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Ofstedahl Ancestors & Relatives[1] The first Ofstedal (Ovstedal) ancestor to arrive in North America was Anders who came to South Dakota as a farmer in 1871.  His brother Simon had immigrated to Minnesota two years earlier. Anders was Grandma Perrier’s … Continue reading →

This is a description of a difficult traverse completed in 13 hours, car-to-car by Jaron Ivanisko in July 2026. Starting at the Woodbury trailhead, he passed the Woodbury Hut and climbed Glacier View Peak and Kane Peak.  Difficulty: Extreme. Difficult … Continue reading →

SWITZERLAND Money: 1US$ = .8CHF, 1Eur = .93CHF, 1 CA$ = .57CHF The Swiss Museum Pass https://www.museumspass.ch/en/swiss-museum-pass/ (needs to go to a Swiss Address), so buy at the post office. It is also possible to purchase the Swiss Museum Pass … Continue reading →

Mapping how the U.S. forcibly took Indigenous lands Not long after the Great American Experiment began, the newly established nation set its sights west. Here’s how a series of conflicts, forged treaties, and forced migration led to the loss of … Continue reading →

What is cyclospora? Here’s how the parasite causing ‘explosive diarrhea’ spreads As cases of cyclosporiasis rise in the United States, experts explain how you can reduce your risk. This photomicrograph of a fresh stool sample shows the presence of Cyclospora cayetanensis infectious … Continue reading →

Before the Hugh Keenleyside Dam flooded the Arrow Lakes in the 1960s, and the CPR’s Columbia & Western line was relocated, the Labarthe Tunnel passed through a rock bluff for 187 feet (57 metres). It is a 20-minute paddle from … Continue reading →

ON MY READING LIST  This is so long and eclectic because I ask many fellow travellers what their favourite books are and add them to the list. I also use the book reviews in The Economist, Atlantic and Time to … Continue reading →

Africa’s new middle class is putting down roots in the suburbs For a glimpse of the continent’s future, visit the edges of its burgeoning cities Jul 2nd 2026|Dar es Salaam BUNJU, ON THE outskirts of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city, … Continue reading →

Deaths from this cancer can now be virtually eliminated Doctors are thrilled about the latest research out of the U.K. showing the remarkable efficacy of the HPV vaccine. Here’s what we know. A new observational study suggests that women younger … Continue reading →

Why dancing can be more powerful than antidepressants Research shows that moving to music with others reduces symptoms of depression more than walking, yoga, or even standard treatments. A meta-analysis of 218 trials involving over 14,000 people revealed that dance … Continue reading →