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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 12 MIN

Nevada Barr--the mystery writer who takes readers to national parks

from Great Stories about Great Storytellers · host Randy Overbeck

In this 50th episode, you'll learn--how Nevada Barr began her working career as an actress of moderate successthe unusual way Nevada became interested in the outdoors and specifically the national parkshow Nevada remained committed to writing even though any success was slow in cominghow Nevada Barr broke new ground in the mystery writing genre by moving her sleuth, park ranger Anna Pigeon to a new park for each entryCheck out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!

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