Outside She Goes

When we picture lighthouse keepers, we tend to imagine something romantic and solitary—a bearded man on a rocky shore, battling the elements. But in the United States during the 19th century, lighthouse keeping was deeply practical, deeply demanding work, and women were far more involved than most of us realize.In this episode, we take a closer look at female lighthouse keepers and the essential role they played in keeping early America functioning by focusing on two women: Abbie Burgess and Ida Lewis.Let us know what you think in the comments!Sources: Beacons of History: The Women Lighthouse Keepers of National Marine SanctuariesUnited States Lighthouse Society: Female KeepersTwin Lights: Honoring Women Lighthouse Keepers for Women’s History MonthArlington Cemetery: The Bravest Woman in AmericaUnited States Coast Guard: Female Lighthouse KeepersHeroines of the Hudson: The Untold Story of 19th-Century Women Lighthouse KeepersWikipedia: Abbie BurgessUnited States Coast Guard: Abbie BurgessUnited States Coast Guard: Ida LewisWikipedia: Ida LewisWikipedia: Ida Lewis Rock Light

Monster is releasing women 's-specific energy drinks, and the internet is up in arms! Make sure you listen in to hear our thoughts about this new beverage. https://parade.com/news/backlash-erupts-monster-energy-drink-female-focused-flrt-line

Exploration of the history of stagecoach women, highlighting their bravery and resilience in delivering mail across treacherous terrains in the 1700s and 1800s. Recounts stories of remarkable women like Stagecoach Mary and Charlie Parkhurst, who defied societal norms and proved their strength in a male-dominated world. Highlights include Mary Fields and Charley Parkhurst.SourcesStagecoach Women by Cheryl Mullenbach https://about.usps.com/who/profile/history/pdf/women-carriers.pdfhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7gvCnZCKXwhttps://about.usps.com/who/profile/history/pdf/women-carriers.pdfhttps://www.transgenderhistorymonth.com/tht/charley-parkhursthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0ZlSS1vn8Y

Today we discuss Sarah Perry, the UK based runner who became the last woman standing at the Backyard Ultra and the ONLY person to finish the daunting Hill. https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/46700309/british-runner-sarah-perry-sets-new-records-backyard-ultra-world-championships

In today's episode we discuss two women who are taking back the land and how we look and interact with our food. From foraging to community gardens we talk about it all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMPT2ezbZs4https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tdG8qMmQfGOXvBwPNWHDN?si=206a737cbc58476chttps://now.tufts.edu/2025/11/04/black-forager-nibbles-campushttps://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2021/09/09/173838801/meet-alexis-nikole-nelson-the-wildly-popular-black-foragerhttps://www.npr.org/2021/09/03/1033865919/alexis-nikole-nelson-how-foraging-restored-my-relationship-with-foodhttps://humansandnature.org/vandana-shiva/

Happy 2026!! This was a little schedule rearrangement, so apologies for not acknowledging the new year or first episode back. Erin Jackson's journey to speed skating was unorthodox.. as it started on land! Tune in today and let us know what you think of her incredible journey to winning a gold medal!https://www.usspeedskating.org/profiles/erin-jacksonhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DSUxoZ9jLkd/

Today we talk all things Outside She Goes, why we changed out name, why we started the podcast. Any of your juicy questions are probably answered here! So sit back, grab a drink, and get ready to chat with your besties.

In this episode, we explore the legacy of the Trimates — Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas — three women who transformed primatology through empathy, long-term immersion, and a deep respect for primates as individuals. Their groundbreaking work reshaped how we understand our closest relatives and continues to guide conservation today.Sources:The Human Evolution BlogCelebrate California - The TrimatesWikipedia - The TrimatesWikipedia - Dian FosseyThe Gorilla FundMountain Gorilla Census DataWWFWikipedia - Gorillas in the MistEBSCO - Dian Fossey Biohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cGn-gm4MTIhttps://janegoodall.org/our-story/about-jane/tkhttps://www.biography.com/scientists/jane-goodall#who-was-jane-goodallhttps://www.biography.com/scientists/a68157702/jane-goodall-chimpanzees-experthttps://celebratecalifornia.library.ca.gov/the-trimates/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulidpiruXGkhttps://orangutanfoundation.org.au/our-staff/dr-birute-mary-galdikas/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLVCG45IRxwhttps://www.projetogap.org/en/news/interview-birute-mary-galdikas-the-great-forgotten-one-a-lifetime-dedicated-to-the-defense-of-orangutans-and-their-habitat/http://www.science-delivered.org/blog/2018/6/4/birut-galdika-the-champion-of-orangutans#:~:text=Despite%20the%20noble%20efforts%20of,%2C%20however%2C%20stopped%20her%20fight.

Today we dive into Marie Dorion's journey west. She was a translator, guide, and survivor against all odds. SAVE OUR SIGNS: https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/save-our-signs/homeSources: -https://open.spotify.com/episode/6rJXpSURKSvocutEGC0xC1?si=e1fba8febfa24245-https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/marie-dorion.htm#:~:text=For%20three%20months%2C%20Marie%20and,with%20the%20Walla%20Walla%20people.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHXxo7TK-dY&t=1945shttps://www.facebook.com/groups/226443475450908/posts/1342605010501410/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYdTR81JwRghttps://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2012/08/marie-dorion.htmlhttp://www.bigorrin.org/ioway_kids.htm#:~:text=The%20Ioways%20were%20farming%20people,more%20information%20about%20Native%20agriculture.https://iowanation.org/about-us/https://www.lewisandclark.travel/listing/madame-dorion-memorial-park/https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/save-our-signs/about?authuser=0https://www.mnhs.org/furpost/learn/french#:~:text=The%20fur%20trade%20brought%20the%20spread%20of,before%20Europeans%20introduced%20the%20transatlantic%20slave%20trade.https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/fur_trade_in_oregon_country/#:~:text=As%20a%20result%2C%20some%20Native,Country%20from%201790%20to%201848.https://www.ndstudies.gov/gr8/content/unit-ii-time-transformation-1201-1860/lesson-2-making-living/topic-5-fur-trade/section-2-indians-and-fur-trade#:~:text=The%20fur%20trade%20was%20both%20very%20good,Americans%20and%20created%20an%20epidemic%20of%20alcoholism.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_fur_trade#:~:text=Many%20Indigenous%20(and%20European)%20communities%20that%20relied,devastating%20for%20the%20animals'%20North%20American%20populations.

Caite Zeliff isn’t just a skier — she’s a mirror for anyone who’s ever had to start over. From the highs of winning Kings and Queens of Corbet’s to the lows of injury and identity loss, this episode digs into her story of resilience, reinvention, and what it really means to redefine the send.Sources:https://www.freeskier.com/qa-getting-real-with-caite-zeliffhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgQHsoReq5Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR2VaIyBFb8https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/about-us/athletes/caite-zeliff https://www.freeskier.com/jackson-royaltyhttps://www.caitezeliff.com/career-highlightshttps://www.tetongravity.com/5-questions-with-caite-zeliff-corbets/

Today, we discuss Julie Brock and Jessica Guo. Julie Brock completed the fastest southbound trek of the PCT at 59! And Jessica Guo became the first woman to ever complete the CDT and GDT! SOURCES-https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNtqjI8WJAn/?igsh=MXZrYXpxdG1weG55bw==https://thetrek.co/pacific-crest-trail/partially-blind-grandmother-thru-hikes-pct-in-under-70-days/

That's right. Natalie Grabow did that. On October 16, 2025 she became the oldest woman ever to finish the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. This story radiates possibility and should inspire us all to continue to push boundaries.Sources: https://www.npr.org/2025/10/16/nx-s1-5575128/ironman-oldest-female-finisher-natalie-grabowhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6723502/2025/10/17/natalie-grabow-ironman-world-championship-race-80-years-old/@MINDYOURFITNESS on Instagram

A little bit of a different episode for us! But with her death anniversary being today, we felt it could be nice to remember the incredible life store of Grizzly 399, the Queen of the Tetons.Sourceshttps://www.mangelsen.com/grizzly/Grizzly 399 Queen of the Tetons Movie https://www.backpacker.com/survival/bears/grizzly-bear-399-death-accident/https://wyofile.com/goodbye-399-jackson-hole-global-admirers-send-off-the-worlds-most-famous-grizzly/#:~:text=She%20taught%20me%20the%20importance,times%20of%20hardship%20or%20struggle.%E2%80%9D&text=Word%20of%20Grizzly%20399's%20death,'%E2%80%9D&text=Smith's%20daily%20correspondence%20with%20friends,%E2%80%9Cnobody%20could%20do%20anything.%E2%80%9Dhttps://www.mangelsen.com/blog/personal-message-and-tribute-to-grizzly-399-from-thomas-d-mangelsen/

Today we dive into the INCREDIBLE story of Celia Hunter and Virginia, Ginny, Wood. These two women were pioneer conservationists who shaped the course of Alaska's history. https://campdenali.com/blog/ginny-wood-celia-hunterhttps://campdenali.com/about/historyhttps://www.adventure-journal.com/2022/12/conservation-legend-celia-hunter-on-alaskan-development-to-hell-with-that/?srsltid=AfmBOoqvqhFJtZuZVvgS4xOF6Q8uHr-4csZ0eELrG1FMmwYYvXE2kG8khttps://waspmuseum.org/avenger-news/celia-hunters-remarkable-legacy-by-julia-lauria-blum/https://wilderness.net/learn-about-wilderness/people/celia-hunter.phphttps://wilderness.net/learn-about-wilderness/people/celia-hunter.phphttps://s3.amazonaws.com/hoth.bizango/assets/10896/02.pdfhttps://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/PublicRoom_Alaska_Homesteading_Brochure_2016.pdfhttps://dsl.richmond.edu/panorama/homesteading/map/text/dispossession

Today we discuss Carlie and her new approach to ownership!! A hands on method that we are super excited about. Let us know what you think about team owners being on the sidelines. https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2025/09/17/colts-owner-carlie-sidelines-carlie-irsay-gordon-headset/86198290007/https://www.colts.com/news/carlie-irsay-gordon-ownership-owner-plan-vision-process-jim-irsay-casey-foyt-kalen-jackson#:~:text=Irsay%2DGordon%2C%20though%2C%20can,by%20other%20professional%20sports%20owners.

A fun little internal podcast collab!! We loved doing this! Each of us presents 2 stories of 2 different women who shaped Yosemite National Park's history. Source 1Source 2Source 3Source 4Source 5Source 6Source 7Source 8Source 9Source 10Source 11Source 12Source 13Source 14Source 15Source 16Source 17Source 18Source 19Source 20Source 21Source 22Source 23Source 24Source 25Source 26

Tara Dower didn’t just hike Vermont’s Long Trail. A whole lot of grit and a little bit of suffering got her through to shatter the supported speed record.

Enjoy a special collaboration episode with Danielle and Maegan from Off the Trails Podcast! We dive into four stories of women who have gone missing in the wild.

In the 1930s, Swedish adventurer Eva Dickson blazed past expectations — becoming the first woman to drive solo from Sweden to Nairobi, all while working as a journalist, race car driver, and pilot. In this episode, we dive into the fearless life she lived in the fast lane, exploring the grit, glamour, and groundbreaking spirit that made her one of the boldest explorers of her time.Sources:Women in Exploration WikipediaMotorsport MemorialEva Dickson for Kids

Sourceshttps://www.facebook.com/leadvilleraceseries/posts/a-31-year-record-has-been-smashed-in-anne-flowers-100-mile-debut-she-broke-one-o/1207621994740507/https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/run/leadvilletrail100run/https://run.outsideonline.com/trail/anne-flower-breaks-leadville-100-course-record/