A podcast about learning about climate justice, indigenous justice, science, history, and more through the U.S. national parks <br/><br/><a href="https://charmofthewilderness.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">charmofthewilderness.substack.com</a>
Charm of the Wilderness Podcast
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A podcast about learning about climate justice, indigenous justice, science, history, and more through the U.S. national parks <br/><br/><a href="https://charmofthewilderness.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">charmofthewilderness.substack.com</a>
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June 4, 2026
Bonus Episode: Bruneau Dunes, Craters of the Moon, & John Day Fossil Beds
<p>In April, my family flew to Salt Lake City to pick up a campervan we bought and road-tripped home. We stopped in <a target="_blank" href="https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/state-park/bruneau-dunes-state-park/"><strong>Bruneau Dunes State Park </strong></a>in Idaho, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nps.gov/crmo/index.htm"><strong>Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve</strong></a><strong> </strong>also in Idaho, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nps.gov/joda/index.htm"><strong>John Day Fossil Bed National Monument</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>It was a quick but lovely trip, and I recorded reflections each night of our trip to share about our experience and what we learned. Visiting the less grandiose-seeming public lands (state parks and national monuments), I realized how much I miss just by looking to visit national parks. </p><p>Bruneau Dunes, especially, was a sweet find because they have an observatory where they host evening programming on weekends from Spring to Fall. Craters of the Moon was super cool as well, and was where I found one of the best interpretive signs created in partnership with the local tribes, the Shoshone-Bannock. And the John Day Fossil Beds had some wild rocks and an incredible fossil museum in their visitor center.</p><p>Have you been to any of these spots? What other state parks and national monuments do you think we miss?</p><p>Note: If you’re listening to this in only audio form, you can check out some footage from our trip (with some other stock footage to fill out the space, lol) on Substack.</p><p><p>Thanks for reading Charm of the Wilderness! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://charmofthewilderness.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">charmofthewilderness.substack.com</a>
May 28, 2026
Ep. 9 - Visual Storytelling as a Connection to the Land
<p>When I heard <a target="_blank" href="https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/13/steph-littlebird-you-are-the-land-illustrated-book-oregon/">Steph Littlebird on </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/13/steph-littlebird-you-are-the-land-illustrated-book-oregon/">OPB </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/13/steph-littlebird-you-are-the-land-illustrated-book-oregon/">in March</a>, I wanted to talk with her immediately—not only does she exude vibrancy, she’s so succinct and clear-eyed about why we must have a relationship with the land. And then I saw her book, and I had to reach out. As you will hear shortly on our episode, Steph is an absolute delight! She’s an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Grande Ronde and brings her Indigenous background and connection to the land of the Pacific Northwest to her visual storytelling through both her artwork and writing.</p><p>Steph just published her debut book as an author, You Are the Land, which she also illustrated. You can buy the book anywhere you find books, especially your local indie bookstore. </p><p>You can learn more about Steph and check out her artwork and other books at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.stephlittlebird.com/">www.stephlittlebird.com</a>, you can follow her <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/artnerdforever/">on Instagram her</a>e, and check out the exhibit she’s curating featuring the work of Indigenous artists from around the region at the<a target="_blank" href="https://salemart.org/"> Salem Art Association</a> in Salem, OR the Fall!</p><p>I can’t wait for you to hear from Steph!</p><p>Some notes:</p><p>* In our discussion, Steph also mentioned the recent news that the Department of Natural Resources approved drones to spray glyphosate over recently logged land. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wlfdc.org/post/dnr-plans-aerial-spray-of-carcinogenic-chemicals-across-2-200-acres-in-southwestern-washington">Here are some more details on that</a>.</p><p>* Travel Oregon just published an “Experience Indigenous Oregon” travel guide that for any visitors to our incredible region (and if I’m being honest, most of us locals as well), this is a great way to learn about the over 50 tribes whose land we live, work, and play on every day. <a target="_blank" href="https://industry.traveloregon.com/newsroom/news/travel-oregon-publishes-updated-experience-indigenous-oregon-guide/">Check that guide out today.</a></p><p><p>Thanks for reading Charm of the Wilderness! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://charmofthewilderness.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">charmofthewilderness.substack.com</a>
May 21, 2026
Ep. 8 - Writing National Park Fiction with Aaron Johnson
<p>I discovered the National Park Mystery Series a little over a year ago when a friend recommended it. Quickly, the series became my son and my nightly read-together books that got us through many months. We both became attached to the characters, middle schoolers, Jake, Amber, and Wes, and felt incredibly invested in their adventures. Deep into the series and this research, I knew I had to have the series author, Aaron Johnson on the podcast.</p><p>The series takes the three main characters through ten national parks on a two-month vacation with their families. Truly a trip of a lifetime! And it takes readers through the history, landscape, and current challenges the parks face. </p><p>In today’s episode, I talk with Aaron about the process of writing the books, what he loves about the national parks, and what he hopes readers will get out of the series. My son, Finch, also makes a brief appearance thanks to the interview having been scheduled on a day school was closed.</p><p>You can buy the first five books of the series wherever books or sold or <strong>online at </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://nationalparkmysteryseries.com/"><strong>www.nationalparkmysteryseries.com</strong></a>. <strong>You can also pre-order Book 6, which comes out this summer! </strong>A special plug, when you order the books from the series’ website, you get special gifts such as stickers and bookmarks!</p><p>In the episode, Aaron also mentioned that one of his favorite books that he’s read in the research for the series is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.grandcanyon.org/products/i-am-the-grand-canyon-5-20-10121">I Am the Grand Canyon: The Story of the Havasupai People</a> by Stephen Hirst. </p><p><p>Thanks for reading Charm of the Wilderness! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://charmofthewilderness.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">charmofthewilderness.substack.com</a>
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