Outdoors with Hiking Bob
Bob Falcone shares tips and news about outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak region. Bob covers trails, clothing, equipment, volunteerism, tourism, politics, photography, destinations and preparedness.
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| 10/14/26 | 484 Colorado Springs 2027 Budget; Did Parks fix omission in master plan? | 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 | 42m 58s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | 483 Glaring Omission in Colorado Springs Parks Draft Master Plan | 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 | 33m 49s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 | 482 Colorado Springs Parks' David Deitemeyer | 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 | 58m 43s | ||||||
| 9/2/26 | 481 A lake hike, a mountain hike, flooding and more! | 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 | 43m 45s | ||||||
| 8/26/26 | 480 Andrew Dwyer and Hiking with Mindfulness | 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 | 1h 07m 03s | ||||||
| 8/12/26 | 479 10th Anniversary Special - Bob is on the hot seat! | On this 10th Anniversary edition of the podcast, the table is turned and Bob becomes the interviewee instead of asking the questions. Heila Ershadi, the editor of the Pikes Peak Bulletin stops by and asks Bob about his background, how he became "Hiking Bob", the start of his journalism life and how the podcast came about, and more. Pikes Peak Bulletin website: https://pikespeakbulletin.org/ 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 | 40m 49s | ||||||
| 8/3/26 | 478 10th Anniversary Special: Outdoor Accomplishments Last 10 Years | The first episode of the "Outdoors with Hiking Bob" podcast aired on August 3rd, 2016, with Susan Davies, who was the Executive Director of the Trails and Open Spaces Coalition at the time, as the guest. Now, exactly 10 years later and retired, she sits down with Bob to talk about the major accomplishments to outdoor recreation that have occurred since the first episode. They discuss new trails and parks in both Colorado Springs and El Paso County's parks systems, improvements and expansions to state parks, and even a new state park, among many other achievements. 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 | 32m 59s | ||||||
| 7/29/26 | 477 10th Anniversary Special- 10 Favorite Hikes Last 10 Years | On this week's special bonus episode, Bob and co-host Kevin celebrate the up-coming 10th anniversary of the podcast by talking about their 10 favorite hikes over the last 10 years. In this listener-suggested episode, Bob details his favorite hikes in each of the last 10 years, while Kevin discusses his cumulative10 favorite hikes over the last 10 years. 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 | 53m 21s | ||||||
| 7/15/26 | 476 Hiking on Pikes Peak, a remote state park and more | Bob and Kevin "Wild" Westendorf discuss Kevin's recent hike down Pikes Peak on a little used route, Bob's recent visit to one of Colorado's remote state parks, an incident involving a bison in Yellowstone National Park, wildfires in Colorado and much more. 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 | 54m 53s | ||||||
| 7/1/26 | 475 Did Bob and Kevin save some hikers lives? Also, fires, floods and more in Colorado | Bob and Kevin "Wild" Westendorf discuss the wildfires burning around Colorado and the dangers of a the driest winter in Colorado history. Will the coming weeks bring us rain to get us out of the drought? Kevin talks about his experiences hiking in a Colorado Springs city park that was heavily damaged by a storm weeks ago that resulted in it being closed to vehicle traffic, and remains closed as repairs are made. Note: After this podcast was distributed, it was announced that the park would re-open to vehicle traffic on July 2nd, 2026 They then tell of a hike they did together a few years ago and how they potentially saved some hikers lives by talking them out of a bad decision. 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 | 36m 45s | ||||||
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| 6/17/26 | 474 Bear Creek Nature Center 50th Anniversary | Bob sits down with Mary-Jo Lewis and Kylee Taylor from El Paso County (CO ) Parks Departments Bear Creek Nature Center to talk about the nature center's 50th anniversary. Bear Creek Nature Center was the first nature center in Colorado, and originated as a simple pavillion where the current building now stands. They discuss how the current building literally rose from the ashes, the history of the nature center, the many programs it provides and many of the innovative services it provides to visitors and the community and more. The center will be celebrating its anniversary with an event on August 22nd. Bear Creek Nature Center 50th Anniversary website: https://www.elpasoco.com/bcnc50/ 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 | 41m 19s | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | 473 "100 Hikes of a Lifetime - U.S.A." | Bob chats with Stephanie Pearson, the author of National Geographic's "100 Hikes of a Lifetime - U.S.A. The Country's Ultimate Scenic Trails". The book, which features trails in every state and many U.S. territories is intended not as much as a detailed guidebook, but as Pearson explains, to be more "aspirational". It features details about each hike, including length, difficulty, etc, along with stunning photography that shows what makes each trail one of the "ultimate scenic trails" in the country and why some trails have significant cultural and historic significance. In this fun and lively dicusssion, Pearson explains the methodology she used to pick each trail and which trails unexpectedly made it into the book. The book is available from Disney Books: https://tinyurl.com/rx3jh8fe , Barnes and Noble, Amazon, etc. 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 | 37m 28s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | 472 Matt & Merry from Peaks2Plains weather discuss El Nino | On this week's podcast, Bob sits down with expert meteorologists Matt Meister and Merry Matthews from Peaks2Plains Weather to discuss the upcoming El Nino and how it will affect Colorado, the Pikes Peak Region and outdoor recreation for this summer through winter. They talk about what an El Nino is, whether the hype about it being a "super" (and now some outlets are saying "mega") El Nino is warranted and how it could possibly even be less than some are predicting. The only thing certain is that this summer and winter will be different than last. Also, how to be safe in inclement summer weather and the importance of a local weather service such as Peaks2Plains. Peaks2Plains website: https://peaks2plainsweather.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 | 45m 51s | ||||||
| 5/6/26 | 471 "The Bear at the Bird Feeder" | Bob talks with author Randi Minetor about her latest book "The Bear at the Bird Feeder". A previous guest on the podcast, her current book is about the rising number of human-wildlife encounters in or near peoples homes, and more importantly, how to prevent them. The book covers not only bears, but many other animals, including raccoons, coyotes and even alligators to name a few. The book - and conversation between Bob and Randi - gets into the specific behaviors of each animal featured, what they're attracted to and how to prevent interactions with them. This is a lively, fun and informative conversation and also timely as bears come out of hibernation. The book is published by Globe-Pequot and is available everywhere books are sold. Publishers website: https://tinyurl.com/3sa734s5 Randi Minetors previous appearance on the podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3tpnv9kp 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 | 48m 19s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | 470 Appreciating volunteers, the effects of the drought | On this week's episode, Bob and Kevin express their appreciation of the volunteers who work in parks and on trails. They also discuss a local TV meteorologist who left their job and where they went, and finally, they discuss the profound effect this winters drought is having on the Colorado environment. Class 6 felony to cause a wildland fire during a formal burn ban is Colorado Revised Statute 18-13-109 (2) (a) 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 | 50m 21s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | 469 Bob Visits Monument Valley, Is CPW taking over Search and Rescue in Colorado? | On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss Bob's recent trip to Monument Valley Tribal Park, news that Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be taking a bigger part in search and rescue some operations in Colorado, but not, as many believe, taking over SAR operations that are the responsibility of county sheriff's. Also, higher fees for daily passes to Colorado State Parks for cars with out-of-state license plates, even if driven by Colorado residents, and finally Kevin talks about his plans to spend the summer doing short hiking trips in Colorado and New Mexico. Bob's YouTube video about his trip to Monument Valley: https://tinyurl.com/4v4ztar2 Colorado Parks and Wildife search and rescue news release: https://tinyurl.com/r3z899z5 Article about state park entry fees: https://tinyurl.com/nheryr3v 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 | 50m 27s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 | 468 The Healthy Hiker Busts Hiking Training Myths | On this week's podcast, Bob welcomes back frequent guest Alicia Filley, a/k/a The Healthy Hiker. A professional physical therapist and avid hiker, she talks about four common myths about training for hiking and offers suggestions for proper ways to train. The Healthy Hiker website: https://www.thehealthyhiker.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 | 58m 05s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | 467 Hiking in the Grand Canyon | On this week's podcast, co-host Kevin "Wild" Westendorf talks about his recent experiences hiking in the Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona and Petrified Forest and Painted Desert National Parks. He and Bob talk about the difficulties of the hikes, Kevins encounters with other hikers and his overall experiences on this trip. It's a great travelogue and must-listen for anyone considering visiting any of these places in northern Arizona. 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 | 44m 34s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | 466 Do Springs Elected Officials Really Care About Parks? | **Apologies for the echo at the beginning of the recording** On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss the recent announcement from Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department (PRCS) regarding cuts being made to city parks amenities, services and maintenance due to a lack of funding. They lament how elected officials, and not the PRCS staff, are to blame for the cuts and how elected officials talk a lot about how important parks are, until tough decisions have to be made and then the parks department gets hit hard. They talk about the history of the parks department being the victim of unreasonable cuts and how funding never seems to get back to where it was prior to the cuts. Bob calls out the Colorado Springs mayor for not even mentioning anything the parks department did in his 2025 list of city accomplishments and he lauds the PRCS staff for continuing to do their jobs for a seemingly unappreciative city government. Bob challenges any elected official who wants to discuss the cuts to come on the show and set the record straight. 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 | 48m 30s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | 465 Marisa Michael Talks About Nutrition for Outdoor Recreation | On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Marisa Michael, a registered dietitian, about her recently released book "Nutrition for Outdoor Recreation". Michael, who has a long list of qualifications including being a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and holding a diploma in sports nutrition from the International Olympic Committee, talks with Bob about how outdoor recreationists can properly fuel themselves not only to make the most of their adventures, common mistakes recreationists make and how to avoid emergencies due to insufficient or improper nutrition. Their conversation covers real-life situations for Colorado's high elevations and how cyclists, hikers, runners and climbers can best prepare themselves for their next adventure. The book is available now from Falcon Guides and bookstores nationwide. Falcon Guides website: https://tinyurl.com/58mzwp6r Marisa Michael website: https://www.realnutritionllc.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 | 42m 32s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | 464 El Paso County Parks 2025 recap, Director Marts Retirement | On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Todd Marts, the director of the El Paso County (CO) Parks Department. They discuss the significant accomplishments of the department in 2025 and what's ahead for 2026, including how El Paso County avoided a budget shortfall similar to what affected other governments in the area. They also discuss Marts' upcoming retirement, after 31 years with the parks department. 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 | 47m 05s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | 463 Mountain Lion Attack - Should we be concerned? | On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a Colorado Parks and Wildlife report on a recent fatal mountain lion attack in northern Colorado. Mountain lion attacks are exceedingly rare, and fatal attacks even more rare, which brings into question how concerned should the average hiker be and what precautions should they take? Also the latest step in the Colorado Springs Parks system-wide master plan process and the recent assessment that was done of parks needs and facilities. They wrap up with an update on their Patreon offerings and a special offer for new patrons. Colorado Parks and Wildlife mountain lion attack report: https://tinyurl.com/58vcy3kk Colorado Springs Parks system assessment: https://tinyurl.com/ybtpj7k6 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 | 58m 25s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | 462 Weather Icon Matt Meister launches Peaks2Plains Weather | In this week's podcast, Bob talks with Colorado Springs TV weather icon Matt Meister about his new endeavor, Peaks2Plains Weather. Meister talks about what set him on a path to leave the local TV media business and set out on his own and how he hopes it keeps him involved in the community. Bob and Matt also talk about the changing face of local news media, including print and TV and how that could create more out-sourcing what has traditionally been done in house at local TV stations and newsrooms. https://peaks2plainsweather.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 | 48m 49s | ||||||
| 12/24/25 | 461 Happy Holidays and more from Bob and Kevin | It's a "Happy Holidays" edition of the podcast, but of course it's more than just that. Bob and Kevin talk about their plans for the holidays and in 2026 and Bob talks about a great customer service experience he had recently, and Kevin talks about a neat new service that can help visualize your hikes. Mentoned in this episode: Cinematic flyovers: https://mapdirector.com/ Mountainsmith: https://mountainsmith.com/ Fjallraven: https://www.fjallraven.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 | 37m 11s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 |  460 COS Parks 2025 Recap, Director Haley Retirement | In this week's podcast, Bob chats with Colorado Springs Park, Recreation and Cultural Service Director Britt Haley. Haley discusses the accomplishments and challenges of the department in 2025 and a look forward for the department in 2026. They also discuss Haley's upcoming retirement, including her journey from the city attorney's office to the parks department and what she plans to do in her retirement. 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 | 55m 27s | ||||||
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Chart history for Outdoors with Hiking Bob
Peaked at #101 in Ireland, currently #101 in Ireland.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | — | #101 | #101 | — |
| Japan | — | #103 | #103 | — |
| Australia | — | #169 | #169 | — |
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.