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Adventure alert! Next summer you'll be able to take a scenic train between stunning Banff and Jasper National Parks

By Julia Clarke published

Explore Canada's finest scenic spots from the comfort of the Rocky Mountaineer

Travel

Canada trumps the US by making some of its most popular national parks free to visit, after controversial move the other side of the border hikes fees for foreign visitors to American natural landmarks

By Alex Foxfield published

Alberta joined the scheme to give visitors free entry to national parks this summer, the day after Donald Trump signed an order to increase prices for non-Americans visiting US national parks

National Parks & Monuments
Jasper National Park wildfire

8 hikers violate trail closure, get "too tired" to continue, and call mountain rescue – now they face up to $25,000 in fines

By Julia Clarke published

National Park officials say the hikers were uninjured and their rescue diverted vital resources away from wildfire fighting operations

National Parks & Monuments
Bull elk in woodland, USA

Hiker approaches short-tempered elk to say hello – it doesn't go well

By Cat Ellis published

"Hey buddy – agh!"

Wildlife Encounters
Bull elk bugling at Yellowstone National Park, USA

Man practices close-up photography on elk at National Park – it doesn't go well

By Cat Ellis published

Experts warn that you are in danger if a bull elk appears agitated by your presence

Wildlife Encounters
Elk on road in Canada

Tour guide's video shows hot-headed elk violently ramming park visitor's car

By Cat Ellis published

Elk had been spotted charging vehicles in the area earlier in the day, and took a particular dislike to one visitor's Nissan

Wildlife Encounters
Mother grizzly bear and cubs at Jasper National Park, Canada

Thoughtless tourists leave cars to harass mother grizzly and cub at Jasper National Park

By Cat Ellis published

Close encounters can have tragic consequences

Wildlife Encounters
Bull elk at Jasper National Park, Canada

Clueless tourists pose for photos with their baby – and a massive bull elk

By Cat Ellis published

If a elk changes its behavior or turns to watch you, it's a sign you're too close

Wildlife Encounters
Athabasca Falls, Jasper National Park, Canada

"It's not worth it" – video shows Canadian hiker fall in icy river trying to rescue drone

By Cat Ellis published

The man slipped on ice while looking for his missing drone in Jasper National Park

Hiking