Episode 52: Sunshine and Michelle, and Outshine Adventures

Almost There Adventure Podcast

On this episode: the Bat Cave, campervans, and what is the first thing you do in the morning? We’re talking with Sunshine Loveless and Michelle Dunn-Loveless of Outshine Adventures, a queer-owned, women led company dedicated to providing sustainable eco-tours and immersive outdoor experiences.

Show Notes

• 00:35 – Introducing Sunshine and Michelle of Outshine Adventures
• 04:30 – What brought them to Chattanooga
• 12:30 – Adding the campervan to the offerings
• 29:00 – Their top SUP adventures
• 34:10 – How they research new places to adventure
• 35:57 – Partnering with local park agencies
• 40:00 – The value of guided outdoor experiences
• 43:00 – Working as a white water rafting guide
• 45:15 – We’ve all had “epics” (and being kinder about accidents)
• 48:00 – The impact of everyone getting outdoors, and converting them to advocates
• 52:20 – Best time of year to visit Chattanooga

Connect with Sunshine and Michelle online

• Outshine Adventures
• Rent their camper van
• Follow them on Instagram @outshine.adventures

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Our Co-hosts

• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
• Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
• Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.