Via Podcast

Learn what it's like to live in a ghost town, and where to find the best preserved mining towns in the West, with guest Brent Underwood.

Find a new spot to view fall foliage, and immerse yourself in the forest with guest Lauren Oakes.

Hop on a train and discover why a slower pace of travel has big benefits, from sights not seen by car or air to the freedom to roam while the landscapes change around you.

Discover where to find the freshest and tastiest local foods around the West, from crisp apples on Hood River's Fruit Loop to salty oysters from the Puget Sound, with guest Giselle Kennedy Lord.

Explore how Yosemite National Park was created and what continues to sustain it more than a hundred years later as the Washington Post's Lillian Cunningham takes you behind the scenes.

Experience the authentic American West through the eyes of cowboy storyteller Will Grant as he reveals the places and people at the heart of it.

Uncover amazing formations and natural creations around the West as guest Lulu Miller takes you on a discovery trip from Alaska to Utah to Northern California.

Discover offbeat roadside attractions as you travel the West by car, and rekindle your sense of wonder and adventure. Guest Dylan Thuras shares cool places to uncover as you wander just a bit off the beaten path, and tells the history of these unique spots.

Whether it's at a sanctuary or in the wild, you'll find an abundance of fascinating creatures in the West. Guest Alison Hermance chats with hosts Michelle Donati and Mitti Hicks about how to interact with animals ethically and with their best interest in mind.

On the latest episode of the Via Podcast, hosts Michelle Donati and Mitti Hicks learn why state parks are their best bet for getting out into nature without the crowds. Travel journalist and parks expert Peter Fish shares his favorite state parks, the stories behind lesser-known ones, and why you shouldn’t judge a park by its name.

Traverse the West's forests, waters, and even sidewalk cracks in search of edible plants, as hosts Michelle Donati and Mitti Hicks discover just how fruitful our surroundings can be with expert guidance from forager and cookbook author Maria Finn.

There's so much to discover on a road trip along Nevada's Highway 50, once dubbed the "Loneliest Road in America" by Life magazine. Join hosts Michelle Donati and Mitti Hicks as they travel this fascinating stretch of desert highway with the guidance of guest Richard Moreno.