Big Daily Blend

Hiking Destinations Across America and Beyond

In honor of National Hiking Day, also known as Take a Hike Day, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on various hiking destinations across America from Delaware and Maryland to Texas and Arizona, Arkansas and Hawai'i, plus, some global trail adventures that include the Cayman Islands and Slovenia!
FEATURED GUESTS:- JUDY KARNIA - Travel writer and nature therapy guide at https://judykarnia.com/ - JULIE DEE SUMAN - Travel writer and photographer at https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/julie-dee-suman-travel-writer-and-photographer/ - SHARON K. KURTZ - Travel writer and photographer at https://sharonkkurtz.com/ - ELAINE A. POWERS - Author, conservationist, and biologist at https://elaineapowers.com/ - TIFFANY BERTRAM - Innkeeper & owner of Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast at https://www.tiffanysbedandbreakfast.com/ 
CHECK OUT THIS PAGE for hiking articles and resources discussed in the podcast, as well as an online jigsaw puzzle of Saguaro National Park: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/hiking-destinations-across-america-and-beyond/ 
CHECK OUT PART TWO OF THIS PODCAST covering easy hiking experiences in the UK: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/easy-hiking-experiences-in-the-uk/ 

Early Pottery of the Southwest

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick focuses on early pottery of the southwest including Arizona, New Mexico, West Texas, Southern Colorado, Southern Utah, and Northern Mexico. Read Victoria's article about it here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/early-pottery-of-the-southwest/ 
Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. Visit: https://victoriachick.com/ 
Victoria appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: https://worldofart-victoriachick.podbean.com/ 
This episode is also featured on our other Big Blend Radio channels: "Big Daily Blend," "Toast to The Arts," and "Way Back When." Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Hometown Happy Hour Hang Out

From Illinois and Indiana to Arizona, Southern California, South Carolina, Virginia and beyond, we dig into a little Hometown Nostalgia on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour Hang Out" Podcast. Besides, it's National Writers Day and we have three writers of various genres on the show! 
FEATURED GUESTS:- JO CLARK - Travel writer and photographer at https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ - CLIFFORD GARSTANG - Author, writer and editor at https://cliffordgarstang.com/ - ELAINE A. POWERS - Retired Biologist and children’s book author at https://elaineapowers.com/ 

Travel Writer Success Insider with Rose Palmer

Celebrating the first episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast, Rose Palmer talks about her life as an award-winning travel writer and photographer after a diverse 25-year career as a PhD chemist. As she explores the world, she likes to focus her traveling lens on history, art, architecture, nature, soft adventures, and cruising in all its forms.
Read her Success Insider Q&A and see some of her photography, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/travel-writer-success-insider-with-rose-palmer/ 
Follow Rose's adventures on her site: https://quiltripping.com/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast here: https://quiltripping-travel.podbean.com/ 
This episode is also featured on our other Big Blend Radio channels: "Big Daily Blend," "Vacation Station," "Success Express," and "Women Making History."  Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

The Connection Between Diabetes and Heart Disease

In observance of November being National Diabetes Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast focuses on how Diabetes is a big risk factor for heart disease. Dr. Jackie explains how choosing to live a healthy lifestyle you can prevent this deadly disease from crippling your life. Read her article about "5 Things to Know About Diabetes" here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/diabetes-mellitus-and-heart-health/ 
Dr. Jacqueline Eubany is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/  
New episodes of "Heart Healthy Living with Dr. Jackie" air every 2nd Wednesday. Follow the Podcast: https://hearthealthyliving-drjackie.podbean.com/ 

Explore York County, Pennsylvania

From Winter and Holiday Festivities to Historic Sites, Outdoor Adventures, and Where to Sip, Dine and Sleep, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Andrea Ryan who gives an overview of what to experience in beautiful York County, Pennsylvania. 
With its rich history, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant culture, York County, PA, is the perfect destination for your next adventure. Whether you're exploring the charming streets of downtown York or immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the countryside, you'll find something to captivate your senses at every turn. More: https://www.yorkpa.org/ 
Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

Veterans Memorials: Historical and Aesthetic Perspectives

In honor of Veterans Day, we're revisiting this Big Blend Radio interview with artist Victoria Chick who discusses the history and creation of various Veterans Memorials in the United States. Memorials honoring soldiers who fought in war were a relatively new idea beginning in the 19th century. Up to that time, as far back as ancient history, memorials celebrated victories or were erected to honor victorious kings and generals. Read Victoria's article about it, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/veterans-memorials/ 

How Marine Corps Training Provides Job Skills

In honor of the US Marine Corps Birthday (Nov. 10), we're revisiting this Big Blend Radio podcast with California employment attorney Ward Heinrichs who shares how his Marine Corps training helped him to become a better lawyer. Read his article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/marine-corps-training-provides-job-skills/ 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/J9Cs8X_9Jas 
Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appearences here:https://ward-heinrichs-employment-law.podbean.com/