Not So Far From Home by Samuel Tyrrel
I laughed with Stella as we sat in her mountain log home. You might not see the underlying resemblance between the older woman sitting my opposite, but together we shared
Small Acts or Sordid Consequences by Adena Saigh
I looked out across the vast landscape and saw the three remaining glaciers, each pouring into strong veins of water before converging. I sat and stared, admiring the beauty of
There is Comfort in the Known by Maggie Kelly
The golden rays of the setting sun peek through the branches of the trees as I sit beside the river. The water rushes by, flowing over rocks in waves of
What is Your Medicine? by Anna Fox
Growing up, my idea of medicine was prompted by a reluctant swallow of an alarmingly pink-red liquid, magically changing the inner workings of my body as a young girl. This
A Tarnished Gem: Reflections on American National Parks by Olivia Utley
As a kid growing up on the Oregon coast, much of my free time consisted of poking slugs among the Douglas fir and gazing endlessly at tide pool creatures among
The Art of Noticing by Sofie Schimmelpenninck
I sit on the large rocks that meet the water’s edge and watch the rapids flow into the whirlpool where the river changes course. I close my eyes and listen
Pursuing the Heart by Lucas Houston
Do I respect my time? Am I living intentionally? What am I seeking from each day? These questions may be perceived differently, but can relate in all. This course has
A Muse Around Every Corner: An Argument for Art in Science by Matthias Goscha
O Alpine Lakes, O Azure Witches, wardens of the Mountain’s bounty a window to a World below Water one of green-gray monotone and Logs lost to Algae’s Fog, Puddles
Keeping Culture Alive in a Digital Age by Caroline Serio
Our world has undergone a drastic change over the last few decades. As social creatures, humans have become extremely isolated due to the rise of technology. With the loss of
Bridging Boundaries: Reflections on the Rocky Mountain Front by Gracelynn O’Connell
The Rocky Mountain Front is a landscape of striking contrasts. To the east, prairie grasses and rolling hills embody wild possibility. To the west, Douglas firs and aspens beckon adventurers