Outdoor Adventure Series
The Outdoor Adventure Series is an award-winning podcast produced by Fox Coaching, Inc. It celebrates individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, conservation, stewardship, access, and enjoyment of the outdoors. We are also profoundly interested in the connection between Nature and mental Health.
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RADIO/PODCAST Excellence in Craft Awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA):
2024 CONSERVATION or NATURE (Sponsored by The Pew Charitable Trusts)
- Second Place: Protecting Coastlines and Waterways: Dr. Chad Nelsen on the Surfrider Foundation’s Mission.
2024 FAMILY PARTICIPATION/YOUTH OUTDOOR EDUCATION
- Third Place: Jackie McGonigal – Artful Adventures: Kayaking, Painting, and Connecting with Nature at the Orange Beach Wind and Water Learning Center
2023 - FAMILY PARTICIPATION/YOUTH OUTDOOR EDUCATION
(Sponsored by Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation)
- Second Place: Jeff Gray, Superintendent at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
- Third Place: Tracy Hajduk, National Education Coordinator for the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.
2022 CONSERVATION or NATURE
(Sponsored by Pew Charitable Trusts)
- First Place: Kris Millgate, Outdoor Journalist
- Third Place: Matthew Dickerson, Outdoor Enthusiast
2022 FAMILY PARTICIPATION/YOUTH OUTDOOR EDUCATION
(Sponsored by Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation)
2022 OUTDOOR FUN & ADVENTURE
- First Place: Travis Puglisi – Wandering Mojave Hiking Services
2022 PRESIDENT’S CHOICE AWARDS
- Isabelle (Izzy) Edwards: Wildlife and Nature Photographer, Artist, and Conservationist
Episodes
335 episodes
Exploring Goldwell Open Air Museum: Art, History, and Inspiration in the Nevada Desert
Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Series, where we explore unique destinations and meet the passionate individuals who bring them to life. In today’s episode, host Howard Fox visits the Goldwell O...
Madison Boats: Water, Wellness, and Community Building
Madison Boats: Water, Wellness, and Community Building - Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we have another spotlight on Madison, Wisconsin—host of the 2026 Outdoor Writers Association of America annual con...
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Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail: Expert Hiking & Alliance Insights
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this episode, Howard sits down with Melissa Pierick, Director of Marketing and Community Relations for the Ice Age Trail Alliance. Melissa shares her personal journey of discovering the Ice Age N...
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A Spiritual Passage: Reflections on Hiking, Healing, and Brotherhood with Rand R. Timmerman, Esq.
Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series! Today, Howard welcomes Rand R. Timmerman, Esq., author of A Spiritual Passage, a captivating memoir chronicling the journey of two brothers in their seventies as they hike the...
Exploring Map2Moments: DeeJay Laughbon’s Journey to Stress-Free Travel Planning
Exploring Map2Moments: DeeJay Laughbon’s Journey to Stress-Free Travel Planning - Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this episode, Howard sits down with DeeJay Laughbon, the founder of Map2Moments—a travel planning pl...
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Protecting Midwest Flyways and Local Habitats with the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
Protecting Midwest Flyways and Local Habitats with the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance - Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Matt Reetz, Executive Director of the Southern Wisc...
Blister Pop Adventures: Your Resource to America’s Epic Day Hikes
Blister Pop Adventures: The Ultimate Guide to America’s Epic Day Hikes - Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, Howard sits down with Philip Clark, founder of Blister Pop Adventures and host of the Off...
Off-Grid Office: Gear, Systems & Adventure with Howard Fox and Emanuel Rose
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series, the podcast that celebrates those who explore, steward, and enjoy the great outdoors. In this episode, host Howard Fox reconnects with returning guest Emanuel Rose—outdoor enthusiast, digital nomad,...
Destination: Newberry Springs - Route 66, Petroglyphs, and more (with Karla Claus)
Discover why Newberry Springs is much more than just a quick pit stop on your road trip through the high desert. In this episode, Chamber Officer/Ambassador and entrepreneur Karla Claus shares her insider secrets on the historic Route 66 landma...
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Ghost Town Road | Country Artist Ryan Bodine Talks Newberry Springs & Route 66
Ghost Town Road | Country Artist Ryan Bodine Talks Newberry Springs & Route 66. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this episode, we're in Newberry Springs, California, to celebrate the centenn...
Liberty Sculpture Park: The Pursuit of Liberty and Freedom Through Stories and Art
Liberty Sculpture Park - Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this episode, Howard Fox travels to Newberry Springs, California, to celebrate the Route 66 centennial and brings listeners an inspiring conversation right from th...
Classic Cars and Community: 11th Annual Williams Route 66 Car Show
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today’s episode, host Howard Fox sits down with Judith Sell, the director of the American Legion Historic Route 66 Car Show in Williams, Arizona. As the town gears up to celebrate the cen...
Curate Your Life: Adventures in Hiking & Global House Sitting
Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series! We're chatting with Belinda Coker—a seasoned hiker, writer, educator, and global house sitter who currently calls Scotland home. After taking early retirement and leaving the corporate...
Coral Vita – Mission-based, For-profit Coral Reef Restoration on a Global Scale
Sam Teicher, co-founder and Chief Reef Officer of Coral Vita, a pioneering U.S.-based company on a mission to restore our planet’s degraded coral reefs, joins us on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Coral Vita employs scalable, land-based cor...
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Is That an Aga? Birding, Storytelling, and Sustainability on the Mariana Islands
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this episode, Howard Fox sits down with Emily Louina Cook—author, artist, and environmental educator—to celebrate the launch of her new illustrated children’s book, "Is That an Åga?" ...
Travel North Tahoe Nevada: Outdoor Adventures, Community, and Conservation
Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In this episode, we're chatting with Andy Chapman, President and CEO of Travel North Tahoe, Nevada. As part of our special series with the Reno Tahoe Territory, An...
Newberry Springs Stories: Friendship and Freedom, Rescuing Animals and Riding Trails
Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we’re wrapping up our Newberry Springs journey with a visit to the stunning RJB Ranch. chats with Jean Bredelis, longtime ranch owner and horse lover, and Diane Yoder Bubier, equestri...
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Route 66 Adventures: The Story of Thrift~N~More in Yermo, CA
Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series! Join Howard Fox as he takes us on a unique adventure through Yermo, California, just off the famous Route 66 (aka The National Trails Hwy). Today, we're stepping inside Thrift~N~More—a...
Bataar Camp: Authentic Mongolian Yurt Experience in Newberry Springs
Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In this episode, we're back in Newberry Springs, California, to explore a unique cultural oasis just off the historic Route 66—the Bataar Camp. Joined by Umba Go, the founder of this Mongolian Yu...
Newberry Springs Development: Off-Grid Living and Container Home Innovation on Route 66
Newberry Springs Development: Off-Grid Living and Container Home Innovation on Route 66Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, Howard sits down in Newberry Springs with Steve Hamilton, a ...
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Newberry Springs History: Origin and Community Impact of the Miss Route 66 Pageant
Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today’s episode, Howard sits down with Kristine Watson, the Queen Mother behind the National Route 66 Pageant, right from her home in Newberry Springs, California. Together, they explore the s...
Newberry Springs Historical Tourism: Family Legacy, The Mojave Trail, Camp Cady, and the Trek to LA
Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast. In this special episode, Howard Fox sits down with John Burrill, a new full-time resident whose family has a long-time history in the Newberry Springs area, nestled in the heart of the Mojave Des...
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Newberry Springs Chamber: Festivals and Community on Route 66
Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast. We're back at the Newberry Springs Senior / Family Center—home to the Newberry Springs Chamber of Commerce, and chatting with Ronnie Shaw, Director, and Karla Claus, Vice President, of the C...
The Magic of Newberry Springs: The Senior & Family Center, and the Drifting Sands Cafe
The Magic of Newberry Springs: The Senior & Family Center, and the Drifting Sands CafeWelcome to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today’s episode, we're recording from the heart of the community at the Newberr...
Newberry Springs’ History Uncovered: Mrs. Orcutt's Desert Homestead
Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s show, we're immersed in the fascinating history of Newberry Springs with community leaders from the Newberry Springs Economic Development Association - Historical Committee,...
