Parks & Travel

Global Park Adventures - Adam Roberts, Glynn Burrows, Jim Ostdick on Big Blend Radio

From Kenya to England and California to Canada, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station Park Travel Show is all about national parks, outdoor adventures, hiking and walking trails, wildlife encounters, conservation and campfire gatherings! Featured Guests include: - Adam M. Roberts “The Compassionate Conservationist” wildlife conservation expert- Glynn Burrows is a family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours UK- Jim “Palomino” Ostdick is a retired earth science teacher, and avid long-distance hiker, cyclist and author.Music on this episode is “Great Blue Sky” from the album “As Things Could Be” by Evren Ozan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Park Photographer Robert Decker on Big Blend Radio

Colorado based national park photographer Rob Decker discusses his national park travels, his photography career which includes studying under Ansel Adams, the Works Progress Administration’s Federal Art Project, and the organizations he supports. www.National-Park-Posters.comFeatured music on this episode is “Chaco” from the “12 X 6” album by the Tall Men Group. www.TallMenGroup.weebly.com Thank you National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode! www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pawnee National Grassland in Colorado - Reghan Cloudman on Big Blend Radio

Reghan Cloudman, US Forest Service Public Affairs, gives an overview of Pawnee National Grassland, a popular bird watching and recreational destination located 35 miles east of Fort Collins and 25 miles northeast of Greeley in Weld County, Colorado. Covering 193,060 acres of short grass plains, the Grassland is an internationally recognized birding area with outdoor activities that include hiking, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, stargazing and wildlife watching. More: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/pawnee-national-grassland/ Music on this episode is “Loving the Land” by singer-songwriter Wally Lawder - www.WallyLawder.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Park Travel & Photography - Big Blend Radio Party

From Yosemite and the Great Smoky Mountains to the Everglades and Saguaro National Park, this Big Blend Vacation Station' Radio Party is all about national parks, traveling, outdoor adventures, history and photography.Featured Guests include:- John DeGrazio - Founder of YExplore that offers Yosemite National Park Guided Hikes, Tours & Adventures; and Host of the Yosemite Can of Peaches radio show - Otis Harville - Award-winning landscape photographer and fine art printmaker, national park traveler, and author of the new e-book “The Great Smoky Mountains: A Peek Inside"- Sandra Ramos - National Park traveler, road tripper, history geek, photographer and publisher of the NationalParkPatchLady.com travelogue. Plus, Steve Schneickert recalls Hollywood History of National Parks, and featured music is "Loving the Land" by Tucson based singer-songwriter Wally Lawder. This episode was made possible by the National Parks Arts Foundation who provides unique artist-in-residence opportunities within National Parks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monolithic Devils Tower National Monument - Eva Eldridge on Big Blend Radio

Travel writer Eva Eldridge discusses her visit to Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming. Roch in Native American history and of geological interest, Devils Tower is America's first National Monument, thanks to the efforts of President Theodore Roosevelt. Read Eva's article on her experience, here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/monolithic-devils-tower-national-monument/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

California Condor Recovery in Pinnacles National Park - Alacia Welch on Big Blend Radio

Park Ranger Alacia Welch discusses the California Condor Recovery Program in Pinnacles National Park, located in Central California. Due to a number of factors, including lead poisoning, the California condor was close to extinction in the 1980s, reaching a low of 22 individuals. Over the last several decades, conservationists and scientists have committed themselves to saving the condor from extinction and reintroducing birds to the wild. As of December 2017, there are 435 condors both in the wild and in captivity. While this is good news, condors are still endangered due to high mortality from lead poisoning. Learn more about Pinnacles National Park, here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/pinnacles-national-park/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yellowstone & Grand Teton Adventure - Travel Writer Debbie Stone on Big Blend Radio

From the infamous Old Faithful Geyser and the magnificent Grand Teton Peak to watching bison and a variety of wildlife, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her summer hiking adventures in Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks, as well as the park gateway communities Cody and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Follow Debbie's travel stories, here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/deborah-stone-travel-destinations/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Biodiversity in Pinnacles National Park - Park Ranger Elizabeth Hudick

Park Ranger Elizabeth Hudick discusses the incredible ecological biodiversity and various habitats of Pinnacles National Park, which are home to over 140 birds species of birds, 49 mammals, 22 reptiles, 8 amphibians, 71 butterflies, 41 dragonflies and damselflies, more than 400 bee species! America's 59th National Park, Pinnacles is located in Central California. Learn more here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/pinnacles-national-park/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.