Our Perspectives

Introducing The Outdoor Revival

We love the outdoors. And maybe like you, we've been a more than a bit confused about what you can or can't do outdoors during this pandemic and quarantine. It's...

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Soundcast: West Fork of the Pigeon River

This Soundcast was recorded after fly fishing on the West Fork of the Pigeon River. It's a spectacular area just down from the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the river is...

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Learning From The Comfort Of Your Couch

Here at Blue Ion we’re big fans of staying curious, sharpening our skills (and learning new ones), and teaching those skills to others. In fact, “committed to teaching” is one...

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Conservation-Focused Film Making with Grey Gowder

Grey Gowder is an Emmy-nominated and award-winning filmmaker from Charleston, South Carolina. Among the film projects he currently has in production is an environmental adventure documentary called Sea Change - that...

Conservation
Soundcast: Brevard Birds in Spring

This Soundcast was recorded in Brevard, NC on See Off Mountain, and includes a chorus of birds and the Dunn's Creek waterfall. If you find yourself stuck indoors, we hope...

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Sailing Around The World with The Apparent Winds Crew

At the start of November, 2019, Zach Bjur and Tripp Brower set sail from Charleston harbor on the first leg of their 2-year around-the-world sailing adventure. Their steed, a beautiful...

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Soundcast: Belize Jungle, Howler Monkeys, Birds

This SoundCast was recorded in the Belize jungle right outside of San Ignacio, and includes a chorus of bugs, howler monkeys and various birds. It was recorded about 5 am....

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Soundcasts: Frogs, Crickets and Thunder

To bring a bit of the outside to your inside while stuck inside, we offer SoundCasts. Quick, simple, relaxing (maybe), 5-minute audio clips recorded out there. This SoundCast was recorded...

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7 Ways To Be A Rad Dad

For such a small crew, we have no shortage of Dad's. Matter of fact, 35% of Blue Ionites are Dad's. Dad's can come in the form of many types of...

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Blue Ion Blurbs: Summer 2019 Edition

It's that time of year again. The days are long, the temperatures are high and we're as busy as ever here in the Blue Ion office. This recipe always makes...

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