The Trail Less Traveled

11/02/2025

These rescue dogs’ joyful faces capture the heart of what it means to serve with loyalty and love. During a training session in the snow, they discovered a person buried beneath — their instincts and excitement shining through in every wag and stare.

Each expression tells a story of courage, teamwork, and the unspoken bond between humans and dogs. These amazing animals dedicate their lives to saving others, braving harsh conditions with unwavering determination.

In their eyes, you can see purpose — proof that compassion doesn’t always come from words, but from action and devotion. 🐾❄️

10/01/2025

Dr. Jane Goodall walked a trail that changed the world. From the forests of Gombe to stages across the globe, she showed us that science and storytelling could live side by side… that wonder could be as powerful as data, and that compassion could fuel conservation.

On “The Trail Less Traveled,” we explore the wild edges where adventure and conservation meet. Jane blazed that path LONG before us. She taught us that every trek into the unknown is an opportunity to learn, to protect, and to believe in ourselves.

Her three simple truths: work hard, take every opportunity, believe in yourself — remain a compass for anyone seeking to live with purpose in wild places.

Jane’s journey continues in each of us who choose curiosity, empathy, and courage. May we honor her by carrying the torch forward, one trail at a time. 🕯️

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09/21/2025

Episode 681 premieres tonight from 6-7 MST. Join us for an interview with, Kelly Dix, retired scientist and volunteer with the “Visiting Naturalist in the Schools Program” with the Montana Natural History Center.

Throughout her career in biomedical research she spent her spare time backpacking and exploring the mountain west with her husband. Kelly found her true passion in retirement, sharing her enthusiasm for science and nature with others. After moving to Montana with her husband in 2016 Kelly found her home at the MNHC and she has been involved with the VNS, Montana Master Naturalist, WOW, and other programs ever since. When she’s not volunteering at MNHC, you can find her at the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium, hiking almost anywhere, or taking way too many photos of just about anything in the natural world.

Listen every Sunday evening from 6-7 MST.

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Podcast available everywhere and at www.TrailLessTraveled.net

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09/08/2025

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09/05/2025

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Launched by Filipino artist and surfer Archie Geotina (), the Pearls Project (.online) began in the waters of Siargao. The project created a space for renewed narratives where the modern Filipino women move with confidence and purpose.

In an offshoot project called Pearls: Baler, the exhibit brought intergenerational stories of Filipina surfers. Marie Cabel, originally from Davao, took on dual roles as both photographer and muse while seven months pregnant. “I wanted to share my own journey, as a pregnant surfer and a mom who continues to surf, hoping it would add another layer of inspiration,” Cabel tells Vogue Philippines. “I think this project beautifully demonstrates that surfing is for everyone, regardless of age or life stage, and can be a source of empowerment and strength for women.”

Read more here: Filipino artist and surfer Archie Geotina launched the Pearls Project, a photo series set in the waters of Siargao. The project created a space for renewed narratives where the modern Filipino women move with confidence and purpose.

Read more here: https://vogue.ph/beauty/pearls-project-surfing-philippines-and-beyond/

Photographed by and , Beauty Editor .orena, styling by and , written by , Vogue Philippines, September 2025.

08/15/2025

Lynx Vilden has traveled, explored, and researched the nature and traditional cultures of arctic, mountain, and desert regions from Hudson Bay to the Kalahari Desert.

Listen to her interview on "The Trail Less Traveled" wherever you get your podcasts and at TrailLessTraveled.net

08/13/2025

Lynx Vilden is a renowned author, wilderness guide, and ancestral skills teacher known for her immersive “Stone Age Projects,” where participants live off the land using only primitive tools and techniques.

With over three decades of experience in earth-based living, Lynx has dedicated her life to reconnecting people with the rhythms of the natural world through traditional lifeways. Her teachings blend deep ecological awareness with hands-on instruction in skills such as hide tanning, fire-making, and shelter-building, inspiring a global movement toward rewilding and self-sufficiency.

Her work has been featured in documentaries, books, and international media, and she continues to guide others on the path of ancestral remembrance and ecological belonging.

"The Trail Less Traveled" podcast is available everywhere you find podcasts and at www.TrailLessTraveled.net

Please help us keep the podcast version of the show advertisement free while also supporting our educational outreach efforts by donating $3/month on Patreon. To donate, visit Patreon.com/TrailLessTraveled

08/10/2025

Episode 675 premieres tonight from 6-7 MST. Join us in the forest for an interview with Lynx Vilden. Lynx is a renowned author, wilderness guide, and ancestral skills teacher known for her immersive “Stone Age Projects,” where participants live off the land using only primitive tools and techniques.

With over three decades of experience in earth-based living, Lynx has dedicated her life to reconnecting people with the rhythms of the natural world through traditional lifeways. Her teachings blend deep ecological awareness with hands-on instruction in skills such as hide tanning, fire-making, and shelter-building, inspiring a global movement toward rewilding and self-sufficiency. Her work has been featured in documentaries, books, and international media, and she continues to guide others on the path of ancestral remembrance and ecological belonging.

Listen to The Trail Less Traveled every Sunday evening from 6-7 MST.

Tune in locally on the Trail 1033 FM and at Trail1033.com

Podcast available everywhere and at www.TrailLessTraveled.net

Please help us keep the podcast version of the show advertisement free while also supporting our educational outreach efforts by donating $3/month on Patreon. To donate, visit Patreon.com/TrailLessTraveled

08/08/2025