Parks & Travel

US Forest Service Public Affairs Specialist Reghan Cloudman provides an overview of Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland in northern Colorado. Known collectively as ARP, these public lands flank the Rocky Mountains and its foothills on both sides of the Continental Divide, and rank as the most-visited National Forest and Grassland for recreation in the nation, drawing over six million recreationists annually. Year-round recreational opportunities are abundant and include hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, fishing, skiing, and other winter sports. More at https://www.fs.usda.gov/arp Music on this episode is “High on a Mountain” by Shelley King - www.ShelleyKing.com Thank you to www.VisitGreeley.org for sponsoring this segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

the Big Blend Radio panel discussion focusing on the Chief Joseph Trail Ride with world champion horse trainer Christy Wood, Steve Taylor - CEO of Appaloosa Horse Club, and Andy Shaw and Ervin Gross - trail ride organizers and “wranglers”. More at www.Appaloosa.com Featured music is ‘Prayer for the Past’ from the album ‘As Things Could Be’ by Evren Ozan - www.OzanMusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jodi Canter, owner of Wanderlust Mark merchandise for National Park Junkies, shares her recent national park adventures including the dedication ceremony at Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, Missouri, and bear watching at Katmai National Park & Preserve in Southern Alaska. Plus, Steve Schneickert recalls the Hollywood History of movies filmed in Western National Parks, and featured music includes: “Wanderlust” by Aoede (Lisa Sniderman), and “Oh Alaska” by Robbie Boyd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.