Let's talk about helpful phone apps on today's episode of the Day Hikers' Guide to Reality podcast. Got any questions, suggestions for future episodes, or do YOU want to share your favorite trail app? Feel free to write to me at th...

"Snacks are the best part about hiking." - LSLet's talk about snacks on today's episode of the Day Hikers' Guide to Reality podcast. Got any questions, suggestions for future episodes, or do YOU want to share your favorite ...

Based on the chilling urban legend of the same name, this episode is a revised and updated version written and narrated by yours truly. Going forward, not all stories will be spooky! Some story time's may be based on folk-heroes or...

The hobby of exploring caves "horizontally" is our topic this week. Let's crawl, scramble, crouch, bend, SQUEEZE, and navigate our way through this exciting, and sometimes frightening, nerves-of-steel activity on The Day Hiker's Guide to Realit...

Welcome back!! In the spirit of everyone enjoying nature and finding peace, let's all consider trail accessibility. Got any questions, suggestions for future episodes, or do you have any accessible trails that you woul...

ALL ABOARD!!! Season 2 of the Day Hikers' Guide to Reality is coming quick! New tips, old stories, and hopes to get more of ya'll connected to nature and/or each other! Got any questions, or suggestions for future episodes? Feel fr...

You read that right, doing the doo. How do you go number 2 on the trail? What's in a "poo kit?" WHEN NATURE CALLS, WILL YOU ANSWER!?Got any questions, suggestions for future episodes, or do you want to try and convince me a trail bidet ...

APRIL FOOLS! Come on now, what responsible adult hosts a podcast on wrestling a bear? However, if you want to hear how I pinned myself during a wrestling match one time, we could probably chat about that. ANYWAY, today's episode is on "...

We have our first sponsor.... What happens when a bird gets tired of the same ol' routine and shakes up the fine world of a small mouse and sausage? The Brother's Grimm had an answer. Find out on today's episode of The Day Hikers' Guide...

Have you ever taken a picture that just doesn't turn out how you expected it to? I sure have! Turns out it was the harsh lighting all along! Steph from Steph Photo Co. joins me on the Day Hikers' Guide to Reality today to talk abou...

I had a "thought" today (i.e., see Norse mythology). What is trail etiquette? Who has the right of way on the mountain? How do I do the doo? Justin's pet peeve. Join use today on the Day Hikers' Guide to Reality as I discuss the topic of trail ...

Justin and PODS have a heart-to-heart. Justin reads "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. "Goodbye, PODS..."

Join me and one of my best friends, nurse Drew, as we talk about bumps, bruises, lacerations, stings, and frosty toes. Also, stick around until the end... The tables may have flipped on PODS..."Wait... what?!"

"I don't think 'we' were ever gonna make it off the trail..." What do I do if I encounter mountain goats, bears, bees, snakes, and mountain lions? Join us today as we discuss a common fear while day hiking. Also, don't forget to rate and review...

PODS sets of more than 1 alarm. Amanda, the host of the podcast "Bad Dating" will join me again as I tell her our shows second story to date!!! If you have a story you'd like to tell, reach out to dayhikguidepodcast@gmail.com and let me know!

Does PODS really make errors? Amanda, the host of the podcast "Bad Dating" will join me in discussing the topic of building relationships on the trail. That is, personal, and social. PLUS, some SLP activities thrown in for the parents with chil...

PODS gets a new set of... "magic" legs. Hikers are like onions, let's talk about layering! 

Justin, Jess, and PODS set up camp in their backyard. Pudgie Pie? Mountain Pie? Hobo Pie? Doesn't matter, Kevin always loved 'em...This the first, original story, on the show! Enjoy!!!

PODS gets a new voice... "What kind of footwear do I need for a day hike?" ALL ABOARD THE SHOE LACE EXPRESS!

Justin makes a new friend... "What do I need on a day hike?" Eleven???

What to expect!