Parks & Travel

Glynn Burrows - Exploring the Great Outdoors of England

From 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_3YS4Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday. More at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experence the History of George Washington Carver

This 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 AmericanFeatured Guests:- Roger Bell - Historian and President of the Jefferson Highway Association - Paxton J. Williams - Actor/Playwright/Chautauqua Scholar; creator and performing of the one-man play, "Listening to the Still Small Voice.” Created by the Jefferson Highway Association which was originally founded in 1915, the Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at: jeffersonhighway.org/Special thanks to the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau who represent Louisiana's Oldest City, which is also on the Jefferson Highway. See: www.natchitoches.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ivan Levin - National Park Trust Celebrates 40 Years

This 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 partners, donors, and staff who work together to support the mission to preserve parks today and create park stewards for tomorrow. More: https://parktrust.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debbie Stone - Outdoor Adventures Around Page, Arizona

This 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/ * Horseshoe Bend: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/rafting-horseshoe-bend/ Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winter Outdoor Recreation in California’s Sequoia Country

From 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 ForestLocated in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, and charming art and agricultural communities including Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Dinuba, Porterville, Three Rivers, Lindsay, and Woodlake. Plan your visit: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christy Wood - Chief Joseph Trail Ride 2022

This 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 her second 13-year circuit of the Chief Joseph Trail Ride. She is a world champion horse trainer, instructor, author, and owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables located in Three Rivers, California, gateway to Sequoia National Park. Christy is in the process of writing a memoir about her experiences in the Chief Joseph Trail Ride, and the book is scheduled to be released in 2023. More: https://www.wdnhorse.com/Featured music is "Great Blue Sky" by Evren Ozan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Painter Alice Leese Back in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Acclaimed 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.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adventures at Chimney Rock, North Carolina

Welcome 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 Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.