Have you seen elk in the winter? Elk have many adaptations to help them get through the cold winter months.
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Sawtooth Stories: Robin Garwood, Wildlife Biologist
Sawtooth Stories: Robin Garwood, Wildlife Biologist The Sawtooth Mountain Range is an inherently wild region, which has been abundantly clear ever since the first Euro-American settlers arrived in these lands during the 1800s. The historically massive herds, schools, and flocks of Idaho are a thing of the past, but there are still people that strive […]
A New Approach to an Old Issue: An Examination of Qualitative Research on Wolf Predation
A New Approach to an Old Issue: An Examination of Qualitative Research on Wolf Predation The reintroduction of wolves into Idaho in 1995 has generated debate for years, but Jeff Vance Martin’s recently published study, Peace in the valley? Qualitative insights on collaborative coexistence from the Wood River Wolf Project, takes a different approach to […]
Con Artists in the American West
Stories of the American West are extremely romantic. They tell of pioneers on the Oregon Trail, mountain men, and horse-riding cowboys. It all adds to our society’s picturesque imaginings of the “Old West.” One thing to remember about the West is that it represented boundless opportunities for those hoping to improve their lot in life. […]
Wintry Wonders of the Wolverine
Wintry Wonders of the Wolverine Wolverines are secretive creatures that are seldom seen. A glimpse of one disappearing over a ridge or behind a boulder is a once in a lifetime sight. Not only are they secretive and seldom seen, but they are still few and far between. Wolverines inhabit vast ranges creating many challenges […]
A Sawtooth Cross-Section
The natural world, wilderness, appears as a static object to most. There are perpetual weather changes, animals might pass by, perhaps you get lucky and see a rock-slide. On the large part, humans are evolved to only think of time in short spans – twenty years is a quarter of most peoples’ lives. And within […]
Early Summer Fun!
Summer is arriving in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area! Days are getting warmer and the lakes are beginning to look inviting for swimming. It’s easy to forget that snow can still be found at higher elevations, and that trails may not be clear for hiking. Adventure abounds regardless, and there are plenty of opportunities for early-season […]