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Whodunit? Release Your Inner Detective

I have been asked to do the impossible during my work as a trail guide: guarantee a wildlife sighting. Beyond

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Wood Wide Web

By Rick Whitteker As the outdoor sights and sounds of summer approach, I would like to draw your attention to

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Embrace the Mess!

It takes a concerted effort to shed the shackles of our Victorian era perspective when it comes to the beauty

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Spring Symphony

The relative quiet of the winter changes to the sounds of serenading in the spring as our lake edges thaw

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Get to Know Your Furry Neighbours!

The animal tracks you see in snow are like wildlife signatures, letting you know who was here before you. With

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Remember Your Woollies

I recommend you become a tag reader. Clothing tags tell you what materials were used to make the garment. When

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Buying the Perfect Canoe

When considering purchasing the ideal canoe, there are two questions you must ask yourself: how are you going to use

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Leave No Trace: Principles to Protect Nature

If you plan to spend time outside day tripping or camping, consider learning the principles of Leave No Trace. Originally