Desert rock art in southwestern United States is abundant. Pictographs and petroglyphs abound. But this trip added a third rock art element we’d never seen before – intaglios (also known as geoglyphs). Join us for a geo-hunt as we search for this rare art form along the Colorado … [Read more...] about Desert Rock Art: Geoglyphs
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Nevada: Hiking Grapevine Canyon
It glowed in the setting evening sun. Shadows danced. Nevada’s Spirit Wilderness was alive and waiting for us to come on in and explore. Hiking Grapevine Canyon – one of countless canyons within the wilderness – is the perfect portal for a wander-full walk into the … [Read more...] about Nevada: Hiking Grapevine Canyon
Actively Exploring Prince Albert National Park’s Past
Like Alberta’s Banff, Jasper and Waterton National Parks, Saskatchewan’s Prince Albert National Park has an historic town centre with a unique park-style architecture. Exploring these buildings by pedal power is the perfect – and active – way to begin exploring this park’s … [Read more...] about Actively Exploring Prince Albert National Park’s Past
Discovering Alberta’s History: On a Mission
Established in 1853, Lac La Biche Mission is a Provincial Historic Resource and Parks Canada National Historic Site tucked away on the shores of its namesake lake in northeastern Alberta. Join us as we detour yet again to discover more of Alberta’s history on a mission in Lac La … [Read more...] about Discovering Alberta’s History: On a Mission
Exploring Alberta’s Historic Dunvegan
Crossing the mighty Peace River on Alberta’s longest – and most yellow! – suspension bridge we looked over and saw our destination, Dunvegan. From fort to mission to trading post to provincial and national historic site, it has a long and storied past. Historic Dunvegan has … [Read more...] about Exploring Alberta’s Historic Dunvegan