by Brian Patton | Aug 27, 2013 | Banff National Park, hiking, 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 22, 2013 | hiking, 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...