This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features conservation photographer Ian Wilson-Navarro and traditional Japanese fish print artist (Gyotaku) Austin Armstrong who discuss their art and 1-month off-the-grid artist residency experience on Loggerhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park. See Ian's photography: https://www.ianwilsonmedia.com/

Dry Tortugas National Park is located almost 70 miles west of Key West. The 100 square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known the world over as the home of magnificent Fort Jefferson, picturesque blue waters, superlative coral reefs and marine life, and the vast assortment of birdlife that frequent the area. More: http://www.nps.gov/drto/

This artist residency program is made possible by the National Parks Arts Foundation and the National Park Service, as well as the Key West Art and Historical Society. Info: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/