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Minnesota: A Better World

Baratunde travels to northern Minnesota to find out what the wild means to Americans today

Tidewater: Homecoming

On the North Carolina coast, Baratunde discovers how history shapes the outdoors.

Appalachia: A Different Way

In Appalachia, Baratunde meets the people changing how we see and interact with nature.

Los Angeles: It’s a Vibe

Baratunde explores his adopted hometown of LA to connect with the outdoors in a big city.

Idaho: Tied to the Land

Life on the frontier is evolving and Baratunde is in search of Idaho’s outdoor culture.

Death Valley: Life Blooms

It’s the hottest place on Earth, but Death Valley is remarkably full of life and beauty.

About America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

Follow Baratunde Thurston, bestselling author and podcaster, as he explores the country’s diverse landscapes to see how they shape the way we work, play and interact with the outdoors. From coal miners turned beekeepers in Appalachia to Black surfers catching waves in L.A., uncover a deeper understanding of our passionate and complex relationship with the natural world.

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