Tagged With "seasonal melting"
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June 19, 2020: The Okotoks Erratic, Alberta
The Okotoks erratic originated in Jasper National Park. It was moved here by a glacier and deposited when the glacial ice receded. Big Rock is the largest erratic in the world.
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Preparing a Canadian Home for Winter
Some suggestions for winter home preparation for those living in the Great White North (sponsored content)
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7 Tips on How to Store Brownies
For the bakers in our audience -- tips on how to make brownies and how to keep them fresh and delicious (sponsored content)
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A Fall Hike around Calgary's Glenmore Reservoir
DrFumblefinger explores an urban late fall hike in Calgary, on the popular Glenmore Reservoir Trail.
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California: Gold Beyond the Gold Rush
Our images of California's Gold Rush and the industry that followed it miss most of the tough truth and fascinating history
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Lochsa River, Idaho
DrFumblefinger travels to one of the most remote regions of the Lower 48 states to visit the Lochsa River, known for its many rapids.
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Are You Fond Of Natural Sceneries? Check Out These Serene Places
Most travelers know that natural scenery is good for us. Monica offers some suggestions for you (sponsored content)
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Mont Blanc may be crumbling
Melting glaciers and a delicate environment could spell serious danger for villages near the mountain
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Five Amazing Foods in Texas
Zara shares five favorite traditional Texas foods and the stories behind them
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Harbin's snow sculpture festival picks winners
The world's biggest ice sculptures are on display again in China's northernmost province, cold enough for the exhibits to last until March
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Gibbon Falls, Yellowstone National Park
DrFumblefinger makes a stop at Gibbon Falls, where the Gibbon River drops 84 feet over the old inner caldera of the Yellowstone volcano.
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Mantanuska Glacier, Alaska
Measuring 4 miles wide and 27 miles long, the Matanuska Glacier is the largest glacier accessible by car in Alaska. It is situated along the scenic Glenn Highway, about 2 hours from Anchorage.
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Austrian glacier closed for skiing
Extreme weather has caused a canceled ski season and dangerous summer hiking
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The Rain in Spain: Good News
Spain, among Europe's hardest-hit by recent droughts, is on the way to a better year as its reservoirs fill.
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Low tides dry up Venice canals
High-pressure weather systems are playing havoc with the city's transportation.
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Austria's glaciers shrinking even faster
Austria's glacier loss rate has become so severe that the Alpine Club, which tracks it, has called a 'Red Alert.'
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Extreme heat ahead for Europe
New warnings are out, as Europe's temperature rise outpaces the rest of the world
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Florence's Small Museums
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of some of Florence's smaller museums and galleries
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World's most dangerous airport? Would you land here? Lukla, Nepal
I've had some gut-wrenching plane landings (and take-offs) in my days, but few compare with Lukla airport in Nepal.
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Rafting Dinosaur National Monument. 1) Getting There
DrFumblefinger travels to Vernal, Utah, where he joins a group of like-minded travelers to raft the Green River through the beautiful desert scenery of Colorado and Utah.
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Ice-free future for Austria's Alps
Glacier melts have increased, with the last two years among the highest ever; experts say Austria could be without glaciers in four decades