{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63dd6d101c67ba0010103f78/68a22609aabbc2ace335a25f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"California Coastal Adventures","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63dd6d101c67ba0010103f78/1755456763921-a9ade92a-c28e-488e-b5ed-61de7a0a840e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Celebrate American Adventures Month on this episode of Big Blend Radio's \"Lost Angel Travel Adventures\" podcast with travel writer and author Linda Ballou, who shares her coastal California adventures visiting both new and familiar destinations featured in her book, \"Lost Angel in Paradise.\"</p><p><br></p><p>From Malibu’s resilience and Santa Barbara’s cultural charm to Morro Bay’s birding hotspots, Cambria’s elephant seals, and the rugged trails of Big Sur, this episode highlights the beauty, recovery, and hidden gems of California’s breathtaking coastline. Linda also emphasizes the importance of preserving nature while enjoying outdoor adventures like hiking, birdwatching, and exploring scenic byways.</p><p><br></p><p>📝 Read Linda’s Articles:</p><p>🔗 Untamed Beauty of Big Sur: <a href=\"https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/linda-ballou-samples-the-untamed-beauty-of-big-sur-along-the-pacific-coast-highway-from-point-lobos-to-pacific-grove/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/linda-ballou-samples-the-untamed-beauty-of-big-sur-along-the-pacific-coast-highway-from-point-lobos-to-pacific-grove/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>🔗 Bird’s Eye View of Morro Bay: <a href=\"https://travelscope.net/birds-eye-view-of-morro-bay-on-the-central-coast-of-california/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://travelscope.net/birds-eye-view-of-morro-bay-on-the-central-coast-of-california/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>🔗 Whale Trail Stops on Hwy 1: <a href=\"https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/whale-trail-stops-on-the-hwy-1-discovery-route/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/whale-trail-stops-on-the-hwy-1-discovery-route/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>🔗 Lollygagging at the Olallieberry Inn: <a href=\"https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/lollygagging-at-the-olallieberry-inn/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/lollygagging-at-the-olallieberry-inn/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>🌍 Follow Linda’s travel adventures &amp; books:</p><p>🔗 <a href=\"https://lostangeladventures.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://lostangeladventures.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>🔗 <a href=\"http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>🎧 New episodes air every 3rd Wednesday at Noon PST</p><p>🎙️ Subscribe to Big Blend Radio: <a href=\"https://lost-angel-travel-adventures.podbean.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://lost-angel-travel-adventures.podbean.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>🎤 Also featured on Big Blend Radio's \"Vacation Station\", \"Big Daily Blend\", \"Road Trip Radio,\" and \"Parks &amp; Travel\" Podcast Channels. Explore the full network: <a href=\"https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Big Blend Radio"}