History & Culture

Listen in as ranger Lori Rome discusses, “Día de la Familia: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.” Questions are asked by park ranger Patrick Gamman and answered by Lori in both English and Spanish.

Timucuan Preserve: The rich history of the Timucuan Preserve is discussed. Native Americans, Spanish, French, and African Americans all have contributed to the region’s cultural heritage. Wildlife present and types of activities available at the park are also mentioned.

Grand Canyon NP: Park ranger Nicole DeLuca discusses the Pioneer Cemetery at Grand Canyon National Park and some of its notable inhabitants.

Canyonlands National Park: People have visited what is now Canyonlands National Park for over 10,000 years. Over time, many different groups have left their mark on the region. Tune in to get an overview of the peoples who have visited and how to protect these cultural sites.

Yosemite National Park: Bienvenidos a Yosemite! A special welcome video for the Hispanic community living within a day's drive of Yosemite.

Gateway NRA: Park historian Steve Lace gives listeners a history lesson. Topics include the Dutch East India Company, Henry Hudson and his travels, Pierre Minuit, and much more.

Mississippi NRRA: The history of Latin culture in the area along with discussions on Mounds Regional Park and Raspberry Island are given as you walk from the Wabasha Bridge to Harriet Island Regional Park. Clothing tips for coping with weather conditions are discussed too.

Gateway NRA: This is the second part of a three part series on the New Amsterdam settlement. Pierre Minuit, Killian van Rensselaer, Wouter van Twiller, Willem Kieft, Peter Stiverson, and Adriaen van der Donck are discussed.

Gateway NRA: This is the third part of a three part series in which park historian Steve Lace discusses the New Amsterdam settlement.

Gateway NRA: Park historian Steve Lace discusses how radicals jeopardized New York's return to prosperity after the revolution.