Continental Divide Basin in Wyoming: Why It’s Awesome (Even in The Heat)
The Continental Divide Basin is an often infamous section of the CDT. After thru-hiking the CDT twice, I’d like to offer an alternate opinion. A …
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Long-Tailed Weasel: So Quick You May Not Recognize It
I have long been fascinated with weasels, but I only saw my first Long-Tailed Weasel this past summer. I did see two weasels this past …
Arrowleaf Balsamroot: Bringing Sunshine down to the Valleys
I met Arrowleaf Balsamroot in the spring of 2014 for the first time. Having an affinity for sunflowers, I knew that I had found another …
Big Mountain Sagebrush: Creates its own Habitat
Ubiquitous in the Rocky Mountain West, Big Mountain Sagebrush, Artemisia tridentata, covers vast swaths of the landscape. It thrives on south-facing slopes, wide basins, and …
Wyoming Ground Squirrel: Living Under a Boulder Near You
While wandering around the block, getting some exercise during quarantine, I stumbled upon a Wyoming Ground Squirrel — in Colorado. It came out on a …