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We're up in Groveland, a quaint historic gold rush town in Tuolumne County and gateway destination for the phenomenal Yosemite National Park. Park number 11 on our non-stop, 4 year Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 401 National Park units, it has been a jaw-dropping experience taking in the lush forests, immense mountains, snow flurries, reflective rivers and gorgeous fall colors in Yosemite.  We're excited to return to 'The Majestic Mountain Loop' of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks this winter, to experience snow fun in a natural setting.

Today's edition welcomes the month of November with international folklore with Karen Pierce Gonzalez 'Queen of Folklore', gardening tips from horticulturist Rich Sherman of Myrtle Creek Nursery, healthy cooking with Chef Lance Seeto, a new Duke Ellington jazz production at The Tabard Theatre, and a Hi-Five Salute to fresh new original music and audience favorite Big Blend Radio interviews with esteemed musicians Makana, Micha Schellhaas, Rolan Bolan, Everett Coast, and Characula!

 

Keep up with all our upcoming  Big Blend Radio Shows and Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 401 National Park units by following us on Twitter and Facebook. 

Happy November!  
    

Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith 

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

Quote of the Day:
"Yosemite Valley, to me, is always a sunrise, a glitter of green and golden wonder in a vast edifice of stone and space." Ansel Adams
This Just In:

Hear audience favorite Big Blend Radio interviews with slack-key guitarist Makana, guitarist Micha Schellhaas, rock / soul man Rolan Bolan, acoustic duo Everett Coast, and indie horror rocker Characula!  

 


Coconut Bliss 
Chef Lance Seeto discusses ancient Fiji Foods, his new cookbook 'Coconut Bliss: Inspiration and the Ancient Foods of Life', and his Ginger & Virgin Coconut Oil Remedy. 

November Folklore
Folk wisdom around the world signals this month as the end of the harvest and the start of winter. 

November Gardening
Though it's "clean-up" month in the garden, it's also a great time to plant some trees, shrubs and spring bulbs.

The Duke The Count, And Me

The Tabard Theatre Company brings Jazz to life at the Theatre on San Pedro Square in San Pedro, CA  
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Nov. 3: Champagne Sundays Entertainment Radio - Airs live at 11am PT / 2pm ET from the Groveland Hotel, in California's Yosemite Gold Country. Featured Guests include actor, writer, model and producer Collin Pelton; Donna Stanley - author of 'New Wings'; and Peggy Mosley - historic and haunted Groveland Hotel. 

 

Nov. 5: Vacation Station Travel Radio - Airs live at 4pm PT / 7pm ET from Springville Inn. Featured Destinations: City of Yuma, Arizona with Stephanie McMillin, Carrie Ring, Bruce Brown, Rex Ijams;
California's Sequoia Country with Dana Dierkes, Teresa Benson, Donnette Silva Carter; Yosemite National Park with Scott Gediman, Lisa Cesaro, John DeGrazio; and Jackson Hole, Wyoming with Norm & Maralyn Hill 'The Tandem Travelers'. 

  

Nov. 6: Happy Hour Variety Radio - Airs live at 4pm PT / 7pm ET from Springville Inn, with guest co-host Henry Biernacki 'The Global Henry'. Featured Guests: Lilliana Vazquez - author 'THE CHEAP CHICA'S GUIDE TO STYLE: Secrets to Shopping Cheap and Looking Chic!'; Amalie Howard - author 'Waterfell'. Talking Winter Fun in Julian, CA with Krisie Morgan, Chef Jeremy Manley 'SoCal's Sustainable Chef', and Tracy Turner.

 

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