AmeriCorps 2020: The advantage of having a brain
The other, larger problem was that using rock bars required communication, planning, and finesse. Clay and I weren’t good at any of those things.
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AmeriCorps 2020: The crowning
There are moments in life – rare ones – when you feel like you’ve made progress. Brief feelings of mastery, like when Anakin Skywalker believed he’d surpassed Obi-Wan, only to have all of his remaining limbs severed and to be burned alive. August 26, 2020 was one of those moments for me.
AmeriCorps 2020: The big wigs
August 19, 2020 was weird from the beginning. The trail we were building was obviously closed, with barricades at either end. Keeping people off the budding trail was important, because if someone were to walk by and get hit in the head with a pick axe, then we’d lose valuable time cleaning up the blood and hiding the body.
AmeriCorps 2020: The end is nigh
As I indicated in my last post, August 13, 2020 was rough. I spent the whole morning sitting in wildfire smoke, and then felt terrible for the rest of the day. August 17 was better, except that one of our crew leaders, Bonesteel, said that we might have as little as two weeks left…
AmeriCorps 2020: Smokescreen
When I arose on August 13, 2020, something had changed. While the morning air at the Joder homestead usually had a slight chill to it, today it was downright cold. But there was another change in the air that would prove to be more significant.
Q&A with photographer, photojournalist, and biologist Malini Pittet
This Q&A is with a biologist, photojournalist, and photographer who’s supported this blog since its early days. She’s travelled to many countries and had adventures throughout the world, which you can see from her extensive photo gallery. This person is Malini Pittet, and I’m thrilled to be able to feature her.
Tips for viewing and respecting Grand Canyon wildlife
After a long wait, we have another guest post from Dan Coconate. This one continues our theme of how to behave ethically around wildlife, but it focuses on a specific location: the Grand Canyon. The following post contains tips for responsible wildlife viewing, safety precautions, and species-specific information.
Things you should know before hiking around wildlife
One of the best ways you can connect with nature and experience the outdoors is by taking a hike. This can be a rejuvenating activity, but it’s important to recognize that there are risks associated with hiking. While your odds of having a dangerous wildlife encounter are slim, it’s still good to be prepared, to protect both you and the animals from harm. Here are some tips that will help you stay safe while hiking near wildlife.
The Jaguar 