America Outdoors: Understory
How does our country’s diverse landscape shape our experience of the outdoors? That’s the central question behind the new PBS digital series, America Outdoors: Understory. Join host, Baratunde Thurston, as he explores the unexpected places and ways Americans encounter nature, and how their time outside is impacted by climate change, equity, access, outdoor culture and more.

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Understory | Rock Climbing's Troubled Route Naming Tradition
Baratunde meets a rock climber who is working to diversify the sport.
Understory | Rock Climbing's Troubled Route Naming Tradition

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Understory | How the Houseplant Boom Fueled Plant Poaching
Baratunde meets a plant parent who is bringing awareness to the issue of plant poaching.
Understory | How the Houseplant Boom Fueled Plant Poaching

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Understory | The Fossil Hunter Uncovering Florida’s Past
Baratunde meets a Florida fossil hunter and learns how this hobby contributes to science.
Understory | The Fossil Hunter Uncovering Florida’s Past

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Understory | Meet the Suburban Deer Hunters of Long Island
Baratunde meets a female suburban bowhunter to discuss how the sport is changing.
Understory | Meet the Suburban Deer Hunters of Long Island

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Understory | The Scientist Surfing to Fight Climate Change
Baratunde meets a surfer scientist in Hawaii who is trying to protect the corals reefs.