I’ll be heading out to the plains sometime this week for a short visit. Spring is definitely on the wind. I’ll be taking my camera, and looking for wildflowers and scenic vistas. Check out next week’s blog for the whole story.
For now, here’s an interesting story from the Denver Post about the genetic makeup of a buffalo herd outside of Denver near I-70. The herd appears to be acting wilder and perhaps slowly losing some of its domesticated bovine genetic traits. Fascinating.
Warning! The following photos are not from Nebraska. They are from the GPT state of Colorado! My recent trip included a side venture to CO
Cool to see Scottsbluff National Monument fixing areas with real adobe bricks! … plus a great campsite on the south side of the park with
I interrupt posts on my recent trip to Nebraska to bring you the following exciting news. Two GPTA Board members, Clay Bonnyman-Evans (trail name Pony)
Great Plains Trail Alliance was formed from an inspiration that began in 1991 when founder Steve Myers took a trip from Minnesota to Wyoming. On the way, he was struck by the beauty of the open spaces west of the Missouri River. He wanted a way to experience this landscape more fully. Not long after, the seed of an idea for the Great Plains Trail was planted.
Great Plains Trail Alliance
Louisville, CO 80027
smyers@greatplainstrail.org
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This article ties in nicely with the National Geo article in the March 2011 issue about the domestication of animals. It’s very interesting whether you’re a science buff or a pet lover.
I’ve only briefly seen a copy of that issue. One of my students brought it in. Looks very interesting.
Interesting stuff. Now, every time I see a bison, I’ll be compelled to carefully observe the size of it’s hump. Off the subject, but: Maybe the powers that be could begin to capture Yellowstone bison that wander into Montana in the winter and transfer them to domesticated herds where they can refresh those gene pools a little, rather than shooting them all in deference to the shrill bleatings of hysterical cattle ranchers. Just a thought.
Keep ’em coming Steve–I’ve been enjoying the vicarious “home on the range” vibe.
Why have it be vicarious? Pack up the chuckwagon and point ‘er west!
We’re talking about next summer…
We had to put the Chuckwagon down last summer.
Look, there it goes: http://tinyurl.com/42s2v5q
I am happy for next summer.
I am sad for Chuckwagon.