Behind the Scenery
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsHidden forces shape our ideas, beliefs, and experiences of Grand Canyon. Join us, as we uncover the stories between the canyon’s colorful walls. Probe the depths, and add your voice for what happens next at Grand Canyon!
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Studying Grand Canyon with Dr Larry Stevens
April 06, 2024 04:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MBDr. Larry Stevens has spent over fifty years as a boatman and researcher trying to understand water and life in the Grand Canyon. In this time, he has explored much of the change in important river and spring ecosystems within the desert. On this episode of Behind the Scenery listen as Larry shares observations on insect life, healthy seeps and springs, and the role hope plays in science.
First Voices - Gerald Lomaventema
March 09, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB"It's so big and vast and especially in that area by Desert View. That's where we have shrines, and we still observe those shrines during our important religious activities that we have here. It's still connected to us. Every part of that Canyon is a very important part of our religious activities.” Gerald Lomaventema is an award-winning silversmith, a mentor to young Hopi artists, and a runner. He's also the great grandson of Olympic medalist Louis Tewanima.
Wild River with Wayne Ranney
February 01, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBWhat’s it like to ride the rapids of the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park? Join noted geologist, book author, lecturer and guide Wayne Ranney, a veteran of over 100 Grand Canyon river trips, as he is interviewed on all-things Grand Canyon river rafting related.
Collaboration on the Colorado River with Rob Billerbeck
January 06, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MB"This is the drier southwest, so it's not surprising this is the place where the effects of climate change are first really coming to a head. Do we pull together as a team? Do we figure out how to adapt? How to be able to balance water use between cities and agriculture, between different states? Or do we fail?" Rob Billerbeck is the Colorado River Coordinator for the National Park Service. Rob highlights the challenges facing the Colorado River and why he still has hope for the futu...
Your Questions Answered 2
December 02, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBWhat's the best place to see sunset? What do I do if I get stung by a scorpion? What footwear will help me break Jim Walmsley's R2R2R FKT? You ask - we find the answers together! After google-ing what the most common questions people were asking about Grand Canyon in online searches, rangers Kate, Jeremy, and Brendan do their best to answer them.
First Voices - Colleen Lucero
November 11, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBColleen Lucero is the managing director of the Hopivewat Learning center and the founder of the Hopi Harvey Project, which preserves the stories of Hopi elders who worked for the Fred Harvey Company and helped to shape tourism at the Grand Canyon. On this episode, listen as Colleen shares stories about what inspired her robust career and speaks about her efforts to document, share, and preserve familial histories of Hopi elders through the Hopi Harvey Project with the help of cantaloupe...
First Voices - Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps Crew 663
October 08, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBThe Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps is an indigenous nonprofit that completes conservation projects throughout the Southwest. We sat down with Crew 663, out of Zuni, New Mexico, to talk about the work that they had done, their connections to the Grand Canyon, and to learn about their culture and heritage and what motivates them in their work and their daily lives.
What Does Home Mean to You?
September 24, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBOne day you are walking a quiet trail along the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, when suddenly you notice a small plastic box with a blank notebook inside. On the cover is this prompt: "What Does Home Mean to You?" After collecting over 400 journal entries, park rangers picked out some of the more interesting quotes, comments, thoughts, and sentiments. They are recorded here. How would you answer this question?
First Voices - Daniel Bulletts
August 20, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBDaniel Bulletts is the Cultural Resource Director for the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians and Director of the Southern Paiute Consortium. In this episode, Daniel shares his connections to the Canyon, his role in tribal monitoring river trips, and some of his trademark humor!
Dams Part 2: Damming a Sacred Space
July 23, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MB“A big dam like that is holding back all the rain from coming in, because all that was supposed to go down to the ocean where our ancestors come back as moisture, as rain, any kind of precipitation. That’s our ancestors feeding us with the gift of life, which is water.” -Ronnie Cachini, Head Rain Priest, A:Shiwi (Pueblo of Zuni) This episode is dedicated to the memory of Ronnie Cachini. We are deeply grateful for all he taught us during his many years of close partnership with Gra...
Hiking Misadventures with Nalini Ravindranath
April 16, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MB"The outdoor narrative has for a long time has been the idea of rugged, strong, men conquering nature, and really it doesn't have to be that way. You can define what your outdoor space is and how you're going to interact with that space...That space belongs to you and you have the right recreate in the way that you want to...I think has to come from a place of you believing that you belong there." Nalini Ravindranath is an avid explorer and author of the blog hikingmisadventures.com.
Notes from the Deep - Hiker Reflections from Havasupai Gardens
March 19, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBIn 2018 a journal was hiked to Havasupai Gardens. A prompt asked hikers to take a moment to reflect. People filled the journal with drawings, poems, and stories. In this episode of Behind the Scenery, listen as visitors reflect on their experiences, what brought them to the Canyon, and what they will take away. This episode was recorded before the Havasupai Gardens name change became official. Visit our website to learn more: bit.ly/3SZETOm Music in this episode by Cooper-Moore: b...
In the Backcountry with Rich Rudow
February 27, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBEver wondered what secrets are hiding way down in the depths of Grand Canyon? That curiosity has driven Rich Rudow to spend over 1,000 nights below the rim. On the latest episode of the Behind the Scenery podcast, Rich talks about getting his start in backcountry hiking, canyoneering first descents, and his hopes for the future of Grand Canyon National Park.
We are the Rangers (and Friends)
January 09, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBHave you ever contemplated a mid-life or post-retirement career change? What did you want to be when you grew up? Join us for a fun look into some park ranger careers and life at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park including the benefits and challenges.
First Voices - Autumn Gillard
December 13, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBAutumn Gillard is a descendent of the Cedar Band of Southern Paiutes and has been an important voice in the Inter-Tribal Working Group. This group works very closely with Grand Canyon National Park and is made up of many voices from the associated tribes. They are responsible for helping the park with management decisions, Indigenous representation, and resource protection. Autumn also works at Pipe Spring National Monument where she helps to interpret Kaibab Paiute and Fundamentalist M...
First Voices - Mae Franklin
October 30, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBMae Franklin has worked for the U.S. Forest Service, the Cameron Chapter of the Navajo Nation, the Grand Canyon Inter-Tribal Working Group, and she works on issues like food sovereignty and cultural preservation in her community. Learn more about Mae and her connection to the Grand Canyon in this episode of Behind the Scenery.
Cruzando el Cañón
January 15, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 65.8 MBHow does it feel to cross the canyon? In our first episode of this podcast in Spanish, listen to the experience of a ranger who hikes across Grand Canyon from rim to rim. When have you fulfilled your dream? ¿Qué se siente al cruzar el cañón? En nuestro primer episodio de este podcast en español, escuche la experiencia de una guardaparques que recorre el Gran Cañón del Colorado de lado a lado. ¿Cuándo has alcanzado tu sueño?
#23: Cruzando el Cañón
January 15, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 65.8 MB¿Qué se siente al cruzar el cañón? En nuestro primer episodio de este podcast en español, escuché la experiencia de una guardaparques que recorre el Gran Cañón de lado a lado. ¿Cuándo has cumplido tu sueño?
Tales of a Water Bottle - What sticks with you?
January 01, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 94.7 MBHow do you remember important life moments? People often of preserve memories through physical objects like stamps, photographs, artwork, stickers, or other collectibles. The stickers on ranger Hannah's water bottle commemorate the experiences that lead to her first Park Service job on the North Rim of Grand Canyon. Listen to her story in the latest episode of the Behind the Scenery podcast!
#22: Tales of a Water Bottle - What sticks with you?
January 01, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 94.7 MBHow do you remember important life moments? People often of preserve memories through physical objects like stamps, photographs, artwork, stickers, or other collectibles. The stickers on ranger Hannah's water bottle commemorate the experiences that lead to her first Park Service job on the North Rim of Grand Canyon. Listen to her story in the latest episode of the Behind the Scenery podcast!
#21: Favorite Layers of Grand Canyon
December 28, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 40.7 MBNever take this place for "granite" again! Geology impacts every part of the human experience of Grand Canyon. People as diverse as the colorful cliffs have discovered secrets in stone. Come listen to their discoveries within layers of Grand Canyon. Are you open to being rocked by the canyon?
Favorite Layers of Grand Canyon
December 28, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 40.7 MBNever take this place for "granite" again! Geology impacts every part of the human experience of Grand Canyon. People as diverse as the colorful cliffs have discovered secrets in stone. Come listen to their discoveries within layers of Grand Canyon. Are you open to being rocked by the canyon?
It's All About the Bike
December 21, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 61.5 MBWhat is your favorite way to experience a place? For ranger Dave, it's all about the bike. In this edition of Behind the Scenery, join Dave as he explores what makes cycling at Grand Canyon such a unique experience and interviews experts about the best (and safest) ways to enjoy the park by bike.
#20: It's All About the Bike
December 21, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 61.5 MBWhat is your favorite way to experience a place? For ranger Dave, it's all about the bike. In this edition of Behind the Scenery, join Dave as he explores what makes cycling at Grand Canyon such a unique experience and interviews experts about the best (and safest) ways to enjoy the park by bike.
#19: Butterfly Effect: citizens count!
December 16, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 43 MBGrand canyon is a colorful place, but the creatures who live hear are just as dazzling Listen in to learn more about some of Grand Canyonb's most colorful characters and how they contribute to the community of life in the canyon and your backyard at home.
Butterfly Effect: citizens count!
December 16, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 43 MBGrand canyon is a colorful place, but the creatures who live hear are just as dazzling Listen in to learn more about some of Grand Canyonb's most colorful characters and how they contribute to the community of life in the canyon and your backyard at home.
Theodore Roosevelt: A Complicated Legacy
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 48.2 MBNo one is infallible, not our heroes, not our leaders, not even those who pioneered for the preservation of the natural world. President Theodore Roosevelt left a complex legacy. While he helped to create the National Park Service and set out to protect and preserve public lands, he excluded Indigenous voices. What would it be like to sit down and talk with Teddy today? —What would you ask him? In this episode, park visitors share how they respond to this multifaceted human and the lega...
#18: Theodore Roosevelt: A Complicated Legacy
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 48.2 MBNo one is infallible, not our heroes, not our leaders, not even those who pioneered for the preservation of the natural world. President Theodore Roosevelt left a complex legacy. While he helped to create the National Park Service and set out to protect and preserve public lands, he excluded Indigenous voices. What would it be like to sit down and talk with Teddy today? —What would you ask him? In this episode, park visitors share how they respond to this multifaceted human and the lega...
Dude, It's Just a Rock
November 23, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 44.9 MBA small piece of Vishnu Shist nestled near the Colorado River for perhaps millions of years. Until it caught the eye of one 17 year old with an impressive rock collection. His story begins with carrying his rocky burden out of the canyon and follows his rocky path to the edge of redemption. It’s the story of a young man becoming a ranger. It's everyone's story of redemption. How do you touch renewal at the rocky bottom?
#17: Dude, It's Just a Rock
November 23, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 44.9 MBA small piece of Vishnu Shist nestled near the Colorado River for perhaps millions of years. Until it caught the eye of one 17 year old with an impressive rock collection. His story begins with carrying his rocky burden out of the canyon and follows his rocky path to the edge of redemption. It’s the story of a young man becoming a ranger. It's everyone's story of redemption. How do you touch renewal at the rocky bottom?
Adam Schallau: Capturing the Canyon
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 37.9 MBAdam Schallau never imagined what he thought was his one and only visit to Grand Canyon would lead to a decade of photographing the canyon, rim to river. Asking "How much more could there be?" he was surprised by the wonderful perspective Grand Canyon reveals when you looking behind the lens. Join a professional photographer to learn pro tips about photographing Grand Canyon
#16: Photography Grand Canyon
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 37.9 MBAdam Schallau never imagined what he thought was his one and only visit to Grand Canyon would lead to a decade of photographing the canyon, rim to river. Asking "How much more could there be?" he was surprised by the wonderful perspective Grand Canyon reveals when you looking behind the lens. Join a professional photographer to learn pro tips about photographing Grand Canyon
Photography Grand Canyon
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 37.9 MBAdam Schallau never imagined what he thought was his one and only visit to Grand Canyon would lead to a decade of photographing the canyon, rim to river. Asking "How much more could there be?" he was surprised by the wonderful perspective Grand Canyon reveals when you looking behind the lens. Join a professional photographer to learn pro tips about photographing Grand Canyon
In the Field with Emergency Services Volunteer Bob Derr
September 02, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 26.7 MBHave you ever wondered what it's like to volunteer at a National Park? Bob Derr has been volunteering on the North Rim of Grand Canyon for six years in emergency services. Join us as we discuss his time here and and the value of volunteering.
#15: In the Field with Emergency Services Volunteer Bob Derr
September 02, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 26.7 MBHave you ever wondered what it's like to volunteer at a National Park? Bob Derr has been volunteering on the North Rim of Grand Canyon for six years in emergency services. Join us as we discuss his time here and and the value of volunteering.
#14: Your Questions Answered
May 16, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 40.9 MBYou ask - we find the answers together! After google-ing what were the most common questions people ask about Grand Canyon in online searches, rangers Kate and Brendan chat about common interests in the park.
Your Questions Answered
May 16, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 40.9 MBYou ask - we find the answers together! After google-ing what were the most common questions people ask about Grand Canyon in online searches, rangers Kate and Brendan chat about common interests in the park.
Canyon Kinetics
April 04, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 37.9 MBHow can you prepare for a hike into Grand Canyon? Explore the ups and downs of canyon hiking on the human body. Preventive Search and Rescue A.K.A. “PSAR” about share how you can best prepare your body to get ready for a long hike.
#13: Canyon Kinetics
April 04, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 37.9 MBHow can you prepare for a hike into Grand Canyon? Explore the ups and downs of canyon hiking on the human body. Preventive Search and Rescue A.K.A. “PSAR” about share how you can best prepare your body to get ready for a long hike.
#12: What to eat in the Heat
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 52.3 MBPlanning a hike into Grand Canyon? What should you feed your body for strenuous exercise in a hot, dry climate? Preventive Search and Rescue rangers share their favorite trail snacks and pro tips how on to avoid a sufferfest in the heat. Explore how to fuel your body for the beautiful challenges of hiking in canyon country.
What to eat in the Heat
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 52.3 MBPlanning a hike into Grand Canyon? What should you feed your body for strenuous exercise in a hot, dry climate? Preventive Search and Rescue rangers share their favorite trail snacks and pro tips how on to avoid a sufferfest in the heat. Explore how to fuel your body for the beautiful challenges of hiking in canyon country.
#11: Bison - Learning Sustainability with an American Icon
March 03, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 86.7 MBHow can a diverse set of skills be used to solve complex problems? This episode explores the uniqueness of the North Rim bison herd, and what it takes to implement a bison management plan that prioritizes a healthy ecosystem.
Bison - Learning Sustainability with an American Icon
March 03, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 86.7 MBHow can a diverse set of skills be used to solve complex problems? This episode explores the uniqueness of the North Rim bison herd, and what it takes to implement a bison management plan that prioritizes a healthy ecosystem.
Dams Part One: Dams Alter the River
March 02, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 87.4 MBWelcome to the water world at the bottom of a mile-high desert! In today’s episode, we'll explore how the Glen Canyon Dam changed the Colorado River through one story about wildlife struggling to survive in a damned world. The big picture of development invites you to consider ongoing inquiries about how to balance the stuff you need with the life you want to see.
#10: Dams Part One: Dams Alter the River
March 02, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 87.4 MBWelcome to the water world at the bottom of a mile-high desert! In today’s episode, we'll explore how the Glen Canyon Dam changed the Colorado River through one story about wildlife struggling to survive in a damned world. The big picture of development invites you to consider ongoing inquiries about how to balance the stuff you need with the life you want to see.
Valentine's Day Episode: A Canyon Romance … Times Three
February 14, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 46.5 MBAt age 17, future park ranger Doug’s parents dropped him off at the Grand Canyon. How did this experience shape his life, and what are his three distinctive canyon-influenced loves and romances?
#9: Valentine's Day Episode: A Canyon Romance … Times Three
February 14, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 46.5 MBAt age 17, future park ranger Doug’s parents dropped him off at the Grand Canyon. How did this experience shape his life, and what are his three distinctive canyon-influenced loves and romances?
Magic of Manzanita
February 04, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 22.1 MBWhile spending lots of solitary time at Manzanita Ranger Station this summer, Park Ranger Ceili Brennan reflects on reminders that we are never the first to love a place.
#8: Magic of Manzanita
February 04, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 22.1 MBWhile spending lots of solitary time at Manzanita Ranger Station this summer, Park Ranger Ceili Brennan reflects on reminders that we are never the first to love a place.
#8: Bison: Learning Sustainability from an American Icon
January 20, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 83.2 MBHow can a diverse set of skills be used to solve complex problems? This episode explores the uniqueness of the North Rim bison herd, and what it takes to implement a bison management plan that prioritizes a healthy ecosystem.