Best Park Ranger Amy Podcasts (2024)

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Art and Activism with Amy Martin 16:40

5d ago16:40

16:40

“It makes me want to work harder to protect it, just seeing both how alternatively resilient and fragile it is. I think the more I am connected, the more I want to work towards helping preserve it.” How do you protect the places you care about? In this episode, Amy Martin explores how photography became her medium for telling stories and helping to…

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Birding Along The Nile Delta 21:00

1M ago21:00

21:00

Welcome back to a special episode of Supernatural Park! After about a year hiatus, Park Ranger Amy is back to take you birding on the park's 2 year anniversary. Grab your favorite pair of sunglasses and follow her to the Nile Delta for the bi-annual migration! We will get to experience the sandhill crane migration in Nebraska, look for Bennu, a pho…

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Looking Down - Kevin Schindler's Time as Astronomer-In-Residence 27:39

2M ago27:39

27:39

Explore the parallels of time between the stars and rock formations at Grand Canyon with May 2023 Astronomer-In-Residence, Kevin Schindler. Kevin is the Historian and Public Information Officer at Lowell Observatory, where he’s worked for 28 years. Tune into this where Kevin shares about his time as Grand Canyon’s Astronomer-In-Residence, his insig…

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Strength Through Diversity with Superintendent Ed Keable 30:59

2M ago30:59

30:59

"I know that there are some people who think that if you tell particular stories, like LGBT stories, that that is divisive, but I think given the nature of the culture of the United States and how we have come to be, that each of those strands of narrative are threads in the fabric that make this country strong.” Join us for a conversation with Sup…

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Down to Bedrock with Kevin Fedarko 56:32

3M ago56:32

56:32

"The Canyon can be incredibly harsh and cruel... It will strip away all of your arrogance, all of your preconceived ideas about who you are, and what you think you have, and how much you think you know. And it will leave you staring at what's left, which in my case was not a lot." In 2015 Kevin Fedarko and Pete McBride set out to hike the length of…

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Canyon Connections with Amy Martin 19:20

4M ago19:20

19:20

Each person connects in different ways to special places in their life. Photographer Amy Martin’s connection to Grand Canyon started before she was even born. Her parents hiked to the bottom of the Canyon when her mom was six months pregnant with her, and again when she was six months old. She’s continued that tradition of going to the canyon with …

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Studying Grand Canyon with Dr Larry Stevens 38:35

5M ago38:35

38:35

Dr. Larry Stevens has spent over fifty years as a boatman and researcher trying to understand water and life in the Grand Canyon. In this time, he has explored much of the change in important river and spring ecosystems within the desert. On this episode of Behind the Scenery listen as Larry shares observations on insect life, healthy seeps and spr…

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First Voices - Gerald Lomaventema 24:49

6M ago24:49

24:49

"It's so big and vast and especially in that area by Desert View. That's where we have shrines, and we still observe those shrines during our important religious activities that we have here. It's still connected to us. Every part of that Canyon is a very important part of our religious activities.” Gerald Lomaventema is an award-winning silversmit…

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Wild River with Wayne Ranney 47:59

7M ago47:59

47:59

What’s it like to ride the rapids of the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park? Join noted geologist, book author, lecturer and guide Wayne Ranney, a veteran of over 100 Grand Canyon river trips, as he is interviewed on all-things Grand Canyon river rafting related. --- TRANSCRIPT: --- ♫ Soft guitar and singing: Wild River (Just Float m…

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Collaboration on the Colorado River with Rob Billerbeck 26:13

8M ago26:13

26:13

"This is the drier southwest, so it's not surprising this is the place where the effects of climate change are first really coming to a head. Do we pull together as a team? Do we figure out how to adapt? How to be able to balance water use between cities and agriculture, between different states? Or do we fail?" Rob Billerbeck is the Colorado River…

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Your Questions Answered 2 27:06

9M ago27:06

27:06

What's the best place to see sunset? What do I do if I get stung by a scorpion? What footwear will help me break Jim Walmsley's R2R2R FKT? You ask - we find the answers together! After google-ing what the most common questions people were asking about Grand Canyon in online searches, rangers Kate, Jeremy, and Brendan do their best to answer them. -…

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First Voices - Colleen Lucero 31:27

10M ago31:27

31:27

Colleen Lucero is the managing director of the Hopivewat Learning center and the founder of the Hopi Harvey Project, which preserves the stories of Hopi elders who worked for the Fred Harvey Company and helped to shape tourism at the Grand Canyon. On this episode, listen as Colleen shares stories about what inspired her robust career and speaks abo…

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First Voices - Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps Crew 663 37:25

11M ago37:25

37:25

The Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps is an indigenous nonprofit that completes conservation projects throughout the Southwest. We sat down with Crew 663, out of Zuni, New Mexico, to talk about the work that they had done, their connections to the Grand Canyon, and to learn about their culture and heritage and what motivates them in their work and…

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What Does Home Mean to You? 20:42

11M ago20:42

20:42

One day you are walking a quiet trail along the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, when suddenly you notice a small plastic box with a blank notebook inside. On the cover is this prompt: "What Does Home Mean to You?" After collecting over 400 journal entries, park rangers picked out some of the more interesting quotes, comments, thoughts, and…

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First Voices - Daniel Bulletts 16:58

1y ago16:58

16:58

Daniel Bulletts is the Cultural Resource Director for the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians and Director of the Southern Paiute Consortium. In this episode, Daniel shares his connections to the Canyon, his role in tribal monitoring river trips, and some of his trademark humor! --- TRANSCRIPT: --- Daniel: The name for the Grand Canyon means the world of…

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Dams Part 2: Damming a Sacred Space 42:29

1y ago42:29

42:29

“A big dam like that is holding back all the rain from coming in, because all that was supposed to go down to the ocean where our ancestors come back as moisture, as rain, any kind of precipitation. That’s our ancestors feeding us with the gift of life, which is water.” -Ronnie Cachini, Head Rain Priest, A:Shiwi (Pueblo of Zuni) This episode is ded…

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Hiking Misadventures with Nalini Ravindranath 35:05

1+ y ago35:05

35:05

"The outdoor narrative has for a long time has been the idea of rugged, strong, men conquering nature, and really it doesn't have to be that way. You can define what your outdoor space is and how you're going to interact with that space...That space belongs to you and you have the right recreate in the way that you want to...I think has to come fro…

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Bonus: Park Ranger Presentations 34:04

1+ y ago34:04

34:04

Welcome to a new program at Supernatural Park! Today we welcome Matías Valero from the podcast Twin Portals, to tell us about the art of story telling and his experience as a game master for the Duluth-based DND podcast. We'll get to know Matías, swear him in as a Supernatural Park Ranger, and learn a little bit about D&D and storytelling. So sit b…

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Notes from the Deep - Hiker Reflections from Havasupai Gardens 8:39

1+ y ago8:39

8:39

In 2018 a journal was hiked to Havasupai Gardens. A prompt asked hikers to take a moment to reflect. People filled the journal with drawings, poems, and stories. In this episode of Behind the Scenery, listen as visitors reflect on their experiences, what brought them to the Canyon, and what they will take away. This episode was recorded before the …

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The Qiivitoq and the Akhlut 21:23

1+ y ago21:23

21:23

Welcome back to Supernatural Park! We're exploring the Northeast Greenland National Park today and we're doing it by dog sled! Traditionally, dogsledding has been the best way to get around this land of ice, especially since there are no roads for miles, and no big cities for that matter either! We're going whale watching today, or rather Akhlut wa…

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The Mishipeshu 23:06

1+ y ago23:06

23:06

Welcome back to Supernatural Park! It's a new season at The Park and with it comes new creatures and new stories. Today we're sticking close to the shores of Lake Superior to talk about the Mishipeshu, a creature from Anishinaabe culture. Did you know before Pressie, there was the Mishipeshu? The underwater panther guards the Lake to stop humans fr…

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In the Backcountry with Rich Rudow 18:50

1+ y ago18:50

18:50

Ever wondered what secrets are hiding way down in the depths of Grand Canyon? That curiosity has driven Rich Rudow to spend over 1,000 nights below the rim. On the latest episode of the Behind the Scenery podcast, Rich talks about getting his start in backcountry hiking, canyoneering first descents, and his hopes for the future of Grand Canyon Nati…

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We are the Rangers (and Friends) 42:54

1+ y ago42:54

42:54

Have you ever contemplated a mid-life or post-retirement career change? What did you want to be when you grew up? Join us for a fun look into some park ranger careers and life at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park including the benefits and challenges. --- TRANSCRIPT: --- (Sung) We are the rangers, my friends And we’ll guard the park, till…

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Bonus: Campfire Stories Vol. 3 35:41

1+ y ago35:41

35:41

Happy Holidays! In this program I, Park Ranger Amy, will read tales and poetry of horror, terror, and creepiness. Grab your favorite drink, sit next to the fire, and don't feed the wildlife! The theme for Supernatural Park is titled "The Magic Forest" by Kevin Macleod at www.incomptech.com Special thanks to Belinda Brady, Olive Hyu, and Luke Hannon…

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First Voices - Autumn Gillard 15:39

1+ y ago15:39

15:39

Autumn Gillard is a descendent of the Cedar Band of Southern Paiutes and has been an important voice in the Inter-Tribal Working Group. This group works very closely with Grand Canyon National Park and is made up of many voices from the associated tribes. They are responsible for helping the park with management decisions, Indigenous representation…

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Bonus: Campfire Stories Vol. 2 12:55

1+ y ago12:55

12:55

It's the end of November and with it comes the second bonus episode of Campfire Stories. In this program I, Park Ranger Amy, will read tales and poetry of horror, terror, and creepiness. Grab your favorite drink, sit next to the fire, and don't feed the wildlife! The theme for Supernatural Park is titled "The Magic Forest" by Kevin Macleod at www.i…

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Bonus: Campfire Stories Vol. 1 17:10

2y ago17:10

17:10

Happy Halloween! Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Park's new monthly program, Campfire Stories. In this program I, Park Ranger Amy, will read tales and poetry of horror, terror, and creepiness. Grab your favorite drink, sit next to the fire, and don't feed the wildlife! The theme for Supernatural Park is titled "The Magic Forest" by Kevin Ma…

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First Voices - Mae Franklin 18:09

2y ago18:09

18:09

Mae Franklin has worked for the U.S. Forest Service, the Cameron Chapter of the Navajo Nation, the Grand Canyon Inter-Tribal Working Group, and she works on issues like food sovereignty and cultural preservation in her community. Learn more about Mae and her connection to the Grand Canyon in this episode of Behind the Scenery. --- TRANSCRIPT: --- J…

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The Bunyip (Part 2) and the Yara Ma Yha Who 18:09

2y ago18:09

18:09

Wake up visitor! It's morning and we're hitting the trail to look for the bunyip again. This creature is known to be nocturnal so who knows if we will find it? Grab your umbrella in case of danger, stick to the trail, and don't feed the wildlife! A HUGE thank you to everyone who listened, downloaded, and rated the podcast and followed me on social …

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Tiddalik the Frog and The Bunyip (Part 1) 21:50

2y ago21:50

21:50

Welcome back Visitor! Take in that amazing fall view of the Northshore and set your sights for spring. We're hiking to south east Australia to learn about Tiddalik the Frog and the Bunyip that comes from Australia's First Nations Peoples. Hopefully you don't have anywhere to be but if you do, you won't be gone long. What may seem like an overnight …

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Announcing Campfire Stories! 1:05

2y ago1:05

1:05

Hello visitor! It’s Park Ranger Amy here wishing you a happy International Podcast Day and to give an exciting announcement! The Park would like to formally invite you to a new program! On the last day of every month, Supernatural Park will host a new bonus episode called Campfire Stories. Bring your favorite beverage and snack and gather around th…

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The Honey Island Swamp Monster and the Rougarou 19:43

2y ago19:43

19:43

Laissez les bon temps rouler! We're travelling through the bayous of Louisiana in search of the Honey Island Swamp Monster and the Rougarou; Louisiana's very own werewolf. While we ponder our place in the world, we'll learn the challenges the Mississippi River Delta faces and how wolves have been perceived throughout history. Stick to the trail (or…

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Dragon Turtles, Kun Peng, and Jiaoren 18:38

2y ago18:38

18:38

Welcome back visitor! Today will be easy as it requires no hiking. Just enjoying a nice, relaxing ride on a dragon turtle, who has kindly offered to take us to the South China Sea. We'll be looking for the jiaoren, the Chinese mermaids who cry pearls instead of tears. And we may just run in to an unexpected surprise on the way! Sources Cited: Alan …

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Bugbears, Major Oak, and the Crocotta 33:30

2y ago33:30

33:30

Welcome back visitor! Today we head into Sherwood forest where we visit one of the oldest oak trees in England, Major Oak. Then we'll head into the Harenna Forest in Ethiopia and the Dehing Patkai Rainforest of India. Hopefully we won't run into any bugbears on the way! Today's lunchbreak is a short story titled "The Gnarly Oak" written by Thomas S…

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The Loveland Frog Man 12:13

2y ago12:13

12:13

Put on your hiking boots and long sleeved shirt and pants; we're heading into the wetlands of Loveland, Ohio. Today we're on the search for the Loveland Frogman and we'll discuss the anatomical similarities it shares with regular frogs. How far do you think this cryptid can jump? Welcome to Supernatural Park! Sources: Dalea, Natalie. “The Strange C…

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Pressie the Lake Superior Monster 12:26

2y ago12:26

12:26

Welcome to Supernatural Park! Here you'll find all sorts of creatures that can be read about in myth, legend, and folklore. If it's the popular Bigfoot you're interested in or the adorable, lesser known carbuncle you're anxious to see you're sure to find them here. Please follow just a few rules we have as we guide you along: 1. Stick to the trail …

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Cruzando el Cañón 28:45

2+ y ago28:45

28:45

How does it feel to cross the canyon? In our first episode of this podcast in Spanish, listen to the experience of a ranger who hikes across Grand Canyon from rim to rim. When have you fulfilled your dream? ¿Qué se siente al cruzar el cañón? En nuestro primer episodio de este podcast en español, escuche la experiencia de una guardaparques que recor…

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Tales of a Water Bottle - What sticks with you? 41:22

2+ y ago41:22

41:22

How do you remember important life moments? People often of preserve memories through physical objects like stamps, photographs, artwork, stickers, or other collectibles. The stickers on ranger Hannah's water bottle commemorate the experiences that lead to her first Park Service job on the North Rim of Grand Canyon. Listen to her story in the lates…

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Favorite Layers of Grand Canyon 17:46

2+ y ago17:46

17:46

Never take this place for "granite" again! Geology impacts every part of the human experience of Grand Canyon. People as diverse as the colorful cliffs have discovered secrets in stone. Come listen to their discoveries within layers of Grand Canyon. Are you open to being rocked by the canyon? --- TRANSCRIPT: --- CEILI: So here we are, sitting at th…

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It's All About the Bike 26:52

2+ y ago26:52

26:52

What is your favorite way to experience a place? For ranger Dave, it's all about the bike. In this edition of Behind the Scenery, join Dave as he explores what makes cycling at Grand Canyon such a unique experience and interviews experts about the best (and safest) ways to enjoy the park by bike. --- TRANSCRIPT: --- (Ok Lett’er Rip) Hi, I’m Ranger …

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Butterfly Effect: citizens count! 18:47

2+ y ago18:47

18:47

Grand canyon is a colorful place, but the creatures who live hear are just as dazzling Listen in to learn more about some of Grand Canyonb's most colorful characters and how they contribute to the community of life in the canyon and your backyard at home. --- TRANSCRIPT: --- Kid: Wait what is the net? Robb: This is for catching butterflies and then…

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Theodore Roosevelt: A Complicated Legacy 21:03

3y ago21:03

21:03

No one is infallible, not our heroes, not our leaders, not even those who pioneered for the preservation of the natural world. President Theodore Roosevelt left a complex legacy. While he helped to create the National Park Service and set out to protect and preserve public lands, he excluded Indigenous voices. What would it be like to sit down and …

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Dude, It's Just a Rock 19:36

3y ago19:36

19:36

A small piece of Vishnu Shist nestled near the Colorado River for perhaps millions of years. Until it caught the eye of one 17 year old with an impressive rock collection. His story begins with carrying his rocky burden out of the canyon and follows his rocky path to the edge of redemption. It’s the story of a young man becoming a ranger. It's ever…

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Adam Schallau: Capturing the Canyon 16:34

3y ago16:34

16:34

Adam Schallau never imagined what he thought was his one and only visit to Grand Canyon would lead to a decade of photographing the canyon, rim to river. Asking "How much more could there be?" he was surprised by the wonderful perspective Grand Canyon reveals when you looking behind the lens. Join a professional photographer to learn pro tips about…

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In the Field with Emergency Services Volunteer Bob Derr 11:40

3y ago11:40

11:40

Have you ever wondered what it's like to volunteer at a National Park? Bob Derr has been volunteering on the North Rim of Grand Canyon for six years in emergency services. Join us as we discuss his time here and and the value of volunteering. --- TRANSCRIPT: --- Bob Derr: My name is Bob Derr, my wife Lori here, we’re volunteers here for Grand Canyo…

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Your Questions Answered 17:52

3+ y ago17:52

17:52

You ask - we find the answers together! After google-ing what were the most common questions people ask about Grand Canyon in online searches, rangers Kate and Brendan chat about common interests in the park. --- TRANSCRIPT: --- Kate: [00:00:00] My name is Kate and I'm a Canyon District Interpretation ranger. [00:00:04] Brendan: [00:00:04] My name …

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Canyon Kinetics 16:32

3+ y ago16:32

16:32

How can you prepare for a hike into Grand Canyon? Explore the ups and downs of canyon hiking on the human body. Preventive Search and Rescue A.K.A. “PSAR” about share how you can best prepare your body to get ready for a long hike. --- TRANSCRIPT: --- CANYON KINETICS – Transcript L: Leslie Grove - unnamed hikers B: Brendan Oates A: Anna Marini S: S…

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What to eat in the Heat 22:51

3+ y ago22:51

22:51

Planning a hike into Grand Canyon? What should you feed your body for strenuous exercise in a hot, dry climate? Preventive Search and Rescue rangers share their favorite trail snacks and pro tips how on to avoid a sufferfest in the heat. Explore how to fuel your body for the beautiful challenges of hiking in canyon country. --- TRANSCRIPT: --- WHAT…

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Bison - Learning Sustainability with an American Icon 37:51

3+ y ago37:51

37:51

How can a diverse set of skills be used to solve complex problems? This episode explores the uniqueness of the North Rim bison herd, and what it takes to implement a bison management plan that prioritizes a healthy ecosystem. --- TRANSCRIPT: --- Bison: American Icon Transcript Jesse: Grand Canyon, where hidden forces shape our ideas, beliefs, and e…

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Dams Part One: Dams Alter the River 47:43

3+ y ago47:43

47:43

Welcome to the water world at the bottom of a mile-high desert! In today’s episode, we'll explore how the Glen Canyon Dam changed the Colorado River through one story about wildlife struggling to survive in a damned world. The big picture of development invites you to consider ongoing inquiries about how to balance the stuff you need with the life …

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