Canyonlands National Park - Inside Canyonlands (U.S. National Park Service)

NPS Photo by Neal Herbert

Karen Henker explains the role of various structures in the lives of the ancestral Puebloans.

Join park rangers as they explore the many features of Canyonlands. These short videos provide an in-depth look at a range of topics - all of which you're likely to experience first-hand when you visit the park.

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Episode Description	Length (minutes)	Available Downloads
Episode Description	Length (minutes)	Video for Windows	Video for iPod/Mac	Video for AppleTV	Transcript
Ancestral Puebloans	4.3	19mb WMV File	21mb MP4 File	82mb M4V File	63k PDF File
The ancestral Puebloans were some of the first farmers in the American Southwest. Join ranger Karen Henker for a brief look at their lifestyle, as well as the art and architecture they left behind.
Biological Soil Crust	3	7mb WMV File	9mb MP4 File	56mb M4V File	57k PDF File
Biological Soil Crust is a living groundcover that forms the foundation of plant life in Canyonlands and the surrounding area. Join ranger Karen Henker and learn about this critical - and fragile - component of the high desert ecosystem.
Cowboys	4.3	10mb WMV File	16mb MP4 File	80mb M4V File	61k PDF File
Cowboys hold a special place in the history of the American West. Join ranger Karen Henker for a closer look at the challenges they faced here in Canyonlands.
Geology	3	10mb WMV File	12mb MP4 File	78mb M4V File	60k PDF File
The geologic history of Canyonlands spans hundreds of millions of years. Join ranger Karen Henker for a brief tour of this complex and exciting story.
Hunter-Gatherers	4.5	18mb WMV File	20mb MP4 File	77mb M4V File	61k PDF File
People have visited what is now Canyonlands National Park for over 10,000 years. Join ranger Karen Henker for a look at one of the earliest groups: hunter-gatherers.
Potholes	4.5	10mb WMV File	12mb MP4 File	77mb M4V File	59k PDF File
Throughout Canyonlands, naturally occurring sandstone basins called “potholes” form tiny ecosystems inhabited by a surprising collection of animals. Join ranger Karen Henker for an introduction to these animals and some their remarkable adaptations.
The Utah Juniper	3	11mb WMV File	13mb MP4 File	48mb M4V File	57k PDF File
One of the most common trees in the American southwest, the Utah Juniper is well suited to life in the desert. Join ranger Karen Henker for a quick summary of its unique adaptations.