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Road Trip Radio

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Take a virtual adventure across America and beyond on Big Blend Radio’s Road Trip Radio podcast. Hear expert conversations and stories covering scenic byways, historic routes and highways, parks, landmarks, roadside attractions, unique lodging and dining destinations, and more!
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Hemlocks to Hellbenders is a podcast hosted by Christian Alexandersen highlighting Pennsylvania’s parks, forests and great outdoors. We speak with park managers, forest rangers, scientists, educators, outdoor recreationists, volunteers, officials and more to learn about the Commonwealth's incredible public land.
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Welcome to The Texas Trailhead Podcast! Are you looking to start hiking and camping, but don't know where to start? Follow along each Friday as creator and producer, Danny Laurel, shares stories of his favorite places to hike. He'll also gather stories of what lead others to spend time outdoors too. Maybe you're already a fan of the outdoors, but are looking for other places to visit in Texas. Well then grab your backpack, and put on your hiking shoes; and join along this adventure through t ...
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show begs you to answer, "What is Your Historic Jefferson Highway Experience?" After all, so many people live in and travel through this historic corridor from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, USA, but don't realize they are experiencing it! So many memories have been made and now a new…
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Send us a text On this – the Halloween episode – of the podcast, we’re going to be exploring the many tales of ghosts, creatures, hauntings, cryptid sightings, unexplained phenomenon, legends and folk tales that have a history in Pennsylvania’s parks and forests. From the ghost sightings at Greenwood Furnace State Park to the Kecksburg UFO incident…
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Send us a text Those visiting Hickory Run State Park in the Pocono Mountains should expect to see something they’ve never see before. In the northeast corner of the park, formed by millions of years of glacial movement is the Boulder Field. At 400 feet by 1,800 feet, this vast, rocky landscape is a geological marvel. The field is made up of tightly…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on Fall Events and Activities including the October Military Vehicle Preservation Association's Convoy. FEATURED GUESTS: * Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association * Allison Zacharias of Travel Manitoba discusses Fall in Winnipeg, Canada. More: https://ww…
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Send us a text There’s just something about mushrooms that so are cool. I can’t really explain it. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, often looking like they belong in a fairy tale or another planet. They transform any landscape with their mysterious, almost magical appearance. They are not plants or animals but belong to a fascinating kin…
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Send us a text This episode is sponsored by the Keystone Trails Association. Most people never know how much volunteer work goes into their favorite hiking trail. Countless hours are spent breaking trails, cutting back brush, moving rocks, building steps, preventing water erosion and blazing trails. Then, after the trail is built, even more hours a…
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Send us a text For thousands of years, the land that would become Pennsylvania was dominated by dense, ancient forests that stretched as far as the eye could see. Towering trees such as white oaks, chestnuts and hemlocks formed a vast green canopy that covered hundreds of miles. The forests were such an integral part of this landscape that it was n…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Road Trip Radio" Podcast focuses on the fun places and experiences Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild" enjoyed on their Western Kentucky Road Trip with stops in Tennessee and South Carolina. Highights included JBJ's in Nashville, Casey Jones Distillery, a Caboose Farm Stay, Rock the Dam Festival, National Corvett…
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Send us a text The vast majority of Pennsylvania’s state parks are easy to drive to. That’s one of the reasons our parks are so accessible to residents and visitors. They’re located on paved roads and can often be found just a few minutes from a highway. But then there are parks that are not so easy to get to. They’re the ones that can only be expl…
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Send us a text To list all of the features of Forbes State Forest would be pointless. That’s because it has so much to offer so many people. You want trails, it’s got it. You want overlooks, its got it. You want waterfalls, it’s got it. Forbes State Forest has some of the best land in Pennsylvania for everything from mountain biking and hiking to A…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the Military Vehicle Preservation Association's epic upcoming convoy on the Jefferson Highway. Held October 1-31, 2024, the convoy will run from Minnesota to Louisiana. Learn more: https://www.mvpa.org/convoys Featured guests are Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson H…
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Send us a text Standing on the shore of Lake Arthur in Moraine State Park, you’d never think the area was the site of massive deforestation, coal mining and gas drilling practices that scarred the landscape for decades. But it is. In the 1800s, farmers cleared the forests and drained the swamps that would one day be Moraine State Park. Materials su…
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We're going to the Blue Ridge Mountains on this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark. From beer and moonshine to museums and rock churches, hear about Riner, Radford, Roanoke, and Rocky Mount. They are all an easy day trip from each other, with the Blue Ridge Parkway nearby. Read Jo's…
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From the Oz Museum and the Ad Astra Missile Silo to the World's Largest Belt Buckle and the World’s Largest Collection of the World’s Smallest Versions of the World’s Largest Things, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA travel writer Kathleen Walls focuses on interesting oddities and roadside attractions in Kansa…
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Send us a text There are few sights I enjoy as much as people having fun in Pennsylvania state parks. Children playing tag and hide-and-go-seek. Adults telling stories around a picnic table. Friends catching up while grilling. And never have I see so many people having such a good time, then on Memorial Day weekend at Beltsville State Park. Upon en…
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Celebrate Great Outdoors Month and National Rivers Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show that focuses on Itasca State Park in Minnesota and the Empress Boat Club in Iowa Falls. FEATURED GUESTS: - ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association. Info: https://jeffersonhighway.org/ - CONNIE COX - Le…
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Finish this sentence ..... "Before I die, I want to visit _____" On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea talks about fulfilling your bucket list, especially in regards to travel. Even if you are not able to travel anymore, there are still ways to get whet your wanderlust appetite. Lea's 5 …
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Send us a text The arrival of fireflies has always represented summer to me. They've meant barbeques. They meant fireworks. They meant being a kid. I’ve heard from so many people about the memories they have connected to lightening bugs. Exploring the woods with grandparents who have long passed. 4th of July parties with their friends. A first kiss…
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Celebrating Great Outdoors Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Podcast features Don Hafner, who along with his wife Shelly, went to all 59 of the National Parks in 59 weeks during 2014/15. To date, they have visited 62 of America's National Parks, 48 US States, 22 foreign countries, and at least 30 national parks overseas. The…
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From Frank Lloyd Wright to to the Flight 93 National Memorial, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel Show" with the International Food Wine & Travel Show features Eric Knopsnyder who shares what to experience in the Laurel Highlands region of southwestern Pennsylvania. Located just east of Pittsburgh, this beautiful four-season des…
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From gourmet trail mix to Spanish peanuts, this shared episode of "The Peanut Patch," a Big Blend Radio Foodie Podcast with Donna George, focuses on super snacks for road trippers and outdoor adventurers. Open from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition for farm fresh peanuts, culinary gifts, and sweet…
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Send us a text Last year, nearly four million people visited Presque Isle State Park in Erie- making it the most visited state park in Pennsylvania. And anyone whose ever visited this wonderful park understands why. There’s no other park like Presque Isle in the Commonwealth. It is totally unique and incredibly special. But what makes Presque Isle …
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In this episode, we talk to Jennifer Sopko, historian and author on the history of Idlewild Park. Idlewild is one of the highlight destinations in the Laurel Highlands, and Jen has dedicated love, time, and energy into preserving the history of this incredible amusement park. We were honored to talk to her and learn all about the history and storie…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Celebrates the Start of Summer Road Trippin' Season with a fun discussion about Road Trip Music, Books, Movies, and more! Special guest is Joey Stuckey, Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World. Joey, who co-hosts the Big Daily Blend podcast every 4th Sunday, is an …
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Celebrate Small Business Month (May) and National Travel & Tourism Week (May 19-25, 2024) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show that focuses on the Jefferson Highway Association's efforts in Oklahoma which includes new road signage, the first state chapter, and the upcoming 2025 Conference in McAlester (June 4-7, …
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Send us a text Spanning 85,000 acres across three Central Pennsylvania counties, Michaux State Forest is a sanctuary of lush woodlands, crystal-clear streams and a rich tapestry of history and wildlife. Considered Pennsylvania’s “cradle of forestry,” Michaux State Forest is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, giving visitors a bevy of settings to…
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Send us a text The definition of a garden is a small piece of ground used to grow vegetables, fruit, herbs or flowers. But it’s much more than that. It’s a community meeting place. It’s an outdoor classroom. It’s an organic food market. It’s a sustainable hobby. And it’s a place to make lifelong friendships. Ask anyone whose spent time in a communi…
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From Joshua Tree National Park to the fascinating Integratron, it's all about Great Road Tripping Adventures on this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show. FEATURED GUESTS: * KIMBERLI MUNKRES from Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert reso…
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Send us a text In the soft light of dawn, a lone figure stands by the water's edge, casting a line into the stillness. The morning mist hangs low, obscuring the surface as they patiently wait, listening to the quiet sounds of nature stirring awake. With a steady hand, they feel the tug of a Pennsylvania brook trout beneath the surface. Engaging in …
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Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" Backroads of America Panel Discussion with Paul M. Franklin - author of Backroads of Florida, Jim Hinckley - author of Backroads of Arizona, and Gary Clark - author of Backroads of Texas. Published by Voyageur Press, these books take travelers off the interstates and main drags to explore the roads less traveled and…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA we discover some of the hidden gems and forgotten stories of Michigan with Amy Piper, author of "Secret Michigan: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure" (Reedy Press). Amy Piper is a freelance travel writer, blogger, and photographer who specializes in luxury…
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Send us a text As Pennsylvanians head outdoors in record numbers, it’s imperative that we all learn how best to protect our environment. From backpackers and hikers to rock climbers and mountain bikers, it’s all our responsibilities to preserve the beauty of our natural spaces in and outside of the Commonwealth. And, there’s no better guide, no bet…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the upcoming Jefferson Highway Conference held in Alexandria, Louisiana from April 24-27, 2024. Also hear about the Sociability Run in Louisiana that will be held pre-conference from April 22-24, 2024. FEATURED GUESTS: - ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association.…
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Send us a text On April 8, 2024 Pennsylvanians will have the opportunity to see something special. Something that’s not been seen in our commonwealth since January 1925. – nearly 100 years ago. From about 3:15 to 3:20 the moon will pass between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun’s light. A total solar eclipse. This eclipse will cross 15 states…
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Send us a text It’s difficult for me to pick what I like most about Black Moshannon State Park. It’s a struggle I face every time I recommend this wonderful park to friends - which is often. I’ll go from talking about the incredible camping and cabin opportunities to swooning about the park’s lake and bog. Then I get going about the abundance of wi…
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This episode of Big Blend's ROAD TRIP Radio podcast features Steve & Karen Wilson who share their Kentucky Road Trip adventures including Cumberland Falls State Park and the Natural Bridge in Daniel Boone National Forest, and Buffalo Trace Distillery and Lexington Distilling on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Known as "Mr & Mrs Wild," Steve and Karen o…
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Send us a text It’s the spring of 1858. Colonel Edwin Drake from New York is hired by the Seneca Oil Company to investigate suspected oil deposits in Titusville, Pennsylvania. While the existence of petroleum oil was known, there no considerable market for the material. After months of work, Drake had little to show for his efforts. Undeterred, Dra…
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Today’s topic is a historian’s favorite: the mysterious, debated, and significant incident in young George Washington’s military career, the “Friendly Fire Incident.” Fort Ligonier’s Director of Education, Matt Gault, takes us back to the footsteps of a young George Washington in today’s episode.De către GO Laurel Highlands
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the historic music and songs of the Jefferson Highway Era. 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. …
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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features award-winning travel writer and photographer Julie Diebolt Price who gives a fun overview of her southwest road trip from Phoenix, Arizona to Golden, Boulder, and Denver in Colorado, and Santa Fe and Albuquerque in New Mexico. Hear about the restaurants, pu…
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Send us a text Whether you’re hiking ancient forests or picnicking in an urban park, birds are all around us. From the common pigeon on a Philly stoop to a bald eagle soaring above the Susquehanna River, the avian world is vast in Pennsylvania. Birding is the observation of birds in their natural habitats. Often seen as a hobby for old fogies, the …
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Send us a text When it comes to our parks and forests, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources can only do so much. There’s too much trail maintenance, invasive species removal, education programs and other things that must be done to complete it all That’s where the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation steps in. Sinc…
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“To Travel is to Live.” Hans Christian Andersen From solo adventures and romantic escapes to road trips and multigeneraltional cruises, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Plan for Vacation Day (January 30) with some well-learned travel advice. OUR WEBSITES & RESOURCES FOR TRAVEL INSPIRATION * Park & Travel…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the history of the highway in Paola, Kansas. FEATURED GUESTS: - ROGER BELL - President of the Jefferson Highway Association which originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipe…
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Send us a text Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania’s coal region, Delaware Canal State Park stands as a testament to the intertwining of history and nature. Stretching almost 59 miles from Easton to Bristol along the Delaware River, this park is made up of a tapestry of landscapes that begs to be explored by foot, bike and boat. You can spend a li…
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Send us a text Located in Potter County, Cherry Springs State Park is home to some of the darkest night skies on the East Coast. Astronomers and stargazers from all over the country flock to this small park just to look up at the stars. The darkness of the area and the clarity found in the sky makes Chery Springs perhaps the last best refuge of the…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the progress of the Jefferson Highway Association's programs and initiatives, including the upcoming Annual Jefferson Highway Conference and Sociability Run. This international conference will be held in Alexandria, Louisiana from April 24-27, 2024 FEATURED GUESTS: - ROGER BELL -…
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Send us a text We’re building on the success of our first season with even more great guests and great stories for our second season in 2024. This season we’re going to be hearing from park and forest managers, conservationists, biologists, environmental educators, volunteers and lots more. Experts in their fields will be speaking to us about our p…
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Send us a text The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is a gigantic operation. As the largest public landowner in the Commonwealth, DCNR manages millions of acres of land – including 124 state parks and 20 state forests. But it doesn’t end there. DCNR also manages everything on those millions of acres. There’s the buildin…
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Send us a text When a hunter enters a forest with their bow or gun, there’s a good chance they won’t get a deer. So, you would expect those few that are able to successful hunt a deer to keep the meat for themselves. To feed their families and fill their freezers with the venison they harvested. But that’s not the case. Every year, hundreds of thou…
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