Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! We are thrilled to bring you another exciting episode recorded at the Outdoor Writers Association of America's annual conference in El Paso. Today, Beau Beasley joins us. Beau is a retired firefighter from Fairfax County, VA, whose fascinating journey led him to become a passionate fly fisherman and author.

In this episode, Beau shares his intriguing story of how a chance encounter introduced him to fly fishing, his commitment to helping veterans through the sport's therapeutic benefits, and his leadership role in the Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival. We'll delve into Beau's new book, "Healing Waters: Veteran Stories of Recovery in Their Own Words," and explore connections he’s made at the OWAA conference.

DISCUSSION

Fly Fishing Insights — [00:03:14 → 00:03:23]

Healing Waters: Veterans' Stories of Recovery in Their Own Words — [00:04:19 → 00:04:30]

Fly Fishing as Therapy — [00:06:35 → 00:06:42]

The Healing Power of Nature: "Healing Waters takes veterans interested in fly fishing, puts them in beautiful places, and teaches them how to fly fish, and they just reconnect with other people. — [00:07:40 → 00:08:10]

"The Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival" — [00:08:36 → 00:08:44]

"Fly Fishing Reality Check" — [00:10:13 → 00:10:17]

"Debunking the Fly Fishing Elitism Myth" — [00:11:20 → 00:11:28]

"Women Empowerment through Fly Fishing" — [00:12:32 → 00:12:39]

Get Outdoors and Get Involved — [00:13:28 → 00:13:33]

LEARN MORE

To learn more about Beau, his work, and the upcoming 2025 Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival, visit his website at https://beaubeasley.com.

HURRICANE HELENE RECOVERY

Please consider donating to the Maggie Valley Fly Shop in Maggie Valley, NC, to support the recovery of communities affected by Hurricane Helene.

NEXT STEPS

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KEYWORDS

Beau Beasley, Project Healing Waters, Veterans, Fly Fishing Therapy, Outdoor Recreation, Wine Tasting, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview, OWAA

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