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Parks & Travel
A Big Blend Radio Travel Podcast covering Parks and Public Lands, Historic Sites and Landmarks, and their local communities, destinations, and recreational opportunities.
Episodes
Parks & TravelProfessor Lee White: Why the Congo Basin Matters to Everyone
The Congo Basin absorbs more carbon than any other tropical forest on Earth, yet it receives just 11 percent of international tropical forest funding…
Parks & TravelMoab, Utah Rivers, Red Rock and Abbey Country
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Podcast, travel writer and author Linda Ballou takes us to Moab, Utah, the red-rock…
Parks & TravelNinety Six National Historic Site: Star Fort & Tunnel
Celebrate America 250 in upstate South Carolina! On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jo Goes Everywhere" Podcast, travel writer Jo Clark takes us to…
Parks & TravelComedian Ben Miller – Volcano: A Science Comedy Special
What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano? In this return visit on this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to the Arts & Parks" Show with the…
Parks & TravelCalifornia's Sequoia Country: Bears, Scarecrows & Fall Festivals
It's October in California's Sequoia Country, and there's a lot going on. On this shared "California Sequoia Country" episode with the Sequoia Tourism Council…
Parks & TravelThe Life of a Tree: England's Forests, Folklore, and Fall Colors
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" Podcast, Glynn Burrows takes us for a wander through England's forests — ancient and modern…
Parks & TravelRafting Desolation Canyon: Six Days on Utah's Wildest Green River with OARS
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Podcast, travel writer Linda Ballou shares her latest adventure: six days rafting 89…
Parks & TravelYellowstone: America's First National Park, Still Wild After 110 Years
Travel writer and advisor Lisa Evans, host of Big Blend Radio's "Journey Jukebox" Podcast takes us to Yellowstone National Park — America's very first national…
Parks & TravelGreensboro, North Carolina: History, Hospitality & Where Cornwallis Lost the War
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jo Goes Everywhere!" Podcast, travel writer Jo Clark takes us to Greensboro, North Carolina — the third-largest city in…
Parks & TravelChief Joseph Trail Ride 2026: Christy Wood and Stephanie Callahan Clark
In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" podcast, World Champion horse trainer Christy Wood is joined by fellow rider Stephanie Callahan…
Parks & TravelEpic Southern Africa: Wildlife, Wine, Waterfalls, River & Rail Adventures
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel" Podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer shares her epic month-long journey across…
Parks & TravelExplore Tualatin Valley, Oregon: Where Wine Country Meets the Great Outdoors
Just 30 minutes from Portland, Tualatin Valley is Oregon's underrated wine country — home to 40+ wineries, one of the state's most ethnically diverse food…
Parks & TravelEarly Fall in California's Sequoia Country: Dark Skies, Trails & Tulare County Harvest Season
Fall is teasing us across the country, and California's Sequoia Country — home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Sequoia National Forest, the Giant…
Parks & TravelWhat's Really Up There? Night Sky Adventures with Star Watch Tours in Asheville
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Podcast, Steve and Karen Wilson chat with Dawn Bankson, owner of Star Watch Night Vision…
Parks & TravelCrater Lake National Park: A Visit to the Deepest Lake in the America
Travel writer Eva Eldridge joins Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel Podcast to share her firsthand visit to Crater Lake National Park, Oregon's only national…
Parks & TravelVernonia, Oregon: How a Community Turned an Old Railroad into a National Recreation Trail
Michael Calhoun, a lifelong resident of Vernonia, Oregon and Board Chair of the Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District, joins Big Blend Radio's "Parks &…
Parks & TravelGettysburg's 163rd Battle Reenactment: Experience Living Civil War History
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures" Podcast, travel writer Debbie Stone relives the 163rd Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment —…
Parks & TravelMusic For Our Parks: Celebrate National Park Week
It's National Park Week! Every fourth Sunday, Joey Stuckey joins Lisa Smith on Big Blend Radio's Music Talks — and this time they're diving into the music…
Parks & TravelGlamping vs. 5-Star Luxury: Two Ways to Experience Halifax, Nova Scotia
What's better: a glamping dome in the woods, or a five-star hotel on the boardwalk? Travel journalist and certified sommelier Darla Hoffmann didn't have to…
Parks & TravelTo Use a Mountain: Filmmaker Casey Carter on America's Nuclear Waste Crisis
Filmmaker Casey Carter joins Big Blend Radio to talk about his feature documentary debut, "To Use a Mountain," which traces the search for a permanent U.S…
Parks & TravelLessons Learned from Travel: From Adventure to Environmental Stewardship
In Part Three of her “Lessons Learned from Travel” series, travel writr Linda Ballou takes us into the wilds of Alaska and Canada for a powerful story about…
Parks & TravelExploring Audubon’s Francis Beidler Forest & Sanctuary: A South Carolina Swamp Adventure
Celebrate American Adventures Month with this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Jo Goes Everywhere!” travel podcast featuring writer Jo Clark who takes us…
Parks & TravelEnd-of-Summer Adventures in California's Sequoia Country
Wrap up summer with an unforgettable adventure in California's Sequoia Country, home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Sequoia National Forest, the…
Parks & TravelBaboons for Lunch: Adventures with James Michael Dorsey
In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Before They Vanish" Podcast, award-winning author and explorer James Michael Dorsey shares unforgettable stories…
Parks & TravelThe Story of America's Early Motor Camping
This shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show explores the fascinating story of America's early motor camping movement and how it…
Parks & TravelExploring Vancouver, Washington: Hidden Gems, History & Columbia River Beauty
In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Journey Jukebox" travel podcast, travel writer Lisa Evans explores the hidden gems, fascinating history, and…
Parks & TravelLessons Learned from Travel: High Sierra Adventure & Wilderness Safety
July is Parks & Recreation Month, making it the perfect time to celebrate the beauty of America's public lands while learning how to explore them safely and…
Parks & TravelAmerica the Beautiful Road Trip: History, Adventure & Hidden Gems
This shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Jo Goes Everywhere!” travel podcast with writer Jo Clark celebrates the beauty and diversity of America with an…
Parks & TravelGettysburg: Art, History & America's Stories
This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Toast to The Parks & Arts” Show features Tanya Ortega, founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), in a…
Parks & TravelCalifornia's Sequoia Country Through Time: Parks, People & Places
Journey through the history of California's Sequoia Country as we explore the parks, people, and places that have shaped Tulare County—from giant sequoias and…
Parks & TravelExploring Fernie, British Columbia: Mountain Adventures, Wellness & Local Flavor
Discover one of British Columbia's most welcoming mountain destinations on this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Sip, Savor & Travel" Podcast with travel…
Parks & TravelBeautiful and Historic Beaufort, South Carolina: St. Phillips Island and Hunting Island
Celebrate Great Outdoors Month with this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jo Goes Everywhere" Travel Podcast that takes us to the Beaufort area of South…
Parks & TravelWild, Wonderful Alaska: A Windstar Cruise Through The Last Frontier
Celebrate Great Outdoors Month with this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's Quiltripping Travel" Podcast. Travel expert, photographer and host Rose Palmer…
Parks & TravelWhen Travel Becomes a Pilgrimage: Lessons from the White Lions of South Africa
What happens when you travel — not for sightseeing, but for the soul? In this shared and heartfelt episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday" Show, Live…
Parks & TravelDiscover Tacoma & Pierce County: History & Art, Mount Rainier & The Salish Sea
Celebrate the beauty, culture, and adventure of Washington State on this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Sip, Savor & Travel" Podcast with travel writer…
Parks & TravelGetting to Know Tanya Ortega: Art, Parks & Creative Legacy
This shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Toast to The Parks & Arts” Show features Tanya Ortega, founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF)…
Parks & TravelSummer Adventures in California’s Sequoia Country
Celebrate summer in California’s Sequoia Country, where outdoor adventures, fresh local produce, community festivals, and iconic public lands come together in…
Parks & TravelWaterfalls, Wildflowers & Wonders: Exploring Asheville's Outdoor Paradise
In celebration of Great Outdoors Month, this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Podcast features cohosts Steve and Karen Wilson…
Parks & TravelDiscover Chautauqua County: Wine, Comedy, History & Outdoor Adventures
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), Victoria Burch of the…
Parks & TravelExploring Antarctica & South Georgia Island: Wildlife, Conservation & Expedition Cruising
In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Quiltripping Travel with Rose” podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer shares her unforgettable…
Parks & TravelTopanga Canyon Adventures: Music, Hiking & Hidden Gems in the Santa Monica Mountains
In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Lost Angel Travel Adventures” Show, travel writer and author Linda Ballou shares why she fell in love with Topanga…
Parks & TravelAdventures in California's Sequoia Country: Nature, Community & Cultural Celebrations
In this shared Big Blend Radio "California Sequoia Country" episode, guests share insider tips on exploring the parks, enjoying seasonal festivals, and…
Parks & TravelWild West & National Park Adventures in Cody Yellowstone, Wyoming
Celebrate the spirit of the American West with this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Sip, Savor & Travel” podcast featuring travel writer Linda Kissam, aka…
Parks & TravelCracked Nut Creatives: Multimedia Art & Music at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
This shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Toast to The Parks & Arts” Show features members of Cracked Nut Creatives, current National Parks Arts Foundation…
Parks & TravelMake Boone Your Next Appalachian Mountain Getaway
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Global Adventures" Podcast, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her immersive journey through Boone, North Carolina…
Parks & TravelMonarch Butterflies & Meaningful Travel in Mexico with Camiba Cultural Tours
Join travel writer Barbara Redding along with Troy Campa and Rene Ibarra of Camiba Cultural Tours as they share how responsible tourism supports ecosystems…
Parks & TravelAuthor Scott Weidensaul: The Return of the Oystercatcher - Saving Birds to Save The Planet
In this inspiring episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Nature Connection” Show, we’re joined by acclaimed author, ornithologist, and conservationist Scott Weidensaul…
Parks & TravelExploring Patagonia: Glaciers, Wildlife & Epic Landscapes
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Quiltripping Travel with Rose” podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer shares highlights from her…
Parks & TravelArt, Heritage & Wilderness: Chaco Canyon and Aztec Ruins in New Mexico
This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Toast to The Parks & Arts” Show features Tanya Ortega, founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who shares…
Parks & TravelEpic Pacific Northwest Road Trip: Bellingham, Washington to Golden, British Columbia
Celebrate the spirit of adventure with this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Sip, Savor & Travel" Show featuring travel writer Linda Kissam, the Food, Wine…
Parks & TravelSpring Experiences in California's Sequoia Country
Spring comes alive in California’s Sequoia Country, where wildflowers bloom, outdoor adventures abound, and baseball season and festive events add to the…
Parks & TravelBeyond Bora Bora: Journey Through the Heart of French Polynesia
Join travel writer Terri Guthrie on this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Travel with Terri" show as she uncovers the deep cultural roots, fusion flavors…
Parks & TravelRejuvenate in Sedona: Trails, Vortexes & Desert Wonders
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Lost Angel Travel Adventures” Show, travel writer Linda Ballou explores the breathtaking beauty, rejuvenating energy, and…
Parks & TravelInto the Atacama Desert: Exploring Chile’s High Altitude Wonders
Journey to the driest place on Earth as travel writer Debbie Stone takes us to the Atacama Desert in Chile. From the hissing Tatio Geysers at 14,000 feet to…
Parks & TravelExploring Tahiti & Beyond: Island Hopping, Culture, and Lagoon Adventures
In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Travel with Terri" Show, Terri and Ron Guthrie share their unforgettable journey through the islands of Tahiti in…
Parks & TravelThe Dawes Arboretum: How Beman and Bertie Dawes Created a Living Museum of Trees
Explore the inspiring history of The Dawes Arboretum, a remarkable living museum of trees founded in 1929 by husband-and-wife conservationists Beman Dawes and…
Parks & TravelPhotography, Inclusion and the Power of National Parks
This shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s 1st Friday “Toast to The Parks & Arts” Show features travel photographer Houston Vandergriff and his mother Katie…
Parks & TravelSpring Flower-Powered Adventures in California’s Sequoia Country
Spring brings vibrant color and fresh adventures to California’s Sequoia Country in Tulare County. In this episode, we explore wildflower viewing, native plant…
Parks & TravelBreathing In the Awe: Music Inspired by America's National Parks
Discover how music and nature beautifully intersect in this inspiring episode of Big Blend Radio featuring composer and conductor Luke Diamond and conservation…
Parks & TravelExploring Easter Island Culture, Legend & the Mysteries of the Moai
In this fascinating episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures" Show, travel writer Debbie Stone explores the history, legends, and living culture of…