# 307 Over 2000 Arches to Discover with Steven Martin

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Podcast: [The Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor Vitals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backpacking-podcast-presented-by-outdoor-vitals-1207657)
Published: 2026-02-20T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backpackingpodcast/episodes/307-Over-2000-Arches-to-Discover-with-Steven-Martin-e3f9ri3
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## Resource

In this week's livestream, we are excited to chat with Steven Martin. Steven is a Geologist III with the Kentucky Geological Survey specializing in field-based research, mapping, and the documentation of natural arches. He leads efforts to inventory over 2,000 natural rock openings across the state and created a trail guide to showcase Kentucky’s geological heritage in a project called, "Natural Arches of Kentucky."Check out Natural Arches of Kentucky: https://kgs.uky.edu/arches/Go to Outdoor Vitals and grab a Zulu Down Jacket: https://alnk.to/bPg5BoQ

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