Backyard Road Trips

By: Zack Lamothe and Jim Wheeler
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  • Summary

  • Once an avid traveler, writer Zack Lamothe's faraway travel dreams were put on hold as he became a father in 2015. Since then, he's focused on traveling in his own backyard. First a website, and now a podcast where cohosts and New Englanders, Zack and Jim Wheeler talk hiking trails, family-friendly activities, places they enjoy, craft beer and whatever else they desire to. (Along with plenty of harebrained banter). Read more at www.backyardroadtrips.com
    2020
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Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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Episodes
  • Season 5, Episode 13- Climbing Mount Katahdin with Tim Lawless

    Season 5, Episode 13- Climbing Mount Katahdin with Tim Lawless
    Nov 22 2024

    Special guest, Tim Lawless and BYRT co-host, Jim share all about their recent trip hiking Mount Katahdin, Maine's highest point. They detail their journey, from the drive to camping to packing. Zack interviews these two about their life-changing hike. For a photo journey of the Katahdin trip, check out this article on Backyard Road Trips.

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    58 mins
  • Season 5, Episode 12- New England Craft Beer and Hiking

    Season 5, Episode 12- New England Craft Beer and Hiking
    Nov 18 2024

    Jim and Zack reflect on a season of hiking, detailing their western Connecticut journey from this past summer. They also reflect on a season of drinking craft beer, including some of the least impressive beers that they've had. Jim previews his life-changing hike to the top of Maine's Mt. Katahdin, which will be further explained in a future episode.

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    33 mins
  • Season 5, Episode 11 - Malt Liquor Taste Test

    Season 5, Episode 11 - Malt Liquor Taste Test
    Oct 31 2024

    Time to get out your brown paper bags because we're having a malt liquor taste test. With three varieties to sample, Jim and Zack take a sip of three 40's. Find the winner between Colt 45, Steel Reserve and St. Ide's. Any guesses?

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    25 mins

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