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Holiday Gifts for Outdoor Travel Lovers
Episode 177
Wednesday, 19 November, 2025

Celebrate the season of giving with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Lost Angel Travel Adventures” show, where adventurer and author Linda Ballou shares a curated list of her favorite travel and adventure books—perfect holiday gifts for the explorers in your life. Linda discusses why these narratives resonate with readers, how they inspire real-world adventures, and what makes storytelling such a powerful tool for connecting to nature, culture, and personal growth. She also reflects on the unique contributions women bring to adventure writing and reads an excerpt from her own book, “Lost Angel Unleashed: Stories from the Heart.” 📚 Books Featured in This Episode: * The Trail: A Novel — Ethan Gallogly * The River’s Daughter — Bridget Crocker * Baboons for Lunch and Other Sordid Adventures — James Michael Dorsey * Endless Horizons: A Global Backpacker’s Quest for Adventure, Connection and Discovery — Paul W. Neville * Two Sticks, One Path: A Journey Beyond Fear on the Colorado Trail — Darrow Kirkpatrick * Wilderness: The Gateway to the Soul — Scott Stillman * Lost Angel Unleashed: Stories from the Heart — Linda Ballou 📝 Read Linda’s article with more adventure book gift ideas: https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/adventure-travel/linda-ballou-suggests-gifts-for-the-adventure-travel-junkie-in-your-life-awesome-adventure-travel-books/ 🌍 Follow Linda’s Books & Adventures: https://www.LindaBallouAuthor.com https://www.LostAngelAdventures.com 🎧 New episodes air every 3rd Wednesday at Noon PST. Subscribe: https://lost-angel-travel-adventures.podbean.com 🎙️This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio’s “Vacation Station,” "Parks & Travel," and “Big Daily Blend” Podcast Channels. Explore the full network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork