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Send us a textAudio OnlyEver wondered how the majestic landscapes of Canyonlands National Park came to be? Join me, the Natural Medic, as I unravel the geological mysteries etched into the breathtaking vistas of the Islands in the Sky District. From the dizzying heights of the Grand Viewpoint Overlook, feast your eyes on the intricate canyons crafted by the Colorado River, where the river's legacy has carved stories into the very rocks we stand upon. We'll traverse the historical White Rim Road, peering into the storied layers of Kayenta and Wingate, and marvel at the stoic LaSalle Mountains towering in the background. Even without stepping foot on every trail, the allure of the park's hidden gems, like the Mesa Arch and the enigmatic upheaval dome, will captivate your imagination.As we navigate these awe-inspiring terrains, we'll delve into the mystery that surrounds the upheaval dome—an ongoing debate of meteorite impact versus salt dome uplift that keeps scientists on their toes. Despite time constraints, the thrill of potential future explorations keeps the adventure alive in our hearts. Picture yourself on the challenging syncline loop trail or discovering the arches that rival those of the famed Arches National Park. Whether you're a geology enthusiast or an outdoor adventurer, this episode promises an invigorating blend of natural wonder and scientific intrigue, sparking a sense of wanderlust for one of nature's most outstanding phenomena.Support the show

Joined by Kirk Keyes and Rob Ryan we share untold stories from 2019. Between Kirk's National Media name snub, Rob's fear of Owls but not Snakes and my own new juvenile arch-nemesis out at Escalante we share some funny success stories & annoying situations from 2019! Rhonda's recommended snake protection - Turtleskin Snake Gaitors: https://amzn.to/2Foku0C

Our guests this week are Chris Dunphy and Cherie ve Ard from the Mobile Internet Resource Center, which is the best source I know of  unbiased mobile internet information for US based RVers and digital nomads who must have reliable Internet connections while on the road, whether for business, to keep in touch with friends and family or to stream they favorite movies. Chris and Cherie will join us in our interview of the week segment coming up in just a few minutes. Show Notes for Episode #244 May 29.1019 of The RV Podcast: WHAT MIKE AND JENNIFER ARE UP TO THIS WEEK MIKE We hope you all have recovered from Memorial Day, which always marks the unofficial start of summer. The reports we have seen indicated lots of people were out there in their RVs. Most of the popular camping locations, state parks and commercial campgrounds were filled. I know the weather was iffy across much of North America during the weekend but, hey even a bad day camping is better than most good days anywhere else. JENNIFER At least that’s what we tell ourselves. We’ve spent the past week working feverishly on a bunch of videos, the first of which will be coming out tomorrow, Thursday May 30, on our RV Lifestyle Channel on You Tube. It’s about the redundant Internet systems we have installed in our RV.  You’ll get a bit of an idea what we have when you listen to our experts on the interview of the week coming up but Mike will be detailing the installation and configuration of the systems we will be using in our RV this summer as well as before and after tests on how they improve connectivity. MIKE We set off on the first leg of our extended travel for the season next week that will have us traveling through Ontario, Quebec and down into New York State and the Adirondack Mountains for the next several weeks and I’m excited to see how our upgraded electrical system modifications will perform as we do a lot of boondocking. We replaced the lead acid batteries on our RV with two Battleborn lithium batteries, an upgraded 2,000 watt inverter, a new solar controller and a bluetooth system that gives me total control over everything from a tablet or my smartphone. I know many of you have been asking about that and we should have a video ready to go on that next week so stay tuned. RV LIFESTYLE NEWS OF THE WEEK JENNIFER Social media making some secret spots major tourist sites, providing new challenges for the parks service  Boise State Public Radio had an interesting piece last week on the "Instagram Effect" on national and public owned land. As certain spots, such as Utah's Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park or Arizona's Horseshoe Bend have gone viral on social media, suddenly places just a few locals knew about are transformed into places where literally thousands arrive each day. These throngs are completely changing the feel of a location, and the article was an interesting look at how the parks service is trying to respond. MIKE Report shows national parks visitors contributed $40.1 billion to economy  Speaking of national parks, the 2018 National Park Visitor Spending Effects study was recently released, showing the national sparks contributed $40.1 billion to the economy last year, supporting 329,000 jobs. The report analyzes spending on such things as lodging, restaurants, grocery store sales in towns near the national parks. It looks to me like a good report to use to get Congress to continue to invest in maintaining the country's national treasures. JENNIFER Many Oklahoma campgrounds closed because of flooding  If you're planning to head to Oklahoma any time soon to camp, be sure to check whether your campground is open. Heavy rains in the area and bad storms has caused several popular stops to close. This is a trend we've seen in other states, ranging from Kansas to Minnesota this spring. Bottom line: Besure to check ahead. MIKE Heading to an Arizona state park? Pick up a free can of water 

In today's episode, we sit down with 2017 PCT thru-hiker, Dirt Squirrel.  Dirt Squirrel will destroy any notions you have about the Millennial generation.  She is 23-years-old, well-spoken, doesn't like social media, journals in her notebook daily, and above all, loves hiking and the outdoors.  In this episode, topics include: - Mesa Arch in Arches National Park - The Narrows in Zion National Park - Hiking in a group vs. hiking solo - Utilizing school grants for thru-hiking. - Hiking as a vegan - Hiking solo as a female - The best restaurants on the PCT Support the show AND get a bonus episode through our Patreon Page. Reach us at podcast@thetrek.co, @backpackerradio on Instagram, @backpackerpod on Twitter, and something on Facebook. Recorded at Wayfinder Co-op in Denver, Colorado. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Kate Hurley This show is brought to you by Sawyer Products. 

To start on 2018 really well, we joined Jeff Pedersen, Tim McGowen, Drew Armstrong & Kirk Keyes out in Moab to enjoy never sleeping and lots of Photography! We just missed Ed Shanahan out here, it was really too bad we missed him on this trip but he got an AMAZING sunrise at Mesa Arch that Monday. Jeff and Tim bragged about it allll week long as we never had that amazing of a sunrise at any location but some really great sunsets where the sky just blew up with pink afterglow! We capture the Windows area in Arches National Park both for Landscape Photography and Milky Way Photography as well as Star Trails at Balanced Rock one night. Then Mesa Arch, Deadhorse Point and the Gossips for sunrises. Other than being crazy sick with Bronchitis, it was an amazing trip! See images and videos in the show notes at PhotogAdventures.com/ep68

Moab and Vicinity If flying, landing in Grand Junction is a consideration. It’s about at 110 mile 2 ¼ to Moab via scenic route 128.  Along the way you can stop at Fisher Towers – site of several John Wayne/John Ford movies. Drive by photo-ops or take a short hike. About an hour outside of Moab is Dead Horse Pt State Park. It has a drive to a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River Vista where the river does a 180 hairpin turn.  Best shooting time is just be before sunrise or late in the day.  Definitely take some wide angle shots.  Arches Main Rd through Arches takes you to most of the iconic locations Park Avenue, Courthouse Towers, Petrified Dunes, Balanced Rock, Garden of Eden, The Windows, Turret Arch, and Fiery Furnace, among others. Since shooting near the car, take any equipment you wish. Generally, better shooting times are early or late in the day or with nice blue skies with good clouds. Arches off the Beaten Path  A really nice hike is the Devils Garden Trail and Dark Angel Extension You see a number of arches that are not otherwise accessible including Landscape Arch (longest in world), Partition Arch, Navajo Arch, Double O Arch, and of course, the Dark Angel monolith. You can walk over a series of fins which is cool.The trail is sandy, rocky in places, and can be hot.  Take water and snacks.  There is not a lot of elevation change for the 7 1/2 mile hike. The trail begins at the end of the park road at the Devils Garden Trail Head. Arches Night Shooting For those interested Milky Way and Star backgrounds: Balanced Rock North Window Turret Arch General settings with a wide fast prime lens like a 20 or 24mm F1.8. ISO about 2500.  Exposure about 1/25 or 1/20 to stars streaking.  Tripod is a must.  If no moonlight, consider light painting.  After night shooting, a sunrise shot opportunity Turret Arch through the North Window Need a head lamp or flash light. Small tripod helpful, be ready because light changes quickly. Could boost the ISO and shot hand held as an alternative.   Arches - Delicate Arch Sunset Catches best light before sunset in the Winter and early Spring, later in the year, deep shadows on the arch take away from the scene View of the Arch bathed in warm light with the La Sal mountains in the background Arrive early enough to claim prime spot on the ledge The 1 1/2 mile trail (one way) begins at Wolf Ranch just about 1 mile drive off the main park rd. A moderate zoom in the 24-70, 24-120 range works well  to capture the vista Begin the walk about 1 ½ to 2 hrs before sunset. Absolutely have a wide beam flash light for the walk back.  Canyonlands – 3 large sections; Island in the Sky, Needles, and the Maze.  Very primitive areas, minimal facilities, Maze requires 4WD Island in the Sky – two drive to photo-ops Mesa Arch  Awesome sunrise shot. The underside of the arch can look ablaze as it captures morning light reflecting off of the 500ft nearly vertical cliff face below.  The view through the arch into Bucks Canyon is awesome. Good idea to scope out the roughly ½ mile walk from the parking area in daylight in advance of the shoot. Plan to arrive at least ½ hour before first dawn light since the shooting area can be crowed.  This means you will park when it’s dark and walk the trail in the dark. A wide angle lens and tripod are a must. From Moab it’s about a 50 minute (40 mi) drive via 191 N, 313 W, and Grand View Point Rd.  Close to Mesa Arch Continue east on the park road to the Green River Overlook. Laurents suggests this as an afternoon shot.  I don’t see why you can’t combine this with your scouting for the Mesa Arch shot.  Further east on the park road to the Upheaval Dome trail head.  The trail is relatively short with two viewpoints.  You can take these in after the Mesa Arch sunrise. Needles District – Chesler Park Hike Starting at Elephant Hill you can do a ½ day (5 mile) or full day (11 mile) hike through and along the spires. Again take water, snacks, and consider a 24-70 or 24-120 zoom to keep the backpack reasonable. All photos are copyright Bill Naiman. Please respect his copyright!