Author Archives: Nate

Down the River

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Nate

I love my job. I get paid to do what I love, and today was no exception. I was able to go on my first rafting trip since 2004 and had a blast! I floated down the Green River from … Continue reading →

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Weird Weather and Wild Animals

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Nate

Since I have been here in Dinosaur National Monument I have experienced winter, spring, and summer. Unfortunately, it wasn’t in that order. The weather fluctuates in interesting patterns here. It can be snowing in Vernal and be sunny here. Vernal … Continue reading →

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Junior Ranger Day

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Nate

When I was a kid I always enjoyed participating in the Junior Ranger program at Kings Canyon National Park. It was always fun learning about nature and earning my Blue Jay patch from the park rangers. The JR program had … Continue reading →

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Updates on Life, etc.

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Nate

There isn’t a whole lot to report right now here in Dinosaurland. I am working slowly on my book and have the first draft on about three chapters now. Work and school are taking up most of my time, so … Continue reading →

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Heading Home For The Weekend

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Nate

Now that I have been away from Arizona for a month, it is time to head home and see my wife and pets. This first month has blown by, and doesn’t really seem like I have been away for so … Continue reading →

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Off On A New Adventure. . . In Dinosaur Land!

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Nate

Today is the start of a new adventure for me.  “What kind of adventure, Nate?” you may ask.  Well my friends, I am nearly 800 miles away from my wife and pets working in Dinosaur National Monument on the Utah/Colorado … Continue reading →

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