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We've been exploring the beautiful, and lush green state of Louisiana! At the end of May we spent a few days experiencing the food, nature and history of Lake Charles, in southwest Louisiana, and aired a special Lake Charles Big Blend Radio show from the Isle of Capri Casino Hotel. Then we headed north to Natchitoches, Louisiana which is a National Heritage Area, and also home to the Cane River Creole National Historical Park which was our first stop on our list. Currently we are in Alexandria, in central Louisiana, where we have been exploring the area's plantation homes.

We hope you can join us for today's special Big Blend Radio show. We have a big announcement to make on this show, which also celebrates us being on-the-road for 1 full year, as we travel non-stop on our Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 401 National Park units. We have a long way to go, but we're taking our time getting to know and document the stories that represent America. We are launching something big and new this summer, so be sure to tune in to the live or archived show to get the scoop!

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.

To all the Dad's out there, Happy Father's Day!

Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith

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

Quote of the Day:

"However fragmented the world, however intense the national rivalries, it is an inexorable fact that we become more interdependent every day." ~ Jacques-Yves Cousteau

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The Best of Oxnard - Linda Kissam 'Food, Wine & Shopping Diva' shares her 9 Best Things to Do in Oxnard, California.

Silver City Youth Mural Program - A continuing success story of sponsors, artists, students, and the community of Silver City, New Mexico.

What Does Your Family Surname Mean? Glynn Burrows explains how your surname can help you trace your English ancestry.

Cool Summer Party Pleasers - Ruth's Frozen Pineapple Yogurt Popsicles, and Howard's Sangria!

Japanese Style Curry - This recipe takes the Japanese brown curry tradition, and adds a few twists and turns.

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June 11: Big Blend Happy Hour Variety Show - Airs live at 4pm PT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET from the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Alexandria, Louisiana. Featured Guests: John Garder - National Parks Conservation Association; Bobbi DePorter - Quantum Learning Network; Adam Roberts - Born Free USA; San Diego Scottish Highland Games; Sandy Blankenship - Exeter Chamber of Commerce; Lute's Casino in Yuma, AZ; Quechan Casino Resort in Winterhaven, CA.

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