Chinook winds are a fascinating phenomenon experienced in the eastern Rocky Mountains and western Canadian Prairies and Great Plains. Learn about their formation, effects, and more! What is a Chinook? Chinooks are strong, warm, dry, westerly winds that occur on the leeward side of the Rocky Mountains and cause sudden warming. Chinooks occur due to…
How the North American prairies went from one of the most productive to one of the most endangered ecosystems on the continent. This republished article is part of a collaboration. To view all associated articles and media, click here. Travis Jimmy John and Ronine Ryder in traditional Nakoda dress. Together the couple run the cultural…
The Backyard Friends is an ongoing YouTube and blog series about animal pals that you might find in your backyard. No matter where we are, we are a part of the nature, not apart from it. Table of Contents Overview Scientific Name: Branta canadensis Common names: Canada goose (NOT Canadian goose), honkers. Conservation Status: Least…
Every now and again, while working on projects, I find myself suddenly overcome with an idea. Not always a good idea, often a very silly idea… Here is a random little haiku I wrote while working on a video. I hope you enjoy, or giggle 🙂 Walking through the park I spot a Canada Goose…
Early in the morning of April 29, 1903, Turtle Mountain came tumbling down, the small town of Frank in its path. Around 90 people lost their lives in the slide, though the exact number remains unknown. This video explores the history of Frank, the slide, its causes, and how likely another landslide is. https://youtu.be/KeAso3KZkbc Citations…
Come with me on an adventure through the Canadian Rockies! Within this magnificent mountain range you can find stunning scenery, wondrous wildlife, fascinating fossils and so much more. This video will explore the history — both human and natural — of some of well-known spots throughout Canada’s Rocky and Columbia mountain ranges. We’ll explore 1.5…
In the Columbia Mountains lies Mount Revelstoke National Park, home to one of the world’s only Inland Temperate Rainforests (the other two are located in southern Siberia and Russia’s far east). This unique ecosystem is home to hundreds of species, and is one of the most productive and biodiverse regions in Canada. In my latest…