Julien Rashid: Meditations on Bison, Wild Chives and Pad Thai
It was a frigid and beautiful afternoon. The WRFI crew and I were taking an observational stroll. We were walking near the shore of Goat Lake, an isolated alpine lake
Natasha Vadas: Don’t Underestimate the Mountain
There are certain moments in one’s life in which a person finds him or herself faced with a seemingly impossible challenge. At these times, we are left with the decision
Sadie Koch: From Abstraction to Action on the Colorado Plateau
As we near the end of this course I find myself peering back up into Horseshoe Canyon, were we completed our first backpacking trip together. Looking at towering rock walls,
Hannah Joki: Natural history on the Rocky Mountain Front
As my first backpacking trip in the Bob Marshall Wilderness is coming to a close, I am humbled. I am humbled by the fear of bears outside my tent every
Claire Longcope: To Know a Place
What a way to get to know a place! As we grilled local bison burgers last night, I was telling Melissa, one of our generous hosts in Choteau, about our
Olivia Walcott: The Answer’s in Empathy
“Empathy trumps psychology every time” – quote written on Steve Charter’s kitchen whiteboard by his late wife. It is especially easy to feel defeated as an environmentalist. We’re frantic for
Seth Yoder: Is natural gas the key to renewable energy? Or will it make the transition tougher?
The last time I sat down at a computer was about 400 miles ago and a lot has happened since then. We cycled north to the small town of Roundup
Claire Longcope: Where the Rubber (Literally) Hits the Road
I’ve been stuffed full of new information in the last few days. New terms, acronyms, concepts, as well as new people, places, and a new activity: bike touring. It’s a
Olivia Walcott: From Michigan to Montana
Passion will take you to the wildest places. Exactly one year ago I was returning from orientation at Northern Michigan University. My mind was filled with trivial things like dorm
Haley Traun: The Future of the Wild
Check out 2016 Colorado Plateau alumna, Haley Traun's blog post on "The Future of the Wild."