Duane Radford | Article and Photos

Sea birds were a draw on the Magdalen Islands

Families often share common outdoor values that have been nurtured by bird watching , camping , fishing , hiking , hunting , and outdoor trips . I developed an interest in the outdoors from one of my grandfathers and my father , which carried over to my wife , my children , and other relatives . While family members may live far apart , these experiences can provide an important , lasting bond that brings them together over and over again .

My wife and I have travelled across Canada , various parts of America , and to all the continents ( except Antarctica ) to experience nature and the outdoors . Because we both have university training as biologists , there ’ s no doubt that our trips to Australia , the Galapagos Islands , and South Africa to see local wildlife were the pinnacles of our outdoor travels . When we lived in southern Alberta , American destinations such as Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park were within relatively easy range for family vacations . We visited these parks with our children , helping to get them hooked on the outdoors . When my wife and I vacationed farther south to Las Vegas and Palm Springs , we explored the Grand Canyon and Joshua Tree National Park , with their signature desert flora and fauna .

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Wildlife in South Africa is a big vacation draw