Moabs Living Soil Crust finleyholiday 2022-10-14 | Visitors are surprised to learn Moab's soil is literally alive. Moab is surrounded by some of the world's most beautiful desert landscape – and Biological Soil Crust – or Biocrust – is the glue that holds it all together.Kristina Young, Science Moab Ecologist and Sasha Reed, USGS Research Scientist talk about what soil crust actually is and its role in keeping Moab beautiful.The first in a series of new science and nature videos on Moab’s fragile desert landscape from Discover Moab. Amazing macro video lets you see soil crust in a way you've never seen.For more information, visit discovermoab.comProduced for the Moab Area Travel Council by Finley Holiday Productions.finleyholidayproductions.com/portfolio9/21/22DM-958
Highlights from One Moab Ephemeral Pool finleyholiday 2022-09-08 | We are filming a new Moab Ephemeral Pool video for the Moab Area Travel Council to reveal the amazing science and nature of the Moab desert. I had the privilege of spending the day exploring and macro filming water potholes with USGS wildlife research biologist Tim Graham. Here's some quick highlights from one pool.
Lake Powell by Air ~ 2 minute finleyholiday 2022-07-29 | An air tour is the best way to get a true perspective on the scale of the landscape around Lake Powell and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.To take a scenic flight over Lake Powell, visit westwindairservice.com/page-lake-powell-toursThis video is a bonus feature on Finley-Holiday Films Blu-ray and DVD on Lake Powell and Glen Canyon. Lake Powell Resort is the premeire destination at Lake Powell. For more information, visit lakepowell.comFinley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comDM-671DVM-85
Passport to Your National Parks finleyholiday 2022-07-05 | The Passport To Your National Parks® program was launched by Eastern National in 1986, as a means to promote visitation and appreciation of America's national parks and has become a commemorative phenomenon at all national park visitor centers.Visit your National Parks and get your Passport stamped today! To learn more, visit shop.americasnationalparks.org/storeFinley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comDM-377.15/17/22
Off-Road Tips for Your Moab Adventure finleyholiday 2022-04-16 | OHV recreation has grown tremendously on the public lands surrounding Moab. Off-road backcountry guide John Marshall offers tips on what you can do to lessen your impact on our motorized trails in the greater Moab area. From motorcycles to Jeeps, rock-crawlers and side by sides – help us keep our motorized trails open and sustainable.For more information, visit discovermoab.comProduced for Moab Area Travel Council by Finley Holiday Productionsfinleyholidayproductions.comDM-953v9, 4/6/22
Secrets of a Mojave Desert Spring – Amphipods and Springsnails finleyholiday 2022-04-07 | Bureau of Land Management wildlife biologist Corey Lange explores rare and unique creatures that make their home in Red Spring at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.Amphipods, springsnails and nematodes are just some of the macro life that abide here, including species that have yet to be scientifically named or described.Produced by Finley Holiday Productions.finleyholidayproductions.com4/6/22DM-964
Seed Shrimp Mating Frenzy at Red Rock Canyon - macro footage finleyholiday 2022-04-01 | A late February snow put some moisture in this ephemeral pool at Red Rock Canyon and 5 days later it was teeming with these tiny ostracods – AKA seed shrimp. With a life cycle of just days until the pool dried up, they looked like they were in a hurry to reproduce.
5 Tips for an Awesome Moab Adventure - 2022 Update finleyholiday 2022-02-24 | People flock to Moab's public lands because they're beautiful – hikers, mountain bikers, jeepers, side by sides and motorcycles all share this beautiful landscape. With such diverse groups, here's good advice on how to have an awesome adventure. Be prepared and keep the land beautiful for when you come back next time!Moab is a small town surrounded by public lands –Arches National ParkCanyonlands National ParkDead Horse Point State ParkColorado Riverand over 2-million acres of public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management.For more information on Moab and the surrounding area, visit discovermoab.comAlso visit:grandcountyutah.net/287/Sand-Flats-Recreation-Areablm.gov/office/moab-field-officeFinley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comProduced for Grand County by Finley Holiday Productionsfinleyholidayproductions.com2/17/22DM-777.2
An Acadia Minute ~ in 4K finleyholiday 2022-02-18 | Acadia National Park in 1 minuteExperience Acadia National Park! Visitor favorites include Jordan Pond, Cadillac Mountain, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Bar Harbor and Thunder Hole. A park rich in seasons!For more information, visit:nps.gov/acad/index.htm jordanpondhouse.comJordan Pond House is open late Spring through October. Operated by ExplorUS.goexplorus.comFilmed in 4K Ultra HD resolution by Chad Butler for Finley Holiday Productions.Finley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comDM-792
Acadia National Park in Autumn finleyholiday 2022-02-18 | Late October in Acadia National Park. Moody skies, rolling waves and autumn fading to winter bring on a reflective mood for the overlooks and hiking trails of Acadia.Acadia is a park for all seasons!For more information visit:nps.gov/acad/index.htmjordanpondhouse.comVideography by Chad Michael Butler for Finley Holiday ProductionsFinley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.com DM-788
Fairy Shrimp in Canyonlands Ephemeral Pool ~ Macro Footage Highlights finleyholiday 2021-12-27 | Macro footage of Fairy Shrimp in an ephemeral pool in Canyonlands National Park. After an autumn rain, these fairy shrimp hatched within 24-48 hours and their entire lifecycle can be as short as a week or two. This species' eggs somehow survive months or even decades on bare rock through scorching summer temperatures and freezing winter ice and snow.Fairy ShrimpSeed ShrimpFreshwater snailDM-954
Chasing Ephemeral Waterfalls in Moab finleyholiday 2021-12-07 | Chasing waterfalls in Moab! A brief rainstorm turned the river corridor along SR128 into a red rock vision of a photographer's paradise. Within minutes of the shower there were ephemeral waterfalls dancing off the cliffs! Just two hours later, all the falls were gone.Produced by Finley Holiday Productionsfinleyholidayproductions.comDM-955
Vernal Pool in the Desert ~ Red Rock Canyon finleyholiday 2021-11-18 | Its mid-November in the Mojave Desert, and this is the last vernal pool still containing water in the Red Springs area of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Water seeps in from a nearby spring and supports an amazing variety of aquatic life, including Seed Shrimp, Springsnail and even Mayfly nymphs.Finley Holiday Productionsfinleyholidayproductions.comDM-956
Ortega National Parks Legacy finleyholiday 2021-10-11 | Ortega National Parks – we are a family-run company with 7 generations of hospitality and customer service experience. Here's our story.Sharing unique cultural treasures for over 100 years!Visit us at ortegaparks.com.We are proud to represent many diverse state and national parks. We hope you come and visit us at one of our many locations.Acadia National ParkCarlsbad Caverns National ParkWhite Sands National MonumentDeath Valley National ParkMuir Woods National MonumentHawai’i Volcanoes National ParkBreezy Point Surf ClubSilver Gull Beach ClubGolden Gate ParkColossal Cave Mountain ParkPetrified Forest National ParkProduced for Ortega National Parks by Finley Holiday Productions.finleyholidayproductions.comDM-779.1
California Sea Lions hunting Salmon finleyholiday 2021-10-10 | Ever wonder why they are called “sea lions.” In Northern California, we followed a river to where it met the ocean and witnessed a powerful wildlife event. Every October, the salmon make a dash upriver to spawn, and the California sea lions are lying in wait. The biggest bulls are near 8-foot long and 1,000 pounds – beasts! – and they chase down lightning-fast 2-foot long salmon and swallow them whole. Recreate Responsibly. Be respectful of our wildlife and the ocean and rivers they call home.
Petroglyph Vandalism in Moab, Utah finleyholiday 2021-10-07 | Vandalism to Moab's rich archaeological sites is a growing problem. Today's native peoples and tribes feel a strong tie to these sacred ancestral sites. Petroglyphs and rock art tell stories, reveal origins and are history of those who were here before us. Birthing Rock is a particularly beautiful site that was badly vandalized earlier this year and just one example of an ongoing problem on our public lands.Moab's archeological sites include Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point State Park and literally millions of acres of Bureau of Land Management sites.For more information, visit discovermoab.comProduced for Moab Area Travel Council by Finley Holiday Productionsfinleyholidayproductions.com9/13/21 v4DM-946
Macro Life in an Ephemeral Pool at Red Rock Canyon ~ Clam Shrimp, Fairy Shrimp, Triops finleyholiday 2021-08-19 | Check out some raw footage of amazing underwater life in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area's ephemeral pools. All this hatched on bare, scorched rock after the July 26 thunderstorm, and had only two weeks to grow up, breed, lay their eggs and die. These creatures are appearing posthumously, as most are already in bug Valhalla (see end of video.) Filmed with a Laowa 24mm macro lens and Sony a6600.Corrections: the dragonfly nymph is actually a diving beetle nymph, and the "worms" are fly larvae.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial ~ Ranger Shelton Johnson finleyholiday 2021-07-01 | The presidents carved into Mount Rushmore are a representation of American ideals. In this excerpt from Finley-Holiday’s "Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse & the Black Hills" Blu-ray, National Park Ranger Shelton Johnson talks about the conflict that is part of Mount Rushmore’s DNA.DM-520.2 sm
Wild Burros at Red Rock Canyon ~ Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Program finleyholiday 2021-05-13 | Wild Horse and Burro specialist Tabby talks about the origins of wild burros in Southern Nevada and the outreach of Jackson the Burro at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area near Las Vegas. The Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Program aims to reduce the stress on the desert landscape from overpopulation of the non-native burros.For more information, visit redrockcanyonlv.orgSouthern Nevada Conservancy in partnership with the Bureau of Land ManagementProduced by Finley Holiday Productionsfinleyholidayproductions.com4/21/21DM-930
Moab Night Skies ~ A Gift from the Heavens finleyholiday 2021-04-23 | Moab is know for its dark and starry night sky. National Park rangers from Arches and Canyonlands and other community members talk about the importance of night skies and why they are worth preserving for everyone in and around Moab. Filmed in Arches, Canyonlands, Dead Horse Point and other sites around Moab, this video delves into what keeps our starry skies dark.The Moab Area Travel Council is committed to protecting and preserving our incredible landscapes for the enjoyment of all. Learn more about the dark skies surrounding Moab: http://discovermoab.com/moab-night-skiesFinley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comFinley Holiday ProductionsDM-846.1
Secret History of Cardiac Canyon ~ Page Arizona finleyholiday 2021-04-16 | During a filming visit to Cardiac Canyon near Page Arizona, we interviewed Navajo historian Paul Begay, and he revealed to us a moving and powerful story about the secret history of Cardiac Canyon, it's connection to the Long Walk, and it's importance to the Diné, the Navajo People.Taking place during the American Civil War, the Navajo were forcibly removed from their ancestral homelands to Fort Sumner in the New Mexico Territory – a reservation called Bosque Redondo. Here, from 1864 to 1868, nearly 9,000 Navajo and Apache were held against their will in sub-human conditions. Over 2,500 perished from starvation and disease. In 1868, the U.S. government authorized General Sherman to negotiate a treaty with the Navajo and on June 1, the Navajo Treaty of 1868 was signed and the Navajo were allowed to return to their homeland. The treaty effectively established the Navajo Nation as a sovereign nation under Federal Law.To learn more about this tragic chapter of American history, visit the Bosque Redondo Memorial online at www.bosqueredondomemorial.com.For more about Cardiac Canyon tours, visit www.antelopecanyon-x.com.Finley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comDM-866
National Park Ranger Hiking Tips finleyholiday 2021-04-10 | Canyonlands National Park rangers Brian and Jason talk about tips to have fun and stay safe hiking in the greater Moab area.The Moab Area Travel Council is committed to protecting and preserving our incredible landscapes for the enjoyment of all. For more information on visiting Moab, visit discovermoab.comProduced for the Moab Area Travel Council by Finley Holiday Productions.finleyholidayproductions.comDM-909
Red Rock Canyon Microhabitat finleyholiday 2021-04-05 | Biologically diverse microhabitats such as this Joshua Tree and Mojave Yucca forests exist throughout Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. Red Rock Canyon is an example of the incredible diversity that is set aside in the Mojave Desert.For more information visit redrockcanyonlv.org Filmed with Phantom 4 Pro V2.finleyholidayproductions.com
Red Rock Canyon Ephemeral Waterfalls finleyholiday 2021-03-12 | As Spring approaches, showers bring ephemeral waterfalls to the Calico Hills at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The rain had just stopped 15 minutes earlier, and this series of small waterfalls flowed for an hour. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Nevada.For more information on Red Rock Canyon, visit redrockcanyonlv.orgFinley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.com
Public Lands Alliance Convention & Trade Show ~ Washington DC finleyholiday 2021-03-05 | What is the Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show? Here is a short video filmed during the Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show in Washington, DC. It was an awesome meeting of the minds on all things public lands and national parks with public lands managers like the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Managment, state parks and others.The conference features expert speakers on current issues in public lands. The trade show brings together buyers of the non-profit public lands organizations with vendors who specialize in the national parks and public lands industry.We look forward to the return of normalcy in our business and professional lives where we can once again enjoy camaraderie and even the competition of ideas – to personally shake hands with our peers and associates and see the smile on their face!To Learn more about the Public Lands Alliance, visit www.publiclandsalliance.orgor watch this short video on their mission:youtu.be/jZ1rY8UNQwUPLA Conference4/15/20 Finley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.com DM-874
Grand Circle 1-minute Highlight finleyholiday 2021-01-28 | A 1-minute video highlight of some of best destinations in the Southwest’s Grand Circle. The Grand Circle is an incredible 1,400 mile loop road trip through eight national parks and encompassing parts of Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.For more information on the Southwest's Grand Circles visit grandcircle.orgProduced as a Grand Circle Web Banner for Grand Circle Association website.Finley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comDM-876.1
Moab Sustainability – Green Energy, Episode 6 of 6 finleyholiday 2020-12-03 | Moab Sustainability Series – Green Energy, Part 6 of 6Episode 6 explores the growing movement of green energy in Moab. Local business owners, city leaders and the county have all worked together to make Moab a leader in green energy adaptation. Moab is a town of 5,000, but gets millions of visitors to its surrounding national parks and public lands, so sustainability is a more important issue here than you might imagine. Despite its relatively small population, the town of Moab is definitely doing their part. Check out the new sustainability video series we completed for the Moab Area Travel Council. Part 4 of 6.Discover Moabdiscovermoab.comFinley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comfinleyholiday.comDM-865
Moab Sustainability – Recycling, Episode 5 of 6 finleyholiday 2020-12-03 | Moab Sustainability Series – Recycling, Part 5 of 6Episode 5 looks at recycling efforts in Moab. From the radio station to local restaurants, the community of Moab is doing its part for sustainability.Moab is a town of 5,000, but gets millions of visitors to its surrounding national parks and public lands, so sustainability is a more important issue here than you might imagine. Despite its relatively small population, the town of Moab is definitely doing their part. Check out the new sustainability video series we completed for the Moab Area Travel Council. Part 5 of 6.Discover Moabdiscovermoab.comFinley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comfinleyholiday.comDM-859
Moab Sustainability – Agriculture, Episode 4 of 6 finleyholiday 2020-12-02 | Moab Sustainability Series – Agriculture, Part 4 of 6Episode 4 looks at local food sourcing and agriculture in Moab. From the high school to local restaurants, the community of Moab is doing its part for sustainability.Moab is a town of 5,000, but gets millions of visitors to its surrounding national parks and public lands, so sustainability is a more important issue here than you might imagine. Despite its relatively small population, the town of Moab is definitely doing their part. Check out the new sustainability video series we completed for the Moab Area Travel Council. Part 4 of 6.Discover Moabdiscovermoab.comFinley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comfinleyholiday.comDM-858
Moab Sustainability – Sustainable Tourism, Episode 3 of 6 finleyholiday 2020-12-02 | Moab Sustainability Series – Sustainable Tourism, Part 3 of 6Episode 2 looks at what the town of Moab is doing for sustainability - from the local baker to City Hall, it is a collective effort. Green energy, solar panels, food sources, housing and waste treatment are just a few of the areas.Moab is a town of 5,000, but gets millions of visitors to its surrounding national parks and public lands, so sustainability is a more important issue here than you might imagine. Despite its relatively small population, the town of Moab is definitely doing their part. Check out the new sustainability video series we completed for the Moab Area Travel Council. Part 3 of 6.Discover Moabdiscovermoab.comFinley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comfinleyholiday.comDM-857
Moab Sustainability – The Community, Episode 2 of 6 finleyholiday 2020-12-02 | Moab Sustainability Series – Part 2 of 6 – The CommunityEpisode 2 looks at what the town of Moab is doing for sustainability - from the local baker to City Hall, it is a collective effort. Green energy, solar panels, food sources, housing and waste treatment are just a few of the areas.Moab is a town of 5,000, but gets millions of visitors to its surrounding national parks and public lands, so sustainability is a more important issue here than you might imagine. Despite its relatively small population, the town of Moab is definitely doing their part. Check out the new sustainability video series we completed for the Moab Area Travel Council. Part 2 of 6.Discover Moabdiscovermoab.comFinley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comfinleyholiday.comDM 856
Moab Sustainability Series – The Land, Episode 1 of 6 finleyholiday 2020-12-02 | Moab Sustainability Series – The Land (Part 1 of 6)Moab is a town of 5,000, but gets millions of visitors to its surrounding national parks and public lands, so sustainability is a more important issue here than you might imagine. Despite its relatively small population, the town of Moab is definitely doing their part. Check out the new sustainability video series we completed for the Moab Area Travel Council. Part 1 of 6.Discover Moabdiscovermoab.comFinley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comfinleyholiday.comDM 855
The Story Behind the Scenery National Park Books finleyholiday 2020-12-01 | The Story Behind the Scenery is America's #1 selling national park book series. Featuring world-class photography and written by experts on the subjects, the Story Behind the Scenery series has over 60 current titles to choose from. Sold at national park bookstores and online at npbooksonline.comDM-902
Americas Western National Parks ~ Ranger Talk with Shelton Johnson finleyholiday 2020-11-28 | National Park ranger Shelton Johnson shares his impressions on what makes America's Western National Parks so special.This is an excerpt from our "America's Western National Parks" Blu-ray and DVD. Join National Park ranger Shelton Johnson in this one-hour exploration of 28 Western parks as he talks about what make these places so special – these same landscapes explored by John Muir and John Wesley Powell – the scenery, wolves, grizzly bears, condors, Native American heritage, nights skies and much more.Available on Blu-ray and DVD from Finley Holiday Films at tinyurl.com/yboh3dh8finleyholiday.comFinley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comV-131 DV-7 BR-8
Moab Accessible Raft Adventure finleyholiday 2020-10-16 | Rafting the Daily Section of the Colorado River in Moab is a rewarding adventure for people of all abilities. Join our group on a two-day raft trip hosted by the National Ability Center during high water in June. The National Ability Center helps people of all ability levels access Moab's world famous adventures! For more information on National Ability Center's adaptive sports and outdoor adventure programs, visit discovernac.orgThe Moab Area Travel Council is committed to making Moab a destination where life's big adventures are accessible to everyone. For more information on visiting Moab, visit discovermoab.comFinley Holiday Productionsfinleyholidayproductions.comDM-848, Moab Rafting Accessibility
Rafting Moab with Annie Knight - Accessibility finleyholiday 2020-10-08 | Annie Knight is a cancer survivor. Listen as she talks about what it means to her to be able to enjoy big outdoor adventures with a supportive team of people. Rafting the Daily Section of the Colorado River in Moab is a rewarding adventure for people of all abilities. The National Ability Center helps people of all ability levels access Moab's world famous adventures!For more information on National Ability Center's adaptive sports and outdoor adventure programs, visit discovernac.orgThe Moab Area Travel Council is committed to making Moab a destination where life's big adventures are accessible to everyone. For more information on visiting Moab, visit discovermoab.comFinley Holiday Productionsfinleyholidayproductions.comDM-917
Moab Ad #2 ~ 30 sec finleyholiday 2020-09-18 | Moab, Utah - the most breathtaking landscape on Earth is calling.From Arches and Canyonlands National Parks to Dead Horse Point State Park, from the Colorado River to outdoor adventures like hiking, jeeping and biking in the surrounding public lands, Moab is calling you. Produced for the Moab Area Travel Council.Moab Ad #2 ~ 30 second3/18/20Finley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comDM-863
Moab Ad #1 ~ 30 second finleyholiday 2020-09-18 | Moab, Utah - the most breathtaking landscape on Earth is calling.From Arches and Canyonlands National Parks to Dead Horse Point State Park, from the Colorado River to outdoor adventures like hiking, jeeping and biking in the surrounding public lands, Moab is calling you. Produced for the Moab Area Travel Council.Moab Ad #1 ~ 30 second3/18/20Finley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comDM-863
Bryce Canyon Summer among the Hoodoos - Music Video finleyholiday 2020-07-31 | Hiking among the hoodoos in Bryce Canyon is an experience like no other. This short music video captures the feel.Some of Bryce's best hoodoo-viewing hiking trails include Navajo Loop, Queen's Garden, Rim Trail, Under-the-Rim Trail and Fairyland Loop Trail.For more information on Bryce Canyon National Park, visitnps.gov/brcaRuby's Innrubysinn.comProduced by Finley Holiday Productionsnps.gov/brcaDM-901
National Park Blu-ray Series from Finley Holiday finleyholiday 2020-07-16 | Our national parks give us so much. They give us beautiful places to hike and explore, places of tranquility and peace and places to spend cherished memories with family and friends.Now you can take your favorite national parks home with you with the National Park Blu-ray Series from Finley Holiday Films. Each film is a state-of-the-art production that gives you a complete tour of the park, highlighting the features that make that park special. Use these films to plan your next vacation, adding insight to your visit and highlighting places you might have missed. Or take them home as a vacation memento to share with family and friends. To purchase National Park Series Blu-rays or DVDs visit us at finleyholiday.comFinley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comSeries includes these titles and more:YosemiteGrand CanyonYellowstoneGrand TetonGlacierArchesBryce, Zion & Grand Canyon's North RimAmerica's National ParksWestern National ParksNational Parks of New York / Statue of Liberty / Ellis IslandWe Fight to Be Free - George Washington StoryPromo TrailerDM 631.1
Historic Jamestown ~ 1st English Settlement in America finleyholiday 2020-06-25 | Historic Jamestown was the first permanent English Settlement in America and today is part of Colonial National Historical Park in Virginia. This is literally the site where America began. The archaeology dig at JamestownRediscovery continues to reveal artifacts from 1608 almost daily.This video is an excerpt from Finley Holiday's "America's National Parks" Blu-ray.Finley Holiday Productionsfinleyholidayproductions.comDM-535.1
Bryce, Zion & The North Rim of the Grand Canyon finleyholiday 2020-06-17 | Ready for an epic road trip? Enjoy the this classic in a series of "Armchair Traveler Premieres" from Finley Holiday Films.Bryce, Zion & The North Rim of the Grand Canyon takes you on a journey through the Grand Staircase, exploring three treasured national parks. Bryce, Zion and the Grand Canyon are located in the Southwest's Grand Circle. For more information, visit grandcircle.orgFinley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comV-16
Dead Horse Point State Park finleyholiday 2020-05-14 | Here is a 5-minute introduction to Dead Horse Point State Park in Moab, Utah. It is one of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth and has great trails for hiking and mountain biking of all levels.For more information, visit: stateparks.utah.gov/parks/dead-horseProduced for Utah State Parks and Moab Area Travel Council.Finley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comDM-870
Red Rock Canyon Wildflowers In Depth ~ 4K finleyholiday 2020-05-08 | Springtime in the desert is peak for wildflowers and cactus. Take a walk with ranger Cody as he talks about unique aspects of wildflowers and their importance in this fragile yet beautiful ecosystem. Filmed in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas. Watch in 4K for stunning detail!For more information on Red Rock Canyon, visit redrockcanyonlv.orgSpecies include Redbud, purple sage, cholla cactus, Joshua tree, mariposa lily, beavertail cactus, shooting star, apache plume, globe mallow and more.Finley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comDM 731
National Parks Accessibility ~ Washington DC finleyholiday 2020-04-28 | National parks belong to all Americans, and the National Park Service welcomes all Americans to experience their parks.Filmed on the National Mall in Washington, DC, National Park Ranger Mike Litterst talks about the importance of progress towards making America's National Parks more accessible to those with a variety of disabilities.Parks are not yet fully accessible. Barriers to National Park Service facilities and programs deny visitors with disabilities the opportunity to experience their parks, and our ability to share America’s stories with all visitors. While notable advancements are being made, much is needed to break down the barriers and embrace greater inclusivity. Parks, programs, and leaders across the service need more education, guidance, support, and resources to create more welcoming experiences for a broad spectrum of audiences."National parks that seek continued public relevance and success into the 21st century must expand access to parks. At a very fundamental level for parks, this means all people are entitled to the same rights and service.”To learn more:nps.gov/aboutus/upload/All_In_Accessibility_in_the_NPS_2015-2020_FINAL.pdfFinley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comDM-869
Secrets of the Moab Desert ~ Potholes, Tardigrades & Soil Crust finleyholiday 2020-04-22 | Happy Earth Day! Potholes and biological soil crust – is there anything more earthy? Watch in 4K Ultra HD as National Park Ranger Karen Garthwait talks about the amazing life-forms found in a pothole in Arches National Park; from tadpole shrimp to the seemingly indestructible tardigrades, as well as biological soil crust, and the importance of treading lightly in our public lands.The area surrounding the town of Moab in Southern Utah includes Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point, Fisher Towers, Sand Flats Recreation Area and many historic archeological and paleontological sites.This is an excerpt from the 4K theater film which (in normal times) plays daily at the Moab Information Center / Visitor Center in Southern Utah. Produced for Canyonlands Natural History Association and the Moab Travel Council.Finley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comDM-697.1 Moab Conservation Trailer
Americas Western National Parks finleyholiday 2020-04-20 | Happy National Park Week! “Western National Parks” is the fourth in our Armchair Traveler Series of our best blu-ray feature films. Available on blu-ray at finleyholiday.com.Join National Park ranger Shelton Johnson in this one-hour exploration of 28 Western National Parks as he shares his impressions on what make these places so special – the scenery, wolves, grizzly bears, condors, Native American heritage, nights skies and much more.Available on Blu-ray and DVD from Finley Holiday Films at tinyurl.com/yboh3dh8finleyholiday.comFinley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comV-131
Howard Hughes and the Spruce Goose ~ circa 1985 finleyholiday 2020-04-03 | From Finley Holiday’s film vault – circa 1985 – the World Premiere of our documentary on “Howard Hughes and the Spruce Goose,” produced when the Spruce Goose opened for public viewing in Long Beach, California in 1983. This film has only been seen by a lucky few who bought the VHS at the Spruce Goose gift shop in the 1980's.The story of the enormous Hughes’ H-4 Hercules is fascinating for it’s ambitious engineering and the larger-than-life personality of entrepreneur Howard Hughes. The 1940's-era press widely mocked Hughes for his outsized vision and derisively named his engineering marvel “the Spruce Goose.” Today the C-5 Galaxy serves the military role envisioned by Hughes 75 years ago.Finley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.com
Glen Canyon Footage Highlights finleyholiday 2020-03-31 | Highlight reel of quick trip to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, including Horseshoe Bend's new wheelchair accessible trail, Lake Powell, and a day hike to Birthday Arch.Finley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comDM-757
Hoover Dam Experience ~ Armchair Traveler Premiere finleyholiday 2020-03-30 | Can't travel? Enjoy the first in a series of "Armchair Traveler Premieres" from Finley Holiday Films.The story of Hoover Dam is a testament to our ability to persevere and thrive in troubled times – an American tale rooted in the bedrock of human ingenuity. "Hoover Dam Experience" was produced by Finley Holiday Films to tell the Dam's amazing story. Built during the Great Depression, Hoover Dam is an architectural wonder that was built to last."Experience Hoover Dam" is available on Blu-ray, DVD and Video Digital Download from Finley-Holiday Films at www.finleyholiday.com. Includes the 1936 newsreel footage transferred for the first time ever to HD from the original 16mm film print. From a helicopter tour and walking tour, to a raft ride down Black Canyon and a walk over the Colorado River Bridge, it's an "experience" like no other.Finley Holiday Productionshttp://finleyholidayproductions.comDV-151 BR-18 V-264
