Bedrooms are furnished with a bed (bare mattress only), dresser, desk, and chair. Some rooms have closets. All cottages/dorms have a small shared refrigerator. Not all cottages/dorms have heat, and nights can be chilly. Student dorms are single-sex and have shared bathrooms. No linens, pillows, towels, or personal toiletries are provided.
Two things NOT to bring:
- Dogs are not allowed, and may NOT be left in vehicles. No pets of any kind are permitted on the Station without the explicit and advance permission of the Director.
- Firearms are never permitted, including in vehicles.
The Essentials
- Pillow
- Sheets
- Sleeping bag or several warm blankets and a comforter
- Towels
- Personal toiletries
- Laundry detergent
- Quarters for the laundry machines can be purchased in the office.
- Rugged field clothes (long pants, shorts, t-shirts, long sleeve shirt. Synthetics are best.)
- Sweaters/sweatshirts
- Jacket/fleece
- Rain gear (suggest rain jacket and rain pants and/or an umbrella)
- Waterproof boots (Wellington style is popular)
- Hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes
- Flashlight/headlamp
- Matches or lighter
- Sun hat
- Swimsuit
- Water bottle
- Reusable mug
- Medications
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
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Other Useful Stuff
- Camera
- Computer
- Sunglasses
- Pocket knife
- Day pack
- Sandals
- Bath robe
- Laundry bag
- Recreational gear
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