Staying Elk Smart This Fall
The leaves are slowly starting to change colour, dawn and dusk now have a noticeable chill, and the first bugling of male elk has begun. Even though the official start is still a few days […]
The leaves are slowly starting to change colour, dawn and dusk now have a noticeable chill, and the first bugling of male elk has begun. Even though the official start is still a few days […]
Mountain biking is booming business. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, bike shops in southern Alberta have seen an increase in sales. Biking was one of those activities that could still be enjoyed even during the […]
A. O. Wheeler founded the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) in 1906 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Although similar to its British counterparts, the biggest difference was the ACC allowed women to become members. The ACC has […]
We all know that things can take unexpected turns pretty quickly. Those unforeseen events can have dire consequences when they occur in remote wilderness environments. Planning ahead, carrying proper gear, leaving a trip plan, and […]
The prairies meet the Rockies in Waterton Lakes National Park. The park was first established on May 30, 1895, making it Canada’s fourth national park. Waterton is celebrating its 125th birthday this year. The park […]
Sedentary lifestyles are becoming all too commonplace in Canadian society. People are sitting, attached to technology, for extended periods of time, during work and play. We’ve traded exercise and movement, for tablets and smartphones and […]
“In the history of watercraft, the canoe of the Aboriginal Peoples is perhaps the ultimate expression of elegance and function. All its parts come from nature, and when it is retired, it returns to nature.” […]
When you think of working dogs what comes to mind? Guide dogs, police dogs, therapy dogs, military dogs, search and rescue dogs, avalanche dogs, and sled dogs all immediately popped into my head. Conservation K-9 […]
I have fond memories growing up in Saskatchewan and watching storms rumble across the prairies. I clearly remember driving out to the grid roads and gazing in awe as these massive storm cells rolled over […]
“Volunteers are not paid – not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.” The newest feature in this Wild Jobs series looks at the dedicated work of volunteers with the Friends of Kananaskis […]
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