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| Dear Friend:
“One's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.” Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
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| | Last week we said our goodbye’s to Twentynine Palms and road tripped up scenic Highway 395 to Yerington, Nevada. This historic small town is an outdoor recreation destination as well as a stop for those following the Pony Express and California National Historic Trails. On Monday we visited Fort Churchill State Historic Park and trekked their Nature Trail along the beautiful Carson River, and toured some of the fort ruins. On Friday, we’re back on the road, heading east on Hwy. 50, America’s Loneliest Road,” to Clifton and Palisade, Colorado. The area is home to Colorado National Monument, and is known for its award-winning wines and orchards. Of course, we are keeping our masks on and maintaining social distance, plus, the areas we are visiting are small rural destinations that have a clean bill of health.
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| | Beautiful Beau Jardin - This lovely water park and garden overlooks Cane River Lake in downtown Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana.
Stay in Palm Springs, CA – From quirky to charming, mid-century modern to clothing-optional, Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels has got your stay.
A Toast to Travel & Tourism - A Big Blend Radio Happy Hour panel discussion on the future of travel.
Travel Writing Tips - Linda Ballou’s bestselling new handbook provides a road map for “Travel Writer Wannabes”.
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| | Culturally Rich Taos, New Mexico – Travel writer Linda Milks explores the Taos Pueblo, Taos Art Colony, and Starr Interiors.
Poets in Parks – Poets Xochitl Julisa Bermejo and Steve Bellin-Oka discuss being NPAF Poets-in-Residence at Gettysburg National Military Park.
Guitar Master Pierre Bensusan - World music fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Pierre Bensusan discusses his music, songwriting process, and new album “Azwan.”
High in the Mid-60s - Musician and music industry veteran Rick Levy discusses his music career and memoir “High in the Mid-’60s: How to Have a Fabulous Life in Music Without Being Famous.”
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| | Torte di Mele - An exquisite apple pie recipe from Samanta Franzetti, innkeeper at the Al Nifontano B&B in Varese, Italy.
Demarie Winery in Italy - Since its founding in 1957, three generations have been cultivating 74 special acres that yield exemplary examples of the region’s unique terroir.
Bourbon Charity - Brandon Hunt shares how this unique non-profit combines charity with bourbon to #DrinkforaChange.
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Happy Apple Pie Day!
Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith
Big Blend’s mother-daughter publishing, radio and travel team; along with Priscilla - Big Blend’s pink sock monkey travel mascot.
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