Episodes
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Log in to Watch OnlineMinnesota: A Better World
S1 Ep6 |Baratunde travels to northern Minnesota to find out what the wild means to Americans today
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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. - Image
Death Valley: Life Blooms
S1 Ep1 |It’s the hottest place on Earth, but Death Valley is remarkably full of life and beauty.
Specials
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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.
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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
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.
Extras
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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
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Why Baratunde Is Excited
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Sneak Peek
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Five Things You Should Know About Baratunde Thurston
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Five Things You'll Learn From America Outdoors
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Season 1 Preview