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Large to a Degree We Cannot Comprehend
There is an excellent book about the grasslands in North America, focusing largely on the Great Plains. It’s called Grassland – The History, Biology, Politics, and
Prairie Thunder
Prairie Thunder is an excellent book by Colorado author and photographer Dave Showalter. The book was published by Skyline Press in 2007 and contains excellent
These are excellent photos of TRNP, as well as some nice musings on nature and the Great Plains. Enjoyable.
Pedal the Plains
I had a chance to attend some of the events yesterday at “Pedal the Plains,” a bicycle ride that mirrors the “Ride the Rockies” event
An Extreme Simplicity of Line and Shape
While the best thing to do on the Great Plains is to get out and experience them in some physical way, perhaps the next best
The Wonder and Majesty . . .
I saw an excellent presentation last week about two topics that have already graced this blog: Sandhill Cranes and the Platte River. The program was
A Lingering Wild
If you’re not familiar with the photography of Michael Forsberg, here’s a link to a really nice, in depth look at the type of conservation
If Bees Are Few . . .
I ran across this poem from Emily Dickinson recently and wanted to post it here. I don’t want to ruin it either with too much
Should Conservation Look Back? Examining Historic Wildlife Populations of America’s Serengeti
Should Conservation Look Back? Examining Historic Wildlife Populations of America’s Serengeti.
Minnesota Tall Grass Prairie
Generally speaking, the tall grass prairies that (used to) occupy a huge territory to the east of the 100th meridian are not considered part of
High Noon
The extensive canyon lands that cover parts of Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas have no all-encompassing name. The closest thing is the large escarpment
