Insider's Look at Grand Canyon Podcast
Delivers periodic audio bulletins and enhanced podcasts about park news and events. Topics include anything and everything about Grand Canyon National Park. Hosted and produced by Park Ranger Patrick Gamman.
iPod users, this program is also available on the iTunes Insider's Look at Grand Canyon Podcast Channel
Podcasts are listed in order of release date, with the most recent on the top of this index page.
Peppermint
Santa and his Elf, Peppermint, meet Grand Canyon authors.
Peppermint the Elf (Park Ranger Patrick Gamman) interviews Lori Rome, Thomas Ratz, and Tom Martin about their recent books. The interviews took place during the 2009 Holiday Open House at Books & More. More...
Sally Hall
Interview with Artist Sally Hall
Featured in an art exhibit at Historic Kolb Studio from Nov. 13 through Feb. 17, 2010, Sally Hall talks about how Grand Canyon has been a source of inspiration for her artwork since she was nine years old. More...
Ranger Carroll
A Trip to Phantom Ranch Then (1969) and Now (2009)
Let's examine some of the differences between Grand Canyon backpacking, "then and now." Park Ranger Chris Carroll returns to Phantom Ranch for the first time in 40 years. He tells some hiking stories and describes some of the changes he has observed over time. More...
Peter A. Nisbet
Insider's Look Webisode 019: Dec. 4, 2009
Interview with Artist Peter A. Nisbet.
Landscape artist Peter A. Nisbet discusses his reasons for painting at Grand Canyon National Park, sharing his inspirations and experiences. "You’ve got light moving quickly, you’ve got forms that are incredibly complex, you’ve got an array of colors that are beyond description..." More...
Weaving a Rug
Native American Heritage Month Celebration at Grand Canyon.
Patrick Gamman talks with Shanna Watahomigie (Havasupai) Phyllis Kachinhongva (Hopi) and Tina Yazzie (Navajo) about their tribal cultures and their relationship to the Grand Canyon. More...
Kathryn Parker
Insider's Look Webisode 017: Nov 20, 2009
Climate Change Coordinator Kathryn Parker talks about the results of a climate change workshop held in the park in October.
President Obama has directed all federal government agencies to start tackling the issue of climate change. Grand Canyon is getting started, developing partnerships, and providing an example for others on how to take action. More...
Santa Claus
Ranger Libby Schaaf talks about the South Rim Visitor Center and the upcoming 2009 Holiday Party on December 7th.
New Visitor Center Parking is Expected to Open in Time for Thanksgiving as Phase I of Grand Canyon’s South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan Nears Completion. More...
Sjors
Insider's Look Webisode 015: Nov. 6, 2009
Park Ranger Patrick Gamman talks with Volunteer Sjors about caring for the trees at Phantom Ranch.
National Park Service Volunteer Sjors has lived and worked at Phantom Ranch for 20 years and is responsible for watering the vegetation that provides thousands of visitors each year with a cool resting place in the shade. More...
Ranger Brown
Insider's Look Webisode 014: Oct. 30, 2009
Capt. John Hance Tells How He Arrived at the Grand Canyon
(Portrayed by Park Ranger Ron Brown)
Hance was an early Grand Canyon pioneer and storyteller who first saw the Grand Canyon in 1883, then called the area home for the rest of his life. He entertained early visitors with dozens of tall tales.
Ranger DeLuca
Insider's Look Webisode 013: Oct. 23, 2009
Park Ranger Patrick Gamman joins Park Ranger Nicole DeLuca for a who's who of Grand Canyon history at the Grand Canyon Cemetery.
Visit this serene and beautiful location and final resting place for many of the area's earliest pioneers. If you're here on Saturday, October 31, 2009, join Ranger DeLuca for a Halloween Full Moon Cemetary Walk. More...
Patrick Gamman
Insider's Look Webisode 012: Oct. 16, 2009
Park Rangers Emily Davis and Patrick Gamman Find the Four Sisters.
Take a field trip out the historic Hermit Road to visit Hermits Rest and find the natural bridges known as the Four Sisters. More...
Climate Change
Insider's Look Webisode 011: Oct. 9, 2009
An Interview with Park Ranger Peg Bohan:
Climate Change & Climate Friendly Parks.
Scientists are concerned because the climate is changing faster than ever before. Will we see the impacts of climate change here at Grand Canyon National Park? Unfortunately, the answer is probably yes…. More...
North Rim fall color
Insider's Look Webisode 010: Oct. 2, 2009
The End of the 2009 Season on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon
Park Ranger Catherine Bland talks with Ranger Patrick Gamman about what to expect at the end of the North Rim's season (October 15) and what services and facilities will be available after the lodge closes. More...
Plein Air Painting
Plein Air Painters at the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art 2009
Patrick chats with the plein air painters about capturing the timeless Grand Canyon landscape during the Quick Draw event and auction - on the lawn of the El Tovar Hotel. The event took place on Friday, September 18, 2009. More...
JD Gonzales
Interview with Park Auto Shop Manager JD Gonzales
by Park Ranger David Smith
JD Gonzales talks about his years working and living in the park and what it is like to be a part of the Grand Canyon community . More...
Celebrate with us !
Día de la Familia: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
This year, National Public Land's Day on September 26, 2009, at Grand Canyon National Park, will be commemorated with more than free admission and volunteer opportunities. Park staff and friends will also be celebrating the park’s first Dia de la Familia as a part of National Hispanic Heritage Month. More...
Postal Recycling
Insider's Look Webisode 006: Sept 4, 2009
Recycling Program at the Grand Canyon Village Post Office
On June 29, 2009 a Grand Canyon resident expressed concern with the lack of recycling at the Grand Canyon National Park Post Office and suggested several reasons why a recycling program would benefit the USPS and the park's environment. More...
Secretary Salazar
An Interview US Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar
"Unimaginable, I had seen it on maps, I have seen it in pictures, but to see it in reality is awesome! It is one of those very, very unique and special places in our world." More...
Park Aid Myer
Park Ranger Patrick Gamman interviews Park Aid Amanda Myer about her summer job at Grand Canyon National Park. Park aids answer a variety of visitor questions while roving through the park and working the visitor center information desk. Learn more about this great summer job for students.
Paint the Parks
Paint the Parks Art Exhibit at Kolb Studio through Sept. 7, 2009
America's leading competition designed to illustrate the beauty and significance of America’s national parks. Paintings depict the diverse treasures—both natural and cultural—that are preserved and protected by the National Park Service. The top 100 paintings tour the nation for a year.
Ranger Shier
Insider's Look Webisode 002: Aug. 6, 2009
Park Preventative Search and Rescue Ranger Sarah Shier describes her job.
"I basically talk to people who are headed down the trail and make sure that they are 'Hiking Smart,' that they have brought enough food and water for the hike they intend to do, and that the hike they want to do is reasonable for their hiking abilities and the time frame that they have." More...
Steve Martin
An Interview with Park Superintendent Steve Martin
"These are exciting times. We have many projects that I think the public will find interesting and will really contribute to their experience. We have new trails on the rim, and we are also working on trails within the canyon." More...
Solar Panels
Dedication of Visitor Center Photovoltaic System, May 18, 2009
Arizona Public Service (APS), which provides 900,000 customers with electricity, has donated and built solar panels for the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. On May 18, 2009 the park and members of APS held a dedication ceremony. Here are some of the highlights, starting with Park Superintendent Steve Martin. More...
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