Finding Wellness in Nature

Finding Wellness in Nature

The world of Covid-19 has many of us sheltering-in-place and pondering the future.  This can weigh heavily on your mind and it is critical that you dedicate some time to yourself and ensure that you are keeping your head clear and on a positive track.  Easier said...
Spelunking Across America

Spelunking Across America

Who would have thought that on the heels of National Park Week 2020 comes Cave Week!  So today we lace up our hiking boots and head underground to explore and talk about the caves of the National Parks.  Mammoth Cave may be the largest, Carlsbad may be the most...
At Home with the Sea

At Home with the Sea

Today we travel to the beautiful central coast of California to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium.  When it opened in October of 1984 it was the largest public aquarium in the United States.  Although developed and created for the public, the mission has always been the...
National Park Week 2020

National Park Week 2020

Looking to get away while sheltering in place?  There is no time like the present. Get up, virtually get out, and celebrate National Park Week. From April 18th through the 26th, the National Park Service, in partnership with the National Park Foundation, are creating...
Wandering Zen – L’Etoile du Nord

Wandering Zen – L’Etoile du Nord

The official tourism website of Minnesota says it best…YOUR TRUE NORTH ISN’T ON A MAP.  There’s no simple way to find it, no compass to lead the way. Because your True North isn’t a place, it’s a feeling. A state of mind filled with...
Wandering Zen – Griffith Park

Wandering Zen – Griffith Park

Today we welcome Susan Judy to the Wandering But Not Lost Podcast Studio to share some of her stories and insights into one of America’s best urban parks.  Griffith Park is home to so many wonderful sights and incredible things to do for all ages and we’ll...
Stay In & Get Out – Part 3

Stay In & Get Out – Part 3

It may be a while before we can get out and do some wandering, so today we pulled together a collection of videos from the National Park Service that will allow you to do a little exploring from the comfort of your own home.  If you are an NPS fan, it’s a good...
Pondering Wandering

Pondering Wandering

In today’s Zen we chat about wandering during the COVID-19 pandemic and share some ideas on what to do if you do end up staying in for a while.       Stay In & Get Out - Part 1 From Episode 57 of the podcast – it might not be the best time...
Life Lessons from Disney Animation

Life Lessons from Disney Animation

  How many times in your life has someone reminded you to learn from your successes or mistakes and use them as opportunities to grow?  It is always a good idea to take some time to reflect. If you are always striving to sand down some of your rough edges or...
Yosemite NP for Beginners

Yosemite NP for Beginners

  Yosemite is hands down, my favorite place to wander.  The fresh air, meadows, trees, rivers, and waterfalls nestled between a soaring cathedral of granite creates an unforgettable experience each and every time you return.  Today, I want to focus on 5 things...