Canyons of the American Southwest: A Natural and Human History

For hundreds of years, the Colorado Plateau and its otherworldly geology has captured the human imagination. On Nat Hab’s Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion adventure, you’ll encounter iconic vistas and spellbinding light perfect for photography. You can also anticipate a captivating natural history lesson told through sedimentary layers—millennia written in stone. Whether you’re looking forward to an upcoming trip with us or are simply drawn to the wonder and beauty of red rock country, join Expedition Leader Aaron Bott as he reveals the Southwest’s natural and human history. Hear about the different groups who have lived in and explored the region, including the Fremont, Ancestral Puebloans, Navajo, Paiute and Ute peoples, as well as Euro-American explorers and Mormon settlers. Learn the backstory on the region’s national parks, including Bryce, Grand Canyon and Zion. And get to know some of the animals that live here, such as pronghorns, bighorn sheep and mountain lions. Come away inspired to witness this grandeur for yourself, and see what it feels like be overcome by wonder at our own tiny instant in geologic history.


Originally presented March 30, 2023

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