The Joy Trip Project Podcast
1) From Wrangell With Love
In 2024 the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree was harvested and delivered from the Tongass National Forest of Wrangell Alaska. For the tenth year in a row, I had the rare privilege to be the official photog...Show More
2) Trump V.S. Harris on the Environment
Good morning, everyone. This week I’m heading to back to Alaska to cover the transport and delivery of the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Working in collaboration with the U.S.D.A. Forest Service a...Show More
3) The Unhidden Minute ~ Black History In 60 Seconds
Give me a minute and let me tell you a story. From the beginning of its creation, the United States of America has been built upon the dedicated efforts of remarkable human beings. Our history is popu...Show More
4) The People's Tree Stands
Immediately following my return from Washington D.C. - I mean on the flight home – I was inundated with kind words of support and condolences for the demise of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Due to ...Show More
5) Eric Cedeño ~ The Bicycle Nomad
For those of us who really love bicycles, I think what we enjoy most is the sense of freedom we get from travel on the open road under our own power. This mechanical device allows us to engage both ou...Show More
6) National Park Service Director Charles Sams
The protection of public land requires the broad ranging vision and leadership of federal service professionals at the highest levels. As the 19th Director of the National Park Service Charles F. Sams...Show More
7) America Outdoors ~ An Interview Baratunde Thurston
When the folks at the Public Broadcasting Service went looking for a charismatic personality to host their latest documentary film series on the natural world, they reached out to a man with just the ...Show More
8) Full Circle Everest: The Story of Demond “Dom” Mullins
On May12, 2022, history was made as the first team of Black American climbers successfully ascended to the summit of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. Known as the Full Circle Everest Expe...Show More
9) In The Words of Robert Stanton
A few weeks before his 80th birthday, I had the rare pleasure to speak by phone to the 15th director of the National Park Service Robert Stanton. From his home in Maryland, Mr. Stanton shared with me ...Show More
10) Exploring Mammoth Cave
Long before the National Park Service was established, the geological site commonly known as Mammoth Cave was a popular tourist attraction. Open to the public for guided tours beginning in 1830’s this...Show More