Leave No Trace (LNT) originated in 1987 when the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management collaborated to distribute pamphlets titled, “Leave No Trace Land Ethics”. A few years later, ...
Back in March I shared a list of popular outdoor myths with a focus on the winter season. I’m back this month to dispel ten more outdoor-related myths with more pertinent to summer. Myth: ...
Mosquitoes are one of those seasonal annoyances we have come to associate with outdoor recreation. They are small blood-sucking insects whose numbers tend to peak by mid-summer. Although they are considered a nuisance by ...
Generally we think of spring as prime tick season in Alberta. While not technically wrong, it is a bit misleading because ticks are active throughout the summer and fall seasons as well. Any time temperatures ...
By Tyler Dixon One of the harbingers of spring in southern Alberta is the first official bear sighting in the mountain parks. With several bears already spotted in both Kananaskis and Banff, I guess ...
Now that we’re officially into spring it’s time to start thinking about activity changeover, even if the trails aren’t quite ready for it yet. While we are patiently waiting for the snow to melt and ...
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but not everything you’ve read on the Internet is true. This month I’m here to dispel some popular misconceptions about our coldest months in the ...
We’ve seen our first accumulation of snow for the season, which definitely has people thinking about outdoor winter adventures. Whether you're cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, or partaking in another recreational opportunity, we’d like ...
With the recent cougar activity/sightings in WBC, it’s high time to share some essential safety tips for those facing off with a cougar. ➡️ Nature's Telegrams: Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife signs. ➡️ ...
Ah, it's November - that time of year when the deer get a little flirty! By following these practical tips, both you and our four-legged friends can coexist safely on the roads. 🦌 Be ...