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Please don't feed the animals!

Rebecca Medel / 06 Jun 2013

Animals of the River Valley —most live there year-round unless they've migrated somewhere much warmer, but it's really not until the summer months that the majority of Edmontonians venture down to the banks of the Saskatchewan River for some fun and recreation. Read more »

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The road best travelled

Driving the Icefields Parkway

Meaghan Baxter / 06 Jun 2013

The Icefields Parkway is one of the most spectacular stretches of road one could hope to travel. Read more »

Paddling towards fitness and fun

Stand-up paddle boarding continues to grow in popularity

Alana Willerton / 06 Jun 2013

'Stand-up paddling: anywhere there's water. Read more »

Please don’t feed the animals!

River Valley wildlife may be cute and fuzzy, but don't touch

Rebecca Medel / 05 Jun 2013

Animals of the River Valley—most live there year-round unless they've migrated somewhere much warmer, but it's really not until the summer months that the majority of Edmontonians venture…. Read more »

Paddling towards fitness and fun

Stand-up paddle boarding continues to grow in popularity

Alana Willerton / 05 Jun 2013

'Stand-up paddling: anywhere there's water. Read more »

Outdoors insider

Meaghan Baxter / 05 Jun 2013

Dinofest 2013/ Fri, Jun 7 – Sun, Jun 9 Celebrate all things prehistoric with family friendly activities centred around Drumheller's dinosaur history. Read more »

Make the long road and walk it

The in-progress Trans Canada Trail looks to connect Canadians with history

Mel Priestley / 16 May 2013

We've already got the Trans-Canada highway, railway and pipeline—and if everything goes as planned, our country will soon add the Trans Canada Trail to the list. Read more »

An underground adventure

Caving offers a new take on mountain treks

Meaghan Baxter / 19 Apr 2013

Outdoor adventure doesn't have to be confined to what lies on the surface. Read more »

An underground adventure

Caving offers a new take on mountain treks

Meaghan Baxter / 19 Apr 2013

Outdoor adventure doesn't have to be confined to what lies on the surface. Read more »