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By Nora Kaufmann / Wind Cave National Park

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 work we put in, the challenges we overcame, and the spirit that we put into everything we did! ... read more

A Day In The Life: Trials and Tribulations on the Great Plains

By Nora Kaufmann / Wind Cave National Park

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 together, and every day when I wake up at 5:15am, I don't dread the work day, but wonder how I got so incredibly lucky to have a job that doesn't feel like work. ... read more

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By Nora Kaufmann / Wind Cave National Park

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 agency seems happy to have us, and we, the crew leaders, haven't completely lost our minds—yet. ... read more