59: The Backyard Bears of Lake Tahoe Got Me a Job - Riley McClaughry | Endless Venture

60: What An Ocelot Eats - Aaron Davies | Fauna Forever

Aaron Davies is a conservationist and mammal ecologist from the United Kingdom currently working in the Peruvian Amazon as an Assistant Mammal Coordinator with Fauna Forever. He holds a degree in Geography with Applied GIS from the University of Exeter and an MSc in Conservation and Biodiversity. Aaron’s research has focused on ecological change, biodiversity monitoring, and carnivore ecology, including studying how prey communities influence ocelot occupancy in human-impacted landscapes in Tambopata, Peru. His current work centers on mammal monitoring, camera trapping, and wildlife research in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. Go Check Out Aaron's Newest Adventures on Instagram @a.d_ventures_ Gear up your adventures, with WURU Wool - the merino wool apparel for you! Official Sponsor of The Scenic Route Podcast. Explore WURU here: https://wuruwool.com [https://wuruwool.com]

59: The Backyard Bears of Lake Tahoe Got Me a Job - Riley McClaughry | Endless Venture

Riley McClaughry is a wildlife filmmaker, cameraman, and editor who grew up in Sacramento before moving to Lake Tahoe after high school, trading a conventional path for van life and a camera. Starting out filming adventure sports at age 14, he eventually turned his lens toward wildlife, spending six months tracking black bears across the Tahoe basin to produce The Backyard Bear, a self-funded documentary exposing how human behavior is turning wild bears into food-conditioned animals with a death sentence. The film caught the attention of wildlife filmmaker and National Geographic personality Casey Anderson, and Riley has been by his side ever since, traveling the globe as the cameraman and editor behind Endless Venture, shooting everything from grizzlies in Montana to lions and hyenas on the African savanna. Follow Riley on IG @riley.mcclaughry Subscribe to Endless Venture on YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/@endlessventure [http://www.youtube.com/@endlessventure] Gear up your adventures, with WURU Wool - the merino wool apparel for you! Official Sponsor of The Scenic Route Podcast. Explore WURU here: https://wuruwool.com [https://wuruwool.com]

58: The Brother and Sister Duo Turning Their Faith and the Outdoors Into a Business - Salem & Soleil Rutan | Steez Fish

Salem and Soleil are a brother-sister duo from Northern California who grew up homeschooled in the Colorado mountains before relocating with their family to Sandpoint, Idaho in 2024, the same year they launched Steez Fish, an outdoor apparel brand rooted in skate, snow, and fishing culture that started with handmade fleece beanies and has grown into a full gear line. Together they're building a brand around their belief that the passions God gives people are usually the key to a truly purposeful life. Follow Salem and Soleil's Journey Building a Brand on IG @steezfishh Shop Steez Fish Today Via https://steezfish.com [https://steezfish.com] Gear up your adventures, with WURU Wool - the merino wool apparel for you! Official Sponsor of The Scenic Route Podcast. Explore WURU here: https://wuruwool.com [https://wuruwool.com]

57: Observing Means Conserving - Jon Hall | MammalWatching.com

Jon Hall is a dedicated mammal watcher and the founder of MammalWatching.com. He is one of the most active explorers in the quest to find and protect the world's most elusive species. For 20+ years, Jon worked on different ways of measuring wellbeing and progress, most recently with the United Nations' Human Development Index, the global measure of how countries are developing beyond just economic growth, incorporating life expectancy, education, and happiness. Jon's passion for wildlife and his innovative approach to conservation have made significant impacts in preserving Earth's incredible biodiversity. Join the Mammal Watching Community Today Via mammalwatching.com [https://www.mammalwatching.com] Gear up your mammal watching adventures, with WURU Wool - the merino wool apparel for you! Official Sponsor of The Scenic Route Podcast. Explore WURU here: https://wuruwool.com [https://wuruwool.com]

56: The Surprising Power of Storytelling - Kayla Shepherd | Wildlife Photographer

Kayla Shepherd is a wildlife ecologist, conservationist, photographer, and storyteller based in Alaska. Through her work as both a field biologist and content creator, she documents the wildlife and ecosystems of one of the most remote and rapidly changing landscapes in North America. She now focuses on connecting people with nature through her role as a communication specialist with the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council. Kayla uses social media to advocate for wildlife conservation, blending her artistic talents with her scientific background to engage and educate a broader audience. Follow Kayla on Instagram @kaylawildlife Support Kayla's Work Via: kaylawildlife.com [https://www.kaylawildlife.com] Gear up your adventures, with WURU Wool - the merino wool apparel for you! Official Sponsor of The Scenic Route Podcast. Explore WURU here: https://wuruwool.com [https://wuruwool.com]