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noreAn Oregon native, a Gonzaga Bulldog, and a true conservation powerhouse if there ever was one, Nora Kaufmann led two crews in the summer of 2012, in Wind Cave National Park, SD, and Big Sur, CA, respectively. Armed with a double degree in environmental science and international relations, she one day hopes to become a "professional vagabond." Her extra-conservational interests include "Emergency Dance Parties" and the song "Indian Outlaw," by Tim McGraw. If she had to choose a personal motto, it would definitely be "Life begins where your comfort zone ends."

That evening we headed to Pfeiffer Beach to eat sand with a side of dinner. Dan, our friendly neighborhood SCA photographer joined us for our evening romp on the... read more

Here we are, a new crew in in Big Sur, CA, a land of breathtaking vistas around every curve in Highway 1, dramatic cliffs, inset canyons that house some of the world’... read more

So, to my Lady Tigers and Wolf Pack, I extend a very heartfelt thank-you for such a hilarious, fun, entertaining, and fulfilling three weeks. I'm proud of the hard... read more

I am so proud of the students and the way they handle the new challenges each day, I'm proud of their energy and work ethic, I'm proud of their ability to work... read more

We have made a temporary home here in the Black Hills of South Dakota, bison, antelope, and prairie dogs all welcome. The crew is getting to know one another, the... read more