by Brian Patton | May 27, 2024 | Home page News |
A predatory grizzly bear attack late last September that left two people and their dog dead in their Red Deer River campsite has had a sobering effect on backpackers planning another season in the backcountry. Predatory bear attacks are rare. This one is undoubtedly... by Brian Patton | Jul 26, 2015 | Jasper National Park, Wildfire, Wildlife |
Some of Jasper National Park’s most popular trails reopened this week as the danger from wildfire and rogue bears subsided. Rain and cooler weather dampened the Excelsior Creek Fire in the Maligne Valley, and allowed Parks Canada to lift travel restrictions for...