Antarctica Online: Life in Antarctica

Explains the history of the U.S. Antarctic Program and describes each of the three stations operated by the United States, of which McMurdo Station is the largest. Following that is a description of how seasons are experienced in the Antarctica, the patterns of people coming and going from McMurdo Station, what people do for recreation and evening entertainment, safety considerations in this climate, celebrations and events, winter culture, and the type of people who are drawn to this environment.