At this time of year bears are busy trying to pack on those last few pounds before entering their dens for a long winter slumber. They’re on the lookout for easily accessible, calorie rich food […]
Have you ever heard of wild ice skating? To put it simply, it’s skating on a frozen lake. In the Canadian Rockies, a trifecta of ideal conditions are needed to make that perfectly smooth, crystal […]
I’ve been trying to make this story a reality for years now. I’ve come close a few times, but there’s always been an obstacle on the path to completion. If you can name a dog […]
“If you throw your hat and it doesn’t come within twenty feet of a dinosaur bone, then you’re not in Dinosaur Provincial Park.” […]
Anyone who has driven west from Banff towards Lake Louise has gazed in awe at the towering cliffs of Castle Mountain. But most don’t realize that the same mountain was the backdrop to a scandalous […]
We’re back with Part Three of our series about Historical Wildlife Photos. Here you’ll find another collection of photos featuring various species from across this province. As with the previous two posts, which you can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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