Weekend Sherpa Podcast: Take It Outside

Weekend Sherpa Podcast: Take It Outside

05.19.2025

Hikers stand atop Lassen Peak in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Hikers stand atop Lassen Peak in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad Day and Holly Kulak discuss what’s happening outdoors in California—and a few points beyond!

New Episode: 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

Top 10 Outdoor Stories of 2025 LA/Southern California

Lab Mice in Nature

Holiday Reads: The Penguin Book of Christmas Stories

Podcast Recommendation: Christmas Past (with Brian Earl)

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