Tasting History in Mongolian Spring

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Photo by Kellie Kvern


Borts hang out to dry before winter.


Michael A. Parks finds himself



as he journeys across the country's grasslands. Â

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Borts for breakfast


Michael A. Parks finds himself



as he journeys across the country's grasslands.

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Orag


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as he journeys across the country's grasslands.

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A few of the Eastern Steppe's white-tailed gazelle. Along with American wildlife biologist Kirk Olson, Dondug once saw a herd of 250,000.


Michael A. Parks finds himself



as he journeys across the country's grasslands.

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Photo by Brandt Miller


The calving season begins.


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as he journeys across the country's grasslands.

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Photo by Brandt Miller


Herders gather baby animals for castration.


Michael A. Parks finds himself



as he journeys across the country's grasslands.

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The Eastern Steppe and Dondug's van, from White Mountain


Michael A. Parks finds himself



as he journeys across the country's grasslands.

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Photo by Michael A. Parks

Our translator, Sergee, with the fish of the steppe

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as he journeys across the country's grasslands. Â

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Making the year's first milk products

Michael A. Parks finds himself



as he journeys across the country's grasslands.

Michael A. Parks is a freelance writer living in Texas.