by Brian Patton | Jan 25, 2014 | 2013 Floods, Waterton Lakes National Park |
The Akamina Parkway, which runs for 16 km from Waterton townsite to Cameron Lake in Waterton Lakes National Park, suffered serious damage from a major storm on June 19. Several washouts and roadbed collapses forced closure of the road for the remainder of the summer... by Brian Patton | Jan 11, 2014 | Jasper National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park |
I’m not a big social media fan. I don’t maintain a Facebook page or have a Twitter feed. But lately I’ve been checking out some Facebook pages linked to Parks Canada or created by local support groups. Without exception, I’ve discovered some great current news posted... by Brian Patton | Aug 10, 2013 | 2013 Floods, Waterton Lakes National Park |
Parks Canada has announced that damage to the Akamina Parkway in Waterton Lakes National Park resulting from spring flooding is major and the road will be closed for the rest of the 2013 summer. In order to relieve some of the traffic that is pressuring the Red Rock... by Brian Patton | Jul 17, 2013 | 2013 Floods, 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...