by Andrew Hempstead | Sep 27, 2015 | Banff National Park, hiking, Larch
Although the hiking season is generally spent trying to avoid the crowds, today we headed up to do the Larch Valley Hike on what is surely the busiest day of the year. This was due to a combination of factors: late September (with larch trees at their golden...
by Andrew Hempstead | Jun 10, 2015 | government
As is often the case, a change in government has led to a realignment of portfolios in Alberta. Formerly part of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, as of 10 June 2015 Alberta Parks falls under the auspices of Alberta Environment and...
by Andrew Hempstead | Apr 19, 2015 | Yoho National Park
Getting a seat on the bus to Lake O’Hara has always been a challenge, with keen hikers marking their calendars three months in advance to ensure they call on the correct day and ensure themselves access to this very special place. As of 2015, the process has...
by Andrew Hempstead | Sep 28, 2013 | Banff National Park, hiking, Trans Canada Trail
When completed, the Trans Canada Trail will extend 23,500 kilometres (14,600 miles) from coast to coast, with a spur leading from Edmonton up through the Yukon to the Arctic Ocean. Around 80% of the trail has been completed, with section south of Banff National Park...
by Andrew Hempstead | Aug 2, 2013 | 2013 Floods, hiking, Kananaskis Country, Wildflowers
The calendar has turned over to August and the wildflower season is at its peak in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, with an abundance of flowers along hiking trails. One of the brightest flowers to colour the landscape is Indian Paintbrush (pictured). To read about all...
