Parks & Travel
241 episodes - English - Latest episode: 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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Scott Kendall - A Visit to Big Bend National Park
April 14, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and photographer Scott Kendall, editor of PlayStayEat.com, who talks about his spring visit to Big Bend National Park. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/59qqer5l1TU Big Bend National Park is a scenic area in west Texas where the Rio Grande River makes a large bend on the border between Texas and Mexico. Over 800,000 acres of mountains, valleys, and a wide variety of plants and wildli...
Photographer Jim Schlett - Fort Union Artist-in-Residence
April 07, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features photographer Jim Schlett who discusses his photography and month-long NPAF artist-residency at Fort Union National Monument in Norther New Mexico. Learn more about Jim and view his work at https://photomanva.zenfolio.com/ Fort Union National Monument, located in Mora County near Watrous, New Mexico, was the largest frontier military post and supply center of...
Glynn Burrows - Walking England's Coastal Paths
March 25, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBFrom the a beautiful sandy beach in Norfolk to the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours, who talks about the various experiences you can have walking England's spectacular coastal paths. Read his article here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/walking-englands-varied-coastline/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gIw-xpby4b4 Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday. Follow his podcas...
Glynn Burrows - Walking England’s Coastal Paths
March 25, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBFrom the a beautiful sandy beach in Norfolk to the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours, who talks about the various experiences you can have walking England's spectacular coastal paths. Read his article here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/walking-englands-varied-coastline/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gIw-xpby4b4 Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday. Follow his podcas...
Ivan Levin - 13th Annual Kids to Parks Day 2023
March 24, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Ivan Levin, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications for the National Park Trust, who discusses the organization's 13th Annual Kids To Parks Day, held across the country on May 20, 2023. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/s8HhNOax8k8 Always hosted on the third Saturday of May, Kids to Parks Day encourages kids and families to get outside and create their own adventure at thousands of local park events and programs. National ...
Benjamin J. Berthelot - Visit Lafayette, Louisiana This Spring and Summer
March 20, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBLafayette is at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country, an area known as the Happiest City in America. From birdwatching and outdoor adventures to festivals, music, and foodie fun, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Benjamin J. Berthelot, President & CEO of Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission, who shares what to experience in Lafayette this spring and summer 2023. More: https://www.lafayettetravel.com/ WATCH THIS PODC...
Destination Door County in Wisconsin
March 11, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MBFamous for picturesque coastal towns, 300 miles of shoreline, and ten waterfront towns, Door County, Wisconsin, is much more than having “something for everyone.” From State Parks and Trolley Tours to Goats on Rooftops and Belgian Chapels, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features photographer and journalist Julie Diebolt Price who shares her adventures in Door County. See her photos and story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/...
Destination Door County in Wisconsin
March 11, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBFamous for picturesque coastal towns, 300 miles of shoreline, and ten waterfront towns, Door County, Wisconsin, is much more than having “something for everyone.” From State Parks and Trolley Tours to Goats on Rooftops and Belgian Chapels, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features photographer and journalist Julie Diebolt Price who shares her adventures in Door County. See her photos and story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/...
Debbra Dunning Brouillette - Visit Alaska on a Holland America Cruise
March 10, 2023 21:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features award-winning travel writer and photographer Debbra Dunning Brouillette shares her Alaska cruising adventures with Holland America. She visited Glacier Bay, as well as three ports — Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan. See her story and photos here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/visit-alaska-on-a-holland-america-inside-passage-cruise/ WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bGrg9_5Lc_s...
Spring Fling in Asheville, North Carolina
March 08, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBFrom wildflowers and waterfalls, to festivals and events, the Biltmore Mansion and the Blue Ridge Parkway, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on Spring Adventures in Asheville, North Carolina. Featured guests Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville" are the owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed and Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. This 1898 residence is located in a quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance to downtown ...
Comedian Ben Miller in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
March 04, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features scientist turned comedian Ben Miller who discusses his career and month-long NPAF residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Learn more about Ben at https://www.benmillercomedy.com/ Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation and their unique artist residenty programs at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Comedian Ben Miller in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
March 04, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features scientist turned comedian Ben Miller who discusses his career and month-long NPAF residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Learn more about Ben at https://www.benmillercomedy.com/ Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation and their unique artist residenty programs at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Spring Outdoor Adventures in California's Sequoia Country
March 03, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBPlanning a trip to see those magnificent Giant Sequoia Trees? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on spring outdoor adventures in California's Sequoia Country. Featured Guests: - Sinitia Kawasaki-Lee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Info: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm - Denise Alonzo - Sequoia National Forest & Giant Sequoia National Monument. Info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia WATCH THIS PODC...
Spring Outdoor Adventures in California’s Sequoia Country
March 03, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBPlanning a trip to see those magnificent Giant Sequoia Trees? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on spring outdoor adventures in California's Sequoia Country. Featured Guests: - Sinitia Kawasaki-Lee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Info: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm - Denise Alonzo - Sequoia National Forest & Giant Sequoia National Monument. Info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia WATCH THIS PODC...
Travel Writer Debbie Stone Explores Long Beach Peninsula
March 01, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBFrom historic lighthouses and rugged beaches to charming coastal villages, fresh local seafood, and comfy harbor lodgings, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show features travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her adventures on Long Beach Peninsula in Washington State. Read her story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/lots-to-love-about-washingtons-long-beach-peninsula/ Travel writer Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every third Tuesday. Hosted ...
Glynn Burrows - Exploring the Great Outdoors of England
February 26, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBFrom birdwatching in the countryside to walking the forest and coastline, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours in England, who talks about what to experience in the England's outdoor areas. Read his article that shares a sample of what your "great outdoors itinerary" could be: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/exploring-the-great-outdoors-of-england/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/S6TdZp_3YS4 Glynn appears on Big Blend Radi...
Experence the History of George Washington Carver
February 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the life and history of George Washington Carver, the acclaimed botanist, scientist, educator, and inventor who changed the world of agriculture in the south. From Missouri to Iowa, Texas, and beyond, his legacy is part of the Jefferson Highway. A key place to experience his story is at the George Washington Carver National Monument, the first unit of the National Park Service dedicated to an African American Featured Gue...
Experence the History of George Washington Carver
February 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the life and history of George Washington Carver, the acclaimed botanist, scientist, educator, and inventor who changed the world of agriculture in the south. From Missouri to Iowa, Texas, and beyond, his legacy is part of the Jefferson Highway. A key place to experience his story is at the George Washington Carver National Monument, the first unit of the National Park Service dedicated to an African American Featured Gue...
Ivan Levin - National Park Trust Celebrates 40 Years
January 30, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Ivan Levin, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications for the National Park Trust, who discusses the organization's various programs and achievements. In 1983 National Park Trust was founded by a group of committed individuals passionate about protecting our nation’s parks. Today, the Park Trust benefits from a vibrant community of park enthusiasts, including board members, educators, students, families, military communities, nonprofit partn...
Debbie Stone - Outdoor Adventures Around Page, Arizona
December 28, 2022 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show features travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her outdoor adventures in Page, Arizona. Hear about the geological wonder of Antelope Canyon, and what it's like to go rafting in iconic Horseshoe Bend located within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. SEE HER STORIES & PHOTOS on NationalParkTraveling.com: * Antelope Canyon: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/experience-the-wonder-and-beauty-of-antelope-canyon/ * Horse...
Winter Outdoor Recreation in California's Sequoia Country
December 02, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 42.2 MBFrom snow shoeing and cross country skiing to winter camping and bird watching, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show focuses on what to experience this winter outdoors in California's Sequoia Country. Featured guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include: - Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia - Rebecca Paterson - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks - Denise Alonzo - Giant Sequoia National Monument & Sequoia National Forest Located in Central California,...
Winter Outdoor Recreation in California’s Sequoia Country
December 02, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBFrom snow shoeing and cross country skiing to winter camping and bird watching, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show focuses on what to experience this winter outdoors in California's Sequoia Country. Featured guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include: - Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia - Rebecca Paterson - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks - Denise Alonzo - Giant Sequoia National Monument & Sequoia National Forest Located in Central California,...
Christy Wood - Chief Joseph Trail Ride 2022
November 21, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Christy Wood who talks about her recent experiences on the Chief Joseph Trail Ride. A progressive trail ride hosted by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC), a portion of the ride is completed each year, with the entire sequence taking thirteen years to complete. Its route traces, as closely as possible, the route Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce took while attempting to escape the US Cavalry in 1877. More: https://www.appaloosa.com/ Christy Wood is now on he...
Painter Alice Leese Back in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
October 07, 2022 23:00 - 41 minutes - 54.5 MBAcclaimed painter and rancher Alice Leese is back on Big Blend Radio's "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show to discuss her recent and second National Parks Arts Foundation artist residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Alice has also been a NPAF artist-in-residence in Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, and at Fort Union National Monument in New Mexico. More about Alice Leese: https://www.aliceleese.com/ Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation: https://www.nationalparksarts...
Painter Alice Leese Back in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
October 07, 2022 23:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBAcclaimed painter and rancher Alice Leese is back on Big Blend Radio's "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show to discuss her recent and second National Parks Arts Foundation artist residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Alice has also been a NPAF artist-in-residence in Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, and at Fort Union National Monument in New Mexico. More about Alice Leese: https://www.aliceleese.com/ Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation: https://www.nationalparksarts...
Adventures at Chimney Rock, North Carolina
September 06, 2022 23:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBWelcome to the first of our new Big Blend Radio "Adventures in Asheville" series with Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr. & Mrs Wild of Asheville." This episode focuses on a Day Trip to Chimney Rock including Chimney Rock State Park, Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, Burnt Shirt Winery, and Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery. Featured Guests: - Steve & Karen Wilson - The Lion and The Rose Bed & Breakfast - https://lion-rose.com/ - Olivia Slagle - Chimney Rock State Park - https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/ Big Blend ...
Travel Writer Debbie Stone - Exploring Hot Springs, Arkansas
August 23, 2022 23:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB‘Take the Waters’ and Soak up the History in Hot Springs! This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel & Leisure Show features travel writer Debbie Stone who tells us about her adventures in Hot Springs, Arkansas that include Hot Springs National Park, Bathhouse Row, Gangster Museum of America, Garvan Woodland Gardens, various galleries, dining destinations, and Hotel Hot Springs. See her photos and story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/take-the-waters-and-soak...
Composer Ben Cosgrove in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
August 05, 2022 23:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBBen Cosgrove is a traveling essayist, composer-performer whose music explores themes of landscape, place, and environment. He has performed in almost every U.S. state and collaborated with artists ranging from rock bands to string ensembles. Ben joins us on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show to talk about his music and writing, and to share his experience of being the Summer 2022 National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence in Hawai'i Volcanoes National ...
Julie Dee Suman - Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington DC
July 09, 2022 12:27 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBWhat famous ancient flower blooms in Washington DC? No, it’s not cherry blossoms. Instead, gigantic lotus flowers blossom at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, a National Park Service site. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens’ natural landscape represents what the area looked like when our forefathers founded DC. Nature abounds in this hidden gem, and you’ll almost forget that you’re in a city of over 700,000. Airing live from Silver Spring, Maryland, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine...
Denise Alonzo - Visiting Sequoia National Forest in Central California
July 07, 2022 23:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Denise Alonzo who shares what there is to experience in Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument in Central California. Featuring 33 groves of Giant Sequoia Trees (the world’s largest tree by volume), the Sequoia National Forest is home to the biggest concentration of giant sequoia groves. These groves are protected within the Giant Sequoia National Monument, and managed by the US Forest Service. More: https://nationalparktraveling...
Debbie Stone - Channel Islands National Park Adventure
June 28, 2022 23:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Debbie Stone talks about her adventures in Channel Islands National Park with Island Packers. Touted as the “Galapagos of the North,” Channel Islands National Park is situated in the Pacific Ocean, just off the Ventura coast in California. Comprised of five islands – Anacapa, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, San Miguel, and Santa Rosa – and the waters within one nautical mile of each island, the Channel Islands is regarded as one of the wildest Nati...
Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque, New Mexico
June 26, 2022 14:10 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBFocusing on Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this Big Blend Radio interview was part of a live broadcast that aired on March 31, 2021 at Bottger Mansion in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Petroglyph National Monument protects a variety of cultural and natural resources including five volcanic cones, hundreds of archeological sites and an estimated 24,000 images carved by Ancestral Pueblo peoples and early Spanish settlers. Featured guests include Nancy Hendricks ...
Rob and Alice Leese - Dry Tortugas National Park Artists-in-Residence
June 03, 2022 23:00 - 45 minutes - 58.3 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features acclaimed painter Alice Leese. Hear about her artistic process, life on her family's ranch in west Texas, and upcoming 1-month National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) residency off-grid on Loggerhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park. Alice was also an NPAF artist-in-residence at Fort Union National Monument and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. See Alice's art at https://www.aliceleese.com/ Learn more about t...
Katie Wightman - Sequoia Parks Conservancy
June 02, 2022 23:00 - 31 minutes - 40.5 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Katie Wightman, Field Institute Director for the Sequoia Parks Conservancy who talks about their park programs in Sequoia & Kings National Parks as well as their fundraising efforts. The Sequoia Parks Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Lake Kaweah, working hand-in-hand with the National Park Service to support projects including trail improvements, educational programs for the public, and the p...
Debbie Stone Explore Congaree, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas National Parks
April 10, 2022 23:00 - 56 minutes - 74.1 MBFrom South Carolina to Southern Florida, on this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Debbie Stone talks about her park adventures in Congaree, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas National Parks. Read Debbie's stories about each park here: * Congaree NP: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/the-wild-heart-of-south-carolina-beats-strong-in-congaree-national-park/ * Biscayne NP: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/discover-an-aquatic-wonderland-at-biscayne-national-park/ * Dry Tortugas N...
Sintia Kawasaki-Yee - Visiting Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
April 08, 2022 01:00 - 39 minutes - 34.3 MBFrom waterfalls to wildlife sightings, hiking trails to historic sites, programs and park attractions, public affairs officer Sintia Kawasaki-Yee shares what there is to experience this spring and summer in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks in central California. Learn more about the parks at https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm and plan your California Sequoia Country adventure at https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ This interview is part of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare ...
Author Megan Kate Nelson - Saving Yellowstone
March 28, 2022 23:00 - 38 minutes - 33.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features acclaimed author and historian Dr. Megan Kate Nelson, who discusses her latest book, "SAVING YELLOWSTONE: Exploration and Preservation in Reconstruction America." Each year, nearly four million people visit Yellowstone National Park—one of the most popular of all national parks—but few know the fascinating and complex historical context in which it was established. SAVING YELLOWSTONE shines a light on the creation of our first national park and the t...
Author DA Galloway - Burning Ground
March 13, 2022 23:00 - 40 minutes - 52.9 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features D. A. Galloway, historical fiction author of the award-winning novel "Burning Ground," an immersive tale of the Yellowstone Expedition that shares the story behind the founding of the world's first National Park. More: https://dagalloway.com/ Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
National Parks Arts Foundation Artists in Residence Reunion - Part 1
March 05, 2022 02:16 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBGet on the Big Blend Radio Party Bus for another Big Blend Radio Anniversary Party airing live from Anacortes, Washington with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith. This show is part of a special live broadcast series celebrating the 25-year anniversary of Big Blend Magazines, plus, 15 years of Big Blend Radio, 10 years of Nancy & Lisa’s Love Your Parks Tour, and over 6 years of hosting the 1st Friday “Toast to The Arts & Parks” Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPA...
Ivan Levin - New ParkPassport App
January 28, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 42.2 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, Ivan Levin, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications for the National Park Trust, talks about their new and free ParkPassport App 2.0. The enhanced app helps users create memorable park experiences with a robust database to find, explore and engage with national, state, regional and local parks and public lands and waters across the United States. National Park Trust is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving parks today and creating ...
Gary Rogers - Sequoia Parks Conservancy
December 10, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 26.7 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Gary Rogers, Communications Director for the Sequoia Parks Conservancy, the official nonprofit partner of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. SPC’s efforts have been critical in the conservation of wild, beautiful landscapes for the enjoyment and inspiration of generations of visitors. Through the KNP Complex Fire Recovery Fund, the Sequoia Parks Conservancy has a goal of raising $1 million to help fund...
Dry Tortugas Artists-in-Residence Ian Wilson-Navarro and Austin Armstrong
October 01, 2021 23:00 - 56 minutes - 48.8 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features conservation photographer Ian Wilson-Navarro and traditional Japanese fish print artist (Gyotaku) Austin Armstrong who discuss their art and 1-month off-the-grid artist residency experience on Loggerhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park. See Ian's photography: https://www.ianwilsonmedia.com/ Dry Tortugas National Park is located almost 70 miles west of Key West. The 100 square mile park is mostly open wat...
Walks Far Man - Part One with Jim Ostdick on Big Blend Radio
June 05, 2021 16:59 - 39 minutes - 34.6 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, author Jim Ostdick gives an overview of his latest book, “Walks Far Man: In Step with History on the Pacific Crest Trail.” A long-distance hiker and cyclist, Jim is also the author of “Palomino and the Dream Machine: A Retired Dude's Bicycle Tour Around the Lower Forty-Eight United States,” and “Palomino Nation: My 2016 Crazyass Walk Across America”. This is Part 1 of his "Walks Far Man" interviews on Big Blend Radio. The book is available on Amazon: http...
Visiting Sequoia National Forest - Denise Alonzo on Big Blend Radio
May 17, 2021 21:28 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection show features Denise Alonzo who shares what there is to experience in Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument in Central California. Featuring 33 groves of Giant Sequoia Trees (the world’s largest tree by volume), the Sequoia National Forest is home to the biggest concentration of giant sequoia groves. These groves are protected within the Giant Sequoia National Monument, and managed by the US Forest Service. More: http...
Texas State Park Adventures Kids Books - Jefferson Marshall on Big Blend Radio
February 14, 2021 15:18 - 41 minutes - 71.5 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, English teacher and author Jefferson Marshall talks about his Texas State Park Adventures book series for kids including “The Creatures of Caprock Canyons” and “The Palo Duro Lighthouse Race.” More: https://texasstateparkadventures.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Texas State Park Adventures kids Books - Jefferson Marshall on Big Blend Radio
February 14, 2021 15:18 - 39 minutes - 71.5 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, English teacher and author Jefferson Marshall talks about his Texas State Park Adventures book series for kids including “The Creatures of Caprock Canyons” and “The Palo Duro Lighthouse Race.” More: https://texasstateparkadventures.com/
Debbie Stone Explores Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
January 21, 2021 17:30 - 30 minutes - 52.8 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her adventures in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Located in central California, Sequoia and neighboring Kings Canyon are treasured gems in our country’s national parks system. Extending from the San Joaquin Valley foothills to the eastern crest of the Sierra Nevada, these parks are testament to nature’s size, diversity and beauty. They are home to alpine peaks, deep canyons, vast caverns and tree monarchs. Read De...
Astrophotographer Stan Honda in Fort Union on Big Blend Radio
December 07, 2020 18:44 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features acclaimed astrophotographer and photojournalist Stan Honda who discusses his one-month National Parks Arts Foundation artist residency at Fort Union National Monument in Northern New Mexico. Park Superintendent Lorenzo Vigil joins in the discussion to share the history of the Fort as well as the visitor experience. Music is "Into Starlight" by Todd Mosby. More at: https://www.stanhonda.com/ https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ https://www.nps...
Great Basin National Park - Debbie Stone on Big Blend Radio
November 21, 2020 15:58 - 32 minutes - 56.8 MBThis episode of BIg Blend Radio features travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her adventures in Great Basin National Park on the Nevada-Utah border. One of the most remote national parks in the system, Great Basin offers everything from lakes and forests to towering peaks and even limestone caverns. It’s a veritable desert mountain island with a variety of natural features and ecosystems that will surprise first time visitors. Read Debbie's story: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/gr...
Fall and Winter in California's Sequoia Country - Sequoia Tourism Council on Big Blend Radio
October 16, 2020 16:35 - 48 minutes - 89.5 MBBig Blend Radio travel spotlight on fall and winter in Tulare County in Central California with representatives from the Sequoia Tourism Council: Sintia Kawasaki-Yee - Kings Canyon & Sequoia National Parks, Katie Wightman - Sequoia Parks Conservancy, Sandy Blankenship - Exeter Chamber of Commerce, Donnette Silva Carter - Tulare Chamber of Commerce, Jessica Brackeen - Porterville Chamber of Commerce. https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ Featured music: "California Days" by Josh Pfeiffer.