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UW grad combines research, tribal traditions in wolf relationship plan
Abi Fergus dreamed of working with wolves from age 11, a dream that became an opportunity to help a Wisconsin tribe shape a future shared with the animal they call Ma’iingan.
While working on a graduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Carnivore Coexistence Laboratory, Fergus went to work for the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa as the tribe’s wildlife specialist.
“It was a dream job,” says Fergus, who had interned with the tribe before graduate school. “I kind of took the gamble that I could handle full-time school on top of the work, and my advisor Adrian Treves, my supervisor Naomi Tillison, and tribal leadership have helped me balance both.”
Your Guide to a Great Northern Road Trip Tamara Gane
Suggest time: 2-3 weeks
The Great Northern Road Trip is an adventure you ll never forget. You ll start in the state of Washington and follow U.S. Highway 2 for the majority of the journey until you end in Maine. Along the way, you ll spend time in beautiful cities, pass over mountains, lakes, valleys, badlands, natural marvels, historical sites, and even cross the border into Canada. Before you get started, here s everything you need to plan a road trip, including budgeting, planning your route, choosing the right car, utilizing apps, and more.
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Explore dazzling cities, charming small towns, National Parks, historic sites, and some of the best views in the country on this epic cross-country road trip.
Route Distance: about 3,600 miles
Suggest time: 2-3 weeks
The Great Northern Road Trip is an adventure you’ll never forget. You’ll start in the state of Washington and follow U.S. Highway 2 for the majority of the journey until you end in Maine. Along the way, you’ll spend time in beautiful cities, pass over mountains, lakes, valleys, badlands, natural marvels, historical sites, and even cross the border into Canada. Before you get started, here’s everything you need to plan a road trip, including budgeting, planning your route, choosing the right car, utilizing apps, and more.