Outdoor Sounds
Nature walks for your ears. Improving your work and rest with a new episode every week.
Multiple Icicles Dripping
A Day on the Kalamazoo River (Part 2)
A Day on the Kalamazoo River (Part 1)
Spring is Here! (Dripping Icicles)
Hot Tub on the River
Winter on Fennville River
Midday Wildlife on Kalamazoo River
Midnight on Kalamazoo River
Kalamazoo River in the Fall
Kalamazoo River in the Evening
Fennville Bonfire
Halloween Cemetery Winds
A creepy, windy cemetery on All Hallows’ Eve.
Coffee by the River
Midday coffee next to the Kalamazoo River.
Happy Cows Graze at Two Sparrows Farm
Cows graze the fields of Two Sparrows Farm in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
Sunset on the Grand Rivines Loop
The sun sets on a busy October evening at the Grand Ravines Loop.
Wildlife on a Nature Trail
A plethora of wildlife on a Blandford Nature Center trail.
Rolling Thunderstorm
Heavy rain rolls in with a clap of thunder. One nice, long thunderstorm in West Michigan.
Friday Night Walk in the City
City sounds of downtown Grand Rapids, MI.
Lakeside Waves on Thunder Bay
Listen as the lake waves lap onto the sandy shores of Thunder Bay in Alpena, MI.
Hiking from Daylight to Darkness (Part 2)
Part two of an eventful hike from daylight to darkness at Seidman Park Blue and Red Loop Trail. Steady streams, owls, deer, and other wildlife going about their evening.
Hiking from Daylight to Darkness (Part 1)
Part one of an eventful hike from daylight to darkness at Seidman Park Blue and Red Loop Trail. Dogs off leashes, tripping over branches, daylight transitioning into dusk.
Nighttime Insects in Late September
Persistent yet relaxing insect songs of a late September night in West Michigan.
Rainfall on the Porch
A hot mug of coffee on the porch with a side of consistent rainfall.
Steady Rain While Sipping Coffee on the Porch
A hot mug of coffee on the porch with a side of consistent rainfall.
Noisy Park Loop Stroll
A noisy park walk on the Donald J. Lamoreaux Park Loop off of the Grand River in Kent County, MI.
Springtime Thunderstorm
A cleansing springtime thunderstorm in late May.
Chattering Frogs on a Breezy Summer Night
Frogs chatter on a breezy summer night in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Summertime on the Rockford Dam
Close-up sounds of the Rockford Dam.
Sunny Afternoon at Blanford Nature Center
Woodpeckers, dragonflies, peepers, and other small animals enjoy a sunny afternoon in a swampy area of the Blandford Nature Center.
Soothing Rainfall in a Cozy Neighborhood
Rain on the concrete in a cozy suburban neighborhood.
Classic West Michigan Spring Thunderstorm
Spring thunderstorms are back in West Michigan.
Welcome Back to Outdoor Sounds
Welcome back! Enjoy this rebroadcast of one of our most popular recordings to date.
Strong Streams Spring from the Winter Melt
Winter ice melts into strong spring streams in North America.
Solar Eclipse Disrupts Woodland Sounds
Woodland Sounds During a Solar Eclipse
Wind Chimes and Trees Dancing in the Spring Breeze
A blustery week in midwest Michigan provides a symphony of whistling winds and the song of wind chimes in the breeze.
The Birds of Lake Leota Trail (Millenium Park, Grandville, MI)
Geese, waterfowl, and woodland birds keep company on the trails alongside human hikers on Lake Leota Trail at Millennium Park.
Silence and Sunshine (10 hours)
Listen to this special, 10-hour extended-version of the popular episode that aired previously. Use for deep work, focus, rest, or sleep.
Windy Lake Michigan Waves at Camp Blodgett (West Olive, MI)
Wind-whipped waves off of ice-cold Lake Michigan as springtime buds.
February Snow Moon Backyard Bonfire
The February Snow Moon shines over a backyard bonfire in midwest Michigan.
Unseasonably Warm Winter Morning Neighborhood Stroll
An unseasonably warm February morning stroll in Midwest Michigan.