There are some weeks that the global situation feels very close, very real and very scary. This week was one of them, and it makes me recognise how fortunate I am to live in a community where I feel safe … Read More
I’ve already covered ptarmigan and marmot, but I felt wildlife deserved their own dedicated page (and I ran into a grizzly.. not literally.. at the weekend, and bear 148 was shot by a hunter in BC *sad face* so it’s a wildlife-y week). … Read More
This has been an incredible long, hot, dry summer so far, and we could really use some rain to keep the fires at bay. The forest fires across Canada are especially horrific this year, and the normally crisp, clean air … Read More
Most mountain tops are now clear from snow… which can only mean one thing! It’s summit season! Each time I check a hike off the list I think I add two or three more (this can be extrapolated to all … Read More
In case you hadn’t heard, Canada reached a milestone this year and on July 1st the country erupted in celebrations as it turned 150 years young! As one TV pundit said – you can tell a country is young when … Read More
One of the things I love THE MOST about living in this town is sharing it with other people. The excitement, joy and overwhelming awe on people’s faces is mirrored in my own. When I collected Donna and Lucy from … Read More