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The National Parks, Forests and Public Lands are open again, and on Saturday, the Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 401 National Park units rolls forth to Tuolumne County, in California's Yosemite Gold Country! We're excited to get our hiking boots back on, and to explore Yosemite National Park along with the area's farms, wineries, restaurants, museums, and charming gold rush towns!

In this edition, artist Victoria Chick gives a glimpse behind the Art and Mystery of Masks, Dr. Charles Rawlings discusses his underwater photography of Living Shells, Leah Launey shares her Pancake Recipes, Melissa Clark and Matt Sherman provide tips on Planting Trees, and Chris Cipollini gives the scoop on Detroit hit man Chester Wheeler Campbell.

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Have a Fabulous Weekend!

Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith

Big Blend's mother-daughter publishing and travel team!

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"We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men." ~ Herman Melville

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The Art & Mystery of Masks - Artist Victoria Chick explains how masks have been used around the world since prehistoric times.

Living Shells - Award-winning photographer Charles E. Rawlings showcases eight species that have never been photographed in their natural habitat.

Diary of a Motor City Hit Man - Christian Cipollini chronicles the remarkable crime story of Chester Wheeler Campbell.

Three Rivers B&B 2-1 Pancake Recipes - Leah Launey shares her savory as well as her yogurt, honey and spices pancake recipes.

Fall is Tree Planting Time - Melissa Clark & Matt Sherman share how you can get a head start on spring by planting your trees in the fall!

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Oct. 21: Way Back When History - Featured Guests & Interviews: Steve Kohlhagen - Author 'Where They Bury You'; Chris Harrell - Tulare Historical Museum in Tulare, CA; Sheila Pickrell & Deloris Mahnke -Porterville Historical Museum in Porterville, CA; Mickey Hirni - Mural Committee in Exeter, CA; Terry L. Ommen & Deborah discuss the haunted Link's building in Visalia, CA. Plus, Hollywood History with Steve Schneickert, and Cow Chip Poetry with Ed Keenan!Airs Live at 4pm PT / 7pm ET.

Oct. 22: Success Express Business Radio - Featured guests include: Tom Raffio & David Cowen - co-authors of "There Are No Do-Overs: The Big Red Factors for Sustaining a Business Long Term"; Corey Poirier - author of 'Conversations With' series & radio host of 'Conversations with Passion'; Dawn Bryan -author of 'Elite Etiquette'; Brad Dunlap - Director of Community Development for City of Porterville, CA. Airs Live at 4pm PT / 7pm ET.

Oct. 23: Musical Happy Hour - Featured musical guests include rock/soul musician Rolan Bolan - son of T-Rex frontman Marc Bolan; guitarist Micha Schellhaas; and indie horror rocker Characula. Show Airs Live at 4pm PT / 7pm ET.

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