Season 1: America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
AMERICA OUTDOORS WITH BARATUNDE THURSTON follows the bestselling author and podcaster as he explores the country’s diverse landscapes to see how they shape the way we work, play and interact with the outdoors. From coal miners turned beekeepers in Appalachia to Black surfers catching waves in L.A., uncover a deeper understanding of our passionate and complex relationship with the natural world.

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Baratunde travels to northern Minnesota to find out what the wild means to Americans today
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Minnesota: A Better World

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On the North Carolina coast, Baratunde discovers how history shapes the outdoors.
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Tidewater: Homecoming

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In Appalachia, Baratunde meets the people changing how we see and interact with nature.
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Appalachia: A Different Way

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Baratunde explores his adopted hometown of LA to connect with the outdoors in a big city.
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Los Angeles: It’s a Vibe

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Life on the frontier is evolving and Baratunde is in search of Idaho’s outdoor culture.
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Idaho: Tied to the Land

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