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Coworkers Annie Nelson (40) and Barbara Budd (55) talk about their love of the trail, cultural messaging of fear that women experience, and the empowering experiences of backcountry travel.

Friends and fellow North Country Scenic Trail hikers Lou Ann Johnson (72) and Joan Young (74) talk about their experiences on the trail. Lou Ann was one of the first people to test hike the trail, and Joan was the...

A conversation with my father about his decision to retire from the US Air Force and move the whole family to New Zealand in the 1970s.

Clemens and his friend went on a road trip to Jenny Lake over the summer. They had a great time hiking and made great memories.

Spouses Ardoth Hassler-Short [no age given] and James Short (75) share a conversation about how they met and about the more than forty years they have spent together.

In this recording, we discuss the highlights of our trip to New Zealand in 2016. On this trip, we also visited Australia but that portion of our trip is not covered in this recording. New Zealand is a beautiful country...

Spouses, Tom Moberg (79) and Mary Moberg (77), talk about their shared interests in travel and the outdoors, and their connection to the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Steve Desroches (47) and Bill Clark (69) talk about their respective global travels.

Jaycee Cappaert shares the challenges and lessons from her NOLS experiences on a 30-day Yukon trip.

Travelers from New Zealand inspired by USA history

Spouses, Jeff Van Winkle (62) and Nancy Van Winkle (62), talk about their connection to the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Grandad’s family history in NZ and UK, our family now and what’s in store for the future

Mariel interview’s her family friend to get advice on keeping life simple

First time backpacking

My brother has been a mountanier his whole life and here are some of his stories.

Here is my story of how I was compassionate with myself when I most needed it!

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Zoe Lewis (57) about her life as a musician and traveling the world.

Andover Stories of American Identity: Andover resident Kevin O'Leary shares his story about his worldly upbringing, and how it all led to his profession of becoming a psychologist to help wounded veterans heal.

Conversation about the New Zealand School Dental Nurse Service and Anglican ministry.

Friends Rennae Gruchalla (72) and Glee Mayer (69) talk about their connection to nature and to the North Country Trail Association.

Max reflects on his 5-week adventure in New Zealand earlier this year. "Sweet as!"

Lauren Ray talks to Alyssa Smith about her experience as a student and HBCUI intern at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site; a backpacking trip in the Ponca Wilderness of Buffalo National River; and giving back to her...