Arizona Trails and Tales with Rich Fuhrmann

In episode 31 of Arizona Trails and Tales Rich discusses the great birding opportunities at the Glendale Recharge Ponds. As the weather is changing the remainder of the episode explores key features of the weather, staying safe and closes with the review of the Labor Day Storm of 1970. Theme song (not on this recording) composed and performed by Mike Myers.

In episode 30 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich features the beauty of Prescott, Arizona. This episode explores the storied history of the area and features a trail, poem, dispersed camping lessons and the tale of Paulin Weaver "Prescott's First Citizen". Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers. Special thanks to Dave Collins for the stickers!

In episode 29, of Arizona Trails and Tales, host Rich Fuhrmann discusses the Greater Roadrunner and Sweat bees found while out in Arizona. Also featured are some wise words from Marshall Trimble and keys to staying alive and smart in the desert by Charles Lehman.

Episode 28 of my podcast Arizona Trails and Tales is a casual episode where Rich discusses making that authentic Arizona chili and enjoying late Arizona summer. Celebrating some current and former coworkers who can take the extreme edible heat! Song not played but: Arizona Trails and tales theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

Episode 27 of Arizona Trails and Tales features bugs found while out enjoying nature in Arizona and a comparative sting/pain index. This episode also features the Perseid Meteor shower and the Arizona tale of Pluto the "Dwarf" planet. The New River Trail in Peoria is also reviewed.

In this episode of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich explores the history of trails and how modern trail designs are decided on. This episode features a segment on how trails get their names and a brief write up about the Maricopa Trail. The podcast ends with a tribute to Dale Shewalter who envisioned the Arizona Trail (AZT).

In Episode 24 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich discusses the must visit of Horseshoe Bend near Page, Arizona. Rich describes the 1.5 mile scenic hike and shares his experience camping, fishing and a bit about birding when down of the river. This episode concludes with a brief story about Lee's Ferry a historic crossing area. Arizona Trails and Tales theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

In episode 22 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich describes his fun  historical experience at Montezuma's Castle and Montezuma's Well in Camp Verde and Rimrock Arizona. Celebrating the end of snake week, also learn a bit about scorpions in Arizona.