2. Kindra McDonald, Virginia Service and Conservation Corps
08/23/20 • 51 min
“I think there's a silver lining to the pandemic a little bit in that a lot of people have really turned to their outside resources… So it brought people outdoors and brought people closer to nature. And I hope that people will continue to journey outside and into state parks.”
-Kindra McDonald, Virginia Service and Conservation Corps
Kindra McDonald immersed herself in the outdoors during a turbulent time in her life. Her journey visiting every Virginia State Park led to a turning point in her career and a new outlook on the future. Kindra shares her experience as an AmeriCorps member and discusses how her training is preparing her to conserve and protect the rare and unique ecosystems of Virginia. Let's Go!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Virginia State Parks
First Landing State Park
False Cape State Park
York River State Park
Belle Isle State Park
Chippokes Plantation State Park
Grayson Highlands State Park
Natural Tunnel State Park
Sky Meadows State Park
Holliday Lake State Park
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park
Breaks Interstate Park
Kiptopeke State Park
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Department of Wildlife Resources
AmeriCorps
Virginia Service and Conservation Corps
Civilian Conservation Corps
Jamestown Settlement
First Day Hike
Mount Rogers
Appalachian Trail
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Department of Forestry
Natural Heritage
Nature Conservancy Virginia
Virginia Master Naturalists
Old Rag Mountain, Shenandoah National Park
Virginia’s Triple Crown
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“I think there's a silver lining to the pandemic a little bit in that a lot of people have really turned to their outside resources… So it brought people outdoors and brought people closer to nature. And I hope that people will continue to journey outside and into state parks.”
-Kindra McDonald, Virginia Service and Conservation Corps
Kindra McDonald immersed herself in the outdoors during a turbulent time in her life. Her journey visiting every Virginia State Park led to a turning point in her career and a new outlook on the future. Kindra shares her experience as an AmeriCorps member and discusses how her training is preparing her to conserve and protect the rare and unique ecosystems of Virginia. Let's Go!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Virginia State Parks
First Landing State Park
False Cape State Park
York River State Park
Belle Isle State Park
Chippokes Plantation State Park
Grayson Highlands State Park
Natural Tunnel State Park
Sky Meadows State Park
Holliday Lake State Park
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park
Breaks Interstate Park
Kiptopeke State Park
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Department of Wildlife Resources
AmeriCorps
Virginia Service and Conservation Corps
Civilian Conservation Corps
Jamestown Settlement
First Day Hike
Mount Rogers
Appalachian Trail
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Department of Forestry
Natural Heritage
Nature Conservancy Virginia
Virginia Master Naturalists
Old Rag Mountain, Shenandoah National Park
Virginia’s Triple Crown
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Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JessicaBowser )
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1. Brian Bell, Keep Virginia Cozy
"The outdoors are for everyone. We just want anybody who joins us outside to feel welcome there." - Brian Bell, Keep Virginia Cozy
Brian Bell is the founder of the Richmond-based nonprofit, Keep Virginia Cozy. An experienced backpacker, hiker, cyclist, and rock climber, Brian transformed his appreciation for the outdoors into a movement that has resulted in the removal of thousands of pounds of litter from Virginia parks, trails, and waterways while cultivating an outdoor community. Brian has been described by friends and conservationists as a “do-gooder”. In this episode, Brian was en route to one of his many outdoor adventures. Let's Go!
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Keep Virginia Cozy Facebook I Instagram
Väsen Brewing Company
High Tor Gear Exchange
Walkabout Outfitters
Appalachian Trail Outfitters
How to make a fire with a Bow Drill
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3. Phil Riggan, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Richmond
“Given the current situation, we call them sanity hikes or sanity bike rides in my family. Hiking is a great thing for social distancing for anybody, especially for families, because you can't stare at the same four walls all day and keep your mental facility straight. So it's important to get out and connect with nature.” -Phil Riggan, Author
From his early days as a child on his grandfather’s farm to recent years exploring the outdoors with his own children, today’s guest, Phil Riggan, has spent a lifetime hiking, biking, paddling, and exploring Virginia. Phil recently hiked over 240 miles to write his new book, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles, Richmond. In this episode, Phil highlights some of his favorite routes and outdoor spaces, including some new and lesser-known areas. From Fredericksburg to Williamsburg, and from Charlottesville to the Northern Neck, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles, Richmond has got you covered. Let’s Go!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Book: 60 Hikes within 60 Miles Richmond
Blue Ridge Parkway
Pilot Mountain, Laurel Fork
Wahrani Nature Park, New Kent County
Appomattox River Trail, Petersburg
Friends of the Lower Appomattox River, Petersburg
Richmond Slave Trail
James River Park System
Virginia State Parks
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Natural Area Preserves
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Wildlife Management Areas
Waller Mill Park, Williamsburg
Virginia Capitol Trail
Greensprings Park, James City County
Walnut Creek Park, Albemarle County
Dorey Park, Henrico County
Bryan Park, Richmond
Leakes Mill Park, Goochland
Rivanna Trail, Charlottesville
River View Park, Charlottesville
Rappahannock River Heritage Trail, Fredericksburg
Walkabout Outfitters
REI
Strava GPS App
W&OD Trail
Channels State Forest, Saltville
Crabtree Falls, Nelson County
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