Jared Blake On America Outdoors (PBS)
In 2022, Jared Blake was featured in an episode of a new primetime series by PBS called America Outdoors.
Hosted by Baratunde Thurston, America Outdoors showcases people’s unique relationships with nature.
The new six-part travel and adventure series premieres Tuesdays, July 5 - August 9, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET.
As a nature field recordist, Jared shared how he connects with nature through sound in the Shenandoah National Forest.
During the episode, Jared shared with Baratunde about how he captures nature sounds and explained how natural sounds may hold the key to healing our world.
How To Watch:
If you missed the live episode, you can still watch on the PBS website, where all episodes from Season 1 are available for streaming.
Use the following link to watch my episode (ep. 4): https://www.pbs.org/show/america-outdoors-baratunde-thurston/episodes/
Contact Info For All Individuals On America Outdoors:
Baratunde has graciously created a list of contact information for everyone featured on the “America Outdoors” series in his notes “America Outdoors 101”.
Have A Question? Contact Jared.
Descriptions and broadcast dates for each of the six episodes are provided below:
Death Valley: Life Blooms
Tuesday, July 5, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET
It is the hottest place on Earth, but Death Valley is remarkably full of life. Baratunde Thurston seeks out the extremes of this national park and finds an outdoor mecca for those who embrace its heat, isolation, and natural beauty. Meet an ultra-marathoner who runs in the brutal heat of summer, the mayor of a town of one, and an elder of the Timbisha Shoshone tribe, who helps us see that this is a place where life blooms.
Idaho: Tied to the Land
Tuesday, July 12, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET
Life on the American frontier is evolving. To find out how, and what it means, Baratunde ventures into the wild of Idaho in search of its outdoor culture. He finds ranchers and backcountry pilots sharing the wilderness with newly resettled refugees and sees how climate change is wreaking havoc on the age-old salmon fishery.
Los Angeles: It’s a Vibe
Tuesday, July 19, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET
Baratunde explores his adopted hometown to learn how Angelinos connect with the outdoors in their sprawling city. From kayakers saving a polluted river to Black surfers claiming their place on the waves, preserving access to outdoor LA is something worth fighting for.
Appalachia: A Different Way
Tuesday, July 26, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET
Appalachia may seem like a place locked in time, but its people know a thing or two about change, especially when it comes to the outdoors. From a trail-blazing hiker to a 21st century forager, Baratunde meets the people driving a revolution in how we see and interact with nature.
Tidewater: Homecoming
Tuesday, August 2, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET
Along the coast of North Carolina, there is more to outdoor life than sun and surf. As he treks through a daunting swamp, soars above the dunes on a Wright Brothers glider, and tracks wild horses on the beach, Baratunde discovers how these outdoor environments were shaped by a surprising force: history.
Minnesota: A Better World
Tuesday, August 9, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET
What does the wild mean to Americans today? To find out, Baratunde journeys into Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region, one of the last places where you can hike or paddle your way into the remote wilderness. From passionate birders to harvesters of wild rice, he encounters a fascinating cast of characters—and hears from them why wilderness means so much.
AMERICA OUTDOORS WITH BARATUNDE THURSTON is produced by Twin Cities PBS in partnership with Part2 Picturesfor PBS. Michael Rosenfeld is executive producer for Twin Cities PBS. David Shadrack Smith and Melissa Wood are executive producers for Part2 Pictures. Bill Gardner is executive in charge for PBS. Series producer is Matt Hill and Melissa Wood is showrunner.
AMERICA OUTDOORS WITH BARATUNDE THURSTON will be available for streaming concurrent with broadcast on all station-branded PBS platforms, including PBS.org and the PBS Video app, available on iOS, Android, Roku streaming devices, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast and VIZIO. For more information about PBS Passport, visit the PBS Passport FAQ website.
