Arizona Trails and Tales with Rich Fuhrmann
Arizona Trails and Tales will be exploring stories and experiences of outdoor spaces in Arizona including: trails, parks and other natural areas.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2025
The Quiet Responsibility
In episode 33 of Arizona Trails and Tales Rich features Margie's Cove Trail head and explores our roles as desert stewards. The documentary The American Southwest is discussed including a look at the…
Boot Prints and Birdsong
Episode 32 of Arizona Trails and Tales features the Tribly Wash and an interview with Vlad on Airsoft in the area and the dynamics of that play in the desert. This episode also features an interview …
Wings and Weather
In episode 31 of Arizona Trails and Tales Rich discusses the great birding opportunities at the Glendale Recharge Ponds. As the weather is changing the remainder of the episode explores key features …
Escape the extreme heat: Prescott, Arizona
In episode 30 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich features the beauty of Prescott, Arizona. This episode explores the storied history of the area and features a trail, poem, dispersed camping lessons a…
Birds and the Bees: Wisdom of Arizona
In episode 29, of Arizona Trails and Tales, host Rich Fuhrmann discusses the Greater Roadrunner and Sweat bees found while out in Arizona. Also featured are some wise words from Marshall Trimble and …
Making Chili and Chilling out in Arizona
Episode 28 of my podcast Arizona Trails and Tales is a casual episode where Rich discusses making that authentic Arizona chili and enjoying late Arizona summer. Celebrating some current and former co…
Bugs, Meteors and a "Dwarf" Planet?
Episode 27 of Arizona Trails and Tales features bugs found while out enjoying nature in Arizona and a comparative sting/pain index. This episode also features the Perseid Meteor shower and the Arizon…
How are trails made?
In this episode of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich explores the history of trails and how modern trail designs are decided on. This episode features a segment on how trails get their names and a brief…
Staying cool in the Sonoran Desert
Where the River Turns: Discovering Horseshoe Bend
In Episode 24 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich discusses the must visit of Horseshoe Bend near Page, Arizona. Rich describes the 1.5 mile scenic hike and shares his experience camping, fishing and a…
How do you select the trail that is right for you?
Montezuma's Revenge and the dreaded Scorpion
In episode 22 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich describes his fun historical experience at Montezuma's Castle and Montezuma's Well in Camp Verde and Rimrock Arizona. Celebrating the end of snake wee…
Snake week! Get out there and enjoy nature!
In episode 21 of Arizona Trails and Tales with Rich Fuhrmann, Rich explains why we should get over our irrational fear of snakes an enjoy the trails and potential interactions with other creatures. T…
Navigating and Mitigating the Base and Meridian Wildlife Area
In episode 20, of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich explores navigating the Base and Meridian Wildlife Viewing Area. This episode explained traveling to the riparian corridor, fishing, wildlife viewing …
Slate Trail (Not Lava!) and 10 Thou Shall for Beginning Hikers
In Episode 19 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich describes one of his favorite out and back hikes at the Cave Creek Regional Park named the Slate trail. Hear some of the interesting features and revie…
Joy of Birding out on the Trail
In episode 18 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich discusses the wonders of including birding as part of your overall outdoor experience. This podcast covers some essential gear, apps, readings and how …
Escape the heat: Williams, Arizona
In this 17th episode of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich discusses the little gem of a town named Williams, Arizona. Located in the heart of the Kaibab forest and only about an hour from Flagstaff and …
Ranking the top ten community parks near Surprise, Arizona
In Episode 16 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich rates his top 10 community parks based on a new rubric. Is your community park listed? Do you agree with the ratings? Message Rich at Arizonatrailsandt…
Hiking after 50 with an overactive bladder? Rich's White Tanks Restroom Loop...
Episode 15 of Arizona Trails and Tales focuses on the restroom loop created by Rich when visiting the White Tank Mountain Regional Park. 50+ and have an overactive bladder? This 7-9 mile hike, depend…
Tres Rios Wetlands: A Welcoming Adventure
In episode 14 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich describes the purpose and history of the man made Tres Rios Wetlands area. Learn about the variety of bird, animal and fishing opportunities during you…