Fossil Canyon

Classic Radio from MBN. BEDGEER! BELL! It's the sugar creek and... Tables of faith. Radio drama. A hallmark of moody broadcasting for over 60 years. Join us now as we take you back to another classic in MBN Radio History.

Ranger Bill. Warrior of the Woodlamp. Struggling against extreme odds. Traveling dangerous trails, fighting the many enemies of nature.

This is the job of the Guardian of the Forest, Ranger Bill, pouring rain, freezing cold, blistering heat, snow, floods, bears, rattlesnakes, mountain lions. Yes, all this in exchange for the satisfaction and pride of a job well done.

Every year at this time, Bill goes to the State University to lecture. Bill's lecture is given to the student body as a whole, but it's directed toward those studying geology and anthropology. The lecture is on the science of staying alive in the mountains and forests.

You see many of the students go into the mountains and forests to gather material first-hand under the leadership of competent guides and with the rangers constantly checking on their well-being. What Bill is trying to do is prevent the isolated adventurers from going out into the wild country and becoming casualties because they haven't the knowledge of survival.

Say, we'd better perhaps get into our story. This one is called... Fossil Canyon. We're ready to begin the second hour of your lecture, Bill. That's fine, Dean Sands. How's your voice holding up? As long as this pitcher of water holds out, I'll be able to keep my windmill running all right.

I've ever heard of a windmill run with water. Well, you're looking at one, sir. I hardly think that. But I'm enjoying your sense of humor. I never tire of hearing you talk about survival in the outdoors.