Wildlife

Positive punishment and prancing prairie dogs

Dog training nuance, "positive punishment", and sharing space with Montana's wild creatures

Oct 16 •

Close encounters of the creature kind

It is so often these close encounters that fill us with wonder—that allow us to more fully appreciate our fellow creatures. But they are also, so often…

Mar 8 •

Carpe noctem: Notes on The Darkness Manifesto by Johan Eklöf

"Henceforth if you want me after sunset you will only find me by candlelight." ★5

Feb 23 •

What's the value of a fox-kit moon?

My sense of wonder is a salve for the sacrifices’ sting—and I would trade even more for moments like this.

Feb 17 •

The pile on of pets where they're prohibited

I can’t stop caring about this. I don’t want to stop caring about this.

Feb 16 •

Would you go to Mars?

I want to be an animal among animals.

Jan 2 •

What does it mean to be “outdoorsy”?

When I first shared our van life plans, I got an anonymous message wondering why we wanted to live on the road.

Sep 30, 2023 •

Our visit to Denali National Park’s sled dog kennel

My favorite part of Denali National Park?

Jun 27, 2023 •

How we trained our dog to leave prey alone by default

Spoiler: She gets to chase critters on occasion.

Mar 10, 2022 •

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