The terrain of Alberta is mostly that of the great Canadian prairies. It’s where farms on gently rolling hills yield vast crops of canola, wheat and beef. It’s where lots of oil is pumped from the ground — part of the rich dinosaur heritage of the region.
This past summer I spent several days driving around the central part of the province, between the major cities of Calgary and Edmonton, exploring small towns and destinations I’d not yet seen. Here’s a sampler of what that’s like:
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ProfessorAbe takes a close look at a crocodile’s teeth during a sunset boat ride along Botswana’s Chobe river.
Catania’s market is filled with interesting fresh food items. But these were a few that DrFumblefinger would take a pass on.
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Catania’s market is filled with interesting fresh food items. But these were a few that DrFumblefinger would take a pass on.
One of the best places to surf is Oahu, especially along its North Shore. The water here is normally rough,
The small city of Vernal, Utah, is close to the heart of Utah’s dinosaur country, including Dinosaur National Monument
