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Tourism Episodes

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

The Lodge at Gulf State Park: Sugar-White Sand Beaches and Learning C…

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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March 7, 2023

Jeff Potter, World Traveler, and Founder & CEO of Manifest

Jeff Potter is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Jeff is a World Traveler, a former Aviation Executive, and at present, the Founder & CEO of Manifest. Manifest is pioneering a new way to vacation via a lifestyl...

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Feb. 21, 2023

Scott Bannon, Director, Marine Resources Division, Alabama Department…

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism is the sponsor of this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. Warm temps and fresh seafood make the Alabama Gulf Coast the perfect beach destination for your family vacation, couples get...

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Feb. 14, 2023

Anthony Ricciardone, Co-Owner of Admiral Shellfish Company, Fort Morg…

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism is the sponsor of this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. Warm temps and fresh seafood make the Alabama Gulf Coast the perfect beach destination for your family vacation, couples get...

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Dec. 13, 2022

Kim Smith, Marketing Director at Heart of Appalachia

Kim Smith, Marketing Director at Heart of Appalachia, is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Recognizing the Coalfield Counties have a unique culture, history, and scenic beauty, the VA Legislature created the He...

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Nov. 15, 2022

Tracy Hajduk, National Education Coordinator for the NOAA Office of N…

Today on the Outdoor Adventure Series, our guest is Tracy Hajduk, the National Education Coordinator for the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. She has worked for NOAA for the past 13 years, coordinating national par...

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