Pika-Adventures - Discover the West

04/13/2023

TWO MOOSE SPOTTED IN COCHRANE RANCHE
Two moose have been spotted this morning in the Cochrane Ranche. If you are traveling through the Ranche, please proceed with caution.

From the Alberta Environment and Parks website:
Normally, moose are not aggressive; however a moose that is stressed, a bull moose in the fall rut or a cow moose protecting her young may be easily provoked into an attack.
An agitated moose may show some of the following behaviours:
* Neck and back hairs standing up
* Ears going back against its head
* Snorting
* Lip licking

Always keep your distance from any wildlife, even if they appear calm or friendly.

03/31/2023

Don’t forget your bear-spray, make lots of noise when in the wilderness!

With bear season underway, Parks Canada advises people to carry bear spray, make noise, keep pets on leash and be on the lookout for any signs of bears.

03/28/2023

Parks Canada says the first bear sighting of the year was recorded last week, a good reminder for visitors to stay safe when exploring Banff National Park.

03/14/2023

The morning commute looks a little different in Banff National Park 🦌

📸: marlotjohanna/IG

01/17/2023

"How's your New Year's diet going?" 👀

A male pileated woodpecker excavates a nest cavity in Amesbury, Massachusetts.

Birds | 📷 Katherine Davis

National Wildlife Magazine's 2021 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions 📲: http://ow.ly/78WH50LuEaF

06/29/2022

Ski season is back. It’s been more than a month since Sunshine Village celebrated the end of their already-long season with their annual Slush Cup, but the Banff resort has – somewhat miraculously – announced that they’re re-opening for Canada Day this week. That’s something that hasn’t ...

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04/21/2022

Read the full story and comment on CochraneToday.ca

10/09/2021

Last days of camping 🏕 and kayaking in Alberta