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White Bears from the Air
Each autumn, polar bears congregate along the Hudson Bay in anticipation of their annual seal hunt. While waiting for the freeze-up to access these blubbery sea mammals, they supplement their diet with beached whales,
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The Year-Round Land of Evergreens: the Taiga
It’s mid-January, the time some people call the “doldrums,” a period of feeling low energy and a lack of motivation after the Christmas and New Year season of celebration and parties. It can be
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Many Memorable Moments in Churchill, Canada
“We had many memorable moments on this trip. Our favorite is the time spent with the sled dogs and getting a chance to ride on a dog sled. We also enjoyed experiencing the town
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The Lure of Churchill, Canada
“I had always wanted to visit Churchill. Once I got here, I decided that I had to stay.” This is a story I heard repeated often in this remote Manitoban community. From the bubbly
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A Train Comes to Churchill: Prime Minister
Rings in New Beginning
In the winter of 2017, a three-day blizzard blanketed Churchill, a small town that sits on the edge of the Hudson Bay in the remote subarctic. As drifts reached rooftops and encompassed buses, residents
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The National Park Service: Big Wonders in Small Spots
If I asked you to name your favorite National Park Service (NPS) places, you’d probably immediately mention parks such as Grand Canyon National Park, Yosemite National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Zion National Park and
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Traveler Story: Arctic Cultures Beyond Expectations
“Imagine a trip to the North, ostensibly to see the northern lights… my friends and I envisioned just that. We got all the way to Churchill, Manitoba, and were there for seven days, but
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Will You Miss the Animals You Never Knew?
Because of ongoing and potential loss of their sea ice habitat resulting from climate change, polar bears were listed as a threatened species in the United States under the Endangered Species Act in May
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