by Brian Patton | Oct 7, 2013 | Banff National Park, Larch viewing |
This post describes the best October hikes in Banff National Park – so don’t write off the autumn hiking season when the larch needles fall or the first snow dusts the high country of the park. October and even November have always been a favourite time to... by Brian Patton | Sep 16, 2013 | Banff National Park, Kananaskis Country, Yoho National Park |
Every September, alpine larch (Larix lyalli) needles turn a brilliant gold at higher elevations throughout the Canadian Rockies, and hikers are inspired by some of the best weather of the season to go in search of autumn splendour in the high, subalpine forest of the... by Brian Patton | Sep 15, 2013 | Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Larch viewing |
Wondering if the alpine larch needles in the Canadian Rockies have turned gold yet? Check out the Lake Louise Ski Resort webcams, including one on the shoulder of Whitehorn Mountain near the top of the Ptarmigan Chair (2400m/7874 ft). Peak of autumn colour is usually... by Brian Patton | Aug 27, 2013 | Banff National Park, Wildlife |
Banff National Park’s Helen Lake Hiking Trail is one of the most popular day hikes from the Icefield Parkway. It is also a favourite summer feeding ground for grizzly bears, particularly sow bears with cubs. Sometimes hikers and bears have coexisted peacefully.... by Brian Patton | Aug 23, 2013 | Kootenay National Park, Wildfire |
The photo to the left show the Numa Creek Wildfire as seen from Highway 93 through Kootenay National Park during late afternoon on August 22, 2013. Kootenay National Park’s Numa Creek wildfire, which has been smouldering since late July, blew up into a major...