Podcasts about Arches National Park

Episode 203: Moab, Utah - Where Red Arches Meet Endless Sky takes you straight into the heart of red rock country with practical tips, tasty stops, and landmark adventures. We walk you through Arches National Park and the iconic Delicate Arch sunset hike, pedal the legendary Slickrock Trail for mountain biking thrills, and point out panoramic overlooks at Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point. Highlights include a Delicate Arch sunset, a Slickrock mountain bike run, a Colorado River rafting float, and stargazing beneath astonishing night skies. Travel tips cover the best seasons (spring and fall), early starts to beat the heat, hydration and sun protection, reservation and entrance fee notes, and when a 4WD or permits are useful for backcountry exploration. For food, we recommend grabbing craft brews and hearty comfort food at Moab Brewery, sampling seasonal Southwestern dishes at local bistros, and hunting down food trucks after a long day on the trails. Whether you're planning a weekend escape or a longer exploration of Utah's redrock playground, this episode is your friendly guide. "This episode was prepared with the assistance of AI tools, giving us more time to travel and bring you even more destinations." Travel Is Back -- over 200 episodes covering destinations across America and beyond.Some episodes use AI for research, writing assistance, and occasional voiceover when Johnny Mac is unavailable. His point of view, and his insistence on finding the best local taco remains entirely human.

Amy from Colorado joins me to share all about her family of five's multigenerational Southwest road trip with her husband, their three kids (ages 3, 7 and 9), and her parents.They started in Northern Colorado and made their way to Moab, Utah to explore Arches National Park, then continued on to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon before ending with sunshine, pool time and spring training baseball in Scottsdale. On the way home, they looped back through Santa Fe, making this an epic road trip full of red rocks, big views, kid-friendly hikes, multigenerational memories and plenty of Southwest magic!This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- MOAB: The Expedition Lodge, Moab Brewery, Fiesta Mexicana- ARCHES NATIONAL PARK: Balanced Rock, Double Arch, Windows Arch, Turret Arch, Sand Dune Arch, Delicate Arch Viewpoint- GRAND CANYON: Cameron Entrance, Yavapai Lodge, Maswik Lodge, The General Store, Mather Point, Geological Museum, Trail of Time, Bright Angel Trail, Arizona Steakhouse - Rim to Rim with 3,000 Miles to a Cure https://www.3000milestoacure.com/- SCOTTSDALE: Holiday Inn Vacation Club, Rockies Spring Training, Cien Agave restaurant, The Sugar Bowl ice cream parlor- Santa FeTrip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal's Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

Episode 356 takes us on a trip to Moab as we visit Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park before taking on the off-road adventure of Potash Road. Later, we dive into the bizarre cover art of the classic Super Nintendo game Phalanx and sample nostalgic candies like Warheads, Mary Jane, and Charleston Chew. This episode is made possible by The Pearl On Main. https://thepearlonmain.com/ Contact: Voicemail/Text: 385-988-0042 Website: http://www.theweeklyinsalt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_weekly_insalt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theweeklyinsalt  

Salt Lake City just ranked #6 in the entire country for least traffic according to Consumer Affairs, and we have questions! We're also digging into the new proposed shuttle system for Arches National Park, debating whether parents should be held responsible when teens organize takeovers, and diving into a BYU Wheatley Institute study called "Secret Soulmates" about people forming real emotional bonds with AI. Is it cheating if you have an AI companion while in a relationship? KSL NewsRadio's Eric Cabrera joins to talk about the growing trend of parents tracking their kids. 

Geology is the star attraction in many national parks, but Arches National Park reveals erosional wonders like no other place on Earth.

National park staff in Utah are reviewing dozens of signs after new federal orders call for the removal of any displays deemed critical of the government or American history. Leaked documents show the confusion this is causing among park staff nationwide who are questioning signs about climate change, mining, and Indigenous history. /Photo: A sign about writer and former park ranger Ed Abbey has been flagged in Arches National Park for possible removal. Photo courtesy of Tom Ryan.

Quicksand isn't a movie prop. It's real, it looks completely normal, and it happened to two men in the past three months — one in a frozen Utah canyon, one in a Florida mud pit. Austin Dirks is an experienced thru-hiker with thousands of backcountry miles. He stepped into what looked like an inch of water in Arches National Park and couldn't move for two hours. Andrew Giddens disappeared on Valentine's Day and wasn't found for days — shoulder-deep in saturated clay at an industrial site, invisible from 20 feet away. We cover the science of why quicksand traps people, why fighting back makes it worse, and what actually works — plus a 2026 NPS safety alert for Glen Canyon that's worth hearing before spring break. If you ever find yourself sinking, stop. Just stop. 00:00 Podcast Introduction 00:30 Quicksand Nightmare Setup 02:29 Utah Canyon Incident 06:06 Rescue In Courthouse Wash 08:00 Quicksand Myths Explained 08:44 How Quicksand Works 12:18 Rescue Tactics And Physics 14:17 Self Rescue Tips 15:17 Zion Subway Survival 18:20 Florida Mud Pit Case 21:40 Entrapment Survival Mindset 22:20 How Long Was He Stuck 23:27 Deputy Spots The Truck 24:49 A Face In The Mud 25:57 Two Hour Extraction 27:31 Aftermath And Medical Risks 29:15 Is Quicksand A Real Risk 30:55 Where Quicksand Forms 31:48 Warning Signs And Probing 32:53 Smart Moves If You Sink 34:43 Calling For Help Fast 37:32 Why Stillness Wins 41:34 New NPS Quicksand Alert 43:07 Final Takeaways And Resources Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ Resources Austin Dirks / Grand County Search and Rescue — local Utah news coverage, December 2025 Andrew Giddens / Putnam County Sheriff's Office — Palatka Fire Department statement, February 2026 Ryan Osmond / Zion National Park — Utah DPS rescue records, February 2019 Science Daniel Bonn et al., Nature — "Granular media: how to pull out a foot" (2005) Safety & Alerts National Park Service — Glen Canyon National Recreation Area quicksand safety alert, March 2026 — nps.gov The Broomway Wikipedia — en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Broomway BBC Travel — "This desolate English path has killed more than 100 people" — bbc.com/travel Robert Macfarlane, The Old Ways (2012) Crisis Resource 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 — 988lifeline.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the News Reel, we speak to Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times-Independent, about the end of the timed entry system at Arches National Park and what that means for Grand County's economic assessment of the reservation system, which will cost the county $60,000. - Show Notes - • Arches National Park drops timed entry reservations for 2026 https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/arches-national-park-drops-timed-entry-reservation-for-2026/ • Residents question communication and transparency on Arches timed entry economic study https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/residents-question-communication-and-transparency-on-arches-timed-entry-economic-study/

Visitors no longer need a reservation to enter Arches National Park. The National Park Service announced last week that the timed entry program is discontinued for 2026. In a press release, federal officials said the decision is intended to “expand public access,” and similar reservation systems have ended at Glacier, Yosemite and Mount Rainier national parks as well. The change aligns with the goals of some Moab officials, who argue the reservation system caused visitor numbers to drop and harmed the local economy. Today, we speak with a former Arches park ranger about the benefits of timed entry. - Show Notes - • National Park Service timed entry press release https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news02182026.htm Photo: A crowd of tourists wait in long lines at the entrance to Arches. Photo courtesy of the NPS.

Today on the News Reel, we speak to Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times-Independent, about the region's record-low snowpack this winter. We also discuss Grand County's $60,000 study into the timed entry system at Arches National Park. And we close with an update about a possible new air service contract at the airport. - Show Notes - • Utah snowpack hits worst levels on record https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/its-horrible-utah-snowpack-hits-worst-levels-on-record/ • Arches timed entry economic study delayed https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/arches-timed-entry-economic-study-delayed/ • Grand County hires consultant to explore airline options for Canyonlands Regional Airport https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/grand-county-hires-consultant-to-explore-airline-options-for-canyonlands-regional-airport/

Celebrating Ed Abbey's 99th Birthday with a road trip to Arches National Park, setting of his beloved 1968 book, Desert Solitaire. AND: What's going on within the federal government's "experimental forests" in Sasquatch Country? New soundscapes by RedBlueBlackSilver. Desert Oracle Radio (c)(p) 2017-2026 http://DesertOracle.comSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/desertoracleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 33-year-old hiker, Austin Dirks, was off on an outdoor adventure in Utah’s Arches National Park on Dec. 7 when he got himself stuck in near-freezing temperatures. AND A 67-year-old California man saves his family from a fire after jumping from the second-floor window. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/rescued-from-quicksand.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/ca-man-saves-family-from-fire.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A prison escapee steals 10 Corvettes worth $1.25 million for a "ride home" and an experienced hiker discovers quicksand is still real in Utah's Arches National Park. Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver the week's most bizarre true stories including drone-delivered prison feasts, a 7,000-nutcracker museum, and why your childhood quicksand fears weren't completely irrational.This week's headlines: Car thief takes entire dealership on wheels after being released from prison, hiker gets stuck thigh-deep in freezing quicksand and rescued by drone, correctional facility intercepts holiday crab dinner delivery via drone, 101-year-old woman's nutcracker collection becomes world-famous museum.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Hosts: Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you all the news that's true... really, as far as you know.Like, subscribe, and ring the bell for notifications when new episodes drop. Leave your comments below or email us at TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #BizarreNews #TrueStories #CorvetteStealer #QuicksandRescue #WeirdNews #FunnyNews #TrueCrime #Comedy #NewsCommentary #Podcast #Episode1024

A hiker's nightmare became true Sunday when he found himself trapped in quicksand during a trek in Arches National Park.  The Grand County Search and Rescue Incident Commander for this rescue, John Marshell, joins to discuss the rescue and what hikers should be aware of when it comes to quicksand. 

Today on the News Reel, we speak to Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times-Independent, about about changes to Grand County's rural healthcare tax, which will go into effect in January 2026. We also discuss how much the state of Utah spent to maintain limited operations at its five national parks during the government shutdown. And we finish with a quick update about the county's new planning and zoning director. - Show Notes - • New revenue stream headed to EMS, fire protection and local care center https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/new-revenue-stream-headed-to-ems-fire-protection-and-local-care-center/ • Arches National Park faces uncertainty after the government shutdown https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/arches-national-park-faces-uncertainty-after-the-government-shutdown/ • Grand County hires PZ director after 9 month vacancy https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/grand-county-hires-pz-director-after-9-month-vacancy/

Utah’s iconic national parks are feeling the pinch from the government shutdown. Zion and Arches National Park are running out of funds—Holly and Greg walk through the details and ways to help.   

This week: National parks reopen after the government shutdown — but not before one of them gets hit with a rash of graffiti. Winter closures are rolling in across the park system, including some big changes at Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. The Park Service is trying to hire 500 new law enforcement rangers with an eye-popping $70,000 bonus… while a new academic study shows national parks are still some of the safest places you can visit. We'll also look at the Justice Department's renewed crackdown on marijuana use on federal land, the controversy surrounding the nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management. Plus — a presidential pardon for a record-setting trail runner, and the unbelievable moment a man walked straight toward a pack of wolves in Yellowstone. The full video of the man approaching wolves on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPfVXr4Ap4S/ The National Parks Traveler Article: https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2025/11/national-parks-are-overwhelmingly-safe-spaces-says-study Find the  Slinky Stove that's right for your next adventure at: https://www.slinkystove.com/?ref=PARKography Join the PARKography Facebook group to discuss this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parkography Check out our other channels focused on RV travel:   @RVMiles    @RVMilesPodcast ​ 00:00 National Parks Reopen After Shutdown 02:36 Winter Closures and Changes in Major Parks 04:53 Recruitment Drive for Law Enforcement Rangers 07:09 Safety in National Parks: New Study Insights 08:22 Federal Cannabis Law Enforcement in Parks 09:12 Controversial Nominee for Bureau of Land Management 10:30 Call for Restoration of National Park Funding 11:36 Presidential Pardon for Trail Runner 12:16 Man's Close Encounter with Wolves in Yellowstone 13:14 Conclusion and Thanksgiving Wishes

Rob Lorenz was a National Park Ranger who spent time working at places Arches National Park in Utah and Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. One of his favorite things to do was to give tours and ranger talks to groups, explaining the extraordinary places of natural beauty in ways that were accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. During a post in Washington, DC, where he worked near the National Mall at places like the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, he started feeling like God might be calling him to something else. Long story short, Rob joined the USA East Coast province of the Jesuits in 2019. Today, he's in the stage of formation called regency, which is typically two or three years of active ministry that falls in between periods of philosophy and theology study. Rob is spending his regency as the outreach coordinator for the Vatican Observatory. Founded in 1891 by Pope Leo XIII, the Vatican Observatory is led by Jesuit astronomers who are doing high-level scientific research in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, and Tucson, Arizona. Rob's job is to speak with groups about the wonders of the cosmos and the work the observatory – a job not too dissimilar from what he was doing as a National Park Ranger. He stopped by our Washington, DC, studio recently for a conversation with host Mike Jordan Laskey. Rob Lorenz, SJ: https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/profile/rob-lorenz-s-j/ The Vatican Observatory: https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/ AMDG is a production of the Jesuit Media Lab, which is a project of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus www.jesuitmedialab.org/

  Graffiti appeared last week on some rock faces in Utah's Iconic Arches National Park, underscoring the pains of a government shutdown as well as reduced funding and staffing.   While the parks were being funded by the state during the shutdown, they still only operated with a skeleton crew, meaning they had only the essential staff to keep the park open.  Holly and Guest Host Dave Cawley discussed the shutdown's impact on tourism.

Today on the News Reel, we speak to Lizzie Ramirez, reporter at the Times-Independent, about the government re-opening and what that means for Utah's food stamp recipients. We also discuss a vandalism case at Arches National Park, and the latest on asbestos clean up at the city's Walnut Lane property. Show Notes: • Spray painted vandalism found on Devils Garden trail in Arches National Park https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/spray-painted-vandalism-found-on-devils-garden-trail-in-arches-national-park/ • What's going on with Walnut Lane? https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/whats-going-on-with-walnut-lane/

In today's newscast: Pitkin County is moving ahead with hybrid heating systems at two of its highest emitting buildings; Gov. Jared Polis unveiled his proposal to close a nearly $850-million budget shortfall; and national parks remaining open but without staff during the government shutdown led to damage and graffiti at Arches National Park near Moab. Tune in for these updates and more.

In this #amwriting podcast episode, Jennie Nash talks about what it means to “play big” on the page. Using Ian McEwan's choice to write his latest novel without research as an example, she shows how true impact comes when a writer fully owns their story and brings it to life with depth and intention. She encourages listeners to think about their own top five most powerful reads, notice what made those books unforgettable, and aim to create that same sense of bigness in their own writingTranscript Below!#AmWriting: A Groupstack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SPONSORSHIP MESSAGEHey, it's Jess Lahey. If you've been listening to the Hashtag AmWriting Podcast for any length of time, you know that yes, I am a writer—but my true love, my deepest love, is combining writing with speaking. I get to go into schools, community organizations, nonprofits, and businesses, and do everything from lunch-and-learns to community reads to just teaching about the topics that I'm an expert in—from the topics in The Gift of Failure: engagement, learning, learning in the brain, cognitive development, getting kids motivated—and, yes, the topic of overparenting and what that does to kids' learning. Two topics around The Addiction Inoculation are substance use prevention in kids, and—what I've been doing lately that's the most fun for me, frankly—is combining the two. It makes the topic of substance use prevention more approachable, less scary, when we're talking about it in the context of learning, motivation, self-efficacy, competence, and—yes—cognitive development. So if you have any interest in bringing me into your school, your nonprofit, your business—I would love to come. You can go to JessicaLahey.com. Look under the menu option “Speaking,” and go down to “Speaking Inquiry.” There's also a lot of information on my website about what I do—there are videos there about how I do it. Please feel free to get in touch, and I hope I get to come to your community. If you put in the speaking inquiry that you are a Hashtag AmWriting listener, we can talk about a discount—so that can be one of the bonuses for being a loyal and long-term listener to the Hashtag AmWriting Podcast.Hope to hear from you.EPISODE TRANSCRIPTHi, I'm Jennie Nash, and you're listening to the Hashtag AmWriting Podcast. This is a Write Big session, where I'm bringing you short episodes about the mindset shifts that help you stop playing small and write like it matters.Today we're talking about how writing big shows up on the page—how you know when somebody else has done it, when a writer has really wrestled with their material, when they've really thought about what matters about it and why it matters, and how they want their readers to feel. They've done all the work of making the choices that deliver an experience to their reader. You can feel it—and you want it.Just before Ian McEwan's new novel came out—which is called What We Can Know—I read an interview with him in The Wall Street Journal, and the interviewer, whose name is Jon Mooallem, asked McEwan this: “You seem to savor research for your books. To write about a brain surgeon, in Saturday, you observed brain surgeries. Here you're writing about a future that's so plausible-seeming and specific but diverges dramatically from all the well-worn dystopian tropes. How do you go about researching the future?” And McEwan answers, “I didn't do any research for this novel.” The interviewer says, “Amazing—none?” And McEwan says, “I could have written it from a prison cell. I mean, there are factoids I looked up on the internet in 30 seconds, but as I approach 80, I'd rather revel in taking a walk through my own mind.”I don't normally read dystopian fiction, but when I heard that answer, I went and pre-ordered the book. I've read some of McEwan's other books and have adored them—especially Atonement. So he's on my radar as a writer that I like to read, and a writer that is worth my time. But I pass up a lot of books by writers whose previous work I've liked, so it's not a foregone conclusion that I would have read this one. But that idea—that he did no research for a sci-fi dystopian novel—and those words about how “I'd rather revel in taking a walk through my own mind”—that tells me that this is a book in which he's playing big, and that's a book that I want to read.It's not that there's anything wrong with research, obviously. People who are writing nonfiction are going to need to do a lot of research, and people writing historical fiction or maybe memoir, and people writing sci-fi or fantasy who are making up worlds that have new technologies or thinking about future systems of government or transportation or food delivery or any of that, are going to need to do research. It's not that I'm knocking that. What I heard, though, was this idea of a writer who was just owning this story—who had it alive in their head and was bringing it to life on the page. And that's what I always am looking for, and I suspect it's what you're looking for, too.If I were to ask you to reel off your all-time top favorite five books, I bet you would be able to. These books live in our minds because of the experience that they delivered to us. And sometimes it's because they came at the exact right moment in our lives. A lot of people will reference a book like Charlotte's Web, which maybe was one of the first books that they ever read—or one of the first times they understood what death is about. Or people will talk about Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, because they felt, for the first time, that this author was really speaking to them and got into their heads and their hearts. So there's a huge part of this about where we are in our lives when we encounter a particular book and why it might hit us in that particular way. But if you really think about that list of five books, you're going to understand that there's something about those books where the author was playing big. They own their story in a very specific way.One of the books that would be on my top-five list would have to be the book Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey. This is a memoir that I read when I was a teenager. I think I pulled it off of the shelf of my dad's study. It's a story of this guy who spends a season in the wilderness. He is a ranger at Arches National Park, which is one of those beautiful parks out in the middle of the desert. It's a red-rock landscape, and there are arches out there made out of that rock. It's a very harsh environment, and he is out there greeting the people who dared to come visit this space. And the reason that book is on my list is that I read it more than forty-five years ago, and I can still remember exactly what it felt like to open that book and start reading. Edward Abbey writes in a very specific and unique and intense voice, and he has very big and controversial thoughts about comfort and wilderness and what people seek when they go out there. But for me, the reason that book stays on my top all-time list is because that was the book that helped me finally understand my father. And my father was a professor of environmental studies. He spent a lot of time out in the wilderness, in places that were harsh and uncomfortable, and he had a lot of very strong opinions, like Abbey. And he was a hard man to understand because of some of these things. And as a kid growing up and, you know, becoming a teenager, I didn't understand him, and it was a struggle to understand him. And when I read this book, it was as if somebody handed me a whole new understanding. And I just thought, Oh, this is it. I get it. I get him now. And I can call up that feeling all these years later—of how amazing it was to have somebody see me and see my dad in a way that I hadn't been able to see. So when I think about that experience, and I think about what it was like to be immersed in that book…To me, that is a memory of somebody who played big. I think it was one of the first times I encountered—certainly in an adult book—somebody who was writing big. That book just had a bigness about it, a sense that the author was holding nothing back.And what I mean about holding nothing back—I don't mean that all good writing is just dumping your most private or vulnerable thoughts on the page, or forcing that kind of revelatory work on somebody. That's not what I mean. I mean that there's a sense of depth to it, a feeling of authority—of that author having come as close as you can get to bringing their vision to life. That's what makes a reading experience unforgettable. And it's worth noting here that we live in the time of AI, and AI can do a lot for a story. It can analyze your structure. It can flag plot holes. It can suggest fixes. There's a whole lot that you can use it for if you so choose. People can decide whether they want to use these tools in their work or not.But the thing is that, no matter if you're using those tools, AI can never touch this thing that we're talking about. It can never do the work of the heart—of deciding why a story matters, or why a book matters, or why you're willing to risk writing it or going all in on it. It can never connect with the reader who's going to encounter that work on the other side, because it's a machine.And this human work of connecting is what playing big is really about.Playing small is skating across the surface of an idea. It's polishing words while avoiding the deep meaning. It's leaning on formulas or tropes or trends or tools to do the heavy lifting of intention. The result may be polished, it may be clean, it may be publishable—it may even do well in the marketplace—but it lacks that sense of aliveness that only you can bring, that sense that this work mattered to the writer. So what I'd like you to do today is think about the top five books that you have read in your life and that you remember and that hit you with a strong power. And it might be fun to think about what you felt when you read them and why they impacted you in that way. But what I really want you to do is to pin down the reason why that book has a sense of bigness to it. What did the writer do to make you feel what you felt? And I don't mean tactically—we're looking for something ineffable here, some sense about why that writer was playing big. And then you might write down the way you want your reader to feel when they finish your book, and ask yourself: what do I need to put on the page to make that happen?Until next time—stop playing small and write like it matters.NarratorThe Hashtag AmWriting Podcast is produced by Andrew Perrella. Our intro music, aptly titled Unemployed Monday, was written and played by Max Cohen. Andrew and Max were paid for their time and their creative output, because everyone deserves to be paid for their work.#AmWriting is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

This week on the News Reel, we hear from Times-Independent reporter Lizzie Ramirez about the effects of the government shutdown on Arches National Park, the latest update in a discrimination complaint filed against two county commissioners and the county attorney, and the new workforce housing complex under construction on Highway 191. • County categorically denies alleged mistreatment of female employees, contractors https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/county-categorically-denies-alleged-mistreatment-of-female-employees-contractors/ • What Arches National Park visitors are experiencing during a government shutdown https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/what-arches-national-park-visitors-are-experiencing-during-a-government-shutdown/

The Artful Painter returns! It's good to be back in the saddle again. My friend, Chris Kolupski kindly and patiently agreed to help me dust off my recording equipment and bring the Artful Painter back to life. Chris was originally featured back in episode 56 published back in 2021. That was a couple of years before we loaded up the wagons and moved to the Western Slope of Colorado. In this edition of the Artful Painter, Chris Kolupski talks about his unique artist education experience he calls: “Paint Out West.” To me, Chris Kolupski is The Indiana Jones of Outdoor Painting – and for good reason! He's not only an excellent landscape painter and educator, he is an adventurer who loves painting the American South West. Of course, any adventure can certainly come with its own perils. Chris calmly takes these mis-adventures in stride. In this episode he shares the following experiences: He crashed his car into a cow in the middle of the night in New Mexico! Chris made daring attempts to rescue a camera that fell over a cliff! He escaped prosecution after getting caught inadvertently trespassing while teaching a class. In the middle of Navaho land, Chris founds himself on a horse that doesn't want him on his back And then there's that time he got told off by a rude photographer in Arches National Park! Tune in for a blend of humor, inspiration, and practical advice. I'd like to welcome you to this edition of The Artful Painter! Links Chris Kolupski Paint Out West with Chris Kolupski: https://www.chriskolupski.com/page/30053/paint-out-west-on-demand Website: https://www.chriskolupski.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriskolupski/ Featured earlier on The Artful Painter: https://theartfulpainter.com/artful-painter/chris-kolupski-56 Other: Artist JR Sanders: https://www.instagram.com/jrsandersart/ Books by Author Craig Childs: The Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light: https://amzn.to/4mXFnTt  House of Rain: Tracking a Vanished Civilization Across the American Southwest: https://amzn.to/4m9JiLK  Tracing Time: Seasons of Rock Art on the Colorado Plateau: https://amzn.to/4m8RonO Virga & Bone: Essays from Dry Places: https://amzn.to/42nLRCE Stone Desert: https://amzn.to/4npuDwY

Debbie and Greg gear up for the Memorial Day weekend by checking in with the KSL Traffic Center on traffic expectations today and through the weekend and discuss gas prices. Caitlyn Johnston, KSL NewsRadio Producer joins the show to walk through what to know about timed entry at Arches National Park and other things to know about if you plan to visit a national park this weekend. Barbara Bruno, Mayor of Springdale, whose town borders Zion National Park joins the show to discuss what's expected this weekend.

In this episode of Pure Life Podcast, we continue our epic Western US National Park road trip by venturing into the breathtaking landscapes of Moab, Utah, and the iconic Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a family seeking an unforgettable road trip, or a hardcore hiker searching for inspiring trails, this episode has something for you. We kick off this leg of our US National Park road trip by diving into Arches National Park, sharing tips on the best spots to view Delicate Arch. Our recommendation is the Lower Delicate Arch Viewpoint, offering stunning views with an easy hike, making it accessible to all types of hikers while still capturing the majestic beauty of the arch. Next, we dive into exploring the combined rivers and Island in the Sky regions of Canyonlands National Park, providing insight into how to make the most of your time in both parks. These areas are ideal for nature lovers, offering panoramic views, unique geological formations, wildlife encounters, and trails ranging from beginner to advanced. Join us as we guide you through the highlights, share insider tips, and inspire you to explore the natural wonders of Moab and its surroundings. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of Utah and make the most of your next adventure-filled road trip! Tune in to this episode to get practical tips, local insights, and our personal experiences to help plan your own Western US National Park road trip adventure! Be sure to check out our episode on Zion National Park as well as our our Destinations and Utah pages for even more itinerary inspiration. 

After a terrifying moment nearly derailed our love for glamping, Eric and I decided to give it another shot in the stunning Red Rock Landscapes of Moab, Utah. From hiking Arches National Park to rappelling 125-foot cliffs, this adventure was a magical reminder tha one bad moment doesn't define the whole experience. I talk about how zooming out from life's setbacks-like a silly argument or an embarrasing mistake-can help you reframe the narrative and keep moving forward. Find out how zooming out can put everything in perspective! Check out Episode 551! I love you guys!

Clay's conversation with Amy Irvine, the author of the 2018 book Desert Cabal: A New Season in the Wilderness. Ms. Irvine published the book on the 50th anniversary of Edward Abbey's blockbuster Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness. Desert Cabal is a careful and nuanced conversation with the late Edward Abbey, who died in 1989. Wasn't his romance with the wilderness the benefit of white privilege? And wasn't he mostly pretending he was alone in that windblown trailer at Arches National Park? Amy Irvine believes that the wilderness is healing in every way and that America's National Parks, Monuments, Forests, etc., are endangered by the agenda of the Trump administration. She sees hope in finding people to trust, care for, and rebuild America by living well but also protesting in the streets when necessary.  Interview recorded March 19, 2025.

Hidden dangers in bodies of water are something a lot of people don't think about until it's too late. Things like strong currents, sudden drop-offs, or even hidden debris can be really risky, especially if you're swimming or boating. Sometimes the water looks calm on the surface but hides serious dangers underneath. Knowing about these things can help you stay safe and avoid scary situations. It also helps you feel more confident when you're out enjoying lakes, rivers, or the ocean. Being prepared can literally save lives. CreditsCredit: Dora and the Lost City of Gold / Paramount Players and co-producers Quicksand! / Engel Entertainment and co-producer La chèvre / Gaumont International and co-producers White Shepherd: by Ildar Sagdejev, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/, CC BY-SA 2.5 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/, CC BY-SA 1.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/1.0/, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2008-08-22_White_German_Shepherd_swimming_in_algae.jpg CC0 1.0 https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/: Aplysiatoxin2: by Anagkai, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aplysiatoxin2.svg The Cyanobacteria: by Berkshire Community College Bioscience Image Library, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Video-_The_Cyanobacteria-_Oscillatoria_and_Gleocapsa.webm Quicksand in Courthouse: by Arches National Park, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/, https://flic.kr/p/fQsv2s, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Quicksand_in_Courthouse_Wash_(9737357112).jpg Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the News Reel, we speak with Doug McMurdo, editor of the Moab Times-Independent, about upcoming parking closures on Main Street. We also discuss the possibility for Moab City to provide water services to Arches National Park, the potential for Grand County to incorporate the federal land currently in remediation at the UMTRA site, and whether Moab will be chosen for the state's next medical cannabis dispensary. Plus, a quick announcement about the upcoming car show. Show Notes - • UDOT will improve pavement markings on Main Street https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/udot-will-improve-pavement-markings-on-main-street/ • Moab looks to extend water and sewer to Arches https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/moab-looks-to-extend-water-and-sewer-services-to-arches/ • Bill introduced to transfer UMTRA site to Grand County https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/bill-introduced-to-transfer-umtra-site-to-grand-county/ • ‘All eyes are on Moab' for Utah's next rural medical cannabis pharmacy https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/all-eyes-are-on-moab-for-utahs-next-rural-medical-cannabis-pharmacy/ • Moab Rotary Car Show returns for 33rd year at Swanny Park https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/moab-rotary-car-show-returns-for-33rd-year-at-swanny-park/

Today's poem is Some Madness There by Charlotte Pence. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. We're currently taking a break and will be back soon with new episodes. This week, we're revisiting some favorites from Major's time as host. Today's episode was originally released on March 31, 2023.In this episode, Major writes… “When I arrived in Eugene, Oregon after an arduous yet stunning road trip of camping and driving through the midwest, the Rockies, the Arches National Park, Death Valley, and up California's Route 101, I felt oddly reborn into an existence and landscape that felt like it was always a part of me. Today's illuminating poem contends with that normal yet emotional experience of children leaving home, and posits that this wanderlust is maybe, genetically encoded in our natal spirit of adventure and discovery.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

Heber Valley residents connect with businesses and nonprofits at community expo, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant provides a monthly update, Wasatch County cost of living high for Utah but below U.S. average, Be Ready Utah expert Bryan Stinson talks about earthquake safety and The Great Utah ShakeOut, Park City Municipal's Rhoda Stauffer and Meagan Nielsen of Habitat for Humanity discuss their affordable housing workshop and Arches National Park's Fiery Furnace reopens permit applications.

Today Colin is joined by our regular Wednesday co-host Justin Housman to talk through some recent stories to come out of the outdoor community!They open the show with the news that the fallout from the Trump layoffs have caused the Fiery Furnace Trail in Arches National Park to close indefinitely. Buckle up because we're probably gonna be getting news like this for a while. (07:57)Lady Gaga is being sued by surf brand ...Lost. Apparently her new album, Mayhem is also the trademarked nickname of ...Lost's founder/boardmaker. So....what's the connection here? (13:04)Cybertruck owners can now get a pop up camper because even the lamest vehicle of all time deserves after market accessories...I guess? (17:15)Q&A Corner: Reddit edition! What if you don't want to do outdoor activities but you still have the urge to go outside? (25:55)They of course wrap things up with The Parting Shot (38:52). Colin has a stone to throw at footwear maker Lems while Justin would like us to pick a firm date for Easter.Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com. Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.

Today on the News Reel, we speak with Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times-Independent, about Fiery Furnace, a popular hiking spot in Arches National Park, which is closed indefinitely because of staff shortages related to federal budget cuts. We also discuss the funding structure for Grand County's EMS program, which has seen declining revenue in recent years. - Show Notes - • Arches temporarily halts Fiery Furnace permits and tours due to employee shortages https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/arches-temporarily-halts-fiery-furnace-permits-and-tours-due-to-employee-shortages/ • Grand County approves $350k to temporarily stabilize EMS amid financial struggles https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/grand-county-approves-350k-to-temporarily-stabilize-ems-amid-financial-struggles/

Today on the News Reel, we speak with Doug McMurdo, editor of the Times-Independent, about a protest that took place at Arches National Park recently. We also discuss upcoming federal office space closures in Moab for the National Park Service, the United States Forest Service, and the United States Geological Survey. Plus, we give updates about the Moab Area Transit schedule and a save-the-date for a volunteer day to clean up some local trails.

Gabby Petito's family has sued the MOAB police department for 50 million dollars due to their inaction during a traffic stop made outside of Arches National Park. The Petito family contends that the police did not do their job correctly during the stop and their blunder led to Gabby's death. (commercial at 12:31)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gabby-petito-family-files-50-million-wrongful-death-lawsuit-utah-polic-rcna41980?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_maBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

On the news reel today, we talk to Doug McMurdo of the Times Independent about the city's plans to change parking, traffic lights and more on Main Street. Plus we cover the city's discussions about what to do with the Walnut Lane Property where they promised to build affordable housing. We finish up with a story about the county's new stance on the timed entry system at Arches National Park. This week, we also speak to Kenny Fallon from the Green River Observer. We discuss Green River's new subdivision process, which was changed recently to meet the requirements of a new state law. We also talk about a new ordinance in town that allows people to live in RVs and campers on their property while building houses. Plus, an update about pay changes for EMS workers in Green River and the latest on the lawsuit against the state engineer's office for approving water rights for a lithium mine in town. - Show Notes - • Big changes are coming to Main Street https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/big-changes-are-coming-to-main-street/ • Moab Mayor: Walnut Lane gets decided this year https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/moab-mayor-walnut-lane-gets-decided-this-year/ • Grand County withdraws support of timed entry at Arches https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/grand-county-withdraws-support-of-timed-entry-at-arches • Green River Observer https://thegreenriverobserver.substack.com/

#115 Planning a weekend getaway in the USA? Listen in for tips from someone who lives there! We discuss 10 amazing weekend destinations across the country! We cover: Weekend trips in the USA Flexible travel options Lower cost getaways Today we explore the joys of weekend getaways across the USA.  They highlight affordable, easy-to-plan trips that allow for a quick recharge, starting with destinations like Laguna Beach and Thousand Steps Beach on the West Coast. The conversation moves to Chicago, where they discuss iconic attractions and Rich's memories of Wrigley Field, then touches on other spots like Mackinac Island, Black Hills National Forest, and Washington D.C. Karen emphasizes the value of planning your travel goals and introduces her 12-month planner to help listeners map out their adventures. She wraps up by encouraging everyone to start the year with excitement and keep their bucket list in mind.   CLICK THE LINKS BELOW OR CUT AND PASTE THEM INTO YOUR BROWSER: Read the blog post (show notes): https://karencordaway.com/weekend-trips-usa    Binge-listen to my USA Travel Podcast Episodes https://bit.ly/4fyfh53 Binge-listen to my Seasonal Bucket List playlist https://bit.ly/3SPiiVN  Binge-listen to my New York City Episodes https://bit.ly/42tZstl   Listen to these episodes next: Bucket List Things to Do in Charleston, SC (Ep 77) Yellow Stone & Other National Parks: Fun Things to Do (Ep 9) A Bucket List of Places to Visit in Chicago (Ep 81) Fun, Bucket List Things to Do in Washington DC on the National Mall (Ep 55) Nationals Stadium in Washington, DC   RESOURCES: Palms Springs Aerial Tramway https://bit.ly/40tgCFI Chicago River Cruise https://bit.ly/3PxMjaF 360 Chicago https://bit.ly/4adlJx8 Grab a copy of  The Everyday Bucket List Book https://amzn.to/3vwxz2K If you'd like to support my work, check out https://buymeacoffee.com/edbl   Connect with me: Website: KarenCordaway.com Twitter (X): @KarenCordaway https://x.com/karencordaway Pinterest: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.pinterest.com/EverydayBucketList/ Tiktok: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.tiktok.com/@everyday_bucket_list   If you're enjoying this podcast, please rate and review it here. Let me know what you like about it so I know exactly what content to keep creating for you. Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast. Using our links is a small way to support the show at zero cost to you. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. I appreciate your support. https://karencordaway.com/disclaimer/      

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Robyn DeVoe.Robyn caught the travel bug at a young age while exploring Europe with her parents and was officially hooked while studying ecotourism in Fiji and Australia. Her professional career in the travel industry over the last decade has taken her to places near and far, from soaring over Arches National Park in a Cessna to snorkeling with sea turtles in the Galápagos. Today, Robyn finds true fulfillment in being able to help her clients unlock the trip of their dreams and ultimately spreading appreciation and support for communities and environments around the world through responsible tourism. When Robyn is not crafting itineraries, you can find her wearing her health coaching hat, helping her clients live their best lives, while she does the same, recreating in the mountains around her home in Bozeman, Montana.Christine and Robyn discuss:· The intersection of travel and wellness· Reframing travel by asking “why we travel” over “where we travel”· Robyn's work as a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach· Being a Dream Weaver in travel and lifeSpecial gratitude to our partner for this episode, Explorer X, and their newly launched Hero Travel Fund! Apply by February 28th: https://www.explorer-x.com/hero.Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Robyn DeVoe.

Join Ryan and Julie on All Things Travel as they explore the incredible Adventures by Disney itineraries across North America. From the rugged beauty of the Canadian Rockies to the iconic landscapes of Arizona and Utah, this episode highlights the immersive storytelling, VIP experiences, and hassle-free travel that make Adventures by Disney a one-of-a-kind way to see the world.Key Topics Covered:

Arches and Canyonlands park ranger, Karen Henker, joined the podcast to chat about the geology and formation of Arches and different environmental factors that are at play at Arches National Park. Karen has been a park ranger for nearly 20 years and has spent most of her time in Utah at Canyonlands and Arches. Her knowledge, humor and passion for this area is so infectious.You can watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/nJAP_tZ7kbs Upcoming Podcasts:Canyonlands and Arches National Parks: Physical Science and Park health with Armin HowellZion National Park: Geology, Wildlife and Dark Skies with Park Ranger Charlie Reed Zion National Park: Plants... Lots of Plants with Botanist & Park Ranger Darrin Gobble Capitol Reef National Park: Geology, Human History and Wildlife with Park Ranger Shauna Cotrell Capitol Reef National Park: Historic Orchards ___Follow us on social!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safetravelspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@safetravelspodYouTube: youtube.com/@safetravelspodSafetravelspod.com  

Today, we hear about Arches National Park's timed entry system, which could become permanent. The public comment period for this plan ends on Nov. 23. We also hear about possible changes in the Department of the Interior that could affect how public lands are managed in Utah. Plus, a two-way about how rural voters shifted left in this past election in western Colorado.

A new horror filmed called Delicate Arch follows four college kids on a psychedelic trip to Arches National Park gone wrong. The movie, which was filmed in Moab, screened at Star Hall last week, followed by a Q&A with director, Matt Warren. In this newscast, we also hear from KUER about Navajo farmers near the San Juan River and a water settlement that could change their livelihoods. Photo: Characters in a new horror film set in Moab gaze at a drug-warped Delicate Arch.

Arches National Park officials turned to a seasonal timed-entry program in 2022 after record-breaking visitation during the prior year brought park entry to a halt many times. Timed entry has been well received by park visitors, and is expected to return this upcoming year with one big change... timed entry will not be enforced from July 7 and Aug. 26, 2025, between Independence and memorial day weekends. Dave and Debbie discuss the upcoming change and share their experience with national park traffic.

Ogden halts plan for paid downtown parking UT AG-elect Derek Brown announces top to bottom analysis of office BYU and U of U  to face off in first rivalry game in three years Timed entry to return to Arches National Park in 2025 but with big change Big movie of the week: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

May of 2023, Chris set out to rope solo Virgin Wool (5.8 C2) in Arches National Park. The description of the first pitch read: "5.7 - sporty - no pro.” To Chris, it looked harder than a 5.7 from the ground, and he noticed a seam that he thought he could aid up, so he decided to try and aid climb the route. It didn't go as planned and he ripped out two cams and fell 10 feet to the ground, landing on his heels before tumbling backwards. After a lot of self reflection (and therapy), Chris learned a bit about the psychology of climbing solo, and a bit more about risk management. Tune in this episode to hear more. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie, ZOLEO and AmazFit. → Use code SHARPEND to waive the activation fee on ZOLEO → Get 15% off the T-Rex 3 watch at www.amazfit.com/sharpend → 10% off LIVSN clothes with code TSE10 (limited to 30 uses) → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → 15% off Swoop garments with code SHARPEND → 20% off First Aid contents at MyMedic.com with code SHARPEND20 Instagram: the_sharp_end_podcast YouTube: @thesharpendpodcast Become a Patron: patreon.com/thesharpendpodcast Visit my website: www.thesharpendpodcast.com

Iron comes on to talk about his new book, "Hike It: An Introduction to Camping, Hiking and Backpacking in the U.S.A."Taken from book publisher details:This fully illustrated book is the perfect introduction to enjoying America's great outdoors. Explore 20 National Parks with incredible trails that take you past snow-capped mountains, along stunning coastlines, and through ancient forests, and discover the majesty of nature with glorious artwork throughout. This book is packed with practical information, too.Young adventurers 7+ will learn about:• Navigating, and what to do if you get lost• Essential hiking equipment• How to leave no trace and protect the environment• Pooping in the woods!• Staying safe in the heat, snow, and rain• Fire safety and setting up camp• Encountering wildlife and safety• Locating the North Star and understanding the night skyAuthor and internet sensation Iron Tazz offers a wealth of information based on years of experience hiking every kind of trail and from sharing adventures with his own little boy. Full of kid-friendly tips and tricks for enjoying nature, this is the perfect book for learning how to hike your own hike.National Parks and trails: Olympic National Park; Mount Rainier National Park; Redwood National Park; Death Valley National Park; Yosemite National Park; Acadia National Park; Wind River Range; Sawtooth National Forest; Grand Canyon National Park; Glacier National Park; Arches National Park; Yellowstone National Park; Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Crater Lake National Park; Petrified Forest National Park; Denali National Park and Preserve; Pacific Crest Trail; Appalachian Trail; North Cascades National Park; Continental Divide National Scenic TrailConnect with Iron: https://www.irontazz.com/Buy the book (Amazon) Support the showConnect with Hike:Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorerFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com

Send us a textArches National Park is famous for being the place with the highest density of natural stone arches in the world. Come on an adventure with us and learn how 2,000 arches formed in this red rock landscape. Also hear about our adventures rafting the nearby Green River! 

America's iconic national parks are a great place to reconnect with nature. But are the crowds killing the vibe? Among the red rocks and tourists of Arches National Park in Southern Utah, reporter Sam Baker asks: Do we need solitude to find serenity in nature?

What happens when your nest suddenly feels empty? Join Tanya and me as we navigate the bittersweet journey of becoming empty nesters after our son's move to Salt Lake City. We recount our thrilling travels through Moab, Arches National Park, Durango, and the artist's paradise of Santa Fe. Santa Fe's art scene isn't just vibrant; it's the NFL of the art world. Discover essential tips on how to thrive as an artist, including the critical role of gallery location, the power of a reputable gallery, and why asking for the sale isn't just advisable—it's necessary.Ever wondered how much your art should cost? In this episode, we dive deep into the realities of pricing art realistically and discuss the importance of gradually raising prices with your gallery partners. Relationships with galleries are more than just business transactions; they're partnerships. I share how a simple act of friendliness in Santa Fe led to unexpected opportunities, highlighting the value of taking risks and trusting in divine timing. Plus, learn how the Created to Thrive mentoring program can nurture both your art business and faith. Tune in for actionable strategies and heartfelt advice that could transform your journey as an artist.Join us inside the Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program at http://www.matttommeymentoring.com/artmentor