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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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March 12, 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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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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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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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 d...

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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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Aug. 15, 2023

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

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

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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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Aug. 1, 2023

From Sugar-White Sand Beaches to Learning Campuses: Uncovering the Ec…

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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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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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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June 6, 2023

Hiking with Kids Southern California: 45 Great Hikes for Families

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 wi...

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April 25, 2023

Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conserva…

Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast today. The ADCNR is responsible for Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, Stat...

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April 11, 2023

Cortney Weatherby, Coastal Outreach Manager for Alabama Audubon

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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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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