Editor's Note: The following introduction was provided by Andrea Bonadiman. The month of May in the Owyhee can often lead to unpredictable weather patterns. From heat to pouring rain, and usually a fair amount of wind is included in the package. However, no matter what - the scenery, solace, and company of those you're sharing an experience to last a lifetime is always worth it. Gravel Biking was offered as part of our recreation programming earlier this spring. While we rea

Understanding Policy. Protecting Place. Empowering People.

Who has contributed to conservation historically? How did the first conservation organizations get started? Can a person who is an avid environmentalist still be a hunter? May we learn about old ways in which the flora and fauna that exist today were preserved by those who harvested from the Earth. As time goes on, we set aside our differences to form a unified band of individuals that stand together to protect our public lands and the wildlife that lives on them.

A journey to a place where three rivers meet, where your auditory senses are awakened by a variety of bird species, and the air is filled...