Big Blend Radio

National Park Destinations in America and England

Celebrate the Anniversary of America's National Park Service (August 25, 1916) with this podcast panel discussion on Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Show. 
FEATURED GUESTS:- LISA EVANS, travel writer and author of "100 Things To Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die," talks about Gulf Islands National Seashore. Keep up with Lisa at http://www.writerlisa.com/ * See her Gulf Islands articles:https://issuu.com/foodwinetravelmagazine/docs/favorite/s/15121604 https://playstayeat.com/2021/01/10/coastal-mississippi-play/ https://www.gonomad.com/153145-mississippis-coast https://gypsywithadayjob.com/weekend-coastal-mississippi/? 
- BOB & TIFFANY BERTRAM, innkeepers and owners of Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast near Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas. View their Inn: https://www.tiffanysbedandbreakfast.com/ * Learn more about Hot Springs NP: https://www.nps.gov/hosp/index.htm 
- STEVE & KAREN WILSON, innkeepers and owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina, talk about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See the Inn: https://www.lion-rose.com/ * Learn more about Great Smoky Mountains NP: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm 
- MARIA CHAMBERLAIN and her husband Brian own and run The Inn at Oxbow Acres in Milan, New Hampshire. Hear about their state's only national park service unit, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site. See the Inn: https://www.oxbowacresnh.com/ * Check out Victoria Chick's article about the famed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/sculptor-augustus-saint-gaudens/ 
- GLYNN BURROWS is the owner of Norfolk Tours, a custom tour company in England. Learn more here: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ * Hear about England's National Park Service and parks, and see Glynn's article about them, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/discover-englands-national-parks/ 

Adventures in America's National Parks

Celebrate the Anniversary of America's National Park Service (August 25, 1916) and American Adventures Month with this podcast panel discussion on Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Show. 
FEATURED GUESTS:- JO CLARK, travel writer and photographer, covers Blue Ridge Parkway. Follow Jo's travels: https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ * See her online Blue Ridge Parkway travel guide: https://recipestravelculture.com/blue-ridge-parkway-usa-favorite-drive/ 
- ROSE PALMER, travel writer and photographer, talks about her houseboat adventure in remote Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota. Follow Rose's travels: https://quiltripping.com/ * Plan your visit to Voyageurs: https://www.nps.gov/voya/index.htm 
- JOHNNY SCHAEFER, award-winning winger-songwriter, talks about his honeymoon trip to Mount Rainier and Crater Lake National Parks. Keep up with Johnny at https://hearjohnny.com/ * More about Mount Rainier: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/mt-rainier-a-mountain-paradise/ * Plan your visit to Crater Lake: https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm 
- KATHLEEN WALLS, travel writer and author, talks about recent visit to Congaree National Park in South Carolina. Check out her story:  https://americanroads.net/congaree-national-park-72624.htm 
- ELAINE MASTERS, travel writer and author, discusses her visit to American Samoa National Park. See her photo gallery on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3I7xIHB3X6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== ** More of Elaine's National Park Stories:https://www.tripwellgal.com/driving-four-western-us-national-parks/ https://www.tripwellgal.com/dancing-trees-of-redwood-national-park/ https://www.tripwellgal.com/visiting-us-national-parks-yosemite-valley-in-the-morning/ https://www.tripwellgal.com/dangerous-beauty-yellowstone-park-safety-tips/ 

Glynn Burrows - Wellness Escapes in England

Let's celebrate National Wellness Month in England! From yoga at an historic bed & breakfast to meditational walks on the beach, recovery retreats, and more, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows is all about Wellness Escapes in England. See his article about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/wellness-retreats-in-england/  
Glynn Burrows is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm2IK_1Zfh-xJ9eEVYhqqC3Z 
Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ 

New Mexico National Parks - Caves, Cliff Dwellings and Ceremonial Sites

In celebration of American Adventures Month and the anniversary of the National Park Service (August 25, 1916), this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Show focuses on three NPS park units in New Mexico. 
FEATURED GUESTS:- TANYA ORTEGA, a photographer and the founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation, covers Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ - VICTORIA CHICK, a contemporary figurative artist based in Silver City NM covers the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Learn more: https://victoriachick.com/ - DEBBIE STONE, a world traveler and travel writer based in Santa Fe NM talks about Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Learn more: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/debbie-stone-travel-writer/ 
PARK ARTICLES & RESOURCES:- CHACO CULTURE NHP:  https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/chaco-culture-national-historical-park/ - GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS NM: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/gila-cliff-dwellings-national-monument/ - CARLSBAD CAVERNS NP: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/explore-carlsbad-caverns-national-park/ 

Judy Karnia - Forest Bathing and Nature Therapy

Celebrate National Wellness Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast with Judy Karnia who gives an overview of forest bathing its benefits. 
Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Judy Karnia is a travel writer, life coach, and nature therapist. As a forest therapy guide, she is certified by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and leads walks to help people connect with nature, which can improve their physical and mental health. Learn more and book a forest bathing session with Judy here: https://www.forestbathingfinder.com/guide-profile/judyk/ 
Follow Judy's travel adventures at https://judykarnia.com/ 
Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast airs every 2nd and 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: http://margotcarrera.etsy.com/ 
This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life," "Women Making History," and "Big Daily Blend" podcast channels. Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork
 

Get a Taste of the Historic Jefferson Highway

It's all about Beer, Burgers, Meat Pies & More on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show! 
Featured Guests:* Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association* Chase Miller - One Great City Brewing Co. - https://www.ogcbrewingco.com/ * Beth Hilburn - Hi-Way Cafe in Vinita, Oklahoma - https://hi-waycafe.com/ 
Podcast links mentioned in this episode:* Guiness World Records on the JH - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/guinness-world-records-on-the-jefferson-highway/ * MVPA Convoy: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mvpa-historic-convoy-on-the-jefferson-highway/ 
The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at https://jeffersonhighway.org/ 
This Big Blend Radio "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CST. Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/ 

Chef Ivan Flowers - Mixed Seafood Ceviche

If you love seafood and want to keep cooking to a mininum, how about making ceviche? This episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show features Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor, who shares how to make his easy mixed seafood ceviche. Check out the recipe here:  https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mixed-seafood-ceviche/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm36M-s22iuKRDKPlZXl46Lr 

Cheryl Ogle - Tipping Etiquette for Travelers

From who, where, and when, and what percent to give, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle deep dives into the world of tipping and gratuities. 
Check out Cheryl's blog on tipping etiquette for travelers: https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2024/08/13/gratuities-tipping/ 
On Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday, Cheryl is a world traveler, accredited travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna Go that specializes in travel to Europe and the UK, as well as river and ocean cruises. More: https://heywannago.com/