Vacation Station

It's all about Whidbey, Camano & San Juan Islands in Washington State! Travel writer Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’ shares her Island County adventures that include farm-to-table and regional food and wine, art and history, nature and beautiful scenery. Chef Vincent Nattress talks about Orchard Kitchen, a teaching kitchen and dining room on the five-acre organic farm he runs with his wife Tyla, in Langley. Scott Hale of Brand New Stay discusses the amenities at contemporary Island Inn at 123 West in Friday Harbor, and the LEANTO® Glamping Sites at Moran State Park on Orcas Island. Read Linda's article here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/whidbey-camano-and-san-juan-islands-in-washington/

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HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA – The local insider scoop on what it’s like to live, work and play in Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana. Featured locals include: Arlene Gould - Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, Randy Ziegler - The Landing Restaurant & Natchitoches Parish Tourist Commission, Corey Poole – Editor of Natchitoches Parish Journal, and musician Ed Huey. Plus, Louisiana Hollywood History recalled by Steve Schneickert! Learn more about Natchitoches here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/natchitoches-louisiana/

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From Prague to Berlin, Big Blend travel writer Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’, shares her shopping and cultural adventures on a Viking River Cruise. Read Linda's article here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/cruisin-for-a-deal/

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Nestled in the curve of neighboring Whidbey Island, separated by the shimmering Saratoga Sea, Camano Island is a laid-back escape from the big city hubbub. From soaking up history at Cama Beach Historical State Park to zip-lining adventures at Kristoferson Farms, Big Blend travel writer Hilarie Larson shares her experiences at Camano Island in Washington State. Read Hilarie's article here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/camano-island-washington-where-past-meets-present/

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From alligators and Cajun music to tasty Boudin and Tabasco hot sauce, Big Blend travel writer Debbie Stone shares her culinary, cultural and outdoor adventures in Lafayette, Louisiana. Located in the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country, the area is known as the ‘Happiest City in America’. Read Debbie's story here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/let-the-good-times-roll-in-lafayette-louisiana/

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Jim Ostdick discusses his new book "Palomino Nation: My 2016 Crazyass Walk Across America", that covers his 3,300 mile cross-country walk that loosely followed the American Discovery Trail, from Lewes, Delaware to Point Reyes National Seashore in California. The walk was on behalf of the REACH San Benito Foundation, with a goal to raise awareness of a new park and trail system to connect San Benito County, California to America and America to San Benito County. http://palominodream.blogspot.com/

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Best-selling author and photographer Derry Brabbs is regarded as one of England's finest photographers within the sphere of heritage and landscape. Author of over 20 illustrated books, including the worldwide best-seller James Herriot's Yorkshire, Derry discussses his exquisite new hardcover book, “PILGRIMAGE: The Great Pilgrim Routes of Britain and Europe”, a beautiful photographic essay on the ten great pilgrim routes of Western Europe. www.DerryBrabbs.com

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California’s Sequoia Country Locals Insider on what it's like to live work and play in Tulare County, with Sequoia Tourism Council representatives Donnette Silva Carter – CEO of Tulare Chamber of Commerce, and Sandy Blankenship – Executive Director of Exeter Chamber-of Commerce. Plus, Steve Schneickert recalls the Hollywood History of The Barn Theatre in Porterville. www.DiscovertheSequoias.com

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From parks and hiking trails to scenic drives and seasonal events, Teresa Keller, General Manager & Event Coordinator of Jeremy’s On The Hill California Style Bistro in Wynola “Gateway to Julian”, talks about what there is to see and do in San Diego’s popular mountain and back country region. Learn more here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/julian-california/

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Travel writer Linda Kissam “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva” talks about her adventures in the historic port town of Stevenson, British Columbia, an old salmon canning town, now turned into a thriving coastal attraction and backdrop for the small town of Storybrooke, in the ABC hit TV series Once Upon a Time.

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