by Brian Patton | Aug 4, 2014 | Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kananaskis Country, Kootenay National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Weather, Wildflowers
With hot weather in the upcoming forecast, my mind turns to the best alpine hikes in the Canadian Rockies. Back in the early days, people had a choice for cooling off during the heat of summer—go to a movie theatre (the first air-conditioned venues) or travel to the... by Brian Patton | Jul 22, 2014 | Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Yoho National Park
The first hot weather of summer brings to mind my favourite waterfall hikes in the Canadian Rockies. As snow and icefields start to melt, most of the waterfalls start to roar. Athabasca, Sunwapta, Takakkaw and Bow are all impressive cascades that are visited by... by Brian Patton | Jul 15, 2014 | 2013 Floods, Banff National Park, Kootenay National Park
One of Kootenay National Park’s most popular half-day hikes, the 4.2-km Stanley Glacier trail, will be closed from Wednesday, July 16 to August 31 while the flood-damaged trailhead bridge over the Vermilion River is being replaced. Restrooms and the south half of the... 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... by Brian Patton | Aug 22, 2013 | Kootenay National Park, Wildlife |
Already suffering trail closures from bridge washouts and the Numa Creek fire, Kootenay National Park has closed several more trails at the north end of the park due to grizzly bear activity. The closure went into effect August 20, 2013. Trails affected by the closure... by Brian Patton | Aug 4, 2013 | Kootenay National Park, Wildfire |
A wildfire that started small in Kootenay National Park’s Numa Creek drainage on Thursday, July 25, 2013, has spread to 50 hectares and forced the closure of the central section of the popular Rockwall Trail. Parks Canada has closed the Numa Creek drainage until...