Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!

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From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia is a mecca for outdoor travel and adventure. Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast is your local guide to hiking, camping, kayaking, travel and so much more. Get the information and the inspiration to plan your own adventure, right here in Virginia. Lets Go!
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Across America’s Wild Places: National Park Travel Stories from Saguaro, Channel Islands & Pictured Rocks, Plus an Inside Peek at New Episodes (Ep 84, Part 2)
Tuesday, 14 April, 2026

Welcome back to the second half of Season 6 of Virginia Outdoor Adventures! I’ve got a packed episode for you today, coming off a stretch of incredible nationwide travel - from the towering saguaros of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert to the dramatic cliffs of California’s Channel Islands, frozen shorelines in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and even dinosaur tracks deep in the heart of Texas.By popular demand, I’m sharing highlights from the trail and beyond, like a moonlit hike in Saguaro National Park, spotting rare wildlife in California, and exploring the frozen beauty of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.We’ll talk wildlife encounters, unexpected lessons, and the moments that remind you just how vast and wild these places really are. Plus, I’ve got a few upcoming events to share, what’s ahead this season to inspire your local travel, and how you can stay connected with the show.So whether you're planning your next adventure or just dreaming about one, this episode will take you there. Let’s Go!This is Part 2 of a two-part episode.Follow VAOA Podcast:Instagram I Facebook I Newsletter Sign Up Support the Show! Buy Me A CoffeeShop the Virginia Outdoor Adventures Merch Store!Advertiser:Paria Outdoor ProductsVAOA Podcast is Sponsored by:Virginia Association for ParksBreaks Interstate ParkVirginia State ParksHeart of Appalachia Fan Mail - Send Jessica a Text MessageContact Show Host, Jessica Bowser:jessica@virginiaoutdooradventures.com