by Adventure Scientists | May 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
ASC Landmark Crew Cozied up around the campfire, the crew decides to wake at 4 a.m. tomorrow. A collective sigh. Some gaze up towards the stars, some at the fire, and others at the time. It’s awfully early, but for the crew, studying the sage...
by Adventure Scientists | May 6, 2015 | Landmark, Photography, Wildlife
Photos and Captions by Elaine KennedyThe American Prairie Reserve is composed of vast expanses of native prairie, and teeming with beautiful and unique wildlife. Being part of the ASC Landmark crew was a great way to experience the Great Plains ecosystem while...
by Adventure Scientists | May 1, 2015 | camera trap, Uinta Mountains, wolverine
By Alex Hamilton ASC Staff Last Saturday, I climbed into a truck bound for Utah alongside ASC Program Manager Mike Quist Kautz, two mountain bikes, a motorcycle, three pairs of skis and a pile of maps. Our goal was to scout trailheads and camera trap sites for...
by Adventure Scientists | Apr 21, 2015 | adventure, microplastics, surfing
By John Seaton CallahanASC Microplastics Adventurer Papua Province on the island of New Guinea is a wild and remote area. Poor infrastructure and the simmering conflict between native Papuan and the Indonesian government have restricted development. While exploring...
by Adventure Scientists | Apr 21, 2015 | Wildlife
Story and Photos by Elaine Kennedy The western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) is one of the most iconic birds of the prairies. Easily identified by their distinctive yellow chest, their abundance, and by their sweet, melodic song that echoes throughout the plains...
