This is our final episode of the Antelope Island State Park Podcast. I hope you 'll join us for an in-person event or activity on the Island very soon. Find our upcoming events at antelopeisland.utah.gov

Ep. 44: Park Rangers

Feb 1st, 2024 8m

All of our law enforcement officers are park rangers - but not all of our park rangers are law enforcement!

Ep. 43: 2023 Highs and Lows

Jan 1st, 2024 15m 5s

It's been a really busy year at the park with new amenities opening and upgrades to existing facilities. Those don't come without lessons and we're talking about all of them.

Ep. 42: Fielding Garr Ranch

Dec 1st, 2023 11m 12s

Have you visited the historic Fielding Garr Ranch on Antelope Island? This property is full of diverse history and ecology. Have a listen as Madison gives us a tour.

It's Roundup Time!

Oct 6th, 2023 3m 15s

We're busy prepping for the 2023 Bison Roundup! We're going on hiatus from podcasting so we can focus on this event - we hope you'll join us!

Ep. 41: Invasive Species

Oct 1st, 2023 10m 18s

Park staff and volunteers are in constant battle against harmful invaders on the island.Madison tells us all about them.

Ep. 40 Magic on the Isle

Sep 1st, 2023 13m 12s

Antelope Island is full of magic if you take time and look closely. I'm sharing some of my most favorite magical things about the Island.

Ep. 38: WSU Takeover Thoughts

Jul 1st, 2023 4m 24s

In last moth's episode we heard from Weber State Students about their recent experiences at Antelope Island. They touched on a couple things I wanted to talk more about. So I did.If you haven't yet - go back and listen to Episode 37 - antelop

Ep. 37: WSU Podcast Takeover

Jun 1st, 2023 22m 52s

Students at from Weber State University have taken over the podcast. Eavesdrop on their conversation about their Antelope Island Experience.

Ep. 36: Natalia's counting porcupines - and telling us all about it.

May 3rd, 2023 11m 44s

University of Utah student Natalia has been busy hiking a section of the island looking for one critter in particular: Porcupines! antelopeisland.utah.gov

Ep. 35: It's Dark Sky Month in Utah!

Apr 1st, 2023 15m 43s

Happy Dark Sky Month! Utah's Governor Cox named April as Dark Sky Month in Utah back in 2021. What's so important about a dark sky? I'll tell you in this episode! [email protected]

Ep. 34: Prickle Pigs (Porcupines!)

Mar 1st, 2023 9m 24s

One of my favorite roadside discoveries is our porcupine. We're talking about them in this month's episode!

Ep. 33: Burrowing Owls Don't Burrow?

Feb 1st, 2023 13m 13s

One of our coolest and easily overlooked creature on the island is the burrowing owl. Folks come to the island specifically to find them. In this episode you'll get some pointers on how to find them and some tips on enjoying them responsibly.

Ep. 32: 2022 Highs and Lows

Jan 2nd, 2023 12m 34s

2022 was a busy and incredible year. Learn about the many successes we saw at the park this year as well as some of the challenges we faced. Happy New Year!

Ep. 31: Genetic Diversity

Dec 1st, 2022 9m 34s

Did you know that Antelope Island's bison herd started with only 12 animals? Work has been done since to keep risks of inbreeding down. I'll tell you all about [email protected]

Ep. 30: Roundup!

Nov 1st, 2022 2m 49s

It's that time of year- all hands are on deck at the bison corrals where we're checking the health of our bison herd. Come see us.

Ep. 29: Rhodes Valley Outfitters - see the island from a different perspective.

Oct 1st, 2022 8m 15s

Rhodes Valley Outfitters is a concessionaire that offers tours of the island on horseback. I interviewed Sage, head wrangler from Sage Valley about what those tours look like. Find them at https://www.rhodesvalleyoutfitters.com/antelope-islan

Ep. 28: Bighorn Sheep!

Sep 1st, 2022 9m 38s

Have you seen the island's bighorn sheep? You're not alone! They're one of our most elusive critters. https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jwmg.22008

Ep. 27: Geology! We've got some nice gneiss!

Aug 1st, 2022 10m 28s

Antelope Island is known for diverse wildlife and incredible sunsets but it's also a mecca for geologists! Rocks date from 1.7 billion years to as fresh as 15,000 years - and everything in between. We'll take a very quick glimpse of the very

Ep. 26: Content Warning: This one is about Spiders!

Jul 1st, 2022 11m 14s

They're here! Spider season is upon us and before you cancel your visit I hope you'll spend 10 minutes with me to become better acquainted with the spiders of Antelope Island. I promise they're not as scary as they look.

Ep. 25: Wilson's Phalaropes

Jun 1st, 2022 10m 24s

Wilson's Phalaropes are coming through in hundreds of thousands right now! I'll tell you all about them, and the bug situation in this month's episode.

Ep. 24: Responsible Recreation

May 1st, 2022 14m 58s

Responsible Recreation was a thing long before COVID-19 messaging. I'm going over some not-so-common considerations for safely and responsibly visiting Antelope Island.

Ep. 1: Babies! REPLAY

Apr 15th, 2022 12m 39s

We're talking about some of our favorite wildlife on Antelope Island - in miniature!Hannah interviews Steven Bates - the park's Wildlife Biologist.

Ep. 23: Meet the Intern: Nahuel

Apr 1st, 2022 12m 10s

Nahuel spent last fall with us as a student intern from the University of Utah. He shares information on his project, some highs and lows and advice for future interns.