Crossing Lines: The Ultimate Guide to Breaks Interstate Park is the fifth episode in our series promoting Northeast Tennessee as a tourism destination. It is produced in collaboration with Visit Johnson City and regional partners hosting the OWAA's inaugural Field Fest event.

Today, our guest is Austin Bradley, Superintendent at Breaks Interstate Park. Austin is a dedicated advocate for outdoor conservation and public education about America's state and national parks.

Austin's work primarily focuses on The Breaks Interstate Park, a unique 5,000-acre area park tucked away in Kentucky and Virginia's rugged, scenic borders and administered jointly by Kentucky and Virginia. Unlike traditional state parks, The Breaks is one of only two interstate parks in the nation, sharing this distinction with Palisades Interstate Park, between New York and New Jersey. His efforts aim to enhance awareness and preservation of these vital recreational and natural resources, ensuring they remain a priority in the public consciousness.

TOPICS WE DISCUSSED

🎧 Episode Spotlight: Austin Bradley - Breaks Interstate Park
🏙️ Geographic and Natural Features of Breaks Interstate Park
🏞️ Historical Context of the Breaks Interstate Park
🌉 The deepest gorge east of the Mississippi
🥾🦜 Outdoor activities - Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching
🏞️ Wildlife biodiversity experiences
🍽️ Lodging & Dining - The Rhododendron Restaurant
❄️ Winter at Breaks Interstate Park

LEARN MORE

Click here to learn more about Breaks Interstate Park on their website. Be sure to visit their Facebook page.

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KEYWORDS

Austin Bradley, Breaks Interstate Park, Field Fest, OWAA, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview

#BreaksInterstatePark #FieldFest2024 #OWAA #PodcastInterview #OutdoorAdventureSeries

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In today’s episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we chatted with wilderness guide and leadership coach Dom Francks. Dom is the founder and lead guide for the VIVIFY Regenerative Leadership Program, a 4-month transformative journey for adventurous professionals and leaders ready to discover a more profound way of being that incorporates blending leadership coaching with a unique off-trail wilderness backpacking expedition.

DISCUSSION

1. Dom's early experiences with climate change influence his career shift from the tech industry to wilderness-based coaching.
2. The structure of the Vivify program and how it integrates both group and individual coaching elements.
3. The importance of spending 20 minutes in nature several times a week and how this practice benefits individuals physically and mentally.
4. What challenges do participants of the Vivify program typically face, and how are these addressed through the program’s structure and activities?
5. How does the Vivify program cater to individuals with physical disabilities, and why is this inclusivity important for the program’s goals?
6. In what ways does the week-long backpacking trip in the High Sierra transform Vivify participants?
7. How does Dom view the role of mindset in his approach to wilderness-based coaching, and what influences have shaped his philosophy?

LEARN MORE

To learn more about Dom, his work, and his team, visit the VIVIFY website at
https://www.vivify.life/

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KEYWORDS

Dom Francks, VIVIFY Regenerative Leadership Program, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview, Pod Match

#VIVIFYRegenerativeLeadership #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodcastInterview #PodMatch

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In today’s episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we chatted with Tony Jones, a man who traded his pulpit for the wilderness, finding purpose in the hunt and the ancient dance with nature. From his youth in Minnesota to confronting personal challenges and finding solace in the great outdoors, Tony's journey is a powerful testament to mentorship and the healing power of nature. We discussed his impactful memoir, "The God of Wild Places," the sacredness of sourcing one’s meat, and how his beloved yellow labs have shaped his path. Join us as we uncover life lessons amongst the backdrop of nature's grandeur.

DISCUSSION

📖 "The God of Wild Places"

🌟 Discover how outdoor activities and mentorship can revive our connection with nature and history.

🌳 Embracing the Hunt.

🍽️ Gain insight into the ethical and spiritual facets of sourcing and preparing your own food.

🐾 Learn about the special bonds formed through outdoor companionship, from loyal dogs to fellow hunters.

LEARN MORE

To learn more about Tony, you can visit him on the Reverend Hunter website and these social sites:

Facebook
Instagram
Substack
Reverend Hunter Podcast

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If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and sharing.

KEYWORDS

Tony Jones, Reverend Hunter, The God of Wild Places, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview

#ReverendHunter #TheGodofWildPlaces #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodcastInterview

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