America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Follow bestselling author and podcaster Baratunde Thurston 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.
- 2022-2023
- 2 seasons
- PBS
- Action & Adventure
Follow bestselling author and podcaster Baratunde Thurston 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.
Season 2 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Suwannee: Wild River
Wed, Sep 6, 2023
From jet skiers to herpetologists, manatees to snapping turtles, the wild Suwannee River inspires a whole range of passions.
Episode 2
Arkansas: Hidden Gems
Wed, Sep 13, 2023 53 mins
Episode 3
New Mexico: Timeless
Wed, Sep 20, 2023
Exploring how New Mexico's history shapes its outdoor culture, from turkey hunting to rafting on the Rio Grande.
Episode 4
Oregon: New Heights
Wed, Sep 27, 2023 53 mins
Episode 5
Utah: Choose Your Path
Wed, Oct 4, 2023 53 mins
From the nomadic Dine tribes to the Mormons, Utah continues to draw people in.
Episode 6
Maine: Embrace the Cold
Wed, Oct 11, 2023 53 mins
With its coastline and densely wooded interior, Maine has a long history of outdoor adventure that even the brutal winters can't deter.
