Podcasts about Mesa Verde National Park

While the mission of the National Park Service is to preserve and protect our nation's natural and cultural resources for future generations, this doesn't mean that the methods of preservation are stagnant. Over the past decade, park staff at Mesa Verde National Park have taken steps to tell a more accurate, truthful, and equitable story of the people who once lived on this landscape. Picuris Pueblo: www.visitpicuris.com Zuni Pueblo: www.ashiwi-museum.org Acoma Pueblo: www.acomaskycity.org Hopi: hopi.org/hopi-sites/ Episode sources: www.mesa-verde-voices.org/episodes/s6e5-a-season-of-change

Concerns about impacts to ranching and tourism following federal budget cuts voiced by demonstrators at local events at Mesa Verde National Park and the Dolores Public Lands Office.

In season 6 we'll be talking about... the seasons.  We'll be exploring the Mesa Verde landscape as it transforms throughout the year - from how the plants, animals, and weather change, to how the lives of ancestral people would have shifted alongside these changes in the natural world.  And finally we'll hear about some big changes coming to the museum at Mesa Verde National Park. Episodes will be released weekly starting on the Spring Equinox - March 20th.

In June of 2013, a man vanished during a visit to Mesa Verde National Park on what should've been a quick and easy hike. Despite an extensive search,his whereabouts remained unknown for years—until skeletal remains were discovered in 2020, sparking more questions than answers. Did the search miss something crucial, or did fate simply take a tragic turn?Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com  Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have!  Episode Sources:Durango.com, More Than Just Parks, NPS, Durango Herald, The Journal, Youtube - Missing Enigma_1, YouTube - Missing Enigma_2, Alltrails_1, Alltrails_2**We do our own research and try our best to cross reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

Send us a textEver wondered what secrets lie hidden in one of America's oldest national parks? Join us on an unforgettable trek through Mesa Verde National Park with Craig, the Natural Medic, as your guide. Craig takes us along the Spruce Canyon Trail, revealing the hidden gems of this 1906-established park. From the origins of its name by Spanish explorers to the diverse flora and fauna shaped by a unique spring-fed climate, you'll gain insights about the park's rich history and natural beauty that are nothing short of captivating.Experience the thrill of encountering vibrant wildlife, lush greenery, and ancient cliff dwellings on a 2.4-mile hike with a challenging 558-foot elevation gain. Feel the magic of spotting petroglyphs and cliff dwellings while Craig narrates the park's historical significance and tips for tackling its rugged terrain. Whether it's a colorful lizard or a breathtaking view from the canyon floor to the mesa top, this episode promises a vivid and engaging exploration of Mesa Verde. Don't miss Craig's expert advice on staying hydrated and prepared, along with a scenic drive suggestion to wrap up your adventure.Support the show

The Montezuma-Cortez School District drew enthusiastic accolades last week from the director of accountability pathways for the Colorado Department of Education. And work on an overlook to the Cliff Palace site will obstruct a trail and thus prevent Mesa Verde National Park from holding a luminaria-lighting event this winter.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast is all about the scenic drives, historic highlights, and recreational opportunities you can experience along Colorado's San Juan Skyway.  The San Juan Skyway is a 236-mile loop through the most sublime scenery Colorado has to offer. The drive takes you through sage-littered plains up vibrant river valleys to lofty peaks streaked with snow and tops out at glacier cirques at 11,500 feet. Read Linda's story about her hiking and horseback riding adventures around this historic byway, making stops at Mesa Verde National Park, Durango, Telluride, Ouray, and Silverton, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/flying-high-on-the-san-juan-skyway/  Follow Linda Ballou's adventures at https://lostangeladventures.com/ and learn more about her books at http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/  Listen to Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Show every 3rd Wednesday at High Noon PST,  here on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm3Bmktgu8osUzx2VOF35dgO&feature=shared 

Michael Ficery, a 51-year-old experienced hiker and outdoorsman, disappeared in Yosemite National Park on June 15, 2005, during a solo hike on the Yosemite Creek Trail. Known for his meticulous preparation and love of the wilderness, Ficery set off on a route he had navigated many times before. However, after failing to return as scheduled, he was reported missing six days later. The search that followed was extensive, involving over 150 personnel, helicopters, and search dogs, but only a pair of sunglasses believed to belong to Ficery was ever found. The challenging terrain, unpredictable weather, and lack of concrete evidence have left his disappearance an enduring mystery.Several theories have been proposed to explain Ficery's disappearance, including an accidental fall, a wildlife encounter, a voluntary disappearance, a sudden medical emergency, or even foul play, though the latter is considered unlikely due to the lack of evidence. Despite exhaustive search efforts and multiple investigations, no definitive clues have been uncovered, and the case remains unsolved nearly two decades later. The disappearance of Michael Ficery highlights the dangers even seasoned hikers face in the wild, serving as a stark reminder of nature's unpredictability and the limitations of search and rescue operations in vast wilderness areas like Yosemite.In the second segment:Dale Stehling, a 51-year-old man from Colorado, disappeared on June 9, 2013, while hiking the Petroglyph Point Trail in Mesa Verde National Park. Despite extensive search and rescue efforts, including ground teams, aerial searches, and the use of tracking dogs, no trace of him was ever found. Theories about his disappearance range from an accidental fall or injury, dehydration, or exposure due to the harsh conditions of the park, to more speculative ideas like foul play or intentional disappearance. However, each theory remains inconclusive due to the lack of physical evidence. The case has remained open, with occasional investigations and media attention, but no substantial leads have emerged over the years.As of 2024, Dale Stehling's disappearance remains a mystery, with no new evidence to provide answers. Recent reports of a possible human bone fragment found in a remote area of the park have brought renewed attention to the case, though further forensic testing is needed to determine its relevance. The case illustrates the unpredictable dangers of the wilderness and the challenges faced by search efforts in such rugged environments. Without new breakthroughs, the fate of Dale Stehling remains one of the unsolved mysteries of the American outdoors.(commercial at 10:06)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Michael Ficery, a 51-year-old experienced hiker and outdoorsman, disappeared in Yosemite National Park on June 15, 2005, during a solo hike on the Yosemite Creek Trail. Known for his meticulous preparation and love of the wilderness, Ficery set off on a route he had navigated many times before. However, after failing to return as scheduled, he was reported missing six days later. The search that followed was extensive, involving over 150 personnel, helicopters, and search dogs, but only a pair of sunglasses believed to belong to Ficery was ever found. The challenging terrain, unpredictable weather, and lack of concrete evidence have left his disappearance an enduring mystery.Several theories have been proposed to explain Ficery's disappearance, including an accidental fall, a wildlife encounter, a voluntary disappearance, a sudden medical emergency, or even foul play, though the latter is considered unlikely due to the lack of evidence. Despite exhaustive search efforts and multiple investigations, no definitive clues have been uncovered, and the case remains unsolved nearly two decades later. The disappearance of Michael Ficery highlights the dangers even seasoned hikers face in the wild, serving as a stark reminder of nature's unpredictability and the limitations of search and rescue operations in vast wilderness areas like Yosemite.In the second segment:Dale Stehling, a 51-year-old man from Colorado, disappeared on June 9, 2013, while hiking the Petroglyph Point Trail in Mesa Verde National Park. Despite extensive search and rescue efforts, including ground teams, aerial searches, and the use of tracking dogs, no trace of him was ever found. Theories about his disappearance range from an accidental fall or injury, dehydration, or exposure due to the harsh conditions of the park, to more speculative ideas like foul play or intentional disappearance. However, each theory remains inconclusive due to the lack of physical evidence. The case has remained open, with occasional investigations and media attention, but no substantial leads have emerged over the years.As of 2024, Dale Stehling's disappearance remains a mystery, with no new evidence to provide answers. Recent reports of a possible human bone fragment found in a remote area of the park have brought renewed attention to the case, though further forensic testing is needed to determine its relevance. The case illustrates the unpredictable dangers of the wilderness and the challenges faced by search efforts in such rugged environments. Without new breakthroughs, the fate of Dale Stehling remains one of the unsolved mysteries of the American outdoors.(commercial at 10:06)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Michael Ficery, a 51-year-old experienced hiker and outdoorsman, disappeared in Yosemite National Park on June 15, 2005, during a solo hike on the Yosemite Creek Trail. Known for his meticulous preparation and love of the wilderness, Ficery set off on a route he had navigated many times before. However, after failing to return as scheduled, he was reported missing six days later. The search that followed was extensive, involving over 150 personnel, helicopters, and search dogs, but only a pair of sunglasses believed to belong to Ficery was ever found. The challenging terrain, unpredictable weather, and lack of concrete evidence have left his disappearance an enduring mystery.Several theories have been proposed to explain Ficery's disappearance, including an accidental fall, a wildlife encounter, a voluntary disappearance, a sudden medical emergency, or even foul play, though the latter is considered unlikely due to the lack of evidence. Despite exhaustive search efforts and multiple investigations, no definitive clues have been uncovered, and the case remains unsolved nearly two decades later. The disappearance of Michael Ficery highlights the dangers even seasoned hikers face in the wild, serving as a stark reminder of nature's unpredictability and the limitations of search and rescue operations in vast wilderness areas like Yosemite.In the second segment:Dale Stehling, a 51-year-old man from Colorado, disappeared on June 9, 2013, while hiking the Petroglyph Point Trail in Mesa Verde National Park. Despite extensive search and rescue efforts, including ground teams, aerial searches, and the use of tracking dogs, no trace of him was ever found. Theories about his disappearance range from an accidental fall or injury, dehydration, or exposure due to the harsh conditions of the park, to more speculative ideas like foul play or intentional disappearance. However, each theory remains inconclusive due to the lack of physical evidence. The case has remained open, with occasional investigations and media attention, but no substantial leads have emerged over the years.As of 2024, Dale Stehling's disappearance remains a mystery, with no new evidence to provide answers. Recent reports of a possible human bone fragment found in a remote area of the park have brought renewed attention to the case, though further forensic testing is needed to determine its relevance. The case illustrates the unpredictable dangers of the wilderness and the challenges faced by search efforts in such rugged environments. Without new breakthroughs, the fate of Dale Stehling remains one of the unsolved mysteries of the American outdoors.(commercial at 10:06)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

On today's podcast, humans teach a rare bird, the bald ibis, where to migrate; scientists are trying to save Amazon dolphins; social media service X makes changes to its artificial intelligence tool followed by a discussion about those changes; then, Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado.

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are headed back to one of our favorite National Parks — Mesa Verde! We are diving into the fun facts about this park and focusing on the people who lived here.  The incredible human history in this area is what this park is all about, and we are so excited to share it with you! Join us as we take a deep dive into the Ancestral Puebloans who called Mesa Verde home.  In this episode, we discuss:  The surprising number of cliff dwellings in this national park The number of tribes that have special ties to Mesa Verde  The largest cliff dwelling in Mesa Verde  The insanely cool things that archeologists have found in this park The magic and the mystery of this park This park protects the heritage of our country in a sacred and beautiful way, and it's up to us to learn about it and how we can preserve it. We hope these fun facts will help you cherish this amazing place as you explore it with your family and friends!  Don't forget to complete your task for this week! Do you think Long House is the *actual* largest cliff dwelling in North America? Or do you stand by the NPS and vote for Cliff Palace? Head over to the Dirt In My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page and cast your vote! Check out the full show notes here.

S10:E6 – Each Native American tribe lived differently, and the ancestorial pueblo people of Mesa Verde were especially unique. With their cliffside homes carved out of mountains, the communities were safely tucked away from weather elements, dangerous wildlife and attacks of the enemy. Check out this podcast to hear the myths and the facts behind Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, as well as our experience on the most scenic train in the United States, which we rode from Durango to Silverton. For more context, check out the video that accompanies this podcast (S10:E6 Mesa Verde – Life on the Edge (+ Durango) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/SjkH6A6bqYs). Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at travelfomopodcast@gmail.com. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future episode of the podcast. ____ Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. Subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) Watch their adventures on YouTube and (2) Follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Travel FOMO on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/travelfomopodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/travelfomopodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@travelfomopodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@travelfomopodcast

We are exploring Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park in this episode of Exploring the National Parks. This unique national park is for anyone who loves history, especially the fascinating story of the people native to the Southwest! Mesa Verde is a sacred homeland to 26 different Native American tribes, and it protects the heritage of these incredible people. It represents such an important part of our history as Americans, and we are so excited to dive into this truly special and sacred national park with you today!  In this episode, we discuss:  The amazing architecture you'll see in this park Some helpful reminders for the drive when visiting this park What to skip while you're in this park and what you can't miss  The must-see sights on the Mesa Top Loop  What makes the Cliff Palace Loop the best part of the park Our top favorite tour to take in Mesa Verde  Where to get the best tacos in Mesa Verde  Construction to watch out for  Why we love Long House  The gateway towns to check out near Mesa Verde  We hope you get the chance to visit Mesa Verde! It's such an incredible park to visit with so much history. Plan to visit for a couple of days, and be sure to get your advanced reservations if you want to tour the cliff dwellings! Don't forget to complete your task for this week! Head over to the Dirt in My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page and check out our photo of the Balcony House ladder. Would you climb it?! Leave a comment and let us know. Check out the full show notes here.

In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode we are taking you to Mesa Verde National Park in Southern Colorado to experience the 800+ year old Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. These incredibly well-preserved ancient ruins will really get you going as you walk through the actual steps and pathways the Ancient Puebloan people did centuries before. We did Cliff Palace, Long House, and Balcony House on this trip. In this episode we share what you'll see on those tours, tips for visiting Mesa Verde National Park, and make you feel like you're exploring the park with us. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TSP Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travel-squad-podcast/support

Mesa Verde is the United States first national park to protect human made historical structures.  It has over 600 amazing pueblan cliff dwelllings scattered throughout the park. Come learn about these cliff dwellings, what the Anasazi did to support themselves in this extreme high altitude environment and why they left.  It's a park with a lot of history and so much to explore. 

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks, ranger-led tours, road trips, hiking, camping, backpacking, gear, relationships, and pretty much whatever anyone wants to ask us.   In this episode, we cover these topics: ·     News about a faster way to enter Rocky Mountain National Park this summer, ·     Update about cabin demolitions within Olympic National Park, ·     Travel advice for a listener wanting to visit the Pacific Northwest this fall to see the mountain larches change colors, ·     Tips for visiting Virgin Islands National Park, ·     Our thoughts about a couple of our favorite “hard-to-get-to” national parks, ·     The ranger-led tours in Mesa Verde National Park ranked from easiest to most difficult, ·     National Parks that are good for kids, ·     And more!   The best way to support our podcast is to become a member of our Patreon account. Follow this link to check it out.   And don't forget to check out our new online merch store and www.dirtlander.com.   Subscribe to The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and if you've enjoyed our show, please leave us a review or rating on Apple Podcasts. Five-star ratings help other listeners find our show.   Follow us on Instagram at @mattandkarensmith, on Twitter at @mattandkaren, on Facebook at dearbobands, or check out our blog at www.mattandkaren.com.   To advertise on The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast, email us at mattandkarensmith@gmail.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

www.atravelpath.com   00:00 Intro 02:15 How Much Time Have You Spent in Colorado? 04:15 How Long Should Someone Spend in Colorado? 05:00 When is the Best Time of Year to Visit Colorado? 05:45 What are the Four Colorado National Parks? 07:30 What Does Transportation Look Like Around the National Parks? 10:15 Any Good Camping Recommendations Near the National Parks? 15:30 Rocky Mountain National Park Itinerary 18:15 Black Canyon of Gunison Itinerary 19:30 Mesa Verde Itinerary 21:00 Great Sand Dunes Itinerary 22:15 Leadville Colorado 24:30 Sunrise, Sunset, and Nighttime Activities 27:15 Food Planning 28:45 Other Attractions 29:15 3 Things to Bring to Colorado National Parks 30:00 2 Complaints about Colorado National Parks 32:30 Cell Phone Coverage 33:30 What is One Thing You Can't Leave the Colorado Parks without Doing?   Kati was the perfect guest on this show because she has a business creating travel guides and planning trips for others. As you'll hear, Kati has knack for this and provided a VERY thorough itinerary for things to do and what to expect on a Colorado National Parks road trip. Learn All About:

Welcome to an enthralling episode of "Dark Outdoors" with host Chester Moore. This episode takes an exciting and serious turn as it unravels the life-threatening encounter of our guest, Ricky Morgan with a large wild boar. We also explore the disturbing upsurge of hog attacks in the South, West, and Northeast of the U.S. that have resulted from the ever-increasing intersection of human and animal habitats. Relive Ricky's harrowing account of his encounter, a stark reminder of the potential dangers faced by outdoor enthusiasts, alongside valuable survival strategies. Learn about defensive techniques using simple tools like a walking stick, providing protection from life-endangering animal bites. Beyond formidable wildlife encounters, the episode delves into disturbing unsolved mysteries and missing person instances from the North American wilderness. We delve into the unresolved case of Thomas Irwin, a 73-year-old man who mysteriously disappeared from Mesa Verde National Park. As we move further into the wild, enjoy a eye-opening discussion about seemingly harmless wildlife encounters that can transform into survival situations. You'll hear of aggressive black bears, and how the horrifying experience of a man surviving a wild hog attack, elucidates the need for constant vigilance in the wild. Not just surviving animal encounters, the podcast arms its listeners with invaluable self-defense tips. Hear how the human mind is your best weapon in the wild, with practical advice on threat observation, situation assessment, and how to avoid falling into a trap when attempting a rescue operation. In light of rising human trafficking cases, the speakers expound on the necessity of exercising caution, encouraging carrying a firearm when legal. The episode concludes with an enlightening exploration of the real threat posed by feral hogs, different from what is often portrayed by the media. The discussion ends with expert recommendations on recognising and evading hog-related dangers. Through this gripping episode of Dark Outdoors, we aim to shine a light on the stark realities of the wild. It emphasises the importance of mental preparedness, practical training, and respect for the wilderness and its inhabitants.

Farmers, landowners and local government agencies will come together on Wednesday in Towaoc for the latest listening session on a plan to protect and manage the Mancos River. The group behind the plan is made up of municipalities and organizations that lie along the river, like Mesa Verde National Park, the Mancos Conservation District and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, that have voluntarily joined together to coordinate on management. The listening session is intended for tribal members and ag producers who rely on the river to give feedback on a new watershed stream management plan. It'll serve as a guide for communities to better use and conserve water resources, and could include voluntary or compensated changes to irrigation rules during drier years. More outreach sessions will take place starting this spring and summer for feedback on the first draft. And the Bureau of Land Management says it plans to remove roughly 91 wild burros from rangelands near Canyonlands National Park.

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Karla and Jeff discuss their approach to the fall and winter of harvesting and rest. Jeff shares his discussion with Natlie Elam and Bronwyn Mauldin about their new report “Agents of Change: Young Adult Advisory Councils at Arts and Culture Nonprofits.”  The discussion covers diverse topics of intergenerationality, intentionality, and our commitments to evolution. In this episode you'll learn: The findings of a new report about young adult advisory councils in arts and culture organizations; How intergenerational research can be conducted successfully; and Why evolutionary practice must be embedded throughout knowledge exchange in the arts and culture sector. Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including:  Agents of Change: Young Adult Advisory Councils at Arts and Culture Nonprofits Democratize Your Data zine by Bronwyn Mauldin Practicing Equitable Intergenerational Collaboration by Jeff M. Poulin https://www.lacountyarts.org/learning/research-evaluation/research-lab  and  http://www.bronwynmauldin.com About Natalie Elam & Bronwyn Mauldin  Bronwyn Mauldin is Director of Research and Evaluation at the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture where she leads a team that utilizes data and research methods to strengthen the arts ecology and ensure all residents have equitable access to the arts. She has conducted studies on salaries, benefits, and volunteers in local arts nonprofits. She co-led creation of the Arts Ed Profile, collecting K-12 arts education data from all 80 public school districts in LA County and making it publicly available through an online interactive tool. She was a key instigator of the annual Arts Datathon, and she is adjunct faculty in the arts administration master's program at Claremont Graduate University. Ms. Mauldin has spent her career conducting applied research and evaluation for nonprofits, philanthropies, and government. She has evaluated farmworker programs, studied employment conditions for truck drivers, analyzed apprenticeship opportunities in healthcare, and researched villager organizing in rural northeast Thailand. Ms. Mauldin is a novelist, poet, and zine maker, and has been a writer in residence at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, Denali National Park in Alaska, and Kulturni Centar REX in Belgrade, Serbia. Natalie Elam is a research consultant at the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture and Annual Giving Communications Manager at Santa Clara University.   Natalie holds a Masters of Arts in Arts Management from the Center For Business & Management of the Arts at Claremont Graduate University, where she graduated in December 2021. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology from Santa Clara University in June 2019. Outside of the professional sphere, Natalie enjoys traveling, volunteering, cooking, creating art, and reading. This episode was produced by Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

On Saturday morning, Mesa Verde National Park hosted viewing events for the public during the annular solar eclipse. Hundreds of visitors poured into the park in the early morning hours to secure a spot to see this extraterrestrial event. NASA scientists and park rangers were nearby to answer questions. Tim Livengood is an assistant research scientist at NASA. He says there's an important reason the crowd is here at Mesa Verde to watch the eclipse, as opposed to a different location in the Four Corners. And this week, county clerk and recorders will begin mailing ballots to all registered voters in Colorado in preparation for the November 7 election.

This weekend, Colorado's Department of Transportation says it expects towns and public lands in southwest Colorado to be inundated with visitors coming to see the solar eclipse. The eclipse will be visible in the U.S. early on Saturday along a path starting in Oregon and eventually passing over Mesa Verde National Park, and the Four Corners region. Lisa Schwantes, a regional communications manager for C-DOT, says that hotels in the area have been booked for months, and that Mesa Verde itself expects to see tens of thousands of visitors for this celestial event. Schwantes says it's also important that people driving on highways this Saturday don't pull over to the side of the road to view the eclipse, and instead find a designated area. And a grassroots organization in Arizona is pushing to remove the state's right-to-work statute in an attempt to strengthen unionization.

In this episode, Keith and Abigail will be introducing you to Mesa Verde National Park, located in southwestern Colorado, United States. It is known for its well-preserved Puebloan cliff dwellings, incredible wildlife, and over 4,700 archaeological sites. Join us as we discuss the history, travel tips and preservation to ensure the bright future of this incredible park.

The 2023 annular solar eclipse will pass directly over Colorado, one of nine states that will be able to see the “Ring of Fire” astronomical event in its entirety. Find some of the best viewing towards Mesa Verde National Park, or join the fun in Durango at the Chili Chase at Backcountry Experience. And come join Bode Miller and filmmaker Brett Rapkin at the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado's Making a Difference Speaker Series. By Hannah Robertson.Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/solar-eclipse-viewing-vantages This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Serious Texas BBQSupport the show

On today's podcast, European churches try balancing visitors and worship; ‘Gourmet' water in Dubai; learn about new technology to predict earthquakes earlier followed by a discussion on the science report; then hear about Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado.

Today's episode picks up after leaving CO and heading into UT. I'll take you through our visits to: Moab, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point State Park and Mesa Verde National Park. Action packed and full of adventure, this was a great stretch of trip! ... Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner Connect on social media: Instagram: @charliespaniard YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman Twitter: @charliespaniard

Episode 192 is taking you to Mesa Verde National Park in Southern Colorado to experience the 800+ year old Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. These incredibly well-preserved ancient ruins will really get you going as you walk through actual steps and pathways the Ancient Puebloan people did nearly a century before. We did Cliff Palace, Long House, and Balcony House on this trip. In this episode we share what you'll see on those tours, tips for visiting Mesa Verde National Park, and make you feel like you're exploring the park with us. Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! Explore our instant download trip itineraries for trips to iconic USA, international, and national park destinations that plan every detail of the adventure for you. On sale for $30! travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary Shop our favorite travel gear, packing lists, and gifts for travelers on our Amazon Shop https://www.amazon.com/shop/travelsquadpodcast  Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram  Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie:@bucketlist_brittanie Kim: @lushdeez  Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to discuss: Being a guest on our podcast or having the squad on yours Ask a Question of the Week --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travel-squad-podcast/support

City officials held a ribbon cutting for the new Moab Area Transit system last week. KZMU News took a ride on the first free-public transportation service in Moab. And later, St. Patrick's day was a chance for local musicians to play traditional Irish ‘social' music in downtown Moab. Plus, Mesa Verde National Park will embark on a mission to bolster the resilience of the Mancos River and we preview the Grand County Commission agenda. Show Notes: // Moab Area Transit https://moabcity.org/615/Moab-Area-Transit // Grand County 3/21 Commission Agenda https://grandcountyut.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2157/overview

My guest is Kristi Dranginis, the founder of Bird Mentor and an avid bird lover who enjoys sharing her love for birds with others. She has banded terns on Great Gull island and  hummingbirds at Mesa Verde National Park. Kristi also presented, and led field trips at, a number of birding festivals. Timestamps00:00 - Intro00:35 - Kristi's Birding Background19:22 - Bird of the Episode: Blue Jay35:48 - Bird Mentor56:52 - OutroTo connect with Kristi and learn more about Bird Mentor, please visit https://birdmentor.comFor pictures of some of the birds discussed on the podcast, please check out @lookingatbirdspodcast on Instagram.

Tonight, Park Ranger ATTACKED In Mesa Verde National Park along with deep woods and mountain tales.  What attacked these park rangers in mesa verde?  You'll soon find out!

It's time for my favorite episode of the year – our Annual Kids/YA Gift Giving Guide. I asked a group of young people, ages 8-19, to tell me about their favorite book. As always, their answers were as smart, funny, interesting, and diverse as the kids themselves. I love talking to young people about books, and even if you don't have any young people to buy for this year, I know you're going to love hearing these interesting people tell me about their favorite books.   A note: as always, the interviews go in age order, and the older kids talk about books with some very mature themes.   Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram   Discussed in this episode:   Hope, Age 8 Mysteries in Our National Park: Cliff-Hanger: A Mystery in Mesa Verde National Park by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson (This is part of a 12-book series all set in national parks across the United States.) The Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne (Both Hope and her twin sister Mackenzie talked to me about multiple Magic Tree House books in last year's episode)   Henry, Age 8 Wayside School is Falling Down by Louis Sachar Holes by Louis Sachar Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger by Louis Sachar Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom by Louis Sachar   Supernatural Bear, Age 10 Dog Man by Dav Pilkey The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey   Dante, Age 10 The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate The One and Only Ivan movie The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate The One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate Odder by Katherine Applegate Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling Percy Jackson and the Olympians (series on Disney+)   Dorian, Age 10 Spy School Project X by Stuart Gibbs Spy School Secret Service by Stuart Gibbs Spy School Revolution by Stuart Gibbs The Fun Jungle Collection by Stuart Gibbs   Kate, Age 12 My Heart and Other Black Holes by Jasmine Warga The Storyteller's Death: A Novel by Ann Dávila Cardinal   Jack, Age 14 Maus by Art Spiegelman   Joey, Age 15 The Umbrella Academy by Gerard Way and Gabreil Bá The Umbrella Academy on Netflix Paper Girls by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang Paper Girls Series on Amazon Prime Scythe by Neal Shusterman Terminator Genisys movie The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History by David F. Walker and Marcus Kwame Anderson Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe   Erin, Age 19 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Thrillers by the Book Club Pod Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane     (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links. If you shop using my affiliate link on Bookshop, a portion of your purchase will go to me, at no extra expense to you. Thank you for supporting indie bookstores and for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

GONE MISSING In Our NATIONAL PARKS - What Is Happening?An intended half-mile-long hike to Spruce Tree House, a well-preserved dwelling carved into a sandstone cliff face at Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado, ended in tragedy for Mitchell Dale Stehling, 51, and his family in the summer 2013.“We know he is dead,” but his body has never been found, says his wife, Denean.GONE MISSING In Our NATIONAL PARKS What Is HappeningTrue Crime Podcast 2022 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast 411

GONE MISSING In Our NATIONAL PARKS - What Is Happening?An intended half-mile-long hike to Spruce Tree House, a well-preserved dwelling carved into a sandstone cliff face at Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado, ended in tragedy for Mitchell Dale Stehling, 51, and his family in the summer 2013.“We know he is dead,” but his body has never been found, says his wife, Denean.GONE MISSING In Our NATIONAL PARKS What Is HappeningTrue Crime Podcast 2022 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast 411

GONE MISSING In Our NATIONAL PARKS - What Is Happening?An intended half-mile-long hike to Spruce Tree House, a well-preserved dwelling carved into a sandstone cliff face at Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado, ended in tragedy for Mitchell Dale Stehling, 51, and his family in the summer 2013.“We know he is dead,” but his body has never been found, says his wife, Denean.GONE MISSING In Our NATIONAL PARKS What Is HappeningTrue Crime Podcast 2022 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast 411

GONE MISSING In Our NATIONAL PARKS - What Is Happening?An intended half-mile-long hike to Spruce Tree House, a well-preserved dwelling carved into a sandstone cliff face at Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado, ended in tragedy for Mitchell Dale Stehling, 51, and his family in the summer 2013.“We know he is dead,” but his body has never been found, says his wife, Denean.GONE MISSING In Our NATIONAL PARKS What Is HappeningTrue Crime Podcast 2022 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast 411

Surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest, we visit a stone-castle with a tower that measures 160 feet. Next, we see the largest cliff dwelling with 150 rooms at the Mesa Verde National Park. Lastly, we board a locomotive that weaves through mesmerizing and picturesque landscapes within the San Juan National Forest.

Watch the video version of this episode to get the full effect.Landing page for the episodeWe also discuss what led her on the journey to make this film on safer street design, a topic she knew nothing about before the cameras started rolling. She shares how making this film has profoundly changed how she sees our cities, streets, and land use patterns. From the film's website: "THE STREET PROJECT is the story about humanity's relationship to the streets and the global citizen-led fight to make communities safer.Digging deep into the root causes of traffic violence, the filmmakers engage a diverse array of experts, including street historian Peter Norton, city planner Jeff Speck, and urban design expert Mikael Colville-Andersen. These expert interviews are interwoven with the stories of real people working to make their communities safer.Jennifer Boyd has produced and directed more than 25 documentaries, nine of those films have won EMMY awards.  Recent projects include 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel, which Good Morning America called “Groundbreaking.” Boyd has also co-created and produced two music television series Infinity Hall Live and The Kate, with 40 episodes in distribution.Currently, she is executive producing and directing a 5-part series on the history of Las Vegas, and a documentary on Mesa Verde National Park.The Street Project was filmed over 4 years and in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic." Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):- The Street Project film website- 3 Seconds Behind the Wheel film- Filmmaker Jennifer Boyd's websiteFour Easy Steps to Support My Efforts:1. Become an Active Towns Ambassador by "Buying Me a Coffee" or by pledging as little as $1 per month on Patreon2. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a "thumbs up," leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with a friend.3. Subscribe to the podcast on your preferred listening platform and the Active Towns YouTube Channel4. Pick up some Active Towns #StreetsAreForPeople Merch at my storeCredits:All video and audio production by John SimmermanMusic:Epidemic SoundResources used during the production of this episode:- My awesome recording platform is Ecamm- Adobe Creative Cloud SuiteFor more information about my Active Towns effort or to follow along, please visit my links below:- Website- Twitter- Newsletter- Podcast landing pages- Facebook- InstagramBackground:Hi Everyone, my name is John Simmerman.I'm a health promotion professional with over 30 years of experience and my area of concentration has evolved into a specialization of how the built environment influences human behavior related to active living and especially active mobility.In 2012 I launched the non-profit Advocates for Healthy Communities as an effort to help promote and create healthy, active places.Since that time, I've been exploring, documenting, and profiling established, emerging, and aspiring Active Towns wherever they might be, in order to produce high-quality multimedia content to help inspire the creation of more safe and inviting, environments that promote a "Culture of Activity" for "All Ages & Abilities."My Active Towns suite of channels feature my original video and audio content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films profiling the positive and inspiring efforts happening around the world as I am able to experience and document them.Thanks for tuning in; I hope you have found this content helpful.Creative Commons License: Attributions, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives, 2022Advocates for Healthy Communities, Inc. is a nonprofit 501c3 organization (EIN 45-3802508) dedicated to helping communities create a Culture of Activity. To donate, click here. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The peoples of the Mesa Verde region and their descendants have found meaning and guidance in the stars for thousands of years. Storytelling is a big part of the descendants' lives still today. The stars, moon, and sun are key elements of those stories, and their movement through the sky determine when certain stories are told throughout the year. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information on all the topics discussed in this episode, visit www.mesaverdevoices.org. For more information about International Dark Sky Parks, visit www.darksky.org. Mesa Verde Voices is produced by KSJD Community Radio Project in Cortez, Colorado, in collaboration with Mesa Verde National Park and the Mesa Verde Association. This season is made possible through a grant from Colorado Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan of 2021.

There are as many names for the stars, planets, and constellations as there are languages and cultures on Earth. In this episode we hear some of the Navajo/Diné and Zuni names for some of the most prominent stars and constellations, and we hear about the 1054 Supernova that resulted in the Crab Nebula which can still be seen via telescope today. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information on all the topics discussed in this episode, visit www.mesaverdevoices.org. For more information about International Dark Sky Parks, visit www.darksky.org. Mesa Verde Voices is produced by KSJD Community Radio Project in Cortez, Colorado, in collaboration with Mesa Verde National Park and the Mesa Verde Association. This season is made possible through a grant from Colorado Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan of 2021.

Our moon has a consistent and predictable cycle that repeats every month in the same way that it has for billions of years! But this cycle is more than the 29.5-day pattern of lunar phases. In this episode, we'll hear about the ways humans have tracked the monthly lunar cycle, as well as the lunar standstill, and the significance that eclipses have for descendants of the Mesa Verde region today. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information on all the topics discussed in this episode, visit www.mesaverdevoices.org. For more information about International Dark Sky Parks, visit www.darksky.org. Mesa Verde Voices is produced by KSJD Community Radio Project in Cortez, Colorado, in collaboration with Mesa Verde National Park and the Mesa Verde Association. This season is made possible through a grant from Colorado Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan of 2021.

Our moon has a consistent and predictable cycle that repeats every month in the same way that it has for billions of years! But this cycle is more than the 29.5-day pattern of lunar phases. In this episode, we'll hear about the ways humans have tracked the monthly lunar cycle, as well as the lunar standstill, and the significance that eclipses have for descendants of the Mesa Verde region today. CONTENT WARNING: this episode includes discussion of Native American Residential Schools (also known as American Indian Boarding Schools). This content may not be suitable for all individuals. This section of the episode begins around 17:00 and ends around 19:00 if you wish to skip it. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information on all the topics discussed in this episode, visit www.mesaverdevoices.org. For more information about International Dark Sky Parks, visit www.darksky.org. Mesa Verde Voices is produced by KSJD Community Radio Project in Cortez, Colorado, in collaboration with Mesa Verde National Park and the Mesa Verde Association. This season is made possible through a grant from Colorado Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan of 2021.

Some of the most well-known celestial alignments within ancestral sites correspond with the annual movement of the sun along the horizon throughout the year - especially on the Solstices and Equinoxes. And one of the most famous is the Sun Dagger at Chaco Canyon. In this season of Mesa Verde Voices, we'll hear about the ways that ancient people observed and tracked the movement of the sun, the moon, and the stars, as well as how these traditions live on in their descendants still today. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information on all the topics discussed in this episode, visit www.mesaverdevoices.org. For more information about International Dark Sky Parks, visit www.darksky.org. Mesa Verde Voices is produced by KSJD Community Radio Project in Cortez, Colorado, in collaboration with Mesa Verde National Park and the Mesa Verde Association This season is made possible through a grant from Colorado Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan of 2021

In 2021, Mesa Verde National Park became the 100th International Dark Sky Park. This designation does more than just preserve the natural beauty of the night sky above the park, it also preserves the cultural bond that ancestral people had with the skyscape. In season 5, we'll hear about the ways that ancient people observed and tracked the movement of the sun, the moon, and the stars, as well as how these traditions live on in their descendants still today. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information on all the topics discussed in this episode, visit www.mesaverdevoices.org. For more information about International Dark Sky Parks, visit www.darksky.org. Mesa Verde Voices is produced by KSJD Community Radio Project in Cortez, Colorado, in collaboration with Mesa Verde National Park and the Mesa Verde Association This season is made possible through a grant from Colorado Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan of 2021

Three wildland fires were ignited by lightning on Friday in Mesa Verde National Park. And the Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 School District will be cracking down on student attendance and discipline this year.

How have past rejections continued to influence the path you are on? What if you used the rejection instead to guide where you are headed? Listen in for LL and Brads thoughts on everything from turning rejection to success, distinguishing your balance role models, and defining a “pause”. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co . And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:Updates and challenges for OPCDefining a “Pause” and acknowledging obstacles Naming the role models for balance From rejection to successLetting the Why lead you to the HowEpisode References/Links:The Body Keeps the ScoreInstagramTop Travel and Teaching Blog by Roxy  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.ResourcesWatch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable PilatesSocial MediaInstagramFacebookLinkedInEpisode Transcript:Lesley Logan 0:01  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast, where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guests will bring Bold, Executable, Intrinsic and Targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co host in life, Brad Crowell and I are going to dig into this persistent convo with Roxy Menzies in our last episode. Oh my God, I love her. If you haven't yet, listen to interview, feel free to pause this now, go back, listen to that one, come back on over and join us on this or listen to this, then listen to that. It's okay. There's nothing there's no perfect order. I am really excited because a couple things have happened. We have wrapped up our Control Your Balance Challenge, which was a lot of fun. We've had so many people sign up. And I just really love helping people realize that you don't have to actually get the exercise, you can actually replace the exercise with any exercise that builds you up along the way.Brad Crowell 1:28  But this one was still a fun one to dig into. I mean, this is like one of the the, I always just compare it to doing a handstand for Yogi's. Right? (Lesley: Yeah) Like that's like the, the, the pinnacle that's like the you can do everything from that point. Not necessarily true. But that's what everybody thinks about, "Oh, man, you know, you're not a good Yogi until you've nailed this move. We tried to pick the same one that people have that view for Pilates, (Lesley: Yeah) which isn't true. But still, it's the big, it's like a big pose people avoid. Lesley Logan 1:56  Yeah, either either scares people and they never do it, which is fine. If you're never like, there might be reasons why you are never going to do it. There was a person Instagram was like, she used to love it. And now because of something going on her body, she can't do it anymore. That's fine. (Brad: Yeah, yeah.) Because I believe it's brave and courageous to just replace that exercise with another one you can do. So that's what we really help people do like whether they if they whether or not they did that exercise, control your balance, control balance off, they have now an exercise they can do during that time to get them there. It's like it's like people doing handstand on a wall (Brad: Right) or doing what someone where you put your feet, L pose ... (Brad: Yeah. L pose.) Like you get to do that instead so you don't feel like, "Oh, I have to sit this one out." Nope, you keep moving. SoBrad Crowell 2:35  Well either way, I mean, having, you know, all the community in the Facebook group, and then everybody on Instagram, you know, really supporting each other. And, you know, encouraging each (Lesley: Yeah) other to work through this challenging pose was a lot of fun.Lesley Logan 2:53  Yeah, it was a lot of fun and thanks to my OPC teachers, Rachel, Tammy and Mindi for helping me encourage everyone and give them tips and strategies along the way. We are also packing the van backup because we are leaving for Momentum Fest.Brad Crowell 3:07  So if you want to join us for the Full Body in 15 challenge, just click the link in the show notes here. And you'll be directed to get on the waitlist for that.Lesley Logan 3:16  Yeah, that one's really fun. It is a full body workout in 15 minutes. All you need is a mat so you don't have to have access to reformer like our last one.Brad Crowell 3:23  Yeah, and if you're if you're new to Pilates, that one is perfect for you. We're going to (Lesley: Yeah) be starting with the foundations.Lesley Logan 3:28  Yeah. Yeah, exactly. Okay, so clearly I'm really excited about our trip. (Brad: Yeah) I'm really excited because this is, so we love Momentum Fest. If you listened in our last recap, we talked about how much we love Momentum Fest. If you haven't heard that, go back and listen to it. But really what I'm so excited about is we have made it a new tradition on our way to Momentum Fest. We take a little pause, (Brad: Yeah) and we like see some sights, then we work and then we see some sights on my home. So this time we are gonna go we're not camping. But we are staying in the Mesa Verde cabins overlooking this incredible National Park. We're gonna get a nice pause. A lovely relaxation. (Brad: Yeah.) Some hikes in. And we're gonna and then on our way back. I think we're gonna try to dig up our own crystals. I think (Brad: That's a...) I think Brad is researching that.) Brad Crowell 4:10  I'm working on that in, so the Mesa Verde National Park is in Colorado. And if you haven't seen pictures of that, just Google that really quick. They have like a full blown city was carved into the Butte, the site of a Butte by the first tribes here. Back in the day, like I don't know, thousand years ago here (Lesley: Yeah) and I didn't know that we had that in the United States. I have been chasing temples all around the world. And then we had it in our own backyard. (Lesley: Yeah) So we're staying there and then on the way back in Utah, we're working on hopefully finding a spot where we can possibly dig up some crystals ourselves. (Lesley: I know.) That'd be really fun.Lesley Logan 4:52  I know. So anyways, which kind of leads into this week's audience question.Brad Crowell 4:56  Oh, great. Yeah, so that question would be, "How do you take a pause when you don't have time or money?"Lesley Logan 5:08  Yeah. So I am really glad that this question was asked, because first of all, it takes a lot of vulnerability. Because it (Brad: Yeah) takes it takes you acknowledging that, you know, you need the pause. And also you acknowledging the obstacles that are in your way from doing it. (Brad: Sure.) And part of those obstacles are not going to, I think some people would say, "That's the story you're telling yourself." And I can understand that the stories we tell ourselves, I also think that that is a little flippant, and not acknowledging that some people, and I was one of those people. I didn't if I had the time, I didn't have the money. And if I had the money, I didn't have the time. (Brad: Sure.) And so if you find yourself in that position, we've been there, sometimes we're there. And so I really am grateful for this question, because I think you're not the only one, wondering how to take a pause when there are restrictionsin your ability to do that. So,Brad Crowell 5:57  So, I think first we need to define a pause. (Lesley: Yeah. Well, what's the pause to you?) Well, I think in the context, here, we were just talking about our drive. So obviously, that requires the ability to take a day off. (Lesley: Yeah) A full day off. Right. So that may not be an option. And so I think that we can change the definition of what we consider a pause. I think once a year, getting a true proper vacation, disconnecting from the way we run our lives and whatnot is really important to do. And maybe that's camping. And (Lesley: Yeah) because that's, like financially viable. If that ...Lesley Logan 6:39  That's what my parents did, we couldn't take vacations, we didn't have, I think they got us to Disneyland once. But like (Brad: Yeah) we went camping because it was $5 a night.Brad Crowell 6:47  Right. Yeah, same for us. We might, I grew up absolutely camping up and down the East Coast. Because my parents didn't really have money to take us the places.Lesley Logan 6:59  I'm picturing some of our listeners right now and going, "No way guys that cannot be the answer to my question."Brad Crowell 7:04  No, but I think the idea there is it's something that's not financially, like a huge financial burden. You know, but but what I was gonna say is, I think it's important to take a a true, like multiple day disconnect from the life that we've built for ourselves once a year. But your disconnect your pause could be much smaller than that.Lesley Logan 7:27  Yeah. And also so I think I love that question you posed like, what is a pause? I think first of all, that is like the definition of success. You need to define what a pause is for you first, (Brad: Yeah.) And then you need to look at the time and or money aspect of that pause. For me, I strip it down to a pause is you can't get a hold of me. I'm not expected to do what I do. Like if I don't want to do my morning routine. I don't need to do it. If I don't want to look at my email. I'm not expected to do it. Like a pause is everyone knows. LL is unreachable in this moment. And, and sometimes it's two hours. You know, sometimes it's like literally, (Brad: Right) like, my week got too busy. And I'm like, you know what, if I have to do that thing on Saturday, guess what? Friday afternoon, I'm done at one. Do not ask me to do anything. And I put a pause in there. So they don't have to be multiple, I do agree that everyone needs once a year where you really do get out of your like really get out of it. We we've definitely had the times where we've had the money but not the time or the time but not the money. (Brad: Sure.) And so here are some ideas for you, swap houses with a friend like (brad: ohh) literally go like go swap houses. So it's like an Airbnb, but you didn't have to deal with it. You can check in whenever you want. You can do, you can bring a dog if you want. You can have more ...Brad Crowell 8:37  Did you say swapped dogs? No, no.Lesley Logan 8:39  No, no. Swap houses. Swap houses. Some other things I would say is like, you know what we're doing to go Momentum Fest. We have to work on Momentum Fest. So that's not a pause. But we can actually make the time there. And the time back a pause ...Brad Crowell 8:51  Yeah, we can add an extra day to our drive one day on each end so that we can have time for ourselves. Yeah.Lesley Logan 8:58  Yeah. So and also, like, just when we're recording this podcast, I, I did not have five days in a row to pause. There was work that needed to get done, like recording this podcast. So I had a couple days paused. And then I had a day where I'm working here. And then we're going into pause again, (Brad: Yeah) like and it's so, just being clear on what that is ...Brad Crowell 9:18  For me when I was working my job, which was really high stress all the time. And it was like a lot of difficult energy to be around. I would take a pause every single day during my lunch break, and I would walk twice around this massive block. First off, it gave the dog the chance to get out and walk around. But also it was a, it was a relief from the intensity of the surroundings that I was in. And it was my moment of like big, (Lesley: Yeah) big deep breath so that I could prepare myself to go finish the rest of the day.Lesley Logan 9:51  I love that. So I think first of all, first thing figure out what a pauses is for you. Second, figure out what is like get creative. Maybe it's you go on a hike in a different hike each week that you've never done before, even (Brad: Sure) each month, maybe like, I really do think a pause is like you don't have like people can't get a hold of you like that, to me is a true pause. (Brad: Yeah) Leave your phone behind and go on a walk around the block. Just some other things, there are utility bills and bills, you have to pay every single month, I highly recommend putting them on a credit card that you pay off each month for utilities that allows you to get points, that allows you to apply those to hotel rooms and flights. (Brad: Sure) Because if you don't have money, or like the money aspect, a lot of the times you see me a hotel room 'points baby' points. (Brad: Right) And that's because, you know, I, I need I need to change my surroundings to get creative. And yeah, I don't always have the means to change them with with actual money, but you're always paying your Netflix bill, you're always paying your utility bills, like just put them on one of those things, and then rack them up and then treat yourself.Brad Crowell 10:55  Yeah, and I was gonna say, you know, changing your environmentc a lot of times. I used to do this all the time, I would go work from a coffee shop, (Lesley: Yeah) you know. And it might ...Lesley Logan 11:06  It's not a pause, but it's a way of pausing.Brad Crowell 11:09  It did, it was a it was a it was a change up of my work environment. (Lesley: Yeah) So, you know, and that, you know, still cost you 15 bucks or whatever if you've had a sandwich and a coffee, but you could sit there for a couple hours and you're (Lesley: You're changing environment.) changing environment.Lesley Logan 11:22  So homework, I want to hear from you listeners. (Brad: Yeah.) What is your definition of a pause? (Brad: Yeah.) And then what are you going to do in the next three weeks to make that version happen.Brad Crowell 11:34  In the next three weeks, literally making a decision (Lesley: Yeah) today that you're going to (Lesley: Yeah) incorporate a pause in. (Lesley: Yeah) We want to know about your pause.Lesley Logan 11:41  Yeah. Tag us in your pause. (Brad: Yeah) Yeah. I love that. (Brad: Yeah) Oh it's a fun game, we just made up. Okay. (Brad laughs)Brad Crowell 11:49  Okay, now let's talk about Roxy Menzies. From traveling the world teaching and presenting and performing, Roxy is now back in her hometown of Toronto, as a freelance writer and a storyteller in the realm of health and wellness. She is a mother of a cute rambunctious toddler (Lesley: Oh, I love her.) and is making it her mission to guide, educate and create safe spaces for individuals to explore their own movements.Lesley Logan 12:16  Okay, one thing I love that she said is naming the role models of balance. So this is, she was we were talking about balance at the time and like finding balance and as like, "How do you find balance, you're a mom?"Brad Crowell 12:25  When you say balance, you know, like a work life, work life balance (Lesley: Yeah) kind of thing? (Lesley: Yeah.) Yeah, yeah.Lesley Logan 12:29  Life work balance is more alphabetical. And also more intentional. But yeah, she so she talked about naming her role models of balance and like, what what, like Obama, Michelle Obama do and like all this stuff, and I think (Brad: Right) like insert any, anything you're wanting more of in your life, and then pick role models for, let's say, what was I listening too? Maybe I was talking to someone. Anyways, oh, there was something there or someone's like, I have a board of directors, oh, I was listening to another podcast and they're talking about Napoleon Hill. And he had his own, like, board of directors that he would talk to, they're not a real board. They're like a made up like mastermind (Brad laughs) of like people and it was like Napoleon Hill. So from, like, 100 years ago, so it was like, like, hoover and rows of and I'm gonna go like people (Brad: Right) like, like, think about who are the people that you're trying to aspire to have? What they have in that thing? Balance, success, love, money, mindset, things like that. And then have those people like actually, like, think about, like, what would they do? So that would help guide you and what you can do. I fucking loved it. I thought it was great.Brad Crowell 13:33  I love that. I but I also think the role model, you know, she was saying, "I'm a mom, and I'm a writer, and I'm a teacher and a spouse and I'm," what are all the all the things, right? And she's like, "I, I decided, I needed a role model." And so she chose Michelle Obama. And what a role model, right? Because, (Lesley:Yeah) wow, First Lady, being a mom, to the Pres... you know, like married to the President and raising kids in the White House with (Lesley: How does she balance?) like, how could you have any balance in that in that role? And, you know, they they made it through eight years of that and that's incredible. So what an inspiration, what an inspirational person to choose as a role model. So, you know, you can name your own role model too and and then you can be ...Lesley Logan 14:24  lt's like Hazel Ortega, like (Brad: Yeah) J.Lo is her, J.Lo is her mentor. Like ...Yeah. J.Lo is her mentor. Sure. Exactly.Yeah. I loved it. I think it's great. So anyways, I'm into it. And I think we should all be like creating our own like, little board of people that we're going to act as if.Brad Crowell 14:40  Yeah, one thing I love that she said was that you will be rejected in life more than not. (Lesley: Yes, that is so true.) And I never think I've ever really thought about it, although it's quite logical because I'm such a huge fan of of getting rejected to success.Lesley Logan 15:00  That's so and everything's a numbers game anyways, and like (Brad: Right) you put it, you couldn't keep, you think you're busy now, you couldn't keep up with all the, all the, all the getting everything you ever wanted all the time, you just couldn't keep up with it, it wouldn't be possible.Brad Crowell 15:14  Right. Totally well, even even so just the idea that we will be rejected more than than accepted. She was specifically talking about it as a writer and submitting her articles and, you know, connecting with, with the editors and all that kind of stuff. And she, I mean, just saying this out loud, should be a relief, right? Like, "Hey, the here's, here's the reality, will be rejected more than not." And so it kind of allows you to reframe that and look at it in a different way with a different mindset. (Lesley: Yeah) Where, okay, cool it, you know, yes, this probably sucked in the moment, and I'm really disappointed and frustrated. But it's, you know, this is not, this is this is normal.Lesley Logan 16:02  Yeah. And also, you're gonna reject more things than you're gonna say, 'yes', so just like, (Brad: Sure) just know, like, you know, I have to, I have to reject people who want to be on a pod. And I'm like, I feel like, I feel like an asshole because I know how it feels to be rejected. But also, that's part of the lesson that we all, the rejection is part of the lessons we have to learn in this life to get us to the next thing we have to do, and we just have to reframe how we think about it.Brad Crowell 16:23  Yeah, yeah. And she specifically said, she allows herself to feel the feels. And I thought that was really cool because, you know, she said, "I don't do it publicly but I leave myself some space to get frustrated and be angry and say, 'I'm so upset about this', and then move on." (Lesley: Yeah) You know, but feeling the feels is important because well I mean, I know you have spoken about this before, but, you know, if you don't allow yourself to actually feel it and express it, it doesn't mean you didn't, it's just going to be bottled up inside. (Lesley: Yeah.) Right. And, and like, (Lesley: Yeah.) paying attention to that frustration, that stress, that fear, that anger, that whatever, in, you know, for a moment in the moment, will really help you work through that energy.Lesley Logan 17:18  Yeah, and, and, y'all, you don't have I'm not the science behind this. But there is a book called The Body Keeps the Score for a reason. You have to feel your feelings, otherwise your body is going to hold on to it. So just (Brad: Yeah) it's important. Okay, I love her. Let's go on to the BE IT action items.Brad Crowell 17:37  All right. So what bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items, can we take away from your convo with Roxy Menzies? I will start off she, she said, "Get really clear on your why, and your what?" Now, of course, she again, the context here is she's becoming a (Lesley: She is a writer.) she is a writer, so but she, like in the process of becoming a writer. She said, it didn't start off that way. Where she was like, "I'm going to pursue this as a career goal." And then suddenly, there was like, a light bulb moment of like, "Oh, this could be an actual decision for me to pursue." And so she began to get clear on she on the 'what', like, she loves writing, always enjoyed writing, and then started writing, even though she's not like, didn't go to school for it or any of that stuff. But once she landed that first gig, it was like, "Oh, this could be a real thing." And then the 'why', you know, for her just guessing here, but she can be home with her, you know, two and a half year old (Lesley: Yeah) or be traveling anywhere on the world because I know that she used to do a lot.Lesley Logan 18:49  And she can influence more people with her words, and she could with her teaching and so like I what I loved about this too is like, notice the word how isn't in there? I think most people (Brad: Right) focus on "How am I going to do that?" But if you can't but how everything I learned the 'how' comes, you have to focus on the 'why,' you're doing it and the what it is you're doing and the 'how' kind of reveals itself.Brad Crowell 19:12  Yeah. Wow, that that, I'm going to take notes on that for me, (Lesley: Yeah) for me personally, that's, that's some ...Lesley Logan 19:18  Oh, made us influence Brad right there. (Brad laughs) All right, what about you? I mean, my biggest takeaway is don't let the rejection keep you from other goals. So this kind of goes on to like, she fills her feelings and then she moves on. I really have seen too often and myself included, we get rejected, and then it stops us from working on other things. (Brad: Oh, shuts shuts us down.) This is like a big extreme version of this as the people who get rejected and they just don't leave their house again. Or they like, do you know what I mean? Like they stopped showering and they stopped taking care of themselves but like (Brad: Sure) like even on like you might not be that person because you have other things you have to do that keep you getting out the door. But I think a lot of people get rejected and then they just don't put themselves out there again. (Brad: Yeah.) And so like, like they talked to someone at a coffee shop about doing something because it's like, no, and like, it didn't work. And it's like, well, it didn't work in that moment. It doesn't mean it doesn't work ever, you know, and I think reject... rejection, as you mentioned, is like it's gonna happen. And I'm really hoping to get the author of Rejection Proof on here someday, you know, because it he, he really inspired me. I had a lot of noes from a lot of people that I found really important and influential on my life that I actually know. And they told me 'no', and I, so I hadn't reached back out to them. Well, it's been a year, I have 100 episodes, we're in the top 2.5% of podcasts in the world, like, they should want to be on my show. (Brad: Sure.) So I should go ask them again. And and so, you know, I realized then that their rejection had stopped me from pursuing them again. (Brad: Yeah.) And or pursuing people at their level again. And so I think it's really important that we don't let a rejection of something in a moment stop us from other moments and other things.Brad Crowell 20:57  Yeah. You know, and I think, well, I think you summed that up, actually, really nicely. I was, I just wanted to say before we sign off here, when Roxy was on the episode before this, she mentioned the course that she wrote for Profitable Pilates, (Lesley: Yeah) and if writing for a publication is of any interest to you, and that's something that you know, to actually go get paid for. Wow, what a course she has, it's incredibly detailed. She goes through a lot of the ...Lesley Logan 21:32  It is the one of the best course we have on our site. Hands down.Brad Crowell 21:34  Yeah. She she has gone through all the challenges of starting off as someone who has had an aspiration of being a writer to actually like, going through all the steps over the past couple of years. And she she kind of lifts the lid on on on it and like how it works and what you can do to participate. So can't recommend this course more. Just go to profitablepilates.com/courses. And you can find it in there.Lesley Logan 22:02  Yeah. Well, I love Roxy. Thank you so much for being on. I'm Lesley Logan.Brad Crowell 22:06  And I'm Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 22:07  Thank you so much for listening to our podcast. How are you going to use these tips in your life? We want to know, inquiring minds, really want to know. So ... (Brad: These two inquiring minds.) These two and I know Roxy, too. So what you're gonna do is you're gonna screenshot this episode, you're going to post it on your social, you're gonna tag the @be_it_pod, you're going to tag @roxyspiral. And you're gonna let us know what your takeaways are. And if you're like, "I have no idea how that even works." I get it. Not everyone does Instagram for a living. So you can just text it to a friend, (Brad: Yeah) that's fine. And you can just write into the show if you want that, all those links are below. But it's really important to us that you are taking some messy action, you're ditching perfection and you are Being It Till You See It.Brad Crowell 22:44  Bye for now.Lesley Logan 22:46  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review. And follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the @be_it_pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day!'Be It Till You See It' is a production of 'As The Crows Fly Media'.Brad Crowell 23:19  It's written, produced, filmed and recorded by your host Lesley Logan and me, Brad Crowell. Our Associate Producer is Amanda Frattarelli.Lesley Logan 23:30  Kevin Perez at Disenyo handles all of our audio editing.Brad Crowell 23:35  Our theme music is by Ali at APEX Production Music. And our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 23:43  Special thanks to our designer Jaira Mandal for creating all of our visuals (which you can't see because this is a podcast) and our digital producer, Jay Pedroso for editing all video each week so you can.Brad Crowell 23:55  And to Angelina Herico for transcribing each of our episodes so you can find them on our website. And, finally to Meridith Crowell for keeping us all on point and on time.Transcribed by https://otter.aiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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