Three and a half miles southeast of Crawford stands Crow Butte. Perhaps no other landform in the Pine Ridge can be seen from so many different vantage points.
Photography
Into Whooperland – A Photographer’s Journey
Michael Forsberg’s newest book, “Into Whooperland — A Photographer’s Journey with Whooping Cranes” is a celebration and warning to readers regarding one of the world’s rarest birds.
A Birding Family
What began with hiking and a birdsong book has led to two high-school-aged boys holding their own with some of the top birdwatchers in the state.
Winter Macro Photography
Community Science Program Manager Bri Nugent shares how macro photography has encouraged her to get outside in winter.
Celebrate the Return of the Vulture
A friend likened them to the famed “Swallows of Capistrano.” It’s once again a joy to see the return of the migratory “Vultures of Chadron.”
A Short Walk to the Wild Side
The Thompson Natural History Preserve and adjacent land owned by Chadron State College is my go-to when I need a quick fix of the outdoors.