Saturday, Jun 13, 2009

Dangerous Encounters with Mountain Lions

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In this final part of a three part series on dangerous wildlife encounters I relate my personal story about a unique encounter with a mountain lion and talk about mountain lion attacks in Southern California.

I also talk about my eerie connection with the attack victims and the unusual familiarity with the areas where the attacks occurred.

Also featured is some great information on what to do if confronted by a mountain lion and some great music from the Podsafe Music Network.

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Sunday, Jun 07, 2009

Dangerous Encounters part two Rattlesnakes

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In part two of Dangerous Wildlife Encounters I tell the story about an encounter with a very large snake while getting ready to go mountain biking with the kids. I also relate a real life snake bite encounter and read from an article written by the Loma Linda University Medical Center’s leading snakebite physician Dr. Sean Bush, famous for his appearance on T.V. Show Venom E.R.

Dr. Bush lets us know how to avoid being bitten and walks us through the series of steps that will happen after you’ve been bit. I mention gory snakebite photos from Justin Schwartz’s horrifying snakebite and feature links to some well photographed rattlesnakes and their look-a-likes in the Southern California Area from California Herps.Com.

To check out the links head over to my web page at www.anthonysaudiojournal.com

In memory of The Crodile Hunter’s Steve Irwin I included a link to a short video on You Tube where Steve handles a Mojave Rattlesnake, California’s most venomous snake.

Music featured in this episode is Watch Out from Matt Thorp and Survive from Polaradio. All from the Podsafe Music Network.

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Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Episode 38 Dangerous Wildlife Encounters Pt. 1 Killer Bee Attack

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In this first part of a three part series about dangerous wildlife encounters, I tell the story about a short day hike I did with my dogs while looking for a geocache. We accidently stirred up a bee hive hidden among the boulders below the trail. I relate the nervous few minutes that followed and our race back to the truck to escape the bee attack.

I also talk about the history of Africanized Bees and relate true stories of attacks in the southwest. I let you know what to do if you’re atacked and how to escape with help from Desert USA’s great website at www.desertusa.com. Check out the interesting video on You Tube Video about Killer Bees called Killer Bees, "Don't Provoke an Attack" by the BBC Wildlife.

Also check out and an interesting website about Bees, Wasps and other stinging insects called Coming Back Alive at www.comingbackalive.com. Music featured in this episode is from Get Three Coffins Ready and Tom Smith from the Podsafe Music Network.

Don't forget to check out my new website at www.anthonysaudiojournal.com

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Monday, Apr 13, 2009

Tahquitz Meadow Snowshoe Hike

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This episode of Anthony’s Audio Journal is about a snowshoe day hike up the Devil’s Slide Trail to Tahquitz Meadow of the San Bernardino National Forest.

Dick, Dane and I strap on our snowshoes and head up into a wintery wonderland after a large winter storm dumped over three feet of fresh powder on the trail.

We met some interesting folks along the way and Dane shot some great video footage and provided additional commentary describing the deep snow and our adventure along the way.

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Wednesday, Mar 18, 2009

Outdoor Survival and Nature Awareness

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In this unique episode of Anthony's Audio Journal I spend some time talking about being aware of your surroundings while on the trail and outdoor survival. I talk about the mental aspect of being lost in the wilderness and things you should and shouldn't do if you find yourself in a difficult situation.

I also discuss the ten essential pieces of gear you should always take with you and why. I touch on outdoor clothing and relate some real life situations.

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Tuesday, Feb 10, 2009

Icehouse Canyon Timber Mountain

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In this episode of Anthony's Audio Journal Dane,Katie and I take a winter day hike up the Icehouse Canyon Trail to the summit of Timber Mountain in the Angeles National Forest of Southern California.

We hiked up this splendid canyon in light snow cover and explore abandoned cabins and view an icy cold creek enroute to our lunch spot at Icehouse Saddle. From here We continue up to the summit of Timber Mountain, or is it?

Along the way I talked to an Italian hiker with three dogs and fire up my vintage Svea climber stove for some warm beverages.


I also shot a video along the way and uploaded it to Google Video. Check out the video after listening to the podcast to get a better view of the canyon and our surprise on top.

Video link http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8770621880879024916 or search for Icehouse Canyon Timber Mountain on google video

Photo Slide show Cut & Paste http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/anthonysaudiojournal/Icehouse Canyon/?albumview=slide show

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Thursday, Jan 29, 2009

Arroyo Tapiado Mud Caves Podcast

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This episode is part two of our trip into Anza Borrego State Park and our visit to the Arroyo Tapiado Mud Caves. Lindsey and I drove down the Vallecito Wash and headed through a walled mud wash canyon in search of the mud caves. Along the way we passed "Hollywood and Vine" on our way to the "Big Mud Cave". We explored the region and give you an idea about the fun and exciting things to do in Anza Borrego State Park.

Photo link cut & paste the whole thing

http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/anthonysaudiojournal/Arroyo Tapiado/?albumview=grid

You Tube Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkIitFDPDDs

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Monday, Dec 15, 2008

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

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In this special holiday episode of Anthony's Audio Journal I take a ride up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Dave and Troy go along with me on this summer hike from the top of the Palm Springs Tram's Mountain Station to the summit of Mt. San Jacinto at 10,804 feet.

I talk about the tram's early beginnings and how the tram came to be, from it's conception to it's modernization in 2000.

I feature some special holiday music from Lee Harris and the Country Sunshine and Pushstart Wagon's Christmas Tree Farm.

Here's a link to some photos
http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/anthonysaudiojournal/Palm Springs Tram/?albumview=slideshow

and a link to the exciting Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
www.pstramway.com

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Friday, Nov 21, 2008

Ghost Mountain and the Marshal South Home

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This episode of Anthony's Audio Journal is about a short trip to the top of Ghost Mountain to visit the historic Marshal South Homestead. My daughter Lindsey and I make the hike to the remains of the adobe and wood home. Here we examine the remains of the residence and try to imagine what it must have been like for the South family to live or survive in this desolated and isolated region of the dry Anza Borrego Desert.

Along the way I meet a hiking family and they share their thoughts about the hike and opinions about how the South family lived. I also tell them about the ghosts that haunt the region and eerie strange lights the are seen near Ghost Mountain.

I'm including a link to Desert USA's wonderfully informative web site where you can read all about the Marshal South home and the intimate details about their life. They also have links to ghost stories and a host of other exciting details about the Anza Borrego Desert State Park.

Desert USA link to stories about the South Home
http://www.desertusa.com/mag99/mar/papr/mtsouth.html

Diana Lindsey's fascinating story about the South's
http://www.desertusa.com/mag05/jan/south.html

Photos from the hike (Cut & Paste url)
http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/anthonysaudiojournal/Ghost Mountain/?albumview=slideshow

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Sunday, Nov 02, 2008

Mt. Baldy Day Hike

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In this episode of Anthony's Audio Journal Dane and I do a winter hike to the summit of Mt. Baldy and hike across the Devil's Backbone. Located high atop the San Gabriel Mountains of the Angeles National Forest near Los Angeles California Mt. Baldy is the county high point at an elevation of 10,064 feet.

Dane and I make this day hike during an unusually low snowfall year and take the Sierra Club Ski Hut Trail from the Manker Flats parking area to the summit. From here we taverse the crest of the San Gabriel Mountains using the narrow Devil's Backbone and hike to the Mt. Baldy Ski Resort.

During this episode I talk about the trail conditions and the many people I met along the way.
Here's some photos at this link

http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/anthonysaudiojournal/Mount Baldy Winter Day Hike/?albumview=grid

Link to the Sierra Club Ski Hut
http://angeles.sierraclub.org/lodges/sanantonioskihut.html

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