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Canmore on a winter Saturday afternoon is a great place to do a book signing. I am at Cafe Books. Drop by and say hi. Finnish up your Christmas shopping. HTTPS://brokenpoplars.ca
December 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Canmore on a winter Saturday afternoon is a great place to do a book signing. I am at Cafe Books. Drop by and say hi. Finnish up your Christmas shopping. HTTPS://brokenpoplars.ca
I am at Cafe Books in Canmore on Saturday Dec 13, for book signing of my three best-selling books. Drop by and say hi. Finish up your Christmas shopping. Hope to see you there. buff.ly/zfa5xRU #Canmore #BanffViews #Banff #BanffHiking #curiosityBanff #TravelAlberta
December 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I am at Cafe Books in Canmore on Saturday Dec 13, for book signing of my three best-selling books. Drop by and say hi. Finish up your Christmas shopping. Hope to see you there. buff.ly/zfa5xRU #Canmore #BanffViews #Banff #BanffHiking #curiosityBanff #TravelAlberta
I dropped off a bunch of signed books at Ground Press Coffee and Books in Airdrie. They make great Christmas gifts. buff.ly/mfO70rR.
December 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I dropped off a bunch of signed books at Ground Press Coffee and Books in Airdrie. They make great Christmas gifts. buff.ly/mfO70rR.
On Tuesday, I gave the Keynote Luncheon Talk at Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists 2025 Symposium on "Exploring for Alberta's other Reserves: The Scenic Geology of Alberta. It was a full house and lots of fun. buff.ly/YD4zVF6
November 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
On Tuesday, I gave the Keynote Luncheon Talk at Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists 2025 Symposium on "Exploring for Alberta's other Reserves: The Scenic Geology of Alberta. It was a full house and lots of fun. buff.ly/YD4zVF6
On Tuesday, Nov 25, I will be the Keynote Luncheon Speaker at the 2025 CSEG Symposium, where I will be speaking about "Exploring for Alberta's Other Reserves – the Scenic Geology of Alberta". buff.ly/YD4zVF6 buff.ly/m5hCnAN
November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
On Tuesday, Nov 25, I will be the Keynote Luncheon Speaker at the 2025 CSEG Symposium, where I will be speaking about "Exploring for Alberta's Other Reserves – the Scenic Geology of Alberta". buff.ly/YD4zVF6 buff.ly/m5hCnAN
Harlequin ducks have gone west for the winter. They have left the mountain stream knickpoints and are now feeding in rough coastal waters. They migrate east west, not north south. Find out more in "Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology: An Alberta and Saskatchewan Touring Guide". buff.ly/Ma1xez1
November 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Harlequin ducks have gone west for the winter. They have left the mountain stream knickpoints and are now feeding in rough coastal waters. They migrate east west, not north south. Find out more in "Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology: An Alberta and Saskatchewan Touring Guide". buff.ly/Ma1xez1
Moraine Lake in Banff National Park exists because a large rockfall from the Tower of Babel onto a glacier created a dam. Find out more in "Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers: Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks". buff.ly/Ma1xez1
November 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Moraine Lake in Banff National Park exists because a large rockfall from the Tower of Babel onto a glacier created a dam. Find out more in "Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers: Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks". buff.ly/Ma1xez1
In the last 60 million years, up to 7 km have been eroded in the Banff and Jasper NPs area and nearly 20 km in Yoho NP. That gave us all that great mountain scenery. Check it out in "Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers: Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks". buff.ly/Ma1xez1
November 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
In the last 60 million years, up to 7 km have been eroded in the Banff and Jasper NPs area and nearly 20 km in Yoho NP. That gave us all that great mountain scenery. Check it out in "Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers: Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks". buff.ly/Ma1xez1
During the last ice age, ~25,000 to 15,000 yrs ago, the ice was kilometres thick. There were virtually no plants, no wildlife, and no soil. They have all come back since that time. It is pretty amazing. Check it out in "Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology". buff.ly/Ma1xez1
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November 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
During the last ice age, ~25,000 to 15,000 yrs ago, the ice was kilometres thick. There were virtually no plants, no wildlife, and no soil. They have all come back since that time. It is pretty amazing. Check it out in "Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology". buff.ly/Ma1xez1
yyc #calgary #canada
yyc #calgary #canada
Canadian Club has been pushing out Australian beer with a big ad campaign. Check out the CC ad “Who made beer the boss of summer?” and others on YouTube. Pretty funny. Https:brokenpoplars.ca
November 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Canadian Club has been pushing out Australian beer with a big ad campaign. Check out the CC ad “Who made beer the boss of summer?” and others on YouTube. Pretty funny. Https:brokenpoplars.ca
If you are looking for gift ideas, here are three. They are in the bookstores. buff.ly/Ma1xez1
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
If you are looking for gift ideas, here are three. They are in the bookstores. buff.ly/Ma1xez1
Did you know ... that Mistaya Canyon and River are named for the Stoney Nakoda word for grizzly bear. More like this in "Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers: Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks". buff.ly/Ma1xez1
November 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Did you know ... that Mistaya Canyon and River are named for the Stoney Nakoda word for grizzly bear. More like this in "Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers: Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks". buff.ly/Ma1xez1
Wanderlust Magazine awarded Alberta with the prestigious Wanderlust Award for Most Desirable Region. buff.ly/5y2J2Zr Take advantage of these books to explore Alberta’s spectacular places. buff.ly/3ecRKgx @wanderlustmag @wanderlustmag buff.ly/U0lZ8gn
November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Wanderlust Magazine awarded Alberta with the prestigious Wanderlust Award for Most Desirable Region. buff.ly/5y2J2Zr Take advantage of these books to explore Alberta’s spectacular places. buff.ly/3ecRKgx @wanderlustmag @wanderlustmag buff.ly/U0lZ8gn
About 400 million years ago, Alberta was located south of the equator and reefs abounded. It was a pretty special time then. Find out more in "Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers: Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks. buff.ly/Ma1xez1
November 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
About 400 million years ago, Alberta was located south of the equator and reefs abounded. It was a pretty special time then. Find out more in "Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers: Geological Wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks. buff.ly/Ma1xez1
Snow geese rest and feed up on pothole lakes formed in glacial hummocky moraine and on glacial kettle lakes. Find out more and where to find them in "Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology: An Alberta and Saskatchewan Touring Guide". buff.ly/Ma1xez1
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Snow geese rest and feed up on pothole lakes formed in glacial hummocky moraine and on glacial kettle lakes. Find out more and where to find them in "Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology: An Alberta and Saskatchewan Touring Guide". buff.ly/Ma1xez1
Prairie potholes, captured here by Saskatchewan artist Dean Francis, creates prime resting habitat for migrating snow geese every fall. Find out more and check out Dean's art in "Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology: An Alberta and Saskatchewan Touring Guide".
THE SCENIC GEOLOGY OF ALBERTA: A ROADSIDE TOURING AND HIKING BOOK
To find the spectacular landscapes of Alberta and Saskatchewan, it helps to know a bit of the local geology
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November 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Prairie potholes, captured here by Saskatchewan artist Dean Francis, creates prime resting habitat for migrating snow geese every fall. Find out more and check out Dean's art in "Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology: An Alberta and Saskatchewan Touring Guide".
Snow geese are passing through to the south now. Tens of thousands of them. Find out where to observe them in "Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology: An Alberta and Saskatchewan Touring Guide". https;//brokenpoplars.ca
November 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Snow geese are passing through to the south now. Tens of thousands of them. Find out where to observe them in "Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology: An Alberta and Saskatchewan Touring Guide". https;//brokenpoplars.ca
There is certainly a story to tell here! Snelling Beach, Kangaroo Island, SA. buff.ly/Ymb2b3b
November 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
There is certainly a story to tell here! Snelling Beach, Kangaroo Island, SA. buff.ly/Ymb2b3b
Admirals Cave, Kangaroo Island, SA, is an old coastal cave, modified by waves from when sea level was higher, likely ~125,000 yrs ago. Lots of stalactites. Again, geology makes great landscapes. buff.ly/VObmodJ
November 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Admirals Cave, Kangaroo Island, SA, is an old coastal cave, modified by waves from when sea level was higher, likely ~125,000 yrs ago. Lots of stalactites. Again, geology makes great landscapes. buff.ly/VObmodJ
Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Island, SA, live up to their name. Exposed 500 million year old granite, weathered into tors. Again, geology makes great scenery. buff.ly/VObmodJ
November 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Island, SA, live up to their name. Exposed 500 million year old granite, weathered into tors. Again, geology makes great scenery. buff.ly/VObmodJ
What about snowy owls in the prairies this winter. Find out where to observe them in "Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology: An Alberta and Saskatchewan Touring Guide". buff.ly/Ma1xez1
November 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
What about snowy owls in the prairies this winter. Find out where to observe them in "Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology: An Alberta and Saskatchewan Touring Guide". buff.ly/Ma1xez1
Where to find snowy owls in the winter. It is about the geology - low relief glaciated terrain, glacial lake beds, and short grass prairie in the rain shadow of the Rocky Mountains. Find out more in "Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology: an AB and SK Touring Guide". buff.ly/Ma1xez1.
October 31, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Where to find snowy owls in the winter. It is about the geology - low relief glaciated terrain, glacial lake beds, and short grass prairie in the rain shadow of the Rocky Mountains. Find out more in "Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology: an AB and SK Touring Guide". buff.ly/Ma1xez1.
Port Noarlunga, South Australia. Geology makes spectacular scenery. buff.ly/wyLwz17
October 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Port Noarlunga, South Australia. Geology makes spectacular scenery. buff.ly/wyLwz17
Aspect, geology, elevation, and proximity to the ocean contribute to the making of good wines in South Australia. While checking out the geology, it is critical to check out the grape. buff.ly/VObmodJ
October 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Aspect, geology, elevation, and proximity to the ocean contribute to the making of good wines in South Australia. While checking out the geology, it is critical to check out the grape. buff.ly/VObmodJ
Gravel beach cusps and edge waves make interesting geometric patterns. Check out the symmetry. Hallet Cove, South Australia. buff.ly/afnq1q8
October 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Gravel beach cusps and edge waves make interesting geometric patterns. Check out the symmetry. Hallet Cove, South Australia. buff.ly/afnq1q8