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Not all stories are tied to a single spot on the map. Here, you'll find regional feature articles, wildlife tips, and outdoor adventure insights that connect communities throughout Alberta and British Columbia. Discover overarching topics and practical advice to inspire your next journey across the region.

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Lynx or Bobcat? How to tell these wild cats apart

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Thu. Aug. 27/26

Do you know the difference between a Canada lynx and a bobcat? Learn about the tells, including ear...

Weather outlook for summer 2026: will a super El Niño heat up your season?

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Wed. May. 27/26

What will summer weather be like in Western Canada for 2026? Before booking that paddling trip, back...

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Become carbon credit fluent, for better nature, travel balance

Updated: Tue. Mar. 24/26

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Tue. Mar. 24/26

A new currency is changing the way we travel. Become fluent in carbon currency to better balance...

Prehistoric history awaits with these 6 dinosaur experiences in Alberta and BC

Updated: Sun. Jun. 25/23

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Sun. Jun. 25/23

Explore the prehistoric experiences that Western Canada has to offer from dinosaur footprints to...

Gull Lake Alberta reaching hand Jeremy Derksen ZenSeekers

Find your community outdoors with the Seekers ambassador crew

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Wed. May. 31/23

In May 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness a health epidemic, equivalent to smoking...

Forget what you thought you knew about bear hibernation

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Tue. Nov. 1/22

Do bears truly hibernate? And could their winter behaviour inspire medical breakthroughs or help us...

Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park fall hiking Chris Istace ZenSeekers

Six scenic fall hiking trails to hit in Alberta, BC

Updated: Thu. Aug. 31/23

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Wed. Oct. 5/22

Whether you’re hiking in the mountains, traversing larch ridges or walking through the forests near...

Yo Alberta, SUP: how and where to paddleboard in Alberta

Updated: Thu. Jul. 6/23

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Tue. Aug. 16/22

Seekers Ambassador Tyler Dixon helps you to grasp paddleboarding basics and gives tips on how and...

Staying safe in cougar territory

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Wed. Aug. 3/22

Do you know how to avoid encountering a cougar on the trail, or what to do if you do have an...

Sheep or goat, goat or sheep: tell the difference

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Wed. Aug. 24/22

You've probably seen them as you drive through the national parks in Alberta or BC: those furry...

Wolf or coyote: what’s the difference?

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Wed. Aug. 10/22

Many a rancher will be able to tell you whether you've got a wolf or a coyote at a second's glance...

Cold Lake kayak tip Jeremy Derksen Zenseekers

Where's the heat dome? Get a grip on 2022's "weird" summer weather

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Mon. Jul. 11/22

Snow in July, Arctic heat domes, there's been a lot of head scratching in Western Canada. Here's...