In 1895, 25-year-old Caroline Lockhart wears a 246-pound diver’s suit twice her size and climbs over the edge of a tugboat, looking out at the Boston Harbor. Up until that […]
epiCENTER: Explore the CENTER of it all with our staff!
Enjoy the observations and interests of the people who work at the Center of the West here in our staff blog. Just note that these are the personal perspectives of individual staff members, and are not meant to be official representations of Center expertise or policy.
Jeremy Johnston remembered
Obituary reprinted with permission from the Powell Tribune Jeremy Monroe Johnston, 53, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by his family who loved him […]
Enduring West: Exploration and its Impact
The American West has always been a destination to explore – by scholars, naturalists, scientists, and others. Discoveries made within the last couple of decades alone have caused explorers like […]
American Robins: Misbeliefs and Facts
The American Robin (Turdus migratorius) may be the most common bird in the USA. They are a frequent sight almost everywhere in the lower 48 states. Though they are comfortable […]
Equipment of a Raptor Handler
Many individuals are fascinated by birds of prey and many facilities do educational programs with their live Avian Ambassadors. Working with raptors in captivity requires lots of animal behavior training […]
Red-winged Blackbirds: An Early Sign of Spring
Conk-la-ree! I hear it before I see it. Looking up I spot a Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) perched in the leafless tree above me. It is intently watching me as […]
