Waterton Lakes National Park Launches Engagement Process For 2020 Management Plan
Parks Canada staff is seeking input on a plan for managing development at Waterton Lakes National Park.
- By NPT Staff - April 22nd, 2019 1:30am
Waterton Lakes National Park
New Wildfire Reported At Glacier National Park, Howe Ridge Fire Could Be Fanned By Gusting Winds
While firefighters on the Howe Ridge Fire in Glacier National Park were preparing Friday for gusting winds that could fan the flames, a new wildfire was reported near the Canadian border and spreading quickly.
- By NPT Staff - August 24th, 2018 12:40pm
Canada's Waterton Lakes National Park Ready For Summer
Sure, the calendar says early May, but Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada is ready for the summer season. While the September 2017 Kenow Wildfire affected the park, there still are many recreational opportunities and a full range of special events, volunteer activities, and interpretation programs available this year.
- By NPT Staff - May 5th, 2018 1:30am
Wildfire Prompts Evacuation Of Waterton Lakes National Park, Including Townsite
An evacuation order was issued Friday afternoon for Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada, including the Waterton Townsite and Prince of Wales Hotel.
- By NPT Staff - September 8th, 2017 3:17pm
Akamina Parkway In Waterton Lakes National Park To Be Closed Next Week
Road work will require that the Akamina Parkway in Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada be closed to all public access from June 14 to June 16 to complete paving work at the Cameron Lake Day Use Area.
- By NPT Staff - June 8th, 2017 2:00am
"Digging" Mushrooms At Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
Who knew Glacier and Waterton Lakes national parks were hot spots for mushrooms? In a bid to document just how many mushroom species the two parks are home to, the inaugural Waterton-Glacier Mushroom BioBlitz is coming up June 9 and 11.
- By NPT Staff - May 31st, 2017 6:22pm
3 Days In Heaven
Known as the “Crown of the Continent,” I prefer to think of Glacier National Park as the Crown Jewel of the National Park System. I was born 24 miles away from this setting of pine-, cedar-, and fir-fragrant forests, rugged mountains, glacial U-shaped valleys, abundant wildlife, flower-filled fields, pristine lakes and trail choices suitable for all walks of life.
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Garners Provisional Dark Sky Park Status
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park announced Friday that it has achieved provisional Gold Tier designation as Waterton-Glacier International Dark Sky Park through the International Dark Sky Association.
- By NPT Staff - April 29th, 2017 8:51am
Concern Over Invasive Mussels Leads To Powerboat Ban At Waterton Lakes National Park
Concern over the possible spread of invasive mussels from Montana waters to Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada has led to a ban on poweboats and trailer-launched watercraft in the national park.
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- By NPT Staff - March 18th, 2017 2:00am
Parks Canada Striving To Help Whitebark Pines Avoid Extinction
Whitebark pines, a keystone species that can impact spring runoff, nourish grizzly bears when they most need protein, and provide feasts for other wildlife, face a variety of threats, from climate change to a fungal disease. So important are these trees that researchers with Parks Canada are working to raise a veritable disease-resilient forest of whitebark pines.
- By NPT Staff - October 28th, 2016 2:30am
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