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a woman crossing the Loen Via Ferrata suspension bridge

Be Present

On June 30, 2025June 29, 2025 By GeoKsIn Photography3 Comments

This month’s photo blogging challenge was to “be present.” In a series of 5 photos, I share my best efforts.

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.

osprey in flight with wings spread fully

Nearby Nature Project 22/

On June 27, 2024January 28, 2025 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness1 Comment

This month I've thought about potential effects on nearby nature due to Calgary's water emergency. Also, it's been an okay month for birding, a good month for bear sightings and the start of wildflower season!

crab apple blossoms

Spring Has Sprung in the Canadian Rockies

On June 1, 2021June 2, 2021 By GeoKsIn Photography4 Comments

Signs that spring has sprung in the Canadian Rockies: migrating birds, colourful wildflowers, foraging bears, and cyclists on roads still closed to vehicles.

welcome-to-the-1A

Cycling Highway 1A from Banff to Johnston Canyon

On June 12, 2020May 13, 2022 By GeoKsIn Biking14 Comments

Parks Canada is doing their best to lay on a few pandemic perks in Banff National Park. For example, the Bow Valley Parkway is closed to vehicles between Banff and Castle Junction. With fresh asphalt and no cars, it's a great summer of 2020 highway ride for cyclists.

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