Grab your shovels, rock picks and brushes, because this episode we are headed to Dino Camp! Dinosaurs ruled the land in the Mesozoic Era, inhabiting every continent on earth. The secrets revealed by their fossils can enliven any journey, whether to one of our great science museums, or to one of the actual fossil digContinue reading “Dinosaur Boot Camp – 07”
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Night of the Grizzlies Part 2 of 2
The race to find the bears responsible for the attacks in August 1967 is in full swing. As rangers consider the events of the Night of the Grizzlies, they must grapple with park policies toward bear management and safety. Many of the reforms made to park practice are still in place today. For today’s knowledgeContinue reading “Night of the Grizzlies Part 2 of 2”
Night of the Grizzlies – One Terrifying Night in Glacier National Park That Changed America’s National Parks Forever (1/2)
Glacier National Park – the Crown of the Continent. Its jagged peaks, icy cirques and green valleys have drawn generations to experience one of the most beautiful places on earth. In 1967, the park was as popular as it had ever been. Visitation soared as Americans took a renewed interest in connecting with nature andContinue reading “Night of the Grizzlies – One Terrifying Night in Glacier National Park That Changed America’s National Parks Forever (1/2)”
What’s the Deal with Dugway? The Story of Utah’s Very Own Secret Military Testing Ground 01.04
Everyone has heard of Area-51, the classified facility operated by the United States government in the Nevada desert. But did you know that just an hour and half from Salt Lake City, Utah has a clandestine government complex of its own? Since 1942, the Dugway Proving Ground as well as the Utah Test and TrainingContinue reading “What’s the Deal with Dugway? The Story of Utah’s Very Own Secret Military Testing Ground 01.04”
Feeling Salty: The Great Salt Lake, Its Ancient Predecessor and the Island that Saved America’s Bison 01.03
Continuing on our Season One journey through Utah, we will consider the Salt Lake Valley. For some travelers, it can be nothing more than a spot to stock up on supplies or get a night’s rest before venturing on to one of Utah’s national parks. Don’t sleep on the GSL, though. The Great Salt LakeContinue reading “Feeling Salty: The Great Salt Lake, Its Ancient Predecessor and the Island that Saved America’s Bison 01.03”
Who Were the “Anasazi” Anyway? 01.02
In exploring the desert southwest, references to the “Anasazi” people are common. For some, the term may conjure up images of cliff dwellers, or creators of striking rock art. Many may associate their society with their sudden and swift disappearance – the so-called “Mystery of the Anasazi.” There is much more to this culture thanContinue reading “Who Were the “Anasazi” Anyway? 01.02″
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 01.01
The first episode in our first season, served up with a Utah theme to inform and inspire about the beehive state. We uncover the real story on two mythic figures of the Old West – Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid. From humble beginnings near Beaver, UT to heists and escapades that spanned Wyoming, IdahoContinue reading “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 01.01”
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