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California Coastal Adventures

Episode 144 of the Parks & Travel podcast, hosted by Big Blend Radio Network, titled "California Coastal Adventures" was published on August 20, 2025 and runs 34 minutes.

August 20, 2025 ·34m · Parks & Travel

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From Malibu to Big Sur, travel writer Linda Ballou shares her coastal California adventures featured in her book Lost Angel in Paradise.

Celebrate American Adventures Month on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" podcast with travel writer and author Linda Ballou, who shares her coastal California adventures visiting both new and familiar destinations featured in her book, "Lost Angel in Paradise."

From Malibu’s resilience and Santa Barbara’s cultural charm to Morro Bay’s birding hotspots, Cambria’s elephant seals, and the rugged trails of Big Sur, this episode highlights the beauty, recovery, and hidden gems of California’s breathtaking coastline. Linda also emphasizes the importance of preserving nature while enjoying outdoor adventures like hiking, birdwatching, and exploring scenic byways.

📝 Read Linda’s Articles: 🔗 Untamed Beauty of Big Sur: https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/linda-ballou-samples-the-untamed-beauty-of-big-sur-along-the-pacific-coast-highway-from-point-lobos-to-pacific-grove/  🔗 Bird’s Eye View of Morro Bay: https://travelscope.net/birds-eye-view-of-morro-bay-on-the-central-coast-of-california/  🔗 Whale Trail Stops on Hwy 1: https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/whale-trail-stops-on-the-hwy-1-discovery-route/  🔗 Lollygagging at the Olallieberry Inn: https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/lollygagging-at-the-olallieberry-inn/ 

🌍 Follow Linda’s travel adventures & books: 🔗 https://lostangeladventures.com  🔗 http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/ 

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