 When I first started thinking about working in the Arctic, I remember thinking it was pretty amazing that certain animals, insects, and plants actually thrive at these high latitudes. Then I came to Barrow, where there is an entire community of people that have chosen to live here and whose ancestors have been living here for centuries!
When you first see Barrow though, it may appear like some kind of temporary settlement. The buildings and homes are relatively small and simple, and there aren't any paved roads. But in fact, Barrow is one of the oldest permanent settlements in the U.S., and the rich history, culture, and lasting traditions of the people who live here definitely show that.
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 Day 2 out on the BEO today, and another successful and productive day it was! Even though it started off a bit windy and pretty cold, we were still able to spend most of the day in the field collecting soil cores, water samples, and biogeochemical data. Check out the NGEE-Arctic blog too for some information about our day (and pictures) from a different perspective. :)  Field fashion on the BEO ftw! Woohoo! I have landed in Alaska! I stayed in Anchorage last night and completed the final leg(s) of my trip bright and early this morning. My plane left at 6 am, made a few stops, but then I finally made it!! This is my first Arctic field campaign as a graduate student and I couldn't be more excited! I’m going to try and blog each day about what I’m doing and learning, and also tell you a little more about the project I am working on. You can ask me questions here in the comments, tweet something out to me and tag it #NGEE2014, or post on my blog’s Facebook page!
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