Adventure for your earbuds. California outdoors and travel: Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad Day and Holly Kulak discuss what's new in the world of travel in the West and where to get outdoors.
70. The Holiday Express! Top 10 Travel and Outdoors Stories of 2025
Joy to the wild! And to the simpler ways to get outside and into nature. In this episode, Brad and Holly talk about holiday plans, movies, books, and of course--where to go and what to do for getting a soulful dose of wonder and discovery around California, and points beyond. From national parks to hidden treasures, even a bit of outdoors trivia, tune in for some festive conversation and tips based on Weekend Sherpa's Top 10 adventure stories of the year.
Show Notes:
Top 10 Outdoor Stories of 2025 SF/Northern California (https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/top-10-travel-and-outdoor-adventures-in-northern-california/)
Top 10 Outdoor Stories of 2025 LA/Southern California (https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/top-10-outdoor-adventures-of-the-year-for-southern-california-2025/)
Lab Mice in Nature (https://futurism.com/future-society/lab-mice-nature-rethink-life?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/nature)
Holiday Reads
The Penguin Book of Christmas Stories
25 Nov 2025
69. Talking Turkey and Türkiye (+ Holiday Lights in California)
In this episode Brad and Holly talk about Weekend Sherpa's recent adventure hiking a section of Türkiye's relatively unknown world-class long-distance hiking trail, the Lycian Way. This marvelous and challenging trek overlooking the Turquoise Coast and passing ancient ruins, with beach stops and charming towns along the way, can be done as a guided adventure, a do-it-yourselfer, or a combo of solo hiking with the help of a guiding company's GPS and info App, plus luggage and trailhead transfers. Learn more about it in this episode, and also hear about the cats of Istanbul and the hot air balloon magic in Kapadokya. Then Holly and Brad turn it towards home, discussing some of the best places across California from the most festive and fabulous holiday light exhibitions, to where to enjoy beauti-fall beaches.
Show Notes: Fort Ord Dunes State Park https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/beach-sunset-at-ford-ord-dunes-state-park-in-monterey/ (https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/beach-sunset-at-ford-ord-dunes-state-park-in-monterey/)
Mendocino's Hidden Beach Stairway https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hidden-stairway-beach-to-town-hike-in-mendocino-california/ (https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hidden-stairway-beach-to-town-hike-in-mendocino-california/)
Redding Holiday Lights https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/holiday-getaway-to-redding-2025/ (https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/holiday-getaway-to-redding-2025/)
Paso Robles Sensorio and Central Coast Trail Rides https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/experience-the-extraordinary-sensorio-light-exhibition-in-paso-robles/ (https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/experience-the-extraordinary-sensorio-light-exhibition-in-paso-robles/)https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/go-on-a-guided-horseback-ride-at-the-historic-santa-margarita-ranch-in-paso-robles/ (https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/go-on-a-guided-horseback-ride-at-the-historic-santa-margarita-ranch-in-paso-robles/)
Reno Tahoe's Tom Cooke Trail https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hike-tom-cooke-in-reno-tahoe/ (https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hike-tom-cooke-in-reno-tahoe/)
17 Jul 2025
68. A River Runs Through It
Reno Tahoe is one of the most beautiful places in the country, with its mountain-to-desert scenery, extensive hiking and biking system, along with pristine rivers and lakes! In this episode Brad and Holly talk with adventurer Jim Litchfield, owner of Reno Fly Shop. Jim's passion for rivers knows no bounds: he's fished in places near and far, including Alaska, Bolivia, and Christmas Island. But his favorite spot is home: Reno Tahoe’s Truckee River is premier for fly-fishing experiences and float adventures. Jim talks about his favorite local and international places to enjoy the art and sport of fly fishing. Reno Fly Shop leads a tailored range of guided float and fish adventures within Reno Tahoe and points beyond.
It’s time the for the Weekend Sherpa Adventure Challenge (https://www.weekendsherpa.com/adventure-challenge/)! Get outdoors and get a stylish t-shirt from Weekend Sherpa plus other sponsor gifts as a reward! It’s so easy, but most of all it’s a fun way to enjoy time outside and get some cool stuff in return. You’ll also be entered to win an Adventure Trip for 2 to Reno Tahoe (https://www.visitrenotahoe.com).
Show Notes
Learn more about Reno Fly Shop’s Fly Fishing Lessons and Guided River Adventures (https://renoflyshop.com).
See our story Zen and the Art of Fly Fishing (https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/fly-fishing-lessons-and-adventures-with-reno-fly-shop-in-reno-tahoe/) about our beginner friendly river and fishing adventure with Reno Fly Shop.
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5.0 / 5
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Spotify
4.3 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100
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77
Social presence
94
YouTube
0
Engagement
82
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