Big Timber, Montana It’s not because we weren’t up early. We had to pick up a spare tire for the trailer at 730, and I had a radio taping at 8:30, so we were hoofing it. The signs for trouble were all there though. The tire was ready, but they had not been able to …
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Rape in a Western College Town
Missoula The first days going off-the-grid in the Sapphire Mountains along the steep, narrow valley of Rock Creek are always a shakeout cruise. The ’72 Toyota pickup sputtered out when we arrived, and though it quickly revived, it meant renting a car from worry. The Rock Creek Mercantile has new hours so no fishing licenses yet. …
Biomimicry
Missoula Standing in the cold, clear water as it rushes by and pushes your knees around while you try to balance on glassy rocks with a rod in your hand and all manner of stuff strapped, suicide bomber like to your body, you are perfectly clear this is not your natural environment. Gutting a beautiful …