I have now successfully made it across Lake Sakakawea and at last down the Missouri River to Bismarck, North Dakota. My special guest for this podcast is Aaron Butcher, talented long time singer-songwriter, musician, and over all soulful human

The Gift of Generosity - Peggy Hellandsaas - Tobacco Gardens, North Dakota

Aug 8th, 2023 1h 15m

After weathering a big storm in my tent on the Northside of Lake Sakakawea, I managed to reach Tobacco Gardens, a campground and haven for travellers, families, and outdoor enthusiasts. It is owned and run by an incredible lady called Peggy Hel

Finding Power in Vulnerability - The Lucky Valentines - Ft. Benton, Montana

Jul 25th, 2023 2h 29m

After a week preparing in Great Falls, Montana. I have finally begun paddling my way down the Missouri River with the first stop in Ft. Benton. Known as the birthplace of Montana. This small town has an incredible connection to the river and

Big Sky Country - Tracy Jerman - Great Falls, Montana

Jul 11th, 2023 1h 30m

I am pleased to announce my return to the river and the beginning of the second season of my canoe journey across America! The following conversation is with Tracy Jerman from Great Falls Montana. A wonderful and wise human being who hosted

Transformational Journeys and Carpe Diem - Jim Emanuel - Helena, Montana

Sep 14th, 2022 1h 25m

So I have now completed my 400 mile bicycle portage through the Rockies and despite a very old yet sturdy bike without a front derailer, narrow/sometimes treacherous roads, and often steep windy and windy terrain, I had the pleasure of traversi

Connecting at the Confluence - Gregory Ray - Lewiston, Idaho.

Aug 30th, 2022 1h 21m

I have now successfully reached Lewiston, Idaho and completed the upstream paddle on my canoe odyssey across the country. It’s hard to put into words what completing this section has meant to me as I have paddled and portaged upstream through b

Live Your Life Like a Good Story - John Macbeth - Pasco, Washington.

Aug 20th, 2022 3h 10m

After paddling through the rest of the eastern Columbia River Gorge which brought with it a heat wave of 110 degrees or 43 degrees celsius for more than a week. I managed to finally reach the mouth of the Snake River and begin my ascent to Lewi

Rivers For Change - Danielle Katz - Hood River, Oregon

Jul 9th, 2022 1h 16m

After an extended visit in the beautiful town of St. Helens, Oregon, I ended up having to switch gears due to excessive flooding and debris and bicycled 75 miles through Portland to the town of Cascade Locks just above the Bonneville Dam. This

Embrace Your Inner Maverick - Jesse the Pirate - St. Helens, Oregon

Jun 23rd, 2022 1h 57m

After a great visit with Chris Algero in Longview, I paddled up through Rainier, Oregon to Prescott Park where I met and visited with the wonderful camp hosts George and Debbie. The current on the Columbia has become very powerful at times. Wit

Making Friends With Fear to Enrich Your Life - Chris Algero - Longview, Washington

Jun 13th, 2022 1h 21m

The following is a conversation with my host in Longview, Washington, Chris Algero, who is a Scientific Technician for the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. Originally from New Orleans, Chris moved to the Northwest to live his d

Taking a Leap of Faith to Build Your Dreams - Javier Sanchez - Cathlamet, Washington

Jun 6th, 2022 1h 5m

The following is a conversation with Javier Sanchez. Co-owner of the Mile 38 Brewery. He and his husband Rex moved to Cathlamet from Seattle a few years ago and are in the process of transitioning out of corporate jobs to build their dream of l

Believing in Yourself in Times of Change - Diana Kirk - Astoria, Oregon.

May 25th, 2022 1h 31m

Diana Kirk is from Astoria, Oregon. Writer, entrepreneur, business owner, and world traveler, she was kind enough to host me at her air bnb as I prepared to launch my canoe journey across America.

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