by Olivia Sena, of University of Vermont We woke up on the morning of Thursday, March 25 itching to get hiking again after being cooped up in our tents the entire day before due to the snowstorm. As Walt wrote…
by Walt Emann, of Oberlin College March 16. Outside the old schoolhouse museum at Ruby Ghost Town. While standing in the blistering afternoon sun-heat, my hands soaking in a washbin filled with suds and dust, a refreshing breeze picked up…
by Benjamin Felser, of Bowdoin College Returning to Ruby from our last field vegetation survey at the border, we knew we had a big day ahead of us. Bryon–the same SIA staff member who led our orientation to the Border…
Species account by Perrin Milliken, of Bowdoin College. Puma concolor, known as the puma, mountain lion, cougar, or catamount, is the largest cat (family Felidae) found in North America. The only exception is the endangered jaguar (Panthera onca) which exist…
by Benjamin Felser, of Bowdoin College Returning to Ruby after our suburban sojourn was like that first breath when you walk outside in the morning. Meeting the familiar face of Montana Peak rising over Ruby Ghost Town, I let the…