Outdoor Sounds
Episodes
December Rain
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Slushy Michigan rain in December. Slushy December rain. When you live in Michigan, the weather can be pretty unpredictable. It might be sunny, ra...
Falling Snow
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Winter Commutes Home: Rush Hour Through the Trees
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Evening rush hour heard from the edge of winter woods—traffic, falling snow, and quiet creaks carried through cold air. When you live close to a ...
Frozen Winter Runoff
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A half-frozen winter runoff flowing into the Rogue River—gentle tones of water and ice recorded on a cold Midwest day. The longer I spend listeni...
Yardwork 02
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yardwork 01
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manly South Wales Australia
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Traveling to Australia. This is Outdoor Sounds. Today’s episode is a special submission from a friend of mine, Jason Earle, the Founder of GotMol...
Wind Chimes
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wind chimes on a breezy day. This Outdoor Sounds. I’ve really been enjoying the simple things lately. We recently had a windy West Michigan day -...
Church Silence
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Church silence. This is Outdoor Sounds. Sometimes the best sound is when there is none at all. I recently stopped pray in the middle of the night ...
Rain Runoff Stereo Version
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rain Runoff Shotgun Version
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sunday Afternoon Stream
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A running clean stream. This is Outdoor Sounds. Most of the time, I don’t need much. On this recording I sat in the woods on a Sunday afternoon f...
Relaxing in the Woods
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting in the woods with nothing to do. This is Outdoor Sounds. This is a shorter recording from my hour and a half stint in the woods. The bummer...
Early Morning Songbirds at a Hocking Hills Campground (EXTENDED)
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Early Morning Songbirds at a Hocking Hills Campground episode was the most popular recording from last quarter. So, here is the audio looped for o...
Crackling September Bonfire
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unwind by a September bonfire as the crackle fades to embers, joined by crickets, night air, and wildlife in this calming outdoor soundscape. In this...
Wandering the Hansen Nature Trail
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wandering the Hansen Nature Trail at Millennium Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Wandering the Hansen Nature Trail at Millennium Park in Grand Rapids,...
Late Summer Bugs
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bugs celebrate their last summer hurrah on a noisy August night in the woodlands of Michigan. The transition between late summer into fall is made ...
Rolling August Night Thunderstorm
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nighttime sounds transition as a storm rolls in in late August. A storm rolls in in late August. Today’s recording captures an amazing transit...
A Stroll Down the Shoreline of Lake Michigan
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a stroll on the shore of Lake Michigan. A short stroll down the shore of Lake Michigan. This episode was recorded with a DPA headset. S...
Relaxing Campground Atmosphere
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Relaxing camping atmosphere from within a tent at Hocking Hills Campsite. Relaxing in a tent as a storm blows in at Hocking Hills Campsite in scenic ...
Steady Midsummer Rain Shower
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A steady midsummer rain shower in West Michigan. Today you’re listening to a long, steady rain shower on a quiet midsummer afternoon. Listen for th...
Early Morning Songbirds at a Hocking Hills Campground
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Energetic early birds at Hocking Hills State Park Campground in Ohio. The most songbird activity I’ve ever heard. Recorded at my campsite in Hockin...
Riding Out The Storm
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flowing Through Some Logs on Kalamazoo River (8 hours)
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a LONG looped version of the Flowing Through Some Logs on the Kalamazoo episode. Great for deep focus, sleep, and more. Enjoy!
Hot Tub on the River (8 hours)
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is an 8 hour looped version of the popular "Hot Tub on the River" episode featuring the sounds of a hot tub running at an Airbnb property next to...
It's Peeper Season!
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gorgeous Midday Hike
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Way Too Many Signs on This Hike
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nighttime City Bike Ride
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Relaxing Hike on the Knapp Valley Forest Hiking Trail
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian Geese Turf Wars
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Visiting Middle-earth
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finding Dead Frogs on the Cobus Pond Loop
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flowing Through Some Logs on Kalamazoo River
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple Icicles Dripping
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Day on the Kalamazoo River (Part 2)
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Day on the Kalamazoo River (Part 1)
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is Here! (Dripping Icicles)
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hot Tub on the River
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Winter on Fennville River
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Midday Wildlife on Kalamazoo River
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Midnight on Kalamazoo River
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kalamazoo River in the Fall
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kalamazoo River in the Evening
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fennville Bonfire
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween Cemetery Winds
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A creepy, windy cemetery on All Hallows’ Eve.
Coffee by the River
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Midday coffee next to the Kalamazoo River.
Happy Cows Graze at Two Sparrows Farm
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cows graze the fields of Two Sparrows Farm in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
Sunset on the Grand Rivines Loop
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The sun sets on a busy October evening at the Grand Ravines Loop.
Wildlife on a Nature Trail
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A plethora of wildlife on a Blandford Nature Center trail.
Rolling Thunderstorm
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heavy rain rolls in with a clap of thunder. One nice, long thunderstorm in West Michigan.
Friday Night Walk in the City
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
City sounds of downtown Grand Rapids, MI.
Lakeside Waves on Thunder Bay
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as the lake waves lap onto the sandy shores of Thunder Bay in Alpena, MI.
Hiking from Daylight to Darkness (Part 2)
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of an eventful hike from daylight to darkness at Seidman Park Blue and Red Loop Trail. Steady streams, owls, deer, and other wildlife going a...
Hiking from Daylight to Darkness (Part 1)
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part one of an eventful hike from daylight to darkness at Seidman Park Blue and Red Loop Trail. Dogs off leashes, tripping over branches, daylight tra...
Nighttime Insects in Late September
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Persistent yet relaxing insect songs of a late September night in West Michigan.
Rainfall on the Porch
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A hot mug of coffee on the porch with a side of consistent rainfall.
Steady Rain While Sipping Coffee on the Porch
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A hot mug of coffee on the porch with a side of consistent rainfall.
Noisy Park Loop Stroll
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A noisy park walk on the Donald J. Lamoreaux Park Loop off of the Grand River in Kent County, MI.
Springtime Thunderstorm
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A cleansing springtime thunderstorm in late May.
Chattering Frogs on a Breezy Summer Night
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frogs chatter on a breezy summer night in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Summertime on the Rockford Dam
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Close-up sounds of the Rockford Dam.
Sunny Afternoon at Blanford Nature Center
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Woodpeckers, dragonflies, peepers, and other small animals enjoy a sunny afternoon in a swampy area of the Blandford Nature Center.
Soothing Rainfall in a Cozy Neighborhood
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rain on the concrete in a cozy suburban neighborhood.
Classic West Michigan Spring Thunderstorm
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spring thunderstorms are back in West Michigan.
Welcome Back to Outdoor Sounds
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! Enjoy this rebroadcast of one of our most popular recordings to date.
Strong Streams Spring from the Winter Melt
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winter ice melts into strong spring streams in North America.
Solar Eclipse Disrupts Woodland Sounds
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Woodland Sounds During a Solar Eclipse
Wind Chimes and Trees Dancing in the Spring Breeze
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A blustery week in midwest Michigan provides a symphony of whistling winds and the song of wind chimes in the breeze.
The Birds of Lake Leota Trail (Millenium Park, Grandville, MI)
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Geese, waterfowl, and woodland birds keep company on the trails alongside human hikers on Lake Leota Trail at Millennium Park.
Silence and Sunshine (10 hours)
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this special, 10-hour extended-version of the popular episode that aired previously. Use for deep work, focus, rest, or sleep.
Windy Lake Michigan Waves at Camp Blodgett (West Olive, MI)
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wind-whipped waves off of ice-cold Lake Michigan as springtime buds.
February Snow Moon Backyard Bonfire
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The February Snow Moon shines over a backyard bonfire in midwest Michigan.
Unseasonably Warm Winter Morning Neighborhood Stroll
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An unseasonably warm February morning stroll in Midwest Michigan.
A Quiet Reflective Hike on the Crooked Lake Trail
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A quiet reflective hike on the Crooked Lake Trail in the Pinckney Recreation Area.
Relaxing Lakeside Sunset Evening on Zukey Lake
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Water laps on the shore of Zukey Lake as the sun sets.
The Sound of Silence and Sunshine on the Yellow Kahchin Hiking Trail
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Find silence and sunshine on the Yellow Kahchin (Ca-chin) Hiking Trail.
A Night Hike on Appleton Trail
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Immerse yourself in a pitch-black night hike on the Appleton Trail.
Relaxing Lakeside Cabin Night (Zukey Lake, Michigan)
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Relaxing in a warm cottage on a cold Zukey Lake evening.
Michigan Winter Wildlife Trail Hike (Maybury Hiking Trail Loop)
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A cold and thoughtful trek on the wildlife-rife Maybury Hiking Trail Loop.
Short, Refreshing Winter Hike (Maybury Hiking Short Loop)
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maybury Hiking Short Loop is a simple trail, about a mile in length, great for families and dog walkers. In the winter, the conditions of this short h...
Red Michigan Cardinals in the Wintery Maybury Bluebird Meadow
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Retreat into the eclectic avian sounds of Maybury Bluebird Meadow Trails in Brighton, Michigan, at dusk.
Hidden Winter Sound Bath (Wahlfield Park Bridge)
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Day-old snow melts off of a bridge on the Wahfield Park trail, creating a delicate, echoing Michigan winter sound bath.
Over the Creek and Through the Woods (Wahlfield Park Trail)
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trek over the creek and through the woods (and field) on a simple trail in Wahlfield Park.
Oceanside View in Cabo San Lucas
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The breathtaking sounds of an early morning at an oceanside resort in Cabo San Lucas.
A Steady Rush of Flowing Water Down the Rockford Dam
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The steady rush of water flowing down the Rockford Dam.
A Symphony of Backyard Birds and Blowing Leaves
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unseasonal backyard birds pair their song with a seasonal leaf blower in an autumnal suburban backyard in Michigan.
Ocean Waves on a Cabo Night (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico)
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Waves crash on the shores of a sandy beach, late in the evening in Cabo San Lucas.
Oval Beach (Saugatuck, MI)
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chilly September waves splash on the shore of Oval Beach in Saugatuck, Michigan. You can practically smell the fresh lakeside air as you listen. Pay...
Mount Baldhead and Oval Beach Loop (Saugatuck, MI)
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mount Baldhead and Oval Beach Loop is a mildly busy, but rewarding hike in Saugatuck, Michigan. The trail starts with several hundred stairs as you wa...
A Powerful Autumnal Thunderstorm in Michigan
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another Michigan thunderstorm hits its peak as the fall season settles in. While there are many thunderstorms that grace the season in Michigan each y...
Footfalls on a Farm Trail
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Follow the footsteps of your equine friends on the Eastmanville Farm Trail in Coopersville, Michigan.
A Walk in the Woods
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen for the sounds of birds singing in the trees, the scuff of hiker’s boots, and crunching gravel underfoot.
Ocean Waves Exploring (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico)
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Explore as ocean waves lap against the sandy shoreline of a tropical beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, as late summer turns to early autumn.
Tranquil Rogue River
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the gentle tranquility of Rogue River Trail in Belmont, Michigan.
Frozen February Storm
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as the icy rain sprinkles and crackles outside with the bitter wind.
Orchard Beach State Park (8 Hours)
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Venture out to Orchard Beach State Park on the shore of Lake Michigan just north of Manistee. This seasonally warm and sunny outing was busy with the ...
Lifespan of a Thunderstorm
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A thunderstorm rolls in the distance as heavy rain floods the gutters and downspouts outside a home in West Michigan.
Backyard Birds
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Early morning songbirds perform their song to greet the day just before sunrise outside of a home in West Michigan.
Early Morning Rainstorm
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This recording captures a busy morning. It was the tailend of a rainstorm and the wildlife was active. You’ll mostly hear a variety of song birds, t...