Nature Connection Radio

Vernonia, Oregon: How a Community Turned an Old Railroad into a National Recreation Trail

Michael Calhoun, a lifelong resident of Vernonia, Oregon and Board Chair of the Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District, joins this shared episode of Big Blend Radio'

Film Director Sasha Waters: Mary Oliver - Saved by the Beauty of the World

Sasha Waters, director and producer of the new American Masters documentary "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World," joins Big Blend Radio to talk about bringing

To Use a Mountain: Filmmaker Casey Carter on America's Nuclear Waste Crisis

Filmmaker Casey Carter joins Big Blend Radio to talk about his feature documentary debut, "To Use a Mountain," which traces the search for a permanent U.S. nuclear waste

Lessons Learned from Travel: From Adventure to Environmental Stewardship

In Part Three of her “Lessons Learned from Travel” series, travel writr Linda Ballou takes us into the wilds of Alaska and Canada for a powerful story about adventure, wi

Exploring Audubon’s Francis Beidler Forest & Sanctuary: A South Carolina Swamp Adventure

Celebrate American Adventures Month with this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Jo Goes Everywhere!” travel podcast featuring writer Jo Clark who takes us into the wil

Building a Better World Through Community, Travel & the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Welcome to this shared inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's "Table & Compass" Podcast with hosts Lisa D. Smith, Joelle Machia, and Ryan Slough. Pull up a chair for glo

We Are Guardians Film: Rob Grobman & Chelsea Greene on the Fight to Save the Amazon Rainforest

In recognition of World Rainforest Day, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast features co-directors Rob Grobman and Chelsea Greene who discuss the

Wild, Wonderful Alaska: A Windstar Cruise Through The Last Frontier

Celebrate Great Outdoors Month with this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's Quiltripping Travel" Podcast. Travel expert, photographer and host Rose Palmer joins producer

When Travel Becomes a Pilgrimage: Lessons from the White Lions of South Africa

What happens when you travel — not for sightseeing, but for the soul? In this shared and heartfelt episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday" Show, Live & Die Hap

Waterfalls, Wildflowers & Wonders: Exploring Asheville's Outdoor Paradise

In celebration of Great Outdoors Month, this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Podcast features cohosts Steve and Karen Wilson, owners of the

Travel Writer & Storyteller Elaine Masters: Following Wonder Through Travel, Nature & Life

In this special "Getting to Know You" episode of Big Blend Radio, we celebrate National Creativity Day and reconnect with longtime Big Blend friend, travel writer, author

Getting to Know Author Cheryl Leutjen: Eco-Chic Living, Community & Partying with Purpose

In this special “Getting to Know You” episode of Big Blend Radio, we chat with author, environmental attorney, geologist, and eco-conscious living expert Cheryl Leutjen a

Exploring Antarctica & South Georgia Island: Wildlife, Conservation & Expedition Cruising

In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Quiltripping Travel with Rose” podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer shares her unforgettable expedition cruise

Monarch Butterflies & Meaningful Travel in Mexico with Camiba Cultural Tours

Join travel writer Barbara Redding along with Troy Campa and Rene Ibarra of Camiba Cultural Tours as they share how responsible tourism supports ecosystems, preserves cul

Author Scott Weidensaul: The Return of the Oystercatcher - Saving Birds to Save The Planet

In this inspiring episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Nature Connection” Show, we’re joined by acclaimed author, ornithologist, and conservationist Scott Weidensaul to discuss

Exploring Patagonia: Glaciers, Wildlife & Epic Landscapes

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Quiltripping Travel with Rose” podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer shares highlights from her unforgettable journey

Rejuvenate in Sedona: Trails, Vortexes & Desert Wonders

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Lost Angel Travel Adventures” Show, travel writer Linda Ballou explores the breathtaking beauty, rejuvenating energy, and outdoor ad

Into the Atacama Desert: Exploring Chile’s High Altitude Wonders

Journey to the driest place on Earth as travel writer Debbie Stone takes us to the Atacama Desert in Chile. From the hissing Tatio Geysers at 14,000 feet to the surreal "

Pet Poison Prevention: Common Household Hazards & Life Saving Tips

In this shared Big Blend Radio "Pet Connection" episode for Pet Poison Prevention Month, we sit down with co-host Angela Laws from TrustedHouseSitters.com, to uncover the

The Dawes Arboretum: How Beman and Bertie Dawes Created a Living Museum of Trees

Explore the inspiring history of The Dawes Arboretum, a remarkable living museum of trees founded in 1929 by husband-and-wife conservationists Beman Dawes and Bertie Dawe