Oliveah Sears: East to West
As I experience the variety of things that Montana has to offer, I am taken by how many aspects of this area differ from what I have known: from landscapes
Slowing down: making time to seek common ground. By Stephanie Fisher
I am a person most people typically consider busy and although it may be a true description of my involvements, for some reason the identifier has never sat right for
Emma Thompson: The Long Road
The past week has been nothing short of a whirlwind adventure, pun very much intended. We’ve spent countless hours over the last several days fighting uphill against blustering headwinds that
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
Matt Neer: Wide Angle Views of Climate Change
Arguably the most pressing issue we face today as a society is climate change. OK, actually it is the the most pressing issue, no argument needed. But before we go
Austin Gilbert: Closing Thoughts
Our month-long bike tour across Montana is coming to an end. We stop for lunch just outside the park and, inevitably, go for a much-needed swim in the Flathead River.