Befriending a Flower by Peyton Reno
By the end of this six-week trip, I have changed quite a bit. At the beginning, I was less fit, unsure of how to backpack, nervous about the bathroom situation,
Time as a Meandering River and an Agent of Change By Halley Linscheid
“My plants have grown without me knowing My hair is longer now without me seeing The days are long and go by quickly Years pass and I don’t feel older
What Could We Possibly Give to the Earth? By Natalie Connor
Beneath the cold, clear waters of the Bighorn River, a smooth brown trout flicks their tail, leaning headfirst into the current, hiding within the flowing green water grasses. Tiny flying
Invisibilized Identity: River Systems and Sexuality by William Roddy
After reading about historical river geomorphology, floating the Bighorn River, and generally paying attention to how our society functions, I have realized that we like our rivers like we like
Peaks and Privilege By Ellie Williams
Looking out on top of the highest peak in the Big Snowy Mountains in Montana, I cannot help but think about how I got here and the privilege that led
Elevated Reflections By Jesse Rubin
The past year and a half has not been easy for any of us. In managing the shocks and surprises brought upon us by COVID-19, we have all had to
Exploring Montana with Ocean Eyes By Sofia Fea Ruiz
Submerged in the teal kelpy coolness, I revel in the presence of my dear friend once more. This summer, the Pacific Ocean has not only been a friend, but a
Montana Afoot and Afloat Final Presentation
Explore the cultures and landscapes of Montana through the eyes of twelve college students who have hiked and kayaked across the region for two months. Be the first to hear
“How come you’re not in school?” By Bethany Kletz
As eleven of my classmates and I descended into a slot canyon in the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, a nearby hiker stopped and asked, “How come you aren’t
Gender and Conservation in the Missouri River Breaks By Eva Happy
The Missouri River Breaks is a landscape dominated by striking sedimentary landforms, endless sagebrush flats, placid green water, acres of cattle, and men. While the latter two elements may seem