Arizona State Parks and Trails Podcast
Do you enjoy outdoor recreation, or want to learn more about Arizona’s outdoor scene? You know…Camping, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, wildlife and bird watching, and more! Join us every other Wednesday as we discuss adventure, beautiful places, and hidden treasures in Arizona’s state parks! Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor veteran or someone looking to get into outdoor recreation, there’s something in this podcast for you!
Episodes
62 episodes
360 Degrees of Camping ⛺️
New to camping? Want to make your weekend outdoors a success? This information-packed episode cuts the learning curve for any camper looking for new techniques to improve your overnight experience in the outdoors. Hear from experts on t...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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1:08:39
Oh snap... It's a Photo Contest!
Announcing (drum roll, please 🥁)... the 2023-2024 Opt Outside Photo Contest at Arizona State Parks! Join us in this episode to hear all about the photo contest, its categories, and sweet prize packages. See the full contest details, rules, dead...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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50:00
Go outside... it's good for your health!
Humans seem to be hardwired for nature, but did you know there is an actual term for this feeling? It's the concept of biophilia, and research is helping medicine incorporate time in the outdoors and a connection to nature with our health! ...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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31:26
Going underground with the Kartchner Caverns Cave Unit
For Chelsea Ballard, the world underneath the ground we stand on has always had a draw. She earned a Karst Hydrogeology degree and went on to work in several different caves before moving to Arizona to lead our Cave Unit team at Kartch...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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56:09
Just Wingin' It with Arizona Birding Expert Richard C. Taylor
If there's anyone who knows Arizona's birds, it's our guest Richard "Rick" C. Taylor, who literally wrote the book Birds of Arizona! On this episode we fly into the amazing world of the elegant trogon, ruffs, Scott's oriole, sparrows, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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59:29
Stars, Snails, and Social Media: Sonoran Insiders Program in the Spotlight
The Sonoran Insiders program promotes and amplifies good stewardship and responsible outdoor recreation in the Sonoran Desert and landscapes across Arizona. The group hosts fun and informative Insider Experiences for program ambassadors. Apply ...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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53:34
Remembering the Granite Mountain Hotshots: A conversation with Lew Theokas
Lew Theokas, the grandfather of Granite Mountain Hotshots crewmember Garret Zuppiger, joins Arizona State Parks team member Ken "Gecko" Sliwa for a conversation to remember the hotshots who lost their lives fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire on Jun...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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29:41
Remembering the Granite Mountain Hotshots: A conversation with Ben Palm
Ben Palm, former fire chief for the town of Yarnell, joins Arizona State Parks team member Ken "Gecko" Sliwa for a conversation to remember the hotshots who lost their lives fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire on June 30, 2013. Ben served as...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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33:57
Remembering the Granite Mountain Hotshots: A conversation with Karen Norris
Karen Norris, the mother of Granite Mountain Hotshots crewmember Scott Norris, joins Arizona State Parks team member Ken "Gecko" Sliwa for a conversation to remember the hotshots who lost their lives fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire on June 30, 2...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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26:48
Remembering the Granite Mountain Hotshots, 10 Years Later
This episode is dedicated in tribute to the Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost their lives in the Yarnell Hill Fire on June 30, 2013: Andrew Ashcraft, Robert Caldwell, Travis Carter, Dustin DeFord, Christopher MacKenzie, Eric Marsh, Grant...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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37:28
Sharing the Desert with Ssssnakes
Sometimes all it takes is a little knowledge to change fear into fascination. That's why Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary joined us on this episode: to reintroduce to the world of snakes. Katelyn Garcia, the sanctuary's Education & Outreach...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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45:37
Save It! The Case for Historic Preservation
What is historic preservation and how can any resident or visitor be a part of it? Arizona's State Historic Preservation Officer, Kathryn Leonard, joins us on the show to share. We discuss the many sides of historic preservation, from t...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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47:25
Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot! Arizona's Summer Weather with State Climatologist, Dr. Erinanne Saffell
Understand Arizona's climate and its potential dangers with this episode's guest, Dr. Erinanne Saffell. Dr. Saffell is Arizona's State Climatologist and she breaks down our state's diverse climate and the role elevation change plays in our weat...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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37:02
Campfire Cooking with Lexi from Roam Lab
Listen in as Lexi with Roam Lab simplifies cooking at the campsite! With a little bit of planning and at-home prep work, you can have delicious meals that fuel your next adventure.Lexi and her husband Chris travel full-time and have mas...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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48:58
Earth Day with Arizona State Parks Rangers!
This episode is in celebration of Earth Day! Earth Day is an annual, global event on April 22 that has been going strong for 53 years after it was first created in 1970 to draw attent...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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39:30
Arizona extreme adventures with Henley Phillips
Meet adventurer, thru-hiker, mountain biker, backpacker, ultra-runner, hiker, and camper Henley Phillips. Based in Tucson, Arizona, Henley has taken on outdoor adventures across the world. He loves coming up with creative ways to explore new ar...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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30:34
Floating into the world of Butterflies
Adriane Grimaldi, Education Director of Butterfly Wonderland, takes us into the amazing world of butterflies in this episode. There are 28,000 butterfly species around the world and Arizona is home...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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41:22
All about that bass with FishIn48
Nick Teschler and Conrad Demecs with FishIn48 know Arizona's bass and their favorite habitats. They join us on the show to tell anglers their secrets, including where to find bass, the lures they're most succ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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34:04
On Location at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Neil and Elisabeth travel up the Mogollan Rim and near Payson, Arizona to record on location at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. Park Manager, Andrew Young, and Assistant Park Manager, Katie Ferguson...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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36:42
Life on the Open Road with Jeff and Patti Kinzbach from Rocking the RV Life
It's an ever increasingly-popular lifestyle: sell the house, pack the stuff in storage, and hit the open road full-time to see our country's beautiful places. That's what Patti and Jeff Kinzbach opted for upon retirement, and they haven't looke...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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25:48
Minisode: Kicking off 2023 and a look back on last season
Welcome in the New Year with Neil and Elisabeth as they kick off Season 4, discuss plans for 2023, and take a look back over the episodes of Season 3. What do you want to hear from the podcast in this new season? We want to hear from YO...
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Season 4
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Episode 0
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24:07
Starstruck by Arizona's Dark Skies
Sitting under the stillness of a pitch-black sky, illuminated only by celestial bodies, fills you with a sense of peace and wonder... it's something everyone should get to experience.Conserving our dark skies is important on many levels...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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32:23
Having Fun Giving Back with A Year To Volunteer
From planning retirement to launching a national movement... Phil and Shar Roos are most definitely NOT bored. They created an RV-centric volunteer organization called A Year to Volunteer with a goal to give at least 365 days of volunteering in...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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44:25
Explore More of Arizona with the AZ Parks Passport
Want to have more Arizona adventures but not sure how to fit it all in? Josh Coddington with the Arizona Office of Tourism and Lauren and Owen from The AZ Hikeaholics join us on the show to share their best tips.These guests are pros at...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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32:03
Your Chance to Win Big with an Arizona Adventure!
We're back from summer break and jumping into fall with an exciting new way to explore Arizona's state parks! Shelby Alessi with the Arizona Lottery joins us on the podcast to talk about the Arizona Adventu...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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22:35
Talking Conservation with Michael Cravens of Arizona Wildlife Federation
Learn about the mission and programs of Arizona Wildlife Federation (AWF) and its influence in wildlife and habitat conservation here in the Grand Canyon State. AWF is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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22:09
The Verde River... Kayak it, love it, protect it
To paddle down the Verde River even once is to fall in love with this beautiful waterway. It sustains life and provides endless outdoor recreation. Water is a rare and precious commodity here in the desert, and the Verde River shouldn't be take...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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30:09
Outdoor Accessibility with Ability360
The outdoors is for everyone, and on this episode, we talk with Kaitlyn Verfuerth and Laurie Singer about outdoor recreation accessibility. Kaitlyn and Laurie are are leading advocates for people of all abilities, and through their work with
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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29:56
Fun with the Fam! Recreating Outdoors with Kids
Bringing little ones into the great outdoors is a whole different level of recreating. Watching them discover and learn about the world around them is unforgettable, but kids also bring a unique set of needs that require some planning for...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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42:33
Hiking Etiquette with Mare Czinar
How can you care for the trails when you pull on your boots and go for a hike? Arizona hiking aficionado Mare Czinar joins us on this episode of the episode to discuss! Mare has been hiking all over the state for more than 30 years and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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28:52