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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Oregon: New Heights
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.
TV Schedule
Season 2
Oregon: New Heights
September 27, 2023
Discover Oregon’s wild landscapes and how they shape its outdoor culture.
New Mexico: Timeless
September 20, 2023
Baratunde explores how New Mexico’s deep history shapes people’s outdoor lives.
Arkansas: Hidden Gems
September 13, 2023
Arkansas is on a mission to earn recognition as a wild mecca.
Suwannee: Wild River
September 6, 2023
Baratunde journeys down one of the last wild rivers in America, the Suwannee.
Season 1
Minnesota: A Better World
August 9, 2022
Baratunde travels to northern Minnesota to find out what the wild means to Americans today...
Tidewater: Homecoming
August 2, 2022
On the North Carolina coast, Baratunde discovers how history shapes the outdoors.
Appalachia: A Different Way
July 26, 2022
In Appalachia, Baratunde meets the people changing how we see and interact with nature.
Los Angeles: It’s a Vibe
July 19, 2022
Baratunde explores his adopted hometown of LA to connect with the outdoors in a big city.
Idaho: Tied to the Land
July 12, 2022
Life on the frontier is evolving and Baratunde is in search of Idaho’s outdoor culture.
Death Valley: Life Blooms
July 5, 2022
It’s the hottest place on Earth, but Death Valley is remarkably full of life and beauty....
Clips & Previews
Indigenous Skaters Cultivating Green Spaces
September 27, 2023
Baratunde talks to Mick Swagger of Indigenous Roller Derby.
Traveling down the Rio Grande
September 20, 2023
Baratunde goes rafting down the Rio Grande with Louie Hena.
Baratunde Visits Elaine Arkansas
September 13, 2023
Baratunde learns about the history of Elaine, Arkansas on the Delta Heritage Trail.
Series Preview
August 14, 2023
AMERICA OUTDOORS with BARATUNDE THURSTON returns to explore our passion for the outdoors.
Five Things You'll Learn From America Outdoors
May 31, 2022
Five things you'll learn while watching America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston.
Five Things You Should Know About Baratunde Thurston
May 31, 2022
Learn 5 things about Baratunde Thurston, host of America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston....
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