Welcome Back Adam Shoalts! Looking out his porch window one spring morning, Adam Shoalts spotted a majestic peregrine falcon flying across the neighbouring fields near Lake Erie. Falcons migrate annually from southernmost Canada to remote arctic mountains. Grabbing his backpack and canoe, Shoalts resolved to follow the falcon’s route north on an astonishing 3,400-kilometre journey …
Searching for Happy Valley: A Modern Quest for Shangri-La Over her 17-year career as a travel writer, Jane Marshall has wandered the planet, always in search of wild, high-altitude, off-the-beaten-track places. During her travels, she discovered something profound. On three continents, separated by vast oceans, she found hidden valleys known locally as “Happy Valley.” Her …
As the weather starts to warm up and the days get longer, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of getting out on the water for the first time of the year. Whether you’re an experienced paddler or a newbie, there’s something about being on the water that just feels right. As you slip your preferred …
Jenny Hagan is a storm chaser who also happens to be an award-winning and nationally published photographer from small town Eatonia, Saskatchewan. We talk about how her love for storms started as a young child and how her daughter has also now developed a fondness for the power of these storms, one of the forces …
The spotted owl (Strix occidentalis) is a medium-sized owl that lives in the old-growth forests of western North America. Its range extends from British Columbia down to Mexico, but the species has been in decline for decades due to habitat loss, logging, and other human activities. Sarah Cox an award journalist and author based in …
In this episode, I interviewed Chris Turner, author of the book “How to Be A Climate Optimist”. In his book, Chris explores how we can approach the climate crisis with a positive outlook and offers practical solutions for creating a sustainable future. Chris begins by acknowledging the severity of the climate crisis and the urgency …
Meghan J. Ward is an outdoor, travel, and adventure writer based in Banff, Alberta, a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and the author of “Lights to Guide Me Home.” Meghan is wife and partner in business and creativity with Paul Zizka, a mountain landscape and adventure photographer. They love to explore the wild …
Dr. Sundermann is a plant-based Internal Medicine physician and a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and has been practicing medicine for the past 20 years. She also has training in Integrative Medicine through the University of Michigan and has completed a Professional Training Program in Mind-Body Medicine through the Center for Mind-Body …
The Edith Cavell trail is a popular hiking destination located in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. Named after the British nurse and martyr Edith Cavell, the trail offers breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies and a chance to experience the natural beauty of the park. The trailhead for Edith Cavell Meadows trail is located …
Slashing emissions of carbon dioxide by itself isn’t enough to prevent catastrophic global warming, a new study shows.