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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

Los Angeles: It’s a Vibe

Baratunde explores his adopted hometown of Los Angeles to learn how Angelinos connect with the outdoors in their sprawling city. From kayakers saving a polluted river to urban gardens nourishing a community, and Black surfers claiming their place on the waves - even as climate change brings on the sharks - preserving access to outdoor LA is something worth fighting for.

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Minnesota: A Better World

Baratunde travels to northern Minnesota to find out what the wild means to Americans today

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Tidewater: Homecoming

On the North Carolina coast, Baratunde discovers how history shapes the outdoors.

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Appalachia: A Different Way

In Appalachia, Baratunde meets the people changing how we see and interact with nature.

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