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Scott Thybony heads into the Painted Desert for a much-needed reality check. After spending time among the wind-carved cliffs and hoodoos, he renews his appreciation for the real world with all its strangeness and wild beauty.
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In a land where everything seems to sting, bite or prickle one creature stands out for its almost friendly demeanor. In his latest Canyon Commentary, author Scott Thybony reveals the secrets of the remarkable horned lizard, a reptile found throughout the West.
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Scott Thybony recently found himself caught up in the crowds at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and overheard a visitor say, “It’s a circus!” He recalls how some people over the years have done their best to turn the canyon into a spectacle.
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In the newest installment of his Canyon Commentary, author Scott Thybony recalls a visit to White Mountain Apache country where he heard a story about a boy and his dog and the mountain spirits.
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Author Scott Thybony has discovered that a long walk along the rim of the Grand Canyon has its own satisfactions.
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In the newest installment of Canyon Commentary, Scott Thybony recounts a trip he took to Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico with a team of scientists. Scott and the team braved a rock climb and bone-chilling cold to record a rare lunar phenomenon.
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Some gifts don’t come wrapped in a package and tied with a bow. Dawn in the high desert is one of those gifts. In his latest Canyon Commentary, writer Scott Thybony reminds us of the season we had entered and that sometimes those with the least, give the most.
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In his latest Canyon Commentary, writer Scott Thybony takes us on a trek to see the oldest living pine tree on record. He weaves his adventure together with the history of dendrochronology, a science deeply rooted in northern Arizona.
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If you were to ask KNAU commentator Scott Thybony what his favorite Grand Canyon rock layer was, he would likely say ‘Redwall Limestone’. He developed a deep appreciation for it years ago on a long trek with his brother. The rock presents stunning, vertical walls that run miles without a break. In his latest Canyon Commentary, Scott shares the story of coming to know this imposing geological formation.
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KNAU commentator Scott Thybony was hiking the historic Moqui Trail in 1976 when one of his companions told him a great story about a famous Beatles song. It involved transcendental meditation and getting fashion advice from John Lennon. Scott tells it best, so here he is with his latest Canyon Commentary.