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Northeast Tennessee's Hidden Gem: A Guide to Experience the Outdoors, History, and Culture in Morristown, TN.
March 19, 2024

Northeast Tennessee's Hidden Gem: A Guide to Experience the Outdoors,…

Northeast Tennessee's Hidden Gem: An Outdoor Guide to Morristown is the second episode in our series to promote Northeast Tennessee as a tourism destination. It is produced in collaboration with Visit Johnson City and regiona...

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A Hikers Guide to Scenic Trail Adventures
March 11, 2024

A Hikers Guide to Scenic Trail Adventures

Melanie Radzicki McManus is an accomplished through-hiker and distinguished travel writer. She has conquered an impressive lineup of trails, with six major through-hikes under her belt—including the scenic stretches of the Ar...

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Experience Outdoor Adventure in Northeast Tennessee: Visit Johnson City
March 5, 2024

Experience Outdoor Adventure in Northeast Tennessee: Visit Johnson Ci…

This episode is the first in a series to promote Northeast Tennessee as a tourism destination. It is produced in collaboration with Visit Johnson City and regional partners hosting the Outdoor Writers of Association of Americ...

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The Frommer's Legacy: Travel Guides For The Modern Traveler
Feb. 27, 2024

The Frommer's Legacy: Travel Guides For The Modern Traveler

Welcome, listeners, to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, the podcast where we ignite your passion for outdoor adventure and share essential tips for your next incredible journey. Sit back and let your wanderlus...

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Into the Wild: Exploring the Outdoors With UnCruise Adventures
Jan. 16, 2024

Into the Wild: Exploring the Outdoors With UnCruise Adventures

THE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SERIES WELCOMES CAPTAIN DAN BLANCHARD On today's episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, get ready for an insightful and inspiring conversation with Captain Dan Blanchard, owner and CEO of UnCruise Adve...

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Michigan Delights: Amy Eckert's Guide to Outdoor Adventure in the Great Lakes State
Nov. 28, 2023

Michigan Delights: Amy Eckert's Guide to Outdoor Adventure in the Gre…

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today's episode, we chatted with the incredible Amy Eckert , a freelance travel journalist, photographer, and writer. Amy is a true expert in all...

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Melea Hames - Visit North Alabama and  Discover the Splendor of the Waterfall Trail: A Tourist's Guide to Outdoor Adventure
Aug. 22, 2023

Melea Hames - Visit North Alabama and Discover the Splendor of the W…

Melea Hames is the social media manager at Visit North Alabama , also known as the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association. She is also the host of the Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama Podcast. WHAT WE DISCUSSED How ...

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Kay Donaldson - Reeling in the Thrills, Adventure, and Competition: The Alabama Bass Trail's Fishing Odyssey
Aug. 17, 2023

Kay Donaldson - Reeling in the Thrills, Adventure, and Competition: T…

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! Kay Donaldson, the director of the Alabama Bass Trail, is our guest today. Get ready to dive into the exciting world of fishing tournaments and angling in Alabama as Kay shares s...

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Jackie McGonigal - Artful Adventures: Kayaking, Painting, and Connecting with Nature at the Orange Beach Wind and Water Learning Center
Aug. 15, 2023

Jackie McGonigal - Artful Adventures: Kayaking, Painting, and Connect…

Jackie McGonigal, Coordinator at Orange Beach Wind and Water Learning Center, is our guest on the Outdoor Adventures Series Podcast today. Jackie is a passionate outdoor educator with a strong background in outdoor leadersh...

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Protecting Alabama's Coastal Environment: Mark Berte and the 30-Year Legacy of the Alabama Coastal Foundation
Aug. 8, 2023

Protecting Alabama's Coastal Environment: Mark Berte and the 30-Year …

Mark Berte is the Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF) executive director; the ACF is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The ACF was formed to bring together individuals from coastal Alabama's private and governmental se...

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The Lodge at Gulf State Park: Sugar-White Sand Beaches and Learning Campuses
Aug. 1, 2023

The Lodge at Gulf State Park: Sugar-White Sand Beaches and Learning C…

Chandra Wright is the Director of Environmental & Educational Initiatives at the Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel. She works on sustainability initiatives at the Lodge and our other facilities in the park and curates ...

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Pristine Waters and Trophy Catches: Diving into the Fishing Haven of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, with Easton Colvin
July 27, 2023

Pristine Waters and Trophy Catches: Diving into the Fishing Haven of …

Eston Colvin is the Public Relations Coordinator for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism. Enjoy our episode with Easton as we discuss all things fishing, angling, conservation, and the delicious eating aspect of Golf Shores ...

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Hiking, Beer, and the Great Outdoors: A Journey through New England with Carey Kish
July 6, 2023

Hiking, Beer, and the Great Outdoors: A Journey through New England w…

Carey Kish is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast today. Carey has been writing professionally for 20 years. He has been writing for Maine's largest newspaper since 2002. He shares his fascinating journey of com...

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Jeff Alt Introduces Listeners to The Adventures of Bubba Jones: A Series for Families Who Love the Outdoors
June 27, 2023

Jeff Alt Introduces Listeners to The Adventures of Bubba Jones: A Ser…

Jeff Alt is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Jeff is an award-winning author, speaker, adventurer, and family hiking and camping expert. He is a prolific author with a new book called Time Traveling Through Ye...

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Anietra Hamper, Extreme Trips for Women: Pushing Boundaries and Catching Ancient Fish
June 20, 2023

Anietra Hamper, Extreme Trips for Women: Pushing Boundaries and Catch…

Anietra Hamper is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Anietra is an award-winning travel and outdoor journalist. She specializes in extreme fishing experiences around the world. She is a former television news an...

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Inside the Making of "Hiking with Kids Southern California: 45 Great Hikes for Families
June 6, 2023

Inside the Making of "Hiking with Kids Southern California: 45 Great …

Shelly Rivoli, author of Hiking with Kids Southern California: 45 Great Hikes for Families, joins us on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. She shares her year-long project of visiting spots throughout Southern California wit...

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The Ultimate Guide to All 8 Midwest National Parks
April 18, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to All 8 Midwest National Parks

Robert Annis is our return guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Rob is a Freelance Outdoor Journalist, Travel Writer, and Gear Reviewer. Rob joined us last year on the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. We’ll share th...

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From Marine Biology to Birding: The Journey of Cortney Weatherby, Coastal Outreach Manager for Alabama Audubon
April 11, 2023

From Marine Biology to Birding: The Journey of Cortney Weatherby, Coa…

Cortney Weatherby is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Cortney is the Coastal Outreach Manager for Alabama Audubon. She is an environmental educator and conservationist. She loves spending time outdoors in vari...

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Jeff Potter, World Traveler, and Founder & CEO of Manifest
March 7, 2023

Jeff Potter, World Traveler, and Founder & CEO of Manifest

Jeff Potter is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Jeff is a World Traveler, a former Aviation Executive, and at present, the Founder & CEO of Manifest. Manifest is pioneering a new way to vacation via a lifestyl...

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Scott Bannon, Director, Marine Resources Division, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Feb. 21, 2023

Scott Bannon, Director, Marine Resources Division, Alabama Department…

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism is the sponsor of this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. Warm temps and fresh seafood make the Alabama Gulf Coast the perfect beach destination for your family vacation, couples get...

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Anthony Ricciardone, Co-Owner of Admiral Shellfish Company, Fort Morgan, Alabama
Feb. 14, 2023

Anthony Ricciardone, Co-Owner of Admiral Shellfish Company, Fort Morg…

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism is the sponsor of this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. Warm temps and fresh seafood make the Alabama Gulf Coast the perfect beach destination for your family vacation, couples get...

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Kim Smith, Marketing Director at Heart of Appalachia
Dec. 13, 2022

Kim Smith, Marketing Director at Heart of Appalachia

Kim Smith, Marketing Director at Heart of Appalachia, is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Recognizing the Coalfield Counties have a unique culture, history, and scenic beauty, the VA Legislature created the He...

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Tracy Hajduk, National Education Coordinator for the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
Nov. 15, 2022

Tracy Hajduk, National Education Coordinator for the NOAA Office of N…

Today on the Outdoor Adventure Series, our guest is Tracy Hajduk, the National Education Coordinator for the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. She has worked for NOAA for the past 13 years, coordinating national par...

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Tane Casserley, Monitor and Mallows Bay - Potomac River National Marine Sanctuaries
Nov. 10, 2022

Tane Casserley, Monitor and Mallows Bay - Potomac River National Mari…

Tane Casserley is our guest today on the Outdoor Adventure Series. Tane is a Research, Resource Protection, and Permitting Coordinator at the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary and Mallows Bay - Potomac River National Marine S...

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