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From the Southwest to the Northeast corners of New Mexico, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on two remote B&Bs that offer the opportunity to escape and unplug from the busy hustle-bustle of life, and embrace the tranquility of nature to restore, recharge, and rejuvenate.Featured Bed & Breakfasts:- Becky O’Connor - Casitas de Gila Guesthouses in Gila, near Silver City. See: https://www.casitasdegila.com/ - Dave Emery and innkeeper Heidi Lewis of Casa del Gavilan Historic Inn in Cimarron. See: https://casadelgavilan.com/Stay New Mexico True and Visit: https://www.nmbba.org/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" show focuses on Summer Barbecuing, Grilling, and Wine. Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Peggy also gives an update about their vineyard in the Chiricahua foothills, and discusses the wine term "Durif." WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/_Cu4G_AC8_U See Peggy's article about "Barbecuing, Grilling & Smoking" along with two of her recipes, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/barbecuing-grilling-and-smoking-explained/ Wine Time with Peggy airs every 1st Wednesday at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Follow the podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/wine-time-with-peggy Learn more about LDV Winery at https://ldvwinery.com/ 

From floating bar and brewery crawls, to hiking and canoeing, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Adventures in Asheville" show focuses on what to experience this Summer in Asheville, North Carolina. Featured guest is Cody Kelly, owner of Cedar Rock Adventures, a guided tour company that is committed to sharing the nature, majesty and adventure tucked away in the mountains of Asheville, NC. Whether you’re seeking a hiking adventure or a brewery hopping river tour with friends, their experienced guides are ready to share the beauty, nature and people that make this area so special. More: https://cedarrockadventures.com/ Guest cohosts are Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville," the owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed and Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. This 1898 residence is located in a quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance to downtown Asheville and its many attractions. The Blue Ridge Parkway, PIsgah National Forest, and Biltmore Estate are just minutes away. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Steve and Karen appear on Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-adventures-in-asheville 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, who shares two hero stories from D-Day.The Normandy landing operations and associated airborne operations on Tuesday, June 6, 1944, was the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II. Codenamed Operation Neptune and often referred to as D-Day, it was the largest seaborne invasion in history. The operation began the liberation of France (and later Western Europe) and laid the foundations of the Allied victory on the Western Front.Along with many other military history books, Mike is the author of the widely acclaimed biography “Hal Moore: A Soldier Once…and Always,” that chronicles the life of LTG Harold G. Moore, whose battlefield leadership was popularized by the film “We Were Soldiers,” starring Mel Gibson. His latest book is, “The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II.” This book features a collection of eighteen true stories from veterans who served on the frontlines in World War II...on land, on sea, and in the air. More: https://mikeguardia.com/  Mike Guardia appears on Big Blend Radio's military history shows every 1st Monday. Follow his podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-mike-guardia-military-history

From roses and butterflies, to camping and surfing, pride and ice cream, and much more, enjoy Big Blend Radio’s new BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast with this episode covering the monthly holidays for June! Airing every Sunday, this show is a companion production of this new Big Weekly Blend digital magazine. Listen to the podcast and check out the links below to the music playlist, articles, recipes, and puzzles that connect with, celebrate, and honor the month of June!MUSIC PLAYLIST (Over 70 Songs!)* Listen on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/8e9x98aj * Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wh6ztn7cCheck out the Big Weekly Blend Magazine at https://blendradioandtv.com/

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show, Shelley Whizin shares how taking breaks from our busy lives to spend time in nature is essential for our well-being. Nature is a powerful source of healing and rejuvenation, and it’s important to take the time to reconnect with it. Read Shelley's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/its-time-to-get-outdoors-and-recenter-yourself/ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/De_sfcYmkMo Shelley Whizin is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ and author of "What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life." Keep up with her here: https://www.shelleywhizin.com/ and tune in to her "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show here on Big Blend Radio, every first Sunday at https://shows.acast.com/soul-diving-with-shelley-whizin 

From Charenteis Melons and Giant Portabello Mushrooms to Sugar Mangos and Coconut, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on summer fruits and vegetables to enjoy anytime, but especially for barbecuing and grilling, and a look at some delicious gift baskets. Featured guests are Robert Schueller of Melissa's / World Variety Produce Inc., and travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva." Read Linda's article with her suggestions here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/summer-bbq-season-2023-is-finally-here/WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/A7zx9sX-R94Melissa’s specializes in bringing the world’s best farm-fresh produce to a market near you. With over 1000 items available at any given time, Melissa’s imports and distributes exotic fresh fruits, organic products, and vegetables from around the globe. More: https://www.melissas.com/Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-linda-kissam

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features Tucson Arizona-based singer-songwriter Lara Ruggles who talks about her music and creative process, and month-long NPAF residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Lara Ruggles is an activist, singer/songwriter, pianist, guitarist, and electronic music producer performing under the stage name “Sharkk Heartt”. Since 2011, Ruggles has released an EP, two albums, and four standalone singles both as Sharkk Heartt and under her own name. More: https://www.sharkkheartt.com/Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation and their unique artist residenty programs at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel Tulare County" Show features Manuel and Olga Jimenez who share what visitors can experience at Woodlake Botanical Garden, located in California's Sequoia Country.Maintained by Manuel & Olga Jimenez and Woodlake Pride youth volunteers, Woodlake Botanical Garden showcases San Joaquin Valley’s agricultural bounty with fruit trees, row crops, and vegetable patches, along with ornamental shrubs, roses, and flower beds. It is wheelchair accessible, and right next to Bravo Lake. It's a beautiful garden to spend time in, as well as a great place to learn about central California plants. Follow the Garden on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoodlakeBotanicalGardens This episode is part of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" series with the Sequoia Tourism Council. More: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/