Vacation Station

22 Reasons to Visit Natchitoches, Louisiana in 2022

From historic sites to outdoor adventure, food, family fun, and shopping, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show outlines 22 Must-Do Experiences in Natchitoches in 2022. Featured guests are Arlene Gould and Kelli West of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau. 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. Read the article: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/only-in-natchitoches-22-must-do-experiences-in-louisianas-oldest-city/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dawnielle Tehama - Travel Willamette Valley, Oregon

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Tuesday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show features Dawnielle Tehama, the Executive Director of Willamette Valley Visitors Association, who discusses sustainable and regenerative travel in Willamette Valley, Oregon. Willamette Valley follows the Willamette River north to south for over 150 miles from the Mt. Hood Territory east of Portland to just south of Eugene. It is a quilt of cities and towns that offer unique experiences for everyone, from rural enclaves that pop up between expanses of farms and fields, to serene college towns with historic inns and classic main streets, to cities alive with culture and heritage, including the state capital of Salem. It also has the largest concentration of wineries and vineyards in Oregon . More: https://willamettevalley.org/Music at the end of the show is "Willamette Fog" from the album "Parting Is" by guitarist Jon Durant. More: https://jondurant.rocks/Special thank you to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exploring the Secret Coast of Mississippi

Located on the Mississippi Sound, part of the Gulf of Mexico, Coastal Mississippi has a multitude of attractions and unique places to visit. It is affordable with much diversity. It is the Secret Coast. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel Show," travel writer Lisa Evans talk about Coastal Mississippi's natural beauty and outdoor adventure opportunities, the various museums and historic sites, food and festivals, and family activities. You can read her story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/coastal-mississippi-let-us-surprise-you/Special thanks to the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate Christmas in Natchitoches, Louisiana

Featuring Arlene Gould and Kelli West of the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show is all about the 95th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival.Natchitoches (pronounced Nack-a-tish) is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Since 1927, the city is home to one of the oldest community-based holiday celebrations in the country. Starting as a one-day festival, the Natchitoches Christmas Festival has evolved into a six-week long Christmas Season. The Christmas Season begins on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and concludes on January the 6th, the Epiphany. Over 300,000 lights and 100 plus set pieces are on display every night at dusk.More:https://www.natchitocheschristmas.com/https://natchitoches.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nancy Mueller - Grand County and Rocky Mountain National Park

When seeking a destination where wilderness, wonder, and wildlife take center stage, it’s hard to top Grand County, Colorado - especially when views of surrounding peaks reach dramatic elevations over 14,000 feet. By car or boat, on foot, skiis, or snowmobiles, sky-scraping vistas attract nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.On this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show, travel writer Nancy Mueller talks about her grand three-day weekend getaway in Grand County and Rocky Mountain National Park. Read her story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/get-up-and-go-to-grand-county-colorado/Special thanks to the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beth Javens - Visit Kitsap Peninsula in Washington

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Tuesday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show features Beth Javens, Executive Director of Visit Kitsap who shares what there is to experience on the Kitsap Peninsula, which is just across from Seattle, and known as the Natural Side of Puget Sound. The Kitsap Peninsula is surrounded by 371 miles of shoreline and is officially part of the National Water Trails system, Washington State’s only such designation. Here one can experience an abundance of natural beauty with plenty of opportunities to enjoy safe and healthy outdoor recreational activities all year round. More: https://www.visitkitsap.com/Special thank you to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda Kissam - Experiencing Alaska by Private Boat

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station travel show, travel writer Linda Kissam talks about her three-month sailing and fishing adventure in Alaska, exploring Ketchikan, Anan Bear and Wildlife Observatory, and Hydaburg. Read her story and see photos here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/experiencing-alaska-by-private-boat/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debbie Stone - Kind Travel in Telluride, Colorado

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show, Travel writer Debbie Stone talks about her end-of-summer Kind Travel experience Telluride, Colorado where she hiked, experienced waterfalls, took a gondola ride through the mountains, enjoyed regional cuisine, and stayed at Lumiere with Inspirato which is part of the the hotel booking platform, KindTraveler.com. Check out her story and pictures here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/next-time-try-this-kind-of-travel/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.