What does it mean to truly find your true nature in the Sierra Nevada? In this conversation, author Lisa Michelle joins Charlie on the Sierra Rec Now Podcast to share her journey from rodeo cowgirl to wilderness writer and the lessons learned along the way in the High Sierra.
Lisa’s new book, True Nature, blends memoir, adventure, and the emotional tug-of-war of sharing hidden places in a landscape that both challenges and heals. We explore what it’s like to paddleboard around Lake Tahoe, how encounters with strangers can change our paths, and why the Sierra continues to shape who we are.
From stories of connection on the trail to lessons about risk and safety, Lisa’s insights will resonate with hikers, writers, and anyone who has ever felt the quiet pull of the mountains. If you love the Sierra, this episode will inspire you to slow down, pay attention, and rediscover the power of wild places to transform your life.
Lisa’s journey from rodeo to wilderness writing
Paddleboarding solo around Lake Tahoe
The challenges of sharing sacred Sierra places
Connection and community on the trail
Safety and lessons from close calls in the wilderness
Finding self-discovery through nature and quiet moments
Hidden gems and bucket-list dreams in the Sierra
Why the Sierra matters for future generations
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