GPT Photo of the Week
Grass is everywhere and can be found on all of the continents, even a few spots in Antarctica! However, most of the major grasslands in the world are tropical or subtropical. The Great Plains is one of the few temperate grasslands in the world. Asia is the only other place with a large expanse of […]
GPT Photo of the Week
The American Bison, what can you say? It’s the national mammal of the United States, and the most iconic creature of the Great Plains. They were nearly hunted to extinction, and they’re still on the way back – majestic and regal – The American Bison!
GPT Photo of the Week
The pronghorn are the second fastest land animal on the planet, and can reach speeds of up to 60 mph! The African cheetah is faster but also tires out quicker. In a sprint, the cheetah would win, but in a long distance race, no one can top the pronghorn who can maintain 30-40 mph for […]
GPT Photo of the Week
The burrowing owl is native to the Great Plains as well as other areas. It operates during the day and sometimes runs to catch its prey. Its habitat in many areas is threatened by development.
GPT Photo of the Week
The Black Footed Ferret (BFF) is your Best Friend Forever, but they’re endangered. Here’s one way to help: http://www.prairiewildlife.org/top5gs.html
GPT – Photo of the Week
Which way to go? This is near the towns of, well, Bison and Buffalo, South Dakota. The trail runs through Buffalo. By the way, the proper scientific term is the American Bison, but the word buffalo has a long history in our culture, so I think it’s fine to use it to describe our majestic […]
GPT – Photo of the Week
One of my favorite spots along the trail. This is deep in the badlands on the Bison Trail between Toadstool Geologic Park and Hudson-Meng Bison Bonebed, Nebraska.
GPT Photo of the Week
This week’s photo is from Colorado. This is from deep in the badlands canyons of Paint Mines Interpretive Park northeast of Colorado Springs.
Announcing the GPTA Founder’s Club
I know. I know. I know what you’re thinking and you’re not wrong. Fundraising is as popular as a blizzard in April. I get it. That said, GPTA is actually excited to launch our first real fundraising campaign. Why? Because we’re optimistic that if we can do all we’ve done so far on just a […]
GPT Photo of the week: Pawnee Buttes
Northeast Colorado contains some interesting features in the Pawnee National Grassland. They are generally referred to as the Pawnee Buttes and they rise 200-300 feet about the surrounding country. There’s a nice trail leading to them, and they are really cool places to explore.
Photo of the Week – 7/24/17
This week’s photo is from New Mexico. Capulin Volcano National Monument is a little gem in the northern part of the state. You can drive or hike to the top where expansive views of the largely volcanic region, such as this, await.
GPT – Photo of the Week – 7/17/17
It’s back to South Dakota this week for no particular reason other than I really like this photo and I really like this place. This is in Custer National Forest. The rolling terrain here is spectacular and almost has an alpine feel to it. It was a hot day in July. I rode my […]
