Episodes
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S2|E5 Skateboards & Seashells
In this episode, I reconnect with friends in Tupelo, Mississippi, whom I first met in May of 2000 while backpacking the Natchez Trace. The Natchez Trace was just a small segment of my walk from San Diego, CA, to Calais, ME. We reminisce about our time together and attending the Passion OneDay…
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S2|E4 Southern Hospitality
In this episode of my 16-month walk across America, I cross into Louisiana from Texas and then make it to the Natchez Trace in Mississippi. Meeting wonderful people who show me the meaning of hospitality every step of the way.
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S2|E3 Quarterstaffs and Terraforming
In this episode: My backpacking trek from California to Maine continues as I leave Austin, TX and continue my cross-country hike east through College Station, Nacogdoches, and Marshall, TX on a Texas College tour. I also get to assist in building a lake.
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Bonus Episode | Dr. Donald Frazier - Director of The Texas Center at Schreiner University
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Donald S. Frazier, Director of the Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville, TX. My journey to backpack across America began in San Deigo in Sept. of 1999. I took a brief layover in Marble Falls and Austin, TX, in 2000 while en route to Maine. I had…
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S2|E1 King of the Springboard
In this episode, after a six-week break, I make my way from my hometown of Marble Falls to Austin, TX, stopping to camp at one of my favorite places in the world - Krause Springs. BJ, my husky/red healer mix puppy, begins his walk, and it is a little rough at first, but he does well. Our…
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Bonus Episode | Ethan West - Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker and Long Distance Texas River Paddler
In this episode, my guest Ethan West hiked the entire length of the Appalachian Trail and followed that up with a kayak trip down the Texas Llano and Colorado Rivers to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Bonus Episode | Laine Melikian - 2000 Miles on a Bicycle
In this episode, my guest is Laine Melikian, who Peddled 2,000 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, to Georgetown, TX. Laine shares his adventures during many rain-slogged miles from the East Coast to Central Texas. He also raised funds for Wendy's Wish in honor of his mother, who passed from cancer....
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Episode 9 | Home for Christmas
In Episode 9, my Christmas special. I picked up from the previous episode of the walking adventure just past Brady, TX. I then make it to Marble Falls, TX - my hometown, for Christmas of 1999. And I get a puppy to raise as I make the continuing trip up to Maine. I know that I will need to give my...
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Episode 8 | Hiking via West Texas
In this episode, I cross the New Mexico/Texas border and scramble to take refuge from the elements. I have a great welcome in San Angelo, TX, and break my backpack 80 miles from home.
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Episode 7 | Land of Enchantment
In this episode I hike from Datil to Carlsbad, New Mexico. I meet amazing people, see some amazing sites, and learn a lot of history. My travels take me through Roswell, including the Bottomless Lakes, the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and the Dr. Robert H. Goddard Museum. Then finish up...
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Episode 6 | ...Go Bump in the Night
In this episode, quite a few things go bump in the night. I hike from Dewey, AZ, to Pie Town, New Mexico, via the Mogollon Rim. Encounter Elk, other campers, and long-distance hikers, and avoid an old west riot!
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Episode 5 | The Ground Moved
In this episode, I continue my trek through the Desert Southwest. Earthquakes, abandoned gold mines, jeep rides, and generous hospitality abound in this dry, harsh land. Some sound effects provided by https://quicksounds.com"
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Episode 4 | Barbaric Yelps
Shortcuts make for Barbaric Yelps! In this episode of my backpacking trek from San Diego, CA, to Calais, ME. I traverse through the San Jacinto mountains into the California desert. On my way down to Palm Desert, I take a shortcut that proves to be anything but. I also visit the Coachella Valley...
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Episode 3 | Dances with Blisters
I reached the Pacific Crest Trail in Southern California in the fall of 1999, a late addition to the trek that proved highly challenging and almost derailed the whole backpacking trip from San Diego, CA, to Calais, ME. "Sound effects from https://quicksounds.com"
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Episode 2 | Plans
On September 20, 1999, I embarked on a two-and-a-half-year journey. A trek on foot over 4,000 miles from San Diego, CA, to St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada – just across the international bridge from Calais, ME. This episode goes into detail to the motivation, plans, and preparation for the trek.
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Episode 1 | It Begins
This is Jason Jamar and the Long Journey Podcast, detailing my travels across America as I share thrilling stories from my 16-month backpacking adventure from California to Maine and my eight-month kayak voyage from Maine to Texas. In this episode the journey begins on the beach in San Diego, CA....
About this show
This is Jason Jamar and the Long Journey Podcast, detailing my travels across America as I share thrilling stories from my 16-month backpacking trek from California to Maine and my eight-month kayak voyage from Maine to Texas.
Hosted by
Jason Jamar