by Brian Patton | Jul 24, 2013 | 2013 Floods, hiking, Kootenay National Park
Rock foundations and truncated trail mark where the suspension bridge to the Paint Pots spanned the Vermilion River in Kootenay National Park. The bridge washed out in 2012, and with no immediate prospect of replacement, hikes to the Paint Pots and the northern region...
by Brian Patton | Jul 19, 2013 | Banff National Park, hiking, Wildflowers
Boom Lake has always been one of our favourite early-season hikes. And Thursday, July 18, was no exception as we made our way along the 5.1-km trail to the lake from Boom Creek Picnic Area. The lush forest was filled with wildflowers, and the trip took a lot longer...
by Brian Patton | Jul 17, 2013 | 2013 Floods, hiking, Waterton Lakes National Park
On June 19th, Waterton Lakes National Park received over 200mm of rain in less than 24 hours. Flooding created major washouts along the first 7 km of the Akamina Parkway, cutting access to Cameron Lake and several trails that branch from that road. Lauren Baker of...
by Andrew Hempstead | Jul 14, 2013 | 2013 Floods, Banff National Park, hiking
As of July 14, many trails within the southern half of Banff National Park have reopened after June flooding. Although many backcountry bridges have been compromised, stream levels are now low enough for careful fording. Parks Canada has reopened the following hiking...
by Andrew Hempstead | Jul 7, 2013 | 2013 Floods, Banff National Park, hiking
As of July 14, many trails within the southern half of Banff National Park have reopened after June flooding. Although many backcountry bridges have been compromised, stream levels are now low enough for careful fording. Parks Canada has reopened the following hiking...
