Jasper National Park

The Last Of Us And Other Reasons To Love Waterton Lakes National Park

Of all the typically wholesome reasons to visit a national park, to see where a post-apocalyptic TV series was filmed isn’t usually one of them.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 28th, 2024 6:41am

Maligne Lake’s Beating Heart

The Stoney Nakoda First Nation believes everything has a living spirit. Maligne Lake in Canada’s Jasper National Park is a very special living entity to them, where the surrounding mountains are physical representations of their ancestors and tiny Spirit Island provides the beating heart for this living lake as well as a venue for their ceremonies and traditions.

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By Rebecca Latson - October 9th, 2023 3:00am

National Parks Traveler Podcast Episode 243 | Canadian Rockies

A photo of a road going into Jasper National Park in Canada

Snow has fallen in the upper reaches of Yellowstone and Glacier national parks, and fall weather in general is making a national park trip in the northern half of the United States not terribly appealing.

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Black Bear Cub Euthanized In Jasper National Park

A seriously injured black bear cub has been euthanized by Parks Canada for humane reasons in Jasper National Park.

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By NPT Staff - September 22nd, 2023 2:30am

Elk Rut Underway In Jasper National Park

From now until mid-October, Jasper National Park is noisy with the bugling calls of bull elk, which sound like a high-pitched roar followed by low coughs or grunts.

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By NPT Staff - September 6th, 2023 2:30am

Miette Hot Springs Slated To Reopen In Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park will welcome visitors back to Miette Hot Springs on Sept. 1 to once again enjoy the hottest mineral water in the Canadian Rockies. Miette Hot Springs Bungalows, the only privately owned facility past the Miette Road closure, will also reopen.

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By NPT Staff - August 31st, 2023 2:30am

Grizzly Family Relocated In Jasper National Park

Two recent events involving grizzly bears eating human food at picnic areas in Jasper National Park led to one bear family being relocated.

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By NPT Staff - August 14th, 2023 2:45am

Jasper National Park Prepares For Wildfire Season

Jasper National Park’s wildfire management team is prepared for the upcoming season. The team includes two initial attack crews of four members each, supported by a fire management officer, assistant fire management officer, fire specialist and two fire technicians.

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By NPT Staff - July 10th, 2023 2:45am

Canada's Mountain Parks Target Aquatic Invasive Species

Parks Canada is asking water recreationists to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species across the mountain national parks.

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By NPT Staff - July 4th, 2023 2:45am

Tips For Summer Visits To Jasper National Park

After a wild June in Alberta that was full of some of the highest and lowest temperatures on record, significant precipitation and snow, Jasper National Park is asking summer visitors to come prepared.

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By NPT Staff - July 3rd, 2023 2:45am

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