Arizona Trails and Tales with Rich Fuhrmann

In episode 42 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich discusses selecting the right gear to support cooler weather hiking, outdoors experiences and camping preparedness. This episode features a short segment on harvesting Indigenous seeds and helping to eliminate invasive species. The episode closes with some typical "Ghost" encounters while camping. Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

*Budgies can be heard in the background In episode 41 of Arizona Trails and Tales Rich discusses a recent bird walk at the White Tanks. Included in this episode are some thoughts about keeping wildlife safe during Halloween and the town of Two Guns Arizona. Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

In Episode 40 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich explores the variety of outdoor adventures he was able to participate in over the last week. Included in this episode is an observation of hiking along the Gila River, surprising growth after the rains at the White Tanks and a recap of the exceptional birding opportunities at the Thunderbird Conservation Park with the Sonoran Audubon Society. The tales portion closes with an appeal to plant native species in your yard to create a more thriving habitat. Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers. Thank you Dave Collins for the stickers to share with listeners.

In Episode 39 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich discusses some of the challenges and strategies to make the most out of camping and outdoors activities with children. The podcast reviews considerations for young children, suggested activities for 5-15 year old and families, recommendations for some family campsites, and other variables to contemplate when bringing children into nature. The episode closes with the Tale of the Mogollon Monster. Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

In episode 38 of Arizona Trails and Tales Rich describes his experience with the Desert Defenders making seed pellets at Estrella Mountain Community Park. This follows up with a description of a beginners bird walk at Hassayampa River Preserve. The episode closes with a discussion of spooky creatures and the surprises found in a jar of spiders. Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers. Thank you Vlad for the short interview.

Episode 37 of Arizona Trails and Tales Rich focuses on the recent storms and the damage caused by the flooding. This episode explores some of the dangers and warnings of flash floods and how to be better prepared in areas prone to these events. This episode also encourages listeners to not let fear of hazards keep you from enjoying the beautiful outdoors during autumn in Arizona. Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

This episode celebrates what would have been mom's 77 birthday. I am sharing some of her joys, passions, and experiences in Arizona and what I'm sure she would have loved if she were able to visit again. Arizona Trails and Tales theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

In episode 35 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich follows up on volume 1 podcast from July 1. In this episode Rich features some key learning tools, ways to effectively use birding apps and discusses some key etiquette rules while on a bird walk. This week's tales portion features Florence M. Bailey Naturalist and ornithologist. Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

In episode 34 of Arizona Trails and Tales Rich discusses his attempt at reaching 9.11 miles in the White Tank Mountains today. This podcast recognizes the ultimate sacrifice of Pat Tillman and Pat's Run and Lori Piestewa and hiking Piestewa Peak. The tales portion shares the 9/11 memorial at Bolin Park in Phoenix. Arizona Trails and Tales theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

In episode 33 of Arizona Trails and Tales Rich features Margie's Cove Trail head and explores our roles as desert stewards. The documentary The American Southwest is discussed including a look at the saguaro cactus and the desert tortoise. For a little deeper contemplation the words of Wendall Berry and Bruce Berger are examined. The Tales portion closes with a 1969 write up from Arizona Highways. Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.