Busted Knees and Pretty Trees

The DMZ between North and South Korea is home to some pretty wild creatures!

How the Korean DMZ Turned Into a Wildlife Sanctuary In the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the absence of human activity allowed nature and wildlife to flourish.

PROOF! Beauty can be found in the strangest of places!

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Ep. 72 - Me Lovey Midwestey: Our Ode To The Midwest!

Midwest woods, winding rivers, quiet trails, and big open skies! Our newest episode is a love letter to the Midwest outdoors—celebrating the places that shape our adventures. Tune in below!

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Ep. 71 - The Ground Beneath Our Boots: A Conversation with Professor Benjamin Dattilo

Hey all! In case you missed it, last week's episode is for all of you rock hounds out there! We sat down with Professor Benjamin Dattilo from P.F.W. to talk minerals, fossils and so much more - right from beneath our feet here in the Midwest!

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Great news yall! The giant panda is no longer on the endangered species list! Hooray!!!! Still, much more work to do, but a giant step forward!!!

#wildlife #conservation #giantpanda

Giant panda no longer endangered but iconic species still at risk | WWF share.google/uD636llY11cR...

Hahahahah, yeah, we let it slip this go around!

I apologize now for it being a bit raunchy at the beginning! We may have gone off the deepend for a second!

Ep. 67 - Culture Meets Campfire - A Crossover with Justin Neeley

If you havent already checked out our crossover episode with @justinneeley.bsky.social from @cultureddudespod.bsky.social pod, check it out below! Justin brings his absolutely lack of backpacker knowledge to the studio and it is great!

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Coyote scrambles onto Alcatraz Island after perilous, never-before-seen swim Experts have reacted to a viral video of a coyote swimming to Alcatraz Island in what is a surprising first for the San Francisco Bay Area.

A single coyote made the swim to Alcatraz! Experts are puzzled and the theories are swirling! Awesome story below! Check it out!

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A big thanks to Justin Neeley from @cultureddudespod.bsky.social for coming down to the studio and sharing a little Q&A with us! Super fun to answer all the wierd, strange and incite questions you had pertaining to the backcountry!

Did you know America has the largest concentration of wild horses in the world?! Did you also know their diets are adaptable for all seasons?! Well check out the study below if you want to learn more!

UW Researchers Find Wild Horse Diets Adaptable share.google/LWgrZQ2SsBkC...

Welp this dude may have answered the big question! A grizzly can catch a horse in the wild! This bear be scootin!

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Awesome!!! Congrats! And brag away!

This week, our first episode of 2026 and we’re talking upcoming adventures, big ideas, and the trips that have us day-dreaming already—from Isle Royale to the Big Manistee and bird-filled weeks at two of the countries greatest birding festivals! Come travel with us!

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Question for yall! Would a mustang(wild horse) out run a grizzly bear in a full on sprint?! Travey and Paddy say mustang wins, Bradley says grizzly! Who you got!?!

Oh snap! Paddy looks.... excited to record this week! An episode dedicated to all things trips the @bustedpretty.bsky.social boys have planned! Yaking the Big Manistee, backpacking Isle Royale, bird migration festivals and so much more!!!!

Ol' Travey J is back in the studio yall! And this week, that big donkey is taking over news panther duties to discuss a much beloved animal here in the U.S.! Wednesday mornin take a seat next to the fire, kick off the boots and join us for a great conversation!

The boys here at the @bustedpretty.bsky.social are gearing up for another fun trip to the @biggestweekbirding.bsky.social! Soo many birds added to the lifelist and pumped for more!

#biggestweekinamericanbirding #birding #birds #mageemarsh #birdwatching #hiking #podcast #nature

Killer whales find an ‘unlikely friend’ in dolphins Off the coast of British Columbia, dolphins lead killer whales to salmon and earn their share of lunch, a new study reveals.

Documented cases show killer whales collaborating with dolphins to locate and pursue prey—an impressive example of interspecies cooperative foraging. WOW!

#natureislit #outdoors #nature #bustedpretty #science #orcas #killerwhales #dolphins #newspanther

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The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy is tackling the root causes of some of the toughest problems facing people and nature today, replicating good ideas to save many places and improve people’s lives.

Last week we released another episode with a member of The Nature Conservancy and it was awesome! Yall, if you are interested in helping out in whatever way you can, consider following this link!!! Great people doing seriously great work!

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Ep. 64 - Rock by Rock, Fish by Fish: Matt Herbert's Great Lakes Comeback Story!

While we take a little holiday break, dive back into last week’s episode! @mattherbert.bsky.social from The Nature Conservancy absolutely crushed it—restoring Great Lakes reefs, boosting lake whitefish spawning, and pushing conservation science forward!

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This week we have a real fun one for ya! A little game of Sea to Summit Kettle of Friendship! The boys toss back a few beers and dive straight into the burning questions we're all curious about! I suppose. We have a little sneak peak below!

Now that is a fucking bird! Whoop whoop!

LC Nature Park Education | Conservation | Community

Hey Indiana folk! We have a beautiful nature park right in our backyard and you should know about it! Bison and Elk herds and flora for acres! If you are interested in visiting or maybe donating, the link is below!

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Ep. 61 - From Roots to Renewal: Stewardship Stories with Chloe Smith-Guitard

We are back with season 6 and we are back with a bang! Chloe Smith-Guitard from LC Nature Park, located right here in Northeast Indiana, is here to talk bison and elk herds, the conservation community, fighting invasive plant species and tons more! Join us!

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This week we’re heading deep into the wild with Chloe Smith-Guitard from Fort Wayne’s own LC Nature Park! From bison-sized conservation wins to the behind-the-scenes magic of land stewardship, this one is PACKED with adventure!

Would you look at this, another happy story we are psyched about! A new hope for the black rhino! LFG!!!

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Ep. 60 - A Very Thankful Season 6 Recap

Season 6 wrapped! We’re diving back through the trails, tales, busted knees, and pretty trees that made this season unforgettable. Grab some leftovers, hit play, and reminisce with us!

#Podcast #Outdoors #Backpacking #Season6Recap #conservation ##newspanther

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Innovative New Device May Help Prevent Coral Bleaching Four University of Miami engineering students have created an innovative device to shield corals from strong ultraviolet rays during the summer.

Way to go University of Miami engineering students for creating an innovative way to potentially prevent further coral bleaching!!! We are watching and crossing our fingers! Much respect!

#engineering #nature #oceans #coralreefs #savetheplanet

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Ep. 59 - Rebuilding the Frontier: Inside Fort Wayne's Old Fort w/ Harrison Snyder

Calling all history buffs, Indiana residents and early American reenactors! This episode is for you! We had a wonderful time interviewing Harrison Snyder with @historicfortwayne.bsky.social! Come take a listen and make sure to follow, like and maybe download!

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