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A hiker stands on a field of fallen trees and snow covering the Balu Trail in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park trails remain closed following heavy avalanche season

By Lys Morton ● Regional ● Jul 8, 2026

Balu Pass trail, along with two others are closed indefinitely as Parks Canada staff evaluate how much of the popular trails will need to be rebuilt.

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Family walking and biking on a Mount Revelstoke National Park path during the fall. Photo part of the Canada Strong Pass story.

Returning Canada Strong Pass means free access to Mount Revelstoke National Park all summer

By Lys Morton ● Outdoors ● Jun 17, 2026

From mountain biking trails to Meadows in the Sky hikes, Mount Revelstoke National Park is a source for various free outdoor activities this summer with Canada Strong Pass.

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A large pillar of smoke rising from a prescribed fire on Mount Revelstoke National Park

Latest prescribed burning operations bring big smoke and reassurance to Revelstoke

By Lys Morton ● Outdoors ● Sep 17, 2025

Mount Revelstoke National Park staff explain why heavy smoke could be seen from town during a Sept. 4 prescribed fire.

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Revelstoke Wildflower Festival celebrates alpine beauty

By Lys Morton ● Latest News ● Jul 10, 2024

The weekend festival offers family-friendly and free events highlighting local wildflowers July 25 to 28.

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Pride event poster for Parks Canada and Mount Revelstoke National Park event featuring two hands in the include Pride flag colours clasped together

Mount Revelstoke National Park hosts Pride celebration

By Lys Morton ● Outdoors ● May 1, 2024

Pride event is ‘creating community through joy’ at the family-friendly activities hosted by Mount Revelstoke National Park.

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Giant Cedars Boardwalk will remain closed for summer 2023

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Jun 8, 2023

There is currently no projected timeline for reopening the Giant Cedars Boardwalk.

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Brief: Lone female from Columbia South herd moved to Central Selkirk maternity pen

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 4, 2023

Decision to translocate a difficult one, but the caribou is currently in good health.

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Hazard tree removal to begin in Glacier National Park

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Nov 16, 2022

Parks Canada will begin hazard tree removal in Glacier National Park this week and say visitors can expect temporary closure to accommodate work crews and equipment.

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Mount Revelstoke National Park summit area and parkway re-opens

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Oct 18, 2022

The Meadows in the Sky Parkway re-opened to the public on Saturday, October 15, following a closure for prescribed fire activities and is expected to remain open until October 31, weather permitting.

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Visible smoke and summit closure due to prescribed burn in Mount Revelstoke National Park

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Oct 12, 2022

The summit area and backcountry trails in Mount Revelstoke National Park will be closed until further notice while Parks Canada fire specialists ignite the Lindmark Prescribed burn.

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