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A Message from Rick

Mar 30, 2023 • 

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August 2022

Celebrating Wild Lands & Wildflowers

Two recent events have made me appreciate again the importance of experiencing and celebrating nature.

Aug 30, 2022 • 

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July 2022

Rafting & Hiking the Grand Canyon

For eleven days this spring we rafted 280 miles of the Grand Canyon.

Jul 12, 2022 • 

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June 2022

A Moment with a Black Bear

Learning about these true survivors

Jun 28, 2022 • 

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Yellowstone in June

A slideshow with music

Jun 21, 2022 • 

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How Sandhill Cranes Defend Their Young

Recently while hiking with Mary and our friend Julianne, we spotted this nesting sandhill crane.

Jun 7, 2022 • 

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May 2022

Marmot on Guard

A story inspired by a photo

May 31, 2022 • 

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One Way Elk Protect Their Calves

Elk use human development as a shield

May 24, 2022 • 

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April 2022

Yellowstone's April: Spring sneaks up

A slideshow with music and original photos

Apr 12, 2022 • 

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Johnny Appleseed versus Clark's Nutcracker

I last wrote about Clark’s nutcrackers in Deep into Yellowstone: “Whitebark pine seeds are one of that bird’s most important foods.

Apr 5, 2022 • 

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March 2022

A Conspiracy of Ravens

More than just hungry feeders at a wolf kill

Mar 29, 2022 • 

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There's a Lot to Like About Coyotes

A photo essay

Mar 22, 2022 • 

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