Vacation Station

Spotlight on post COVID-19 summer and fall travel in Tulare County, central California, home to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and the Sequoia National Forest. Featured guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include Donnette Silva Carter - Tulare Chamber of Commerce, Sandy Blankenship - Exeter Chamber of Commerce, and Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia. See: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/

Travel writer Nancy Mueller shares her recent experience at beautiful Ghost Ranch, just 65 miles northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Once the summer home of legendary artist Georgia O’Keeffe, today the 21,000-acre property serves as a retreat and education center offering tours, special events, and workshops designed to restore and renew body, mind, and spirit.

Nancy is the publisher of www.WanderBoomer.com, and is a long-time member of the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - www.IFWTWA.org.

Read her Ghost Ranch story: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/channeling-georgia-okeefe/

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station Travel Show features Breanne Dusastre of Visit 29 Palms, CA. Located in Southern California, Twentynine Palms is the gateway to Joshua Tree National Park and Mojave Trails National Monument, and home to the 29 Palms Marine Base. A popular desert and outdoor recreation destination, this vibrant art community is home to over 60 pieces of public art including murals, sculptures, and various art installations. More at https://www.visit29.org/

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station Travel Show features traveler and author Tom Mattson who discusses his global adventures and new book, “The Other Worlds: Offbeat Adventures of a Curious Traveler." More: https://tomsglobe.com/

Featured music is “Traveler” By the Walk-A-Bout Band. https://www.walkaboutband.com/

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Paula Schuck shares her family’s travel experiences in Vermont, especially during the spring ski season. Vermont has a ski resort for every type of skier, every family, and any age. You won't find better skiing on the East Coast than you will in Vermont and with so many options to choose from, you can't go wrong. Read Paula's story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/spring-break-ski-vacation-in-vermont/

Thanks to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association for sponsoring this segment. https://www.ifwtwa.org/

Featured music is “Summer Snow” by Micha Schellhaas. http://michamusic.com/

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From Melbourne to Uluru, travel writer Linda Ballou Author joins Big Blend Radio to share her recent adventures in Australia. See her photos and more, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/adventures-in-australia-melbourne-to-uluru/

Featured music is "Oasis" by The Walk-A-Bout. https://www.walkaboutband.com/

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This episode of Big Blend Radio features travel writer Judi Cohen who has travelled the world in search of unique experiences and off-the-beaten-path destinations. She is also a connoisseur of small-ship cruises that pack big adventure, along with cultural and dining experiences. Judi has been to over 90 countries on six continents and enjoys sharing her stories along the way. More: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/judi-cohen-world-traveler-writer-insider/

Featured music is “Wake Up” by Jennifer Saran. http://jennifersaran.com/

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From the Cane River Film Festival to the Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on spring activities and events in historic Natchitoches, Louisiana. Founded in 1714 by Louis Juchereau de St. Denis, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana, and celebrates a vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African, Native American and Creole cultures. Featured guest is Kelli West of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau. https://natchitoches.com/

Featured music is “Luke’s Stomp” from the album “Luke’s Dream” by Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys. https://johnnymastro.com/

From the annual UNC Greeley Jazz Festival to the Wildflowers of Pawnee National Grassland, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on spring activities and events in Greeley and Weld County in Northeast Colorado. Featured guests include Amy Dugan of Visit Greeley, and Jennifer Finch of Weld County. More: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/exploring-greeley-and-weld-county-colorado/

Featured music is “Mile High Soul” from the album “Be Kind” by Brian Bourgault. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/borgo-band-be-kind/

Focusing on spring city destinations across North America, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Deborah Wakefield of CityPASS and Douglas MacKenzie of Visit Phoenix.

Featured music is “Travel Song” from the album “Double Take” by guitarist Micha Schellhaas Thanks to International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association for sponsoring this segment.

LINKS:
https://www.citypass.com/
https://www.visitphoenix.com/
http://michamusic.com/
https://www.ifwtwa.org/
https://blendradioandtv.com/big-blend-radio-shows/

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