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Our group at the viewpoint looking towards the Chile/Argentina border

Parque Nacional Patagonia

On May 5, 2026May 4, 2026 By GeoKsIn ChileLeave a comment

We spent a couple of days at the extreme southern edges of Patagonia before expedition cruising to Antarctica back in 2023. At the time, we resolved to return "some day" for a more extensive experience. Early 2026 we flew to the Chilean side of Patagonia, where we started our three-week, lodge-based more in-depth exploration. After …

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Spring reflection, Vermilion Lakes

Make Your Month Your Month

On May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 By GeoKsIn PhotographyLeave a comment

How did Photo Blogging Challenge host PJ know it's my birthday and hence, April really is "my month"!? Read on for some of the ways I celebrated and generally enjoyed the month.

Petaka, a female puma standing on a ridge on Estancia Laguna Amarga, Torres del Paine, Chile

Nearby Nature Project / 30

On April 17, 2026April 18, 2026 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness3 Comments

I published Nearby Nature Project /29 more than 10 months ago. Since then, we traveled 5 weeks through Norway, where receding glaciers and melting permafrost = good reminders that we shouldn't take Nature for granted. Nature is more than something that's there when we need a pick-me-up or photos/videos for our social channels. Canmore Close …

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Great blue heron striding through tall grass on the edge of a lake, something to eat in its beak

Nearby Nature Project / 29

On June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness2 Comments

In this edition of Nearby Nature Project, I write about Canada's 2025 wildfire season, link to articles about Nature connectedness and provide an update on my ongoing birding, wildflower, wildlife and gardening Nearby Nature Projects.

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Nearby Nature Project 28/

On April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 By GeoKsIn Health and WellnessLeave a comment

Welcome to the latest issue of the Nearby Nature Project! Over 25 years ago I learned that fostering my relationship with Mother Nature is essential to my well-being. So I garden, walk, hike, cycle, kayak or otherwise spend time with Nature, just about every day. I’m not alone in discovering that being outside is good …

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