Arizona Trails and Tales with Rich Fuhrmann
Exploring Arizona parks and trails while understanding the history, folklore, creatures and human interest from deep desert trails to the simplicity of Urban Parks.
Episodes

Aug 17, 2025
Aug 17, 2025
22 min
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 keys to staying alive and smart in the desert by Charles Lehman.

Aug 15, 2025
Aug 15, 2025
19 min
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 coworkers who can take the extreme edible heat! Song not played but: Arizona Trails and tales theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
26 min
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 Arizona tale of Pluto the "Dwarf" planet. The New River Trail in Peoria is also reviewed.

Aug 6, 2025
Aug 6, 2025
22 min
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 write up about the Maricopa Trail. The podcast ends with a tribute to Dale Shewalter who envisioned the Arizona Trail (AZT).

Aug 3, 2025
Aug 3, 2025
21 min
In episode 25 recorded ( at Surprise Park on the phone) of Arizona Trails and Tales Rich discussed completing the Blazing Summer 65 mile adventure challenge. This episode also looks to the learning and practices of the past to help us stay cool while enjoying the outdoors in the Sonoran Desert.

Jul 27, 2025
Jul 27, 2025
25 min
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 bit about birding when down of the river. This episode concludes with a brief story about Lee's Ferry a historic crossing area. Arizona Trails and Tales theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

Jul 22, 2025
Jul 22, 2025
21 min
In episode 23 of my podcast Arizona Trails and Tales I use a different format to share what to consider when selecting the best trail for you right now. I also discuss some ways to stay motivated. In the Tales portion we review a figure from our history who was highly motivated and see how things turned out for them

Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
22 min
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 week, also learn a bit about scorpions in Arizona.

Jul 13, 2025
Jul 13, 2025
35 min
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. This episode reviews the impact of the Monarch Fire on the Hassayampa River Preserve, Lyke's Lookout Trail and getting out on the trails despite the potential fear of snakes in Arizona.
https://snakeweek.org/
https://azstateparks.com/arizona-snakes
Theme song composed and performed by Mike Myers.

Jul 8, 2025
Jul 8, 2025
22 min
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 and the importance of leaving No Trace. Also included in this episode is the significance of handling a blister in the field and the legend of the Red Ghost.
Theme song recorded and composed by Mike Myers.






