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National Parks Traveler is the world's top-rated, editorially independent, nonprofit media organization dedicated to covering national parks and protected areas on a daily basis. Traveler offers readers and listeners a unique multimedia blend of news, feature content, debate, and discussion all tied to national parks and protected areas.
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Voices of Greater Yellowstone

Greater Yellowstone Coalition

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The wild heart of North America - the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem - is home to vast landscapes, roaring rivers, iconic wildlife, and diverse communities. What kind of threats face this remarkable place, and how can we ensure its protection? Join us to hear the stories of those who love this wild ecosystem. Presented by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, an organization dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: https:// ...
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Bison Jam

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Bison Jam is a podcast that covers wide ranging topics from Yellowstone National Park and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The podcast is hosted by Hugo Sindelar, an assistant professor of film at Montana State University. Learn more about the podcast here: http://bisonjam.com/
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In Dear Bob and Sue, authors Matt and Karen Smith share stories of their travels to all of the U.S. National Park as well as other spectacular public lands. From adventures gone awry to memorable moments and Q&As from readers, get to know the couple behind the books and get inspired to go on some adventures of your own.
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Everything Everywhere Daily

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media

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Learn something new every day! Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Gary is an accomplished world traveler, travel photographer, and polymath. Topics covered include history, science, mathematics, anthropology, archeology, geography, and culture. Past history episodes have dealt with ancient Rome, Phoenicia, Persia, Greece, Chi ...
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Your host reveals tips on how to save Money and Time during your Yellowstone vacation with over 60 years of personal experience in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and his family has been visiting the area since 1919. Learn about alternative airports you can fly into to save money on flights as well as money saving Lodging tips where you can stay for less than $100.00 per night right outside of Yellowstone Park saving you thousands of dollars on your Yellowstone vacation before you ...
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Wyoming’s best adventure starts in Wind River Country. Located in western Wyoming, just beyond Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Teton Mountains, Wind River Country is the place to go to get away from the crowds. Unplug, unwind and find room to roam in Dubois, Hudson, Lander, Riverton, Shoshoni or on the Wind River Indian Reservation, the only Reservation in the Cowboy State
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Dive into the natural splendour and beauty of one of the world's greatest national parks as you embark on a journey through Yellowstone's history. From the delicate balance of an ecosystem and humanity's impact to the geological features and vibrant hydrothermal pools, join us as we explore a legacy.
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Alaska Uncovered Podcast

Jennie Thwing Flaming and Jay Flaming

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Welcome to the Alaska Uncovered Podcast with your host, Jennie Thwing Flaming. Jennie brings you accurate, helpful and entertaining information about Alaska Travel and Life in Alaska. Guests include Alaska travel experts and Alaska business owners, guides and interesting Alaskans. Jennie is a born and raised Seattleite, a former Alaskan and spends several weeks in Alaska each year. She’s an experienced tour guide, a field editor for the Milepost and the Founder of the Alaska and Washington t ...
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Yellowstone, the worlds first national park! Have you been? This podcast is about to take you into the worlds first national park. With interviews from professionals to details about specific locations, get ready for your first trip or prepare to visit again. Get first hand information on the wildlife, history, and geology from a professional guide, Adam Brubaker your host. Adam is a family man, photographer, naturalist, and Yellowstone guide with a passion for Yellowstone and the nature tha ...
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What happens in National Parks after dark? Park Rats Podcast is a show chronicling the lives of people who live and work in the National Parks as well as addressing the little known secrets and stories one park at a time. New episodes every Tuesday!
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National Park Service Oral History

National Park Service Oral History

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Interested in what it's like to be born in the middle of a Yellowstone winter or raised in the heart of Yosemite Valley? Curious about the inner workings of parks or how people establish careers with the National Park Service? Hear firsthand accounts from former and current National Park Service employees that celebrate the history of our national parks and the role they've played in lives around the world. Thanks to the Association of National Park Rangers Oral History Project for making ma ...
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Exploregonians

Jordan and Katie

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Trapped in a village on Thailand's tallest mountain! Kicked off an Italian train! Evacuated from Yellowstone National Park! Join couple Katie and Jordan as they recount travel stories from across four continents over the course of a decade and the mishaps they always seem to get into.
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Parks' Fly Shop is located in Gardiner, Montana, at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park. This podcast primarily features timely fishing tips and fishing reports for the Yellowstone region, but will also include fishing reports from more distant locations, fly tying tips, general fly fishing tips, and conservation news and issues. If you'd like to see a certain topic covered, please contact us.
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Are You Afraid of the Park?

Are You Afraid of the Park?

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Are You Afraid of the Park? is a podcast with two former park rangers who talk about myths, legends and lore in national and state parks. Pour yourself a drink, maybe roast some s'mores and listen to some spooky stories!
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Join our guides and guests as they reminisce about their recent holidays around the world. Speyside Wildlife, est. 1991 is a wildlife tour operator based in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Speyside Wildlife has over 30 years’ experience in organising wildlife watching experiences for a wide variety of wildlife watchers, from the dedicated wildlife enthusiast, to those who simply wish to include some wildlife-watching as part of their holiday. Whether you’ve always wanted to see Pine ...
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Parks

Mary Mathis, Cody Nelson

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A podcast on the truth about the creation of U.S. National Parks, retold by Indigenous voices. Parks is about the Indigenous people who lived, hunted, and created communities on U.S. public lands, living reciprocally with nature for centuries before settler-colonists arrived. It’s about the racism, violence, and lies perpetrated by colonizers and the federal government as they dispossessed land from Native people not long ago. On this podcast, you'll hear Indigenous perspectives on what’s ha ...
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What does the average day of a National Park Ranger look like? With 429 individual units managed by the National Park Service throughout the country, this question can have a variety of differing answers, depending who you ask and where you ask. Host Trevor Lind seeks to find these answers through his travels, as well as explore the lesser-known NPS locations that share the same captivation and charm as our larger National Parks. Tune in to hear the diverse and unique experiences of the Rang ...
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True Hauntings

Anne Rzechowicz and Renata Daniel

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Acclaimed ghost hunters Anne and Renata delve into high profile paranormal cases to investigate the stories and inconsistencies behind the reported hauntings. Many of these cases have had world wide coverage and some are not so well known. Each case features the history of the site, the alleged hauntings as told by witnesses or reported in newspapers, articles and books and then Anne and Renata look for the juicy extra hidden facts to tell you what they think is really going on. Anne and Ren ...
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Biography of a Grizzly

Ernest Thompson Seton

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"The life of a wild animal always has a tragic end," as Ernest Thompson Seton said. This is the story of Metitsi Wahb, born a playful cub, orphaned young by the murder of his mother, his brothers and sister, raising himself surrounded by enemies, and growing to the fiercest creature anywhere in his vast range -- though showing himself a gentleman in the Yellowstone National Park. And finally, he is laid low by a smaller, more cunning enemy, and defeated in the end by age and injury. "The lif ...
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Crime Off the Grid is a podcast about true crime stories from our National Parks and other wild places. All of our guests and co-hosts, bring years of experience working in National Parks, National Forests and other wild places. Our guests are rangers, investigators, prosecutors, victim specialists, and other first responders who have dedicated their careers to justice and safety in places off the grid. Join the hosts and me where we discuss cases, listen to Ranger Tales; real rangers tellin ...
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WILDERNESS AND WILDLIFE is a series of recorded half-hour interviews with wildlife experts, activists, government representatives, academics, non-profit organization executives and others, focusing on North American wildlife and their mountain, forest and marine habitats -advocating the saving of animals, birds and other creatures and the environments that are of importance for their survival and enhancement. Listen to this WILDERNESS AND WILDLIFE podcast to hear about Grizzlies and Bison, O ...
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Wilderness Podcast

Wilderness Podcast

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Wilderness Podcast's mission is to spread contextual awareness surrounding wilderness issues and ideals by helping to facilitate a more in-depth appreciation through long form interviews with subject area experts. Wilderness Podcast is a conservation-based passion project.
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Just Trek Podcast

Justin "Justroc" Rimon

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Do you love adventure and the great outdoors? Then give this adventure podcast a listen and hear transformational conversations and stories from inspirational hikers, outdoor entrepreneurs, solo world travelers, environmentalists, writers, and creatives from the LA + SoCal community and beyond. Learns tips & tricks for exploring, life lessons from our guests, discover new places to explore, and how spending time in nature can improve your mental health. We aim to inspire, motivate, and eleva ...
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Discover the Treasure State Under the Big Sky! Montana Road Trippin’ is a fun weekly 25-30 minute travel show helping you to learn about unique places to visit and the best road trips you can take all across Montana.
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Field Recordings NYC

Field Recordings NYC

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FR NYC is working to archive the many sounds of New York City, large and small. It is far too easy to be caught up by the speed of New York and forget about all there is to appreciate surrounding us at any given moment. This project's goal is to remind us to step aside on occasion and center ourselves. Even the busiest of cities can seem incredibly calm from a distance. Contact: fieldrecordingsnyc@gmail.com
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The science that is needed to conserve everything from alpine meadows to great white sharks is covered here as we interview young and seasoned scientists that are passionate about their profession and what they are studying. The podcast is hosted by the Department of Ecology at Montana State University in beautiful Bozeman, Montana (the views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Ecology or Montana State University).
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Tī o̍h Tâi-gí ê kòe-têng tiong hi-bāng ē-sái sú-iōng ka-kī ê bó-gí lâi thó-lūn ka-kī ū hèng-chhù ê tāi-chì, pau-hâm tān-sī bô hān-chè tī bûn-hòa, gē-su̍t, im-ga̍k, tiān-iáⁿ, le̍k-sú, tiat-ha̍k, gí-giân, má ē ū chú-chia̍h téng-téng ê thó-lūn. While I started to learn Tâigí (Taiwanese), I hope to be able to use my native language and discuss things I am interested in, including but not limited to culture, art, music, movies, history, philosophy and cooking too. Tī 學台語 ê 過程中希望會使使用家己 ê 母語來練習順紲討論 ...
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Welcome to Sweeping Up Sweepstakes! A podcast and YouTube channel all about sweepstakes, contests, and giveaways. Learn how to enter sweepstakes, how to enter contests, how to enter giveaways, learn tips and tricks to increase your chances of winning sweepstakes, winning contests, winning giveaways, and hear about prizes that I've won as well as by other listeners. #Winning Learn more about popular giveaways from HGTV, PCH, and etc. Learn how to win prizes, win a Grand Prize, win a car, win ...
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Send us a Text Message. Yellowstone National Park holds the distinction of being the United States' first national park. What does it mean to be the first? What was a national park in the 19th Century, and does it hold the same definition today? We’ll answer those questions and more as we dive into how Yellowstone became the park we know and love t…
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Located in the state of Wyoming and a little bit of Montana and Idaho lies one of the world’s greatest national parks on Earth: Yellowstone. In the 19th century, Yellowstone was declared the first national park in the world. However, what makes Yellowstone special actually dates back millions of years. The geologic circumstances that led to the cre…
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Yellowstone National Park, established on March 1, 1872, holds the distinction of being the first national park in the world. Its creation marked a pivotal moment in the conservation movement, setting a precedent for the preservation of natural landscapes and wildlife for future generations. Historical Context and Founding Figures The journey towar…
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In this month's National Park News Round-Up, we're sharing the story of how Yellowstone rangers stopped a plot for an independence day mass shooting, a string of heat-related and drowning deaths in parks around the country, a piece of Theodore Roosevelt history is returned after a theft in the 70's, and more. Use code PARKS30 for $30 off of a $500 …
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In this first season of Bison Jam, we are sharing stories from the June 2022 flood that affected Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding gateway communities. In this episode, we are focusing on the history of flooding in Yellowstone National Park. Park historian Alicia Murphy shares how the 1918 flood in the park was eerily similar to the 202…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Jay answer a question and then discuss mosquitos in Alaska - how bad are they and what can you really do to avoid them that actually works? We also discuss the recent Riley Fire in Denali and how to deal with potential wildfire interruptions on your trip. Support us on Patreon for acce…
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On December 29, 1170, the Archbishop of Canterbury was brutally murdered on the floor of the Canterbury Cathedral by four armed knights while preparing for his evening prayers. The ramifications of that incident shook the country of England, its king, and the Catholic Church. Over 850 years later, it is still remembered and remains one of the most …
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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is a cornerstone of wildlife management and conservation efforts in the United States and Canada. This model, developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is based on seven key principles or "pillars." Each pillar plays a crucial role in ensuring the sustainability and responsible management…
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In this episode of America's National Parks, host Jason Epperson interviews Nate Hegyi, host and senior producer of the acclaimed Outside/In podcast. They discuss Nate's journey from an outdoor-averse child to an enthusiastic adult exploring North America in a camper van. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities in environmenta…
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An aspiring chef who is working at the Pisgah Inn on top of the Blue Ridge Parkway goes for a hike, but doesn't come back. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would lov…
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What is it about grizzly bears that intrigues us, or scares us? They are magnificent apex predators that long have been vilified by some while admired by others. Enter the National Park System and you often will find yourself in a landscape with bears. In the East you’ll find black bears in Great Smoky Mountains, Shenandoah, and Acadia national par…
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You have probably heard the expression, “The house always wins.” This is usually true….in fact, it's almost always true. If it weren’t true, then casinos wouldn’t exist. Every game in a casino is designed to give the house an edge so that in the long run, with enough players, they are mathematically guaranteed to win money. However, there have been…
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For over 1000 years, Rome, either in its Republican or Imperial form, was the dominant power in the Mediterranean. Then, at least in the West, the empire eventually fell apart. Ever since people have been asking the question….why? Ever since it happened, people have been debating the reasons why, and after 1500 years, there still isn’t a consensus.…
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On April 24, 1990, the Space Shuttle Discovery launched the Hubble Space Telescope into low Earth orbit. After some initial technical problems, it began providing images of our universe, the likes of which we’ve never seen before. Even though larger, better telescopes have been sent to space for over 30 years, the Hubble has remained one of the mos…
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In this first season of Bison Jam, we are sharing stories from the June 2022 flood that affected Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding gateway communities. In this episode, we are discussing both the hydrology of the flood and climate change in Yellowstone with Dr. Cathy Whitlock. Dr. Whitlock, Regents Professor Emerita at Montana State Uni…
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On Saturday, May 25, Sinks Canyon State Park and the Wind River Visitors Council hosted a community celebration to recognize Sinks Canyon State Park’s recent designation as an International Dark Sky Park, which is the first designation of its kind in Wyoming. In this podcast, Jessica Moore, Superintendent of Sinks Canyon State Park, talks about why…
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Cleopatra VII Philopator was the last ruler of an independent Egypt and one of the most important women of the ancient world. In addition to being a brilliant and cunning ruler in her own right, she was also famously associated with two of the most powerful men in the late Roman Republic. Yet was her involvement with these men that ultimately led t…
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In this episode of Aptitude Outdoors, we sit down with Kyle Hand, the Statewide Game Bird Specialist for Texas Parks and Wildlife. Kyle delves into the intricacies of wild turkey conservation, explaining the roles of various program leaders and his mission to facilitate on-ground conservation efforts. Kyle sheds light on the fascinating behavioral …
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Kayak guides and hosts of the Last Frontier Podcast, Danny Meuninck and Andrew Smith, join Jennie and Jay to share all about Seward and the many adventures for visitors there. Support Alaska Uncovered on Patreon Get Jay’s unique Alaska 2024 stickers Take my free quiz to find out the best Alaska I…
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Perhaps the greatest advancement in the arts in the 20th century was the creation of motion pictures. Motions Pictures was a brand-new art form. While initially it was just recorded stage presentations, it eventually evolved into something much more. Today, it is a multi-billion-dollar industry, which is all due to countless technical advancements …
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Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, situated between South America and Africa, lies the most remote human settlement on Earth. There, a community of a little over 250 people eke out a living over 1,500 miles from the next closest humans. Getting there is difficult, and living there is probably even harder. Learn more about Tristian da Cuhna and ho…
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In the early 20th century, the whitetail deer, an iconic symbol of North American wildlife, faced the brink of extinction. Overhunting, habitat destruction, and a lack of effective wildlife management had decimated their populations. However, the story of the whitetail deer is not just one of loss but also of an incredible recovery, driven largely …
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One of the most difficult concepts for early thinkers to get their heads around was the idea of nothing. Everywhere we go, all our lives, there is something. There is air and matter that surrounds us everywhere because if there weren’t, we wouldn’t be here. Eventually, scientists and philosophers became comfortable with the idea of nothing and were…
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In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks, ranger-led tours, road trips, hiking, camping, backpacking, gear, relationships, and pretty much whatever anyone wants to ask us. In this episode, we cover these topics: · Zion National Park is working on a new visitor use management plan, · Issues related to Mou…
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Combo episode! Nancy and Tara talk about a case of a USFS Special Agent arresting an illicit marijuana grower in Los Padres National Forest in California after a violent attack. PLUS, Nancy shares a Ranger Tale about her experience in eradicating an illicit grow in Colorado. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.…
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One of the most troublesome aspects of heading out into national parks, national forests, and other federal lands for camping, paddling, or climbing – as well as many other recreational pursuits – is the rising tide of fees to do so. There are reservation fees, cancellation fees, fees to change the date of your trip, even fees to gain a priority po…
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Just south of the United States and north of Guatemala is Mexico, a fact which I’m sure all of you know. However, most people don’t know that much about Mexico. There are caricatures of Mexico, and many people are familiar with some of the tourist areas, but that’s about it. In reality, Mexico is one of the world’s largest countries, and its unique…
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For thousands of years, many theories have been put forward as to the cause of communicable diseases. These theories ranged from the religious to the magical and sometimes quasiscientific, but what they all had in common was that there was no proof for anything. Over the centuries these theories became dogma and often prevented a better understandi…
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Aldo Leopold and His Contributions to Wildlife Conservation, Ethics, and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation Learn More Here: https://youtu.be/CEtnD__ol14 Aldo Leopold, often regarded as the father of wildlife ecology and a pioneering figure in the American conservation movement, made significant contributions that have shaped our und…
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In October 1919, the champions of the National League, the Cincinnati Reds, faced the champions of the American League, the Chicago White Sox, in the World Series. While Cincinnati won the championship on the field five games to three, the series will be forever remembered because of the events surrounding it. Even a hundred years later, it remains…
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There is a white colonial style house on Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts. If it looks familiar to you it’s because it was used in the Disney movie HOCUS POCUS. But this house is not just a movie location. Its history is much more interesting than that. It’s been mobbed, modernized, and reutilized. One inhabitant died of smallpox, and a later i…
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I would say that there is a very good chance that almost everyone listening to the sound of my voice right now is wearing something made of cloth. Cloth, textiles, and fabrics go back a very long way, but despite their ancient origins, not every culture had them. Yet, where they existed, they were often some of the most valuable commodities, and th…
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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is a cornerstone of wildlife management and conservation efforts in the United States and Canada. This model has played a critical role in the conservation and sustainable management of wildlife populations, shaping conservation policies and practices not only in North America but also influencing g…
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In the year 53 BC, Rome suffered one of the greatest military defeats in its history. A Roman army led by Marcus Lucinisu Crassus was led into the desert in present-day Southern Turkey and was systematically destroy by an army from the Kingdom of Parthia. The defeat itself didn’t radically weaken Rome, but the death of Crassus led to a chain of eve…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennifer, a veteran of the Alaska cruise industry and Jennie talk about their favorite things to do on your own in each Alaska cruise port. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Get Jay’s unique Alaska 2024 stickers Take my free quiz to find out the best Alaska Itinerary for your tra…
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Due to some last minute changes, I updated what was my last podcast for the 2024 season in both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. We cover the recent opening of Firehole Lake Drive where you can see one of the best geysers in the world and lots of other fun stuff on a road that has remained closed for the last 2 seasons but just remarkabl…
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Located between China and India, Pakistan, Buthan, and Nepal is the world’s highest chain of mountains, The Himalayas. The Himalayas aren’t just very tall, picturesque mountains that are the home of Mount Everest. They are perhaps the most important mountain range on Earth. The Himalayas serve as the source of several of the world’s most important …
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Sharing an episode of “What It’s Like to Be...” from author Dan Heath. On the podcast, Dan explores the world of work, one profession at a time, and interviews people who love what they do. He finds out: What does a couples therapist think when a friend asks for relationship advice? How does a stand-up comedian come up with new material? What are t…
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I’ve noticed that the terms "conservation" and "preservation" are often used interchangeably, however, these concepts represent two distinct philosophies and approaches to managing natural resources and protecting the environment. Understanding the difference between conservation and preservation is essential for developing effective strategies for…
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In September 1944, despite over half a year still remaining in World War II, the Allies began preparing for an eventual post-war world. One of the biggest questions being discussed was what to do with Germany. After two world wars with Germany in just a quarter century, no one wanted a third. One American official developed a plan that would basica…
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A suspect wanted for the murder of his ex-girlfriend in Texas flees to the Grand Canyon. When Rangers start to close in, the suspect does an unexpected "cat-like" move. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ a…
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Along 1,600 miles of the Eastern Seaboard, from Maine to Florida, sea level rise, subsidence, and more potent storms are challenging the National Park Service to figure out how best to protect wildlife and their habitats, as well as historic structures, archaeological sites, modern infrastructure, landscapes, and, of course, visitors. In the coming…
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In the early 1960s, the United States was always a step behind the Soviet Union in the space race. By the mid-1960s, the Americans had caught up. They didn’t have many glamorous firsts, but they were doing increasingly difficult things in space. All of that came crashing to a halt on January 27, 1967, when three astronauts died in what was a seemin…
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In the mid-18th century, excavations in the ancient town of Herculaneum, just outside the city of Pompeii and destroyed by the same volcano, discovered something….interesting. They found a villa that contained 1800 ancient scrolls. Unfortunately, the volcano's heat carbonized them, making them illegible and incredibly fragile. Still, for over 250 y…
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The Dingell-Johnson Act: A Pillar of American Wildlife Conservation Introduction The Dingell-Johnson Act, officially known as the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act, is a cornerstone of wildlife conservation in the United States. Enacted in 1950, this legislation has played a crucial role in the management and preservation of fish and aquati…
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In the early 19th century, the most abundant bird in North America, and perhaps the entire world, was the passenger pigeon. An estimated three billion of them would fly in flocks so large that they could blot out the sun. However, within a century, the entire species had gone extinct. It was one of the fastest and most disastrous turnarounds for an…
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On a hot Texas day, the splash of water from an irrigation gate is a welcome sound to those who rely on it this water to grow corn, peppers, squash and other foods. Water is the lifeblood of the farming communities of the San Antonio missions. But how do you irrigate arid landscapes without modern plumbing? You build acequias. Brought by 18th-centu…
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