People. Nature. Big Ideas.

Episode 25 - Finding Joy and Belonging on the Mountain

This month's episode flips the script. PNBI host Ronda Lee takes the hot seat as guest Gabaccia Moreno throws the tough questions. Ronda and Gabaccia met as strangers on a shuttle to Big Sky, Montana, where both were completing their PSIA/AASI [https://thesnowpros.org/] instruction certifications through Women of Winter, a program centering women of color in snow sports. Together, they unpack Ronda's decade in the mountains of Utah, the complicated joy of reclaiming spaces that haven’t always felt welcoming to them, the very real cost of access, and the particular power of age diversity on the slopes. Trust for Public Land Connecting everyone to the outdoors™ tpl.org [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpl.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029012924%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ub%2F%2BIIS3LcT74vGMjNj9GPKaTZe%2FKy4IIzXIYCV0xp0%3D&reserved=0]  | Instagram [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftrustforpublicland%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029169148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=SLlNq8%2FsOtFAga%2FqJvdta18sOGz5xa%2Bf2zuMeMs2QhM%3D&reserved=0] | Facebook [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheTrustforPublicLand%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029012924%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=yGaUCIM4iCgnbtFGpF1FTBVAqyCpGcxJlfNbEiHzMIQ%3D&reserved=0]    ... [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fuser%2FTrustforPublicLand&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029169148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=0j3JlIqsgoyFTxZmKeNT4inRLLs%2FHwAe1kC34BO%2FoGs%3D&reserved=0]

Episode 24 - Sweet Auburn’s Enduring Legacy

Brought to you from the first, Black-owned radio station in the country, WERD Studios, this month’s PNBI recording is a very special one.  Host Ronda Lee traveled to the Sweet Auburn neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia— birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—to celebrate the grand opening of the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge, where Dr. King, and many other Black leaders, catalyzed the early Civil Rights Movement. On the third floor, WERD Studios was the movement’s first communications base. In the newly refurbished space, Ronda sits down with an elite panel of guests instrumental in bringing the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge to life. They talk about the origin of the project, the role of the Masons, the history of the Sweet Auburn neighborhood and its future, and what’s next for this important Black historic site. Trust for Public Land Connecting everyone to the outdoors™ tpl.org [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpl.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029012924%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ub%2F%2BIIS3LcT74vGMjNj9GPKaTZe%2FKy4IIzXIYCV0xp0%3D&reserved=0]  | Instagram [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftrustforpublicland%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029169148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=SLlNq8%2FsOtFAga%2FqJvdta18sOGz5xa%2Bf2zuMeMs2QhM%3D&reserved=0] | Facebook [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheTrustforPublicLand%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029012924%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=yGaUCIM4iCgnbtFGpF1FTBVAqyCpGcxJlfNbEiHzMIQ%3D&reserved=0]    ... [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fuser%2FTrustforPublicLand&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029169148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=0j3JlIqsgoyFTxZmKeNT4inRLLs%2FHwAe1kC34BO%2FoGs%3D&reserved=0]

Episode 23 - Common Ground, Sacred Ground, and Unity for our Shared Public Lands

As the year draws to a close, People. Nature. Big Ideas. revisits three remarkable efforts—and one defining issue—that embody our mission at Trust for Public Land to connect everyone to the outdoors and reveal the deeper ties between land, community, and purpose.  Trust for Public Land Connecting everyone to the outdoors™ tpl.org [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpl.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029012924%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ub%2F%2BIIS3LcT74vGMjNj9GPKaTZe%2FKy4IIzXIYCV0xp0%3D&reserved=0]  | Instagram [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftrustforpublicland%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029169148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=SLlNq8%2FsOtFAga%2FqJvdta18sOGz5xa%2Bf2zuMeMs2QhM%3D&reserved=0] | Facebook [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheTrustforPublicLand%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029012924%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=yGaUCIM4iCgnbtFGpF1FTBVAqyCpGcxJlfNbEiHzMIQ%3D&reserved=0]    ... [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fuser%2FTrustforPublicLand&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029169148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=0j3JlIqsgoyFTxZmKeNT4inRLLs%2FHwAe1kC34BO%2FoGs%3D&reserved=0]

Episode 22 - Trail Ahead: The New Backbone of America’s Economy

We’re living in what some call the golden era of outdoor recreation. Participation is high and outdoor spaces are being recognized; not just as places to visit and play, but as critical infrastructure for our health, our economy, and our democracy. But this golden era is under threat. There are real efforts underway to sell off public lands, gut conservation funding, and roll back programs that center equity and climate resilience. If we care about the outdoors—who it belongs to, who it serves—this may be one of the most pivotal moments in our history. This episode is about that moment. We’ll explore how outdoor recreation is powering jobs, especially in rural communities, shaping identity, and why protecting public access to the outdoors is a national priority. Trust for Public Land Connecting everyone to the outdoors™ tpl.org [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpl.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029012924%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ub%2F%2BIIS3LcT74vGMjNj9GPKaTZe%2FKy4IIzXIYCV0xp0%3D&reserved=0]  | Instagram [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftrustforpublicland%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029169148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=SLlNq8%2FsOtFAga%2FqJvdta18sOGz5xa%2Bf2zuMeMs2QhM%3D&reserved=0] | Facebook [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheTrustforPublicLand%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029012924%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=yGaUCIM4iCgnbtFGpF1FTBVAqyCpGcxJlfNbEiHzMIQ%3D&reserved=0]    ... [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fuser%2FTrustforPublicLand&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029169148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=0j3JlIqsgoyFTxZmKeNT4inRLLs%2FHwAe1kC34BO%2FoGs%3D&reserved=0]

Episode 21 - Park Crush Confessions and ParkScore 2025!

Are you crushing hard on a neighborhood park? Maybe one with rolling hills and super tall trees that sway gently in the summer breeze? Or maybe you’ve got a second crush, too—another park with waterfalls and vistas that just won’t quit? Well, you're not alone!  On this month’s episode, Ronda takes to the Denver parks to discover the secret (and not-so-secret) “park crushes” local residents have on their favorite outdoor spaces. And then, Bianca Clarke—Associate Vice President of TPL’s 10-Minute Walk Program & Parks Initiative—shares some takeaways from ParkScore 2025. Trust for Public Land Connecting everyone to the outdoors™ tpl.org [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpl.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029012924%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ub%2F%2BIIS3LcT74vGMjNj9GPKaTZe%2FKy4IIzXIYCV0xp0%3D&reserved=0]  | Instagram [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftrustforpublicland%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029169148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=SLlNq8%2FsOtFAga%2FqJvdta18sOGz5xa%2Bf2zuMeMs2QhM%3D&reserved=0] | Facebook [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheTrustforPublicLand%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029012924%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=yGaUCIM4iCgnbtFGpF1FTBVAqyCpGcxJlfNbEiHzMIQ%3D&reserved=0]    ... [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fuser%2FTrustforPublicLand&data=04%7C01%7Cpeter.broadhead%40tpl.org%7C6b55995847cf4288cb2208d9dc4786a0%7Cc2651df7f6bb47bd872d236dc3c6d9e0%7C0%7C0%7C637783022029169148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=0j3JlIqsgoyFTxZmKeNT4inRLLs%2FHwAe1kC34BO%2FoGs%3D&reserved=0]