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Thenaturalmedic Adventures

Craig aka thenaturalmedic

Hello there, and thanks so much for joining us here! You are probably wondering what this podcast is all about? In this podcast, we will talk about all sorts of outdoor adventures, but primarily, for now, we will focus on hiking and backpacking. No other outdoor adventure is so accessible to so many people! So please join us as we talk about how to hike/backpack and learn how to hike any length trail from your local neighborhood parks to those long trails such as the Appalachian and others

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All Episodes

24:14

Rock Stars: The Handprints, Macaws, and Mysteries of...

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2025/08/05

Send us a text Note: Audio Only, See YouTube for Video Version Craig the Natural Medic explores the Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque, New Mexico, discovering ancient rock carvings etched into volcanic basalt across three distinct canyon areas. • Piedras Marcadas Canyon features hundreds of petroglyphs on a 1.5-mile trail showing animals, humanoid figures, and handprints • Ancestral Pueblo people created the Rio Grande style petroglyphs between 1000 BC and 1700 AD • Boca Negra Ca...

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9:49

Exploring North America's Tallest Sand Dunes: A...

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2025/07/09

Send us a text Note: Audio Only, Please see YouTube for the Video Version The tallest dunes in North America reside unexpectedly in Colorado, where wind and water have shaped massive sand formations surrounded by mountain ranges. This remarkable landscape serves as both a natural basin that collects eroded sand and a historic landmark, first documented by Zebulon Pike in 1807. • Natural basin surrounded by mountains creates perfect conditions for sand collection • Sand surfing opportunities ...

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4:44

Essential Backcountry Water Filtration: Your First...

Thenaturalmedic Adventures ·

2025/07/08

Send us a text Note: Audio Only. Please see YouTube for the Video Version. Craig introduces his countdown of the 10 essential items for backpacking, starting with the most critical: water filtration in the wilderness. We explore why even pristine-looking mountain streams require treatment before drinking and demonstrate how to use the Platypus water filter system effectively. • Water is our body's most essential need in the wilderness • Beautiful streams often contain invisible harmful organ...

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4:50

Exploring the Continental Divide: A Quick Snowshoe...

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2025/06/30

Send us a text Audio only, see YouTube for Video Craig the Natural Medic explores the Tennessee Pass Trailhead where the Colorado Trail and Continental Divide National Scenic Trail intersect. He takes a short snowshoe trek at over 10,000 feet elevation, sharing trail insights and snowshoeing tips during his adventure. • Snowshoeing at Tennessee Pass near Ski Cooper and the 10th Mountain Memorial • The trail serves as a junction for both the Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide National ...

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12:16

Shredding Ski Cooper: No Crowds, Great Value

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2025/06/29

Send us a text Audio only, see YouTube for full video...Thanks Ski Cooper outside Leadville, Colorado, offers an affordable, uncrowded skiing experience with rich historical connections to the 10th Mountain Division. The resort stands apart from corporate-owned ski areas, offering great value tickets and a meaningful opportunity to honor the veterans who shaped American skiing. • Natural Medic films a ski run at Ski Cooper, experiencing ideal conditions with manageable crowds • Detailed hist...

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13:19

Desert Giants: A Birthday Hike Through Saguaro...

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2025/06/18

Send us a text Note: Audio Only, See YouTube for Video Version Craig the Natural Medic takes us on a meaningful journey through Saguaro National Park in Arizona as he celebrates his 50th birthday. The magnificent saguaros standing sentinel throughout the park create a stunning backdrop while showcasing the resilience of desert ecosystems that once faced predictions of disappearing completely by the 1990s. • Exploration of Saguaro National Park's East District near Tucson on April 4, 2025 • D...

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20:33

Balanced Rocks and Buffalo Soldiers: Arizona's...

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2025/06/16

Send us a text Note: Audio Only, Please see YouTube for Video Version Standing among the towering hoodoos and balanced rocks of Chiricahua National Monument feels like stepping into another world. These extraordinary formations weren't crafted by human hands but by 32 million years of volcanic activity and persistent erosion. Located in southeastern Arizona near the small towns of Bowie and Wilcox, this hidden gem offers visitors a chance to explore one of America's most distinctive landscape...

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7:57

Backpack Essentials: Day Hiking Gear Guide for 2025

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2025/06/14

Send us a text Note: Audio Version only, see YouTube for Video Version Craig the Natural Medic shares his comprehensive day hiking gear setup for 2025, highlighting essential items that ensure safety and comfort on southwestern trails. His experience as a paramedic and a former park ranger provides these practical recommendations for hikers of all experience levels. • Sun protection strategy includes the Outdoor Vitals sun hoodie with thumb holes and hood coverage • Convertible pants offer v...

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24:44

Walk the Plank: The Dizzying Heights of Gila's...

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2025/06/10

Send us a text Note: Audio only, please see YouTube for video version. Hidden within the rugged terrain of New Mexico's Gila National Forest lies an engineering marvel with a fascinating past. The Catwalk National Recreational Trail suspends visitors along sheer canyon walls, following a path first blazed by silver miners in the 1890s. My journey begins at the trailhead where interpretive signs reveal the area's rich mining heritage. When silver and gold were discovered in Whitewater Canyon ...

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4:04

Ancient Towers on the Utah-Colorado Border: Exploring...

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2025/06/05

Send us a text Note: Audio Only, please see YouTube for Video Version. Step back in time with me as we explore the hidden archaeological wonders of Hovenweep National Monument, straddling the Utah-Colorado border. Few travelers discover this remote treasure, home to remarkable stone towers built by Ancestral Puebloans nearly 1,000 years ago. My two-hour journey around the canyon rim revealed architectural marvels that continue to defy both gravity and time. Hovenweep Castle stands prou...

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7:44

Wild Waters: The San Francisco Hot Springs Trek

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2025/05/27

Send us a text Note: This is audio only; please see YouTube for the whole video experience. Thanks! Please send us an email! The quest for natural wonders often leads to unexpected discoveries. My journey to San Francisco Hot Springs, tucked away in New Mexico's Gila National Forest, proved to be exactly that kind of revelation. Setting off from the trailhead in my truck (affectionately named "Black Panther"), I began the 1.3-mile descent toward the promise of wild thermal waters. The trail ...

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12:52

The Gila's Secrets: A Hiker Discovers New Mexico's...

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2025/05/22

Send us a text Note: Audio Only, please see YouTube for Video Version The weathered footings of a washed-away bridge stand as silent sentinels on either side of the Tularosa River in New Mexico's Gila National Forest. Most hikers would turn back at this obstacle, but those who wade across discover something extraordinary—centuries-old petroglyphs etched into stone walls whisper stories from a distant past. My journey along the Walking the Past Trail began with an easy-to-miss trailhead north...

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4:29

Wind and Wonder: A Journey Through Arizona's Ancient...

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2025/05/22

Send us a text Note: Audio only. Please see Youtube for Video Version. Venture with me along the mesmerizing Blue Mesa Trail, where time itself seems written into the landscape of Petrified Forest National Park. On this brisk March day, I braved the characteristic winds of northeastern Arizona to bring you an intimate tour of one of the park's most beloved hiking paths. The Blue Mesa Trail is a geological wonderland – a relatively easy one-mile loop with just 120 feet of elevation change tha...

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7:21

Exploring Cedar Breaks: A Snowshoeing Adventure...

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2025/05/21

Send us a text Note: Audio only, please see YouTube for video version Snowshoeing through Cedar Breaks National Monument reveals a transformed winter landscape with deep snow and beautiful vistas of the amphitheater from the North overlook. Though faced with a canceled ranger-led hike, this solo adventure showcases the accessibility and beauty of winter exploration in this southern Utah gem. • Snowshoeing requires minimal investment compared to other winter sports (approximately $50 for qual...

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11:44

Symbols That Speak: A Journey Through Time at Parowan...

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2025/05/02

Send us a text Audio only, please see YouTube for the video experience! Walking through the Parowan Gap Petroglyphs in southwestern Utah reveals ancient rock carvings that tell stories of migration, astronomical knowledge, and the spiritual beliefs of Native American peoples who inhabited this area centuries ago. • Located near St. George and Cedar City, the gap is an ancient dried riverbed cutting through solid rock • The Paiute people call the creators of these symbols the "Winoos" -...

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17:54

Chaco Canyon: Ancient Engineering and Sacred Alignments

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2025/04/28

Send us a text Attn: Audio Only Please see the other post on Youtube for the Video Version, Thanks. Chaco Canyon National Historical Park in northwestern New Mexico preserves remarkable structures built by Ancestral Puebloan people over a thousand years ago, showcasing their sophisticated understanding of astronomy, engineering, and community design. • Exploration of Una Vida, an unexcavated "great house" featuring walls and structures in the same state they were discovered almost 200 years ...

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12:22

Public Lands Advocacy: How You Can Help Protect...

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2025/04/21

Send us a text Note: Audio Only, please see video for visual treats on my Youtube Channel... Our public lands face serious threats from staffing cuts across National Park Service, Forest Service, and BLM as a former ranger explains actionable steps we can take to help preserve these treasured spaces regardless of political stance. • Contact congressional representatives through congress.gov to express concern about public lands protection • Support non-profit partners like National Forest Fo...

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5:22

When Trees Become Immortal: The Giant Logs Trail

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2025/03/25

Send us a text Note: Audio only. Please see my YouTube video for the full story... We explore the Giant Logs Trail at Petrified Forest National Park, discovering how ancient wood transformed into stone through a mineralization process spanning millions of years. The trail showcases remarkable geological treasures while revealing the park's rich human history dating back to the early days of the National Park Service. • Ancient conifers similar to modern pines formed the original forest befor...

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16:29

See Why Colorado National Monument Should Be on Your...

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2025/03/04

Send us a text Note: Audio Only; see video version for whole experience! Colorado National Monument is a breathtaking destination that deserves a spot on every adventurer's bucket list. In this engaging episode, we explore its stunning landscapes and the fascinating history surrounding its creation. We also discover the impact of John Otto, the monument's trailblazer, and hear captivating stories about his dedication to preserving this extraordinary place for future generations. We lea...

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6:33

Unraveling the Geological Mysteries of Canyonlands...

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2025/02/18

Send us a text Audio Only Ever wondered how the majestic landscapes of Canyonlands National Park came to be? Join me, the Natural Medic, as I unravel the geological mysteries etched into the breathtaking vistas of the Islands in the Sky District. From the dizzying heights of the Grand Viewpoint Overlook, feast your eyes on the intricate canyons crafted by the Colorado River, where the river's legacy has carved stories into the very rocks we stand upon. We'll traverse the historical White Rim ...

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