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From haunted inns in Santa Fe to an ancient Irish vampire legend, this week’s Dark Canyon Chronicles explores spirits, history, and the stories that won’t rest.

Stephen talks with Helen West of Cortez Tours about sunrise hikes, ghost tours, and uncovering the hidden stories of Cortez’s Wild West past.

In this episode, Stephen sits down with Laine Johnson, founder of Horsefly History Tours in Durango, Colorado. A former wildlife biologist and park ranger turned storyteller, Laine shares how she swapped tracking mountain lions for uncovering Durango’s untamed past. From ghost walks and Wild West tales to her spirited BOOze & Bites tours, Laine brings humor, heart, and a true sense of place to her work. Discover Durango’s wild side and learn how history, haunts, and local flavor come together in Horsefly History Tours.

Today’s KSJD Outdoor Report takes us to the marble quarries of Mount Pentelicus in Greece — where ancient workers carved the fine white stone that became the Parthenon. Built in 447 BCE under Pericles’ leadership, the temple of Athena showcases a blend of Doric and Ionic design, precise optical refinements, and artistry that continues to inspire architecture around the world.

Today’s KSJD Outdoor Report takes a detour across the pond to the English countryside, where the Absolute Units podcast from the Museum of English Rural Life explores stories of queer life outside the city. In its new episode, “Queer Rural Lives: Searching the Archives,” hosts Ollie Douglas and Joe Vaughan talk with researcher Tim Jerrome about uncovering hidden LGBTQ+ histories in farm records and rural archives — and how museums can bring those voices to light.

Researchers excavate Rock Springs’ historic Chinatown, uncovering artifacts from the 1885 massacre that killed 28 Chinese workers in Wyoming.

Andy Adams turned real cowboy life into classic Western fiction. Learn how his legacy shaped the myth and reality of the American cowboy.

Learn how Gilbert Baker’s handmade Pride flag became a global symbol of LGBTQ+ identity and inclusion—plus, discover the meaning behind each color in the original design.

Catch live music, art, and local history this weekend across the Four Corners. KSJD highlights what’s happening from Mancos to Dolores.

On this day in 1915, a 20-year-old Red Sox pitcher named Babe Ruth hit his first major league home run—marking the start of a legend.