Len Lichvar has been instrumental in the efforts to clean up our rivers. He joined me today to talk about what a Conservation District is, what they do, and what still needs to be done. For more information check out:

https://somersetcd.com/

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My good friend Mike Burke joined me today to talk about the ways you can stay safe while enjoying winter recreation, what kind of training it takes to be a ski patroler, how you can get involved, AND a fairly gorry horror story (I saw the pics so you don't have to!). For info visit:

https://blueknob.com/

https://war-nordic.org/laurel-summit-nordic/

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What a fascinating episode! We recorded a special Saturday edition with Brian Wargo from the Allegheny Plateau Audubon Society. Hes is also the author of Bird! An Exploration in Hawkwatching. I never realized how much the Audubon Society did OR how rich our area was for birding until this conversation. Copies of his book are available on amazon OR at Classic Elements. For more info:

www.alleghenyplateauaudubon.org

www.hawkwatching.net

www.hawkcount.org

https://www.facebook.com/AlleghenyFrontHawkWatch

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Today I was joined by Stephanie Daniels, director of the Johnstown Running club. We talked about... wait for it... running! JRC isn't just a running club, they are also involved in community betterment as well. We covered a lot in this one!

For more information on JRC:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/117817154959390 We also want to thank our sponsor, ReMax Team Realtors! Find the perfect place to live at: movetojohnstown.com or call (814)262-7653 Last but not least, visit us at www.whereadventurelives.org or send show ideas to whereadventurelives814@gmail.com and check out podcast pics at

For more than 100 years, the Game Commission has managed the Commonwealth's wildlife resources for all Pennsylvanians. April Whitsell, State Game Warden for the Southwest Region, joined me to talk about the challenges that the game commission faces, how to get the next generation exctied about the outdoors, and more! For more information visit:

pgc.pa.gov

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The guys behind Allegheny Origins are creating amazing content of their outdoor recreation adventures in the Portage/Johnstown area. THey cover everything from hiking and biking, to whitewater kayaking, to hunting and fishing. My friend Justin Hazlett joined me to talk about all of the rich recreational resources our area has to offer. Check them out below!

https://linktr.ee/alleghenyorigins?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaYV_Q6OytW18_319KmW0uKT7_icE893eOlIkmOFruKHlG0emY1UqZggx4_aem_xE7rLd3g1vjw753ZJ679bw

Thanks to grassroots organizations, like the Shade Creek Watershed Association, our waterways are once again becoming recreation destinations. Vice President, Larry Hutchinson, joined us today to talk about past and future projects SCWA has and is tackling. For mor info:

https://www.shadecreekwatershed.org

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Georgetta Frederick, also known as Trail Mama Hikes, recently completed a 98 day through hike of the Appalacian Trail. She also offeres guided hiking services on our local trails! Find her at:

https://trailmamahikes.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089539843928

We also want to thank our sponsor, ReMax Team Realtors! Find the perfect place to live at: movetojohnstown.com or call (814)262-7653 Last but not least, visit us at www.whereadventurelives.org or send show ideas to whereadventurelives814@gmail.com and check out podcast pics at