Episodes

Description: In episode 8.3 Bryan speaks with Joel Kane, seasonal park ranger and geologist at Grand Canyon National Park about how the Grand Canyon is one of the best geology classrooms in the world showing 2 billion years of geologic history visible to visitors. Discussion includes the following: · How was the canyon formed and why are we able to see so much of earth’s history (2:35) · Vishnu basement rocks at bottom of the Canyon and why named after Hindu God (3:56) · Plate tectonics and r...

Description: In episode 8.3 Bryan speaks with Joel Kane, seasonal park ranger and geologist at Grand Canyon National Park about how the Grand Canyon is one of the best geology classrooms in the world showing 2 billion years of geologic history visible to visitors. Discussion includes the following: · How was the canyon formed and why are we able to see so much of earth’s history (2:35) · Vishnu basement rocks at bottom of the Canyon and why named after Hindu God (3:56) · Plate tectonics and r...

Description: In episode 8.3 Bryan speaks with Joel Kane, seasonal park ranger and geologist at Grand Canyon National Park about how the Grand Canyon is one of the best geology classrooms in the world showing 2 billion years of geologic history visible to visitors. Discussion includes the following: · How was the canyon formed and why are we able to see so much of earth’s history (2:35) · Vishnu basement rocks at bottom of the Canyon and why named after Hindu God (3:56) · Plate tectonics and r...

Description: In episode 8.2, Bryan speaks about planning a trip for families to the Grand Canyon with Mike Buchheit, the Field Institute Director for the Grand Canyon Association, the nonprofit partner for Grand Canyon National Park. Mike helps run the Canyon Field School for underserved children, as well as the Field Institute, which offers family tours and hikes of the canyon. Discussion Includes: · About the Grand Canyon Association and Field Institute (2:11) · How to plan a trip for a fa...

Description: In episode 8.2, Bryan speaks about planning a trip for families to the Grand Canyon with Mike Buchheit, the Field Institute Director for the Grand Canyon Association, the nonprofit partner for Grand Canyon National Park. Mike helps run the Canyon Field School for underserved children, as well as the Field Institute, which offers family tours and hikes of the canyon. Discussion Includes: · About the Grand Canyon Association and Field Institute (2:11) · How to plan a trip for a fa...

Description: In episode 8.2, Bryan speaks about planning a trip for families to the Grand Canyon with Mike Buchheit, the Field Institute Director for the Grand Canyon Association, the nonprofit partner for Grand Canyon National Park. Mike helps run the Canyon Field School for underserved children, as well as the Field Institute, which offers family tours and hikes of the canyon. Discussion Includes: · About the Grand Canyon Association and Field Institute (2:11) · How to plan a trip for a fa...

Description: Bryan and Danielle talk about their family trip to the Grand Canyon at Christmas time with the grandparents. The kids also share their impressions of the Grand Canyon. We also briefly talk about Montezuma Castle National Monument, which we visited on our way back to the airport. Discussion includes the following: · Logistics (2:02) · Grand Canyon Lodging, South Rim (3:02) · The Rim Trail (6:44) · Grand Canyon Village (8:16) · Trail of Time (12:05) · Shuttle System (15:56) ·...

Description: Bryan and Danielle talk about their family trip to the Grand Canyon at Christmas time with the grandparents. The kids also share their impressions of the Grand Canyon. We also briefly talk about Montezuma Castle National Monument, which we visited on our way back to the airport. Discussion includes the following: · Logistics (2:02) · Grand Canyon Lodging, South Rim (3:02) · The Rim Trail (6:44) · Grand Canyon Village (8:16) · Trail of Time (12:05) · Shuttle System (15:56) ·...

Description: Bryan and Danielle talk about their family trip to the Grand Canyon at Christmas time with the grandparents. The kids also share their impressions of the Grand Canyon. We also briefly talk about Montezuma Castle National Monument, which we visited on our way back to the airport. Discussion includes the following: · Logistics (2:02) · Grand Canyon Lodging, South Rim (3:02) · The Rim Trail (6:44) · Grand Canyon Village (8:16) · Trail of Time (12:05) · Shuttle System (15:56) ·...

Description: In episode 7.5 Bryan speaks with lead coastal interpreter park ranger Jared Low about the wilderness of the Pacific coastline of Olympic National Park, what to see and do and a very special rescue effort. Discussion includes the following: · Description of coastal stretch of Olympic National Park (1:42) · Unique characteristics (4:12) · Marine species and tide pools (8:50) · Weather, swimming and sunbathing (13:31) · Endangered species and success story (16:52) · From south to...

Description: In episode 7.5 Bryan speaks with lead coastal interpreter park ranger Jared Low about the wilderness of the Pacific coastline of Olympic National Park, what to see and do and a very special rescue effort. Discussion includes the following: · Description of coastal stretch of Olympic National Park (1:42) · Unique characteristics (4:12) · Marine species and tide pools (8:50) · Weather, swimming and sunbathing (13:31) · Endangered species and success story (16:52) · From south to...

Description: In episode 7.5 Bryan speaks with lead coastal interpreter park ranger Jared Low about the wilderness of the Pacific coastline of Olympic National Park, what to see and do and a very special rescue effort. Discussion includes the following: · Description of coastal stretch of Olympic National Park (1:42) · Unique characteristics (4:12) · Marine species and tide pools (8:50) · Weather, swimming and sunbathing (13:31) · Endangered species and success story (16:52) · From south to...

Description: Bryan talks with park ranger Greg Marsh at Olympic National Park about Hurricane Ridge, why it is special and what to do when you visit. He also talks about the fun town of Port Angeles, his punk rock band and his annual spring family pilgrimage to see the whale migration. Discussion includes the following: · What is Hurricane Ridge and what makes it special (2:06) · Bicycling Hurricane Ridge Road (3:06) · Why is it called Hurricane Ridge (4:08) · How the forest changes with ele...

Description: Bryan talks with park ranger Greg Marsh at Olympic National Park about Hurricane Ridge, why it is special and what to do when you visit. He also talks about the fun town of Port Angeles, his punk rock band and his annual spring family pilgrimage to see the whale migration. Discussion includes the following: · What is Hurricane Ridge and what makes it special (2:06) · Bicycling Hurricane Ridge Road (3:06) · Why is it called Hurricane Ridge (4:08) · How the forest changes with ele...

Description: Bryan talks with park ranger Greg Marsh at Olympic National Park about Hurricane Ridge, why it is special and what to do when you visit. He also talks about the fun town of Port Angeles, his punk rock band and his annual spring family pilgrimage to see the whale migration. Discussion includes the following: · What is Hurricane Ridge and what makes it special (2:06) · Bicycling Hurricane Ridge Road (3:06) · Why is it called Hurricane Ridge (4:08) · How the forest changes with ele...

Description: Bryan talks with Rachel Berger, an interpretive park ranger at Olympic National Park about the Hoh Rainforest, why its special and what to do when you visit. Discussion includes the following: · What is the Hoh Rainforest and why are there rainforests in the Pacific Northwest? (2:15) · How did Hoh avoid being logged? (3:02) · How much rain does the Hoh Rainforest get? (3:50) · Description of Hoh Rainforest (4:31) · What’s a moss mat (6:08) · Description of ground cover (6:50...

Description: Bryan talks with Rachel Berger, an interpretive park ranger at Olympic National Park about the Hoh Rainforest, why its special and what to do when you visit. Discussion includes the following: · What is the Hoh Rainforest and why are there rainforests in the Pacific Northwest? (2:15) · How did Hoh avoid being logged? (3:02) · How much rain does the Hoh Rainforest get? (3:50) · Description of Hoh Rainforest (4:31) · What’s a moss mat (6:08) · Description of ground cover (6:50...

Description: Bryan talks with Rachel Berger, an interpretive park ranger at Olympic National Park about the Hoh Rainforest, why its special and what to do when you visit. Discussion includes the following: · What is the Hoh Rainforest and why are there rainforests in the Pacific Northwest? (2:15) · How did Hoh avoid being logged? (3:02) · How much rain does the Hoh Rainforest get? (3:50) · Description of Hoh Rainforest (4:31) · What’s a moss mat (6:08) · Description of ground cover (6:50...

Description: Bryan talks with Penny Wagner, Public Information Officer for Olympic National Park about how to navigate Olympic National Park and tips for a week-long family vacation. Discussion includes the following: How to spend 1 day at Olympic (2:44) Driving in the park and highway 101 rehabilitation (7:07) How to organize a week-long family trip (10:09) Understanding the cultural history of the park (18:48) Camping and lodging in Olympic (22:07) Multi-use trails (bikes, horses, whee...

Description: Bryan talks with Penny Wagner, Public Information Officer for Olympic National Park about how to navigate Olympic National Park and tips for a week-long family vacation. Discussion includes the following: How to spend 1 day at Olympic (2:44) Driving in the park and highway 101 rehabilitation (7:07) How to organize a week-long family trip (10:09) Understanding the cultural history of the park (18:48) Camping and lodging in Olympic (22:07) Multi-use trails (bikes, horses, whee...

Description: Bryan talks with Penny Wagner, Public Information Officer for Olympic National Park about how to navigate Olympic National Park and tips for a week-long family vacation. Discussion includes the following: How to spend 1 day at Olympic (2:44) Driving in the park and highway 101 rehabilitation (7:07) How to organize a week-long family trip (10:09) Understanding the cultural history of the park (18:48) Camping and lodging in Olympic (22:07) Multi-use trails (bikes, horses, whee...

Description: Bryan talks with his brother Dan about their trip to Olympic National Park in the fall of 2017. They discuss their highlights and challenges of visiting the park in the shoulder-season. Discussion includes the following: Dan’s ’84 Chevy (2:34) Lake Quinault Lodge (3:52) Enchanted Valley Hike to O’Reilly Creek-13miles (4:53) Ruby Beach (12:55) Hoh Rainforest (13:40) Firewood challenge (18:22) Bear canister challenge (19:53) Ozette (21:00) Sol Duc Hot Springs (27:30) Roose...

Description: Bryan talks with his brother Dan about their trip to Olympic National Park in the fall of 2017. They discuss their highlights and challenges of visiting the park in the shoulder-season. Discussion includes the following: Dan’s ’84 Chevy (2:34) Lake Quinault Lodge (3:52) Enchanted Valley Hike to O’Reilly Creek-13miles (4:53) Ruby Beach (12:55) Hoh Rainforest (13:40) Firewood challenge (18:22) Bear canister challenge (19:53) Ozette (21:00) Sol Duc Hot Springs (27:30) Roose...

Description: Bryan talks with his brother Dan about their trip to Olympic National Park in the fall of 2017. They discuss their highlights and challenges of visiting the park in the shoulder-season. Discussion includes the following: Dan’s ’84 Chevy (2:34) Lake Quinault Lodge (3:52) Enchanted Valley Hike to O’Reilly Creek-13miles (4:53) Ruby Beach (12:55) Hoh Rainforest (13:40) Firewood challenge (18:22) Bear canister challenge (19:53) Ozette (21:00) Sol Duc Hot Springs (27:30) Roose...