Episode
123: A Strand in the Web. Torngat Mountains National Park.
1:22:33
Published: Mon Jan 16 2023
Description
“Whatever happens to the beasts also happens to man. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the children of the earth.” Those words spoken by Chief Seattle centuries ago merely echoed what his people knew for a time immemorable, and what modern science is now proving – we are not separate from the environment, we are of it. Our actions, or inactions, have long lasting ripple effects on everything around us, and while we may not see the results in our lifetimes, they are becoming apparent in places like the Arctic, where the consequences of our actions are rearing their heads in a fight for survival. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Thrive Market: Use our link to get 30% off your first order, plus a free $60 gift. Reel: Use our link and code NPAD to get 30% off your first order plus free shipping. Sources: Backpacker, Outside Online, Sierra Club, Sierra Club (2), Parks Canada, Smithsonian, Yale Environment, Wikipedia, Vice, Climate News, PBS, Arctic WWF, Washington Monthly
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Episode123: A Strand in the Web. Torngat Mountains National Park.
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Episode123: A Strand in the Web. Torngat Mountains National Park.
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Episode123: A Strand in the Web. Torngat Mountains National Park.
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Episode123: A Strand in the Web. Torngat Mountains National Park.
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Episode123: A Strand in the Web. Torngat Mountains National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
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Episode123: A Strand in the Web. Torngat Mountains National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
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Episode123: A Strand in the Web. Torngat Mountains National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
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Episode123: A Strand in the Web. Torngat Mountains National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
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Episode123: A Strand in the Web. Torngat Mountains National Park.
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Episode123: A Strand in the Web. Torngat Mountains National Park.
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Episode123: A Strand in the Web. Torngat Mountains National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
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Episode123: A Strand in the Web. Torngat Mountains National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
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