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New Mexico Bed & Breakfasts - Art and Nature Adventures

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on summer and fall art and nature adventures in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment. Featured Guests:- Becky O’Connor - Casitas de Gila Guesthouses in Gila: https://www.casitasdegila.com/ - Carolyn Calfee – The Grand Hacienda in Abique Lake: https://www.thegrandhacienda.com/- Christine Scypinski - Adobe & Pines Inn in Taos: https://adobepines.com/Stay New Mexico True and Visit: https://www.nmbba.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover Flagstaff, Arizona - The City of Seven Wonders

Focusing on Flagstaff in Northern Arizona, this episode of Big Blend Radio features travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Travel Diva," Meg Roederer - Communications Specialist for Discover Flagstaff & Flagstaff Film Commissioner, and Park Ranger Owen Ellis - National Park Service.NOTE: This interview was recorded before the Tunnel Fire, so some of the attractions like Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monuments may have restricted access). Flagstaff is nicknamed “The City of Seven Wonders” due to its close proximity to a number of fascinating natural wonders including the Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, the San Francisco Peaks, Coconino National Forest, and three national monuments - Wupatki, Walnut Canyon, and Sunset Crater. Whatever your pleasure, be it snow activities, leaf-peeping, visiting local parks, restaurant and bar hopping, or shopping, Flagstaff is a great place to relax and unwind. Read Linda's article about her visit to Flagstaff here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/arizona-finds-three-inspiring-days-in-flagstaff/Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debbie Stone - Adventures in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Debbie Stone talks about her adventures in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona including Taliesin West, Musical Instrument Museum, and Wrigley Mansion & Geordie's.Read her stories on these Arizona Attractions:* TALIESIN WEST: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experience-a-visual-conversation-between-wright-and-chihuly-at-taliesin-west/* MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/explore-the-world-of-music-at-mim/* WRIGLEY MANSION: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/tour-historic-wrigley-mansion-then-dine-in-style/Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer Fun in Natchitoches, Louisiana’s Oldest City

From looking for "lost treasures" to hiking, boating, and festival fun, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show focuses on what to experience in Summer in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Featured guests are Arlene Gould, Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Jason Summerlin, co-owner of the Dark Woods' Lost Treasure Mining Company - see: https://www.darkwoodsmining.com/Natchitoches (pronounced Nack-a-tish) is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase Territory and is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area. More: https://natchitoches.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Mexico Bed and Breakfast Association on Big Blend Radio

Welcome to the first episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show! Sharing an overview of Bed & Breakfast lodging and travel experiences in New Mexico, this show features NMBBA board members:- Steve Hiatt - Bottger Mansion of Old Town in Albuquerque- Becky O'Conner - Casitas de Gila Guesthouses in Silver City- Walt Wyss - Four Kachinas Inn and El Farolito B&B in Santa FeStay New Mexico True and Visit: https://www.nmbba.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sherrye Wyatt - Outdoor Adventures on Whidbey and Camano Islands

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA, Sherrye Wyatt discusses the various park and outdoor adventures one can experience on Whidbey and Camano Islands, as well as their new trail guide and app for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. We also talk about becoming a regenerative and transformational travel destination. Located in Washington State, Whidbey and Camano Islands are located in the middle of Puget Sound and an easy drive from Seattle. A great antidote for big city pressures, these rural islands feature wide-open beaches, scenic vistas, outdoor adventures, great art, fine dining, and more. See: https://whidbeycamanoislands.com/For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tina Rice - Experience Exeter, California

Tina Rice, CEO of the Exeter Chamber of Commerce, joins us on this episode of Big Blend Radio to share what there is to experience in Exeter, a gateway community of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, and Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest. Exeter is an agricultural community known for growing citrus and deciduous grapes. It welcomes visitors to explore its charming historic downtown that features over 30 murals, along with restaurants and boutique shops, and various annual events and festivals. More at https://www.exeterchamber.com/This episode is part of Big Blend Radio's 4th Thursday "Travel Tulare County" series with the Sequoia Tourism Council. More: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Historic Jefferson Highway - Kansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana

This episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Louisiana on the historic Jefferson Highway. Created by the Jefferson Highway Association which was originally founded in 1915, the Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more and find out about the upcoming 2022 JHA Conference held June 1-4, 2022 in Pittsburg, KS : https://jeffersonhighway.org/Featured guests include:- Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association- Arlene Gould - Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, Louisiana- Chris Wilson - Communications Director of Explore Crawford County, Kansas- Billy Sumner - Tourism Director of the City of McAlester, Oklahoma Featured music on the show is "New Orleans" by Jon Roniger - https://jonronigermusic.com/Special thanks to Schoolside Press, publishers of "The Little Man in the Map" Geography Books for Kids - https://geographybooksforkids.com/The Big Blend Radio "Jefferson Highway" Show airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.