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May 14, 2024

Discover Greene County, TN: Outdoor Adventure and Economic Growth

Discover Greene County —Outdoor Adventure and Economic Growth is the sixth episode in our series promoting Northeast Tennessee as a tourism destination. It is produced in collaboration with Visit Johnson City and regional par...

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May 5, 2024

Crossing Lines: The Ultimate Guide to Breaks Interstate Park

Crossing Lines: The Ultimate Guide to Breaks Interstate Park is the fifth episode in our series promoting Northeast Tennessee as a tourism destination. It is produced in collaboration with Visit Johnson City and regional part...

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April 30, 2024

The VIVIFY Effect: How Nature Can Transform Your Professional and Per…

In today’s episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we chatted with wilderness guide and leadership coach Dom Francks . Dom is the founder and lead guide for the VIVIFY Regenerative Leadership Program, a 4-month transformativ...

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April 23, 2024

Finding Peace and Purpose in Nature: The God of Wild Places

In today’s episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we chatted with Tony Jones, a man who traded his pulpit for the wilderness, finding purpose in the hunt and the ancient dance with nature. From his youth in Minnesota to con...

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April 16, 2024

Explore Bristol, TN and VA - Outdoors and Tourism Highlights

Explore Bristol, TN/VA —Outdoors and Tourism Highlights is the fourth episode in our series promoting Northeast Tennessee as a tourism destination. It is produced in collaboration with Visit Johnson City and regional partners...

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April 9, 2024

Pack Light, Eat Well: Expert Tips for Upgrading Your Wilderness Adven…

Welcome back to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series! The one and only, Chef Steve Corso, founder and head chef of Outdoor Eats, is joining us to spice up your trail meals and transform your outdoor dining experien...

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April 2, 2024

Elizabethton and Carter County, TN Outdoors and Tourism Highlights

Elizabethton and Carter County, TN Outdoors and Tourism Highlights is the third episode in our series to promote Northeast Tennessee as a tourism destination. It is produced in collaboration with Visit Johnson City and region...

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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 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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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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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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Feb. 20, 2024

Casting into the Mangroves: Tarpon Tales from the Río Lagartos, Yucat…

The Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast welcomes David N. McIlvaney back. David is a seasoned outdoor enthusiast and essayist with roots in both the serene Catskills of New York and the vibrant landscape of Mérida on the Yucatán...

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Feb. 13, 2024

Wildlife Conservation and Outdoor Exploration in New Mexico

CONSERVING WILDLIFE AND WILDERNESS: A CONVERSATION WITH DARREN VAUGHAN OF THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISH. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series, where we explore the wild spaces and the fascinating people p...

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Feb. 6, 2024

Papa's Pilar: Empowering Conservation and Community Engagement

THE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES SERIES WELCOMES MIKE MYATT, CHIEF COMMUNITIES & CONSERVATION OFFICER AT PAPA'S PILAR. In this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, Howard chats with the Chief Communities and Conservation Officer at...

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Jan. 30, 2024

The Art of Mixology: Crafting Classic Cocktails With Papa's Pilar Rum…

THE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES SERIES WELCOMES BACK KYLE COOPER, NATIONAL MIXOLOGIST for PAPA'S PILAR RUM, TO DISCUSS THE ART OF COCKTAILS USING PAPA'S PILAR RUM EXPRESSIONS. In this exciting episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, ...

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Jan. 23, 2024

Rum Connoisseur Conversations: Exploring Papa's Pilar Unique Rum Expr…

THE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES SERIES WELCOMES KYLE COOPER, NATIONAL MIXOLOGIST AND SALES MANAGER FOR PAPA'S PILAR RUM. In today's episode, we sit down with Kyle Cooper, National Mixologist and Sales Manager for Papa's Pilar Rum. Kyl...

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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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Jan. 9, 2024

Crafting Adventure in a Bottle: Stephen Groth Explores Papa's Pilar R…

THE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES SERIES WELCOMES STEPHEN GROTH, CEO OF PAPA'S PILAR RUM In today's episode, we sit down with Stephen Groth, the CEO and chief strategist of Papa's Pilar, for an enlightening conversation about the brand'...

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Jan. 2, 2024

Holiday Season Special - Rick Saez Interview with Elizabeth Brentano

We have reached the end of 2023, celebrating another stellar season for the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. It's a pleasure to close out Season 5 by collaborating with Rick Saez , the Host of the award-winning The Outdoor B...

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Dec. 26, 2023

Holiday Season Special - Rick Saez Interview with Brittany Coleman

We have reached the end of 2023, celebrating another stellar season for the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. It's a pleasure to close out Season 5 by collaborating with Rick Saez , the Host of the award-winning The Outdoor B...

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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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Nov. 21, 2023

Unraveling the Secrets of Grizzly Bear Research and Conservation: A C…

In this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we're joined by Dr. Bruce McLellan, author of Grizzly Bear Science and the Art of a Wilderness Life: Forty Years of Research in the Flathead Valley. Dr. McLellan is a retired g...

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Nov. 16, 2023

Birding and Outdoor Adventure in the Mojave: Conservation and Educati…

Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In this episode, we're joined by Alex Harper, the education and outreach chair for Red Rock Audubon Society and a wildlife biologist specializing in birding. Alex shares his journey fr...

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Nov. 14, 2023

Conversation with Will McLean Greeley: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act …

Will Greeley, author of "A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington, Senator George P. MacLean, the Birdman of the Senate," joins us on this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. Will introduces listeners to the life and lega...

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