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.

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Ancestral Puebloans

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.

Bighorn Sheep

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.

Biological Soil Crust

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.

Cowboys

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.

Geology

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.

Hunter-Gatherers

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.

Potholes

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.

The Utah Juniper

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

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Inside Canyonlands

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