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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 Photography1 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.

America-Robin

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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