America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

Take a new journey across the US to find how we work, play and interact with the outdoors.

Episodes

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    Maine: Embrace the Cold

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    In a state with long and icy winters, Mainers embrace the cold.
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    Los Angeles: It’s a Vibe

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    Baratunde explores his adopted hometown of LA to connect with the outdoors in a big city.
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    Idaho: Tied to the Land

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    Life on the frontier is evolving and Baratunde is in search of Idaho’s outdoor culture.
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    Death Valley: Life Blooms

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    It’s the hottest place on Earth, but Death Valley is remarkably full of life and beauty.

Specials

  • Understory | Climate Change's Effects on Vermont Flooding: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Understory | Climate Change's Effects on Vermont Flooding

    Discover the science behind this summer’s historic and devasting floods in Vermont.
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    Understory | The Fossil Hunter Uncovering Florida’s Past

    Baratunde meets a Florida fossil hunter and learns how this hobby contributes to science.
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    Understory | Meet the Suburban Deer Hunters of Long Island

    Baratunde meets a female suburban bowhunter to discuss how the sport is changing.
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    Understory | The Scientist Surfing to Fight Climate Change

    Baratunde meets a surfer scientist in Hawaii who is trying to protect the corals reefs.
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    America Outdoors: Understory Preview

    America Outdoors: Understory explores the unexpected places and ways we encounter nature.

About America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

AMERICA OUTDOORS with BARATUNDE THURSTON returns with a brand-new season as the best-selling writer, podcaster and comedian travels the country to uncover our complex relationship with the outdoors. From biologists saving snapping turtles to BIPOC mountain bikers, Baratunde meets a fascinating cast of characters with one thing in common: a passion for being outside.

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