On today’s episode, Elaine is joined by Louis Williams, owner and tour guide at Ancient Wayves, a tour company in San Juan County that offers a unique tour experience. Owned and operated by Native American guides, Ancient Wayves provides a look at the landscape from a new perspective. Louis also talks about his recent trip to France and how he was able to share his culture and heritage with the people there.

Ancient Wayves

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The San Juan Now Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Elaine Gizler and produced by Relic.

On today’s episode of San Juan Now, Olivier Barthez, the Utah Office of Tourism representative in France, sits down with Elaine to talk about why Utah’s Native American history and wide open landscapes make it such a popular destination for French tourists. Olivier also talks about why sustainable tourism and Leave No Trace principles are important to European travelers.

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The San Juan Now Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Elaine Gizler and produced by Relic.

On today’s episode of San Juan Now, Elaine sits down with Pratt Redd, a San Juan County local to talk about the area’s latest developments. Tune in for some exciting info on upcoming projects like the Mud Springs trail system in Spanish Valley, the San Juan County Housing Assessment and grant funding.

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The San Juan Now Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Elaine Gizler and produced by Relic.

In this episode of San Juan Now, Elaine is joined by Brian Points, owner of Points Consulting. In November 2023, Points Consulting was contracted to provide a housing assessment for San Juan County. This assessment will give insight into various factors in the housing market and future development of San Juan County. Listen to learn how residents can be involved and what results they can expect upon completion of the assessment.

Points Consulting

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The San Juan Now Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Elaine Gizler and produced by Relic.

Executive Director Natalie Randall talks about the Utah Tourism Industry Association and how it is advocating for tourism in Utah’s many great destinations. From working with legislators to educating and raising awareness, tourism businesses can benefit from all that UTIA has to offer.  Natalie gives a preview on what to expect at the Utah Tourism Conference at the end of the month and all the great educational opportunities available.

Utah Tourism Industry Association
Visit Utah’s Canyon Country
Economic Development in San Juan County

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The San Juan Now Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Elaine Gizler and produced by the team at Relic.

Mayor Logan Monsen shares that there is much more to Blanding than meets the eye. Join us to learn about the strengths, challenges, future goals, and visitor attractions in this small town in San Juan County.

City of Blanding Utah: Basecamp to Adventure
Visit Utah’s Canyon Country
Economic Development in San Juan County

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The San Juan Now Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Elaine Gizler and produced by the team at Relic.

Learn all about a hidden gem in San Juan County. Mayor Ann Leppanen shares how she stumbled upon the small town of Bluff while visiting from Minnesota and immediately knew it was special. Since becoming Bluff’s first mayor, Leppanen is dedicated to sharing all that it has to offer while maintaining the small town charm that makes Bluff so inviting.

In this episode of San Juan Now, Elaine and Ben are joined by special guest Jordan Leanord with the Rural Online Initiative. He talks about how his organization is bringing essential job training to those living in rural areas of Utah, with the goal of them being able to work remotely while living in San Juan County. He shares his experience watching students go through the program, and Elaine shares what it was like to be a student and receive a certificate.

Rural Online Initiative
Visit Utah’s Canyon Country
Economic Development in San Juan County

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The San Juan Now Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Elaine Gizler and produced by the team at Relic.

Join us on this week’s episode of San Juan Now to hear Elaine and Ben talk to Geri Gamber and Jade Powell from the Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments. Learn about what their organization does and how it can benefit the residents of the area. They also talk about their history in southeastern Utah and some things that visitors can expect when they come to San Juan County.

Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments
Visit Utah’s Canyon Country
Economic Development in San Juan County

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The San Juan Now Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Elaine Gizler and Ben Nielson and produced by the team at Relic.

Meghan McFall, director of the USU Blanding Small Business Development Center, joins Elaine and Ben on this special episode of San Juan Now. They talk about some of the resources available through the center and how small businesses can take advantage of everything they have to offer. As a serial entrepreneur, Meghan is a valuable resource for anyone in San Juan County looking for help with their business ventures.

USU Blanding Small Business Development Center
Visit Utah’s Canyon Country
Economic Development in San Juan County

If you have any questions, please contact egizler@sanjuancounty.org or bnielson@sanjuancounty.org

The San Juan Now Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Elaine Gizler and Ben Nielson and produced by the team at Relic.

On this episode of San Juan Now, Mack McDonald, chief administrative officer for San Juan County, joins Elaine and Ben to talk about his experience working in government as well as being a resident of San Juan County. He shares some of his insights on economic development in the area as well as the importance of providing education and employment opportunities for the youth in the county.

Commissioner Bruce Adams joins Elaine and Ben on this episode of San Juan Now. Commissioner Adams walks listeners through the challenges and areas of growth as well as his goals for San Juan County, Utah. As a long-time resident, Commissioner Adams shares his passion and love for what makes Utah’s Canyon Country great and why his family has stayed for five generations.

Join Elaine Gizler and Ben Nielson to learn all about San Juan County, Utah — Utah’s Canyon Country. From the economic development and local improvement to visitor engagement, Elaine and Ben have the inside scoop on what’s happening within the county. This is San Juan Now!