PARKS & TRAVEL MAGAZINE: THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST TO THE DESERT SOUTHWEST (2023)
“The landscape of the American West has to be seen to be believed and has to be believed to be seen.” N. Scott Momaday
From the lush beauty of the Olympic Peninsula and California’s Redwood & Sequoia Country to the winter wonderland of Park City, the sunshine stays of Palm Springs, and the rugged natural drama and outdoor beauty of Northern Arizona and New Mexico, this special edition of Big Blend’s Parks & Travel Magazine covers the Pacific Northwest to the Desert Southwest with articles and interviews covering destinations, history, and the arts. For road trippers, hikers, and equestrians, it also shines the spotlight on notable routes like the Chief Joseph Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and Nevada’s “Free-Range” Art Highway. Plus, there are interviews with artists, authors, and musicians – all inspired by the natural wonders, cultural roots, and legendary stories of the west.
At the time of publishing this issue, the west got hit with some intense winter weather. So please note, some parks and places may be closed due to flooding and snowfall, so be sure to check websites or call destinations before visiting. And, as travelers, let us all support these destinations having to endure through the damages. Let us be there to help them recoup, while also being light-footed in action and patient with hospitality service as they get back on their feet. While this weather has wreaked havoc, it has also helped to replenish drought-stricken watersheds. If you travel west this spring and summer, there’s a good chance you will be rewarded with some displays of wildflowers and green landscapes that haven’t been seen for years!
This issue is dedicated to the late and great Jim Ostdick, our friend and long-time Big Blend Radio guest and Parks & Travel Magazine contributor who hiked the entire Pacific Crest Trail and parts of the Appalachian Trail, walked across the country from Delaware to California, and cycled the entire perimeter of the country. He was an incredible writer and author who gave you the inside experience of his amazing adventures. He was a teacher, a geologist, an environmentalist, and a volunteer who did everything from guiding hikes with youth to picking up trash on highways. His legacy is an example of someone who put action before words, and who had words to inspire action. Please see his story and last interview on Page 88.
Happy Adventuring!
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