Episodes

Description: Bryan talks to Bailey Schofield of Zion Adventure Company about the company’s services (2:00), back-country hikes and canyoneering (6:26), kid-friendly hikes (18:45), being prepared for hiking the Narrows (22:30), differences between Zion’s east side and main canyon area (33:49), and visiting Zion in different seasons (38:18). Resources: Zion adventure company http://www.zionadventures.com Backpacking permits https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/backpackingpermits.htm The Subway h...

Description: Bryan talks to Bailey Schofield of Zion Adventure Company about the company’s services (2:00), back-country hikes and canyoneering (6:26), kid-friendly hikes (18:45), being prepared for hiking the Narrows (22:30), differences between Zion’s east side and main canyon area (33:49), and visiting Zion in different seasons (38:18). Resources: Zion adventure company http://www.zionadventures.com Backpacking permits https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/backpackingpermits.htm The Subway h...

Description: Bryan talks to Bailey Schofield of Zion Adventure Company about the company’s services (2:00), back-country hikes and canyoneering (6:26), kid-friendly hikes (18:45), being prepared for hiking the Narrows (22:30), differences between Zion’s east side and main canyon area (33:49), and visiting Zion in different seasons (38:18). Resources: Zion adventure company http://www.zionadventures.com Backpacking permits https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/backpackingpermits.htm The Subway h...

Description: Bryan talks with his friend Dave about their trip to Zion National Park. Dave describes the Scenic Drive (4:46). They discuss observations and lessons they learned on the hikes they did, including Emerald Pools (8:10), The Narrows (13:50), Watchman (23:42), Angels Landing (27:08), Pa’rus trail (44:35) and Kolob Canyon (46:40). Lastly they discuss Watchman Campground (50:24) Resources: Cliffrose Lodge https://cliffroselodge.com Zion National Park https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm Zi...

Description: Bryan talks with his friend Dave about their trip to Zion National Park. Dave describes the Scenic Drive (4:46). They discuss observations and lessons they learned on the hikes they did, including Emerald Pools (8:10), The Narrows (13:50), Watchman (23:42), Angels Landing (27:08), Pa’rus trail (44:35) and Kolob Canyon (46:40). Lastly they discuss Watchman Campground (50:24) Resources: Cliffrose Lodge https://cliffroselodge.com Zion National Park https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm Zi...

Description: Bryan talks with his friend Dave about their trip to Zion National Park. Dave describes the Scenic Drive (4:46). They discuss observations and lessons they learned on the hikes they did, including Emerald Pools (8:10), The Narrows (13:50), Watchman (23:42), Angels Landing (27:08), Pa’rus trail (44:35) and Kolob Canyon (46:40). Lastly they discuss Watchman Campground (50:24) Resources: Cliffrose Lodge https://cliffroselodge.com Zion National Park https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm Zi...

This is the second of 2 parts on Shenandoah’s History, which will end our series on Shenandoah National Park. We hear from 3 historians: Sara Gregg from the University of Kansas focuses on land use policy. Katrina Powell at Virginia Tech researched letters written by families displaced due to the parks creation. Audrey Horning is an Anthropology and Archeology Professor at William and Mary in Virginia. She conducted a multi-year Survey of Rural Mountain Settlements in the Virginia Blue Ridge fro...

This is the second of 2 parts on Shenandoah’s History, which will end our series on Shenandoah National Park. We hear from 3 historians: Sara Gregg from the University of Kansas focuses on land use policy. Katrina Powell at Virginia Tech researched letters written by families displaced due to the parks creation. Audrey Horning is an Anthropology and Archeology Professor at William and Mary in Virginia. She conducted a multi-year Survey of Rural Mountain Settlements in the Virginia Blue Ridge fro...

This is the second of 2 parts on Shenandoah’s History, which will end our series on Shenandoah National Park. We hear from 3 historians: Sara Gregg from the University of Kansas focuses on land use policy. Katrina Powell at Virginia Tech researched letters written by families displaced due to the parks creation. Audrey Horning is an Anthropology and Archeology Professor at William and Mary in Virginia. She conducted a multi-year Survey of Rural Mountain Settlements in the Virginia Blue Ridge fro...

This is the first of 2 parts on Shenandoah’s History. We hear from 3 historians: Sara Gregg from the University of Kansas focuses on land use policy. Katrina Powell at Virginia Tech researched letters written by families displaced due to the parks creation. Audrey Horning is an Anthropology and Archeology Professor at William and Mary in Virginia. She conducted a multi-year Survey of Rural Mountain Settlements in the Virginia Blue Ridge from 1995-1998. In Part 1 we hear how a park came to Shenan...

This is the first of 2 parts on Shenandoah’s History. We hear from 3 historians: Sara Gregg from the University of Kansas focuses on land use policy. Katrina Powell at Virginia Tech researched letters written by families displaced due to the parks creation. Audrey Horning is an Anthropology and Archeology Professor at William and Mary in Virginia. She conducted a multi-year Survey of Rural Mountain Settlements in the Virginia Blue Ridge from 1995-1998. In Part 1 we hear how a park came to Shenan...

This is the first of 2 parts on Shenandoah’s History. We hear from 3 historians: Sara Gregg from the University of Kansas focuses on land use policy. Katrina Powell at Virginia Tech researched letters written by families displaced due to the parks creation. Audrey Horning is an Anthropology and Archeology Professor at William and Mary in Virginia. She conducted a multi-year Survey of Rural Mountain Settlements in the Virginia Blue Ridge from 1995-1998. In Part 1 we hear how a park came to Shenan...

Description Danielle talks with Ann and Rob Simpson, biologists and photographers, about their nature guides for the National Parks (0:40), the diverse ecosystem of Shenandoah National Park (4:14), wildflowers, orchids and threats to plants (12:10), birds (24:19), butterflies (35:15), wildlife (39:43), and the endemic Shenandoah Salamander found no where else in the world (46:35). Related Links Nature Guide books by Ann and Rob Simpson http://www.annrobsimpson.com/books/ Shenandoah National Park...

Description Danielle talks with Ann and Rob Simpson, biologists and photographers, about their nature guides for the National Parks (0:40), the diverse ecosystem of Shenandoah National Park (4:14), wildflowers, orchids and threats to plants (12:10), birds (24:19), butterflies (35:15), wildlife (39:43), and the endemic Shenandoah Salamander found no where else in the world (46:35). Related Links Nature Guide books by Ann and Rob Simpson http://www.annrobsimpson.com/books/ Shenandoah National Park...

Description Danielle talks with Ann and Rob Simpson, biologists and photographers, about their nature guides for the National Parks (0:40), the diverse ecosystem of Shenandoah National Park (4:14), wildflowers, orchids and threats to plants (12:10), birds (24:19), butterflies (35:15), wildlife (39:43), and the endemic Shenandoah Salamander found no where else in the world (46:35). Related Links Nature Guide books by Ann and Rob Simpson http://www.annrobsimpson.com/books/ Shenandoah National Park...

Description: Danielle first talks with Sally Hurlbert, who has been with the National Park Service in Shenandoah for 21 years. Sally describes the layout of the park (0:52), the four types of hikes available and recommended hikes (2:28), other activities available (12:34), who visits the park (16:21), volunteer opportunities (19:04) and relationship with the community (19:55). Danielle’s second guest is her good friend Amy, who frequently camps and hikes in Shenandoah National Park with her husb...

Description: Danielle first talks with Sally Hurlbert, who has been with the National Park Service in Shenandoah for 21 years. Sally describes the layout of the park (0:52), the four types of hikes available and recommended hikes (2:28), other activities available (12:34), who visits the park (16:21), volunteer opportunities (19:04) and relationship with the community (19:55). Danielle’s second guest is her good friend Amy, who frequently camps and hikes in Shenandoah National Park with her husb...

Description: Danielle first talks with Sally Hurlbert, who has been with the National Park Service in Shenandoah for 21 years. Sally describes the layout of the park (0:52), the four types of hikes available and recommended hikes (2:28), other activities available (12:34), who visits the park (16:21), volunteer opportunities (19:04) and relationship with the community (19:55). Danielle’s second guest is her good friend Amy, who frequently camps and hikes in Shenandoah National Park with her husb...

Danielle and Bryan talk about 3 trips taken to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia in 2016 with their 2 young children. Bryan describes Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive and gives a brief history of the park (0:52). They talk about the astronomy program including a guest interview with their oldest daughter (5:41), staying at the cabins at Big Meadows Lodge (12:01), ranger programs (20:09), bear sightings (21:10), and both daughters talk about monarch butterfly volunteer program (23:37). ...

Danielle and Bryan talk about 3 trips taken to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia in 2016 with their 2 young children. Bryan describes Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive and gives a brief history of the park (0:52). They talk about the astronomy program including a guest interview with their oldest daughter (5:41), staying at the cabins at Big Meadows Lodge (12:01), ranger programs (20:09), bear sightings (21:10), and both daughters talk about monarch butterfly volunteer program (23:37). ...

Danielle and Bryan talk about 3 trips taken to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia in 2016 with their 2 young children. Bryan describes Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive and gives a brief history of the park (0:52). They talk about the astronomy program including a guest interview with their oldest daughter (5:41), staying at the cabins at Big Meadows Lodge (12:01), ranger programs (20:09), bear sightings (21:10), and both daughters talk about monarch butterfly volunteer program (23:37). ...

Bryan talks with Christopher Barr about Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC and Great Falls Park in Maryland and Virginia. Their discussion includes hikes to do with kids, spring spawning runs and gold mines. Mr. Barr is a lawyer in Washington, DC with interests in hiking, nature, history and paleontology. He is the author of the website, DCfossils.org that talks about fossils found in architecture around our nation’s capital.

Bryan talks with Christopher Barr about Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC and Great Falls Park in Maryland and Virginia. Their discussion includes hikes to do with kids, spring spawning runs and gold mines. Mr. Barr is a lawyer in Washington, DC with interests in hiking, nature, history and paleontology. He is the author of the website, DCfossils.org that talks about fossils found in architecture around our nation’s capital.

Bryan talks with Christopher Barr about Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC and Great Falls Park in Maryland and Virginia. Their discussion includes hikes to do with kids, spring spawning runs and gold mines. Mr. Barr is a lawyer in Washington, DC with interests in hiking, nature, history and paleontology. He is the author of the website, DCfossils.org that talks about fossils found in architecture around our nation’s capital.