What Do We Owe The Places We Visit?

About this episode

Craig Nitromedic explores the archaeological significance of Walnut Canyon in Arizona.

Let us know what's on your mind? 700-plus steps down, a windy ledge under a limestone roof, and a cliffside “apartment” complex that once held a thriving community. I’m Craig Nitromedic, and I’m taking you along the Island Trail at Walnut Canyon outside Flagstaff for a fast, grounded tour of one of Arizona’s most memorable archaeological sites. As we walk, we look closely at how the rooms were built and expanded over time, why the limestone overhang matters, and what the layout suggests abou...

People in this episode

Host: Craig Nitromedic

Topics covered

• archaeology
• nature
• family growth
• historical sites
• cultural heritage

Keywords

• Walnut Canyon
• archaeological sites
• Arizona
• limestone
• family growth
• cultural heritage

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Walnut Canyon, Flagstaff, Arizona

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