Campfire Tales
THE PODCAST
With your host,
Roger Urbaniak.
Life-long adventurist, published author, outdoor educator, Youtuber & podcaster.
Come gather around the campfire - Campfire Tales was created to entertain and educate people who love the outdoors!
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What’s It Like Being Older?
This week, Roger answers a question from one of his friends. Tune in to hear how he continues living an active, adventurous, and deeply fulfilling life well into his eighties!
Grouse Hunting Along the Teanaway
In this episode, Roger talks about finding the good spots to hunt grouse along the Teanaway, and his adventures in doing so.
Seattle’s Local Parks
In this week’s Campfire Tale, Roger talks about the abundance of great local parks we have in the Seattle area.
Dove Hunting
In this week’s Campfire Tale, Roger talks about hunting doves in the sagebrush of Eastern Washington with his buddy Emery.
Most Favorite Chukar Hunt
Roger tells the tale of his favorite Chukar Hunt adventure with his best friend Emery and a novice to the sport.
Get That Rabbit
In this week’s episode, Roger speaks on what it was like in the good ol' days, and shares some stories from childhood.
Angry Salmon
Roger tells the story of a special fish he caught in Westport, Washington.
Catching Perch on Lake Washington
Roger shares his secrets on catching LOTS OF PERCH on the beautiful Lake Washington.
Outdoor Adventure Stories
In this episode, Roger reminisces on a few different adventurous (and a bit outrageous) outdoor stories throughout the years.
Lost in the Woods
Roger reflects on a few different times he got a bit turned around in the woods - and how he used his survival skills to always find his way back.
Advantages to Having a Cabin
Roger talks about the many years of enjoying a cabin the woods, and why you might consider having one of your own!
Foraging
In this week's episode, Roger shares his tips from years of foraging fruits & berries.
A Skunk Story
Roger shares about how smelling a skunk brings back a lot of childhood memories, and how important skunks were for his family’s survival.
A New Fishing Pole
Roger tells the tale of a time he took his new fishing pole out for a spin.
Wild Horses in Washington
Roger educates his audience about the abundance of wild horses here in Washington State. Tune in to hear how these horses are being handled and what Roger predicts for the future!
Old Betsy
Roger reminisces on the years of adventures he had with his favorite shotgun, Old Betsy.
Lost Wild Places
Reminisce with Roger on the magical wild places he has loved & lost over the years, as well as how you can get involved in helping to save the wild places near you.
Night Walking
Roger keeps it simple this week with instructions for an underrated outdoor hobby - Night Walking. Take a seat around the fire and enjoy this week's Campfire Tale!
The Most Incredible Panfishing Lake
Roger recalls the years he spent fishing in what he claims to be the most incredible panfishing lake in all of Washington - Panther Lake.
Grandma’s Hunt
Roger talks about how his grandmother took care of business - which sometimes meant braving the cold with a shotgun.
Scary Outdoor Stories
From bears in the berry patch to seriously large s-s-snakes, gather around the campfire and listen through to hear all the spooky stories this Halloween.
Shrimping in Hood Canal
In this week's episode, Roger talks about his first experience shrimping on Hood Canal River. Gather ‘round the campfire and listen through to see if he is successful in his outing!
Alaskan Fishing Trip
Roger tells the tale of a time he and a few buddies spent 7 days on a boat in the Alaskan wilderness! 🎣🌲
Canoe Adventures
In this week's episode, Roger talks about the 65 years of adventures with his beloved canoe, Sally!
Experimenting with Animal Predator Calls
Tune in to hear Roger talk about his experience using animal predator calls. Gather ‘round the campfire and listen through to see what kind of critters come crawling in!
A Big Huge Pheasant
Roger tells the time he went pheasant hunting with some buddies and really had to put the work in to retrieve his game.
Training Buck
Roger tells the tale of the first time he went pheasant hunting with his hunting buddy's new pup... 🐶
A Special Salmon
Roger tells the tale of the most special salmon he ever caught! Gather around the campfire and listen through to see what happens 🐟
Evicted by Rattlesnakes
This week, Roger tells the tale of a time he abandoned his camp when a pack of rattlesnakes moved in!
Cougar Tracking
Roger talks about some of the many times he has seen cougar out in the wild. Gather ‘round the campfire and listen through to see what happens.
Monster Lake
Roger tells the spooky story of an adventure he took to Monster Lake! Gather around the campfire and listen through to see what happens.
Bear Encounter
In this week’s Campfire Tale, Roger tells the story of an outdoor fishing adventure he went on that went... a little different than planned!
Big Fish
Tune in with your host Roger as he tells the story of the biggest bass he has ever caught - and stay tuned to see what he ends up doing with it! 🎣
Killer Coyote Pack
This week’s episode is a little spooky! Tune in with your host Roger, as he tells the story of the Killer Coyote Pack - a pack of coyotes out in Eastern Washington.
An Elk Hunt to Remember
Listen as your host Roger tells the story of a time he went on an Elk Hunt. Let's just say... things were interesting!
Canoeing, Camping & Duck Hunting
This week on Campfire Tales, Roger tells the story of an outdoor adventure he went on with his friend Ed. He shares what went right, and... what went wrong.