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Wandering Ways

by Quartz Lake Production

Two guys from different backgrounds come together and talk about their travels and the national parks. Between the two of them, when they travel they keep their eye out for the mythical Bigfoot. Their conversations occasionally wandering into other topics away from nature and travel.All Interviews are done with real people & without paying an appearance fee. Just great people sharing their story!https://linktr.ee/WanderingWaysGet your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at teespring.com/stores/wandering-waysRead the Crew's Favorite Books at https://bookshop.org/shop/Wandering_Ways

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Episodes

  1. #00177 - Northern Lights and Seeley Lake

    This week the lads discuss the Northern Lights and the recent solar storm that happened. The conversation wanders into Seeley Lake, star gazing, nebula explosions, golf, and more. Check out our instagram for the pictures discussed and more stories @Wandering_Ways_Podcast Love the podcast or want…

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  2. #00176 - Listener Questions

    This week the lads answer some listener questions. Questions range from best hikes to permit information. The conversation wanders into past trips, memories, and more. Check out our instagram for the pictures discussed and more stories @Wandering_Ways_Podcast Love the podcast or want to be a...

  3. #00175 - ABC's of National Parks: Grand Canyon NP

    This week the lads continue their ABC's of the National Park series with Grand Canyon NP. They go over some fun facts about the park to entice adding Grand Canyon to the next National Park adventure. The conversation wanders into videos, rim-to-rim, adventures, and more. Check out our instagram…

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  4. #00174 - Back From Africa

    This week the lads discuss Africa. Fresh off the plane the lads go over the highlights of their trip to Africa. The conversation wanders into Antarctica, international travel, and more. Check out our instagram for the pictures discussed and more stories @Wandering_Ways_Podcast Love the podcast or...

  5. #00173 - Least & Most Visited National Parks of 2023

    This week the lads go over the most visited and least visited parks, and see if they can guess the order. Giving there opinions on why they ranked where they did and other fun conversations about the parks. The conversation wanders into traveling, Africa, puffins and more. Check out our instagram...

  6. #00172 - Ohio State Parks

    This week the lads continue their state park series with Ohio State Parks. They go over some of the parks the great state of Ohio has to offer and things to do in that park. The conversation goes into fish, thru-hikes, football, and more. Check out our instagram for the pictures discussed and…

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  7. #00171 - Volcanoes

    This week the lads discuss volcanoes. The lads noticed a lot of different volcanic activity going on around they world, so they go curious if this was normal and wanted to learn more about volcanoes. The conversation wanders into medicine, tectonic plates, burning cities, and more. Check out our...

  8. #00170- ABC's of National Parks - Glacier NP

    This week the lads continue their ABC's of the National Parks with one of their favorite parks, Glacier. They go over some fun facts about the park as well as some possible helpful tips to make your time in Glacier more fun. The conversation wanders into vaccines, trains, backpacking, and more....

  9. #00169 - Talking Africa with Yolo

    This week the lads invite their good friend Yolo onto the podcast to talk about Uganda. They go into differences in African countries, language, and navigating the city. The conversation also wanders into marriage, flights, and more. Get your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at...

  10. #00168 - ABC's of National Parks: Glacier Bay NP

    This week the lads continue their ABC's of the National Parks with Glacier Bay NP in Alaska. They go over some fun facts, different scenery, and stuff to do in the park. The conversation wanders into Africa, kayaking, glaciers, and more. Get your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at...

  11. #00167 - Tyler Gray & Australia

    This week the lads invite friend of the podcast, Tyler Gray, on to discuss his time living in Australia. He talks about all the things he did, where he lived, and the food he ate. The conversation wanders into culture, travel, beaches, and more. Get your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at...

  12. #00166 - Listener Questions

    This week the lads discuss some listener questions. The topics range from Glacier NP, Zion NP, and the PNW. Get your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at teespring.com/stores/wandering-ways Check out our instagram for the pictures discussed and more stories @Wandering_Ways_Podcast Love the...

  13. #00165 - Top 5 Favorite Road Trips

    This week the lads are returning to a previous top 5 to update it. The do their favorite roads trips they have been on. Ranging from international to domestic. The conversation wanders into cameras, slowing down, volcanoes, and more. Get your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at...

  14. #00164 - ABC's of National Parks: Gateway to the Artic NP

    This week the lads continue their ABC's of the National Parks with Gateway to the Artic NP. They go over some fun facts, things to do, and how to navigate the park. The conversation wanders into recent events, artic fun, backcountry dreams. Get your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at...

  15. #00163 - Winter Adventures

    This week the lads discuss winter adventures. From what they are going to do, to what others can do. The conversation wanders in and out of different topics as the discuss the joys of winter. Get your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at teespring.com/stores/wandering-ways Check out our...

  16. #00162 - Top 5 Things in Yellowstone with Jerrod Gray

    This week it is Ranger Zach and his cousin Jerrod Gray. They discuss all things Yellowstone, we get to hear Jerrod's top 5 favorite things in Yellowstone NP. Coming from someone who lives just outside the park in Paradise Valley, get some incite into what the locals love about Yellowstone NP. Get...

  17. #00161 - ABC's of National Parks: Everglades NP

    This week the lads continue their ABC's of the National Parks with Everglades NP. The go through some fun facts about the park as well as fun things to do while visiting. The conversation wanders into Florida, gators, water, and more. Get your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at...

  18. #00160 - 3 years of Wandering

    This week the lads celebrate 3 years of the podcast. Going into year three they have some things they are going to change about the podcast, like going to biweekly. They also look back at the places they have been and the people they have spoken to. Also looking to the future ahead. Get your…

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  19. #00159 - Montana State Parks

    This week the lads discuss the state parks of Montana, or at least some of them. Continuing their state park series, they give some details on specific parks, where in the state they are, activities to do in different parks, and where you can find useful information on Montana's State Parks. Get...

  20. #00158 - Listener Questions

    This week the lads answer questions submitted by you the listeners. The questions range from holiday plans, trip recommendations, Arizona fun, and more. Get your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at teespring.com/stores/wandering-ways Check out our instagram for the pictures discussed and more...

  21. #00157 - ABC's of National Parks: Dry Tortugas

    This week the lads continue their ABC's of the National Parks with Dry Tortugas NP. They go over some fun facts about the parks, as well as some information about camping and getting to the park itself. The conversation wanders into planes, boats, turtles, and more. Get your hands on some…

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  22. #00156- State Parks of Oregon

    This week the lads start a new series, going through the 50 states and their state parks. All the states have wonderful state parks and we want to highlight some in each of the states. We start with a state we are familiar with, Oregon. Jumping around to possibly new areas you haven't heard of.…

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  23. #00155 - Iceland Breakdown

    This week the lads are done talking about how their trip to Iceland went. Instead they talk about how to plan a successful trip to Iceland. They go into depth about what they learned, what they think is a must, and what they would change about this trip. Hopefully this not only inspires but helps...

  24. #00154 - ABC's of National Parks: Denali National Park

    This week the lads continue their ABC's of the National Parks with Denali National Park. The lads give out some fun facts and tips about Denali. The conversation wanders into wildlife, presidents, mountains, and more. Get your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at...

  25. #00153 - National Parks of Iceland

    This week the lads discuss the National Parks of Iceland. They do a mini breakdown of just the 3 parks that are in Iceland. The conversation wanders into puffins, back country, and more. Get your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at teespring.com/stores/wandering-ways Check out our instagram…

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  26. #00152 - Top 5 Wish List Travel Destinations

    This week the lads discuss their top 5 destinations they want to travel to next. On the heel of their trip to Iceland, it got the lads thinking about where they would like to go next. The conversation wanders into whales, travel difficulties, big ideas, and more. Get your hands on some Wandering...

  27. #00151 - Iceland Review Part 3

    This week the lads continue to review their Iceland trip. This part of the review includes their Yelp style Wandering Ways Review and the Top 5 favorite things they did or saw during the trip. The conversation wanders into coasts, mountains, sea birds, expectations, and more. Get your hands on…

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  28. #00150 - ABC's of National Parks: Death Valley

    This week the lads continue their ABC's of the National Parks with Death Valley. They go over some fun facts about the park from when it became a park, the history of the park, cool features, and some mysterious places within the park. The conversation wanders into sand, aliens, rocks, and more....

  29. #00149 - Iceland Review Part 2

    This week is part 2 of the lads discussion about their recent trip to Iceland. With so much to talk about it is easy to see why the lads took more than one episode to review Iceland. They go through their trip from start to finish talking about the sites they saw, places they went, and people…

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  30. #00148 - Iceland Review Part 1

    This week is part 1 of the lads discussion about their recent trip to Iceland. With so much to talk about it is easy to see why the lads took more than one episode to review Iceland. They go through their trip from start to finish talking about the sites they saw, places they went, and people…

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  31. #00147 Listener Questions

    Little late but this week the lads are doing listener questions. They go over topics including some international travel, weather for time of year, park preferences, and more. Get your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at teespring.com/stores/wandering-ways Check out our instagram for the...

  32. BONUS - What Iceland is going to look like

    Bonus episode. Reverend Mark accidently hits the record button on his and Ranger Zach's conversation on planning the everyday activities for Iceland. They go day by day about everywhere they are going and what they are seeing. Including things that they are going to make a reservation for and...

  33. #00146 - Gray Brothers do Top 5 Yellowstone

    This week Zach has his brother and friend of the podcast Tyler on the podcast, to discuss his top 5 favorite things in Yellowstone NP. The conversation wanders into Roosevelt Arch, Bison, tourons, and more. Get your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at teespring.com/stores/wandering-ways Check...

  34. #00145 - ABC's on National Parks: Cuyahoga Valley National Park

    This week the lads continue their ABC's of the National Parks with Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Located just outside of Cleveland the lads give some fun facts about the park and give out some fun tips to make your trip more fun. The conversation wanders into the Bay area, Golden Gate Bridge,...

  35. #00144 - Top 5 things in Yellowstone NP

    This week the lads discuss their top 5 favorite things to see in Yellowstone NP. The conversation wanders into photography, mispronounced names, wolves, bison, and more. Get your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at teespring.com/stores/wandering-ways Check out our instagram for the pictures...

  36. #00143 - Banff NP, Summer Adventures, & Canada

    This week the lads discuss Banff National Park. Rev Mark gives out the tips and tricks he learned from visiting the beautiful Canadian National Park. They also provide some fun facts and other tips that will make your trip to Banff a memorable one. The conversation wanders into Iceland, Summer…

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  37. #00142 - ABC's of National Parks: Crater Lake NP

    This week the lads continue their series of ABC's of the National Parks with Crater Lake NP. Located in Oregon, the lads give out some fun facts about the park. They also go into fun things to see in the park as well as some bigger activities to do while visiting. The conversation wanders to...

  38. #00141 - Native Tourism with Matt Buddy

    This week Ranger Zach and Matt Buddy talk all things Native. They go over the hot spots to see while supporting the local tribe from Oklahoma, Great Lakes, Montana, and more. The conversation wanders into some history of the tribes, federal recognition, oral tradition, museums, and more. Get your...

  39. #00140 - Planning for Iceland

    This week the lads take you through how they plan for a trip. With their big trip to Iceland coming up in just about a month, the lads wanted to take you behind the curtain. They go over how they decided the direction they want to travel along with some big hitter sites they want to see. Pulling...

  40. #00139 - A Whale of a Tale

    This week the lads are talking whales. It was recently whale watching week in Oregon so the lads talk about seeing whales, protecting whales, and other whale facts. The conversation wanders into Earth Day, migrations, conservations, documentaries, and much more. Get your hands on some Wandering...

  41. #00138 - Talking Fishing with Jerrid Gray

    This week is all fishing, as Ranger Zach invites his cousin Jerrid Gray on the podcast. They talk about their fishing adventures and some helpful tips to make fishing in Montana a more enjoyable experience for you. The conversation wanders into day on the river, guide shops, fly fishing, jeep...

  42. #00137 - ABC's of National Parks: Congaree National Park

    This week the lads continue their ABC's of the National Parks with Congaree National Park. They give out some fun facts and possible tips to make your trip to the swamps of Congaree more enjoyable. The conversation wanders into gators, kayaking, swamp, and more. Get your hands on some Wandering...

  43. #00136 - Top 5 Camping Sites

    This week the lads go over their top 5 favorite camping sites. They give out the details of why they enjoyed these campsites and where they are located. The conversation wanders to squirrels, memories, Bears Lodge, and Denver. Get your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at...

  44. #00135 - Listener Questions

    This week the lads answer questions from the listeners. They go over two different styles of questions, from general NP questions to getting to know the crew a little more. The conversation wanders in nomads, Olympic NP, and more. If you want your question answered, make sure you email the crew…

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  45. #00134 - with Vickie Leuenberger

    This week the lads invite Vickie Leuenberger (instagram - @vickie_Leuenberger) on to the podcast. Vickie is a digital nomad that lives on a sail boat in the Caribbean. They discuss what inspired her to take on this adventure, the challenges and highlights, life on a boat, and the conversation...

  46. #00133 - ABC's of National Parks: Channel Islands

    This week the lads continue their ABC's of National Parks with a southern California Park, the Channel Islands. The lads go over some fun facts about the park, as well as some tips for making a memorable trip to the park. The conversation wanders into prohibition, native people's, marine...

  47. #00132 - Ice Fishing with Matt Buddy

    This week the lads bring back friend of the podcast, Matt Buddy. They discuss an ice fishing adventure that Matt and Zach went on in Seeley Lake, Montana. The go over life in the ice hut, digging the hole, being on ice, issues they had and more. The conversation wanders into hot springs, buddha,...

  48. #00131 - Top 5 National Parks

    This week the lads redo their top 5 National Parks. 2 years sense they shared what their favorite national parks, and now it is time to see if there are any changes. Biggest change this time is that all the parks are within the United States. The conversation wanders into simulation, big hitters,...

  49. #00130 - Good vs Bad Tourists

    This week the lads discuss what makes a good tourist vs bad tourist. Being a good visitor is important to the lads and they want to help others be good visitors all while still making memories that will last a life time. The conversation wanders into trash, bears, local fun, respect, and more.…

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  50. #00129 - ABC's of National Parks: Carlsbad Caverns

    This week the lads continue their ABC's of the National Parks with Carlsbad Caverns. They give you some fun facts about the park, brief history, and some fun stuff to do while visiting. The conversation wanders into ice fishing, bats, rocks, and more. Get your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Two guys from different backgrounds come together and talk about their travels and the national parks. Between the two of them, when they travel they keep their eye out for the mythical Bigfoot. Their conversations occasionally wandering into other topics away from nature and travel.All Interviews are done with real people & without paying an appearance fee. Just great people sharing their story!https://linktr.ee/WanderingWaysGet your hands on some Wandering Ways Apparel at teespring.com/stores/wandering-waysRead the Crew's Favorite Books at https://bookshop.org/shop/Wandering_Ways

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Quartz Lake Production

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Two guys from different backgrounds come together and talk about their travels and the national parks. Between the two of them, when they travel they keep their eye out for the mythical Bigfoot. Their conversations occasionally wandering into other topics away from nature and travel.All Interviews...

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