Episodes

  • Outdoorsy 1: - Mineral King, Sequoia National Park's Hidden Gem

    Outdoorsy 1: - Mineral King, Sequoia National Park's Hidden Gem
    Sep 14 2016
    Yay! You made it to Outdoorsy. This is Valley Public Radio’s new podcast, in which we explore wild places in California and interview the people who enjoy them.
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    14 mins
  • Outdoorsy 2: Mono Hot Springs, Dispersed Camping & Your Camp Recipes

    Outdoorsy 2: Mono Hot Springs, Dispersed Camping & Your Camp Recipes
    Oct 11 2016
    In our last episode we took you to this mountain oasis called Mineral King in Sequoia National Park. This time, we go 100 miles north of there to a place called Mono Hot Springs.
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    18 mins
  • Outdoorsy 3: Take Fido The Next Time You Hit The Trail

    Outdoorsy 3: Take Fido The Next Time You Hit The Trail
    Nov 29 2016
    In our last episode we brought you to Mono Hot Springs in Sierra National Forest. This time, we discuss hiking with dogs and we explore a not-so-visited grove of giant sequoias.
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    17 mins
  • Outdoorsy 4: Exploring The Underground World Of Caves

    Outdoorsy 4: Exploring The Underground World Of Caves
    Jan 17 2017
    In this episode, we’re venturing to a different kind of destination.
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    12 mins
  • Outdoorsy 5: Playing In The Snow

    Outdoorsy 5: Playing In The Snow
    Feb 22 2017
    Today, we’re taking advantage of the season and venturing out into the snow. We’ve gotten a lot of it this winter, so it’s the perfect opportunity for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
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    14 mins
  • Outdoorsy 6: Rocks, Fossils and Gold

    Outdoorsy 6: Rocks, Fossils and Gold
    Apr 20 2017
    For today's show, we're exploring the Valley's natural resources. Those can include lots of things, like water, historical artifacts, and animal species, but today we're focusing on rocks, minerals and ancient fossils. We’ll tell you how to find neat resources like these in and around the Valley, and how you and your kids can learn more about them. The audio version even features a few bonus geology puns!
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    19 mins
  • Outdoorsy 7: Rock Climbing And Rattlesnakes

    Outdoorsy 7: Rock Climbing And Rattlesnakes
    May 24 2017
    Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to get outdoors. There are, of course, lots of fun things to do outside this time of year, but one sport is attracting locals specifically to rock faces everywhere.
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    18 mins
  • Outdoorsy 8: Stargazing And Night Skies

    Outdoorsy 8: Stargazing And Night Skies
    Jul 18 2017
    Okay, you know it, we know it: Summer in Central California is hot. Really hot. So hot, we know that even if we had an awesome activity to talk about, most of you probably wouldn’t do it. At least, not during the day. Instead, we’ve got an idea for something cool to do after the sun has retreated below the horizon: stargazing.
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    20 mins