Parks & Travel
241 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA Big Blend Radio Travel Podcast covering Parks and Public Lands, Historic Sites and Landmarks, and their local communities, destinations, and recreational opportunities.
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Holiday and Winter Fun in California’s Sequoia Country
December 08, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBFrom snowshoeing and hiking among the Giant Sequoia trees to festive holiday events and dining destinations, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the holiday and winter experiences you can enjoy in California's Sequoia Country. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bhbNLytqHWw Featured Guests: - Sintia Kawasaki-Yee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Info: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm ...
Traveling Musician and Composer Ben Cosgrove - Bearings Album
December 02, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBTraveling musician and composer Ben Cosgrove returns to Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) to talk about his recent travels, artist residency experiences, and beautiful new album "Bearings." Cosgrove’s new album "Bearings" represents the latest chapter in a career that to date has included solo performances in 49 states (all but Delaware), as well as artist residencies and collaborations with Acadia, Isle Royale, Glac...
Debbie Stone - Fall Adventures in Grand Teton National Park
November 29, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures" show with travel writer Debbie Stone, we hear about her fall adventures in Grand Teton National Park, as well as her lodging experiences at Snow King Resort and Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Teton Village. Read Debbie's Grand Teton story here: https://tinyurl.com/2kxd4epn Travel writer Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday. Follow the podcast here:https://tinyurl.com/m6z7v6ms Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Holiday Shopping, Events & Activities in California's Sequoia Country
November 02, 2023 23:06 - 43 minutes - 37.8 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show focuses on Holiday Shopping, Events & Activities in California's Sequoia Country. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/XDFHUZxpdHo Featured Guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include: - Donnette Silva-Carter - Tulare Chamber of Commerce http://www.tularechamber.org/ - Kristy Martin - Porterville Chamber of Commerce - https://www.portervillechamber.org/ - Savannah Boiano - Sequoia Parks Conserva...
Holiday Shopping, Events & Activities in California’s Sequoia Country
November 02, 2023 23:06 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show focuses on Holiday Shopping, Events & Activities in California's Sequoia Country. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/XDFHUZxpdHo Featured Guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include: - Donnette Silva-Carter - Tulare Chamber of Commerce http://www.tularechamber.org/ - Kristy Martin - Porterville Chamber of Commerce - https://www.portervillechamber.org/ - Savannah Boiano - Sequoia Parks Conserva...
Experience History and Culinary Delights in Gettysburg
October 24, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures" show with travel writer Debbie Stone, we hear about her experiences in Gettysburg, a place well known for its Civil War history. With its battlefield sites, museums, historical homes and landmarks, what many don’t realize about this charming Pennsylvania town, is that it’s also a hot spot for foodies. Read Debbie's stories on Gettysburg: - Immerse Yourself in History: https://tinyurl.com/5x4sfy5b - A Dynamic Food Scene: https://ti...
Travel Writer Jamie Edwards - Adventures in Africa
October 20, 2023 23:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBFrom tracking Silverback Gorillas in Uganda to sipping tea up in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and photographer Jamie Edwards. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/yUK-a2wSMm8 Jamie Edwards is an avid traveler, photographer, and award-winning travel writer. She launched https://iamlostandfound.com/, her adventure/luxury travel website, after 25 years of living an...
Travel Advisor Cheryl Ogle - Cruising Alaska in 2024
October 19, 2023 01:31 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIt's all about planning an Alaskan Cruise in 2024 on this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/JPIe_X3n_tY Alaska has a beauty all its own. It is rugged, unspoiled. Along with visiting various port cities, some of the main highlights of an Alaskan include seeing the blue glaciers, watching wildlife, hiking around totem poles and salmon swimming upstream, watching a fun lum...
Fall Adventures in Southwest New Mexico
October 12, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Thursday “New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association” Show features Becky O'Connor, co-owner of Casitas del Gila Guesthouses, which is nestled in the beautiful high-desert of Southwestern New Mexico. From hiking, bird and wildlife watching to scenic drives, festivals, art galleries, restaurants, and museums, hear about the fall events and activities you can experience in southwest New Mexico. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/oqicHuuk24k A S...
Music Industry Veteran Steffen Franz Puts Music in Parks
October 06, 2023 23:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features music industry veteran Steffen Franz, founder of Independent Distribution Collective (IDC) which is celebrating 20 years of is a music marketing, distribution, and event production in San Francisco. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/OXSVvMCmtP8 IDC has produced hundreds of live events in and around the San Francisco Bay Area and has execute...
Fall Festivals and Outdoor Fun in California's Sequoia Country
October 05, 2023 23:00 - 37 minutes - 32.5 MBFrom Fall Festivals to Exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show focuses on what you can experience this fall in California's Sequoia Country. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kxSWtvAJz_A Featured Guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include: - Sintia Kawasaki-Yee - Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Info: https://nps.gov/seki/index.htm - Kristy Martin - Porterville Chamber of Co...
Fall Festivals and Outdoor Fun in California’s Sequoia Country
October 05, 2023 23:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBFrom Fall Festivals to Exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show focuses on what you can experience this fall in California's Sequoia Country. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kxSWtvAJz_A Featured Guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include: - Sintia Kawasaki-Yee - Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Info: https://nps.gov/seki/index.htm - Kristy Martin - Porterville Chamber of Co...
Park Road Trip - North Carolina, West Virginia, and Virginia
September 25, 2023 23:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's ROAD TRIP RADIO Podcast features Steve & Karen Wilson, aka "Mr & Mrs Wild" who discuss their recent park road trip. The adventure started from their inn, The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, in Asheville North Carolina and then led to hiking and scenic views in New River Gorge National Park and New River Gorge Bridge Walk, Hawks Nest State Park, Babcock State Park, plus food/drink stops at Cathedral Cafe & Free Folk Brewery in West Virginia. Then they expl...
Travel Writer Linda Ballou Explores Kauai in Hawai'i
September 10, 2023 23:00 - 49 minutes - 43.7 MBFrom hiking the infamous Kalalau Trail that overlooks the Napali Coast Wilderness to touring Lydgate Chocolate Farm, this episode of Big Blend Radio features travel writer Linda Ballou who talks about her recent adventures in Kauai. Lush with foliage, resplendent with waterfalls, and isolated by tumultuous surf, Kauai is the oldest island in the Hawaiian chain. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rmbSLeSAPEM You can read Linda's article about what she experienced in Kauai, he...
Travel Writer Linda Ballou Explores Kauai in Hawai’i
September 10, 2023 23:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBFrom hiking the infamous Kalalau Trail that overlooks the Napali Coast Wilderness to touring Lydgate Chocolate Farm, this episode of Big Blend Radio features travel writer Linda Ballou who talks about her recent adventures in Kauai. Lush with foliage, resplendent with waterfalls, and isolated by tumultuous surf, Kauai is the oldest island in the Hawaiian chain. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rmbSLeSAPEM You can read Linda's article about what she experienced in Kauai, he...
Experience Fall in California's Sequoia Country
September 07, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 25 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show focuses on what you can experience in California's Sequoia Country from outdoor adventures like hiking, camping, and fishing, to exploring the local public art, and attending farmers markets, and seasonal festivals and events like the Tulare County Fair. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Fl5-GjLPkSw Featured Guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council - Denise Alonzo - Sequoia National Forest & Giant Se...
Experience Fall in California’s Sequoia Country
September 07, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show focuses on what you can experience in California's Sequoia Country from outdoor adventures like hiking, camping, and fishing, to exploring the local public art, and attending farmers markets, and seasonal festivals and events like the Tulare County Fair. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Fl5-GjLPkSw Featured Guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council - Denise Alonzo - Sequoia National Forest & Giant Se...
National Parks Arts Foundation - A Call for Musicians
September 01, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who talks about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Logegrhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park, Hawai'i Volcano National Park, and Chaco Canyon and Fort Union in Northern New Mexico. Hear about how these artist resdency opportunities are perfect for composers, songwriters, lyricists,...
Stay and Relax at Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast in Hot Springs, Arkansas
August 29, 2023 23:00 - 36 minutes - 28.7 MBRecorded onsite, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show features Bob & Tiffany Bertram, owners and innkeepers of Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast located near Hot Springs, Arkansas. Tiffany’s Bed and Breakfast is a lovely log-cabin style lodging destination that's beautifully situated on 62-acres of woodlands, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains in Bismarck. There are walking trails to explore, an outdoor firepit, gardens, and a full-length front porch that provide...
Stay and Relax at Tiffany’s Bed & Breakfast in Hot Springs, Arkansas
August 29, 2023 23:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBRecorded onsite, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show features Bob & Tiffany Bertram, owners and innkeepers of Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast located near Hot Springs, Arkansas. Tiffany’s Bed and Breakfast is a lovely log-cabin style lodging destination that's beautifully situated on 62-acres of woodlands, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains in Bismarck. There are walking trails to explore, an outdoor firepit, gardens, and a full-length front porch that provide...
Jessica James - Experience Historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
August 21, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBGettysburg is a small town of less than 8,000 residents that attracts more than a million visitors who come to explore the Gettysburg National Military Park. As travel writer Jessica James shares on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, this small farming community became famous as the result of a three-day battle in 1863—but you don’t have to be a student of history to enjoy its rich history and small-town ambiance. Check out Jessica's article that outlin...
Michelle Fedosoff and Sucheta Rawal - Lake Destinations Around the World
August 18, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBFrom India and Canada to Guatemala and Maruitius, it's all about Lake Destinations and more on Big Blend Radio's "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). Featured Guests: MICHELLE FEDOSOFF is a writer and photographer who has travelled to 13 countries and is always on the look out to find unique and interesting things to do. From counting turtle eggs in Mexico to looking for tigers in India, eating Haggis in Scotland an...
Late Summer Fun in California's Sequoia Country
August 03, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 38.1 MBFrom visiting the iconic Giant Sequoia Trees and Fishing on Kaweah Lake and Lake Success to Viewing the Stars at the Dark Sky Festival or attending the Annual Dinuba Raisin Day Festival, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the end-of-summer summer experiences you can enjoy in the parks, forest, and local communities. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/UKAB7Qs15OM Featured Guests: - Denise Alonz...
Late Summer Fun in California’s Sequoia Country
August 03, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBFrom visiting the iconic Giant Sequoia Trees and Fishing on Kaweah Lake and Lake Success to Viewing the Stars at the Dark Sky Festival or attending the Annual Dinuba Raisin Day Festival, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the end-of-summer summer experiences you can enjoy in the parks, forest, and local communities. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/UKAB7Qs15OM Featured Guests: - Denise Alonz...
Judi Cohen - Planning an Antarctic Adventure
July 21, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBPlanning an Antarctic Adventure? This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and photographer Judi Cohen, who has cruised in Antarctica three times on both small expedition ships and mainstream cruise ships. Hear about her experiences and tips on that to consider before booking your Antarctic adventure. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-guide-to-planning-your-antarctic-adventure/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: h...
Jan Schroder & Lisa Evans - Coastal Destinations from Portugal to Mississippi
July 17, 2023 23:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBIt's all about Coastal Destinations on Big Blend Radio's "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). From Cascais, Portugal and the Oregon Coast to Coastal Mississippi and the Gulf Shores of Alabama, this fun travel chat covers unique experiences in beach communities including regional cuisine, outdoor activities and scenic sights, lodging options, and more. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/NtoLnY4uETw Featu...
Ruth Milstein - Family Picnics in the Park
July 16, 2023 23:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show features Ruth Milstein who shares tips on preparing food for a family picnic in the park. Read her tips here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/family-picnics-in-the-park/ Appearing on Big Blend Radio every third Sunday, Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine." Keep up with her here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to her Big Ble...
Two Bed & Breakfast Stays in Northern and Southwestern New Mexico
July 13, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on two unique Bed & Breakfast stays in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment. Hear about the lodgings, wild west and train history, nature and and outdoor adventures, and more. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/3OopSQ8qCis Featured Bed & Breakfasts: - John & Veronica Bush - The Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Chama, which is north of Santa Fe and just south of the Colorado border...
Comics Journalist Andy Warner Returns to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
July 07, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show, comics journalist Andy Warner discusses his work and third National Parks Arts Foundation residency in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Warner is a comics journalist and artist, whose comics range between journalism, documentary and memoir. He is the author of "This Land is My Land," "Spring Rain," the NY Times Best Selling "Brief Histories of Everyday Objects," and the YA history series "Andy Warner’s Oddbal...
Comics Journalist Andy Warner Returns to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
July 07, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show, comics journalist Andy Warner discusses his work and third National Parks Arts Foundation residency in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Warner is a comics journalist and artist, whose comics range between journalism, documentary and memoir. He is the author of "This Land is My Land," "Spring Rain," the NY Times Best Selling "Brief Histories of Everyday Objects," and the YA history series "Andy Warner’s Oddbal...
Summer in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
July 06, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBHooray! After last year's wildfires and recent winter weather challenges, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are back open! From accesible trails to family-friendly activities, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the summer experiences you can enjoy in the parks and their local communities. Featured Guests: - Sinitia Kawasaki-Lee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Info: https://www.nps.gov/seki/in...
Kathryn Anderson and Julie Dee Suman - Outdoor Destinations from Canada to Florida
June 16, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIt's all about Outdoor Travel and Destinations on Big Blend Radio's 3rd Friday "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). From Vancouver B.C. to Pensacola FL, get a spark for adventure with this fun discussion about exploring the outdoors and the benefits of connecting with nature. Featured Guests: - KATHRYN ANDERSON focuses on Stanley Park and coastal Vancouver in British Columbia that everything from hiking, biking and c...
Christine Whitney - Visit Kitsap Peninsula in Washington State
June 13, 2023 23:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Tuesday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show features Christine Whitney of Visit Kitsap who shares what there is to experience on the Kitsap Peninsula, which is just across from Seattle, and known as the Natural Side of Puget Sound. The Kitsap Peninsula is surrounded by 371 miles of shoreline and is officially part of the National Water Trails system, Washington State’s only such designation. Here one can experience an abundance of natural beauty with plenty of ...
Unplug and Recharge at These Two New Mexico Bed & Breakfasts
June 08, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBFrom the Southwest to the Northeast corners of New Mexico, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on two remote B&Bs that offer the opportunity to escape and unplug from the busy hustle-bustle of life, and embrace the tranquility of nature to restore, recharge, and rejuvenate. Featured Bed & Breakfasts: - Becky O’Connor - Casitas de Gila Guesthouses in Gila, near Silver City. See: https://www.casitasdegila.com/ - Dave Emery an...
Beer and Outdoor Adventures in Asheville, North Carolina
June 06, 2023 23:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBFrom floating bar and brewery crawls, to hiking and canoeing, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Adventures in Asheville" show focuses on what to experience this Summer in Asheville, North Carolina. Featured guest is Cody Kelly, owner of Cedar Rock Adventures, a guided tour company that is committed to sharing the nature, majesty and adventure tucked away in the mountains of Asheville, NC. Whether you’re seeking a hiking adventure or a brewery hopping river tour with friends, their experien...
Singer-songwriter Lara Ruggles in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
June 02, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features Tucson Arizona-based singer-songwriter Lara Ruggles who talks about her music and creative process, and month-long NPAF residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Lara Ruggles is an activist, singer/songwriter, pianist, guitarist, and electronic music producer performing under the stage name “Sharkk Heartt”. Since 2011, Ruggles has released an EP, two alb...
Singer-songwriter Lara Ruggles in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
June 02, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features Tucson Arizona-based singer-songwriter Lara Ruggles who talks about her music and creative process, and month-long NPAF residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Lara Ruggles is an activist, singer/songwriter, pianist, guitarist, and electronic music producer performing under the stage name “Sharkk Heartt”. Since 2011, Ruggles has released an EP, two alb...
Ivan Levin - National Park Trust Military Family Programs
May 29, 2023 23:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Ivan Levin, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications for the National Park Trust, who discusses the organization's Military Family Programs. National Park Trust supports military communities, including active military and Gold Star Families, military family survivors, veterans, and others. They provide these dedicated servicemen and women and their families with memorable outdoor park experiences in a variety of public parks, lands, and w...
Victoria Chick - Traveling Photographer William Henry Jackson
May 20, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the legacy of traveling photograher, painter, and explorer William Henry Jackson (1843-1942). he's known for his photography showcasing Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Scott's Bluff. Read her article about his life and work here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/the-life-and-legacy-of-traveling-photographer-william-henry-jackson/ Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print coll...
Outdoor Adventures in Sunny Palm Springs, California
May 13, 2023 23:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBFrom hiking and cycling to jeep tours, aerial tram rides, and sunbathing poolside, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Sunshine Stays” Show focuses on outdoor adventures in Palm Springs, California. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/VF73FQsqev4 FEATURED GUESTS: - Kimberli Munkres - Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels - https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/ - Morgan Madison - Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - https://pstramway.com/ - Ben Crabb - Big Wheel...
Sherrye Wyatt - Embrace Whidbey and Camano Islands in Washington
May 09, 2023 23:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA, Sherrye Wyatt discusses the various nature and outdoor adventures, as well as the art and cultural highlights, wine, culinary, and lodging experences you can enjoy on Whidbey and Camano Islands. Also hear about the region being part of the new Maritime Washington National Heritage Area, and it's journey of becoming a regenerative and transformational travel destination. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: h...
Late Spring and Early Summer Fun in Tulare County, California
May 09, 2023 10:44 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBFrom food, festivals, and shopping, to outdoor adventures and family actiivities, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on late spring and early summer fun in the communities that make up California's Sequoia Country. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Ugv50e1hp1o Featured Guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council: - Donnette Silva Carter - Tulare Chamber of Commerce - http://www.tularechamber.org/ -...
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park - Friends, Art & Culture & More
May 05, 2023 19:46 - 1 hour - 113 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show focuses on Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. FEATURED GUESTS: - Tanya Ortega, Founder of National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who discusses their unique artist residenty programs, one of which is at Hawai'i Volcanoes NP. More at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ - Elizabeth Fien, President & CEO for the Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (FHVNP) who talks about their various programs that sup...
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park - Friends, Art & Culture & More
May 05, 2023 19:46 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show focuses on Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. FEATURED GUESTS: - Tanya Ortega, Founder of National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who discusses their unique artist residenty programs, one of which is at Hawai'i Volcanoes NP. More at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ - Elizabeth Fien, President & CEO for the Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (FHVNP) who talks about their various programs that sup...
Linda Ballou - Lost Angel Unleashed: Stories from the Heart
April 29, 2023 23:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" travel show features travel writer, author, and novelist Linda Ballou who talks about her newest book, "Lost Angel Unleashed: Stories from the Heart (Lost Angel Travel Series Book 3)." In this captivating collection of tales, Linda shares how her lust for adventure was spawned early in the wilds of southeast Alaska. As we follow her in the footprints of such legendary trailblazers as Jack London and Isabella Bird, we come to understand w...
Jessica Carter - California State Parks Week 2023
April 28, 2023 23:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Jessica Carter, Director of Parks and Public Engagement for the Save The Redwoods League, who discusses the upcoming Second Annual California State Parks Week.This special park celebration is presented by California State Parks, Save the Redwoods League, Parks California, and California State Parks Foundation. Held June 14-18, 2023, State Parks across the state will offer special community events with in-person and virtual programming. This week-lon...
Debbie Stone - Exploring the Island of Hawai'i
April 26, 2023 13:16 - 51 minutes - 91.7 MBFrom Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and ‘Akaka Falls State Park to the Hawai‘i Tropical Bioreserve & Garden and Earth Heritage Gallery, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show features travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her adventures exploring the Island of Hawai'i. Read her story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/explore-nature-and-culture-on-the-island-of-hawaii/ Travel writer Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every third Tuesday. Hosted...
Debbie Stone - Exploring the Island of Hawai’i
April 26, 2023 13:16 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBFrom Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and ‘Akaka Falls State Park to the Hawai‘i Tropical Bioreserve & Garden and Earth Heritage Gallery, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show features travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her adventures exploring the Island of Hawai'i. Read her story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/explore-nature-and-culture-on-the-island-of-hawaii/ Travel writer Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every third Tuesday. Hosted...
Travel Writer Debbie Stone Reviews the Memoir FERAL by Emily Pennington
April 22, 2023 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIf you’ve ever thought of just leaving your current life behind and spending a year accomplishing something you’ve always yearned to do, you need to read “FERAL: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in America’s National Parks” by Emily Pennington. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer and outdoor adventurer Debbie Stone discusses the new memoir FERAL. Read her review here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/a-yearlong-adventure-through-our-countrys-national-parks/ Hosted...
Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Park in Natchitoches, Louisiana
April 18, 2023 23:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show focuses on Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Park in Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana. Featured guests are park ranger Felicia Brand and Arlene Gould, Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau. Plan your visit to Natchitoches at: https://natchitoches.com/ Located on Cane River Lake in Natchitoches, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Park is a replication of the original Fort, whic...