Utah: Life Elevated

July 9, 2024

Introducing the Utah: Life Elevated podcast

June 7, 2024

Secret Archives, Dental Tools, and Peanut-Head Bugs: Going Behind the Scenes at the Natural History Museum of Utah

<div>The Natural History Museum of Utah is described as the "jewel in Utah's crown," a treasure trove of over 1.6 million artifacts spanning billions of years of natural history. From anthropological artifacts to geological gems, as well as one of the world's largest collection of fossils, you could spend days just seeing half of it. And today, we're going to step behind the scenes with the guidance of the museum team...including going behind not one, but several locked doors.</div> <div> </div> <div>Come along as we step into the fossil preparation lab, examine ancient skeletons in the exhibit halls, and explore the utterly vast and secret collections halls, which conjure images of Indiana Jones and endless wonder.</div> <div><br /> Thank you to everyone who featured in this episode:</div> <div>-Director of External Relations Beth Mitchell</div> <div>-Paleontology Lab and Field Manager Tylor Birthisel</div> <div>-Executive Director Jason Cryan. You can learn more about the museum and plan your visit at <a href="http://www.nhmu.utah.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.nhmu.utah.edu&source=gmail&ust=1717877415363000&usg=AOvVaw00mroAHWMHJOlIQYlsypdr"> www.nhmu.utah.edu</a>.</div> <div><br /> PLAN YOUR UTAH TRIP<br /> If you want to learn more about experiencing the sights and attractions featured in this episode, go to <a href= "http://www.visitutah.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.visitutah.com/&source=gmail&ust=1717877415363000&usg=AOvVaw2WQbLgw0yUqmFbe2zheeud">VisitUtah.com</a> or follow along on social media @VisitUtah. International listeners can also book this itinerary directly as a package, with lots of other bonus experiences too -- just visit <a href= "https://www.americansky.co.uk/utah-holidays/self-drive-experience-utah-life-elevated" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.americansky.co.uk/utah-holidays/self-drive-experience-utah-life-elevated&source=gmail&ust=1717877415363000&usg=AOvVaw0F6-XaYREBZ7vJGJ176YDv">AmericanSky.co.uk/Utah-<wbr />Holidays/Self-Drive-<wbr />Experience-Utah-Life-Elevated</a> <wbr />or learn more about all the incredible destinations around the state at <a href="http://www.visittheusa.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.visittheusa.com/&source=gmail&ust=1717877415363000&usg=AOvVaw1tdmPN1OuAhvpaVMZVnKle">VisitTheUSA.com</a> or on social media @VisitTheUSA.<br /> <br /> SOCIAL<br /> Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @armchairexplorerpodcast. Want travel tips and advice? Questions about this episode? Message me! Sign up for the monthly newsletter at <a href= "http://armchair-explorer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://armchair-explorer.com/&source=gmail&ust=1717877415363000&usg=AOvVaw0kfSnMzOtGuSKw6ujblAl9">armchair-explorer.com</a>.<br /> <br /> CREDITS<br /> This show was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry. Brian Thacker managed pre-production. Jenny Allison was the in-field producer and wrote the episode. Jason Paton did the recording, and Charles Tyrie did the mixing and sound design. Aaron Millar hosted and served as executive producer. <div> </div> </div>

June 7, 2024

Cowboys, Stuntmen, and Saloons on Wheels: 100 Years of Movie Magic in Utah

<p>Utah landed on the silver screen in 1923 with "The Covered Wagon," and it's been the coveted location for many of Hollywood's most iconic projects ever since. From Kevin Costner to Kevin Bacon, John Wayne to Frank Sinatra, some of the industry's biggest names have spent time telling their stories against the backdrop of this state.</p> <div> </div> <div>Today, we're going to hear the personal stories from people who've made movie magic happen on set, as well as commentary from a film historian and expert who reflects on why the Western is such an enduring genre -- and why Utah has inspired so many storytellers.<br /> <div><br /> <div>Whether you're a movie buff or you've never watched a western before, you'll be fascinated by all the insider stories about how movies are really made -- and where the industry is headed.</div> <div> </div> <div>Thank you to everyone who featured in this episode: <div>-Dennis Judd and his family in Kanab<br /> -Norris Church with the Adventure Tour Company. You can book your own Stars and S'mores Tour at the Kanab Movie Fort online at <a href="http://www.adventure-tour-company.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.adventure-tour-company.com&source=gmail&ust=1717877415363000&usg=AOvVaw344EcSQKEJh5AaE_1TUxh9"> www.adventure-tour-company.com</a><wbr />.<br /> -Andrew Patrick Nelson, Film and Media Arts Department Chair at the University of Utah. Check out his podcast, How the West Was Cast, wherever you find podcasts, and find even more at <a href= "http://www.andrewpnelson.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.andrewpnelson.com&source=gmail&ust=1717877415363000&usg=AOvVaw39Vpb5F16J-EUNG10EY1T0"> www.andrewpnelson.com</a>.</div> <div><br /> <div>PLAN YOUR UTAH TRIP<br /> If you want to learn more about experiencing the sights and attractions featured in this episode, go to <a href= "http://www.visitutah.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.visitutah.com/&source=gmail&ust=1717877415363000&usg=AOvVaw2WQbLgw0yUqmFbe2zheeud">VisitUtah.com</a> or follow along on social media @VisitUtah. International listeners can also book this itinerary directly as a package, with lots of other bonus experiences too -- just visit <a href= "https://www.americansky.co.uk/utah-holidays/self-drive-experience-utah-life-elevated" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.americansky.co.uk/utah-holidays/self-drive-experience-utah-life-elevated&source=gmail&ust=1717877415363000&usg=AOvVaw0F6-XaYREBZ7vJGJ176YDv">AmericanSky.co.uk/Utah-<wbr />Holidays/Self-Drive-<wbr />Experience-Utah-Life-Elevated</a> <wbr />or learn more about all the incredible destinations around the state at <a href="http://www.visittheusa.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.visittheusa.com/&source=gmail&ust=1717877415363000&usg=AOvVaw1tdmPN1OuAhvpaVMZVnKle">VisitTheUSA.com</a> or on social media @VisitTheUSA.<br /> <br /> SOCIAL<br /> Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @armchairexplorerpodcast. Want travel tips and advice? Questions about this episode? Message me! Sign up for the monthly newsletter at <a href= "http://armchair-explorer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://armchair-explorer.com/&source=gmail&ust=1717877415363000&usg=AOvVaw0kfSnMzOtGuSKw6ujblAl9">armchair-explorer.com</a>.<br /> <br /> CREDITS<br /> This show was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry. Brian Thacker managed pre-production. Jenny Allison was the in-field producer and wrote the episode. Jason Paton did the recording, and Charles Tyrie did the mixing and sound design. Aaron Millar hosted and served as executive producer.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div>