Outdoor Sounds
Episodes
Nature's Symphony: Spring Peepers Enchant and Inspire
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s early spring in West Michigan. Amidst the smells of thawed earth, an unexpected twist: a chorus of high-pitched whistles fills the air. What is...
A Winter Walk Among the Trees (White Pine Valley Red Loop)
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the sounds of nature coming to life on this snowy trail in the woods.
A Hike With Cars and Crunching Snow (North End Park Loop)
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as cars pass on the nearby freeway and snow crunches underfoot along a looping trail.
A Snowy Cabin (Black Bear Lodge in Baldwin, MI)
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gently falling snow outside of a cozy remote cabin. Last winter I had the opportunity to rent a cabin in Baldwin, MI to get away and experience the qu...
Late Summer Hike in the Rain (8 hours)
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to some late August, evening rain as I walk through the various terrains on the Blandford Nature Center’s Black Forty Loop. You may recogniz...
Morning Hike in a Winter Wonderland (Bowman Lake Trail)
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the crisp sounds of fresh snow on a morning hike around the frozen lake.
A Quiet Night of Falling Hail (Baldwin Winter Night)
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the sounds of small hail pattering against the ground, trees, and cabin out in Baldwin, Michigan.
Winter’s Night on the River Bed
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as the icy river babbles past and relax in the quiet, winter woods.
Falling Snow on the Shoreline Trail (Sandy Hansen Shoreline Orange Trail, Millennium Park)
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen for the quietness of snow while passing a few animals, hikers, and cars along the Sandy Hansen Shoreline Orange Trail.
The Last Fall Leaves in the Wind (Midwest Michigan Night)
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The wind is blowing all around as fall transitions into winter on this early November afternoon. As the wind blows, the last few leaves on the trees...
The Intersection of Secluded Nature and Bustling Highway (Millenium Red Trail)
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The trail is bustling with life, a combination of the chorus of birds, wildlife in the woods, and the fast-paced freeway beside some of the paths. H...
Lively Day by a Cabin in the Woods (Manistee Airbnb)
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hike through the crisp sounds of leaves, crickets, passing cars, and a calm creek in these 20 acres hidden away in the woods of Manistee.
Sanctuary of Birds and Brush (Jack Fern Trail, Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary)
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Explore a short, hidden trail along the brush and listen to the sanctuary of birds all around.
Whispers of the Birds and Wind of Lake Michigan (Orchard Beach State Park)
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the active sounds of leaves rustling in the wind and birds chirping near the lakeside shore of Orchard Beach State Park.
Walking Along with Flowing Water (Rogue River Nature Trail & Dam, Rockford)
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to water flowing while walking along the boardwalk between nature and a small Michigan town.
A Date Out on a Woodland Trek (Blue Heron Trail)
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as footsteps trek through the woods and gravel, while birds sing with bugs on this sunny evening.
Bustling Walk Through a Wood in the City (Richmond Park Trail, Grand Rapids)
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walk through a world between two on this woodsy trail, sitting in the center of a city where birds and people hum together in busy harmony.
Cars and Quiet from a Cottage at Night (Coates Highway, Manistee)
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the small sounds caught in a rare, quiet night out at a cottage beside the highway as nature stands still.
An Evening Thunderstorm in the City
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as the sounds of a thunderstorm in the city wash away the rest of the evening noise in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
West Michigan Woods and Stream
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy the sounds of an early evening walk through the lively woods and along the bubbling stream as animals move all around.
Walking on Gravel with Whispers of Grasshoppers (Highland Trails of Blandford Nature Center)
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the crisp sounds of walking on gravel and whispers of grasshoppers from this mid-September trek through the Highland Trails.
Hiking through Fresh Snow (Sheep Ranch Pathway Trail)
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the crisp steps through a fresh layer of December snow and refreshing quiet on this afternoon walk on the Sheep Ranch Pathway Trail. This ...
Midwest Michigan Summer Night
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In nature, there is sound even in the stillness. Midwest summer nights are beloved for the warmth isn’t around enough in Michigan. There is someth...
Late Summer Hike in the Rain (Blandford Nature Center Black Forty Loop)
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to some late August, evening rain as we walk through the various terrains on the Blandford Nature Center’s Black Forty Loop. This trail is a...
Outdoor Sounds | Sample Trailer
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Outdoor Sounds. A podcast that takes your ears on a nature walk with a collection of audio recordings of hikes, storms, and nature sounds of a...
Outdoor Sounds | Promotional Trailer
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Outdoor Sounds. A nature walk…for your ears. Every week, we’ll be sharing field recordings of hikes, rain storms, and nature audio. ...
Outdoor Sounds | Teaser Trailer
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take a moment. Listen. And remember what nature sounds like. Outdoor Sounds launches Thursday, March 30th, with new episodes every Thursday.