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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

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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.

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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston Season 2
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53:11
In a state with long and icy winters, Mainers embrace the cold.
Utah: Choose Your Path
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53:28
Discover the healing power of nature in Utah.
Oregon: New Heights
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53:08
Discover Oregon’s wild landscapes and how they shape its outdoor culture.
New Mexico: Timeless
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53:01
Baratunde explores how New Mexico’s deep history shapes people’s outdoor lives.
Arkansas: Hidden Gems
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53:06
Arkansas is on a mission to earn recognition as a wild mecca.
Suwannee: Wild River
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53:08
Baratunde journeys down one of the last wild rivers in America, the Suwannee.
America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
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53:58
Baratunde travels to northern Minnesota to find out what the wild means to Americans today
Tidewater: Homecoming
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53:09
On the North Carolina coast, Baratunde discovers how history shapes the outdoors.
Appalachia: A Different Way
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54:03
In Appalachia, Baratunde meets the people changing how we see and interact with nature.
Los Angeles: It’s a Vibe
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53:50
Baratunde explores his adopted hometown of LA to connect with the outdoors in a big city.
Idaho: Tied to the Land
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52:50
Life on the frontier is evolving and Baratunde is in search of Idaho’s outdoor culture.
Death Valley: Life Blooms
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53:25
It’s the hottest place on Earth, but Death Valley is remarkably full of life and beauty.
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