Show Notes
On this week's podcast, Wild Westendorf returns and joins Bob for a varied and lively conversation. They discuss a case out of Wyoming regarding publicly owned land intermingled with private land in a checkerboard layout, and how the private landowner, who has lost previous court decisions, is now asking the US Supreme Court to forbid the public from hopping over his land to access the public lands. While the implications are serious, Bob thinks the idea that someone owns the "air space" over their property is stupid. Also, Bob talks about social media topics where recreationists provide opinions, often not nice ones, about what other hikers wear, or equipment they use, or how fast or slow they hike. Bob wonders why these posters seem to think anyone cares about their opinions and why they think they are necessary. Also, El Paso County is looking for new members of its park advisory board; Bob has added a new gallery to his photography website; and why this podcast isn't also a video production. Wyoming "air space" case: https://tinyurl.com/bek5jsu2 Bob's photography website: https://tinyurl.com/4yfupr3b El Paso County Park Advisory Board opening: https://tinyurl.com/24vjxaef Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob
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On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss the Colorado Springs proposed 2027 city budget and how it affects an already underfunded parks department. They also follow-up on what Bob felt was a glaring omission in the Colorado Springs Parks Department draft master plan. Did the parks department address the issue? Also, Kevin talks about how a previous podcast on mindfulness played a part in a recent hike he did with a friend, his up-coming birthday hike and more. Colorado Springs 2027 budget: https://coloradosprings.gov/budget Colorado Springs 2026 Parks System Master Plan: https://coloradosprings.gov/ParkSystemMasterPlan Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob
On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss Bob's move, a recent event he was invited to lead a few hikes for, Kevins birthday hike event and his future plans, where he solicits suggestions from the listeners. Also, they discuss the recently released draft of the Colorado Springs Parks System Master Plan, and what Bob thought was a glaring omission in the plan. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob
On this week's podcast, the guest is David Deitemeyer, the Senior Program Administrator for the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) Department's Trails Open Spaces and Parks (TOPS) program. A Colorado Springs native, he talks about how growing up in North Cheyenne Canon set the path for his future in outdoor recreation, what goes into planning and building parks and open spaces, the value of community outreach and public participation in the planning of new spaces, lessons learned and policies adapted after each new project, and the value of the partner organizations PRCS works with. It's an insightful and behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the parks department. Colorado Springs Parks website: https://coloradosprings.gov/PRCS Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob
On this week's episode, Kevin "Wild" Westendorf return and he and Bob catch up on what they've been doing since the last time they were both on the show together. Kevin talks about two hikes he did- one to a high altitude lake, the other to a peak to honor a late relative. They also discuss the recent monsoon weather and how flooding is now a concern, including recent floods in the Grand Canyon. Bob talks about a couple of "members" only events he'll taking part in for a local non-profit. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob
On this episode, Bob chats with Andrew Dwyer, keynote speaker, TedX presenter and Colorado resident about hiking with mindfulness. The conversation goes further than mindfulness and touches on stoicism, Leave No Trace principles and there's even a quote from Nietzsche. Bob theorizes that most hikers conduct themselves with mindfulness without even realizing it and Andrew says it goes beyond just hiking. They discuss how combining a love of the outdoors with mindfulness techniques can set the stage for a more peaceful existence. You won't want to miss this lively, funny and though-provoking podcast. Andrew Dwyer website: https://www.moredwyer.com/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob