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Brits Abroad: A Weekend in Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park is a well-known name back in the UK. We’ve all heard of it, seen pictures of it and, at some point, expressed a desire to visit should the chance arise—for me the chance arose last Friday. Six of us, all international exchange students, piled

Spring brings great outdoor opportunities

Students have undoubtedly noticed that as we make our way through April, the snow has started to melt and their levels of stress have been growing exponentially as finals approach. As the ski hills close, your weekends become muddled. What can you do but homework? Well, let me offer you

MSU team lands new scientific discovery

A team of MSU scientists have discovered a diverse microbial community hidden deep in Yellowstone National Park. The microorganisms were found in a high elevation hot springs more than 10 miles into the backcountry. The sapphire blue hot springs pool, named Smoke Jumper 3, or SJ3, sits 8,600 feet

Boiling in the river

One of the lesser-known attractions available to MSU students is the Gardner River, colloquially known as the “Boiling River,” located just inside the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park are a series of natural hot tubs, mixed into one of the many streams that the park harbors. Since Yellowstone

True tale of a backpacking scare (and how to avoid it)

Mother nature is often a peaceful space, filled with fresh air and quietly beautiful scenery. But once in a while, she can provide something else — a genuine fear for your life. This lesson was made abundantly clear to me on a recent backpacking trip with a friend. We hiked two

True tale of a backpacking scare (and how to avoid it)

Mother nature is often a peaceful space, filled with fresh air and quietly beautiful scenery. But once in a while, she can provide something else — a genuine fear for your life. This lesson was made abundantly clear to me on a recent backpacking trip with a friend. We hiked two

Summer in Bozeman is heaven on earth

Summer in Bozeman is heaven on earth

Summer in Bozeman is not like any other. At 60 degrees, you will want to take a nice stroll in the park. At 70 degrees, you’ll want to take a long ride on the Gallagator Trail, and at 80, it’ll be the perfect temperature to go floating on