by Brian Patton | Sep 6, 2017 | Waterton Lakes National Park, Wildfire |
September is the best time for a hiking holiday in Waterton Lakes National Park. But not this year. An out-of-control wildfire burning near the northwest corner of the park has placed all residents and visitors on notice for possible evacuation and the entire... by Brian Patton | Sep 6, 2017 | Banff National Park, Elk Lakes Provincial Park, Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park, Wildfire |
As British Columbia experiences its worst wildfire season ever, the BC Wildfire Service has closed access to the backcountry in the Rocky Mountain Forest District in the province’s southeast corner, which includes Mount Assiniboine, Elk Lakes and...