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Outdoor Sounds
Nature walks for your ears. Improving your work and rest with a new episode every week.
Episodes
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When the Lake Settles Down
Dusk settles over the Lake of the Ozarks as boat traffic fades and the water quiets down for the night. More sunset ambience from my time at the Lake of the…
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Inside the Beehive
Up close at a neighbor's beehive: 45 minutes of buzzing, plus a few moments when the bees took a very personal interest in the mics. Did you know it takes…
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Watching the Morning Commute
Distant highway traffic drifts across the water in this morning commute capture from a cliffside rental in Osage Beach. The morning commute. Not every…
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Summer Afternoon Boats on the Lake
Busy midday boat traffic on the Lake of the Ozarks: engines, wakes, and the sounds of a summer afternoon on the water. Listen in to this capture of busy midday…
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Sipping on the Dock
A relaxed dockside moment at Lake of the Ozarks—waves, ambient lake life, and a well-earned drink. Me, a beverage, and the dock at my Lake of the Ozarks…
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Boats, Birds, and a Creaking Dock
A summer evening at Lake of the Ozarks—boats, waves, birds, distant cars, and a creaking metal dock. Ever wonder what the Lake of the Ozarks sounds like on a…
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Lake of the Ozarks at Sunset
Sunset ambience from a lakefront cliffside in Osage Beach—speed boats, pontoons, and jet skis on the Lake of the Ozarks. Lake of the Ozarks at sunset. This is…
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The Mystery of the Disappearing Waterfall
A campus pond—birds, baby ducks, e-bikes, and distant traffic on the East Beltline. The mystery of the disappearing waterfall. A listener recently reached out…
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Binaural Hike: Out of the Woods
A binaural walk out from a remote cabin—wagon wheels, slush, birds, and woodland creatures in true stereo. In this episode, you hear my trek as I reluctantly…
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Solitude and a Wood Stove
The quiet crackle of a wood stove and the scratch of a pen while planning the year ahead in a remote A-frame. Find solitude. This is Outdoor Sounds. Solo…
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Trekking Through a Mile of Melting Snow
During an overnight planning retreat, I stayed in a tiny A-frame cabin about a mile into the woods from the parking area. Warm enough that day to turn the snow…
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Woodstove Inside an A-Frame Cabin
The crackle and hum of a wood stove inside a small A-frame cabin during a solo winter planning retreat. Near the beginning of this year, I took my annual…
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December Rain
Slushy Michigan rain in December. Slushy December rain. When you live in Michigan, the weather can be pretty unpredictable. It might be sunny, rainy, and snowy…
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Falling Snow on Autumn Leaves
Early winter snowfall taps against lingering autumn leaves, creating a soft, steady white-noise soundscape. This recording is subtle and calming. If you’ve…
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Winter Commutes Home: Rush Hour Through the Trees
Evening rush hour heard from the edge of winter woods—traffic, falling snow, and quiet creaks carried through cold air. When you live close to a city, it’s…
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Frozen Winter Runoff
A half-frozen winter runoff flowing into the Rogue River—gentle tones of water and ice recorded on a cold Midwest day. The longer I spend listening to nature……
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Church Silence
Church silence. This is Outdoor Sounds. Sometimes the best sound is when there is none at all. I recently stopped pray in the middle of the night at a church I…
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Manly South Wales Australia
Traveling to Australia. This is Outdoor Sounds. Today’s episode is a special submission from a friend of mine, Jason Earle, the Founder of GotMold. Jason has…
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Wind Chimes
Wind chimes on a breezy day. This Outdoor Sounds. I’ve really been enjoying the simple things lately. We recently had a windy West Michigan day - it’s nature’s…
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Sunday Afternoon Stream
A running clean stream. This is Outdoor Sounds. Most of the time, I don’t need much. On this recording I sat in the woods on a Sunday afternoon for about an…
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Relaxing in the Woods
Sitting in the woods with nothing to do. This is Outdoor Sounds. This is a shorter recording from my hour and a half stint in the woods. The bummer is I didn’t…
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Early Morning Songbirds at a Hocking Hills Campground (EXTENDED)
The Early Morning Songbirds at a Hocking Hills Campground episode was the most popular recording from last quarter. So, here is the audio looped for over 8…
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Crackling September Bonfire
Unwind by a September bonfire as the crackle fades to embers, joined by crickets, night air, and wildlife in this calming outdoor soundscape. In this episode…
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Wandering the Hansen Nature Trail
Wandering the Hansen Nature Trail at Millennium Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Wandering the Hansen Nature Trail at Millennium Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan…
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Late Summer Bugs
Bugs celebrate their last summer hurrah on a noisy August night in the woodlands of Michigan. The transition between late summer into fall is made evident by…
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Rolling August Night Thunderstorm
Nighttime sounds transition as a storm rolls in in late August. A storm rolls in in late August. Today’s recording captures an amazing transition. It begins…
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A Stroll Down the Shoreline of Lake Michigan
Taking a stroll on the shore of Lake Michigan. A short stroll down the shore of Lake Michigan. This episode was recorded with a DPA headset. So if you’re…
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Relaxing Campground Atmosphere
Relaxing camping atmosphere from within a tent at Hocking Hills Campsite. Relaxing in a tent as a storm blows in at Hocking Hills Campsite in scenic Logan…
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Steady Midsummer Rain Shower
A steady midsummer rain shower in West Michigan. Today you’re listening to a long, steady rain shower on a quiet midsummer afternoon. Listen for the rain…
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Early Morning Songbirds at a Hocking Hills Campground
Energetic early birds at Hocking Hills State Park Campground in Ohio. The most songbird activity I’ve ever heard. Recorded at my campsite in Hocking Hills…
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Flowing Through Some Logs on Kalamazoo River (8 hours)
This episode is a LONG looped version of the Flowing Through Some Logs on the Kalamazoo episode. Great for deep focus, sleep, and more. Enjoy!
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Hot Tub on the River (8 hours)
This is an 8 hour looped version of the popular "Hot Tub on the River" episode featuring the sounds of a hot tub running at an Airbnb property next to the…
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Happy Cows Graze at Two Sparrows Farm
Cows graze the fields of Two Sparrows Farm in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.