
Exploring the Parks: Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve
In the remote wilderness of the Alaska Peninsula, Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve stands as one of the least-traveled U.S. National Parks. Officially proclaimed a national monument and preserve in 1978, Aniakchak is always open to visitors, with no amenities, no cell service, and no park rangers -- hence its slogan, “No lines, no waiting!” Chris Solomon, who wrote about Aniakchak for Outside magazine, describes his experience there among the grizzly bears and volcanism.


Why I Wear Jordans in the Great Outdoors
Some stereotypes in the US among people of European descent about who can be “outdoorsy” can leave people of color out, so environmental educator CJ Goulding actively and creatively works to encourage young people of color to feel that they belong in the outdoors, too. CJ Goulding speaks with Host Steve Curwood about how his Air Jordan “Bred” 11 sneakers help him link young people of color to the great outdoors.


Exploring the Parks: Cactus and Snow in the Desert Sky Islands
Coronado National Forest, north of Tucson, Arizona is home to plenty of heat and cacti, of course – but also many species ordinarily found far north of the desert Southwest. With a local biologist as her guide, Bobby Bascomb reports on the remarkably diverse biomes of Arizona’s Sky Islands.

This Weeks Show
April 9, 2021
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Exploring the Parks: Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve
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In the remote wilderness of the Alaska Peninsula, Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve stands as one of the least-traveled U.S. National Parks. Officially proclaimed a national monument and preserve in 1978, Aniakchak is always open to visitors, with no amenities, no cell service, and no park rangers -- hence its slogan, “No lines, no waiting!” Chris Solomon, who wrote about Aniakchak for Outside magazine, describes his experience there among the grizzly bears and volcanism.

Why I Wear Jordans in the Great Outdoors
listen / download
Some stereotypes in the US among people of European descent about who can be “outdoorsy” can leave people of color out, so environmental educator CJ Goulding actively and creatively works to encourage young people of color to feel that they belong in the outdoors, too. CJ Goulding speaks with Host Steve Curwood about how his Air Jordan “Bred” 11 sneakers help him link young people of color to the great outdoors.

Exploring the Parks: Cactus and Snow in the Desert Sky Islands
listen / download
Coronado National Forest, north of Tucson, Arizona is home to plenty of heat and cacti, of course – but also many species ordinarily found far north of the desert Southwest. With a local biologist as her guide, Bobby Bascomb reports on the remarkably diverse biomes of Arizona’s Sky Islands.

Spring Awakening
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Montana-based writer Rick Bass shares the stories of playful grizzly bears coming out of hibernation as winter melts away into spring.

A Season on the Wind: Inside the World of Spring Migration
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Every spring and fall, a journey of thousands of miles begins, as migrating birds find their way between breeding and overwintering grounds. It’s an incredible phenomenon that naturalist Kenn Kaufman brings to life in his book, A Season on the Wind: Inside the World of Spring Migration. Kaufman is the author of the Kaufman Field Guide series and is also a contributing field editor with the Audubon Society. He joined Host Steve Curwood to talk about his latest book and what our species can do to avoid harming birds on their remarkable journeys.
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