Migration Marvels: PronghornDuring winter, hundreds of pronghorn migrate across American Prairie. Read more about Migration Marvels: Pronghorn
A Surprising Spot to Spend WinterHow a Porcupine Spends its winter Read more about A Surprising Spot to Spend Winter
Giving ThanksGiving thanks | Gratitude for all who share the prairie with others. Read more about Giving Thanks
A Timeless CallThousands of sandhill cranes migrate from Canada across the eastern half of Montana every fall. Read more about A Timeless Call
Traveling Back in Time Along the Missouri RiverLast week, volunteers from around the world floated in canoes down the Missouri River to reach some of the more remote regions of American Prairie. Read more about Traveling Back in Time Along the Missouri River
Sights and Sounds of a Buffalo Camp SunriseVisitors to Buffalo Camp start the day with brilliant sunrises and watch as the afternoon fades behind the Little Rocky Mountains. Read more about Sights and Sounds of a Buffalo Camp Sunrise
Dabbling Ducks and Prairie PondsThe prairie’s smallest ponds and wetlands warm up first. These areas become important seasonal homes to waterfowl migrating to the region. Read more about Dabbling Ducks and Prairie Ponds
Northern Lights Dance on the HorizonDeniz Bertuna stepped outside on the porch to enjoy the Milky Way when this green band of Northern Lights appeared. Read more about Northern Lights Dance on the Horizon
Frozen In HistoryVisiting 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. Read more about Frozen In History
In a Sea of Sage & SnowBig 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. Read more about In a Sea of Sage & Snow
Racking Up PointsNamed for their stocky build and sizable ears, mule deer are easily distinguishable from white-tailed deer by the black tip of their tails. Read more about Racking Up Points
Camouflaged in Fall ColorsGreat Horned Owls are probably best known for their feathery “horns.” Read more about Camouflaged in Fall Colors
Camping Below the Larb Hills"The adventure is complete. The last night in camp we talked about personal insights gleaned from our 200+ mile wanderings." Read more about Camping Below the Larb Hills
Back to School, Prairie-StyleThe son of Ivory Coast immigrants, Muhammed lives in the Bronx and is entering 12th grade. Read more about Back to School, Prairie-Style
The 8 Legged WolfLike other prairie creatures, wolf spiders build burrows as part of their survival strategy. Read more about The 8 Legged Wolf
Take the Long ViewSummer rains flooded the landscape with a rolling sea of green and wildflowers. Read more about Take the Long View
The Art of ConservationEmilie Lee became a part of the prairie landscape for a month this spring to capture American Prairie on canvas. Read more about The Art of Conservation
Dreaming Big Under Dark SkiesTents and pull-behind trailers have started to pop up at Buffalo Camp, providing temporary homes to intrepid visitors. Read more about Dreaming Big Under Dark Skies
The Dance of the GrouseMale 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. Read more about The Dance of the Grouse
The Migration of a Winter StormWeather is a prominent character in the legends of the American West. Read more about The Migration of a Winter Storm
Mystery In FlightThe adaptations of the Rough-legged Hawk are as helpful as they are mysterious. Read more about Mystery In Flight
Four-Legged Ecosystem EngineeringAmerican Prairie’s bison herd turns ten years old this year. Read more about Four-Legged Ecosystem Engineering
Winter Means White Fur For Our Smallest CarnivoreMany prairie species are uniquely adapted to life on the snowy plains, but the Least weasel completely commits to its cold weather camouflage. Read more about Winter Means White Fur For Our Smallest Carnivore
Sensing the SeasonsScientists that keep track of nature’s clock are part of the field of study called phenology. Read more about Sensing the Seasons
Who's the "Candy Bar" of the Prairie?Predators trick-or-treating across the prairie are on the look out for their favorite full-sized candy bar: the prairie dog. Read more about Who's the "Candy Bar" of the Prairie?
Around a Campfire Under the Big SkyAmerican Prairie volunteers often melt away the evening in the orange, purple, and gold of a prairie sunset and glowing campfire. Read more about Around a Campfire Under the Big Sky
How Pronghorn Outsmart PredatorsDespite being the fastest land mammal on the continent, pronghorn are constantly on the look out for threats. Read more about How Pronghorn Outsmart Predators
Bison Bulls Ready for BattleThis is the rut, an explosive gathering that pits bulls against each other as they jockey for position next to the opposite sex. Read more about Bison Bulls Ready for Battle
The Curious, Colorful Life of WildflowersSpring to fall, the nooks and crannies of the prairie are home to wildflowers in all shades of the rainbow. Read more about The Curious, Colorful Life of Wildflowers
Newborn Bison Calves Popping Up on the PrairieBison calves make their first appearances in mid-April and have been known to show up as late as October. Read more about Newborn Bison Calves Popping Up on the Prairie
The Sound of SunriseGreater Sage Grouse have been dancing across the prairie as part of their annual mating rituals. Read more about The Sound of Sunrise
Songs of SpringChestnut-collared Longspurs have begun their return to the Northern Plains for breeding season and to raise their young. Read more about Songs of Spring
Wintertime ElkAs grand and stoic creatures, elk stand tall above snow-covered shrubs and rolling hills. Read more about Wintertime Elk
A Breath of Fresh AirWhen Dennis Lingohr headed out to capture winter on the prairie, he had a surprisingly difficult task. Read more about A Breath of Fresh Air