Our Favorite Instagrams + Podcasts For Summer 2023
@jackbrauer
Colorado photographer Jack Brauer shares beautiful mountain photography from his homebase at the foot of the San Juan Mountains. Most of his impressive shots are taken in remote wilderness areas while backpacking.
@morganmandala
Artist and performance painter Morgan “Mandala” Manley hosts paintings, collaborations and an art shop on her colorful page. Based in Boulder, her work is inspired by naturalistic imagery with geometric and symbolic forms.
@pedaldurango
Pedal Durango wants to be a biking resource that shows all of what Durango and the Four Corners region has to offer. Check out their page to see rides and adventures, community events in the area and other biking resources to get your pedaling on this summer.
National Park After Dark
Hosts Cassie and Danielle bond over their love for the outdoors and what can go wrong there in this thrilling podcast. Each episode explores equally inspiring and tragic stories any morbid outdoor enthusiast will love.
Western Colorado Writers Podcast
Join Avery Brooks and Christie Matherne as they interview local, regional, national and international writers about their work and creative process. Sponsored in part by The Grand Junction Commissionon Arts & Culture, this is a great listen if you want to hear writers talk about writing.
Originally published in the Summer 2023 issue of Spoke+Blossom.
Western Water 101
Take a tour through the history of the West’s water systems and major rivers, while navigating the challenges of drought and water-scarcity facing the region. This six-episode series was published in 2021 and has a lasting message on creating legislative change for the environment.