Tumacori National Historic Park offers a free entrance on November 2nd every year to walk through a candlelit trail that goes through the church and cemetery. Visitors can also leave traditional offerings like photos, toys, and gifts on the park's altar from October 17th to November 2nd.
Climbers have reported seeing indigenous people climbing up the rocks and snakes slithering up the sides in a national park where personal prayer offerings are displayed along the trails. The park is still highly used and occupied by indigenous people, raising questions about how long they have been there and what wildlife they live alongside.
The podcast has changed its art with the help of a shelter where the host got her first dog from. The episode talks about an upcoming story featuring a national park that the host has not yet researched.
The hosts of the podcast discuss weird traditions and ask listeners to share their own. They also wonder about the prevalence of certain traditions around the world.
The use of psychedelics such as LSD and ayahuasca has been tied to the idea of stripping away one's ego to gain a greater sense of connectedness to the universe and spirituality. Under the right setting and guidance, it can lead to profound effects on one's worldview and sense of self.
Creating a land acknowledgement for organizations is becoming increasingly common, despite potential controversy, as a way to respect the rights of indigenous peoples and acknowledge their ongoing oppression.