Today, we’re heading back to the Colorado Plateau in the southwestern U.S. to explore Aztec Ruins National Monument in New Mexico. We explore the natural beauty of the area, learning about the formation and geological history, its Indigenous heritage (highlighting the Great House and reconstructed Great Kiva), the diverse plants and animals that inhabit the area, the park's establishment (and the remarkable women who helped protect it), how to access the park, and work through a Junior Ranger activity together.

Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature. The Junior Ranger program is not just for kids; it's for the young, and the young at heart!

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All of our episodes are created by trail lovers, for trail lovers. We’ve especially enjoyed what we previously called “Trail Lovers” episodes, inspired by our passion for hiking. Originally, these were intended to be the episodes where we highlighted hikes and shared more about our travels. Over time, those details just naturally worked their way into every episode where we talk about a place we’ve visited.

Any trail or hike we mention is shared as a genuine recommendation, and one of our favorite ways to revisit and present our park experiences is by drawing from Robin’s travel journal or reviewing our itineraries to highlight the very best moments. We’ll continue including the term “Trail Lovers” in episode descriptions and occasionally mention it within the episodes themselves, because in truth, all of our episodes are Trail Lovers episodes—created by Trail Lovers and Nature Lovers, for Trail Lovers and Nature Lovers.

A Special Thanks to Aztec Ruins National Monument

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In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge! Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts.

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Today, we’re heading to Southwest Colorado to explore the largest and most well preserved cliff dwelling site in the world – Mesa Verde National Park. In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, complete an activity from the Junior Ranger program, discuss the geology and the Ancestral Puebloans, and have some recommendations for exploring the park.

Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature. The Junior Ranger program is not just for kids; it's for the young, and the young at heart!

Email: ⁠⁠NPJRPodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠Instagram: @NPJRPodcast

Any trail or hike we mention is shared as a genuine recommendation, and one of our favorite ways to revisit and present our park experiences is by drawing from Robin’s travel journal or reviewing our itineraries to highlight the very best moments. All of our episodes are created by Trail Lovers and Nature Lovers, for Trail Lovers and Nature Lovers!

A Special Thanks to Mesa Verde National Park!

Source: https://www.nps.gov/meve/index.htm

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