Birds are the third most popular pets, but they rarely make the news as often as cats and dogs when they need assistance. If you own a bird or are considering purchasing one, this show provides some great information, courtesy of Dana Strome and Steven Hildreth of Parrot Planet, who rescue, re-home and raise birds for home companions.
Also, we visit Mammoth Cave in Kentucky.
What if … you could fence, write, parkour, dance, freerun, act, and perform archery all in one location? I was intrigued that Infinite Potential Academy offered such diverse programs for both kids and adults. Owner/instructor Jon Gronich explains how it all began and the myriad of benefits.
Also, we visit Arkansas Post.
Why are the numbers of luthiers dwindling? This week, I talk with Dave Lynch – owner of Guitar Workshop, tech, and inventor ,about the world of guitars and the magical attributes of music.
Also, we visit San Juan Island National Historic Park.
What is the most difficult part of making chocolate? Find out in this week’s show as I interview Craig O. Higgins, co-owner of Capital Confections, about all things chocolate.
And, we visit the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois.
Who were the two as yet unfamous Army surveyors hired to survey a “City of Sacramento?” An informative and interesting conversation with Phil Sexton, State Park Interpreter III with Capital District State Museums & Historic Parks about the history and future of Old Sacramento includes the answers.
And, we visit Yosemite.
Everyone has a story. Who is that person who mows the grass at the local baseball diamond? Who changes the billboards?
I enjoyed a little visit with a woman who works and manages the snack bar at the Fair Oaks Theater (a small community outdoor theater venue) – Merete Bryant.
Also, we visit Tall Grass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas.
Granges have historically been a great support for farmers and agricultural areas, and have extended into other aspects of the community as well. The National Grange Master’s baseless litigation efforts certainly goes against the grain, so to speak. This week, I talk with Jay Hearnley, President of Sacramento Community Grange #843 about state granges and the organization that exists to support them.
And, we visit Redwood National Park.
Attention trivia buffs! This week, I talk with Matt Russell of Questionable Trivia about trivia nights – participating, hosting and writing the questions.
And, we visit Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin.
This week, I talk with someone who is actually helping veterans – Wind Walker, Chairman of the Board & CEO of Forgotten Warrior; Veterans Helping Veterans – who doesn’t pull his punches.
And, we visit the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area in Georgia.
What was it like to a deck hand on packet ship during the 1880s? John Wood experienced a taste during a volunteer gig on the Hawaiian Chieftain.
Also, we visit Tuskegee Airmen National Site in Alabama.
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