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No Finish Line: Tom French on Why the Journey Never Ends
May 9, 2026
50m 27s
Come to Your Senses — Mindful Hiking in Shenandoah National Park
Apr 25, 2026
27m 51s
Virginia Creeper Trail with Scott Little
Sep 6, 2025
1h 00m 23s
Hike Your Dog's Hike with Maria Wishart
Aug 28, 2025
50m 20s
Explore Virginia: Blue Ridge Heritage Project
Aug 9, 2025
1h 12m 11s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/9/26 | No Finish Line: Tom French on Why the Journey Never Ends | What happens when you trade a four-decade career in business for the mountains, the trails, and the life you almost left behind? In this episode, I sit down with Tom French, author of The Gap Years: Climbing, Skiing, and the Journey Back, to talk about adventure, reinvention, and what it truly means to reconnect with the outdoors at any age. Tom's story is a powerful reminder that the call of the wild doesn't have an expiration date; some of the most meaningful journeys begin exactly when you... | 50m 27s | ||||||
| 4/25/26 |  Come to Your Senses — Mindful Hiking in Shenandoah National Park | When was the last time you actually stopped on a trail, not because you needed water, but because something made you pause? In this episode, Lori invites you to slow way down and experience the trail through all five senses. From the lichen-covered boulders of Blackrock Summit to the quiet of the southern AT, she shares what spring in Shenandoah National Park sounds, smells, feels, and even tastes like, and how bringing that same attention to your own local trail will change everything. ... | 27m 51s | ||||||
| 9/6/25 | Virginia Creeper Trail with Scott Little | Scott Little of Green Cove Collective comes on the show to discuss the Virginia Creeper Trail as it exists post-Helene and what the impact the hurricane had on the trail and it's close knit community of shops, restaurants and outdoor enthusiasts. In this episode we chat about how Scott started his online shop and then the brick and mortar store in Green Cove during Covid as a way to both support and be an essential part of the biking and outdoors community that has been created around the Cre... | 1h 00m 23s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | Hike Your Dog's Hike with Maria Wishart | Maria Wishart aka Wheezy-Pee chats with Lori about hiking with your dog and as a hiker how to interact with dogs on trail. Some of the things we chat about: What makes your dog a candidate to accompany you on your hikeReactive dogsTown food and dog caloric needs on trail for a thru hikeConsiderations for backpacking and section hiking with dogsYour dog's gear set up based on season and care needs Companies mentioned: Down Dog Bags Alpha Pak Red Paw Packs Sea to Summit Connect with Ma... | 50m 20s | ||||||
| 8/9/25 |  Explore Virginia: Blue Ridge Heritage Project | In this premiere episode of the Explore Virginia Podcast, host Lori Prima brings on guest Bill Henry of the Blue Ridge Heritage Project. The project's vision is: Develop a memorial site in each of the eight counties where land was acquired to create the Shenandoah National Park; andEducate visitors about the lives and culture of the people who lived in the mountains through living history presentations, exhibits, and demonstrations.In this informative episode you will learn more about t... | 1h 12m 11s | ||||||
| 7/20/25 | Shenandoah AT Section Hike with Jen and Jess | Jen and Jess went on a Spring section hike on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park with their friend Ziplock. In this episode we cover each day in the park. We discuss hiking amongst the wildflowers, camping at the huts/shelters/campgrounds and resupply advice. We cover shuttles, meeting thru hikers on trail and some of their favorite views and moments together. The waysides are a big part of the AT experience in Shenandoah. Jess highly recommends the Shenandoah turke... | 1h 05m 06s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Three Short Thru-Hikes with Tomcat | Tomcat shares three shorter thru-hikes that you can do in about 2 or 3 weeks. We chat about the Ouachita, Benton MacKaye and Allegheny Trails. He goes over trail logistics, camp sites and set up, gear, resupply options, water carries, trail angels and trail magic and favorite parts of each thru-hike. Listeners can find out more about these trails and more by visiting Tomcat's blog and Facebook page You can also check out our episode on The Colorado Trail here and our interview abo... | 1h 09m 08s | ||||||
| 6/22/25 | North Carolina Mountain Hikes with Pippa Hoover | Pippa chats with Hike about her first big backpacking trip on the John Muir Trail and how that experience started her on the path that led her to hike in the North Carolina mountains. Pippa is also a singer-songwriter who gets a lot of inspiration from hiking in the outdoors. We specifically touch on the Roan Highlands and the AT from Carver Gap to Route 19e, Black Mountain Crest Trail / Mt. Mitchell and her upcoming Art Loeb thru-hike. It's important to note that the Black Mountain Cre... | 48m 18s | ||||||
| 6/13/25 |  Explore Virginia - a new podcast from Hike | Explore Virginia is a new podcast coming Summer 2025 brought to you by the creator of Hike. Virginia has 43 state parks with more than 700 miles of trails, 24 wilderness areas, 22 national park sites and over 100,000 miles of streams and rivers. Whether you hike, bike, camp, paddle or are looking for a day trip itinerary, this podcast will highlight the best of what Virginia has to offer the outdoor adventure seeker. Subscribe here Follow on Instagram or Facebook Music clip credit... | 1m 10s | ||||||
| 6/7/25 | Hudson Bay Girls | Emma of the Hudson Bay Girls chats with Lori about their Boundary Waters expedition. Abby, Olivia, Emma, and Helena will be paddling the Boundary Waters from Grand Portage on Lake Superior to York Factory on Hudson Bay over the summer. They hope to call attention to women and girls in paddling and also the protection of the Boundary Waters. In this episode Emma describes how the trip came about, the planning that went into it, and how friends, family and the outdoor community are ... | 26m 44s | ||||||
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| 5/20/25 | Lessons Learned on the Sheltowee Trace Trail with Chris Powers | Chris Powers hiked from the Northern Terminus to the Natural Bridge area as part of attempting a longer thru hike of the Sheltowee Trace Trail. We talk about what led to him deciding to leave the trail and lessons he learned along the way. We get into planning and logistics (gear, camping, food and water), the hard reality of road walking and its impact on his hike, and the joy found in photography along the trail. We also discuss some of the ways being a climber can help with both plan... | 56m 42s | ||||||
| 4/24/25 | An Introduction to Hiking with Philip Werner | Philip Werner comes on the show to discuss his new book, "Hiking over 60: A modern guide to Hiking Gear and Techniques for Active Adults". Philip's website SectionHiker.com has been sharing gear and trail advice for almost two decades. It's a great resource whether you are new to hiking or at the intermediate or expert level. This episode is a great introduction for those new to hiking and we talk about how this new book is meant for both those new to hiking and those who are rein... | 37m 10s | ||||||
| 3/28/25 | Shenandoah 500 update: Halfway There | Lori gives an update on her Shenandoah 500 progress after officially making it halfway through the challenge. She chats about: Winter hiking and favorite trails for the winter season, getting acclimated to elevation after life as a flatlander, navigating water crossings and blowdowns, memorable moments on trail Some of the trail links: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/blackrock-summit.htm https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hawksbill-summit.htm https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hawksbill-su... | 16m 09s | ||||||
| 3/14/25 | Casey "Vegas" Huffman | Vegas comes on to chat about his 2023 thru hike of the Appalachian Trail and how those experiences shaped his current life as guide and started his quest for completing the triple crown in long distance hiking. We talk about trail magic, tramily life, gear, and a lot of lessons learned. We touch on other long distance hikes and thru hikes - including his Sheltowee Trace completion and international hike of the West Highland Way in Scotland. Vegas also shares his prep for tackling ... | 52m 06s | ||||||
| 2/28/25 | Shenandoah National Park Trust | Jessica Cocciolone is the Executive Director of the Shenandoah National Park Trust. She has helped nonprofits raise millions of dollars and establish sustainable organizations. Jessica comes on Hike to share some of the projects that the Shenandoah National Park Trust help fund for Shenandoah National Park. SNP Trust projects are wide reaching and touch on every aspect of the park operations and visitor experience. Whether it's supporting the clearing of overlooks or a scientist i... | 31m 11s | ||||||
| 2/6/25 | Strider's International Appalachian Trail Thru Hike and C2C Completion | Strider comes back on Hike to discuss completing his 2024 thru hike on the International Appalachian Trail (IAT). He started on the Pinhoti Trail and went all the way up to the tip of Newfoundland, though his hike was not always linear. We learn more about that in this interview, including how this hike led to his completion of the C2C (Coast to Coast) trail. We chat about some of the logistics of hiking across the Northern border including: border crossings, hitching a ride, camp sites... | 1h 02m 22s | ||||||
| 1/23/25 | Catching Up with Keep Virginia Cozy | Brian of Keep Virginia Cozy comes back on the podcast to share updates on what's they've been up to, including corporate & community cleanups and being able to clean up 1,000,000 pounds of trash thus far. We also talk about trail! We cover hiking trails in Shenandoah National Park, The Great Outdoors Challenge in Scotland, Trans-Catalina Trail, and the Wonderland Trail. Connect with Keep Virginia Cozy: Instagram: @keepvirginiacozy Facebook: Keep Virginia Cozy Website: Keep Virginia Coz... | 48m 10s | ||||||
| 1/9/25 | Lauralee Bliss on A.T. Thru-hiking, Ridgerunning and Finding Inspiration on the Trail | Best selling Author and Long Distance Hiker, Lauralee Bliss, comes on the show to talk about her experiences in the outdoors. She is a 2x AT Thru-hiker and is currently working on her 3rd hike of the Appalachian Trail as a section hike. With over 10,000 miles of hiking, she has many experiences to share with listeners about her time in the outdoors. We also talk about the founding of the Shenandoah 500 challenge and some of her favorite parts and moments in Shenandoah National Park. L... | 37m 31s | ||||||
| 12/27/24 | Cori Strathmeyer: Hiking all of the Trails in Shenandoah National Park | Cori is hiking all of the trails in Shenandoah National Park and shares her favorite trail stories as well as some useful tips for those who are looking to recreate in the park. We touch on: Research and PrepWater CrossingsHiking in the dark Wildlife encountersBoundary trailhead access Favorite trailsPark's seasonal amenities and closures Cori and Lori also compare their experiences so far as they work towards finishing the Shenandoah 500 challenge. Connect with Cori:... | 1h 02m 21s | ||||||
| 12/12/24 | Rosalie Haizlett: Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains | Artist Rosalie Haizlett shares her Tiny Worlds journey in the Appalachian Mountains. We discuss how she started drawing and painting, the healing power of nature and how she finds inspiration on the trail. Rosalie’s illustration inspired me to pick up painting again when I saw her work in West Virginia. Check out and purchase her work at https://rosaliehaizlett.com You can also follow her on social media @rosaliehaizlett Order the book Instagram Substack Music clip credit: "... | 31m 49s | ||||||
| 11/17/24 | Hiking All of the Trails in Shenandoah National Park | Follow Lori as she takes on the Shenandoah 500 Hiking Challenge of completing all of the trails in Shenandoah National Park. There are over 500 miles of trails in Shenandoah and Lori is attempting to hike them all. She'll bring you along on hikes to historic landmarks and the remnents of settler homesteads. There will be hikes to the popular and famous trails along with the hidden gems that make one feel as if they are the only one in the park. From the 100 plus miles of the App... | 1m 38s | ||||||
| 10/30/24 | Iron Tazz | Iron comes on to talk about his new book, "Hike It: An Introduction to Camping, Hiking and Backpacking in the U.S.A." Taken from book publisher details: This fully illustrated book is the perfect introduction to enjoying America's great outdoors. Explore 20 National Parks with incredible trails that take you past snow-capped mountains, along stunning coastlines, and through ancient forests, and discover the majesty of nature with glorious artwork throughout. This book is packed with practica... | 25m 27s | ||||||
| 10/21/24 | Solo hiking the Great Divide Trail with Bronwyn Preece | Bronwyn comes back on Hike to share her 2023 and 2024 solo hikes on the Great Divide Trail. While injuries and wildfires affected her thru-hike attempts, Bronwyn discusses the rehabilitation and meaning she found on trail. Her positivity in the face of adverse moments and challenges faced both on trail and in life is inspiring. She shares some of her recent works published and projects she is currently working on. Follow Bronwyn/Poetic Hiker: @poetichiker Listen to our prior episodes: Ba... | 1h 05m 46s | ||||||
| 10/5/24 | The Colorado Trail with Tomcat | Troy, trail name Tomcat, shares his thru hike of the Colorado Trail with listeners. We go over hike planning logistics, camp sites, water carries, equipment, and much more. We'll also cover the differences between Collegiate East and Collegiate West and why Troy thinks doing the Collegiate loop would also be a great backpacking trip. Find Tomcat: http://www.tomcatsadventures.com/ Facebook page Check out the Colorado Trail Foundation: https://coloradotrail.org/trail/ Hurricane Helene Rel... | 47m 00s | ||||||
| 9/18/24 | Woody Walks | Woody Ellis comes on the show to discuss his long walk to help raise awareness and funds for mental health issues. Woody kicked off his walk by crossing the iconic span of the Mackinaw Bridge this Labor Day. His route will be mostly dictated by those he will meet and by supporters who host him along the way. In this episode we chat about the goals and how he plans to achieve them, his gear (including a walking trailer!) and inspiration. Follow Woody on his walk: h... | 32m 49s | ||||||
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2 placements across 2 markets.
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2 placements across 2 markets.