Roots, Rocks & Riddles
A family podcast about the trail, and everything it teaches. Outdoor adventure, Connecticut history, wellness, and a riddle in every episode, from the Langley family.
What the Show Is About
Every hike is a story waiting to be told.
Each episode connects you to the trails, the history underfoot, and the people who make the outdoors feel like home.
Roots
Wellness, family, and faith. How time outside nourishes the mind and body, and how it brings families closer.
Rocks
Trails, geology, and history. Hidden ecosystems, trail markers, plant lore, and the stories carved into New England’s landscape.
Riddles
Every episode ends with a nature riddle and a challenge to take outside. Solve it at home or on the trail.
Season One
The First Episodes
A preview of what’s coming when the show premieres.
Welcome to Roots, Rocks & Riddles
Duane, Sara, Adeline, and Quinn introduce the show and why the outdoors matters to their family. They also preview what’s ahead, including plant lore, trail markers, and hidden ecosystems, and end with the very first riddle.
Tiny Trekkers: Hiking with Toddlers and Young Kids
This episode covers how to make hikes work with little ones: shorter trails, plenty of snacks, the right gear, and turning the walk into a treasure hunt. It also covers why time outdoors builds motor skills, creativity, and calm.
Hiking Through Grief: How Nature Helps Us Heal
A heartfelt look at how quiet trails, steady movement, and small rituals can make room for remembrance and healing. Sara shares simple practices like journaling and symbolic gestures, and the episode closes with a challenge to hike in honor of someone you love.
Nature’s Classroom: Teaching Life Skills on the Trail
Navigation, adaptability, teamwork, and resilience are all lessons the trail teaches for free. This episode includes a story of teens overcoming a tough hike and ideas for turning any outing into a hands-on learning adventure.
New episodes will be announced to the waitlist first.
Riddle of the Trail
“I wear rings but have no fingers. I keep a record of every summer and winter, yet I’ve never written a word. What am I?”
Reveal the answer
A tree 🌳
Your Hosts
Meet the Langleys
We’re Duane and Sara, along with our two curious daughters, Adeline and Quinn. We’re a Connecticut homesteading family that loves hidden trails, old stories, and a good mystery.
We made this podcast to spark curiosity and get more families outside. It’s meant to be just as fun for kids as it is for the grown-ups bringing them along.
Be the First to Listen
Join the Waitlist for Episode 1
Get the premiere date, early riddles, and family trail picks sent to your inbox before the show goes live.
Join the Waitlist Have a trail story, a question, or a riddle for us? Send it our way.