marin Headlands that's panoramic buffet of coastal bliss. They also discuss the challenges and devastation of wildfires, as well as party fouls happening on the camping scene.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46042068</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 19:08:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46042068/podcastepisode37_8_10_21.mp3" length="68733514" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Like chicken soup for the soul, there are some hikes that just deliver comfort in their familiarity and natural beauty—from iconic views, ocean scenery, wildlife sightings, and locations within national, state and regional parks. Brad and Holly talk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Like chicken soup for the soul, there are some hikes that just deliver comfort in their familiarity and natural beauty—from iconic views, ocean scenery, wildlife sightings, and locations within national, state and regional parks. Brad and Holly talk about some "comfort food" day hikes and backpacking trails to do in California and a few points beyond (Wyoming), including a 3-beach day hike in the Marin Headlands that's panoramic buffet of coastal bliss. They also discuss the challenges and devastation of wildfires, as well as party fouls happening on the camping scene.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2864</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,backpacking,bayarea,california,camping,hike,hiking,marin,nature,outdoors,travel,weekendsherpa</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/09fbf1a09760a7b67f08a4e14e97d6ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>36. Yosemite's Magic Trick</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/36-yosemite-s-magic-trick--45956248</link><description><![CDATA[Something magical happens when you hike for a couple of miles in Yosemite... Brad and Holly catch up on summer backpacking adventures, including a gloriously quiet Yosemite High Sierra trek of lake hopping and peak bagging. Get all the details and tips on this two-to-three-night backpacking journey: where to camp, Volgensang Peak, lakes to visit, food to pack, and plenty more. Later in the podcast find out all about the upcoming SIFF Summerfest weekend in Sonoma (Aug 5-8): food, wine, outdoor films at wineries, live music, plus a spectacular lineup of independent films from across the globe, including The Cave. This is a Weekend Sherpa favorite film festival amid the cinematic scenery of Sonoma's rolling vineyards.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45956248</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 21:30:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45956248/podcastepisode36_8_3_21.mp3" length="74796639" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Something magical happens when you hike for a couple of miles in Yosemite... Brad and Holly catch up on summer backpacking adventures, including a gloriously quiet Yosemite High Sierra trek of lake hopping and peak bagging. Get all the details and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Something magical happens when you hike for a couple of miles in Yosemite... Brad and Holly catch up on summer backpacking adventures, including a gloriously quiet Yosemite High Sierra trek of lake hopping and peak bagging. Get all the details and tips on this two-to-three-night backpacking journey: where to camp, Volgensang Peak, lakes to visit, food to pack, and plenty more. Later in the podcast find out all about the upcoming SIFF Summerfest weekend in Sonoma (Aug 5-8): food, wine, outdoor films at wineries, live music, plus a spectacular lineup of independent films from across the globe, including The Cave. This is a Weekend Sherpa favorite film festival amid the cinematic scenery of Sonoma's rolling vineyards.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3117</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,backpacking,bear,california,camping,filmfestival,sierranevada,sonoma,travel,weekendsherpa,yosemite</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/79ee238deb7e2744cac6a98e43c87016.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>35. Height of Summer Adventures</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-height-of-summer-adventures--45882532</link><description><![CDATA[A treasure hunt in San Francisco, backpacking in Yosemite, an easygoing bike ride in Point Reyes, a state park with a storied past, and a multi-day trek far off on Vancouver Island feature into this mid-summer podcast with Brad and Holly sharing trip ideas and more. SoCal's head writer, Matt Pawlik, also joins the podcast to share hikes to hidden lakes in Angeles National Forest, a secret side-trip to an historic dam, his recent backpacking adventure in Zion, camp spots, and plenty more. Get your fill of California outdoors and a few points beyond!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45882532</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 02:18:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45882532/podcastepisode35_7_28_21.mp3" length="70838148" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A treasure hunt in San Francisco, backpacking in Yosemite, an easygoing bike ride in Point Reyes, a state park with a storied past, and a multi-day trek far off on Vancouver Island feature into this mid-summer podcast with Brad and Holly sharing trip...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A treasure hunt in San Francisco, backpacking in Yosemite, an easygoing bike ride in Point Reyes, a state park with a storied past, and a multi-day trek far off on Vancouver Island feature into this mid-summer podcast with Brad and Holly sharing trip ideas and more. SoCal's head writer, Matt Pawlik, also joins the podcast to share hikes to hidden lakes in Angeles National Forest, a secret side-trip to an historic dam, his recent backpacking adventure in Zion, camp spots, and plenty more. Get your fill of California outdoors and a few points beyond!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2952</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,california,camping,hiking,mountains,ojai,outdoors,sanfrancisco,travel,ventura,yosemite</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4dd8e9088b1ffbc18621e49232136643.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>34. From the High Sierra to Mount Everest</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-from-the-high-sierra-to-mount-everest--45697680</link><description><![CDATA[After a brief hiatus we're back! Brad and Holly have a special summer edition episode on a lake hopping High Sierra backpacking trip that doesn't require a reservation, Canada's backpacking system vs. the US, and then a special guest joints the podcast. Heather Werner lives in the Bay Area, owns an eco-friendly hair salon, and recently attempted to summit Mount Everest.  She's a role model and inspiration for outdoor adventures, including her quest of summiting the highest peak on every continent—she's completed six so far! Heather talks about some of the peaks she's done, what's upcoming, and her very recent adventure at Everest. Having just recently returned, Heather shares the good, the bad, and the pervy (yep, there was "that guy" even at Everest). It's a fascinating conversation about the highs and lows, and the World Record she now holds from Everest. <br /><br />Follow Heather on IG @heath.er.wer.ner. Follow Foundations Hair and Makeup, @foundations_hairandmakeup <br /><br />Follow Weekend Sherpa on IG @weekendsherpa]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45697680</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:43:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45697680/podcastepisode34_7_9_21.mp3" length="84497890" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>After a brief hiatus we're back! Brad and Holly have a special summer edition episode on a lake hopping High Sierra backpacking trip that doesn't require a reservation, Canada's backpacking system vs. the US, and then a special guest joints the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[After a brief hiatus we're back! Brad and Holly have a special summer edition episode on a lake hopping High Sierra backpacking trip that doesn't require a reservation, Canada's backpacking system vs. the US, and then a special guest joints the podcast. Heather Werner lives in the Bay Area, owns an eco-friendly hair salon, and recently attempted to summit Mount Everest.  She's a role model and inspiration for outdoor adventures, including her quest of summiting the highest peak on every continent—she's completed six so far! Heather talks about some of the peaks she's done, what's upcoming, and her very recent adventure at Everest. Having just recently returned, Heather shares the good, the bad, and the pervy (yep, there was "that guy" even at Everest). It's a fascinating conversation about the highs and lows, and the World Record she now holds from Everest. <br /><br />Follow Heather on IG @heath.er.wer.ner. Follow Foundations Hair and Makeup, @foundations_hairandmakeup <br /><br />Follow Weekend Sherpa on IG @weekendsherpa]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3521</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,backpacking,california,camping,everest,hiking,outdoors,sierra,sierranevada,weekendsherpa</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8201c6bc885fedb3a60bed347a46303e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>33. Bright Lights &amp; the Great Outdoors</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/33-bright-lights-the-great-outdoors--44914681</link><description><![CDATA[Is there a city with easier access to the great outdoors than Reno? In just 15 minutes you can be on the mountain trails. Or you can stay in town and wander the beside the Truckee River on the Riverwalk. In this episode Brad and Holly are joined by author and Weekend Sherpa contributing writer Nicol Szanto, a Reno local. They talk about Weekend Sherpa's recent trip to Reno, including best hikes, art walks, the newest section of city to see Burning Man installations and vintage neon signs, as well as where to go throw an axe for fun, and top spots to eat and drink in Reno's hugely up and coming Midtown District and a few points beyond.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44914681</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 19:23:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44914681/podcastepisode33_5_19_211_5_46_pm.mp3" length="64311088" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Is there a city with easier access to the great outdoors than Reno? In just 15 minutes you can be on the mountain trails. Or you can stay in town and wander the beside the Truckee River on the Riverwalk. In this episode Brad and Holly are joined by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is there a city with easier access to the great outdoors than Reno? In just 15 minutes you can be on the mountain trails. Or you can stay in town and wander the beside the Truckee River on the Riverwalk. In this episode Brad and Holly are joined by author and Weekend Sherpa contributing writer Nicol Szanto, a Reno local. They talk about Weekend Sherpa's recent trip to Reno, including best hikes, art walks, the newest section of city to see Burning Man installations and vintage neon signs, as well as where to go throw an axe for fun, and top spots to eat and drink in Reno's hugely up and coming Midtown District and a few points beyond.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2680</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,axethrow,beer,brewery,burningman,hike,hiking,huntercreekfalls,midtown,neonline,nevada,reno,riverwalk,roadtrip,thomascreek,travel,truckeeriver,weekendsherpa</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/40e913915d79373b8ad8dab3d1e09932.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>32. Nature Therapy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-nature-therapy--44654368</link><description><![CDATA[We're no doctors, but nature is good medicine. In this episode Brad & Holly talk about some of their favorite nature experiences in Sonoma County. We're talking about lavender labyrinths, sunset hikes, wildflowers, and yes, beer and wine! Plus, Hank the bulldog is turning 10 years old, which is a very big deal.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44654368</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 03:16:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44654368/podcastepisode32_5_5_21.mp3" length="47512263" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're no doctors, but nature is good medicine. In this episode Brad &amp; Holly talk about some of their favorite nature experiences in Sonoma County. We're talking about lavender labyrinths, sunset hikes, wildflowers, and yes, beer and wine! Plus, Hank...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're no doctors, but nature is good medicine. In this episode Brad & Holly talk about some of their favorite nature experiences in Sonoma County. We're talking about lavender labyrinths, sunset hikes, wildflowers, and yes, beer and wine! Plus, Hank the bulldog is turning 10 years old, which is a very big deal.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1980</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,hike,hikes,hiking,nature,sonoma,sunset,travel,weekendsherpa,wine,winecountry</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3572c1997c3635c2f54234f49208e00c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>31. National Park Nuggets</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-national-park-nuggets--44428767</link><description><![CDATA[For National Park Week, Brad and Holly cover a list of top outdoor adventures in national parks across the West. Find out when to go, peaks to bag, where to camp, cool bars nearby, and a tip at the end on how to find one of the best hidden hikes in America's most famous canyon.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44428767</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 22:45:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44428767/podcastepisode31_4_21_21.mp3" length="56571529" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For National Park Week, Brad and Holly cover a list of top outdoor adventures in national parks across the West. Find out when to go, peaks to bag, where to camp, cool bars nearby, and a tip at the end on how to find one of the best hidden hikes in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For National Park Week, Brad and Holly cover a list of top outdoor adventures in national parks across the West. Find out when to go, peaks to bag, where to camp, cool bars nearby, and a tip at the end on how to find one of the best hidden hikes in America's most famous canyon.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2357</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,hike,hiking,losangeles,nationalpark,nature,roadtrip,sanfrancisco,sequoia,travel,weekendsherpa,yosemite</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3683bcc13a956432ee49b5ad6c8b566e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>30. 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Then LA contributor Matt joins to share his recent, food, wine, and hiking adventures in in Santa Ynez Valley.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2616</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,hike,hiking,losangeles,marin,napa,outdoors,travel,weekendsherpa,wildflowers,wine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7581ede34930883d614c33f386f85c59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>29. Parks and Rec</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-parks-and-rec--44040095</link><description><![CDATA[Brad and Holly talk about their favorite National Parks in spring. Which car-free road is idyllic in spring for bike riding? Where you can find some solitude in Joshua Tree and the Airstream of dreams to spend the night? What hikes in Death Valley are good for wildflowers when there's no superbloom? What's a great day-hike or overnight in the Grand Canyon? Plus Holly's backpacking trip on the Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park in Hawaii, and Brad's adventure to the world's third largest cave in Vietnam.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44040095</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 23:25:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44040095/podcastepisode29_3_24_21.mp3" length="54717044" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Brad and Holly talk about their favorite National Parks in spring. Which car-free road is idyllic in spring for bike riding? Where you can find some solitude in Joshua Tree and the Airstream of dreams to spend the night? What hikes in Death Valley are...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brad and Holly talk about their favorite National Parks in spring. Which car-free road is idyllic in spring for bike riding? Where you can find some solitude in Joshua Tree and the Airstream of dreams to spend the night? What hikes in Death Valley are good for wildflowers when there's no superbloom? What's a great day-hike or overnight in the Grand Canyon? Plus Holly's backpacking trip on the Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park in Hawaii, and Brad's adventure to the world's third largest cave in Vietnam.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2280</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,california,deathvalley,grandcanyon,hike,joshuatree,nationalpark,roadtrip,spring,travel,yosemite</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/34cdfcddc49797d45fcf294328e3930a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>28. Mindful Hikes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-mindful-hikes--43834618</link><description><![CDATA[Urban forest bathing among eucalyptus... An epic waterfall hike wayyy back in regional wilderness... A lesser-known redwood grove for soaking in some ahhhs... In this episode, Brad and Holly talk about mindful hikes in both the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, the wonders of stairway walks, a trail less traveled with incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and what they're planning when international travel is safe and allowed again.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43834618</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 01:55:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43834618/podcastepisode28.mp3" length="51507117" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Urban forest bathing among eucalyptus... An epic waterfall hike wayyy back in regional wilderness... A lesser-known redwood grove for soaking in some ahhhs... In this episode, Brad and Holly talk about mindful hikes in both the San Francisco Bay Area...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Urban forest bathing among eucalyptus... An epic waterfall hike wayyy back in regional wilderness... A lesser-known redwood grove for soaking in some ahhhs... In this episode, Brad and Holly talk about mindful hikes in both the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, the wonders of stairway walks, a trail less traveled with incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and what they're planning when international travel is safe and allowed again.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2146</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,hike,hiking,losangeles,mindful,nature,outdoors,sanfrancisco,travel,weekendsherpa</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ae029e2410724a99d1e8b6e165495c2e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>27. Life and Death Experience</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-life-and-death-experience--43517032</link><description><![CDATA[Badwater, Hell's Gate, Desolation Canyon ... do you dare go? For all its intimidating names evoking isolation, remoteness, and heat, Death Valley National Park is an intriguing destination as the largest national park in the Lower 48. In this episode, Brad and Holly talk about their recent adventure to Death Valley, including the best sunset and sunrise locations, two excellent canyon hikes, how to best experience the Ubehebe Crater, and ultimate bucket-list hike that'll have you looking out for Baby Yoda. It's all Death Valley for this episode—tune in and start your own plan to go.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43517032</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 23:23:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43517032/podcastepisode27_2_17_21.mp3" length="61750043" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Badwater, Hell's Gate, Desolation Canyon ... do you dare go? For all its intimidating names evoking isolation, remoteness, and heat, Death Valley National Park is an intriguing destination as the largest national park in the Lower 48. In this episode,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Badwater, Hell's Gate, Desolation Canyon ... do you dare go? For all its intimidating names evoking isolation, remoteness, and heat, Death Valley National Park is an intriguing destination as the largest national park in the Lower 48. In this episode, Brad and Holly talk about their recent adventure to Death Valley, including the best sunset and sunrise locations, two excellent canyon hikes, how to best experience the Ubehebe Crater, and ultimate bucket-list hike that'll have you looking out for Baby Yoda. It's all Death Valley for this episode—tune in and start your own plan to go.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2573</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bucketlist,california,deathvalley,desert,hiking,nationalpark,travel,weekendsherpa</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5c16e7dbac098db1f354d8458ad5b72e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>26. Well Isn't This Romantic (Plus Sedona &amp; the Grand Canyon)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-well-isn-t-this-romantic-plus-sedona-the-grand-canyon--43394456</link><description><![CDATA[Cupid to the rescue? Not really. Weekend Sherpa’s co-founders, Brad and Holly, have some ideas on local outdoors adventures in California that are sweet and make good last minute Valentine’s plans. They also talk about their very recent southwest road trip to Sedona and Grand Canyon National Park, discussing top hiking spots in the areas, the most Instagram popular hike in Sedona (and whether that’s a good thing), the head-scratching way some folks behave in not wearing masks.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43394456</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:30:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43394456/podcastepisode26_2_10_21.mp3" length="84533625" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Cupid to the rescue? Not really. Weekend Sherpa’s co-founders, Brad and Holly, have some ideas on local outdoors adventures in California that are sweet and make good last minute Valentine’s plans. They also talk about their very recent southwest road...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cupid to the rescue? Not really. Weekend Sherpa’s co-founders, Brad and Holly, have some ideas on local outdoors adventures in California that are sweet and make good last minute Valentine’s plans. They also talk about their very recent southwest road trip to Sedona and Grand Canyon National Park, discussing top hiking spots in the areas, the most Instagram popular hike in Sedona (and whether that’s a good thing), the head-scratching way some folks behave in not wearing masks.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3523</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,grandcanyon,hike,losangeles,sedona,southwest,travel,weekendsherpa</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c9b76d77d36f427f84276132b4f17634.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>25. Wide Open 2021</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-wide-open-2021--43131359</link><description><![CDATA[Stay-at-home has been lifted and everyone wants their space. With the outdoors more popular than ever, places can get crowded quickly. Brad and Holly discuss some of the best Bay Area, NorCal, and SoCal spots for getting outdoors with more room to roam. From Tahoe snowshoeing to the dunes of Death Valley, mellow marshes, and more, including international outdoors destinations and backpacking adventures (Iceland!) to put on your adventure list when travel returns.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43131359</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:37:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43131359/podcastepisode25_1_26_21.mp3" length="59424727" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Stay-at-home has been lifted and everyone wants their space. With the outdoors more popular than ever, places can get crowded quickly. Brad and Holly discuss some of the best Bay Area, NorCal, and SoCal spots for getting outdoors with more room to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stay-at-home has been lifted and everyone wants their space. With the outdoors more popular than ever, places can get crowded quickly. Brad and Holly discuss some of the best Bay Area, NorCal, and SoCal spots for getting outdoors with more room to roam. From Tahoe snowshoeing to the dunes of Death Valley, mellow marshes, and more, including international outdoors destinations and backpacking adventures (Iceland!) to put on your adventure list when travel returns.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2476</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,deathvalley,hike,outdoors,snowshoe,tahoe,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c8e95ba33381cdd5b04dd394814d45cc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>24. Happy New... 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Special guest Matt Pawlik, Weekend Sherpa's senior LA writer, joins the podcast to talk about secret vistas and plenty of other less known adventures to do in SoCal, and National Park to put on the radar.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42924250</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 23:26:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42924250/podcastepisode24_1_13_21.mp3" length="70481420" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Amid a new year that is starting off as a continuation of challenges, from an attempted coup on democracy to the importance of getting outdoors, Brad and Holly discuss the realities of now. And of course they talk about some of the best new hiking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amid a new year that is starting off as a continuation of challenges, from an attempted coup on democracy to the importance of getting outdoors, Brad and Holly discuss the realities of now. And of course they talk about some of the best new hiking trails and winter wanders to do locally in the Bay Area and SoCal. Special guest Matt Pawlik, Weekend Sherpa's senior LA writer, joins the podcast to talk about secret vistas and plenty of other less known adventures to do in SoCal, and National Park to put on the radar.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2937</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,explore,health,hiking,losangeles,nationalparks,outdoors,travel,wellness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8541a64ecc2b49159f0216354ca7e6fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>23. 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Moving on to 2021!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2889</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,hike,hiking,mountains,outdoors,travel,weekendsherpa</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d5608b01ed8c735a4475416784f90801.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>22. Oprah's Favorite Thing! (not our podcast)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-oprah-s-favorite-thing-not-our-podcast--42618240</link><description><![CDATA[Yosemite's backcountry ski hut, amazing sunset and mistletoe hikes, a Kobe Bryant mural walk... And, Oprah's favorite thing (a biscuit!) This holiday season episode is packed with fun stories and good ideas for making the most of the local outdoors. Brad and Holly talk about some of their favorite winter adventures (including Brad's epic challenge to reach Ostrander Hut in Yosemite, and the wild backcountry of the Canadian Rockies). They also catch up with Michael Volpatt, food entrepreneur and co-founder of Big Bottom Market in Guerneville. He tells the adventurous story of how the market's biscuits became one of Oprah's Favorite Things. He also shares his favorite outdoors spots in the Russian River region.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42618240</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2020 21:16:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42618240/podcastepisode22_12_22_20.mp3" length="85746125" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Yosemite's backcountry ski hut, amazing sunset and mistletoe hikes, a Kobe Bryant mural walk... And, Oprah's favorite thing (a biscuit!) This holiday season episode is packed with fun stories and good ideas for making the most of the local outdoors....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Yosemite's backcountry ski hut, amazing sunset and mistletoe hikes, a Kobe Bryant mural walk... And, Oprah's favorite thing (a biscuit!) This holiday season episode is packed with fun stories and good ideas for making the most of the local outdoors. Brad and Holly talk about some of their favorite winter adventures (including Brad's epic challenge to reach Ostrander Hut in Yosemite, and the wild backcountry of the Canadian Rockies). They also catch up with Michael Volpatt, food entrepreneur and co-founder of Big Bottom Market in Guerneville. He tells the adventurous story of how the market's biscuits became one of Oprah's Favorite Things. He also shares his favorite outdoors spots in the Russian River region.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3573</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,backcountry,bayarea,california,guerneville,hike,losangeles,oprah,sonoma,travel,yosemite</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9cf62e7be9d81560e2e24a3ee63dca06.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>21. Covid Isn't Canceling the Outdoors (yet)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-covid-isn-t-canceling-the-outdoors-yet--42371132</link><description><![CDATA[In a holiday season like no other, Covid's projected surge is here, so where do you go to find some holiday cheer? While a lot has been closed down again in California, the outdoors can still offer some yuletide joy. In this episode, Holly and Brad talk about some easy and scenic bike rides in the San Francisco Bay Area, from a beach hopping roll to brew pubs (take out only currently), to a car-free and easy bike trail among the vineyards in Napa Valley, where your lunch stop is in Yountville. They also talk about summit sunset hikes in Los Angeles and San Diego, the time Brad (sort of) knocked on Bono's door in Dublin, and some favorite bikepacking destinations beyond, in Scotland and France.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42371132</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2020 03:05:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42371132/podcastepisode21_12_7_20.mp3" length="57463036" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In a holiday season like no other, Covid's projected surge is here, so where do you go to find some holiday cheer? While a lot has been closed down again in California, the outdoors can still offer some yuletide joy. In this episode, Holly and Brad...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a holiday season like no other, Covid's projected surge is here, so where do you go to find some holiday cheer? While a lot has been closed down again in California, the outdoors can still offer some yuletide joy. In this episode, Holly and Brad talk about some easy and scenic bike rides in the San Francisco Bay Area, from a beach hopping roll to brew pubs (take out only currently), to a car-free and easy bike trail among the vineyards in Napa Valley, where your lunch stop is in Yountville. They also talk about summit sunset hikes in Los Angeles and San Diego, the time Brad (sort of) knocked on Bono's door in Dublin, and some favorite bikepacking destinations beyond, in Scotland and France.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2395</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,beer,bike,california,covid,fun,hike,holiday,la,local,losangeles,napa,outdoors,sanfrancisco,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b369f3548f32c3b389ea14012df47142.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>20. Pandemic Autumn Outings</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-pandemic-autumn-outings--42166062</link><description><![CDATA[Autumn in the outdoors is refreshing and recharging. Let's turn over a new leaf on 2020. Weekend Sherpa's podcast came about as a result of the early quarantine days of the Covid-19 pandemic and 9 months later many of us have never been more thankful and grateful for the great outdoors. In this episode, Brad and Holly discuss getting outside as the weather turns colder, and share top recommendations for hikes and bike rides, plus unique and classic autumn explorations in both Northern and Southern California. Learn about how to "hike Muir Woods through the backdoor." Get some ideas for how to spend your holiday weekend getting some fresh air and keeping perspective during a year that's been a real turkey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42166062</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 20:50:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42166062/podcastepisode20_11_25_20.mp3" length="49866419" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Autumn in the outdoors is refreshing and recharging. Let's turn over a new leaf on 2020. Weekend Sherpa's podcast came about as a result of the early quarantine days of the Covid-19 pandemic and 9 months later many of us have never been more thankful...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Autumn in the outdoors is refreshing and recharging. Let's turn over a new leaf on 2020. Weekend Sherpa's podcast came about as a result of the early quarantine days of the Covid-19 pandemic and 9 months later many of us have never been more thankful and grateful for the great outdoors. In this episode, Brad and Holly discuss getting outside as the weather turns colder, and share top recommendations for hikes and bike rides, plus unique and classic autumn explorations in both Northern and Southern California. Learn about how to "hike Muir Woods through the backdoor." Get some ideas for how to spend your holiday weekend getting some fresh air and keeping perspective during a year that's been a real turkey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2078</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,autumn,california,hike,hiking,outdoors,outside,travel,weekendsherpa</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8ddca0da8221394393977455a6dc4f59.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>19. Post-election Outings</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-post-election-outings--41750944</link><description><![CDATA[2020 has been the year of "hold my beer" and this week is going to be no exception, as America votes! Want to clear your head? Brad and Holly are dedicating this episode to sharing some of the most meditative hikes and outdoors spots in both NorCal and SoCal for taking a breather and getting a little distance from multiple stressors. They'll talk about easy-going hikes that are beautiful this time of year, some hike-in beaches, and where to forest bathe in the redwoods, including in SoCal (yes, SoCal has redwoods). Weekend Sherpa's lead writer in Southern California, Matt Pawlik, joins the podcast to share some tips on trails (and beaches) less traveled in Malibu.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41750944</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2020 15:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41750944/podcastepisode19_11_2_20.mp3" length="59424727" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>2020 has been the year of "hold my beer" and this week is going to be no exception, as America votes! Want to clear your head? Brad and Holly are dedicating this episode to sharing some of the most meditative hikes and outdoors spots in both NorCal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[2020 has been the year of "hold my beer" and this week is going to be no exception, as America votes! Want to clear your head? Brad and Holly are dedicating this episode to sharing some of the most meditative hikes and outdoors spots in both NorCal and SoCal for taking a breather and getting a little distance from multiple stressors. They'll talk about easy-going hikes that are beautiful this time of year, some hike-in beaches, and where to forest bathe in the redwoods, including in SoCal (yes, SoCal has redwoods). Weekend Sherpa's lead writer in Southern California, Matt Pawlik, joins the podcast to share some tips on trails (and beaches) less traveled in Malibu.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2476</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,beaches,california,forest,hiking,losangeles,malibu,outdoors,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7560ae64c6b4085a953d14a9d0338b41.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>18. Secrets of Sonoma County</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-secrets-of-sonoma-county--41560124</link><description><![CDATA[Come for the wine, stay for the outdoors! However you decide to visit, fall in Sonoma County is outdoors-spectacular. In this episode, Brad and Holly give the beta on the best places to hike on the coast, drink wine overlooking the Pacific, bike ride to family-owned wineries, catch the greatest of all time sunset, and  hike in to beach very few people know about. They'll also tell you where to eat mouthwatering bbq brisket on a patio overlooking a sublime harbor. Where to stay? How about a boutique hotel nestled in the redwoods near the Russian River. Halloween Bonus: Hear about Sonoma County's best state park for mystery ruins and spirit seeking, as well as the haunting personal story of a camping trip in the woods .... with a mountain lion lurking ... do not miss this episode all about spectacular Sonoma County.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41560124</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2020 23:36:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41560124/podcastepisode18_10_20_20.mp3" length="64810131" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Come for the wine, stay for the outdoors! However you decide to visit, fall in Sonoma County is outdoors-spectacular. In this episode, Brad and Holly give the beta on the best places to hike on the coast, drink wine overlooking the Pacific, bike ride...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Come for the wine, stay for the outdoors! However you decide to visit, fall in Sonoma County is outdoors-spectacular. In this episode, Brad and Holly give the beta on the best places to hike on the coast, drink wine overlooking the Pacific, bike ride to family-owned wineries, catch the greatest of all time sunset, and  hike in to beach very few people know about. They'll also tell you where to eat mouthwatering bbq brisket on a patio overlooking a sublime harbor. Where to stay? How about a boutique hotel nestled in the redwoods near the Russian River. Halloween Bonus: Hear about Sonoma County's best state park for mystery ruins and spirit seeking, as well as the haunting personal story of a camping trip in the woods .... with a mountain lion lurking ... do not miss this episode all about spectacular Sonoma County.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2701</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,hike,sonoma,weekend,weekendsherpa,wine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/575fbad674da5c2986cbf9f6e3bcac56.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>17. Post-apocalyptic Pandemic Edition</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-post-apocalyptic-pandemic-edition--40944195</link><description><![CDATA[Wild times with wildfires and bad air are challenging the state. When the smoke clears and the air quality is better, beat the blues by finding blue skies. In SoCal, that includes urban hikes to less known but spectacular local bridges, including one of the few remaining pedestrian wooden trestles in SoCal, and possibly the most romantic bridge in Los Angeles. In NorCal, what's the scene at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park these days? Hear all about the things to do there right now, including an awesome jazz quartet you can listen to outdoors. And where's the best park in SF for catching a sunset? Brad has his pick...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40944195</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 22:52:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40944195/podcastepisode17_9_16_20.mp3" length="53325867" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wild times with wildfires and bad air are challenging the state. When the smoke clears and the air quality is better, beat the blues by finding blue skies. In SoCal, that includes urban hikes to less known but spectacular local bridges, including one...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wild times with wildfires and bad air are challenging the state. When the smoke clears and the air quality is better, beat the blues by finding blue skies. In SoCal, that includes urban hikes to less known but spectacular local bridges, including one of the few remaining pedestrian wooden trestles in SoCal, and possibly the most romantic bridge in Los Angeles. In NorCal, what's the scene at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park these days? Hear all about the things to do there right now, including an awesome jazz quartet you can listen to outdoors. And where's the best park in SF for catching a sunset? Brad has his pick...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2222</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,covid,hike,hiking,losangeles,outdoors,pandemic,parks,travel,weekendsherpa,wildfire</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/749fe498186d70899258b843456300dc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>16. When the Smoke Clears</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-when-the-smoke-clears--40664952</link><description><![CDATA[Brad and Holly discuss the recent wildfires in Northern California, the new reality of wildfire season stretching longer every year, the status of the redwoods endangered by the flames, what happens next, and ways keep your spirits up (hint: get outdoors). They discuss some great local hikes and bike rides by the ocean, lakes, and reservoirs in Northern and Southern California. They also reveal a couple of their favorite hike-in beaches, and a few lakes in the Sierra with first-come, first-served camping.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40664952</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:18:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40664952/podcastepisode16_9_2_20.mp3" length="47262742" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Brad and Holly discuss the recent wildfires in Northern California, the new reality of wildfire season stretching longer every year, the status of the redwoods endangered by the flames, what happens next, and ways keep your spirits up (hint: get...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brad and Holly discuss the recent wildfires in Northern California, the new reality of wildfire season stretching longer every year, the status of the redwoods endangered by the flames, what happens next, and ways keep your spirits up (hint: get outdoors). They discuss some great local hikes and bike rides by the ocean, lakes, and reservoirs in Northern and Southern California. They also reveal a couple of their favorite hike-in beaches, and a few lakes in the Sierra with first-come, first-served camping.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1970</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,california,camping,hike,kayak,lakes,outdoors,travel,vacation,wildfire</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/edc841c61d99c2ace86cfc2a208ad794.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>15. Secret Sierra</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-secret-sierra--40412363</link><description><![CDATA[Okay, it's secret-ish. In this episode Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad and Holly highlight their recent visit to The Lakes Basin, a lesser known outdoors adventureland in the northern Sierra Nevada. Get tips on everything from scenic drives, old school lodges, lakeside campgrounds (including how to score a site, and which one is their favorite), and several remarkable (and uncrowded!) hikes, including to perhaps the most dramatically perched and spectacular fire lookout in California.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40412363</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:14:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40412363/podcastepisode15_8_19_20.mp3" length="47369948" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Okay, it's secret-ish. In this episode Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad and Holly highlight their recent visit to The Lakes Basin, a lesser known outdoors adventureland in the northern Sierra Nevada. Get tips on everything from scenic drives, old...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Okay, it's secret-ish. In this episode Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad and Holly highlight their recent visit to The Lakes Basin, a lesser known outdoors adventureland in the northern Sierra Nevada. Get tips on everything from scenic drives, old school lodges, lakeside campgrounds (including how to score a site, and which one is their favorite), and several remarkable (and uncrowded!) hikes, including to perhaps the most dramatically perched and spectacular fire lookout in California.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1974</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,california,camp,camping,hiking,lakes,outdoors,sierranevada</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f2cf3bb676d99355082a59a454bd736a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>14. Road Trip to Spectacular: National Park, Hot Springs &amp; Hikes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-road-trip-to-spectacular-national-park-hot-springs-hikes--40157429</link><description><![CDATA[Ready to tell 2020 to hit the road? We feel you. With reluctances to get on planes, and international travel pretty much not an option, the road trip has emerged as a welcome way to have an outdoors-focused getaway. So where do you go for wide open spaces and plenty of fresh air and fun things to do outside? We say, go for The Road Trip Less Traveled! In this special episode Brad and Holly (and others from the Weekend Sherpa team) discuss their recent road trip to Southern Oregon, and all the must-do outdoor adventures there: a beautiful national park, hot springs, peak hikes, a day on the Rogue River, glamping cabins, wine tasting... Hit the road!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40157429</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:52:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40157429/podcastepisode14_8_5_20final.mp3" length="58961419" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ready to tell 2020 to hit the road? We feel you. With reluctances to get on planes, and international travel pretty much not an option, the road trip has emerged as a welcome way to have an outdoors-focused getaway. So where do you go for wide open...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready to tell 2020 to hit the road? We feel you. With reluctances to get on planes, and international travel pretty much not an option, the road trip has emerged as a welcome way to have an outdoors-focused getaway. So where do you go for wide open spaces and plenty of fresh air and fun things to do outside? We say, go for The Road Trip Less Traveled! In this special episode Brad and Holly (and others from the Weekend Sherpa team) discuss their recent road trip to Southern Oregon, and all the must-do outdoor adventures there: a beautiful national park, hot springs, peak hikes, a day on the Rogue River, glamping cabins, wine tasting... Hit the road!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2457</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,craterlake,hike,hikes,hotspring,nationalpark,oregon,roadtrip,rogueriver,weekendsherpa,winetasting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d1ee8b15f4115aadb955330f8f6c70d2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>13. Re John Muir, etc.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-re-john-muir-etc--40010253</link><description><![CDATA[Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad and Holly talk about unique hikes with great views, from ridge rambles where you can get good social distance in the Bay Area, to trails in LA with great views of the Hollywood Sign, as well as their experiences with celebrity sightings. They also discuss the Great American Outdoors Act, Covid-19 and the outdoors, and the Sierra Club's recent statement about John Muir's racist past.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40010253</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2020 13:35:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40010253/podcastepisode13_7_27_20final.mp3" length="49260169" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad and Holly talk about unique hikes with great views, from ridge rambles where you can get good social distance in the Bay Area, to trails in LA with great views of the Hollywood Sign, as well as their experiences with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad and Holly talk about unique hikes with great views, from ridge rambles where you can get good social distance in the Bay Area, to trails in LA with great views of the Hollywood Sign, as well as their experiences with celebrity sightings. They also discuss the Great American Outdoors Act, Covid-19 and the outdoors, and the Sierra Club's recent statement about John Muir's racist past.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2053</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>active,adventure,area,bay,california,health,hike,hiking,losangeles,outdoors,outside,travel,weekendsherpa</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fc6afd4ceed7a08e0a77615166b68718.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>12. Outdoors, You Complete Me</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-outdoors-you-complete-me--37367449</link><description><![CDATA[A secret hike-in beach in the San Francisco Bay Area, a brilliant sunset hike in LA county, oh yeah, summer is on—and Weekend Sherpa has the goods on where to go and what to do in California. In this latest episode, co-founders Brad and Holly talk about everything from the ultimate Angel Island adventure (including where to grab a pineapple margarita afterwards), to the Canadian Rockies, including two of the best backpacking trips you can do in national parks there and a splurge-worthy backcountry hut.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37367449</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 20:43:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/37367449/podcastepisode12_7_7_20.mp3" length="48510977" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A secret hike-in beach in the San Francisco Bay Area, a brilliant sunset hike in LA county, oh yeah, summer is on—and Weekend Sherpa has the goods on where to go and what to do in California. In this latest episode, co-founders Brad and Holly talk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A secret hike-in beach in the San Francisco Bay Area, a brilliant sunset hike in LA county, oh yeah, summer is on—and Weekend Sherpa has the goods on where to go and what to do in California. In this latest episode, co-founders Brad and Holly talk about everything from the ultimate Angel Island adventure (including where to grab a pineapple margarita afterwards), to the Canadian Rockies, including two of the best backpacking trips you can do in national parks there and a splurge-worthy backcountry hut.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2022</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,camping,canada,canadianrockies,hiking,losangeles,nature,outdoors,rockies,travel,weekendsherpa</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3a3a9fa3e7a99a7ebaaf88beba502a62.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>11. Exclamation Point!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-exclamation-point--32686823</link><description><![CDATA[Point Reyes is back! In this episode, Brad and Holly go all out for Point Reyes National Seashore. As one of their go-to destinations, they'll discuss favorite hikes, bike rides, paddles, and beaches in Point Reyes. They also catch up with one of Weekend Sherpa's content creators, Brad Hyland, an avid birder and Point Reyes outdoors aficionado (he'll tell you about a trail he's been on four times and seen absolutely no other person, just birds, bobcats, and coyotes.) Plus Brad and Holly podcast "from the trail" at their all-around favorite Point Reyes classic hiking trail.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32686823</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 18:25:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/32686823/podcastepisode11_6_23_20.mp3" length="49188698" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Point Reyes is back! In this episode, Brad and Holly go all out for Point Reyes National Seashore. As one of their go-to destinations, they'll discuss favorite hikes, bike rides, paddles, and beaches in Point Reyes. They also catch up with one of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Point Reyes is back! In this episode, Brad and Holly go all out for Point Reyes National Seashore. As one of their go-to destinations, they'll discuss favorite hikes, bike rides, paddles, and beaches in Point Reyes. They also catch up with one of Weekend Sherpa's content creators, Brad Hyland, an avid birder and Point Reyes outdoors aficionado (he'll tell you about a trail he's been on four times and seen absolutely no other person, just birds, bobcats, and coyotes.) Plus Brad and Holly podcast "from the trail" at their all-around favorite Point Reyes classic hiking trail.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2050</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,coast,elk,hike,hiking,marin,nationalpark,nature,ocean,outdoors,pointreyes,wildlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/084cf62440a1cce2104a5223a2c325ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>10. The Outdoors Is So Hot Right Now</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-the-outdoors-is-so-hot-right-now--31339563</link><description><![CDATA[Our 10th episode since starting this podcast in quarantine! Is it us or are more people hiking than ever right now? The outdoors is "in." And change is afoot at Weekend Sherpa while some things remain the same: a commitment to Very Local Outdoors. Brad and Holly discuss the new website & email, how beer factored into its launch, and of course, where to go and what to do locally outdoors, including a "live from the trail" recording from Mount Tam's secret swing ... shhh... Also, their favorite trails in Yosemite (which just re-opened), and fire lookout hikes in SoCal.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31339563</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:50:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/31339563/podcastepisode10_6_16_20.mp3" length="41377667" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our 10th episode since starting this podcast in quarantine! Is it us or are more people hiking than ever right now? The outdoors is "in." And change is afoot at Weekend Sherpa while some things remain the same: a commitment to Very Local Outdoors....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our 10th episode since starting this podcast in quarantine! Is it us or are more people hiking than ever right now? The outdoors is "in." And change is afoot at Weekend Sherpa while some things remain the same: a commitment to Very Local Outdoors. Brad and Holly discuss the new website & email, how beer factored into its launch, and of course, where to go and what to do locally outdoors, including a "live from the trail" recording from Mount Tam's secret swing ... shhh... Also, their favorite trails in Yosemite (which just re-opened), and fire lookout hikes in SoCal.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1724</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bayarea,california,hiking,marin,outdoors,trail,travel,weekendsherpa,yosemite</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04bf99a2386639016c47d4b88f0a6d9a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>9. Parks Are Opening and Tensions Are Growing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-parks-are-opening-and-tensions-are-growing--28959309</link><description><![CDATA[While this episode discusses new local parks to discover and re-openings of old favorites, Brad and Holly open by addressing the protests surrounding George Floyd’s death and a painful week in America. They later catch up with their Southern California lead writer and photographer, Matt Pawlik to find out what trails he's been hiking in Los Angeles and San Diego County, where he's going next, and favorite national and state parks. Plus, find out the national park in Utah that both Brad and Holly thinks is an undersold gem!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28959309</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2020 23:41:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/28959309/podcastepisode9_6_2_20.mp3" length="53147816" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While this episode discusses new local parks to discover and re-openings of old favorites, Brad and Holly open by addressing the protests surrounding George Floyd’s death and a painful week in America. They later catch up with their Southern...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While this episode discusses new local parks to discover and re-openings of old favorites, Brad and Holly open by addressing the protests surrounding George Floyd’s death and a painful week in America. They later catch up with their Southern California lead writer and photographer, Matt Pawlik to find out what trails he's been hiking in Los Angeles and San Diego County, where he's going next, and favorite national and state parks. Plus, find out the national park in Utah that both Brad and Holly thinks is an undersold gem!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2215</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bayarea,california,georgefloyd,hiking,losangeles,nationalparks,outdoors,parks,protest,racism,trails</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fc6afd4ceed7a08e0a77615166b68718.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>8. Easing Back Into the Outdoors</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-easing-back-into-the-outdoors--28391137</link><description><![CDATA[(Dipping our pinky toe in...) Weekend Sherpa is back to recommending local outdoor adventures. Brad and Holly discuss parks across California re-opening (Joshua Tree!), some of the ongoing mixed messages from park agencies, and the importance of getting outdoors as a health benefit. Hear about some of the parks that Weekend Sherpa recommends, plus part of the podcast was recorded from the top of a mountain on a Memorial Day weekend hike (because, why not?!).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28391137</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 22:21:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/28391137/podcastepisode8_5_26_20.mp3" length="45943036" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>(Dipping our pinky toe in...) Weekend Sherpa is back to recommending local outdoor adventures. Brad and Holly discuss parks across California re-opening (Joshua Tree!), some of the ongoing mixed messages from park agencies, and the importance of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[(Dipping our pinky toe in...) Weekend Sherpa is back to recommending local outdoor adventures. Brad and Holly discuss parks across California re-opening (Joshua Tree!), some of the ongoing mixed messages from park agencies, and the importance of getting outdoors as a health benefit. Hear about some of the parks that Weekend Sherpa recommends, plus part of the podcast was recorded from the top of a mountain on a Memorial Day weekend hike (because, why not?!).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1915</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,california,hike,outdoors,parks,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dc455953a984e738cb1e440e017b0f6c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>7. National Parks ASAP</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-national-parks-asap--27700776</link><description><![CDATA[Ready to visit the national parks?! As we eagerly await news about national parks welcoming visitors again, which may happen soon, Brad and Holly and one of Weekend Sherpa's SoCal based writers, Natalie, discuss three California national parks to put on your shortlist for visiting ASAP upon official re-openings. We also talk about some of the positive and negative feedback from our "New Rules of the Trail" guide about being responsible on the trails. (What's up with those who don't want to have a mask "at the ready" while outdoors?)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27700776</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 20:30:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/27700776/podcastepisode7_5_18_20.mp3" length="55216087" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ready to visit the national parks?! As we eagerly await news about national parks welcoming visitors again, which may happen soon, Brad and Holly and one of Weekend Sherpa's SoCal based writers, Natalie, discuss three California national parks to put...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready to visit the national parks?! As we eagerly await news about national parks welcoming visitors again, which may happen soon, Brad and Holly and one of Weekend Sherpa's SoCal based writers, Natalie, discuss three California national parks to put on your shortlist for visiting ASAP upon official re-openings. We also talk about some of the positive and negative feedback from our "New Rules of the Trail" guide about being responsible on the trails. 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Don's extraordinary career spans the globe, literally, and includes time with The San Francisco Chronicle, Salon.com, Lonely Planet, National Geographic Traveler, Gadfly, GeoEx, and—woohoo—Weekend Sherpa, where he was a founding editorial advisor! Brad and Holly talk to Don about quarantine life, travels near and far, keeping wanderlust alive, and the future of international and local adventure. BONUS: Don gives a very special reading from his book The Way of Wanderlust.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27179269</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 18:26:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/27179269/podcastepisode6_5_12_20.mp3" length="74725795" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Brad and Holly talk with award-winning travel editor, author, and trip guide leader Don George. 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Brad and Holly discuss the outdoors during quarantine blues; the interesting array of outdoor activities that are now allowed, Brad's recent appearance on NPR/KQED radio's Forum, beach-goers going big in Orange County; and some of Weekend Sherpa's favorite beaches across the state. And a bit more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26733412</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 01:22:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/26733412/podcastepisode5_5_3_20.mp3" length="56444887" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Weekend Sherpa</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Beach, blanket, what the hell is going on?! In this week's episode, as the weather is getting warmer, quarantine tensions are running hot. Brad and Holly discuss the outdoors during quarantine blues; the interesting array of outdoor activities that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Beach, blanket, what the hell is going on?! In this week's episode, as the weather is getting warmer, quarantine tensions are running hot. Brad and Holly discuss the outdoors during quarantine blues; the interesting array of outdoor activities that are now allowed, Brad's recent appearance on NPR/KQED radio's Forum, beach-goers going big in Orange County; and some of Weekend Sherpa's favorite beaches across the state. And a bit more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2352</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beach,california,hiking,outdoors,quarantine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fc6afd4ceed7a08e0a77615166b68718.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>4. 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