The Joy Trip Project - Latest Comments

Re: An American Ascent Reunion

joytrip — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 16:51:03 -0000

Thanks to everyone who registered!

Re: Remembering Sgt. Major William Harvey Carney

joytrip — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 16:43:00 -0000

So glad you learned something Rick!

Re: Remembering Sgt. Major William Harvey Carney

Rick Reynolds — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 01:09:04 -0000

So interesting! Thanks for the lesson!

Re: Nature Connections In the Time of Covid-19

joytrip — Mon, 18 May 2020 16:39:45 -0000

Many thanks for the kind words Jay. Just so you know, though these are things that go through my mind on most of trips into the outdoors, I don’t allow them to stop me from having a good time. It’s a bit of a mental juggling act trying NOT to think about worry overly much about the behavior other people while still embracing the current moment. Like on any adventure you access the risk and mitigate the danger.

Re: Nature Connections In the Time of Covid-19

Jay Irwin — Mon, 18 May 2020 12:34:16 -0000

Thanks for your writing, James, and it still saddens me to realize what it must be like for you to simply go fishing today. As I ran for Ahmaud, I realized that as I ran, I didn't worry about the truck pulling over, the people walking out of their houses, or any of the things that he (and you) have to worry about while recreating in the outdoors. It's great to be reminded, and your last statement is sticking in my mind as well.

Re: James Got A New Gig

Rick Brooks — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 21:15:24 -0000

Way to go James. Next time I'm in Madison it would be great to see you in your new gig and the new digs!

Re: James Got A New Gig

joytrip — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 15:59:54 -0000

I really want to thank everyone for all of their kind and thoughtful words of congratulations. Truthfully very little in my world will change, but it's great to have the work be "official". Please stay in touch for all that has yet to come!

Re: James Got A New Gig

joytrip — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 15:51:32 -0000

Thanks Kyle, I'm loving being part of the campus community

Re: James Got A New Gig

Kyle Macdonald — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 13:32:04 -0000

Congratulations James! Those college students don't know how lucky they are to have someone like you on campus!

Re: Beyond Equity: The 2019 River Rally

joytrip — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 19:11:41 -0000

I really appreciate the kind words Kyle. Keep all the great work

Re: Beyond Equity: The 2019 River Rally

Kyle Macdonald — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 19:07:48 -0000

Excellent story James! I appreciate the way you told it, and of course, and thrilled to see people taking chances to recognize the institutionalized, environmental racism that so many of us are working to cast off! Tough stuff. Thanks again!

Re: How Do YOU Make The Outdoors More Inclusive?

Julie900Vilich — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:42:11 -0000

Before going to take a trip I always make a plan - the exact plan: what I should see, try, eat and so on! Well, every trip I had was amazing and unforgettable!

Re: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, What you can do to help – The Joy Trip Project

Emma — Thu, 09 May 2019 11:59:23 -0000

Your article is really very inspiring! When you read about people with such strong will - your problems automaticlly goes on the second place, and you start to look on the world with a little bit more of enthusiasm and optimism. Thanfk for such motivation story!

Re: Building a Bridge to the Future

Anny — Fri, 03 May 2019 09:39:13 -0000

You guys doing a great thing here! Hope you will get more people interested in nature loving and saving!

Re: When Vision Becomes Reality~ Representation Matters

Julian Carrison — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 06:30:10 -0000

Yes, the article is very long, however, I would read it again without any doubt! Honestly, there is a lack of such interesting articles on internet websites!

Re: More Than Just An Ad~ This means everything

samiegirl — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 20:17:28 -0000

I absolutely love this commercial. I love the couple, their dogs, everything. Everything it represents. Nature is for everyone. This is how it should be & there should be more commercials like this.

Re: Find Your Trail With A Friend

joytrip — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 19:34:47 -0000

You should come check it out. It’s really beautiful and touches much of the state

Re: Find Your Trail With A Friend

The Dharma Trails — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 12:29:57 -0000

Oh wow, this is cool! Never heard of the ice age trail before.

We love hiking!

We're in St John in the USVI at the moment and it's mostly national park. They've got some great ones.

Re: Building a Bridge to the Future

joytrip — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:25:17 -0000

Many thanks Kyle!

Re: Building a Bridge to the Future

Kyle Macdonald — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:03:36 -0000

Excellent work James! Good luck with your more than worthy cause!

Re: More Than Just An Ad~ This means everything

joytrip — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 07:13:24 -0000

Much appreciated Sharon! I hope can connect for an outdoor adventure again sometime soon!

Re: More Than Just An Ad~ This means everything

Sharon E. Mizelle — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 21:18:58 -0000

James, I saw this commercial and shared your sentiments. I was very impressed and happy to see POC enjoying outdoor spaces in the commercial! James, thank you so much for taking the time to share this.

Re: More Than Just An Ad~ This means everything

joytrip — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:43:14 -0000

Thanks for reading Richard

Re: More Than Just An Ad~ This means everything

Richard White — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:17:55 -0000

This ad made me want to get a Subaru. I've never seen anything like it before that I can remember. I loved it.

Re: The Equity Pledge and Obligations of Objectivity

joytrip — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:57:21 -0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this Kenji. The are indeed many sides to this story, but at its core everyone is trying to achieve the same goal of equitable access to the outdoors