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Arizona Highways Podcast

Arizona Highways Podcast Network
Grand Canyon
Arizona Highways Magazine
Arizona Trail
Arizona Wilderness
Wildlife Photography
Wildfires
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Photography
Arizona Highways
Arizona
Arizona Highways Photo Contest
Colorado Plateau
North Rim
North Rim Of the Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon Lodge
Jonathan Buford
Public Lands
Grand Canyon National Park
Hawkwatch International
Raptors

Join Steve Goldstein and Arizona Highways Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Robert Stieve as they interview experts about exploring Arizona's natural beauty, and give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the beloved publication Arizona Highways Magazine.

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In Episode 30 of the Arizona Highways podcast, host Steve Goldstein and Arizona Highways editor Robert Stieve go behind the scenes of a cover shoot with Adriana Zehbrauskas, a photojournalist who makes her debut in the April 2026 issue.

In Episode 29 of the Arizona Highways podcast, host Steve Goldstein and Arizona Highways editor Robert Stieve talk with Joan Meiners, a climate reporter for The Arizona Republic who recently completed the Arizona Trail. All 800 miles. In one shot. On... more

In Episode 28 of the Arizona Highways podcast, host Steve Goldstein and Arizona Highways editor Robert Stieve talk with Gil and Troy Gillenwater, two brothers from Phoenix who set out, in 1982, to hike the length of the state. Like Lewis and Clark, t... more

In Episode 27 of the Arizona Highways podcast, host Steve Goldstein and Arizona Highways editor Robert Stieve talk with Remy Kelbel, who’s enjoying her dream job as a wrangler in one of the most beautiful — and most dangerous — places to ride. “I cou... more

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Recent Guests

Adriana Zehbrauskas
Award-winning photographer with international experience
Photographer featured in Arizona Highways Magazine
Episode: BEHIND THE SCENES OF A COVER SHOOT
Joan Meiners
Climate reporter for Arizona Republic, journalist with PhD in ecology
Arizona Republic
Episode: RIDING SOLO ON THE ARIZONA TRAIL
Gil Gillenwater
Trailblazer and Arizona Trail through-hiker, photographer
Arizona Highways Magazine feature subject/documentary subject
Episode: PATH OF MOST RESISTANCE
Troy Gillenwater
Trailblazer and Arizona Trail through-hiker, photographer
Arizona Highways Magazine feature subject/documentary subject
Episode: PATH OF MOST RESISTANCE
Remy Kelbel
Wrangler on Grand Canyon mules
Grand Canyon National Park wrangler program
Episode: LIFE AS A WRANGLER IN THE GRAND CANYON
Jayne Mitchell
Daughter of Tim Mitchell, representative of Tim Mitchell Christmas Trees
Tim Mitchell Christmas Trees
Episode: REMEMBERING TIM MITCHELL’S CHRISTMAS TREES
Ann Lane Hedlund
Author of Mac Schweitzer, A Southwest Maverick and Her Art
University of Arizona Press
Episode: THE RESURRECTION OF A MIDCENTURY ARTIST
Jonathan Buford
Photographer, writer, and founder of Wilderness Brewing Company
Wilderness Brewing Company
Episode: THE WOOLLY MAN OF THE WILDERNESS
Wayne Ranney
Geologist and contributor to Arizona Highways
Episode: WHAT EXACTLY IS THE COLORADO PLATEAU?

Hosts

Steve Goldstein
Host of the Arizona Highways Podcast (with long-standing involvement in Arizona Highways Magazine)
Robert Stieve
Editor-in-Chief of Arizona Highways Magazine; frequent co-host and interviewer

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Not just art.

    I hope the new format continues to cover more of what we enjoy in Arizona.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Poll de atomiko
    United States2 years ago
  • So cool!!!

    This is so exciting! I can’t wait to hear more. Arizona Highways is iconic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sarah.heeter
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful, region-focused storytelling and reverence for public lands.
Guests often bring expertise from photography and science, enriching Arizona-focused conversations.
The show feels like a well-curated look at people, places, and preservation in the Southwest.

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THE RESURRECTION OF A MIDCENTURY ARTIST
Q: What drew you to write about Mac Schweitzer and to explore her life so deeply?
Hedlund explains that Schweitzer's vitality and the breadth of her subjects—from wildlife to landscapes to indigenous life—made her a compelling subject, and that archival finds and family connections helped illuminate the larger story beyond biographical facts.
PATH OF MOST RESISTANCE
Q: One question we had was about the planning—what were some of the things you were planning two years out, and how did you prepare physically?
They planned meticulously for water, terrain, and route, and emphasized mental preparation as equally critical, noting that physical training was important but the mental discipline carried them through when maps and plans ran into real-world obstacles.
REMEMBERING TIM MITCHELL’S CHRISTMAS TREES
Q: What was it like when the Tim Mitchell lots closed down?
The discussion reflects on the emotional impact on employees and families who had relied on the business, underscoring the end of an era and the shift to new memories with the Whitfield family as a continuity point.
REMEMBERING TIM MITCHELL’S CHRISTMAS TREES
Q: How did Tim Mitchell Christmas Trees begin and expand across the Valley?
Jayne explains the early downtown Phoenix start, the move to different lots, and the evolution into a wide network, highlighting family involvement from multiple generations and the community connections that formed.
REMEMBERING TIM MITCHELL’S CHRISTMAS TREES
Q: What is one of your earliest and fondest memories related to Christmas trees?
The host prompts a memory, and Jayne shares childhood moments around the family tree lots, including the anticipation of picking out a tree, the communal atmosphere, and how the business connected families through generations.

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The show centers on exploring Arizona's natural beauty, landscape history, and the people who shape and study the region. Conversations cover wildfires' impact, geology of the Colorado Plateau, pioneering women in science, and deep personal connections to iconic places like the Grand Canyon, often blending nature, culture, and photography. A recurring strength is inviting diverse voices—from photographers and scientists to artists and park staff—creating a intimate, memory-rich portrait of the state's outdoors and public lands. It probably appeals to listeners who love Arizona, outdoor exploration, and thoughtful storytelling about place, preservation, and heritage.

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Recent guests on Arizona Highways Podcast include:

1. Adriana Zehbrauskas
2. Joan Meiners
3. Gil Gillenwater
4. Troy Gillenwater
5. Remy Kelbel
6. Jayne Mitchell
7. Ann Lane Hedlund
8. Jonathan Buford

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