Anna Tolle: Lessons Learned
A month ago, I left my life on hold back in Madison, Wisconsin to try something I’ve never done before. We are now at the end of our bike tour
Cory Horton: The Value Found in Field Course Experiences
The educational environment and expectations in our country have changed a lot in the past few decades. In today’s world, as kids near high school graduation they are expected to
Austin Gilbert: Investing in the Future
For the last three weeks, some fellow students and I have been biking across the state of Montana while studying energy production and climate change as part of the Cycle
Sara Vargo: Anyone can make an impact
One of my absolute favorite parts of this journey so far is the unbelievable people we’re meeting along the way. From ranchers to activists, coal mine employees to former Peace
Amber Ring: The Pit of Despair…or of Hope?
After finishing a five-day backpacking trip in Montana’s Snowcrest Mountains, the Wild Rockies Field Institute students (myself included) and instructors ventured out of the wilderness and coolness of the mountains
Maggie Grinnell: A Story on a Man’s Fight for Buffalo Rights
You know those certain people you meet where you cannot stop listening and nodding in agreement with? The ones where their stories are so captivating and genuine that you’re left
Anna Tolle: More than two sides to the story of coal
When I was younger I could pretty easily be convinced of one side of an environmental issue if that side was in line with my current beliefs. For example, it
Awesome Alumni: Myles Keating, Montana Afoot & Afloat 2013
Myles Keating is an Montana State/Wild Rockies alum, ski shop extraordinaire and passionate about outdoor education. He and I sat down and chatted about his experience on Montana Afoot &
Harrison Tiffany: The Big Muddy’s Mud
“Looks like you owe us a six-pack when the course is over Sabrina!” Poor Sabrina had stepped out of her kayak as we all pulled over to investigate an abandoned
Ali Colbert: There’s No Place Like Home, but Does Home Have a Place?
After a jam-packed day of driving through the plains, our van turned the corner into the campground of the tiny town of Choteau, Montana and our instructor exclaimed, “Home sweet