Join us for true stories about the adventures, heroes, and misfits that shaped society by exploring and pushing the limits of the unknown. Each episode is a short story about interesting people, beautiful places, and the challenging decisions of some of history’s greatest adventures. We explore famous firsts, near misses, lost expeditions, pioneering missions, quirky events, forgotten achievements - and why they matter. Adventures highlight the extremes of the human experience. Risks amplify potential outcomes and make extraordinary moments even more fascinating. Every adventure is different, but the lessons are often timeless and universal. We profile diverse adventurers from around the world. Immerse ourselves in the context of different times in history. And, see what we can learn from hiking, biking, climbing, kayaking, traveling, mountaineering, sailing, surfing, skiing, Overlanding, flying, and more. There’s a story to almost every adventure, and we hope you are inspired and better prepared for whatever adventure lies ahead. The Adventure Almanac is brought to you by the team at Adventure Nerds. Are you ready for an adventure? Alright then, let’s go!
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Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Did you know that good camping food might be one of the main reasons why the US has a National Parks system? Steven Mather usually gets most of the credit for founding the National Parks Service, but the American landscape and Tie Sing’s cooking made a very memorable impression on the group. Tie Sing was a Chinese-American cook that used creativity to overcome adversity on the famous Mather Mountain Party adventure in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Eighteen influential businessmen, politicians, and writers embarked on a hiking and horseback riding trip from Sequoia Park to Yosemite, and they came out of the wilderness inspired and full of amazing food.
https://adventurenerds.com/podcast/chef-tie-sing-and-the-founding-of-the-national-parks-service/
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Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
What was your favorite road trip? Do you remember your first road trip? Bertha Benz and Karl Benz started the automobile factory that became Mercedes-Benz. However, if it wasn’t for Bertha, Karl’s automobile might not have made it out of the garage. In this episode, we learn about the creation of the first automobile, and Bertha’s courage and creativity as she completed the first road trip.
https://adventurenerds.com/podcast/bertha-benz-and-the-first-road-trip/
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