Have you ever wanted to see a wild grizzly bear? How about a dozen of them? You can see a lot of bears in the Great Bear Rainforest because this part of British Columbia's coast is great bear habitat and people are working hard to make sure it stays bear-friendly. In this story I wrote for BC Ferries' OnBoard Magazine I … Read More
There’s an app for that park
Parks Canada has a new app to make it easier to explore national parks and historic sites. With information on activities, events and places to stay you can make the … Read More
A travel writer and a tale of three Charles (Darwin, Waterton and Russell)
Being a travel writer is a privilege. Yes, the travelling is fun. I have to pinch myself when I get the VIP treatment at a destination I've dreamed of visiting, but … Read More
Turtles with jobs
(Turtles With Jobs was originally published by the Red Deer Advocate January 23, 2016 and won second place in the 2016 Travel Media Association of Canada's Best … Read More
Prairie chickens reunite a Nebraska family
If your house guest told you how to make more money, would you listen? I've had guests tell me how to plant flowers or … Read More
West Coast Whale Watching
A day on the water with Jim Borrowman is like sitting in the forest with Jane Goodall. Jim has been watching whales for … Read More
Sustainability is going to the dogs
Going green is more than caring for the environment. It’s also about caring for communities. Auberge du Lac Taureau is … Read More
The Wardens sing about buffalo and life on the range
When I was young I dreamed of being a forest ranger. Mom would take me to Banff National Park evening interpretive … Read More