“The Big Rock” is the world’s largest known glacial erratic–rock transported far from its place of origin by glacial ice. Big Rock, also known as the Okotoks Erratic, is the largest rock in the Foothills Erratics Train, a group of rocks… Read More ›

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“Camels in the Sagebrush”…Virginia City, Nevada…
“When the first camel contingent arrived in Virginia City, Nevada in 1861, their appearance was nothing short of sensational. People walking C Street were stunned at the sight, horses reared up; some men wondered if they had lingered too long at… Read More ›
Shoveling, shoveling, how much more…
Here I sit, staring out the window and looking outside at our most recent snowfall. It is Calgary, and well, we do see snow month after month after month. However, this year is slightly different. Our first snowfall was prior… Read More ›
Seriously – how do you pronounce that place?
Well, it sounds interesting – and well, it seems to be in the middle of nowhere! Where do we sign up! Over 2 decades ago my awesome college friend and I completed our first “official” Road Trip from southern Ontario… Read More ›
Cotton Trails and the Delta Blues…
Has anyone travelled to Mississippi lately? If so, I would greatly appreciate someone to come forth and talk to me about the State of Mississippi and everything it has to offer; I love rich history and I know Mississippi has it! Why… Read More ›