Jake Seigel: The Science of the Spot
Deep within Horseshoe Canyon, as the Navajo sandstone gave way to the older rock of the Kayenta formation, our small group began to look for the Spot. Each day the
Carly Melchers: What is the Story of Your Place?
Inches below the murky water my toes are invisible. The Green Rivers’ flow is incomparable to the Mexican streams I bathed in days ago. My first encounter with the waters
Awesome Alumni: Ty Zwick, Colorado Plateau 2013
Wild Rockies Field Institute: What course did you take and when? Ty Zwick: Colorado Plateau: Desert Canyons & Cultures 2013. That was my last semester. I did my capstone in
David Friedman: Rethinking the phrase, “Land Management”
“Who owns this land?” is often one of the first questions that flutters through my mind as I observe the breathtaking landscapes of this region. 55% of the Colorado Plateau
Tucker Kinne: Tacheii
“Just follow their lead, this is a traditional weekly practice many Navajos observe,” Alex our intern commented. Sauntering along the well packed dirt roads in Crystal, NM, we walked towards
Katie Hutchens: I’m Addicted to GORP
GORP is a staple of any backpacker’s food supply. It is said that GORP stands for Good Old Raisins and Peanuts, but really it’s a matter of personal preference. Some
Sara Larson: The Sounds of Silence in Dark Canyon
The ability to intently listen is unfortunately far too extraordinary these days. We are consumed by screens and the scramble of our daily lives. When was the last time you
Katie Hutchens: Labyrinth Canyon
John shuffles and spreads the animal medicine cards in a fan before me. Pausing for a few seconds, I carefully select one of thirty at random. Butterfly: the master of
Sara Larsen: Groover Tales from Labyrinth Canyon
Groover: a bucket or rocket box with a detachable toilet seat that is used as a means of disposing fecal matter on river trips. The number one rule of the
Nathan Tutchton: Reality Check
“They were born just a couple of days ago,” Randy told the group as he hoisted a tiny goat into the air. Voicing himself over the bleating of a concerned