Parks & Travel

From Yosemite and the Great Smoky Mountains to the Everglades and Saguaro National Park, this Big Blend Vacation Station' Radio Party is all about national parks, traveling, outdoor adventures, history and photography.
Featured Guests include:
- John DeGrazio - Founder of YExplore that offers Yosemite National Park Guided Hikes, Tours & Adventures; and Host of the Yosemite Can of Peaches radio show
- Otis Harville - Award-winning landscape photographer and fine art printmaker, national park traveler, and author of the new e-book “The Great Smoky Mountains: A Peek Inside"
- Sandra Ramos - National Park traveler, road tripper, history geek, photographer and publisher of the NationalParkPatchLady.com travelogue.
Plus, Steve Schneickert recalls Hollywood History of National Parks, and featured music is "Loving the Land" by Tucson based singer-songwriter Wally Lawder. This episode was made possible by the National Parks Arts Foundation who provides unique artist-in-residence opportunities within National Parks.

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Travel writer Eva Eldridge discusses her visit to Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming. Roch in Native American history and of geological interest, Devils Tower is America's first National Monument, thanks to the efforts of President Theodore Roosevelt. Read Eva's article on her experience, here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/monolithic-devils-tower-national-monument/

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Park Ranger Alacia Welch discusses the California Condor Recovery Program in Pinnacles National Park, located in Central California. Due to a number of factors, including lead poisoning, the California condor was close to extinction in the 1980s, reaching a low of 22 individuals. Over the last several decades, conservationists and scientists have committed themselves to saving the condor from extinction and reintroducing birds to the wild. As of December 2017, there are 435 condors both in the wild and in captivity. While this is good news, condors are still endangered due to high mortality from lead poisoning. Learn more about Pinnacles National Park, here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/pinnacles-national-park/

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From the infamous Old Faithful Geyser and the magnificent Grand Teton Peak to watching bison and a variety of wildlife, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her summer hiking adventures in Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks, as well as the park gateway communities Cody and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Follow Debbie's travel stories, here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/deborah-stone-travel-destinations/

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From hoorags and bandanas to T-Shirts and decals, Jodi Canter started a online store with gear just for National Park Junkies like her! From Alaska to Acadia National Park, hear about her park adventures and her company Wanderlust that also helps to support the organizations that preserve and protect our parks for future generations. Learn more here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/wanderlust-merchandise-for-national-park-junkies/

Park Ranger Elizabeth Hudick discusses the incredible ecological biodiversity and various habitats of Pinnacles National Park, which are home to over 140 birds species of birds, 49 mammals, 22 reptiles, 8 amphibians, 71 butterflies, 41 dragonflies and damselflies, more than 400 bee species! America's 59th National Park, Pinnacles is located in Central California. Learn more here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/pinnacles-national-park/

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From hiking and exploring trails, to bird watching, star gazing, caves and waterfalls, Park Ranger Elizabeth Hudick discusses winter activities at Pinnacles National Park in Central California. See: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/pinnacles-national-park/

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Nestled in the far northwestern corner of Washington State is a little slice of paradise. It’s a destination with no stoplights, where foodies forage and create memorable cuisine that defines farm to table and orchard to glass. Here, you can smell the Salish Sea, wander through wildflower-strewn prairies or a fanciful sculpture garden. This is where a pig led the way to diplomacy and a Hawaiian shepherd takes credit for naming the only town on the island. Welcome to San Juan Island, Washington. Travel, food and wine writer Hilarie Larson discusses the history and natural beauty of Washington's San Juan Islands, and San Juan Island National Historic Park. Read Hilarie's San Juan Island article here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/savor-the-salish-sea-historic-san-juan-island/

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Environmental artist and art educator Patricia Cummins talks about her art and National Parks Arts Foundation residency at Fort Union National Monument in New Mexico. Chief of Interpretation Lorenzo Vigil talks about the park's diverse history, and natural highlights. See www.PatCummins.com & www.NPS.gov/foun & www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org

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From budget cuts to the dismantling of environmental protections and the review of 27 national monuments, wildlife/environment expert Adam M. Roberts “The Compassionate Conservationist”, discusses some of the numerous issues our national parks and public lands are currently facing, and what we can do to support our beautiful wild and historic places. Listen to more of Adam's Big Blend Radio interviews here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/adam-roberts/