S08 - Episode #02 - Larkin

In this week's episode we have an incredible guest, originally from East Texas, but currently a Park Aide at Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park. His name is Larkin and you can follow him on Instagram, @larkinthepark509

Larkin shares his hiking and outdoor journey from his start in East Texas and the road trip that kicked off his passion for travel and the outdoors. We hear about his time in Colorado hiking 14ers and most recently as a Park Aid in Eastern Washington. Lastly we also hear about his experience exploring one of Colorado’s Lost National Monuments.

Episode Links:
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
Monster Mart in Arkansas
Espresso Chalet

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This episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic

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