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• EP39: Jeff Mycock—The Future of Our Forests

  Forestry—what do you think when you hear the word? Maybe it conjures up logging and clearcuts. Maybe you think of economic drivers, wood products and heritage. Maybe you’re not 100 percent sure what it means! We outdoor enthusiasts spend a lot of time in forests. Forests have deep social and cultural value to us. But they also supply the materials that build the houses in which we live—and even the paper on which Explore Magazine is printed. Can we reconcile that? Or more specifically, how does Canada’s forestry industry reconcile the needs of all Canada to ensure we have healthy forests and a strong economy, now and in the future? Today, my guest is Jeff Mycock, Chief Forester Canada with West Fraser. Jeff has more than 30 years of forestry experience. Today, we’re going to dig deep and ask the tough questions about how our forests are managed to the benefit of Canada—and the planet. Ready? Stay tuned for Jeff Mycock!

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• EP38: Chris Mahony—Let's Get Into An RV!

  As Canadians, we have a big country to explore. How do you do it? Fly place to place? Stay local? Road trip to a hotel? All good, sure. But lately, I’ve been exploring differently. A new lifestyle altogether... I’ve become an RV’er. Yes, I am part of Canadia’s robust RV community! And I love it. My entire family has camped out more this year than we collectively had in all years previously. My kids love the “caravan,” as they call it. We’ve made wonderful memories as my kids throw off the day-to-day schedule and get muddy and wild. And we do so knowing that common camping concerns, such as weather and comfort, are no longer issues. So for this episode, I thought it would be fun to dig deeper into the RV lifestyle with the president of GoRving Canada, Chris Mahony. Chris leads this non-profit association devoted to promoting RVs to Canadians. And we’re going to find out how and why you can make the leap into the RV lifestyle, inlcuding overcoming barriers, epic RV trips—and so much more! Interested in elevating your camping game? Here’s Chris Mahony, from GoRving Canada.

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• EP37: Colin Carson—Is Prince George BC's Best Adventure Destination?

  I love domestic travel. Don’t get me wrong, I also like to get my passport stamped. But there’s something fun and cool about spending your vacation time locally or regionally. It’s fun because you don’t waste your days off travelling or recovering from jetlag. It’s cool because you can buck travel trends and mainstays for off-the-beaten track destinations that offer exceptional experiences—often without super-premium price tags or other tourist-trap pitfalls. My home province of British Columbia is blessed with an abundance of awesome outdoorsy destinations—from the world renowned, like Whistler or Tofino; to regional faves like Golden or Kelowna. I’ve recently discovered—or should I say rediscovered—a place in BC that offers quiet trails, serene lakes, epic snowfall and all the other things that make our outdoors amazing. Plus, there’s ample places to stay, it’s easy to get to and the prices are low. And it’s hiding right in plain sight. Have you considered Prince George? Today, my guest is Colin Carson, CEO of Tourism Prince George. And he’s about to blow your mind and re-introduce you to the BC city you thought you knew.

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• EP36: Zane Buchanan—Connecting with Indigenous Tourism in Canada

    It’s summer. Let’s go on vacation. But where? When you look for a tourism experience—what draws you in? An incredible adventure? A cultural connection? A chance to expand your mind? Maybe even do some good in the meanwhile? Well, today my guest is Zane Buchanan.  Zane is the Creative Manager at the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada—a global leader marketing and developing Indigenous tourism experiences. And we’re going to talk about how you can do all of the above and more, right here in Canada. How you can enjoy life-changing experiences, forge cultural connections, learn and grow—all while having an awesome vacation. Because today we’re talking about Indigenous tourism. What is that? Well—stay tuned. Because Zane’s got a lot to say.   CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of Residential Schools, Assimilation, Ongoing Harm, Colonial Impacts. The Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of his or her Residential school experience. For immediate support call 1-800-721-0066.

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• EP35: Krista Halling & John Freeman—Better Adventures With Your Dog

  Let's talk about dogs. We love them! Walks, cuddles, playing fetch... But what about travel and adventure with your dog? Have you boarded a plane with your pup? Embarked on a multi-day backpacking adventure? An epic road trip? If you're like most people, you likely look for a dog-sitter when you're travelling. But what if you changed your mindset and looked at ways you can bring your do with you. It's possible. Krista and John can show us how—and this is why they founded DogPacking.com, a website devoted to information and inspiration for better adventures with your dog.   Krista is a veterinary surgeon and John is currently on a round-the-world bike-packing trip with his dog in tow. So they know their stuff. So let's sit back and talk dogs with Krista Halling and John Freeman. 

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