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The Fall colours in the Hazeltons and Kispiox Valley are spectacular this year. We went on a one-night camping trip a few days ago to see the colours and we put up our tent at the Elizabeth Lake Recreation Site right on the edge of the lake. While the Smithers area is pretty this year, the Hazelton and Kispiox Valley area colours are even more beautiful. Scattered among the yellows of the birches, aspens and cottonwoods are splashes of the “mango/orangey/pink tinged with red” colour of the leaves of cherries that are abundant in the area.

While the earliest lighthouses were little more than large bonfires on hilltops, their underlying principle has always been the same for thousands of years. These towering coastal sentinels have helped sailors from around the world navigate vast oceans, avoid dangerous shoals, and sometimes simply find their way home. However, it’s sometimes difficult to comprehend just how crucial the buildings remain for maritime crews—but one fascinating (and frequently hypnotic) online mapping project vividly illustrates humanity’s ongoing reliance on lighthouses. Each light blinks or spins at the same speed as its real lighthouse. Credit: Aaron Becker

From citizen science and AI-powered whale detection to conservation and pre-trip education, science is giving Arctic expedition travellers a new way to connect with the polar regions and creating new avenues for travel advisors to recommend this travel style to clients seeking meaningful experiences. The appeal of an Arctic expedition for travellers is clear: think vast landscapes, remote communities and the chance to encounter polar bears, whales, seals and birds in their natural habitats.