Welcome to the Archives … Where Quiet Moments in Nature Become Stories… Please Enjoy
Here is collection of short stories recounting memories of wildlife and remarkable habitats. Thank you for taking the time to read.
The natural world offers no end of hidden treasures — from delicate mushroom microsystems to awe‑inspiring views shaped over millennia. Wonders abound, reminding us why conserving nature matters.
By protecting the beauty and balance of the wild, we ensure future generations can experience the magic of the natural world as we have.
— Gord, Christine & Rosie
Archives
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Pacific Coastal Recollections
I awoke to a sunny morning, calm blue seas, and a few bright fluffy clouds…. a recipe for a wonderful day exploring in the great outdoors. Over twenty-five thousand kilometres of pristine possibilities make…
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Operation Eaglet 1983: How Canada’s Eagles Helped Rebuild America’s Skies
Most people know the bald eagle as the emblem of the United States, but how many know this magnificent raptor almost vanished South of the 49th parallel in the late 70’s. Far fewer realize…
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Memories of a Red Tailed Hawk
Then a hawk appeared overhead circling gracefully. One moment, the raptor was hunting low over fireweed, rose hips, and wilted brown bracken; the next, it caught an invisible thermal to rise effortlessly toward the…
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When the Forest Begins to Turn
A single Maple leaf laid on the trail entrance. It hadn’t fully turned yet, still firm and a touch of green in the centre, but the margins carried that first rusty hint of Autumn.…
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The Incredible Peregrine Falcon
Long before gravel logging roads stitched Vancouver Island and winds brought tall masted sailing ships that reshaped British Columbia’s coastal margins, the piercing eyes of the peregrine falcons were already part of our lofty…
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The Spruce Who Remembers the Storm
Somewhere along the rugged sweep of Northern Vancouver Island stands an old Sitka spruce upon roots that grip earth and stone…. A weathered trunk leans slightly towards the sea. Gnarled branches bear marks of…
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A Companion for All Seasons
An Australian Shepherd is at the heart of our adventures, anchoring us amidst North Vancouver Island’s rainforest and coastal beauty. Our outdoor journeys begin and end with her bright eyes alight with excitement. Rosie’s…
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The Mystery of the Holberg Road Shoe Tree
Holberg Road, is a rugged gravel road winding through remote regenerating forest land, connects the community of Holberg to Port Hardy. The area is steeped in history, with roots in forestry, pioneer homesteading, fishing,…
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The Company of a Ruffed Grouse
Before the sun gathers its strength and the world awakens, the forest holds its breath slowly revealing its secrets. Far from paved highways and city lights, a quiet lays softly on the land, profound…
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The Birth of a Forest Waterfall
A faint mist rose like a delicate veil over the waterfall as Chris, Rosie, and I stood in the forest, feeling delighted this June morning. The sound of falling water was soothing, a chorus…
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The Deep Silence of Devils Bath
For the adventurous and those wrestling with the weight of stress or uncertainty of a turbulent world, a wilderness embrace offers a graceful reprieve. A peace found not merely by an absence of city…
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A Birds Eye View
The wonder of a bird’s eye is more than just a metaphor; it’s a gateway to understanding Mother Nature’s ingenuity. The vision of each of our feathered friends is a result of millennia of…
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The Enigma of the Eternal Fountain
A karst feature worth visiting. Hidden to the north of the Nimpkish Valley, deep within the Pacific coastal rainforest, the Eternal Fountain lies surrounded by maturing western hemlock trees whose branches form a dense…
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The Northern Hawk Owl
There is great satisfaction writing about outdoor adventures. It allows me to revisit the feelings of special moments deepening my appreciation for natural wonders. We were fortunate to happen upon this magnificent owl in…
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An Omineca Story
A moose encounter in a nearby wood grove drew me back to a trail barely visible; subtle hoof impressions meandered aimlessly through a forest floor lit by shards of morning sunshine. Walking forward bush…
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Patience in a Blind
As September arrives in Northern British Columbia, sitting in a blind in a woodland area has brought many joys and sense of pause to my family. Moss and lichen covers the ground, old logs…
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Rainforest Moss
Moss is an ancient lower plant form, dating back 450 million years, yet has survived higher plant orders and thrived through a range of drastic climate changes and ice ages. World wide they comprise of 15,000 to…
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The Black Bellied Plover
As winter’s steel-blue sky loosens and sunlight begins to warm, avian life emerges along the shores of Vancouver Island’s Hardy Bay. In a gentle and magical transformation coastal ecosystems are awakening in a riot…
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Whispers in the Forest
On any given day, the winding nature trails and secret hideaways of the Pacific Northwest unfold like living storybooks. Stepping on the forest floor of brown peat covered with soft moss and fir needles,…
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A Wilderness Sanctuary
It is amazing how much tranquility can be discovered along secluded, untouched waterways, where the scenery is nothing short of breathtaking and the palette of the natural world captures the soul. The all-encompassing beauty…
