by Brian Patton | Oct 16, 2024 | Jasper National Park, Wildfire |
A wildfire consumed portions of the Athabasca Valley and Jasper townsite in late July. Parks Canada reopened many sections of the park on October 11, including the Maligne Lake Road and most of the trails that weren’t affected by the fire. Just in time for some... by Brian Patton | Jul 25, 2024 | Jasper National Park, Wildfire |
Updated September 6, 2024. Visitation is slowly being restored in Jasper National Park following the July 22nd wildfire that decimated parts of the Athabasca Valley and Jasper Townsite. This includes a few short trails. For a complete list of roads, trails and... by Brian Patton | Apr 2, 2024 | Home page News, Jasper National Park |
Backcountry campsites have become more difficult to reserve on the most popular trails in the Mountain Parks. An increasing number of hikers are resorting to long-distance day hikes to experience the Rockies’ most scenic trips. We explore the advantages and...