Podcasts about national monuments

Episode Summary: This episode covers the recent decision by the Trump administration to drastically reduce the acreage of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments in southern Utah. Listeners are will hear the central issues surrounding desert conservation, including potential threats of resource extraction like uranium and coal mining, which loom as monuments face reduction. The episode features Morgan Sjogren, a writer deeply connected to the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase regions. Through engaging dialogue, Morgan offers her insights as a resident and her reaction to the political maneuvers affecting monuments she holds dear. Her extensive experience in these areas provides an authentic perspective on the importance of protecting these lands. With direct quotes from Morgan emphasizing the emotional and ecological significance of the monuments, this episode serves as an urgent call to action for listeners to engage in conservation efforts and support local advocacy groups. Key Takeaways: The Trump administration has attempted to reduce Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments significantly, revisiting actions from its previous tenure. Local communities and environmental stewards are mobilizing against the possibility of resource extraction, such as uranium and coal mining. Sjogren emphasizes the connectedness of these landscapes, stressing that “landscape scale exploring” is essential to understand the full impact of these reductions. Support for on-the-ground groups and active participation in electoral processes are vital to combating these environmental setbacks. Notable Quotes: "The air is filled with tension, and the noise is mostly online, but outside it's eerily quiet." – Morgan Sjogren "Monuments are one of the most robust protections we have for rivers in this country." – Morgan Sjogren "Vote like this landscape and our lives depend upon it." – Morgan Sjogren "I've been getting to know my riverside neighbors. Both the human and more than human, plant communities, wildlife, tribes, rural Americans, urbanites, farmers." – Morgan Sjogren "Utah delegates have taken actions that disregard their constituents. 75% of Utahns oppose reducing monuments." – Morgan Sjogren Resources: Morgan Sjogren's Website: Glen Canyon Backcountry Club (glencanyonbackcountryclub.com) Books by Morgan Sjogren: "Path of Light: A Walk Through Colliding Legacies of Glen Canyon" "Outlandish: Fuel Your Epic" "The Best Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument Hikes" Organizations: Grand Staircase Escalante Partners Bears Ears Partnership Conservation Lands Foundation's Petition to leave the monuments alone Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bears Ears National Monument (Photo by Tim Peterson). President Donald Trump, once again, reduced the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah on Monday. Both monuments were downsized by about 90% opening up nearly three million acres to resource developers. Several tribes have cultural and sacred ties to the respective monument areas and have been fighting to protect them for years. The president's proclamation also dismantles the Bears Ears Commission, a coalition of five tribes designated by then-President Obama in 2016 and tasked with co-management of monument lands with federal officials. Now, the move puts the Antiquities Act, which gives presidents the power to designate monuments, under the legal scrutiny of politicians, conservationists, and tribes that argue the 1906 law can or cannot be used to reduce already established national monuments. Also, Indigenous Venezuelans are among the thousands of people affected by devastating, back-to-back earthquakes that destroyed hundreds of buildings and homes along the country's north coast in June. The death toll is currently around 4,700 and Indigenous communities struggle to keep up with traditional burial practices amid recovery and aid initiatives. GUESTS Davina Smith–Idjesa (Diné), co-chair of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition and representative for the Navajo Nation Keitti Jake (Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah), environmental program coordinator for the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah and member of the Grand Staircase-Escalante Inter-Tribal Coalition David Hernández Palmer (Wayúu), Wayúu producer and storyteller from Columbia and Venezuela Break 1 Music: This Land (song) Keith Secola (artist) Native Americana – A Coup Stick (album) Break 2 Music: In the Time of Chiefs (song) Estun-Bah (artist) From Where the Sun Rises (album)

Bears Ears National Monument (Photo by Tim Peterson). President Donald Trump, once again, reduced the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah on Monday. Both monuments were downsized by about 90% opening up nearly three million acres to resource developers. Several tribes have cultural and sacred ties to the respective monument areas and have been fighting to protect them for years. The president's proclamation also dismantles the Bears Ears Commission, a coalition of five tribes designated by then-President Obama in 2016 and tasked with co-management of monument lands with federal officials. Now, the move puts the Antiquities Act, which gives presidents the power to designate monuments, under the legal scrutiny of politicians, conservationists, and tribes that argue the 1906 law can or cannot be used to reduce already established national monuments. Also, Indigenous Venezuelans are among the thousands of people affected by devastating, back-to-back earthquakes that destroyed hundreds of buildings and homes along the country's north coast in June. The death toll is currently around 4,700 and Indigenous communities struggle to keep up with traditional burial practices amid recovery and aid initiatives. GUESTS Davina Smith–Idjesa (Diné), co-chair of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition and representative for the Navajo Nation Keitti Jake (Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah), environmental program coordinator for the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah and member of the Grand Staircase-Escalante Inter-Tribal Coalition David Hernández Palmer (Wayúu), Wayúu producer and storyteller from Columbia and Venezuela Break 1 Music: This Land (song) Keith Secola (artist) Native Americana – A Coup Stick (album) Break 2 Music: In the Time of Chiefs (song) Estun-Bah (artist) From Where the Sun Rises (album)

It feels like monumental whiplash -- President Trump has signed an order shrinking two controversial monuments here in Utah. Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments will see a size reduction of close to 90% thanks to the order, which maintains that certain sites will be protected but many others will not. Monumental Whiplash -- Inside Sources has special in-depth coverage on the move and how those affected by the President's decision are reacting. In this special hour, Greg and Holly are joined by: Lori Maughan, San Juan County Commissioner Kate Groetzinger, Communications Director at Center for Western Priorities Davina Smith–Idjesa, co-chair of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition and Navajo Nation representative Logan Monson, Utah State Representative (District 69)  

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President Trump slashes the acreage of two national monuments in southern Utah. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the signing of two proclamations dismantling national monuments in Utah. With the proclamations, Trump reduced the size of the Bears Ears National Monument and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. In doing so, he said he was "terminating" both monuments. Trump also eliminated the Bears Ears Commission, which had been established to recognize the role of tribal nations in managing Bears Ears. The signing took place at the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 13, 2026.

Welcome to Day Two of American Ground Radio's 10th Annual Fourth of July Special — What Makes America Great — with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. We're continuing our celebration of America's 250th birthday with some of the most compelling voices in the country. We open with Kirk Cameron, who escaped California for Tennessee and is spending the Fourth leading See You at the Library events in all 50 states — reading books of virtue to children as an answer to the drag queen storytime movement that swept public libraries during COVID. Kirk shares the Alexis de Tocqueville quote that he says captures everything: I searched America's harbors and rivers and farmlands and halls of Congress for the secret to her genius and power, and it wasn't until I went into the churches of America and heard her pulpits aflame with righteousness that I found it. America is great because she is good. And if she ever ceases to be good, she will cease to be great. He also tells us about the National Monument to the Forefathers in Plymouth, Massachusetts — hidden in a residential neighborhood, unknown to most Americans — and the documentary he made about it called Monumental. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise joins us from Louisiana — and when we ask him when he first realized this country was exceptional, he tells us about lying in a hospital bed for three and a half months after being shot on a baseball field by a man who came to kill every Republican present. He talks about receiving calls from Benjamin Netanyahu and the King of Jordan — not because he was the president, but because they understood that an assassination attempt on a member of Congress was a threat to democracy itself. And he talks about returning to the House floor to a standing ovation from both sides of the aisle — and what that moment told him about what this country still is. Navy SEAL and New York Times number one bestselling author Jack Carr — creator of The Terminal List, now in its seventh book with Red Sky Morning — talks about winning the lottery the moment you're born in this country, about taking his daughter to Normandy to sit across the table from D-Day veterans before it's too late, and about why the main difference between his generation and today's is a small device in a pocket that creates addiction with very few benefits. His prescription: read books, get outside, talk to people, and do exactly what he did in fifth grade when his parents took him to Revolutionary War battlefields. Tommy Lahren of Fox News and OutKick tells us she was in fourth grade in South Dakota on September 11th — New York City felt like another world — and it was watching the country come together in the aftermath that first showed her there was something genuinely exceptional about being an American. She says September 12th, as horrible as its predecessor was, was one of the most beautiful days in American history. She also makes the case she's dedicated her career to — free speech absolutism — arguing that if you need to cancel someone else's voice to win the argument, your argument probably isn't very good. Eric Metaxas joins us with his brand new book Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World — and delivers what may be the most historically grounded answer we've ever gotten on this show. He takes us back to Samuel Adams addressing Congress on August 1st, 1776 — the day before they signed the official copy of the Declaration — saying, we have this day restored the Sovereign. Capital S. Not King George III. The actual King. God. Metaxas explains that what the founders were doing was unprecedented in all of world history — reaching back to the Sinai covenant where the Israelites said they could govern themselves without a king — and that this is why America succeeded where the French Revolution collapsed into terror and dictatorship. His mother grew up in Nazi Germany. His father grew up in Greece. He was raised knowing this country is not normal. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee — now running for governor — shares the lesson that stuck with her from selling books door to door for 80 hours a week on straight commission in college: the harder and smarter you work, the more successful you will be. She connects faith directly to the founding documents — the Declaration's reference to a Creator as the source of unalienable rights is not incidental, she says. It is the whole point. And for the first time in the history of this special, we welcome a former member of the British Parliament — Douglas Carswell, now president of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy — who moved from Britain to Mississippi in his late 40s and felt, in his words, like he was coming home for the first time in his life. He describes attending his first Friday Night Lights game in a small Mississippi town and watching every kid in school — athletes and non-athletes alike — playing some role in the evening, and seeing in that moment exactly what de Tocqueville saw: a society of many parts coming together to solve problems without direction from government. His answer to what makes America great — you look to each other to fix your problems. Not to government. That's why Elon Musk could only have happened here. We close by reflecting on the two days of conversations, the idea of America as a nation founded not just on laws but on self-evident truths, and the core principle that runs through every interview in this special — America doesn't promise equal outcomes. It promises equal dignity, the freedom to pursue your own dreams, and the chance for ordinary people to discover the extraordinary greatness that God placed inside them. The greatness of America comes from the greatness within you. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Faith calls Americans to trust God, honor Christian heritage, and live as courageous citizens. From pilgrim perseverance to the National Monument to the Forefathers, the message urges believers to build, vote, pray, protect the vulnerable, and never give up as they seek a more just and grateful nation...

Back in 2025, the Department of Justice issued a legal opinion stating that presidents may have authority not only to create but also to revoke national monuments established by prior presidents. So what does this mean for protections for national monuments and public lands like the Grand Staircase and Bears Ears National Monument? On this Lawyer 2 Lawyer episode, Craig welcomes professor of law, Mark Squillace from the University of Colorado Law School, as they spotlight national monuments, public lands, and presidential power. Craig & Mark discuss the DOJ's legal opinion on national monuments, monument and public land protections, Congressional authority, the Antiquities Act of 1906, conservation law, and federal land management. Subscribe to Lawyer 2 Lawyer: https://play.megaphone.fm/6kyeqlhety25kgmgqdr7cw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Devils Tower in northwestern Wyoming, Host David Horton and Clay Jenkinson discuss Theodore Roosevelt's conservation achievements. When the National Monuments and Antiquities Act was passed in 1906, President Roosevelt lost no time in setting aside what would become 18 National Monuments, starting with Devils Tower just west of the Black Hills. Roosevelt had little to do with the creation of the Antiquities Act, but he made the most of it, culminating in his colossal designation of Grand Canyon National Monument in 1908. In the course of his two-term presidency, Roosevelt set aside a whopping 230 million acres of National Park, National Forest, National Monument, National Wildlife Refuge, and National Game Preserve. No president has done more. David asked Clay to outline his three-phase Roosevelt conservation tour for 2026. First, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado; later, Montana and Idaho; and in the fall, all of Roosevelt's conservation designations in the Four Corners region of the Southwest.

Back in 2025, the Department of Justice issued a legal opinion stating that presidents may have authority not only to create but also to revoke national monuments established by prior presidents. So what does this mean for protections for national monuments and public lands like the Grand Staircase and Bears Ears National Monument? On this Lawyer 2 Lawyer episode, Craig welcomes professor of law, Mark Squillace from the University of Colorado Law School, as they spotlight national monuments, public lands, and presidential power. Craig & Mark discuss the DOJ's legal opinion on national monuments, monument and public land protections, Congressional authority, the Antiquities Act of 1906, conservation law, and federal land management.

Looming over St. Augustine, Castillo de san Marcos, the oldest stone masonry fort in the country, has drawn paranormal enthusiasts from far and wide. With over three centuries of history, the fort has seen its fair share of tragedy. Spanish battles, sordid affairs, indigenous internment and more have led to a plethora of ghost stories - today's episode delves into the truth behind the legends. For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week's partners! 3 Day Blinds: For their buy 1, get one 50% off deal, head to 3dayblinds.com/NPAD Mint Mobile: To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/npad IQ BAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Quince: Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns at quince.com/npad Ka'Chava: Go to Ka'Chava: The Premium All-in-One Nutrition Shake | Ka'Chava and use code NPAD for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eiffel Tower, Trafalgar Square, Lady Liberty; our world's full of some amazing and well-known national monuments. While hundreds, sometimes thousands, of people visit and marvel at these monuments every day, there are some smaller details built into them that remain hidden from view. From unknown undercrofts to secret sports courts, have your magnifying glasses at the ready as we uncover some mind-blowing secrets hidden in national monuments. Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In episode 412 of the RV Miles podcast, we continue our  @noovovans road trip across northern Arizona via scenic Route 89A, sharing why the overlooked drive offers great stops beyond the Grand Canyon. We take an unplanned visit to Pipe Spring National Monument, drive through Kaibab National Forest, past Vermilion Cliffs, and stop at Marble Canyon's Navajo Bridge near Lee's Ferry,  *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/412 *Support RV Miles and independent RV journalism

Send us Fan MailMemorial Day is not just a day to remember those who died for American freedom… It is a day to ask whether we are still worthy stewards of the freedom they helped preserve… In other words…. Are you a Christian Nationalist?  LOL!  (Define it)America was blessed because our national foundation was deeply influenced by Christian truth… biblical morality… ordered liberty… and the recognition that rights come from God, not government. But the very blessings God has allowed us to enjoy — freedom, prosperity, comfort, safety, power, and abundance — can become a curse when we forget the God who gave them.The National Monument to the Forefathers gives a visual blueprint for this truth:  Faith in God comes first. From faith flows morality, law, education, and finally liberty.If we want liberty without God, morality without Scripture, law without divine authority, and education without truth, the nation will eventually collapse from within.A nation can honor fallen soldiers with its lips while betraying their sacrifice with its morality.A people must teach truth to the next generation. Education is never neutral. It either disciples children toward God's truth or away from it.If Christians abandon education, they should not be shocked when the next generation abandons Christian morality.  We have abandoned God inside of our education system…. So it's no wonder our society has grown more and more carnal and walked away from God.Support the showwww.LeagueOfLogic.com

Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation designated the Stonewall National Monument in NYC as one of America's "11 Most Endangered Historic Places." As an antidote to the threat of erasure facing the country's only national monument dedicated to LGBTQ+ history, MGH is re-releasing its season about the Stonewall uprising with the support of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the National Parks Conservation Association. MGH's Stonewall 50 season first aired in June 2019. Visit our ⁠season webpage⁠ to access background information, archival photos, and other resources, as well as episode transcripts.  ——— To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation designated the Stonewall National Monument in NYC as one of America's "11 Most Endangered Historic Places." As an antidote to the threat of erasure facing the country's only national monument dedicated to LGBTQ+ history, MGH is re-releasing its season about the Stonewall uprising with the support of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the National Parks Conservation Association. MGH's Stonewall 50 season first aired in June 2019. Visit our ⁠season webpage⁠ to access background information, archival photos, and other resources, as well as episode transcripts.  ——— To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailWhy didn't we know about our National Monument for Our Forefathers?Was that by design or are we the only ones who are just learning about it?Check out this video by Kirk Cameron describing the meaning behind this monument and the reason why it is so important that Christians stand for what is right in our government.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgbUzvi_zwcSupport the showwww.LeagueOfLogic.com

In this episode, I sit down with paleontologist Rebecca Hunt-Foster at Dinosaur National Monument to explore one of the most fascinating fossil landscapes in North America. We discuss the geology that shaped the monument, the incredible dinosaurs that once roamed the region, and what life looked like in this ancient ecosystem roughly 150 million years ago during the Late Jurassic period.Rebecca also shares insights into her career path in paleontology, her work with the National Park Service, and what it's like studying fossils and ancient environments in the American West.The Geology of Dinosaur National Monument How the rock layers at Dinosaur National Monument were formed  Why the Morrison Formation is one of the most important dinosaur-bearing formations in the world  Ancient rivers, floodplains, and environmental conditions during the Jurassic  How geologists and paleontologists interpret ancient landscapes from rock and fossil evidence Dinosaurs of the Jurassic The major dinosaur species discovered in the region  Giant sauropods and massive predators that lived in the ecosystem  Fossil discoveries that made Dinosaur National Monument famous  What these animals can tell us about evolution and prehistoric ecosystems Reconstructing a 150-Million-Year-Old Ecosystem What the climate and vegetation looked like during the Late Jurassic  Ancient waterways and seasonal environments  Other animals that shared the ecosystem with dinosaurs  How scientists piece together food webs and habitats from fossil evidence If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow dinosaur and geology enthusiasts.______________Follow us on social!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safetravelspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@safetravelspodYouTube: youtube.com/@safetravelspodSafetravelspod.com 

Pipe Spring National Monument sits on the lands of the Kaibab Paiute Nation in northern Arizona, and the night sky there carries a story most visitors never expect. The Kaibab Paiute Nation holds a remarkable distinction as the world's first sovereign nation to earn Dark Sky certification, bringing that same recognition to the park itself. In this episode, guests Nickie Wheeler and Mark Gleason take us inside a place where the night sky isn't just something to observe but something deeply woven into daily life and tradition. From star parties and night sky events to a garden planted according to lunar phases, and cultural astronomy storytelling rooted in Paiute tradition, Pipe Spring offers a stargazing experience that connects the land, the sky, and a living culture in ways you won't find anywhere else.LINKS FROM EPISODE 135:2026 Stargazing Guide (FREE download): https://nightskytourist.com/guide/ Pipe Spring National Monument: https://www.nps.gov/pisp/ Pipe Spring Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PipeSpringNPS Pipe Spring Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pipespringnps/ Subscribe to the Night Sky Tourist newsletter: https://nightskytourist.com/ VISIT OUR WEBSITEVisit the Night Sky Tourist website to book private stargazing experiences, read inspiring articles, and find resources to take your stargazing to the next level. You can find us at: https://nightskytourist.com/ FOLLOW & SUPPORTRate us: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple PodcastsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightskytourist/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightSkyTouristNewsletter: Sign up at NightSkyTourist.com for exclusive content and updatesQuestions? Email Hello@NightSkyTourist.com

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We spent one day at two of the most underrated national monuments in Arizona, and it completely blew us away. Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monument sit along a 35-mile scenic loop road just north of Flagstaff. One entrance fee covers both parks. The landscapes could not be more different. And together they tell one of the most fascinating connected stories we have come across in our years of full-time RV travel. In this episode, we walk you through both parks from the ground up. We cover the history of the Sunset Crater eruption and the Ancestral Puebloan communities who lived through it, the two types of lava you will find on the trails, and every hiking trail at Sunset Crater Volcano. Then we drive the loop to Wupatki and take you through the 104-room Wupatki Pueblo, the blowhole, the ancient ball court, Wukoki Pueblo, the Citadel, and Lomaki. We also share our experience boondocking at Cinders OHV area right next door. This is a great one for families planning a stop near Flagstaff.  Full show notes and links: thefaiolas.com/168 Connect with us Leave us a voice message: thefaiolas.com/message Email: hi@thefaiolas.com  

Clay's conversation with Dr. Susan Ryan of the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez, Colorado, about the history of the National Monuments and Antiquities Act, signed into law by President Theodore Roosevelt on June 8, 1906. The Monuments and Antiquities Act gives the president of the United States virtually unlimited authority to designate national monuments on America's public lands by executive order alone. Teddy Roosevelt named the first 18, beginning with Devils Tower in Wyoming, and, at the end of his second term, established the Grand Canyon National Monument, covering more than 800,000 acres. Most subsequent presidents have designated National Monuments, including Donald Trump in his first term. Dr. Ryan says this vast grant of presidential authority has always been controversial, particularly now, and there are stirrings of a test case that will reach the Supreme Court sometime in the next couple of years. Can a subsequent president reduce the size of a National Monument or remove it altogether? And what oversight does Congress have or should it have in these matters? This podcast was recorded on February 23, 2026.

Best known for his work with peanuts, renowned agricultural scientist George Washington Carver had a lifelong passion for needlework. Park Ranger Curtis Gregory shares stories about Carver's interests in handwork and natural dyeing. Born in 1865 near Diamond, Missouri, George Washington Carver is one of the best known and most respected agricultural scientists in the history of the United States. Before his death in 1943, Carver “created 325 uses for peanuts, 108 applications for sweet potatoes and 75 products derived from pecans. Some of the products he created include chili sauce, meat tenderizer, instant coffee, shaving cream, and Worcestershire sauce,” according to the National Park Service website. Park Ranger Curtis Gregory stewards the scientist's legacy and shares stories of his life at the George Washington Carver National Monument, which is located at Carver's birthplace. Even in his most industrious decades, as Carver obtained a masters degree, taught at the Tuskegee Institute, and worked in a laboratory, he kept his hands busy with needlework. Any crafter today will relate to his recollection in a 1931 letter: “If I had leisure time from roaming the woods and fields, I put it in knitting, crocheting, and other forms of fancy work” (quoted in Kremer, Gary R., ed., George Washington Carver in His Own Words (Columbia, Missouri: University of Missouri Press, 1987), 128.) Carver used uncommon materials and foraged natural dyestuffs in his work, drawing on his childhood love of painting. He designed projects not only to express his own creativity but also to inspire poor tenant farmers and sharecroppers who wanted to improve their homes. Gregory describes a handsewn table mat fashioned from cotton stalks and botanically dyed, a treasured example of a man who saw value where others did not. Links George Washington Carver National Monument George Washington Carver Center at the Tuskegee Institute “George Washington Carver.” National Park Service “The Scientist Who Crocheted: George Washington Carver's Unexpected Legacy” by Nancy Nehring. PieceWork Spring 2021. “Nature's Colors in the Hands of George Washington Carver” by Nancy Nehring. Spin Off Spring 2022. This episode is brought to you by: Treenway Silks is where weavers, spinners, knitters and stitchers find the silk they love. Select from the largest variety of silk spinning fibers, silk yarn, and silk threads & ribbons at TreenwaySilks.com. You'll discover a rainbow of colors, thoughtfully hand-dyed in Colorado. Love natural? Treenway's array of wild silks provide choices beyond white. If you love silk, you'll love Treenway Silks, where superior quality and customer service are guaranteed.

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Send us Fan Mail700-plus steps down, a windy ledge under a limestone roof, and a cliffside “apartment” complex that once held a thriving community. I'm Craig Nitromedic, and I'm taking you along the Island Trail at Walnut Canyon outside Flagstaff for a fast, grounded tour of one of Arizona's most memorable archaeological sites.As we walk, we look closely at how the rooms were built and expanded over time, why the limestone overhang matters, and what the layout suggests about family growth, storage, and daily life. We also talk about the hard reality of survival here: Walnut Creek sits below, but water isn't guaranteed, so seasonal rainfall and snowmelt would have shaped how people stored water and planned ahead. Along the way, I share a clear warning about why you shouldn't enter certain shelters today, from preservation concerns to rodents and disease risk.We also face the site's more troubling history. Souvenir hunting once damaged and destroyed rooms, leaving collapsed rubble that still marks the cliffside, and I explain why modern protections as a national monument make that illegal now. To wrap up, we climb back up those steps at roughly 6,670 feet, then check out the plants and wildlife that still define the canyon, including the Arizona black walnut that inspired the name, plus owls, mountain lions, snowberry, and prickly pear cactus.If you enjoy Arizona hiking, Flagstaff day trips, cliff dwellings, Indigenous history, and responsible travel on public lands, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the show

  Our adventures in the yet-to-be-designated National Parks of the American Southwest with our look at 1970's Zabriskie Point, Michelangelo Antonioni's joint tribute to Death Valley, the hippie youth movement, and sunbaked sexual encounters. But first! We discuss the recent Academy Awards and determine once and for all: who among these two podcasters can be crowned "King Oscar"! So #DonloydNow and enjoy this bite-sized Junk Food Supper. We got all this plus more sumo wrestlers, less dragon ballers, why we believe Sam Altman has personally caused World War Three (and our plan to see him convicted), alternate venues for spherically projected Oz features, the latest sound mix to disappoint us theatrically, malicious Google Search autocompletion functionality, surprising facts and figures about our National Parks and National Monuments, some freaky hippie shit, a notorious orgy scene, muffler men and other programmatic signage, sneezes, blank stares, gleeks and so much more!! Direct Donloyd Here Got a movie suggestion for the show, or better yet an opinion on next week's movies? Drop us a line at JFDPodcast@gmail.com. Or leave us a voicemail: 347-746-JUNK (5865). Add it to your telephone now! JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Also, if you like the show, please take a minute and subscribe and/or comment on us on iTunes, Stitcher, Blubrry or Podfeed.net. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! We'd love to see some of your love on Patreon - it's super easy and fun to sign up for the extra bonus content. We'll paint boobs on an airplane for your love and support. With picks like these, you GOTTA #DonloydNow and listen in!

Why is the West Village both historically important and incredibly expensive? In the final part of our West Village mini-series, we look at the elements that define the modern neighborhood — from battles with Robert Moses to the protests that galvanized the gay-rights movement. The 19th-century charms of the old Village seem timeless, but they survive thanks to the 1969 Greenwich Village Historic District. The fight to save the neighborhood, however, began two decades earlier, and those early conflicts even popularized the name “West Village.” Jane Jacobs, fresh off the publication of her landmark book The Death and Life of Great American Cities, would become the leading voice in protecting this uniquely New York enclave. That same year, clashes between police and patrons at the Stonewall Inn united the area's LGBT residents, culminating in the first Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade (today's NYC Pride March). A vibrant, radical queer culture flourished — from leather bars to the Christopher Street Piers. In the 1980s, thousands of New Yorkers died of AIDS, and St. Vincent's Hospital became known for its pioneering care. Today, long-running establishments like the Monster and Julius' form a kind of “legacy cultural district,” linking present-day nightlife to those transformative years. In the 1990s, pop-cultural phenomena Friends and Sex and the City (which made one Perry Street brownstone famous) brought international attention to the neighborhood. By the 21st century, the West Village had become a luxury enclave, even as its history was further elevated with Stonewall's designation as a U.S. National Monument. This episode was produced and edited by Kieran Gannon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Across our U.S. public lands are more than 130 national monuments, each protecting a unique natural or cultural treasure. In this episode, we're diving into ten that feel a lot like visiting a national park, but without the crowds. We share a mix of places we've visited over the years, and each one surprised us with just how much they have in terms of scenery, hiking, and overall experience. From towering rock formations and remote desert canyons to cultural sites with deep historical meaning, these monuments offer many of the same “wow” moments you expect from a national park. In this episode, we talk about: Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming and why it's always worth a stop, Grand Staircase–Escalante in Utah and its endless options for adventure, Canyon de Chelly in Arizona and one of our favorite ranger-led tours, Chiricahua National Monument and its maze of rock spires, Natural Bridges National Monument and its out-of-this-world natural beauty, Colorado National Monument as an underrated scenic gem, Bandelier in New Mexico and its fascinating cultural history, Lava Beds in California (yes, caves… again), Rainbow Bridge and its surprisingly powerful setting, and Jewel Cave in South Dakota and its incredible underground world. If you've ever felt like the national parks are getting a little too crowded, or you're just looking for new places to explore, this episode will give you a list of destinations that deserve a spot on your radar. Want more? If you enjoyed this episode, check out our recently published Substack article: 10 National Monuments That Feel Like National Parks (But Without the Crowds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Urgent: Find your member of Congress and tell them to vote no on the Lee-Malloy resolution Episode Summary: In this timely and engaging episode of the "90 Miles from Needles" podcast, we look into the ongoing legislative challenges faced by Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. In conversation with Dr. Jackie Grant, Executive Director of Grand Staircase Escalante Partners, the discussion unravels the intricacies of environmental policy, community engagement, and the unforeseen impacts of political maneuvers on public lands. This episode is a must-listen for those passionate about conservation and environmental justice. The episode sheds light on the latest efforts by Utah politicians, including Senator Mike Lee, to overturn the monument's management plan using the Congressional Review Act. Dr. Grant elaborates on the implications of such actions, emphasizing how it could cause chaos across all public lands with management plans. The discussion also highlights the socioeconomic benefits derived from the monument's existence, opposing the idea that these lands are barren and underutilized. Through a meticulous examination of the issue, the conversation underscores the vital importance of community voices and scientific reasoning in land management decisions. Key Takeaways: Congressional Review Act Impact: The recent moves by Utah legislators pose a threat not only to Grand Staircase Escalante's management plan but also to the concept of public land management nationwide. Diverse Stakeholder Engagement: The formation of the monument's current management plan involved extensive input from varied community representatives, highlighting the need for balanced perspectives in environmental policy. Economic and Ecological Significance: The Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument supports local economies through tourism and recreation while preserving diverse ecosystems and night skies. Urgency of Advocacy: Listeners are encouraged to speak out to their elected representatives to protect public land management plans from being undermined. Wider Conservation Context: This episode contextualizes Grand Staircase Escalante as a crucial link in the larger preservation corridor stretching from Moab to Mojave. Notable Quotes: "The Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument is almost 2 million acres in size… We don't really know how big a monument needs to be to protect 660 species of native bees." – Dr. Jackie Grant "If we err on the side of the bigger is more protective, then we know for sure we have protected those bees." – Dr. Jackie Grant "It seems unlikely, but in this administration, nothing's unlikely anymore." – Dr. Jackie Grant Resources: Grand Staircase Escalante Partners Headwaters Economics Report on National Monuments Grand Canyon Trust – Information on Grand Staircase Escalante BLM Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument Page Trinational Sonoran Desert Symposium Explore the urgent and profound issues featured in this informative episode of 90 Miles from Needles; The Desert Protection Podcast. Stay tuned for more remarkable insights and stories addressing the protection of these precious desert landscapes. Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of nonprofit organizations are suing the Trump administration. They argue that federal law was violated when a pride flag was removed from the Stonewall National Monument. KCSB's Nicolás Brown-Corrada has more.

In this episode of the Safe Travels Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer Cavin, Fossil Preparator and Lab Manager at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, to explore one of the most overlooked roles in paleontology: fossil preparation.When most people think about paleontology, they picture scientists excavating fossils in the field. But behind every museum-quality fossil specimen is a highly skilled fossil preparator, the meticulous expert who stabilizes, cleans, preserves, and reconstructs fossils for scientific research and public display.In This Episode, We Cover:What a Fossil Preparator actually does in a paleontology labThe difference between field excavation and laboratory fossil preparationMechanical prep vs. chemical prep techniquesHow air scribes, micro sandblasters, and adhesives are used to reveal fossilsThe delicate process of removing matrix without damaging boneThe relationship between fossil preparators and paleontologistsWhy preparators are critical to peer-reviewed scientific researchThe physical health risks of fossil prep, including silica dust exposure and repetitive strain injuriesConservation ethics and preserving fossils for future generationsJennifer explains why fossil preparators are the unsung heroes of paleontology. Without their precision and technical expertise, many fossil discoveries, including ancient mammals like early horses, camels, and saber-toothed predators from the John Day Basin, would never be studied, published, or displayed.______________Follow us on social!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safetravelspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@safetravelspodYouTube: youtube.com/@safetravelspodSafetravelspod.com 

Send a textWe travel from Wukoki's sandstone perch to Wupatki's 100-room complex, tracing trade routes, desert farming, and the living science of a breathing blowhole. Along the way, we weigh preservation, oral histories, and how plazas and ball courts shaped community life.• Wukoki's defensive siting and sandstone construction• Site etiquette and why artifacts must stay put• Ripple marks as geology's timeline beneath pueblos• Wupatki as a trade hub linking north and south• Meanings of the blowhole in science and tradition• Ball court uses across sports, ceremonies, and storage• Three Sisters planting and dryland agriculture• Nalakihu's modest footprint and Citadel's basalt walls• Terraces, sinkholes, and the land's hidden fractures• Living ties for Hopi and Zuni communities todayIf you're on the podcast, click that link and drop us a message and let us know what you're up to...Support the show

When you stand on the cliffs overlooking Dinosaur National Monument, the landscape almost feels frozen in mid-motion…towering canyon walls, layers of sediment stacked like pages in a history book, and entire dinosaur skeletons still embedded in the rock. It shows evidence that something powerful swept across this place, buried creatures in an instant, and left behind a massive stone record of catastrophe. Referenced Papers and Articles: https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...

In this episode of Safe Travels, I'm joined by Dr. Nick Famoso, Paleontology Program Manager at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, for a fascinating deep dive into one of the richest fossil regions in North America.We explore the incredible geology of the John Day Basin, how millions of years of volcanic activity helped preserve ancient life, and the remarkable fossil record of prehistoric mammals that once roamed the Pacific Northwest — including some of the earliest horses, ancient rhinos, camels, and dog-like predators that filled a weasel-style ecological niche.Dr. Famoso also explains why fossil teeth are some of the most important clues paleontologists use to identify species, understand diets, and reconstruct ancient ecosystems.Whether you're curious about paleontology careers, fossil hunting science, or the evolution of mammals, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how scientists piece together Earth's deep past.Topics CoveredGeologic history of the John Day BasinHow volcanoes helped preserve fossilsEvolution of early horses and mammalsAncient rhinos, camels, and carnivorous “dog-weasels”Why fossil teeth are critical to paleontologyWhat makes John Day Fossil Beds so scientifically importantCareers in paleontology and working in national parksAbout Safe TravelsSafe Travels is a storytelling podcast focused on national parks, public lands, conservation, science, and the people who protect these places. New episodes feature park rangers, scientists, historians, and explorers from across the country.If you enjoyed this episode:Like, subscribe, and share to help more people discover the stories behind our national parks.______________Follow us on social!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safetravelspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@safetravelspodYouTube: youtube.com/@safetravelspodSafetravelspod.com 

Send a textWe hike the Bonita Vista and Lenox Crater trails at Sunset Crater, share why NASA trained astronauts here, and explain how a thousand-year-old eruption reshaped this volcanic field. We give practical tips on altitude, footing, water, and protected areas you cannot hike in.• quick overview of Bonita Vista and Lenox Crater loop• Why astronauts trained on Sunset Crater terrain• what to expect at 7,000 feet and why to hydrate• views of the San Francisco Peaks, O'Leary Peak, and Bonita Lava Flow• why Sunset Crater's cone is closed to protect fragile soils• accessible options on the Lava Flow Trail• planning advice for late starts and cinder footingIf you have questions or comments about Sunset Crater, please let me know by emailing or texting me.Support the show

Drift off with calm bedtime reading designed for sleep and gentle relief from insomnia as we explore Dinosaur National Monument at an easy, soothing pace. This calm bedtime reading for sleep and insomnia offers a peaceful way to relax your mind while learning something quietly fascinating. Benjamin reads with a slow, steady cadence that helps your thoughts unwind as you discover ancient fossils, sweeping canyons, and the long history preserved within this remarkable place. There is no whispering here, just calm, fact-filled education meant to ease insomnia, reduce stress, and soothe anxious thoughts during restless nights. Settle in, press play, and let this gentle bedtime reading guide you toward rest and sleep. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Dinosaur National Monument, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinosaur_National_Monument), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The nurses strike may soon be over as NY-Presbyterian reaches a deal with nurses... NY officials vow to put Pride flag back up at Stonewall National Monument... Westbury Arts Center celebrates Black History Month full 427 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:48:07 +0000 qR6FeyNV7OUlgDpcN5sl4wrCltC7oIyr news 1010 WINS ALL LOCAL news The nurses strike may soon be over as NY-Presbyterian reaches a deal with nurses... NY officials vow to put Pride flag back up at Stonewall National Monument... Westbury Arts Center celebrates Black History Month The podcast is hyper-focused on local news, issues and events in the New York City area. This podcast's purpose is to give New Yorkers New York news about their neighborhoods and shine a light on the issues happening in their backyard. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the Trump administration takes down a rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument.

A recent report analyzed how national monuments affect their local economies. National Monuments protect places of historic or scientific interest, but some argue these areas hinder local development.

Evan, Canty, & Michelle welcome Bayley to the show ahead of this weekend's Royal Rumble. Which teams now have hope after seeing the Patriots and Seahawks make the Super Bowl? We want to see a QB and HC team up for one final ride. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Make up your mind, Empire State Building! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle welcome Bayley to the show ahead of this weekend's Royal Rumble. Which teams now have hope after seeing the Patriots and Seahawks make the Super Bowl? We want to see a QB and HC team up for one final ride. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Make up your mind, Empire State Building! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle welcome Bayley to the show ahead of this weekend's Royal Rumble. Which teams now have hope after seeing the Patriots and Seahawks make the Super Bowl? We want to see a QB and HC team up for one final ride. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Make up your mind, Empire State Building! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle welcome Bayley to the show ahead of this weekend's Royal Rumble. Which teams now have hope after seeing the Patriots and Seahawks make the Super Bowl? We want to see a QB and HC team up for one final ride. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Make up your mind, Empire State Building! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle welcome Bayley to the show ahead of this weekend's Royal Rumble. Which teams now have hope after seeing the Patriots and Seahawks make the Super Bowl? We want to see a QB and HC team up for one final ride. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Make up your mind, Empire State Building! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carved into the granite heart of the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore is one of America's most recognizable, and most controversial, monuments. Beneath the towering faces of four presidents lies a dark and often untold history of stolen land, massacres, and the erasure of Indigenous people who have called this place sacred for generations. From sculptor Gutzon Borglum's troubling past to the Lakota's ongoing fight for recognition through the nearby Crazy Horse Memorial, this episode explores how a monument meant to celebrate a nation has become a lasting reminder of the violence and displacement that built it. Learn more about the Save Our Signs Project Sources: https://history.nebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/doc_publications_NH1998EndSiouxWar.pdf Great Sioux War Why These Four Presidents? - Mount Rushmore National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service) For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark TikTok: @nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to the week's partners! Cash App: Download Cash App Today: [https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/ejy661fu] #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct Deposit, Overdraft Coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Ollie: Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to ollie.com/npad and use code npad to get 60% off your first box! Quince: Use our link to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Blueland: Use our link to get 15% off your first order.

At the edge of Utah and Colorado, where canyons plunge and rivers carve through stone, lies Dinosaur National Monument — a place known today for Jurassic fossils and wild rivers. But hidden within its history is the story of a woman who lived on the frontier with grit, resilience, and ties to some of the West's most notorious outlaws. This episode of Parkography explores the life of Josie Bassett Morris — rancher, homesteader, friend (and sometimes lover) of Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch — who carved out a life of independence in one of the harshest landscapes of the American West. From her outlaw entanglements in Brown's Park to her rugged cabin at Cub Creek, Josie's story is one of resilience, hardship, and defiance. Find the  Slinky Stove that's right for your next adventure at: https://www.slinkystove.com/?ref=PARKography Join the Parkography Facebook group to discuss this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parkography Check out our other channels focused on RV travel:   @RVMiles    @RVMilesPodcast ​