Inside Canyonlands

Want to learn about the plants, animals, ecosystems, landscapes, and peoples of Canyonlands National Park? This series covers each of these areas in-depth.

  • 4 minutes 37 seconds
    Ancestral Puebloans
    Canyonlands National Park: The ancestral Puebloans were some of the first farmers in the American Southwest. Join ranger Karen Henker for a brief look at their lifestyle, as well as the art and architecture they left behind.
    14 March 2013, 4:21 pm
  • 3 minutes 15 seconds
    Bighorn Sheep
    Canyonlands National Park: Once faced with extinction, the desert bighorn sheep has made a remarkable comeback in southeast Utah thanks to native herds protected in Canyonlands. Join ranger Karen Henker for an in-depth look at this intriguing mammal.
    14 March 2013, 4:21 pm
  • 3 minutes 9 seconds
    Biological Soil Crust
    Canyonlands National Park: Biological soil crust is a living groundcover that forms the foundation of plant life in Canyonlands and the surrounding area. Join ranger Karen Henker for an in-depth look at this critical, and fragile, component of the high desert ecosystem.
    14 March 2013, 4:21 pm
  • 4 minutes 25 seconds
    Cowboys
    Canyonlands National Park: Cowboys hold a special place in the history of the American West. Join ranger Karen Henker for a closer look at the challenges they faced here in Canyonlands.
    14 March 2013, 4:21 pm
  • 4 minutes 23 seconds
    Geology
    Canyonlands National Park: The geologic history of Canyonlands spans hundreds of millions of years. Join ranger Karen Henker for a brief tour of this complex and exciting story.
    14 March 2013, 4:21 pm
  • 4 minutes 20 seconds
    Hunter-Gatherers
    Canyonlands National Park: People have visited what is now Canyonlands National Park for over 10,000 years. Over time, many different groups have left their mark on the region. Tune in to get an overview of the peoples who have visited and how to protect these cultural sites.
    14 March 2013, 4:21 pm
  • 4 minutes 23 seconds
    Potholes
    Canyonlands National Park: Throughout Canyonlands, naturally occurring sandstone basins called potholes form tiny ecosystems inhabited by a surprising collection of animals. Join ranger Karen Henker for an introduction to these animals and some their remarkable adaptations.
    14 March 2013, 4:21 pm
  • 2 minutes 45 seconds
    The Utah Juniper
    Canyonlands National Park: One of the most common trees in the American southwest, the Utah Juniper is well suited to life in the desert. Join ranger Karen Henker for a quick summary of its unique adaptations.
    14 March 2013, 4:00 am
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