Parks & Travel

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.

Winter in Pinnacles National Park - Park Ranger Beth Hudick on Big Blend Radio

From hiking and exploring trails, to bird watching, star gazing, caves and waterfalls, Park Ranger Elizabeth Hudick discusses winter activities at Pinnacles National Park in Central California. See: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/pinnacles-national-park/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio: Hilarie Larson - San Juan Islands, Washington

Nestled in the far northwestern corner of Washington State is a little slice of paradise. It’s a destination with no stoplights, where foodies forage and create memorable cuisine that defines farm to table and orchard to glass. Here, you can smell the Salish Sea, wander through wildflower-strewn prairies or a fanciful sculpture garden. This is where a pig led the way to diplomacy and a Hawaiian shepherd takes credit for naming the only town on the island. Welcome to San Juan Island, Washington. Travel, food and wine writer Hilarie Larson discusses the history and natural beauty of Washington's San Juan Islands, and San Juan Island National Historic Park. Read Hilarie's San Juan Island article here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/savor-the-salish-sea-historic-san-juan-island/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio: Artist Patricia Cummins & Lorenzo Vigil - Fort Union National Monument

Environmental artist and art educator Patricia Cummins talks about her art and National Parks Arts Foundation residency at Fort Union National Monument in New Mexico. Chief of Interpretation Lorenzo Vigil talks about the park's diverse history, and natural highlights. See www.PatCummins.com & www.NPS.gov/foun & www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artist Rose B. Simpson goes to Aztec Ruins & Chaco

Mixed media artist Rose B. Simpson talks about her art, and being the National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence at Aztec Ruins National Monument and Chaco Culture National Historical Park, both in Northern New Mexico. Nathan Hatfield, Chief of Interpretation for both park units, provides an overview of the history and natural elements preserved in the parks. Websites: www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org, www.RoseBSimpson.com, www.NPS.gov/azru and www.NPS.gov/chcu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hiking the Great Smoky Mountains

Travel writer Debbie Stones shares her adventures on Wildland Trekking’s 5-Day Smoky Mountains Hiking Experience, through one of the most naturally and culturally significant mountain landscapes in the country - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The adventure started in Ashville, North Carolina, where she also visited the Biltmore House & Gardens. See her article here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/hiking-the-great-smoky-mountains/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio Interview: John Heiner & Eva Eldridge - Fort Davis National Historic Site in Texas

John Heiner - Chief of Interpretation, and travel writer Eva Eldridge, discuss Fort Davis National Historic Site in West Texas, one of the best surviving examples of an Indian Wars' frontier military post in the Southwest. www.NPS.gov/foda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hollywood History of Western National Parks

Steve Schneickert recalls the Hollywood History of Classic Movies filmed in Western National Park units including: 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', 'The Shining', 'E.T., The Extra-terrestrial', and 'Into the Wild'. For more of Steve's Hollywood History segments, see: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/steve-schneickert-hollywood-history/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.