Getting Acquainted
The desert. She can be hot and mean during the day, but in the mornings and evenings she’s on her […]
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My First Week
The days following my first day on trail were challenging and fun. My first week was an eye-opener. A test of strength
My First Day!
I’m actually here… how crazy is that?! Standing at the southern-most point of the Pacific Crest Trail with my big
Starting the Journey…
I woke up this morning and couldn’t believe that today was the day! I’d been so busy preparing everything that
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How Did I Prepare?
The Pacific Crest Trail is a long and daunting 5-month journey. Why would anyone want to do such a thing??
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What is the PCT?
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), officially known as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, is a hiking trail spanning 2650
Sonar Duty in Sylvia Grinnell
The Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park is an expansive nature reserve on southern Baffin Island near Iqaluit, the capital city of
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COVID-19: An Ecologist’s Nightmare
It was March 2020. The flu-like illness we had all heard about on the radio was globally abound and had
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Peru – On the Road to Cusco
As the plane began its descent into Cusco, I looked out my window to see the red tiled roofs of
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Ecuador – The Land of all Landscapes
It was just after 1 am when I banged on the door to the hostel. After several attempts, someone finally
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Examining Cyanobacteria at the University of Konstanz
Hundreds of elephants dead in Botswana…the culprit? Cyanobacteria [1]. These elephants aren’t the first account of a mass murder at
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Adventures in Ethiopia
When I stepped out of the airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital city, I was greeted by the sweet earthy
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Exchange in France
I was eating a chocolatine, a type of unforgettably delicious chocolate croissant, as I tilted my head back to fully
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Van to Home Reno
Deciding to renovate a van into a home is a big undertaking but an exciting step towards fulfilling a dream
House Dust Radionuclides
Think about how much time you spend indoors… In general, people spend over 70% of their time inside (Health Canada,
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Why Vanlife?
Why would someone give up modern comforts to live in a small, tightly packed van? It just doesn’t make sense…or
Going Solo on Iceland’s Ring Road
Iceland… Think boiling mud pots, geysers, hot springs, waterfalls, and volcanoes! Iceland’s abundance of geothermal activity, mountains, and coast are
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