A Story from Glacier National Park
A Night Under the Stars {Winter Edition} with Nick McMahan
There is something magical about the winter woods, even more so under a starry sky; a place of dreams and possibility; a place of rest and restoration.
In today’s episode of Our Mindful Nature, nature field recordist Nick McMahan shares a dreamscape from Glacier National Park.
What is a dreamscape you ask? Well, not quite a guided meditation, not quite a sleep-story, but rather a meditative experience. A drifting, fluid connection to both land and Self. Perfect for relaxing before bed, taking a mid-day break, or adding some wintery vibes to your day.
You will hear cool wind blowing from the north towards the Eastern Rocky Mountains; the first snow dusting its peaks. Nick weaves a story of dream-images and real-life exploration of this landscape:
“Silently, I watch the dense night sky as a calm breeze washes over me, cresting like a wave through the nearby aspens. On a clear night in a remote corner of the Rockies, deep in grizzly country, I see a countless sea of stars overhead, shimmering as brightly as I’ve ever seen. Reaching into my pocket, I grab my small pair of backpacking binoculars for a closer look.”
Grab your headphones, a cup of something warm, and settle in by the fire.
Rest your feet.
Rest your mind.
Rest your heart.
Join us for a night under the stars in Glacier National Park.
*The nature sounds in this episode were recorded in the Eastern Rocky Mountains near the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The Blackfeet people have lived in the Rocky Mountain region for over 10,000 years and were the first people to hear the sounds of the winter wind blowing across these mountains.
**Thank you to Nick McMahan for today’s episode including writing, narration, nature field recordings, sound design, and editing; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support of this episode.
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