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5 Of The World's Strangest Beaches

by Beth Nelson / Sep 29, 2017

Beaches are some of the most popular places to go to for vacation. And, why wouldn't they be? They're beautiful, relaxing and a great place to people watch (if you're into that). They can also be a lot of fun if you like to surf, boogie board, play beach volleyball, fly kites and look for interesting sea critters and shells. But, some beaches are pretty bizarre. Below are 5:

7 Epic Winter Season Jobs For Outdoor Enthusiasts

by tentree / Sep 20, 2017

Summer is winding down. The leaves are changing, cool air is filling our evenings, and depending on where you are, the possibility for snow is already here! When you picture national parks throughout Canada and the United States, you probably picture visitors swimming, hiking, and grilling food - all the quintessential summertime activities. But there are numerous job opportunities in our national parks in the winter too!

From Observer to Organizer: Planting Ten Thousand Trees in Cambodia

by Luc Forsyth / Nov 16, 2014

As a former tree planter and a photojournalist whose work often focuses on environmental issues, I’ve had a unique relationship with trees over the years. In university, broke and in need of profitable summer employment like most of my classmates, I applied for a job with a tree planting company. Lured by the promise of adventure and an enormous pay cheque, when I first headed off into the boreal forest, I couldn’t have imagined that it would consume my summers for six years to come.