Wolves are one of the most controversial animals in North America. Depicted as uncontrollable bloodthirsty man-eaters, wolves have long carried a negative stigma. Children’s stories such as, The Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, and Peter and […]
Canada is home to 44 national parks, 167 national historic sites, 4 marine conservation areas, and thousands of provincial and territorial parks that encompass more than one million square kilometres. Yet with all that space […]
Since winter has decided to show up for another year, I wanted to highlight some of Alberta’s favourite skiing and snowboarding destinations. I’m going to start with the sites closest to Calgary and progressively move farther away. […]
I am currently employed as a teacher at a wilderness-based treatment facility for youth working to overcome addiction. The camp is located in the Ghost Public Land Use Zone in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, close […]
Four years ago a group of friends and I headed into the Ghost Wilderness in search of the perfect Christmas Tree. Unwilling to setup an imitation tree, and fed up with the overpriced trees on commercial […]
Each November Canadians wear a Poppy to show respect for those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The freedoms we enjoy in this country are directly attributed to the immeasurable sacrifices […]
Halloween is just around the corner and that means it’s time for costumes, tricks and treats, goblins, ghouls, and ghosts. There will be countless Halloween-themed events, costume parties, and frightening occurrences taking place throughout the […]
Alberta is home to two species of eagle, the Bald and the Golden. Twice a year these magnificent birds use a narrow strip on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains as a highway. In […]
When you hear the term “Golden Arches” you probably have visions of greasy hamburgers, salty fries, super-sized pops, and a clown spokesman, but what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “Golden […]
With the recent snowfall we’ve had in Calgary, imagining yourself in an aquatic environment decked out in your swimsuit might be difficult, but floating the Bow is a traditional summer pastime for many Calgarians. Growing up […]
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