It’s been a century since the breathtaking red rock canyons of western Colorado became the Colorado National Monument. The man who lobbied to get them protected is a real character. John Otto, an eccentric miner, was relentless in his quest. Historian Alan Kania wrote a biography of Otto, called "Trials and Trails." He speaks with Ryan Warner.
Listen to our story about the debate over making the monument a national park.
[Produced by Elise Thatcher]
[Photo: Alan Kania]
