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Artwork for Parks & Travel
Sequoia National Park
National Parks Arts Foundation
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Gettysburg
Tulare County
Alaska
Chief Joseph Trail Ride
Visalia
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Route 66
Yellowstone National Park
Sedona
Asheville, North Carolina
Indonesia
Mcminnville
National Park Service
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
French Polynesia
Northern Lights
Boating

A Big Blend Radio Travel Podcast covering Parks and Public Lands, Historic Sites and Landmarks, and their local communities, destinations, and recreational opportunities.

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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 Ninety Six National Historic Site, a backcountry crossroads where 12 roads met and later the... more

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 National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), Lisa D. Smith catches up with stand-up comedian Ben M... more

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, Big Blend Radio host Lisa D. Smith is joined by Holly Streit of Sequoia and Kings Canyon N... more

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, native and man-made — and what a single tree can teach us about history, health, and home.

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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 miles of the Green River through Desolation Canyon, one of the largest roadless wilderness... more

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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 park, marking 110 years of the National Park Service this year.

This episode picks up rig... more

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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 the state and home to Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, site of one of the most co... more

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 Clark for their annual look at the Chief Joseph Trail Ride — a thirteen-year progressive jou... more

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Ben Miller
Stand-up comedian and artist in residence who developed Volcano, a science-themed comedy show
National Parks Arts Foundation (artist in residence); performer
Episode: Comedian Ben Miller – Volcano: A Science Comedy Special
Linda Ballou
Travel writer and author
OARS trip participant / Guide liaison for Desolation Canyon episode
Episode: Rafting Desolation Canyon: Six Days on Utah's Wildest Green River with OARS
Stephanie Callahan Clark
Participant in Chief Joseph Trail Ride for three years, adventurer
Trail Ride Participant
Episode: Chief Joseph Trail Ride 2026: Christy Wood and Stephanie Callahan Clark
Sylke Neal-Finnegan
VP of Communications and PR at Explore Tualatin Valley
Explore Tualatin Valley
Episode: Explore Tualatin Valley, Oregon: Where Wine Country Meets the Great Outdoors
Suzanne (Visit Visalia)
Representative from Visit Visalia
Visit Visalia
Episode: Early Fall in California's Sequoia Country: Dark Skies, Trails & Tulare County Harvest Season
Dawn Bankson
Co-owner of Star Watch Tours, night sky tour operator in Asheville
Star Watch Tours
Episode: What's Really Up There? Night Sky Adventures with Star Watch Tours in Asheville
Michael Calhoun
Representative of Vernonia, Oregon; conservationist and local advocate for the Rails-to-Trails project
Vernonia community/local government
Episode: Vernonia, Oregon: How a Community Turned an Old Railroad into a National Recreation Trail
Fire Monkey
Guest/visitor sharing experiences of the Gettysburg reenactment
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Episode: Gettysburg's 163rd Battle Reenactment: Experience Living Civil War History
Darla Hoffmann
Travel journalist, certified sommelier, specialist of wine, owner of About Wine and Travel
About Wine in AZ / IFWTWA member
Episode: Glamping vs. 5-Star Luxury: Two Ways to Experience Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hosts

Lisa Evans
Host of Journey Jukebox on Big Blend Radio; frequent host with broad travel and regional-lands coverage
Jo Clark
Host of Jo Goes Everywhere on Big Blend Radio; frequent contributor to regional travel conversations
Matt Wakefield
Representative from Visit Tacoma-Pierce County; city-region tourism perspective

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Yellowstone: America's First National Park, Still Wild After 110 Years
Q: Tell us about getting there and how long you spent in Yellowstone.
Lisa explains that most of the trip was spent in Cody with a one-and-a-half-day to two-day focus inside Yellowstone, and emphasizes that to truly experience Yellowstone you'd need roughly two weeks to explore more comprehensively, rather than rushing through the highlights.
Early Fall in California's Sequoia Country: Dark Skies, Trails & Tulare County Harvest Season
Q: What's your favorite hike in the fall?
Holly recommends trails in the Giant Forest such as Congress Trail and Big Trees Trail, plus Kings Canyon sights like Grant Tree and North Grove Loop, noting that fall brings cooler weather and great overlooks.
Vernonia, Oregon: How a Community Turned an Old Railroad into a National Recreation Trail
Q: What are practical tips for other towns aiming to achieve a similar designation?
Start with a passionate, persistent team, identify the managing entities, build strong relationships with oversight bodies, assemble a complete plan and documentation, and be prepared for local politics and potential obstacles. Also, look for synergistic certifications (e.g., Dark Sky, heritage designations) to create a multi-layered protection and promotional strategy.
What's Really Up There? Night Sky Adventures with Star Watch Tours in Asheville
Q: What makes the Star Watch Tours experience different from traditional stargazing or telescope viewing?
The use of high-end night-vision goggles allows guests to see thousands of stars, satellites, and potential unexplained objects, offering a much wider and more immersive sky experience than naked-eye viewing or telescopes.
To Use a Mountain: Filmmaker Casey Carter on America's Nuclear Waste Crisis
Q: This really looks at what do we do with nuclear waste in our country, and this dates back a little bit, right? Casey, welcome. How are you?
Casey explains the historical backdrop, including the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 and the original sites identified, which sets the stage for understanding how policy evolved and why the conversation remains contentious.

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What is Parks & Travel about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on parks, public lands, historic sites, and local communities, with a strong emphasis on travel experiences, practical tips, and regional culture. Across episodes, listeners are treated to a blend of outdoor adventures, conservation-minded storytelling, and behind-the-scenes looks at gateway towns, national parks, and arts-in-residence programs. A notable throughline is the way travel intersects with history, nature, and local economies, often featuring park service updates, family-friendly activities, and accessible itineraries. The format tends to pair seasoned travel writers and photographers with regional representatives, tourism organizations, and local historians, creating a rich tapestry of practical gu... more

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4. Sylke Neal-Finnegan
5. Suzanne (Visit Visalia)
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7. Michael Calhoun
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