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Primal Thoughts

I find myself thinking about different things in Montana than I do at home in Ohio. My thoughts here are very primal. So basic that they align with the classical elements that the ancient Greeks used to define their world: earth, water, air, fire and aether. Earth—getting lost: When you arrive in Montana, swing by…

#ProTips for Montana’s Next Quake

When I decided to put my career on hiatus and spend a summer seeking adventure in Montana, an earthquake was not on my to-do list. Last night, I was jolted from a deep sleep to the largest earthquake in western Montana in nearly 60 years, according to the USGS. The epicenter of the 5.8 magnitude…

Athabasca Glacier Hike: Four Thumbs Up

  If a drive along the Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper isn’t on your bucket list, add it now! For 144 miles, the parkway straddles the Continental Divide on a journey through the heart of the Columbia Icefield—the largest ice field in the Rocky Mountains. The highlight of the drive is the massive Athabasca…