Best Trail Less Traveled Podcasts (2025)

As communities across Indiana gear up for a spooky Halloween, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has a few recommendations to make the day as safe as it is fun. Delivery robots, similar to ones you might have seen taking food around town, are making their way into hospitals. The National Future Farmers of America Convention and Expo wi…

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Remote Roundup: True Costs of Long-Term Travel, Taxes & Borderless Living, an Underrated Productivity Habit, + More (October 2025) 1:17:08

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What tools and routines make the biggest difference for nomads? What really drives down your cost of living abroad, and what are you giving up to get there? On this month’s episode, Caitlin and Janessa swap stories on budgeting, daily tradeoffs, and what it takes to feel comfortable in constant motion. You'll hear their thoughts on shifting priorit…

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Stolen Indy Zoo Tortoises Returned, Purdue’s Earhart Expedition Delayed, IN Lt. Gov. Steps Into Local School Property Tax Issue, IN’s Monthly Employment Report Delayed Due To Govt. Shutdown

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Earlier this week, the Indiana State Police called for the public’s help to help find two tortoises stolen from the Indianapolis Zoo. The tortoises have been found. An overseas expedition to potentially find the remains of Amelia Earhart’s plane has been delayed. Indiana’s lieutenant governor has stepped into a local issue over a school property ta…

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Mastering the Mind for Survival with Wes Harper 26:27

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Wes Harper was born on February 22, 1970, in Washington D.C., and grew up in rural Northern Virginia, where he developed a deep love for the outdoors through camping, fishing, and hunting. At 26, he founded LightWire, Inc., an IT company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, which he still owns and operates today, serving clients worldwide. Wes lives w…

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Two Stolen From Indy Zoo, IMPD Releases Initial 5-Year Strategic Plan Draft, Religious Leaders Gathered Outside Miami Correctional, Dems Respond To Redistricting Special Session 5:44

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A week before the world learned of a jewelry heist in France, the Indianapolis zoo was grappling with a theft of its own: two small tortoises. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department recently released the initial draft of its 5-year strategic plan after months of gathering community input and data. About 100 clergy, religious leaders and co…

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7 Epic Travel Fitness Adventures (For All Levels) and Solo Travel for Transformation with Heidi Nicklaus (+ Jason’s Ultimate Travel Blunder) 1:11:23

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What would your travels look like if you planned them around the most epic, life-shaping active adventures you could dream up? Heidi Niklaus is the founder of Heidi Runs Abroad LLC, where she helps travelers, expats, and digital nomads maintain their wellness routines on the road. With a background in higher education at Rutgers University, she piv…

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Gov. Braun Calls Session to Redraw Indiana's Maps, Energy Bill Program No Longer Using 211, State Fair Leader Retires, Hamilton County Crisis Center Opens 5:03

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Governor Mike Braun said he'll sign a proclamation to call for a special legislative session, to consider redrawing the boundaries of Indiana’s congressional districts. A program that helps Hoosiers pay their energy bills will no longer use the 211 phone service for applications. The executive director of the Indiana State Fair Commission announced…

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First IN HS Girls Flag Football Champion, Mitch Daniels Opposes Mid-Cycle Redistricting, 2nd Comment Period FOr BMV Gender Marker Rule, New Google Data Center Power Usage 6:00

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This past weekend the inaugural Indiana high school girls flag football crowned its first champion. Former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels publicly opposed mid-cycle redistricting in a Washington Post op ed Wednesday. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is opening a second public comment period on a proposed rule to eliminate gender changes on driv…

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Nickel Plate Trail Section Complete, Some Downtown Indy Become Two-Way, State-Approved Program Changes How Indy Schools Share Resources, Clinton County EMS’s New Breathing Tech 4:34

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Indianapolis and state officials celebrated the completion of a section of trail that will eventually connect Indianapolis, Fishers, and Noblesville. The City of Indianapolis is converting a handful of downtown streets from one-way to two-way traffic. A state-approved pilot program that could change how Indianapolis schools share buses and building…

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Abby Care Opens New Indy Office, No Indiana Teachers Lost Licenses Over Kirk Comments, Gleaners Offers Free Food To Government Workers Amid Shutdown, Tucker Carlson Visits IU 5:41

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An agency that assists people caring for a family member on Medicaid is expanding in Indianapolis. Last month, Gov. Mike Braun warned that Indiana teachers could lose their licenses over statements made related to conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death. Free food is available for government workers impacted by the shutdown in Indiana. Conservat…

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Carmel Christkindlmarkt Will Offer New Shuttle Service, Bipartisan Push Against AES Price Increase, IBLC Urge GOP Colleagues Against Redistricting, Joint Investigation Into Hogsett Admin 9:18

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Carmel’s Christkindlmarkt is set to debut a free shuttle service. A bipartisan majority of Indianapolis City-County Council members have spoken out against AES' new plan to raise electricity prices. Lawmakers from the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus are calling on their Republican colleagues to fight back against a congressional redistricting push…

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Top 15 USA National Park Hikes: From Iconic Must-Dos to Hidden Wilderness Gems with Jason Frye 1:33:59

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What if the best hikes in America’s national parks aren’t the ones you’ve already heard of? Jason Frye is a travel and outdoor writer who grew up in the mountains of West Virginia and now lives in North Carolina near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. His latest book with Moon Travel Guides, USA National Parks Hiking: The Top 100 Trails, cove…

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AES Indiana Reaches Tentative Settlement With Indy, Purdue Exponent Travels To IU In Support Of Student Newspaper, Northeast Side Park Gets Improvements, No Kings 2.0 Protest In Indy 5:40

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AES Indiana has reached a tentative settlement with the City of Indianapolis over the utility company's proposal to raise prices on electricity. Staff of Purdue’s independent student newspaper, The Exponent, traveled from West Lafayette to Bloomington on Friday, distributing thousands of copies of a special edition paper supporting student journali…

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Southside Park Reopens After Renovation, Indy Airport Declines To Show Partisan Video, Hoosiers Dissatisfied With Major Political Parties, IN Communities Push Back On Data Centers 5:09

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A southside park is once again open to the public after a substantial renovation. Passengers at the Indianapolis International Airport will not be subject to a partisan video from the Department of Homeland Security regarding the shutdown. Hoosiers are dissatisfied with both major political parties, according to a new poll. Indiana is at the center…

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Public College and University Incentives, Tom Homan's Visit to Indy, Union Contract for Marion County Public Defenders, IU Fires Adviser of Student Media and Stops Printing Daily Student 9:00

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Indiana rewards its public colleges and universities for outcomes such as low-income youth enrollment and on-time degree completion – but the statehouse defunded that program, and universities won't see that money for at least two years. President Donald Trump's "border czar" Tom Homan joined Indiana lawmakers Tuesday to push immigration enforcemen…

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Free Leadership Summit for Young Women, Purdue Expands Footprint in Indianapolis, Groups Gather to Discuss Immigration Enforcement, Data Center Protest in Martindale Brightwood 5:50

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Local nonprofit HOPS Heart of Charity, HOPS stands for Helping Other People Succeed, will host a free leadership summit this weekend on the far east side. Purdue University will purchase the Canal Square Apartments in downtown Indianapolis, part of the school's plan to expand its footprint in the city. The Trump administration's immigration enforce…

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Mark Sanchez Booked Over Weekend, Indy Animal Care Services Offers New Program, Key Section Of Rail-To-Trail Project Complete, One in Five Indiana Residents Have Medical Debt In Collections 4:44

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Former NFL player and FOX Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was booked and released at the Marion County jail Sunday morning. Shelter dogs are getting break from their kennels. A key section of a west side, rail-to-trail project was completed last week. Roughly one in five Indiana residents has medical debt that is currently in collections, according to …

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How to Harness the Power of Your Intuition (Using the Icelandic Concept of Innsæi) with Hrund Gunnsteinsdottir 1:28:34

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What would life feel like if you could reliably tap into your intuition, even when your logic is pulling in another direction? Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir is an Icelandic author, speaker, and creative leader known for popularizing the concept of InnSæi, the Icelandic approach to intuition. She spent years working in international development (including …

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DigIndy Construction Complete, Protest Against Child Care Funding Cuts, VP JD Vance Meets With Republican State Senators About Redistricting, Ten Years Of WFYI's Small Studio Sessions 9:48

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Indianapolis waterways should be cleaner than ever, thanks to a newly completed construction project deep under the city. A small crowd of mostly women — some with children in tow — gathered on the steps of the Indiana State House Friday. Also on Friday, protesters rallied at the Statehouse to oppose redrawing Indiana’s congressional maps. For 10 y…

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Indy Airport Loses Grant for Solar Farm, Disabled Artist Recognized for Resilience, Free Watch Party for Indianapolis Colts, What We Learned from Survey of Indiana Pride Organizations 8:01

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The Indianapolis Airport has lost grant funding for renewable energy at the direction of the Trump administration. A disabled artist in Indiana is being recognized for his creativity and resilience. The Indianapolis Colts will host a free watch party this Sunday for their game against the Falcons. Grassroots Pride events are growing even as the Tru…

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Indy Leaders Want AES To Withdraw Plan For Higher Rates, When Could IN Lawmakers Address Redistricting, IN Colleges Lose Outcome-Based Funding, Increase In Average Hoosier Wage 5:16

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Indianapolis leaders call on power company A-E-S Indiana to withdraw its plan to raise rates. As lawmakers consider redrawing Indiana's congressional districts, the biggest question remains: When? Indiana rewards its public colleges and universities for outcomes such as low-income youth enrollment and on-time degree completion. The average wage for…

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Wayne Township’s Next Schools Chief, Purdue Researchers’ Earhart Expedition, Beau Bayh To Run For IN Sec. Of State Candidacy, Mental Health/Substance Abuse-Related Crisis Team Expands 5:37

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Wayne Township has chosen its next schools chief. Longtime district leader Shenia Suggs was approved in a unanimous board vote Monday night/this week. In less than a month, researchers from Purdue University will take part in an expedition to investigate the potential site of the remains of Amelia Earhart’s plane. Beau Bayh, a 29-year-old Marine Co…

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Indy City-County Council Approves Next Year’s Budget, Residents Get New Trash Bins, IPS Leader Against All-Charter School System, Fox Analyst Mark Sanchez Charged With Felony 5:25

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Indy City-County Council Votes On Budget, Mark Sanchez Charged After Downtown Fight, YMCA Of Greater Indy Launches Fundraiser, ICE Fears Keep People Away From Doctor Visits 7:57

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The Indianapolis City County Council will vote to approve next year’s budget tonight. Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was charged after a downtown Indianapolis fight over the weekend that left him hospitalized. The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis launched a fundraiser last week to help foot the bill for child care for low-income families. Early th…

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Update On Cyclist Deaths Story, Clean Up Effort At Historic Women’s Prison, Elanco’s New Global Headquarters, IN Infant Mortality Numbers, Investigation Into Lawrence Mental Health Facility 9:21

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A recent addition to the city budget did earmark one million dollars for pedestrian and traffic safety. The Vision for the Prison event Saturday will invite community members beyond the fence of the historic women’s prison site to take part in clean-up efforts and see plans for the property. A long-awaited project in the overhaul of the old GM stam…

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Indiana Federal Workers Furloughed, 2025 Deadliest Year For Indy Cyclists, 100% Tariff on Pharmaceutical Drugs Made Outside U.S., ICE Detainees Can Now Be Held At Miami Correctional 5:25

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Federal employees across Indiana were furloughed or forced to work without pay starting yesterday because of a government shutdown. A new report shows 2025 is already the deadliest year on record for cyclists in Indianapolis. President Trump announced a one hundred percent tariff on pharmaceutical drugs manufactured outside of the United States, th…

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Surviving On a Desert Island + Transformative Travel with Tom Williams from Desert Island Survival 1:18:05

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IPS offers Closed School Building For $1, Purdue Ends Program To Help Low-Income Students, Fewer International Student Enrollment, Immigrants Skip Doctor Visits Fearing Deportation 8:24

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Indianapolis Public Schools is offering a long-closed school building for one dollar. Purdue University abruptly ended a popular statewide program Tuesday to help low-income Indiana students go to college. Universities in Central Indiana have fewer international students this fall, according to recent enrollment data. Increased activity from Immigr…

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Judge Orders Jury Trial In Lugar Tower Suit, Student Newspaper No Longer Employs International Students, Trump Releases Classified Earhart Docs, Indiana Fever One Game Away From Finals 6:02

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A Marion County judge ordered a jury trial for a lawsuit brought by residents of a troubled public housing complex. Purdue University’s independent student newspaper, The Purdue Exponent, will no longer employ international students. President Donald Trump has taken a sudden interest in the decades old mystery surrounding pilot Amelia Earhart. Faci…

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Top 7 French Riviera Hidden Gems (A Local’s Guide) + A Lifestyle Redesign Built Around Travel with Cédric Pages 1:03:10

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Downtown Indy Is Thriving, IMPD Announce Results From Operation Guardian, Increased Foreclosures In Marion County, Doctors At Odds With Trump On Tylenol Announcement 4:37

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Downtown Indianapolis is growing and thriving according to the newly named Downtown Indy Alliance. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced results from a new arrest initiative that played out last week. The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana reports an increased number of foreclosures in Marion County. Some expectant mothers a…

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Indiana Pacers matriarch Nancy Leonard passed away, Taiwan Officials Set To Purchase Indiana Crops, IEDC Will Release Forensic Examination, Report Shows How To Reduce Eviction Filings 5:08

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Indiana Pacers matriarch Nancy Leonard passed away Tuesday evening at the age of 93. Governor Mike Braun signed letters of intent Thursday with Taiwanese officials to purchase nearly six point four billion dollars of Indiana corn and soybeans over the next four years. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. will release the results of a forensic exa…

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Todd Rokita Reopens Case Against IHA’s Lugar Tower, Two Purdue Alumni Chosen By NASA, Trump Admin Ends Federal Hunger Report, Local Recovery Program Expands Services 5:01

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Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office reopened a court case in August related to the Indianapolis Housing Agency’s troubled Lugar Tower. Two Purdue University alumni have been selected for NASA’s 2025 class, continuing the school's legacy as the "Cradle of Astronauts." The Trump administration is ending the federal government’s annual report on hun…

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Remote Roundup: Intentional Travel, Nomadding Berlin, Work Setups, Co-Living Trends, Overhyped Destinations (September 2025) 1:00:59

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Indy ArtsGarden Celebrates 30 Years, ACLU Files Suit Against BSU President, USA Gymnastics Has New Headquarters In Noblesville, Construction Begins On New Affordable Housing In Indy 5:33

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The Indianapolis ArtsGarden celebrates 30 years this month as a landmark destination downtown where arts and culture collide. The ACLU of Indiana has filed a lawsuit against Ball State University’s president over the firing of an employee who posted about Charlie Kirk’s death on social media. USA Gymnastics has selected Noblesville as the location …

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Google Drops Rezoning Plan For Data Center, Leaders Discuss Importance of Civility, All Fountain Square Encampment Members Housed, Push Back Against Rokita’s Investigation Into Exodus 6:06

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Google has dropped its plan to rezone hundreds of acres on the southeast side of Marion County for a massive data center campus. Community leaders from across the country will gather in Carmel this weekend to discuss the importance of civility in the face of growing political violence. Everyone who was living at an encampment in Fountain Square has…

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Traveling with No Destination and No Goals: Lessons from a 3-Year, 38,000-Mile Solo Bike Ride Around the World with Jacob Lemanski 56:38

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Hamilton Co. Says No To Vote Centers, Kirk Vigil Held In Zionsville, Teachers Could Lose License Over Kirk Comments, Data Center Decision Tonight, State Funding For Federal Detention Center 6:23

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Vote centers will not be coming to Hamilton County for upcoming elections. A crowd gathered in Zionsville Sunday night to honor the life of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah earlier this month. Governor Mike Braun says teachers could lose their license for making negative statements about conservative activist Charlie…

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Listening to Nature: Master Naturalist, Kelly Dix. 46:18

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Kelly Dix was raised in Lyndonville, NY, where time spent outside sparked her curiosity and awe of the natural world. She holds degrees in Mathematics, Environmental Sciences & Engineering, and Toxicology. Throughout her career in biomedical research she spent her spare time backpacking and exploring the mountain west with her husband. Kelly found …