- Join Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, the crazy mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Nature Connection Show, streaming live from Tucson, Arizona.

ON THIS EPISODE:

- Keeping Wildlife In The Wild – Adam Roberts ‘The Compassionate Conservationist’, CEO of Born Free USA and Born Free Foundation, talks about the upcoming CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) held from Sept. 24-Oct. 5 in Johannesburg, South Africa. CITES is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

- Walking The Llano – Shelley Armitage, discusses her eco-memoir “Walking the Llano: A Texas Memoir of Place”. When American explorers crossed the Texas Panhandle, they dubbed it part of the “Great American Desert.”  In her lyrical eco-memoir, Shelley charts a unique rediscovery of the largely unknown land.

- Protect Mojave National Preserve– Seth Shteir, Californian Desert Program Manager for National Parks Conservation Association, explains why California residents need to SAY NO to Soda Mountain Solar, a proposed solar energy plant that developers want to build in the shadow of Mojave National Preserve, right in the heart of the California desert.

- Join Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, the crazy mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Nature Connection Show, streaming live from Tucson, Arizona.

ON THIS EPISODE:

- Keeping Wildlife In The Wild – Adam Roberts ‘The Compassionate Conservationist’, CEO of Born Free USA and Born Free Foundation, talks about the upcoming CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) held from Sept. 24-Oct. 5 in Johannesburg, South Africa. CITES is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

- Walking The Llano – Shelley Armitage, discusses her eco-memoir “Walking the Llano: A Texas Memoir of Place”. When American explorers crossed the Texas Panhandle, they dubbed it part of the “Great American Desert.”  In her lyrical eco-memoir, Shelley charts a unique rediscovery of the largely unknown land.

- Protect Mojave National Preserve– Seth Shteir, Californian Desert Program Manager for National Parks Conservation Association, explains why California residents need to SAY NO to Soda Mountain Solar, a proposed solar energy plant that developers want to build in the shadow of Mojave National Preserve, right in the heart of the California desert.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the crazy mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Radio, streaming live from Tucson, Arizona.

ON THIS EPISODE: 

- CHIEF JOSEPH TRAIL RIDE - Christy Wood, world champion horse trainer, instructor and owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables, in Three Rivers, CA discusses her experience on the Chief Joseph Trail Ride. A progressive trail ride hosted by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC), a portion of the ride is completed each year, with the entire sequence taking thirteen years to complete. Its route traces, as closely as possible, the route Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce took while attempting to escape the US Cavalry in 1877. 

- VETERANS MEMORIALS - Victoria Chick, New Mexico based contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector, discusses the historical and aesthetic perspectives of veterans memorials in the United States.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the crazy mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Radio, streaming live from Tucson, Arizona.

ON THIS EPISODE: 

- CHIEF JOSEPH TRAIL RIDE - Christy Wood, world champion horse trainer, instructor and owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables, in Three Rivers, CA discusses her experience on the Chief Joseph Trail Ride. A progressive trail ride hosted by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC), a portion of the ride is completed each year, with the entire sequence taking thirteen years to complete. Its route traces, as closely as possible, the route Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce took while attempting to escape the US Cavalry in 1877. 

- VETERANS MEMORIALS - Victoria Chick, New Mexico based contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector, discusses the historical and aesthetic perspectives of veterans memorials in the United States.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the crazy mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Nature Connection show, streaming live from Tucson, Arizona. Special guest cohost is Les McCabe, President & CEO of Global Green USA, a national leader in advancing sustainable and resilient communities. The organization greens cities, schools, and affordable housing to help protect human health, improve livability, and support our planet's natural systems in an effort to stem climate change.

ON THIS EPISODE:

- The Adventures of Bubba Jones – Jeff Alt, outdoor recreation expert and award-winning author, discusses his latest book, ‘The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Travelling Through Shenandoah National Park’. The Adventures of Bubba Jones series crisscrosses the country, taking youth and teens on an educational, time-travelling adventure through America’s beloved National Parks.  

- Envision Solar International – President & CEO Desmond Wheatley discusses this award-winning San Diego-based sustainable technology innovation company that focuses on unique and advanced renewably energized electric vehicle (EV) charging, media and branding and energy security systems.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the crazy mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Nature Connection show, streaming live from Tucson, Arizona. Special guest cohost is Les McCabe, President & CEO of Global Green USA, a national leader in advancing sustainable and resilient communities. The organization greens cities, schools, and affordable housing to help protect human health, improve livability, and support our planet's natural systems in an effort to stem climate change.

ON THIS EPISODE:

- The Adventures of Bubba Jones – Jeff Alt, outdoor recreation expert and award-winning author, discusses his latest book, ‘The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Travelling Through Shenandoah National Park’. The Adventures of Bubba Jones series crisscrosses the country, taking youth and teens on an educational, time-travelling adventure through America’s beloved National Parks.  

- Envision Solar International – President & CEO Desmond Wheatley discusses this award-winning San Diego-based sustainable technology innovation company that focuses on unique and advanced renewably energized electric vehicle (EV) charging, media and branding and energy security systems.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the crazy mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s variety show focusing on Music, Art, National Parks, Camping & Travel!

ON THIS EPISODE:

- NOMAD - Michael “NOMAD” Ripoll is an accomplished career guitarist who has been the musical director for Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds for the last 7 years. He’s amassed a bevy of superstar album credits over the past 20 years, including recent work with legendary producers David Foster and Walter Afanasieff, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Aretha Franklin, and Colbie Caillat.

- Wind Warrior - Ben Kaufman explains how Wind Warrior is an easy-to-carry, handy outdoor accessory that will protect from the blazing sun or blowing winds during your next outdoor adventure.

- RV Camping in San Benito County – Donnette Silva Carter talks about the RV Camping and group facilities at Bolado Park Event Center, in Tres Pinos, California – gateway to Pinnacles National Park.

- National Parks Arts Foundation – Tanya Ortega talks about Artist-in-Residence programs in National Park units such as Gettysburg NMP, Hawai’I Volcanoes NP and Haleakala NP, Big Bend NP, Chaco Culture NHP, Fort Union NM, Pecos NHP, Aztec Ruins NM, Dry Tortugas NP and Death Valley NP.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the crazy mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s variety show focusing on Music, Art, National Parks, Camping & Travel!

ON THIS EPISODE:

- NOMAD - Michael “NOMAD” Ripoll is an accomplished career guitarist who has been the musical director for Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds for the last 7 years. He’s amassed a bevy of superstar album credits over the past 20 years, including recent work with legendary producers David Foster and Walter Afanasieff, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Aretha Franklin, and Colbie Caillat.

- Wind Warrior - Ben Kaufman explains how Wind Warrior is an easy-to-carry, handy outdoor accessory that will protect from the blazing sun or blowing winds during your next outdoor adventure.

- RV Camping in San Benito County – Donnette Silva Carter talks about the RV Camping and group facilities at Bolado Park Event Center, in Tres Pinos, California – gateway to Pinnacles National Park.

- National Parks Arts Foundation – Tanya Ortega talks about Artist-in-Residence programs in National Park units such as Gettysburg NMP, Hawai’I Volcanoes NP and Haleakala NP, Big Bend NP, Chaco Culture NHP, Fort Union NM, Pecos NHP, Aztec Ruins NM, Dry Tortugas NP and Death Valley NP.

Join Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, the crazy mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Happy Hour Variety Show, streaming live from Tucson, Arizona.

ON THIS EPISODE:

- Tattletale Saints – Frontman Cy Winstanley talks about the New Zealand formed but current Nashville-based duo’s new self-titled album that’s produced by Josh Kaler (Matthew Perryman Jones, Dar Williams, Heather Nova), and features their trademark unique approach to Americana music, rolling jazz influences, coed harmonies, upright bass and electric guitar.

- Fall Fun in Yuma, Arizona – From the Colorado River Balloon Crossing Festival to the Rio de Cerveza Brew Fest, Linda Morgan, Executive Director of the Yuma Visitors Bureau talks about all the fun fall events and activities in Yuma, Arizona, that’s home to the lower Colorado River and the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.

- The Queen’s Carnival – Robert Miller, bass player and frontman of Project Grand Slam, discusses the New York City based jazz fusion group's new post-fusion album that features tracks from vocalist Lucy Woodward, and pushes the envelope in that gap between rock and jazz in a new and energetic way.

Join Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, the crazy mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Happy Hour Variety Show, streaming live from Tucson, Arizona.

ON THIS EPISODE:

- Tattletale Saints – Frontman Cy Winstanley talks about the New Zealand formed but current Nashville-based duo’s new self-titled album that’s produced by Josh Kaler (Matthew Perryman Jones, Dar Williams, Heather Nova), and features their trademark unique approach to Americana music, rolling jazz influences, coed harmonies, upright bass and electric guitar.

- Fall Fun in Yuma, Arizona – From the Colorado River Balloon Crossing Festival to the Rio de Cerveza Brew Fest, Linda Morgan, Executive Director of the Yuma Visitors Bureau talks about all the fun fall events and activities in Yuma, Arizona, that’s home to the lower Colorado River and the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.

- The Queen’s Carnival – Robert Miller, bass player and frontman of Project Grand Slam, discusses the New York City based jazz fusion group's new post-fusion album that features tracks from vocalist Lucy Woodward, and pushes the envelope in that gap between rock and jazz in a new and energetic way.