Podcasts about Havasupai

Listener Eric Spamer joins Jeremy to talk about this beautiful hike in the Grand Canyon in Arizona where hikers have the opportunity to hike to impressive waterfalls on land owned by the Havasupai people.   The trail takes us through Supai, possibly the most isolated town in the contiguous United States.  Don't forget your bathing suit.  Once situated in Havasu Canyon, hikers camp for three nights with access to multiple waterfalls and blue-green pools on Havasu Creek.If you are interested in our 2026 treks in Costa Rica or Nepal, please reach out at trailsworthhiking@gmail.com.  You can see details of the Camino de Costa Rica trek and express interest here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfb5S6T-jzYA7iNny8anzf6muSg72XLQpccQDuWCdhc0UqaTA/viewform To see details of the Annapurna Base Camp trip to Nepal in October 2026, here is general info on the trek:  https://enepaltrekking.com/annapurna-base-camp-trek  And you can reach out to Earthbound Expeditions at earthboundnpl@gmail.com to ask questions and book your spot on the trip.And don't forget to use our 10% discount code on backpacking food at Outdoor Herbivore:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/

We're sharing four of the most dangerous hikes in the U.S., sharing our experiences and why we did them anyway despite the risks. From Zion's heart-pounding Angel's Landing and The Narrows, to the intense scramble up Mount Storm King in Olympic National Park, we break down the deadly features of each trail. We also tackle the brutal 20-mile trek to Havasupai Falls in the Grand Canyon. Join us as we discuss the thrills, the dangers, and our personal stories from these adrenaline-pumping hikes! Tune in to hear why we still can't resist the thrill.If you're planning to do these hikes and visit these destinations, here are some hotels and other things to do to build out your trip!Zion National Park - Stay at the Bumbleberry Inn, consider this highly rated Zion Sunset Jeep tour and if you plan to explore further, download our Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks Itinerary.Olympic National Park - Stay at the Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor and if you want to see more parks in this beautiful state, download our Washington's 3 National Parks Itinerary.Havasupai Falls - Stay at the Grand Canyon Caverns Inn and come prepared with ⁠⁠Havasupai backpacking essentials⁠⁠.Kauai - Stay at Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas, explore more fun things to do in Kauai in our curated Viator Shop, and download our one week Kauai itinerary to easily follow a fully planned out trip!Find a flight deal by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and watching the daily flight deals (points & cash) that are emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

This Day in Legal History: Woodrow Wilson Signs Grand Canyon National Park ActOn February 26, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Grand Canyon National Park Act, officially designating the Grand Canyon as a national park. This landmark decision aimed to preserve the canyon's breathtaking landscapes, unique geological formations, and rich biodiversity for future generations. Prior to its national park status, the Grand Canyon had been a federally protected reserve, but conservationists pushed for stronger protections. The designation marked a significant victory for the early environmental movement, ensuring that the canyon would be safeguarded from mining, logging, and other commercial exploitation.The Grand Canyon, carved over millions of years by the Colorado River, is one of the world's most iconic natural wonders. Its layered rock formations offer a window into Earth's geological history, dating back nearly two billion years. Beyond its scientific significance, the canyon holds deep cultural importance for Indigenous tribes, including the Havasupai, Hopi, and Navajo, who have lived in and around the area for centuries. The national park designation helped protect these cultural and historical sites, though it also led to conflicts over land rights.The creation of Grand Canyon National Park was part of a broader movement in the early 20th century to protect America's natural landscapes. This movement, championed by figures like President Theodore Roosevelt, laid the foundation for the modern National Park System. Today, Grand Canyon National Park attracts millions of visitors annually, serving as a testament to the enduring importance of conservation efforts.President Donald Trump has ordered the suspension of security clearances and government contracts for the law firm Covington & Burling due to its legal assistance to special counsel Jack Smith. In a memo signed in the Oval Office, Trump accused law firms of using pro bono work to obstruct the government. The directive specifically targets Peter Koski, a Covington partner, and calls for a review of the firm's federal contracts.  Smith recently disclosed that Covington provided him with $140,000 in pro bono legal services as he faces government scrutiny. Covington stated that it represents Smith in a personal capacity and will continue to defend his interests. Legal experts note that security clearances are crucial for private attorneys handling national security matters.  Trump, who has been indicted in two cases led by Smith, referred to the order as the "Deranged Jack Smith signing" and mocked the prosecutor after signing the memo.Trump Targets Covington Security, Contracts Over Work With SmithThe U.S. Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip, ruling that prosecutorial misconduct violated his constitutional rights. In a rare win for a capital defendant, two conservative justices joined the court's three liberals to overturn Glossip's conviction. Oklahoma's Republican attorney general had also acknowledged errors in the case, including prosecutors withholding evidence and failing to correct false testimony.  Glossip was convicted for allegedly orchestrating the 1997 murder of his boss, Barry Van Treese, though the actual killer, Justin Sneed, was the state's key witness. Newly disclosed documents revealed that Sneed had considered recanting, was coached by prosecutors, and lied about his mental health history. Writing for the majority, Justice Sonia Sotomayor stated that correcting Sneed's false testimony would have significantly damaged his credibility.  Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined the liberal justices in the ruling, while Justice Amy Coney Barrett partially agreed but wanted the state court to decide if a new trial was warranted. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented, arguing the case should have been left to Oklahoma courts. Glossip's execution had been blocked nine times before, and his attorney emphasized the ruling as a crucial step toward justice. It remains uncertain whether Oklahoma will retry the case or pursue the death penalty again.Justices Order New Trial in Rare Win for Death Row Inmate (2)A U.S. judge has extended an order blocking President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing a sweeping freeze on federal funding, citing concerns that the policy could be reinstated. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan ruled that despite the administration's withdrawal of an initial memo pausing grants and loans, statements from White House officials suggested the freeze was still in effect.  The funding pause, announced in January, aimed to review federal financial assistance programs for compliance with Trump's executive orders, including those ending diversity initiatives and pausing climate-related projects. Nonprofits and small business groups sued, arguing the freeze would cause widespread harm.  AliKhan criticized the policy as legally baseless and impractical, saying it would either halt up to $3 trillion in spending overnight or force agencies to review all grants within a day. She called the administration's actions “irrational” and warned of a potential national crisis. The ruling prevents the government from reimposing the freeze under a different name, marking a legal setback for Trump's efforts to reshape federal spending priorities.Trump blocked from imposing sweeping federal funding freeze | ReutersIn my weekly Bloomberg Tax column, I examine Washington State's new data broker tax, a well-intended but ultimately insufficient approach to curbing exploitative data practices. The legislation treats consumer data like a natural resource, imposing a severance tax on its collection. However, this framework fails to address the real issue: long-term data retention and reuse.  A more effective solution would be a retention tax, which would discourage firms from hoarding personal data indefinitely. Under the current bill, companies pay a tiered tax based on the number of residents whose data they collect. While this sounds like a fair approach, it risks consolidating data power in the hands of large platforms that can absorb the tax and continue selling consumer information without restriction. Worse, the tax may encourage firms to store data longer, giving it an artificial market value that promotes hoarding rather than limiting collection.  Unlike oil or minerals, personal data is not depleted upon use—it can be endlessly repackaged and resold. A retention tax would align economic incentives with privacy concerns, forcing firms to justify prolonged data storage and pay accordingly. Without it, Washington's proposal does little to curb long-term privacy risks and may ultimately entrench the very data exploitation it seeks to prevent.Washington's Data Broker Tax Is a Promising but Inadequate Move This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

On today's newscast: The Williams Police Department has a new chief, a federal grand jury indicted a man who previously ran for president of the Navajo Nation for growing marijuana on tribal lands, Havasupai reservations open tomorrow, solar customers continue to fight a new fee added to their monthly bill, and more.

Many of us like to take a walk in our favorite national park, whether it's a short stroll down one of the boardwalks at Yellowstone National Park, the hike to the top of Old Rag at Shenandoah National Park, or up the Mist Trail at Yosemite National Park, we like to get out and experience parks up close. As you might imagine, there are walks in the National Park System, and then there are walks. Kevin Fedarko and his photographic sidekick Pete McBride took one of those “other” hikes in Grand Canyon National Park. And it didn't initially go as planned. While Fedarko raised some serious blisters on his feet that required duct tape to protect, McBride almost needed a medical evacuation from the backcountry.  Still, the hike - or rather hikes - generated a compelling book from Fedarko titled, appropriately enough, “A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon”.

Kegiatan pendakian ditangguhkan di kawasan dekat Taman Nasional Grand Canyon, setelah banjir bandang melanda kawasan itu akhir Agustus. Sering terjadinya banjir bandang di kawasan ini juga sering memaksa evakuasi warga lokal dari suku Havasupai.

Join us for a compelling interview with Hilary Giovale, a writer and community organizer who is deeply engaged in the work of truth, healing, and repair. Hilary will share her personal journey as a ninth-generation American settler coming to terms with her ancestral legacies and the responsibilities they carry. We'll explore her process of ancestral repair, her solidarity with Indigenous-led movements, and how her relationship with the land where she lives informs her activism and personal growth.In this conversation, Hilary will discuss the challenges and insights she has encountered as she navigates the complex terrain of unlearning white fragility and committing to reparations. She'll offer a candid look at how these experiences have transformed her understanding of kinship, responsibility, and resilience. Expect an open and vulnerable dialogue that goes beyond intellectual analysis, inviting us into the realms of intuition, dreams, and practical rituals for healing.This interview is an opportunity to hear firsthand from Hilary about her ongoing work to address the harms of colonialism and racial hierarchy. Whether you're beginning your own journey or have been on this path for some time, Hilary's reflections will offer valuable perspectives and practical tools for those dedicated to creating a more just and equitable world.Hilary Giovale is a ninth-generation American settler descended from the ancient Celtic, Germanic, and Nordic peoples of northwestern Europe. She lives at the foot of a sacred mountain, a being of kinship, that stands within the traditional homelands of Diné, Hopi, Havasupai, Hualapai, Yavapai, Apache, and Paiute Peoples, as well as several Pueblos. Her relationships with this land inform her life as a mother, community organizer, writer, and philanthropist. In 2015, Hilary became aware of her ancestors' longstanding presence as American settlers. Since then, she has been living a process of inquiry that includes ancestral repair, solidarity with Indigenous-led movements, reconnection with Earth, apology, forgiveness, and reparations. She is the author of Becoming a Good Relative: Calling White Settlers toward Truth, Healing and Repair (now available for pre-order).  Hilary also co-facilitates the Rekindling Ancestral Memory circle hosted by ONE.  To read more about her work, please visit www.goodrelative.com.Support the show

August 22, 2024 is a day I won't forget. For me, it meant a Rim2River hike in shockingly perfect summer conditions. For those downriver in the Havasupai area, though, it meant a raging flash flood that led to chaos—and loss. We'll talk with Dr. Tom Myers about what to do in the event of flash flooding on your hike, and also catch up with a pair of hikers at the bottom of the Canyon for an interview on their plans for a Rim2Rim2Rim—and how they prepare as flatlanders living in Florida. ***** Please join the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show's private Facebook group by clicking here. ***** To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie. ***** The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here. ***** Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com. ***** The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be. ***** For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com ***** For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms: YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)  

The Navajo Nation deployed its police department to hold back trucks hauling uranium ore across tribal land. The action comes after the recent resumption of uranium mining at the Pinyon Plain (formerly Canyon) Mine in northwest Arizona. It is one of 600 uranium mines considered dormant because they aren't financially viable. They are tied to numerous health conditions by citizens of Navajo and other nearby tribes. But new interest in nuclear energy is improving prices for raw ore. We'll hear about tribes leveraging sovereignty to halt the mining and transport of uranium. GUESTS Crystalyne Curley (Diné), Speaker of the Navajo Nation Carletta Tilousi (Havasupai), former councilwoman for the Havasupai Tribe and member of the Uranium Mining Committee Leona Morgan (Diné), co-founder of Haul No Donovan Quintero (Diné), freelance reporter

On today's newscast: Environmental groups and Havasupai tribal members presented a petition urging Gov. Hobbs to close the Pinyon Plain uranium mine, the Arizona Attorney General's Office attempts to clear up confusion around the state's abortion law, some fire restrictions lowered thanks to an early monsoon appearance, a new Canyon Commentary from writer Scott Thybony, and more.

Adam and Kathryn of Adventures of A+K are back! This is their 4th appearance on the show as they give all the details about their once-in-a-lifetime journey to Havasu Falls, Arizona. Not only do they discuss their amazing 4 days camping with these majestic blue waterfalls, but they give you the best advice and tips so you can plan your own adventure out there. Trust me, this is a trip you need to plan in advance! Follow Adam and Kathryn.. they're the best! Their guides will help you plan your trip anywhere and have the best experiences. adventuresofaplusk.com IG: @adventuresofaplusk Youtube: AdventuresofAplusK The ULTIMATE 4 days in Havasupai! (video) Havasupai Travel Guides

This podcast hit paid subscribers' inboxes on June 10. It dropped for free subscribers on June 17. To receive future pods as soon as they're live, and to support independent ski journalism, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription. You can also subscribe to the free tier below:WhoBelinda Trembath, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Whistler Blackcomb, British ColumbiaRecorded onJune 3, 2024About Whistler BlackcombClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Vail Resorts (majority owners; Nippon Cable owns a 25 percent stake in Whistler Blackcomb)Located in: Whistler, British ColumbiaYear founded: 1966Pass affiliations:* Epic Pass: unlimited* Epic Local Pass: 10 holiday-restricted days, shared with Vail Mountain and Beaver CreekClosest neighboring ski areas: Grouse Mountain (1:26), Cypress (1:30), Mt. Seymour (1:50) – travel times vary based upon weather conditions, time of day, and time of yearBase elevation: 2,214 feet (675 meters)Summit elevation: 7,497 feet (2,284 meters)Vertical drop: 5,283 feet (1,609 meters)Skiable Acres: 8,171Average annual snowfall: 408 inches (1,036 centimeters)Trail count: 276 (20% easiest, 50% more difficult, 30% most difficult)Lift count: A lot (1 28-passenger gondola, 3 10-passenger gondolas, 1 8-passenger gondola, 1 8-passenger pulse gondola, 8 high-speed quads, 4 six-packs, 1 eight-pack, 3 triples, 2 T-bars, 7 carpets – view Lift Blog's inventory of Whistler Blackcomb's lift fleet) – inventory includes upgrade of Jersey Cream Express from a quad to a six-pack for the 2024-25 ski season.Why I interviewed herHistorical records claim that when Lewis and Clark voyaged west in 1804, they were seeking “the most direct and practicable water communication across this continent, for the purposes of commerce.” But they were actually looking for Whistler Blackcomb.Or at least I think they were. What other reason is there to go west but to seek out these fabulous mountains, rising side by side and a mile* into the sky, where Pacific blow-off splinters into summit blizzards and packed humanity animates the village below?There is nothing else like Whistler in North America. It is our most complete, and our greatest, ski resort. Where else does one encounter this collision of terrain, vertical, panorama, variety, and walkable life, interconnected with audacious aerial lifts and charged by a pilgrim-like massing of skiers from every piece and part of the world? Europe and nowhere else. Except for here.Other North American ski resorts offer some of these things, and some of them offer better versions of them than Whistler. But none of them has all of them, and those that have versions of each fail to combine them all so fluidly. There is no better snow than Alta-Snowbird snow, but there is no substantive walkable village. There is no better lift than Jackson's tram, but the inbounds terrain lacks scale and the town is miles away. There is no better energy than Palisades Tahoe energy, but the Pony Express is still carrying news of its existence out of California.Once you've skied Whistler – or, more precisely, absorbed it and been absorbed by it – every other ski area becomes Not Whistler. The place lingers. You carry it around. Place it into every ski conversation. “Have you been to Whistler?” If not, you try to describe it. But it can't be done. “Just go,” you say, and that's as close as most of us can come to grabbing the raw power of the place.*Or 1.6 Canadian Miles (sometimes referred to as “kilometers”).What we talked aboutWhy skier visits dropped at Whistler-Blackcomb this past winter; the new Fitzsimmons eight-passenger express and what it took to modify a lift that had originally been intended for Park City; why skiers can often walk onto that lift with little to no wait; this summer's Jersey Cream lift upgrade; why Jersey Cream didn't require as many modifications as Fitzsimmons even though it was also meant for Park City; the complexity of installing a mid-mountain lift; why WB had to cancel 2024 summer skiing and what that means for future summer seasons; could we see a gondola serving the glacier instead?; Vail's Australian trio of Mt. Hotham, Perisher, and Falls Creek; Whistler's wild weather; the distinct identities of Blackcomb and Whistler; what WB means to Vail Resorts; WB's Olympic legacy; Whistler's surprisingly low base elevation and what that means for the visitor; WB's relationship with local First Nations; priorities for future lift upgrades and potential changes to the Whistler gondola, Seventh Heaven, Whistler T-bar, Franz's, Garbanzo; discussing proposed additional lifts in Symphony Bowl and elsewhere on Whistler; potential expansion into a fourth portal; potential new or upgraded lifts sketched out in Blackcomb Mountain's masterplan; why WB de-commissioned the Hortsman T-Bar; missing the Wizard-to-Solar-Coaster access that the Blackcomb Gondola replaced; WB's amazing self-managing lift mazes; My Epic App direct-to-lift access is coming to Whistler; employee housing; why Whistler's season pass costs more than an Epic Pass; and Edge cards.   Why I thought that now was a good time for this interviewFour new major lifts in three years; the cancellation of summer skiing; “materially lower” skier visits at Whistler this past winter, as reported by Vail Resorts – all good topics, all enough to justify a check-in. Oh and the fact that Whistler Blackcomb is the largest ski area in the Western Hemisphere, the crown jewel in Vail's sprawling portfolio, the single most important ski area on the continent.And why is that? What makes this place so special? The answer lies only partly in its bigness. Whistler is vast. Whistler is thrilling. Whistler is everything you hope a ski area will be when you plan your winter vacation. But most important of all is that Whistler is proof.Proof that such a place can exist in North America. U.S. America is stuck in a development cycle that typically goes like this:* Ski area proposes a new expansion/base area development/chairlift/snowmaking upgrade.* A small group of locals picks up the pitchforks because Think of the Raccoons/this will gut the character of our bucolic community of car-dependent sprawl/this will disrupt one very specific thing that is part of my personal routine that heavens me I just can't give up.* Said group files a lawsuit/formal objection/some other bureaucratic obstacle, halting the project.* Resort justifies the project/adapts it to meet locals' concerns/makes additional concessions in the form of land swaps, operational adjustments, infrastructure placement, and the like.* Group insists upon maximalist stance of Do Nothing.* Resort makes additional adjustments.* Group is Still Mad* Cycle repeats for years* Either nothing ever gets done, or the project is built 10 to 15 years after its reveal and at considerable extra expense in the form of studies, legal fees, rising materials and labor costs, and expensive and elaborate modifications to accommodate one very specific thing, like you can't operate the lift from May 1 to April 20 because that would disrupt the seahorse migration between the North and South Poles.In BC, they do things differently. I've covered this extensively, in podcast conversations with the leaders of Sun Peaks, Red Mountain, and Panorama. The civic and bureaucratic structures are designed to promote and encourage targeted, smart development, leading to ever-expanding ski areas, human-scaled and walkable base area infrastructure, and plenty of slopeside or slope-adjacent accommodations.I won't exhaust that narrative again here. I bring it up only to say this: Whistler has done all of these things at a baffling scale. A large, vibrant, car-free pedestrian village where people live and work. A gargantuan lift across an unbridgeable valley. Constant infrastructure upgrades. Reliable mass transit. These things can be done. Whistler is proof.That BC sits directly atop Washington State, where ski areas have to spend 15 years proving that installing a stop sign won't undermine the 17-year cicada hatching cycle, is instructive. Whistler couldn't exist 80 miles south. Maybe the ski area, but never the village. And why not? Such communities, so concentrated, require a small footprint in comparison to the sprawl of a typical development of single-family homes. Whistler's pedestrian base village occupies an area around a half mile long and less than a quarter mile wide. And yet, because it is a walkable, mixed-use space, it cuts down reliance on driving, enlivens the ski area, and energizes the soul. It is proof that human-built spaces, properly conceived, can create something worthwhile in what, 50 years ago, was raw wilderness, even if they replace a small part of the natural world.A note from Whistler on First NationsTrembath and I discuss Whistler's relationship with First Nations extensively, but her team sent me some follow-up information to clarify their role in the mountain's development:Belinda didn't really have time to dive into a very important piece of the First Nations involvement in the operational side of things:* There was significant engagement with First Nations as a part of developing the masterplans.* Their involvement and support were critical to the approval of the masterplans and to ensuring that all parties and their respective communities will benefit from the next 60 years of operation.* This includes the economic prosperity of First Nations – both the Squamish and Líl̓wat Nations will participate in operational success as partners.* To ensure this, the Province of British Columbia, the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Whistler Blackcomb and the Squamish and Líl̓wat Nations are engaged in agreements on how to work together in the future.* These agreements, known as the Umbrella Agreement, run concurrently with the Master Development Agreements and masterplans, providing a road map for our relationship with First Nations over the next 60 years of operations and development. * Key requirements include Revenue Sharing, Real Estate Development, Employment, Contracting & Recreational Opportunities, Marketing and Tourism and Employee Housing. There is an Implementation Committee, which oversees the execution of the agreement. * This is a landmark agreement and the only one of its kind within the mountain resort industry.What we got wrongI mentioned that “I'd never seen anything like” the lift mazes at Whistler, but that's not quite accurate. Vail Resorts deploys similar setups throughout its western portfolio. What I hadn't seen before is such choreographed and consistent navigation of these mazes by the skiers themselves. To watch a 500-person liftline squeeze itself into one loading ramp with no personnel direction or signage, and to watch nearly every chair lift off fully loaded, is to believe, at least for seven to nine minutes, in humanity as a worthwhile ongoing experiment.I said that Edge Cards were available for up to six days of skiing. They're actually available in two-, five-, or 10-day versions. If you're not familiar with Edge cards, it's because they're only available to residents of Canada and Washington State.Whistler officials clarified the mountain's spring skiing dates, which Trembath said started on May 14. The actual dates were April 15 to May 20.Why you should ski Whistler BlackcombYou know that thing you do where you step outside and you can breathe as though you didn't just remove your space helmet on the surface of Mars? You can do that at Whistler too. The village base elevation is 2,214 feet. For comparison's sake: Salt Lake City's airport sits at 4,227 feet; Denver's is at 5,434. It only goes up from there. The first chairlifts sit at 6,800 feet in Park City; 8,100 at Snowbird; 8,120 at Vail; 8,530 at Alta; 8,750 at Brighton; 9,000 at Winter Park; 9,280 at Keystone; 9,600 at Breckenridge; 9,712 at Copper Mountain; and an incredible 10,780 feet at Arapahoe Basin. Taos sits at 9,200 feet. Telluride at 8,750. Adaptation can be brutal when parachuting in from sea level, or some nominal inland elevation above it, as most of us do. At 8,500 feet, I get winded searching my hotel room for a power outlet, let alone skiing, until my body adjusts to the thinner air. That Whistler requires no such reconfiguration of your atomic structure to do things like blink and speak is one of the more underrated features of the place.Another underrated feature: Whistler Blackcomb is a fantastic family mountain. While Whistler is a flip-doodle factory of Stoke Brahs every bit the equal of Snowbird or Jackson Hole, it is not Snowbird or Jackson Hole. Which is to say, the place offers beginner runs that are more than across-the-fall line cat tracks and 300-vertical-foot beginner pods. While it's not promoted like the celebrated Peak-to-Creek route, a green trail (or sequence of them), runs nearly 5,000 uninterrupted vertical feet from Whistler's summit to the base village. In fact, with the exception of Blackcomb's Glacier Express, every one of the ski area's 16 chairlifts (even the fearsome Peak Express), and five gondolas offers a beginner route that you can ski all the way back to the base. Yes, some of them shuffle into narrow cat tracks for stretches, but mostly these are wide, approachable trails, endless and effortless, built, it seems, for ski-family safaris of the confidence-building sort.Those are maybe the things you're not thinking of. The skiing:Most skiers start with one of the three out-of-base village gondolas, but the new Fitz eight-seater rarely has a line. Start there:That's mostly a transit lift. At the top, head up the Garbanzo quad, where you can start to understand the scale of the thing:You're still not quite to the goods. But to get a sense of the mountain, ski down to Big Red:This will take you to Whistler's main upper-mountain portal, Roundhouse. From Whistler, you can see Blackcomb strafing the sky:From Roundhouse, it's a short ski down to the Peak Express:Depending upon your route down, you may end up back at Big Red. Ride back up to Roundhouse, then meander from Emerald to Harmony to Symphony lifts. For a moment on the way down Symphony, it feels like Euroski:Just about everyone sticks to the narrow groomers:But there are plenty of bumps and trees and wide-open bowls:Nice as this terrain is, the Peak 2 Peak Gondola summons you from all over the mountain:Whoosh. To Blackcomb in an instant, crossing the valley, 1,427 feet to the bottom, and out at Blackcomb's upper-mountain base, Rendezvous. Down to Glacier Express, and up a rolling fantasyland of infinite freeride terrain:And at the top it's like damn.From here, you can transfer to the Showcase T-bar if it's open. If not, climb Spanky's Ladder, and, Kaboom out on the other side:Ride Crystal Ridge or Excelerator back up, and run a lap through bowls and glades:Then ski back down to the village, ride Jersey Cream back to Rendezvous to connect to the spectacular 7th Heaven lift, or ride the gondy back over to Whistler to repeat the whole cycle. And that's just a sampling. I'm no Whistler expert - just go have fun and get lost in the whole thing.Podcast NotesOn the Lost Lifts of Park CityIt's slightly weird and enormously hilarious that the Fitzsimmons eight-seater that Whistler installed last summer and the Jersey Cream sixer that Blackcomb will drop on the mountain this year were originally intended for Park City. As I wrote in 2022:Last September, Vail Resorts announced what was likely the largest set of single-season lift upgrades in the history of the world: $315-plus million on 19 lifts (later increased to 21 lifts) across 14 ski areas. Two of those lifts would land in Park City: a D-line eight-pack would replace the Silverlode six, and a six-pack would replace the Eagle and Eaglet triples. Two more lifts in a town with 62 of them (Park City sits right next door to Deer Valley). Surely this would be another routine project for the world's largest ski area operator.It wasn't. In June, four local residents – Clive Bush, Angela Moschetta, Deborah Rentfrow, and Mark Stemler – successfully appealed the Park City Planning Commission's previous approval of the lift projects.“The upgrades were appealed on the basis that the proposed eight-place and six-place chairs were not consistent with the 1998 development agreement that governs the resort,” SAM wrote at the time. “The planning commission also cited the need for a more thorough review of the resort's comfortable carrying capacity calculations and parking mitigation plan, finding PCM's proposed paid parking plan at the Mountain Village insufficient.”So instead of rising on the mountain, the lifts spent the summer, in pieces, in the parking lot. Vail admitted defeat, at least temporarily. “We are considering our options and next steps based on today's disappointing decision—but one thing is clear—we will not be able to move forward with these two lift upgrades for the 22-23 winter season,” Park City Mountain Resort Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Deirdra Walsh said in response to the decision.One of the options Vail apparently considered was trucking the lifts to friendlier locales. Last Wednesday, as part of its year-end earnings release, Vail announced that the two lifts would be moved to Whistler and installed in time for the 2023-24 ski season. The eight-pack will replace the 1,129-vertical-foot Fitzsimmons high-speed quad on Whistler, giving the mountain 18 seats (!) out of the village (the lift runs alongside the 10-passenger Whistler Village Gondola). The six-pack will replace the Jersey Cream high-speed quad on Blackcomb, a midmountain lift with a 1,230-foot vertical rise.The whole episode is still one of the dumber things I'm aware of. There are like 80 lifts in Park City and two more (replacements, not all-new lines), apparently would have knocked the planet off its axis and sent us caterwauling into the sun. It's enough to make you un-see all the human goodness in Whistler's magical lift queues. More here.On Fitzsimmons 8's complex lineAmong the challenges of re-engineering the Fitzsimmons 8 for Whistler was the fact that the lift had to pass under the Whistler Village Gondola:Trembath and I talk a little about Fitz's download capability. Team Whistler sent over some additional information following our chat, indicating that the winter download capacity is four riders per chair (part of the original lift design, when it was meant for Park City). Summer download, for bike park operations, is limited to one passenger (a lower capacity than the original design).On Whistler's bike parkI'm not Bike Park Bro, though I could probably be talked into it fairly easily if I didn't already spend half the year wandering around the country in search of novel snowsportskiing operations. I do, however, ride my bike around NYC just about every day from May through October-ish, which in many ways resembles the giant jungle gyms that are downhill mountain bike parks, just with fewer jumps and a higher probability of decapitation by box truck.Anyway Whistler supposedly has the best bike park this side of Neptune, and we talk about it a bit, and so I'll include the trailmap even though I'd have a better chance of translating ancient Aramaic runes etched into a cave wall than I would of explaining exactly what's happening here:On Jersey Cream “not looking like much” on the trailmapBecause Whistler's online trailmap is shrunken to fit the same rectangular container that every ski map fills in the Webosphere, it fails to convey the scale of the operation (the paper version, which you can acquire if you slip a bag of gold bars and a map to the Lost City of Atlantis to a clerk at the guest services desk, is aptly called a “mountain atlas” and better captures the breadth of the place). The Jersey Cream lift and pod, for example, presents on the trailmap as an inconsequential connector lift between the Glacier Express and Rendezous station, where three other lifts convene. But this is a 1,230-vertical-foot, 4,647-foot-long machine that could, were you to hack it from the earth and transport it into the wilderness, be a fairly substantial ski area on its own. For context, 1,200 vertical feet is roughly the rise of Eldora or Monarch, or, for Easterners, Cranmore or Black Mountain.On the Whistler and Blackcomb masterplansUnlike the U.S. American Forest Service, which often fails to post ski area master development plans on their useless 1990s vintage websites, the British Columbia authorities have neatly organized all of their province's masterplans on one webpage. Whistler and Blackcomb mountains each file separate plans, last updated in 2013. That predates Vail Resorts' acquisition by three years, and Trembath and I discuss how closely (or not), these plans align with the company's current thinking around the resort.Whistler Mountain:Blackcomb Mountain:On Vail's Australian ski areasTrembath, at different points, oversaw all three of Vail Resorts' Australian ski areas. Though much of that tenure predated Vail's acquisitions (of Hotham and Falls Creek in 2019), she ran Perisher (purchased in 2015), for a year before leaping to the captain's chair at Whistler. Trembath provides a terrific breakdown of each of the three ski areas, and they look like a lot of fun:Perisher:Falls Creek:Hotham:On Sugar Bowl ParallelsTrembath's story follows a similar trajectory to that of Bridget Legnavsky, whose decades-long career in New Zealand included running a pair of that country's largest ski resorts. She then moved to North America to run a large ski area – in her case, Sugar Bowl near Lake Tahoe's North Shore. She appeared on the podcast in March.On Merlin EntertainmentI was unfamiliar with Merlin Entertainment, the former owner of Falls Creek and Hotham. The company is enormous, and owns Legoland Parks, Madame Tussauds, and dozens of other familiar brands.On Whistler and Blackcomb as formerly separate ski areasLike Park City (formerly Park City and Canyons) and Palisades Tahoe (formerly Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley), Whistler and Blackcomb were once separate ski areas. Here's the stoke version of the mountains' joint history (“You were either a Whistler skier, or you were a Blackcomb skier”):On First Nations' language on lifts and the Gondola Gallery projectAs Whistler builds new lifts, the resort tags the lift terminals with names in English and First Nations languages. From Pique Magazine at the opening of the Fitzsimmons eight-pack last December:Whistler Mountain has a brand-new chairlift ready to ferry keen skiers and snowboarders up to mid-mountain, with the rebuilt Fitzsimmons Express opening to guests early on Dec. 12. …“Importantly, this project could not have happened without the guidance and counsel of the First Nations partners,” said Trembath.“It's so important to us that their culture continues to be represented across these mountains in everything we do.”In keeping with those sentiments, the new Fitzsimmons Express is emblazoned with First Nations names alongside its English name: In the Squamish language, it is known as Sk_wexwnách, for Valley Creek, and in the Lil'wat language, it is known as Tsíqten, which means Fish Spear.New chairlifts are given First Nations names at Whistler Blackcomb as they are installed and opened.Here's Fitzsimmons:And Big Red, a sixer installed two years ago:Whistler also commissioned First Nations artists to wrap two cabins on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola. From Daily Hive:The Peak 2 Peak gondola, which connects Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, is showing off artwork created by First Nations artists, which can be seen by mountain-goers at BC's premiere ski resort.Vail Resorts commissioned local Indigenous artists to redesign two gondola cabins. Levi Nelson of Lil'wat Nation put his stamp on one with “Red,” while Chief Janice George and Buddy Joseph of Squamish Nation have created “Wings of Thunder.” …“Red is a sacred colour within Indigenous culture, representing the lifeblood of the people and our connection to the Earth,” said Nelson, an artist who excels at contemporary Indigenous art. “These shapes come from and are inspired by my ancestors. To be inside the gondola, looking out through an ovoid or through the Ancestral Eye, maybe you can imagine what it's like to experience my territory and see home through my eyes.”“It's more than just the techniques of weaving. It's about ways of being and seeing the world. Passing on information that's meaningful. We've done weavings on murals, buildings, reviving something that was put away all those decades ago now,” said Chief Janice George and Buddy Joseph.“The significance of the Thunderbird being on the gondola is that it brings the energy back on the mountain and watching over all of us.”A pic:On Native American issues in the U.S.I referenced conflicts between U.S. ski resorts and Native Americans, without providing specifics. The Forest Service cited objections from Native American communities, among other factors, in recommending a “no action” alternative to Lutsen Mountains' planned expansion last year. The Washoe tribe has attempted to “reclaim” land that Diamond Peak operates on. The most prominent dispute, however, has been a decades-long standoff between Arizona Snowbowl and indigenous tribes. Per The Guardian in 2022:The Arizona Snowbowl resort, which occupies 777 acres (314 hectares) on the mountain's slope, has attracted skiers during the winter and spring for nearly a century. But its popularity has boomed in recent years thanks to growing populations in Phoenix, a three hour's drive away, and neighbouring Flagstaff. During peak ski season, the resort draws upwards of 3,000 visitors a day.More than a dozen Indigenous nations who hold the mountain sacred have fought Snowbowl's existence since the 1930s. These include the Pueblo of Acoma, Fort McDowell Yavapai; Havasupai; Hopi; Hualapai; Navajo; San Carlos Apache; San Juan Southern Paiute; Tonto Apache; White Mountain Apache; Yavapai Apache, Yavapai Prescott, and Pueblo of Zuni. They say the resort's presence has disrupted the environment and their spiritual connection to the mountain, and that its use of treated sewage effluent to make snow is akin to baptizing a baby with wastewater.Now, a proposed $60m expansion of Snowbowl's facilities has brought simmering tensions to a boil.The US Forest Service, the agency that manages the national forest land on which Snowbowl is built, is weighing a 15-year expansion proposal that would bulk up operations, increase visitation and add new summer recreational facilities such as mountain biking trails, a zip line and outdoor concerts. A coalition of tribes, meanwhile, is resisting in unprecedented ways.The battle is emblematic of a vast cultural divide in the American west over public lands and how they should be managed. On one side are mostly financially well-off white people who recreate in national forests and parks; on the other are Indigenous Americans dispossessed from those lands who are struggling to protect their sacred sites.“Nuva'tukya'ovi is our Mount Sinai. Why can't the forest service understand that?,” asks Preston.On the tight load at the 7th Heaven liftYikes:Honestly it's pretty organized and the wait isn't that long, but this is very popular terrain and the trails could handle a higher-capacity lift (nearly everyone skis the Green Line trail or one of the blue groomers off this lift, leaving hundreds of acres of off-piste untouched; it's pretty glorious).On Wizard and Solar CoasterEvery local I spoke with in Whistler grumped about the Blackcomb Gondola, which replaced the Wizard and Solar Coaster high-speed quads in 2018. While the 10-passenger gondy substantively follows the same lines, it fails to provide the same mid-mountain fast-lap firepower that Solar Coaster once delivered. Both because removing your skis after each lap is a drag, and because many skiers ride the gondola up to Rendezvous, leaving fewer free mid-mountain seats than the empty quad chairs once provided. Here's a before-and-after:On Whistler's season passWhistler's season pass, which is good at Whistler Blackcomb and only Whistler Blackcomb, strangely costs more ($1,047 U.S.) than a full Epic Pass ($1,004 U.S.), which also provides unlimited access to Whistler and Vail's other 41 ski areas. It's weird. Trembath explains.The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 42/100 in 2024, and number 542 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

On today's newscast: Public health officials have received reports of an unnamed illness on the Havasupai reservation, state leaders say the legislature doesn't have the authority to undo the designation of the new Grand Canyon national monument, a Mohave County power plant won't have to undergo an environmental impact assessment to expand, a report shows the University of Arizona's Arizona State Museum is unequipped to conduct repatriation efforts of Native American remains and artifacts, and more.

Who lives in the Grand Canyon? Outstanding geography. Is there a Gospel witness there? Is alcohol permitted?The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

On today's newscast: The Navajo Nation is considering legislation to approve a sweeping federal settlement over access to the Colorado River and other key water sources, Habitat for Humanity has completed two homes in the remote Supai Village on Havasupai land, and advocates for the Apache sacred site Oak Flat will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case over a massive copper mine that threatens the area.

Ever wonder where you can find the most amazing waterfall in the USA? Dean is ready to reveal all of his secrets about traveling to Havasupai in Arizona! Dean and Caelynn reveal some crucial hiking do's and don'ts, and they tell you the real story on what is and isn't worth the money.  Plus, find out if Dean was brave enough to jump off a 100 foot waterfall!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode we're heading to Southern Oregon to talk with an incredible hiker and waterfall chaser, her name is Tana and you can follow her on Instagram, @fallsintoloveTana shares with us how she first got waterfall chasing not just in Oregon but all across the West. She also shares with us some of her favorite waterfalls, including those at Havasupai, as well as some tips and tricks for taking incredible waterfall pictures.Follow us on Instagram, @HikesandmicsThis episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic Episode Sponsor(s):Ursa Minor Outfitters - Inspired by the outdoors, Created by local artistsGo check them at www.ursaminoroutfitters.com and don't forget to enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.FlipSockz will keep Mother Nature out of your boots with their innovative nylon sleeve.To get your first pair visit www.FlipSockz.com and enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.

In the early 1990s, Carletta Tilousi was one of hundreds of people from the Havasupai Nation who gave blood samples to Arizona State University researchers. They hoped to discover why type 2 diabetes was an epidemic in their remote community in the Grand Canyon. The Havasupai never did get any answers about diabetes, and for over a decade they had no idea their blood samples were being used by other researchers for projects that had nothing to do with diabetes. Many companies collect personal data - names, birthdays, interests, payment information, and geolocation. But there's no data more private and sensitive than biological data. So what happens when that information is used without consent?  Carletta recalls the day she found out the tribe's samples were being used without consent, the anguish the research caused, and how the Havasupai fought to bring their blood back home.  Linda Thielova, OneTrust's Global Data Protection Officer and Head of Privacy Centre of Excellence, explains why the Havasupai's story is no ordinary privacy violation, and how organizations can build trust-driven relationships around data. 

In this Tapped episode, Katya Mendoza and Paola Rodriguez explore the history of the Havasupai people's fight to stop uranium mining near the Grand Canyon and why they worry about water contamination.

For people who visit or call Grand Canyon National Park home, the water issues mainly come around moving water up to the rim where the homes, hotels, and other businesses sit. But, head downstream to one of the most remote tribal nations in America, and the water issues are very different. The Havasupai people's land sits in the canyon, surrounded on all sides by the park. They're not worried about pumping the water up. Their worries are about what trickles down. Upstream from them sits an area where uranium mining was once plentiful. And that atomic-age history is causing concerns about water quality.

Meet Meghann and Zach, the husband and wife duo not taking a moment of life for granted as they take hikes, road trips and explore the world together. Join us as they share the Had To Be There experience hiking Havasupai at the Grand Canyon. Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? Coming soon to YouTube. Leave us a GOOGLE review: ⁠⁠https://g.page/r/Cd_aO9Np6DPJEB0/review⁠⁠ Find us on GoodPods: ⁠https://goodpods.app.link/hEHaS9GPSCb⁠   Connect with Meghann and Zach Grah:  Website: thegrahlife.com Instagram: @thegrahlife Facebook: @thegrahlife Pinterest: pinterest.com/thegrahlife YouTube: youtube.com/thegrahlife   Connect with Had To Be There:  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hadtobethere203⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Had To Be There⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hadtobethere203⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠   Connect with Vacations by Kelly:  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@vacationsby_kelly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vacations by Kelly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KellyVacations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠   Interested in seeing the Grand Canyon for yourself? Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vacations By Kelly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to request your free quote! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hadtobethere203/message

President Biden created a National Monument that butts up to the Utah Border near Kanab.  It's called Baaj nwaavjo means “where Indigenous peoples roam” in the Havasupai language, i'tah kukveni means “our ancestral footprints'' in the Hopi language. The Ancestral Footprints National Monument will be nearly a million acres. It will prevent any future Uranium mining and will protect what some Native Americans view as sacred ancestral sites. Dave and Debbie speak with Kate Groetzinger, Communications Manager for the Center for Western Priorities which is a non-partisan advocacy group that works to protect public lands and works alongside the tribes with these issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden created a National Monument that butts up to the Utah Border near Kanab. There is concern as it could affect Utah Ranchers. It's called Baaj nwaavjo means “where Indigenous peoples roam” in the Havasupai language, i'tah kukveni means “our ancestral footprints'' in the Hopi language. Dave and Debbie speak with Representative Phil Lyman about the concerns for this new monument when it comes to Utah Ranchers and Uranium Mining. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday, the Cortez city council will hold a meeting and make a decision about a rezoning application for a parcel of land near Carpenter Natural Area. The parcel to be discussed during Tuesday's meeting is located off of Highway 491 and is owned by Independent Log Company. The land does not border residential properties but is adjacent to the park. And Indigenous communities are calling for a million acres of land surrounding the Grand Canyon to be declared a national monument. The Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni national monument would leave in place a moratorium on uranium mining in the region that tribes like the Havasupai say is important to protect sacred sites like nearby Red Butte.

After visiting her first Overland Expo in 2014, Lauren said, "This will be my life." Later that same year, Lauren turned wrenches and drilled holes at AT Overland Equipment here in Prescott, the only woman in a shop of men. Three years of gearing people up for their adventures encouraged Lauren to embark on her own. In 2017, Lauren set off on 6 magical months of solo travel through Mexico, immersing herself in the culture and becoming fluent in Spanish. Commonly referred to as "Lolo'', some of her travel/adventure accomplishments include having open water and advanced diving certifications, as well as being a 52 Hike Challenge Finisher (47 hikes of which she did in Arizona). Lolo has been to the top of Humphrey's Peak and to the bottom of the Grand Canyon backpacking from Rim to Rim, Coyote and Buckskin Gulch, Havasupai, and more. Lolo also did advocate work with the Coconino Forest Service while a Comprehensive River Management Plan was being developed for Fossil Creek. Some of Lolo's craziest adventure moments include surviving a 7.1 earthquake in Mexico City, a Tropical Storm in the Mexican Costa Maya, and a little accident with her foot in a smoldering campfire! Lauren firmly believes that prices cannot be put on experiences and that just about anything is worth trying once. Lolo has an insatiable thirst to know the world, the people in it and the stories that go along with the people in those places because she sure has her own! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prescottwomanpodcast/support

This week Melissa Biggs Bradley transports you to the Grand Canyon for a conversation about how to get the most out of your trip to one of the greatest natural wonders in the United States.  President Roosevelt declared the Grand Canyon a national park in 1908 and famously said, "Leave it as it is. Man cannot improve on it; not a bit. The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it. What you can do is keep it for your children and your children's children and for all who come after you, as one of the great sights which every American, if he can travel at all, should see." The vast canyon was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and welcomes millions of visitors every year. To give a sense of its size, it spans a full mile in depth and is even larger than the entire state of Rhode Island.  Whether you're interested in hiking from rim to rim, or more simply marveling at its beauty, or somewhere in between, you should plan to visit the Grand Canyon at some point in your lifetime.   In this episode, Melissa welcomes Geno Kelly, a retired Arizona firefighter who has 45 years of experience guiding, rafting, and of course, hiking in the national park. He has a strong background in wilderness safety and a remarkable understanding of the unique geology, high desert flora, and history of the area. His depth of expertise and knowledge is astounding, and his true calling lies in helping travelers craft their own adventures to the Grand Canyon.

An uncut recording of the Havasupai Gardens Renaming Ceremony on May 4th of 2023. The event took place at the top of the Bright Angel Trail on the Grand Canyon South Rim.

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour visits with Dr. Jeff Masters. Jeff Masters, Ph.D., worked as a hurricane scientist with the NOAA Hurricane Hunters from 1986-1990. After a near-fatal flight into category 5 Hurricane Hugo, he left the Hurricane Hunters to pursue a safer passion - earning a 1997 Ph.D. in air pollution meteorology from the University of Michigan. In 1995, he co-founded the Weather Underground, and served as its chief meteorologist and on its Board of Directors until it was sold to the Weather Company in 2012. Between 2005-2019, his Category 6 blog was one of the Internet's most popular and widely quoted sources of extreme weather and climate change information. He now frequently writes for YALE Climate Connections. On Twitter: @DrJeffMasters In the discussion we address: Jeff's incredible Hurricane Hugo experience. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report and going beyond the ‘planetary boundaries of safe operation for the planet.' Jeff's important ideas to understand about climate change. Jeff discusses his two biggest climate concerns - the disruptive threats from sea level rise and drought, including: A potential ‘massive financial threat to the US.' Jeff says, ‘we're not correctly pricing risk…there threatens to be a shakeout in the…market' and he notes insurance company struggles in Florida, Louisiana and California as examples before discussing the potential cascading effects associated with humans fleeing from the coasts. Threats to critical infrastructure, including real estate, water and wastewater, transportation and supply chains. And he explains his concerns about drought impacting food prices and leading to famine. Hurricane season 2023, an anticipated El Nino year, perhaps something that may look like the 2018 hurricane season. Plus! Devo, getting outdoors, watermelon, and the beauty of the Havasupai Canyon. A few references mentioned in or relevant to our discussion include: Jeff's Hurricane Hugo Experience: Weather Underground: Hunting Hugo: The Hurricane Hunters' Wildest Ride, a multi-part story of Jeff's incredible experience in the eye of Hurricane Hugo. Weather Underground: A flight through Hurricane Hugo, remembered 20 years later, 15 Sep 2009 Originally published in Weatherwise magazine, Hunting Hugo was made available in digital form, complete with the many photos I took on the flight, on the web site I co-founded, Weather Underground. A separate account of the flight was written by a reporter from Barbados who was on the flight, and was published in my Weather Underground blog in 2009. There was a 45-minute episode of “Air Crash Investigation” (AKA “Mayday”) on the Hugo flight called “Into the Eye of the Storm” that aired in 2014. Several hundred thousand dollars was spent on the episode, which included CGI effects, a set built in Toronto to simulate the flight, and actors playing the crew and scientists. In 2022, the video was available with a paid subscription to Paramount Plus. The video was also available for free at apparat.com. Take to the Sky: The Air Disaster Podcast: Episode 85: NOAA 42 Hurricane Hunters, 02 Dec 2021 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report: The Guardian: Scientists deliver ‘final warning' on climate crisis: act now or it's too late, 20 Mar IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, 20 Mar IPCC IPCO Sixth Assessment Report Working Group 1: The Physical Science Basis; Summary for Policymakers BBC: UN climate report: Scientists release 'survival guide' to avert climate disaster, 20 Mar New York Time: Earth to Hit Critical Warming Threshold by Early 2030s, Climate Panel Says, 20 Mar Climate.gov: Climate Change: Global Sea Level, 19 Apr 2022 NASA Vital Signs NASA Sea Level Change; Observations from Space NASA Sea-Level Toolkit: New Guide Helps Planners Prepare, 07 Feb 2023 CNN: Threat of rising seas to Asian megacities could be way worse than we thought, study warns, 08 Mar 2023 Space.com: Sea level rise slowed down in 2022. NASA says it's just a blip, 22 Mar NOAA: Destructive 2018 Atlantic hurricane season draws to an end; NOAA services before, during, after storms saved lives and aided recovery, 28 Nov 2018 Some of Jeff's recent writing: YALE Climate Connections: With global warming of just 1.2°C, why has the weather gotten so extreme? Climate change increases extreme weather by adding more heat and moisture to the air and through disruption of fundamental atmospheric circulation patterns, 06 Mar 2023 YALE Climate Connections: The other ‘big one': How a megaflood could swamp California's Central Valley; A repeat of the state's Great Flood of 1861-62 could cause over $1 trillion in damage, 25 Jan 2023 YALE Climate Connections: If a megaflood strikes California, these dams might be at risk; The state's highest-risk dams protect millions of people and tens of billions in property, including Disneyland and the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, 26 Jan 2023

M.K. revisits his first ever hike back when he was a youth in the Mormon church and the unexpected moment that determined his morals, values, and his own personal journey of discovering the power of gratitude in his life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/getlost-hypnotherapy/support

The once stagnant Pinyon Plain uranium mine near the Grand Canyon is one step closer to resuming operations. Once operational, the mine's ore could be shipped to San Juan County for processing. Today on the news, a report on Arizona's Havasupai Nation, whose members are pushing back on these plans. Plus, a recent report shows a relationship between companies involved in lobbying and lawmakers' stock portfolios, including Rep. John Curtis. // Show Notes // Photo: Havasupai tribal councilman Stuart Chavez is opposed to the Pinyon Plain Mine near the Grand Canyon // KJZZ: Arizona's Havasupai push back as interest in nearby uranium mine grows https://fronterasdesk.org/content/1780965/arizonas-havasupai-push-back-interest-nearby-uranium-mine-grows?_ga=2.110527238.2020309325.1653843477-1716198363.1651520670 // High Country News: Two Southwest tribes raise concerns over uranium storage https://www.hcn.org/articles/indigenous-affairs-pollution-two-southwest-tribes-raise-concerns-over-uranium-storage // Energy Fuels: Pinyon Plain Mine https://www.energyfuels.com/pinyon-plain-mine

Micah is back in this episode, where we talked about our favorite places we have ever traveled, some travel advice, and some funny mishaps that happened along the way. Havasupai waterfall experience mentioned: https://wildlandtrekking.com/guide-to-visiting-havasu-falls/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morning-by-morning/message

I interview Dr.Adam Van Arsdale, a Professor of Anthropology at Wellesley College who researches how personal genomic information affects our understanding of ourselves and what it means to be human. In this episode, we explore how genetic testing, especially direct-to-consumer testing, can affect how we think about concepts like race, ancestry, and identity. We also consider the extractionist tendencies of genetics, leaving off with some examples of how Indigenous communities are resisting biocolonialism. Credits: Sound bites of President Clinton and Francis Collins come from the NIH's recording of the Draft of the Human Genome Sequence Announcement at the White House. Licensed under Creative Commons. Sound bites of President Clinton and Francis Collins come from the NIH's recording of the Draft of the Human Genome Sequence Announcement at the White House. Licensed under Creative Commons. Clips of the Havasupai song come from the New York Times's video Blood Journey, a short documentary following the Havasupai scandal. Produced by Kassie Bracken and Amy Harmon. Clips of Carletta Tilousi speaking about the Havasupai scandal come from a segment of NPR's ‘Tell Me More': 'Blood Victory' In Medical Research Dispute. Hosted by Celeste Headlee.

100+ years of threats to our Republic. Kathy Becker on classical education. Mayor Deasy of FLG tests positive. FLG City Council drama club freak out.  #1276 Thursday, January 6, 2022   0:00-17:05 January 6th? What about 100 years of threats to our republic and to democracy? 17:06-32:57 Kathy Becker talks about the history of education in America, what it's become, what's wrong with it and how to fix it and return to classical education. 32:58-43:04 Mayor of Flagstaff Paul Deasy tests positive for Covid. Flagstaff drama at city hall at epidemic levels. Jeff urges the country (and Flagstaff) to move on! 43:05-73:52 Jeff gives a big news update including a bank shooting in Prescott, Havasupai closing to tourists until 2023, Boston Marathon bomber getting a stimulus check, Brnovich signing off on death penalty, schools with kids absent and more.  Plus a listener email about housing costs and how it's “impossible” to buy a home.

IT'S OUR 100TH EPISODE!!! We're back on schedule-ish, twisted listeners, with a frightening, outdoorsy topic: murders that happened in national parks! Featuring the mysterious disappearance of a park ranger, two horrifying cases currently in the news, a family annihilator, and a nightmarish photo shoot. These cases are brutal, heartbreaking, and will repeatedly reinforce Diva's fear of the outdoors. Stay off our lists, and maybe also just stay inside your house! Brought to you by Podmoth Media Network podmoth.networkJoin us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/twistedlistersFollow us on Instagram: @twistedlisterspcastTiktok: @twistedlistersCases Covered:1. Robert Spangler2. Tomomi Hanamure3. The Disappearance of Paul Fugate4. Julie Williams and Lollie Winans5. Gary Michael Hilton/The Murder of Meredith Emerson Sources:https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna23769881https://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/ten-years-later-hiker-murder-still-haunts-those-closest-case/CSgydKXZNfG738F34UdWYN/https://popculturecrime.medium.com/the-murders-of-julianne-williams-lollie-winans-6b040eb502a2https://bangordailynews.com/2021/06/06/news/midcoast/a-unity-college-student-and-her-girlfriend-were-murdered-25-years-ago-at-a-national-park-the-killer-is-still-unknown/https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/books-media/pure-land-annette-mcgivney-excerpt/https://www.outsidebusinessjournal.com/issues/homage/changemakers/murder-violence-healing-wilderness/https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/paul-fugate-park-ranger-search/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-oct-22-mn-40204-story.htmlSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/twistedlisters)

This week Clint and Dawson talked with Paula Hemmerly. Paula has been married for 50 years, has two grandsons and two children. Now here is the thing; Paula is a hiking machine!!!! Here is a list of the hikes/trails she has done since 2008. Hikes: 2008 Foothills Trail, 2009 Art Loeb Trail, 2010 Appalachian Trail, 2013 Grand Sawtooth Loop (Idaho), 2014 PCT - Oregon, 2016 Long Trail (2010 AT to Killington, 2016 Troy to Killington), 2016 The John Muir Trail, 2018 West Highland Way – Scotland, 2019 Dolomites – Italy/Austria, 2019 Havasupai, 2020 Bartram Trail, 2020-2021 Benton McKaye Trail, 2018-2021 Colorado Trail, 2021 Wonderland Trail, 900 Miler X's 3 in the Smokys, and the list goes in with many many more in National Parks and state Parks. Thanks for listening! Find all our episodes at dayfirepodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

La agencia de la primera infancia de Arizona, First Things First, ha trabajado por mucho tiempo con las tribus indígenas del estado para desarrollar un modelo de consulta tribal que funcione para ambos lados. Con el objetivo compartido de apoyar el desarrollo saludable de los niños pequeños y sus familias, han encontrado formas de equilibrar las necesidades de políticas y datos del gobierno estatal con la protección de la privacidad y el poder de las naciones tribales soberanas. La anfitriona Karen Ponder habla con la concejal Carletta Tilousi, miembro electa del consejo tribal de Havasupai, y Liz Barker Alvarez, asesora principal de políticas de First Things First.Más información sobre First Things First de Arizona aquí.Visite la iniciativa BUILD aquí.

First Things First, Arizona's early childhood agency, has worked over time with the many Native American tribes in the state to develop a tribal consultation model that works for both sides. With the shared goal of supporting healthy development for young children and their families, they've found ways to balance the state government's data and policy needs with protecting the privacy and power of sovereign tribal nations. Host Karen Ponder speaks with Councilwoman Carletta Tilousi, an elected member of the Havasupai tribal council, and Liz Barker Alvarez, chief policy advisor at First Things First.  More information about Arizona's First Things First here.   Visit BUILD Initiative here. 

Havasupai, Hopi, Hualapai, and many other native tribes have been living in and around the Grand Canyon for time immemorial. For most of their lives, the threat of uranium mining or Disneyland-like tourist attractions were absent…until now.On this episode, we hear from three Native women who have spent their life in and around The Grand Canyon, about their knowledge of this area, their work to protect the land today, and what they hope for the Grand Canyon's future.

Episode 114 – A Flood of Truth Part 10 – An Ark's Worth of Evidence Part 10 Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. In John 14:6, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” The goal of Anchored by Truth is to encourage everyone to grow in the Christian faith by anchoring themselves to the secure truth found in the inspired, inerrant, and infallible word of God. Script/Notes: [God said] Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Genesis, Chapter 9, verses 14 and 15, New International Version ******** VK: Hello. I'm Victoria K welcoming you to another episode of Anchored by Truth. I'm in the studio today with RD Fierro, author and Founder Crystal Sea Books as we wrap up the series we called “A Flood of Truth.” RD, would you like to say a word of greeting and give us a little preview of what we are going to hear about in this final episode of our series? RD: Greetings to all the Anchored by Truth listeners. Well, in our last episode of Anchored by Truth we began our review of a baker's dozen of facts that listeners can rely upon to assure themselves that the Bible's account of Noah and the flood is literal history. We understand that in this day and time that skepticism of the Bible's historicity is widespread. That's one of the biggest reasons we do Anchored by Truth – to help listeners understand that that skepticism is quite often not grounded in evidence or reason. We also understand that one part of the Bible that is frequently attacked by the skeptic is the first few chapters of Genesis – which is of course where we find the story of Noah and the flood – in chapters 6 through 9. That's why we wanted to do this series on Noah – to reexamine the evidence that supports the Bible's historicity. So, in our wrap-up we're going back over 13 data points that listeners can absorb quickly and easily to assure themselves that the Bible's account of Noah, the ark, and the flood is trustworthy. VK: And by extension that other parts of Genesis – and the entire Bible for that matter – are equally trustworthy. We know that a lot, probably most, of the listeners do trust the Bible. But we also know that in today's world people are often so overwhelmed with the details of life that it can be hard for them to find time to assemble the facts and evidence that can reinforce their faith in the Bible. That's what we want to do on Anchored by Truth. We want to look at the Bible – and many of the criticisms that are directed against it from the standpoint of an honest layman. And we want to find out whether a reasoned analysis of available evidence supports the Bible's truth claims or the critic's. When people do so we think that they find that evidence from a wide variety of disciplines provides overwhelming support of the Bible's trustworthiness RD: Yes. So last time we went through the first 7 of our baker's dozen of data points. Today we want to go through the last 6 data points. VK: So, just as a brief review the first 3 data points are that the Bible's description of the ark show that the ark had the size and strength to carry a huge cargo of animals, their food, and Noah's family. Even when you use conservative estimates the ark had the capacity to transport at least 19,000 sheep sized animals. Also, the ark's 6-to-1 ratio of length to width is the same basic design proportion used for modern, ocean going vessels so it could be expected to be stable even in rough waters. And, third, the interior and exterior coating of pitch not only sealed the ark against leaks but also improved its impact resistance against collisions with debris. Especially during the earliest parts of the flood the wind and waves would have been tossing huge amounts of vegetation being torn off the sinking lands. RD: Exactly. And data point 4 is that even the incidental details mentioned in the instructions given to Noah make sense. The opening below the roof would have helped manage the heat load and the 3 decks made sense from the standpoint of both cargo capacity and load management. VK: And data points 5, 6, and 7 have to do with the fact that there is abundant geological evidence that at one time there was water covering the surface of the entire globe and that that water moved enormous volumes of sediment and earth in exactly the way you would expect in the Biblical flood. Marine fossils are found in a limestone layer just below the summit of Mount Everest. There are layers of sedimentary rock found on every continent on earth and some of these layers are hundreds of feet thick and extend over thousands of miles. Finally, many geologists such as J. Harlan Bretz who is a recipient of the Geological Society of America's highest award acknowledge that there are canyons on many continents that were not carved gradually through the slow erosion of a particular river. Instead, they were carved suddenly, catastrophically by floods of unimaginable proportions. RD: Exactly. So, those are 7 of our 13 data points that listeners can return to when they hear assertions that the Bible's flood story is just a fictional morality tale. Data point 8 is that the earth's fossil beds contain abundant evidence of a past, sudden catastrophe that caused an immediate burial of both marine and land creatures. For instance, here is an exquisitely preserved fossil of an extinct marine reptile called an ichthyosaur. The mother ichthyosaur is shown having almost completed giving birth to a live infant—the beak of the young reptile is still inside mother's birth canal. If you find a fossil of an isolated tooth or shell, for example, it is not possible to say how quickly or slowly it formed. But there are countless examples of fossils like this one concerning which it is obvious that long time-spans could not have been involved. In this case, not only is the fossil exquisitely preserved, but the fact that mother and infant are 'trapped' in a not-yet-completed birth process makes it profoundly clear that both were rapidly overwhelmed by catastrophic burial, consistent with the world flood of Noah's day. It is, of course, not feasible that mother just lay on the bottom of the ocean floor giving birth for thousands of years while being slowly covered up by accumulating sediments! Unlike many other reptiles, ichthyosaurs gave birth to live young. This means that if the birth had been completed the youngster would have immediately gone to the surface for its first breath. VK: That's certainly a dramatic example that, at some point in the earth's past history, vast quantities of sediment were being swirled around in the oceans. If the bodies of the dead animals that became fossils had been exposed for any length of time fossils wouldn't have formed at all. So, fossils like that which have features so beautifully preserved must have been buried and hardened before they could be damaged by scavengers or decay. Is that the only fossil evidence that demonstrates the earth was subjected to a massive flood that covered the entire surface? RD: Definitely not. So, data point 9 is that there are large fossil beds that contain mixtures of marine animals and land animals. Since it is unlikely that these kinds of animals would have lived in close proximity to one another during life, their burial together suggests they were swept up in a common catastrophe and quickly deposited under a thick layer of protective sediment. The fact that marine and land animals were all quickly buried together strongly suggests the burial took place underwater. For instance, one of the richest fossil discoveries ever was made near a huge deposit of coal basin near Autun in France. Some of the fossils discovered in this deposit were saltwater marine creatures. Some were definitely freshwater dwellers (e.g. amphibious), and some were definitely land creatures such as spiders, scorpions, millipedes other insects and reptiles. This kind of mixing of creatures from widely separated regions could easily have occurred when the creatures were brought together by ultra-massive flooding. VK: And this kind of fossil bed where land and sea creatures are mixed isn't limited to that bed. Fossils discovered in Hell Creek rock formation in Montana contained not only the largest ever T. rex fossil but also the teeth of various species of small marine sharks. The T. rex fossil also contained intact soft tissue and protein. The discovery of soft tissue that was still “soft and stretchy” and intact proteins really poses a problem for the hypothesis that dinosaurs lived tens of millions of years ago. Even the chief of the team that first discovered the intact soft tissue, Dr. Mary Schweitzer has admitted there is no known way soft tissue could be intact after tens of millions of years. They also discovered proteins such as collagen, hemoglobin, osteocalcin, and tubulin. These are complex molecules that continually tend to break down to simpler ones. All of these discoveries are perfectly consistent with dinosaurs being around in Noah's time and the fossils being created by a worldwide flood. RD: Right. And data point 10 is that there are other features on the earth that point out at some time in the past there was a huge hydrological event that created vast deposits of vegetation that would be extremely hard to explain in any other way. In Australia there's an enormous coal deposit called the Latrobe Valley Coal Measures. The coal seams there occur within thick layers of clay, sand and basaltic lava, which together form a 2,300-foot sequence of rocks. These lie in a large, deep depression, called a ‘basin', shaped like a triangle that's almost 200 miles wide and long. Most of the basin lies under the ocean off the southern coast of Australia. Offshore the coal measures are estimated to be almost 3 miles thick. Latrobe Valley coal consists of a mass of very fine plant debris containing partly-decomposed plant remains. It is clear that a great quantity of plant material accumulated in the past to produce such huge deposits of coal. A worldwide, catastrophic flood is the easiest explanation for how so much vegetation could have accumulated in this pattern in one place. VK: But, of course, there are geologists who believe that a Biblical flood didn't cause the Latrobe Valley Coal Measures, aren't there. Some geologists believe that the coal deposits were created by an enormous swamp where plants just grew for hundreds of thousands of years and as they died they gradually accumulated in layers deep enough to form the coal. They say that the vegetation accumulated as peat in a swamp during ideal climatic and geologic conditions. They say the swamps formed on floodplains near the coast, which were slowly sinking and eventually inundated by the ocean. Isn't that a possibility? RD: It's a possibility but there are problems with this explanation. First, there is no sign of soil under the coal, as there would be if the vegetation grew and accumulated in a swamp. Instead, the coal rests on a thick layer of clay and there is contact edge between the coal and clay is so clean it could be a knife edge This kaolin clay is so pure that it could be used for high-class pottery. Furthermore, there are no roots penetrating the clay. Second, not only is there no soil, but the vegetation found in the coal is not the kind that grows in swamps today. Instead, it is mostly the kind that is found in mountain rainforests. The best match for the mix of vegetation in the coal occurs in the mountains of the western half of the island of New Guinea some 4,000–7,000 feet above sea level. Similar vegetation is also found in the mountains in Australia, Malaysia, New Caledonia and New Zealand. The kinds of plants that make up the coal did not grow in a swamp on a floodplain. Third, within the coal seams are pollen-rich layers up to 20 inches thick. It makes sense that the pollen was washed there by water, because flowing water would sort vegetation into its different components. The idea that such huge pollen-rich layers could gradually accumulate in a coastal swamp over long periods of time does not make sense. Finally, when the brown coal burns, it leaves hardly any ash behind. The ash produced from most of these coals ranges from 1.5–5%, which is less than the 3–18% ash in typical peat. The low ash is consistent with the vegetation being transported and washed by water, not with lying in a swamp for tens of thousands of years. Then there are a number of distinct volcanic ash layers that run horizontally through the coal. If the vegetation had grown in a swamp, these distinct ash layers would not be there. After each volcanic eruption, the volcanic texture of the ash would have been obliterated when the swamp plants recolonized the ash, turning it into soil. VK: And the Latrobe Valley Coal Measures is not the only feature we see on the face of the earth that points to a massive flood as its cause. But it's one that is easy to think about concretely and absorb readily. And listeners who would like to study this point more thoroughly can go to creation.com which is the website for Creation Ministries International. So, what is data point 11? RD: Data point 11 is that we see genetic evidence of the flood in the composition of the human population that's currently living on the earth. We can see this through what is known as mitochondria DNA. This is a limited set of DNA that is not found in a cell's nucleus but in the organelle that is the more-or-less the power plant of the cell which is called the mitochondrion. Mitochondria DNA is generally inherited only from our mothers. As such the mitochondria DNA distribution of the world's population can give us insight into our female ancestors. Well, genetic studies have shown that there are three main mitochondria lines of DNA present around the world. Evolutionists refer to these lines as “M,” “N,” and “R.” Evolutionists were surprised at the lack of diversity present in the mitochondrial lines but this evidence is entirely consistent with the Bible's flood account. VK: Yes. It's important to remember that all the people living today are descendants of Noah's 3 sons and their wives. So, the lines of mitochondrial DNA that would be present could only have come from one of the four women on the ark: Noah's wife or his 3 daughters-in-law. But the Bible never tells us that Noah had any daughters – only sons. Noah's sons would not have contributed to the mitochondrial descent lines. So, it reasonable to conclude that the 3 main mitochondrial DNA lines we see present on the earth today trace back to Noah's 3 daughters-in-law. Again, this is observational evidence that is consistent with the Bible's flood account. Listeners who would like to investigate this subject further should visit creation.com where there are several good articles on mitochondrial DNA or there's a discussion of the flood effect on mitochondrial DNA in chapter 19 of Dr. Jonathan Sarfati's commentary on Genesis called The Genesis Account. So, data point 11 is that even human genetics points out that at one point in the past there was a something that caused a bottleneck in the population. This bottleneck resulted in the preservation of three primary lines of mitochondrial DNA. And one simple explanation for how that happened is provided by the Bible's flood account. So, what about data point 12? RD: Data point 12 is what I call “the story of the story.” With any event as catastrophic as the Biblical flood you would expect the generation that experienced the event and the succeeding generations to repeat the story over and over. But of course, when the story is repeated it won't always remain the same. It will grow, be embellished, or just repeated erroneously. And that's what we see with the flood story. Some observers have counted almost 200 different variants on the flood story around the world and just about every culture on earth has one. VK: What are some of the best known of variants? RD: As we mentioned in our last episode, one of the best known of the variants and probably the one that most closely tracks the Biblical account is the Babylonian flood narrative. In the Babylonian narrative their Noah is called Utnapishtim. Utnapishtim is warned by a friendly god in advance that a great flood is coming and orders him to build an ark to save not only his own family but also a group of representative animals. The ark finally grounds on a mountain named Nisir in a mountain range northeast of Babylon. VK: But as we also mentioned last time, the design of Utnapishtim's ark reveals that the Biblical account is far more reasonable. In the Babylonian account the ark Utnapishtim built was a perfect cube with six decks. It goes without saying that - in complete opposition to the stability of the Biblical ark - a cube-shaped vessel would roll and capsize quite easily in open waters. Such a vessel could never have remained upright in the roiling seas that would have been present in the initial flood conditions. RD: Yes, and that same kind of lack of reasonability marks the other flood legends. An Ojibwa Indian legend from around Lake Superior tells of a great snow that fell one September at the beginning of time. A bag contained the sun's heat until a mouse nibbled a hole in it. The warmth spilled over, melting the snow and producing a flood that rose above the tops of the highest pines. Everyone drowned except for an old man who drifted about in his canoe rescuing animals. There is another Native American tribe, the Havasupai, attributes the Grand Canyon's carving to a catastrophic flood down the Colorado River that occurred when the god Ho-ko-ma-ta unleashed a tremendous rainstorm. A more benevolent god, Pu-keh-eh, put his daughter in a hollowed-out log to save her from the monstrous current. After the flood receded, she crawled out and became mother of all humanity. VK: So, it's easy to see that these kind of legends contain mythological elements that are quite different from the reserved and historical character of the Biblical account. Ok. What about your 13th data point? RD: My 13th data point is that the ice age is a good case where the Biblical flood account makes more sense than the conventional explanation. The Bible says that the cause of the flood wasn't just a torrential rain for 40 days but also that the “fountains of the great deep burst open.” Many Biblical geologists agree that this referred to not only underwater volcanoes erupting into the oceans but also subterranean reservoirs of extremely hot water also being injected into the oceans. This activity would have formed the ideal conditions for an ice age to develop. The ocean's temperature would have risen. Warm water evaporates more quickly than cool water so there would have been abundant precipitation for an extended period. At the same time, the volcanic ash that would have entered the atmosphere would have reflected sunlight producing a protracted period of colder weather. This would have been a perfect condition to allow ice sheets to form over the land in the upper parts of the northern hemisphere and Antarctica. The cooler temperatures in the summer would have reduced the glacial melt allowing the glaciers to gradually extend to the limits that are now evident. VK: But, of course, this isn't the only possible explanation for how the extensive glaciers of the Ice Age could have formed, is it? Non-Christian geologists believe that change in the tilt of the earth's axis may have produced extended periods of colder temperature – conceivably up to thousands or even tens of thousands of years. RD: That is another possible explanation for the Ice Age but the kind of changes proposed in the earth's orbital geometry have too small an effect. And if the earth had cooled in this way it would have become much drier. There would have been less evaporation from gradually cooling oceans, not more. This would interfere with snow development and the formation of the enormous ice sheets which all scientists agree once existed. By some calculations the air would have been as much as 60% drier in the proposed scenario – which is pretty much a fatal problem for the recurrent precipitation/freeze/accumulation cycle that would have been required. This is why the Ice Age is a major challenge for secular scientists. There are over 60 ideas (theories) on the origin of the Ice Age. That is why David Alt who is a professor of geology at the University of Montana, stated: “Although theories abound, no one really knows what causes ice ages.” VK: So, all 13 of these data points – plus a great many more that we didn't have time to cover in this series – points out the conclusion is that the Bible's flood account is consistent with scientific observations of the earth and life on the earth. And for anyone who would like to investigate this topic more thoroughly we are including several helpful links to the podcast notes that will be available through most major podcast apps. We would also recommend visiting the website for Creation Ministries International at creation.com. Do you have any final thoughts for today? RD: Yes. We are well aware that a great many people do not agree with the conclusions that we have reached during our Flood of Truth series. But one thing I would point out is that a worldwide flood as described by the Bible points to a clear and straightforward explanation for all of the phenomena that we have discussed. If you dismiss the historicity of the flood account you have to come up with another explanation and very often these explanations are only plausible, at best, for one or two of the phenomena but not the others. The Bible's explanation clearly, easily, and straightforwardly accounts for them all. VK: People need to study these subjects and make up their own minds. But as we've set so often, approaching these topics through a lens that rejects the Bible's historicity is not more scientific than a lens that accepts the reliability of the Bible. Bible critics may doubt the Bible but their doubt is just that - doubt. Doubt is not evidence. Sounds to me like a good time for a prayer. Today let's listen to a prayer for the upcoming celebration of American independence – the fourth of July. ---- PRAYER FOR FOURTH OF JULY We hope you'll be with us next time and we hope you'll take some time to encourage some friends to tune in too, or listen to the podcast version of this show. If you'd like to hear more, try out crystalseabooks.com where “We're not famous but our Boss is!” (Bible Quote from the New International Version) Genesis, Chapter 9, verses 14 and 15, New International Version https://creation.com/topics/global-flood https://activechristianity.org/6-unbelievably-good-reasons-to-read-your-bible https://considerthegospel.org/2014/03/28/the-noah-controversy-could-that-flood-have-happened/ How could Noah get all the animals on the Ark? - creation.com Fascinating French fossil find - creation.com Hell Creek Formation supports the Bible - creation.com What caused Ice Age - creation.com Marine Fossils on Mount Everest - Media Center - creation.com Also, consult Chapters 17 through 20 of “The Genesis Account” by Dr. Jonathan Sarfati available from creation.com.

Episode 109 – A Flood of Truth Part 5 – The Story of the Story Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. In John 14:6, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” The goal of Anchored by Truth is to encourage everyone to grow in the Christian faith by anchoring themselves to the secure truth found in the inspired, inerrant, and infallible word of God. Script/Notes: God said to Noah and his sons: I am giving you my blessing. Have a lot of children and grandchildren, so people will live everywhere on this earth. … Noah and his sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, left the boat. Ham later had a son named Canaan. All people on earth are descendants of Noah's three sons. The Book of Genesis, chapter 9, verses 1 and 18 and 19. Contemporary English Version ******** VK: Hello. I'm Victoria K welcoming you to another episode of Anchored by Truth. I'm in the studio today with RD Fierro, author and Founder Crystal Sea Books. Today we're going to continue our discussion about Noah and the flood that's described in chapters 6 through 9 of the book of Genesis. We've been talking about Noah for a few episodes now – in part because the story is so well known. But despite the story being so well known, the story is quite often misunderstood. RD, would you like to say hello to the Anchored by Truth audience and give us a quick overview of some of what we've been talking about? RD: Sure and hello to all the Anchored by Truth listeners. Let's start by reminding everyone that the Bible treats the story of Noah as literal history. As you mentioned the story of Noah is often misunderstood in popular culture today. Frequently, the story is either regarded as just another ancient myth at worst or a sort of allegorical morality tale at best. But that‘s not at all how the Bible presents the story. The Bible is clear that at one time, over 4,000 years ago, widespread wickedness in the world made it necessary for God to destroy almost all of the land life on the earth. And as we heard in our opening scriptures God restarted the human race with Noah, his 3 sons, and their wives. So, that's one big point. At one point in history there was a gigantic bottleneck in the human population of the earth. Therefore, if the story is true, which we certainly believe it is, the effects of that bottleneck should be perceivable genetically today. We're going to talk about that in a second along with another phenomenon that emerged from the flood event. I call this phenomenon the “story of the story.” VK: Hmmm. That sound's slightly mysterious but also intriguing. But before we get too far along into the “story of the story” let's start off by looking at the final part of Crystal Sea's Life Lessons with a Laugh series on Noah. This Life Lesson reinforces the historical reasonability of the ark's design that comes to us from the Bible, especially the fact that the ark was designed with the strength that it would need in a hostile environment. ---- NOAH 5 – Strength in the Storm VK: Hmmm. All that sounds a little intriguing and scary at the same time. Ok. Let's listen to you and Jerry unearthing – so to speak – one more lesson from the story of Noah and the Genesis flood. ---- NOAH 5 – Strength in the Storm VK: Ok. There were two big surprises in that lesson. First, you got Jerry's name right, not once but twice. Second, that you pointed out that a detail as seemingly insignificant as God's direction to coat the ark with pitch actually helps confirm the truth of the entire account. RD: Well, the fact that I got Jerry's name right might be a surprise but the value of adding the pitch to the ark is a detail that many others have noted. There's a good article that gives more detail about the pitch's role in ship building on creation.com. The article is entitled, aptly enough, “The Pitch for Noah's Ark.” VK: So in the last three Life Lessons we've covered the fact that the Biblical description of the ark makes sense in the real world. As described in the Bible the ark would have had the size to carry the animals and their food. It had the right dimensions to remain stable in rough seas. And the nature of the wood available in Noah's location combined with the coating of pitch would have produced a very strong vessel. All these factors help increase our confidence that Biblical story is a true story. But you said that today you wanted to talk about two things. First, you want to discuss the genetic evidence of the fact that there was at one point in history a major bottleneck in the human population of the earth. Second, you want to discuss the “story of the story.” What in the world do you mean by that? RD: Well, let's start by thinking about other kinds of stories especially the kind that old guys like me like to tell. VK: Uh, oh. This is starting to sound scary too… RD: Not really. You'll like this illustration. Let's suppose that there's a high school athlete – we'll call him Jermajesty – who was a baseball player and one year Jermajesty's hits a single that drives home the winning run. His team goes on to make it to the playoffs in part due to that win. That's the kind of story that Jermajesty would likely repeat many times during the rest of his life, right? VK: Well, if Jermajesty is like you … RD: Exactly. If Jermajesty is like a lot of us he's going to tell that story a lot of times... VK: Every time he meets a new neighbor, goes to the barber… RD: Yeah. The story is going to be repeated a lot. But, will it always be told in the same way? Or will it grow a little over time? VK: You mean by the time Jermajesty is in his 40's now the single has become a double or a triple? RD: Yes. And after Jermajesty's retirement it's now a grand slam. And he hit it with two outs and a full count in the bottom of the 9th. You get the idea. Stories don't always end up where they start out, even when there is a completely true story to begin with. So, it should not be surprising then, with an event as catastrophic as a Biblical flood that as Noah's descendants began to repopulate the earth and move around the flood story would go with them. And over time, as the Noah's children and grandchildren moved, aged, changed, and had children of their own, the original story also moved and changed. Some observers have counted almost 200 different variants on the flood story around the world and just about every culture on earth has one. VK: What are some of the best known of variants? RD: One of the best known of the variants and probably the one that most closely tracks the Biblical account is the Babylonian flood narrative. In the Babylonian narrative their Noah is called Utnapishtim. Utnapishtim is warned by a friendly god in advance that a great flood is coming and orders him to build an ark to save not only his own family but also a group of representative animals. The ark finally grounds on a mountain named Nisir in a mountain range northeast of Babylon. Similar to the Biblical account, Utnapishtim sends out a dove, a swallow, and a raven to check out the conditions. Finally, Utnapishtim and his family are able to emerge where they offer sacrifices to the gods, but in the Babylonian epic the gods are famished because they couldn't receive altar-food while the flood waters were on the earth. VK: Quite a difference from the God of the Bible who is completely self-sufficient and never has need of anything from the hand of men. RD: Yes. Because of the extent of the similarities between the Biblical account and the Babylonian account some observers have suggested that the Biblical account arose from the Babylonian but this seems highly unlikely given some extremely significant differences between the two. VK: Such as? RD: Such as the design of Utnapishtim's ark. In the Babylonian account the ark Utnapishtim built was a perfect cube with six decks. It goes without saying that - in complete opposition to the stability of the Biblical ark - a cube-shaped vessel would roll and capsize quite easily in open waters. Such a vessel could never have remained upright in the roiling seas that would have been present in the initial flood conditions. Any passengers of such a vessel would have likely been beaten to death – literally – even if the vessel itself continued to float. No modern boats from kayaks, canoes, or ocean going vessels ever use a cube as a basic design shape. Furthermore, the Babylonian account contains many dramatic details, but says nothing about specific dates whereas the Biblical account is very specific about the details of time. Noah was 500 before he had children. He was 600 when the flood started. It rained for 40 days and it took 150 days for the water to recede. The ark rested on Mount Ararat on the 17th day of the 7th month. On the 27th day of the 2nd month the earth was dry. It was almost like God was filling in a day-planner with the dates he did things. VK: And even though there is uncertainty about how those dates might translate into the Gregorian calendar we used today, 3,000 plus years ago when Moses first wrote the account those dates would have been well understood. RD: Yes. There is a popular tendency today to doubt the veracity of a historical account if we don't see how it immediately fits into the reference marks we use in our world. If we can't assign a precise Gregorian date to an event some people will deny it could be true, but this obviously makes little or no sense. The Gregorian calendar only started to come into popular use in 1582 and there are still countries that don't use it. When you think about it, the majority of the world's history occurred before our current calendar even took effect. But when it comes to ancient calendars there is some tantalizing confirmation of the Biblical dates from a surprising source. VK: This sounds interesting. RD: It is. Lxtlilxochitl, VK: Easy for you to say. RD: Yeah. No. Not so much. Anyway, Lxtlilxochitl was an Aztec native historian who wrote that the world lasted 1716 years before it was destroyed by a flood. What's fascinating about this is that this figure is only 60 years different from the 1656 years which the Bible gives by addition of the ages in the genealogy presented in Genesis chapter 5. VK: Well, that is a fascinating coincidence if that's what it is. Have you come across any other tantalizing tidbits? RD: There are some truly interesting hints that either the Genesis story or even Noah's name has been preserved in surprising ways around the world. As most people know the traditional Chinese language uses symbols or characters for words as opposed to the way Western written languages use a combination of alphabetic letters to form words. Well, the Chinese character for a large ship is a combination of three radicals which individually mean “boat” or “vessel”, the number “8” and the symbol for “mouths” or “persons.” Remember that the Bible says that eight people were saved from death by the ark: Noah, his three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth and their wives. This is particularly fascinating because a lot of scholars date the existence of the written Chinese language to the general time frame of twelve hundred or so years before the birth of Christ which is about the time orthodox Christian scholars believe Moses wrote the book of Genesis. Some scholars believe that the Chinese characters predate the existence of a written version of Genesis meaning that the character was derived from another source not an early version of the Biblical book. One distinct possibility is that the Chinese character's origin just harkens back to the original story. With respect to the potential preservation of Noah's name the Hottentots of South America believe they are descended from “Noh.” The Hawaiians report a flood from which only “Nu-u” and his family were saved. VK: Those are intriguing details. But you say that some of the variant flood narratives also point to distinct differences with the Genesis narrative that lend more credence to the historicity of the Biblical one. RD: Yes, just a couple of quick examples before we close for today. An Ojibwa Indian legend from around Lake Superior tells of a great snow that fell one September at the beginning of time. A bag contained the sun's heat until a mouse nibbled a hole in it. The warmth spilled over, melting the snow and producing a flood that rose above the tops of the highest pines. Everyone drowned except for an old man who drifted about in his canoe rescuing animals. There is another Native American tribe, the Havasupai, attributes the Grand Canyon's carving to a catastrophic flood down the Colorado River that occurred when the god Ho-ko-ma-ta unleashed a tremendous rainstorm. A more benevolent god, Pu-keh-eh, put his daughter in a hollowed-out log to save her from the monstrous current. After the flood receded, she crawled out and became mother of all humanity. It's easy to see that these kind of legends contain mythological elements that are quite different from the reserved and historical character of the Biblical account. VK: All right. That gives us some good insight into what you mean by the story of the story. What about the genetic evidence you were referring to that demonstrates that at one time there was a major bottleneck in the human population? RD: We see genetic evidence of the flood through what is known as mitochondria DNA. This is a limited set of DNA that is not found in a cell's nucleus but in the organelle that is the more-or-less the power plant of the cell which is called the mitochondrion. Mitochondria DNA is generally inherited only from our mothers. As such the mitochondria DNA distribution of the world's population can give us insight into our female ancestors. Well, genetic studies have shown that there are three main mitochondria lines of DNA present around the world. Evolutionists refer to these lines as “M,” “N,” and “R.” Evolutionists were surprised at the lack of diversity present in the mitochondrial lines but this evidence is entirely consistent with the Bible's flood account. Remember that all the people living today are descendants of Noah's 3 sons and their wives. So, the lines of mitochondrial DNA that would be present could only have come from one of the four women on the ark: Noah's wife or his 3 daughters-in-law. But the Bible never tells us that Noah had any daughters – only sons. The sons would not have contributed to the mitochondrial descent lines. So, it reasonable to conclude that the 3 main mitochondrial DNA lines we see present on the earth today trace back to Noah's 3 daughters-in-law. Again, this is observational evidence that is consistent with the Bible's flood account. Listeners who would like to investigate this subject further should visit creation.com where there are several good articles on mitochondrial DNA or there's a discussion of the flood effect on mitochondrial DNA in chapter 19 of Dr. Jonathan Sarfati's commentary on Genesis called The Genesis Account . VK: So, the main point is that here is another point from scientific observation that is consistent with the description of the flood account. We've covered a lot of ground in the last few weeks and our listeners have probably heard things about Noah's story they had never heard before. But we haven't yet talked about the animals on the ark and I think you want to begin that discussion next time. RD: I do. And one final reminder for today. By their very nature past events, especially those of the distant past – like the flood of Noah - cannot be repeated. So to make intelligent assessments about whether such a flood took place or is highly likely to have occurred we have to look evidence that is available today. And as we reminded everyone last time, all investigators, all interpreters of evidence, bring a viewpoint, a lens through which they interpret evidence. I'm hesitant to say they bring a bias because that word can have a negative connotation but we certainly should be aware of our interpretive lens. This is particularly important when it comes to evaluating the historicity of Bible events. VK: That is a very important point. Today Bible critics may try to criticize – say a geologist – who believes that the earth's crust provides evidence that a worldwide flood occurred by saying the geologist is a Christian. But that criticism would be no more valid than someone criticizing a non-Christian geologist who doesn't believe a flood occurred by pointing out that that geologist isn't a Christian. It's no more fair to say that a Christian geologist can't interpret geological evidence fairly than to say that a non-Christian geologist can't. Sounds to me like a good time for a prayer. Today let's listen to a prayer for Christian missionaries who carry the good news about Jesus to peoples and cultures all over the world. ---- PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN MISSIONARIES (#9) We hope you'll be with us next time and we hope you'll take some time to encourage some friends to tune in too, or listen to the podcast version of this show. If you'd like to hear more, try out crystalseabooks.com where “We're not famous but our Boss is!” (Bible Quote from the Contemporary English Version) The Book of Genesis, chapter 9, verses 1 and 18 and 19. Contemporary English Version https://creation.com/topics/global-flood https://activechristianity.org/6-unbelievably-good-reasons-to-read-your-bible https://answersingenesis.org/noahs-ark/safety-investigation-of-noahs-ark-in-a-seaway/ https://christiananswers.net/q-abr/abr-a007.html Safety investigation of Noah's Ark in a seaway - creation.com https://answersingenesis.org/the-flood/geologic-evidences-for-the-genesis-flood/ https://discovermagazine.com/2012/jul-aug/06-biblical-type-floods-real-absolutely-enormous https://considerthegospel.org/2014/03/28/the-noah-controversy-could-that-flood-have-happened/ https://www.bibleinfo.com/en/questions/there-evidence-flood-was-global https://creation.com/the-pitch-for-noahs-ark https://discovermagazine.com/2012/jul-aug/06-biblical-type-floods-real-absolutely-enormous https://considerthegospel.org/2014/03/28/the-noah-controversy-could-that-flood-have-happened/ https://creation.com/cmi-misrepresents-ancient-chinese-language

At the crux of every survival story is a pivotal decision point. The choices we make when the stakes are high can mean the difference between salvation and struggle, misery and hope, life and death. When it comes to dire situations in the backcountry, the options can be imperfect and the time in which to weigh them is often short. In today's episode, we witnessed the fast decision-making of three separate survivors, all at the heart of one historic and catastrophic flash flood on the Havasupai reservation of the Grand Canyon. The flood would permanently alter the landscape as well as the lives of those who were caught in its fury.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every year, in the final week of January, privacy professionals from around the world assemble in the north of Brussels for the Computers, Privacy and Data Protection Conference. In recent years, on the final day, the European Data Protection Law Review awards a young scholar award and hosts a panel to discuss the nominated papers. In this episode of Serious Privacy, Paul Breibarth and K Royal host the second of this year’s three finalists for the EDPL Award. Please join us for a conversation with Taner Kuru, who holds a Bachelor and Master of Laws of Ankara University, in Turkey, and recently completed an advanced LL.M. in Law and Digital Technologies from the Leiden Law School in the Hague. He also just completed an internship at the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. (You can catch the first finalist from last week with Isabel Hahn on purpose limitation against big data and common practices.) During this conversation, we discuss how Taner became interested in genetic privacy and then specifically why he researched the concept of group privacy in pertinent data protection laws, such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation and Turkey’s Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu (KVKK). His journey started with CRISPR babies, which led to DNA companies, such as 23andMe and AncestryDNA, and finally into posts on REDDIT and published stories on individuals who have been surprised at some of their DNA results. Given some of the dramatic accounts, Taner became intrigued about whether the privacy of individuals who share DNA is protected. In particular, how do you protect the privacy of groups?Join us to learn more about this topic and his conclusions. We also discuss precision medicine, the Havasupai case, consent, ethics, and dating apps. Fascinating topics to cover in one episode.As always, if you have comments or feedback, please contact us at seriousprivacy@trustarc.com.

A citizen of the Quechan (Yuma Indian) Nation, Deborah Taffa's writing can be found at dozens of outlets including PBS, Salon, The Huff Post, Los Angeles Review of Books, Brevity, A Public Space, The Boston Review, and the Best American Nonrequired Reading. Her memoir manuscript won the Santa Fe Writers Project Literary Award in December, 2019. She teaches creative writing at Webster and Washington University in Saint Louis, MO, and lives on the island of O'ahu. Today's episode is broken up into two acts where Deborah Taffa shares with us two of her personal essays: “Moon of the Disappearing Water” originally published in The Spectacle, and “Rock Maze” originally published in YES Magazine. In Act 1, Deborah Taffa centers us in relocation, removal, and disorientation. We've all experienced the ache of nostalgia, homesickness, and separation in our lifetime. “Moon of the Disappearing Water” tells the story of a Native woman who leaves her ancestral land, permanently, in her late twenties. She lands in St. Louis, Missouri, where a disappearing lake and the confusion of a binational marriage force her to examine the relationship between motherhood and community for the first time.  In Act 2, death comes. How we deal with it has everything to do with the values we learn in our childhood. “Rock Maze” tells the story of a mother's cancer, and a daughter's familial connections to the land. As she leaves her mother's hospital bed for Sedona and Havasupai, the daughter reflects on healing and prayer, her tribal myths, and the injustice of tourism in her homeland.   The Nasiona Podcast amplifies the voices and experiences of the marginalized, undervalued, overlooked, silenced, and forgotten, as well as gives you a glimpse into Othered worlds. Hosted, edited, and produced by Julián Esteban Torres López. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram: @JE_Torres_Lopez Please follow The Nasiona on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for regular updates: @TheNasiona https://thenasiona.com/ Original music for The Nasiona Podcast was produced by the Grammy Award-winning team of Joe Sparkman and Marcus Allen, aka The Heavyweights. Joe Sparkman: Twitter + Instagram. Marcus Allen: Twitter + Instagram. The Nasiona Magazine and Podcast depend on voluntary contributions from listeners like you. We hope the value of our work to our community is worth your patronage. If you like what we do, please show this by liking, rating, and reviewing us; buying or recommending our books; and by financially supporting our work either through The Nasiona's Patreon page or through Julián Esteban Torres López's Ko-Fi donation platform. Every little bit helps. Thank you for listening, and thank you for your support.

Finally podcasting with our son, Daniel, who turns 17 today! We talk about our hiking/camping experiences, including Havasupai! Daniel is not a big hiker, like mom, but he does love to travel and wants to visit National Parks! He talks about which National Parks he wants to visit but Mando needs to grow up a little more before he goes on big trips. Eddie and I have a great time podcasting with him. He tells us about the zone of death! WTF! Listen for shouts outs at the end! Happy Birthday Daniel! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sonia-velez7/message

Rennie Davis - Foundation for Humanity - Y on Earth Community Podcast The post Episode 87 - Rennie Davis, Futurist, Activist, Philosopher, "Earth Whisperer" first appeared on Y on Earth Community.

Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Annette McGivney , author of " Pure Land: A True Story of Three Lives, Three Cultures, and the Search for Heaven on Earth ." McGivney is Southwest Editor for Backpacker Magazine and former professor of journalism at Northern Arizona University. McGivney’s book tells the story of Tomomi Hanamure, a Japanese citizen who loved exploring the wilderness of the American Southwest. She was murdered on her birthday—May 8, 2006. She was stabbed 29 times as she hiked to Havasu Falls on the Havasupai Indian Reservation at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Her killer was a distressed 18-year-old Havasupai youth.

Tippe and Ben share their favorite domestic trips! Domestic travel is up, especially since other countries aren’t letting us in right now. Ben talks about his long weekend in Nashville, and Tippe shares her experience backpacking to Havasupai in the Grand Canyon.

In this episode, Hilary Giovale, shares her experiences with ancestral apology, decolonization, and finding our indigenous heart-ways.Apology is a catalyst for healing and forgiveness which helps to build our capacity for wholeness and restoration. When we ask for forgiveness, we engage in authentic relationship and open the possibility of healing for all peoples, the Earth, and all beings (seen and unseen). What does it mean to live as a settler on Indigenous lands? How can settlers honor our ancestors to rekindle memory of the rich, diverse, Earth-connected cultural lineages from which we are all descended? How can we build heart-centered relationships with Indigenous communities and Earth, to create pathways toward healing the harm inflicted by colonialism?Hilary Giovale is a ninth-generation American settler of Scottish, Irish, and Scandinavian descent. She lives at the foot of a sacred mountain, a being of kinship, that stands within the traditional homelands of Diné, Hopi, Havasupai, Hualapai, Yavapai, and Paiute Peoples, as well as several Pueblos. Her relationships with this land and with Indigenous peoples inform her life as a mother, dancer, community organizer, writer, and philanthropist. In 2015, Hilary became aware of her ancestors’ longstanding presence as American settlers. Since then, she has been living a process of decolonization including ancestral repair, solidarity with Indigenous-led movements, reconnection with Earth, apology, forgiveness, and restoration. She is the author of a forthcoming book that shares about this healing process. To read more about her work, please visit www.goodrelative.com.Support the show (https://www.natureevolutionaries.com/donations)

Odcinek 5 - Cud nad cudami - Wielki Kanion. Żadne zdjęcie, żaden opis nie są w stanie oddać tego piękna, rozmiaru, ogromnej mocy przyrody. To, co zobaczymy stojąc na krawędzi tej przeogromnej dziury w ziemi, to jakie emocje nami miotają, jak mocno uginają nam się nogi pod rozmiarem i oszałamiającym pięknem - spróbujemy Wam o tym opowiedzieć, choć i tak wiemy, że uwierzycie nam dopiero jak zobaczycie kanion na własne oczy. Ale pomarzyć można już teraz. Zapraszamy do Arizony, nad rzekę Kolorado,  a także do indiańskich rezerwatów - Hualapay i Havasupai. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rozmowyprzezocean/message

Doc talks to JFM Pod Trail Correspondent Rob about hiking trips both domestic and international. Rob recounts his trips to Desolation Wilderness, Havasupai, Trinity Alps Wilderness, the Santa Cruz Trail (Peru), and that fateful trip to the summit of Mt. Shasta. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support

New uranium mining activity just outside the boundary of the Grand Canyon National Park would pose the risk of serious radioactive contamination of air and water, especially threatening the Havasupai people who live at the bottom of the Canyon. Gary Strieker talks with the Sierra Club's Alicyn Gitlin about the campaign to persuade Congress to enact a permanent ban on uranium mining in the Canyon area.

Covid19/Nuclear UPDATE: This Week’s Featured Interview: Covid19/Nuclear impact – bad news in even more places. Learn about the uranium industry Covid19 money-grab from Alicyn Gitlin. She is with the Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter, where she is Conservation Coordinator of the Restore & Protect the Greater Grand Canyon Campaign. Alicyn explains the history of uranium mining contaminating the groundwater of Grand Canyon; the areas near popular trails where hikers and backpackers are warned not to collect water; the devastating impact to the Havasupai native people who have lived for millennia in the Canyou; and the pity-party uranium mining conglomerates are throwing to make themselves appear eligible for stimulus package monies. LINK to the letter Alicyn Gitlin mentions that the nuclear industry sent to the Trump administration. And here’s A LINK to the letter just submitted to the government signed by 75 different groups opposing a uranium bailout. Go to http://nuclearhotseat.com/podcasts/ for all podcasts.All podcasts are also posted on YouTube: nutzforart

00:00 - Intro01:58 - Radio Voice03:10 - Small Town Living04:42 - College Life at WSU06:00 - Working in Sports08:15 - Spokane, WA10:10 - Modeling Career13:03 - Moving to Phoenix for iHeart Radio19:25 - Garth Brooks21:32 - Chris Young 22:25 - Shaquille O'Neal23:45 - Tom Green25:02 - Steve-O26:32 - Duck Dynasty27:20 - Mark Rypien28:10 - Bug Bites31:45 - Path to Sobriety40:15 - Hiking42:20 - Cheryl Strayed (author of "Wild") and Bridge of the Gods47:20 - Havasupai Falls 48:57 - Diet and Snacks51:02 - How to Eat a Cupcake (see Youtube Video link below)53:05 - Junkfood Vices55:02 - Arizona Animal Welfare League55:05 - Future Plans & Wrap UpChuck Shute Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/Sara Jean Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sjontheradio/Arizona Animal Welfare League:https://aawl.orgCupcake Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilf2JbwaT4oSupport the show (https://venmo.com/Chuck-Shute)

By Davy Crockett  For both ultrarunners and hikers, the Grand Canyon is considered by most, one of the greatest destinations to experience. Thousands make their pilgrimages each year to experience the joy of journeying across the Canyon's great expanse, rim-to-rim (R2R). Crossing the Canyon and returning back is an activity that has taken place for more than 125 years. Native Americans crossed the Canyon centuries earlier. During the spring and fall, each day people cross the famous canyon and many of them, return the same day, experiencing what has been called for decades as a “double crossing,” and in more recent years, a "rim-to-rim-to-rim" (R2R2R). Anyone who descends into the Canyon should take some time learning about the history of the trails they use. This article tells the story of many of these early crossings and includes the creation of the trails, bridges, Phantom Ranch, and the water pipeline, the things you will see along your journey. Hopefully this will help you to have a deeper respect for the Canyon and those who helped make it available for us to enjoy. Grand Canyon Today - note the dates Introduction Today if you hike or run across the Grand Canyon you have choices.  You can start from the South Rim or from the North Rim. A South start is more common. On the South side, you can use either the Bright Angel Trail from Grand Canyon Village, or the South Kaibab Trail that starts a few miles to the east, using a shuttle to Yaki Point. On the North side, the North Kaibab Trail is used. These are the main trails into the Grand Canyon and referred to as the "Corridor Trails," used by the masses and mule trains. Today, there are two bridges along the Corridor to cross the Colorado River, Black Bridge or Silver Bridge. When this history story starts abut 1890, there was no Grand Canyon Village, no Phantom Ranch at the bottom, and these trails did not exist. There were few visitors to either Rim because they lacked roads and there were no automobiles yet.  Early miners used many places to descend. This article will concentrate on the corridor region near Grand Canyon Village where most modern crossings are taking place. Creation of Bright Angel Trail (South Side) South Rim about 1890 The upper part of Bright Angel Trail, coming down from the South Rim, was originally a route used by the Havasupai to access what became known as Indian Garden, halfway down the Canyon, about 3,000 feet below. In 1887, Ralph Cameron (1863-1953), future US senator of Arizona, prospected and believed he found copper and gold near Indian Garden. He said, "At that time my only purpose in building the trail was to use it in pursuing mining operations." Peter Berry Work began on December 24, 1890 and it would take 12 years to complete. In 1891 Peter D. Berry, (1856-1932), longtime friend of Cameron  succeeded in obtaining rights for the trail, including rights to collect tolls which were not collected until 1901. Berry had also helped engineer the Grandview Trail (Berry Trail) further east. Other trails were being used. Hardy tourists were descending down to the Colorado River using the Bass Trail far to the west. By the end of 1891, after spending $500, and two months of labor, a very rough trail existed that descended the Bright Angel fault to Indian Garden.   The trail's name John Hance Originally called the "Cameron Trail", by 1892 the trail was also named “Bright Angel Trail.” It would cost about $100,000 and 12 years to fully build, and at its height was worked on by 100 men. How did the trail get its name? This is a subject of entertaining legend and folklore. One story was told by "Captain" John Hance (1840-1919) who came to live at the Canyon about 1883. He was famous for his stories and yarns about the canyon. He said that a beautiful girl who the men thought looked like an angel came to stay at the Canyon and would descend often down the trail. One day she never came back up,

One of the most memorable moments of my life. What started out as a social media post imagination, turned into action. Listen to my journey of experiencing Havasupai for 4 days!Photo album to accompany the listening experience: https://photos.app.goo.gl/hjw8TcRB57puBspW9#MtMHavasupaiExperienceFollow Messages to ManiLA on Facebook and Twitter!

Subbi is back from his Grand Canyon adventure so we recap his trip. We also got down a rabbit hole that includes head coaches recruiting basketball players from the Havasupai tribe. We recap some of the big games from last week and look ahead to Feast Week. Focus your attention to the Battle 4 Atlantis. Lotta good ball clubs playing there. As usual we end with TWIT and Hugs.

Ed has waited years for this trip. Listen to Ed sharing how he prepared for this trip.#MtMHavasupaiPrepSource for Ultra Lightweight gear: https://macon.me/shoestringFollow Messages to ManiLA on Facebook and Twitter!

Welcome back! In today's episode, we talk about our experiences backpacking/hiking The Grand Canyon at Havasupai and Phantom Ranch! As always, we would love if you would rate us wherever you are listening and go follow us over on Instagram @SIPPodcast! To living life spiritually, Jackie & Maya

Chase talks about his trip to Havasupai. If you've ever wanted to go, he shares important information you'll want to know. Like GEAR:30 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GEAR30/ Follow GEAR:30 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gear_30/?hl=en For the best deals on amazing outdoor gear, check out our deals of the week at https://www.gearthirty.com Check out gear reviews and watch other great videos from GEAR:30 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8bAS978OE4 . Don't forget to subscribe.

Learn about how to get a permit and properly prepare for the hike Havasupai, the land of blue-green waterfalls in Northern Arizona. Kristen and tour guide Debbie Hendricks help you understand the permitting process for this adventure and others! 

Dear Diary, Havasupai Indian Reservation - the hike in, village, campground, helicopter, the falls, Mooney falls, and the confluence!

Hiking to Havasupai (Havasu) Falls with Rizzo: Podcast Show Notes   I Interviewed Rizzo from the famous Travel Instagram page miss_rizzo, about her experience of hiking to Havasupai falls in Arizona. Rizzo is an Arizona native and has been to over 54 countries.  Please listen to the podcast episode above (or wherever you listen to podcasts).   What Is Havasu (Havasupai) Falls and Why Should You Visit? Havasu Falls is also known as Havasupai falls and is located in Havasu Canyon. Havasupai Falls is located in a side canyon of the Grand Canyon and Havasupai means people of blue-green water. Pai means people. Its turquoise waters are absolutely breathtaking and everyone should experience the beautiful color of these falls at least once in their lifetime (if they are physically able to get there). It is a true desert oasis. While Havasupai falls is the most famous in this area, there are 5 other waterfalls fairly nearby: Fifty Foot Falls, Navajo Falls, Havasu Falls, Mooney Falls, and Beaver Falls all worth checking out.   Havasupai Falls - Photo by Brittany Rizzuto: @miss_rizzo on Instagram How to Make Reservations to Hike Havasupai Falls Only 50,000 permits are issued a year to visit Havasupai Falls and you have to be on your game to get a reservation. Whether you are hiking to Havasupai falls to taking a helicopter there (which is on a first come, first serve basis, more about this later), you will need a permit to go there. Permits for the year become available on February 1st at 8 AM (Arizona time). There are many people trying to get their permit at the same time, so you need to be prepared to be quick at typing and know that your patience might be tested while waiting for the screen to refresh. You can get reservations at Havasupaireservations.com   Length and Costs of Permits to Havasu Falls All permits are for 3 nights/4 days. If you only want to stay for 2 nights, then you still pay for 3 nights. It costs $100 a night per person for weekday (Mon-Thurs) or $125 a night per person on weekend nights (Sunday, Friday, Saturday). In the past, you used to be able to stay 4 nights, but you can only stay up to 3 nights now. Photo by @miss_rizzo on Instagram   Hiking to Havasupai Falls - What to Know There are no towns near the trailhead, so they drove up the night before and stayed an hour away, then started the hike around 4 am the next morning. It first takes 8 miles hiking to get to the town of Havasu, then another 2 miles to get to the campground. That's a good 10-mile hike before you get to your campground, and there is no water in the first 8 miles. You need to be prepared with sunscreen and plenty of water/snacks to get you through that first 8 miles. Supai village is at the 8-mile mark. There is an office there where you check in. There is a little grocery store there, school for the kids, and a little information board for the hikes and maps. Take note that the hike into the canyon is far easier than hiking out.   You've got to carry everything you need in, including your tent, water, food, clothes, cooking pans, etc. Rizzo went in the cooler season, so she needed lots of warm clothes to wear. If you're not the camping type, you can stay at the Havasupai lodge in the village, but you do need to book it well in advance.   When you get to the waterfall hike, make sure you don't set up camp near the river, as the river rises. Many people camp next to Mooney falls, which is the fall after Havasu Falls. Fires aren't allowed there, so prepare accordingly. Photo by @miss_rizzo on Instagram   Alternatives to Getting to Havasupai Falls: Mules or Helicopters You can take a mule or helicopter in. You do need to reserve mules ahead of time and they can carry your gear for $150 round trip. The Helicopters are first come first serve and the locals get first priority. It's not a guarantee to get on a helicopter and you are limited to one bag.

Ep 017 Is hiking to Havaupai in the Grand Canyon on your bucket list? Come join your host, Lisa Andrews, as she talks with Adam Dibble all about ways to create a successful hiking experience to Havasupai. We talk all about getting there, the hike in, cool things to do in the Supai Villiage, food suggestions, waterfall destinations, where you should camp and so much more. If you haven't considered hiking here, you will likely be adding it to your travel wish list by the end of this episode. Show notes: www.thistraveltribe.com/podcast

It's deep in the Grand Canyon in a place few people have ever been. On this week's show, I share the story of where the trail suddenly took an unexpected turn. It's a place I think of often because of the lessons it taught me about life and leadership.The speed and quality of our decisions have a huge impact on our impact as a leader. In episode 27 of Decide to Lead I hope to get you to think about how you're doing in that area right now.To view stunning pictures of Havasupai click here.To view some of my pictures and more of my story click here and look for the waterfall post on my Instagram profile.To view the YouTube channel I mentioned in the show click here and subscribe to the channel!Thanks for listening! Your feedback is so appreciated. I love DMs on IG!Connect with me on InstagramConnect with me on YouTubeConnect with me on FacebookConnect with me on LinkedInConnect with me on TwitterVisit my website

By Davy Crockett Both a podcast and a full article (Listen to the podcast episode which includes the bonus story about my love for the Grand Canyon, and the 1,000 miles I've run down in it.) Crossing the Grand Canyon on foot is something many visitors of the spectacular Canyon wonder about as they gaze across its great expanse to the distant rim. Crossing the Canyon and returning back is an activity that has taken place for more than 125 years. Each year thousands of people cross the famous canyon and many of them, return the same day, experiencing what has been called for decades as a “double crossing,” and in more recent years, a "rim-to-rim-to-rim." In 1891, crossings of the Grand Canyon using rough trails on both sides of the Colorado River, in the "corridor" area, were mostly accomplished by miners and hunters.  Double crossing hikes, in less than 24 hours started as early as 1949. More were accomplished in the 1960s and they started to become popular in the mid-1970s. Formal races, for both single and double crossings, while banned today, are part of ultrarunning history. This article tells the story of many of these early crossings and includes the creaton of the trails, bridges, Phantom Ranch, and the water pipeline  Grand Canyon Today - note the dates Introduction For those who have not yet had the experience of crossing the Grand Canyon, this overview will help understand the history.  Today if you hike or run across the Grand Canyon you have choices.  You can start from the South Rim or from the North Rim. It depends where you are traveling from. A South start is more common. On the South side, you can use either the Bright Angel Trail from Grand Canyon Village, or the South Kaibab Trail that starts a few miles to the east, using a shuttle to Yaki Point. On the North side, the North Kaibab Trail is used. These are the main trails into the Grand Canyon and referred to as the "Corridor Trails," used by the masses and mule trains. There are two bridges along the Corridor to cross the Colorado River, Black Bridge (used by mules and South Kaibab Trail) or Silver Bridge (Bright Angel Trail). When this history story starts, there was no Grand Canyon Village, no Phantom Ranch at the bottom, and these trails didn't exist. There were few visitors to either Rim because they lacked roads and there were no automobiles yet.  It is believed that Native Americans crossed the Canyon for centuries in many locations up and down the canyon and early miners used many places to cross, including the Bass location. I have run double crossings using the Grandview Trail (twice) and Hermit Trail, so there are many possibilities. This article will concentrate on the corridor region near Grand Canyon Village where most modern crossings are taking place. Creation of Bright Angel Trail (South Side) South Rim about 1890 The upper part of Bright Angel Trail, coming down from the South Rim, was originally a route used by the Havasupai to access Garden Creek, 3,000 feet below. In 1887, Ralph Cameron (1863-1953), future US senator for Arizona, prospected and believed he found copper and gold near Indian Garden. The original idea for a trail was for mining. Work began on December 24, 1890 and it would take 12 years to complete. In 1891 Peter D. Berry (1856-1932) obtained rights for the trail, including collecting tolls. By 1892 it was called the “Bright Angel Trail.” It cost about $100,000, and at its height was worked on by 100 men. How did the trail get its name? This is a subject of legend and folklore. One story was told by "Captain" John Hance (1840-1919) who came to live at the canyon in about 1883 and was famous for his stories and yarns about the canyon. He said that a beautiful girl who the men thought looked like an angel came to stay at the canyon who would descend often down the trail. One day she never came back up and wasn't seen again. The truth is that John Wesley Powell (1834-1902) named the creek ...

Phyllis Hogan --herbalist, activist, and ethnobotanist-- shares her story and insights from participating in efforts to preserve sacred waters and lands, working with the native people and plants of Arizona, and serving her community as a village herbalist. One of her most inspiring stories is about a small group of tribal activists that were successful in stopping an aquifer from being destroyed at the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado River in Hopi sacred lands. This is the Hopi place of emergence, and Phyllis will share the creation story linked to this special place and the importance of Rivers to all life.Phyllis Hogan is an acclaimed herbalist and ethnobotanist with over 40 years of experience practicing and teaching in the American Southwest. She has worked deeply for many years with the Navajo and Hopi, helping preserve sacred traditions and medicine ways. She resides in Flagstaff, Arizona, where she founded the Winter Sun Trading Company in 1976. Since its inception, Winter Sun has provided exceptional organic botanical products, with a special emphasis on traditional southwest herbs and tinctures. Working directly with indigenous artists, she also showcases Hopi and Navajo jewelry and fine art. Immersion in the rich cultural heritage of her bioregion inspired Phyllis to cofound the Arizona Ethnobotanical Research Foundation (AERA) in 1983. The AERA is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit foundation committed to the investigation, documentation, and preservation of the traditional plant uses in Arizona and the greater Southwest. Phyllis has been awarded the United Plant Savers Conservation Award and the Culture Bearers of the Colorado Plateau Footways Award, and in the 1990s was the first Practitioner Associate to be recognized by the Northern Arizona Anthropology department. She has taught ethnobotany in bilingual health and educational programs for the Pima, Hualapai, Havasupai, Hopi, and Navajo tribes. This is the fourth episode in a series of episodes centered around Rivers of Life.Support the show (https://www.natureevolutionaries.com/donations)

After exploring Hawaii, we took a 10 hour flight to Manila, Philippines. There we were able to adjust to a new time zone and explore a few kid-friendly places like Kidzania (00:00-04:11)! In this episode, we are also honored to speak with Christina and Eric McEvoy from Macs Explore (04:11-21:45). They share an inspiring story about overcoming challenges, and had an incredible experience camping at Havasupai recently. If you're interested in following their adventures, you can check out their Instagram page (@macs_explore) or blog. We really appreciate you taking your time to listen to our podcast, and if you'd like to know more about us, you can find us on social media (@thejetsettingfamily) or on our YouTube page. The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast is brought to you by Castbox and is produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ugly Secret At The Grand CanyonMy guest today is the co-founder of SAVE. Save stands for Stop Animal ViolencE. They’re a compassionate and dedicated group of volunteers who are advocating for the welfare of the pack horses, mules and donkeys on the Havasupai Reservation in the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is a beautiful place with an ugly secret that’s been going on for decades, yes I said decades and we’re going to further expose what that is on today’s show. S.A.V.E.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HavasupaiHorses/ Website: https://havasupaihorses.orgPress ReleaseSAVE's co-founder Susan Ash was contacted last summer by Equus regarding their film festival which is all about horses. The Equus film festival premieres in November, in New York City. At the conclusion of the festival the stories and documentaries are put on social media, and then the festival goes global. This week SAVE's mission to end the abuse of the Havasupai Horses will be part of the Equus film festival. The suffering of these pack animals will be seen and heard by a global audience. We know everyone who sees this will be as outraged as we all have been. We are very excited and grateful to Equus for this opportunity.www.equusfilmfestival.netEnjoy the show!Sam ~ The Queen of Rock n Roll DogsHow to find meWebsite www.vegasrockdogradio.com Periscope @vegasrockdogFacebook vegasrockdogradioTwitter @vegasrockdogshoPinterest @vegasrockdogTumblr @vegasrockdogInstagram @vegasrockdog Gear www.vegasrockdog.comBlog www.therocknrolldog.comApp www.yapp.us Vegas Rock Dog RadioItunes Episodes and Pet Tip of The DayiHeart radio

This show is packed with information on: Hermit Crabs, Havasupai Horses, Hurricane Irma, and the Top 10 Dog Poisons. Tip of the week I have a tip for you when traveling with your pets and this may be one that you’ve never thought of. As much as we’d like to think our hotel room has been thoroughly vacuumed, you never know what can be lurking under the bed, tables, and chairs. When you arrive in your room before you pet decides to explore you should look under the furniture to see if there are any pills that have dropped and not been vacuumed up. Could be an over counter medication or a prescribed medication, and both are dangerous to your pets. It is the top reasons pets are poisoned. Man and Dog Denied Flight Out Of Irma Over Not Having A Pet Carrier. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Hermit Crabs, Havasupai Horses, Hurricane Irma, Top 10 Dog Poisons on Pet Life Radio

For Episode 9, host Marissa Calderón gives a brief recap of the VSAEYC and AZAEYC State Affiliate Early Childhood Mixer event that is annually done after the first day of the First Things First Summit in Phoenix. This includes information about the Arizona Early Childhood Registry, Arizona Toolkit, upcoming Nutrition workshop called Eat, Move, Love from Alesi Group and an interview with Havasupai Head Start Program Director Carlos A Powell Sr. Marissa also mentions how remote this Early Childhood program is and the need to hire quality teachers. Please forgive her if she mis-quotes the actual location of the Head Start program of it being at the bottom of the Grand Canyon when Mr. Powell states it's on the top of that area. She would love to visit the area in general! More information about the Havasupai Head Start Program and job positions contact: carlosapowellsr@hotmail.comMore information about the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry at azregistry.orgMore information about the Arizona Toolkit and the state affiliate for NAEYC at azaeyctoolkit.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This show is packed with information on:Hermit Crabs, Havasupai Horses, Hurricane Irma, and the Top 10 Dog Poisons.Tip of the weekI have a tip for you when traveling with your pets and this may be one that you’ve never thought of. As much as we’d like to think our hotel room has been thoroughly vacuumed, you never know what can be lurking under the bed, tables, and chairs. When you arrive in your room before you pet decides to explore you should look under the furniture to see if there are any pills that have dropped and not been vacuumed up. Could be an over counter medication or a prescribed medication, and both are dangerous to your pets. It is the top reasons pets are poisoned. Top 10 Dog Poisonshttp://pets.webmd.com/dogs/guide/top-10-dog-poisons#1Man and Dog Denied Flight Out Of Irma Over Not Having A Pet Carrierhttps://tinyurl.com/y9q9d9cySouthwest Airlines Flies Out Of Texashttps://tinyurl.com/yd8cedmtHermit Crabs Should Be Left Alonehttps://tinyurl.com/y7g2ys4lShelter Dog Behavior Mentorship with Trish McMillan Loehr IAABChttps://iaabc.org/mentorships/shelter-dog-behavior-2​​Help The Havasupai HorsesGrand Canyonwww.HavasupaiHorses.org

Eric Baird is the founder and CEO of Granogi. This all started when Eric dreamed of bringing 300 people down to the beautiful waterfalls located in Havasupai. Combining hiking, camping, yoga and meditation, and later incorporating other healthy living skills such as cooking, emotional healing and more.    Eric is also a contributing team member of Landmark Worldwide’s, Team, Management and Leadership Program, and has spoken all over the U.S. about entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Eric's love for people and the world has led him on numerous adventures to help drive success.   On this episode, we chat with Eric fell in love with the outdoors, how he started Granogi and how humanity can use the outdoors to bring our communities together.   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

In this show I'm talking about: The plight of the Havasupai Horses at the Grand Canyon and how you can help, the reintroduction of rare horses back into Mongolia, and stem cell therapy for Bambi the rescue dog. Questions or Comments? Email Sam at sam@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Plight of Havasupai Horses and Stem Cell Therapy on Pet Life Radio

In this show I'm talking about:The plight of the Havasupai Horses at the Grand Canyon and how you can help.www.facebook.com/HavasupaiHorsesThe reintroduction of rare horses back into Mongolia.www.pri.org/stories/2017-07-04/photos-rare-wild-horses-are-making-stunning-return-mongoliaStem cell therapy for Bambi the rescue dog.https://tinyurl.com/y7775h2zDiscerning the difference between animal emotion and behaviour by 4 Paws University.https://tinyurl.com/ya2lznspEnjoy the show,Sam, The Queen of Rock n Roll Dogswww.vegasrockdogradio.com

Show #57a – D-Low is back from the SWAMP! On this month´s Trail Show, we drink a lot of beer and speak to a lot of beer people, Havasupai goes digital, special guest Cliff Kipp from the Montana Conservation Corps joins us, we discuss starting fires with Cheerios, Cactus & Aroo make us want to hike […] The post The Trail Show #57: The SDTCT (Part A) first appeared on The Trail Show.

Show #57a – D-Low is back from the SWAMP! On this month´s Trail Show, we drink a lot of beer and speak to a lot of beer people, Havasupai goes digital, special guest Cliff Kipp from the Montana Conservation Corps joins us, we discuss starting fires with Cheerios, Cactus & Aroo make us want to hike […]

Each year millions of visitors to the Grand Canyon drive by Red Butte without taking much notice. But for the Havasupai the steep hill is central to their belief system. The tribe says a nearby uranium mine threatens this sacred place and its drinking water.

The Grand Canyon as seen from the South Rim. (Photo by Roger Bolsius via Wikimedia Commons) On this date in 1908, the Grand Canyon was designated a national monument. Here are some things you may not have known about the natural wonder. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, its width varies from four to 18 miles across and it is more than 6,000 feet deep at some points. The canyon was created by erosion caused by the Colorado River and uplift of the surrounding plateau over the course of 5 to 6 million years. The Grand Canyon has been inhabited by Native Americans for thousands of years. The latest research suggests that the first people lived there around 1200 BC. Among the groups who have lived in and around the canyon are the Hualapai, the Havasupai, the Navajo and the Southern Paiute. The first European to see the Grand Canyon was Garcia Lopez de Cardenas, who arrived from Spain in 1540. The first European Americans to reach the Grand Canyon were part of a group of trappers led by James Ohio Pattie in 1826. In 1869, John Wesley Powell led an expedition down the Green River and Colorado River, starting in Wyoming. Following the expedition, Powell became the first person to use the term “Grand Canyon.” Until 1871, it had been known as the slightly less impressive “Big Canyon.” U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt visited the canyon in 1903, and protected the area as a federal game preserve in 1906. He re-designated it as a national monument in 1908. Claims by landowners and miners prevented the area from becoming a national park until 1919, when it became the 17th U.S. National Park. In 2015, the park was the second most-visited national park in the U.S., with about 5 and a half million visitors. Our question: What U.S. National Park is the most-visited? Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in the United States, Children’s Day in Tunisia and Republic Day in Albania. It’s unofficially National Apples Day in Germany, and in the U.S. it’s National Milk Day, and National Hot Toddy Day. It’s the birthday of U.S. founding father Alexander Hamilton, who was born in 1755; women’s rights activist Alice Paul, who was born in 1885; and singer Mary J. Blige, who turns 46. Because our topic happened before 1960, we’ll spin the wheel to pick a year at random. This week in 1974, the top song in the U.S. was “The Joker” by the Steve Miller Band. The No. 1 movie was “The Exorcist,” while the novel “Burr” by Gore Vidal topped the New York Times Bestsellers list. Now for our weekly question: Who was the first person to appear in a commercial for the iPhone? Submit your answer at triviapeople.com/test and we’ll add the name of the person with the first correct answer to our winner’s wall … at triviapeople.com. We'll reveal the correct answer on Friday’s episode.   Links Follow us on Twitter, Facebook or our website. Also, if you’re enjoying the show, please consider supporting it through Patreon.com Please rate the show on iTunes by clicking here. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_11 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Canyon_National_Park https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_the_Americas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Canyon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_River https://www.checkiday.com/01/11/2017 http://www.biography.com/people/groups/born-on-january-11 http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/numberonesongs/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_1974_box_office_number-one_films_in_the_United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_York_Times_Fiction_Best_Sellers_of_1974 iOS: http://apple.co/1H2paH9 Android: http://bit.ly/2bQnk3m

The fight to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline from being built on tribal land and under Lake Oahe has brought together hundreds of tribes in an historic show of unity. Non-indigenous people and organizations have also joined to support this Indigenous-led effort. There is a long legacy of extraction of fuels on Indigenous land without respect for their sovereignty or treaties and without regard for the impacts these projects have on people, animals and Earth. Currently, another project is about to start – a Uranium mine on Havasupai land near the Grand Canyon. The Uranium ore will be carried by trucks through Diné (Navajo) and close to Hopi land to White Mesa Mill, which is close to a Ute community. President-elect Trump has declared a plan to privatize Indigenous land for coal, oil and gas extraction. Our guests will discuss the history of Indigenous rights in the United States and the current effort to stop the Canyon Mine. For more information, visit www.ClearingtheFOGRadio.org.

On Fronteras: The legacy of the 1986 immigration reform bill is playing a big role in the current debate over how to overhaul the nation's immigration system. You may have heard about sending immigrants to "the back of the line" when it comes to a path to citizenship, but what does that line actually look like? We hear about Navajo singer Radmilla Cody, who has been nominated for her first Grammy, and a powerful profile of a Havasupai medicine woman and her gift for healing.

To talk with Uqualla, whose Havasupai tribe resides in Arizona’s Grand Canyon, is to know a kindred. A world traveler who speaks on the natural ways of spirit, Uqualla and Adam embark on a journey of quantum possibility, to discover and celebrate the Infinite, Divine Power Within. (www.Uqualla.com) … Read more about this episode...

Episode 8 of "MFF: On Location" for "Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk" looks at two of the main characters from the film: Shana Watahomigie and her daughter, Cree. Both members of the Havasupai tribe, which has roots in the Grand Canyon dating back hundreds of years, Shana and Cree offer a time-honored perspective of The Grand Canyon. As the first Colorado River guide from her tribe Shana also helped to navigate on the expedition down The Colorado River that is depicted in the film.Starring Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kick Kennedy, Wade Davis, Tara Davis and Shana Watahomigie. Presented by Teva and proudly supported by Kohler. Music by Dave Matthews Band.Click here to download the High-resolution Quicktime version (640x480)

Loretta Jackson-Kelly of the Hualapai Tribe, Roland Manakaja of the Havasupai Tribe and Leigh J. Kuwanwisiwma of the Hopi Tribe, talk about the significance of the Grand Canyon and ask boaters to treat what has been created with respect.

Loretta Jackson-Kelly of the Hualapai Tribe, Roland Manakaja of the Havasupai Tribe and Leigh J. Kuwanwisiwma of the Hopi Tribe, talk about the significance of the Grand Canyon and ask boaters to treat what has been created with respect.