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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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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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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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Aug. 22, 2023

Melea Hames - Visit North Alabama and Discover the Splendor of the W…

Melea Hames is the social media manager at Visit North Alabama , also known as the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association. She is also the host of the Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama Podcast. WHAT WE DISCUSSED How ...

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Aug. 17, 2023

Kay Donaldson - Reeling in the Thrills, Adventure, and Competition: T…

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! Kay Donaldson, the director of the Alabama Bass Trail, is our guest today. Get ready to dive into the exciting world of fishing tournaments and angling in Alabama as Kay shares s...

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Aug. 15, 2023

Jackie McGonigal - Artful Adventures: Kayaking, Painting, and Connect…

Jackie McGonigal, Coordinator at Orange Beach Wind and Water Learning Center, is our guest on the Outdoor Adventures Series Podcast today. Jackie is a passionate outdoor educator with a strong background in outdoor leadersh...

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Aug. 8, 2023

Protecting Alabama's Coastal Environment: Mark Berte and the 30-Year …

Mark Berte is the Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF) executive director; the ACF is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The ACF was formed to bring together individuals from coastal Alabama's private and governmental se...

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Aug. 1, 2023

From Sugar-White Sand Beaches to Learning Campuses: Uncovering the Ec…

Chandra Wright is the Director of Environmental & Educational Initiatives at the Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel. She works on sustainability initiatives at the Lodge and our other facilities in the park and curates ...

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July 27, 2023

Pristine Waters and Trophy Catches: Diving into the Fishing Haven of …

Eston Colvin is the Public Relations Coordinator for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism. Enjoy our episode with Easton as we discuss all things fishing, angling, conservation, and the delicious eating aspect of Golf Shores ...

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July 6, 2023

Hiking, Beer, and the Great Outdoors: A Journey through New England w…

Carey Kish is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast today. Carey has been writing professionally for 20 years. He has been writing for Maine's largest newspaper since 2002. He shares his fascinating journey of com...

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June 27, 2023

Jeff Alt Introduces Listeners to The Adventures of Bubba Jones: A Ser…

Jeff Alt is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Jeff is an award-winning author, speaker, adventurer, and family hiking and camping expert. He is a prolific author with a new book called Time Traveling Through Ye...

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June 20, 2023

Anietra Hamper, Extreme Trips for Women: Pushing Boundaries and Catch…

Anietra Hamper is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Anietra is an award-winning travel and outdoor journalist. She specializes in extreme fishing experiences around the world. She is a former television news an...

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June 6, 2023

Inside the Making of "Hiking with Kids Southern California: 45 Great …

Shelly Rivoli, author of Hiking with Kids Southern California: 45 Great Hikes for Families, joins us on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. She shares her year-long project of visiting spots throughout Southern California wit...

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April 18, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to All 8 Midwest National Parks

Robert Annis is our return guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Rob is a Freelance Outdoor Journalist, Travel Writer, and Gear Reviewer. Rob joined us last year on the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. We’ll share th...

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April 11, 2023

From Marine Biology to Birding: The Journey of Cortney Weatherby, Coa…

Cortney Weatherby is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Cortney is the Coastal Outreach Manager for Alabama Audubon. She is an environmental educator and conservationist. She loves spending time outdoors in vari...

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