About this episode

John Kruse celebrates America's 250th anniversary with guests discussing women anglers, ghost towns, and top national parks for hiking.

John Kruse celebrates America's 250th anniversary with some great guests to include: 1. Ingrid Jensen Bechtel with Sisters of the Reel, a Facebook group for women anglers in the Pacific Northwest 2. Morgan Jacobsen with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks who will tell you about an old western ghost town you can explore, Bannock State Park, and Bannock Days happening this month at this location 3. Victoria Schmid with KURU Footwear who will share the best national parks in America for hiking this year. 4. We've also got an extended Mack's Minute and another great edition of BirdNote! www.northwesternoutdoors.com

People in this episode

Host: John Kruse

Guests: Ingrid Jensen Bechtel, Morgan Jacobsen, Victoria Schmid

Topics covered

• women anglers
• ghost towns
• national parks
• hiking
• outdoor events
• fishing

Keywords

• angling
• ghost town
• Bannock State Park
• hiking
• national parks
• outdoor events
• fishing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sisters of the Reel, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, KURU Footwear

Places: Bannock State Park

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