Episodes
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Oregon: New Heights
S2 Ep4 |Discover Oregon’s wild landscapes and how they shape its outdoor culture.
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New Mexico: Timeless
S2 Ep3 |Baratunde explores how New Mexico’s deep history shapes people’s outdoor lives. - Image
Arkansas: Hidden Gems
S2 Ep2 |Arkansas is on a mission to earn recognition as a wild mecca. - Image
Suwannee: Wild River
S2 Ep1 |Baratunde journeys down one of the last wild rivers in America, the Suwannee. - Image
Minnesota: A Better World
S1 Ep6 |Baratunde travels to northern Minnesota to find out what the wild means to Americans today - Image
Tidewater: Homecoming
S1 Ep5 |On the North Carolina coast, Baratunde discovers how history shapes the outdoors. - Image
Appalachia: A Different Way
S1 Ep4 |In Appalachia, Baratunde meets the people changing how we see and interact with nature. - Image
Los Angeles: It’s a Vibe
S1 Ep3 |Baratunde explores his adopted hometown of LA to connect with the outdoors in a big city. - Image
Idaho: Tied to the Land
S1 Ep2 |Life on the frontier is evolving and Baratunde is in search of Idaho’s outdoor culture.
Specials
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Understory | The Movement to Save Our Night Skies
Explore one small town’s mission to save the night sky and help migrating birds.
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Understory | What's It Like To Be A Falconer
Baratunde meets a falconer who believes that humans and animals can coexist together. - Image
Understory | Rock Climbing's Troubled Route Naming Tradition
Baratunde meets a rock climber who is working to diversify the sport. - Image
Understory | How the Houseplant Boom Fueled Plant Poaching
Baratunde meets a plant parent who is bringing awareness to the issue of plant poaching. - Image
Understory | The Fossil Hunter Uncovering Florida’s Past
Baratunde meets a Florida fossil hunter and learns how this hobby contributes to science. - Image
Understory | Meet the Suburban Deer Hunters of Long Island
Baratunde meets a female suburban bowhunter to discuss how the sport is changing. - Image
Understory | The Scientist Surfing to Fight Climate Change
Baratunde meets a surfer scientist in Hawaii who is trying to protect the corals reefs. - Image
America Outdoors: Understory Preview
America Outdoors: Understory explores the unexpected places and ways we encounter nature.
About America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
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.
Extras
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Indigenous Skaters Cultivating Green Spaces
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Traveling down the Rio Grande
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Baratunde Visits Elaine Arkansas
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Night Herping in the Suwannee
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Series Preview
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America Outdoors: Understory Preview
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Collecting Wild Rice in Northern Minnesota
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How Do You Make the Outdoors Accessible?
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Surfers Color the Water in Los Angeles
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Establishing New Roots in Idaho
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Exploring Death Valley
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Night Sky Views in Death Valley