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A Prairie Triathlon
American Prairie Reserve’s Young Professional Leadership Network (YPLN) shares experiences from their third annual Reserve trip.
Moving Bison
Get an up close look at the "bison move" – the process that we use to move bison to new areas of the Reserve and to other herds across the country.
Learning on the Land
Exploring north-central Montana in the fall offers unexpected weather conditions as well as breathtaking views of a landscape in transition.
3 Books to Fuel Your Wanderlust
Whether you’re hitting the road this year or looking for inspiration from the comfort of your front porch, these new books will motivate you to start planning your next adventure.
Frozen In History
Visiting this iconic river throughout the year is a poignant reminder of all the natural and cultural legacies that are at the heart of this region.
In a Sea of Sage & Snow
Big sagebrush is a critical part of life on the prairie, especially when there isn’t much for wildlife like pronghorn to munch on above the snow.
Racking Up Points
Named for their stocky build and sizable ears, mule deer are easily distinguishable from white-tailed deer by the black tip of their tails.
Larry Saves the Prairie
In Larry Saves the Prairie, author Matt Bergles and illustrator Rob Peters share the true and inspiring story of Kansas wildlife champion Larry Haverfield.
The Dance of the Grouse
Male dancers are intent on finding their mate and use their stiff-wing, foot-stomping, tail-shaking moves to draw attention from females in the audience.
8 Tips for Prairie Photography
Photographer Morgan Cardiff captured the landscape, animals, and fellow travelers in ways that only he could – exploring the most remote parts of the project.
Songs of Spring
Chestnut-collared Longspurs have begun their return to the Northern Plains for breeding season and to raise their young.
Stop the Car!
Our time on APR was more than a road-trip. It was a life altering experience that left me with total appreciation for the project.
In Praise of Silence
The Reserve could be one of the quietest places in North America, maybe the world — no easy feat in a world as crowded, busy, and technologically advanced as ours.
A Visit from the Air
New York-based photographer Erik Goldstein travelled to the Reserve in early autumn to help us capture the landscape in one of the most inspiring ways imaginable: from the air.
Prairie Dogs Build Diversity Across the Plains
Black-tailed prairie dogs are helpful homebuilders, gardeners and gourmet meals according to recently published research in Conservation Biology. Read the interview with author Dr. David J. Augustine.
Hunting Trips of a Ranchman
Theodore Roosevelt’s colorful memoirs of hunting trips on the Northern Great Plains are arguably the first and foremost guide for sportsmen visiting the region.
A Vastly Exposed Place of Concealment
My friend and I arrived at the Buffalo Camp on the American Prairie Reserve around mid-day on Saturday greeted by the solitude of an empty campground (but for a group of five bull bison grazing nearby).
The Ways of My Grand Mothers
Through personal anecdotes and vivid stories, Beverly Hungry Wolf takes readers into the life of a Blackfoot community in The Ways of My Grandmothers.
Prairie: A Natural History
Candace Savage leaves the reader with a deep appreciation of the magnificent complexity of prairies and the importance of conserving them for future generations.
On the Rez
Ian Frazier recounts his experiences among modern-day American Indians, particularly the Ogalala Sioux living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
Winter in the Blood
Welch’s first novel, Winter in the Blood, is the sensitive story of a young Native American living on Montana’s Fort Belknap Reservation.
Built for Speed
Byers gift is his ability to describe a year in the life of an animal in such a way that you develop a kinship with that animal that will last a lifetime.
Last Child In The Woods
Richard Louv offers optimistic and inspiring ideas on how we as adults can affect society by helping kids have more frequent and meaningful experiences in nature.