S12 - Episode #07 - Grant & John

Grant, @gallivanting.with.grant & John, @journey.with.john22

🎙️ Chasing National Parks: A Father–Son Quest 🥾🌄

In this special Hikes & Mics episode, we’re joined by Grant for his return to the podcast — and for the first time ever, his dad John steps up to the mic! Recorded in person at a lookout over a freshly snow-covered Washington Pass near North Cascades National Park, this heartfelt conversation explores what becomes possible when a shared love for the outdoors turns into a 13-year legacy of adventure.

Grant and John take us back to where it started in the Sierra Nevada, sharing the funny moments, near-mishaps, and breathtaking peaks that have shaped their annual father–son road trips across the country. We talk about everything from changing roles on trail to learning from wild weather, celebrating small wins, cowboy hat stories, and how hiking together has strengthened their relationship through every season of life.

🎧 Tune in for a beautiful reminder that the best views are the ones you share — and that it’s never too late to start a family hiking tradition.

Episode Links:
Grant on Instagram
Grant's Linktree
John on Instagram

This episode was Produced by Jordyn Smith, follow her on Instagram @jordyn.journeys

Follow us on Instagram, @Hikesandmics

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

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