New Mexico: Timeless
New Mexico was first inhabited by Ancient Puebloans millennia ago, and some of the most stunning ruins on the continent can be found here. From turkey hunting to river rafting on the Rio Grande and ancient pueblos built in alignment with the stars, Baratunde explores how the area’s deep history still shapes the outdoor culture, even as people there are reimagining their outdoor lives.
Episodes
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New Mexico: Timeless
S2 E3 - 53m 1s
New Mexico was first inhabited by Ancient Puebloans millennia ago, and some of the most stunning ruins on the continent can be found here. From turkey hunting to river rafting on the Rio Grande and ancient pueblos built in alignment with the stars, Baratunde explores how the area’s deep history still shapes the outdoor culture, even as people there are reimagining their outdoor lives.
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Arkansas: Hidden Gems
S2 E2 - 53m 6s
In Arkansas, just about everyone you meet is into the outdoors, yet to many outside the state it barely registers as an outdoor destination. Now, it’s on a mission to earn recognition as a wild mecca. Baratunde heads south to find out why this hidden gem has stayed hidden for so long, and how its outdoor culture is changing.
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Suwannee: Wild River
S2 E1 - 53m 8s
The Suwannee is one of the last wild rivers in America, and its watershed creates woods and wetlands, marshes, and cave systems. From its headwaters in the Okefenokee Swamp, Baratunde journeys downstream, meeting colorful denizens of the Suwannee. From jet skiers to herpetologists, manatees to snapping turtles, he learns how this unique environment inspires a whole range of passions.
Extras + Features
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Indigenous Skaters Cultivating Green Spaces
S2 E4 - 3m 48s
Baratunde talks to Mick Swagger of Indigenous Roller Derby on her skating journey and how they transformed an old baseball field into a community garden.
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Traveling down the Rio Grande
S2 E3 - 2m 46s
Baratunde goes rafting down the Rio Grande with Louie Hena and learns about the importance of the river.
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Baratunde Visits Elaine Arkansas
S2 E2 - 7m 2s
While biking on the Delta Heritage Trail, Baratunde stops in Elaine, Arkansas to talk about their history and how they are using the outdoors to heal.
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Night Herping in the Suwannee
S2 E1 - 5m 30s
Baratunde Thurston goes night herping with wildlife biologist Mario Aldecoa along the Suwannee River in Florida and finds a friendly rat snake.
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Series Preview
S2 - 32s
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.
Schedule
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
New Mexico: Timeless
Sunday
Sep 24
1 Hour
Exploring how New Mexico's history shapes its outdoor culture, from turkey hunting to rafting on the Rio Grande. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
New Mexico: Timeless
Sunday
Sep 24
1 Hour
Exploring how New Mexico's history shapes its outdoor culture, from turkey hunting to rafting on the Rio Grande. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
New Mexico: Timeless
Sunday
Sep 24
1 Hour
Exploring how New Mexico's history shapes its outdoor culture, from turkey hunting to rafting on the Rio Grande. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
New Mexico: Timeless
Monday
Sep 25
1 Hour
Exploring how New Mexico's history shapes its outdoor culture, from turkey hunting to rafting on the Rio Grande. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
New Mexico: Timeless
Monday
Sep 25
1 Hour
Exploring how New Mexico's history shapes its outdoor culture, from turkey hunting to rafting on the Rio Grande. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
New Mexico: Timeless
Wednesday
Sep 27
1 Hour
Exploring how New Mexico's history shapes its outdoor culture, from turkey hunting to rafting on the Rio Grande. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Oregon: New Heights
Wednesday
Sep 27
1 Hour
Exploring Oregon, from forest bathing and spearfishing to underwater kelp forests and ranching; rollerblading through Portland, Ore. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Oregon: New Heights
Wednesday
Sep 27
1 Hour
Exploring Oregon, from forest bathing and spearfishing to underwater kelp forests and ranching; rollerblading through Portland, Ore. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Oregon: New Heights
Thursday
Sep 28
1 Hour
Exploring Oregon, from forest bathing and spearfishing to underwater kelp forests and ranching; rollerblading through Portland, Ore. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Oregon: New Heights
Thursday
Sep 28
1 Hour
Exploring Oregon, from forest bathing and spearfishing to underwater kelp forests and ranching; rollerblading through Portland, Ore. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
New Mexico: Timeless
Thursday
Sep 28
1 Hour
Exploring how New Mexico's history shapes its outdoor culture, from turkey hunting to rafting on the Rio Grande. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
New Mexico: Timeless
Sunday
Oct 1
1 Hour
Exploring how New Mexico's history shapes its outdoor culture, from turkey hunting to rafting on the Rio Grande. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Oregon: New Heights
Sunday
Oct 1
1 Hour
Exploring Oregon, from forest bathing and spearfishing to underwater kelp forests and ranching; rollerblading through Portland, Ore. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Oregon: New Heights
Sunday
Oct 1
1 Hour
Exploring Oregon, from forest bathing and spearfishing to underwater kelp forests and ranching; rollerblading through Portland, Ore. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Oregon: New Heights
Sunday
Oct 1
1 Hour
Exploring Oregon, from forest bathing and spearfishing to underwater kelp forests and ranching; rollerblading through Portland, Ore. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Oregon: New Heights
Monday
Oct 2
1 Hour
Exploring Oregon, from forest bathing and spearfishing to underwater kelp forests and ranching; rollerblading through Portland, Ore. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Oregon: New Heights
Monday
Oct 2
1 Hour
Exploring Oregon, from forest bathing and spearfishing to underwater kelp forests and ranching; rollerblading through Portland, Ore. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Oregon: New Heights
Wednesday
Oct 4
1 Hour
Exploring Oregon, from forest bathing and spearfishing to underwater kelp forests and ranching; rollerblading through Portland, Ore. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Utah: Choose Your Path
Wednesday
Oct 4
1 Hour
From the nomadic Dine tribes to the Mormons, Utah continues to draw people in. -
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Utah: Choose Your Path
Wednesday
Oct 4
1 Hour
From the nomadic Dine tribes to the Mormons, Utah continues to draw people in.
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