Gravel Roads and Great Escapes
Gravel Roads and Great Escapes
Podcast Description
Gravel Roads and Great Escapes is your passport to the heart of rural Alberta. This podcast celebrates the charm, resilience, and beauty of Alberta’s countryside, uncovering hidden gems, fascinating stories, and vibrant communities that make this region so unique. From the rolling prairies to the rugged landscapes, we spotlight the people, places, and events that define rural life, offering listeners a true sense of the adventure and culture waiting down every gravel road. Whether you’re a local or a traveler seeking inspiration, this is your guide to the authentic Alberta experience.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of rural life, community resilience, and local culture, with episodes exploring topics such as culinary innovation in agriculture, the importance of local partnerships, and insights into rural tourism, highlighted by episodes like the one featuring Brianna Kumpula discussing her Moon Dinners and the integration of lunar planting into farming.
Gravel Roads and Great Escapes is your passport to the heart of rural Alberta. This podcast celebrates the charm, resilience, and beauty of Alberta’s countryside, uncovering hidden gems, fascinating stories, and vibrant communities that make this region so unique. From the rolling prairies to the rugged landscapes, we spotlight the people, places, and events that define rural life, offering listeners a true sense of the adventure and culture waiting down every gravel road. Whether you’re a local or a traveler seeking inspiration, this is your guide to the authentic Alberta experience.
Meet Mandy Eve-Barnett
Mandy is a multi-genre author, writing advocate, and enthusiastic road tripper who finds inspiration down every gravel road. With ten books published and more in the works, she brings a passion for storytelling to everything she does—from children’s tales to adult fiction, and even non-fiction projects through her freelance writing work. When she’s not writing, Mandy’s exploring Alberta and beyond, discovering hidden gems, attending literary events, and championing local writing communities. Her love of adventure and creativity shines through in this episode as she shares the joy of wandering off the beaten path—both literally and in her writing life.
Find out more about Mandy here!
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