Travel Brigade

Experience the dramatic natural beauty of Zion National Park as Travel Brigade takes you everywhere from the heights of Angel’s Landing to the depths of the slot canyons in this episode focused on one of America’s national treasures. We’ll interview a local outfitter to find out about adventures in and out of the park. We’ll also talk with a local about Springdale - a charming small town right on the border of the park - about the wide variety of options for dining and accommodations in the area. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Hiking and canyoneering photos by Seth Hamel.

Join Travel Brigade to visit Ireland to find your Celtic ancestors. Many Americans and Canadians have Irish roots and we'll talk about how you can trace your family history and travel to Ireland to “go back home.” We'll have interviews with American genealogist David Rencher of FamilySearch.org to learn how to prepare before you go , and noted Irish genealogist Helen Kelly, whose many titles include "Genealogy Butler," to learn what to do when you get to Ireland to make your trip successful. We'll also talk about what we learned from our own experiences traveling into history in the "Townlands" of the beautiful Emerald Isle. 2013 is the year of "The Gathering" in Ireland, so pack your bags and get ready to find your history!  Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade. Enjoy the trip!

Enjoy summer in Lake Tahoe when Travel Brigade hits this beautiful body of water on the border of California and Nevada. Come take in amazing views from the Heavenly gondola, kayak and paddle board at Camp Richardson, have dinner aboard an old Mississippi paddle wheel boat and jet ski and enjoy organic shaved ice at Zephyr Cove. We’ll eat to our heart’s content at Riva Grill, The Beacon and Edgewood Tahoe. Check out the art scene with the Shakespeare Festival on the Beach or find out where to try your hand at one of the local casinos. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join the Travel Brigade in Huntington Beach for the U.S. Open of Surfing Championships. We'll talk with surf legend Rockin' Fig about the fun vibe in this town, have an interview from Duke's Restaurant located right next to the beach and pier, and talk about some great hotel options while hanging in the HB. Tune in to find out about activities ranging from bonfires, riding Segways on the sand, having your own "Beach Butler" and vacationing with your dog at the famous Dog Beach. Enjoy the trip. Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

There’s always something new happening in Las Vegas and The Travel Brigade Show hits Sin City to find out what’s new for the summer of 2013 in a place that is always keeps you entertained on and off the Strip. We’ll talk about new shows like Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil, activities like Mob Attraction at the Tropicana and Score at the Luxor, a Warhol exhibit at Bellagio, a place where you can operate a bulldozer, a canyon where you can ride a zip-line, and the continued expansion of the pool day-club trend in Sin City. We’ll also talk about unique food and dining in our “Ya Gotta Eat” segment. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Travel Brigade visits Laguna Beach, a unique Orange County, California, coastal town that has beautiful beaches to go along with a thriving arts scene. In our travel podcast we’ll talk about the annual Pageant of the Masters art festival that begins this weekend, tell you the best places to find beach views that inspire artists, interview local experts about the many great dining options and activities and tell you about a hotel with amazing beach access. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Before you head out to see The Lone Ranger featuring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer opening in theatres next week, come along with Travel Brigade to check out where part of the movie was shot - the beautiful red rock country of Moab, Utah. Hollywood has a long history of filming in Moab, and we'll tell you about a movie museum at the Red Cliffs Lodge where you can see all sorts of artifacts. We'll also talk with an outdoors expert about all of the amazing things you can do at Arches and Canyonlands national parks and find out about fun places to dine and stay in the town of Moab. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade for a summer of sun, sand and waves in Newport Beach, California, the place where the popular series Arrested Development is set. The Bluth family frozen banana stand doesn't really exist, but we will tell you about the two places on Balboa Island that both claim to have invented the frozen banana and Balboa bar. Besides being a fun setting for the show, Newport is a great place to visit. We'll have interviews with locals to find out about renting a beach house, surf and sail lessons for your kids, biking the boardwalk or shopping at Fashion Island. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Experience the dramatic natural beauty of Zion National Park as Travel Brigade takes you everywhere from the heights of Angel’s Landing to the depths of the slot canyons in this episode focused on one of America’s national treasures. We’ll interview a local outfitter to find out about adventures in and out of the park. We’ll also talk with a local about Springdale - a charming small town right on the border of the park - about the wide variety of options for dining and accommodations in the area. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Hiking and canyoneering photos by Seth Hamel.

Join Travel Brigade in the Windy City as we make our way to top attractions, eat delicious food, hit the theater district, enjoy great hotels and the experience Lakefront parks. We will have interviews with The Second City comedy club, the Art Institute of Chicago, a local food critic, Water Tower Place shopping area on the Magnificent Mile and the city’s own “Local Tourist.” Come check out the great attitude of the friendly people in this huge city. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.