Trailblazin'

Stories and songs inspired by exploration, discovery, and wanderlust. Stories and songs included in this episode: Travel Urge and the Magic Token Doug Elliott is a naturalist, herbalist, and storyteller whose collections of stories will take you on an unforgettable cultural tour of North America. In the 1970s, a young Doug Elliott embarked on an epic road trip across the continent and this story, taken from the album "Looking for America: A 20th Century Hero's Journey" inspired by the trip, is about the urge to go. To learn more about Doug Elliott visit www.dougelliott.com The Story Behind the Story Humorist and folklorist Donna Ingham takes the art of storytelling and gives it a Texas twist. Her tall tales, folktales, historical and personal stories are told only as a true Texan could: bigger and better and unbelievably fun. Fans of Lonesome Dove will enjoy this historical tale. To learn more about Donna Ingham visit www.donnaingham.com Ol' Jim Bridger (song) This song, from a compilation of cowboy poetry and songs entitled "Another Jubilee: Old Time Country & Cowboy Singing", is about the infamous explore Jim Bridger. The Sons of San Joaquin immortalize him with this catchy tune that highlights the historic figure's achievements in hunting, trapping, trading, fighting, mountain guiding, and beard growing. To learn more about The Sons of San Joaquin visit www.thesons.com Moses of the Mountain Adam Booth highlights the love of the story-rich area of West Virginia in all of his stories and songs. This story is a retelling of a familiar Biblical story with a fresh and contemporary setting. You'll be sure to love this modern-day exodus. To learn more about Adam Booth visit www.adam-booth.com Travelin' Con You've heard of The Hobbit, but this is another "there-and-back-again" tale that people of all ages will be sure to enjoy as their bedtime story. Highlighting her Irish heritage and family history, Yvonne Healy shares the story of an eccentric ancestor named. To learn more about Yvonne Healy visit www.yhealy.com