Thenaturalmedic Adventures

Send us a text A quick scout of Cathedral Valley shows how to judge the Fremont River ford, when two-wheel drive is enough, and why timing and weather call the shots. We pivot for cattle, grab a geocache, and map a...

Send us a text Video Version: I put the Maetin Travel Backpack through a year of real trips to see if it can replace a rolling carry-on. From pockets and padding to durability and exact dimensions, I share what works...

Send us a text Note: Please see YouTube for a video version We trace Utah's Potash Road to packed petroglyph panels and nearby dinosaur tracks, unpacking how to identify motifs, read track slabs, and protect fragile...

Send us a text Note: To View the Video Version, Please Visit YouTube We kick off a seven-day Utah parks road trip with Canyonlands’ Island in the Sky, moving from the quick drama of Mesa Arch to the long horizons of...

Send us a text Note: If you are interested in a video version, please view it on YouTube. We road-trip the Big Five in eight days, moving from Canyonlands and Arches to Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion with honest...

Send us a text Note: A video version is available on YouTube. Please send us a Message! Sand that moves like a stormy sea, a creek that sings under aspen fire, and a ridge that widens the world—this Mosca Pass hike...

Send us a text Note: Please See YouTube for the Video Version Ever wondered what geological treasures hide near Colorado's Great Sand Dunes? Join me on a refreshing detour to Zapata Falls, where ancient glacial forces...

Send us a text Note: Audio Only, See YouTube for Video Version Sometimes the best adventures come from unexpected detours. When bad weather derailed my plans to summit Mount Elbert, I discovered the hidden gem of...

Send us a text Note: Audio Only, Please see YouTube for the Video Version We explore Valle Caldera National Preserve in New Mexico, a 1.25-million-year-old dormant volcano with a massive magma chamber beneath its...

Send us a text Note: Audio Version Only, Please See YouTube for Video. Ever stumbled upon a natural wonder that feels like a well-kept secret? That's exactly what awaits at Spence Hot Springs, tucked away in New...

Send us a text Note: Audio Only, See YouTube For Full Video Step back in time with me as we explore the ancient wonders of Tsankawi at Bandelier National Monument. This remarkable archaeological site offers a rare...

Send us a text Note: Audio Only, Please See YouTube for the Video Version Step into the ancient world of Bandelier National Monument through this immersive backpacking journey along the Rito de las Frijoles (Bean...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...