Find the Inside Track: Canadian Rocky Mountain Wildlife

Wild Women of the Woods
Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2007-03-13 | Word Count: 926 | Page Views: 4095 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 1.55
If you don't hike or camp in the Canadian Rockies (an hour west of Calgary, four hours from Edmonton) because you're afraid of getting lost in the woods or encountering a hungry bear, a day trip with Brenda Holder of Mahikan Trails mountain guides will prepare you for almost anything.

Why Hire a Guide?
Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2007-03-12 | Word Count: 731 | Page Views: 2595 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.60
Like hiring a guide to trek the Inca Trail in Peru, or signing up for a guided safari in Africa, it pays to have a trained local point you in the right direction, keep you out of harm's way, and show you the area's secret treasures.

Where the Dinosaurs Roamed
Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2007-03-12 | Word Count: 934 | Page Views: 3385 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.00
When our family thundered into the Canadian Badlands on a recent dinosaur–hunting holiday, we did it in an armoured beast of our own – a 25–foot recreational vehicle. We'd come to search for the fossil remains of some of the most bloodthirsty beasts of the Late Cretaceous period, and our kids thought it might be wise to have a little extra protection. So, for five days our beloved RV became our home–away–from–home.

Waterton: Haven't Been There. Ain't Done That
Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2007-03-09 | Word Count: 513 | Page Views: 2862 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.63
The best way to absorb Waterton's many landscapes and spy its wild inhabitants is to trek the Carthew-Alderson Trail.

Visit Spruce Meadows: World's Best Show Jumping
Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2007-03-09 | Word Count: 944 | Page Views: 3717 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.08
The day is just beginning in the International Ring at Spruce Meadows. A perfect Alberta sky stretches overhead, so high that I swear I can see the curve of the horizon. Less than an hour west, the Canadian Rocky Mountains rise up out of rolling prairie, sending a cooling breeze to snap the bright national flags that welcome visitors to the world's leading outdoor show jumping venue.

Untouched Wilderness, Crowd-free Fishing: Central Alberta
Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2007-03-08 | Word Count: 1371 | Page Views: 5913 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.67
Whether you're a novice angler or an expert fisherman seeking to fly fish or explore lakes, the waters of Central Alberta offer opportunities that are among the world's finest. Alberta's spectacular waterways, from gurgling rivers to placid lakes, provide experiences suited to anglers of every skill level.

Truly, Madly, Deeply Relaxed: Stillwater Spa
Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2007-03-08 | Word Count: 972 | Page Views: 2806 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.57
Spa vacations can last an hour or a week. Within an hour, it's the attention to details at Stillwater that lets the cumulative weight of the work week in my shoulders begin to drift, as water and hands gentle my back. And the relentlessly reassuring sound of the Vichy water, sprayed from the nozzles above, shoos my tangled worries away as if they were tumbleweeds.

Travel Top to Bottom: Heli-Tour Morning, Heli-Hike Afternoon
Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2007-03-07 | Word Count: 1130 | Page Views: 2667 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.33
It was a tour impossible to resist: float far above the Canadian Rocky Mountains in the morning for a helicopter's sky-high view of the daunting Columbia Icefield, then grab some gear and spend the afternoon heli-hiking some of the lower ranges we'd flown over.

Travel Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump: Live an Aboriginal
Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2007-03-07 | Word Count: 1024 | Page Views: 3241 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.88
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. The name conjures lurid images, but the legacy speaks of a beautiful, harsh and bygone era.

Train Vacations: Rocky Mountains Rise to Occasion
Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2007-03-06 | Word Count: 1213 | Page Views: 3595 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.75
When you arrive in Alberta by train from the west, you confront a wall of mountains. The Canadian Rockies rise to meet you and the glittering, snowy peaks provide a shiver of primal recognition, regardless of the season. As you cross the Continental Divide, the tracks take you to the zenith of Canadian train vacations.

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How Safe Is Your Pet's Flea and Tick Killer?
Written by: Gary Le Mon | Distributed: 2011-07-20 | Word Count: 714 | Page Views: 2811 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 1.67
How did your favorite flea and tick control product do in EPA laboratory testing for new product registration? All seven popular treatments I uncovered revealed shocking adverse health effects on dogs and cats.

The Importance of Good Cat Health
Written by: Riley Santoso | Distributed: 2009-09-01 | Word Count: 476 | Page Views: 2539 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00
Anyone that has ever owned a cat for any extended period of time realizes the importance of being actively involved in promoting good feline health. Even newcomers learn quickly that there is a great deal of information to learn when it comes to taking care of a cat. There are a number of ways in which you can be prepared to take good care of your cat to try to avoid any problems down the road.

What Makes a Siamese Cat So Different?
Written by: Susan Miller | Distributed: 2008-10-09 | Word Count: 1082 | Page Views: 6298 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 3.00
The traditional Siamese cat or Apple Head as sometimes recognized is one of the oldest breeds of domestic cats. It still looks to this day as the breed originally would have looked when it was first imported from Siam. The breed is still a lovely muscular athletic looking cat with a beautiful round head and striking blue eyes.

Origin and Evolution of Arcon Method for Search and Rescue Dogs
Written by: Jaime Parejo Garcia | Distributed: 2008-09-26 | Word Count: 1845 | Page Views: 3467 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.38
In this article we will discuss the origin and evolution of arcon method for search and rescue dogs.

Phases in the Training Process Arcon Method
Written by: Jaime Parejo Garcia | Distributed: 2008-09-24 | Word Count: 3215 | Page Views: 2789 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 3.08
In this article we will discuss the phases in the training process arcon method.

Arcon Method Techniques
Written by: Jaime Parejo Garcia | Distributed: 2008-09-18 | Word Count: 1546 | Page Views: 2733 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.55
The Arcon Techniques are strictly faithful to the rational demands of the conventional scientific technique and have been repeatedly subject to the corresponding process of experimentation and verification.

Introduction to the Arcon Method
Written by: Jaime Parejo Garcia | Distributed: 2008-09-16 | Word Count: 2372 | Page Views: 3488 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.00
Method Canine Catastrophe Rescue consists of using dogs to find people that have been accidentally buried for whatever reason (explosions, earthquakes, structural flaws, hurricanes, tornadoes, avalanches, landslides, etc.).

Birds Go Nuts for Peanut Butter
Written by: Andy Perrin | Distributed: 2008-06-26 | Word Count: 329 | Page Views: 3005 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.83
Part of the attraction at Leeds Castle is the Aviary. The Hon. Olive, Lady Baillie had a passion for birds and started to introduce her collection of exotic birds back in 1957. In 1988 the present aviary with its 48 irregularly shaped hexagon flights was opened and they have had many notable successes breeding rare birds. The Aviary is run by Laura Gardner (Curator of Birds) and her team.

The Glory Of Hilary Duff...Morning Glory, That Is!
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-07 | Word Count: 422 | Page Views: 3505 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.00
Hilary Duff, born September 28, 1987, with her acting talent, beautiful face, lovely voice, and trendy sense of style is indeed a young lady with a glorious career still ahead of her. Could all of Ms. Duff's glorious talents be attributed to the fact that she was born in the month of the morning glory?

Sending Birthday Flowers To Pamela Anderson
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-16 | Word Count: 499 | Page Views: 3281 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.45
Each month of the year has a birth flower associated with it. Some even have several different types of flowers. New parents often look up the flower associated with their newborn and may even record the flower next to the birthstone in the child's baby book.

Race To The Perfect Gift With Nascar Themed Flowers
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-31 | Word Count: 414 | Page Views: 8581 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.57
You need to send a really outstanding gift to someone special in your life. You rack your brain and try to come up with something that will say what you're feeling, strike a personal chord, and be a fun gift that the recipient will really enjoy. Your special someone's passion is Nascar racing, but a shirt, hat, or other memorabilia alone seems so overdone. What can you do? Try presenting that Nascar gift with a new and exciting twist-send it with flowers.

History of the Cherry Tree
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-08-24 | Word Count: 1210 | Page Views: 7043 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.23
A history of fruiting and flowering cherry trees.

History Of Blueberry Plants
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-01-08 | Word Count: 1120 | Page Views: 6428 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 3.08
Very few historical records exist on ancient blueberry culture in the Greek and Roman empires. Those cultures did use parts of the blueberry plants and fruit to eat or to treat ailments.

Blue Pearls of the New Zealand Paua
Written by: Yvonne Mal | Distributed: 2007-01-10 | Word Count: 424 | Page Views: 6419 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.50
The Blackfoot Paua (Abalone: haliotis iris), one of eight mollusk variety found around the Pacific Rim, is indigenous to New Zealand coastal waters. Read on to learn more about pearls.

What Makes a Siamese Cat So Different?
Written by: Susan Miller | Distributed: 2008-10-09 | Word Count: 1082 | Page Views: 6298 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 3.00
The traditional Siamese cat or Apple Head as sometimes recognized is one of the oldest breeds of domestic cats. It still looks to this day as the breed originally would have looked when it was first imported from Siam. The breed is still a lovely muscular athletic looking cat with a beautiful round head and striking blue eyes.

Canna Lily Sales Face a Chaotic Future
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-09-14 | Word Count: 970 | Page Views: 6140 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.00
Many agricultural plants that are reproduced by vegetative division face a mysterious problem that results in a decline in the clone vigor, and most farmers and nurserymen claim that the plant crop has "run out." A number of factors adversely affect the plant clone to the point that it becomes unproductive and uneconomical to continue growing.

History of Walnuts
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-08-18 | Word Count: 1111 | Page Views: 6097 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 2.71
Ever wanted to know the history of the good old Walnut? Learn of its history and other facts in this article.

The Rose: Christina Aguilera's Favorite Flower?
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-17 | Word Count: 497 | Page Views: 5682 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.18
The rose has long been a favorite flower of many women, but is it the favorite flower of Christina Aguilera? The truth is, I don't know, but judging by the elaborate floral chuppah of brightly colored orange, yellow, and burgundy roses conspicuously present at her wedding and the thick bouquets of hot pink roses and rose petals surrounding her wedding cake, it's a sure bet the rose ranks high on Aguilera's list of favorite flowers.

What's in the Name – Tahitian Pearls
Written by: Yvonne Mal | Distributed: 2007-01-16 | Word Count: 1035 | Page Views: 5576 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.57
With the exception of Poe Konini, Poe Rava and Titian, the Cook Islands Black Pearls, Black-lipped Pearls, Black Pearls, Black South Sea Pearls, Black Tahitian Pearls, Grey Pearls, Tahitian Black Pearls, Tahitian Cultured Pearls and Tahitian Pearls are all common names used interchangeably when referring to pearls cultured in the black-lipped pearl oyster (pinctada margaritifera) or Te Ufi.

Ancient Explorers Discovered Unique Native Nut Trees Growing In America
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-10-19 | Word Count: 1404 | Page Views: 5528 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.63
History of American nut trees.

Discover a High In the Sky Holiday
Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2006-12-16 | Word Count: 751 | Page Views: 3004 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.88
The first time I saw the Northern Lights, I was leaning over the steering wheel of a dusky purple 1977 Chevy Nova on a northern highway near midnight, trying to roll down the driver's side window to get a better fix on it during my holiday, even as my passenger was shouting to be heard over the ghostly radio voices fading in and out. Within seconds it multiplied and changed colors, soaring over us like an exploding rainbow. Nature's primal postcard, my holiday highlight delivered free.

Making the Big Decision - Euthanasia
Written by: Gary Kurz | Distributed: 2006-11-24 | Word Count: 1358 | Page Views: 3080 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.80
Help for those feeling guilty about putting a pet to sleep.

Arcon Method Techniques
Written by: Jaime Parejo Garcia | Distributed: 2008-09-18 | Word Count: 1546 | Page Views: 2733 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.55
The Arcon Techniques are strictly faithful to the rational demands of the conventional scientific technique and have been repeatedly subject to the corresponding process of experimentation and verification.

Arabian Horses Are Widely Popular for Good Reason
Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-02-21 | Word Count: 710 | Page Views: 3787 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.50
Arabian horses have quickly taken their place as one of the most popular breeds in North America. The endurance and lung capacity of the Arabian horses make them a popular option for those who enjoy spending a day out on a long ride.

Origin and Evolution of Arcon Method for Search and Rescue Dogs
Written by: Jaime Parejo Garcia | Distributed: 2008-09-26 | Word Count: 1845 | Page Views: 3467 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.38
In this article we will discuss the origin and evolution of arcon method for search and rescue dogs.

Cat Breeders: How to Use the Internet to Grow Your Breeder Business
Written by: CS Swarens | Distributed: 2007-12-19 | Word Count: 631 | Page Views: 2427 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.17
The pet breeding industry is thriving today and it's one of the fastest growing domestic markets. Each year, for the past five years, the number of pet breeders has increased by at least 20 percent. This may seem like a positive development; however, this market growth also means a rapid increase in competition.

History Of Blueberry Plants
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-01-08 | Word Count: 1120 | Page Views: 6428 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 3.08
Very few historical records exist on ancient blueberry culture in the Greek and Roman empires. Those cultures did use parts of the blueberry plants and fruit to eat or to treat ailments.

Phases in the Training Process Arcon Method
Written by: Jaime Parejo Garcia | Distributed: 2008-09-24 | Word Count: 3215 | Page Views: 2789 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 3.08
In this article we will discuss the phases in the training process arcon method.

The Glory Of Hilary Duff...Morning Glory, That Is!
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-07 | Word Count: 422 | Page Views: 3505 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.00
Hilary Duff, born September 28, 1987, with her acting talent, beautiful face, lovely voice, and trendy sense of style is indeed a young lady with a glorious career still ahead of her. Could all of Ms. Duff's glorious talents be attributed to the fact that she was born in the month of the morning glory?

Smith's Bear Story
Written by: Jane Baker | Distributed: 2007-03-23 | Word Count: 674 | Page Views: 2666 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.00
Some animal behaviourists that study bears declare that there is no such thing as a bear that stalks humans. Others insist that based on forensic evidence, there is indeed such an animal, whether humans have inadvertently created it, the behaviour is taught to her cubs by a sow, or it's simply born an opportunist. To help you decide, this story describes a prime example of a predator bear, the most dangerous of all.