The Ghost Watershed Alliance Society, a group that identifies ecosystem and environmental issues related to the Ghost-Waiparous watershed, is encouraging hikers to "hike the Ghost".
All Canadian trail users are asked to review the National Trails Roundtable Summary Report and respond to the on-line survey described in the national trails roundtable press release.
A new Canada Post stamp to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Parks Canada will be available on May 19th. Designed by Banff native Tim Nokes, the new stamp celebrates Canada's extensive Parks system which began with Banff Park.
The Alberta Hiking Association has asked the Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation to discard the Alberta Parks Act, since it is damaging to parks that hikers enjoy.
Many backcountry backpackers and their friends and families worry about safety in the wilderness. The SPOT device is intended to allow low-costemergency communication.