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
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
Night does not fall. By Jackson Sidford
My name is Jackson, I’m a current student of the Conservation Across Boundaries course, and I’m here to share some of the things I’ve learned, along with a few observations
Seeing Beyond Boundaries By Owen Helland
Not many people get to stand on the seafloor. At least, not consciously. When I strode into Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness on July 12, 2021, I wasn’t immediately concerned with
Fire is a major player in the climate-driven ecosystem changes occurring in Glacier National Park By Ben Carlson
As we arrived at our campsite in Glacier National Park after a breathtaking ride over Logan Pass on the Continental Divide, I felt as though I was home. Glacier’s ecosystem
600 Miles Later…By Rachel French
Day 1, Mile 1. I already had a white knuckle grip on my handlebar when I saw a gory dead deer on the shoulder, blocking my path. My option was
Learning to Listen to Native Stories By Silas Andrews
My heart heavy, my mind intrigued, and my body attentive, I listened to Hal Herring tell a tale of America’s public lands. Details left and right—the Homestead Act, droughts, Dust
Resilient communities are better able to weather economic and climate change By Rachel French
The Cream of the West warehouse smelled like fresh breakfast cereal. In the sparsely furnished warehouse there were big metal bins and conveyer belts—the roaster, the cooler and the packaging