The National Elk Refuge, established in 1912, is a beacon of natural preservation and wildlife management in the United States. Situated in the heart of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this refuge provides a critical winter habitat for one of the largest elk (Cervus canadensis) herds on Earth, along with many other wildlife species. Spanning over 24,700 … Continue reading POTW: National Elk Refuge
Yellowstone is losing its snow as the climate warms, and that means widespread problems for water and wildlife Snow melts near the Continental Divide in the Bridger Wilderness Area in Wyoming, part of the Greater Yellowstone Area. Bryan Shuman/University of Wyoming, CC BY-ND Bryan Shuman, University of Wyoming When you picture Yellowstone National Park and its … Continue reading Yellowstone is Losing its Snow
This Earth Day is all about celebrating Every Corner of the World! So I'll be celebrating My Corner of the World, Colorado this Earth Day Weekend, April 19-22, 2019. I care about our Earth and the places we live. The funds you donate will enable the Sierra Club to do things like: • Provide cleaner, … Continue reading Earth Day 2019
Friday, July 21st, Day 1. Arriving in Jackson Hole Friday afternoon we immediately beelined it to The Hub Bicycles. Why the emergency trip to the bike shop? Well, just prior to leaving Colorado Thursday evening, we discovered that the front tire on my mountain bike was flat as a pancake. The boy's at the shop … Continue reading Jackson Hole, Day 1