Wednesday - July 1st, 2026
Apple News
×

What can we help you find?

Open Menu
April 22nd, 2026

Monarch Butterflies & Meaningful Travel in Mexico with Camiba Cultural Tours

  1. Monarch Butterflies & Meaningful Travel in Mexico with Camiba Cultural Tours Big Blend Radio Network 42:42

Join travel writer Barbara Redding along with Troy Campa and Rene Ibarra of Camiba Cultural Tours as they share how responsible tourism supports ecosystems, preserves culture, and connects travelers to meaningful experiences. 

Discover the incredible migration of the Monarch Butterfly to the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, and learn how local communities and conservation efforts are working together to protect this natural wonder.

🌿 In this episode:
Monarch butterfly migration and conservation
Responsible tourism and ecological impact
Cultural immersion through local experiences
Supporting communities through travel

From the colonial beauty of Morelia to immersive cultural and nature-based experiences across Mexico and Latin America, this conversation highlights how travel can be a force for good.

👉 Explore more:
https://www.camibaculturaltours.com/ 
https://linktr.ee/camibaculturaltours 
https://barbararedding.com/ 

📰 Read Barbara’s articles:
https://shebuystravel.com/monarch-butterfly-biosphere-reserve/ 
https://rovology.com/mexico/morelia-and-monarchs-a-journey-into-mexicos-rose-colored-colonial-heartland/ 

🎧 This Nature Connection episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio’s “Parks & Travel,” “Vacation Station” and “Big Daily Blend” Podcast Channels. Explore the Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Lisa Smith Big Blend Radio

We are Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, hosts of Big Blend Radio, full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour where we document parks and public lands across the country. Being digital nomads we also pet sit on our travels, and we love it!