Arizona Trails and Tales with Rich Fuhrmann

In episode 48 of Arizona Trails and tales, Rich highlights a recent trip to Estrella Mountains and participating in the walk/run at the Kiwanis Park in Tempe as part of the Michael J. Fox fundraiser for Parkinson's. Rich gives brief review of the Kiwanis Park and shares some of his experiences living in Tempe. This episode also includes some cautions and advice for those who are of age and are using legal intoxicants while hiking, camping and fishing. The episode closes with an excerpt from Marshall Trimble's In Old Arizona: Pullin Legs attached to Tenderfeet.
Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

In episode 47 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich shares his experience participating in the Gila River Indian Community's Winter Bird count at the Pee Posh wetlands. He also provides some reasons you should join a Christmas bird count and how easy it is to find and event and participate. Rich discusses overcoming the where to Pee dilemma when traveling in a mixed gender group. The tales portion shares the story of how the bluebird got their color.
Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers (Thank you as always Mike).

In episode 46 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich shares information about the popular Flatiron Trail in the Superstition Mountains and features a bit about "Flatiron Jim". We also bid a hopefully temporary farewell to Mike Aimee and the Arizona Birdcall podcast due to his recent surgery. Rich shares some of his recent West Valley birding over Thanksgiving break and the increase in  winter species. The episode closes with the Tale of the Lost Dutchman Mine in the Superstition Mountains.
Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

In episode 45 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich breaks down three reasons you should go birdwatching. Rich shares his experience and advice for beginning a birding group and what you may want to consider for a bird walk. He shares information about Arizona's hummingbirds highlighting features of regular visitors and some special hummingbirds to keep an eye out for. Rich also offers some advice on attracting hummingbirds to your home using specific plants and how to maintain your hummingbird feeder. The episode closes with an old Hopi tale on how Hummingbird saved the children.
Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

In episode 44 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich describes the hike on the Vietnam Memorial Trail located in Surprise Arizona. Also featured in this episode: Finding birds at Hassayampa, staying safe in the rain while hiking, hiking and outdoor activities with out of state Thanksgiving guests, a little desert philosophy and closing with the tale of The Ranch Hand's Secret Gold Mine.
Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers

In episode 43 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich discusses Paloma Park in Peoria and experiencing birdwatching and hiking as a snow bird. Included in this episode is a brief review of the Monarch Butterfly and the Queen Butterfly and how planting the Desert Milkweed helps these species thrive. The tales portion features a review of recreation in old time Arizona by Marshall Trimble. Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

In episode 42 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich discusses selecting the right gear to support cooler weather hiking, outdoors experiences and camping preparedness. This episode features a short segment on harvesting Indigenous seeds and helping to eliminate invasive species. The episode closes with some typical "Ghost" encounters while camping. Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

*Budgies can be heard in the background In episode 41 of Arizona Trails and Tales Rich discusses a recent bird walk at the White Tanks. Included in this episode are some thoughts about keeping wildlife safe during Halloween and the town of Two Guns Arizona. Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

In Episode 40 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich explores the variety of outdoor adventures he was able to participate in over the last week. Included in this episode is an observation of hiking along the Gila River, surprising growth after the rains at the White Tanks and a recap of the exceptional birding opportunities at the Thunderbird Conservation Park with the Sonoran Audubon Society. The tales portion closes with an appeal to plant native species in your yard to create a more thriving habitat. Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers. Thank you Dave Collins for the stickers to share with listeners.

In Episode 39 of Arizona Trails and Tales, Rich discusses some of the challenges and strategies to make the most out of camping and outdoors activities with children. The podcast reviews considerations for young children, suggested activities for 5-15 year old and families, recommendations for some family campsites, and other variables to contemplate when bringing children into nature. The episode closes with the Tale of the Mogollon Monster. Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.