Behind the Scenery National Park Service
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Hidden forces shape our ideas, beliefs, and experiences of Grand Canyon. Join us, as we uncover the stories between the canyon’s colorful walls. Probe the depths, and add your voice for what happens next at Grand Canyon!
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Canyon Connections with Amy Martin
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 her daughter Sunny.
What’s a special place in your life that you hope to share with past and future generations? -
Studying Grand Canyon with Dr Larry Stevens
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 springs, and the role hope plays in science.
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First Voices - Gerald Lomaventema
"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 silversmith, a mentor to young Hopi artists, and a runner. He's also the great grandson of Olympic medalist Louis Tewanima. -
Wild River with Wayne Ranney
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.
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Collaboration on the Colorado River with Rob Billerbeck
"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 Coordinator for the National Park Service. Rob highlights the challenges facing the Colorado River and why he still has hope for the future. -
Your Questions Answered 2
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.
Customer Reviews
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I’ve been to the Grand Canyon twice, but I feel like I’ve really missed out! This podcast includes such an authentic group of people! I love the story telling, the diverse voices, the indigenous history, and can’t wait to go back with a new perspective.
Amazing review of rafting the canyon
I have done a long paddle trip down the canyon. It was great to hear a pro discuss it. We camped in August. Never used a tent. It was actually life changing. I feel that way about the canyon in general. It is extra extra ordinary. Learn why from this team.
Questions answered
What I least expected was to have to pick myself up off the floor having laughed so hard. Thanks!