The summer of 1916 saw the US engulfed in an oppressive heat wave. An epidemic of polio swept America’s major cities as America’s families huddled at home, pensively listening to news of “The Great War” and wondering if the USA would get drawn into the conflict. For those of means, the cool waters of theContinue reading “Red Tide Rising: The True Story of the 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Panic – Part 1 of 2 – 08”
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Dinosaur Boot Camp – 07
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”
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)”
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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