Bio

Scott Thybony has been writing and recording commentaries for KNAU, Arizona Public Radio, for several years. He’s a former river guide and archeologist who’s written several books, including Official Guide to Hiking the Grand Canyon, Burntwater, and most recently, The Incredible Grand Canyon. His articles have appeared in National Geographic, Smithsonian, Outside, and several other publications. Scott Thybony’s interviewed everyone from astronauts to medicine men, and he’s lived with the Navajo in the American Southwest and the Inuit in the Canadian Arctic. He lives and writes in Flagstaff.

Scott Thybony's Commentaries
Scott Thybony’s KNAU commentaries give Arizonans an enhanced understanding of our unique region - the land, people, cultures, languages, and traditions – through vibrant storytelling, history, and thoughtful reflection.   Visit Scott's personal website. Listen Now to Scott's most recent commentary.

Archived Commentaries

We’ve archived several past commentaries here that celebrate the cultural diversity of Arizona’s Colorado Plateau.  "Hot Zone"  The southwest in the summertime can be scorching. Here, commentator Scott Thybony reflects on the sometimes deadly effects of desert heat. (7-17-2006).  "Stung, Bit, Chewed"  From red ants to scorpions to rattlesnakes, Arizona is notorious for its wildlife that bites and stings. But as commentator Scott Thybony explains, the chance of actually getting bit is quite low. (11-28-2006).  "Snow Days"  Flagstaff is one of the snowiest cities in America at least on paper. But with the drought of recent years, commentator Scott Thybony finds that first big snowfall of the season even more magical. (12-19-2007)  "Disappearing Acts"  The mild winter has meant an early start to the hiking season in northern Arizona. As commentator Scott Thybony says, that means more time for the unprepared to get lost...especially in the vast landscape of the Four Corners. (2-26-2006) "Getting the Shot"  There have been countless stunning photographs taken across northern Arizona. But the stories behind the shots are often just as fascinating. (3-22-2006)