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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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Sunset on the Grand Rivines Loop
The sun sets on a busy October evening at the Grand Ravines Loop.
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Rolling Thunderstorm
Heavy rain rolls in with a clap of thunder. One nice, long thunderstorm in West Michigan.
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Lakeside Waves on Thunder Bay
Listen as the lake waves lap onto the sandy shores of Thunder Bay in Alpena, MI.
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Hiking from Daylight to Darkness (Part 2)
Part two of an eventful hike from daylight to darkness at Seidman Park Blue and Red Loop Trail. Steady streams, owls, deer, and other wildlife going about…
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Hiking from Daylight to Darkness (Part 1)
Part one of an eventful hike from daylight to darkness at Seidman Park Blue and Red Loop Trail. Dogs off leashes, tripping over branches, daylight…
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Nighttime Insects in Late September
Persistent yet relaxing insect songs of a late September night in West Michigan.
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Rainfall on the Porch
A hot mug of coffee on the porch with a side of consistent rainfall.
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Steady Rain While Sipping Coffee on the Porch
A hot mug of coffee on the porch with a side of consistent rainfall.
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Noisy Park Loop Stroll
A noisy park walk on the Donald J. Lamoreaux Park Loop off of the Grand River in Kent County, MI.
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Chattering Frogs on a Breezy Summer Night
Frogs chatter on a breezy summer night in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Sunny Afternoon at Blanford Nature Center
Woodpeckers, dragonflies, peepers, and other small animals enjoy a sunny afternoon in a swampy area of the Blandford Nature Center.
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Soothing Rainfall in a Cozy Neighborhood
Rain on the concrete in a cozy suburban neighborhood.
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Classic West Michigan Spring Thunderstorm
Spring thunderstorms are back in West Michigan.
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Welcome Back to Outdoor Sounds
Welcome back! Enjoy this rebroadcast of one of our most popular recordings to date.
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Strong Streams Spring from the Winter Melt
Winter ice melts into strong spring streams in North America.
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Wind Chimes and Trees Dancing in the Spring Breeze
A blustery week in midwest Michigan provides a symphony of whistling winds and the song of wind chimes in the breeze.
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The Birds of Lake Leota Trail (Millenium Park, Grandville, MI)
Geese, waterfowl, and woodland birds keep company on the trails alongside human hikers on Lake Leota Trail at Millennium Park.
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Silence and Sunshine (10 hours)
Listen to this special, 10-hour extended-version of the popular episode that aired previously. Use for deep work, focus, rest, or sleep.
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Windy Lake Michigan Waves at Camp Blodgett (West Olive, MI)
Wind-whipped waves off of ice-cold Lake Michigan as springtime buds.
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February Snow Moon Backyard Bonfire
The February Snow Moon shines over a backyard bonfire in midwest Michigan.
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Unseasonably Warm Winter Morning Neighborhood Stroll
An unseasonably warm February morning stroll in Midwest Michigan.
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A Quiet Reflective Hike on the Crooked Lake Trail
A quiet reflective hike on the Crooked Lake Trail in the Pinckney Recreation Area.
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Relaxing Lakeside Sunset Evening on Zukey Lake
Water laps on the shore of Zukey Lake as the sun sets.
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The Sound of Silence and Sunshine on the Yellow Kahchin Hiking Trail
Find silence and sunshine on the Yellow Kahchin (Ca-chin) Hiking Trail.
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A Night Hike on Appleton Trail
Immerse yourself in a pitch-black night hike on the Appleton Trail.
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Relaxing Lakeside Cabin Night (Zukey Lake, Michigan)
Relaxing in a warm cottage on a cold Zukey Lake evening.
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Michigan Winter Wildlife Trail Hike (Maybury Hiking Trail Loop)
A cold and thoughtful trek on the wildlife-rife Maybury Hiking Trail Loop.
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Short, Refreshing Winter Hike (Maybury Hiking Short Loop)
Maybury Hiking Short Loop is a simple trail, about a mile in length, great for families and dog walkers. In the winter, the conditions of this short hike are…
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Red Michigan Cardinals in the Wintery Maybury Bluebird Meadow
Retreat into the eclectic avian sounds of Maybury Bluebird Meadow Trails in Brighton, Michigan, at dusk.
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Hidden Winter Sound Bath (Wahlfield Park Bridge)
Day-old snow melts off of a bridge on the Wahfield Park trail, creating a delicate, echoing Michigan winter sound bath.
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Over the Creek and Through the Woods (Wahlfield Park Trail)
Trek over the creek and through the woods (and field) on a simple trail in Wahlfield Park.
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Oceanside View in Cabo San Lucas
The breathtaking sounds of an early morning at an oceanside resort in Cabo San Lucas.
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A Steady Rush of Flowing Water Down the Rockford Dam
The steady rush of water flowing down the Rockford Dam.
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A Symphony of Backyard Birds and Blowing Leaves
Unseasonal backyard birds pair their song with a seasonal leaf blower in an autumnal suburban backyard in Michigan.
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Ocean Waves on a Cabo Night (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico)
Waves crash on the shores of a sandy beach, late in the evening in Cabo San Lucas.
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Oval Beach (Saugatuck, MI)
Chilly September waves splash on the shore of Oval Beach in Saugatuck, Michigan. You can practically smell the fresh lakeside air as you listen. Pay close…
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Mount Baldhead and Oval Beach Loop (Saugatuck, MI)
Mount Baldhead and Oval Beach Loop is a mildly busy, but rewarding hike in Saugatuck, Michigan. The trail starts with several hundred stairs as you walk down…
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A Powerful Autumnal Thunderstorm in Michigan
Another Michigan thunderstorm hits its peak as the fall season settles in. While there are many thunderstorms that grace the season in Michigan each year, each…
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Footfalls on a Farm Trail
Follow the footsteps of your equine friends on the Eastmanville Farm Trail in Coopersville, Michigan.
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A Walk in the Woods
Listen for the sounds of birds singing in the trees, the scuff of hiker’s boots, and crunching gravel underfoot.
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Ocean Waves Exploring (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico)
Explore as ocean waves lap against the sandy shoreline of a tropical beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, as late summer turns to early autumn.
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Tranquil Rogue River
Discover the gentle tranquility of Rogue River Trail in Belmont, Michigan.
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Frozen February Storm
Listen as the icy rain sprinkles and crackles outside with the bitter wind.
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Orchard Beach State Park (8 Hours)
Venture out to Orchard Beach State Park on the shore of Lake Michigan just north of Manistee. This seasonally warm and sunny outing was busy with the wind…
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Lifespan of a Thunderstorm
A thunderstorm rolls in the distance as heavy rain floods the gutters and downspouts outside a home in West Michigan.
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Backyard Birds
Early morning songbirds perform their song to greet the day just before sunrise outside of a home in West Michigan.
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Early Morning Rainstorm
This recording captures a busy morning. It was the tailend of a rainstorm and the wildlife was active. You’ll mostly hear a variety of song birds, the…
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Nature's Symphony: Spring Peepers Enchant and Inspire
It’s early spring in West Michigan. Amidst the smells of thawed earth, an unexpected twist: a chorus of high-pitched whistles fills the air. What is this…
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A Winter Walk Among the Trees (White Pine Valley Red Loop)
Listen to the sounds of nature coming to life on this snowy trail in the woods.
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A Hike With Cars and Crunching Snow (North End Park Loop)
Listen as cars pass on the nearby freeway and snow crunches underfoot along a looping trail.
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A Snowy Cabin (Black Bear Lodge in Baldwin, MI)
Gently falling snow outside of a cozy remote cabin. Last winter I had the opportunity to rent a cabin in Baldwin, MI to get away and experience the quiet. And…
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Late Summer Hike in the Rain (8 hours)
Listen to some late August, evening rain as I walk through the various terrains on the Blandford Nature Center’s Black Forty Loop. You may recognize this…
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Morning Hike in a Winter Wonderland (Bowman Lake Trail)
Listen to the crisp sounds of fresh snow on a morning hike around the frozen lake.
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A Quiet Night of Falling Hail (Baldwin Winter Night)
Listen to the sounds of small hail pattering against the ground, trees, and cabin out in Baldwin, Michigan.
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Winter’s Night on the River Bed
Listen as the icy river babbles past and relax in the quiet, winter woods.