AO’s Favorite Unusual Sites to Spend a Night

Where to stay is a pivotal part of any trip, sometimes just as important as the destination itself. The place you rest your head can dictate not just the quality of sleep you get but the kinds of activities you choose, the people you meet, and the way you engage

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America Outdoors Radio – September 04, 2026

This week on the show you’ll hear from: 1.  Jim Emmons with the Water Sports Foundation sharing boating safety tips this Labor Day weekend 2.  Hunting personality Mark Kayser who tells you about his latest pronghorn hunt in Wyoming and what to do if you are bit by a rattlesnake

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The Ethics of Bootlegged Trails

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss bootlegged trails – what they are and some of the complex issues around them.Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s

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Come Find Me in Tucson

Advertisement for my lecture in Tucson! RSVP to reserve your seat and any book copies you’d like to purchase for signing. There’s a smell the Sonoran Desert gives off after rain, sharp and resinous. It comes from the creosote bush (scientific name: Larrea tridentata, Zygophyllaceae), a plant people across the Southwest have used for generations in traditional medicine for conditions ranging from colds to wounds and stomach upset. It’s a

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The Ethics of Bootlegged Trails

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss bootlegged trails – what they are and some of the complex issues around them.Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s

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Too hot to sleep? How heatwaves at night affect our health

Global warming isn’t just about heat during the day. Nights are also getting hotter1–3. In May, Delhi recorded an overnight minimum temperature of 32.4 °C, and other parts of India remained 3–5 °C above normal after dark. As Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record, France registered a record overnight low of 22 °C, and East Saxony, Germany, sweltered at a historic 29.4 °C. In July, record night-time warmth exceeding 27 °C added to

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Unurban Urban Hikes in Bellingham

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Craig shares his favorite urban hikes in Bellingham with Jennie. Our sponsor for the month of July is  Visit Bellingham/Whatcom County- thank you! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration   Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website   Follow Jennie on Instagram Follow Craig on Instagram Follow Craig’s Facebook page Support the show

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Pigeon Roost at Picture Canyon

Pigeon Roost at Picture Canyon by Lang Elliott | Jul 25, 2026 | 15 comments Pigeon Roost. 17 May 2024, 7am, Picture Rock Canyon, Comanche National Grassland near Campo, Colorado. Recorded by Lang Elliott. Image AI-gen. Note: The recording featured here is a “3D binaural soundscape”. Please wear headphones for a profound listening experience that will make you think you’re actually out there, immersed in the natural world! While exploring

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Puffin Snorefest

Puffin Snorefest by Lang Elliott | Jun 30, 2026 | 23 comments Atlantic Puffin Colony. 22 July 1994, 8am, Great Island, Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland. Recorded by Lang Elliott. Photo AI-gen. Please wear headphones. Image AI-gen. Note: The recording featured here is a “3D binaural soundscape”. Please wear headphones for a profound listening experience that will make you think you’re actually out there, immersed in the natural world! In

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Spotted Owl and Gently Splashing Waterfall

Spotted Owl and Gently Splashing Waterfall by Lang Elliott | Jun 26, 2026 | 7 comments Spotted Owl and Gently Splashing Waterfall. 28 April 2021, around midnight. Aravaipa Canyon near Klondyke, Arizona. © Lang Elliott. AI-gen Image. Note: The recording featured above is a “3D binaural soundscape”. Please wear headphones for a profound listening experience that will make you think you’re actually out there, immersed in the natural world! During

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