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Sun protection is an everyday necessity. Being in the sun too long can lead to sunburns, skin cancer and premature signs of aging. Despite what you might have heard, sunscreen should not be your primary defense against the sun.
I’ve enjoyed the thrill of a rollercoaster ever since my first trip to Disneyland, when I barely met the minimum height requirements. So when an invitation to the launch of Canada’s longest and fastest mountain coaster appeared in my...
I usually make my own dehydrated camp meals for backcountry camping. On extended trips, or in case the fish aren’t biting, I’ll place a couple of those store-bought freeze-dried packages of chicken curry slop or lasagna goo into my...
Whether you’re planning an overnight backpacking trip or a multi-day thru-hike, an effective layering system with a base, mid and outer layer will help you adapt swiftly to changes in weather and activity levels. The key to staying comfortable...
Equipping yourself with the necessary tools, like bear spray, and knowledge, like how to coexist with bears in the wilderness, can help you feel prepared and confident about protecting both yourself and the wildlife in case of grizzly or black...
You've likely experienced the positive benefits of outdoor adventure. Outdoor experiences build resilience and foster social-emotional skills, which are especially valuable for today's youth. However, outdoor education is often prioritized behind academic pursuits. Many who want to participate in...
With an elegant bridge crossing a mystical waterfall, Multnomah Falls looks like something out of the pages of Narnia or the elven architecture of Rivendell.
But on Earth, you can find it in Oregon.
Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in the...
Welcome to episode 29 of Explore Magazine's Live the Adventure Podcast. Today's conversation is with Sarah Cormode, from the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation. Sarah is a podcaster and has had the opportunity to speak with dozens of experts in the...
It’s that time of the year when paddlers become obsessed with looking over canoe route maps in search of the ultimate wilderness trip. As I write this, there are dozens of park maps spread out on my kitchen table and...
For those who hike, bike, paddle and climb, wearing the proper footwear, helmet or personal floatation device is essential. Beyond these basic steps though, there is another important way to stay safe in the outdoors: avoiding tick encounters. The...
Situated off the Trans Canada Highway between the Rocky and Purcell Mountains, Golden, BC is a convenient fuel and caffeine stop on a road trip through the Rockies. But those who veer off Highway 1 to explore the historic...
Over a dozen years ago I received a note from a Toronto film producer asking me to help with a documentary on all the wild places that legendary Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot wrote and sang about. What a cool idea.
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