Jim Kirkland, state paleontologist with the Utah Geological Survey, discusses the “paleontological jackpot” of one of North America’s top Jurassic period track sites recently discovered in St. George, Utah, hosted by Stephanie DeGraw.

Exploring the striking, vast landscapes of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument as a young girl, a Southern Utah University senior and budding paleontologist says the land connects the past to the present.

Madison (Madi) Syrett-Watkins talks with Host Stephanie DeGraw about how her dinosaur journey began near her hometown of Tropic, Utah. Prehistoric mysteries dotted her childhood as she and her family explored the area between the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Bryce Canyon National Park. She discovered her first fossil when she was 14 on Utah's public lands.

"One of the coolest things about paleontology is how it connects the past to the present. You can see how different species adapted or didn't to environmental shifts, and that can be really important and apply to the modern day," Syrett-Watkins said. "We can use what we've learned from the past to influence the present and the future."

Stephanie DeGraw interviews Tiffany Stofer, the Director of Development at the Zion National Park Forever Project. They discuss the 2024 Field Guide projects, including the Cedar Breaks Visitor Center and the partnership with the Dixie National Forest. They also discuss the importance of public support and donations in funding these and other projects.

The Northern Corridor highway would be a four-lane highway that would slice through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area to the northwest and northeast of St. George, Utah. Join host Stephanie DeGraw and Dr. William Mader.

The popular Calf Creek Recreation Site in the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument in Utah will be closed for two months beginning in July. Harry Barber, Bureau of Land Management Paria River District Manager speaks with host Stephanie DeGraw about the upgrades and improvements.

"Hiking Waterfalls Utah: A Guide to the State's Best Waterfall Hikes" by author Stewart M. Green is discussed with host Stephanie DeGraw. Green shares his process for selecting and hiking to waterfalls in Utah. He chats about responsible hiking and tips for staying safe. Green shares his favorite hikes in Utah, including those in the Wasatch Range, Davis Creek, Moab and southern Utah.

Part 1 (re-recorded) a discussion of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument in Southern Utah with guest David Dodds, Public Works Director for Garfield County, Utah.

Bryce Canyon National Park has experienced a significant increase in visitation in recent years, requiring careful management to balance visitor experiences with resource protection.

Host Stephanie DeGraw interviews Kelly Wood, Bryce Canyon National Park outdoor recreational planner.