CATHY’S REMARKABLE JOURNEY FROM FIELD BIOLOGIST TO WORLD TRAVELER
For nearly 22 years, Cathy Tate worked as a biologist for the U.S. Geological Survey, collecting and analyzing data from streams and rivers. As with most professions, she started her career in the field; gathering samples of different fish, other organisms, and the surrounding habitat. As her career progressed, Cathy joined the national synthesis team which analyzed data collected by biologists nationwide. She concluded her decades-long career as an executive secretary for the National Water Quality Monitoring Council.
WILDLANDS RESTORATION VOLUNTEERS AT DOLORES RIVER RESTORATION, COLORADO
Towards the end of a successful career, Cathy reviewed her retirement options and was able to retire comfortably in 2014 at the age of 60. With help, Cathy could figure out her finances and properly plan for the retirement she’s always dreamed of, and she’s
CATHY TATE AT MITCHELL FALLS, KIMBERLEY, AUSTRALIA
Verde, hiking and exploring among the country’s most stunning environments and natural landmarks.
Cathy firmly believes in giving back to the community and
volunteers for Wildlands Restoration Volunteers. This U.S. nonprofit’s mission is to build diverse communities that care for the land. Volunteers can help with restoration projects, revive habitats,
been busy ever since! She took her love for travel and dedicated her retirement to experiencing new destinations all over the world. When she first retired, Cathy and her husband moved to New Zealand for one month and Australia for eight! Next, she headed to Scotland where she could follow her passion for hiking in the country’s scenic landscape. Cathy completed six treks there and is already planning to return next year! Another adventurous pursuit led her to a National Geographic small ship tour to the Antarctic Peninsula, where
GLACIAL MELTWATER STREAM IN DRY VALLEYS OF ANTARCTICA
grow plants, build trails, and more. Meanwhile, Cathy volunteers for the nonprofit as a photographer; most recently photographing volunteers on a project near North Park in Colorado. When asked about her plans for the future, Cathy shared that she is indeed booked and busy! Besides the Scotland trip, she will do another National Geographic small ship tour to Norway’s fjords and the Arctic to glimpse majestic polar bears. She also plans on returning to Australia with her husband. We asked this endlessly fascinating retiree what advice she would give to those nearing retirement, and she simply said, “Follow your passion. Just do it!” Well, she sure does follow her own advice!
plenty of penguins waddled her way.
Cathy also treks here at home visiting all the national parks she can including: Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Mesa
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