Dec. 29, 2022: Saving Yellowstone; Nonalcoholic drinks for New Year’s

‹‹ Colorado Matters

By Andrea Dukakis

December 29, 2022

The lower falls of the Yellowstone. Author Megan Kate Nelson recounts the first scientific survey of the region in "Saving Yellowstone."

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Episode | 51:45

Dec. 29, 2022: Saving Yellowstone; Nonalcoholic drinks for New Year’s

Segment 1 | 23:05
The world’s first national park wasn’t a gift to everybody
Segment 2 | 20:55
No alcohol? No problem: Liven up your holidays with these nonalcoholic drinks

Before the world knew the wonders of Yellowstone, it seemed otherworldly when people tried to describe it. We'll talk about how Yellowstone, America's first national park, represents a contradiction in government policy after the Civil War. Then, heading into the New Year's weekend, we get a taste of the "spirit-free" or "mocktail" movement.