America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Take a new journey across the US to find how we work, play and interact with the outdoors.

Suwannee: Wild River
S2 Ep1 | 53m 8s
Baratunde journeys down one of the last wild rivers in America, the Suwannee.

New Mexico: Timeless
S2 Ep3 | 53m 1s
Baratunde explores how New Mexico’s deep history shapes people’s outdoor lives.

Oregon: New Heights
S2 Ep4 | 53m 8s
Discover Oregon’s wild landscapes and how they shape its outdoor culture.

Death Valley: Life Blooms
S1 Ep1 | 53m 25s
It’s the hottest place on Earth, but Death Valley is remarkably full of life and beauty.

Idaho: Tied to the Land
S1 Ep2 | 52m 50s
Life on the frontier is evolving and Baratunde is in search of Idaho’s outdoor culture.

Los Angeles: It’s a Vibe
S1 Ep3 | 53m 50s
Baratunde explores his adopted hometown of LA to connect with the outdoors in a big city.

Appalachia: A Different Way
S1 Ep4 | 54m 3s
In Appalachia, Baratunde meets the people changing how we see and interact with nature.

Tidewater: Homecoming
S1 Ep5 | 53m 9s
On the North Carolina coast, Baratunde discovers how history shapes the outdoors.

Minnesota: A Better World
S1 Ep6 | 53m 58s
Baratunde travels to northern Minnesota to find out what the wild means to Americans today

Understory | The Movement to Save Our Night Skies
12m 59s
Explore one small town’s mission to save the night sky and help migrating birds.

Understory | We’re Running Out of Sand
13m 7s
Sand may seem unremarkable, but the modern world is built on it and we’re running out.

Night Herping in the Suwannee
S2 Ep1 | 5m 30s
Baratunde goes night herping with biologist Mario Aldecoa along the Suwannee River.

Baratunde Visits Elaine Arkansas
S2 Ep2 | 7m 2s
Baratunde learns about the history of Elaine, Arkansas on the Delta Heritage Trail.

Traveling down the Rio Grande
S2 Ep3 | 2m 46s
Baratunde goes rafting down the Rio Grande with Louie Hena.

Indigenous Skaters Cultivating Green Spaces
S2 Ep4 | 3m 48s
Baratunde talks to Mick Swagger of Indigenous Roller Derby.

The Science Behind Outdoor Relaxation
S2 Ep5 | 4m 20s
Baratunde learns about how the brain changes in outdoors spaces.

Night Sky Views in Death Valley
S1 Ep1 | 2m 18s
Experience the beauty of the night sky free from light pollution in Death Valley

Establishing New Roots in Idaho
S1 Ep2 | 2m 40s
Baratunde talks with newly settled refugees about their connection to the Idaho wilderness

Surfers Color the Water in Los Angeles
S1 Ep3 | 6m 58s
Baratunde surfs with Color the Water, a BIPOC surfing group in Los Angeles.

How Do You Make the Outdoors Accessible?
S1 Ep4 | 4m 49s
Baratunde meets with Eric Thompson and sees how the outdoors can be made more accessible.

Collecting Wild Rice in Northern Minnesota
S1 Ep6 | 3m 26s
Baratunde travels to northern Minnesota to find out what the wild means to Americans today

Exploring Death Valley
1m 28s
AMERICA OUTDOORS WITH BARATUNDE THURSTON explores our passion for the great outdoors.

Five Things You Should Know About Baratunde Thurston
1m 47s
Learn 5 things about Baratunde Thurston, host of America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston.

Five Things You'll Learn From America Outdoors
1m 36s
Five things you'll learn while watching America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston.

Why Baratunde Is Excited
3m 25s
Why is Baratunde Thurston excited to explore our relationship with outdoor spaces?
Upcoming Schedule
Wed 10/4
1:00 PM

KVIE2 6.2
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Oregon: New Heights
Exploring Oregon, from forest bathing and spearfishing to underwater kelp forests and ranching; rollerblading through Portland, Ore.
Wed 10/4
8:00 PM

KVIE HD 6.1
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Utah: Choose Your Path New
From the nomadic Dine tribes to the Mormons, Utah continues to draw people in.
Thu 10/5
3:00 PM

KVIE HD 6.1
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Utah: Choose Your Path
From the nomadic Dine tribes to the Mormons, Utah continues to draw people in.
Sat 10/7
6:00 AM

KVIE2 6.2
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Utah: Choose Your Path
From the nomadic Dine tribes to the Mormons, Utah continues to draw people in.
Sun 10/8
5:00 PM

KVIE World 6.3
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Utah: Choose Your Path
From the nomadic Dine tribes to the Mormons, Utah continues to draw people in.
Sun 10/8
9:00 PM

KVIE World 6.3
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Utah: Choose Your Path
From the nomadic Dine tribes to the Mormons, Utah continues to draw people in.
Mon 10/9
5:00 AM

KVIE World 6.3
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Utah: Choose Your Path
From the nomadic Dine tribes to the Mormons, Utah continues to draw people in.
Mon 10/9
9:00 PM

KVIE2 6.2
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Utah: Choose Your Path
From the nomadic Dine tribes to the Mormons, Utah continues to draw people in.
Tue 10/10
3:00 AM

KVIE2 6.2
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Utah: Choose Your Path
From the nomadic Dine tribes to the Mormons, Utah continues to draw people in.
Wed 10/11
1:00 PM

KVIE2 6.2
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Utah: Choose Your Path
From the nomadic Dine tribes to the Mormons, Utah continues to draw people in.
Wed 10/11
8:00 PM

KVIE HD 6.1
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Maine: Embrace the Cold New
With its coastline and densely wooded interior, Maine has a long history of outdoor adventure that even the brutal winters can't deter.
Thu 10/12
3:00 PM

KVIE HD 6.1
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Maine: Embrace the Cold
With its coastline and densely wooded interior, Maine has a long history of outdoor adventure that even the brutal winters can't deter.
Sat 10/14
6:00 AM

KVIE2 6.2
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Maine: Embrace the Cold
With its coastline and densely wooded interior, Maine has a long history of outdoor adventure that even the brutal winters can't deter.
Sun 10/15
5:00 PM

KVIE World 6.3
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Maine: Embrace the Cold
With its coastline and densely wooded interior, Maine has a long history of outdoor adventure that even the brutal winters can't deter.
Sun 10/15
9:00 PM

KVIE World 6.3
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Maine: Embrace the Cold
With its coastline and densely wooded interior, Maine has a long history of outdoor adventure that even the brutal winters can't deter.
Mon 10/16
5:00 AM

KVIE World 6.3
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Maine: Embrace the Cold
With its coastline and densely wooded interior, Maine has a long history of outdoor adventure that even the brutal winters can't deter.
Mon 10/16
9:00 PM

KVIE2 6.2
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Maine: Embrace the Cold
With its coastline and densely wooded interior, Maine has a long history of outdoor adventure that even the brutal winters can't deter.
Tue 10/17
3:00 AM

KVIE2 6.2
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Maine: Embrace the Cold
With its coastline and densely wooded interior, Maine has a long history of outdoor adventure that even the brutal winters can't deter.
Wed 10/18
1:00 PM

KVIE2 6.2
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
Maine: Embrace the Cold
With its coastline and densely wooded interior, Maine has a long history of outdoor adventure that even the brutal winters can't deter.
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