Thenaturalmedic Adventures
Hello there, and thanks so much for joining us here! You are probably wondering what this podcast is all about? In this podcast, we will talk about all sorts of outdoor adventures, but primarily, for now, we will focus on hiking and backpacking. No other outdoor adventure is so accessible to so many people! So please join us as we talk about how to hike/backpack and learn how to hike any length trail from your local neighborhood parks to those long trails such as the Appalachian and others worldwide! Remember... "in every walk with nature; one receives far more than he seeks... - John Muir " See you on the trail!
Podcasting since 2021 • 162 episodes
Thenaturalmedic Adventures
Latest Episodes
Four Practical Reasons Trekking Poles Make Hiking Safer And Easier
We break down four concrete reasons trekking poles belong in a hiking or backpacking kit, from better posture to real stability on rough ground. We also share how we choose and set up our poles, and why they can double as shelter support and fi...
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Season 9
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Episode 162
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8:21
Travel Back 900 Years To A Desert Hub Of Trade, Ritual, And Ingenious Design
We travel from Wukoki's sandstone perch to Wupatki's 100-room complex, tracing trade routes, desert farming, and the living science of a breathing blowhole. Along the way, we weigh preservation, oral histories, and how plazas and ball courts sh...
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Season 9
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Episode 161
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15:25
Walk With Me Through Cinders, Peaks, And Moon-Training History At Sunset Crater
We hike the Bonita Vista and Lenox Crater trails at Sunset Crater, share why NASA trained astronauts here, and explain how a thousand-year-old eruption reshaped this volcanic field. We give practical tips on altitude, footing, water, and protec...
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Season 9
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Episode 160
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4:48
Trail-Ready Camp Kitchen Essentials
We walk through a trail-tested cook system built for fast boils, hot coffee, and simple packability, comparing stainless durability with titanium weight savings. Along the way, we demo the BRS 3000T, share smart add-ons, and show how everything...
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Season 9
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Episode 159
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7:02
How A Volcano Preserved A Colorado Forest For 34 Million Years
We walk the Florissant Fossil Beds and trace how volcanic mudflows turned a living redwood forest into a world-class fossil site. Along the way, we meet Eocene mammals, explore ancient climate, and reflect on the human choices that saved this p...
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Season 9
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Episode 158
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13:27