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Why This Podcast Exists
The heart behind the show and the kind of family-friendly outdoor stories you can expect from Old Tales, New Trails.
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Old Tales, New Trails
Stories worth passing down
Real outdoor stories told in a way families can listen to together — built around adventure, lessons learned, and the kind of memories that stay with you long after the trail ends.
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About
Story first. Family friendly. Built to last.
Old Tales, New Trails is built around outdoor stories that kids can listen to and parents can trust. The goal is simple: tell memorable stories from the woods, the water, and the road home — then pass along the lessons that came with them.
I decided to start this podcast after searching for outdoor stories that my kids would enjoy and had a hard time finding a good fit. There are many great outdoor podcasts but few that focus on the story. The layout of the podcast is intentional to keep it that way.
With that said, my genuine hope is that adventurists of all ages would enjoy our stories. The outdoors and the things we learn from them aren't meant to be held onto.... they need to be PASSED DOWN to the next generation.
Episodes
Featured stories from the trail.
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Chaos in the Canoe
A family canoe adventure with plenty of unpredictability, camp memories, and the kind of moments that become stories later.
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Wyoming Bull in the Thicket
A hard-earned elk story with pressure, mistakes, lessons learned, and a reminder that preparation still matters even when the plan changes.
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Miles, Meat, Midnight
A longer-form Montana elk story built around hard country, a tough pack-out, and the memories that last after the hunt is over.
More episodes comingColoring Pages
The first of many.
Free bonus pages, printable bundles, and more are on the way. For now, here is the first downloadable page.
Boundary Waters Bonus Page
A quiet moment from the water’s edge—built to spark imagination and bring the outdoors home.
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