Scott Thybony Writer
Scott Thybony is an anthropologist by education and a writer by profession. The former river guide and archeologist writes books and articles for major magazines and newspapers. His interviews have ranged from astronauts to medicine men, and his travels through North America have resulted in award-winning stories. Each month his commentaries can be heard on Arizona Public Radio. Having lived with Navajo Indians in the American Southwest and the Inuit in the Canadian Arctic, he brings to his writing an enthusiasm for the natural world and those living close to it.
Articles
National Geographic
Smithsonian
Outside
Men’s Journal
Arizona Highways
Books
Burntwater
Canyon Country
The Rockies
The Disappearances
Other media
National Public Radio
Unsolved Mysteries
National Geographic Today
ABC Talk Radio
Travel Channel
Awards
First Place Lowell Thomas Award
First Place Journalism Award, National Association of Black Journalists
Creative Nonfiction Finalist, PEN Center West
Original Voices, Borders Books
Grand Canyon Historical Society Pioneer Award
Exploration Grants, National Geographic Expeditions Council.
And the Colorado River Jerry-Rigging Award for fixing a broken
motor mount with beer cans and driftwood.