Big Daily Blend

Tulare Golf Course in Central California

In celebration of National Golf Month (August), we're revisiting this episode of Big Blend Radio, recorded onsite in 2021, with Brett Miller, General Manager of Tulare Golf Course.
A scenic 18-Hole par 72 public course for all skill levels, Tulare Golf Course is conveniently located off central California freeway 99, between Fresno and Bakersfield. The course features Bent Grass Poa greens, Bermuda fairways, and tees. The elevated greens on the front nine will challenge even the best ball strikers. The fairways are outlined with Eucalyptus and Chinese Pistachio trees, and the course plays much tighter than the 127 slope from the blue tee markers.
Tulare Golf Course has a Pro Shop and the 9 Iron Bar & Grill,  an American Diner specializing in hearty breakfast and lunch. More at https://tularegolf.com/ 

Rafting the Colorado River in Cataract Canyon, Utah

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, Debbie shares her Colorado River running adventures through Utah's Cataract Canyon with OARS. 
Cataract Canyon is a section of the Colorado River between Moab, above Lake Powell, and the Grand Canyon. The river flows through the heart of Canyonlands National Park, the largest national park in the state. In addition to superb whitewater, those who run “Cat” are rewarded with a sublime landscape and fascinating geology. Check out Debbie's article and podcast about her adventure, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/ride-the-wave-train-through-utahs-cataract-canyon/ 

Sarah B Cochran, The Justice Bell, and Pennsylvania’s Women’s Suffrage Movement

In honor of Women's Equality Day (Aug. 26), this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" Show focuses on Sarah B  Cochran, The Justice Bell, and Pennsylvania’s Women’s Suffrage Movement. 
FEATURED GUESTS:- KIMBERLY HESS - Author of "A Lesser Mortal: The Unexpected Life of Sarah B. Cochran." From expanding her company, to becoming a respected benefactor of her community, often rivaling the efforts of more well-known philanthropists such as Andrew Carnegie, this biography covering the life and legacy of "The Coal Queen," reveals the little-known story of a woman from American history who was constantly doing the unthinkable. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/author-kimberly-hess-a-lesser-mortal/ 
- AMANDA OWEN - Founder of the Justice Bell Foundation, a non-profit  organization whose mission is to educate, inspire and mobilize current and future voters. With programs for schools, a film about the women’s suffrage movement, and a public art Justice Bell replica, the Justice Bell Foundation is committed to highlighting women’s contributions in the struggle for voting rights and inspiring people to register to vote and become engaged citizens. More: https://www.justicebell.org/ 
- DAVID L. WOODRUM, alumni historian who provides another perspective of Sarah B. Cochran's philanthropy work.
- BERT SESLER is the organist at Asbury United Methodist Church in Uniontown. He plays the pipe organ that Sarah B. Cochran donated to the church in 1919 (as heard at the start of this episode).
This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" and "Big Daily Blend" Channels. Follow our Big Blend Radio Network of Shows, here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

American Music and Musicians

In honor of American Artist Appreciation Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND with co-host Joey Stuckey and author Kathleen Walls, celebrates America's music, musicians, singers, and songwriters. 
Co-host of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show every 4th Sunday, Joey Stuckey ‪is known as the Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World." He's an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ 
Kathleen Walls is a travel writer author of numerous novels and travel guide books. Her latest book is "American Music: Born in the USA: A History of American Music," which is available on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/72t77d89  Keep up with Kathleen's books at https://katywalls.com/ 
Follow the show, here: https://big-daily-blend.podbean.com/ 

New Mexico National Parks - Caves, Cliff Dwellings and Ceremonial Sites

In celebration of American Adventures Month and the anniversary of the National Park Service (August 25, 1916), this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Show focuses on three NPS park units in New Mexico. 
FEATURED GUESTS:- TANYA ORTEGA, a photographer and the founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation, covers Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ - VICTORIA CHICK, a contrmporary figurative artist based in Silver City NM covers the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Learn more: https://victoriachick.com/ - DEBBIE STONE, a world traveler and travel writer based in Santa Fe NM talks about Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Learn more: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/debbie-stone-travel-writer/ 
PARK ARTICLES & RESOURCES:- CHACO CULTURE NHP:  https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/chaco-culture-national-historical-park/ - GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS NM: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/gila-cliff-dwellings-national-monument/ - CARLSBAD CAVERNS NP: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/explore-carlsbad-caverns-national-park/ 

Judy Karnia - Forest Bathing and Nature Therapy

Celebrate National Wellness Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast with Judy Karnia who gives an overview of forest bathing its benefits. 
Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Judy Karnia is a travel writer, life coach, and nature therapist. As a forest therapy guide, she is certified by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and leads walks to help people connect with nature, which can improve their physical and mental health. Learn more and book a forest bathing session with Judy here: https://www.forestbathingfinder.com/guide-profile/judyk/ 
Follow Judy's travel adventures at https://judykarnia.com/ 
Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast airs every 2nd and 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: http://margotcarrera.etsy.com/ 
This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life," "Women Making History," and "Big Daily Blend" podcast channels. Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork
 

Performers Danielle Reddick & Giuseppe Quinn in Chaco Canyon

As we near the anniversary of the National Park Service (August 25, 1916), and August being American Artists Appreciation Month, we're revisiting select Big Blend Radio interviews with park artists-in-residence through the National Parks Arts Foundation. 
This episode features performers and puppeteers Danielle Reddick and Giuseppe Quinn who discuss being the National Parks Arts Foundation’s 2016 Artists-in-Residence at Chaco Culture National Historical Park in Aztec, New Mexico. They are founders of RedQuyn, a hybrid that came about when Danielle and Giuseppe met while touring with STOMP. Both bring years of performance and diverse talents to the mix. More at https://www.facebook.com/RedQuyn 

Artist Dawnja Burris in Chaco Canyon

As we near the anniversary of the National Park Service (August 25, 1916), and August being American Artists Appreciation Month, we're revisiting select Big Blend Radio interviews with park artists-in-residence through the National Parks Arts Foundation. 
This episode features Dawnja Burris - media scholar, visual and artist, and the spring of 2019 National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) artist-in-residence in Chaco Culture National Historical Park in Northern New Mexico. Dawnja is interested in the translation of images through diverse mediation and form. Read More and see her art: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/visual-artist-dawnja-burris-in-chaco-culture-nhp This podcast also features Nathan Hatfield - Chief of Interpretation at Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument, and Tanya Ortega - Founder of NPAF.  Featured music is “Chaco” by the Tall Men Group.