The Usefulness of Knots
Historians believe that knots were used by humankind so long ago that they predate the invention of the wheel. Throughout civilization around the world, nearly...
Wild Traditions
Reflections on a Changing Climate
As I write this on an evening in early February, one of the coldest nights of the year is approaching. The City of Thunder Bay...
Through Time: A Swift History of Skiing
It was March 1995, and for only the second time ever, the Nordic World Ski Championships were held outside of Europe and descended on the...
Hooked on the North Shore
In the depths of winter, the land has gone quiet. The sun hangs low, temperatures have plummeted, and Lake Superior’s shallow bays are frozen over...
The offal truth: Culinary art of organ meats
As a dog owner I have noticed a growing, often confusing selection of pet foods on the market. From single-source protein diets to raw food,...
Connecting with Place in Iceland
After my friends heard the news that I was going to visit Iceland, I quickly learned that this far-flung destination was on just about everyone’s...
Porphyry Island: History and new partnerships
Some say the most unique travel destinations are the ones most difficult to access. There is truth to this claim for a far-flung place like...
A week of ancestral skills in the Scottish highlands
A light mist hung in the air as I disembarked from the train at Pitlochry rail station. The rural hamlet, nestled in the central Scottish...