Author, trial advocate, founder of the Florida trail, and co-founder of the American Hiking Society Jim Kern joins the show to discuss issues surrounding America's National Scenic Trails. Also, does Derek have insecurity issues regarding vocabulary words?
Check out Jim Kern's book: Broken Promise: The Plight of Our National Trails

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149 - ’Broken Promise’ with Jim Kern