Chelsea Jackson is an avid hiker and trail runner who works for the New Hampshire State Parks on the summit of Mt. Washington!

Mt. Washington is notorious for having the "world's worst weather" and consistently has days where windspeed is over 100 mph. The summers can have major temperature swings when storms blow in (or as Chelsea calls the storms..."Impending Doom") and the winters can be absolutely brutal with extremely low temperatures on top of crazy powerful winds.

Chelsea has a very unique experience of living and working on the summit through the busy summer season but also the isolated winter. In this episode we hear all about how she made a major life transition and took a major leap to pursue this job, what the day to day life of living in extreme weather is like, and how trail running led her to this adventure!

I hope you enjoy!!

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#375: Chelsea Jackson -- Living on the Summit With the Worst Weather in the World in Winter!

Have you ever wanted to enter a sand castle competition? Do yoga on the beach? Pick up trash from our beautiful coastline? This could be your chance! During State Parks Week, there are numerous events happening in the 280 parks all across the state. In this episode you’ll hear from naturalists Michelle and Mallory Claassen about free activities in Pismo Beach and Oceano Dunes.

For a list of events during State Parks Week from June 12-16, click here: https://castateparksweek.org/. To register for the sandcastle competition at Pismo Beach, fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2osuXl4ZVcyoq1cayxykmBojT9rsVQf66SfwngAFLSoc44A/viewform. To sign up for the Oceano Dunes beach cleanup, visit this link: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceanodunes.org%2Fevents%2F20240616odsvra-clean%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0ML6eumdD8XCA_p8Gvyx20FdAkGdrO8cSeh9LInhAPapa5FI7d0AZ7Nvg_aem_AdouMIFBNNh263Esw8zVdrDBGp7RSgYbrjatjWVbZxC9kazGboEDi4yw01dAkBJRUjejUCkbyAyJt1HIoSjAVYnB&h=AT0L4W38U0rsX4gwVTr7w4jW2eo33nQZymfdjApFhpXcjVhquuzbZZtSAi7aIwWY3UuaSObkZGtvUpwC-tDkJlfRQAkd-uTDG0BqmLvZGzdHG7pHMHztvKPIXW1rXgjngjXU&__tn__=R%5d-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1Wn1MSZ6OgAr5cUhH32I0aZhL3AmERsOqZadnO7kwsTMxNND-qNuo4dEXwhLjroMWTTvpkTno6ehveSQtBLDQZwqix-jMc4qwqXlMukMKFev3njMCxBVldm1X2z0grfPRx0hpQhAnTwRd9qcMzpzz5F8J7ExPLT6dtbVi9H9O9t2Lj1cPX4Q.

Waves & Wonders is an environmental podcast that explores the natural wonders of parks in San Luis Obispo County brought to you by the Central Coast State Parks Association.

For more information, follow @pismostatebeach_ and @oceanodunessvra on Instagram or @Oceano Dunes District-Pismo on Facebook.

Click here for a transcription of this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15NyDPj1slOkKE8Yk6mT5asHgAsclHSoKVtbxcMcwIeo/edit?usp=sharing.

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Waves & Wonders Episode 3: Celebrating California State Parks Week

Sound of Art Project - 2021
This piece is inspired by Elephant Rock State Park, performed by the Mizzou New Music Ensemble. The first half captures the vastness and wonder of the park, while the second half captures the idea of working in a rock quarry. The Missouri red granite rock from the quarry was used in historical monuments, buildings, and streets. 

The Quarry (2021)

In celebration of Parks & Recreation Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Jo Goes Everywhere!” travel podcast with writer and photographer Jo Clark explores the stunning coastal treasures of South Carolina. Tune in to learn about the natural beauty, wildlife, and historical significance of Huntington Beach State Park, Brookgreen Gardens, and Atalaya Castle.

Jo shares fascinating stories—from the architecture of the castle to the legacy of rice plantations—and offers helpful travel tips, including seasonal events, scenic highlights, and community conservation efforts. Whether you're a nature lover, history buff, or art enthusiast, this episode is full of inspiration for your next adventure!

📖 Read Jo's Article: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/exploring-the-treasures-of-south-carolinas-coast/

🗓️ “Jo Goes Everywhere!” airs every 2nd Sunday at 7pm EST on Big Blend Radio.
🎧 Listen & Subscribe: https://jogoeseverywhere.podbean.com/

🌍 Follow Jo's Travels:
http://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/
https://recipestravelculture.com/

🎙️ Also featured on: Big Blend’s Vacation Station, Parks & Travel, Garden Gossip & Big Daily Blend channels: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

Exploring the Treasures of South Carolina's Coast

This one's grrr-eat.  Netflix Book Club number 268 is Grizzly Man!  Rounding out doc month over here, listen to the usual suspects @dennisrooney7 and @_miketoohey as they chop up werner herzog's masterful examination of a wild man examining wild bears.  check the pod's ig for the upcoming schedule, @netflixbookclubpodcast.  it's spooky season damnit!

268 - Grizzly Man

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Select Big Blend Radio interviews that are featured in the digital, interactive Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine. Hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, mother-daughter travel team and publishers.

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