Urban Wilderness Bonus: 3 More Years!
Ryan and Tip discuss the newly announced TSET grant, and what it means for future development at Turkey Mountain.continue reading →
Urban Wilderness: The Official Turkey Mountain Podcast
History, news, events, and info for Tulsa’s favorite greenspace, Turkey Mountain.
New Year, New Trails!
Ryan and Tip recap 2022 at Turkey Mountain, talk about the work happening now, and look at 2023 in the wilderness. Updates include a new parking lot, changes to the red trail, and, the new wonder at Turkey, a natural stone staircase.continue reading →
Urban Wilderness: Allot to Discuss- Who Owned Turkey Mountain?
Ryan talks with Dr. Russell Cobb about the deep past of Tulsa's Urban Wilderness, and how some nefarious actions changed the future of the green space.continue reading →
Urban Wilderness: Phases – July 2022 Trail Building Update
Ryan gives us an update on all of the trail building progress, and we get to know one of the trailbuilders making things happen this summer.continue reading →
Urban Wilderness: Dendrochronology – Dating Trees at Turkey
The study of tree rings can tell us a lot about the life of a tree, and therefore its habitat. Ryan joins a dendrochronologist at Turkey Mountain to find out how old some of the trees really are.continue reading →
Urban Wilderness: Deep Dive – Turkey Trail Update Part 2
This episode continues the discussion of what is happening at Turkey Mountain, including the future phases of the Master Plan. Ryan and Tip also discuss new trail building happening across the state, and some exciting news regarding connecting Turkey Mountain to other parks in the area.continue reading →
Urban Wilderness: Deep Dive – Turkey Trail Update Part 1
Find out what has been done and what is on the horizon with all the work happening at Turkey Mountain. Ryan and Tip discuss what's new, what's staying the same, and what to expect from Phases 1 and 2 of the Master Plan.continue reading →
Progress at Turkey with Progressive Trail Design
Ryan reports on-location with Progressive Trail Design to talk new trails, the process of creating new singletrack, and what's next at Turkey Mountain. He also discusses a new way to find out how to find out trail conditions before you reach the trailhead. We also welcome new supporters Switchback Training Systems and Team Myside Fitness!continue reading →
Urban Wilderness: Fire on the Mountain
Ryan talks with Dieter Rudolph, Forest Stewardship Coordinator with Oklahoma Forestry Services, about the upcoming prescribed burns at Turkey Mountain. Find out why they are important, and what to expect when they start.continue reading →
Talking Progress With Progressive Trail Design
With the big announcement of upcoming trail enhancements at Turkey Mountain, Tip talks with Joel McCourt of Progressive Trail Design about their plans for this year's phase 1 trail work.continue reading →