Parks & Travel

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.