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Lori Prima

249 episodes

3 weeks ago

Scott Little of Green Cove Collective comes on the show to discuss the Virginia Creeper Trail as it exists post-Helene and what the impact the hurricane had on the trail and it's close knit community of shops, restaurants and outdoor enthusiasts. In this episode we chat about how Scott started his online shop and then the brick and mortar store in Green Cove during Covid as a way to both support and be an essential part of the biking and outdoors community that has been created around the Cre...

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Scott Little of Green Cove Collective comes on the show to discuss the Virginia Creeper Trail as it exists post-Helene and what the impact the hurricane had on the trail and it's close knit community of shops, restaurants and outdoor enthusiasts. In this episode we chat about how Scott started his online shop and then the brick and mortar store in Green Cove during Covid as a way to both support and be an essential part of the biking and outdoors community that has been created around the Cre...

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Episodes (20/249)

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Virginia Creeper Trail with Scott Little

Scott Little of Green Cove Collective comes on the show to discuss the Virginia Creeper Trail as it exists post-Helene and what the impact the hurricane had on the trail and it's close knit community of shops, restaurants and outdoor enthusiasts. In this episode we chat about how Scott started his online shop and then the brick and mortar store in Green Cove during Covid as a way to both support and be an essential part of the biking and outdoors community that has been created around the Cre...

1 week ago

1 hour

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Hike Your Dog's Hike with Maria Wishart

Maria Wishart aka Wheezy-Pee chats with Lori about hiking with your dog and as a hiker how to interact with dogs on trail. Some of the things we chat about: What makes your dog a candidate to accompany you on your hikeReactive dogsTown food and dog caloric needs on trail for a thru hikeConsiderations for backpacking and section hiking with dogsYour dog's gear set up based on season and care needs Companies mentioned: Down Dog Bags Alpha Pak Red Paw Packs Sea to Summit Connect with Ma...

2 weeks ago

50 minutes

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Explore Virginia: Blue Ridge Heritage Project

In this premiere episode of the Explore Virginia Podcast, host Lori Prima brings on guest Bill Henry of the Blue Ridge Heritage Project. The project's vision is: Develop a memorial site in each of the eight counties where land was acquired to create the Shenandoah National Park; andEducate visitors about the lives and culture of the people who lived in the mountains through living history presentations, exhibits, and demonstrations.In this informative episode you will learn more about t...

1 month ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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Shenandoah AT Section Hike with Jen and Jess

Jen and Jess went on a Spring section hike on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park with their friend Ziplock. In this episode we cover each day in the park. We discuss hiking amongst the wildflowers, camping at the huts/shelters/campgrounds and resupply advice. We cover shuttles, meeting thru hikers on trail and some of their favorite views and moments together. The waysides are a big part of the AT experience in Shenandoah. Jess highly recommends the Shenandoah turke...

1 month ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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Three Short Thru-Hikes with Tomcat

Tomcat shares three shorter thru-hikes that you can do in about 2 or 3 weeks. We chat about the Ouachita, Benton MacKaye and Allegheny Trails. He goes over trail logistics, camp sites and set up, gear, resupply options, water carries, trail angels and trail magic and favorite parts of each thru-hike. Listeners can find out more about these trails and more by visiting Tomcat's blog and Facebook page You can also check out our episode on The Colorado Trail here and our interview abo...

2 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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North Carolina Mountain Hikes with Pippa Hoover

Pippa chats with Hike about her first big backpacking trip on the John Muir Trail and how that experience started her on the path that led her to hike in the North Carolina mountains. Pippa is also a singer-songwriter who gets a lot of inspiration from hiking in the outdoors. We specifically touch on the Roan Highlands and the AT from Carver Gap to Route 19e, Black Mountain Crest Trail / Mt. Mitchell and her upcoming Art Loeb thru-hike. It's important to note that the Black Mountain Cre...

2 months ago

48 minutes

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Explore Virginia - a new podcast from Hike

Explore Virginia is a new podcast coming Summer 2025 brought to you by the creator of Hike. Virginia has 43 state parks with more than 700 miles of trails, 24 wilderness areas, 22 national park sites and over 100,000 miles of streams and rivers. Whether you hike, bike, camp, paddle or are looking for a day trip itinerary, this podcast will highlight the best of what Virginia has to offer the outdoor adventure seeker. Subscribe here Follow on Instagram or Facebook Music clip credit...

3 months ago

1 minute

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Hudson Bay Girls

Emma of the Hudson Bay Girls chats with Lori about their Boundary Waters expedition. Abby, Olivia, Emma, and Helena will be paddling the Boundary Waters from Grand Portage on Lake Superior to York Factory on Hudson Bay over the summer. They hope to call attention to women and girls in paddling and also the protection of the Boundary Waters. In this episode Emma describes how the trip came about, the planning that went into it, and how friends, family and the outdoor community are ...

3 months ago

26 minutes

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Lessons Learned on the Sheltowee Trace Trail with Chris Powers

Chris Powers hiked from the Northern Terminus to the Natural Bridge area as part of attempting a longer thru hike of the Sheltowee Trace Trail. We talk about what led to him deciding to leave the trail and lessons he learned along the way. We get into planning and logistics (gear, camping, food and water), the hard reality of road walking and its impact on his hike, and the joy found in photography along the trail. We also discuss some of the ways being a climber can help with both plan...

3 months ago

56 minutes

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An Introduction to Hiking with Philip Werner

Philip Werner comes on the show to discuss his new book, "Hiking over 60: A modern guide to Hiking Gear and Techniques for Active Adults". Philip's website SectionHiker.com has been sharing gear and trail advice for almost two decades. It's a great resource whether you are new to hiking or at the intermediate or expert level. This episode is a great introduction for those new to hiking and we talk about how this new book is meant for both those new to hiking and those who are rein...

4 months ago

37 minutes

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Shenandoah 500 update: Halfway There

Lori gives an update on her Shenandoah 500 progress after officially making it halfway through the challenge. She chats about: Winter hiking and favorite trails for the winter season, getting acclimated to elevation after life as a flatlander, navigating water crossings and blowdowns, memorable moments on trail Some of the trail links: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/blackrock-summit.htm https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hawksbill-summit.htm https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hawksbill-su...

5 months ago

16 minutes

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Casey "Vegas" Huffman

Vegas comes on to chat about his 2023 thru hike of the Appalachian Trail and how those experiences shaped his current life as guide and started his quest for completing the triple crown in long distance hiking. We talk about trail magic, tramily life, gear, and a lot of lessons learned. We touch on other long distance hikes and thru hikes - including his Sheltowee Trace completion and international hike of the West Highland Way in Scotland. Vegas also shares his prep for tackling ...

6 months ago

52 minutes

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Shenandoah National Park Trust

Jessica Cocciolone is the Executive Director of the Shenandoah National Park Trust. She has helped nonprofits raise millions of dollars and establish sustainable organizations. Jessica comes on Hike to share some of the projects that the Shenandoah National Park Trust help fund for Shenandoah National Park. SNP Trust projects are wide reaching and touch on every aspect of the park operations and visitor experience. Whether it's supporting the clearing of overlooks or a scientist i...

6 months ago

31 minutes

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Strider's International Appalachian Trail Thru Hike and C2C Completion

Strider comes back on Hike to discuss completing his 2024 thru hike on the International Appalachian Trail (IAT). He started on the Pinhoti Trail and went all the way up to the tip of Newfoundland, though his hike was not always linear. We learn more about that in this interview, including how this hike led to his completion of the C2C (Coast to Coast) trail. We chat about some of the logistics of hiking across the Northern border including: border crossings, hitching a ride, camp sites...

7 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Catching Up with Keep Virginia Cozy

Brian of Keep Virginia Cozy comes back on the podcast to share updates on what's they've been up to, including corporate & community cleanups and being able to clean up 1,000,000 pounds of trash thus far. We also talk about trail! We cover hiking trails in Shenandoah National Park, The Great Outdoors Challenge in Scotland, Trans-Catalina Trail, and the Wonderland Trail.Connect with Keep Virginia Cozy:Instagram: @keepvirginiacozyFacebook: Keep Virginia CozyWebsite: Keep Virginia CozyCheck ...

7 months ago

48 minutes

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Lauralee Bliss on A.T. Thru-hiking, Ridgerunning and Finding Inspiration on the Trail

Best selling Author and Long Distance Hiker, Lauralee Bliss, comes on the show to talk about her experiences in the outdoors. She is a 2x AT Thru-hiker and is currently working on her 3rd hike of the Appalachian Trail as a section hike. With over 10,000 miles of hiking, she has many experiences to share with listeners about her time in the outdoors. We also talk about the founding of the Shenandoah 500 challenge and some of her favorite parts and moments in Shenandoah National Park.Laura...

8 months ago

37 minutes

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Cori Strathmeyer: Hiking all of the Trails in Shenandoah National Park

Cori is hiking all of the trails in Shenandoah National Park and shares her favorite trail stories as well as some useful tips for those who are looking to recreate in the park. We touch on: Research and PrepWater CrossingsHiking in the dark Wildlife encountersBoundary trailhead access Favorite trailsPark's seasonal amenities and closuresCori and Lori also compare their experiences so far as they work towards finishing the Shenandoah 500 challenge. Connect with Cori: Blog:...

8 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Rosalie Haizlett: Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains

Artist Rosalie Haizlett shares her Tiny Worlds journey in the Appalachian Mountains. We discuss how she started drawing and painting, the healing power of nature and how she finds inspiration on the trail. Rosalie’s illustration inspired me to pick up painting again when I saw her work in West Virginia. Check out and purchase her work at https://rosaliehaizlett.comYou can also follow her on social media @rosaliehaizlett Order the bookInstagram Substack Music clip credit:"Whiskey on the M...

9 months ago

31 minutes

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Hiking All of the Trails in Shenandoah National Park

Follow Lori as she takes on the Shenandoah 500 Hiking Challenge of completing all of the trails in Shenandoah National Park. There are over 500 miles of trails in Shenandoah and Lori is attempting to hike them all. She'll bring you along on hikes to historic landmarks and the remnents of settler homesteads. There will be hikes to the popular and famous trails along with the hidden gems that make one feel as if they are the only one in the park. From the 100 plus miles of the Appalac...

10 months ago

1 minute

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Iron comes on to talk about his new book, "Hike It: An Introduction to Camping, Hiking and Backpacking in the U.S.A."Taken from book publisher details:This fully illustrated book is the perfect introduction to enjoying America's great outdoors. Explore 20 National Parks with incredible trails that take you past snow-capped mountains, along stunning coastlines, and through ancient forests, and discover the majesty of nature with glorious artwork throughout. This book is packed with practical i...

10 months ago

25 minutes